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Ambitious plan to transform the town’s sporting facilities A new bowling green is to be built on Scarborough’s South Cliff, as part of a big project which will transform the town’s sporting provision. It will be on part of a Scarborough College playing field, owned by Scarborough Council, at the corner of College Avenue and College Lane. The private school is going to build six tennis courts next to the bowling green, alongside College Avenue, and turn Bramcote School’s old playing fields into an athletics track. Two dozen houses and at least 20 flats are to be built on the site of the old sport centre, which includes its tennis courts and the adjacent bowling greens. Scarborough Council is to sell the site to property developer Broadland Properties, which will create the athletics track and build the homes and tennis courts. The council will build the bowling green. Broadland envisages “a low-density development of high-quality executive housing sensitive to the needs of the local conservation area”. The council says: “The development will satisfy the need for modern luxury homes in the area, to encourage senior professionals connected to the potash, off-shore wind and other emerging industries to relocate to the borough of Scarborough. “Developments of this kind are an important part of the council’s strategy to boost economic development on the Yorkshire coast”. The new bowling facilities will become South Cliff Bowls Club’s new home, not far from its old base.

“The new adjoining tennis courts will be constructed to national competition standard and will transform the provision of tennis facilities in the borough”, the council says. The private school’s 400 metre, IAAF accredited “international competition standard” oval athletics track and its new tennis courts will be available for use by the local community and visiting groups. Continued on page 2.

2 Continued from front page. The site is bounded by Filey Road, Belvedere Road, Holbeck Hill and Holbeck Road. Scarborough Athletic Club chairman Harry Forkin welcomed the planned investment in track and field facilities, “something which we’re confident the town will benefit hugely from”. But he stressed: “To encourage greater participation in athletics and nurture the next generation of athletes, the facility will need to be accessible to children from all schools across the area and we hope this need will be taken into account as the exciting plans are progressed”. Council leader Derek Bastiman said: “We have been in competitive dialogue about these hugely ambitious plans for many months, but due to the stringent procurement process we have been unable to go public until now. We have been fully aware of the local concerns

any rivalry will be good-natured and that goes between Bill Chatt and veteran Green Chris Phillips as well”. Scarborough Review • www.thescarboroughreview.co.uk Also standing at Woodlands is Phil Macdonald for the future of [the] bowls club in recentfor UKIP. weeks so we hope [our] announcement willIn Scarborough and Filey, 47 candidates are eradicate those concerns and show we arecontesting 11 of the 72 seats at County Hall. committed to delivering excellent sportingThe Conservatives and Labour are each fielding 11. facilities for local use”. Cllr Bastiman said the new facilities, combined with the new sports centre in the Valley and the squash facilities being built at the rugby club, would make Scarborough “the best place in the UK, if not Europe, for sporting facilities, for the size of the town”. Bowls club chairman Tony Campbell Dippers on the first day of 2017 described the proposed bowling green as “a very acceptable alternative” and said “the long-term sustainability of the club can be Scarborough Lions’ new-year’s-day dip assured”. takes place on the south beach in the early The developments will be subject to planning afternoon. permission. The planning process will include Dippers should register at the Rowing Club consultation with the public, including local from 10.30am onwards. sport and community groups that have a Fancy-dress entrants will be judged by the particular interest in the South Cliff area. mayor at about 12.30pm.

and the Liberal Democrats have three. There is one independent candidate and one person is representing the January Yorkshire Party. - Issue 53 The 11 seats at County Hall are currently shared by the Conservatives (five), Labour (four) and Ukip (one), with one independent county councillor. Turn to page 6 for full list of candidates.

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the streets there is a party atmosphere in the Scarborough air ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. The first stage of the Tour de Yorkshire is in town today 28)by forDave its third trip to Words and(April photos Barry the Work seaside in as many years, with officials has begun on a £400,000 squash and predicting unforgettable day for roadside racquetsanacademy at Scarborough Rugby raceClub. fans. TheTocyclists are due to speed across the be operated by Barons Fitness Centre, finish line on Royal Albert Drive at 5pm but it will have four glass-backed courts with not spectator before spectators enjoy an action-packed seating areas. programme of fun and entertainment as they Scarborough Squash & Racquets Club will waitbefor the peloton to pedal intowhich town.is due to based at the new building, In addition to big screens on Foreshore Road open in June. cost is mostly being met bydue theto McCabe andThe Royal Albert Drive, which are show Charitable Foundation, supported by live Family televised footage of the race, Scarborough Scarborough Council andDevelopment local businesses. Council and Create Arts will Kevin McCabe would showcase the bestsaid of the localacademy and regional be “an musical andexciting creativeaddition talent. to a new era of facilities in the town. It will an Theleisure council are also partnering withform local important contribution toon both the economic cycling organisations to put events they say and social development of our for community”. highlight Scarborough’s passion cycling. Council leader Bastiman said: place “Once Entertainment andDerek events are taking again,Bay, the power working in partnership to in South NorthofBay and the town centre throughout the afternoon. The programme includes the installation of the community artwork project, The Gigantic Jersey, on the banking above the finish line, which will be entered into the official Tour de Yorkshire land art competition. At 17 metres wide, the project is managed by Animated Objects Theatre Company.

Entertainment in North Bay is planned to include Bicycle Ballet, a surreal theatrical experience known as ‘The Lift’, the Jelly Roll Jazz Band and performances from Scarborough’s YMCA and Pauline Quirke Academy. Duringgoal the has afternoon, there are achieve a desired proved a winning three cycling spectaculars planned; a schools’ formula”. cycling challenge, a parade from Scarborough Rugby club chief executive Graeme Young and Ryedale Community Cycling, including added: “The new centre will no doubt add riders on specially adapted bikes and, after to the reputation that Silver Royd [the club’s the main race finish and presentations, home] holds as one of Yorkshire’s finest a children’s Scarborough School communityGo-Ride sportingevent. venues”. of have installed artwork on Foreshore A Arts turf-cutting ceremony was attended by Road in South Bay. Friarage School Choir are representatives of the rugby club, the council, performing the Town Hall, where people the McCabe at family, building contractors and squash can alsofans. enjoy the decorations created by local Club president Dave Coatesgroups was presented businesses and community inspired by withyellow a commemorative to of mark the and turquoisespade colours the the Tour occasion. de Yorkshire. Other Deacon, organisations and Council individuals Janet Scarborough project contributing to the new academy include team representative for Tour de Yorkshire, Broadland Properties, Boyes, McCain, Tony said: Outhart,delighted Whitby Seafoods, Movers ‘We’re to haveEmail worked withandour Nippy Taxis.partners once again to showcase community Scarborough at its very best for the Tour de Yorkshire. An artist’s impression of how the new ‘The diverse programme we finalised ensures building will look there is something for everyone to enjoy today. ‘Combined with the fabulous natural arena the North Bay gives spectators of the finish, the programme ensures that Scarborough is the place to be for end of the first stage of this prestigious race.’

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Callous thug beats up SOGGY TURN-ON FOR woman, watched by her son FILEY’S ‘FISHTIVITY’ TREE A callous thug who beat up a woman in her home, watched by her horrified son, has been locked up. Michael James Saunderson, from Brompton, showed no remorse and will spend Christmas, his 39th birthday and the first few months of next year behind bars. At York crown court, he pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He was jailed for nine months and banned from certain roads in Sherburn, where his victim lives, for 10 years. On the evening of 19 July, Saunderson visited the woman, 49, and subjected her to a prolonged and brutal attack, in front of her son, 14. He grabbed her by the hair and smashed her head on the floor, causing head injuries which required hospital treatment. The victim told the police. Saunderson was arrested within hours, charged and remanded into custody until the trial. Taking into account the time he has already been incarcerated, he will be eligible for release on 23 April. The officer in charge of the investigation, DC David Adams, said Saunderson had shown no remorse. He had gone to the victim’s home intending to carry out a seriously violent attack, which was witnessed by her son, DC Adams said. “This incident will stay with them and their wider family for the rest of their lives and they will never forget what happened”, DC Adams

said. “But I hope they can move on from this horrific incident and hopefully be happier in their lives, knowing that Saunderson will not be able to come anywhere near them. “The victim in this case was very brave and spoke out. I’d like to thank her for her bravery and hope this case encourages other victims of domestic abuse to come forward and contact the police”. Addressing such victims directly, DC Adams said: “You do have a voice, so please speak out - police will be there to listen and to help you. Domestic abuse of any kind will not be tolerated by police. We will support victims and offenders will be arrested and brought to justice, as in this case”.

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Michael James Saunderson

TALK ON ANTARCTIC TRIP A Farndale farmer and landscape photographer will give a talk about his trip to Antarctica for Derwent Valley Bridge Community Library in West Ayton on 11 January, at 7pm. Dave Mead has travelled the world and made

audio-visual travelogues of his journeys. A commentator at a previous talk by Dave praised “fabulous photographs and an entertaining account that bought the trip to life”. n Tickets cost £4 and can be bought at the library or reserved by ringing 863052.

Drink-driver sent down A young man is doing time after being arrested twice for drink-driving. On both occasions, Danny Mulcahy, 29, was three and a half times over the legal limit for the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream while driving a Renault Clio. On 8 December, in Castle Road, Scarborough, Mulcahy hit a taxi, whose driver reported him. The police caught up with him on Raincliffe Avenue. He was arrested for failing to provide a breath sample. He was breathalysed at the police station and had 120 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. On 25 November, in Cleveland, Mulcahy was arrested and found to have 115 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. At York magistrates court, he was sentenced to 16 weeks’ imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 42 months and ordered to pay a victim’s surcharge of £115. Mulcahy, of London, was 28 at the time of the offences. Sergeant Andy Morton said: “To get behind the wheel and drive with this level of alcohol in your system is completely irresponsible and so dangerous, but to do it twice within a matter of days just beggars belief. It was just pure luck that Mulcahy did not cause any serious injury to any innocent road user or himself. “I hope this case and the prison sentence handed to Mulcahy makes other drivers think

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about the seriousness of this offence and the severity they will be dealt with, once they are put in front of the courts. “North Yorkshire Police are patrolling the roads and looking for the tell-tale signs of drink and drug driving. We will target these drivers and are 100% committed to getting them off the roads”. Danny Mulcahy

Hundreds of adults, children and dogs waited patiently in pouring rain for the lights on Filey’s 25ft ‘fishtivity’ tree to be turned on. Filey Fishermen’s Choir and shivering pupils from the town’s Ebor Academy and junior school sang carols through the steady drizzle. A BBC film crew from Look North delayed the switch-on, which was broadcast live. Businesses on the Coble Landing did well and the pungent aroma of countless portions of fish and chips drifted across the soggy throng. It was a peaceful, if damp, assembly and a solitary police officer had little to do. As a near-full moon rose over a low tide, the time finally came for 1,600 eco-friendly LED lights to be lit.

Along with salmon nets, crab pots and orange buoys, they had been draped around a big conical structure made with scaffold poles. A 4ft-high leaping salmon was impaled on the central strut of scaffolding. Erected by a team of volunteers with a forklift, the tree has been sponsored by numerous local businesses and will now appear on the Coble Landing every Christmas. The sponsors include Chris Coletta, White Lodge Hotel, Downcliffe House Hotel, Beachdale Guesthouse, Trout Cottage, the Cobbler’s Arms, the Star Inn, Holdsworth’s Amusements, Ingham’s Fish Restaurant, Shoe Boutique, Baker’s Snacks, Dixon’s, White House & Cabins, Angela’s Tearoom, Bikeabout, Scaife Fabrications, Filey fishermen and Filey Tourism Association.

Death knoll for the Futurist by Dave Barry The controversial demolition of the Futurist Theatre is due to begin in March and take over a year. Hoardings will be erected around the site by contractor Willmott Dixon, who have taken formal possession of the site. The stability of the cliff behind the Futurist is the top priority, a Scarborough Council spokesperson says. A demolition plan has been created following expert analysis of the risks in great detail and establishing methods to mitigate them, according to the spokesperson. “As a result, Willmott Dixon will be taking a careful, phased approach to the demolition, where the buildings will be brought down bit by bit”.

Andrew Geldard of Willmott Dixon said: “With any major engineering project, there is a certain amount of preparation required before any other work can begin, so, during the next couple of months, people should expect to see the various activities associated with the setting up of the site”. The company is using King Street carpark, which has been closed to the public. Willmott Dixon were responsible for three big projects in the Valley last year: the new sport centre including Scarborough Athletic’s new stadium, the University Technical College and the Coventry University campus. To request digital newsletters about the demolition, email futuristdemolition@ scarborough.gov.uk. n Information can also be found at scarborough.gov.uk/futuristdemolition.

POLICE SEIZE GUN AND DRUGS A gun and drugs were seized when police raided a property in Cooks Row, in Scarborough’s old town. Three people were arrested - a man aged 22, a woman aged 21, both from Scarborough, and a 21-year-old man from Lincolnshire. They were arrested on suspicion of offences relating to drugs, firearms and the proceeds of crime. They were released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue. Anyone with information about suspected

drug dealing in the area is asked to ring the police on 101 and ask for Scarborough’s serious-crime team. To do it anonymously, ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The officers who made the arrests and searched the property had been due to police protests at the fracking site at Kirby Misperton. But they were redeployed “due to the safe and peaceful nature of protest activity at the site”, according to a spokesperson.

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Grey seal pup season at Ravenscar Words and photos by Dave Barry The National Trust and North York Moors National Park Authority in Ravenscar are appealing for volunteers to keep an eye on seal pups. Curious, well-meaning members of the public sometimes venture too close to the pups and their anxious parents. Adults in the colony of about 150 grey seals are liable to attack people who invade their personal space - and their bites are nasty. The National Trust already has a small team of volunteers who monitor human and seal activity on the shore at the foot of the cliffs at Ravenscar. But more are needed as more pups are born. The basic rules are: * Keep your distance - at least 10m; * Don’t touch - they have a nasty bite and can carry disease which is dangerous to humans; * Keep dogs on leads; * Keep noise to a minimum; * Be aware of your surroundings, especially by the cliff, where rocks can fall.

The grey seal’s Latin name, Halichoerus grypus, means hooked-nosed sea pig. It is a large seal, with bulls in the eastern Atlantic populations reaching 3.3m long and weighing up to 310kg. The cows are much smaller, reaching 2m in length and never weighing over 190kg. On the other side of the Atlantic, they are often much larger, males reaching 400kg and females weighing up to 250kg. The grey seal is distinguished from the harbour seal by its straight head profile, nostrils set well apart and fewer spots on its body. Grey seals lack external ear flaps and have large snouts. Bull greys have larger noses and a less curved profile than common seal bulls. Males are generally darker than females, with lighter patches and often scarring around the neck. Females are silver grey to brown with dark patches. * n Anyone who would like to apply to be a volunteer should ring 870423 or email yorkshirecoast@nationaltrust.org.uk.

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LETTERS AND MUSIC FOR AMNESTY Words and photos by Dave Barry Members and supporters of the Scarborough branch of Amnesty International turned out for three events in December. The first two, part of Amnesty’s Write for Rights campaign, were held at the Friends Meeting House and Bookshelf. Over a few hours on each occasion, about a dozen people popped in to write letters to prisoners of conscience around the world, classified by the human-rights organisation as individuals at risk. In return for their time and concern, they received a hot drink and a slice of cake. At Bookshelf, “a great many cards were

written and we enjoyed tea and a delicious Polish cake provided by Wanda [Maciusko]”, said Leslie Stones, who runs the bookshop, at the lower end of Victoria Road. At the third event, music was played by Mike Gordon on keyboards, Julia Wray on saxophone, Bob Walker on bass and Ben Quilter on drums. It was at the Market Hall, on the new mezzanine floor, where countless shoppers and cafe customers enjoyed the quartet’s mellifluous jazz. Rod Heath, Keith Fryirs, Marian Gordon and Leslie Stones of the local branch manned an information stall with details of Amnesty campaigns.

Amnesty letter writers, L-R, Leslie Stones, Christine Mackay, Paul Lynch and Wanda Maciusko (to order photos ring 353597)

Pictured in the Market Hall are, L-R, Keith Fryirs, Bob Walker, Marian and Mike Gordon, Ben Quilter, Leslie Stones and Julia Wray

£4,000 in fines and costs for “filthy” restaurant

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RNLI quiz has maritime theme Scarborough RNLI took time out from its regular Tuesday night training with its annual quiz, at the Alexandra bowls centre. The quiz had a maritime theme and was won by a team called the Superstars in a close finish, beating the Mavericks by one point. “This year, we invited the coastguard and had joint RNLI / coastguard teams which was a

great success”, said quizmaster Paul Huggins. Mentally exhausted, the quizzers headed to Blue Crush for a buffet, liquid refreshments and a prizegiving ceremony. The quiz is traditionally held on the last shorebased training night of the year. The following Tuesday’s training night saw the Shannon lifeboat launched.

