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think ‘We’ve got to do better’. After schemes”. This has produced “a severe lack of FILEY and Whitby town councils all, we all pay the same rates”. have passed formal votes of no- In Whitby, the previous week, the confidence” in the council around the confidence in their big brother in vote was less convincing (6-4) but borough as a whole, but particularly Pla ce in Scarborough and Whitby. carried nonetheless. Scarborough. lim s are The motions, passed independently Proposing the motion, Cllr Ian “The problem is thought to lie in the Ap ited for ply NO . of each other, criticise the borough Havelock referred to “evasion and fundamentals of the cabinet model Sep of local government, which carries tem W council in general and its leader and secrecy” in the borough council. 2 0 17 ber He said the people of Whitby had out much of its decision-making in cabinet in particular. With a 12-1 vote, Filey was been disappointed that Scarborough secrecy, only revealing plans once unambiguous in its declaration Council was prepared to spend £4m decisions have been made. of no-confidence in Scarborough on demolishing the Futurist Theatre Continued on page 4. but was dithering over repairs to Council. The vote was proposed by Cllr John Whitby’s piers. Haxby and seconded by Cllr John Cllr Havelock said the borough Scarborough council was treating Whitby with University Technical College Shackleton. disdain. Under-investment, poor 1 Ashburn Road YO11 2JW communications between the The Whitby meeting was attended authorities and the cabinet style of by Scarborough man Ron Wilkey Scarborough UTC is currently accepting applications for September 2017 and has a administration were cited as the who asked Whitby Council to help limited“drain number of places for Year 10 and Year 12 learners who have an interest in the swamp”. primary reasons. Councilor Advanced Computer Skills. Engineering Cllr Shackleton told the Review: Mr Wilkey said Scarborough leader Derek Bastiman and the rest “Filey has been struggling for many Please come and see our brand new building and state of the art facilities years. There has been a vast under- of the cabinet, with two exceptions, and meet some of the team. had behaved “arrogantly” with spend in the town. “A few years ago, it emerged that for regard to the Futurist. www.scarboroughutc.co.uk every £12 spent on a Scarborough A petition on the website gopetition. com, calling for a public vote ofTel: no- 01723 821 621 resident, Filey only received £1. “We’ve been fighting for many years confidence in Scarborough Council, and got nowhere”, Cllr Shackleton has been signed by 2,437 people. It states: “In the last Create few years,Your Tomorrow, Today said. He conceded that the motion placed Scarborough has been beset by a no legal obligation on the borough series of poor decisions, failures to council. “But it might just be a wake- observe constitutional procedures, up call. You know, the lightbulb failures to follow employment laws might just come on and they will and failures to create lawful parking

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Lidl store opens Words and photos by Dave Barry THE latest branch of the German discount supermarket Lidl has opened in Scarborough. Built on the site of the old football ground in Seamer Road, the store has a bakery, longer tills with dual packing facilities, customer toilets, baby-changing facilities and parking for cars and bicycles. Unusually, it has a charging point for electric cars, with three plugs because the car industry can’t agree on a universal one. The store was opened by the mayor, Cllr Simon Green, who said his wife Val was happy that she would no longer have to travel to Pickering to shop at Lidl. The first customer was Andrew Burnett, who was so keen he arrived at 7.30am. Company spokesman David Murphy said: “The new supermarket forms part of the company’s ongoing expansion and regeneration plans in the UK which will see its existing portfolio of 640 stores increase to up to 1,500. The sustainable 1,424m² store has created 40 new jobs”. Mr Murphy said the store has a “fully glassfronted façade which maximises natural

Store manager Andrew Pattinson daylight entering the building, while sensorcontrolled exterior sun blinds automatically operate to mitigate the effects of unwanted heat from solar gain. “The electrical lighting system is made up entirely of LED fittings which, compared with a traditional lighting system, are over 50% more energy efficient while still providing excellent levels of lighting”. Lidl was voted best supermarket by readers of Good Housekeeping last year. The company says over 5.5m people shop at Lidl in the UK each week, half a million more a week than in 2014.

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Bearded men head to Spa Words and photo by Dave Barry SATURDAY 4 March is Yorkshire Beard Day. To celebrate, men with all kinds of facial hair will be rolling up at the Spa in Scarborough, between 2pm and 7.30pm. They will include beard champion Anthony Springall, whose head follicles grow prodigiously at this time of year. The event isn’t exclusively for bearded men; curious unbearded men and women are welcome too. No charge will be made for either admission or admiring the splendid Anthony Springhall and Frazer McGregor whiskers on show. have a beard-laugh (to order photos ring 353597)

Renaissance sounds of the busking lutenist Words and photos by Dave Barry AS a busker, Simon Nisbett is in a class of his own in Scarborough. The mellifluous tones of his lute have been floating around the pedestrian precinct since he moved to the town 18 months ago. The melodies are distinctive in their breathtaking beauty, particularly when compared to more conventional buskers. Simon plays a Renaissance - as opposed to medieval or baroque - lute, a faithful and historically accurate copy of a 1580 instrument. “It sounds as it would have sounded then”, says the lutenist, who perches on a small amplifier while playing. At this time of year, it can be rather chilly. Simon recently invested in a pair of insulated ski pants and wears layers of thermal underwear. “It’s key to my survival”, he says, with a big smile. Simon also busks in Whitby, Beverley and York. “Shopkeepers sometimes bring me a cup of tea”, he says. His repertoire spans the 16th century and tips over into the 17th a little. One of his favourite composers is John Dowland (1563-1626), the great lute composer of his day. Three Dowland tunes appear on Simon’s CD Once a Busker: The Melancholy Galliard, Lord Willoughby’s Welcome Home and Tarleton’s Resurrection. In addition to busking, Simon is part of a duo called Merry Melancholy. He and Whitby singer Jenny Hill perform lute songs from the same period. Over the past year they have given recitals in Scarborough, Whitby, Fylingthorpe and York. Simon, who is well versed in the music history

of that period, has hundreds of vinyl albums. The music is primarily classical but complemented by a good dose of Americana, folk, blues, gospel, country, Bob Dylan, Captain Beefheart, etc. The vinyl collection is a pared-down version of what Simon used to have; it has changed as he has grown older. Born in Amersham in Buckinghamshire, Simon became interested in Renaissance music at school. He had a good guitar teacher and continued his studies after school. He eventually became a licentiate of Trinity College London and a peripatetic guitar teacher, going round schools. Today, he teaches lute, guitar and ukulele, one to one. His instrument collection includes three lutes, several guitars and a viola da gamba, which looks like a small cello and is played the same way, between the legs. Hanging on the wall below his vinyl is an early 16th century vihuela, a Spanish instrument which is tuned the same as a lute. Simon plays at functions and events, such as weddings and parties, as a soloist and as part of the Merry Melancholy duo. He can be contacted by email: simonnisbett@gmail.com.

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Cover story continued... “Officers within the council are already under investigation for malpractice and illegal activities, while the [authority’s] legal department has failed to ensure that all aspects of the law have been followed in terms of traffic enforcement and also ensuring employment laws are being upheld. “We, the undersigned, wish to state that we no longer have confidence in the present council cabinet to manage and maintain services while ensuring constitutional and legal

processes and procedures are observed and upheld, for and on behalf of the people of the borough of Scarborough”. The council issued a statement in response to the votes of no-confidence: “While it is disappointing to hear the views of Whitby and Filey town councils, they make no difference to our ongoing commitment to continue to work for the benefit of all communities throughout the borough”.

Electrician’s £320k payout after falling off ladder by Dave Barry A former electrician from Filey has been awarded £320,000 in damages after falling off a ladder. Phillip Barrigan, 58, suffered a head injury and fractures to his left arm when he fell 10 feet from a ladder in Seamer four years ago. Scarborough maintenance firm EMCE had contracted Mr Barrigan to carry out electrical maintenance work. The ladder Mr Barrigan was working on suddenly lost grip and slipped from its position, causing him to fall 10 feet onto concrete. He was taken to hospital where he had surgery on a fractured arm and treatment for injuries to his head, lip, thigh and hand. Despite the surgery, Mr Barrigan continued to suffer pain in his arm, and ended up having another three operations. Complications from the surgery caused a series of infections, leaving him with permanent scarring and a disability. Mr Barrigan suffered psychological trauma and has not been able to return to work since the accident. He instructed serious injury specialists, Thompsons solicitors, to investigate a compensation claim. Thompsons secured £320,000 for Mr Barrigan, including welfare benefits and

News in Brief SCARBOROUGH Dine and Dance will meet at the Spa Ocean Room at 7.30pm on 22 March. The event will feature ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing to live music, with dinner and a raffle. Tickets cost £17 and can be booked by ringing 374860 before 16 March.

Words & photos by Dave Barry Two Shrove Tuesday traditions in Scarborough were combined on the seafront because of paving work in the town centre. The fancy-dress pancake races were moved from the pedestrian precinct, which is being

interim payments for physiotherapy and psychotherapy. “The pain I’ve suffered since my fall has been agonising,” said Mr Barrigan. “I’ve had multiple operations and physiotherapy to help me regain movement in my arm, but I know it will never be the same as before the fall. He added: “My employer kept challenging my claim and said the accident was my fault, but I knew it wasn’t. Having to deal with my injuries was stressful enough but to be accused of lying was another blow from an employer I’d been loyal to for seven years. Simon Wilson of Thompsons said: “This has been a very traumatic time for our client, made worse by his employer’s reluctance to accept responsibility for providing him with inadequate equipment to work with. Initially, Phillip’s employers indicated that they would accept full responsibility but later they changed their mind and tried to blame Phillip for the accident, which caused him great distress at a time when he should have been concentrating on his recovery and rehabilitation. “We had to commence court proceedings on Phillip’s behalf, to secure interim payments to fund his treatment and therapies, and eventually to secure the compensation he deserved. “All employers have a responsibility to ensure their staff are fully trained and operating in safe workplaces. Unfortunately for Phillip, the lack of care taken by EMCE has left him with a painful injury and a fear of returning to a job he used to love”. A FREE book swap will be staged at the Friends Meeting House on Sunday 2 April, from noon until 3pm. To take part, take unwanted books, put them on the table, browse and pick out something you fancy. Have a cup of tea or coffee. You could even go early and attend a Quaker worship meeting, between 10.30 and 11.30am. The venue is in Quaker Close, off Woodlands Drive, near the hospital.

repaved, to Foreshore Road, where the skipping is usually held. Hundreds of people turned out in bright sunshine to watch and take part. Hosted by Yorkshire Coast Radio and the council, the pancake races had a theme of pancakes of the

Spectators and pancake racers fill Foreshore Road

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Market Hall’s £2.7m revamp nearly finished Words and photos by Dave Barry THE £2.7m facelift of Scarborough’s Market Hall will be finished in a couple of weeks. Built in 1853 as Britain’s first covered indoor market, it has been gutted and transformed over the last year. The project was originally due to be completed by December but the hand-over from the builders to the council is now put at mid-March. The cost has risen, but only slightly and within manageable levels, says Nick Taylor, investment manager in the council’s economic development department. “Everyone has been working hard to ensure it’s brought in as close to budget as possible”, he said. A mezzanine floor has been installed on three sides, with a dozen retail units on facing sides. At the east end, the new floor extends into the hall by about 10 metres, providing space for customers to eat and drink at tables. Most of the units on the new floor have been booked by a range of retailers, says Mr Taylor. Three large round-headed windows overlook neighbouring streets, with a view of the castle walls. A lift and three staircases, two at the front and one at the back, provide access to the mezzanine floor. Toilets have been installed in the back corners. A new sixth door, providing access for disabled people, has been created in the northern wall, on Market Way. Glass doors are to be fitted at the three outside doors in the Market Vaults. The market has stayed open throughout the work. Some traders left, either for good or temporarily. “The traders have had a rough

time because of the inconvenience and disruption but, after all, it was a building site until the other day”, Mr Taylor says. The hall will have about 50 retail units. The stalls in the middle will be open, with no rooves. The space on the ground floor will be used for daily markets selling a range of items including antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, etc. “We could have a teenage market, local people selling things they have made at home and allotments societies selling produce their members have grown”, Mr Taylor says. The ground-floor area will be used for entertainment, such as the show staged as part of the Coastival festival in February. Ashley Hutchings, a founder member of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and the Albion Band, will perform on 22 April. The gig is being organised by Radio Scarborough, which is moving into the Market Hall. The hall will have free, high-quality wifi and an online presence with deliveries. Mr Taylor says various measures are being planned to increase footfall towards the Market from the town centre and seafront. n To learn more about having a retail unit in the Market Hall or Vaults, ring Mr Taylor on 232440 or email him at nick.taylor@ Nick Taylor at one of mezzanine-level scarborough.gov. the windows looking down uk. St Sepulchre Street (to order photos ring 353597)

The Market Hall viewed from the mezzanine floor

world. They featured about a dozen teams of two dressed as Mexicans, Frenchmen, Donald Trump, ballet dancers, etc. Every entrant won an ice cream at the Harbour Bar and a golden frying pan was awarded to the winning team. The duos were judged on their speed, fancy

dress, pancake flipping technique and how much pancake they had left in their pan after tackling an obstacle course. The mayor, Cllr Simon Green, rang the temporarily relocated pancake bell to signal the start of pancake making.

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Health staff thanked Protestors ask: Make love not walls for hard work Words and photo by Dave Barry AMONG the countless protests around the world opposing new US president Donald Trump was a modest one in Scarborough. On a cold, blustery winter morning, a few dozen people gathered in the pedestrian precinct, holding banners and listening to speakers. A local woman, Kathy Clarke, had called the protest in the name of a group called Stand up to Racism. The anti-Trump sentiments were bolstered by a group of secondary school students chanting slogans. Protestors held banners stating Dump Trump, Make love not walls, Stamp out Islamophobia, Refugees and migrants welcome here, No to racism, No to fracking, Climate jobs now, Resistance works and Only good people are truly great. Among the organisations represented were Scarborough & Whitby Labour Party, the Unite union, Scarborough Muslim Association, Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Tran-Association and Stand up to Racism. Speakers included Steve Siddons, Labour’s leader on Scarborough Council and one of two borough councillors present; Nasr Emam of Scarborough Muslim Association (SMA); and Mary Birch of OLGA, which loosely stands for Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans-Association. The other councillor at the rally was Dilys Cluer, one of two Green members of the local authority. Cllr Siddons said: “I am very concerned about some of the more extreme policies coming from the new Trump administration and joined with other like-minded people to demonstrate against prejudice, xenophobia and protectionism”. Mr Emam chairs the North Yorkshire Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education and

is a member of its national body. He is a longstanding anti-war activist and a fighter for equality for all. He said the protest was both anti-Trump and anti-racism, and that there was no difference between Muslim and human values. “Education is the way forward”, he said. “We can educate our children how to accept and respect each other without feeling the fear. We are all different but equal”. Mr Emam said the SMA looks after the interests of local Muslims who are willing to engage with the rest of the community and are keen on integrating. “We haven’t got a big ethnic minority in Scarborough and there are a lot of barriers for Muslims here”, he said. A representative of the Refugee Council said Scarborough people had been “incredibly welcoming” of its refugee families, donating gifts and household goods.

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demand and provide a high standard of care for patients.’ The CCG last month urged patients to access the relevant health care provider so as not to place undue pressure on services, such as at Scarborough Hospital’s Accident and Emergency department. Patients were urged to get the ‘Right Care First Time’ by using local pharmacies or for medical help that is not an emergency call 111. CCG Chief Officer Simon Cox said: ‘We’re very grateful for the skill, dedication and professionalism of NHS staff. ‘On behalf of the CCG, we would like to offer our sincere thanks to all local health and social care staff who worked so hard to ensure that our patients get the care they need at this very busy time.’ • CCG advise patients who have problems contacting their GP surgery because of phone line problems to call the NHS 111 number as an alternative. Three surgeries reported problems with their phone lines during February.

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Racing to beat cancer WOMEN in the Scarborough area are being encouraged to lace their jogging shoes and sign up to join the fight against cancer. The town’s 2017 Cancer Research UK Race for Life will be held on Wednesday 12 July with 5K (just over three miles) and 10 K (about six-and-a-quarter miles) events starting at the SeaLife Centre. Organiser Georgina Thornton, said: ‘Race for Life events are non-competitive and participants can choose to walk, jog or run around the course. ‘Whether they plan to amble with friends or sprint to the finish line, every step they take will help to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

NHS staff in the Scarborough area have received a pat on the back for their hard work so far this winter. NHS Scarborough and Ryedale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), went public during February to thank thousands of local workers for their work in providing care at a time of high demand. CCG chairman, Dr Phil Garnett, said: ‘Demand for health services, particularly GPs, A&E and urgent care was extremely high over the winter months. ‘NHS staff worked tirelessly to meet the

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‘Every day, 80 people are diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire. That’s why we’re calling on women in Scarborough to make this year one to remember. Together, we can stop this devastating disease in its tracks. ‘By taking part in Race for Life, mums, daughters, sisters and friends can make a real difference in the fight against cancer. We urge women to sign up and show their support.’ Race for Life began in 1994 in London and has since raised approaching £600 million. More than six million women in the UK have taken part, having fun and raising vital cash to support ongoing investigation into 200 cancers. n To enter visit www.raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.

A SCARBOROUGH man speeding on the A64 used a laser jammer to block a speed detector used by police. Ben Kitto, 41, received a two-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months. He was ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid work, given five points on his licence and pay £2,200 in fines and costs. At York crown court, Kitto pleaded guilty to exceeding the 70mph limit and attempting to pervert the course of justice. On 30 June 2016, Kitto’s black BMW was spotted by a police camera van on the A64 at Whitwell, travelling at excessive speed. When the camera tried to calculate the car’s speed, the equipment was blocked by a laser jammer fitted to Kitto’s car. The images captured by the camera show a small black box under the number plate, which interfered with the measurement equipment. Kitto’s vehicle was seized and taken apart. A device capable of blocking a speed-camera was found. Kitto admitted that he was aware of the device and that it would interfere with police speedguns, which is what it was designed to do. TC Andy Forth said: “Kitto believed he

was above the law and did not think he should have to abide by the speed limit, like everyone else. His deliberate action to pervert the course of justice by fitting this type of device to his vehicle clearly shows his disregard for the law and the safety of other road users”. TC Forth said police camera operators were trained to detect the use of such devices and that the speed of a vehicle could still be calculated. “No matter what tactics are employed, you will not evade the original charge of excessive speed”. n Footage captured by the police can be seen at https://youtu.be/noMTuWW9HCI.

A police image of Ben Kitto’s BMW, with the laser jammer just below the under the number plate

Drug driver eight times over limit A DRIVER who was eight times over the drug driving limit will not be sitting behind the wheel of a car until 2019. Daniel Johnson, 24, was banned for two years and ordered to pay a total of £605 in fines and costs at Scarborough Magistrates Court after been found guilty of two drug-related driving offences. The first related to an incident on New Year’s Eve when Johnson, of West Park Terrace, was arrested and bailed after a roadside drug test proved positive for cannabis. Further tests revealed Johnson was eight times over the 2ug per 100ml of blood legal limit for cannabis. Johnson was again stopped by police on 12 February in Pickering on suspicion of the same offence and was arrested after another

roadside test returned positive. He was later charged with the offence of failing to provide a blood sample after refusing to do so while in custody. His case went straight to court where he was found guilty of both offences. Police said the court’s swift action and decision sent out a message to drivers that drug driving would not be tolerated. TC Jamie Lord, said: ‘If North Yorkshire Police have information that people are using drugs and driving we will target them, arrest them and put them in front of the courts. ‘These irresponsible drivers who risk the safety of others need to know that a driving licence is a privilege and not a right. If you abuse that privilege, you lose the licence.’

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SHE may be the new star of the show but Babs certainly was in no rush to put on a performance. However perhaps that was no surprise. The newest attraction at the Sea Life centre on the North Bay only arrived in January before being unveiled in time for the start of the half-term holidays. Babs, or Barbara, is a Giant Pacific Octopus that is getting used to her new home by the North Sea. She clung to the shadows and it took a double take for mums, dads and the children to realise she was actually in the tank that has been specially designed for her, so deceptively did she blend into the background. However as she settles in, Sea Life Centre general manager Kevin Mcllmurray is confident the star attraction will open up. He said: ‘A lot of people came to see her and Babs was a little wary. ‘But our team play and engage with her for a couple of hours each day as part of our enrichment programme to keep her stimulated. ‘In her own time, perhaps in three or four months she will be showing off

Visitors wonder at the newest attraction Babs at Sea Life ‘When our team were building the attraction enclosure, she came up to the window and was watching them. When they went over to look at her, she backed away, as if to say ‘no’ it’s me watching you. ‘She certainly is a diva!’ Babs was brought to the Sea Life centre from Vancouver, Canada where she was born in captivity. She will stay by the sea for about 18 months before outgrowing the tank that forms part of the new Octopus Hideout exhibition that also includes Carrie, - a Common octopus - in a tank opposite. Carrie was not so shy and took a trip or two around her tank, delighting her admiring

audience before diving back into her hiding hole. She was born Sea Life are hoping in captivity Babs i Babs and her mates s abou in Vancouver, t 12 mo will draw in the nths o Canada ld s crowds after an sister s and ve r She will live e h encouraging start t o i er br and l between three H to the season. bigger octopus grow ny to five years Said Kevin: ‘It than a longer species was brilliant Bigge st of seeing how her specie s Longest was more weigh popular the new more 150 po ed than 30 feet unds exhibition was on the first day Each leg e hearts and and watching abs has thre B d contains 200 -based bloo v i s i t o r s ’ blue copper suckers which reactions as As invertebrate fall off and s, can they marvelled co llapse to fit thro regrow ugh a at these sea hole the size of a 10p creatures.’

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Starlings provide theatre in the sky Words and photo by Dave Barry SPECTACULAR murmurations of starlings have been mesmerising countless people

above Scarborough's south bay. Thousands of birds, some of the biggest flocks seen in the town for years, have been

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Words and photo by Dave Barry THE proceeds from the 19th annual Festive Spectacular have been shared between three local charities. The concert, at the Spa in December, raised £3,000, which was split equally between Scarborough Sea Cadets, Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team and the local branch of the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, or PDSA. Representatives of each charity accepted £1,000 cheques from concert chairman Nigel Wood and secretary Eileen Cole at the Town Hall. They were joined by the mayor and mayoress, Simon and Val Green, who attended the concert. The mayor said the Sea Cadets had had an exciting year, taking part in the welcome ceremony for the town’s new lifeboat and remembrance events in London. He said the Mountain Rescue Team had been

operating in the area since 1985. “We last saw them in action mopping up on the Foreshore on the evening of the recent tidal surge”, Cllr Green said. He described the PDSA as the UK’s “leading veterinary charity”. “I remember their distinctive property in Falsgrave when I was a boy. Now they are prominent in Newborough”. For the 15th time, the charity carol concert was compered by Look North presenter Harry Gration, a frequent visitor to Scarborough. Sharing the bill were Celebration Brass, comprised of 32 salvationists from all over the north; tenor Matt Ramsay, from Govan; and the United Schools Choir, featuring pupils from six schools. “To date, we have given away in excess of £79,000 to local charities and groups”, Mr Wood says. Plans are well advanced for the 20th Festive Spectacular on 9 December. Tickets will go on sale on 18 September.

performing magical sky dances for an hour or so at dusk for several weeks. Most of the time, they swirl around slowly - gently, sensuously, silently - but suddenly cluster into dark shapes. The enormous cloud expands and contracts at random. The starlings can spread out into long ribbons, one end dropping down as the other rises. The amorphous blobs often resemble a lava lamp. When they are flying away from or towards the viewer, they almost seem to disappear, then dramatically reappear as they turn. The murmurations build up slowly in the last hour of daylight. They start with a small group which is gradually joined by more and more groups flying in from the west. It’s tempting to wonder what our distant ancestors would have made of such a dramatic spectacle: would they have been afraid of the strange apparitions? Would they have interpreted them as divine omens? The final part of the sequence is performed close to the ground as the light fades to night.

