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British Legion club goes bankrupt and closes THE Royal British Legion club in Bar Street, Scarborough, has been forced to close after getting into debt and becoming bankrupt.

As membership fell to a dozen, the lack of footfall and mounting debts made closure inevitable.

The financial problems were compounded by pressure to upgrade the ex-servicemen’s club. It required access improvements, so that disabled members could use the stairs. Other costs included PAT testing, heating and lighting.

Branch secretary Ian Temple said the Legion couldn’t justify using funds raised from its principal function, selling poppies for Remembrance Day, to upgrade the club. “We’re there to fundraise for the poppy appeal”, Mr Temple emphasised.

Members have had to put poppyappeal paraphernalia and other items into storage. Plaques, shields and

The former British Legion club in Bar Street

memorabilia on the walls had to be returned to the supporters who loaned them.

The three-floor building, including cellars, was bought for the branch by a generous supporter in 1976.

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Houses to be built on playing fields - objections SPORT England has objected to a plan to build houses on playing fields at the former Yorkshire Coast College site in Lady Edith’s Drive, Scarborough.

A plan to build 139 houses has been given the thumbs-up by Scarborough Council.

However, Sport England says the plan contravenes its policy on the loss of playing fields

from communities. It says it is “unable to find evidence within the application documents that the playing field will be relocated or replaced, or reference to an up-to-date and robust playing-pitch strategy which demonstrates that the pitch is surplus to requirements.”

The sport body adds: “The application results in the

loss of the ancillary facilities associated with the pitches such as the changing provision, sports hall and car parking; and provides no evidence that these are surplus to requirements Sport England’s playing-fields policy states: “Existing open space, sports and recreational buildings and land, including playing fields, should not be built on unless an assessment has been undertaken which has clearly shown the open space, buildings or land to be surplus to requirements; or the loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location; or the development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the benefits of which clearly outweigh the loss of the

current or former use.”

But council planning officers insist the scheme has been “tested” and that the 3G pitch at the sports complex in Weaponness meets the demand for football venues.

Newby and Scalby Parish Council and four residents have also filed objections to the application.

The land is owned by the Grimsby Institute Group and has two playing fields, a big one at the front and a smaller one at the back. What was originally called Scarborough Technical College transferred to Hull University’s former campus in 2017.

The remains of a medieval village known as Hatterboard were still visible in the 1950s, when the site was excavated

by Scarborough Archeological and Historical Society.

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Scarborough Council lifted a covenant which restricted possible uses of the site, which used to be a pub.

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Property violations cost landlord nearly £2,000

Detection dogs help in £27,500 illicit tobacco seizure

A BIG operation against illegal tobacco in Scarborough has uncovered 29,000 cigarettes and 29.25 kilos of tobacco worth over £27,500.

Illicit products were discovered during raids coordinated by the county council’s trading standards arm, supported by its public-health team and Scarborough Council.

The intelligence-led operation sought to tackle the illicit tobacco supply across the Scarborough area using specialist tobacco detection dogs from Wagtail UK. Detection dogs can find tobacco and cigarettes in the most unlikely places. In addition to having their stock confiscated, offenders can face unlimited fines and up to 10 years in prison.

On this occasion, the dogs detected cigarettes and tobacco concealed in cardboard boxes, kitchen shelving units and hidden drawers which would not have otherwise been discovered.

The director of public health for North Yorkshire, Dr Lincoln Sargeant, said: “People who deal in illegal tobacco are more likely to encourage others, especially children and young adults, to smoke. All tobacco is harmful but the illegal tobacco market and in particular the availability of cheap cigarettes makes it harder for smokers to quit and remain smokefree.”

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David Hudghton, 78, pleaded not guilty to all charges at Doncaster crown court.

However, a jury found him guilty of eight charges of sexually assaulting a child under 13 and five charges of causing a child to engage in sexual activity.

Hudghton was handed a sexual harm prevention order. If he doesn’t die in prison and is released, he will have to sign the sex offenders register for the rest of his life.

Detective inspector Glenn Kelly of Scarborough CID said: “Hudghton has caused untold harm to the victims and the families involved in this case,

not only through his depraved actions but also by refusing to accept his guilt, forcing them to have to live through a crown court trial. I’d like to commend the victims and their families on their bravery in coming forward and their resilience throughout the investigation and prosecution process.

“We know the sentence handed to Hudghton can never erase the pain he has caused, but we hope it allows the victims and their families to have some element of closure on what can only be described as a traumatic and distressing experience for them”.

One dead, four seriously injured in RTAs TWO nasty road accidents on the same day claimed one life and seriously injured four people, near Scarborough.

A Lincoln man aged 62 died when the grey Audi A4 car he was driving collided with a yellow recovery truck travelling in the opposite direction on the A64 between Seamer and

A PROPERTY landlord from Hunmanby has been fined £1,384.

John Hood of Farfield Farm off Bridlington Road pleaded guilty to charges brought by Scarborough Council under the Housing Act 2004.

He failed to selectively licence properties he owns at 182 and 186 Victoria Road, Scarborough.

At a hearing at Scarborough magistrates court, Hood was ordered to pay a surcharge of £69 and costs of £490, giving a

total amount due of £1,943.

The council’s cabinet member for finance and operations, Cllr Janet Jefferson, said: “As part of our commitment to building a better borough, we are committed to providing a good quality home for all our residents. Improving housing conditions within the private rented sector through the use of selective licensing is a key part of this. It is not acceptable that some local landlords fail to meet their obligations to tenants and

flaunt legal requirements that exist to ensure the homes they manage are both licensed and safe.”

On 17 December, the cabinet approved the business case to extend the selective licensing scheme into parts of the Weaponness and Ramshill ward in Scarborough. A public consultation will be undertaken with residents, landlords, tenants, businesses and other stakeholders between January and the end of March.

First civilian killed in WW1 finally gets a memorial

Ex-Filey mayor jailed for abusing children

A FORMER mayor of Filey has been jailed for 15 years for sexual assaults on young children.

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Staxton roundabouts.

The truck driver, a 57-year-old man from York, was uninjured.

Later the same day, 16 December, four people were seriously injured in a collision on Coastal Road, Burniston.

A red Hyundai I20 with three occupants hit a white Seat Ibiza, which had two people in.

Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage of the moments leading up to both crashes. Ring 101, select option 2 and quote incident number 12190229658 for the first crash and 12190230033 for the second one.

A MEMORIAL to the first civilian killed in Scarborough during the World War One has been erected.

Leonard Ellis was also the first civilian killed in the whole country as a result of the conflict, says Wayne Murray, who has arranged for a plaque on the site of Leonard’s death.

Leonard was a porter at Clare & Hunt chemist on the corner of South Street and St Martin’s Avenue, on the South Cliff. The building is still there, although it looks much different. It is now an exhibition space called Three Works.

Leonard’s large, poor family had moved from the countryside to the town in search of better prospects.

However, his father John died in the workhouse in Dean Road in 1909. Leonard’s wife and one of their children died in 1901, leaving him on his own with their other two children.

It is thought that the German bombardment of 16 December 1914 killed Leonard just as he was turning the key in the door of the chemist. He was the first of 19 local civilians killed in the war.

His funeral was big as he was in the Salvation Army and played drums on its marches. The only photo of him known to exist shows him in his uniform. The funeral was reported in the New York Times, says Wayne, who has been in touch with a descendant, Linda Ellis.

Scarborough Civic Society declined to erect a plaque as the circumstances don’t meet its strict criteria. A spokesman said: “We are continually asked about blue plaques from well-meaning people but we have to maintain the integrity of the scheme”.

Wayne says the plaque cost

him £650. “It has been paid for through donations at the museum and with my youngest daughter Keira talking to people and running a tombola”.

Wayne is planning another plaque in Wykeham Street, where four people died in the bombardment. He is from Northern Ireland and has been in Scarborough 16 years. He lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident five years ago. While recuperating, he became fascinated with local history. He unearthed about a dozen old bottles while working at the Park and Ride car park in Seamer Road and has collected many more since.

Along with many other artefacts, they are displayed at his mini social history museum in the Vaults below the Market Hall, called From Scardeburg to Scarborough.

He says: “It is dedicated to the buildings, streets and people who are long since gone. I am trying to establish a socialhistory museum in the town as we do not have one. I think we should have a building about the town, the people, how they lived and what they used in everyday life. I love Scarborough history”.

He would like to get a life-size statue of Charles Laughton

erected in West Square near the Victoria Hotel, where he was born in 1899.

An exhibition to the bombardment, the victims and World War One can be seen at Wayne’s museum.

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Tory victories in two constituencies ROBERT Goodwill of the Conservative Party was reelected as MP for Scarborough & Whitby for a fifth term at the Brexit-dominated general election.

He had 27,593 votes, over

3,000 more than in 2017 and over 10,000 more than Labour candidate Hugo Fearnley, who had 17,323 votes.

Robert Lockwood of the LibDems had 3,038 votes and Lee Derrick of the Yorkshire Party

1,770. The number of eligible voters was 74,404 and the turnout was 67%, roughly the same as in 2017.

Mr Goodwill’s Tory colleague in the Thirsk & Malton constituency, which embraces Filey and Hunmanby, was also returned with a bigger majority. Kevin Hollinrake polled 35,634 votes.

The other candidates were Martin Brampton of the Green Party (2,263), John Hall of the Yorkshire Party (881), Di Keal of the Liberal Democrat Party (6,774), Michael Taylor of the Social Democratic Party (127), David Yellen of the Labour Party (10,480) and two independents: Gordon Johnson (184) and Steve Mullins (245).

The turnout was also 67%.

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Pen-pal scheme between children and pensioners A PEN-PAL scheme bringing young and old together is flourishing in Scarborough.

Age UK, via its local office in Aberdeen Walk, came up with the idea of generating interaction between children and pensioners.

They started off writing to each other then met face to face at Northstead School.

“All our pen pals were invited to the school for tea, coffee, cake and a few Christmas songs”, explained Alison Easton of Age UK. “It was just what was needed to get us into the festive spirit.

“The entire year five group at Northstead, 88 students, have been writing to our service users hoping to promote intergenerational communication and bonding.

A number of children had never written or received a letter before. The children and staff have been so excited. The letters have been fantastic to read, with both parties learning from shared experiences.

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service users love receiving their letters. Meeting up is the icing on the cake. The staff and children have been so kind, welcoming, supportive and a delight to work with.

They have loved catching up and talk so enthusiastically”, Alison said. “Our service users enjoy the scheme and contact”.

June Dyson of High Street in Burniston had a good chat with 10-year-old Olivia Wrightson, who is going to Scalby School this year. She told June her favourite subject is art and that she isn’t very

good at maths as long division is really hard. June described her family to Olivia. “I told her about my grandchildren”, June said. “I have six and one is 12 today”. Talking about the pen-pal scheme, she added: “It’s a super idea, I really enjoy to it”.

Anyone who would like to take part in the scheme should ring Alison on 07598 354964. * Age UK has been refurbishing its Aberdeen Walk office, which will be formally reopened by Look North presenter Harry Gration on 25 January.

Golfers raise £1,407 for Mencap NORTH Cliff Golf Club lady captain Sue Bower chose Scarborough & District Mencap as her charity of the year for 2019. As a result, Sue presented Jenny Stamford of Mencap with a cheque for £1,407. The money was raised with a coffee morning by Crofts Chocolates, a fashion show by Moments, raffles, donations and collection boxes around the clubhouse.

L-R: Robert Goodwill, Lee Derrick, Hugo Fearnley, Robert Lockwood and returning officer Mike Green, as the votes are declared

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SCARBOROUGH Disability Action Group’s AGM will be at 2pm on 17 January at the Street on William Street coach park.

An open invitation has been issued to carers, people with disabilities and anyone interested in hearing more about DAG’s work.

Ian Whitfield, who chairs DAG, says: “We hope you will be able to join us as we reflect on our activities of the last year, which included celebrating our 30th anniversary, and the future.

Following a presentation, we will serve refreshments and offer an opportunity to socialise with friends old and new”. To confirm attendance, email scardag@onyxnet.co.uk or ring 480029.

HUN-FREE, aka Hunmanby Community Fridge, has received £500 from Beyond Housing. Launched in July, the scheme collects food discarded as unsellable by local cafés, shops and supermarkets, then giving it to local people. Items include fresh, dried, tinned or packaged food that may have exceeded its sell-by date but is still within its use-by date.

Earlier, Beyond Housing gave £500 each to the Community Furniture Store and Sidewalk Youth Project in Scarborough.

SCARBOROUGH bakery Cooplands has appointed a new chief executive. Belinda Youngs has over two decades’ experience in the grocery retail sector, at home and abroad.

Founded in 1885, the fourthgeneration business has been led by managing director Paul

Coopland since 1985. Over 30 years, the business has grown from five shops to 160 across the north. It is now the UK’s third largest bakery chain.

A MOTORCYCLIST spun his rear wheel so hard that a parked vehicle was sprayed with mud and stones.

The front of the vehicle was covered in muck and the windscreen cracked.

It happened in a carpark in Forge Valley at around 1.30pm on 9 November.

The motorcyclist rode off and the police are appealing for witnesses and information.

Ring 101 and quote incident number 12190207372.

Councils work together to benefit Filey SCARBOROUGH Borough Council and Filey Town Council have agreed to work more closely for the benefit of Filey.

A new partnership between the two authorities has produced “an action plan for Filey with the needs of the local community at its heart”, says SBC leader Steve Siddons.

“The plan will bring together the joint efforts and resources

of both councils, along with the passion, enthusiasm and good work of the community in Filey, to deliver a better place to live, work and play”.

Cllr Siddons said it was important to get the basics right by starting with a joint week of action and spring clean to spruce up the area ready for the summer season.

“We will work with Filey Town Council as a team to engage

with community groups to look at the areas where we need to give some love and attention to our wonderful town to show off why it is one of the jewels in the crown of the Yorkshire coast”.

Filey town mayor Cllr Jacqui Houlden-Banks said the two authorities had worked hard to build a strong working relationship to ensure the voice of Filey is represented.

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Landlord fined £35,000 for Fraudsters use bank card not maintaining properties lost by man aged 95 A LANDLORD has been fined £35,000 for not maintaining his properties.

Amjad Raja was prosecuted

by Scarborough Council and pleaded guilty to the following charges: * Failing to notify the authority’s selective licensing team of new tenancies together with confirmation that appropriate checks had been undertaken; * Failing to maintain a firedetection system - a fault identified on 3 May was not attended to until 24 May; * Failing to keep a property and gardens clean and tidy accumulations of waste were found many times; * Failing to maintain the property - spindles were missing from an external stairway, leaving an opening

through which a child could fall more than three metres to the ground; * Failing to maintain the property - there were loose, dangerous treads to an external staircase.

Raja, director of ASR Estates (UK) Ltd, pleaded guilty at Scarborough magistrates court.

The case had been adjourned when it was first heard in September. While the offences took place earlier this year, a further inspection was carried out in October and some of the offences were still evident.

There were still piles of rubbish in the gardens, the rear steps still had loose treads and no notifications of tenancies had been received despite at least five new tenancies being

granted.

Evidence of the breaches, including photos, was presented in court and considered by the magistrates.

In addition to the £35,000 fine, Raja was ordered to pay costs of £1,980 to the council.

The authority’s housing manager, Andrew Rowe, said: “We introduced the selective licensing scheme to help improve the quality and safety of privately rented accommodation in parts of Scarborough. We are committed to protecting the interests of tenants and the local community and will not hesitate to prosecute any landlord that chooses to disregard the terms of the licence”.

A MAN aged 95 who lost his wallet in Scarborough discovered later that his bank card had been used.

The card was fraudulently used in an attempt to pay for

The police issued CCTV images of two suspects, a man and a woman, and had an “excellent response” to their appeal for help in identifying them.

Men receive serious facial injuries in unprovoked assault TWO men sustained serious facial injuries when they were attacked by two other men outside a Scarborough pub.

Two suspects have been arrested and bailed pending further enquiries.

The unprovoked assault took

place in Westborough, outside Wetherspoons, between 7.15pm and 7.45pm on 27 November.

The police are appealing for witnesses and information.

Ring 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 1685 Kerry

Burton. Or email Kerry. burton@northyorkshire. pnn.police.uk. To remain anonymous, ring 0800 555 111. Quote reference number 12190218052.

Three injured in head-on collision THREE people were injured in a head-on collision near Scarborough.

The driver of a black Vauxhall Corsa, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver and passenger in a blue Ford Ka, two women, were taken to hospital. The

A garden at one of Raja’s properties

passenger sustained serious injuries but the driver was less seriously hurt.

It happened on Seamer Moor Lane at around 10.10am on 29 November. The road was closed while all three emergency services dealt with the incident. The road reopened at around 1pm.

The police are appealing for dash-cam footage and want to talk to anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the crash or who witnessed the collision.

Ring 101 or email Huw. Walkey@northyorkshire. pnn.police.uk.

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Rapist gets eight and a half years

Trash accumulates outside a house

Police seek incident witnesses WITNESSES to a verbal altercation in Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough, are being sought by the police, who have classified it as “a public order incident”.