A restaurant owner has to pay nearly £4,000 in fines and costs for having “filthy” premises. William Bell was found guilty of four foodhygiene offences at Scarborough magistrates court. Bell is co-owner of Café 55, which was trading as Restaurant 55 on Eastborough at the time a prosecution was brought by Scarborough Council. He was accused of selling unsafe food, poor cleanliness and upkeep of the premises and poor food-safety management. He was fined £720 for each offence and ordered to pay a victim’s surcharge of £72 and the council’s legal costs of £844. Bell has to pay the total, £3,796, by the end of January. The council’s environment and regulation manager, Jonathan Bramley, said: “At the hearing, the magistrates acknowledged our efforts in giving Mr Bell numerous opportunities to comply with the relevant

food-hygiene regulations before we were left with no choice but to prosecute for clear and repeated failures. “The filthy conditions that our officer found in the restaurant showed scant regard for cleanliness. Food businesses are responsible for ensuring that their premises are kept clean and maintained in good repair and condition to ensure they produce food in a safe and hygienic manner and in a clean environment. “As part of a food safety management system, it is expected that food business operators will be competent at stock control, understand the significance of use-by dates and discard food that has passed the use-by date. Consistent failings were found in all these areas. “We hope this case sends out a clear message that we will not hesitate to take action against any food business which does not comply with food safety requirements”.

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Café raises £484 for Rotary Santas collect community centre thousands for charities Words and photo by Dave Barry

EVERY Christmas for over half a century, Scarborough Rotarians dress up as Santa, chuckle ‘yo-ho-ho’ and collect money for worthy causes. This year’s Christmas Santa street collection was launched with the help of the mayor and mayoress, Martin and Cherry Smith. It was in Westborough at the bottom of Alma Square, next to a Christmas tree and a colourful wooden representation of a sleigh. Working in shifts, Rotarians spent eight hours a day in the middle fortnight of December

accepting donations from members of the public. They were hoping to raise about £3,000 for local charities Club vice-president John Riby said: “The collection has been held for over 50 years and has, through the efforts of club members, raised substantial sums of money for local good causes in the area; over £30,000 in the last 10 years alone. “The beneficiaries will receive their share in January”. The club is a registered charity, formed in 1921.

The Waterfront team. L-R, front, Jenna Burrows, Josh Clark and Rebecca Hind. Back: Olivia Graham and Esmée Eva (to order photos ring 353597)

Words and photo by Dave Barry A CAFÉ on Scarborough seafront raised nearly £500 for Eastfield community centre just before Christmas. Waterfront, in Sandside, donated a day’s takings - £384.36 - to the charity, said partners Josh Clark and Jenna Burrows, who have run the café for two years. The takings were boosted by a £100 donation from Josh’s aunt Victoria Corrigan of the nearby Holy Cow ice-cream shop. That took the total to £484.36. “It was busy for a December winter morning a

week before Christmas, with everyone spending in town”, a slightly surprised Josh said. The café’s normal fare was supplemented by various cakes donated by friends and a supplier. The day’s milk and bread were provided at no charge and the coffee was donated by Bay Town. Waterfront has a good relationship with Eastfield community centre. “The people that run it come here for coffee every morning and we donated our old equipment to the centre, for their café”, Josh said.

Cubs give gifts to elderly and frail CUB scouts and their leaders continued a 30year tradition of giving Christmas presents to residents of nursing and care homes on the South Cliff. Scarborough and District Scout Council collected various gifts at its annual carol service at Westborough Methodist Church. “It was a resounding success with standing room only for explorers, leaders and parents alike”, said assistant district commissioner Bonnie Purchon, who established the collection over 30 years ago. “We raised £367.84, the most ever, in our collection and this year it is going to the

young carers at Snainton”. The preacher was Andrew Carter and the organist was Colin Brooke. Long-service awards were presented to several leaders including Trevor Daniel (50 years), Valerie Rowntree (40 years) and David Jackson (40 years). The parcels were taken to the Red Lea Hotel where the youngsters and adults convened before distributing them to about 200 residents at Abbeyfield, St Cecilia’s, Norwood House, Sunny Bank, the Lodge, Dulverton Hall, Briardene and other homes.

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Cayton’s xmas decs judged A COMPETITION to find the best outdoor Christmas decorations in Cayton was judged by the deputy mayor, Cllr Guy Coulson. “He was extremely complimentary about the high standard of entries and how festive the village was looking”, said spokesperson Rhona Liley. The house which won the section for unusual or animated entries was 24 West End View, followed by 18 The Pastures and 168 Main Street.

The property with the best traditional decorations was 23 Main Street, with 18 Jackson Close in second place. Joint third were 114 West Garth and 33 The Pastures. Methodist minister Rosie Cole, the Salvation Army, Cayton School pupils and Father Christmas joined the carol singing around a Christmas tree outside the Star Inn just before Christmas. “It was well supported by the local community”, said Rhona. A collection was taken for the Salvation Army Band.

Ourco gives another £2k to YMCA Words and photo by Dave Barry THE CLOSE bond between OurCo and Scarborough YMCA has been strengthened by a £2,000 donation. It is the third donation in just over a year from the charity, which raises money for people in the Scarborough, Filey and Whitby areas. A year ago, OurCo gave the YM £5,000 in memory of Eileen Doubtfire, a highly-valued OurCo volunteer who passed away in August 2016. Eileen’s daughter Katie is a huge supporter of the YM. She has been a member for 23 years, appearing in many shows and more recently has helped direct the YM’s Christmas Cracker productions. In May this year, a £1,500 donation from OurCo enabled the YM to replace ropes used to raise and lower backcloths in theatre productions. The latest donation will help provide

opportunities to local young people who want to get involved in the performing arts, onstage or behind the scenes, operating stage

lighting or sound. Veronica Thorpe, one of the founders of OurCo, said: “Eileen was the inspiration

Ourco volunteers Lou Jones and Matty Gledhill present a £2,000 cheque to YMCA director Steve Marsh and its musical theatre group (to order photos ring 353597)

behind starting OurCo and we wanted to honour her memory in a meaningful and lasting way. What better way than to support the organisation that has helped her daughter and thousands of other young people?” Scarborough YMCA is self-funding, responsible for raising all the funds needed to provide its services. It doesn’t receive money from local, regional or national government for the work it does with young people. Director Steve Marsh says: “We rely on the generosity of individuals and organisations to help make up the £35,000 shortfall we have each year. We are very grateful to OurCo for their support and, of course, we are keen to hear from other local organisations who would like to help us continue to increase the skills, experience and self-confidence of local young people”. Ourco is based in Northway. Donations of clothes, etc, are welcome.

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Madcap mayhem at Boxing Day raft race Words and photos by Dave Barry Enough eggs and flour to make an enormous Yorkshire pudding were flung at the 45th Boxing Day raft race in Scarborough harbour. In good weather, hundreds of people standing on the piers, roadside and pontoons enjoyed the madcap mayhem. Good-natured fighting broke out as the teams assembled on the Golden Ball slipway, with eggs and flour-bags being swatted away with paddles. Eight teams struggled valiantly to be the first to complete the anti-clockwise circuit around the harbour. Most of the rowers wore wet suits. The race was won - again - by the Big Boys Wear Rubber team, who took just 10 minutes.

North Side Wolves were second (12 mins), Yorkshire Summat were third (13 mins 50 secs), the RNLI came fourth (15 mins 50 secs) and the Sub-Aqua Club were fifth (17 mins). Bringing up the rear were Suicide Squad, SBS and Pirates of Scarborough. Started by Colin Lawson, the race was organised by Matt Newsome of the Sub-Aqua Club, which organised a safety boat in case of any problems. The Boxing Day began with the equally traditional fancy-dress football match organised by the Fisherman and Firemen Charity Fund on the south beach and the mile of pennies starting at the lifeboathouse.

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Yorkshire Summat, pursued by the RNLI team

The Big Boys Wear Rubber team pelt North Side Wolves with eggs

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TOWN’S OLDEST INDIAN RESTAURANT COULD CLOSE Scarborough’s oldest Indian restaurant has been fined £55,000 and may have to close, for hiring illegal workers. Nine arrests have been made at Eastern Paradise by Home Office immigration enforcement officers over the last five and a half years. Officers arrested five people in July 2012, two in December 2012, one in October 2013 and one in August 2017. Scarborough Council says: “The owners of Eastern Paradise continue to demonstrate a blatant disregard for both employment and immigration legislation, despite the fact that

the business has been issued with civil penalty notices totalling £55,000”. The authority said the law “considers the employment of illegal workers to be a serious offence. The practice seriously undermines the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objective”. The police say they have no alternative but to seek revocation of the restaurant’s premises licence, under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003. A hearing will be held at the town hall on 11 January, at 10am.

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Words and photo by Dave Barry Nearly 40 veterans from FirstLight Trust and family members met for a Christmas lunch at Scalby Manor. It was one of several social activities with which the Scarborough charity complements the serious side of its modus operandi. Others include outings, summer barbecues, fitness sessions and an over-60s drop-in and a furniture workshop - participants upcycle old furniture and sell it at the charity’s shop / café in Queen Street.

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Isolation is a common phenomenon among older veterans, says FirstLight Trust, which aims to reintroduce camaraderie among them. The charity supports veterans with any issue, offering information, advice and guidance as appropriate. “Wherever possible, we will utilise existing services but will seek to fund other support as necessary”, explains support coordinator Sally Bowtell. n For further information about any aspect of FirstLight Trust, ring Sally on 361210.

Fundraiser wanted to “give something back” Words and photo by Dave Barry A WOMAN who wanted to “give something back” was joined by friends when she ran a fundraising half-marathon. Liz Forbes-Browne, a public governor for Tees Esk Wear Valley NHS Foundation s Trust, and her team ran a 13.1-mile loop, starting and finishing at the Sands in Scarborough. About 20 people ran the full distance with Liz, another 10 ran the last 10km and seven more ran the last 5km. The full circuit took them up Burniston Road, across to Scalby Road, past the Crown Tavern into Falsgrave Road, down Seamer Road, around the mere, through the Valley to the Spa then back to the north bay via the seafront. Liz described the weather as “perfect” - sunny and cold. “You soon get warm when you’re running”, she said. Besides family and friends, Liz’s running companions included members of the ChrisFit running club and workmates from Nappi in Falsgrave, including her boss, Helen Tait. Between them, they raised about £300 for the mental-health charity Scarborough Survivors. “My son was diagnosed with schizophrenia

four years ago and I wanted to give something back regarding mental health”, Liz explained. Liz has has taken up the challenge of running a half-marathon every month of 2017 in aid of Survivors. The long-distance runner has now run 12 halfmarathons this year, raising about £1,400 all together. Survivors chief executive Andrea Woolcott said: “Liz is doing an amazing job raising the profile of mental health. “The commitment and dedication she has shown in running these half-marathons to help Scarborough Survivors is phenomenal. “Our members, trustees and staff are so grateful to Liz. As a small, local, independent charity, people raising money for us, in whatever way, helps us offer more support for vulnerable people affected by mental-health issues”. Survivors provide a safe, supportive environment and representation for people who have direct experience of mental illness, carers, family and friends. n The charity is based in Alma Square. Survivors can be contacted on 500222.

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Hospice hopes Santa Dash has raised £25,000 Words and photos by Dave Barry ABOUT 550 adults, children and dogs braved bitter cold and snow flurries to run in the annual Santa Dash. Spectators lined the route, taking photos and cheering the runners and walkers, some holding fake beards in place, others pushing prams. It started and finished at the Sealife Centre, where Santa costumes were dispensed under a grey, leaden, snow-filled sky. There were three options. The 5k route went to Hairy Bob’s skatepark and back. The 10k route was the same but twice. And the 2k route went to the Sands and back. It was in aid of Saint Catherine’s, which is hoping to raise about £25,000 in sponsorship. Organiser Rhiannon Hunt praised the “fantastic turnout of 550 people who did not let the icy cold and snowy weather phase them. “We were over the moon with the amount of people who came out and braved the weather. We loved seeing people of all ages embrace the festive spirit and dash along the seafront in their Santa suits”. Fundraisers can take their sponsorship money to the hospice in Throxenby Lane, post

a cheque or ring 378406 and make a payment over the phone. The event was sponsored by TU Simple and Peace of Mind. Rhiannon said: “We also want to thank the Sea Life Centre for their support and free entry and mince pies, the volunteers who marshalled, Andyhire, Scarborough Amateur Radio Society, McDonalds, Roundtable 88, Nicky from Motiv8, Loos 4 Ewe, Simpsons Travel and Don French Signs who gave up their time and donated items for the event”. * Saint Catherine’s next fundraising event is the Scampston Scramble, at Scampston Hall near Rillington on 13 May. It will feature a fun-filled obstacle course that adults of all abilities can wriggle under, dive over and splash through. * Eleven staff at the hospice, about 6% of the workforce, are being made redundant as part of a “restructure” aimed at addressing “a significant financial deficit”. Chief executive Mike Wilkerson said the process had been difficult and some tough decisions had been made but that “we are confident this has put us on a strong financial footing for the future”. He said the redundancies were “mainly management and non-clinical roles”.

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Two-way Santa traffic on Royal Clarence Drive

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Filey divers explore hundreds of submerged wrecks Words and photo by Dave Barry WALKING along the clifftops, you encounter many other walkers, enjoying the fresh air and scenery. Most are dressed in multiple layers, carrying small backpacks, binoculars, sticks and cameras. None of them - usually - are wearing diving suits and carrying fins, masks, snorkels and air cylinders. Yet this is what you might see if you should happen to encounter members of Filey Brigg Dive Club as they make their way from their cars to the sea via the fields in between - as they are often wont to do. They cut a strange sight as they approach the sea and prepare to take the plunge. That’s mostly in the warmer months, when they dive the hundreds of wrecks - mostly WW1 steamers, cargo ships and the odd submarine - which litter the seabed along the Yorkshire coast. They marvel at the abundant aquatic wildlife including porpoise, dolphins, octopus and sharks. “It’s a fantastic world out there and it’s on our doorstep”, says Gary Yorke, one of three open-water instructors at the club, which he joined 10 years ago. Wreck-dives are restricted to summer. In winter, members only enter the sea for snorkel practice on Sunday mornings, and only in the shallows when the sea is calm. On Tuesdays, at 8pm, they run try-dives at the swimming pool in the Bay leisure centre, which opened five years ago. It costs £15, everyone is welcome and the only thing you need to take is swimming gear. First, you are shown the equipment, on the poolside. Then you get in, stand up and put it on. Spitting on the inside of the mask stops it misting up. The compressed-air cylinder, with a set of regulators to breathe through, is fitted to your back. It can feel a bit heavy to begin with but you quickly adjust to the weight. You put the regulator in your mouth and drop below the surface to get the hang of breathing through it. The snorkel is used when you’re swimming

on the surface, so you aren't using valuable air from the cylinders. To the uninitiated, one of the trickiest bits is putting fins on when you’re in the water. You take it a step at a time, with three simple hand signals to indicate to an instructor whether you’re happy, not sure or want to return to the surface immediately.

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Then you’re off, accompanied by the instructor. I slowly swam a few lengths, hugging the pool floor, getting the hang of the breathing and using only my legs to move forward. It was exhilarating. Divers always swim in pairs, using the buddy system. “Your lives can depend on each other”, Gary explains. The club is one of hundreds affiliated to the Sub-Aqua Association. “We use their training methods and standards”, Gary says. Then we were off to the pub. The pool is behind the John Paul Jones, named after the commander of the area’s best-known wreck, the US warship Bonhomme Richard, sunk off Flamborough Head in 1779. It’s quite a social club, running two diving trips abroad a year. Members normally meet at the Belle Vue pub in Filey on Fridays, at 9pm. Trainees arrive an hour earlier, for a lecture.

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It’s a small club, with 24 members, 15 of whom are active divers. They are from Filey, Scarborough and Bridlington. About two thirds are men. The club was formed in 1963 by former members of Scarborough Sub-Aqua Club (which also offers try-dives, at the new swimming pool).

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Members’ ages vary quite a bit. The youngest is 10-year-old AnnaSophia CuthbertsonNoonan. The oldest is chairman and founder member Chris Baker, 73, who has dived what he believed to the crumbling remains of the Bonhomme Richard, before it became a protected site. The purpose of the club is “to explore marine life on the east coast and encourage people to join”, Gary says. The club has two boats which take club members over wrecks. The furthest divers have been offshore is about 20 miles. Some members don’t like diving to the seabed and stay on or close to the surface. Inevitably, some get sea sick. Divers usually wear drysuits; the coldest the water gets is about 8°C. Discarded fishing lines and similar detritus can be a hazard so divers carry a knife to cut free if they get tangled up. The club often conducts underwater litter-picks, collecting

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plastic bags, tin cans, fishing lines, etc. Club member Chris Robinson runs a small underwater archeology unit. For 23 years, he and his colleagues have been exploring and researching an ancient pier which projected from the south side of Filey Brigg, in an area called Spittal Rocks. The pier was about 600m long and at low tide stood eight metres above the seabed, Chris says. About 100m remains today, visible at low tide. A smaller pier, about 130m long, stuck out of the end of the brigg, forming a basin about the same size as Scarborough’s inner harbour, he adds. “We believe it could be Roman”, Chris says. * The Bay leisure centre is a couple of miles south of Filey. From Filey, take the next left after Primrose Valley. The postcode is YO14 9QL. * The club has a Facebook page which is easy to find. Spittal rocks and the remains of the old pier show up well on a sonar scan; the white part is land above water

Jamie with the early lamb and its mother

CHRISTMAS came early at Riverside Farm in Carr Lane, East Ayton. Farmer’s grandson Jamie Ward, 11, woke up to the news that one of his granddad's flock of 20 had given birth to a lamb. The lamb, which has been named Lucy, was not due until the new year, said Jamie’s mum Laura Barker, whose dad, David Ward, owns and runs the farm. It was born over two weeks before Christmas.