Then they plummet, a few hundred at a time, into the trees behind the former St Thomas’s Hospital. The descent to roost sometimes looks like they are being poured from a big invisible jug. Wildlife photographer Steve Race says: “There are certainly more starlings around this winter. We get birds migrating to our shores from Scandinavia and this season seems to be a good one. They murmurate in the winter mainly to keep warm and safe through the cold months. Once they enter the roost they eventually stay silent so they are hidden from predators. One of the biggest roost sites in the UK is at Brighton pier”. Ornithologist Nick Richardson adds: “They are very intelligent, gregarious types. One possible theory for the murmuration formations could be to try and avoid predators such as the peregrine falcon. A large moving target may make it harder for individuals to be picked off and confuse predators when they approach”.

Cheque mates, L-R, back: Brandon Palmer and Clive Linton of the Sea Cadets, PDSA volunteers John Barton-Fowler and Lynda Doyle, and Bob Johnson and Helen Hayton of the Mountain Rescue Team. Front: Simon and Val Green, Nigel Wood and Eileen Cole (to order photos ring 353597).

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Hopes raised over library opening hours Words and pictures by Mike Tyas

the year to attract helpers. HOPES are high that Scarborough Library The volunteer recruitment drive follows government funding cuts to North Yorkshire’s will retain its current times of opening. Fears had been expressed that the library on library service budget that was slashed from Vernon Road would have to reduce its current £7.8m in 2010 to £4.3m for the forthcoming 51 hours of opening following a reorganisation financial year. To retain as many libraries as possible, of county-wide library services next month. But appeals for local volunteers to step communities across the county have been forward and help keep the library functioning asked to support the service, in some cases six days a week appear to have been taking on the management and running of libraries, while volunteering to support paid successful. A spokesman for North Yorkshire County staff in others, like at Scarborough. Council, who operate the service, said: Under reorganisation, Scarborough will ‘Recruitment of volunteers is going well become a ‘core’ library, employing just over at Scarborough Library and training is half of its previous level of paid staff, some continuing with those people that have of whom have been made redundant. The staff that remain will also be supporting other already signed up. ‘While we are confident that current opening smaller libraries in the area, including the hours at the library can be maintained we new community-managed facility at Eastfield. Volunteering roles include are still seeking more SCARBOROUGH running children’s story volunteers to ensure that LIBRARY CURRENT time sessions, helping this remains the case and to customers and organising enhance the wide range of OPENING HOURS books. services.’ Monday 9am-6pm Anyone interested The council say they needed Tuesday 9am-6pm in volunteering at about 30 volunteers to join Wednesday 10am-6pm Scarborough Library is their paid staff to deliver Thursday 9am-7pm asked to visit the branch the service and launched Friday 9am-6pm or email: scarborough. an extensive marketing Saturday 9am-3pm library@northyorks.gov.uk campaign since the turn of Sunday Closed

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Hunt for drug dealers turns to town POLICE have renewed their appeal for help in their hunt for two drug dealers they suspect are in Scarborough. Paul Daniel Heaton, 26, and Sonny Elms, 24, both from Manchester, failed to attend York Crown Court on February 1 for sentencing for the supply of class A drugs in the town. Police carried out searches in the Manchester area and believe the pair could now be in Scarborough. A police spokeswoman said: ‘If you have a sighting of them, please do not approach them but call the police on 999. ‘If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’ The pair were among a gang of seven to peddle drugs in the town. The other five have since started their new life behind bars. The gang of seven, six in their 20s and one teenager, travelled across the Pennines to commit a series of drugs-related offences in Scarborough during 2013 and 2014. But a joint investigation that lasted more than three years by officers from North Yorkshire Police and their counterparts in Manchester finally brought the cross-county drug pushers to book. At York Crown Court, five of the gang

received sentences totalling nearly 20 years for their crimes. Four pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, and one admitted being concerned in their supply. Warrants were issued for the remaining two members who failed to attend court and were convicted of conspiracy to supply in their absence. Detectives said the sentences – the most severe being six years and three months – sent out a ‘very strong message’ that distance was not a barrier in tackling crime. North Yorkshire Police Detective Sergeant Ryan Chapman, who led the case, said: ‘This gang looked to target vulnerable people in Scarborough without any care for the damage drugs cause. ‘Drugs ruin communities – they harm people, businesses, tourism and they put a huge burden on community facilities such as healthcare. ‘These sentences send a very strong message that Scarborough is in no way a soft touch when it comes to crime and we will take action, regardless of how far away criminals operate from or where they are based. Distance is not a barrier for us.’

Spring clean for Scarborough and Filey beaches Words and photo by Dave Barry VOLUNTEERS are to clean beaches in Scarborough and Filey as part of a national campaign. The Big Spring beach clean will take place over the week of 3-9 April. The organisers, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), are calling for 300 individuals, educational institutions, community groups and local businesses to get involved by organising beach cleans. Steve Crawford, the Scarborough representative of SAS, is organising one for

Pictured at a recent clean on the south beach are, L-R, Len Markham, Chloe Markham, Sue Honeyman, Steve Crawford and Nick Paden (to order photos ring 353597)

the south beach and is looking for someone to do the same on the north beach. A team is already in place to clean Filey beach, says Steve, adding that he hopes to sort one out for Cayton bay too. Going by previous beach cleans, an estimated 10,000 volunteers will remove about 50,000 plastic bottles from UK beaches, recycling many into reusable, refillable Ecover Ocean plastic bottles. About 40 people collected a huge pile of litter from the south beach during the recent Coastival arts festival. By collecting plastic that would pollute the seas and converting it into functional packaging, Ecover’s Ocean plastic bottle raises awareness about using plastic conscientiously. A spokesman for the national initiative said: “Marine plastic pollution is our priority issue and we are delighted to be joining forces with Ecover, who have pioneered the use of reclaimed marine plastic in their limited edition Ocean plastic bottle since 2014”. The south beach will be cleaned on Saturday 8 April, starting at 10am on the slipway near the Spa bridge. Updates will be posted on the Fluid Concept Facebook page. n Further details can be found at www.sas. org.uk.

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Members of Scarborough Inner Wheel are going on a sponsored walk from the Spa to Watermark café in the north bay tomorrow (Saturday 4 March), during eating disorders awareness week. Starting at 2pm, it will raise funds for Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity. A reunion for former Raincliffe School pupils who left in 1978 will be staged at the Spa pub on Saturday 8 April, from 7pm. For details, ring Sue Groom (nee White) on 07733 134322.

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We’ve had their fish now they want our chips Words and photos by Dave Barry SCARBOROUGH Council’s plan to spend £36,500 on reducing the gull population has come in for some flak. Over a year, herring gull eggs and nests will be removed from buildings. Birds of prey such as Harris hawks and falcons will be deployed to deter and scare away gulls. “In recent years, evidence has shown an increase in the number of attacks on people by the familiar seaside birds as they swoop down on their victims for food, particularly when rearing their young chicks”, said Cllr Bill Chatt, cabinet member for public health and housing. “Everyone knows herring gulls are a quintessential part of visiting or living by the seaside and no-one wants to see that association disappear”, Cllr Chatt said. “What we have witnessed in recent years, though, is an ongoing increase in the number of gulls and the nuisance they cause, often in the form of attacks on people. “The programme will start to tackle those problems head-on, although it should not be seen as an instant fix and will not be successful in isolation. I cannot emphasise

enough the importance of changing human behaviour and our existing initiatives to educate the public about not feeding the gulls will be intensified in the coming months”. However, detractors poured derision on the plan on social media. Steve Crawford commented: “Gulls are as much a part of our seaside heritage as the fish and chips they are accused of stealing. Spending £36,000 to remove nests and hire hawks to scare them off is ludicrous. If you want our town to be a better place, target the tourists who leave the mess on our beaches not our kindly neighbours who help tidy it up”. “Leave them be. I'm a huge fan of the gull and never tire of hearing their call first thing in the morning. We even get proper gulls here now, rather than just the black-headed gulls we used to see growing up”. “We built a town next to a massive cliff by the sea then whinge about a bit of poo and some squawking. Not really epic forward planning”. Wildlife photographer Adrian Ewart has taken a photo showing a herring gull attacking a peregrine falcon above Marine Drive.

“It would be nice to see old faces”, says Sue. Ourco is on the move. The registered charity is due to open at its third premises at 16 Northway, near the Stephen Joseph Theatre, tomorrow (Saturday 4 March). For the last 16 months, it has been based at the old Evening News office in Aberdeen Walk. Ourco, which is short for Our Community, has raised £28,423 for 33 local people and organisations in the Scarborough, Filey and Whitby area.

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Pair shortlisted for Blowing whistle on Queen’s voluntary award ‘housing cheats’ by Mike Tyas

Guild volunteers at last year’s ‘Give it a Welly’ Mayday event

by Mike Tyas TWO Scarborough area voluntary groups are among 15 in North Yorkshire who have been shortlisted for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Mental health charity Scarborough Survivors and the Filey Ladies Lifeboat Guild have been nominated for the award – the highest a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The award is given annually for outstanding achievement by groups of volunteers who regularly devote their time to help and improve the quality of life of others in the community and providing an outstanding service. Survivors was founded in 1994 and has a resource centre on Alma Square, though they have temporarily relocated to an office on Northway as their base is undergoing refurbishments. It is a self-supporting group, with members drawn from Scarborough and surrounding area, and is made up entirely of people with experience of mental health problems, either personally or as a carer, close relative or friend. Chief Executive Andrea Woolcott said the organisation was proud to be nominated for such a prestigious award. She added: ‘This nomination is testament to our mental health service-users-led charity and the amazing volunteers who have helped and supported us for 23 years. ‘We have operated independently all the time.

We keep our paid staff to a minimum so that the majority of our income is used supporting those affected by mental health.’ Filey Ladies Lifeboat Guild was formed in 1952 with the aim of raising funds for the town’s lifeboats to give the crew the best possible equipment and training to continue saving lives at sea. The guild has a committee of ten and has a team of 70 volunteers, many of whom serve in the lifeboat shop on Coble Landing, next to the boathouse. The volunteers also help at other events in the boathouse and elsewhere, baking or making craft items, donating books and tombola prizes, collecting in local supermarkets and in the town during Lifeboat Weekend (this year on July 22-23). Guild Chairman, Caroline Kent, said: ‘It’s a great honour for our amazing supporters to be shortlisted for this prestigious award.’ Caroline added that the guild also receives great support from the people of Filey and the town’s businesses, and from many visiting tourists. The Queen’s Award was created in 2002 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the coronation, and is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups. Award winners will be announced in early June. Winning groups receive a certificate signed by The Queen and a commemorative piece of crystal for display.

Ready, steady, go for new lights Words and picture by Mike Tyas NEW state of the art traffic lights have been installed at a junction on one of the busiest roads leading into Scarborough. Traffic signals at the junction of Filey Road and Prince of Wales Terrace in Ramshill were upgraded by North Yorkshire County Council during February. The council said the previous signals were old and became costly to maintain. Work lasted just over a week installing energyefficient lights that the council estimate should last for at least 15 years and save up to

80 per cent in electricity costs. At the same time, the council said timings at the junction were revised to allow improved flow of traffic. The crossings have sensors to ensure that people have enough time to cross the road safely, and motorists won’t be stopped if pedestrians push the button and walk away before the lights change to red. County Councillor Don Mackenzie, said: ‘The upgraded signals will benefit both pedestrians and motorists, as well as being much more efficient.’

WITH nearly 2,000 people currently on social housing waiting lists in the Scarborough area, a campaign ran in February to highlight housing fraud. Yorkshire Coast (YCH) and Scarborough Council worked together to encourage the public to ‘blow the whistle on housing cheats’, during an awareness week that ran across the UK. YCH housing services manager Mel Tilley said they were keen to ensure that it was only people who were in need of accommodation who were housed. She said: ‘The success of the week related to raising awareness – of encouraging residents to come forward to ask for advice with regards to tenancies and the legalities of what would be tenancy fraud.’ YCH highlighted three forms of fraud: • Tenants who abandon a house and fail to legally end a tenancy agreement, or leave someone living there who is not entitled to be in the property. • People using social housing but not as their main home and switch between two or more properties • Giving false information, such as wrong name or address history, to gain a property. The housing provider say there are currently 1800 people on social housing waiting lists and of those only 400 each year are found a home ‘There is an extreme shortage of social housing in this area,’ added Mel. ‘It is very difficult for people to get accommodation with high mortgage rates in this area and high private rentals so social housing is important.’

The number of people who deliberately cheat the system to gain a home was only small, Mel said, adding however that many people committed fraud without realising it. She added: ‘Sometimes people are reluctant to come forward because they don’t want to get other people in trouble – but it is also about recognising that social housing is only for those in real need.’ Alison Johnson, Scarborough Council’s Audit & Corporate Fund manager, added: ‘Those who commit tenancy fraud are gaining a profit from social housing whilst depriving others of a place to call their home.’ The campaign ran mainly on social media, with YCH saying 14,000 people had seen it on their various platforms. Anyone wishing to report someone they suspect of committing fraud can call 0800 0568154. All reports are treated confidentiality and can be reported anonymously.

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Futurist demise no laughing matter for Sir Ken by Mike Tyas MASTER of mirth Sir Ken Dodd has expressed his sadness at the impending demolition of the Futurist Theatre. Sir Ken, 89, who was knighted in the New Year’s Honours List, was a frequent performer at the Futurist during his illustrious, still ongoing career. But the nearest the legendary Liverpudlian comic will get to the Futurist this year will be when he brings his ‘Laughter Show’ to the Bridlington Spa at the end of this month. In a response to questions from The Scarborough Review, Sir Ken’s personal assistant, Anne Jones, said the future of the Futurist was ‘very close to Ken’s heart.’ She wrote: ‘I know that over the last few years Ken has voiced his opinion that this theatre should be saved. ‘We have written to various people asking them to support the campaign [Save the Futurist]. ‘I believe that the vote has now been taken

and that it will be demolished but this is a real tragedy and a very sad loss to the town.’ Doddy’s last performance at The Futurist was in August 2012, though he appeared at The Spa last summer. The controversial decision to demolish the Futurist was narrowly passed by Scarborough councillors in January.

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A friend to clothe children in need

Society President David Sutcliffe

Words and pictures by Mike Tyas IT MAY be one of the town’s least wellknown charitable institutions, but thousands of Scarborough children have had reason to thank the friendship and work of the Amicable Society. While the organisation may be unfamiliar to many, it is in all likelihood the oldest children’s charity – and possibly the oldest charity – in Scarborough having played a role over almost three centuries in helping to clothe the town’s youngsters ready for school. At the end of March, the society will be 288 years old. Since its inception on 26th March, 1729, during the second year of the reign of George II, Scarborough families have turned to the society for help when struggling to find the funds to dress their children in school uniform. Over the last three years, between ten and 16 families each year have received a financial helping hand for their child to look his or her best in class. ‘It’s a shame we’re still needed after all these years – but I’m glad we’re still here. I wouldn’t like to think what would happen if we weren’t,’ said David Sutcliffe, who shortly will end his second term as president after joining the society 12 years ago. Any family who lives within the society’s boundaries of Ravenscar in the north, Gristhorpe to the south and Ebberston in the west, and providing their child goes to a school in the Scarborough area, can apply for financial aid, subject to them proving financial help is needed.

The application can be on a ‘casual’ oneoff, emergency basis – over the last three years, the number of applications granted of this type has ranged between 15 and 38 each year. These requests are considered by the president who reports to the society’s committee. If there is on-going financial hardship, a child will be made a ‘Foundationer’ of the society, and support is offered through a warden, who usually accompanies the family to buy clothes and retain receipts. These shopping expeditions are normally at Easter and in August. Said David: ‘We support many children from one parent families, young mothers and children where there is a large family. ‘So many families fall between eligibility criteria for benefits that the society is like a cushion for them; when they are in times of need they can fall back on us to try and help.’ Recommendations to consider children don’t come directly from families but through support and social workers, special needs coordinators, churches and registered charities, such as the Rainbow Centre. The cash to clothe is drawn mainly from donations and particularly from people leaving a bequest in their will, a far cry from the society’s early days when for the first

“We support many children from one parent families, young mothers and children where there is a large family.” 60 years it received no legacies and relied upon subscriptions and special offertories at church services. Robert North, the son of the Vicar of St Mary’s, was the founder of the society, and his intention of clothing and educating the children of the poor of Scarborough was indeed forward looking. At that time legislation that enabled free education for the masses was still more than 160 years away. Much detail about North’s life and how he made his money is lost in the fog of time, but what is known is that his desire to help was drawn from his Christian roots and is still at the heart of those in Scarborough that serve the society today. David said: ‘We have a Christian basis. ‘A lot of people in our society, though not everybody, are Christians and have served and given money because of their belief that they want to help people less fortunate than themselves.’ North was undoubtedly a pioneer in Scarborough’s educational past, and his

The former Amicable Society school building, now homes on Castle Road between Queen Street and Auborough Street

social conscience was attractive to 90 or so contemporaries who contributed 3d a week to send 20 boys to school and clothe them at the same time. The school was founded in a rented room at the Trinity House almshouse for seamen on St Sepulchregate. A girls’ department, schooling ten pupils, was added in 1737. On entering the school, the boys were given a suit, cap, trousers, waistcoat, two shirts, a pair of boots and two pairs of stockings. The girls received a cloak, dress, hat, an apron, two pairs of stockings and a pair of boots. Although the fashion has of course changed through the years, North’s vision of not only schooling children but enabling them look the part in the classroom endures and, according to David Sutcliffe, can make a vital difference for pupils in Scarborough schools almost three centuries on. He said: ‘We’ve received thank you letters from families over the years grateful for the society’s help. ‘We also receive reports from schools, saying how much difference it has made to children’s work in class because the children are no longer thinking they are an exception, like they are the only one wearing a jumper that has got holes in it. Our aim is to raise children’s self-esteem and their confidence and then their school work improves. ‘It gives the children a lot of positivity and I think that is such an important word.’ At home, David is currently trawling through a treasure trove of historical records which are revealing almost daily more of this remarkable society’s work. It was already known that in 1817, on a peppercorn rent of three shillings (15 pence) per year from the old Corporation, that the society ran its school and in 1862 decided to rebuild it at a cost of £2,000 on the same piece of land in Castle Road, between Queen Street and Audborough Street. The society’s pioneering work however, as David revealed to me in a fascinating historical sketch of the society, was finally overtaken by events. Compulsory education, from 1876, and free schooling from the 1890s meant the Amicable Society’s school was not offering anything that was also being provided in free elementary schools that were springing up in Scarborough. The decision to close the school was taken in 1893. Yet the need to still clothe children remained, and the reason for the society’s continued existence still does today. All the organisation’s resources are directed to the welfare of Scarborough area schoolchildren. The society has no paid officers – and it bucks the trend as it has no website or social media page such as Facebook. ‘We don’t over promote the work we do,’ said

. . and what the school used to look like

Society founder Robert North . . . his portrait currently hangs in the Town Hall, committee room no. 2

David. ‘A lot of people say they don’t know about us and that’s because we just get on with our work quietly, in the background.’ In the background they may be, but the society has been for many schoolchildren and their families a friendly, reliable rock to rely on at such an important time in a child’s development. Thomas Hinderwell, the 18th century Scarborough historian and, for many years a benefactor of the society, described the reason for its name in these words. He wrote: ‘This appropriate title was chosen to indicate the blessings and advantages which flow from a cordial union and to be a perpetual momento.’ In today’s language, another way of putting it may be that the Amicable Society is and has been a friend. David added: ‘If every day we’re there when there is a need, that’s what we’re about.’ A friend indeed. • The Amicable Society say before submitting applications, a form must be completed showing verified income and weekly expenditure, along with details of the family’s situation and an idea of what they need, with an estimated cost. • Applications can be made to the society’s secretary, via the Charity Commission’s website at www.charitycommission.gov. uk searching for charity, registered number: 529681.

Students of the Amicable Society school, thought to be around 1850-60 Picture courtesy of North Yorkshire County Record Office

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SCARBOROUGH’S hospice for terminally-ill people has rebranded itself. Now known just as Saint Catherine’s, the hospice sought a fresh look and greater awareness of the breadth of its services. Market research was conducted in the communities throughout the area in which it operates, spanning 1,600 square miles. Last year, Saint Catherine’s helped over 3,000 people and their families either at the hospice or at home. The rebrand was launched at a meeting at Saint Catherine’s. It was revealed that it will cost £6m to run the hospice in the year 2017-18, against annual income of £5.6m. This leaves a deficit of £400,000. A third of the income comes from health commissioners and two thirds from voluntary support. Fundraising and marketing director Tracy Calcraft said: “We need to raise £11,000 a day to enable us to deliver patient care across the region. The development and expansion of our services over the last few years has meant we are able to support more patients and families than ever. We are increasingly in need of the generous support of our local communities to help us continue to provide these services. “We hope our new website will enable our supporters to access information about our services very easily and to get involved with fundraising, volunteering or working for us”. Digital and marketing manager Frances Kitson added: “Our refreshed brand will help us to be more recognisable to the communities we

serve”. Saint Catherine’s offers many services, some of which are delivered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They include an in-patient unit; a lymphoedema out-patients clinic; other out-patient clinics; home visits; community clinical nurse specialists; a day hospice; clinical nurse specialists for neurology; complementary therapy; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; a care homes support team; clinical nurse specialists; social work; spiritual care; an out-of-hours telephone service; bereavement support; bridges counselling; and educational support for health and social care professionals. For more information about services, how to get involved with fundraising or volunteering, visit www.saintcatherines.org.uk or follow the hospice on Facebook. The organisation has a new logo with bright and vibrant colours. The branding work was carried out free of charge by Adverset. “Adverset have been wonderful to work with and have helped us develop a logo and branding that cleverly evolves the previous logo, captures the personality of Saint Catherine’s and is bright and colourful enough to help us stand out”, said Frances.

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Keri heads to China for charity Words & photo by Dave Barry A YOUNG woman is raising money for Alzheimer’s research by walking the Great Wall of China. Keri Doody, of Seamer Road in Scarborough, will walk 10 hours a day for 10 consecutive days in October. “I want to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s”, says Kerry. “This disease is sadly on the increase, with no known cure. “Ironically, the Alzheimer’s Society is a charity that is so often forgotten”. Keri, who worked at Disneyland in Paris for 14 years, works mornings at Wilkinsons and afternoons at Card Factory. It will be the second time she has raised money for the society. Two years ago, she and her brother Andrew climbed Ben Nevis at night. “It was an incredible experience and we raised a lot of money and awareness for the society”. Keri hopes to raise £3,200 by August and is busy organising fundraising events. She is planning a garden party at Scarborough Hall care home on 25 March, a walk from Whitby to Scarborough on 9 April, a tombola

Keri Doody (to order photos ring 353597) at Lloyds/TSB bank on 2 June and a benefit gig with a silent auction and food at Indigo Alley on 22 June. “It will be a wear-purple night which is the Alzheimer’s colour”, she says. Keri has already raised over £600 with onand offline donations and sponsorship. She has a page on the Justgiving website which is easy to find. “Any help or support with donations, raffle prizes or other support would be very much appreciated and all the money will go to the Alzheimer's Society”, she says.

