4 - Scarborough Review, JUNE - Issue 34
DAG event based around the community
Continued from front page.
Tina Allen and Dave Morris try some craft work
From left, Alex Willgrass and Joe Naylor of Infiniti Scaffolding, Phil Thacker from M J Builders, Stepney Hill Farm owner Ashley Tyson, Mark Millard from Sniper Fitness and Natalie Campbell of Beerhouse Self Drive
Words & photos by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk PEOPLE turned up in force at the BASE Centre on Cross Street when Scarborough DAG held a community outreach day, Scarborough DAG has received funding from the Health Lottery to help bring the local community together. The day was to join people from the Castle area together through activities such as painting, music and craft making. Ian Whitfield from Scarborough Disablement Action Group said: “The day was a great success and people were signing up for the activities that they would like to do and with funding we will be able to offer
Seated are Ian Whitfield (left) of Scarborough DAG and BASE manager Malcolm Hall with Rob Brown from Scarborough & Ryedale Community Cycling (standing) these in the future. We featured music in the courtyard and the accessible cycling group were also there and that seemed really popular by the attendees. “Radio Scarborough was also there interviewing DAG staff and volunteers and attendees too. We are still looking for people in the Castle area to join the Treats project where you can decide on what things you would like to do such as trips out, painting, musical choir etc.” n For more on DAG go to: www.scarboroughdag.org.uk
Phil’s book shows the hart of a true Yorkshireman From left, Shaun Tymon, Christine Pownall, Phoebe Othick and mum Heather and Liz Wiffen
Radio Scarborough’s Mark Sinclair talks to Laura Daniela Baudoino LAURA Daniela Baudoino of Sniper Fitness says they are proud to be supporting Ellie's Fund Brain Tumour Trust and can't wait for the War Games event. She said: “We have done War Games before but never for charity and this is a very worthwhile cause. “The challenge is an OCR (obstacle course run) with lots of different fun and challenging aspects to it. It helps if you are fit to do it but people can take it at their own pace. We want as many people to give it a go as possible so we can help the charity achieve their goals.” Enrolment is £25 of which a minimum of £5
from every ticket sold will go direct to the charity. A maximum of 500 places will be made available for the September event. On the day car parking will be available with a suggested donation of £2per car. The whole event will be marshaled by volunteers from Ellie's Fund and they will be walking around the site and course with charity donation buckets, so if you need to get rid of those spare coins in your pocket come race time, the volunteers will gladly help you out. Laura added: “The day is not just about the race as spectators can get a great view of all the action from a viewing platform at Stepney Tea Rooms and the whole family can enjoy a fun day as well. Not only can they watch and take part in some of the race action but on the day there will be a DJ, face painting, bouncy castle, raffle, hog roast and more. All of which will help raise funds towards the charity.” Sponsors such as Beerhouse Self Drive, MJ Builders and Infiniti Scaffolding are already on board but they are looking for more. n To enter the event or to get involved with sponsorship call Laura on 07709 854 535 or visit the website: www.sniperfitness. com and head to WAR Games.
Phil Hart with his book at North Bay Railway
Words & picture by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk SCARBOROUGH cricketing legend Phil Hart is going full steam ahead with his new book. Phi, 69, who has worked at Scarborough's North Bay Railway for the past 12 seasons has a long standing affiliation with both Scarborough Cricket Club (as a player and coach) and Yorkshire, as a big big supporter. Tickets to Ride is all about the essence of what it is to come from Yorkshire and takes you on a diverse journey encompassing all aspects of life from early childhood, with close knit communities, to military action in far flung arenas right up until his experiences on the railway.
The game of cricket takes a central role within this enthralling journey. From Seamer Cricket Club, to Scarborough Cricket Club, and culminating to the historic Yorkshire County Cricket Club, a memorable chapter in the life of this ‘Tyke’, with some hilarious consequences. Close family ties, abundant travel, tragedy, and heartbreak, but the journey continues with a chapter not to be missed. Phil, who is a train guard at North Bay Railway, said: “I have always cherished a deep feeling of pride and privilege to have been born in such a beautiful part of the world; the ancient borough of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. A most desirable naturally stunning tract of land set upon the East coast of England. To be born a Yorkshireman is an iconic legacy to behold, a badge to be worn most honourably. “It took me four years to write the book and I kept going back through it and trying to make sure I didn't miss things out. I am very proud of it and it is also special that the book is on sale here at the station, and both Yorkshire and Scarborough Cricket Clubs. Who knows there may even be a sequel.” The book is priced at £9.99.
Fundraising effort is a bonus for the town Words & picture by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
THE Mayoress' Community Fund Ladies Committee fundraising presentation was a special occasion. Fundraising takes place each year from July starting with a summer fayre and then onwards on a monthly basis throughout the Mayoral year. This year events included race nights, fashion shows, coffee mornings and several table top
sales including in Filey. There was also a Christmas Fayre at the Town Hall and a ball in March with all the funds being tallied up and shared out to various local charities and organisations. Prior to the presentation the ladies committee went to the Crescent Hotel for lunch where flowers were given to Mrs Ruth Sulman for 45 years service and Mrs Pat Bairstow for 21 years service to the committee.
At the presentation 40 recipients received cheques to include uniformed organisations, children going to do projects abroad and various other charities around the Borough. The Mayoress' special awards went to Scarborough Survivors and The Rainbow Centre. The Mayoress Ros Fox said: “It has been a magnificent year of fundraising and I would like to thank everyone involved. We hope all the money raised can make a significant difference.”