Whitby Advertiser April 2023 Issue

A Warm Welcome

For many cooking is nothing but a chore, something that has to be done and something that gives little pleasure. I however enjoy cooking – it’s a time to wind down and relax at the end of the day. Pull out a cookery book or just Google a recipe, then raid the fridge and kitchen cupboards for the ingredients; hopefully a trip to the local shop won’t be needed. Then out comes the wok, you command ‘Alexa’ to play your favourite music, fill your glass with wine, and off you go! It’s a time to be creative, to experiment with new ideas and flavours, experience new foods. And of course, there is also that great sense of satisfaction and achievement when the meal is served – well, if all has gone well, that is! We all need a little escapism like this from the humdrum of life, don’t we? Life seems to be getting more and more challenging as time passes by, and the world more messed up too, making many of us feel weary and burdened as a result. Breaking the routine and doing something different needn’t cost a fortune either – it can bring you in contact with others and you can share your experiences and make new friends. Take a look at our What’s On pages – there are lots of events organised by local societies, clubs and organisations taking place where you can go along to, and even get involved with as a volunteer. Sports, talks, walks, knitting, photography, nature, jigsaw clubs, luncheons, tea dances ... the list is endless! I even see that Whitby WI do ‘foody fun’. Hmmm ... I wonder if I go along with my wok and bottle of wine, they will let me join in?

Putting together the Whitby Advertiser with the team every month is always great fun... and challenging too. I guess it can be likened to following a recipe - the key ingredients are the adverts from our wonderful, loyal customers, then we add the competitions and articles which season and bind everything together. If you are a business wanting to advertise in the next edition of the Whitby Advertiser, please do get in touch today. You can discuss the recipe for a great advert with our graphic designer Graham – he will advise you what the key ingredients are, then work with you to create an advert that really stands out and promotes your business. Have a great April folks – and don’t over-indulge on those Easter eggs!

Stephen Ault Editor

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What’s On

CAPTAIN COOK MEMORIAL MUSEUM, GRAPE LANE

The Museum is in the 17th century house where Cook lodged as an apprentice when not at sea, and has a collection of original paintings and drawings, letters in Cook’s own hand, ship models, maps and fascinating objects gathered on the voyages. New exhibition for 2023 is ‘Ice! Exploring the Far South’. Open daily 10.30 - 15.00 until Fri 31 Mar, then 9.45 - 17.00 Sat 1 AprMon 6 Nov. For more information, please visit https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

WHITBY MUSEUM & PANNETT ART GALLERY

New exhibitions celebrating the bicentenary of the museum will be open ‘200 Years of Collecting’ and a new costume gallery exhibition ‘200 Years of Fashion’. A range of Sutcliffe photographic prints will also be on display in our shop. Check the Whitby Museum website for more details https:// whitbymuseum.org.uk. The museum is open from 10am until 4:30pm Tuesday to Sunday with last admission 4pm. The tea room is open from 10am until 3:30pm serving cakes, drinks and light bites .

WHITBY COLISEUM

Victoria Place, Whitby. YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000. Cinema, theatre, events. Café. Internet Café. Community Offices, theatre and meeting rooms available for hire. Network Shop for affordable, nearly new furniture and household items (in Station Square). Walled Garden Community Volunteer Project. For more information, check out the Coliseum’s Facebook page or website: www.whitbycoliseum.co.uk or email info@ whitbycoliseum.com.

WHITBY PAVILION/PAVILION THEATRE

West Cliff, Whitby. YO21 3EN. Cinema, theatre, shows, events. Café. Shows and events for April: Magic Mike’s Easter Eggstravaganza; Spontaneous Potter: The Unofficial Improvised Parody; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; Fleetwood Bac: The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show; Lindisfarne; The Haunting of Blaine Manor; G4 Live and Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival. For more information and tickets visit Whitby Pavilion in person, call 01947 824770 or check out their website www.whitbypavilion.co.uk (booking fees apply).

WHITBY RAILWAY COMMUNITY SHOP & CAFE

1 Raglan Tce, Whitby (next to First In, Last Out pub). A welcoming community hub for the residents of Fishburn Park, which includes a general store for everyday essentials, and a café/warm space where there is always something happening – include a book, sewing and games clubs, activities for children and a get-together for residents Whitby Court care home There is also a Community Fridge regularly filled with free food donated by local stores such as Whitby’s Co-op. Manned by volunteers, opening times are Mon-Sat 9.00am5.00pm, and Sun 10am-4pm.

ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH, GROSMONT

Available for hire, especially for wedding receptions, fairs and music events. Exceptional acoustics. Please contact the secretary for details on whin74@ yahoo.co.uk

WHITBY TENNIS CLUB

Starts again from Monday 3rd April at 5.30pm Caedmon College, behind Whitby and Esk Valley Astro Turf facility. Current members and new members welcome. We have Club nights and Sunday morning meets so please get in touch on our Facebook page, if you would like to come and join us. Please note that we do not have a junior section at the present time. Age 18 and over. Our full season costs only £35.00.

WHITBY NATURALISTS’ CLUB

The Club seeks to study, promote interest in and conserve natural history, local history and archaeology, particularly in the Whitby area.

Regular Weekly Events

EVERY DAY

Whitby Whalers u3a. Day time activities throughout the week for those no longer in full time work: arts, languages, lectures, exercise, history, social groups and much more. Variety of venues. www.u3asites. org.uk/whitby

EVERY MONDAY

Tai Chi for Beginners Hawsker Village Hall 7pm. First lesson free then £4 pounds thereafter. Contact John 07434 833540

What’s On listings are free for local charities and community organisations and ideally should not exceed 20 words. For all other event organisers, a small charge of £20 applies. For more info please email info@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk or call 01947 605500

Free Music Sessions at Whitby Rifle Club YO21 3EW (committee room). Doors open at 7pm. 7.15pm -8.15pm is Slow Tunes - free tune book with notation, chord charts, Bb and Bass clef notation available (or email till703@gmail.com for a digital version). 8.15pm to 9.30pm is Session Tunes and Songs. Come and join in or come just to have a drink at the bar and to listen.

Whitby Brazilian Jiu Jitsui Eastside Centre, Whitby YO22 4EA. Mondays 6-8pm. Age 14+. £5 a sessionfirst session is free.

EVERY TUESDAY

Whitby Jets Basketball Training Term time only at Whitby Leisure Centre. All ballers welcome. Timings: 7–11-year-olds 16:30-17:30 and 12–18-year-olds

17:30- 18:45. See Whitby Jets Facebook page for details or email whitbyjetsbasketball@gmail.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Whitby WellBeing Cafe run by Dementia Forward at the Coliseum, Victoria Place. 1.00 pm -3.00 pm. Cost £3 per person. A social afternoon for people living with dementia and those that support them. Come and join us to meet new friends, take part in activities and enjoy cakes & hot drinks. To register an interest call Dementia Forward 03300 578592 or email: info@dementiaforward.org.uk

Indoor Target Archery at Whitby Pavilion 7.00 to 9.00pm. Archery GB members welcome. https:// whitbyarchers.co.uk/Home.html

EVERY THURSDAY

Vi’s Community Café and Warm Space at St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont 10.30 – 3.00pm. Homemade soup, cakes, hot butties, coffee and tea served. The first Thursday of each month will be Fix it at Vi’s. Please bring along your broken items and we will try to fix it – and you pick up new skills yourself! Please come along and support our community cafe and Ukraine. For further details, contact Liz 01947 895730.

Whitby Badminton Club at Fyling Hall School, Robin Hood’s Bay, Thurs 7.30-9.30pm. Four courts, new players very welcome. Free “taster” night. Full details from Walter 01947 602938 or Carole 01947 600746.

EVERY THURSDAY (AND OCCASIONALLY WED & SUN)

Marske & Loftus Badminton Club at Loftus Cricket & Athletic Club, 7pm till late. Looking for new members. First night is free, contact Paul on 07702 756669.

EVERY FRIDAY

AgeUK North Yorkshire Coast and Moors Energy and Advice drop-in session at Whitby Coliseum 10am until 12noon. For further information email: jim.johnson@ageuknycm.org.uk

Sleights Art Group. Art / Painting sessions at Sleights Village Hall. Informal & friendly. Professional assistance from local artist, Dave Jeffery. Fridays 2pm-4pm.Contact Jan 07837 023904 or jw@ maybeckantiques.co.uk.

Ballroom, Latin and sequence social dancing

Sleights Village Hall every Friday evening 8.15pm to 10.30pm for Basic for beginners 7.30pm. Tel: 07971 606360.

EVERY SATURDAY

Whitby Walking Group. Starting from various locations. Approx. 10 miles. Visitors welcome. E-mail: rogercrowther@talktalk.net Phone: 01723 267019.

The Cinder Track parkrun. A free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 9:00am every Saturday starting on the Whitby Sixth Form site. Open to all ages and abilities. Register for FREE at https://www.parkrun. org.uk/thecindertrack/

EVERY WEEKEND

Whitby Rifle Club. Sports and Social Club. Function rooms available for all occasions. Regular live entertainment Saturdays, Quiz every Sunday.