Top UK choir at The Citadel by Mike Tyas THE Salvation Army’s leading UK choir are to give a concert in Scarborough. The International Staff Songsters (ISS) will perform at the Scarborough Salvation Army’s base at the Citadel at Alma Parade on Saturday March 18th at 7pm. Formed in 1980, the choir sing a large range of Christian music from contemporary to classical, spiritual to traditional songs that they say praise God and communicate the Gospels. As representatives of the Salvation Army UK, the choir has appeared at concerts around the world. Shortly after their Scarborough visit, they will be heading off for an Easter tour of Australia and New Zealand. As well as regularly leading worship at Salvation Army centres, ISS also take part in national meetings and other religious events as well as on TV and radio. They also record CDs as part of their ministry to reach

listeners worldwide. All choir members are active within the Salvation Army and are led by Dorothy Nancekievill, the former Director of Music at Wells Cathedral School, who is currently a head teacher in Kent. Lieutenant Richard Weston of the Salvation Army in Scarborough said they were delighted to welcome a choir of such renown. He said: ‘The visit of the International Staff Songsters is an opportunity to hear choral music of the highest calibre. Add to that the acoustic quality of our hall in Alma Parade and it promises to be a fantastic weekend.’ Tickets at £10 each and £25 for a family ticket of two adults and two under-18s are available from The Salvation Army, Alma Parade, tel. 378603. The choir will also be leading services, at 10.30am and 3pm, at the Citadel on the Sunday. All are welcome.

Pictured at the rebrand launch are, L-R, Sarah Locker, head of community-care services; Louise Barnes, head of practice education; Tracy Schofield, day-hospice team leader; Jill Deacon, in-patient team leader; Lynne Symonds, head of in-care services; and Jan Sharp, head of support services (to order photos ring 353597)

Quakers in national healing event by Dave Barry

SCARBOROUGH Quakers are taking part in a national healing event and inviting everyone to join them. They will assemble at the Friends Meeting House in Quaker Close, near the hospital, from 11am to 12.30pm on Saturday 18 March. At the same time, identical Quaker meetings will take place nationwide. The format will be similar to a regular Quaker meeting, based on silent worship and meditation. Vocal prayers, readings and messages can arise from the silence. Visitors will be free to come and go when they feel like it.

Ruth Robson of Scarborough Quakers said: “Perhaps as never before, what the world needs is healing. “Everywhere we look we see sadness, sickness, tragedy, starvation, homelessness and conflict”, Mrs Robson said. “Add the damage to our environment and it would be impossible to deny the need for healing”. Mrs Robson said: “Everyone is blessed with the gift of healing and, before you recoil with surprise, we are talking about putting love into action. “It creates a means of increasing the loving acts of kindness in our lives, which can impact on others”.

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HERE ARE A FEW FA M O U S FAC E S YO U SHARE YO U R S I G N W I T H. . .

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PISCES 19TH FEB - 20TH MAR This should be quite a good month financially, especially for independent ladies who have targets and ambitions. Even housebound mums will enjoy an enhanced sense of liberation and freedom, especially in connection with (and perhaps even caused by) romantic interests and agendas. Another thing which brings a degree of delight and satisfaction is in being able to see how previously made plans and decisions now seem to be bearing healthy fruit. There could be more than one rip-roaring party (the 8th, 9th, and 10th, and then again around the 17th or 18th) but it would be wise to monitor your intake of alcohol, otherwise you could unwittingly become the life and soul of the party – but not in a good way!

LIBRA 23RD SEP - 23RD OCT A rather frugal financial month, but by no means an unpleasant one. Some recognisable improvement in emotional moods and situations come to the fore around the 6th or 7th and there will be some small pleasure when someone admits they were wrong while you were right! One specific goal is scored around the 16th, with further gains on the 25th.

TAURUS 21ST APR - 21ST MAY

SCORPIO 24TH OCT - 22ND NOV

You may not be earning a fortune, but there are a number of projects on the go which are destined to create pride of achievement and a very great deal of personal satisfaction. This is a very creative period, and I’m sure that creativity will emerge in a number of different ways… Also, it could be a very exciting time for partnerships and romances!

Journeys either being undertaken or planned with a boost to your confidence when viewing your mid and long term future. Anything to do with pension plans and savings schemes will attract your attention, perhaps with a decision of commitment made on the 18th. In fortune tellers parlance, you’ll feel that your luck is changing for the better.

GEMINI 22ND MAY - 21ST JUN

SAGITTARIUS 23RD NOV-21ST DEC

If one door has closed for you during the last couple of months, this is when a new door starts opening. You’ll be a bit twitchy about taking any kind of risk, but you’ve got a dollop of destiny and good fortune on your side, so reach out and say “yes” to any opportunity that comes knocking on your door.

CANCER 22ND JUN- 22ND JUL Ladies of the sign may find themselves coming up against some old fashioned male arrogance and misogyny, and although this might make your blood boil, bide your time, girls, bide your time! Gentlemen should have a good month in business and financial aspects, probably with little time for socialising or for dealing with tricky relationship issues.

LEO 23RD JUL - 23RD AUG It’s a Julias Ceasar kind of month – “infamy, infamy, everybody’s got it infamy!” and in affairs of the heart, you won’t be able to do right for doing wrong because some people are impossible to please. In the face of criticism from any quarter, jab your index finger firmly in the air and just ignore what other people are saying and thinking.

A vibrant and positive month in which a number of worries and anxieties are laid to rest. Your outlook becomes sunnier than it’s been for ages, and some “good things” fall into place around the 10th and 20th. Subtle improvements in romantic energies gain weight over the whole of the month, and a little extra cash maybe earmarked for leisure and pleasure.

CAPRICORN 22ND DEC - 20TH JAN There is a feeling here of things coming full circle and falling into place; there is an ongoing energy of change, but you seem to be very much in control of it. Domestic issues dominate, but it is also a very busy time on the work scene, as increasingly, you are asked to assume more responsibility. Perhaps some concern over the health of other people.

AQUARIUS 21ST JAN - 18TH FEB With the advent of March there is the acquisition of a brighter and more dynamic mood, and although other people might not be behind you all the way, I think they’ll be content to follow your lead – most of the time! I suppose it depends on where you want to lead them and how you go about doing it! If it was me, I’d go softly softly catchee monkey!

VIRGO 24TH AUG - 22ND SEP Some very warm romantic energies in the wind and this could be a time for planning weddings and enjoying engagement parties – maybe even long time anniversaries. Some new work routines need to be dealt with and a couple of financial decisions considered, but everything seems to be concentrated on the personal aspect of your life – so sit back and enjoy!

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BLOOM CLEANING DAFFODIL

SPRING 1. What goes up when the rain comes down? 2. What can you catch but not throw? 3. What stays where it is when it goes off?

SUNNY THAW WEATHER

SUDOKU

RIDDLES

Difficulty Rating: Easy

There are times this month when you’re going to feel angry, but because you won’t have the energy or inclination to do anything to get it out of your system, you’ll seethe and suffer in silence in the face of various unfair and unjust circumstances. Friends and family try to help, but half the time they’re the cause of your problems, so don’t expect miracles.

Answer:1. Unmbrella 2. A Cold 3. Food

ARIES 21ST MAR - 20TH APR

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Mum of two, Mya - despite her better judgement, has decided to try some fun cooking activities with her two year old. Good for you Mya! What’s that? Do we want to join in? Sorry we’ve all got to wash our hair that night… WHAT’S up guys it’s crazy mum over here just deciding to share a little recipe that Shay and I made the other day - there’s grown up parts and kid parts in this delicious and super easy Apple Flapjack recipe (I’m forever trying to slink fruit and veg into his diet). What you will need: • 1kg Apples (Peeled, cored and grated) • 200g oats • 70ml golden syrup • 150g butter • 40g sugar • pinch of salt • pinch of ground ginger •8 inch cake tin What to do: • The first part I did on my own: Pre heat the oven to 180°C Simmer the apple and sugar until soft. Add the butter and golden syrup and simmer for a further five minutes. • Let the mixture cool down for ten minutes then add the oats, salt and ginger - at this point I let Shay mix up the ingredients in a plastic bowl.

STUDENTS from The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in Scarborough are set to dazzle family and friends with a spectacular performance of PQA’s brand new show ‘The Lazy Ace’ in October 2017 at The Shaftesbury Theatre, London. The brand new show is a musical comedy set on the glitzy, glamourous Las Vegas Strip in the 1950s; Detective Chip Buddy is in search of a card shark known as The Lazy Ace amongst the hustle and bustle of the casino scene. PQA Scarborough has the freedom to be as imaginative and creative with their part of the show as they like, from the casting, staging and choreography. The Principal from PQA Scarborough, James Aconley, said “We are all so excited to be given this opportunity. Performing at The Shaftesbury Theatre in London will give the students a real experience of how it could be for them in the future if they continue to

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• We then poured the mixture into a buttered cake tin and spread out evenly. • The flapjack needed half an hour in the the oven, leave to cool completely before getting it out of the tin. Voila! The best thing about this recipe is that it’s quick, minimal mess and there’s not a raw egg in sight - Salmonella risk: Minimal!

PQA Scarborough prepares to rock West End By Mya Shaw

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work hard. Seeing the students talking about it is wonderful, the whole Academy has a real buzz”. PQA Scarborough is enrolling now! Academies run on Sundays from 9.45am until 1.00pm at Graham Lower School, Lady Edith’s Drive, Scarborough, YO12 5RL. n For your chance to perform on a West End stage in October visit www.pqacademy or call 0800 531 6282.

SCARBOROUGH AND LOCALS TOGETHER (SALT) SALT provides goods and services to people living in the local community who are going through difficult and stressful times. It also helps schools, children’s groups and other charities. The charity is funded by its shop on Falsgrave Road which sells a large range of goods at reasonable prices which have been donated by the public. n Tel: 01723 447229 shop@scarboroughtogether.co.uk www.scarboroughtogether.co.uk SCARBOROUGH DIAL A RIDE We are a Scarborough based charity providing safe, reliable, affordable and fully accessible transport for older people and people of any age with a disability. With our wheelchair accessible minibuses and volunteer drivers and passenger escorts, we provide a door to door service in and around Scarborough, Filey and beyond. n To use our service or find out about volunteering call 01723 354434 SCARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT MENCAP We are a well-respected independent charity providing specialist care, support, day services and evening

activities for adults and children with learning disabilities and additional physical disabilities, complex medical needs and challenging behaviours. We are looking for people with a strong business and/or financial background to volunteer to join our Trustees. Prior experience with learning disabilities is not essential as training can be provided. Executive Committee meetings are held once per month at our centre: Brookleigh, 60 Valley Road, Scarborough, YO11 2JE. n For further details about the role, including a job description and person specification, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Carol Etherington, CEO, on 01723 374819, email carol.etherington@ scarboroughmencap.org.uk or write to us at the above address. RSPCA SCARBOROUGH & DISTRICT We are a local, self-funded and independent branch of the RSPCA. Established in 1867, we are proud to be celebrating our 150th year in 2017. All of our fundraising is done locally (Scarborough, Whitby, Filey, Helmsley, Pickering) to support local animal welfare and re-homing. Volunteers are vital to our success, if you think you can help please get in touch. n RSPCA Scarborough & District, 8A – 10 Victoria Road, Scarborough, YO11 1SD Tel.01723 371935

by Dave Barry A BURNS night celebration at the Highlander Hotel raised £300 for the Scarborough Friends of Martin House. The total included £100 from Karen and Nick Smart, who run the hotel. The money was presented to Clive and Ann Townsend and Shell Holder of the Friends. Shell said: “We really appreciate the Highlander Hotel and its customers’ constant support over the last seven years. Every penny really does make a difference so thank you all, each and every one of you”. Caption: L-R, Clive and Ann Townsend, Karen Smart, Shell Holder and Shell’s sons Max and Alex Murphy

Creative Care open days

By Krystal Starkey

A local day care service for adults with disabilities is opening it’s doors to prospective members to visit and get a real feel for who they are and what they do. The open days will run from Monday 27 until Friday 31 March and Monday 10 until Thursday 13 April. Creative Day Care runs Monday to Friday 9.30am 3.30pm and daily activities include Zumba, dance, creative arts, performing arts, creative sign language choir, meditation and team building projects. Manager, Ruth Barr will be on hand to answer any questions and provide in-depth information packs. The care centre is ideal for students that are transitioning this year and seeking a service that provides a meaningful and friendly experience. n For more information contact Ruth Barr on 01723 480033, email ruthcreativecare@gmail.com or visit www.creativedaycare.co.uk

Town hall bash for Street Angels by Dave Barry

transport during busy periods at night, offering A CIVIC a reassuring reception and calming was thrown presence. for the Street They build up Angels at the relationships town hall in with the public. Scarborough. P o l i c e Street Angels with the mayor and mayoress at the town hall If they identify someone in inspector Graeme Kynman and Jo Ireland from the difficulty, they offer assistance, calling on the council thanked the visitors, who included appropriate services for help if necessary. eight new recruits and their leaders, Pastor This can mean helping drunk people into taxis, talking to assault victims, identifying Paul Abell and Brian Ward. The Street Angels were launched in vulnerable young people and asking their parents or guardians to collect them. Scarborough in 2009 and in Whitby in 2012. They aim to improve the safety of people who Street Angels are a voluntary church-based use bars, restaurants, cinemas and public response to community problems.

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Scarborough Tales Paralympic archer supports young carers BY JOE COATES

Words and photos by Dave Barry ONE of the country’s top archers hit the bull’s eye when she visited young carers in Scarborough. Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown travelled from the Midlands to deliver interactive workshops aimed at developing positive thinking and wellbeing. Entitled Going for Gold, the event was for youngsters who look after family members, in Scarborough and Ryedale. It was organised by Snainton-based Carers Resource, which provides free confidential support for unpaid carers from the age of eight upwards. A carer is someone who looks after a member of their family or a friend when they have an illness, condition or disability or are elderly. This includes mental illness and difficulties arising from substance misuse. Claire Robinson, activity and development coordinator with the charity, said: “Young carers often leave their own personal development at the bottom of the list in terms of their priorities.

“This is understandable as they try to manage busy lifestyles and juggle their responsibilities. “We believe their personal development is a critical part of their ability to build selfconfidence, become more resilient and do something positive towards their success at school, home and socially. “Thirty young people benefitted from the workshop, with some incredible engagement and learning. The feedback was 10/10 from the majority of the young carers. Common to a lot of the feedback was the positivity bouncing round the building”. Going for Gold was sponsored to the tune of £500 by Yorkshire Coast Homes. Carole Proctor of YCH said: “Our community investment panel provides a way to empower residents to make active decisions on whether and what funding should be invested in the community”. * Danielle, who suffers from reflex sympathetic dystrophy, won gold medals at the Paralympic games in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012 and at the Commonwealth games in Delhi in 2010.

Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown with young carers and her medals at the University Technical College (to order photos ring 353597)

SOUTH BAY, Scarborough, continues to show off the grandness of the traditional days when rich gentry flocked to Scarborough and, in due course, the railways brought masses of working class folk as well. As the world's first seaside resort, it's still very grand. Indeed, it's very grand. It was Saturday afternoon! No school! Grandpa and Freddie were at South Bay. Grandpa had promised Freddie a grand surprise. Freddie wanted it straight away! “You'll have to wait. The surprise isn't ready yet. I can't absolutely promise the surprise will happen, but I hope it will. Let's walk along the promenade to the Grand Hotel.” On the way, Grandpa talked. “Freddie, look at the Grand Hotel. When thousands and thousands of people started coming to Scarborough, hotels were built so the people had somewhere to stay. The Grand Hotel was the grandest of them all, for the richer people. There was already a footbridge leading straight to the Spa and the Grand Hall.” “The Grand hotel looks very grand,” said Freddie, amusingly. Grandpa nodded. “Imagine being the person who designed the Grand Hotel! Where would he get his ideas? Would the hotel be grand enough for such an important place in such an important town?” “Who designed it Grandpa?” “Scarborough managed to get one of the best architects in the north of England, Cuthbert Broderick from Hull. He had just finished designing the Town Hall at Leeds. He was good. They started in 1863. It took four years to build. It was finished in ….., in....” Freddie replied quickly. “1867” They were close to the hotel now and its imposing grandness was more evident. “Look carefully,” said Grandpa. “It was the biggest hotel in Europe. Cuthbert had spent some time in France and used a French style in his design. The first manager came from a hotel in Paris. The hotel celebrates time through the year. Look, 4 towers, representing 4 seasons, which are ….. which are.....” “Spring, summer, autumn, winter,” said Freddie. “That's easy!” “Okay! Why are there 12 floors of rooms?” …....... “12 months in a year!” “Correct! Why are there 52 chimneys?” …........... “52 weeks in a year!” “Correct! Why were there 365 bedrooms when it was first built?” …..... “365 days in a year!” “Correct! Why is the Grand hotel built in the

shape of the letter V ?” …. “Because it's VERY GRAND!” said Freddie, amusingly. “No,” said Grandpa. “It is very grand, but that's not why it's a V shape! ” By now they had walked past the Grand and were beside the Town Hall. There was a statue of Queen Victoria, who was Queen of England in 1867. “Cuthbert Broderick admired Queen Victoria and sort of dedicated his hotel to her, by ….. by......” “Making it a V shape!” said Freddie. They both sat down on a bench quite tired from the walk. Grandpa looked at his watch, just as Freddie remembered his promised surprise. “We need to wait. I said I couldn't absolutely promise.” Other people were gathering. They didn't have to wait for long. “Wow!” said Freddie. “Look at that!” In the sky, suddenly, was a murmuration of starlings. Flying together in a group, the birds made amazing shapes together in the late afternoon, above the Grand Hotel. Swooping and sweeping across the sky, the birds' group shapes changed every few seconds, as the gathering crowd gasped. What a surprise for Freddie! Many hundreds of birds flying together, in unity yet constantly changing shape : heart shape to jellyfish, mountain to swan, beach ball to rugby ball, whale to butterfly. Astonishing indeed! How does it happen? It's indeed, very grand! Indeed, it's very grand! Copyright joecoates 2017 www.northbaytales.com

Scarborough welcomes new funeral directors Gardening at the Street By Kiya Cussans

Scarborough has got a new funeral director. The local, independent company named Special Send-Offs is located on 36 Newlands Park Drive. Mark, of Special Send-Offs, wants to support people and offer his services in the best way he can so that people are able to create their own personal and special send-offs for their loved ones, like he had to do when he lost his mum. After losing his mother-in-law, he was asked to provide a funeral that truly represented her, and created a send off that was a unique and a “colourful celebration of her life.” Since that time, Mark wanted to offer high quality services to people who have suffered emotional losses too; setting up his company to do just that. “Helping and supporting people in the fairest way possible, at one of the most difficult times imaginable, is more than just a job to me and much more meaningful than anything else I have done.” said Mark.

Mark is said to have “provided calmness and organisation when we had little” and showed “immense understanding and great patience” in his testimonials. Special Send-Offs provides a useful resource on their website for you to understand what to do when someone dies. The sections shares lots of information on what to do with registering someone’s death and arranging funerals for numerous situations such as home, hospital or unexpected deaths. Mark provides varied funeral packages such as wicker funerals, special send-offs and other options that provide a framework which can be tailored to personal wishes. Special Send-Offs encourage full family involvement and always support, understand and consider choices that are presented to them. n For more information visit: www.specialsendoffs.co.uk

by Dave Barry

A COMMUNITY group is working with Coast and Vale Community Action (Cavca) to develop land around the Street, at 12 Lower Clark Street. Growing Opportunities (GO) promotes organic and nature-friendly gardening in Scarborough. It is working with residents and groups to establish an attractive and productive garden at this community hub close to the town centre. Cavca has secured a grant from the Postcode Local Trust (PLT) to fund start-up resources for the project, including the installation of an integrated water harvesting system and tool storage. PLT is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. The project will bring together people of all ages to create a garden that will provide food and shelter for wildlife and fresh fruit and vegetables to take home. Equipment, including tools, sturdy footwear

and gloves will be provided. A gardening club is run at the Street every Friday, from 2-4pm. Saturday events will involve hedge planting on 11 March, tree planting on 1 April and pond and bughouse creation on 6 May, from 10am-2pm. Other activities will include the establishment of nectar-rich borders, wildflower meadows and compost making. Everyone is welcome to all the events and no gardening experience is necessary. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. n For further information, email info@growingopportunities.org or visit the GO page on Facebook.

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by Dave Barry NOMINATIONS are being invited for the Chamber Bridlington & Yorkshire Coast business awards. The ceremony, at Bridlington Spa on 20 October, usually features about 600 guests, entertainment and dinner. Geof Humphrey of Nexus Proficient, which organises the awards, said: “You may enter

your business, yourself, or nominate others that you believe are worthy of an award. “There are several categories and you may enter as many as you wish, providing you meet the published criteria”. Nominations can be made on the website cbycba.co.uk. The closing date is 31 August. n For details, email Mr Humphrey at nesl@ btconnect.com.

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Late Christmas cheer for good causes By Mike Tyas FIVE local good causes have received a late Christmas present thanks to the work of the town’s Rotary Club and the generosity of Scarborough people. Representatives from each group gathered at Scarborough Town Hall, as cheques for £750 each were handed out by the Borough of Scarborough mayor, Cllr Simon Green. The money was raised by the Rotary Club of Scarborough’s annual street collection, held at the top of Westborough near Alma Square in the run up to the festive season. Rotary Club President Don Graham praised the efforts of their members and the generosity of those who gave to the collection. He added: ‘We greatly appreciate how people, year on year, continue to support this event. ‘We know that it isn’t easy to find the spare money to give us for our chosen good causes, particularly at Christmas. ‘Our members braved the elements to run the collection but their efforts were so worthwhile when we raise this sum of money. ‘I would like to thank Boyes and Scarborough

Borough Council for their continued support to enable the club to carry out the collection.’ Many of the recipient groups rely on donations to keep them going and they provide valuable help to a wide range of age groups and to those with different needs. Speaking at the presentation, the mayor said: ‘The theme for my year in office is “Better Together” and the endeavours of the Rotary Club of Scarborough epitomises this. ‘The club has held this collection over many years and certainly lives up to its mantra of ‘service before self.’ The groups to benefit this year are: • Scarborough Boys’ Brigade • Scarborough Amicable Society • Scarborough YMCA • Borough of Scarborough Mayoresses’ Community Fund • Alzheimer Society, Scarborough. The Rotary Club of Scarborough have held the annual Santa collection for more than 50 years during which time more than £100,000 has been raised and distributed to local good causes.

Words and photos by Dave Barry FREE microchipping and health checks for dogs is to be offered in Scarborough next month. Microchipping has been compulsory for all dogs aged over eight weeks since last April. Dogs must be registered with an approved database in the UK, with the name, address and contact details of the owner. It is illegal not to update the database when details change. Organised by the Dogs Trust in partnership with Scarborough Council, the health checks will be conducted by a veterinary nurse at the council depot in Dean Road on Monday 24 April, between 11am and 3pm. The nurse will also clip dogs’ nails. No charge will be made. Information packs promoting responsible dog ownership will be given out. Dog owners are advised to arrive as early as possible as the event is expected to be popular. A similar event was held at the Evron Centre in Filey on Tuesday. Dog warden Russell Camm said: “It is in all dog owners’ interests to have their dog microchipped. It could potentially save a great deal of time and money in reuniting owner and pet in the event of it going missing. “Owners of dogs which have not been microchipped and registered may be served with a notice requiring them to do so within 21 days. Failure to comply with the notice will

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In Filey, Janet Marsh of Willerby discovers from veterinary nurse Tim Jackson that her rescued terrier cross Polly already has a microchip (to order photos ring 353597) render the owner liable to pay a £500 fine”. Dog collars and name-tags containing the owner’s name and address are compulsory when in public. Stray or found dogs which cannot be immediately identified to an owner are taken to a kennel, incurring boarding and collection fees.

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Dear Editor I am led to believe that the request in the February issue of the Review for help in improving the viewability of the TV sets in the stroke unit at Scarborough Hospital has had a positive effect and that the job is in hand. This should be most beneficial for both patients and staff. Many thanks to all concerned. When I was in residence at the unit, there

News in Brief By Mike Tyas A PRAYER labyrinth designed to reflect on psalm 23 – the Lord in my Shepherd – is to be

were forever mutterings about ‘missing’ remote controls. Someone suggested that they got jumbled up in the bed clothes and shipped off to the laundry. May I suggest that two-sided velcro be fastened to them so they may be positioned on a wall near the TVs? John Layke - North Yorkshire

held at St Mary’s Church on Castle Road at the end of March. There will six stations designed for prayer and meditation, on Sunday 26th – 2-5pm; Monday 27th – 10am-2pm & 4pm-7pm, and Tuesday 28th, 10am-4pm.