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Gardens archive will boost multimillion-pound lottery bid Words and photo by Dave Barry THE FRIENDs of South Cliff Gardens are appealing for old photos and memorabilia to support a bid for millions of pounds of lottery funding. The gardens are in a fragile condition and in desperate need of improvement. The community group was awarded £334,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund earlier this year. Plans to restore and improve the gardens are already under way. The scale of the project means that a much bigger level of investment is needed to restore deteriorating paths and shelters and bring overgrown areas back into pristine condition. An application for a full grant will be submitted to the HLF next August. If successful, the £6.5m renovation works will start in 2019. The gardens are listed in a register of England’s historic parks and gardens of special historic interest. The plans are being developed in partnership by the Friends, Scarborough Council and specialist consultants Southern Green.

They will include comprehensive repair and restoration of the gardens and new features to attract more people. There will be changes to the way the park is managed, a programme of training and community involvement and a range of events and activities. The Friends staged a collection point at Scarborough Library on three Saturdays in December. The group invited people to share memories of the gardens and submit old photos, postcards, other pictures, stories and comments to help them build an archive. Victoria Thompson of the Friends, who is helping to put the bid together, said: “For those of us helping to restore the gardens, it is important that the project is driven by the community”. Southern Green director Simon Green said the gardens “contribute to making Scarborough such a green and enchanting place to live in and visit. “Notable designers involved with the layout of the gardens include Sir Joseph Paxton,

designer of Crystal Palace and head gardener to visit. However the infrastructure needs a at Chatsworth, as well as his apprentice major overhaul, so it is essential that we are Edward Milner, who became famous in his successful with our bid to the HLF”. own right with credits such as Bodnant The South Cliff gardens cover a large area Garden and the People’s Park in Halifax to his stretching from the south end of the Spa name”. bridge to Wheatcroft, bounded by the sea Adrian Perry, who has chaired the Friends and the Esplanade; plus the other gardens since the group was launched in 2006, said: mentioned above. “Everyone can be proud of what has been n For further information, visit www. achieved during the 11 years of its existence. friendsofsouthcliffgardens.com or www. “Working with the council and giving support facebook.com / southcliffgardens. to our wonderful team of gardeners, we have been able to make a difference and demonstrate how valued the gardens are by residents and visitors. “The restoration work in St Martin’s Square, Shuttleworth Gardens, Prince of Wales Garden and the rose garden, along with many other smaller interventions, Steven Whitfield and Roger Burnett of the Friends at has made the the library (to order photos ring 353597) gardens a delight

Singing bowls are Good causes can apply used for meditation for a handout and healing Words and photo by Dave Barry THE HISTORY and mystery of Himalayan singing bowls was the subject of three workshops at the Buddhist Centre in the Crescent. Developed by Buddhists and used for meditation and healing, the bowls transmit vibrational energy straight into the human body, which is mostly water. The bowls have a range of harmonics and overtones. Various sounds are made by either tapping the side with a mallet or running the mallet around the rim, in the way that a wine glass can be made to sing. Kate Miller, running her first workshops in Scarborough, introduced participants to “her family” - the large collection of singing bowls she had bought in Nepal. As Kate demonstrated the way they are played, you could sense everyone’s heart-rate and blood pressure falling as we listened to the sound ring and slowly fade away into a peaceful silence. The heaviest bowl weighs four kilos. The best ones are made by pouring molten metal over a rock then beating the bowl into shape. “Mine are all new”, Kate explained. The workshops were held in the Buddhist Centre’s shrine room, so everyone had to leave their footwear at the door. Kate lives in South Buckinghamshire but would like to move to Scarborough; she was staying at Burnside caravan park near Scalby Mills. The workshops were part of a festive craft fair

at the centre; candles, incense and meditation cushions were among the items on sale.

CHARITIES and good causes in the borough of Scarborough are being invited to apply for a handout from the Mayoress’s Community Fund (MCF). Over the years, the MCF has donated tens of thousands of pounds to community groups and projects in Scarborough, Filey, Whitby and the surrounding areas. The MCF does not donate to national charities, except when the local branch finances and manages itself. The MCF is chaired by the mayoress, who at

the moment is Cherry Smith. Mrs Smith said it supports “the sort of groups or projects that might struggle to get help from more mainstream funding sources”. n An application form can be found on the council website - www.scarborough. gov.uk/mayor. Printed copies can be picked up at Customer First at Scarborough town hall, Filey library and Whitby’s tourist information centre. The deadline is 31 January.

Walking in the countryside THE FOLLOWING walks have been organised by Scarborough Rambling Club for the coming month. 1 Jan: a walk starting at Falsgrave Clock at 10am. 7 Jan: a 10-mile walk in the Scarborough area and a seven-mile walk at Ayton. 14 Jan: a 10-mile walk in Snainton and a five-

mile walk in Filey. 21 Jan: an 11-mile walk in West Ayton and a seven-mile walk in Lebberston. 28 Jan: a 10-mile walk in Seamer and an eight-mile walk in Thorpe Bassett. Long walks: meet at Hanover Road at 9am. Short ones: meet at Falsgrave Clock at 10.30am.

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By Joe Coates It’s that time of year. New year resolutions are made. Yearnings are felt for spring and summer warmth. This month’s tale, set “in the bleak midwinter”, combines features of winter in Scarborough with summer memories. The Sunday School outing tale was told to me by my friend, Harry Eade, former long serving teacher at Friarage School, now well into his 90s. In the bleak midwinter at South Bay It was a bright winter day, though the wind was whipping up. Banners, sails and flags

flapped around. Seagulls were stationary in the air, hovering like kites against the wind. The beach was deserted. No! There’s a lone walker, and a lone surfer, wetsuit on of course. It was a cold walk for two old friends, along the Foreshore. The sea was threatening to come across the road. Shops and arcades had sand bags in place to avoid the waves flooding them. In warmer times the two friends would sit on a bench, gazing out to sea. Now it was too cold, so they were heading for the Harbour View cafe on West Pier, the one the local fishermen use. At last they were able to take a seat and order fish and chips. An old lady friend was in the cafe as well. They chatted of course. “Remember when we were lads and lasses. In summer I’d spend all day on the beach. I played cricket for hours, nipping home for lunch, and tea. Played cricket all day!” “I remember how crowded the beach was. If you went in the sea, you had to take your

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mummy with you, or you’d never find your way back to the deck chairs. Many thousands of people there were. Hundreds of coaches came daily, dropping off their loads by the Aquarium Top for their days of fun.” “Ice cream, amusements, the beach, the sea, candy floss, Punch and Judy, donkeys, sandcastles, fish and chips, crab sticks, lifeboat, trawlers, yachts, bingo, slot machines, sunburn, happy days! Not the sunburn, mind!” “Can I tell you about a favourite day of mine? I wasn’t at the beach. It was the Sunday School outing. What a day we had! In my early teens I attended Sunday School at a Methodist Church near Gladstone Road, every Sunday afternoon. That church isn’t there any more. Sundays were different then! Anyway, we all gathered at the station. We were going on the train. There was such excitement! For many of us it was our first real train ride. The steam train came in and we all started shouting with joy. Several dozens of us could make a lot of noise. We climbed into an empty carriage. Ten of us squeezed in. Trains were different then! This was the train line, Scarborough to Pickering. Like that church, that train line isn’t there any more. It wasn’t a long ride. We got off at Wykeham. The Lord of the Manor had given us permission to play and picnic all day. We did! Cricket, football, rounders,

Generous businesses contribute to school’s OAP party Words and photo by Dave Barry

Words and photos by Dave Barry Gladstone Road Primary School in Scarborough wants to know what former pupils have got up to since they left. Accounts of their adult lives are on display in the school and featured in newsletters. The Where are They Now? project aims to raise children’s aspirations and widen their horizons. A questionnaire on the school website asks alumni about their learning journeys and careers. They are invited to upload photos of themselves at the school and in their workplaces. Some former pupils are invited to address pupils at assemblies. Hazel Hall went back and talked about her time at the school, how she chose her career and what skills she had to develop. The questions Hazel was asked included: Q What are your memories of the school? A I enjoyed PE, music and English. Q What are your memories of the school? A The assemble hall and wooden floors. The prefab classrooms in the playground. Winning pop and crisps in assemble as a reward for doing well and getting to eat them in the head master’s office. The Christmas parties. Q Did you go to college or university? A I went to Graham School, Yorkshire Coast College, Northumbria University and York University. Q What is your job?

chasing games, races. Fantastic! The picnic was potted meat sandwiches. Potted meat sandwiches! Picnics were different then! The best bit happened at the end. The leader of the Sunday School started to walk all around the field, carrying a massive tin of sweets. We followed as he started to throw out the sweets for us to catch, gather, eat! When the tin was empty our lips were red and black from eating too many sweets. Lovely! What a way to end the day! The return train arrived and we steamed back to Scarborough. Happy day!” It was time to move on. The bleak midwinter was still outside. It was a cold walk home. “Thanks for those happy memories. Roll on Summer!” Copyright joe coates 2018 n www.northbaytales.com

the school, such as St Cecilia’s, the British Legion, Cayton’s over-60s club and Jazz Court sheltered housing. Most of the pupils who served the visitors were in the school orchestra, which performed seasonal music and sang carols. The programme was coordinated by music teacher Liz Clark. The Eastfield school has been running a Christmas party for senior citizens for at least 20 years. The photo shows Pindar pupils serving five of the senior citizens. L-R, Pat Hayden, Sheila Pickup, Susan Townsend, Ted Jefferson and Julie Fleming.

Pindar School’s annual Christmas party for senior citizens was attended by two dozen people - excluding staff and pupils. About 60 other businesses and individuals including McCain, Raflatac and Morrison’s contributed the food - sandwiches, vol au vents, cakes, etc. As part of the exercise, pupils had written to the companies and individuals, asking if they would be prepared to chip in. “The generosity this year has been Ex-pupil Hazel Hall with deputy head Helen amazing”, said Debbie Simpson, the school’s Halliday (to order photos ring 353597) administration manager and events organiser. The pupils invited their guests by writing to A I am a chemotherapy nurse at York Hospital. various organisations with connections to I give chemotherapy to people living with cancer. Q What do you like about your job? A I like being able to care and look after people. Getting to know them and their families and help make a difference in their lives. * Ex-pupils who would like to take part in the project can go to the school website, gladstoneroadschools.co.uk. Click on letters then whole school then Where are They Now? The school opened in 1890. Having fun at Pindar’s Christmas party (to order photos ring 353597)

Fighting the stigma of mental health

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A mental-health charity is appealing for adults with experience of mental-health problems to get in touch. Scarborough Survivors want to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness by encouraging people to have more conversations on the subject. To help make this happen, grants worth between £100 and £500 are available to North Yorkshire residents who are willing to become mental-health champions. They will receive training and support before going on to run an event or activity in their local community where people talk about their mental health.

Project coordinator Christine Mackay said: “Mental illness affects one in four people any one of us can be affected at any time. By talking more about our experiences, we will be less isolated and feel better supported to manage our mental wellbeing”. The project is funded by North Yorkshire County Council’s public health team and run in line with a national initiative, Time to Change. There are three funding submission deadlines: 31 January, 30 April and 31 August. n For further information and an application pack, ring 500222 or email survivorstimetochange@gmail.com. Survivors are based at 9 Alma Square.

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response was that the requested name was too close to the original Sythe Cottage, Sickle Cottage so they were unable to proceed. They offered alternative suggestions which were unacceptable to me. I asked to cancel the application (which in fact was incomplete as I was unable to supply the required site location map). This request was granted, but despite my protests both by email and telephone I was informed that a refund of my £25 was not possible, due to their administration costs. It would seem that the Borough Council are charging a fee for a service that they actually do not provide. I would be interested in any comments your readers wish to make as I am amazed (not) that they can get away with this daylight robbery. Bob MacDonald, Scythe and Sickle Barn, Glaisdale

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JAN 2018

The world is a brilliant place, but unfortunately there are a few dodgy characters out there. Don't worry though, we'll keep you safe and informed with our regular Scam Busters feature!

Not to be taken for granted Fraud experts are warning small business owners about a new scam currently making the rounds. Companies are called from an organisation claiming to be acting on behalf of the government, offering entry into grant schemes. They tell their victims that, if successful, they could receive a large sum of money to help them grow their business. Obviously, it's a load of rubbish.

the person pays, the money disappears and the scammers do a runner. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to represent the government, or someone offering you money, check it out first. You should never have to pay to receive money from the government, but to be sure in all cases, visit www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 1232040.

People are asked to fill out an online form, on a site that looks very much like a government agency. They then call their victim back, i n f o r m them they have been successful, but then ask them to make a payment to activate a special card onto which the money will be paid. Once

That's just cruel The RSPCA, that stalwart charity that protects and re-homes at-risk animals, has issued a warning about their crueltyreporting phone number. Apparently, after they conducted research using Google, they found several websites that seemed to advertise an incorrect number to call if you see or suspect animal abuse. The number, which is of a premium rate, eventually diverts to the correct line, but not after racking up a huge amount on the caller's bill.

It seems that these numbers have been set up to take advantage of the charity's work, as many callers may just think the high price of the call means the RSPCA gets the money. They don't, and it actually lines the pockets of the fraudsters. If you think an animal is being mistreated, make sure you call the right number – one that won't cost you any more than a standard landline call. It's 0300 1234999.

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Business Life

JANUARY 2018

Almost every sale comes with a conversation Words and photo by Dave Barry

The JANUARY Business These upcoming networking events will keep you in the loop. FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH CHAMBER MEETING, Boyes, Queen Street, Scarborough, 6pm. Visit www. scarboroughchamber.org.uk or email info@scarboroughchamber.org.uk

EVERY TUESDAY SCARBOROUGH BUSINESS GROUP, Crescent Hotel, 1-2 Belvoir Terrace, Scarborough, 7am. Visit www. yorkshirecoastnetworking.co.uk

EVERY THURSDAY DROP IN FOR BUSINESS BREAKFAST, Seasons Cafe at The Heritage Landscape Centre, Gibson Lane, Melton, 7am. Visit www. dropinforbusiness.org.uk or call 01482 339311.

EVERY FRIDAY NETWORK NORTH. The Crescent Hotel, Scarborough, YO11 2PP. 7.15am – 9 am. Visit www.networknorth.org.uk

24TH JANUARY THE BUSINESS NETWORK, The Hallmark Hotel. Visit www.business-network-hull.co.uk

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On Small Business Saturday, Scarborough’s MP popped into a flourishing little enterprise just round the corner from his constituency office. Robert Goodwill’s agent Jonathan Simmonds is a customer at Record Revivals in Northway so suggested it to his boss. Small Business Saturday is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign which highlights success and encourages consumers to shop local and support small businesses in their communities. Mr Goodwill spent half an hour in the shop, chatting about records with Paul Toole and Gill Brown, who recently took over from retiring founder Rod Emms. Rod regularly calls into the shop. Gill and Paul are grateful to have him on hand to draw on his 34 years experience of running the business. Paul says: “Our first few weeks have been fantastic. We’ve met lots of Rod’s regular customers and the order book is getting full. “It’s been particularly inspiring to discover how many customers make an ethical choice about using local small businesses, rather than buying online or from major retailers”, Paul says. “I think the other secret to Record Revivals’ success is that the shop has always stocked music from outside the top 50. Our customers tend to be experts in their own fields, so whether it’s blues, soul, jazz, indie, psychedelic, reggae, hip hop, ambient music or classic rock, they know what’s coming out and that 99 times out of 100 we can get it for them”. What’s unique about being an independent, fairly specialised business is that almost every sale comes with a conversation, Paul

explains. “Clearly we need to sell music to stay in business, but we also positively encourage people to pop in and chat about music, as that’s our passion. “In my youth, the atmosphere of record shops, with listening stations to explore music, made them the ideal place to meet and hang out with like-minded souls. That’s exactly the sort of environment that Record Revivals has and we aim to develop that even further in the new year, when we will open a first-floor sales area. It will have a small coffee bar, where there will be occasional live music and DJ spots”. Meanwhile, the vinyl revival goes from strength to strength, Paul adds. Middle-aged people are re-buying collections that they sold or gave away, while a younger generation of people who grew up without vinyl appear to

have wholeheartedly embraced the format. “This is not to say the CD is dead, however”, Paul says. “From our experience, there are many customers who still prefer the sound and convenience of CDs and they are just as loyal to their format of choice”. Crucially, although there are three other record shops in town, Paul and Gill are on really good terms with Bill Broadmore at Dyscworld, Rob Cross at Revolution and Al Parry at Victor’s Vinyl & Vintage. Paul says: “Having four thriving records shops in Scarborough goes against the perceived wisdom that these business are not sustainable. I believe that by working together we can make Scarborough a real go-destination for music lovers, something that can benefit the individual shops and the town as a whole”.