It involved two women, with a crowd of people gathered around, between 11.45am and 12.15pm on 6 December.

goods at a local supermarket.

Although only a relatively small amount of money was lost, the incident had a profound effect on the elderly victim, the police said.

The police say: “We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances. In particular, we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone who was in the area at the time, to get in touch”.

Ring 101, select option 2 and ask for Beth Thompson; or email Bethany.thompson@ northyorkshire.pnn.police. uk. To be anonymous, ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote reference number NYP-061220190204.

A SCARBOROUGH man has been jailed for eight and a half years for raping a woman.

Joseph Barstow, 40, was sentenced at York crown court after a jury found him guilty.

The court issued him with a restraining order and he was made to sign on to the sex offenders register for life.

The offence took place at a property in Scarborough on the evening of 21 October 2018. Barstow was arrested in the early hours of the following day and charged with two counts of rape.

Detective Constable Steve Monty of Scarborough CID said: “I am extremely pleased that justice has been delivered for the victim and her family, who have shown massive strength of character and courage throughout this

distressing process.

“No jail sentence can ever undo the suffering they have endured but I hope the fact that Barstow is now serving a prison sentence brings them some comfort that justice has been done, and they can now start to rebuild their life.

“If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, whether it is happening now, or occurred many years ago, ring the police on 101. We have specially trained officers who will treat you with sensitivity and are determined to bring those responsible to justice”.

Anyone who does not want to talk to the police can ring the Bridge House sexual assault referral centre on 03302 230362 or email bridgehouse. sarc@nhs.net. A friendly team of professionals offers free support and practical help 24/7

Rapist Joseph Barstow

to anyone in North Yorkshire who has experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse.

The service is confidential and callers do not have to give personal information to get help. For advice, visit bridgehousesarc.org.

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Alien invaders eradicated by volunteers in the woods A TEAM of volunteers has been working hard to keep a beauty spot beautiful, near Scarborough.

Forge Valley, between Raincliffe woods and Ayton, had become overgrown by two non-native shrubs: snowberry and shrubby honeysuckle.

Both probably had their origins in a garden next to long-gone cottages near Old Man’s Mouth carpark, by the river Derwent.

The snowberry has spread down the riverbank as far as East Ayton.

The volunteers aim to replace the invaders, which are suppressing other species such as wild garlic, with native trees.

Watched by robins waiting for food to be revealed, the volunteers beavered away.

They produced a big mound of shrubbery to be shredded for mulching, pausing only for mince pies and hot chocolate.

They inadvertently chose a good day for the task, with no rain. The ground had started to dry up a little after a week of non-stop rain and grey skies.

The work is part of a longterm vision to designate the area as a heritage site.

Planning permission has been obtained to upgrade the river boardwalk, which will be closed for up to six months next year. The contractor will apply for a temporary speed limit of 40mph on the road while the work is carried out.

Walkers will be redirected to

Young tree-planters Max Winterbottom, 10, and Ella Eyre, 9

other footpaths including one which runs near the roadside all the way to Ayton.

The project is being coordinated by Raincliffe Wood Community Enterprise in collaboration with Scarborough Archaeological & History Society and Natural England.

Old Man’s Mouth carpark takes its name from the nearby stream which pours through a hole in a stone wall. The stream never dries up, says Chris Hall of the archaeological group, which has conducted a lot of research on the site. The valley is named after the iron forges which were fuelled by charcoal produced in the woods many centuries ago. The river was dammed and a water wheel powered bellows.

The last forge went out of use in about 1800. The cottages operated as a tea room in the 1930s but were demolished in the 1950s.

Over 30 earthwork platforms, many of which may have been for burning wood to make charcoal, were identified during two archaeological investigations in 2016-17 and 2019.

Research identified the locations of three buildings which may have been part of the forge. Nothing much can be seen today but more probably survives below ground. “The documentary research shows what an important part the

forge played in the development of the iron-working industry in the north in the 18th century”, Chris explains.

Forge Valley was created by melting icewater at the end of the last ice age. The 6,000-yearold native wood, one of the largest in Yorkshire, represents a link with the ancient woodland which once covered most of Britain.

The woods are home to a wide variety of birds including woodpeckers, jays, nuthatches, kingfishers, wagtails and dippers. Brown trout and crayfish thrive in the river and otters are occasionally glimpsed. * Turn to page 28 for details of Scarborough Archaeological and Historical Society’s 2019/20 lecture series.

Pam Walker uproots a snowberry bush

L-R, Robert Peacock, Karl Gerhardsen, Chris Hall, Alex Robinson and Dave Evans (to order photos ring 353597)

PUPILS from three Eastfield schools helped plant 2,000 trees at the Dell in Eastfield.

Scarborough Council celebrated the start of the treeplanting season by inviting children and adults to join in at a community planting event during national tree week.

The initiative chimed with Overdale primary school’s writing project on the subject of rainforests. One of the pupils, Max Winterbottom, said: “It’s good because of all the trees that are getting cut down in rainforests, like in Brazil”.

Scarborough Conservation Volunteers and youngsters from Braeburn and George Pindar schools also took part.

The 2,000 trees planted included birch, hazel, alder, lime, field maple, rowan, apple, spindle, wild cherry, hawthorn,

holly, grey willow, buckthorn, dog rose, common dogwood and alder buckthorn.

“The tree species will enhance the biodiversity of the existing woodland network and provide an important food sources for birds and pollinating insects such as alder buckthorn,

which is the food plant of the brimstone butterfly”, says the council’s operations transport and countryside manager, Paul Thompson.

“National tree week is an annual event that has been held in the UK since 1975 to promote the start of the tree-

planting season”, Mr Thompson said. “Now, at a time when more trees are needed to help reduce UK carbon emissions and tackle climate change, it’s the perfect opportunity for communities to come together to plant trees”.

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Fun run misses torrential downpour by fluke BY a fluke, the Saint Catherine’s festive fun run missed a torrential downpour by about half an hour.

But some of the entrants got wet on their way to the start, at the Sea Life Centre on Scarborough’s north side.

When they set off, the weather had settled; it was cold and wet but at least it was no longer pouring down.

Aptly, a man dressed as Jesus led from the start and was first past the post in the 10k event.

Jamie Costigan previously supported the hospice by taking part in the Great North Run in September.

Hospice communications and marketing manager Susan Stephenson didn’t just

encourage others to take part - she did it too. She said hundreds of people donned fancy dress to take on the challenge of running 2, 5 or 10k in aid of patient care.

They were mostly adults, plus a few children including babies and toddlers being pushed in buggies, and several dogs.

Participants dressed as Santas, Christmas crackers, elves, reindeer, a stack of presents, a turkey and snowmen, one of whom was juggling.

Filey civil servant Pete Barnard, 54, said: “Juggling while running is called joggling and it’s a very therapeutic activity when it's going fluently - but doing it in this snowman's costume provides an extra

challenge!”

He made a few changes to his outfit after realising that running and juggling while wearing the cumbersome costume was like “trying to play a decent game of squash with a cricket bat”.

The event was sponsored by UPM Raflatac and supported by the Sea Life Centre. * The Full Monty show at the Spa raised £8,000 for Saint Catherine’s and £3,500 for Prostate Cancer UK. It was organised by Iain Muir, who works at Plaxton, and supported by a number of his workmates who bared all on the night.

Festive fun-runners on the north-bay promenade (to order photos ring 353597)

Many children took part

Jamie Costigan came first

Juggling snowman Pete Barnard of Filey

Fred and Sarah Normandale stride out

Thousands of toys donated to young people in care SOME 12,000 toys were donated by businesses for the annual carol and toy service at the Salvation Army Citadel in Scarborough, its organiser says.

“It’s more than we’ve ever had before”, says Nigel Wood.

The service was organised by the Citadel and the Rotary Club of Scarborough, whose president John Riby attended it. They invited people to take unwrapped toys, for a boy or a girl.

A collection was taken in aid of the Citadel’s open house on Christmas Day. The 10.30am service was followed by Christmas lunch for people who would normally be on their own on Christmas Day. The borough mayor traditionally serves the first meal. This time, Cllr

Hazel Lynskey was greeted by Salvation Army major Stephen Noble as she arrived at the Citadel to help out.

After the service, the huge mound of toys was gathered up by James Cliffe, director of the county council’s No

Wrong Door project, which will distribute the gifts. This nationally acclaimed service supports young people aged 12 to 25 who are either in care, on the edge of care or supported in independent accommodation.

Some of the toy service organisers are pictured with the toys, James Cliffe and Cllr Hazel Lynskey (to order photos ring 353597)

Toys are loaded into a van by James Cliffe, right, Cllr Lynskey and others

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10,000 people in the county have dementia THERE are around 10,000 people in North Yorkshire living with dementia - and the figure is expected to nearly double by 2040.

The Alzheimer’s Society is a national charity that provides advice, support and services for people with dementia and their carers in Scarborough, Filey, Ryedale and Whitby.

The society has five staff and 36 volunteers in the area who offer a range of services to around 170 people every month.

These include monthly activity groups for people living with dementia, their carers, professionals and people worried about their memory.

Dementia advice clinics at GP surgeries are particularly helpful for people who have been newly diagnosed.

Appointments can be made via

GP practices or by ringing the Alzheimer’s Society office on 500958.

Carers information and support courses run regularly in various areas to meet demand, designed both for carers of people with a recent diagnosis and carers of people in the mid to late stages of the condition.

The sessions run alongside activity groups for the person with dementia, so the carer does not have to worry about the person they care for while they attend the course.

Dementia support workers offer a hospital liaison service, supporting people with dementia who are in hospital.

They also deliver dementia training sessions for hospital staff, making sure they know how best to help people with dementia in a hospital setting.

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choir meets on Wednesday afternoons at South Cliff Methodist Church Hall in Scarborough. Up to 75 people take part. Singing has a proven benefit for people living with dementia, with an uplift to mood and wellbeing that may last for two or three days. The group members provided the words for the song One Voice, which they sing regularly.

Side by Side is a free befriending service which links a person with dementia to a volunteer who has similar interests. They go out and enjoy activities together, anything from a bike ride to a cup of tea and a chat, from swimming to going to the cinema. The volunteers have training and support and their expenses are paid by the society.

Paul, who cares for his mum in Scarborough, said: “Mum really

Care provider wins two awards A SCARBOROUGH care provider picked up two awards at the Great Yorkshire and Humberside care awards ceremony in York.

Saint Cecilia’s Care Group managing director Mike Padgham won the outstanding contribution to care award and Laura Fielding was named top chef/cook.

Mr Padgham said: “I was honoured and humbled to be given the outstanding

contribution award. I dedicate it to all those I work with at the Independent Care Group and, previously, at the UK Homecare Association, and to all the team at Saint Cecilia’s, as together we all fight for a better deal for social care.

“I am extremely pleased for Laura as she is a fantastic, creative and inspirational cook, whose talents go way beyond providing delicious and nutritious food for our

residents”, Mr Padgham said.

Saint Cecilia’s was shortlisted in 10 categories.

The company was shortlisted as care employer award and other staff members were shortlisted for individual awards.

The company was recently shortlisted for the care group of the year award at the Caring UK awards.

enjoys her time with her Side

by Side volunteer and goes out to the cinema, concerts and the theatre, as well as shopping and dog walks. She always comes back with a smile and is keen to tell me about her trips out. The company is beneficial for her dementia. It helps me to be able to have some time to arrange my own appointments, knowing mum is out safe and having a good time”.

Volunteering for the society is a positive experience. Marianne Measure, a Side by Side volunteer, said: “Helen and I go out to places that have nothing to do with dementia. We both enjoy crafts and the knitting and quilting groups. I wouldn’t have gone to these on my own and I thoroughly enjoy it. We enjoy each other’s company and it’s a two way thing. Helen gets a lot out of it and so do I”.

Marianne and Helen

Louise Morgan, the society’s services manager for Scarborough, Ryedale and Whitby, said: “We support one in 10 of all people with dementia, but our ambition is to support everyone with a diagnosis, reaching them as early as possible. To do this, we need more volunteers who

Cream tea raises £653 for mental health charity A STRAWBERRY cream tea raised £652.95 for Scarborough Survivors.

It was at the Montrosa home in Esplanade Road, which provides independent supported living.

It was organised by duty officers Allyson Murray and Louise France; staff run it in their own time.

Survivors, a mental health charity, was chosen as the recipient as Montrosa manager Gaynor Loggie’s daughter, Leah Lloyd, used the service until she passed away on 5 August, aged 29.

“We got to know about Survivors through Leah and two volunteers from Survivors came to give us a talk in early July”, Gaynor says. “Survivors gave a lot of support to Leah”.

Allyson and Louise said the strawberry cream tea, on 13 July, had been the fifth one they

L-R, Doreen Brooke, Andrea Woolcott, Allyson Murray and Louise France (to order photos ring 353597)

had organised. “Tesco donated the strawberries and cream and we had various donations from other businesses for the raffle”, they said.

Allyson and Louise are pictured with Survivors chief executive Andrea Woolcott and Montrosa vice-chairman Doreen Brooke, who presented

The Saint Cecilia’s team at the awards ceremony

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT: ADVOCACY ALLIANCE

By Alice Barrett ADVOCACY ALLIANCE is a voluntary organisation established in 1990 to provide free, independent and confidential advocacy to enable individuals to have their

voice heard.

We are based in Scarborough and cover North Yorkshire, including Filey, Whitby and Ryedale.

We are a team of both paid and volunteer advocates who ensure that vulnerable people

have their views and opinions heard on issues that are important to them.

The role of an advocate is to support an individual to express their views, access information or services, defend their rights and explore

would like to make a real difference to people’s lives. We offer comprehensive training and support and would love to hear from anyone who wants to get involved”.

To find out how to volunteer, or to access any of the services, ring 500958.

their choices and options.

For example, we could help you with writing a letter of complaint, support you at a meeting, speak to professionals and provide support with some housing issues.

If you feel you are vulnerable and may benefit from the support of an advocate, and if you would be interested in volunteering for Advocacy Alliance, then please contact our office on 01723 363910.

Andrea with a cheque. At the same time, Allyson and Louise were presented with bouquets of flowers to thank them for their hard work.

Previous recipients were Age UK, the Amicable Society, Dial a Ride, Guide Dogs for the Blind, the Rainbow Centre and Scarborough RNLI.

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Over 100,000 people expected for national armed forces day by local democracy reporter Carl Gavaghan

total of £257,000 will ultimately be achieved from sponsorship OVER 100,000 people opportunities, are expected to visit reducing the Scarborough when it council’s estimated hosts the national Armed net funding Forces Day in on 27 requirement to June. £300,000.

It will feature a Red “At the present Arrows display and a time, the military parade of over 1,000 has committed to active and retired service bringing the Red personnel.

Arrows, the Royal The national event Marines Marching is usually attended Band, various land, by members of the air and sea-based royal family, the prime assets, 1,000 troops minister and other and veterans for the The Blades aeronautical display team swoop over the government ministers. south bay at 2017’s Armed Forces Day in Scarborough main parade and a Scarborough Council full military village estimates the cost of smaller funding sources”, the for each service”. hosting it at about £557,000, authority says.

It will be the first time the which it hopes to offset “An extensive sponsorship national celebration has been through sponsorship. campaign has commenced held in Yorkshire.

“It is, however, anticipated and monies to a value of Two days earlier, 800 local that a proportion of the overall approximately £110,000 school children, parents and expenditure will be recovered have already been pledged. teachers will take part in through Ministry of Defence Interest in sponsoring the a parade through the town funding, charity sponsorship, event is strong and it is organised by Animated Objects event sponsorship and other prudently anticipated that a theatre company.

Who ate all the pies?!

AFTER sampling 18 pork pies, the judges in an annual men’s baking competition found it hard to choose a winner.

Mark Nockels, Ros Fox and Hazel Lynskey tried a piece of every entry, at the Leeds Arms pub in Scarborough’s old town.

Most of the bakers had bought their meat from Mark’s butchers shop in the Market Hall. He said: “We mark each pie out of 10 on appearance, texture and taste”. Soggy bottoms result in automatic disqualification.

There was no danger of favouritism as the judges had no idea who had baked each pie. The pies - all home-made were arranged on a long table at the back of the pub.

The judges looked at the external and internal appearance of each pie and ate a small piece. This left a considerable amount of leftovers. Fortunately, the pub was rammed with famished punters who helped out by clearing the table in double-quick time.

The winner was Keith Gadsby, followed by Mick the Hat and Sam Kennedy.

The competition was started as a bit of fun about 25 years ago, when the late Les Jenson

Samaritans appeal for more volunteers

SCARBOROUGH Samaritans are appealing for more volunteers.

A training programme will be provided by volunteers, for volunteers, commencing in mid-January.

Since 1953, Samaritans has grown into a nationwide organisation and a household name that can be trusted. It is best known for its 24-hour listening service for people in despair but also answers emails and text messages.

People often find it impossible to express extreme emotions

to those around them. It can provide immense relief to be able to acknowledge such dark feelings to a stranger at the end of a telephone, though some prefer to write them down.

Samaritan volunteers come from every walk of life. The only things they might have in common with each other is the time and ability to put the caller first, to concentrate on them and give unconditional time and space to explore their emotions.