Front, from left: Don Graham, President, Rotary Club of Scarborough; mayor and mayoress Simon and Val Green; John Riby, Rotary Club Chair of Community Service. Second row, from left: Bernadette Brown, Side by Side Coordinator, Alzheimer Society, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale; Jacky Roberts, Scarborough Boys’ Brigade. Third row, left: Steve Marsh, Executive Director, YMCA, Scarborough; David Sutcliffe, President, Scarborough Amicable Society; Mike Roberts, Scarborough Boys’ Brigade. Fourth row, from left, Rotarians: David Chapman, Howard Hunter, Carys Makepeace and Tony Esposito. Back row, from left: Ian Holland, David Oliver, Peter Berry, Ro Oliver, Mike Goode.

by Mike Tyas A TOP Yorkshire gospel choir will appear at a concert in Scarborough to help raise cash for two local churches. The York City Gospel Choir will be at St Mark’s Church, Newby, on Saturday 11 March, performing to help raise funds for that church’s roof fund, as well as for building work for St Mary’s community hall, Cloughton. The choir was formed in 2007 and its singers, all drawn from in and around York, perform a mix of contemporary and traditional gospel music. The concert in Scarborough will be their first performance in 2017. ‘Churches have coffee mornings and bring and buy stalls – all very worthwhile causes, but we wanted to put on something different,’ said joint organiser Jim Atkin, whose appetite was whetted after watching the choir Concert organiser Jim Atkin

in concert at Filey Methodist Church last summer. ‘They were very good indeed,’ said Jim. The choir last appeared in Scarborough four years ago when their performance in December 2013 for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association at Queens Street Methodist Church raised £1500. Tickets for the concert are £6. They can be obtained from Jim, tel. 870057 or Trevor King, tel. 375852, and are also available on the door. The concert will last for about 90 minutes, with refreshments during the interval.

The choir in action in Scarborough

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Investment defies downturn Businessman honoured by hospitality group in social-care market by Dave Barry A SCARBOROUGH care company has bought the former Queen Margaret’s nursing home on the South Cliff. St Cecilia’s Care Services has bought the 44-bedroom home, which will be renamed St Cecilia’s. The purchase bucks a trend which has seen a reduction in investment in nursing homes across the country. Owner Mike Padgham said: “It is no secret that the economic downturn has had a detrimental effect on the social-care sector with localauthority cutbacks and rising costs having an impact. But demand for nursing-home care remains strong. People are living longer and their care needs are growing and becoming more complex”. The award-winning, family-owned company already owns St Cecilia’s care home on Stepney Road and the Eastfield House day care centre in Eastfield. Mr Padgham said the firm’s new acquisition “has lovely residents, excellent management and staff and is a very prominent, landmark building. “We look forward to building on the best aspects of the home and bringing to it some of the St Cecilia’s magic that has served us so well and won us awards at St Cecilia’s and Eastfield House”.

by Dave Barry

Members of the St Cecilia’s team outside their new nursing home

The company has built its reputation on creating a homely, warm and welcoming atmosphere and on providing a level of care for its residents and day-care visitors that is based on quality of care, independence and dignity. Mr Padgham added: “The happiness and quality of life enjoyed by our residents and day-care visitors is at the absolute top of everything we do and we strive to deliver a level of care that we would want for ourselves and for our families. “Every client that we welcome to St Cecilia’s or Eastfield House becomes a member of our family and we work with them and with their family to deliver the best care that we can for them”. St Cecilia’s won an award for dementia care at the Great Yorkshire and Humberside care awards and was a finalist in the Great British care-home awards.

Hundreds flock to jobs fair Words and photos by Dave Barry OVER 700 customers and 36 exhibitors attended the annual jobs fair at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. With hundreds of jobs on offer, it was “the biggest event in its six-year history”, said Lucy Wilkins of Aspire-igen, which organised it. The fair was opened by Olympic medallist Geraldine McLeod-Pratt, who works with the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. Jobseekers spoke to local education and training providers, many of whom offer apprenticeships and a wide variety of courses, one of the exhibitors. The providers included Tyro Training, Yorkshire Coast College, the County Council, Adult Learning Services, Derwent Training, Yorkshire Coast Enterprise and YH Training. Coast and Vale Community Action represented the voluntary sector. The organisers had good feedback. Comments included “It’s great having so many employers in one place”, “Absolutely brilliant”, “The mock interview was great, really helpful”, “It was a great experience and I had a job interview here today!”, “Even better than last year” and “I got two job interviews out of today”. Of the visitors polled while leaving the event,

96% rated the job fair as either good or excellent. Feedback from employers was just as positive. “We’ve been busy all day and had lots of interest in our apprenticeships”, said Yorkshire Coast Homes. “It’s been an excellent day with lots of good candidates”, said Flamingoland. “Lots of people were interested in our entry-level roles, which is great news for us”, said the York NHS Teaching Hospital. Scarborough Council praised the “Good timing in terms of seasonal vacancies”. Exhibitors included the borough and county councils, the NHS Trust, the police, the army, the Wilf Ward Trust, Bluebird Care, First Locate, Scarborough Job Match, GI Group, Active Security, Avon, Hays Recruitment, Castle Employment Agency, Independent Home Living, Yorkshire Coast Homes, Flamingoland, Haven, York Potash, B&Q, Britannia Hotels, Coventry University, Park Dean Resorts in Cayton Bay, the Tunny Catch and McDonalds. Aspire-igen is a social-enterprise group which promotes social mobility. It has 24 years’ experience of helping people to change their lives for the better, through learning and work. It runs the National Careers Service and Scarborough Job Centre Plus.

Olympic medallist Geraldine McLeod-Pratt, centre, with exhibitors at the job fair (to order photos ring 353597)

DON ROBINSON has been honoured for his “unwavering support of the hospitality industry in and around the coastal area”. At its annual dinner dance, Scarborough Hospitality Association presented the businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist with its tourism award. His achievements include the launch of pirate radio ship 270, taking Little Richard to Bridlington and launching Mr Marvel's The dinner dance top table (photo by Tony Theme Park, Flamingoland Zoo and Stevens) Marineland. Mr Robinson owned and ran the filled the dance floor. “It was a great night, Royal Opera House, chaired Scarborough thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended”, Football Club and has been president of said Andrew Wilcock, a member of the Scarborough Cricket Club. He was unable to association’s social committee. Over £700 attend the dinner so his award was accepted was raised for the association’s charity of on his behalf by the mayor, Cllr Simon Green. the year, Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The dinner, at the Spa, was attended by The event was sponsored by Bookers over 100 guests, including the mayors and wholesaler, with welcome drinks provided partners of Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington by Lloyd Dowson accountants and and Whitby, and representatives of local chocolates from Yorkshire Coast College. businesses and attractions. Entertainment Scarborough Hospitality Association is was provided by Rich Adams and the based at Yorkshire Coast Enterprise Centre Streetlight Serenaders, whose music quickly in Auborough Street.

Early bird catches first worm by Dave Barry

Scarborough Business Group is offering help, advice and support to small and medium-sized businesses. It is running an event entitled Grow Your Business at the Crescent Hotel on Tuesday 7 March, at 7am. Speakers will talk about how smaller companies can develop their businesses. Spectrum Cleaning Solutions managing

director Jo Thompson will speak about taking the step from being a sole trader to employing staff and business coach Robert Adams will give tips on running a business. SBG director Mark Grayshan says members swap business leads with each other. “Over the past three years, we have shared around £100,000 of business each year”. n For more information and to book a place, ring Mr Grayshan on 07767 692653.

Creatives celebrate 10 years in business Photos by David Chalmers, words by Dave Barry A SCARBOROUGH graphic design and branding agency celebrated 10 years in business with an exhibition of its work. Fitzpatrick Design provides graphic design and brand support to local, national and international businesses including the Alchemist, Fullers brewery and Radisson Blu hotels. It was founded in 2007 by Neil Fitzpatrick, who says he set it up while studying for a master's degree at Leeds University. The company employs three fulltime staff members and works regularly with a team of local photographers, illustrators, web developers and other creatives to deliver commercial design solutions to a broad range of clients. Neil says: "We've been very fortunate to work with a broad range of wonderful clients over the years and have always worked hard to deliver great ideas and exciting designs. I am deeply grateful to my wonderful creative designers Simon Heaton and Phil Grundon for their continued hard work, boundless creativity and brilliant talents”. Fitzpatrick Design is based at Woodend Creative Workspace, where the exhibition was staged in January.

Woodend director Andrew Clay says the company has made “an invaluable contribution” to Woodend. “Their story is an inspiration to young designers who want to develop a career in the creative sector. They have an excellent reputation for the quality of their design work, which is evident from this superb exhibition. We look forward to being part of the next phase in their development”.

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Actors wanted for town Totally Socially gets centre Passion Play ready to launch by Mike Tyas VOLUNTEERS are wanted to take part in a dramatised retelling of the Passion Play on Good Friday morning in Scarborough town centre. Organised by Churches Together in Scarborough, the hour-long play tells of the betrayal, trial and crucifixion of Jesus. The play starts at Alma Square at 10am and concludes about an hour later outside the Brunswick Centre. The dramatic story was told in its current form last year for the first time and made a big impact on those watching, said Anita Hill, one of the organisers. Anita said this time they are looking to recruit about 30 actors in non-speaking roles as the story will be told by readers from different churches. There are also volunteer roles to move props, PA equipment and other jobs. ‘The play grabbed everybody’s attention in the town centre last year and we want to make that impact again,’ she said. The Walk of Witness up to Scarborough Castle was held for many years before last year’s first dramatised retelling was added, starting with the betrayal of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. ‘The reaction we had to last year was very positive. The play in a modern contemporary

Words and photo by Dave Barry

Good Friday in the town centre form in such a setting was very moving,’ said Anita. After the play, a procession will head up to Scarborough Castle behind a cross, for a short service of reflection, worship and prayer. Two rehearsals are to be held, the first on Tuesday 28th March, 7-8.30pm at St Mary’s Church, on Castle Road; the second is on 4th April in the town centre, 7-8.15pm. Good Friday this year is 14th April. n Anyone interested in taking part is asked to contact Anita on anitahill@live.co.uk

Club thrives, a third of a century on Words and photo by Dave Barry A POPULAR social club is still going strong, 36 years after its formation. Some 30-45 members of the Shoreline Club get together every month over lunch at the Red Lea Hotel on Scarborough’s South Cliff. The meetings are attended by guest speakers from all walks of life. Financial surpluses are donated to Scarborough RNLI, which has just been given £1,000. A few members are in the Ladies Lifeboat Guild. The club was originally called the Shoreline No 7 Club. It changed its name in the early 1990s so donations could go to the Scarborough lifeboat station. The secretary is Connie Pummell, whose late husband Don set up the club in 1982. “Don always had a passion for the sea, being in the sea cadets when young,” Connie says. “Later, he was a keen sailor and then a volunteer in the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service as first mate navigating officer. “He thought it would be good for like-minded people to meet socially. He corresponded with RNLI headquarters in Poole and subsequently had a few conferences with a Captain Garrick from Poole at the Stewart Hotel in St Nicholas Cliff”. The hotel, which the Pummell family ran for 28 years, hosted the inaugural meeting in 1982 and AGMs until 1991. The founder members were Mr Pummell as

chairman, Vic Ree as treasurer, Pat Somers as secretary, Fred Seargison, Andy Stockman, Bob Somers, Mr Pemberton, Mrs Atkinson, Mrs Millward and Mr Ware. Lunches were held at the Southlands Hotel for 22 years until 2004 when the club switched its allegiance to the nearby Red Lea. Mr Pummell became president in the 1980s. In 1989, he became secretary and Connie became the secretary’s secretary, painstakingly ringing members to see if they would be going to the next lunch. The club elected a new chair every year until 2003, the year Don died. The club has been chaired by Eric Preston ever since. Don and Connie’s daughter Sally helps her mum and shares the vice-chair position with Nora Wilson.

THE Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers is organising an international food tasting event to help eradicate polio worldwide. It will be hosted by BBC journalist and broadcaster Harry Gration at St Augustine’s school on 11 March, at 6.30pm. Harry will give a lively 45-minute address at around 7.15pm. A bar will sell drinks and cuisine representing Asia, South America and Europe at 8pm. Tickets cost £15 and can be booked by ringing

possible and we are always open to new ideas for things we should be doing”. Cavca has won an award from the Big Lottery’s Reaching Communities fund to support positive activities in local neighbourhoods and help people tackle the challenges they face. The funding will support a three-year programme called Totally Socially that builds on the success of the Totally Socially events held annually in Scarborough since 2014. It will focus on supporting individuals and groups at grass-roots level to develop projects and activities that meet the needs they have identified in the places they live. Cavca is a social enterprise operating in the borough of Scarborough, district of Ryedale and Hull. Its vision is of thriving, connected communities where local people are equipped to achieve their potential, supported by a vibrant, skilled and sustainable voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Its mission is to act as a catalyst for the support, development and empowerment of communities and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector; to represent the interests, issues and values of this sector; and to promote cooperation and the achievement of common goals to improve quality of community life for all. n For more information, and to get involved, ring Mr Stone on 3622015 or email david.stone@cavca.org.uk.

A working lunch at Eat Me for, L-R, David Stone, Phillip Coyne, Jo Oliver and Charlotte Angus (to order photos ring 353597)

Hundreds of new businesses by Dave Barry

Eric Preston, who chairs the Shoreline Club, presents a £1,000 cheque to Colin Woodhead, who chairs Scarborough RNLI (to order photos ring 353597)

Food tasting event to fight polio by Dave Barry

THREE new faces will join Coast and Vale Community Action’s Totally Socially team on Monday (6 March). The Big Lottery-funded project works with people in Scarborough, Filey, Whitby and Ryedale to celebrate all the positives in their community and tackle some of the negatives. Charlotte Angus, Phillip Coyne and Jo Oliver will join David Stone in developing links with local individuals and groups and getting new activities going based on what people know is needed. Cavca chief executive Mel Bonney-Kane said: “We are very pleased to have recruited some great people to help us deliver this project. They bring with them a wealth of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm. Most importantly, they are passionate about bringing about positive change in the communities they will work in”. Totally Socially is planning its annual Long Weekend of events from Friday 7 to Monday 10 July. It will include a business networking breakfast with a difference at Yay Coffee, a free community open day at the castle and, at the Street, a garden party and a conference featuring Incredible Edible, Social Enterprise UK and others. Mr Stone said: “The Long Weekend has become a fixture in our calendar. It’s wonderful to have the boost of extra team members. We want as many different individuals and groups to be involved as

Udupa Venkatesh on 367832 or John Wilson on 366059. Club president Jonathan Knight said Rotary and its partners had reduced polio cases by 99.9% globally since the first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. “Rotarians have helped immunise more than 2.5bn children in 122 countries. All the proceeds raised from this evening will go towards the worldwide fight to end polio”. The event is being sponsored by Peace of Mind Financial Solutions.

405 new businesses were formed in the borough of Scarborough in 2016, according to new figures. The statistics have been published by John Korchak Inform Direct using data from Companies House and the Office of National Statistics. The number of registered companies in North Yorkshire now totals 48,164, up from

News in Brief OPINIONS are being sought in Scarborough on the way North Yorkshire County Council manages and maintains public rights of way. As a result of budget cuts, the council say they are now looking at ways to manage the network with less money.

46,660 at the end of 2015, which equates to 3.2% growth. During 2016, 6,525 new companies were established, compared to 6,437 in 2015. John Korchak of Inform Direct said: “These figures underline the positive entrepreneurial culture that fosters new company formations and drives economic growth. So far, at least, we’re not seeing evidence that the Brexit vote has dented confidence among those considering starting up in business”. Across the UK, 664,720 new companies were formed – up from 612,565 in 2015. The number of UK companies now stands at 3,962,909. County Councillor Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Highways, said: ‘I would encourage Scarborough people to have their say on this important consultation and help us to shape our plans.’ The closing date for the consultation is Sunday, 19 March. People can participate online at www.northyorks.gov.uk/ prowconsultation.

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BRIDEZILLA VICTIM Dear Daphne, My best friend is getting married and she's having the whole wedding paid for by her rich family but has asked me to pay for an expensive bridesmaid dress, shoes and make up all chosen by her (and all extremely pricey). It's making me resent her and the wedding. In addition, she's being totally insensitive to the fact that I've been with my boyfriend for seven years and he hasn't even proposed by continually asking me about when I'm going to get married. I don’t know when I’m going to get married and I cannot afford the things she has chosen. Help me! Anon Wow, looks like you’ve got a real life bridezilla on your hands. Weddings can sometimes turn people into temporary monsters who want everything to be perfect on their big day without a spare thought for the other important people on the big day. It’s clear to me that you have well and truly fallen victim to this scenario. If she really is your best friend then she should understand that you don’t have that sort of cash and certainly shouldn’t resent you for it. The dress is a tough one to get out of, - unfair of her - but you’re going to look pretty weird if you don’t buy into this zero-return-on-investment get up. Meanwhile the shoes and makeup should be totally avoidable. Ask your friend if she would mind you buying a budget version of the shoes (maybe suggest she offer her other bridesmaids the same option - they will thank you later) and decline on the make-up, do your own - more time for her to get pampered and more money in your pocket. When she next asks you when you’re getting married, a grown up suggestion would be to retaliate: oh god no! Waste money on something like that? Our love is eternal but we’re saving up for a mortgage darling. Real love is bricks and mortar - not expensive bridesmaids dresses and a big booze up courteously of mum and dad, you shallow demanding cow bag I hate you. I can't afford the stupid dress why are you so inconsiderate! URGH! Why are we even friends anymore?” Just kidding. I’d probably say I’m not sure yet, it’s not the right time for us - I’ll let you know as soon as it happens. Keep it curt - let her know she’s touching a nerve. She might be so wrapped up in her own fairytale that she didn’t even realise she’s pointing out what you conceive to be your lack of. Good luck young bridal warrior; you can do this.

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don’t judge a book... I’m a bit of a cow. My resting face is petulant on a good day and morbid on the bad ones. Many of my friends (thank you guys, I don’t know how you do it) declare that the person they would least like to fall out with in our group is me, and I’m always voted number one person who would win a fight - regardless of the age gender or size of my competitor. It’s a little known secret that I’m actually incredibly weak in arm wrestles - mind over matter right? In a society that feels like it becomes meaner every single damn day I’m beginning to think It’s important not to become too hard faced. We read the news and would be forgiven for believing that the world is a terrible place. Last year I got this big massive chip on my shoulder following the Brexit vote and Trump being elected president, so resigned myself to the fact that life was rubbish and people were mean. Thankfully it didn’t last too long. It was December on Coney street. I was in the middle of a night out feeling a little bit drunk and dramatic after having a booze induced squabble with my other half. I sauntered over to Coney Street to sulk, plonked myself down on the pavement, and sparked up a fag (by the way, i’ve still quit!). “You alright love?” The voice came from the right. I looked round to see a homeless man shuffle towards me, bag in one hand, drink in the other. “Yeah I’m ok thanks, just fallen out with my boyfriend.” He perched down

beside me, put down his bag and started to go through his pockets - I waited for him to ask me for money. Like many people, I had these preconceived ideas about how people end up on the streets. I wasn't adverse to giving him some change though, so I started looking through my bag to see what I could find. Sensing sudden motion, I quickly looked back

up to see his hand in front of me, carefully holding the loose change that he had dug out from his pockets. “Do you need to get a taxi home or something?” He pushed his hand full of change closer towards me. Embarrassed and taken aback I spluttered that I was ok for cash. You know when you just sit there and you wonder where you’ve been the last twenty odd years and why you didn’t even stop to think about the fact that EVERYONE IS

HUMAN and WHY DID YOU THINK HE WOULD JUST BE ASKING FOR MONEY KRYSTAL YOU NARROW MINDED FOOL. I didn’t go anywhere, and we chatted about our evenings, his much less dramatic and whiney than my own drunken tale. This bloke was prepared to give me, a complete stranger, the last of what he had just to make sure that I got home ok - despite the fact he was out on the streets. I’m reminded of it every time I see someone sleeping rough or asking for change and I don’t forget it. Kindness comes from the most unexpected of places and I endeavour to be much more like the homeless man I met on the street that night. This story is one that I’ve toyed with the idea of sharing for some time now, because, quite frankly, I was ashamed of my initial thoughts and that I didn’t do something equally as kind for him in return. I guess I’m trying to say: ‘Hey I was a massively judgemental person that was totally wrapped up in herself and then this thing happened that made me a bit less judgemental, and now I want to spread my experience to save us all future embarrassment and shame of being judgemental about people who we know nothing about.’ Thank you lovely selfless man for changing my perspective on EVERYTHING. I won’t forget you.

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YH Training Services have learning centres throughout the Yorkshire region and continue to expand through a planned programme of growth in its delivery to individuals and businesses in Yorkshire and The Humber. The Scarborough Learning Centre delivers Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships, Adult Learning and a range of bespoke training to support the needs of individuals and business, which can help you develop in to the workforce of the future and support business growth.

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Looking for ways of gaining skills and knowledge, without debt? Apprenticeships are an ideal way for people of all ages to enter the world of work and actually earn money while they learn new skills and knowledge while actually carrying out a real job role. Apprenticeships can help businesses recruit new people to their business or upskill existing staff by giving them new skills and knowledge that not only improves them as an individual but also improves your business and profitability. What can YH Training Services offer to you? For people applying for an apprenticeship, we offer a full service which includes help with interview skills, help with CV and also put you forward for a variety of jobs that are currently available with the companies we work with. For the employer, we offer a full initial assessment of applicants and will send you those that best meet your requirements. Once you have interviewed them and agreed to take someone on, we provide a full support of training, monitoring, reviewing and ensuring that individual meets their full potential and your expectations. What Apprenticeships do YH Training Services run?

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Apprenticeships are designed around each individual and the business they work for. Generally, they can take 12-24 months to complete but this would depend on which apprenticeship you are undertaking and at what level. Each apprentice is allocated their own trainer who will make regular visits throughout the course of the Apprenticeship to ensure you are happy, progressing and achieving what you set out to do. What do our Apprentices say?

“Having decided University wasn’t the right option for me to take; I decided to look for an alternative route. The first option that appealed to me was an Apprenticeship. The chance to gain some work experience whilst still receiving valuable education would benefit my career in the long run” – Ben; Norwood Interiors Want to see and know more about Apprenticeships for you or your business? Scarborough Learning Centre will be having an Open Evening on Wednesday 8th March between 4pm-6pm to provide information on Apprenticeship and other educational provisions that YH can offer you as a business or as an alternative to college, University. No appointment necessary just call in! Pre-Apprenticeships Not quite ready for full time employment? Want to gain experience and qualifications to better your chances of employment and further education? A Pre-Apprenticeship with YH will prepare you for your next step. YH will work with you on Employability Skills, help you to improve your Maths and English if you need it, help you to gain real work experience and references in order to improve your prospects. A Pre-Apprenticeship is an education and training provision combined with work experience, focused on giving young people the skills and experience that employers are looking for. Why not contact YH Training Services to find out more about how you can improve as an individual or how your business can benefit from our Pre-Apprenticeship programmes.