FIRK INN BUCKS THE NATIONAL TREND Words and photo by Dave Barry An independent new micro-pub in Falsgrave, Scarborough, is bucking the national trend of continuing pub closures across the country. Since it opened on 16 November, the Firk Inn has been packed out on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, say friendly licensees Adrian and Emma Crick. “It’s been going really well”, says Emma. The couple spent ages gutting the former Providence credit company office, between Pattison’s grocers and Contrast café. They peeled old plaster off the bricks and varnished them then added a lot of timber to create a distinctive earthy effect. Adrian and Emma, who were born in Scarborough, named their pub after the firkin, a 72-pint cask. They serve several real ales, three ciders, various spirits and two drinks which are popular with women: the prosecco-like Vino Frizzante on draught and Lilley's mango cider. Free nibbles are served to customers from 3pm on Sundays. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. The Firk Inn is open from 11am to 11pm Sunday to Thursday; and from 10am until 11pm on Adrian and Emma Crick at the Firk Inn (to order photos ring 353597) Fridays and Saturdays.

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LIFESTYLE

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CAPRICORN A busy month which frequently crackles with excitement. A high degree of social activity, especially around the 2nd and 3rd, and then again with greater emphasis on the 13th and 14th. Family reunions look probable and anything that could be described as a “joint venture” has a bright green light going for it.Travel aspects are favourable, and while we could

21ST MARCH - 19TH APRIL

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A nice bright buzz to the beginning of the new year. Agendas are clear and confidence in all things is high. Emotional commitments in existing unions seem to go from strength to strength, and there are some tickles of romantic possibility for younger members of the sign, especially those in midlate teens. Work routines are predictable.

TAURUS

20TH APRIL - 20TH MAY

A rather thoughtful start to 2018 as you re-evaluate certain targets and priorities. It is a peaceful process, made all the more worth while by a partner’s input and co-operation. Not a fantastic amount of career energy, and indeed, some of you may be deliberately taking on less so that you can concentrate on other things. Good travel aspects around the 13th.

GEMINI

21ST MAY - 20TH JUNE

HEALTH & BEAUTY • FASHION FOCUS - Work it out - It's gym time • TRIED AND TESTED - January pickme-ups at your service

It will have been a busy and tiring festive season and as you cruise through January you’ll be inclined to put your feet up and enjoy a bit of a rest… And don’t feel guilty about doing so! You only have so much energy, and while other people make the usual demands on your time and goodwill, maybe you need to learn how to say “no”.

CANCER

21ST JUNE - 22ND JULY

A determined start to the new year, and you’ll be full of energy that makes sure that certain things get done! New work routines and career targets will be the focus for many, while other people will be concentrating on changing the nature of their relationships with their nearest and dearest. A lot of old fashioned ambition in the wind!

LEO

23RD JULY - 22ND AUGUST

THE

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January is a time for new beginnings, setting goals and getting ready for the year ahead. Whether you’re re-decorating, starting a New Year’s resolution or looking to get healthy. We’ve got you covered.

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Lucky Daphne’s got all the answers. Write to her care of Your Local Link and she’ll soon sort you out.

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ARIES

FOOD, DRINK & ENTERTAINMENT

Got a problem? OF COURSE YOU HAVE.

January is a bit early to do the spring cleaning, but that’s certainly the mood of the moment – tossing out the rubbish and getting rid of the old to make way for the new. This attitude seems to be across the board, and you’ll take a great deal of pleasure and delight in decluttering your life as you focus on a few priorities that are of prime importance.

VIRGO

22ND DEC - 20TH JAN be talking about overseas jaunts, long distance car journeys sit easier in my mind. Across this whole period there is great degree of delight to be found in emotional relationships, especially mature relationships in which no one has got anything to prove. Having said that, intimate moods and new romances are definitely going to have a role to play in the lives of younger Capricorns who do have something to prove!

LIBRA

23RD SEPTEMBER - 22ND OCTOBER

A lot of Librans are going to be concentrating on relationships – finding them, building them and improving them. Career aspects perk up around the 11th or 12th, suffer a set-back around the 19th, then get a big boost on or around the 23rd. Finances probably a bit tight, so careful with your pennies. Some connection with politics seems probable. I’ll vote for you!

SCORPIO

23RD OCTOBER- 21ST NOVEMBER

A very satisfying start to 2018 as everything seems to fall into place for you. Social outlook is interesting with some new friends to be made, but it is the romantic and sexual agendas which seem to dominate most of your thinking. Frankly, if I were you, I’d concentrate on affairs of the heart and let everything else take a running jump!

SAGITTARIUS 22ND NOV - 21ST DEC

A really positive start to the year, especially if you’re looking for a bit more “me” time. Domestic routines and responsibilities are easily dealt with, and if not by the middle, then certainly by the end of the month you’ll be in a mood to spread your wings and enjoy some wonderful feelings of freedom and independence.

AQUARIUS

20TH JANUARY - 18TH FEBRUARY

A quietly confident mood propels you into 2018. You know where you’re at, you know where you’ve been, and you know where you’re going! Any changes going on around you should not come as any kind of surprise, and you’ll find it quite easy to slip into a few new ways of thinking. You become significantly more relaxed in all that you do.

PISCES

19TH FEBRUARY - 20TH MARCH

You’ll not be displeased if January turns out to be a bit on the quiet side; it gives you chance to catch your breath and gather your strength for some of the fun and games that await you a little later in the year. The 9th or 10th will see you making some kind of “official” decision, and your social life gets a boost around the 18th when unexpected guests come calling.

23RD AUGUST - 22ND SEPTEMBER

From a work point of view it is likely to be a slow start to the year and it won’t be until mid-month that you get a rush of impetus. In the meantime, some problem raises its head in connection with damaged goods, and you might find yourself fighting some form of battle for compensation. Domestic and emotional situations are stable.

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Hey Daph, My flat mate gave up smoking last year. I’m glad for them, but now they’ve got an even more annoying habit that they can get away with doing indoors. Vaping. I’m sure that it’s still bad for them and I am sick to death of the living room being thick with fog and smelling like biscuits or whatever else they’re putting in it. J, Eastfield

HE WON’T STOP VAPING

People should be free to do as they please as long as it doesn’t affect others, but this sounds like it is affecting you. Ask your flatmate to keep their vaping to outside and their own personal space. There’s nothing wrong with you wanting to be able to see the TV and not smell biscuits in your own home. Try not to stew, if this is your biggest concern in life you’re doing pretty well.

Dear Daphne, I’ve been seeing a guy for UNINVITED around 6 months and I really like him. The trouble is, he hasn’t really invited me to any social situations with his other friends, despite the fact that I can clearly see on social media there are other couples in his presence when he goes to these things. I understand its early days, but even casual nights out drinking or gigs and stuff - I never get an invite. I want to know if he’s serious and I want to meet his friends, but I don’t want to creep him out. What do I say? Anon, Acomb As I read this I had a passing thought, have you and this guy had the ‘what are we’ talk? Before you worry about meeting his friends I reckon you should establish what sort of relationship this is. Are you officially together or just casually dating? Once you know the answer to that question (I hope you get the answer you want) then you can pursue social activities with him, safe in the knowledge he wants you to be involved. He might not have invited you because he doesn’t want to put pressure on you, or he might not be taking the relationship as seriously as you are, who knows… there’s only one way to find out. Ask him.

Dear Daphne, My girlfriend is constantly PHUB-GATE ignoring me in favour of going on her phone. Its got to the stage where she’s even on it when we go out for meals or get into bed. When I try and speak to her, sometimes she doesn’t notice because she’s so engrossed. Its really starting to take its toll. I just want us to have a bit of decent conversation and not feel ignored. Anon, Seamer The plague of millennials, phubbing (phone snubbing) is sweeping across the nation and it’s not ok. I feel your pain. Before you talk to your partner, make sure that you’re not equally as guilty of this crime, just because they’re on their phone when you want to talk to them, doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen the other way round. If the phubbing is entirely one sided then a conversation is needed. What about phones away at the dinner table to encourage conversation? No phones at bedtime? You need a technology detox to freshen things up. Its easily achievable and perfectly realistic. Put the god d a m n phones away!

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RICK STEIN DAYMER BAY MUGS £38 | John Lewis

BIBA PALM FOIL PRINT CUSHION £35 | House of Fraser

In the world of interiors, blue is the new black.

LINEA MIDNIGHT GARDEN SAPPHIRE VASE £38 | House of Fraser

PEACOCK FRINGED CUSHION £22 | Dunelm

HELLO BLUE SPOTTY DOORMAT £27 | Graham & Green

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FRENCH CONNECTION COAST 4 SEATER SOFA £1299 | DFS Co

Weather too frightful to get out there into the garden? Fret not, as we’ve gathered a few nifty indoor gardening ideas.

INDOOR ALLOTMENT Potatoes are a pretty tricky to grow inside, as are rows and rows and runner beans. Still, herbs are a cinch, and with this teeny tiny allotment set, you'll be able to grow your own basil, oregano, and coriander (and have a cool little shed for your cool little tools). n £19.99 from www. iwantoneofthose.com

LECHUZA DELTA SELF WATERING PLANTER

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Phew, thank all the gods for this one! If you only do well with outdoor plants because the rain remembers to water them for you, get a Lechuza planter. With a special reservoir inside, the plant will water itself. n £14.99 from www.lechuza.co.uk

Who knew, right? As well as wonky furniture missing vital screws and parts, Ikea also sell hydroponics kits. With this one, named KRYDDA, obviously, you can grow you own plants indoors, without the need for soil. Unless they forgot the soil by accident. Tee hee. n £62.50 from www.ikea.com

AZTEC CUBE TERRARIUM STANDING BRASS PLANTER This very noble brass planter, set on wooden legs, would look great as a home for your favourite house plant. Or, if you forget the water it, a splendid plant coffin. n £120 from www.coxandcox.co.uk

Wow your guests with this gorgeous cuboid terrarium. Grow something rugged in there and it should look after itself for quite a while, while you busy yourself with phrases like, “Oh, this old thing?” and “It's so much effort!”. n £64.95 from www.notonthehighstreet.com

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TRIED & TESTED Ah the month of self-improvement Here’s our pick of your January pick-me-ups.

LIFESTYLE

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CLEAN UP YOUR ACT

PUKKA ORGANIC DETOX HERBAL

PEARL DROPS NEW INSTANT NATURAL WHITE

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What they say: Not just any detox tea. This is the ultimate organic cup to help your body spring clean.

taste, but you can’t help but feel a smug sense of wellbeing as you sip your super healthy fennel tea.

With a splash of sweet aniseed and crisp fennel, feel your senses come alive with lush cardamom and liquorice root – purity at its best. Shrug off the old and embrace the new. Detox is a tea to usher in new beginnings.

What they say: Pearl Drops’ revolutionary purple toothpolish not only instantly brightens teeth and lifts stains but has long-term

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whitening effects. Detoxifying Charcoal helps to lift out impurities from your mouth, fluoride and plaque removers boost stain removal, while clever optical brighteners give you that instant sparkle after just one use. What we say: Pearl Drops lives up to its reputation with the Instant Natural White. We love the after taste and our nashers appeared lighter and shiner after use.

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COCO-LICIOUS SHAMPOO + CONDITIONER £3.50 | Sainsbury’s What they say: COCOLICIOUS Shampoo and conditoner contains Coconut oil which is rich in antioxidants, and has antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties. It improves scalp health and supports hair growth, all while adding volume and shine.

INDIGO CHOCOLATE MAKING KIT GIFT SET £19.99 | Indigo Herbs What they say: A wonderfully presented Natural Chocolate Making Kit. Includes Goji Berries & Brazil Nuts for added deliciousness. Everything you could possibly need to make your own Natural Pure Chocolates.

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BEST WORKOUT

1. EAT

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There are recent studies that prove that exercising on an empty stomach can be beneficial in the old fat burning department. However, if like us, you feel incredibly exhausted after just five minutes of cardio, it’s best to fuel up before your workout. If you’ve got an hour before you’re about to smash the gym, grab yourself some carbs with a side order of protein. Examples include a slice of toast with peanut butter or a couple of crackers with a smudge of cheese. If you haven’t got as much time, try and grab a light snack such as a banana or yoghurt.

You’ve bought the gear, eaten the right food and the next thing you know you’re in the gym staring vacantly at a cross trainer wondering where on God’s green earth you’re going to start. This is where planning comes in. Plan an exercise routine before you hit the gym so you know where you’re headed. Include both cardio and strength training - if you get stuck for inspiration visit www.pinterest.com to get you started. Preparing a playlist in advance on your phone can be hugely beneficial and help you really get into your workout. Go for upbeat dance or rock tracks that make you feel motivated.

2. SLEEP

4. REPEAT

Sleep is so important - no one will work out successfully on a few hours sleep. It’s important after your workout to get lot’s of rest too, it’s when your body does the majority of its repairing - making those muscles grow.

Do it again, and then do it again, until you’re into a routine and it feels kinda weird if you skip out on the gym - this is the hardest part, but it can be done with persistence!

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One of the most frequently asked comments we get from non gardeners is that "it must be a quiet time of the year" and "what is there to do in the garden in winter". Well I can tell you that now that the festivities are nearly over the Muck and Magic gardeners are itching to be back outdoors again in the fresh air working off the Christmas excesses! And there is so much to be getting on with if you are feeling energetic or you are just plain bored with seasonal television offerings. Provided the lawn isn't frozen or water logged get all the leaves off the grass to help prevent fungal problems arising. Good gardeners will compost their leaves in a corner of the garden or under shrubs on a border where they will act as a warming mulch for the worms to take down into the soil. This is also a good time of the year to put a line down the lawn and straighten up those wobbly edges. Its the perfect time of the year for pruning apple and pear trees but not stone fruits such as cherries and plums. They need pruning in the summer. If you are going to tackle your apple trees remember to keep the pruning fairly light as a severe short back and sides will only result lots of aggressive growth and not much fruit. And remember that if you have Bramley apples in your garden, these bear their fruit on the ends of the branches - known as tip bearers - so if you regularly prune but don't get much fruit, it may be that you are inadvertently cutting of the fruit buds! Don't forget to feed the birds in your garden as much as you are able. They will welcome some tasty treats and clean water when they pay a visit. You may have noticed that Santa has left some new bird tables in Peasholm Park and down Peasholm Glen so if you are out and about this New Year you may notice

As the New Year brings the festivities to a close, life returns to normal. But is this too soon? After all that preparation it seems a pity that Christmas just fades away, especially as it used to last for twelve days. The celebrations on Twelfth Night, the evening of January 5, used to rival Christmas Day. Family and friends enjoyed food, drinks, cards and other games, and admired the highly decorated Twelfth Cake. This was the season’s grand finale until the end of the 19th century. New Year’s Eve wasn’t always a big party night in England — it didn’t really take off until 1974, when January 1 became a Bank Holiday. Things were different in Scotland, where people went wild at Hogmanay because their strict kirk had banned Christmas celebrations. The customary Twelfth Night beverage was Lambswool, a winter brew based on hot cider or ale with added nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon. The name came from the frothy, white pulp of baked apples floating on the surface. With all that goodwill sloshing about, bees, beasts, and trees were not left out. Equipped with the essential wassail bowl revellers would gather in the byre to toast the best cow, or among the hives to honour the bees. A bucket of Lambswool accompanied singers out into the orchards, where they gathered around to serenade the oldest tree. To encourage a good crop they poured cider on its roots, hung toast among the branches and drank to the tree’s health — the origin of our “toast”. Pans were bashed and shotguns fired to scare away malign forces. This used to happen all over the country, and as people have discovered what fun it is there have been revivals. The days for apple wassailing are January 5 or 17, which is Old Twelfth Day. Let’s not forget the Wise Men are still on their way. The church celebrates their arrival at Epiphany, on January 6, when they present the infant Jesus with gold, a gift fit for a king; frankincense, an incense used in religious ceremony; and myrrh, a resin used by physicians and embalmers. The 6th is also the day to take down the decorations. Every

increased activity from our feathered friends in the area. Look out for the Kingfisher, Woodpeckers and the White Throated Dipper that can be seen there at the moment. Don't forget to take your Christmas tree to one of the recycling centres around the town and whilst you are out, how about a visit to your local garden centre to pick up a new year bargain. Seeds will be on offer so it's a good time to plan for the spring. It's also a good time to take a look at the potted bulbs which can go straight out in the garden. Better still that you can see the flowers and you know what you are buying! Finally, the greenhouse and garden shed always needs attention at this time of the year - a great opportunity for an early spring clean and don't forget to book the mower in for its annual service. Phew! Who said winter was a quiet time of the year in the garden? There is no Muck and Magic Garden Club meeting in January so the next time we meet will be in Monday February 12th.

Happy Winter Gardening!