Formal qualifications and

previous experience are not requirements for being a good listener. It involves an ability to really listen to others, resist from giving advice, being totally non-judgmental and, above all, keeping everything in confidence.

There are several ways to apply to become a volunteer. Look at Samaritans.org/volunteer and fill in the online form; email Scarborough. director@samaritans.org; or ring 07838 262219.

RNLI annual memorial service THERE was a good turnout for Scarborough RNLI’s annual memorial service at St Mary’s Church.

It was attended by the borough mayor, Cllr Hazel Lynskey, who was joined by her consort and son Mike Lynskey and granddaughter Ruby Lynskey. They were greeted by Colin Woodhead, who chairs Scarborough RNLI. Lifeboat operations manager Andy Volans gave the first reading.

The service, conducted by Rev Richard Walker and featuring Filey Fishermen’s Choir, marks the 65th anniversary of one of the worst disasters in the lifeboat’s history.

Three crew died when the ECJR lifeboat overturned in the south bay in a terrible storm on 8 December 1954.

In atrocious conditions, with enormous waves and a howling gale, the lifeboat had been at sea all afternoon, escorting fishing boats back to the harbour.

With its rescue work complete, the ECJR was engulfed by waves and capsized close to the harbour mouth.

The deaths of coxswain Jack Sheader, second coxswain John Cammish and signalman Francis Bayes devastated

L-R, Mark Nockels, Ros Fox, Marie Wood and Hazel Lynskey (to order photos ring 353597)

ran the pub. Les and Colin Jenkinson, aka Bilt, engaged in friendly banter about the merits of pork pies and challenged each other to bake one. Over the years, others joined in.

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The entry fees and donations made by devourers go to the Fishermen and Firemen’s Charity.

St Mary’s Church during the service

their families and numbed the whole town with shock and grief.

Every year since then, the anniversary of the tragedy has been commemorated by a church service remembering

those three in particular but also other lifeboat crew who have perished at sea. They include Frank Dalton, who died in a horrific accident in tumultuous seas on 9 December 1951.

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‘Town’s pioneering Happy new year to spirit fuels the local Dr Denis economy’ SCARBOROUGH’S pioneering spirit fuels the local economy, according to speakers at a business conference at the Spa. Scarborough Council chief executive Mike Greene and James Farrar, chief operating officer of the York / North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership, both spoke about the importance of economic growth, focusing on doing things that are good for business, good for people and good for the planet.

An environmental theme ran through the event, which was organised by Hull University.

Delegates were given a reusable water bottle to reduce single plastic usage and students asked delegates to make plastic pledges, saying how they would reduce their personal plastic use. In the afternoon session, entitled Business as a Force for Good, two Sixth Form College students stole the show with challenging questions to three businesses, Seagrown, Yorkshire Water and CAVCA. They asked what local business is doing to address climate change here on the Yorkshire coast.

Scarborough Council chief executive Mike Greene, centre, is pictured with, L-R, Tracy Blundell, Bill Walker, Richard Keegan and Kathryn Haynes of Hull University (to order photos ring 353597)

About 180 people attended the event including representatives of some of the area’s larger businesses, like McCain Foods, GCHQ and Flamingo Land; plus many micro and small business owners.

“This was exactly the mix and diversity of people we wanted to attract”, explained organiser Tracy Blundell.

“Overall, we felt the day was a huge success”. The event was “bigger and better” than the first one, last year. “At the heart of it, it’s about bringing different people together

to collaborate and share learnings so we can create good growth collectively. My hope is that all the connections and conversations that were initiated at the business day continue through the next year”.

The event was supported by the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise Partnership, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund delivered by British Business Bank and Scarborough Business Ambassadors.

All rise for Victorian ailments AS SEASONS change, illnesses and diseases come and go.

Typically, autumn and spring bring about chicken pox and over the winter people try to avoid the common cold and flu.

However, these aren’t the only conditions we are typically seeing any more as there has been a reported rise in ailments that were common in Victorian times.

Scurvy conjures up images of sailors picking weevils out of biscuits. It was once common due to a lack of vitamin C in the diet. If the body has had an insufficient daily supply for three months then early symptoms of scurvy will become evident. They include fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, aches and pains and generally feeling unwell. Late indications can include loose teeth, swollen gums, scaly skin, dry brittle hair, slowhealing wounds and bulging eyes.

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin which means we need a daily intake as the body doesn’t store it. By eating

fruit and vegetables, like kale, oranges, kiwi and broccoli, there should be no need for supplements.

Gout is often referred to as the king of diseases as historically the wealthy were thought to suffer gout due to the rich foods they consumed.

It is caused by an inflammatory reaction to raised levels of uric acid in the blood. The symptoms are painful with areas of the body becoming hot, red and swollen. With the obesity epidemic, it is no surprise that we are seeing a return and more people experiencing gout. Anyone who is susceptible to attacks should consider cutting down on alcohol and fizzy drinks and drinking more water. Some people find that increasing ascorbic acid, found naturally in lemons, in their diet can help; or try a daily vitamin C supplement.

Rickets generally affects children’s bones. It can cause pain, stunted growth, fragile bones and bone malformation due to a lack of vitamin D and sometimes calcium. The

condition began to lessen in the mid-1900s when food manufacturers started fortifying cupboard staples with vitamins. The UK has seen a rise in sufferers due to low levels of vitamin D in the body. We absorb most of the nutrient from sunlight when the sun is at its highest, between April and October.

Due to high factor sunscreens and a lack of children playing outside, it is easy to see why more cases are being reported. * Data supplied by Veganicity.

A NEW medical centre in Uganda has received a cash boost from fundraisers in faraway Scarborough.

Val Humphreys befriended Denis Musasizi on a nature trip to Uganda with her sister in 2010.

"Denis was my porter and helped me to climb up to see a family of gorillas,” Val explains.

“Aid Conservation through Education [Ace] checked him out for me to see if he was genuine and really from a poverty stricken family,” Val says. “Then I offered to support him through a senior

boarding school where Ace send their most intelligent sponsored children. He scored very high in his A-levels”.

With financial help from Val, Denis, 28, trained to be a doctor at Kampala International University, on a bachelor of medicine and surgery course which took five and a half years to complete. “Out of 215 students in his year, he and three others were equal top,” says Val, who has returned to Uganda twice to see Denis and meet his family.

Val gave a talk about Denis for the Rotary Club of Scarborough. Members were

so impressed with her efforts that they gave her £2,200, including a large contribution from Tom and Margery Pindar, towards the Victorious Medical Centre, which Dr Denis, as he is known, is trying to establish.

It will specialise in obstetrics.

Val said the donation would be “a massive help in making such a difference to the very elementary local community of Kanunga”. * The club is a registered charity and meets every Monday evening at Scarborough Rugby Club.

L-R, John Riby, Val Humphries, David Oliver, Margery and Tom Pindar

New year clearance at mobility shop A LOCAL mobility shop is offering huge discounts in its January clearance sale.

Independent Mobility, which has stores in Beverley and Hull, has made reductions across its range of products, including £300 off the world’s lightest mobility scooter.

Up to 60 months finance is available and there’s 50% off servicing throughout January.

There’s free parking at all of the stores, but don’t worry if you can’t get there: the team offer free no-obligation home visits for when you can’t make it to the showroom.

Independent Mobility offers a range of mobility scooters, stairlifts, riser furniture, daily living aids, bathroom aids and wheelchairs. Part exchanges are welcome.

The stores are located at: • 32 Witham, Hull, HU9 1BY • 943 Spring Bank West, Hull, HU5 5BE • Unit 4B, Belprin Park, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0LN. For more information call 01482 338338 or visit www. independentmobility.co.uk.

Festive fun in Cayton

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CAYTON residents were treated to three communal events over Christmas.

Children were entertained at the parish council’s second annual Christmas party, at the Jubilee Hall. Accompanied by parents and guardians, they enjoyed traditional family fun and games with prizes. The highlight was when Santa arrived to distribute presents.

Many volunteers helped with the preparations and in the

afternoon. The party was sponsored by McCain.

Many people took part in a carol-singing session around a Christmas tree outside the Star Inn. They included residents, Rev Andrew Moorland, Methodist minister Kevin Ridd, the Salvation Army Band, Cayton School pupils, Santa Claus and pub staff.

A competition to find the property with the best external Christmas decorations was

judged by the head and deputy head at the village primary school, Stafford John and Juliet Monaghan, who presented certificates and trophies to the winners. “They were very complimentary about our village and the high standard of entries and how festive the village looked”, said organiser Rhona Liley.

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SCARBOROUGH TALES

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One of the most visited places in Scarborough is the grave of Anne Brontë, in St. Mary’s churchyard close to the castle. In honour of the 200th anniversary of Anne’s birth, I’ve written a Scarborough Tale about Anne’s link with Scarborough. She was born on January 17th 1820 at Thornton in West Yorkshire. This tale first appeared in the June 2018 edition of the Scarborough Review. I hope all you very keen Brontë fans will excuse any small additions I’ve slipped in for story telling purposes, and forgive me for the many details I’ve chosen not to mention.

PLEASE TAKE ME TO SCARBOROUGH ANNE BRONTË was very frail. The tuberculosis had weakened her considerably.

She had barely enough breath to get up stairs. Anne was the youngest of four: three sisters and a brother, Branwell. Her older sister Emily, had died about six months ago, aged 30. Now, Anne’s time seemed to be coming. She was being cared for by her other sister, Charlotte, in their family home, the parsonage, in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Their elderly father, Patrick, was the vicar.

“I notice, Anne, that interest in your new book is growing.”

All three sisters had now written novels of colossal stature, highly regarded even to the present day. Emily…

Wuthering Heights, Charlotte…

Jane Eyre, and now Anne…The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.

“Thank you.” Anne was a very graceful lady, a devout Christian. She had one request to put to Charlotte.

“Dear Charlotte, please take me to Scarborough. I must go again. It seems so long since I was there. I so miss that sea air, and the seagulls, and the crash of the waves. Please Charlotte, take me to Scarborough.”

Charlotte had some hesitation.

Haworth to Scarborough was a long journey though trains were now running. Was Anne well enough to travel the 93 miles?

Her doctor recommended the benefits of the sea air, and taking the waters. She wouldn’t be cured, though her health may be restored to some degree. So, they planned to go.

Anne had been to Scarborough several times in her early twenties when she had been a governess with the Robinson family near York, staying for 5 weeks each time. Anne Brontë loved Scarborough.

The day of departure arrived.

Anne was not well enough to travel! Next day Anne was determined to set off.

Who knows how difficult the

journey was for frail Anne?

They stayed a day and a night in York. Indeed they had some time to shop. After all, they were going to fashionable Scarborough! Would they need new dresses, gloves, bonnets, corsets or pure silk stockings?

Anne was in a wheelchair, getting more excited!

At last they arrived at Scarborough railway station.

Their lodgings were on St. Nicholas Cliff. The site offered spectacular views of the sea, the green headland, the marvellous curve of South Bay, the castle and the ancient church of St. Mary’s close by. With views like that, little wonder that the space would, in time, be chosen for the building of the massive Grand Hotel.

They were also close to the hub of the fashionable centre of Scarborough where the gentry walked across the bridge to hear the Spa concert music, or taste the brown-coloured healing spring water, or head for the beach to join those bathing in the sea, or simply to be part of that elegant crowd.

Once again, Anne was being overwhelmed by the beauty of the views and the freshness of the air. She had some time on her own, taking the waters, hiring a beach donkey carriage.

She wandered round the bathing machines, where ladies could undress discreetly. Anne

gazed across at the dozens of cobble boats, bobbing with the tide. Looking again up to the castle and the ancient church, Anne felt she wanted to go to church, to St. Mary’s, though Charlotte insisted she rested.

That evening, while watching a beautiful sunset, Anne said that she needed to prepare gracefully for her time. It would be soon. Should they return to Haworth? Wisely, as it turned out, they decided to stay in Scarborough.

The next day Anne sat on her couch, looking at the sea. She smiled at her memory of her description of the sea in her novel “Agnes Grey,” the sea: ‘foaming and sparkling, as if wild with glee.’

At two o’clock that afternoon, Monday the 28th of May, 1849, Anne Brontë died, aged 29, while gazing out to sea. Her last words had been to her sister.

“Take courage, Charlotte, take courage.”

Anne’s funeral was a very small affair, with only three in attendance. She was buried at St. Mary’s, unknown to the public. Yet nowadays her gravestone is one of the most visited sites in the town.

Every year, thousands come to see where Anne Brontë, one of those literary giants, the Brontë sisters, was laid to rest. Her grave lies within the same view, upon which she cherished to gaze, when she

was taken to Scarborough, all those many years ago.

Turn to page 30 for details of the 200th anniversary commemorations.

© Joe Coates 2019 www.northbaytales.com If you’re ever in the Anne Brontë grave area, there’s a good display section in St. Mary’s Church, and often refreshments available, especially during the tourist holiday season. St. Mary’s is an ancient, atmospheric and historic church, visited by many.

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The country’s biggest druid lodge was in Scarborough Local artist Dav White talks about the fascinating world of history, art and mythology

Definition: hopepunk, new word 2017, noun, used to describe a literary and artistic movement that celebrates the pursuit of positive aims in the face of adversity

Stonehenge (photo by K. Mitch Hodge)

ON 20 May 1976 and 25 August 1977, the Sex Pistols played at the Penthouse nightclub on St Nicholas Street in Scarborough. In between, they played Manchester’s Lesser Free Trade Hall, a gig that radio presenter Tony Wilson described as one of the most important of the 20th century.

In December 1976, the band were banned from playing almost everywhere after their notorious appearance on Bill Grundy’s Today show left the nation aghast with their liberal use of swear words.

Their notoriety forced them to perform a string of under-cover gigs under the banner SPOTS (Sex Pistols on Tour Secretly) while the nation calmed down. They gigged using code names like Acne Rabble, the Tax Exiles and Mystery Band of International Repute. At

the Penthouse, they were the Special Guests.

The Penthouse was midway between the old Scarborough Bank and the Long Rooms, the ancient place of Scarborough governance for the town’s old corporation. The club was a pertinent venue for a band who wrote songs about anarchy and robbery.

The artwork on posters and album sleeves became iconic and is archived in the Victoria & Albert and British museums.

Artist Jamie Reid designed all the Pistols imagery. He had been at art college with Malcolm McLaren, who became the band’s manager.

What I find most interesting about Reid and his punk portrait of the Queen with a safety pin through her nose is his Uncle George.

George Watson MacGregor

Elvis Costello at the Penthouse (photo by Mark Dillon Kelly)

Reid, the founding father of the modern druid movement, is shrouded in mystery. Born in the late 19th century, he was a social reformer and leader of the Labour Party branch in Clapham; an enigmatic figure who not only had a profound effect on the British establishment but also on ordinary people, who walked in their hundreds across Salisbury Plain to hear his magnificent rantings among the monoliths of Stonehenge.

Uncle George criticised modern religions which he felt divided people. He asserted that his brand of druidism welcomed all religions and all faiths. He promoted the need for humanity to embrace altruism, pacifism and temperance, while condemning militarism and profiteering, mixing Egyptian, Buddhist, Shinto, Confucian, Christian and Islamic principles. He was regarded as a crank or quack for stating that being healthy both physically and mentally was every person’s birthright, and politics should have a sound moral basis or it should not be regarded as politics. His sect, the Great Universal Bond, was, he asserted, an ancient society that he had rekindled.

Past members included the Leveller John Lilburne, the Digger Gerrard Winstanley, John Aubrey, Charles Dickens, William Morris and Dante Gabriel Rossetti as well as many other social and religious radicals.

Reid’s fascination with the druids progressed naturally into a need for exclusive groups and societies. Mysticism and the occult had been a popular diversion of the Victorian upper classes, which continued well into the 20th century. Druidism

was in vogue and embraced with gusto. Winston Churchill was initiated into the Albion lodge (Albion being the ancient name of Britain) of the Ancient Order of Druids in 1908 at a gathering where everyone else wore white robes, mistletoe and false beards. Elizabeth II was initiated as an ovate member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids in 1946, before she became queen. By the outbreak of the first world war, the United Order of Druids in the UK had 50,000 members. The biggest lodge was in Scarborough and big meetings were held at the pseudo-classical temple of Westborough Methodist Church.

I love the dichotomy of the druids, who are epitomised as an anti-establishment counter-culture as well as an esoteric culture of exclusivity, championed by the establishment. The images of the future queen being ordained as an ovate next to Jamie Reid’s punk portrayal of her with a safety pin through her nose illustrates this contrast perfectly.

There is little evidence to prove the druids originally had anything to do with Stonehenge or indeed any stone circle, according to British archaeologists. The Ancient Order of Druids claim otherwise. The writer John Michel said Stonehenge reflected the soul of the nation: “No proof has ever been discovered, but even if druids have no relevance to anything that happened in the past they are certainly true of its future.

For Stonehenge is now the acknowledged battleground of archaeology, where scholarly reputations are sacrificed

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and where every new theory massacres the theories of its predecessors”.