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Military Preparation Course – Interested in joining the Forces? We can help. Our M.P.C tutors are all Ex-Military Personnel and work closely with the Armed Forces to ensure the training you receive from us meets the criteria required by them. YH will work with you on various areas to ensure that you are trained to the standard as required by the Armed Forces for your chosen pathway. Discipline; they will work with you to develop your Time Management, Core Values, Discipline and Social Skills. Personal Development; Teamwork, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Hygiene, First Aid Awareness, Charity Fundraising, Conservation Projects. Physical Fitness; we will work with you to develop a Personal Fitness Plan, Extreme Aerobics, Circuit Training, Battle P.T, Outdoor Pursuits, Orienteering Qualifications & Studies; Field Exercise Studies & Fitness Instruction, Uniformed Services Studies, Employability Skills, Functional Maths & English, Work Experience & Military Insight Events We train you to be the best and achieve your goal of entering the Forces. The future is up to you. Scarborough Military Preparation Course Learners raising funds for the Royal British Legion

“With the help of the Military Preparation Course I successfully passed the selection process and will start at The Army Foundation Collage (AFC) at Harrogate in March for my Phase 1 Training”

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Muck & Magic FOLLOWING last months muck and magic ramblings about house plants, one of our readers has sent in a question about his lemon trees. Our green fingered gardening friend has grown two trees from seed but doesn't know what to do now! The plants are currently residents in his spare bedroom and he is seeking advice about how he treats these bed and breakfast guests in future and, most importantly, how long does he have to wait to get those beautiful fruits for his evening gin and tonic! Citrus plants such as oranges and lemons are not hardy in Britain and that is why our Victorian ancestors built huge orangeries in which to cultivate their treasures. However, in this glorious part of Gods Own County, plants can be stood outside from June to early October and brought inside for the winter. As with all pot plants, the secret to successful cultivation is recreating the conditions they would be found growing in naturally. So, in this instance, think a warm, humid, Mediterranean climate. Stand the pots on a tray of gravel to keep the air around the plant moist. This is especially important in the winter when light levels are low and the central heating is drying out the atmosphere. Keep the gravel moist at all times but don't have the plant pot standing in the water - just above it! Mist the foliage regularly with water in a pint hand sprayer which will help the atmosphere and help pollinate the flowers. Feed your oranges and lemons regularly throughout the summer with a high nitrogen feed and water freely whilst the plants are standing outside. once you bring them in again in Autumn, keep them very much on the dry side. Most problems are caused by over or under watering plants. Clay pots are recommended which help

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the root ball to breather and a loam based compost such as John Innes is worth spending a little more on rather than a peat based compost which won't sustain your plants for very long. Given the correct watering, temperature, feeding and a bit of muck and magic talking to, these lemon plants should be fruiting at about four to five feet tall. So, maybe it's a little soon to be getting the glasses and the gin bottle out just yet but it's well worth persevering and, as with all home grown produce, it will taste so much better than shop bought goods. Enjoy the challenge. Cheers!!

Happy Gardening! FOOD & DRINK

RECIPE OF THE MONTH • RECIPE OF THE MONTH • RECIPE OF THE MONTH

lemon sole Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: about 12 minutes Ingredients: • 4 skinless lemon sole fillets • 25g plain flour • ½ teaspoon ground paprika • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 eggs, beaten • 100g panko or coarse dried breadcrumbs • 1 tablespoon oil • 8 tablespoons Newman’s Own Thousand Island

Dressing • Rocket leaves • 4 large soft brown rolls or 8 slices crusty wholemeal bread

FishFinger Sandwich Method:

Preheat the oven to 200ºC, Gas Mark 6. Cut the lemon sole into about 2 cm thick strips. Place the flour in a small bowl and stir in the paprika and seasoning. Place the eggs in another bowl and place the breadcrumbs on a plate. Dip the fish in the flour, then the egg and finally coat in the breadcrumbs.

Brush the oil over a non- stick baking sheet, then add the fish fingers. Cook in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until lightly golden and cooked through.

Spoon some of the dressing onto the base of the bread, top with a large handful of rocket leaves, top with the fish fingers, then drizzle with more sauce to taste. Serve immediately. Recipe provided curtousey of Newman’s Own Thousand Island Sauce

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England, Harald Hardrada and the Fairy Flag by Dav White HARALD Hardrada was the king of Norway leading up to his invasion of England in 1066. He is known as the last great Viking king and led one of the largest armies in the world. Hardrada played an important, though unfortunate, part in Scarborough’s history. His great army of Vikings sailed in long ships up the coast of England, raiding the coastal towns on their way to the great Battle of Stamford Bridge. Hardrada stopped at Scarborough as he had heard of resistance from its townspeople and was keen to thin out the numbers of the English army before the main inland battle outside of York. Scarborough was to be no match for 15,000 Vikings in their 300 ships and the town was erased from the map. It was utterly destroyed by the Viking army who razed it to the ground with great burning faggots of fire, rolled down from castle hill. Historians have suggested this is why Scarborough was not mentioned in the Domesday book, because it simply no longer existed after Hardrada had finished with it. However it is only fair to state that no evidence has been unearthed of this event. Scorch marks would be evident in the archeology if a great fire had laid waste to the town. No such evidence has ever been found. Yet others suggest that the razed settlement may have been Falsgrave village, which at the time was much larger than the tiny fishing village of Scarborough. But similarly, Falsegrave village is now also lost in history. Hardrada meant 'hard ruler'. He was ruthless, well equipped and confident that he could take the throne of England. Not only had he amassed the largest army in the known world but as an insurance policy he is said to have had a small armoury of supernatural weapons at his disposal. In preparation for invasion, Hardrada had managed to become the owner of the Land Ravager, also known as the Fairy Flag, an extraordinarily magical item, for the protection of his army. Legend claims it had the power to make armies invincible and the ability to lay waste to the enemy when the flag was unfolded and waved. It was an insurance policy Hardrada obviously thought he should have, going up against the English. The flag is said to have been made from fine silk and measured 18 inches square. It was a yellowy-brown-gold colour and decorated with a strange design of small red 'elf dots', like tiny rowan berries embroidered with even tinier crosses that seem to fade and disappear. The flag, which had mysterious origins, was given as a gift but could be used only three times before its magic was lost. After Scarborough fell victim to the Fairy Flag, the Viking horde sailed up the Humber

Dav White at the scene of the Battle of Stamford Bridge

and camped at Riccal to prepare for battle. Hardrada was a berserker warrior who wore bearskin instead of armour going into battle. During battle, berserkers fought in Harald Hardrada, as a trance-like fury. portrayed on a coin Norse warrior tradition describes the cult of the Berserkers transforming soldiers into powerful beasts in battle. To go berserk is a term used when someone flies into a rage. Hardrada was killed a month after destroying Scarborough in a berserking rage at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. His remains were taken back to Norway with the 24 surviving long ships that managed to limp up the Ouse after being defeated by the English. With Hardrada dead and his mighty Viking horde well and truly defeated, it was thought that a smaller invasion army landing down south, with William the Conquerer at its head, would be an easier matter to deal with. Did the Fairy Flag play a part in these battles, turning the tide through chance and bad luck against the English army at the Battle of Hastings? The defeat was a calamity. It was a battle that should have been won. But maybe overconfidence and drinking celebrations after defeating Hardrada put the English on the wrong footing for the second battle? The spell of the Fairy Flag hung over the English and the defeat at Hastings was like an apocalypse and changed English culture forever. The flag resurfaced in the Holy Lands a few hundred years later, when it was given to a member of the Macleod clan to protect him in battle - again, fighting the English. It was then taken to Dunvegan castle on the Isle of Skye where it is said to remain to this day, spent of magic but a precious heirloom of the Macleods. Many years later it was still being used as a lucky charm, for when members of the Macleod clan went to fight in World War II, they carried photos of the Fairy Flag in their pockets for luck. Hardrada wasn't the only leader to keep a box of supernatural insurance policies. Napoleon and Hitler had their collections. Himmler persuaded his Führer to donate the castle at Wewelsburg to house the holy grail and spear of destiny. Napoleon had his phantom 'red man' and 'lucky star' to help him navigate his army to victory. Furthermore, our Queen adorns her Christmas table with sprigs from the Glastonbury thorn, and beneath her throne sits the Stone of Scone or Tanist / Tara stone, the stone of destiny. Davwhiteart.com

The Dunvegan Cup, the Fairy Flag and Sir Rory Mor’s horn are heirlooms of the MacLeods of Dunvegan.

Curious Roots WHEN does spring begin? Long ago, spring arrived with the first lambs. Or it came when the ice melted, allowing springs to run freely once again. When nature ruled, the seasons could wander at will. Today there’s no simple answer. Meteorologists say March 1, because they like their seasons in three-month portions. For astronomers it’s the vernal equinox on March 20, when the sun crosses the celestial equator. Old weather lore has a different take: “Spring has come when you can put your foot on seven daisies.” March is the start of the gardener’s year, when green things really take off. The strong winds that often open the month — in like a lion, out like a lamb —can dry out soggy ground, providing they come from east or north. So, although they seem to prolong winter, those cold winds make the soil easier to work. The wise gardener counts the number of misty days, because, “every mist in March is a frost in May.” In the days before weather forecasts everyone was looking for clues to the summer growing season, so the month has a plentiful supply of old sayings. Most of them agree that for good weather in August, March needs to be cold and dry. This is an unpredictable month, however: “March, month of many weathers, wildly comes in hail and snow and threatening floods and hums.” Don’t pack away the thermals just yet. Nevertheless, nature presses on, defying hail, sleet, and gale. March brings spring flowers — daffodil, primrose, cuckoo-pint, celandine, and crocus. Cherry-plum trees bear tiny white stars. Skylarks sing high above the young crops. Frogs are on the move, heading for their breeding ponds. And deep in the countryside, hares are going a bit crazy. Brown hares are solitary for most of the year, but in spring they congregate to choose a mate by showing off their athletic

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prowess. Two hares leap, chase and punch each other while the others award marks out of ten. “Mad as a March hare” describes the jack and jill standing on hind legs to box, or the jack driving other males away from his jill. Few other animals have attracted as much superstition. A creature of ill omen, it was a bad sign if a hare should cross your path. On meeting a hare, a pregnant woman would tear her underskirt, or her baby would be born with a harelip. The hare was thought to be a melancholy beast so anyone who ate the meat became melancholy too. Only fools tempted fate by speaking the hare’s real name but fortunately there were plenty of alternatives, including scutter, fast traveller, and old big-bum. On March 20, the day of the vernal equinox, we’re halfway between midwinter and midsummer. Daylight and darkness are of more or less equal length, and from then on the days win. But the sun will be having a liein on the 26th, when the clocks go forward one hour for British Summer Time. An evening in early spring, when the new moon is high in the sky, is a good time to see, “the old moon in the young moon’s arms.” The moon is new on March 28; when it’s a couple of days old you may see ghostly earthlight nestled in the shining crescent. Since we first pondered the moon’s mysteries we’ve seen images on its surface. A common one is a man in the moon, represented in folklore as a peasant with a lantern, carrying a bundle of brushwood. Another thing people saw was a hare. Try to spot the hare-in-themoon on the 12th, when the moon’s full. At the month’s end, fickle March springs a last surprise. It was said to borrow its last three days from April: “March borrowed of April three days, and they were ill. The one was sleet, the other was snow; the third was the worst that ever did blow.” Looks like spring is on hold, for now.

Scarborough Strata The Innocent Eye

How do you spot something when you don’t know what you’re looking for? How do those brilliant people on TV manage to see signs of recent wildlife activity, or buried buildings, or ancient landscapes? How come you never find fossils when geologists like Roger Osborne tell you that they’re everywhere? Well, you’re not alone. Every geologist’s favourite story about fieldwork concerns Charles Darwin, the most brilliant observer of the natural world who ever lived. In 1831, when he was 22, Darwin travelled to North Wales with his mentor Adam Sedgwick: ‘We spent many hours in Cwm Idal examining all the rocks with extreme care, as Sedgwick was anxious to find fossils in them.’ Wales was a key place for geologists investigating the Palaeozoic era but, as Darwin wrote later, there was something there that they both missed: ‘Neither of us saw a trace of the wonderful glacial phenomena all around us; we did not notice the plainly scored rocks, the perched boulders, and the lateral and terminal moraines. Yet these phenomena are so conspicuous that a house burnt down

By Roger Osborne

by fire could not tell its story more plainly than did this valley.’ So two of the most famous geologists in history did not see the history of the landscape right under their noses. They had an excuse: the idea that ice sheets had covered northern Europe in relatively recent times had not yet been suggested. Once the ice ages were proposed by Louis Agassiz in 1837 geologists began to see evidence for ice sheets everywhere – because now they knew what they were looking for. This is a neat illustration of the impossibility of what philosophers call ‘the innocent eye’. Whatever we look at, whatever we experience, our vision is always guided by what we already know. Except in childhood, we never see anything with an innocent eye. The same landscape will look completely different once you know how it was formed; the same pebble becomes magical once you know it contains a 150 million-year-old ammonite. Learn a little geology and your world can, quite literally, be transformed.

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The Wedding Fayre

NEXT WEDDING FAYRE: 15TH MARCH, 5PM – 8PM

So you’re engaged? Congratulations! For loved up couples who are wondering where to start on arranging their big day, the simple answer is your local wedding and events fayre.

By Krystal Starkey THE MAYFIELD hosts it’s next wedding and events fayre on March 15 from 5-8pm. Collating a room full of suppliers for your big day is something that could take weeks alone and you get to touch the fabrics and taste the cakes (we’re all about tasting the cakes). Guests will be welcomed with goodie bags as they arrive and then will be free to explore the function room with over 20 exhibitors on hand to chat as

well as take a look at the en-suite rooms. Whilst checking out the exhibitors, guests will be offered samples of the food and drink available at The Mayfield Brides can enter the draw for a chance to win great prizes for their big day. Events coordinator, Gina Nesbit, will also be on hand to give guidance and advice on planning your special day too. n For more information call Julie or Lucy on 01723 343716

To make the most out of the wedding fayre make sure you follow these steps:

• Take a notebook • A like minded individual to bounce ideas off • If you’ve already bought a dress it may be wise to take a colour swatch so you can see what matches • A diary or your phone to arrange future meetings with vendors

2017 WEDDING TRENDS Farewell fizz reception Couples are ditching the traditional fizz in favour of a cocktail of their choice. If you and your loved one are real ale drinkers, don’t hold your nose and down a glass of seccers for the sake of it. Opt for something that suits you both more whether it’s a margarita or half a pint of a golden pale ale. Your party, your rules.

Colour poppin

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Marbellous cakes

This beautiful four tier by Poppy Pickering incorporates the rose gold frenzy that has swept a nation with a delicate stone cold fabulous marble base. Floral detailing softens the strong trends. Domique from Poppy Decorations will mostly be seen hanging Pickering said: “You will laugh but from the ceiling. Whether it’s fayrey lights or a floral centre piece - if it aint I was actually inspired by a table suspended, it aint that cool. Sorry! setting, I thought that the colours were so stunning and on trend. I combined these tones with the marble effect to create a truly modern looking wedding cake.”

Down with the hang

Neutrals are fantastic for weddings, but there’s only so much dusty pink a girl can handle. People are beginning to crave some colour in their palettes and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. For spring weddings yellows and oranges photograph beautifully. Check out this wedding which made use of a ton of colourful lanterns from www. hanginglantern.co.uk

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TIME TRAVEL

by Dave Barry

A cruel way of earning a modest living

THE herring girls had one of the toughest jobs ever known in Scarborough. In the 19th century, huge shoals of the planktonfeeding fish would swim south from Scottish waters in spring, arriving on the Yorkshire coast at the end of the summer, from July to September. The ‘silver darlings’ were harvested by fleets of drifters from many nations all along Britain’s east coast. The drifters suspended a curtain of net in the sea overnight and drifted until herring swam into it. As the industry developed in the 1800s, experienced young women from Scotland, many of whom spoke only Gaelic, became a familiar sight in the east coast ports. The herring girls were gangs of specialist workers who processed the catch onshore. Once caught, the fish deteriorated quickly so it was important to preserve them by salting, smoking or freezing. The work was hard, outdoors, in all weather. The women stood all day on the piers around the harbour in a mire of mud, sand and herring offal, working with great speed, dexterity and skill. The work was dangerous; wounds exposed to fish guts and brine were painful and could result in septicaemia or blood poisoning. It was a cruel way of earning a modest living, according to The British Herring Industry by Christopher Unsworth. “On being engaged, a crew of two gutters and one packer would receive an initial fee called arles (from the Gaelic). “Living expenses were allowed but final payment, their barrel money, came only at the end of the season. The girls packed a kist (another Gaelic word), a box of everything they needed, from working clothes to Sunday best and a bible”. Scarborough’s herring catches fell from 6,400 tons in 1913 to 307 in 1938. A plankton indicator helped skippers find fishing grounds. It was invented in 1931 by

Alister Hardy (1896-1985), a marine biologist and professor of zoology and oceanography at Hull University College. Until then, skippers had to look out for diving gulls and feeding whales: sure signs of the presence of herring. During the Second World War, little fishing was permitted off the Yorkshire coast, so herring stocks increased. But herring fishing dwindled by the 1970s, when drifting for herring was superceded by trawling. A few large vessels now catch the annual quota and and the fish are kept in refrigerated saltwater tanks and taken directly to factories is Scotland, Holland and Scandinavia. Dead herrings stink and so did the herring girls. Landladies were reluctant to have them as lodgers. But most found basic accommodation at places where they had to leave their boots and bibbed oil-skin aprons in the back yard. One such place was 32/33 Sandside, built in 1732 and now owned by the daughters of fishing-boat owner and former skipper Fred Normandale, Sarah and Paula. Mr Normandale recently commissioned Norfolk artist / blacksmith Bill Cordaroy, a former chairman of the British Artists Blacksmiths Association, to create a sculpture portraying herring girls. The sculpture was mounted on an external wall and unveiled by the mayor, Cllr Simon Green, who said: “It vividly portrays our fishing heritage and will weather and acquire the patina of age but thankfully not the smell of the herring girls. “This is the perfect place for the herring girls work of art. Some of the girls lodged in this building and we are close to the heart of the Scarborough fishing industry,” said Cllr Green. Although it isn’t known for certain, former owners included Robert and Lavinia Cammish, whose grandson, Tommy Robson, mentioned the herring girls in his memoirs. He wrote: “September brought with it a certain change in activities within the house on the

A pier full of barrels and herring girls harbour side, for this was the opening of the herring fishing season when the harbour would be packed with steam drifters and trawlers, as well as a host of smaller craft. “The air was filled with the sound of engines thumping away, the blare of ships’ sirens and the excited cries of myriads of seabirds, all intent upon a tasty harvest of the sea that was being unloaded by dozens of vessels from Scotland and East Anglia”, Mr Robson recalled. “The Scots fisher lassies came to town following the drifter fleets as they worked their way southwards to Lowestoft and Yarmouth. Grandmother always reserved accommodation for what she called "her lassies". “To see these girls at work was an education. Their heavily bandaged fingers flashed with lightning speed and they sang as they worked, lilting Gaelic melodies, their origins lost in time. Sweet, often sad and plaintive songs of home and love. “The workforce was divided into three sections. There were the gippers, who cleaned and prepared the fish for packing; the packers, who filled the barrels with layers of salt and herring;

and there was the beaters, who repaired nets that had become damaged in use. They were all artists in their own way. Their work finished for the day, they cheerfully removed their oilskin aprons (known as a barmskins) and rubber boots and made their way to various foster apartments where there was warmth, comfort and a good cooked meal. “Despite grandmother’s protests, her lassies insisted on doing the washing up and general tidying up. Then they spruced themselves up before stepping out smartly for an evening at the pictures or dance hall. “Grandma really took her Scots herring lasses to her heart and it was always a moment of sadness for her when they took their leave at the close of the season. The lassies had gone but they left behind their natural warmth and goodwill. So surely as grandma had bid them farewell and visited their vacated bedrooms then she was faced with numerous little parcels all carefully wrapped and lying upon the neatly turned back beds”.

The east pier would fill with workers, barrels and onlookers

Herring girls on the east pier

The fish were poured into big troughs

It was dirty work

Knitting during a break

Herring girls pose for a photo on the west pier

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Little Blue Fires by Liam Watt Pattison Stephen Joseph OutReach Youth Theatre Review by Christine Mackay MAX, played by Dillon Taylor, is a young person with an ‘invisible disability’. In the first scene, he is in a taxi with the driver and four other characters filling the back seat. It soon becomes apparent that these four – two girls and two boys - are invisible and exist only inside Max’s head. As this engaging play progresses, Max becomes increasingly isolated from family and friends. As the scenes play out, the many ways that anxiety afflicts Max are illustrated – including phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, reduced concentration, isolation and insecurity. The opposing thoughts expressed by the four aspects of Max’s character (identified as ‘imaginary’ by their slightly glittery appearance) were alternately amusing and disturbing as they argued and tormented each other. Little Blue Fires is a brilliant first play by young writer Liam Watt Pattison, directed by Cheryl Govan. Written from personal experience, it showed the emotional challenges faced by someone living with generalised anxiety disorder. At a question and answer session

after the Saturday showing, Liam said the dialogue was based on actual conversations with taxi drivers. They showed the varied responses that people have to mental illness – sympathetic, supportive, defensive or dismissive. The play was performed by a cast of 18 ranging in age from 15-19, making Little Blue Fires every bit an SJT Youth Theatre show. After both performances at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, information and support on anxiety was made available. On the Friday, mental-health charity Scarborough Survivors provided information on self-help and invited young adults (aged 16 and over) to get in touch with ideas for mental-health related projects. On Saturday a spokesperson from Anxiety UK encouraged people to access a range of free information available on their website. The message was made clear to anyone experiencing a mental illness such as anxiety – do not suffer in silence. Support is out there and with the help of Little Blue Fires, the isolation and stigma associated with mental illness has been reduced.

Putting their best feet forward for charity by Dave Barry PREPARATIONS are under way for a walk which raises thousands of pounds a year for local charities. The Crown Tavern Charity Walk, on Sunday 30 April, will raise money for local disabled and disadvantaged children. The annual walk is in its 40th year and usually raises between £8,000 and £10,000. Last year’s raised £8,600. There are two options: a 21-mile walk starting in Hawsker and an eight-mile one starting at Hayburn Wyke. Both take the old the railway track and end at the Crown Tavern pub in Scalby Road, Scarborough. Whichever one they choose, walkers get a free coach ride from the pub, where registration takes place, to the starting points. Entry / sponsor forms are available at the pub;

from Jane Moment, one of the organisers, on 07999 839338; and via the website, www. crowncharitywalk.co.uk. “100% of what the walkers raise is donated to the beneficiaries,” says Jane’s colleague, Paula Holloway. “Over the 39 years we have raised approximately £215,454 which has all been distributed to local disabled and disadvantaged children”, Paula adds. This year’s beneficiaries will be Mencap, Mencap Sunny, Disabled Swimming Group, Action for the Blind, Action for Deaf Children, Riding for the Disabled, Yorkshire Coast Sight Support, Epilepsy Action,Wilf Ward Trust, Scarboccia, Yorkshire Coast Families, Goalball, Frame Football and Orange Zebra Drama Group.

Grand day for marathon singers by Mike Tyas SINGERS raised the roof and also £1,000 to help a church’s building project. About 20 singers from the music group at St Mark’s, Newby, took part in an all-day ‘hymnathon’ at the church on Coldyhill Lane. Two groups of singers sang 180 hymns between them, about 30 of which were sponsored at £3 a time. Donations from people that came and went during the day also contributed towards the final total. ‘It was another wonderful occasion,’ said building project manager Trevor King, who was ‘thrilled’ with the final total.

‘It was not quite as much as last year but this is the second time we’ve held this sponsored sing, plus the weather was awful. I would have been happy with half the final total.’ The continuous singing created a lovely atmosphere in the church during the eight hours the ‘hymnathon’ lasted, said Mr King. He said: ‘It was amazing at how just singing worship hymns continuously creates a feeling of fellowship and warmth.’ The sponsored sing is the latest in a series of fundraising events, aimed at eventually funding roof repairs, and building an extension to the church and a new community centre in place of the current hall.