Scarborough Strata The Yorkshire Coast

By Roger Osborne For those of us who live here the Yorkshire coast is, of course, the centre of the universe. But we are slightly removed from the country’s main arteries of trade and commerce. To me that’s a plus. I look on the coast, the North York Moors, the Vale of Pickering and the Wolds as a distinct part of the world, separated by geography (and of course geology) from the rest. I think of this as my home patch – the place where I feel comfortable. Conversely I feel a bit like a Scarborough Woof out of water once I get anywhere near Thirsk or Hull not to mention the teeming streets of York or the giddy lights of Leeds. So it comes as a pleasant surprise to find

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that a lot of other people, from all over the country, similarly hold the Yorkshire coast to be a very special place. I discovered this during a recent trip to Dublin. I was there for a conference of geology museum curators, though my real mission was to seek out some giant reptiles from the Yorkshire coast – more on that another time. Around 60 folk from prestigious places ranging from the national museums of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, to Oxford University Museum and the tiny Horniman Museum in south London were all gathered to hear talks, chew the fat and sink some Guinness. During the two days a string of people came up to me (I was wearing my Whitby Museum badge) to tell me how much they loved the museum and the Yorkshire coast. Everyone there had spent time on this coast and remained in awe of its beauty and its geology. Because, while some people might think we’re a bit off the beaten track, for geologists we are the luckiest skunks on the planet, living in one of the most beautiful and interesting places anywhere. Of course we all know that, but it’s nice to have your beliefs confirmed. So when you’re looking for a way to shed the seasonal excess, get out into the countryside and appreciate just how lucky you are.

last piece of holly should be burned, for every forgotten leaf will invite a goblin into the house to create mischief. Perhaps you’re feeling a bit flat now it’s all over. So here’s some good news — if goblins are not a problem the decorations can stay until Candlemas on February 2, which is the true end of the Christmas season. January 25 is a crowded day in the calendar. Christians remember St Paul’s conversion to the faith, which set him on his mission to the gentiles. Since 1801, Scots have celebrated Robert Burns with a haggis supper, followed by readings of his poems and best-loved songs, ending with Auld Lang Syne. In Wales it’s the feast day of St Dwynwen, a 5th-century nun on Anglesey who became the patron of Welsh lovers. Meanwhile, devotees of weather folklore will be watching the skies, because the 25th is a forecasting day. A fine day promises a good year, but rain or snow warns of poor weather in the harvest months. According to psychologists, January is the most depressing month. Plenty would argue with that, although it has to be admitted that it’s not the jolliest — the year’s coldest day is said to be St Hillary’s feast, on January 13. Yet maybe we should be grateful for cold, grey days. A mild, bright month is often followed by wintry weather later on, when we’re hoping for spring. Old lore is firm on the matter: “If grass do grow in Janiveer, ‘twill grow the worse for all the year.” Whether it’s mild or nithering we mustn’t forget our garden birds. Days are short and wild food is scarce, so our bird table offerings really make a difference. If you have feathered visitors why not take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch on January 27 to 29. See www.rspb.org.uk for details. All too soon we’ll say goodbye to Janus, the two-faced god of thresholds who looks backward to the old year and forward to the new. In Shetland they end his dark month with a huge festival of fire, Up Helly Aa. The people of Lerwick spend months building a replica Viking galley, and on the last Tuesday in January they send it off in a blaze of glory.

“The celebrations on Twelfth Night, the evening of January 5, used to rival Christmas Day.”

Wassailing apple trees on Twelfth Night

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The bumps and bones of the Gristhorpe man Local artist Dav White writes about the fascinating world of history, art and mythology Between the ancient earthworks at Seamer Moor and the earthworks on the brow of the Wolds, between Folkton and Staxton, there is a no-man’s land. Historian Thomas Hinderwell was convinced that the earthworks were fortifications laid down by the ancient tribes of Briton. Though some parts of the ramparts can no longer been seen, Hinderwell mentions that the Seamer Moor earthworks ran from Seamer Moor to just south of Oliver’s Mount and on to Wheatcroft. On the Wolds there is another broken line of earthworks that runs from Folkton to Leavening Brow via Staxton. Perhaps they were inhabited by the different tribal factions of the ancient Britons who used to inhabit this area? All these earthworks are scheduled monuments listed for protection. In between these lines of defence is the no-man’s land, the bog land of the carrs and the ings separating the two territories. Carr and ing are old Norse words meaning marsh. Bog lands have always been renowned as places of mystery. They are in-between places, waste lands, neither water nor earth, places of ritual and superstition. Many bog-bodies inhabit museums across the country. On the eastern edge of the no-man’s land, raised up on the cliff edge at Gristhorpe, at the place between sea and sky, was buried a great chieftain in his boat. The skeleton known as the Gristhorpe Man was from the Bronze Age, interred in one of three tumuli on Gristhorpe cliff. He was discovered in 1834. The only record

of the exhumation was made by a 17-yearold Scarborian called William Crawford Williamson, who went on to become a fellow of the Royal Society and founder of modern paleobotany. Williamson described the Gristhorpe Man as a tall person who died at a great age. He was ritualistically buried with great honours and rare objects, in a grand oak coffin. Such burials are often referred to as early examples of a ship burial or boat grave because hollowed-out trunks suggest dug-out boats. A boat grave is a burial in which a ship or boat is used as a container for the dead. If the ship is very small, it is called a boat grave; if it’s larger it’s known as a ship burial and can be made from wood or stone. The coffin of the Gristhorpe Man was made from a great oak tree. It was cut and hewn to seven and a half feet in length, split in two and a five foot space hollowed out inside. He was wrapped in the fine fur of an unknown animal and with mistletoe, the poisonous druidic plant in his belly. His legs were drawn up in the foetal position. He was a six-foot man placed in a five-foot hull. His head was measured and examined by a phrenologist. Phrenology was the science of character divination based on measurements of the human skull. It was popular in Britain in the 19th century as there was a revival of theories supported by Galen. The ancient Greek physician had concluded in the first century that the brain was a cold and moist organ, formed of sperm. He postulated that the brain was the seat of the animal soul, one of three that inhabited the human body.

X marks the spot at Gristhorpe cliff where the skeleton was found

Gristhorpe Man (photo by Tony Bartholomew)

In the 16th century, this theory was developed further by Descartes, who identified the pineal gland as the seat of the soul, flowing with animal spirits that were like “pure flame”. This idea had been popular for centuries. According to the phrenological examination, the Gristhorpe Man had a strong sense of selfesteem, he was excellent at combat and was given to vanity and pride. He was described as having traits of perseverance and being prolific at producing offspring. He was benevolent, firm and witty, with a tendency to be secretive. The Gristhorpe tumulus was opened by landowner W Beswick, who initially found nothing after sinking to some depth. He was persuaded to dig down to six feet when spades struck oak branches, under which was the immense coffin.

Dav White with a phrenology skull

The interred items were removed. The bones required attention. Help was sought from a Mr Layard and a Dr Buckland, who had experience in preserving ivories. They recommended that the bones be boiled in a gelatine solution, in a large laundry boiler. This stopped the rot but blackened the bones due to a chemical reaction. The Gristhorpe Man’s remains, coffin and grave goods are in the Rotunda Museum and are well worth a visit. Williamson wrote of the help he received from many experts of the day when he updated the notes he wrote as a 17-year-old excavating the Gristhorpe Man. He concluded: “The result of these changes to my memoir is the reappearance of an old friend but emphatically with a new face”. DavWhiteArt

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Don’t get them mixed up! Photo by Lorraine Bryden, words by Dave Barry Two art groups with almost identical names met for a Christmas lunch at the Downe Arms in Wykeham. It was hosted by the Arts Society Scarborough, which welcomed guests from Scarborough Art Society. The get-together helped ensure that the societies could work side by side with their differing programmes and agendas. The Arts Society, previously known as Scarborough Decorative and Fine Art Society, is concerned with the appreciation of mainly visual arts. It has monthly lectures on a wide range of topics: artists’ lives, gilding, calligraphy, Japanese woodblock prints and precious stones.

Members go on trips to stately homes and landscaped gardens. Its Young Arts projects support Scarborough Hospital with a variety of art materials for the children’s ward; and the Street’s prevention service in its work with young people, by helping to buy materials for a tie-dyeing project. Scarborough Art Society has demonstrations of various artistic techniques by professional artists. It holds exhibitions and sales of artwork and makes visits to artists’ studios, etc. Founded in the early 20th century by Albert Strange, it has had many well-known members including Frank Mason, creator of the vintage railway posters on display at Scarborough Art Gallery.

SJT TO CLOSE FOR TWO-MONTH REFURB Scarborough’s is closing for two months, for a refurbishment. The foyer will be refurbished and a new lighting system and a new, environmentallyfriendly LED lighting system will be installed in the round auditorium, lowering the venue’s energy bills. The work is part of the theatre’s £561,000 Transform project, funded by a one-off capital grant of £419,222 from the Arts Council and by donations from the public. The SJT’s chief executive Stephen Freeman said: “The project will enhance our customer experience enormously. The theatre has been here for 21 years and we’re aware it needs some refurbishment. We want to provide a 21st century theatre-going experience for audiences both new and existing. Our ongoing vision will be to complement the unique period features of this building whilst looking to the future. “We’ll be reopening with a fresh new look ready for a short season of high-quality visiting productions in March and April, followed soon

afterwards by our exciting summer season”. The theatre will close on 7 January, following an afternoon concert by the Hammonds Saltaire Band, and will reopen on 12 March. During the closure, the box office will move to the theatre’s OutReach offices on Northway, taking bookings for the spring and summer seasons. The spring shows include veteran R&B band the Manfreds (18 March); Chip Shop Chips, from Box of Tricks theatre company, at the Market Hall (6-7 March); Napoleon Disrobed, a ‘comic alternative history’ from Told by an Idiot theatre company, the Theatre Royal Plymouth and Arcola Theatre (20-24 March); sharp satire Winter Solstice, from the Actors Touring Company and Orange Tree Theatre (28-31 March); John Godber’s latest, Scary Bikers (John Godber Co and Theatre Royal Wakefield, 3-7 April); and a new adaptation of Dickens’ Hard Times from Northern Broadsides (17-21 April). n Bookings can be made online at www.sjt. uk.com and by phone on 370541. The Stephen Joseph Theatre (photo by James Drawneek)

L-R, seated, Barrie Petterson, Bill Blake and Roy Buckley of Scarborough Art Society. Standing: Christine Goodall, Gary Malcolm, Mike Shingler, Lesley Shingler, Rev Alan Brown, Jessica Cathcart and Colin Langley of the Arts Society.

Albertan prairies come to Woodend A touring Canadian country-roots singer will sing about life on the great Albertan prairies at Woodend in Scarborough on 27 January, at 7.30pm. Corb Lund has released nine albums; two went gold and one (Hair in My Eyes like a Highland Steer) is certified platinum and was voted roots album of the year in Canada. Lund tours regularly in Canada, the States and Australia, and has received several awards in Canada and abroad. Corb's latest release, Things That Can't be Undone, addresses meaty topics like post-war Iraq and personal bereavement amid a potent brew of vintage blues-rock, honky-tonk and soul. “He’s a massive star in his homeland and often plays to stadium-sized crowds so it’s quite a coup to get him to play at Woodend”, says promoter Chris Lee, who is expecting “a great night of Western conversation, songs and stories”. n Tickets cost £10 in advance and £12 on the door. To book, ring 384500.

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Busy time for young musicians The St Augustine’s chamber choir at Morrison’s

VIENNESE WHIRL ON NEW YEAR’S DAY There’s only one place to be in Scarborough on the afternoon of new year’s day. Or, at least, that’s what the hundreds of people who flock to the Spa Orchestra’s first concert of the year believe. They assemble in the Spa Grand Hall for A Viennese Whirl, a traditional new-year programme of popular waltzes and polkas including Blue Danube and Thunder and Lightning. In a tradition which began in Vienna, many orchestras around the world will be playing the great tunes composed by Johann Strauss, his family and other composers who found Vienna to be their city of dreams.

Vienna’s other great musical son, Franz Lehár, will be represented by his Gold and Silver waltz and a selection of the evergreen tunes from The Merry Widow. At the end of the summer season, members of the orchestra leave town to play in the UK’s major orchestras in London, Glasgow, Manchester and Leeds. But the magnet of the Spa and an audience of over a thousand is too great to resist and they will all return to join director Paul Laidlaw, who has added a surprise item to the programme. The concert is due to begin at 3pm. n Tickets cost £14 (concessions £13).

Christmas is always a busy time for the music department of St Augustine’s in Scarborough. The school’s chamber choir entertained shoppers at Morrison’s and sang at the first annual carols-by-candlelight service organised by Bernard’s undertakers. It was at Albemarle Baptist Church, for families and friends to remember loved ones who have passed away. The school’s jazz band entertained the crowds in the town centre on a cold day. The highlight was four drummers on one drum kit at the same time. All the school’s music ensembles performed to a full house of over 500 people at its Christmas

concert at Westborough Methodist church. Performances of Christmas classics like Sleigh Ride, O Holy Night and Jingle Bell Rock, along with modern music such as Run by Leona Lewis, Wings by Birdy and Knock on Wood brought the crowd to a standing ovation at the end. Music teacher Oliver Barron said: “It has been a busy period as usual, but I am once again so proud of these young people doing what they love - performing - to such a high standard and really making a difference to people in the community by bring them happiness and joy through such amazing performances”.

Crime writer publishes new Mike Nash novel Following his return to Scarborough, crime writer Bill Kitson has published another thriller featuring DI Mike Nash. Following the demise of the publisher of the last eight books in the Nash series, Bill has decided to go it alone. That closure, together with their decision to sell the company lock, stock, and barrel to a publisher whose remit at that time didn’t include fiction, left Bill – along with many other authors – well and truly stranded. The bald truth, as a fellow crime writer reported, and confirmed by several enquiries by Bill, was that no other publisher would take over a series that was well established without having the option to acquire the rights to the previous titles. And that, with the contractual obligations, wasn’t going to happen for some time. In the interim, Bill has not been idle. He has a second series, The Eden House mysteries, with Accent Press and has published independently six Greek Island Romances under the pseudonym William Gordon, of which The Fountain of Daphne has all the royalties paid directly to a Greek charity for disabled children. “The knowledge that readers who have enjoyed the previous books were eager for more was the deciding factor in the equation”, Bill says. “Rather than disappoint the people who had been so supportive I opted for the independent route with Picture of Innocence, my new Nash book”. Publication was delayed by a double house move followed by a renovation project. But now, Bill has released the book in both digital and paperback forms.

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And the reason for paperback and not hardback? “My readers have in the past paid £20 for a hardback book. I could have taken that route, but thought it simpler to give something back at a more reasonable price of £8.99”. Bill hopes the book provides the level of enjoyment readers have come to expect. Books 10, 11 and 12 are already written, albeit in draft form, but there shouldn’t be as long a delay before the next title appears. The 2005 Loose Ends panel featured, L-R, Alan Plater, Alan Ayckbourn, Ned Sherrin, Graham Fellows and Barrie Rutter (photo by Dave Barry)

The cover of Picture of Innocence

MINI-COASTIVAL CANCELLED February’s mini-Coastival arts festival in Scarborough has been cancelled through lack of funding. The shortage of funding has hit arts organisations across the country. Director Wendy Holroyd said: “It is disappointing, particularly for the artists who had begun work on projects for February. “But in these difficult financial times we have to accept that there is only so much funding to go round. Rather than compromise the delivery of February’s event, we feel it is best to concentrate instead on Coastival 2019 and put our focus into making that a fitting celebration for Coastival’s 10th anniversary”. The main Coastival is held every two years, with a smaller, mid-term festival in the intervening years.

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The Graham Fellows show, Completely out of Character, which was part of Coastival, will go ahead at the Spa Theatre on 10 February as planned. Coastival brings together local, national and international talents in a celebration of music, theatre, comedy, dance, performance and fine art. Each event brings thousands of visitors to the town, making a significant financial contribution. It is estimated that the 2017 Coastival brought a direct economic boost of £426,781 into Scarborough. The continuing effect of that money spent through the economy – known as the induced economic impact – is estimated at around £650,549 for the local economy.

The man behind John Shuttleworth and Jilted John will present his latest show at Scarborough’s Spa Theatre on 10 February. Graham Fellows was to have performed Completely out of Character as part of the mini-Coastival, which has been cancelled. Graham has been the alter-ego of radio and TV comedy creation John Shuttleworth for more than 25 years. In 1978, as Jilted John, he was the singer of the hit song of the same name. In his new show, Graham steps out from behind Shuttleworth’s keyboard to sing his own brand of “revelatory, humorous and quirky and sometimes sad” songs. He will talk about Shuttleworth and his other comic characters, plus his pivotal acting role on Coronation Street, and becoming a teenage pop star as Jilted John. He promises to share the tale of the night when jazz legend George Melly broke into Graham's bedsit, and of the time he bought a packet of bread sauce with a famous Hollywood actor, poignantly recalled in the ballad, Mark Rylance was my Lodger. In 2005, in his John Shuttleworth persona, Graham was on the panel of Radio 4 show Loose Ends, broadcast live from the Spa. Chaired by Ned Sherrin, the panel also featured Ross Noble, Alan Ayckbourn, Alan Plater and Barrie Rutter. Julian Joseph and Jacqui Dankworth were the musicians. Tickets cost £12 plus a 5% booking fee if

Graham Fellows

A Victorian scandal A Victorian Scandal: Ruskin, Millais and Effie Gray. That’s the title of a talk to be given to the Friends of Scarborough Art Gallery on 8 January by Linda Randall. Linda’s first book, which has a similar title, tells the story of a beautiful Scots girl who married two men of genius - an eminent art critic and the rebellious young founder of the pre-Raphaelite movement.

East Coast Tides Poem by Patrick Henry of Scarborough

A snatch of live torrents, framed, high in the air: Where a gap through rooftops reveals the breaking sea. One inch wide: this stamp-sized sample: sends here A sense of deep currents, no complacent eye can see. White-flecked waves express some edge of turbulence: Once calm on the surface, up to reaching the brink. Meeting their opposites, at the shore’s hard bank: Strayed waves loose outbursts of petulance. This narrow vantage can focus how that powered swell Drives the globe well, at moderate level, But raised spring high; stirred by wind, gale force:

bought in person at the box office. Telephone and online bookings are subject to a fee of 12% of the face value plus a ‘fulfilment fee’ of £2 per transaction if tickets are posted or £1 if they are collected. n To book, ring 821888 or visit www. scarboroughspa.co.uk.