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By Roger Osborne ONE thing we learn every year is that geology never stops. The history of our planet is being written in our lifetimes, not by politics or human affairs but through volcanoes and earth movements. These are the symptoms of the great driving forces of earth history; and it is these forces that ultimately dictate the conditions for life and everything else that happens on earth.

The recent eruption of White Island volcano in New Zealand was a reminder of just how puny humans are in the face of our planet’s power. Given the force of this actually fairly minor eruption it’s a miracle that only five people were killed. White Island is uninhabited but in other places humans live in close proximity to active volcanoes.

I had the good fortune to spend a week in Catania in Sicily this year. The street we stayed on was called Via Etna and, sure enough, towering over the town in the middle distance is the great summit of Etna. We took the tourist bus two-thirds of the way up, and saw for ourselves the devastating impact – and terrifying beauty – of recent lava flows. In Yorkshire we are

used to looking at 180 millionyear-old rocks but these dated from 2001. Just 18 years ago the outflow of magma reduced a string of cafes, gift shops, roads and stone walls to ash.

In the 1680s a major eruption saw parts of Catania engulfed in lava.

People are willing to risk living here, and in Naples beneath Vesuvius further north, for two main reasons. First, human history – both Catania and Naples boast natural harbours and have been strategic locations in the centurieslong battle for dominance of the Mediterranean. Second, volcanic lava and ash produce extremely fertile soil. Southern Italy in general is poor farming land with bad water retention,

but the region around Vesuvius is a profusion of vines, fruits and vegetables. The rich farmland of New Zealand’s north island is also down to major volcanic ash deposits from 40,000 and 4,000-year-old eruptions.

The dynamic earth dictates where we live, but also the state of the oceans and the atmosphere. We humans may foul up the living conditions for ourselves and a lot of other species but our existence is a small affair that will eventually be buried beneath lava and sediment. Rather than being depressed by this, I’ve always taken it as a lesson – don’t get self-important, your life’s real value is in the good you do to others. Have a good 2020.

Muck & Magic

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HERE we are at the end of one gardening year and the beginning of another. Time seems to have flown by this year and it hardly seems a moment since we were all basking in warm sunshine.

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Plant the bulbs that have been received as Christmas gifts into the garden as soon as the flowers begin to fade. They will come back year after year.

What a bonus!

As young gardeners we were always taught by our elders and betters that if you want to keep a plant be prepared to give it away. That way if you lose your prize bloom you know who to go back to when you want to beg seeds and cuttings!

So share your cuttings, spare seedlings and divisions to your fellow gardeners. You never

know when you might need them again.

Experiment with cuttings and seed sowing. Even if you are not a confident gardener there is nothing like seeing the first batch of seedlings germinating or cuttings rooting to fill you with pride and knowledge that you are definitely doing something right! And if you don’t get it quite right the first time ask at your local garden club or allotment group for advice. Gardeners are always happy to share experience and ideas. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes in the garden. They could turn out to be happy mistakes!

Make a plan to tackle the new seasons weeds early on before they take hold and before they flower if possible. That way you stay in control.

Enjoy growing simple fruit and veg with the youngsters in your family and, better still, eating your harvest afterwards.

There are lots of crops that can be grown reasonably quickly either in the garden or in containers and, hopefully, this

JANUARY mornings are really dark. Sunrise seems later than ever, even though the shortest day was last month. This is no illusion — time is stranger than we think.

Due to the tilt of the earth, and its oval orbit around the Sun, our days aren’t always 24 hours long. We notice this most in January, when clock time creeps ahead of the Sun by a little more every day.

Our clocks will be 14 minutes in front by the time we’re halfway through February.

Anyway here we are — another year, another decade.

We wonder how it will all unfold. Generations before us had the same thought, although not necessarily at the same time. It wasn’t until 1752, when we accepted Pope Gregory’s reformed calendar, that January 1 became New Year’s Day. Previously, our year began on March 25, Lady Day. Eastern Orthodox Christians wished each other a happy new year on September 1. Germany’s new year began at Christmas, while in France and the Low Countries it was Easter. But whenever the New Year fell, and whatever the customs, there was a common aim: to banish the ills of the old year and encourage good fortune in the year to come.

Today we’ve become so attuned to the calendar — actual or digital — that we forget it is an artificial device that the seasons totally ignore. Measuring time, though, lies deep in our nature. A biological mechanism that synchronises our body’s rhythms with the rising and setting of the Sun performed the same function for our prehistoric ancestors.

Yet they probably didn’t think of time passing in the way we do. Maybe time, to them, did not forge ahead in a straight line, but was a circling spiral flowing in and out. And what would count as a day? Was it only the light period between sunrise and sunset, while the dark period was something quite different? And if light and dark together made a day, when did it begin? It can’t have been midnight, a point difficult to define in prehistory. Perhaps it was sunrise or noon. Or the day could have started at sunset as it did in the Celtic culture

will grow a love for gardening in our next generation.

Finally, Muck and a Magic Garden Club will be meeting next on February

of pre-Roman Britain, and still does in some religious lunar calendars.

Well, the festivities are over, and the decorations are back in lofts and garages.

But have we been too hasty?

The coming weeks are the bleakest of the year.

Happily, Christmas is not quite over. The Twelfth Day is January 6, the festival of Epiphany, which celebrates the journey of the Wise Men who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. Matthew’s Gospel tells us that the Magi were from ‘The East’. They were believed to be mystics from Persia, until an ancient manuscript was found in the Vatican archives suggesting that the travellers followed a star from the land of Shir, in ancient China. Their offerings were symbolic, yet also practical: gold, the only gift fit for a king; frankincense, incense used in religious ceremony; and myrrh, a resin used by physicians and embalmers.

Twelfth Night was the season’s grand finale until the end of the nineteenth century. Groups gathered to gawp at confectioners’ windows overflowing with fancy cakes, pastries, and Twelfth Cakes ornately iced and topped off with flowers and figurines. The Twelfth cake — forerunner of our Christmas cake — formed the centrepiece of the evening’s repast. Friends and family played cards and games, nibbled on sandwiches and slices of pie, and downed a glass or two of Lambswool.

This hot, spiced ale or cider was served from a large bowl, with the froth of roasted apples floating on the surface like a sheep’s fleece.

When we adopted the Gregorian calendar we had to skip eleven days, which explains those “old” festive days that turn up in the calendar of customs.

January 17 is Old Twelfth Day, another chance to clear away decorations if we didn’t get round to it on Twelfth Night. Some say that greenery should be left right through the church’s season of Christmas, which ends at Candlemas on February 2.

Old Twelfth Day is the last of several days for wassailing apple trees, a custom that

10th at Ebenezer Church Hall, Columbus Ravine in Scarborough. Look out for further details of our new seasons programme then pop

almost died out but is now popular again. The aim is to encourage a good crop, and drive away anything that might blight the fruit.

Wassailing used to be carried out all over England, and with other trees such as pear, plum, and cobnut. Cows and oxen were wassailed as well, to bring luck and encourage good health.

Snowdrop leaves will be showing this month, prompting thoughts of better days. However, folklore has these warnings: “In January, if the sun appear, March and April will pay full dear,” also, “As the days lengthen, the cold strengthens.” This is true — the coldest day of all the year is said to be St Hilary’s on January 13.

For those who brave the clear winter nights, the constellations are stunning.

The Milky Way arches overhead between the Twins and the Hunter, past the Bull’s red eye and the Seven Sisters cluster, through Cassiopeia’s “W” to the Swan, also known as the Northern Cross. And in its eternal circuit of the Pole Star, the Great Bear seems close enough to touch.

The 25th is another day for celebration. It’s the feast of St Paul; Scots raise a glass to poet Robert Burns; and the Welsh get romantic with St Dwynwen, their take on Valentine’s Day. The last Tuesday in the month sees the largest of Shetland’s fire festivals. Up Helly Aa means the end of Yule, which Lerwick men used to mark by firing cannon and parading flaming tar-barrels. In 1874 all that was banned, so instead they decided to build a 30foot, replica Viking longship — then torch it, defying the darkness with a great blaze.

along to enjoy a great evening with fellow gardeners listening to fabulous speakers. Hope to see you there.

Happy New Year Gardening!

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Seven big acts booked for Open Air Theatre LIONEL RICHIE, Westlife, Snow Patrol, Mixtape, Little Mix and McFly have been booked to play at the Open Air Theatre in Scarborough in the summer.

Lionel Richie (9 June) kicked off the 2018 season of shows at the venue by filling it with fans the day before his 69th birthday.

The ex-Commodore looked fit and well as he reprised his lengthy catalogue of hits including the 1985 charity single We Are the World. Co-written with Michael Jackson, it sold over 20m copies.

Richie has sold over 90m records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.

Westlife (17 June), who disbanded in 2012 and reunited in 2018, can be seen on 17 June. The Irish pop group, formed in 1998 in Sligo, were originally signed by Simon Cowell in the UK. They went on to become the UK’s top selling album group of the 21st century, say promoters Cuffe and Taylor.

Their set will include their hits including Swear it Again, Flying Without Wings and You Raise me Up as well as new songs from their new album Spectrum.

Supergrass (20 June) reformed in September and release a greatest-hits album this month.

The Brit, Q, NME and Ivor Novello awardwinning band formed in Oxford in 1993 and released their Mercury-nominated number-one debut album I Should Coco in 1995.

Supergrass released another five studio albums: In it For the Money (1997), Supergrass (1999), Life on Other Planets (2002), Road to Rouen (2005) and Diamond Hoo Ha (2008).

Other top-20 singles included Lenny, Going Out, Richard III, Sun Hits the Sky, Pumping on Your Stereo, Moving and Grace.

Snow Patrol (4 July) are the indie-rock giants behind such anthems as Chasing Cars, Run, You're All I Have, Signal Fire, Called Out in the Dark and Take Back the City.

Over a 25-year career, the band have racked up an impressive array of critical and commercial accolades including over 17m global album sales, a billion-plus global track streams, five UK platinum-

selling albums, an Ivor Novello award and Grammy and Mercury music prize nominations.

Mixtape (10 July), an 80s and 90s night, will be headlined by some of Yorkshire’s biggest pop stars of the era: Marc Almond, Heaven 17 and Living in a Box, featuring Kenny Thomas.

Lancashire-born but Yorkshire-raised Marc Almond has sold more than 30m records worldwide and is an icon and influence to a generation of musicians. He fronted seminal 80s electronic duo Soft Cell, whose hits included Tainted Love, Bedsitter, Torch, What and Say Hello Wave Goodbye.

Heaven 17, now celebrating their 40th anniversary, were born out of the split of the original Human League and shot to fame with synth-driven hits Temptation, Come Live With Me and Crushed by the Wheels of Industry.

Fellow Sheffield band Living in a Box exploded onto MTV in 1987 with a song of the same name. Further Top 40 hits included Scales of Justice, So the Story Goes, Blow the House Down and Room in Your Heart.

Little Mix (21 July), billed as the world’s biggest girl band, have sold over 50m records worldwide, collected more than

17m Spotify listeners, received over three billion Youtube views and collated 12 billion streams worldwide.

They have notched up four UK numberone singles, four platinum-selling albums and nine platinum selling singles, surpassing a record previously held by the Spice Girls.

Their 2016 album Glory Days was the biggest selling album by a female group in the UK this millennium.

With seven UK number-one singles, five top-10 albums, six sell-out tours and 10m records sold worldwide, McFly (14 Aug) are one of the most significant British pop acts of the 21st century.

In 2005, they became the youngest band to have a debut album go straight to number one, beating the Beatles’ long-standing record.

After spending time apart working on solo projects and joining forces with Busted to form McBusted, the McFly boys recently decided to team up again.

They will perform hits such as All About You, Obviously, Star Girl, One For the Radio and Shine a Light.

Tickets can be bought at the OAT box office and online at www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com.

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Panto dame camps it up at library A PANTO dame was the guest of honour at Glitterfest at Scarborough Library.

Dale Ibbetson, who camped up as Rebekah in Cinderella at the Spa, minced in at short notice when drag queen Chrystal Decanter had to pull out.

On a sunny morning, Dale hot-footed it straight from rehearsals to the library to read a few tall fairy tales to young children in the reference section.

Later, the library’s Wellbeing Choir performed carols and popular songs. Crafty visitors made handmade gifts and home accessories including door wreaths, table centrepieces, Christmas cards, glass decorations, jewellery and handmade truffles.

The library was adorned with Christmas decorations and a range of books on subjects from cooking to crafts and traditional festive stories.

Mince pies and refreshments were served.

Society’s lecture series resumes S C A R B O R O U G H Archaeological and Historical Society’s 2019/20 lecture series is about to resume.

Subjects are Roman coastal fortlets by Stephen Clothier (6 Jan), five years of archaeology at Hanging Grimston deserted medieval village by Marcus

Jecock (20 Jan), populism and politics in wartime Scarborough 1939-45 by Stewart MacDonald (17 Feb), Edith Sitwell and the 1920s dance and theatre world by Tim Tubbs (2 Mar), the work and collections of the Brontë Parsonage Museum by Ann

Dinsdale (16 Mar) and the latest discoveries from Star Carr and the Mesolithic period

by Don Henson (20 Apr).

The meetings are at 7.30pm on Mondays at the library.

Refreshments are served from 7pm. Entrance costs £3 to non-members.

It’s all talk at West Ayton library

Spa panto dame Dale Ibbetson with children at the library (to order photos ring 353597)

Script-writing classes begin at library A series of script-writing classes kicks off at Scarborough Library on 13 January.

They are being run by Beach Hut Theatre to develop writers who wish to write longer plays, from beginners to those with experience.

Participants will have an opportunity to get their work showcased with script-in-hand rehearsed readings. Some will get a shot at a full production of their script, as part of Beach Hut’s commitment to new writing and local writers.

New starters must complete at least two terms of the company’s Script Hut short play classes and have short plays showcased

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before progressing into a class for people writing longer pieces.

The new starters / short-play writers’ groups start on 13 January and the longer-script classes start on 20 January, from 2-5pm and 6.30-9.30pm. Both run fortnightly, with a maximum in each group of eight. The cost is £55 per term.

Artistic director and tutor Alison Watt says: “These inspiring script-writing sessions explore story, character, setting, structure and style through the development and application of practical skills, with the aim of creating performable scripts each term. Ideas will be discussed with others in the

class, with constructive and supportive feedback on their work. Explore ideas close to your heart and maybe write a West End smash!”

Alison won the 2016 Writers' Guild of Great Britain’s Olwen Wymark theatre-encouragement award and has vast experience as a writer, having written for EastEnders, Soho Theatre, Hull Truck and the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Beach Hut Theatre is committed to encouraging and supporting emerging writers, actors, musicians and theatre technicians, while providing professional development opportunities for those wanting

THE industrious volunteers at Derwent Valley Bridge community library in West Ayton are planning one talk per month until May. The Mystery of Music by John Dalton is the first (13 Jan).

Interested in music from an early age, John will take listeners on a journey from antiquity to modern jazz.

His career has encompassed many aspects of the music business. Living and playing in Portugal in the 80s introduced him to the harp. His talk will be accompanied by performances on the harp and other instruments.

Spring in Your Garden by Janice Burley (13 Feb) will look at what’s interesting at this time of year and what gardeners can do to make the

most of it. Janice’s skill as a garden designer is confirmed by the awards she has worn at various Harrogate shows. She likes to share her experience to encourage other people to love their gardens.

The Shadow of the Scaffold is

by Paul Worsley QC and Piers Dudgeon (12 Mar). They will talk about capital punishment and the murder cases and trials Paul heard as an Old Bailey judge, including the case he’s written about in The Postcard Murder, on the 1907 trial of Robert Wood.

Diplomat turned crime writer Jean Harrod will talk about thriller writing and diplomatic life (9 Apr). Jean has travelled extensively and writes about all the countries she has lived in or visited. She will talk

about the links between her thrillers and her experience in embassies and high commissions.

Historian Tony Nicholson will peel back the layers of an intriguing Victorian scandal known as the Langworthy Mystery (14 May). In 1887, a woman told a remarkable story to the most controversial journalist of the Victorian age.

Part romance, part courtroom drama and part detective story, it became a global sensation.

Talks begin at 7pm. Tickets cost £4 and can be bought in advance at the library.

For details, email Geraldine O’Brien-Mead on gezza@hotmail.co.uk or ring 863052.

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to keep their skills up to date. The company offers opportunities to local communities to get involved in theatre while bringing new and exciting productions to the town.

To find out more and book places, email info@beachhuttheatre.co.uk. Further details about the company, its new productions and projects, can be found online at www.beachhuttheatre.co.uk and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Anne Brontë’s short life to be celebrated on birth bicentenary ANNE BRONTË’S short but important life will be celebrated at a series of events marking the bicentenary of her birth, in Scarborough in January.

As previewed in the last Review, an art exhibition, four talks, two concerts, an open forum and a candlelit procession are being organised

by Eddie Lawler, Catherine

Rayner, David Walford, Lindsey Tyson and Tim Tubbs.

The exhibition, Anne Brontë p.200, is based on The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, the second of Anne’s two novels. It was published under the masculine pen name of Acton Bell in 1848, the year before Anne died in Scarborough. It is considered one of the first sustained feminist novels.