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Coastival is full of surprises Blues festival sells out Words and photos by Dave Barry

HUNDREDS of people had a taste of the unexpected at Coastival. Following an Unexpected theme, Scarborough’s annual arts festival surprised visitors with dozens of events at multiple locations. Although most were at the Spa, many were staged at unusual locations like a railway platform and the former borough prison in Dean Road. Locomotive engines revving up at the station occasionally drowned out the sound of poetry readings, but that was to be expected. One of the biggest surprises was the quality of the acoustics at the old jail, now a council depot, where Frankie Dixon, Rhys Bloodjoy and Jesse Hutchinson performed behind bars. Their music filled the three-storey atrium. More people booked than attended, prompting some to wonder if a modest charge would have lent commitment. The Market Hall, nearing the end of a £2.7m facelift, hosted an evening of music, comedy and scaffolding. Acoustic guitarist Dave Tomlinson of West Ayton, accompanied by Dave Kemp on sax and Rowan Oliver on percussion, began his set with a rambling joke about snogging his ex-babysitter that was miles funnier than comedian compere Howard Read, who misjudged the audience. Sharing the bill were a new brass band from York called the New York Brass Band and a ridiculously talented ensemble fronted by Tom Townsend, who had pulled the programme together. It was inevitably cold and drafty but nobody minded too much. The best way to keep warm was to dance at the back. Art and music collided in three cavernous spaces which used to be waiting rooms for third-class rail passengers and a parcel office. The Connor & Nathan duo became just Connor when Nathan got caught short, midset, and had to sprint across the carpark to the station loo. Next door, iron filings jumped around like ants on a big circular art installation with rotating magnets concealed below its yellow surface.

Jacqui Wicks and Richard Ormrod sang songs of hard times, harlotry and heartbreak as the Hard-Times Orchestra, one of the acts alternating with DJs at the Den Meets Stone Penguin. That was in Farrer’s bar at Coastival’s principal venue, the Spa, where children and adults electronically explored Scarborough on 24 monitors in the Grand Hall. Festival director Wendy Holroyd said the recreation of the town in the computer game Minecraft had been a highlight. “It was wonderful to see so many people engaged in the Minecraft event across both days and it brought something really new and fresh to the festival,” she said. “Suitcase Circus at Coventry University went down well as did our ticketed events. “Everything from stargazing and belly dancing to Horrid History walks and the Magical Afternoon Teas, as well as Head Above Water and all the exhibition stuff, all went down really well with people who had come from all over the country. “I want to say a huge thank you to all the participants, staff and volunteers who together made Coastival 2017 another tremendous success!”

by Dave Barry SCARBOROUGH’S annual blues festival in March has sold out. No more tickets are left for the three-day event at the Spa. Mark Horsley, who leads the team which runs the festival, is inevitably delighted. He said: “It's a great credit to our team of volunteers that we are now being recognised as one of the best blues festivals

in the country. “I'm really pleased that we have built our reputation entirely upon the quality of the music we feature, rather than on the efficiency of our marketing, advertising or other promotional tactic. “Word has spread by word of mouth and blues fans from all over the UK are now flocking to our door. It's all good”.

Richard returns to old haunts Words by Dave Barry, photo by John Bull ONE of the performers at the blues festival lived in Filey and attended Scarborough Sixth Form College. Richard Townend, who lives in Maldon in Essex, was born in Batley and moved to Filey in 1976, when he was 14, and went to Filey School. During three years at the Sixth Form College, he played in a band called Zeitgeist which came third in national TSB rock competition and performed on the TV news programme Nationwide. Richard went on to study at Leeds College of Music and was a professional musician until he was in his mid-20s. He returned to Scarborough for a summer season playing bass in afternoon and latenight shows at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, when it was at Westwood and Paul Todd was musical director. Today, he works for Shell as a data architect but has kept his finger in the live-music pie. He started playing again in 2008 and released his debut album in 2011. Since then he has released another eight albums and landed a global distribution deal.

Richard, 54, plays with the Mighty Bosscats, who have a Youtube channel featuring 90 videos. He says the band plays laid-back Americana and is often compared to Dire Straits and JJ Cale. Richard will play two solo spots at the Top Secret blues festival at the Spa on 24 and 25 March. He was booked after festival organiser Mark Horsley saw him play at Skegness and Maryport blues festivals. Richard, who has played in Holland, Belgium, the USA and India, says it is only a matter of time before he takes it up again full time. “I’ve just got to get the momentum going”, he says.

Gigs and talks at Woodend by Dave Barry

Howlin’ Ric and the Rocketeers at Farrer’s bar in the Spa

A boy explores the castle in Minecraft, at Art and music collide at the train station’s the Spa old parcel office

Doing time: Jesse Hutchinson is detained at his audience’s pleasure at the old jail

The New York Jazz Band at the Market Hall (to order photos ring 353597)

NEWS IN BRIEF By Dave Barry RAVEN are playing at the village hall in Hackness at 7.30pm on 31 March, Watermark café at 6pm on 30 April, Helmsley Arts Centre at 7.30pm on 26 May and at Woodend at 7.30pm on 8 July. For details, ring 07757 765196 or visit www.ravensong.co.uk.

SCARBOROUGH Concert Band and guests are to perform at Yorkshire Coast College’s Westwood campus on Saturday 25 March at 7.30pm. The proceeds will help finance a BA fine art degree exhibition. The compere will be multi-media artist Helen Birmingham. Admission will cost £3 (under-12s free).

A HANDFUL of gigs and lunchtime talks are coming up at Woodend in Scarborough over the next few weeks. Daria Kulesh (tomorrow, 4 March) was born in Russia, performed in a resident band at an Irish pub near the Kremlin and sang at a charity gala at the former Moscow governor's palace. She has busked in Nova Scotia and played at Cambridge folk festival and the Southbank Centre. Daria “conjures a beguiling romanticism”, says promoter Chris Lee. A review in the Times described her as “haunting and enigmatic”. Woodend’s next gig is by Ranagri, a contemporary folk band who play flutes, Irish whistles, electric harp, bodhran, guitar and bouzouki (1 Apr). Ranagri fuse Celtic folk with contemporary songwriting, enhanced by virtuosic instrumentals, vibrant rhythms and haunting melodies. Tickets for both gigs, which start at 7.30pm, cost £10 and can be booked by ringing 384500 and online at Eventbrite. The fourth and final part of a series of lunchtime talks about arsenic by Tim Tubbs is on 7 March. Tim’s next series of talks, The Roaring Girls, considers the alternative careers and lives of women in the 16th, 17th and 18th DOUBLE Shot headline Malton’s sixth annual Cajun festival, from 17-19 March. This fivepiece was recently formed by Chris Hall, a leading figure on the UK’s Cajun, Zydeco and Creole scene. French Zydeco/Cajun band Pain d’Mais will play the closing gig. Tickets can be booked on the festival website, www.yorkshirecajun. com.

Daria Kulesh centuries, from pickpockets and pirates to Restoration actresses, con-women and freewheeling heiresses (14, 28 Mar, 7, 14 April). “Shakespearian London dubbed its noisily delinquent, carousing or independent women the Roaring Girls”, says Tim. “They defied convention to live outside the expected female roles, pursuing outrageous careers, lifestyles and public images”. n Tickets cost £5 (£4 concessions) per talk or £15 (£12) per series. DR FEELGOOD, Danny Bryant, the Rainbreakers, the Blues Issue and Red Butler are sharing the bill at Whitby’s fifth annual blues, rhythm and rock festival, at the Pavilion on 14 October, from 2-10pm. The headline act has still to be confirmed. When it is, the ticket cost will rise from £23 to an unstated sum. Tickets can be booked by ringing 01472 349222 or online at www.whitbybluesfestival.co.uk.

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Busy month ahead at New plays break the ice of mental health the YMCA Theatre

by Dave Barry

SCARBOROUGH’S YMCA Theatre is going to be busy over the next month. Coming up are two dance shows, Robert Schmuck as Billy Joel, an American musical and Irish country music artist Derek Ryan. The Benson Stage Academy will present Junior Showbusiness 2017 at the YMCA tonight and tomorrow (3/4 March), at 7.15pm. It’s in aid of the NSPCC. Rowlies Academy of Dance present the YMCA’s next show, at 2pm on 19 March. Local singer and musician Robert Schmuck is producing One Night of Billy Joel, on 25 March at 7.30pm. Robert will perform Joel’s hits including Uptown Girl, Piano Man, Just the Way You Are, River of Dreams, She’s Always a Woman, The Longest Time and We Didn’t Start the Fire. He will be backed by a band comprised of

Robert Schmuck

local musicians Ralph Alder on sax, Andy Crofts on drums, Mark Gordon on keyboards, Dan Robinson on lead guitar, Alastair James on guitar and percussion and Chris Lea on bass guitar. The Jukes are planning “a landmark allAmerican musical stage show” called Down at the Diner on 31 March, at 7.30pm. The Jukes are described as four “highly accomplished” and “immaculately turned out” vocalists. The show is set in Britain in the late 1960s, when four working lads discover a shared passion for rock ‘n’ roll and dream about making it big in the USA. Derek Ryan, at the YM at 8pm on 1 April, is billed as “one of country music’s leading entertainers”. He performs self-penned material and a sprinkling of country classics. Derek has had “two Irish number-one albums, sell-out shows at home and abroad and fistfuls of music awards to his name including entertainer of the year, album of the year and best live performer”, according to his promoter. “But he is perhaps proudest of the awardwinning recognition for his songwriting abilities at the Sunday World and Irish country music awards”. n Tickets can be booked online at tiny.cc/ ymcatheatre and by ringing 506750.

by Dave Barry

PUBLIC perceptions of mental health are being challenged in a project called Breaking the Ice. Scarborough’s Beach Hut Theatre is putting on seven new plays examining the everyday problems of people living with depression, anxiety and other emotional difficulties. SnOwQuEeN, an urban fantasy musical, will reinterpret Hans Christian Andersen’s Snow Queen at the old parcels office at the railway station. It’s about a young man from Leeds who is on the run. But he can’t run from himself and now, in Scarborough, he’s at the end of the line and meets some quirky characters. Co-written by John Pattison and Alison Watt, and designed by Michael Roberts, it considers the social isolation caused by depression in young adults. On 22 April, SuDdEn ThAwS, six short plays by local writers, can be seen for free in the library’s main lending area. Under the direction and dramaturge of Alison Watt, the mood-boosting stories touch upon social phobias, insomnia, self-harming in young people, eating disorders, dementia and general anxiety disorder in moving and comic ways. Designed by artist Helen Birmingham, the plays will run repeatedly between 10am

and 2pm. Alison said: “This project seeks to break the ice and get conversations started around the common mental health conditions that can have an impact on us all. “In SuDdEn ThAwS, we have a wonderful mix of stories which have been carefully researched by a group of talented local writers. “Take the time to meet the fridge whose sole ambition in life is to help others chill out, or calm yourself in a forest of stories with a good friend, or maybe follow the adventures of someone just trying to get a good night’s sleep”. SnOwQuEeN runs from 29 March to 1 April at 7pm daily plus 1.30pm matinee on the Saturday. Tickets cost £8 (concession £6) and can be purchased at Woodend, on the door and by ringing 384500. As part of this site-specific theatre performance, the audience are invited to wear winter clothes and take a blanket to stay warm and become part of the experience. Breaking the Ice is a partnership between Beach Hut Theatre and the library, co-funded by Arts Council England and Stronger Communities. It draws on the Reading Agency’s Reading Well scheme on common mental health conditions.

The cast of SnOwQuEeN

Beach Hut Theatre rehearse in the library

Derek Ryan

Choir prepares for church concert

Crime writer tells secrets of her poisoned pen Words and photo by Dave Barry

Most of the choir, pictured with conductor Bill Scott at South Cliff Methodist Church, where they rehearse on Wednesday evenings (to order photos ring 353597)

Words and photo by Dave Barry SCARBOROUGH Community Choir’s annual concert with the 40-piece Sandside Orchestra is at Westborough Methodist Church tomorrow (Saturday 4 March). Entitled Stage and Screen, it will follow a similar format to last year’s Trial by Jury / Rhapsody in Blue collaboration, but with music from the cinema and theatre. Frank James will perform the first movement of Rachmaninov’s second piano concerto, featured in the movie Brief Encounter. The 100-voice choir will perform the haunting melody If I Fell from the Beatles movie A Hard Day’s Night and music by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd-Webber. The second half of the show will feature Sandside Players’ abridged version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Mikado, which was performed at the library and in Wykeham in November. Set in a seaside town, it has been written by Chris Gray, who will reprise his role as Pish Tush. Tim Tubbs, reviving his role as Ko Ko, will

perform the List song, topically revised by Dave Blaker as close to the performance time as possible. The tuneful score is packed with popular songs including The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring, Tit-Willow, A More Humane Mikado, The Sun Whose Rays and A Wand’ring Minstrel. The cast includes many well-known local performers: Lesley Machen as Yum-Yum, Hilary Watts as Nanki-Poo, Tony Kirby as the Mikado, Kathryn Irwin as Katisha and Dave Blaker as Pooh-Bah, along with Chris Gray, Kate Boddy, Damon Hotchin, Monica Hindle, Helen Dent and Louise Stanway. Mr Scott says: “After last’s years concert and performance of Trial by Jury, we have had many requests to perform more Gilbert & Sullivan music in its true orchestral form. I hope this version will contrast with our pocket November production but still retain all its humour and style”. The concert is due to begin at 7pm. Tickets cost £5.

SCARBOROUGH crime writer Kate Evans is to give a talk at Derwent Valley Bridge Community Library in West Ayton on Thursday 9 March, at 7pm. Kate, a writer for over 30 years, will describe the key elements which make up a crime novel and trace the growth of the genre, from the earliest crime novels through its golden age to modern times. Her interactive talk will be illustrated with recorded extracts from various novels.

“Kate excels at character driven crime novels that vividly evoke their windswept Scarborough setting”, according to fellow author Jaq Kate Evans Hazell. n Tickets cost £3, including refreshments, and can be bought at the library. Booking is advisable – ring 863052.

Conservative societies loom large in films

by Dave Barry

CATE BLANCHETT and Rooney Mara give riveting performances in Carol, which Scarborough Film Society is screening tonight (3 Mar). Their characters’ love is forbidden by the strait-jacketed society they inhabit, 1950s USA. Blanchett plays an elegant divorcing woman who falls for a doe-eyed shop assistant. The society’s next offering, the Oscar-nominated Mustang (17 Mar), is about five teenage sisters who start to test their sexuality, in a conservative community in Turkey. Their elders want to marry them off and imprison them until marriage deals are brokered. Films are

shown at the library, starting at 7.30pm. The society’s season continues with The Brand New Testament (7 Apr), Our Little Sister (21 Apr), Macbeth (5 May) and Victoria (19 May).

Mustang

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Words & main photos by Dave Barry WITH the kind of bad timing that might feature in one of his plays, Alan Ayckbourn fell and twisted a knee the day before the Stephen Joseph Theatre’s summer season was announced. So the unfortunate playwright had to be wheeled on and off the stage in a wheelchair. He and the rest of the SJT team were unveiling a summer season of plays celebrating the often extraordinary stories of people leading ordinary lives. The season will include: • A revival of Jim Cartwright’s much-loved The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, which was turned into an Oscar- and Bafta-nominated film, shot in Scarborough; • The premiere of a new play by Alan Ayckbourn, A Brief History of Women; • The premiere of up-and-coming writer Ali Taylor’s Goth Weekend; • The regional premiere of Amelia Bullmore’s touching comedy Di and Viv and Rose;

• And a revival of one of Ayckbourn’s funniest shows, Taking Steps, from 1979. The SJT’s artistic director, Paul Robinson, who will be directing The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and Goth Weekend, says: “At the heart of our summer season is the endeavour to celebrate the stories of ‘ordinary’ people. All this work – and our new artistic policy – reflects our belief here at the SJT that every person, regardless of their background, can fulfil their potential if only they were given the opportunity, and that within all of us, however normal or ordinary we might feel, we are exceptional and have extraordinary stories to tell”. The season also includes shows from visiting companies, films, live streamings, music, play readings and other events. The summer shows are in rep (alternating with each other) between June and October. n For details, ring 370541 or visit the website: www.sjt.uk.com.

From left: SJT artistic director Paul Robinson; Amelia Bullmore, who wrote Di and Viv and Rose; Alan Ayckbourn; Lotte Wakeham, director of Di and Viv and Rose; and Ali Taylor, the writer of Goth Weekend.

by Dave Barry THE line-up has been announced for Scarborough’s annual jazz festival, at the Spa on 22–24 September. For the festival’s 15th anniversary, director Mike Gordon promises a special programme of top quality acts, “from big bands to songsters, rising stars to something different”. Internationally respected composer, arranger and trombonist Mike Gibbs is a coup for the festival, performing with the 17-piece Hans Koller Big Band as part of his 80th birthday celebrations. Mike’s pulsating compositions blend the colours of Africa, Charles Ives, Messaien and rock into a unique jazz style. The Stan Tracey Legacy Big Band, led by the pianist’s son Clark, is another headliner. Stan, who died in 2013, was an outstanding figure in the jazz world and was known as the grandfather of British jazz. He performed at the festival three times. Polly Gibbons will perform with her quartet on the Sunday evening. Polly is one of the most respected and talked-about young singer / songwriters of her generation. With warm, rich, soulful vocals and innate blues sensibility, she has been likened to many of the jazz and soul greats. Another songster in the line-up is Mads Mathias, with his quartet. A vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he has captured the hearts of music lovers with his charismatic performances, spirited personality and creative original songs. Jason Rebello and the Janette Mason Trio are two keyboard virtuosos for the weekend. Jason has appeared with many notable artistes including Bud Shank, Wayne Shorter and Gary Burton. He has recorded with Sting and performed classical concerts with the Nice Symphony and Halle orchestras. Janette is one of UK jazz's well-kept secrets. A pianist, arranger and composer, she has worked as musical director for artists as diverse as Oasis and Robert Wyatt. Expect a piano trio that is innovative, punchy and accessible, with cool grooves, interesting time scapes, funky synths and a cinematic

texture. Get the Blessing “may well be the most original and exciting band on the British scene at the moment”, says Jazzwise magazine. The band specialises in the improvisation and monophonic nature of Ornette Coleman’s earlier works. The energetic New York Marching Band will open the festival. This powerful team of some of Yorkshire’s finest musicians packs an arsenal of percussion, sax, trumpets, trombones and sousaphone. Sharing the line-up is a variety of swinging modern jazz performers including Clarinet Maestros, Gilad Atzmon, Alan Barnes and the Lowest Common Denominator, Hexagonal, Loire Funk All Stars, Nicolas Meier Quartet, Seven Pieces of Silver and Nikki Iles & Stan Sulzman. Alan Barnes returns as festival compere for the 14th year. Renowned for his sharp, off-the-cuff wit on the microphone, he has received over 25 British jazz awards, most recently in 2016 for clarinet, and has twice been made BBC jazz musician of the year. n Weekend tickets cost £87 until the end of June and then £92. They can be booked online via www.scarboroughjazzfestival. co.uk or over the phone – ring 821888.

Clark Tracey (photo by Brian Payne)

Mads Mathias Alan Ayckbourn (to order photos ring 353597)

Di and Viv and Rose

Indian dance workshops for kids promote harmony Words and photos by Dave Barry PUPILS from local schools took part in Indian dance and storytelling workshops at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. Annapurna Indian Dance ran workshops with children from Braeburn primary school, Filey infants and Ebor Academy in Filey. The company, based in Halifax, offers enjoyable and imaginative Indian dance days. It aims to achieve harmony and understanding between people of different cultures through Indian dance, introducing India’s rich artistic and cultural heritage through performances of graceful and rhythmic Indian dances and

storytelling. The company was set up several years ago by India-born former primary school teacher Shantha Roa, who says: “I want to provide a joyful and meaningful multi-sensory experience for every child that takes part”. Diana Logan, the SJT’s associate director for education, says: “We run an extensive education programme at the SJT and are expanding our work. Many of the schools we work with are interested in Indian dance, so we’re delighted to be able to partner with Annapurna Dance on these workshops. Looking at storytelling and other cultural traditions is of key importance”.

Shantha Roa leads one of the workshops at the SJT Having fun

Jason Rebello

Stan Sulzman and Nikki Iles

News in Brief HELPING people in Scarborough improve their health in 2017 is the aim of a new training programme. Called ‘Making Every Contact Count’, the scheme is rolled out by North Yorkshire County Council. It encourages people from community and voluntary groups, health and social care staff, housing associations and councils to help others to help themselves and improve their health.

Wandering Monster The scheme focuses on five key topics: smoking, alcohol, mental wellbeing, physical activity and health eating. Training is free and focuses on enabling people to deliver sessions in their communities or within their organisation. Resources and training materials are provided, as is on-going support. Organisations interested in attending and are able to run training sessions, should contact Megan Christie at megan@smgateway.co.uk or 0141 387 7294.