Threatens frail boats and wrecks wide settled shores. Look-out and life-saving crews, I know: watch for alarm. Painting the sea, after years walking by its extent; Catching its moods: of pale beauty, or dark intent: I’d value its strengths, that bring good, or deep harm. Others strive in care here: how coastal towns live. Old minds snap. Young ones tend, and help to save. When waves smash seafronts: some laugh, and dodge aside. I recall storm floods of ’53. Some did not live. The sea prowls stronger than our shallow pride.

Linda, who lives in Scarborough, was a languages teacher before turning to creative writing. The subjects of future talks will be Nigeria’s Fulani tribe by Dr Jane Glaister (12 Feb), the A to Z of Scarborough by Mike Atkin (12 Mar) and incorrigible Bohemian Rodolphe Bresdin (9 Apr). New members are welcome.

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Litfest profits from a life of crime-writing Words and photo by Dave Barry CRIME takes centre-stage at the annual Books by the Beach literature festival, from 11-15 April. Several bestsellers will be heading to Scarborough, including Tony Parsons, whose Max Wolfe novels have all reached the Sunday Times top-five list. The award-winning journalist and novelist will share the stage with crime-writing critic Barry Forshaw. Turning true crime into fiction is a fastdeveloping trend. Leading the way is multiprize-winning crime writer Denise Mina, whose recent work, The Long Drop, is a beautifully written suspense novel based on the extraordinary story of a 1950s Glasgow murder. Joining Denise on stage will be historian turned crime writer Saul David, who has presented and appeared in many TV history programmes. Saul will be talking about his

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latest George ‘Zulu’ Hart novel, The Prince and the Whitechapel Murders, which gives a new twist on the Jack the Ripper story. Popular Yorkshire TV vet, writer and Yorkshire Post columnist Julian Norton will take time out from his surgery to share tales of creatures great and small. Most of the events will be at the library. Among the exceptions is a candlelit dinner in Wykeham Abbey’s old kitchen. Bestselling David Hewson will retell Shakespeare as he discusses his new thriller, Juliet and Romeo. Big names from the acting world are on the bill. Screenwriter and comedy star Ruth Jones, who co-wrote and co-starred in Gavin & Stacey and Stella on Sky1, will appear at the Stephen Joseph Theatre. Tickets are already on sale and selling fast. Tickets for the other talks will go on sale at the SJT in February. Actors turned writers George Costigan and Robert Daws, who have starred in several TV

Denise Mina (photo by Ollie Grove)

Film society’s next offerings

series and in the theatre, will team up at the library. Festival director Heather French said: “There’s lots more announcements to come so keep an

Ruth Jones

Saul David (photo by Neil Meneer)

Tony Parsons

Robert Daws

Normafest

NORMAFEST, the annual celebration of folk diva Norma Waterson, is from 5-7 January. Sharing the bill with her are husband Martin Carthy, their daughter Eliza Carthy, author Ian Clayton, Irish band Dervish, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, Jackie Oates & Jack Rutter, Bright Phoebus Revisited, the Gift Band Acoustic, Topette, Banter, Thomas McCarthy, Eddy Jay and Hardeep Singh Kohli. The Fencer A CHAMPION fencer goes on the run from the well be sounding a klaxon. KGB and winds up teaching schoolchildren, Films are shown at the society’s new home, St in Scarborough Film Society’s next offering. Mary’s Parish House, on the corner of Castle The Fencer (8 Jan) is a Finnish-Estonian- Road and Auborough Street. German co-production, directed with The other films coming up are Denial (5 vim by Klaus Härö, who coaxes strong Feb), Hidden Figures (19 Feb), Their Finest performances from the cast, adults and (5 Mar), Graduation (19 Mar), Elle (9 Apr), children alike. Twentieth Century Women (23 Apr), Land of It unfolds in the early 1950s, a period that’s still Mine (7 May) and A Man Called Ove (21 May). a raw wound for many who survived Soviet n Admission costs £5. oppression under Stalin. The Salesman is the society’s next film (22 Jan). This Iranian domestic drama from the director of A Separation, Asghar Farhadi, lays its symbolism on with a trowel – but it works. The imagery in this engrossing drama, about a couple of actors whose marriage is tested when she is violently assaulted in their new home, is so overt, Farhadi might as The Salesman

eye on the website - www.booksbythebeach. co.uk - and Scarborough Review for regular updates”.

A reception and concert at the village hall in Fylingdales (5 Jan) will be followed, at Whitby Pavilion, by a screening of The Ballad of Shirley Collins, a new film about the 80-year-old folk singer, and music (6 Jan). Finally, the Grosvenor pub in Robin Hoods Bay will host an informal session (7 Jan). n For details and to book tickets, ring 01947 603475.

Country-rock at Market Hall

Bob Collum (photo by Karen Eng)

LINEDANCERS will be welcome when countryrock fourpiece Bob Collum and the Welfare Mothers play at the Market Hall in Scarborough on Saturday 27 January. n Tickets cost £5 and can be bought in person at Deli-Delicious in the Market and Mojo’s Music Cafe; and online from Eventbrite, Origin and Seetickets.

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Paul maintains old church organ with regular practice Words and photos by Dave Barry ONE of the many challenges facing churches these days is the upkeep and maintenance of the organ. While most have arrangements with a specialist company to carry out regular services, the instrument still needs to be played frequently to keep it in good condition. It is common to see organs rendered unplayable through neglect and electronic keyboards used during church services. St James with Holy Trinity Church on Seamer Road in Scarborough seems to have found the perfect solution. Arts centre administrator Jan Brittain explains: “We are very fortunate to be able to offer local organist Paul Kenyon the opportunity to keep our organ in good operating condition by practising on it every week. “It’s great to hear the organ being played regularly as our music group uses an electronic keyboard and the church organ would otherwise be rarely played”, Jan says. “Paul has an international reputation - some of the pieces he plays are very dramatic and it’s great to hear the instrument being put through its paces”. And it’s no ordinary organ, as Paul points out. “It is good for playing old music on - it has the right touch and short keys, like they used to have centuries ago”. By coincidence, the organ was built by Paul’s friend Nigel Church, who had a reputation for building church organs in this style. “The biggest that he made is in Wallsend”, Paul says. “I made a gramophone recording on it. The music was mostly Bach and pre-Bach German compositions. The recording got a good write-up in the Gramophone magazine, which unfortunately didn't translate into sales. They hardly ever do”. Paul plays every Sunday at St Peter’s Church

in Scarborough and every month at St Mary’s Church in Ebberston. The church, founded in the 11th century, is next to the village’s small stately home. He often gives concerts in Italy and other parts of Europe. Paul was an organ scholar at Oriel College, Oxford, where he took a degree in classics. He is particularly interested in Italian organ music from the 16th and 17th centuries. At the age of 26, he won a scholarship from the Italian government to go to Italy to study under organist and scholar Luigi Ferdinando Tagliavini, who died in July. Paul loves playing old organs and is planning a recording of music by Ercole Pasquini (c1560-1613). He has spent about 20 years editing Pasquini’s keyboard music. None was published in the composer’s lifetime and there are no signed manuscripts. Only copies survive, in various states of disintegration, with varying legibility. The first volume was published in March last year, under the auspices of the Italian Musicological Society; the second is waiting for the typesetting to be finished. Paul has written an article on Pasquini for the Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani, which is available online. He regularly reads papers at conferences on 16th and 17th century Italian music. Most recently, he presented a paper at Bologna University on a composition he reconstructed (half was missing) by Germano Pallavicino, who died in 1610. Paul, 74, was born near Wakefield and went to school in Shrewsbury. He moved to Scarborough in the 1980s because his late sister lived in the town. He speaks Italian and would like to emigrate to Italy but has put it on hold, “until all this Brexit nonsense is sorted out and I can get the sums to add up”.

Cinderella Poem by Anne Pilgrim-Green of Scarborough Cinderella, Cinderella, lived in squalor in the cellar. Made friends with cats and rats and things, and never wore posh frocks and rings unlike the ugly sisters, (two) who made her cry… “boo hoo, boo hoo”. One day an invitation came for t’prince’s ball, Cind said “I’m game!” The sisters screeched and yelled “you jest… you’re ‘orrible and badly dressed! Yeah, we’re the one’s the prince must see” then both screeched, “bet he’ll marry me!” They laughed and set off for the palace. Cinders thought they were quite callous. She wept and slept among the dirt then blew her nose upon her skirt. When - Whoooosh! - a fairy landed, and transformed our Cinders with her wand. She looked a princess through and through So off she went t’t’Palace do! At t’ball she fairly caused a stir! The prince would only dance with her, then midnight struck - she gave a gasp

Above: Paul and the church organ Right: Paul Kenyon on the organ at St James’s Church (to order photos ring 353597)

New courses cover film, art, etc

and wriggled from the prince’s grasp. She legged it; left her shoe behind. Conveniently, the prince did find … it, clutched it to his manly chest and said, “I’ll wed who this fits best!” Next day, the ladies of the land each hopefully on one leg did stand, but Cinders was the one t’shoe fit. “I’ll wed you if you will permit… me,”quoth the prince (he spoke that way). Hurrah hurrah, the wedding day! And so, hearts full of love and laughter they all lived happily ever after… … until, this line is quite the killer, the prince went back to old Camilla.

FILM studies and art are just two of the subjects of a new set of courses run by the Workers' Educational Association in Scarborough. A 10-week film-studies course entitled Global Trends starts on 8 January at the Stephen Joseph Theatre. The day before, tutor George Cromack will introduce a screening of the dark French comedy Delicatessen. That’s at 2.45pm on 7 January. The course will look at various genres including British kitchen sink, Italian neorealism, German expressionism, the French Cinéma du look and US, Czech and Japanese new waves. An art course by exhibiting artist Ruth Collett starts on 10 January at Woodend. It will take inspiration from cave art, early sculpture, folk art and the classical world of Greek and Roman art. Other WEA course subjects include creative writing, ceramics, yoga, world dance, helping in schools and singing. n For details, go to www.wea.org.uk or ring 0300 303 3464. Free places are available to recipients of means-tested benefits.

Artwork by Ruth Collett

A scene from Delicatessen

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DECEMBER UNTIL 1 JANUARY JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, The Spa, Scarborough. After getting into big trouble with his mother for selling their hapless cow for a handful of beans, Jack's dreams come true when they start to grow… and grow… and GROW. Join him on the adventure of a lifetime as he outwits the giant and makes his fortune with a little help from his friends in the manic panto. Call 01723 821888. UNTIL 2 JANUARY ALADDIN, Bridlington Spa. Fasten your seat belts for a magical ride of mystery, sparkling romance and dazzling adventure with this year's lavish production, where audiences can escape to a world of magic, where adventure beckons on this pantomime flight of spectacle, slapstick and song. Call 01262 678258.

JANUARY 1 JANUARY SPA ORCHESTRA NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT, The Spa, Scarborough, 3pm. Everyone loves a good tune, and the Strauss family can always be relied upon to provide one. Their lilting waltz melodies, breathtaking polkas and stirring marches always put a spring in the step even when sitting in the Grand Hall. Call 01723 821888. 5-7 JANUARY NORMAFEST 2018, Whitby Pavilion. Headlining the 2018 event wil be DERVISH, who, together with The Rails, Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver will provide a very special weekend of music, song and dance. Call 01947 458899. 7 JANUARY AN AFTERNOON WITH GARTH AND ANN BLACKBURN, Sewerby Hall, 1.30pm. The classical cellist and pianist duo invite you to a lovely afternoon of music. Visit www. sewerbyhall.co.uk 13 JANUARY DIVERSE FEST, The Spa, Bridlington, from 11.30am. This is the 2nd year of a performance festival for those with learning difficulties/disabilities to take the stage and shine. Come along and be entertained by

local and regional performers. Call 01262 678258. 15 JANUARY BILLY NIELSEN, The Spa, Scarborough, 7pm. Relax with the wonderful backdrop of Scarborough’s South Bay whilst listening to some of the very best musical talent that the local area has to offer. Call 01723 821888. 18 JANUARY ART OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION, Driffield Rugby Club, 7.30pm. The Arts Society Driffield Wolds present work by Marie-Ann Mancio. Email peterbernard@live.co.uk 20 JANUARY LET'S ROCK 2018, The Spa, Bridlington, 6pm. Bringing together the best young musicians from East Yorkshire and Hull in a Rock extravaganza. Call 01262 678258. 21 JANUARY EAST RIDING YOUTH DANCE PLATFORM, The Spa, Bridlington, 7pm. The past 12 weeks have seen dance artists work with groups based in Beverley, Bridlington, Driffield, Goole, Hornsea, Pocklington and Withernsea all devising an exciting array of dance pieces. Call 01262 678258. 25-26 JANUARY BABES IN THE WOOD - BBC PANTOMIME, The Spa, Bridlington, 7.30pm. The team from BBC Radio Humberside and BBC Look North are back with their latest family panto in aid of BBC Children in Need. Call 01262 678258. 27-28 JANURY RSPB BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH, Sewerby Hall, 10am-4pm. Members of the RSPB will be making apple feeders, giving advice on nature and giving nature a home as well as the Big Garden Birdwatch itself. Visit www. sewerbyhall.co.uk 27 JANUARY THE ILLEGAL EAGLES, The Spa, Scarborough, 7pm. This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics. Call 01723 821888. 26th, 27th & 28th BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, YMCA Theatre, St Thomas St. Scarborough. Hatton school of performing arts presents Beauty and the Beast Pantomime.

For advance tickets call 01723 506750 or visit tiny.cc/ymcatheatre. Tickets also available on the door. 28 JANUARY ORCHESTRAL EXTRAVAGANZA, The Spa, Bridlington, 2pm. Symphonia Viva and Manchester Camerata present an afternoon family-friendly orchestral concert. Call 01262 678258. 29 JANUARY ANNIE & KING, The Spa, Scarborough, 7pm. This week, live music comes from Annie & King, and acoustic duo playing a lively set of covers songs from the 60s to the present. Call 01723 821888.

FEBRUARY 10 FEBRUARY-4 MARCH SNOWDROP SPECTACULAR, Burton Agnes Hall. The snowdrop walk makes a truly memorable day out at the end of a long winter. The beautiful little flowers are such a welcome sight, and grow in numbers each year. Visit www.burtonagnes.com

REGULAR EVENTS EVERY DAY WOLDGATE TREKKING CENTRE, Woldgate, Bridlington. There are excellent horse and pony treks, suitable for both beginners and advanced riders, as well as Saturday morning club fun days for children. Visit www.woldgatetrekking.co.uk or call 01262 673086. MONDAY TO FRIDAY WALKING FOOTBALL, Baron's Gym, The Rugby Club. Classes for both men and women. EVERY SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT, The Mayfield Hotel, 10-11 Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 7pm. Enjoy this weekly quiz of music and general knowledge, followed by Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo, and Lucky Thirteen’s Play Your Cards Right. Call 01723 863160. QUIZOKE, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough, 6pm. Be looked after by the 'Hostess with the Mostest’ Jeannette DuPont. Call 01723 366063.

TABLE TOP & COLLECTORS FAIR, (from 22 October) Scalby Parish Hall, 10.30am-1pm. Call 01723 882352. EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL 9th OCTOBER LEBBERSTON CAR BOOT SALE, opposite Jet service station, A165 to Filey, from 6.30am. Turn your trash into cash at this great car boot sale. Call 07966 254179. FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH BIRD AUCTION, Eastfield Community Centre, 12noon-2pm. Alongside the auction, there will also be a raffle and refreshments. Call 01723 581550. LIVE SWING MUSIC, The Crescent Hotel, Scarborough, 7.30pm. 'Easy Street' featuring Roger Maughan. Email bobmal@talktalk.net EVERY MONDAY FENCING CLASSES, YMCA Leisure Centre, St Thomas Street, Scarborough, 7.15-8.30pm for nine to 17 year olds; 7.15-9pm for over 18s. Visit www.scarborough.ymca.org.uk or call 01723 374227. WALKING WOMEN’S FOOTBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Silver Rd, Scalby. Call 01723 357740. QUAY SCRABBLE GROUP, Sewerby Methodist Church, 6.30pm. Have a great night of Scrabble, and enjoy a cuppa. Call 01262 409718. LITTLE RAYS PLAY GROUP, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 9.3011.30am. Run by a local Ofsted-registered childminder and a team of helpers. Visit www.scarborough-urc.org.uk FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH PSYCHIC NIGHT, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough, 8pm . Enjoy thoughtprovoking 'Demonstrations of Mediumship & Clairvoyance' with Guest Psychics. Call 01723 366063. SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH ACTIVITY GROUP, Scarborough Library, Vernon Road, Scarborough, 2-4pm. A range of activities for people with dementia and their carers along with access to a Dementia Support Worker. Call 01723 500958.

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THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH DRIFFIELD ART CLUB, Driffield Community Centre, 7-9pm. Visit www.driffieldartclub. co.uk

WURLITZER AFTERNOON TEA DANCES, Scarborough Fair Collection, Scarborough. Visit www.scarboroughfaircollection.com or call 01723 586698.

EVERY TUESDAY LUNCHTIME LECTURES, Woodend Creative, Scarborough, 1-2pm. Tim Tubbs will deliver a series of talks titled ‘Scandalous Queens’. Visit www.woodendcreative.co.uk or call 01723 384500.

