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Jane Eyre outdoors at the castle YC17 music festival in Lebberston by Dave Barry An outdoor production of Jane Eyre will be staged in the grounds of Scarborough castle on Saturday 8 July, at 7.30pm. Chapterhouse Theatre, from Lincoln, have adapted Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, the first domestic noir. Jane is a young governess who arrives at the mysterious Thornfield Hall, deep in the Yorkshire moors, and meets the enigmatic Mr Rochester. So begins one of the greatest romances of English literature. When a secret from the past returns to haunt them, can the lovers’ passion survive the
forces that might tear them apart forever? Theatregoers are invited to take blankets and picnics. It is one of several events planned by English Heritage for the castle this year. Jane Eyre The others are a community day on Sunday (see page 12), Hands on History, with a medieval theme (2228 July, 29 July-4 Aug, 7-11 Aug, 12-18 Aug, 2125 Aug, 26 Aug-3 Sep), Roman Scarborough (5-6 Aug) and Scarborough at War (19-20 Aug). Tickets can be booked online.
Filey prepares for Vikings and dragons by Dave Barry FILEY is steeling itself for its annual invasion of Vikings and dragons. Filey Festival’s Return of the Dragon weekend kicks off with a Viking invasion on Saturday 29 July. A recreation of a Viking longboat is due to land at Coble Landing at about 9.15am weather permitting. The marauders will be repelled by the Filey Saxons. The festival’s opening ceremony, at the Crescent Gardens bandstand at 10.30am, will be followed by a parade from the Star pub carpark, through town to the country park. Attractions include the Kingstown Scottish Pipe Band, a Viking village and battles, the Imps motorcycle display team, the Stampede stunt company, a fancy-dress contest, food and drink, a traditional funfair, classic cars and bands Full Nelson, Locked Out, Alice in Thunderland and Rock of Ages. On stage the next evening, from about
6pm, will be Abba cover band Planet Abba, Memphis Cruisers, Filey Show Group and Abi Foster. Promoter Chris Shields says: “This event is growing every year, organised by a small committee of volunteers. Money is raised locally to provide this free event to benefit local people and visitors”. Further details can be found in a £1 programme available at various outlets around Filey.
by Dave Barry
THE YC17 Yorkshire Coast music festival is at Redcliffe Farm near Lebberston on 28 and 29 July. Friday headliners Black Delta Movement, from Hull, have a huge following and are on a European tour, says festival director Mark Starkey. They have two drummers and play psychedelic garage rock. Andy Bennett of Ocean Colour Scene will
play tracks from his solo album, Thinkin’, Drinkin’, Singin’, in an acoustic set on the Saturday. Sharing the bill are Page 45, All Mod Cons, Black Lime, Sub Gents, Stray Scene, Jesse Hutchinson, Harley Likes Music, Interceptors, Happy Endings and Vasolators. Stalls will sell real ale, other beverages, food, etc, and there will be things for children to do. Tickets cost £15 including parking and camping. n Find out more at www.ycmfestival.co.uk.
Music Café Night at Mojos by Dave Barry AFTER what feels like an eternity of a hiatus, Music Café Night is back at Mojos on Saturday 1 July. Café co-proprietor Steve Dickinson said: “Music Café Night was a big deal 10-15 years ago when held them at the SJT. “It’s about time they returned and to hold them at Mojos is quite exciting. Prepare for a
top evening of live music, lovely food and a relaxed atmosphere”. Wine, cider and locally brewed ales will be served. On the bill are Hugh & Taran at 8pm, Dave Lynch at 9pm and Max Lilleyman at 11pm. Admission will cost £15, including a hot buffet. n Ring 503666 for details.
Jelly rolls and strawberries THE Jelly Roll Jazz Band is to play at a strawberry fayre at St Andrew’s Church in Scarborough on Saturday 5 August. Organised by South Cliff Churches, it is in aid of Feed the Minds. Admission will cost £2.50, including a strawberry tea. Stalls will sell bric-a-brac, cakes, books, clothing and hand-made greeting cards. If it rains, the event will take place in the church hall.
Busy time for Filey choir A montage of images from last year’s festival
Old DJs raise £1,200 for school
by Dave Barry FILEY Fishermen’s Choir is singing at Filey Methodist Church, as part of Filey Festival, at 7pm tonight (30 June). The choir is organising minibuses from Scarborough and Filey to performances in
Hull on Sunday and Barnsley on 16 July. To book a seat, ring Roger Carr on 514746. The choir welcomes new members, who don’t need to be fishermen – or from Filey. To join, turn up at rehearsals at 6.30pm on Saturdays at the Methodist Church - use the side door on Station Avenue.
A trip down Memory Lane by Dave Barry OLD folk will be taken on a trip down Memory Lane at Gallows Close Centre on Friday 7 July. They will be able to enjoy music from the 1940s and 50s while enjoying afternoon tea, from 11.30am to 2.30pm. Yorkshire Coast Homes and Scarborough Museum Trust will deliver an Outside the Box reminiscence session at 1.30pm. People will be able to handle objects from the trust’s collections, which come from A NIGHT of old tunes by older DJs raised £1,200 for Springhead School in Scarborough. The Legends of Discotheque Ron Wilkey, Paul Murray, Cliff Miller and Gary Oldis - played music from the 60s, 70s and 80s to a capacity crowd at the
Roscoe Rooms in May. Legends manager Carol Wilkey said: “Thank you to our regular disco goers and Adam and his staff at Roscoes bar for their continued support”. The next Legends of Discotheque fundraiser will be on 29 September.
Springhead head Debbie Wilson, left, accepts a cheque from Legends manager Carol Wilkey---->
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within living memory. It is a new project which aims to reduce social isolation in older people. It runs on the first Friday of the month. “The sessions have proved to be great fun and a powerful tool for bringing people together to share their memories”, says Kimmie Avison, a development worker at the centre, in Endcliff Crescent, Barrowcliff. n Places are limited and must be booked by ringing 378102 or emailing gallowsclosecentre@gmail.com.
Walking in the countryside THE following walks have been organised for the coming month. SCARBOROUGH RAMBLING CLUB 2 JULY: a 10-mile walk at Scaling Dam and an eight-mile walk at Lastingham. 9 JULY: a 10-mile walk at Bridestones and an eight-mile walk at Fangdale Beck. 16 JULY: an 11-mile walk at Newgate Bank and an eight-mile walk at Sutton Bank. Long walks: meet at Hanover Road at 9am. Short ones: meet at
Falsgrave Clock at 10.30am. YORKSHIRE COAST LONGDISTANCE WALKERS ASSOCIATION 5 JULY: a six-mile walk starting at Hackness village hall at 7pm. 12 JULY: a six-mile walk starting at Silpho Brow crossroads at 7pm. 19 JULY: a six-mile walk starting at the Nags Head in Scalby at 7pm. 26 JULY: a seven-mile walk starting at the small carpark at Low Hawsker at 7pm.
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