Two hundred artists have each taken a page as a base for artwork in oils, watercolour, découpage, e m b r o i d e r y, 3D, etc. The results will form an exhibition at Woodend from 11 January to 8 February, 9-5

weekdays, 10-4 weekends (free entry). All the artwork will be compiled in a book, which is a special edition of 500 copies. It is being organised by artist Lindsey Tyson, who will exhibit her work at the Brontë Parsonage in Haworth from February to May. A talk about The Tenant of Wildfell Hall will be given by Tim Tubbs at Woodend (2pm 14 Jan and 5.30pm 17 Jan) as part of a series of lunchtime lectures entitled The Victorian Moral Novel (£5, booking essential).

Tracking the Brontës, Eddie Lawler’s one-hour, whistle-stop tour of the family's train travels, can be seen at Woodend at 7pm on 17 January and 2pm on 18 January (£5).

Also at Woodend on 18 January, Brontë author Catherine Rayner will give a talk entitled Buried in Paradise at 3.30pm; and Anne biographer Edward

Debra Snow’s piece focuses on Anne’s questioning mind and identity as a female writer

Chitham will talk about her poetry at 7pm. Both will be followed by Q&A sessions (free, booking essential).

The vice-president of the Brontë Society, Dr Patsy Stoneman, will introduce a sequence of free events at the Grand Hotel at 10.30am on 19 January. Professional storyteller Jan Bee Brown will weave tales of Anne Brontë and Victorian women in Warp at 11.15am and Weft at 1.45pm, (silence needed; no under-12s).

In between, at noon, there will be a forum with Brontë authors and experts.

The candlelit procession will begin at 2.45pm. Participants will then walk down to the beach to throw pebbles, inscribed with words for Anne, into the sea then walk up to her grave at St Mary’s Church, whose bells will toll. Flowers will be laid and Brontë Council chair Trish Gurney will read a poem. Sarah Dew will debut a recording of a new musical composition, Go Back With Me, in the church.

A second Anne Brontë-themed art exhibition, by Lindsey Tyson and Gillian Martin, will be staged at St Mary’s in April,

as part of the Books by the Beach literature festival. The church will dedicate its flower festival at May bank holiday to Anne.

Later in the year, from 4-6 September, the Brontë Society will stage its annual conference

at the Crown Spa Hotel.

Woodend tickets can be booked by ringing 384500 or emailing info@woodendcreative.co.uk.

The book costs £20 in advance from http://lindseytyson.com.

Website: annebronte200. wixsite.com.

Lindsey Tyson holds a piece of the artwork (photo by Angela Chalmers)

Anne was a radical, a feminist and an unsung hero Anne Louise Sinclair’s page

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St Nicholas Cliff, as it was when Anne Brontë was there

200 years ago on 17 January, Anne Brontë was born.

Undervalued, underrated and often dismissed, Anne was a radical, a feminist and an unsung hero.

Scarborough was one of Anne's favourite places and it is where she died and is buried.

Anne was the only one of her siblings to be buried outside Haworth. Scarborough has always been loyal to her memory; there are always flowers on her grave.

But her connection to the town goes far beyond just being her burial place; she visited it several times with a family she was governessing for. She was particularly attached to the sea, which she had never seen before, and wrote several poems about it.

Her first novel Agnes Grey is

set partly in Scarborough; its big romantic finale happens on a cliff overlooking the south bay.

When Anne and her sisters were hoping to set up a school, she argued that it should be in Scarborough. When she found out she had tuberculosis, she wanted to try the sea cure and wanted particularly to go to Scarborough. She fought her sister Charlotte, who was reluctant to take her, until she managed to persuade her to go.

The few days spent in Scarborough before she died were filled with small joys and heart-breaking last pleasures.

She died looking out at the bay and, as she was slipping out of consciousness, she did not take her eyes off the sea.

So it feels hugely important to commemorate Anne Brontë in Scarborough as well as

in Haworth and, I hope, elsewhere around the country.

While Anne used to be seen as the less talented Brontë, things have changed over the past 10 years. She is enjoying a surge of passionate affection from readers and intense interest from academics. Her strong feminist message, her open-minded views on faith and her radical morality are proving very relevant to the messy, muddled 21st century.

So it is not just a good time to celebrate her work and life; it also seems crucial to do so, for the conversations it will open up. * Samantha Ellis is the author of Take Courage: Anne Brontë and the Art of Life and How to be a Heroine (both published

by Chatto & Windus). Her plays include How to Date a Feminist (published by Nick Hern Books).

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Jenny Eclair tops Books by the Beach bill Jenny Eclair headlines Scarborough’s annual Books by the Beach festival, which runs from 24-26 April.

The writer and comedian will will talk about her new book Inheritance and her life in comedy and broadcasting, at the Spa Theatre on 26 April.

Eclair is the Sunday Times top10 bestselling author of many critically acclaimed novels including Life, Death and Vanilla Slices. She wrote the Richard and Judy Book Club bestseller Moving and a shortstory collection, Listening In. One of the UK’s most popular writer / performers, she was the first woman to win the Perrier award and has many TV and radio credits to her name.

Another early booking for the festival is Baroness Kate Fall, who was deputy chief of staff for David Cameron from 2005-2016. She was dubbed the Gatekeeper for her role managing the flow of people, information and power to and from Downing Street.

Her story offers a fascinating insight into the day-to-day reality of a world few get to see. It is a timely perspective on what it means to be a woman in a traditionally masculine world. Kate will discuss how she combined her exacting role with a normal

family life and shares the reshuffles, relationships and political scandals behind the most famous black door.

Next on the Books by the Beach rosta is Egyptologist Joann Fletcher, who will talk about the recent discovery of 30 wooden sarcophagi in the Valley of the Kings.

Born and raised in Barnsley, Joann has lived in Scarborough for 20 years. She is a professor at York University’s archaeology department and an advisor to the museums of Harrogate, Barnsley and Wigan.

She leads the Egypt Exploration Society's Local Ambassador programme.

She has written

nine books including The Story of Egypt and regularly appears on TV, from BBC2’s Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher to the Bafta-winning Mummifying Alan: Egypt’s Last Secret.

Tickets for Jenny Eclair cost £17.50 including fees and can be bought at the Spa box office and online.

Gillian Thornhill with her book (photo by Tony Stevens)

services call centre, receives a call from a woman which will gradually draw him into the nightmare that she’s experiencing.

The other films coming up are Faces, Places (3 Feb), Capernaüm (17 Feb), The White Crow (2 Mar), Everybody Knows (16 Mar), Wild Rose (6 Apr) and Green Book (20 Apr).

Films are shown at St Mary’s Parish House

in Castle Road on Monday evenings. Parking is free at the nearby Friars Way and Castle Road council carparks after 6pm. Tickets cost £5.

For details, ring Guy Smith on 07748 280871 or email guysmith@tiscali. co.uk.

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Heartbreaking decision at centre of book plot THE true story of a Jewish boy who arrived in London in 1939 is told in a new book by a Scarborough writer.

THE biographical comedy / drama Fishermen’s Friends is Scarborough Film Society’s first offering of the year.

Directed by Chris Foggin, it’s based on the true story of a group of Cornish fishermen who were signed up by Universal Records for their debut album of sea shanties (6 Jan, 12A, 112 mins).

Incidentally, the Fishermen’s Friends band is playing at York Barbican on 23 February.

The Guilty, directed by Gustav Möller, is the society’s next film (20 Jan, 15, 85 mins).

A disgruntled and opinionated police officer, working alone in a Danish emergency

The Decision, by Gillian Thornhill, describes the boy’s journey by Kindertransport from Berlin with 300 other children, mainly Jewish. Many would never see their parents again.

The book relates the life of a Jewish family in Poland during the 1920s and a heartbreaking decision and its consequences.

Gillian, a retired languages teacher and a member of the Council of Christians and Jews, said: “Anti-Semitism is on the rise worldwide and we need to stand up against it and not pretend it isn’t happening.

“I first developed an affinity with Jews when, as a young singer, I sang at the West

London Synagogue for four years during the sixties. The horrific details of the Holocaust became clear to me, as did the losses sustained by many members of the congregation.

As a result, I developed a sense of empathy and sympathy for Jews and Judaism which has stayed with me”.

Ten years ago, through links with the British Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre, Gillian met the widow and two sons of the man who is the subject of her book and has since visited them several times at their home in Israel.

The book can be bought at Waterstones and online.

HENRI Toulouse Lautrec was the subject of a talk to the Friends of Scarborough Art Gallery at their December meeting.

A talented artist, Lautrec died in 1901 at the age of 36 after a 'rock and roll life'.

Guest speaker Patrick Argent regards him as the founder of modern graphic design, the first pop artist and the founder of modern advertising.

Patrick showed slides of Lautrec's posters, many for the Moulin Rouge, then a new Paris dance hall, pointing out features which were revolutionary at the time. The key characteristics were simplicity of design, use of blocks of colour and silhouettes, plain typography and impression of movement and excitement.

He contrasted these with

Lautrec's portraits of people in clubs and brothels showing down-to-earth life with snap-shot rather than posed portraits. Lautrec's paintings now seem remarkably modern and informal.

Ray Blyth will talk about architectural follies at the Friends’ next meeting at 2.30pm on 13 January at the gallery. Admission £3.

Making meditation a habit A meditation teacher is inviting people to start 2020 in a positive and meaningful way by learning the simple art

of Buddhist meditation.

Geoff Collier is running a three-week series of classes showing how, with the power

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of meditation, we can bring about real change in our lives and become the happy person we want to be.

The classes are at the Friends Meeting House on Quaker Close in Scarborough, from 7-8.30pm. The first is on Monday 6 January. Each class costs £6. Everybody is welcome and seating is on chairs. No prior experience of meditation is necessary.

Further details can be found online at https://madhyamaka. org/meditation-inscarborough.

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HERE ARE A F E W FA M O U S

CAPRICORNS T HAT YO U S HA R E YO U R SIGN WITH…

Here are some famous Capricorns you share your birthday with: (From L to R) Zayn Malik, English singer/songwriter; Elvis Presley, American singer and actor; Sarah Pulleyn, Sales Account Manager & Team Leader at Scarborough Review; Tracy Outram, Director at Scarborough Review.

You’ll probably spend the better part of January coming to terms with new work routines and systems, and all should be well if you stay calm and focused. There is some very good advice

forthcoming from more than one source, but the voice that says “have a Plan B” must not be ignored!

Concomitant with the above, it also seems inevitable that there

will be some changes to domestic routines at this time – and here some extra care may need to be taken not to tread on anyone’s toes and give a very loud shout of “ouch” if someone treads

on yours. Nevertheless, this is a bright and opportunistic period for emotional relationships, and those new “domestic routines” can work very well and to everyone’s advantage, given a little

time and the application of common sense.

Financially there are some clearly defined benefits to January – some of them quite obvious, others less so. When you do the arithmetic at the month’s

end you’ll realise that you’re better off, maybe to the tune of £20 or £30 a month, than you were last year. You are not spending less but you are saving more!

AQUARIUS

ARIES

GEMINI

LEO

LIBRA

SAGITTARIUS

PISCES

TAURUS

CANCER

VIRGO

SCORPIO

20TH JAN - 18TH FEB For the majority of Aquarians January looks like it’s going to be a fairly ordinary month… unless you happen to be female and under 25, in which case this could be an extraordinary month, for better or worse! All Aquarians will be doing a bit of soul-searching and navel gazing, some demanding change, others being profoundly suspicious of it.

19TH FEB - 2OTH MAR January should be quite a tranquil few weeks: decisions are deferred to a later time, arguments are avoided by your refusal to argue, and there’s a lovely feeling of “I’m in charge and I’m in control”. Others might accuse you of being intransigent or stubborn, but at the end of the day, that’s their problem, not yours. And you should stick to your guns in all things.

21ST MAR - 19TH APR You enter the New Year on a calm and even footing, knowing that this is going to be a pivotal milestone year in the span of your life. As such, January brings a fresh breeze of self-confidence, which allows you to practise the gentle arts of patience and generosity. Other folk will appreciate this, especially partners who have had their own way over Christmas.

20TH APR - 20TH MAY The New Year brings new challenges, but you’ll be up for them with a vengeance. Targets and goals are clearly defined, and you’ll be gratified by the degree of co-operation you get from those closest to you. January sees you coasting along at your own speed, not in any kind of hurry, but counting the days to key dates on the calendar of the year ahead.

21ST MAY - 20TH JUN Positive mental attitudes win the day and New Year resolutions, especially those connected with family, should be stuck to like glue. Lots of love and support from partners and spouses, but perhaps some curious looks from children and in-laws. Perhaps, a little unexpectedly, some significant boost to your social life, especially from the 11th onwards.

21ST JUN - 22ND JUL You’re likely to be busy and preoccupied by a host of different issues, but there is an underlying theme that highlights emotional relationships – where they are and where they might be going. If you come under pressure around the 15th to get a few things off your chest, I suggest you respond to it by being open with your feelings and clearing the air.

23RD JUL - 22ND AUG Not exactly a moody start to the New Year, but certainly a reflective one as you reassess a number of ongoing situations, which are not entirely to your liking. This may be time when you need to make some firm decisions about your future, while at the same time being very open with friends and family about your plans.

23RD AUG - 22ND SEP If January seems to be a little slow and uneventful, make the most of it, because as the year unfolds you’re going to be mega busy juggling all kinds of different balls at the same time. Much will be expected of you, and you’ll be hard pressed to please everybody. Some sticky business choices between the 16th and 22nd need care and attention.

23RD SEP - 22ND OCT A bright January buzz in affairs of the heart makes you very optimistic about 2020, but be careful with your commitments and don’t try to run before you can walk. Those looking for new jobs or promotions should be very pleased indeed with events falling into place around the 7th and 8th and again on the 24th, 25th and 26th.

23RD OCT - 21ST NOV A very bright and breezy start to the New Year, in which you’ll be working hard to make up for lost time.

Self-confidence is quite high, especially when a cash boost (or the promise of one) lifts your spirits around the 20th25th. Romantic aspects are quite intense, especially for younger members of the sign under 25.

22ND NOV - 21ST DEC As January unfolds you’ll find yourself in something of a “cautious” mood and will be waiting to see what other people do before you make any big decisions. Longestablished partnerships are routinely predictable, but there is some intensity and excitement where new relationships are concerned. Quite a lot of work pressure from the 14th/15th onwards.

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WIN: tickets for StreisanD SHOW

Winter on stage as Barbra Streisand

THE music of Barbra Streisand will be celebrated in a show at the Spa Theatre in Scarborough on 28 February - and four readers can win tickets.

Streisand: the Music, the Lady, the Legend stars Winter as the American singer, actor and filmmaker, now aged 77.

“Winter combines her pitch and quality vocals into her delivery of some of the most beautifully crafted songs ever written or performed, such as Send in the Clowns, Don’t

Rain on my Parade, Woman in Love, Evergreen, Tell Him and The Way we Were”, says promoter Georgia Norton, head of social media and marketing assistant for Total Productions.

SCARBOROUGH REVIEW HAS TWO PAIRS OF TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY to readers who can answer these questions: where was Barbra Streisand born and how many husbands has she had?

Email answers to editor@ t h e s c a r b o r o u g h r e v i e w. co.uk, giving your full name, address and phone number. Please put ‘Review competition’ in the subject field.

Tickets cost £27.90, which includes a £2.50 service charge, a £1.95 facility charge, a £2.50 handling fee and 95p postage.

To book, ring 821888 or go online at the venue’s website. The show is due to start at 7.45pm.

WIN: A five ‘spa’ experience

TO celebrate the new year, Wellness at Alpamare are giving one lucky Scarborough Review reader a chance to win an evening spa trip for two.

The Twilight tickets up for grabs are worth £25 each and give ticket holders full access to the alpine-style spa, including all the saunas, the outdoor iodine swimming pool and the relaxation lounge.

The Panorama Finnish Sauna, which is set at 95°, offers an impressive view of Scarborough. Guests can see the castle and out to sea. It’s here where visitors can also catch the Aufguss ceremony, which is included in the tickets. Ice balls with essential oils are crushed into hot stones and then the scented steam is directed towards bathers by the Aufgussmaster.

It’s an experience like few others. The tickets are

valid from 4.30pm MondayThursday.

TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING, email editor@ t h e s c a r b o r o u g h r e v i e w. co.uk with the subject line ‘Alpamare competition’ and tell us what temperature the Panorama Finnish Sauna is set to.

The competition closes on 31 January and the winner will be selected at random at 3pm.

Martin posts his old diaries online A Scarborough man is posting his old diaries online.

On Christmas Day 1960, Martin Dove opened his Christmas presents and found a diary for 1961.

Martin was 12 and decided it would be fun to keep a daily record of his adventures.

This went on to become an obsession, every day for the next 60 years.

Now, to celebrate a sexagenery of diary writing, this modernday Pepys has decided to

share his daily jottings with the world.

Martin, 71, still lives in Scarborough and has documented many changes over the decades. For example, he spent a lot of time at Gala Land, he tried to get Helen Shapiro’s autograph when she performed at the Floral Hall, he saw the Beatles at the Futurist and he joined a rock ’n’ roll band.