SCARBOROUGH SUB-AQUA CLUB, 25 St Mary’s Street, Scarborough. New dive and social members are welcome to this weekly meeting. Visit www. scarboroughsubaquaclub.net or call 01723 372036.

Roller Disco @ The Spa, The Spa Bridlington, 5pm, 6.45pm & 8.30pm. Fun for all ages! Visit www.thespabridlington.com or call 01262 678258.

SINGING FOR THE BRAIN, South Cliff Methodist Church, Filey Road, Scarborough, 1.30-3pm. For people with dementia and their carers. Call 01723 500958.

TABLE TENNIS SESSIONS, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, 7-9pm. Whether you are an experienced player or a complete novice, you are welcome to head along and join the regular club members for some friendly games. Visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899.

BARRY ROBINSON’S BIG QUIZ, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough. 8pm. Email admin@theivanhoe.co.uk for more information.

FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH YORKSHIRE EAST COAST WIDOWED GROUP, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, 2pm. Members meet in the coffee lounge. Call Maureen: 01723 365991 or Sheila: 01723 639315. LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH CHRISTCHURCH PENSIONER ACTION GROUP, North Bridlington Library. 11am. Coffee mornings, outings, and easy exercise classes. Call 01262 602866. THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH FLOWER CLUB, St Columba Church Hall, Dean Road, Scarborough, 7.15pm (except January, July and August). A warm welcome to all. Admission £6.50. Visit www.scarboroughflowerclub.co.uk EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY JU JITSU CLASSES, YMCA Leisure Centre, St Thomas Street, Scarborough. There are junior sessions (7.15-8.15pm Tues; 7-8pm Thurs) and adult classes (8.15-10pm Tues; 8-10pm Thurs) available. Visit www.scarborough. ymca.org.uk or call 01723 374227. BARON’S WALKING FOOTBALL, Scarborough Rugby Club, 9.30-11am. Call 01723 377545. SCARBOROUGH MODEL YACHT CLUB, Wykeham Lakes. Best time for visitors/info seekers is around 12noon. Call 01723 507077. EVERY WEDNESDAY SALSA CLASS, St James Church, Scarborough, 7.30-9.30pm. Partner and booking not required. Visit www. stjamesscarborough.co.uk or call 07788 873523.

SCARBOROUGH CONCERT BAND, St. James Church Undercroft, Scarborough 7.309.30pm. Visit www.scarboroughconcertband. co.uk or call 01723 369008. WALKING WOMEN'S NETBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Rugby Club, Scalby Road, 11am. EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH DANCE4LEISURE, Grand Hotel, Scarborough, 2pm. Two hours of non-stop dancing! Visit www.dance4leisure.wix.com/comedancing EVERY WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY EASY SEQUENCE DANCING, Cayton Village Hall, North Lane, Cayton, 1.45-4pm Weds; 10am-12.15pm Fri; 7.30-10pm Sat. Beginners welcome. Call 01723 351380. SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB, Beansheaf Hotel, A169 Malton Road, 8-10.30pm. A traditional jazz session with an established band. FILEY FLOWER CLUB, Evron Centre, Filey, 7.30pm (October to July). See the flowers and meet a great 'bunch' of people. Call 07791 101231. EVERY THURSDAY PILOTS, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 6.30-7.30pm (during term time).Programme of activities designed to encourage young people to learn new skills. Visit www.scarborough-urc.org.uk EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR, The Grand Hotel, Scarborough, 8.30am-4pm. Quality crafts and gifts are on sale, to raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice.

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH RYEDALE WOODTURNERS, Snainton Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Guests welcome to enjoy first class professional woodturning demonstrations. Visit www. snaintonwoodturningclub.org.uk or email oldfern@btinternet.com THURSDAY FORTNIGHTLY CIRCLE DANCING, St. Edwards Church Hall, Avenue Victoria, Scarborough. 6.30-8.30pm. Dances mainly from Eastern Europe. Partner not needed. All welcome. Call 07530 352674. EVERY FRIDAY WALKING NETBALL, Baron's fitness Centre, Scalby Road, 11.15am. Call 01723 363397. GROWING OPPORTUNITIES GARDEN GROUP, The Street, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, 2-4pm. Help to create an edible and nature garden. Call 07422 972915. BEACON CAFE COFFEE MORNING AND KNIT & NATTER, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 10am-2pm. Tea, coffee and home made cakes available. Visit www. scarborough-urc.org.uk FIRST & THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH PARKINSON’S UK CARERS GROUP, 2pm. First meeting at Danes Dyke Community Hall, Scarborough; second meeting at St Columba’s Church, Dean Road, Scarborough. Call 01723 353492. FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH BRIDLINGTON ART SOCIETY, North library, Bridlington, 7-9pm (Excl. August). YORKSHIRE COAST SIGHT SUPPORT COFFEE MORNING, 183 Dean Road, 10am12noon. All welcome. Call 01723 354417. FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, St Martinon-the-Hill Church, South Cliff, Scarborough, 2-4pm. This small, friendly group is led by a Cruse Bereavement Care qualified volunteer. Call 01723 865406. FIRST FRIDAY OF OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH STAR GAZING, Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Thornton-le-dale. The dark skies of Dalby are amongst the best in the country and with the expert help and advice from Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society you will be amazed what you can learn about the sky. Call 07812 660184 for more information. SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH KIRTAN YOGA AND BHAGAVAD GITA CLUB, Scarborough Central Library, 1-3pm. Call 07971 977954. THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH MONTHLY FOOD MARKET, Westborough, Scarborough. A range of local produce

including fruit, vegetables, meat, bread, pies, and much more! Visit www. themarketmanagers.co.uk MUSTARD SEED, Ebenezer Church Hall, Scarborough, 11.45am-2pm. A monthly meeting for adults with learning difficulties, connected to the charities Livability and Prospects. Call 01723 583566. LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH RYEDALE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD, Snainton Village Hall. Call 01723 862417. CIRCLE DANCING, St. James Church Hall, Seamer Road, Scarborough. 7.30-9.30pm. Dances mainly from Eastern Europe. Partner not needed. All welcome. Call 07530 352674. MOST NIGHTS LIVE MUSIC, The Commercial, Falsgrave Road, Scarborough. A great mix of live acts performing on several nights each month. For details, call 01723 447109.

There’s always something on… at the libraries! FILEY LIBRARY Station Avenue, Filey Call 01609 536608. EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY FAMILY HISTORY HELP, 10-12noon EVERY WEDNESDAY (TERM TIMES) STORYTIME, 2-2.30pm EVERY THURSDAY KNIT & NATTER, 1-3pm EVERY FRIDAY IT HELP, 2-4pm

EAST FIELD LIBRARY Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough. Call 01609 536606. EVERY TUESDAY STORYTIME, 10.30-11.15am.

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3 Pickering Road, West Ayton. Call 01723 863052. SECOND AND LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH KNIT AND STITCH, 7pm – 9pm EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING TERM TIME STORY TIME, 2pm – 3pm

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Theatre

JAN 2018

Scarborough Spa

Visit www.scarboroughspa.co.uk or call 01723 821888. UNTIL 1 JANUARY JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Boo and hiss the baddies, cheer the heroes, laugh along with the corny jokes and tap your toes to the memorable and popular songs.

Scarborough YMCA Theatre

Visit www.ymcascarborough.uk/theatreshows or call 01723 506750. UNTIL 6 JANUARY ALADDIN Presented by YMCA Productions.

The Spa Bridlington Snatch play their last gig of the year at the Mayfield in Seamer on new year’s eve. The Scarborough trio can also be seen and at the Tap and Spile, where this photo was taken, on 13 January. FRI 29 DEC Alistair Huntly at Blue Crush. SAT 30 DEC Fuzz Junkies at the Merchant; Chu Ma Shu at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Leo Kenny at the Eastway Club in Eastfield. SUN 31 DEC Lil Bish (4pm) and the Boolas (9.30pm) at the Merchant; Trigger at the Tap and Spile (8pm); Ric Owen (3pm) and Martin York (7pm) at the Hole in the Wall; Fuzz Junkies at the Scarborough Arms; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Nik Martin at the Eastway Club in Eastfield; Snatch at the Mayfield in Seamer; Sammie Lee at the Londesborough Arms in Seamer. MON 1 JAN Danny Firth (2pm) and Alastair James (5pm) at the Merchant; Mister Jim and Friends at Indigo Alley (7.30pm). TUE 2 JAN Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. WED 3 JAN Alastair James at the Merchant; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. THU 4 JAN Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant, Indigo Alley and Nags Head in Scalby. FRI 5 JAN Colcannon at the Merchant; Robert Schmuck at Blue Crush; Joel Igno at the Mayfield in Seamer. SAT 6 JAN Jez Ech at the Merchant (4pm); Trilogy at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Deano at the Eastway Club in Eastfield; Sammie Lee at the Londesborough Arms in Seamer. SUN 7 JAN Lil Bish (4pm) and Lottie Holmes (8pm) at the Merchant; Hummingbirds at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Stony at Watermark (sold out); open mic at Indigo Alley (8.30pm). MON 8 JAN Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

Ritchie at the Mayfield in Seamer; Infinity at TUE 9 JAN Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Londesborough Arms in Seamer. the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. SUN 21 JAN Beatles Experience at the Tap and Spile WED 10 JAN Kate Peters & Ian Chalk for Scarborough (5.30pm); Chris James & Martin Fletcher Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the at Watermark (sold out); Lil Bish (4pm) and Merchant; open-mic with John Watton at Mark & Laura (8pm) at the Merchant; open mic at Indigo Alley (8.30pm). Cellars. MON 22 JAN THU 11 JAN Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at Easy Street at Farrer’s; Scarborough Folk at the Merchant, Indigo Alley and Nags Head the Merchant. in Scalby. TUE 23 JAN Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at FRI 12 JAN Alistair James at Blue Crush; Friday Street the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. at the Mayfield in Seamer. WED 24 JAN Ricardo Alvarez Quartet for Scarborough SAT 13 JAN Sam Lenton at the Merchant (4pm); Snatch Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the at the Tap and Spile; Over the Limit at the Merchant; open-mic with John Watton at Scarborough Arms; Danny Wilde at the Cellars. Ramshill; Ronnie Clark at the Eastway Club THU 25 JAN in Eastfield; the Wave at the Londesborough Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at Arms in Seamer. the Merchant, Indigo Alley and Nags Head in Scalby. SUN 14 JAN Lil Bish (4pm) and Ross Dransfield (8pm) FRI 26 JAN at the Merchant; Dom Pipkin at Watermark Rattlin’ Sheiks at the Merchant; John Watton (sold out); Blueflies at the Tap and Spile at Blue Crush; Chu Ma Shu at the Mayfield (5.30pm); open mic at Indigo Alley (8.30pm). in Seamer. MON 15 JAN SAT 27 JAN Billy Neilsen at Farrer’s; Scarborough Folk Mr Jim (4pm) and Eli and the Blues Prophets at the Merchant. (9pm) at the Merchant; Hoodoo Brown at the Tap and Spile; Locked Out at the Scarborough TUE 16 JAN Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at Arms; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Chris Barton at the Eastway Club in Eastfield; the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. Friday Street at the Londesborough Arms in WED 17 JAN Seamer. Frank Brooker for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; SUN 28 JAN Blondie tribute at the Hole in the Wall (4pm); open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. Lil Bish at the Merchant (4pm); Juketone THU 18 JAN at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); open mic Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at at Indigo Alley (8.30pm); Rich Adams at the Merchant, Indigo Alley and Nags Head Watermark (sold out). in Scalby. MON 29 JAN FRI 19 JAN Annie & King at Farrer’s; Scarborough Folk Colcannon at the Merchant; Jesse at the Merchant. Hutchinson & Laura Welburn at Blue Crush; Lauren Porter as Lady Gaga and Pink TUE 30 JAN (7pm) and Kristian (9pm) at the Mayfield in Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. Seamer. SAT 20 JAN Ross Dransfield (4pm) and the Boolas (9pm) at the Merchant; Memphis Cruisers at the Tap and Spile; Chord on Blues at the Scarborough Arms; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Jackie Lane at the Eastway Club in Eastfield; Hamilton Browne as Lionel

WED 31 JAN Will Howard for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

Visit www.bridspa.com or call 01262 678258. UNTIL 2 JANUARY ALADDIN A jewel encrusted family pantomime set to dazzle and delight! 25-26 JANUARY BABES IN THE WOOD - BBC Pantomime The team from BBC Radio Humberside and BBC Look North are back with their latest family panto. 26 JANUARY DINING WITH DEATH Meet the suspects, listen to their stories, question them and peruse for clues!

Spotlight Theatre, Bridlington

Visit www.spotlighttheatrebrid.co.uk or call 01262 601006. UNTIL 7 JANUARY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST The age-old story of beautiful Belle, a spellbound castle, a hideous beast and a red rose. 20 JANUARY RIGOLETTO David McVicar’s production highlights the cruelty at the heart of the court of Mantua. 27 JANUARY TOSCA Puccini's opera takes place in Rome in 1800, exploring how love overcomes all. TOSCA

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@iamradioant This month, Scarborough Athletic commentator, Ant Taylor, hands his column over to Tony Incenzo of talkSPORT.

MY LOVE OF NONLEAGUE FOOTBALL Hello I want to firstly say Happy New Year to everyone and I hope that you all have a great 2018. I’m going to give me a rest and enjoy the Christmas festivities, so I’ve asked a good friend of mine Tony Incenzo of talkSPORT Radio (@TonyIncenzo - for all you tweeters) to take over this month. Tony joined us at the Flamingo Land Stadium on opening day of Scarborough Athletic’s return home. To me he is a champion of non-league football, so this should be a fantastic read. I’ll be back next month....

IN THE BEGINNING

I’ve been watching Non-League football on a regular basis since I was 10 years old. What I like most is that the players, club officials and supporters are there for the love of the game. The true spirit of football exists at Non-League level. I grew up in North-West London and I was taken by my family to see my local club QPR as a child in the 1970’s. I’ve always supported the R’s as my Football League team, but when they were playing away from home I started going to see my local Non-League clubs – Hendon primarily, but also Finchley, Barnet and Edgware Town.

GROUNDHOPPER

From there, I decided to visit every NonLeague club in London as my groundhopping bug began. By the time I was 17, I had visited all 92 Football League grounds and I visited all the Scottish League grounds whilst still a teenager. Since then, I’ve continued travelling all around the country to visit Non-League clubs. Last season, I chalked up my 2,000th ground at FC United of Manchester.

WORLD RECORD

One of the best groundhops was being part of a world record in March 2004. I joined 250 other groundhoppers to watch five matches

at five different football grounds in one day in the Central Midlands League. This is listed in the Guinness Book of Records and we received certificates confirming the world record at the end of the fifth game.

INSIDE PRISON!

In December 2011, I set about watching a match inside Feltham Prison in Middlesex. This featured a team called Phoenix FC, who had to play all their fixtures at home (for obvious reasons!) as inmates of the Young Offender Institution at Feltham. I received special permission by email to attend a fixture, but I was told not to bring a phone or a camera with me. I was instructed to arrive in the main car park along with the match referee and the visiting players from Hanworth Villa Vets. We were met by members of the prison staff who escorted us all in together…via an airport-style metal detector, a body search, numerous locked gates and along a path to the changing rooms. This process took 45 minutes. After the players and ref got changed, we were then accompanied through more locked gates out to the playing area. A high mesh fence with barbed wire on top surrounded the football pitch. There were dug-outs along one touchline and I watched the match from there as the only spectator.

Storm creates ideal conditions for surf contest Photos by Dave Barry Thanks to the tail end of Storm Caroline, perfect conditions prevailed for a surfing contest just north of Scarborough. It was organised by the Secret Spot surf shop, who were delighted with the results. “The plan was to get east-coast surfers to interact with each other to surf two of our point breaks, hopefully in one day, and crown someone King of the Point who then had bragging rights till the following year”, said spokesman Paul Tomlinson. A date was pencilled in to coincide with the storm’s far-reaching after-effects. “The week before, we saw the potential perfect day and started making preparations tentatively, fully expecting Storm Caroline to change track and foil our plans”, Paul said. After much frantic chart-watching, it began to look like the competition was on and phone calls were hastily made to contestants. “On the Saturday morning, we were greeted with something pretty rare on the east coast: a clean lined up 14-second long range groundswell in the 8-10ft range, with the tide dropping and the first heat in the water at 11.30am”, said Paul. Eighteen competitors from many parts of the east coast took part, surfing until dusk. The first heat hit the water with stand-out performances from Jesse Davies, showing no fear or regard to his safety, as usual. Newcastle’s Danny Allott seemed at ease in the well-overhead waves and James Cummings pulled into an absolute bomb and didn’t make it out. Louis Hudson, son of eastcoast legend Steve Hudson of Tynemouth Surfshop, grabbed a fair few bombs in the solid conditions. Local guy Jamo Taylor

snagged a few to show his local knowledge and surfed real well. Heat two was pure spectacle, featuring a group who were pretty much all from the local area. Great rivalry ensued with Daryl Broadbent, Mike Andrews, Joss Wescombe, Tom Wilson and ex-Secret Spot employees Jack Chatterton and James Turner egging each other on in perfect conditions. Heat three, with the tide now pushing, had great performances from youngster Ben Tucker at ease in the big surf, shop manager Scott Rogerson getting a few heavy close-outs and young Evan Rogers looking comfortable. Tynemouth legend and Patagonia Surf manager Gabe Davies sat up the point, taking the outside bombs and sometimes seemed to have effortless speed, making sections disappear, while Evan sat a little further inside and caught the wider sets, sometimes running through the whole way. Technically, Gabe won by a 0.6 margin over Tom Wilson. But as Gabe works for Patagonia, he conceded the prizes to Tom and effectively shared the title of King of the Point title until next year. The contest was due to run to two days. But the second day, at Cayton Point, was called off as the storm had changed course and was delivering an ugly easterly wind overnight. Better to finish on a high. The competitors and a fair few spectators made the short trip to the Hayburn Wyke pub for real ale and JDs in front of an open fire. The contest was supported by Ripcurl and Patagonia. The prizes included a new 6/4 Flashbomb wetsuit, jackets and impact vests. Over £300 in entry fees was donated to Surfers Against Sewage. Spectators and surfers wait patiently for the right waves

THE FUTURE

I have now been to 2,187 football grounds and have completed visits to the all the grounds in the top 16 divisions of English football down to Non-League step 4. Then at Step 5 I need 16 grounds and another 58 at Step 6. There are endless possibilities at step 7 and below, where I’ve already visited many grounds. Also, I’ve been to 35 European countries plus the USA for football – so it would be nice to visit more countries.