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A literary mixed bag for Books by the Beach by Dave Barry A HEART surgeon, a senior psychiatrist, a historian, a dame and a TV presenter are to take part in Scarborough’s fourth annual Books by the Beach festival. They will join numerous leading authors at the library, the Spa and other venues, from 26 April to 1 May. Dr Steve Westaby, a pioneering heart surgeon, will talk about his new book, Fragile Lives, in which he tells stories of life and death on the operating table. Dr Westaby has performed over 11,000 heart operations and was the first surgeon to fit a patient with a new type of artificial heart. A discussion entitled Shellshock - From the Somme to Syria will feature the president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists - Sir Simon Wessely, historian Taylor Downing and former soldier Allan Mallinson. Forensics feature when crime-scene pathologist Dr Stuart Hamilton joins popular fiction writer Mark Billingham to discuss suspicious death in life and literature. Critic and festival regular Barry Forshaw, who has met many authors and giants of the US film world including Alfred Hitchcock, will introduce his new book, American Noir. At the Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT), awardwinning actor Dame Harriet Walter will talk about playing Shakespeare’s roles for women. TV presenter and former Loose Women panellist Denise Welch will talk about her debut novel, If They Could See me Now. Denise, who has been in Coronation Street and Soldier, Soldier, has written two bestselling autobiographies. Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison, once

queen of the jungle in I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here, will join best-selling author Adele Parks, often found in the Sunday Times bestsellers list; her work has been translated into 26 languages. Books by the Beach will feature a large dose of girl power at the Spa Theatre. The four mums who recently rowed across the Atlantic in 67 days will tell their heroic tale with humour and Yorkshire grit. They picked up a record along the journey as the oldest women to row an ocean. Champion jockey Declan Murphy will tell the tale of his near-death fall at Haydock and his amazing recovery. Screenwriter Daisy Goodwin will talk about the ITV hit Victoria, which she created, and read from Victoria’s diaries. Later the same day, Daisy will host a Victorian tea party at Wykeham Abbey. Local scriptwriter and co-founder of Beach Hut Theatre Alison Watt will run two themed drama workshops in contrasting settings. Foodie events are a popular part of the festival. Salley Vickers will speak about her new novel Cousins at a literary lunch at the Crescent Hotel. Historian Anne Sebba will transport her audience to the German occupation of Paris in the 1940s, when glamour was ever present. That’s at the Palm Court Hotel, where a French-style breakfast will set the mood. And Eat Me café will serve light bites between anecdotes at the SJT. At Greensmith & Thackwray, festival beer sponsor Wold Top will offer a variety of hop and barley flavours, accompanied by nibbles. Quirky venues are a signature of the festival. The former prison in Dean Road opens its gates to historian Jerry White and his new biography

about the Marshalsea debtors’ prison. This London jail housed many unfortunates, including Charles Dickens’ father. A wealth of historians on offer include John Lewis-Stempel, whose latest book Where Poppies Grow concerns British soldiers of the Great War and their relationship with the animals and plants around them. In The Mesmerist, journalist and writer Wendy Moore introduces us to John Elliotson, a brilliant doctor who brought hypnotism to Victorian Britain. Wendy previously topped the Sunday Times bestseller list with Wedlock. Art historian Ross King appears at the art gallery to share the history of Claude Monet’s water-lily paintings and the story of the painter’s last decade. MP Alan Johnson returns with his awardwinning third memoir The Long and Winding Road, taking us from the corridors at Westminster to Labour’s electoral victory in 1997 and his appointment as home secretary. Alan features in the Sunday papers panel with TV scientist Helen Czerski and military historian Allan Mallinson. Helen will also explain the physics of everyday life. The science of stargazing is explored by Sunderland-born Gary Fildes. The former bricklayer is the founder and lead astronomer of Kielder observatory, which receives over 20,000 visitors a year. It’s an out-of-this-world event, sponsored by Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society. Thriller writers Louise Doughty and Erin Kelly will be talking about their latest works. Louise’s Apple Tree Yard was recently adapted as a TV series starring Emily Watson. Kelly’s The Poison Tree was a major TV series in 2013. A revolutionary side of classic writer Jane

Austen will be revealed by Austen expert Helena Kelly, who strips off everything we know, or think we know, about the writer in her debut book, Jane Austen, The Secret Radical. It’s sponsored by the Royal Literary Fund. A Stars and Stripes themed concert organised by Maria Billington will feature American music and a star-studded cast. Gervase Phinn will recall the ups and downs of village life in his latest Little Village School series. Amnesty International will offer inspiring poetry that makes women cry, with local women reading their favourite poems. The festival is organised by directors Heather French and Peter Guttridge. Heather said: “I'm thrilled by the mix of fact and fiction and feel we've expanded our programme to include some inspiring figures. “We feel there's something for everyone, from a wonderful opener, as the ribbon is cut by household name Joanna Trollope, to a priceless finale when we go under the hammer with Christie’s auctioneer Charles Hindlip. We're thrilled that so many wonderful authors have found time in their busy diaries to visit Scarborough. “Peter and I would like to add that, without the assistance of our sponsors and supporters, we couldn't make this happen. North Yorkshire County Council and Scarborough Borough Council help us with venue hire and we're delighted to be increasing our partnerships around the town. Everyone has been most kind and it's very exciting to be on the cusp of our fourth Books by the Beach”. n To book tickets, ring 370451. For further details, visit www.booksbythebeach.co.uk. L-R: Adele Parks, Alan Johnson, Denise Welch, Harriet Walter, Vicky Pattison (photo by Brian Aris), Mark Billingham (photo by Charlie Hopkinson), Louise Doughty

Benefit gig for homeless and refugees raises £3,350 Words and photos by Dave Barry A BENEFIT gig for refugees and the homeless raised over £3,350. Staged at L’amour, in Westborough, the fundraiser was in aid of the Rainbow Centre and Scarborough Friends of Refugees’ Snug appeal. Despite wintry weather, there was a good turnout. At the organisers’ request, many people took tins of canned food for the Rainbow Centre and/or a Snug item. Snug stands for socks, neckwarmer (or scarf), underwear and gloves, which is what refugees in France need. “We collected 320 tins of food, which was doubled by Yorkshire Coast Homes”, said organiser Mark Gordon. “The Snug items filled 15 to 20 bin liners and we raised £3,000 on the night and online”, Mark said. The gig was initially planned to take place at the Cask. But interest grew so much that Mark was forced to switch to the larger L’amour. The musicians who took part were Tom Davenport, Joe Solo, Sophia Wardman, Laura Welburn, Chris Lea, Rowan Oliver, Dave Kemp, Alastair James, Tony Lavery, Simon Hitch, Adam Wilmore, Mark Gordon, Richard Adams and Paul Tilley. Helping in various other ways were Debbie

Gordon, Peter Dickinson, Dave Moss, Helen Stubbings, Tom Andrew, Chris Whyte, Andy Turner, Sarah Turner, Andrew Quinn and the team at L'Amour, Laura Ann Cooper, Laura Lawrence, Bob Walker and Paul Toole. The Rainbow Centre charity organises a local food bank and provides support and advice for homeless and other vulnerable people in the area. The Snug appeal is being organised by Laura Cooper of SFR with the aim of sending warm clothing to refugees suffering freezing conditions in France. The Snug donations have been taken to Sheffield Donations for Refugees, a grassroot volunteer group who regularly travel to Calais. * Stand up to Racism is organising a refugees and migrants welcome rally at 7pm on 6 March, in the Undercroft at St James’s Church in Seamer Road. The door is on the Valley Road side of the building. It is being organised “to counter the rise in racism and give expression to those who are proud of our multicultural town”, says one of the organisers. Speakers include Laura Cooper of Scarborough Friends of Refugees, Dr Zaid al Saffar from the Islamic centre and Ian Hodson, anti-racist campaigner and secretary of the bakers union Bfawu. It will feature musical interludes from Joe Solo and other local musicians.

The Laura Welburn Band, L-R, Dave Kemp, Chris Lea, Rowan Oliver, Laura Welburn, Alistair James and Mark Gordon

Sophia Wardman

Joe Solo (to order photos ring 353597)

Issue 43 - March

Local Events

MARCH

ONGOING

UNTIL 22 APRIL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION, Treasure House & Art Gallery. The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum, will open in Beverley, featuring 100 aweinspiring images, from fascinating animal behaviour to breathtaking wild landscapes. Call 01482 392780.

MARCH

2-4 MARCH ALL ENGLAND THEATRE FESTIVAL 2017, Bridlington Spa. The only nationwide eliminating contest of one-act plays. Featuring original pieces and assessed by a professional Adjudicator, with two or more plays performed at each session. The winners go on to compete in the semi finals. Call 01262 678258. 3 MARCH CAROL, The Concert Room, Scarborough Library, 7.30pm. Scarborough Film Society presents the tale of an elegant and beautiful woman (Cate Blanchett) who falls for a doe-eyed shop assistant. The two women develop a fast bond that becomes love, with complicated consequences. Call 07748 280871.

FAIRPORT CONVENTION, Whitby Pavilion, 7.30pm. Enjoy an evening of musical celebration with Fairport Convention at this golden anniversary concert. Call 01947 458899. PUBLIC STARGAZING, Dalby Forest. Enjoy Scarborough & Ryedale's Astronomical Society public stargazing sessions in the Great Yorkshire Forest. The sessions are held at the Low Dalby Astronomy Centre. Wrap up warm and bring a torch. Visit www.forestry. gov.uk/dalbyforest

4-5 MARCH ORCHID FESTIVAL, Burton Agnes Hall. Dramatic and creative displays of the vibrantly coloured exotic plants will fill the ground floor of this historic Elizabethan house. Visitors are invited to enjoy the floral spectacle, and choose competitively priced plants from the broadest - and rarest selection in the area. Additionally, orchid expert Ray Creek will be on hand to answer questions. Visit www.burtonagnes.com 4 MARCH STAGE AND SCREEN, Westborough Methodist Church, 7pm. Scarborough Community Choir and Sandside Players present a concert. YORKSHIRE BEARD DAY, Scarborough Spa, from 2pm. The annual family friendly fun event for beard growers, lovers, and appreciators in and around Yorkshire. Call 01723 821 888.

astronomy or would like to know how they can take the first steps into this exciting interest. Call 07812 660184. 11 MARCH HEDGE PLANTING, The Street, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, 10am2pm. Get involved with Growing Opportunities garden group. Call 07422 972915. CLASSIC CAR, MOTORCYCLE & AUTOMOBILIA AUCTION, Sledmere House, 12noon. Dee Atkinson & Harrison of Driffield will be hosting a classic car, motorcycle and automobilia auction at 12.00 noon in the Home Farm Buildings at Sledmere. Visit www.sledmerehouse.com FOSSIL HANDLING, Rotunda Museum, Scarborough, 10.30am-4pm. Explore a stunning collection of real fossils through hands on sessions with the fossil experts. Visit www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com

12 MARCH ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR, Driffield Showground, 9am-3.30pm. A great fair with plenty to offer. Call 01377 254768. 14 MARCH A WALK DOWN SCARBOROUGH’S MAIN STREET, Central Library, Vernon Road, 2.30pm. Scarborough and District Civic Society hosts a presentation by Christine Hepworth, preceded by their AGM. Email christinehepworth@googlemail.com SCARBOROUGH THEATRE GOERS EXCURSION A trip to see “The King and I” performed by York Light at York Theatre Royal. Coach leaves Scarborough at 5.30pm for 7.30pm performance. Tickets available from Christine. Call 01723 370382 17 MARCH ROSS NOBLE: BRAIN DUMP, Scarborough Spa, 7.30pm. Everybody's favourite randomist is back. As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and it's time to let it all out. Call 01723 821888.

5 MARCH CILLA & THE SHADES OF THE 60S, Bridlington Spa, 7.30pm. This stunning and elegant review of the life of Cilla Black soars its way through the 60s. Starring Liverpool born singer Victoria Jones. Call 01262 678258.

MUSTANG, The Concert Room, Scarborough Library, 7.30pm. Scarborough Film Society presents a film full of life, even as it depicts lives in lockdown. In a Turkish village, five orphaned sisters live under strict rule while other family members prepare their arranged marriages. Call 07748 280871. 18-19 MARCH SCIENCE WEEKEND, Rotunda Museum, Scarborough. Celebrate British Science Week with a series of online presentations from eminent scientists. Visit www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com

10 MARCH G4 - LIVE IN CONCERT, Scarborough Spa, 7.30pm. Due to the overwhelming demand, the multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group are back with special guests and their trademark harmonies that wow audiences wherever they go. Call 01723 821888. THE KING IS BACK, Bridlington Spa, 8pm. Internationally renowned as one of the best Elvis tributes in the world, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style to the show. Call 01262 678258.

18 MARCH JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW, Scarborough Spa, 7.45pm. A show not to be missed by both avid fans and casual listeners. It is the only tribute show to be endorsed by the Cash family. Call 01723 821888.

24-26 MARCH TOP SECRET BLUES FESTIVAL 2017, Scarborough Spa. With minimal advertising, no public funding, no large scale sponsorship, and a reputation spread largely by word of mouth, Scarborough's TOP SECRET Blues Festival has gradually become one of the worst kept secrets in UK Blues. Call 01723 821888. 25 MARCH EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT, Scarborough Indoor Bowls Centre, Peasholm Road, 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Email sibcentre@yahoo.co.uk KEN DODD, Bridlington Spa, 7pm. Now Sir Ken following the 2017 New Year's Honours List, he is the Master of Mirth, a comedian of legendary status, an icon, and a national treasure. Call 01262 678258. LET’S MOVE 2017!, Whitby Pavilion, 2 & 7pm. A showcase of dance involving students from Hannah Verity Dance Studios in collaboration with local schools. Call 01947 458899. SPRING FAIR The Friend’s of St Mary’s Church are holding a Spring Fair at St Martin’s Parish House, Castle Road. From 11am - 2pm. Interesting stalls and refreshments. Free admission. 26-28 MARCH PSALM 23 LABYRINTH, St Mary’s Church. A special labyrinth designed to help you reflect on the words of the Psalm. Email midgeburton@aol.co.uk

30 MARCH The Jerseys - Oh What A Nite!, Scarborough Spa, 7.30pm. Celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Drifters, The Stylistics, The Beach Boys and more. Call 01723 821888. 31 MARCH-1 APRIL WELCOME BACK WEEKEND, Makis Entertainment Complex. An action-packed weekend of live entertainment for the whole family. Call 01262 401111.

THINK FLOYD, Bridlington Spa. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's first release, Think Floyd's brand new production for 2017 features music from all 15 Pink Floyd albums. Call 01262 678258. FROM 19 MARCH LEBBERSTON CAR BOOT & MARKET, on the Scarborough/Filey Road. The Sunday car boot and market returns! Call 01964 542695.

MICHAEL GEORGE’S LONDON VARIETIES, Whitby Pavilion, 7.30pm. Michael George’s London Varieties takes its inspiration from older variety shows, and offers you the their audience a rocking, rolling good time through a series of traditional acts. Call 01947 458899.

21 MARCH SPRING IS HERE AGAIN, St. Columba Church Hall, Dean Road, 7.15pm. Scarborough Flower Club present a floral demonstration by Sue Maddocks. Call 07935 474239.

ASTRONOMY FOR BEGINNERS, Village Hall, East Ayton, 7.30-8.30pm. Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society are holding an event aimed at people who are either new to

22 MARCH SCARBOROUGH DINE AND DANCE, The Spa Ocean Room, 7.30pm. Ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing to live music, with dinner. Call 01723 374860.

15 APRIL 80s FANCY DRESS PARTY, 8pm, The Rosette, Hackness Rd, Scarborough. A night of fancy dress fun and frivolities for charity. With a raffle, quiz and Scarborough Radio presenter, Mark Sinclair, on hand to entertain.

REGULAR EVENTS

EVERY DAY WOLDGATE TREKKING CENTRE, Woldgate, Bridlington. There are excellent horse and pony treks, suitable for both beginners and advanced riders, as well as Saturday morning club fun days for children. Visit www.woldgatetrekking.co.uk or call 01262 673086.

March - Issue 43 MONDAY TO FRIDAY WALKING FOOTBALL, Baron's Gym, The Rugby Club. Classes for both men and women. EVERY SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT, The Mayfield Hotel, 10-11 Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 7pm. Enjoy this weekly quiz of music and general knowledge, followed by Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo, and Lucky Thirteen’s Play Your Cards Right. Call 01723 863160. QUIZOKE, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough, 6pm. Be looked after by 'Hostess with the Mostest’ Jeannette DuPont. Call 01723 366063. EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL 9th OCTOBER LEBBERSTON CAR BOOT SALE, opposite Jet service station, A165 to Filey, from 6.30am. Turn your trash into cash at this great car boot sale. Call 07966 254179. FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH BIRD AUCTION, Eastfield Community Centre, 12noon-2pm. Alongside the auction, there will also be a raffle and refreshments. Call 01723 583524. EVERY SUNDAY FLEAMARKET, Scalby Parish Hall, 10.30am-1.00pm from January to the end of March. Call 01723 882352. EVERY MONDAY FENCING CLASSES, YMCA Leisure Centre, St Thomas Street, Scarborough, 7.15-8.30pm for nine to 17 year olds; 7.15-9pm for over 18s. Visit www. scarborough.ymca.org.uk or call 01723 374227. WALKING WOMEN’S FOOTBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Silver Rd, Scalby. Call 01723 357740. QUAY SCRABBLE GROUP, Sewerby Methodist Church, 6.30pm. Have a great night of Scrabble, and enjoy a cuppa. Call 01262 409718. FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH PSYCHIC NIGHT, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough, 8pm . Enjoy thoughtprovoking 'Demonstrations of Mediumship & Clairvoyance' with Guest Psychics. Call 01723 366063. SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH ACTIVITY GROUP, Scarborough Library, Vernon Road, Scarborough, 2-4pm. A range of activities for people with dementia and their carers along with access to a Dementia Support Worker. Call 01723 500958. THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH DRIFFIELD ART CLUB, Driffield Community Centre, 7-9pm. Visit www.driffieldartclub. co.uk EVERY TUESDAY LUNCHTIME LECTURES, Woodend Creative, Scarborough, 1-2pm. Tim Tubbs will deliver a series of talks titled ‘Scandalous Queens’. Visit www. woodendcreative.co.uk or call 01723 384500. Roller Disco @ The Spa, The Spa Bridlington, 5pm, 6.45pm & 8.30pm. Fun for all ages! Visit www.thespabridlington.com or call 01262 678258. 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.

FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH YORKSHIRE EAST COAST WIDOWED GROUP, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, 2pm. Members meet in the coffee lounge. Call Maureen: 01723 365991 or Sheila: 01723 639315. SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH CHRISTCHURCH PENSIONER ACTION GROUP, Bridlington Library. 11am. Coffee mornings, outings, and easy exercise classes. Call 01262 602866. SCARBOROUGH ASSOCIATION COFFEE MORNING, Wreyfield Drive Church, 10.30am. New members always welcome. Call 01723 368913. THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH FLOWER CLUB, St Columba Church Hall, Dean Road, Scarborough, 7.15pm (except January, July and August). A warm welcome to all. Admission £6.50. Visit www.scarboroughflowerclub.co.uk EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY JU JITSU CLASSES, YMCA Leisure Centre, St Thomas Street, Scarborough. There are junior sessions (7.15-8.15pm Tues; 7-8pm Thurs) and adult classes (8.15-10pm Tues; 8-10pm Thurs) available. Visit www.scarborough. ymca.org.uk or call 01723 374227. BARON’S WALKING FOOTBALL, Scarborough Rugby Club, 9.30-11am. Call 01723 377545. EVERY WEDNESDAY SALSA CLASS, St James Church, Scarborough, 7.30-9.30pm. Partner and booking not required. Visit www. stjamesscarborough.co.uk or call 07788 873523. WURLITZER AFTERNOON TEA DANCES, Scarborough Fair Collection, Scarborough. Visit www.scarboroughfaircollection.com or call 01723 586698. SCARBOROUGH SUB-AQUA CLUB, 25 St Mary’s Street, Scarborough. New dive and social members are welcome to this weekly meeting. Visit www. scarboroughsubaquaclub.net or call 01723 372036. 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. SCARBOROUGH CONCERT BAND, St. James Church Undercroft, Scarborough 7.309.30pm. Visit www.scarboroughconcertband. co.uk or call 01723 369008. WALKING WOMEN'S NETBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Rugby Club, Scalby Road, 11am. EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH DANCE4LEISURE, Grand Hotel, Scarborough, 2pm. Two hours of non-stop dancing! Visit www.dance4leisure.wix.com/ comedancing EVERY WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY EASY SEQUENCE DANCING, Cayton Village Hall, North Lane, Cayton, 1.45-4pm Weds; 10am-12.15pm Fri; 7.30-10pm Sat. Beginners welcome. Call 01723 351380. SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB, Beansheaf Hotel,

A169 Malton Road, 8-10.30pm. A traditional jazz session with an established band. FILEY FLOWER CLUB, Evron Centre, Filey, 7.30pm (October to July). See the flowers and meet a great 'bunch' of people. Call 07791 101231. EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR, The Grand Hotel, Scarborough, 8.30am-4pm. Quality crafts and gifts are on sale, to raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice. FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH RYEDALE WOODTURNERS, Snainton Village Hall, 7.309.30pm. Guests welcome to enjoy first class professional woodturning demonstrations. Visit www.snaintonwoodturningclub.org.uk or email oldfern@btinternet.com EVERY FRIDAY MEN'S WALKING FOOTBALL, Baron's fitness Centre, Scalby Road, 9.30am. Call 01723 363397. FIRST & THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH PARKINSON’S UK CARERS GROUP, 2pm. First meeting at Danes Dyke Community Hall, Scarborough; second meeting at St Columba’s Church, Dean Road, Scarborough. Call 01723 862681. FIRST & THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, St Martinon-the-Hill Church, South Cliff, Scarborough, 2-4pm. This small, friendly group is led by a Cruse Bereavement Care qualified volunteer. Call 01723 865406. THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH KIRTAN YOGA AND BHAGAVAD GITA CLUB Musical mantra meditation and hints of ancient wisdom for modern times. No previous experience necessary. First floor Scarborough Central Library from 7pm to 8.30. Text Jackie for more information 07971 977954 FIRST FRIDAY OF OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH STAR GAZING, Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Thornton-ledale. The dark skies of Dalby are amongst the best in the country and with the expert help and advice from Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society you will be amazed what you can learn about the sky. Call 07812 660184 for more information.

THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH MONTHLY FOOD MARKET, Westborough, Scarborough. A range of local produce including fruit, vegetables, meat, bread, pies, and much more! Visit www. themarketmanagers.co.uk MUSTARD SEED, Ebenezer Church Hall, Scarborough, 11.45am-2pm. A monthly meeting for adults with learning difficulties, connected to the charities Livability and Prospects. Email www.livability.org.uk LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH RYEDALE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD, Wrelton Village Hall. Call 01723 862417. MOST NIGHTS LIVE MUSIC, The Commercial, Falsgrave Road, Scarborough. A great mix of live acts performing on several nights each month. For details, call 01723 447109.

There’s always something on… at the libraries! FILEY LIBRARY Station Avenue, Filey - Call 01609 536608 EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY CAN WE HELP? IT HELP SESSIONS; 1-5pm Fri, 10am-1pm Sat. EVERY THURSDAY KNIT & NATTER, 1-3pm. LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH FILEY ACTIVITY GROUP, 2-4pm.

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

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

Art show on yacht designer opens at gallery Words and photo by Dave Barry AN EXHIBITION devoted to artist and yacht designer Albert Strange is running at Scarborough Art Gallery until 19 March. Strange (1855-1917) played an integral role in the evolution of the design of the small cruising yacht, developing single-handed craft that were built for speed. Presented by the Friends of Albert Strange, the exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of his death. A co-founder of Scarborough Yacht Club, Strange was a marine artist and illustrator, and a frequent exhibitor at the Royal Academy and other London galleries. He was the principal and mainstay of Scarborough School of Art from its foundation in 1882 until 1916. The contemporary successor of the original institution is Yorkshire Coast College’s school

Rachel Mills of Scarborough Art Gallery is pictured at the Albert Strange exhibition (to order photos ring 353597) of art and design at Westwood. A coinciding exhibition, Three Men and Their Boats, features paintings, drawings and prints by three members of the Humber Yawl Club - Albert Strange, George Holmes and John Lonsdale. It can be seen at the library from 22 February to 18 March.

Issue 43 - March

Pub Gigs

Gigs at Scarborough pubs unless stated. Please send submissions to dave@thescarboroughreview.co.uk

BY DAVE BARRY Easy Street play the music of Michael Bublé, Tony Bennett, Matt Munro, etc, at the Crescent Hotel on the first Sunday of every month, at 7.30pm. The quartet also have gigs at Farrers and in Foxholes and Seamer this month.

FRI 3 MAR Colcannon at the Merchant; Bryan Adams Experience at the Mayfield in Seamer. SAT 4 MAR Jez Ech (4pm) and Rockin’ Hillbillies (9pm) at the Merchant; Spearmint Rock at Indigo Alley; Midnight Junction at the Newcastle Packet; Ric Owen at the Hole in the Wall; Boolas at Cellars; Big Me at the Tap and Spile; Groove Ninjas at the Commercial; Daniel Peters at the Eastway Club in Eastfield. SUN 5 MAR Hummingbirds at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Robert Schmuck Trio at Watermark (7pm); Easy Street at the Crescent (7.30pm); Mr Jim at the Merchant (8pm). MON 6 MAR Jelly-Roll Jazz Band at Farrer’s (7pm); Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. TUE 7 MAR Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. WED 8 MAR Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. THU 9 MAR Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby. FRI 10 MAR Snatch at the Mayfield in Seamer; Easy Street at Foxholes Community Hall (7.30pm). SAT 11 MAR Sam Lenton at the Merchant (4pm); Snatch at the Newcastle Packet; Raid at Indigo Alley; Mick Wheeler Band at Cellars; Aftermath at the Tap and Spile; Natalie at the Eastway Club in Eastfield; Easy Street at the Londesborough Arms in Seamer. SUN 12 MAR Soul Rida at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Ross Dransfield at the Merchant (8pm); Tom Townsend Blues Band at Watermark (7pm). MON 13 MAR Empire at Farrer’s (7pm); Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. TUE 14 MAR Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. WED 15 MAR Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. THU 16 MAR Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

Theatre

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

17 MARCH ROSS NOBLE: BRAIN DUMP

SAT 18 MAR Ross Dransfield (4pm) and Fuzz Junkies (9pm) at the Merchant; Loose Coverz at Indigo Alley; Infinity at the Newcastle Packet; the Groove at the Tap and Spile; Gareth Jay at the Eastway Club in Eastfield.