Martin is posting entries from his old diaries online every day.

He began on 1 January with his diary entry of 1 January 1961, when he watched TV all day. “Watching TV in 1961 was rather different to today’s experience”, he wrote. “There were only two channels, BBC and ITV, and both were broadcast in black and white.

Popular shows were Mr Ed, Yogi Bear and The Avengers”.

To read the old diaries, go to martindovesdiaries1961. blogspot.com.

Library’s English, VE Day and literacy projects SCARBOROUGH Library is kicking off the new year with a busy programme of activites.

Staff are arranging conversation sessions for nonEnglish speakers, a project to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day and an initiative to boost children’s reading skills. * Free drop-in sessions for people who want to improve their English start on 11 January, from 1pm until 2.30pm.

Library supervisor Dee Johnston says: “The idea is to get simple conversations going to improve English skills in an informal setting for an hour or so every Saturday over a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake”. * In January, volunteers with the library’s home service will start visiting housebound customers to reminisce and collect their cherished memories of World War Two. Stories and photos of loved ones will be on display from

the beginning of May until the national Armed Forces Day at the end of June.

Dee says: “The 75th anniversary of VE Day will provide the community and town with an opportunity to reflect on the enormous sacrifice, courage and determination of people from all walks of life who saw us through this dark and terrifying period and also the celebrations that followed with millions coming out on to the street and in to the pubs to celebrate peace and mourn loved ones”. * North Yorkshire libraries are working with the National Literacy Trust to improve literacy and school readiness on the coast.

New research published by the NLT reveals that one in eight disadvantaged children in the area doesn’t own a book.

A project called Our Stories aims to help children who would otherwise miss out on improving reading skills,

mental wellbeing and simply having the enjoyment of books.

It will improve social mobility and raise education standards.

Libraries are natural partners as they already provide a number of initiatives to promote the love of family reading, including the Reading Challenge every year (11,161 children aged 0-11 took part this summer), regular school and college visits, holiday activities, after-school clubs, free e-books, comics and Zip Tales online and a new preschooler scheme Buzzy Bees which will be launched soon.

Earlier this year, residents were asked to choose their favourite children’s books via schools and online. The libraries had over 1,700 responses from ages 3-78. The result is Our Stories Top 100 Reads. A copy of each book has been bought for the libraries of Scarborough, Filey and Whitby.

Free concert raises £549

A free annual Christmas concert by Hackness Ladies Choir at Irton Garden Centre raised £549 for Cancer Research UK. It was well attended, says choir secretary Gill Blanchard.

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Cover band Rewind the 70s NO prizes for guessing which musical era Rewind the 70s cover.

Love it or hate it, the decade produced some of the most memorable music in Britain’s back catalogue.

A huge dollop of 70s hits are treated with respect and a tongue-in-cheek fondness by the band, who are all accomplished musicians, aged from 23 to 62.

Based in Bridlington, they have about six gigs in Scarborough this year, kicking off at the Tap and Spile on 1 February. They also play in Whitby, Beverley, Leeds and further afield.

As well as pub gigs, they play private parties including weddings, birthdays and, naturally, 70s-themed events.

“We like to play music that people of all ages can dance to”, says Duncan Wilkie, who plays guitar and keys. “The music we play is still relevant.

There won’t be many days go by you don’t hear a song from the 70s played on TV or radio and young people like it too.

“It’s the camaraderie of the band that’s most important and we like to have a good time”.

On the Rewind the 70s setlist are Ziggy Stardust, Suffragette City, Starman, Rebel Rebel, Jean Genie, Heroes; 20th Century Boy, Get it On, Jeepster, I Love to Boogie; Mama Weer all Crazee Now, Cum on Feel the Noize; Blockbuster, Wig-Wam Bam, Ballroom Blitz; Stuck in the Middle, Come up and See Me, Into the Valley, Pretty Vacant, Ever Fallen in Love With

ANOTHER Doctor Who guest and two leading artists have been booked for the seventh annual Sci-Fi Scarborough, at the Spa on 4 and 5 April.

Jon Davey is the latest of several actors who have been in Doctor Who, who have been booked for the convention.

Over the past 14 years, he has featured in 43 episodes as various monsters that include a Dalek, a Cyberman, Ood, Jadoon, Whisperman and Unit Soldier.

He performed and assisted with choreography in Doctor Who Live in 2010, Doctor Who Proms in 2013 and the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular in Australia in 2014/15 and the UK in 2015. He has also featured in Rogue One, Torchwood, Sarah Jane Adventures, Class, Merlin, Wizard vs Aliens and most recently appeared as a gobbler in His Dark Materials.

Grant Perkins is the second comic-book artist and writer booked for the sci-fi weekend.

He has worked for WWE, Doctor Who, 2000AD and Titan Comics. He wrote and drew Doctor Who’s Strax and the Time Shark and is now working for WWE Kids magazine where he writes and draws the colourful grapplers of the WWE. “The calibre of comic book artist we are attracting is fantastic”, says co-organiser Steve Dickinson. “We’ve been trying to book Grant for a few

years but he is just so busy. So we are super happy that he can make it for 2020”.

As an artist, illustrator and designer specialising in the horror genre, Graham Humphreys was responsible for the posters for some of the scariest films of the 80s.

His career took off with the UK poster for The Evil Dead, followed a couple of years later with the UK poster for A Nightmare on Elm Street.

During the 80s, he worked on many video covers (including Return of the Living Dead, Creepers and The Kindred).

In the 1990s, as illustration fell out of favour, Graham’s work with Tartan Films and Tartan Video bridged the gap until Arrow Video and Death Waltz Records pioneered a new era of illustrated covers, bringing wider exposure and a renewed interest in original art.

Graham says his work is a marriage of punk rock and Hammer Horror. No greater demonstration of this is his poster for the Damned’s 2019 show at the London Palladium entitled A Night of a Thousand Vampires.

Someone, My Sharona, One Way or Another, Mr Blue Sky, Sugar Baby Love, Crazy Little Thing, Under the Moon of Love, My Coo-ca-choo, Shanga-Lang, Tiger Feet, Caroline, Living Next Door to Alice, Suspicious Minds, Hot Love, Live and Let Die, Everyone’s a Winner and Love is the Drug.

The photo shows, L-R: Curtis Papworth on guitar, James Gross on drums, Steve Colley on vocals and Duncan Wilkie on guitar and keys. Dave Allott on bass is behind Steve.

Rewind the 70s at the Commercial in Scarborough (to order photos ring 353597)

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Festival of untold stories and unheard voices A MICRO-FESTIVAL of untold stories and unheard voices continues in Scarborough this month.

Shifting Sands began with screenings of two internationally renowned documentaries at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in December.

The festival is being produced by emerging community cinema collective sea/film, which is based at Koda café in Northway.

For the next part of Shifting Sands, the sea/film team will work with local artists, writers,

photographers, designers and community groups to create a zine. It will feature previously untold stories and unheard voices, using alternative film culture as a new lens to look at life on the coast.

Submissions and expressions of interest are welcome; email seafilmscarborough@gmail. com.

The third, free part of Shifting Sands is on 17 January in the Market Hall Vaults. Archive footage of life in Scarborough, Whitby and the countryside will be accompanied by

music, maps and surprises. It promises to be “a memorable night of immersive moving image, art, archive film and live music” from Newcastle electro-folk musician Me Lost Me, says co-organiser Paul Drury-Bradey. Doors 6.30pm, tickets £5.

Partners include Black Friar Wine Cellar, and Totally Socially. The project is supported by national lottery funding awarded by the BFI Film Audience Network.

Website: www. seafilmscarborough.com.

Sci-fi convention’s Doctor Who tally grows

Steve Dickinson

Some of Grant Perkins’ work

Graham Humphreys

Vincent Price by Graham Humphreys

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Fashion show raises £497 for local causes A fashion show at Oliver's Mount cafe in Scarborough raised £497 for the Mayors’ Community Fund.

Hosted by Tamra Marshall of the Fashion Wagon, it was organised by the borough mayor, Cllr Hazel Lynskey, and her consort, Mike Lynskey.

As an old friend of the mayor, Tamra was keen to help raise money for the fund, which distributes the money it raises among worthy local causes.

Besides Cllr Lynskey, the fund committee includes the mayors of Filey and Whitby, Jacqui Houlden-Banks and Rebecca Pearson. Cllr Houlden-Banks attended the fashion show and helped run the raffle.

The fund is a registered charity chaired by Mr Lynskey, who says: “We’re hoping to transform the fund into a source of funding not just for groups but also for individuals.

Applying for funding through the usual channels is often complex and typically only awards funding to registered charities. We will welcome all applications and look at each on its own merit and are

Filey folk festival acts confirmed SOME of the acts at Filey’s annual folk festival have been confirmed.

The She Shanties, an all-female choir, will support Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers, a Nashville / Scottish combo who specialise in songs “from the golden age of piracy” according to promoter Chris

Lee (8 May).

Folk and bluegrass tunes from the Dan Webster Band will be complemented by Aussie Americana from the awardwinning Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes (9 May).

Ranagri, who play Irish contemporary folk on harp, bodhran and flute, will be

supported by acoustic duo Plumhall (10 May).

Early-bird tickets cost £28 for all three or £10 each, from Filey post office and Filey Travel on 01723 512229. Or ring Chris on 07808 871118 or email christopherlee218@ yahoo.co.uk.

LGBTQ+ choir launches Tamra Marshall, Hazel Lynskey and Jacqui Houlden-Banks (to order photos ring 353597)

encouraging anyone from the borough to apply if they need help.

“We are speaking to local groups, businesses and schools, asking for their help to raise money for the fund. A number of fundraising events have already been organised, but we need the public’s help too. Whether it be attending our events, gifting raffle prizes, pledging cash donations or simply giving up your time to

help us”.

Events already organised include the mayor’s black-tie ball at the Spa on 27 March and a community wrap-up party at parks in Scarborough, Filey and Whitby on a date or dates to be decided at the end of the borough mayor’s term of office.

Details will be posted on the fund’s Facebook and Twitter pages. More details about the fund can be found at www. themayorsfund.co.uk.

A NEW choir is starting up in Scarborough for the LGBTQ+ community.

It will provide a fun and energising activity and a place to meet and make new friends.

Organiser Ruth Collett says: “There really isn’t anywhere for people to go in Scarborough apart from a couple of clubs. I thought it was time to set up something

that could help build a sense of community and be a fun activity. All people are welcome, whether an absolute beginner or with more singing experience, and we hope some will come with their own ideas about songs to sing”.

The first meeting is at St James’s community centre in Seamer Road on 20 January, at 7.30pm. It will cost £2 to £4.

For details, email ruthcollett9@gmail.com or billthomasuk@yahoo.com.

Canadian Richard Thompson at Woodend ONE of north America’s finest singer-songwriters makes his Scarborough debut at Woodend on 31 January, at 7.30pm.

Stephen Fearing has been called the Canadian Richard Thompson. “It’s easy to see why”, says promoter Chris Lee. “They are both brilliant guitarists and songwriters and successfully meld folk tradition with more contemporary issues”.

Stephen plays with Blackie

and the Rodeo Kings so there's a rock and bluesy edge alongside his folk and country leanings.

He will play songs from his new record The Unconquerable Past, which has picked up great reviews.

Chris adds: “Woodend’s famed intimacy and acoustics will make for a memorable evening of quality roots music”.

Tickets cost £12 from Woodend on 384500.

A RIGHT ROYAL KNEES UP The models line up with Tamra Marshall and Hazel Lynskey

FUTURE brides and grooms of Scarborough should add Sunday 26th January to their calendar for The Royal Hotel’s wedding fair.

The Royal Hotel, situated in the centre of Scarborough and overlooking the South Bay, has stood since the 1830s.

And while most of the rooms have been refurbished, the building retains its stunning ‘historic spirit’ and beautiful

architecture.

The wedding fair promises everything from local traders to favours; jewellery and gifts to spa treatments; props to hire and cakes – and more.

And if all that wasn’t enough, The Royal Hotel will also be hosting a pre-loved wedding market offering items used only once, ex-stock, unworn dresses, and plenty of other money-saving opportunities.

As well as being a walk away from Scarborough’s local attractions and facilities, The Royal Hotel has had its fair share of famous guests – including Winston Churchill.

The Royal Hotel’s wedding fair will run from 1-4pm on Sunday 26th January. For more information, call 01723 361774, and choose option 2.

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Events & Nights out ONGOING

UNTIL 5 JAN A

CHRISTMAS

MASQUERADE,

Castle Howard. It’s that time of the year again – Castle Howard is being transformed into a magical, festive spectacle, and you won’t want to miss it. Visit the famous 25-foot tree, decorated traditionally with over 3,000 baubles; celebrate the House’s theatrical roots through its ‘masquerade’ theme; and meet travelling players including Harlequin, Colombine, Pierrot, and the Zanni Clown. Visit www. castlehoward.co.uk for more information.

CHRISTMAS

TREE

FESTIVAL,

St Mary’s Parish Church, Whitby, 10am-3pm. Come and see the beautiful trees in this festive event at St Mary’s Parish Church. Visit www.whitbyparish.org.uk for more information.

UNTIL 11 JAN UNDERWATER

SUPERHEROES,

Sea Life Centre. Go up against sea creatures and discover your ultimate ocean superpower! Head to the centre’s interactive stations and test your strength against starfish and see if you can beat the sharks.

Visit www.visitsealife.com for more information.

JANUARY 8 JAZZ CLUB NIGHT, The Beansheaf Hotel, 7.30-10pm. Don’t miss this monthly jazz evening with the Ryedale Jazz Club’s house band – and special guests! Visit www.ryedalejazz.com for more information.

9 THE ICE WALK BY HELEN WOMACK. 1pm-4pm. White Lodge Hotel, The Crescent, Filey. Meet the author and journalist Helen Womack about her books and experience surviving the Soviet Break-up and the New Russia.

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Visit www.bridspa.com for more information.

puppet Russell Crow! Visit www.rspb. org.uk for more information.

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DABBLE DAY – MINDFULNESS IN NATURE, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, 10-

SCARBOROUGH DINE & DANCE, Scarborough Spa, 7pm. Grab your dancing shoes for a night of ballroom and sequence dancing to live five-piece band Hep to the Jive, and a delicious meal. Visit www. scarboroughdineanddance.co.uk for more information, or call 01723 374860.

17-18 YORK COIN & STAMP FAIR, York Racecourse, 11am-6pm. You can expect the usual high level of collectables and meetings with approximately 95 stamp and postal history dealers; and more than 60 coin, banknote and medal dealers.

Whether you want to browse, buy or sell, you’ll be surrounded by things to see and do. There will also be specialist society meetings where everyone’s welcome – member or not. To find out more, visit www. ukcoinfairs.com or email strand@ trevordavis.com.

18 REMEMBERING ELLIE – 10 YEARS ON, YMCA Theatre, 7.30-10pm. This special event remembers Ellie Othick-Bowmaker, who sadly died on Valentine’s Day in 2010 after battling a brain tumour for three years. Since then, registered charity Ellie’s Fund has raised nearly £300,000 to help fund research into brain tumours, as well as supporting families with children affected by brain tumours, within the Scarborough area. Call 01723 506750 for more information.

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TABLE

TOP

SALE,

Newby & Scalby Community Centre, 10.30am-1pm. Take your pick from plenty of bargains, and enjoy hot and cold refreshments. Admission is 50p per adult and kids get in free.

To book a table call Mary on 01723 882352. Please note this event will run fortnightly until 15th March 2020.

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SINFONIA VIVA VIENNESE GALA,

BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH FAMILY DAY, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, 10am-

Bridlington Spa, 2-5pm. Grammynominated orchestra Sinfonia Viva present their stunning Viennese Gala, featuring guest tenor Robert Lewis and a beautiful dance piece.

3pm. Get involved in the UK’s largest wildlife survey, for a fun day of activities. There’ll be bird watching and a craft area – plus play the ‘Sounds Like’ game with cheeky

11am. Take some time out and relax in this ‘nature sit-spot’ to take in the surroundings and connect with the outside world. Visit www.rspb.org.uk for more information.

26 WEDDING FAIR, The Royal Hotel, 1-4pm. Discover everything you’ll ever need for your big day! From cakes to favours; jewellery to spa treatments; props to magic mirrors and more. You’ll also be able to explore a pre-loved wedding market including ex-stock, unworn dresses and more! Call 01723 361774 and choose option 2 for more information.

REGULAR EVENTS EVERY DAY WANSFORD FISHERY, Driffield, 6.30am-dusk. Pop down and do a spot of fishing! You’ll find rainbow and brown trout weighing from 2-4lbs in the trout lake, as well as a course pond. Visit www. wansfordfishery.co.uk or call Kevin on 01377 240329. You can also email kevin@wansfordfishery.co.uk.

WOLDGATE TREKKING CENTRE, Woldgate, Bridlington. There are excellent horse and pony treks, suitable for both beginners and advanced riders.

Visit www. woldgatetrekking.co.uk or call 01262 673086.