Tom Wilson

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Zoe dances across the finish line Words and photo by Mathew Taylor

A HUNMANBY keep-fit enthusiast is about to launch a running club in the village. Called Just Run, it is the brainchild of Zoe Ruston and will be open to new runners over the age of 16. It is part of the Run Together initiative, which aims to encourage community running and exercise. The club will start at 6pm on 10 and 12 January at Cross Hill carpark, Bridlington Street, Hunmanby. Zoe is an experienced runner, having completed several 5km and 10km races, half-marathons and full marathons, with impressive times. Most recently, Zoe competed in the Doncaster 10K race. Due to injuries, she decided to play it safe and aim for a steady pace, yet still came in at a respectable time of 48 minutes and 59 seconds. This put Zoe 415th out of 1,653 athletes, and 13th out of 157 in her division, for women aged 35-39. To prepare for races, Zoe trains with personal trainer Chris Stringer at Body Complete in Scarborough. Chris, a former 800 meter runner who represented Great Britain in his youth, helped Zoe overcome her injuries and get back into shape. After the Doncaster race, Chris said: “It's

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DESAPLINE MARTIAL ARTS CLUB By Steve Adamson

SCARBOROUGH’S Desapline Martial Arts Club combined their annual Presentation Evening with a Fight Night at their dojo in the always fantastic to see all Zoe’s hard work pay Corporation Club on 2 December. More than off and to be able to be a part of her journey”. Zoe runs with Scarborough Athletic Club and qualified as a run leader in September. She is well known in Hunmanby for her work as a full-time dance and exercise teacher. She is no stranger to medals, as a former British and European dance champion, or to coaching, having coached many dancers to national and international glory. As a qualified fitness instructor, Zoe was recently a runner-up in the FitSteps awards as community instructor of the year for the North East. She said: “It was such an honour to be nominated by my class members. To have come runner-up out of so many instructors and against competition from inner-city groups feels like such a huge pat on the back. It’s great to be putting my home town on the map within the fitness industry. I can’t thank my members enough”. Anyone interested in learning to run correctly, who would like to develop as a runner, who wishes to improve their fitness or who simply wants to have fun and make new friends can ring Zoe on 07968 076679 or visit her website: www.garagedancestudio.co.uk. * The Run Together initiative is supported by DW Fitness First.

100 members and their families came together to enjoy a night of competitive kick boxing as fighters of all ages competed in a series of bouts, followed by the presentation of various trophies and awards in different age groups.

Club leader Andy Des’a presents an award to 8-year old Isaaq Ahmed

International Success for Gymnasts

By Steve Adamson SCARBOROUGH Gymnastics Academy, based at Barry’s Lane off Seamer Road, sent a large team of competitors, coaches and judges to the International Teamgym Cup event at the

University of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria on 24-25 November. The Scarborough gymnasts, representing Great Britain, won four team events - level 2 girls, level 2 micro boys, level 2 mini boys and level 3 youth women.

Some of the Scarborough gymnasts at the event in Gran Canaria

CRICKET FIXTURES By Steve Adamson SCARBOROUGH’S North Marine Road ground will stage a number of top class fixtures in the 2018 season including two County Championship matches. The ground has been allocated the following matches -

25 - 28 June - Yorkshire v Surrey (Specsavers County Championship) 8 - 11 July England U19 v South Africa U19 (U19 Test Match) 29 July England U19 v South Africa U19 (U19 One Day International) 5 August Yorkshire Diamonds v Western Storm (Kia Women’s Super League) 19 - 22 August Yorkshire v Worcestershire (Specsavers County Championship)

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FROM THE SIDELINES BY ST E V E A DAMSO N

A review of the local soccer scene....

Reserve division action between Edgehill Res (orange) and Seamer Sports Res on 9 December

Arctic weather hits local football HEAVY RAIN, followed soon after by freezing cold temperatures played havoc with the local football programme, with only 12 matches being played in the first three weeks of December. Second division Sherburn were the only Saturday club to enjoy the wintry conditions, picking up two high scoring wins, starting with an 8-0 thrashing of Falsgrave Athletic on 2 December. Matty Whitehall and Paul Mills both struck hat tricks, with Luke Midgley and Kurt Williamson also on target for Andy Adamson’s side. Then on 16 December they walloped bottom side Old Vic 9-1 with strikes from Paul Mills 3, Luke Midgley 2, Harry Ward, Liam Scott, Carl Sampleand Joe Harris. In another second division match to beat the weather, Snainton came from 1-3 down to win 5-3 against Falsgrave Athletic on 9 December. Their scorers were Connor Bell 2, Damien Foster, Callum Fairley and Andy Worgan. Mark Taylor scored all three Falsgrave goals. A reserve division game on 9 December saw league leaders Edgehill Reserves beat Seamer Sports Res 6-1, with a hat trick from Carl Hepples, and a goal apiece from Robbie Scarborough, Josh Fergus and Lloyd Henderson. The only other reserve division match to take place saw Seamer Sports Res beat Scalby Res 7-4. On target were Nick Hegarty 4(1pen), Jamie Hartley and Craig Love. Paul Nuttall scored a hat trick for Scalby Res, with Chris Hanham their other scorer. A delayed Scarborough FA Junior Cup second round match between Edgehill 3rds and Lealholm was played under floodlights at the Flamingo

Land Stadium on Tuesday 5 December. Martin Jenkinson headed Edgehill 3rds in front, but Sam Bailey equalised for Lealholm and the game ended 1-1, with Lealholm winning 3-1 in the penalty shot-out. In the third round (quarter finals) of the Scarborough FA Junior Cup, Lealholm won 3-0 away to West Pier Reserves on Saturday 9 December. In other quarter finals played earlier, Harry Sleep netted for Cayton Corinthians in their 3-1 defeat at Wombleton Wanderers, and Whitby Fishermen beat Loftus Athletic 5-0. The last remaining tie will see Sherburn entertain Sleights on Saturday 13 January. In the North Riding Challenge Cup third round, Jackson Jowett gave Edgehill the lead, but they went down 3-1 away to Richmond Mavericks on 16 January, while West Pier’s game at Catterick Garrison was postponed due to a frozen pitch, and will now be played on Saturday 6 January. There were no Sunday League matches in December, although three ties did go ahead in the North Riding Sunday Challenge Cup third round. Pride of place goes to Trafalgar who trailed three times in their away tie against F1 Tees Valley on 17 December, but snatched a last minute winner to clinch a 4-3 victory, with strikes from Liam Salt 2, Sam Garnett and Mikey Barker. Angel Athletic also progressed to the quarter finals with a 5-1 win away to Lingfield. On target were Isaac Sands 3(1pen), Martin Cooper and MacAuley Riley, but Ayton Reserves lost 9-2 at Eston Villa. Luke Chambers and Leroy Donaldson notched their consolation goals.

BOOMING BORO BACK IN TOWN AFTER ten long years in exile, 18 miles down the Coast in Bridlington, senior football finally returned home, when Scarborough Athletic began the new Evo Stik League North campaign at the brand new 2,070 capacity Council owned Flamingo Land Stadium, at the Weoponess Sports Village this season. Boro’s long suffering supporters were finally able to watch their team play home matches in Scarborough, and as the season approaches the half way mark, the club is booming both on and off the pitch. Boro will go into the new year challenging for honours on three fronts, being handily placed to mount a strong challenge for promotion, which is the main objective, but they are also still involved in two cup competitions (League Cup and North Riding Senior Cup) on the back of a terrific run in the Emirates FA Cup, which saw them win through four rounds before going out in the 4th qualifying round, with around 5,800 fans watching the five home FA Cup ties.

FA CUP RESULTS & CROWDS Prelim Marske United.......H 1-1 Replay Marske United.......A 4-1 I Qual Workington...........H 1-0 2 Qual Sunderland RCA..H 2-0 3 Qual Stratford Town......H 2-2 Replay Stratford Town.....A 4-1 4 Qual Hyde United.........H 0-2

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Off the field too, the return home has seen a massive boost to the clubs’ finances, with increased revenue from advertising and sponsorships. But the biggest benefit from the return to Scarborough has been the massive rise in attendances, as local football supporters have flocked to home matches in large numbers. Last season, in their tenth year in exile at Bridlington, crowds for ‘home’

matches at Queensgate dipped below the 400 mark, despite Boro reaching the promotion play-off semi-finals. Since the move to the Flamingo Land Stadium, only league leaders South Shields have attracted bigger crowds, as the Boro roar has echoed out from the Flamingo Land Stadium on match days, with the passionate home crowd cheering Steve Kittrick’s team on. Local lads Jimmy Beadle, Billy Logan and top scorer Michael Coulson have played their part in the first half of the season, with flying winger Max Wright, impressive keeper Tom Taylor and veteran club captain Dave Merris all making key contributions to the teams success so far this season.

FIXTURES FOR JANUARY (All 3pm kick-offs) Mon 1 South Shields............Away Sat 6 Droylsden...................Away Sat 13 Kendal Town..............Home Sat 20 Ramsbottom Utd.......Away Sat 27 Prescot Cables.........Home

BORO MARCH ON IN LEAGUE CUP Scarborough Athletic have knocked out Sheffield, Whitby Town and Ossett Town to win a place in the last 16 of the Integro League Cup, where they have been drawn away to Atherton Collieries or cup holders Bamber Bridge. Those two sides meet at Atherton on Monday 8 January, and the winners will then entertain Boro on either Monday 29 or Tuesday 30 January for a place in the quarter finals. Two seasons ago Boro reached the final of the League Cup, where they were unlucky to lose 2-1 to Marine after an epic tussle at Farsley Celtic FC.

Midfield ace

Boro keeper

Jimmy Beadle

Tom Taylor

Top scorer

Boro winger

Michael

Max Wright

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FROM THE TOUCHLINE HAVING had a busy and successful first half of the season I left you last month with Scarborough RUFC second in RFU Yorkshire Division One on the back of three straight bonus-point wins and looking ahead to three games this month leading up to Christmas. The first of the games came on the 2nd of the Month at Leeds-based outfit Moortown; the west yorkshiremen had recruited heavily in an effort to improve on their squad which had gone through last season unbeaten in winning Yorkshire Two as Champions. And not for the first time the Seasiders had personnel issues before a ball was kicked. With scrum-half Jordi Wakeham missing having had a knee operation twenty-four hours earlier, Joe Lenton came in at scrum-half. In the original selection player of the season so far No8 Ben Martin was unavailable and was replaced by Aaron Wilson and Sam Dawson came into the back row. Lock forward Phil Watson was a late withdrawal with a chest infection and hooker Matty Jones moved into the second row and Sam Dawson moved from the back-row to hook; all this without a ball being kicked. And that totally re-shuffled pack only lasted eight minutes when flanker Drew Govier was injured and Mikey Whitton replaced him for the remainder of the game. With the Seasiders missing both half-backs plus their regular back and second rows it was no surprise that they took a considerable time to settle and Moortown were 10-0 ahead early in the game and never looked back and although the re-shuffled visitors pulled a couple of tries back thanks to Paul White and Jim Perrett they went on to lose 34-12. The following week’s home fixture with relegation-threatened North Ribblesdale was postponed due to a frozen pitch and Coach Simon Smith had the luxury of an extra week’s rest for his walking wounded.

Last Saturday Skipper Matty Jones’s men took on second-bottom club Doncaster-based Wheatley Hills at Silver Royd and looked forward to a tough encounter following a close-fought and bruising 29-15 win at their Brunel Road ground earlier in the season. However they went on to unexpectedly record their biggest ever win at Silver Royd running in fifteen tries with a devastating performance of pace and power against a desperately disappointing Wheatley Hills side. Wing Harry Domett laid on the first try for centre Tom Ratcliffe and went on to score a hat-trick of tries himself; the other scorers were Jack Anderson(2), hooker Sam Dawson (2), man of the match Ben Martin(2), skipper Matty Jones (2), Jim Perrett (2) and fly-half Tom Harrison who kicked eight conversions. There were complaints about the efforts of the south Yorkshiremen on the day but as with every game of rugby, a team has to play what is put in front of them and Scarborough did that with clinical efficiency. The squad played superbly as a unit with Ben Martin, Euan Govier, the returning Tom Harrison, Billy Parker and Jim Perrett outstanding. As for Wheatley Hills they will have to take a long, hard look at themselves and their attitude if they want to stop the slide that started in North One. That win helped Scarborough who had slipped to four in the table with defeat at Moortown to move back up to second, poised to push for promotion in the New Year where they are at Selby on the 6th of January before they take on league-leaders York at Silver Royd on the 13th. They are back on the road at Bradford Salem on the 20th and at home to Middlesbrough on the 27th. If the weather is kind it should be a tough but fascinating month for the Seasiders.

All the latest from Scarborough Rugby Club... BY DAVE CAMPBELL

THE FIRST HALF OF THE SEASON – OUTSTANDING PLAYER: BEN MARTIN With Scarborough having played 13 and lost only three games it is telling to note that they have won a bonus point in every game they have won. Newcomer Jim Perrett has made a great start to his tenure at Silver Royd and has been ably assisted by an in-form set of backs even although the absence of Matty Young and for a period, Tom Harrison who is having a terrific season. Although they struggled at the set pieces earlier in the season they seem to be getting things right in the tight five now. However the jewel in the crown has been Scarborough’s youthful back row which has seen combinations of Ben Martin, Drew, Govier, Euan Govier and Aaron Wilson playing as the break-away loose forwards.

The heart-warming aspect to this is that all four you men have come through the ranks at Silver Royd. There is little between these admirable youngsters but if I had to choose it would be Ben Martin; just! The former St Augustine’s school and Scarborough Sixth form pupil has matured perhaps a wee bit more quickly than his team mates and his tactical awareness, defensive game and his eye for the try-line has seen him develop into a real class act. At the end of last season I was worried about who would fill the boots of the Isaac Faamau the previous incumbent in the Scarborough No8 berth; I’m certainly not now! And the Govier brothers and Aaron are fast on his heels. I’m really looking to see all four develop in the second half of the season but for now have a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

COMING IN 2018 Yorkshire Carnegie entertain Jersey Reds in the Anglo-Irish Cup at Silver Royd on the 20th of January. The RFU County Championship Yorkshire take on Cumberland at Silver Royd in May 2018. Scarborough Squash and Racquet Academy

Paul White and Mikey Readman contest a ruck at Moortown

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York

Scarborough 13

Heath 12 10

Beverley 13 9

Old Brodleians

Middlesboroug

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Moortown

Keighley 13 5

Old Rishworth

Hullensians 12

Bradford Salem 12

North Ribbles

15 13

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Ben Martin in action in the 91-7 defeat of Wheatley Hills

The result was not the best at Moortown but these travelling supporters got in the mood in their Christmas jumpers

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IN ALTOGETHER happier news, this is James Bond’s new car. The 2018 Aston Martin Vantage is an absolute beast, one we’re sure to soon see dashing along an Alpine mountain road, pursued by FOREIGN HENCHMEN! Actually, the new Vantage is not only aggressively gorgeous, it is also exceptionally high-powered, capable of reaching 60mph in just 3.5 seconds. With a top speed of 195mph, Bond will likely outrun those baddies, although the commercially available model, which will set you back a mere £125,000, doesn’t come with machine guns, flame throwers, or an ejector seat. Still, pretty nifty nonetheless. Orders are being taken now, with the Warwickshire-based company shipping the cars from mid-2018. But you already know that, because you’ve placed your order already.

IN OTHER Budget-related news, the Tories are investing in autonomous and self-driving cars. Money will be given to electric car manufacturers, and assistance given to those developing autonomous driving systems. We’re not sure, but there is a good chance that the only reason the Conservatives are doing this is so they can get rid of their human drivers and chauffeurs who cost them soooo much money. Plus, a robot driver would never complain or attempt to sue after being called ‘a pleb’, so we can see why they’ve made that decision. Besides, we’re pretty sure the government already has at least one robot at the wheel; we once saw Theresa May driving a car around Westminster.

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