18 MARCH JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

TUE 21 MAR Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

21-25 MARCH BERYL A warm and witty celebration of the life of unsung sporting legend Beryl Burton. Be the first to hear newly developed plays from the members of the SJT’s scriptwriting class.

Everybody's favourite randomist is back. As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and it's time to let it all out.

MON 20 MAR Easy Street at Farrer’s (7pm); Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

If your children have left home and the nest is empty, this is the group for you.

27 MARCH-1 APRIL FIRST DRAFT

FRI 17 MAR Colcannon at the Merchant; Mikey at the Mayfield in Seamer.

SUN 19 MAR Buddy Holly act at the Hole in the Wall (4pm); East Coast Vagabonds at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Rich Adams at Watermark (7pm); Mark & Laura at the Merchant (8pm).

MARCH 2017

This year prepare for a musical and emotional rollercoaster, unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash.

Scarborough YMCA Theatre Visit www.scarborough.ymca.org.uk/ theatre-shows or call 01723 506750. 3-4 MARCH JUNIOR SHOWBUSINESS 2017

29 MARCH BURTON An acclaimed one-man show portraying actor Richard Burton in his own words.

The Spa Bridlington Visit www.thespabridlington.com or call 01262 678258. 2-4 MARCH ALL ENGLAND THEATRE FESTIVAL 2017 A national one act play competition. 5 MARCH CILLA & THE SHADES OF THE 60S This stunning and elegant review of the life of Cilla Black soars its way through the 60s. 10 MARCH THE KING IS BACK One of the best Elvis tributes in the world.

Presented by The Benson Stage Academy. 19 MARCH AN AFTERNOON WITH ROWLIES ACADEMY Presented by Rowlies Academy of Dance. 25 MARCH ONE NIGHT OF BILLY JOEL A celebration of one of the world's most successful recording artists.

WED 22 MAR Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

17 MARCH GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS by Northern Ballet. A ballet for children.

THU 23 MAR Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

Whitby Spa Pavilion

FRI 24 MAR Walkington at the Mayfield in Seamer.

1 MARCH THE HUT PEOPLE Musicport presents The Hut People, with support from Tom Townsend.

SAT 25 MAR Mr Jim (4pm) and Blues Prophets (9pm) at the Merchant; Nowhere Now at Indigo Alley; Ordinary Affair at the Newcastle Packet; Nicol Band at Cellars; Chu Ma Shu at the Tap and Spile; Jools at the Eastway Club in Eastfield.

Spotlight Theatre, Bridlington

SUN 26 MAR Snatch at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Conor Lawlor at the Merchant (8pm). MON 27 MAR Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. TUE 28 MAR Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899.

31 MARCH THE JUKES – DOWN AT THE DINER A king-sized portion of the best loved American music from the 50s and 60s.

Visit www.spotlighttheatrebrid.co.uk or call 01262 601006.

Stephen Joseph Theatre Visit www.sjt.uk.com or call 01723 370540 UNTIL 1 APRIL CHARLIE AND THE LIGHT FANTASTIC Join Charlie and his clever cat as they explore the galaxies. 2 MARCH DARE DEVIL RIDES TO JARAMA The Story of Clem Beckett, sportsman and fighter. 11 MARCH EPIC Nine short performances created by young people aged from 4-17.

WED 29 MAR Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

4 MARCH THE SLEEPING BEAUTY A ballet based on Charles Perrault's well known fairy tale. 11 MARCH LA TRAVIATA Verdi's Lyric Opera is a story of doomed love and Violetta, the mistress of a wealthy baron. 19 MARCH HEDDA GABLER Just married. Bored already. Hedda longs to be free.

THU 30 MAR Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

25 MARCH IDOMENEO Considered Mozart's first mature work, his score builds a swelling sound and colorscape.

FRI 31 MAR Rattlin’ Sheiks at the Merchant; Jesse & Laura at Blue Crush; Midnight Junction at the Mayfield in Seamer. 13-18 MARCH THE EMPTY NESTERS CLUB

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Scarborough Sport Scarborough Athletic commentator Ant Taylor, shares his latest views on the world of sports. @iamradioant

Football or money in the land of the rising sun entire footballing world by surprise, with many expecting the Argentinian to sign for one of Europe's biggest sides. Another player who left for a big contract, ex saint (who most probably feels more a sinner) Graziano Pelle. At the time of his transfer he became the fifth best paid footballer in the entire world when he signed for Shandong Luneng after helping Italy reach the Euro '16 quarter finals. It seems that Hulk has avoided testing himself in one of the more challenging European leagues but still managed to carve a top reputation whilst at Porto and Zenit St Petersburg. He will now lead the line for title chasing SIPG.

Has Hulk really achieved his full potential? Paulinho playing for Brazil Playing football in China seems to be all the rage right now. With the array of talent that clubs from the Far East are snapping up, the lure of big money is becoming more appealing to footballers from South America and more worryingly, Europe. Already some big names, who have previously been targets for Premiership teams, have made the move to the Far East. Then there are players like Alex Teixeira, who shocked the world when he opted to join Jiangsu Suning, after Liverpool had shown a heavy interest. The former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder cost around 50m and was the most expensive transfer in the league's history at the time. Paulinho, made his home at Tottenham Hotspur even though North London was a nightmare for the Brazilian. He then found solace with a move to China joining up with Chinese heavyweights Guangzhou Evergrande for nearly £10m. Brazilian imports are the most common players to reach the Chinese Super League and Jiangsu Suning have two of the biggest with Teixeira joining compatriot Ramires, after the latter left Chelsea for £25m in January. The hardworking midfielder won everything there is to win whilst at Stamford Bridge, but at 29-years-old changed the direction of his career dramatically by leaving Europe to embark on the Chinese adventure. It's not just Brazilians joining the Chinese super league, in February last year, Argentine international, Ezequiel Lavezzi, left the hustle and bustle of Paris and joined up with Hebei China Fortune. Another deal which took the

Even in the last transfer window there was tonnes of speculation and rumours as the land of the raising sun were after our raising stars. A china club were interested in Tottenham duo Harry Kane & Dele Alli, Alli's contract was somewhere in the region of £300k a week in wages alone.

Barons do well in York by Dave Barry

A TEAM of eight from Barons Fitness at Scarborough Rugby Club entered a walking football tournament hosted by York City Foundation. It was held on 3G pitches at the PlayFootball facility at Clifton Moor. The tournament consisted of 200 players aged 50 and over, playing in driving rain. Barons were a credit to the competition with

They have also caught the eye of Premiership Heavyweight Wayne Rooney. There's a lot of money being thrown about and China look to be serious contenders for the best league in the world, something The Premiership has has claimed for a few seasons. Being able to attract talent from around the world to join clubs like Stoke City, who can boast of having a side packed in with Ex Barcelona players. All of this has come at a price as internationally we have been poor at the biggest stages like the Euros and World Cups. Maybe if we can get good local lads though the teams academies and playing top flight football this could reignite the home nations and not just England. The young British talent need to start playing top football and maybe the world talent might be swayed to move to China and follow the money, this could be the opportunity we need! Only time will tell if China are going to be a threat or is this just another footballing fad?

many positive comments being made by opposing teams and the organisers. Barons’ goals were scored by Brian Taylor (4), Martyn Thompson (4), Terry Norland (2), Ron Glegg (1) and Gordon Porter (1). Barons’ goalkeeper Mick Thompson kept four clean sheets which is also a testament to the excellent all-round team effort. The other Barons players were Richard Murray and John Tayne.

Sport in Brief

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Isabel Matique of Scarborough AC won silver in the Under-15 Girls High Jump at the Northern Counties Indoor Championships at Sheffield, clearing a height of 1.5 metres. Phil Markham finished 42nd out of 709 finishers at the Ferriby 10 mile road race at Cottingham, in a time of 63 min 21 secs. In the Northern Counties Cross Country Championships at Prescot, Merseyside, Emma Clapton finished 29th in the Under-20 Ladies race, and Issy Nicholls came home 33rd out of 223 runners in the Under-13 Girls event.

BOWLS

The 2017 Scarborough Bowls Festival takes place at Scarborough Indoor Bows Centre from 30 April to 5 May. Events include outdoor crown green bowling competitions, as well as competitions for singles, pairs and triples on eight indoor rinks. Entry forms are now available on line, or from the Bowls Centre.

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hat tricks and Angela Tiernan got the other in a 7-2 win against Airedale 2nds, leaving Scarborough 7 points adrift of unbeaten leaders Selby 2nds at the top of the table, and looking good to secure a play-off place.

CYCLING

Hannah Bayes won seven awards, with Simon Ward and Steve Dodds both picking up five trophies at the Scarborough Paragan Cycling Club presentation evening at Scarborough Rugby Club. Hanah's impressive roll of honour included the Road Race Trophy, John Leadley Memorial Trophy, Ralph Ellis Cup, Jack Cappleman Ladies Cup, George Burnard Handicap Cup, Junior Best All Rounder Trophy and the Simplex Ladies Cup (shared with Rachel Lucas.

CRICKET

There are name changes for three local cricket clubs, who will all compete in Beckett League Division 4 in the 2017 season. Valley Bar Nomads, who play home games at Oriel, and are also members of the Evening League Division C, will now be called Scarborough Nomads, while Hospitals Rugby Club have changed their name to Scarborough Rugby Club, and Ryedale have become Pickering 3rds.

LEAGUE

Scarborough Pirates ARLC will begin their 2017 Yorkshire League campaign in April at a new home venue, after moving from their previous base at Eastway to Sands Lane, Hunmanby. Last season the Pirates finished 7th in Yorkshire League Division Two.

HOCKEY

The Scarborough Ladies team has climbed to 2nd in Yorkshire League Div 5(North) with a string of impressive results of late. Kelly Brown and Hariet Stephenson both scored twice with Jacqi Livera also on target in a 5-0 win over Tadcaster Magnets, then Hariet Stephenson struck five and Chloe Cheshire also netted as Halifax 4ths were beaten 6-0. Both Kirsty Tait and Helen Evans hit

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From the Sidelines

A SAD DAY FOR LOCAL FOOTBALL Everyone connected with local football was saddened by the sudden death of Scarborough Athletic chairman Dave Holland, at the age of 59 on 21 February. A lifelong Boro supporter, he had been chairman for almost six years, and also took an interest in local grass roots football. It was thanks to him that the annual pre-season fixture between Boro and the Scarborough League rep team has been staged at Silver Royd for the past 4 years.

PIER IN COUNTY SEMI-FINAL

Despite going behind three times, West Pier battled back for a thrilling 4-3 win against Redcar Athletic Res in the North Riding Challenge Cup quarter-finals, with ex Boro midfielder Jimmy Beadle hitting a hat trick and Neil Thomas getting the other. Edgehill were beaten 2-0 away at Great Ayton Royals in their last eight tie, and Filey Town also exited the East Riding Senior Country Cup, going down 4-3 at Walkington in the quarter-finals. West Pier now face a home tie against Bedale in the semi- finals on Saturday, 4 March. Great Ayton Royals play Huby United in the other tie.

CHAMPIONS SET TO RETAIN TITLE

A fabulous run of ten successive wins left West Pier looking odds on favourites to retain their Scarborough News District League top flight title, but they are also still involved in four cup competitions, so their fixture congestion

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could be their biggest problem. They were two points clear of 2nd placed Hunmanby United, having played two fewer games. Edgell had a good 4-0 away win at Whitby Fishermen to keep their title hopes alive, with goals from Ricky Greening, Luke Jones, James Gunn and Jackson Jowett, while Filey Town picked up a couple of wins, 2-1 away to Seamer Sports thanks to strikes from Darren Clough and Lalan Flynn, then 6-0 at home to Cayton Corinthians, with Darren Clough scoring five and Matty Bedson adding the other.

FILEY RESERVES SECOND DIVISION

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Filey Town Res moved six points clear at the top of division two when Joe Gage and Billy Coyne both scored twice in a 4-1 win against West Pier Res. Their nearest challengers Edgehill Res had two good victories, Luke Jones blasting in five goals as Cayton Res were routed 11-1, then a Gary Hepples hat trick and an Andy Noon strike secured a 4-3 win against Duchess. Scalby consolidated their place in midtable with a 9-3 defeat of FC Rosette, thanks to goals from Rob Speight 4, Ash Townley 2, Simon Rigg and Aiden Thomas.

TIGHT IN THIRD DIVISION

The most exciting title race looks like being in division three, where just five points seperated the top four sides. Sherburn occupied top spot after a 5-2 win at Fishburn Park Res, with strikes from Nathan Sutherland 2, Paul Mills, Liam Scott and Dan Sheader, but they were then held to a 2-2 draw by 2nd from bottom side Goalsports Res. ItIs ItIs Rovers strengthened their championship bid with an 8-1 mauling of Commercial, with both Neil Forsyth and Curtis Rose contributing hat tricks to add to strikes from Liam Buglass and Dave Young. Edgehill 3rds are also hoping to win the title, and they fought out an epic 2-2 draw with fellow hopefuls ItIs ItIs Rovers, while Eastway

From the touchline

BY DAVE CAMPBELL

YORKSHIRE DIVISION ONE Scarborough started the month coming off the back of three consecutive wins in January but due to the fixture list had only two games in February. The first on the 11th saw visitors Bradford Salem who had lost 0-27 to the Seasiders at home make a far better fist of it in atrocious weather conditions of wintery showers and gales at Silver Royd against a weakened home side missing no less than six regulars through injury. Following first half tries from centre Tom Ratcliffe and No8 Isaac Faamau, a late Tom Harrison penalty edged the game 15-13. That narrow win saw the Silver-Royders move up to fourth in Yorkshire Division One and within striking distance of a possible playoff place with a visit to Beverley on the 18th. Once again Scarborough had fared well in the corresponding game earlier in the season winning 32-10 and scoring four bonus-point winnings tries. However, they had a much harder game in the return fixture and trailed 25-6 just after half-time at Beverley’s Beaver Park HQ. A stirring fight-back by the visitors saw them run in three second half tries and bring the score-line to within an unconverted try at 2520. A series of unforced errors however, let the east Yorkshiremen back into the game and they ran out worthy 35-27 winners of a hugely entertaining affair. That defeat saw Coach Lee Douglas’s charges slip to fifth in the league with any chance of

a play-off place now remote. However, they’ll be back in action this Saturday with the visit of Keighley who are one place below them with only a single league point separating the clubs. That game is followed on the 11th of March by the 205 mile round trip to Settle to take on struggling North Ribblesdale. The month ends with the visit of Halifax-based Old Brodleians on the 25th who are one place and one point above Scarborough in the league.

A GREAT MONTH FOR THE VIKINGS With only two first fifteen games in February the club’s second string, the Vikings, took centre stage with a great run of form; the first Saturday of the month (4th) saw them in action on Humberside at Marist RFC in the East Yorkshire Merit league. Marist, a long established Yorkshire club now only field one side and therefore this fixture is always a difficult one for what is a second team league. The Humbersiders were quickly out of their starting blocks and laid siege to the visitors line and took an early 3-0 lead with a penalty goal.

BY STE VE ADAMSON Sports won 3-0 at home to Scalby Res, with goals from Zak Hansen, Ross Bland and Craig Moss.

COASTAL SHELLFISH LEAGUE CUP (To be played 18 March) Semi- Final Draw Newlands Park/Hunmanby Utd v ItIs ItIs Rovers West Pier v Edgehill

LEAGUE TROPHY QUARTER-FINALS

Third division Goldsborough United won 2-1 at second division leaders Filey Town Res with strikes from Mike Dent and Richard Davies, while a brace from top scorer Rob Speight gave Scalby a 2-1 home success against Goalsports. Jack Kipling, Marc Usher and Kane Brannick were the marksmen for Fishburn Park in a 3-1 home win against Falsgrave Athletic, and Joe Turner and Eric Hall netted for Eastway Sports in their 2-1 win at Sherburn. Semi-Final Draw (To be played 11 March) Goldsborough Utd v Eastway Sports Scalby v Fishburn Park

HARBOUR CUP SEMI-FINALS

Sean Exley and Jimmy Beadle scored as West Pier won 2-0 at home against a battling Hunmanby United, while Kieran Link and Ben Davis were on target for Edgehill in their 2-0 home success against Beckett League side Sinnington.

FRANK WHITE TROPHY SEMI-FINALS The semi-finals were both one- sided affairs. Dom Barber, Marcus Mockridge and Eric Hall(pen) netted for Eastway Sports in their 3-0 defeat of Sherburn, while Edgehill 3rds romped to a 7-2 win against Goldsborough United. On target were Gary Hepples 3, Martin Jenkinson, Danny I'Anson, Conner Sewell(pen) and Kyle O'Toole. The Vikings struck back almost immediately when hooker Ian Williams went over from close range and scrum-half Alex Rowley converted for a 7-3 lead in the 11th minute. And the score-line was doubled five minutes later when back-row Drew Govier powered over and Rowley kicked his second conversion for 14-3. Back row Ryan fowler then crossed for a 19-5 lead. Marist began a revival late in the half with a converted try to trail 19-10 at the interval and continued in the second half eventually overhauling the visitors to lead 25-19 going into the last ten minutes of the game. However they failed to counter the resilience of a tough Vikings side which came back with an injury time try by Fowler converted by Rowley to steal the game at the death by a single point at 26-25. The Vikings continued their run with a convincing 27-0 home defeat of Hullionians Buccaneers. Thanks to tries from James Emsley (2), Andy Rossol and young Tom Anderson on his senior debut; scrum-half Alex Rowley added seven points with the boot. Anderson and Jonty Holloway made impressive debuts in this game. While the first team were losing at Beverley on the 18th, the Vikings beat the Beverley second sting 29-22 at Silver Royd to set up a top of the table clash with high flying Pocklington. The Scarborough second string battled manfully against league-leaders Pocklington at home last weekend before going down 27-10 having losing tight-five players Bob Murphy and Matty Oxtoby to early injury and had to play uncontested scrums for the remainder of the game.

TWO TEAMS FOLD The sad decline in local football continued as two more teams dropped out in recent weeks. Long established Cayton Corinthians Res resigned from the District League second division after winning just one of their 12 league games, while Sunday League second division side Newlands Res pulled out of the league, despite a decent record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses from 9 matches, to leave just six teams in division two.

NORTH RIDING SUNDAY CUP

Trafalgar reached the semi-final of the North Riding Sunday Challenge Cup when Liam Salt scored in their 1-1 quarter-final draw against Apple Tree, before they won 4-2 in the penalty shoot-out. In the semi's they have a home tie against Thornaby Roundel on Sunday, 5 March, while Thornaby Aerodrome will entertain JFC United in the other tie.

SUNDAY LEAGUE ROUND-UP

The first division title race is between three teams, and Trafalgar kept their challenge going with two good wins, beating Roscoes 5-1 followed by a 7-1 away success against Fylingdales with five goals from Liam Salt and two from Nick Ellis. Leaders West Pier beat Ayton 4-2, with Rich Tolliday scoring twice and Mikey Anderson and Martin Cooper also getting on the scoresheet. Newlands are the other contenders, and they made it seven straight wins with a 7-0 away success at Ayton. On target were Danny Glendinning 4, Liam Cooper, Dan Freer and Ben Luntley. Angel Athletic wrapped up the second division title on 12 February with a 5-1 win against Ayton Res, their marksmen were Dave Bell 2, Ben Davis 2 and Josh Wallace. Scalby were in 2nd place - 24 points adrift of the leaders, after Alf Cotterill and Brandon Diston netted in a 2-0 win against Ayton Res.

THE GIRLS One of the highlights on the development side of the club is the progression of Woman and Girls rugby. I’ve already reported on the progress of the club’s women’s side, the Valkryies this month the club’s girls have shown how far they have come when they entertained Sandal RFC girls at under-15 level in the semi-final of the Yorkshire and NorthEast Shield. The game ended in a 12-12 draw and Sandal (one of the strongest girls side in the county) went through on having scored first (Competition rules)? The under-13s were also in action against Sandal in a friendly losing narrowly 5-7.

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FILEY TOWN COUNCIL 01723 514498 www.fileytowncouncil. co.uk 52A Queen Street, Filey, YO14 9HE

POLICE

FILEY POLICE STATION For non emergencies, 101. In an emergency always call 999. Opening times: Mon-Fri 8.30am12.30pm; 1.30pm-4.30pm. Closed on w/e and bank holidays. 1st Floor, The Evron Centre, John Street, Filey, YO14 9DW

FIRE SERVICES

FILEY FIRE STATION www.northyorksfire.gov. uk Mitford Street, Filey, YO14 9DY

LIFEBOAT STATION

FILEY LIFEBOAT STATION 01723 513197 www.rnli.org Coble Landing, Foreshore Road, Filey, YO14 9LF

TRANSPORT AND CAR PARKS

SCARBOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL 01723 232323 www.northyorks.gov.uk/ article/23002/transportand-streets EAST YORKSHIRE MOTOR SERVICES Bus and coach timetable information for services across North and East Yorkshire. 01482 592929 BusLine@eyms.co.uk www.eyms.co.uk TRAVELINE Planning tool for journeys within Yorkshire and to other counties. 0871 2002233 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus any charges your network provider makes.)

NATIONAL RAIL Regularly updated information on national rail services. 03457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk

SCARBOROUGH PARK AND RIDE Available seven days a week throughout the year, including bank holidays. Seamer Road, Scarborough, YO12 4LW (service 64) Filey Road, A165, Scarborough, YO11 3JY (service 165) www.northyorks.gov.uk/ article/25923/ Scarborough-park-andride

CAR PARKS

LONG STAY CAR PARKS Burniston Road, YO12 6PH Castle Road, YO11 1BH Friars Way, YO11 1HN Marine Drive, YO11 1PG North Terrace, YO11 1HU Northstead Lower,Burniston Road, YO12 6PF Northstead Upper, Ryndle Crescent, YO12 6AQ Quay Street,YO11 1PL Scalby Mills, YO12 6RP South Bay Underground, Foreshore Road, YO11 2HD Spa Drive, Foreshore Road, YO11 2HD Spa Forecourt, Foreshore Road, YO11 2HD Victoria Park, YO12 7TS West Pier, Foreshore Road, YO11 1PB Westwood, YO11 2PF William Street, Wrea Lane, YO12 7PL Albion Road, YO11 2BT SHORT STAY CAR PARKS Castle Road, YO11 1BH (July and August only) Falconers Road, YO11 2EN North Street, YO11 1DE St Nicholas Parade, Falconers Road, YO11 2EN St Thomas Street, YO11 1DY Victoria Road, YO11 1SF

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DATES/TIMES

AUTO 66 CLUB EVENTS

1. From 7pm on Friday 21st April to 8pm on Sunday 23rd April

Spring Cup Road Races Road Races - Full road closure

2. From 8pm on Friday 28th April until 8pm on Sunday 30th April

International Festival of Speed :- Part road closure from Weaponness Lane at the junction with Mere Lane to the Esses Footbridge, Mount and Mountside hairpins. Weaponness and Deepdale to the Memorial and Café will remain open.

3. From 7pm on Friday 21st July to 8pm on Sunday 23rd July

Barry Sheene Festival of Road Racing:- Road Races - Full road closure

4. From 7pm on Friday 23rd June to 8pm on Sunday 25th June

Cock o’ the North Continental Road Races :Road Races - Full road closure

5. From 8pm on Saturday 19th August until 8pm on Sunday 20th August.

National Car & Motorcycle Hill Climb :Part road closure - as in 2. Above

6. From 6pm on Friday 22nd September to 8pm on Sunday 24th September

Steve Henshaw International Gold Cup :Road Races - Full road closure

7. From 6pm on Saturday 7th October to 8pm on Sunday 8th October

Bike Hill Climb Part road closure - as in 2. Above

OTHER EVENTS 8. From 8pm on Saturday 12th August until 8pm on Sunday 13th August

Festival of Cycling:Road Races - Full road closure

9. From 8pm on Sunday 30th April until 8pm on Monday 1st May

East Coast Classic Car Rally Road Races - Full road closure

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