MON TO FRI SCARBOROUGH SURVIVORS, 9 Alma Square, Scarborough. Free social activities at its Mental Health Resource Centre. Call 01723 500222.

EVERY SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT, The Mayfield Hotel, 10-11 Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 7pm. Enjoy this weekly quiz of music and general knowledge.

Call 01723 863160.

FIVE-A-SIDE

FOOTBALL,

Weaponess Sports Village, 4.305.30pm. If you’re over 16 and fancy playing some 5-a-side football then give Steve a call on 07852 956164.

WALKING FOOTBALL, Bridlington CYP, 11am. Come along to enjoy this walking version of the beautiful game.

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.ymcascarborough.uk or call 01723 374227.

TIMELESS WISDOM FOR MODERN LIFE, Friends Meeting House, Quaker Close, Scarborough, 7-8.30pm. Each of these meditation classes will be based on ‘Advice from Atisha’s Heart’ by great Kadampa Buddhist Master, Atisha. You’ll receive guided meditations and practical advice to solve daily problems. Classes are £6 per session or four classes for £20.

Visit www.madhyamaka.org for more information.

WALKING WOMEN’S FOOTBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Silver Rd, Scalby, 9-10am. Call 01723 357740.

EVERY MON & TUES

SHORT MAT BOWLING, Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough, 2-4pm. No experience necessary as woods are available to use – just bring flat-soled shoes. Call 01723 865829 for more information, or just turn up.

THE RISING SUN SCHOOL OF WADO-RYU, Church Hall, Gladstone Road, Scarborough, 6.30-8.30pm.

Everyone’s welcome to learn and train with Sensei Kyle Richardson.

For more information, visit www. therisingsunschool.co.uk.

EVERY TUES 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.

QUAY SCRABBLE GROUP, Sewerby

PARENTS N TOTS TABLE TOP SALE, Scarborough Market Hall.

Methodist Church, 6.30pm. Have a great night of Scrabble, and enjoy a cuppa.

Tables cost £5 on the day. Contact Lindsay on 07594319805 for more information.

LOVEFIT, POUND & AFTERGLOW,

SOCIAL SEWING, Wath Court,

Northstead Primary School, Scarborough, from 6.15pm.

Exercise has never been so much fun! Start with the brilliant LoveFit Light, followed by Pound at 7.15pm and Afterglow at 8pm. Visit www.lovefitdance.com for more information.

Hovingham, 10am-1pm.

For more information, visit www. wathcourtcraftrooms.co.uk or call 01653 628224.

LITTLE RAYS PLAY GROUP, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 10-11.30am. Run by a local Ofsted-registered childminder and a team of helpers. Visit www. scarborough-urc.org.uk GYMNASTICS,

Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent, Scarborough. Join professional dance, acrobatic and gymnastics instructor, Ewa Graczyk. Ages 5-8yrs at 4.15-5.15pm and 9+yrs at 5.156.15pm. Term time only. Call 07403 243068.

COUNTRY DANCING, St Edwards Church Hall, Avenue Victoria, 2-4pm.

Call 01723 582681.

CLOG AND GARLAND DANCING, Memorial Hall, Main Street, Seamer, from 8pm. Call 01723 582681.

FIRST MON OF EVERY MONTH PSYCHIC NIGHT, Ivanhoe Hotel,

QUIZ,

Cellars, Valley Road, Scarborough, 9.15pm. Test your knowledge with friends! Call 01723 379992 for more information.

BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN FOR BEGINNERS, Queen Street Methodist Hall, Scarborough, 7.308.30pm. Suitable for all ages from 1680; it’s fun and friendly! Learn waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, rumba, tango, cha cha, samba and jive. Call Malcolm on 01723 865278 for more information.

ARGENTINE TANGO ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS,

FOR

8.309.30pm. Start at the beginning and learn this sensual dance as seen on Strictly Come Dancing. Call Malcolm on 01723 865278 for more information.

MODERN

SEQUENCE

DANCE,

Bempton & Buckton Village Hall, 10am-12pm. For more details call Ann and Mel on 01262 850135.

COUNTRY DANCING, St Edwards Church Hall, Avenue Victoria, 7.309.30pm. Call 01723 582681.

CRAFTS

CLUB,

Burniston Road, Scarborough, 8pm.

Enjoy thought-provoking 'Demonstrations of Mediumship & Clairvoyance' with Guest Psychics.

Call 01723 366063.

St Martin-onthe-Hill, 2-4pm. Bring along any unfinished projects – or start brand new ones – at this friendly crafts club.

THIRD MON OF EVERY MONTH

Workshops, Scarborough, 10am, 1.30pm & 7pm. Classes are of mixed abilities, so you can progress at your own pace! Call Angie on 01723 447055 for more information.

DRIFFIELD ART CLUB, Driffield Community Centre, 7-9pm. Visit www.driffieldartclub.co.uk LAST MON OF EVERY MONTH SCALBY AND NEWBY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE, Friends Meeting House, 7pm. Have a friendly chat and discover all the interesting and fun things they get up to. Call 07984 879136 or email scalbynewbywi@ gmail.com.

TAI CHI WORKSHOPS, The Arts

CLUBBERCISE WITH LOVEFIT DANCE, Northstead Primary School, Scarborough, from 7pm. Exercise has never been so much fun! Grab your glowsticks and get dancing in the dark for a workout like no other.

Followed by Afterglow at 8pm. Visit www.lovefitdance.com for more information.

WADO RYU KARATE CLUB, Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent, Scarborough. Classes teaching both traditional and sport karate.

Ages 6+yrs, 5-6pm. Term time only.

Contact Simon on 07792 180901 or email simonshaw1977@hotmail. co.uk.

EVERY TUES & WEDS MOTIV8

FITNESS, Wheatcroft Primary School, Tuesday at 7pm,.

YMCA, St Thomas Street Wednesday at 7.30pm. Enjoy adult zumba for all ages and abilities. Call Nicky on 07984 817479 or email motiv8fitness@ outlook.com for more information.

EVERY TUES & THURS ANGIE’S BEGINNERS T’AI CHI CLASSES, South Street, Scarborough, 1.30-2.30pm & 7-8pm.

Get your body and mind fit for winter and pop along to these beginners classes. Call Angie on 01723 447055 or 07805 791776, or email angie@ taichiworkshops.co.uk – or visit www. taichiworkshops.co.uk.

EVERY TUES, WED & THURS FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES & SOCCER SCHOOL, ER College, 10am-3pm.

Football fun throughout the summer for boys and girls aged 5-14. Call Chris Kirkham on 07890 629758 for more information.

EVERY TUES, THURS & FRI MENS

WALKING

FOOTBALL,

Baron’s Fitness Centre, Scarborough, 9.15-11am. Call Colin on 01723 377545.

SECOND TUES OF EVERY MONTH EPILEPSY ACTION, The Hub, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, 1.30 – 3pm. Raising awareness and being there for people with epilepsy and their families, friends, and carers.

Call Tracey on 07526 425303.

SCARBOROUGH HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT CLUB, Osgodby Community Centre, 7.30pm. Join the club and enjoy films and speakers.

Contact Malcolm Smith for more details on bruce@malcs70.plus.com.

THIRD TUES OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH FLOWER CLUB, St Columba Church Hall, Dean Road, Scarborough, 7.30pm (except January, July and August). A warm welcome to all. Admission £7. Visit www.scarboroughflowerclub.co.uk

LAST TUES OF EVERY MONTH PENSIONER

ACTION

GROUP,

North Bridlington Library, 11am.

Coffee mornings, outings, and easy exercise classes. Also meetings on 2nd Tuesday of each month at Victoria Business Centre. Call 01262 602866.

EVERY TUES & THURS JU

JITSU CLASSES, YMCA Leisure Centre, St Thomas Street, Scarborough. There are junior sessions (7-8pm) and adult classes (8-10pm) available. Visit www. ymcascarborough.uk or call 01723 374227.

BARON’S WALKING FOOTBALL, Scarborough Rugby Club, 9.30-11am.

Call 01723 377545.

To advertise email editor@thescarboroughreview.co.uk of activities designed to encourage young people to learn new skills. Visit www.scarborough-urc.org.uk.

THE CRAFTERNOON CLUB, The Wood Cottage Crafts, Brompton by Sawdon, 1-3pm. Bring your own projects and use The Wood Cottage Crafts’ tools and machines. Email thewoodcottagecrafts@gmail.com, call 07709046580 or visit www. thewoodcottagecrafts.com for more information.

LATINO

STREET

DANCE,

Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent, Scarborough.

Dance with professional instructor, Ewa Graczyk. Ages 5-8yrs at 4.15-5.15pm and 9+yrs at 5.15-6.15pm. Term time only. Call 07403 243068.

TAI CHI WORKSHOPS, The Arts Workshops, Scarborough, 1.30pm & 7pm. Classes are of mixed abilities, so you can progress at your own pace! Call Angie on 01723 447055 for more information.

EVERY THURSDAY CLUBBERCISE WITH LOVEFIT DANCE, Northstead Primary School,

SCARBOROUGH MODEL YACHT CLUB, Wykeham Lakes. Best time for visitors and info-seekers is around 12noon. Call 01723 507077.

EVERY WEDNESDAY SCARBOROUGH CLUB, 25 St

SUB-AQUA

Mary’s Street, Scarborough, 9pm. New dive and social members are welcome to this weekly meeting. Visit www. scarboroughsubaquaclub.net or call 01723 372036.

MENS

WALKING

FOOTBALL,

Baron’s Fitness Centre, Scarborough, 8.45-11am. Call Colin on 01723 377545.

CRAFT AND CHAT, Made By Di, Betton Farm, 1-3pm. These friendly sessions welcome anyone interested in crafts to meet likeminded people and take a project on over refreshments. Email enquiries@madebydi.co.uk for more information.

EVERY WEDNESDAY FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL, Pindar School, 6-7pm. If you’re over 16 and fancy playing some 5-a-side football then give Steve a call on 07852 956164.

BRIDLINGTON EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND, The Baptist Church, Bridlington, 7-9pm. This fabulous band are looking for new members – if you’d like to join then call 07577700042 to find out more.

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

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

EVERY WED, FRI & SAT POPULAR SEQUENCE DANCING, Cayton Village Hall, Weds 2-4pm; Fri 10.15am-12.15pm; Sat 7.30-10pm.

All are welcome to these popular sequence dancing sessions – including beginners. Entry is £3 and includes refreshments. Call 01723 351380 for more information.

FIRST WED OF EVERY MONTH PICKERING EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MODEL SOCIETY (PEEMS), RVS Building, Pickering. Come along and join this friendly group of Model Engineers.

Visit www.peems.co.uk for more information.

FIRST&THIRDWEDOFEVERYMONTH CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE, Murray Hills Solicitors, Bridlington, 10am or 11.30am. If you’ve been bereaved then you’re welcome to come along where you can talk, receive support and enjoy a drink and biscuit. Call 01482 565565 for more information.

SECOND WED OF EVERY MONTH RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB, Beansheaf Hotel, A169 Malton Road, 7.30-10pm.

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.

FILEY LIBRARY READING GROUP, Filey Library, 5-6.30pm. Everyone is invited to come down and socialise at this welcoming reading group.

EVERY THURSDAY YOUTH GROUP, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 6.308pm (during term time). Programme

Scarborough, 7.30pm. Exercise has never been so much fun! Grab your glowsticks and get dancing in the dark for a workout like no other.

Follows ‘Pound’ at 6.30pm. Visit www.lovefitdance.com for more information.

EVERY THURS & SAT UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOPS, Wath Court, Hovingham. For more details, visit www.wathcourtcraftrooms. co.uk.

FIRST THURS OF EVERY MONTH RYEDALE

WOODTURNERS,

Snainton Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm.

Guests welcome to enjoy first class professional woodturning demonstrations.

Visit www. ryedalewoodturners.org.uk

BRIDLINGTON DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP, Victoria Business Centre, 6.45-7.45pm. If you suffer from, or care for anyone with, Type 1, Type 2, or prediabetes, then you’re welcome to come along to this friendly support group. As well as having a chat over tea and coffee, speakers also come in to talk about diabetes. For more information, call Jocelyn on 07542 248154.

thewoodcottagecrafts.com for more information.

EVERY FRIDAY BEACON CAFE COFFEE MORNING AND KNIT & NATTER, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 10am-2pm. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes available. Visit www.scarborough-urc.org.uk

OVER 60s VETERANS GETTOGETHER, Sharpe's Cafe, Queen Street, Scarborough, 2-4pm. Pop in for a chat with us and fellow veterans, thanks to the First Light Trust. Visit www.firstlighttrust.co.uk

QUIZOKE, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough, 8pm. Be looked after by the 'Hostess with the Mostest’ Jeannette DuPont. Call 01723 366063.

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH BRIDLINGTON

ART

SOCIETY,

North Library, Bridlington, 7-9pm.

A pleasant meeting place for art lovers and artists alike. Visit www. bridlingtonartsociety.co.uk for more information, or call Barry on 01262 609431 to join.

EVERY SATURDAY SPORTS COACHING, Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent, Scarborough. Football for young people of all abilities. Ages 5-9yrs at 9-10am and 10+yrs at 10-11am.

Parents are welcome to volunteer to learn and coach. Call Robbie on 07584 418403 or email robbie@ hawkeshealth.org.

GROWING OPPORTUNITIES GARDEN GROUP, The Street, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, 10am-1pm. Learn how to grow your own fresh fruit and veg. Call 07422 972915.

GUIDED TOURS, Scarborough Market Hall, 2pm.

Running throughout October, you can receive a guided tour of all three floors.

This is a ticketed event with limited places, so booking is essential. Call Lindsay on 07594319805 for more information.

EVERY SATURDAY EASY SEQUENCE DANCING, St James Church Hall, Scarborough, 2-4pm. Call 07766952487 for more information.

EVERY FRIDAY

FIRST SAT OF EVERY MONTH

WALKING

FRIENDS OF SCARBOROUGH LIBRARY GROUP, Vernon Road,

NETBALL, Baron's fitness Centre, Scalby Road, 11.15am. Call 01723 377545.

LOVEFIT LIGHT DANCE, The Street, Dean Road Coach Park, 10.30am.

Get fit at this low-mid cardio fitness class. Ideal for older adults, or people whose bodies appreciate a more gentle form of exercise! Styles include salsa, hip hop, jazz, pop and country. Call Karen on 07769 357334.

Scarborough, 10.30 for an 11am start. Enjoy tea and coffee and then a talk from our guest speaker.

SECOND SAT OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH KIRTAN YOGA AND BHAGAVAD GITA CLUB, Scarborough Central Library, 1-3pm.

Call 07971 977954.

THE CROCHET CLUB, The Wood

THIRD SAT OF EVERY MONTH

Cottage Crafts, 6.30-8.30pm.

Bring your own project, or a hook and wool to get started. Email thewoodcottagecrafts@gmail.com, call 07709046580 or visit www.

CAKE AND COFFEE, Bridlington Priory, 10am-12pm. Exactly what it says on the tin! Head down for cake and coffee every month in church.

St. James Church Undercroft, Scarborough 7.30-9.30pm. Visit www.scarboroughconcertband.co.uk or call 01723 369008.

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.

WALKING WOMEN'S NETBALL,

LAST SAT OF EVERY MONTH

Barons Fitness Centre, Rugby Club, Scalby Road, 11am.

RYEDALE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD, Snainton Village Hall, 10am-

SCARBOROUGH CONCERT BAND,

4pm. Call 01723 449143.

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There’s always something on… at the libraries!

SCARBOROUGH LIBRARY Vernon Road, Scarborough.

Call 01609 536602.

EVERY MONDAY STORY TIME & CRAFT, 1.30-2.30pm (preschool children term-time only) EVERY WEDNESDAY STORIES & RHYMES, 1.30-2.00pm (preschool children term-time only) COMMUNITY POLICE DROP-IN, 1.30-3.00pm EVERY THURSDAY THURSDAY CODE CLUB, 4-5pm (8-13yrs) EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY CODE CLUB, 1-2pm (8-13ys)

FILEY LIBRARY Station Avenue, Filey.

Call 01609 536608.

EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY FAMILY HISTORY HELP, 10am-12noon EVERY THURSDAY KNIT & NATTER, 1-3pm EVERY FRIDAY STORY TIME, 11am (term-time only) IT HELP, 2-4pm

MORE THAN BOOKS, EASTFIELD LIBRARY High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough.

Call 01609 536606.

EVERY TUESDAY STORY TIME, 10.30-11.15am

DERWENT VALLEY BRIDGE COMMUNITY LIBRARY 3 Pickering Road, West Ayton.

Call 01723 863052.

SECOND & LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

KNIT AND STITCH, 7-9pm EVERY WEDNESDAY STORY TIME, 2-3pm (term-time)

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Gigs Wed 8 Jan

Sun 19 Jan

Sam Lenton at Mojo’s (4pm); Kate Peters & Ian Chalk for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; openmic with John Watton at Cellars; Filey Folk Club at the Station.

Live act act at Wilsons (4pm); Lockout at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Ross Dransfield at the Merchant (6pm).

Mon 20 Jan

Thu 9 Jan

Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

Open mic at the Merchant.

Colcannon at the Merchant.

Sat 11 Jan

Wed 22 Jan

1 FEB

Dogfinger Steve at Mojo’s (4pm); Sam Lenton at the Merchant (4pm); Over the Limit at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Wesley at the Eastway in Eastfield.

Accord at Mojo’s (4pm); Stuart MacDonald for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

80s Party Night – Don your shoulder pads and legwarmers because you’re in for an 80s-themed evening complete with three-course meal, games and competitions!

Thu 23 Jan

Stephen Joseph Theatre

Sun 12 Jan

Open mic at the Merchant.

Live act act at Wilsons (4pm); Jesse Caine at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Folk in the Den at the Denison Arms in East Ayton (8pm).

Mon 13 Jan Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

Fri 24 Jan Colcannon at the Merchant; Joel Igno at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Colleen’s Fancy at Mojo’s (4pm); Maisie Atkinson (4pm) and Fuzz Junkies (9pm) at the Merchant; Alligators at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill.

Wed 15 Jan

Sun 26 Jan

The Blow-Ins at Mojo’s (4pm); Djanco featuring Andy Aitchison for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

Live act act at Wilsons (4pm); Rough Cuts at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Steve Blacklidge at the Merchant (6pm); Folk in the Den at the Denison Arms in East Ayton (8pm).

Sun 5 Jan

Thu 16 Jan

Live act act at Wilsons (4pm); Circa 15 at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Lottie Holmes at the Merchant (6pm).

Open mic at the Merchant.

Sat 4 Jan

Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Fri 17 Jan

Walking in the countryside THE following walks have been organised for the coming month.

Scarborough Rambling Club 5 Jan: a 10-mile walk around Scalby and a six-mile walk at Hutton Buscel.

12 Jan: a 10-mile walk at Snainton and a seven-mile walk at Bridlington*.

19 Jan: a 10-mile walk at North Grimston and a seven-mile walk at Howldale.

Mon 27 Jan Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

Billy Nielsen at Mojo’s (4pm); Connor Lawlor (4pm) and Shoresound Duo (9pm) at the Merchant; Trilogy at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill.

26 Jan: a 10-mile walk at Thorpe Bassett and an eight-mile walk at Cloughton.

Long walks: meet in Hanover Road at 9am.

Short ones: meet at Falsgrave Clock at 10.30am except * 10.05am bus from the station.

Yorkshire Coast Long-Distance Walkers Association 5 Jan: a 13-mile walk starting at Pickering roundabout (grid ref

SE799838) at 9am.

19 Jan: a 16-mile walk starting at Scalby Parish Hall (TA012905) at 9am.

23 Jan: a walk starting Newby & Scalby Library (TA015900) at 7.30pm.

25 Jan: a 12-mile walk starting at Raincliffe Gate carpark (SE995889) at 9am.

The LDWA welcomes new members who can try a couple of walks first before joining. Ring 368932.

Hammonds Saltaire Band – Don’t miss an evening with one of the country’s finest brass bands.

The Spa Bridlington UNTIL 5 JAN

Northern Riots at the Merchant.

Sat 18 Jan

11-12 JAN

Visit www.bridspa.com or call 01262 678258.

Tue 14 Jan

No Post on Sundays at the Merchant; Hummingbirds at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Visit www.sjt.uk.com or call 01723 370541

Sat 25 Jan

Fri 3 Jan

Tue 7 Jan

The Johnny Cash Roadshow – Award-winning Clive John will be performing hits as the man himself, including Man in Black, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue, and more.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously – The Guinness Book of Records call him ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, and he’s here to tell you about his life.

All Acoustically at Mojo’s (4pm); Jim Taylor (4pm) and Eli and the Blues Prophets (9pm) at the Merchant; Super Fi at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill.

Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

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Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Fri 10 Jan

Mon 6 Jan

Visit www.scarboroughspa.co.uk or call 01723 821888.

15 JAN Tue 21 Jan

Mojo’s in Victoria Road, run by Steve and Mel Dickinson, is one of the best places for great music (and tasty food) in Scarborough. On the menu in January are Colleen’s Fancy (4), Sam Lenton (8), Dogfinger Steve (11), the BlowIns (15), Billy Nielsen (18), Accord (22), All Acoustically (25) and Big Bad Blues Band (29).

The photo, taken by Paul Laybourne, shows Dogfinger Steve.

Scarborough Spa

Wed 29 Jan Big Bad Blues Band at Mojo’s (4pm); Nicki Allan for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

Thu 30 Jan Open mic at the Merchant.

Cinderella – Dancing on Ice star and Grease’s ‘Frenchy’ leads the cast as the Fairy Godmother.

18 JAN Kaiser Chiefs and Razorlight – The fantastic band behind the hits Ruby, I Predict a Riot, and Never Miss a Beat are back, with special guests Razorlight.

24 JAN Mother Goose BBC Panto 2020 – This special pantomime in aid of Children in Need is brought to you

by BBC Radio Humberside and Look North.

Whitby Pavilion Visit whitbypavilion.sivtickets.com or call 01947 458899.

13-18 JAN Mother Goose – It’s panto season, and the Whitby Apollo Players are here to entertain you with the tale of Mother Goose.

Find more expanded events online: www.thescarboroughreview.co.uk

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SPORTS

Another string to Sarah’s bow LOCAL archer, Sarah Monteith, has retained her title as individual ladies British Barebow Champion for the second year running, as well as being a member of the winning Home Nations England team.

The British Barebow Indoor Championships 2019 were held at nine locations throughout the United Kingdom, taking over 250 competitors to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well as England.

Sarah, who is a member of the Archers of East Riding, has been shooting for 15 years now, but only took up barebow archery in 2012 (in barebow archery no sights or aiming devices are allowed).

On becoming the British Barebow Champion for a second consecutive year Sarah said: “I had been more nervous coming into the tournament this year as the reigning British champion and felt more pressure to do well than I did last time around. However, all the hours of practice, and thousands of arrows shot came together on the day and I was able to use the shot process that I have ingrained in my

memory to help me to pull it all together and shoot well. I feel elated at achieving a double British Barebow title and am

very proud to have represented Team England and Yorkshire too.”

South Cliff Golf Club If you are a beginner, or if you have been a member of a golf club in the past and fancy joining a club again, we have our “New to Golf” scheme which offers you the chance to gain a Handicap, play in competitions and also includes free coaching throughout the summer.

At only £175 for 8 months it represents fantastic value.

Sarah Monteith, British Barebow Champion

New scheme for beginner golfers SOUTH Cliff Golf Club has got a special New Year deal for beginners and those who haven’t been a member of a club for a while. The New to Golf

scheme offers amateur golfers the chance to gain a handicap, play in competitions and have 12 months of membership for just £295.

To enquire call 01723 360522 or visit www. southcliffgolfclub.com

For more information on how to join please contact the Club manager Shaun on

01723 360522

or visit www.southcliffgolfclub.com

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£5 WEEKDAYS

£6 WEEKENDS

Find us on the A64 between Sherburn and Potter Brompton Gladvic Farm (Trotters).

For more information visit www.woldswaygolf.co.uk or contact Vic Woodall on 07837 213277

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FROM THE SIDELINES GOOD START FOR KELLY New Boro manager Darren Kelly

Redcar Athletic (currently 2nd in Northern League Second Division) or St Marys 1947 (14th in North Riding League Premier Division). The other quarter finals areMarske United v Middlesbrough, Whitby Town v York City and Thornaby v Yarm & Eaglescliffe

BORO MEMORIES

NEW Boro manager Darren Kelly, the former Oldham, FC Halifax Town and Hyde United boss has made a good start to his reign at the Flamingo Land Stadium, with 4 wins from his first 5 matches at the helm, the only blip being a shock 5-0 thumping at Buxton on the last Saturday before Christmas.

Boxing Day’s battling 1-0 home

win against Morpeth Town in front of 1207 fans left Boro in 11th position in the BetVictor NPL Premier Division with 30 points from 23 matches.

Striker James Walshaw has been in great form of late, scoring eight goals in six matches culminating in his match winner against Morpeth on Boxing Day.

RECENT RESULTS

THOMPSON ON FIRE

STAITHES (NRS Cup) H 7-0 (Walshaw 3, Coulson 3, Thompson) WHITBY TOWN H 2-1 (Walshaw, Thompson) GAINSBOROUGH TRIN A 3-2 (Walshaw, Assenso, Thompson) MICKLEOVER SPORTS H 4-1 (Thompson, Walshaw 2, Coulson) BUXTON A 0-5 MORPETH TOWN H 1-0 (Walshaw)

LOAN signing, 23-year old attacking midfielder CONNOR THOMPSON has been in superb form since joining Boro from National League North side Gateshead in October. The former Blackburn youth and FC Halifax Town wide player has scored some crucial goals and impressed Boro fans with his pace and powerful running at defenders. Meanwhile two other loan players have now left the club. 33- year old central defender DOM ROMA has returned to Basford United, and 32-year old winger PAUL WALKER, on loan from Farsley Celtic, has now joined NCEL side Liversedge for the rest of this season.

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES Jan 4 Stalybridge Celtic (Home) Jan 11 Nantwich Town (Home) Jan 18 Matlock Town (Home) Jan 25 Stafford Rangers (Away)

Connor Thompson celebrates his goal v Mickleover

NORTH RIDING SENIOR CUP AFTER the 7-0 trouncing of Staithes Athletic in their first round tie, Boro have been drawn at home to either

THE January issue of the full colour Boro Memories magazine is now available at the programme kiosk at Scarborough Athletic home games or by phoning 372121.

Contents this time includeFifty Years of the Boro Player of Year Award, Darren Foreman, Michael Coulson, Dave Merris, Billy Wrigglesworth, Karl Rose, Pete Davidson, Jason Rockett, Alan Kamara and games against Plymouth Argyle, Lincoln Moorlands and Nostell Miners Welfare.

A review of the local Football scene....

BY S T EV E A DA MS O N

Scalby 6 4 Hunmanby Utd 4 1 DIVISION TWO Edgehill Res 11 30 West Pier Res 11 28 Snainton 9 16 FC Rosette 8 15 Seamer Res 9 12 Scalby Res 8 9 Cayton Athletic 5 6 Eastfield Town 6 6 Goal Sports 9 3 Eastfield Athletic 8 0

CUP DRAWS LEAGUE CUP Q-FINALS FC Rosette v Edgehill Ayton v Seamer Sports Filey Town v Itis Itis Rovers Snainton v West Pier

LEAGUE TROPHY Q-FINALS Eastfield Town v Snainton West Pier Res v Seamer Res Cayton Athletic v Goal Sports Scalby Res v Edgehill Res

DISTRICT CUP Q-FINALS Seamer Sports v Scalby Itis Itis Rovers v Newlands Park 3-1 Hunmanby United v West Pier Filey Town v Edgehill 1-5

HARBOUR CUP Q-FINALS

LOCAL LEAGUE STANDINGS SATURDAY LLOYD DOWSON DIVISION ONE Itis Itis Rovers 5 15 West Pier 6 13 Newlands Park 5 12 Edgehill 8 11 Filey Town 7 10 Seamer Sports 7 6 Ayton 6 5

Sunday League action. Angel Athletic (red) defend against Trafalgar

T’Nique Fishley challenges for the ball at Gainsborough

Luke Jones, Jack Ramos and Josh Young, but Seamer Sports we’re beaten 8-4 at Whitby Fishermen.

QUARTER-FINAL DRAW Unicorn v Tockwith Richmond Mavericks v Edgehill Whitby Fishermen v Bishopthorpe Utd Itis Itis Rivers v York Civil Service

Itis Itis Rovers v Edgehill 1-4 West Pier v Newlands Park 2-3 Hunmanby Utd v Lealholm 1-1 ONE STOP SUNDAY (5-4p) Seamer Sports v Kirkdale Utd LEAGUE 6-3 DIVISION ONE Trafalgar 6 9 Newlands 4 8 NORTH RIDING Valley 5 8 CHALLENGE CUP Angel Athletic 4 5 West Pier 3 4 THIRD ROUND Edgehill best local rivals West Cayton 4 1 Pier 5-2 with strikes from Tyson Stubbings, Sean Exley 2(pens), DIVISION TWO Frankie Belt and Ryan Link, Roscoes Bar 8 22 with Rich Tolliday and Simon Angel Ath Res 8 17 Reeves replying for Pier. Cup Eastfield Athletic 8 12 holders Itis Itis Rovers won Castle Tavern 10 8 5-0 away to Carperby Rovers, Saints 7 5 on target were Neil Forsyth 2, Fylingdales 7 4

NORTH RIDING SUNDAY CHALLENGE CUP THIRD ROUND In the big local derby, Jack Brown gave Newlands the lead but Rob Bowman equalised for Angel Athletic, before Brad Marshall struck the winner to secure Newlands a 2-1 victory. Cayton twice led at home to TS1 Tees Valley Tigers before going down 5-4. The Cayton marksmen were Simon Coupland 2, Tom MacDonald and Jared Elwick.

QUARTER-FINAL DRAW Newlands v Sessay CC Yarm Albion v O’Connells Catterick Village v TS1 Tees Valley Bishopthorpe v Village Park Rangers Happy New Year to everyone involved in local football.

Open - Sunday - Thursday 5pm-11pm Friday - Saturday 5pm-11:30pm You are welcome to bring your own alcohol Parties catered for & children welcome Home delivery service available 47 Prospect Road, Scarborough Telephone - 507621 / 354111

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FROM THE TOUCHLINE

THE INJURY LIST THIS season has been a completely different kettle of fish with a mounting serious injury list which has seen players vital to the club’s success at level six injured for extended periods of time.

Starting the season missing outstanding players who had moved on, new skipper Drew Govier’s men including new YDO Stuart Smyth, Aussie Angus Frend and Kiwi Henry Hocking climbed to top the table in November. Since then new recruit Via Tuilagi dislocated his shoulder on first start at Malton whilst outstanding young players Ben Martin and Aaron Wilson have been missing from action due to concussion protocols; experienced forwards Nino Cutino and Phil Watson have also been sidelined and have been joined by Club Captain Drew Govier and his brother Euan.

Consequently Scarborough now sits sixth in North One East despite their injury woes having lost 31-24 at Malton on the 7th of December and being hammered 47-21 at home by Bradford and Bingley on the 14th. Although much

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BY DAV E CA MPB E LL

MANNING SMITH R.I.P.

Scarborough RUFC was shocked and saddened on the first of December to receive the news that 22 year old Manning Smith had died in Auckland, New Zealand the previous day.

Manning arrived at Scarborough last autumn and made his debut in the 36-29 win at Pocklington on October 27th (I was on the touchline behind the Scarborough technical area and remember him being nervous in his brightly coloured boots).

Playing on the wing he made a big impression on his teammates and the club’s supporters. He

scored several vital tries for the club, the most memorable being an amazing touchdown from the kickoff in the 31-3 victory over Bridlington just before Christmas last year.

His most influential try come in an injury-time 27-21 win at Driffield in early March last year. The club made several tributes to the young Kiwi including a day celebrating his life when the Chris Acklam Memorial trophy was played for on 21st December. A four figure sum was raised for Manning’s baby daughter. RIP Manning Smith; taken too early.

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MANNING SMITH ON THE COVER OF THE SCARBOROUGH RUFC PROGRAMME

BENNY BLACKALL (LEFT) with VIA TUILAGI in Scarborough hospital

depleted by injury the Bradford defeat was very disappointing as it was the side’s poorest performance for almost three

years and uncharacteristic of performances since Simon Smith took charge of the team.

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OVER two seasons of practically unbridled success has seen Coach Simon Smith and his charges looked upon relatively kindly by the gods of match fitness. Apart from

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a long serious injury to Tom Harrison incurred on the opening game of last season at Bradford & Bingley, the Seasiders have had a fairly settled side whilst being

promoted from Yorkshire One, winning the Yorkshire Shield and reaching the play-off in their first season in North One East.

THE VALKYRIES And I end with a report on the Valkryies; the Scarborough women’s fifteen travelled to Malton on the 8th December for their third league fixture of the season. After much deliberation over the state

However, they’ll look to put all that behind them this year with hopefully an improvement in the injury toll. Nino Cutino, Euan Govier and hopefully Ben Martin will return with the Dynamic Aaron Wilson also fit again following games against Malton and Bradford. I don’t have information on Phil

Watson but Tuiliagi’s shoulder should keep him on the sidelines until February at the soonest. Skipper Ewan Govier is still nursing a broken hand.

The second half of the season starts on Saturday (4th January) with the visit of Cumbrian outfit Kendal where the Seasiders won 26-20 in the

of the pitch it was decided to have a ten a side game which was played in wet and windy conditions. The Scarborough girls were leading 43-12 when the game was abandoned due to a head injury sustained by

visiting player Angie Garbutt.

Angie is now on the mend and has passed on her thanks to officials and players on both sides in dealing with her injury on the day.

second week of the season.

That is followed on the 11th with a trip to Percy Park who were beaten 48-33 at Silver Royd on the 21st of September; then Huddersfield YMCA who were beaten 35-17 on the road are the visitors to Silver Royd on the 18th.

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