What’s On

THURSDAY MARCH 23

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45 pm for 7 pm. Presentation (available via Zoom): ‘Colorado Fall Colour’ by Naomi Saul ARPS DPAGB ASINWP EFIAP. New members and visitors very welcome.

THURSDAY MARCH 23

’Opera for the People – Nicola Mills’ at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Popular opera and crossover music where the audience choose the songs to be sung from the song menu for Nicola who also shares stories of her life. Tickets £8.00, concessions £7.00, Child £5.00 Evening performance at 7.00pm.

FRIDAY MARCH 24

Hilarity Bites presents ‘The Honourable Tom Houghton – Absolute Shambles Tour 2023’ at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Tickets £10.00 advance, £12.00 on the door. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8.00pm.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 25-26

The Mayfield Care Home Open Days from 11am to 3pm at The Mayfield Care Home, Grange House, High Stakesby Rd, Whitby YO21 1HL. Free tea, coffee & biscuits. No need to book.

MONDAY MARCH 27

Whitby Flower Club meet in Sleights Village Hall at 2pm.Non-members very welcome, admission £5. For details about the Flower Club contact Margaret on 603297.

Whitby Dairy Discussion Group AGM at Black Bull, Ugthorpe. 8.00pm prompt start.

THURSDAY MARCH 30

Whitby & District Ladies Luncheon Club meet at the Saxonville Hotel 12 for 12.30pm. Cost £25 for a three course lunch including tea/coffee. The speaker will be Peter Craggs: ‘Ghosts in the Past’ (part 2).The Luncheon Club meets the last Thursday of the months Jan- April & Sept to Dec, also a Yorkshire Day special lunch at the beginning of August, and membership is £15 per year. Visitors always welcome. Please contact Hilda Gregson on 01947 821591 or at hildagregson@aol.co.uk by Thursday 23rd March if you would like to join us for the March lunch or for further details.

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45 pm for 7 pm. Presentation (in person): ‘Isle of Harris – A Photographic Essay’ by Mike Kipling. New members and visitors very welcome.

SATURDAY MARCH 25

Whitby Naturalists’ Club talk

‘Photography

Competition - past, present and future’ by Roger Payn. Normanby Room, Whitby Museum YO21 1RE. Starts 2pm. All welcome. Suggested donation on the door: Members: £1. Visitors: £2. For further information contact: seashore@whitbynaturalists.uk

Saltburn Blues Club at New Marske Institute TS11 8EG.

The John P Taylor Band. Doors 7.30pm, Tickets £15 from The Spar Saltburn, Ents24.com and 07960 935263

Charity Cash Bingo Night in the Station Tavern, Grosmont. Eyes down 8.15pm. £10 per person for 10 games of assorted bingo (note change of date).

National Theatre Live at the Coliseum Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Evening performance to be announced – see The Coliseum’s social media for further details.

‘Crossing Club’ quiz nights at the Station Tavern, Grosmont. 8.30pm start. Fortnightly thereafter.

FRIDAY MARCH 31

Domino drive in Hawsker Village Hall at 8pm in aid of All Saints Church.

MONDAY APRIL 3

Hinderwell W.I. meet in St Hilda’s Old School at 6.45pm for an evening of Easter Crafts presented by Jo and Ann S. Competition: a decorated hardboiled

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egg. Prospective new members or visitors welcome. Please come along at 7.15pm and take part in the crafting session and then join us for refreshments and a chat. Visitors are asked to pay £3.50 (includes refreshments). For further details please ring 840179 or 840343.

Whitby Dairy Discussion Group at Sneaton Castle, Castle Road, Whitby YO21 3QN. 7.45pm prompt start. “What is a Carbon Footprint and what does it tell us about Sustainability” Speaker: Miles Middleton, originally from a sheep and dairy farm near Askrigg, now a Nuffield scholar and a PartnerVet at the Bishopton Veterinary Group.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 5

Jigsaw Library now at Wetherspoons (Baxtergate side entrance) on 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, 10.30 am -12.30 pm. No charge, donations for running costs & donations of jigsaws welcome.

THURSDAY APRIL 6

Old Photos of Whitby. David Tindale presents a slide show of photos taken by his father John Tindale at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Starts 2.00pm. Tickets £3 include tea/coffee.

‘The Menu’ (15 / 2022) Cinema at the Coliseum , Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. Matinee screening 2.00pm; evening screening 7.00pm. Tickets £5.00.

SATURDAY APRIL 8

‘Auctioneering Today and Tales of a TV presenter’ Caroline Hawley of TV’s ‘Bargain Hunt’ and ‘Flog It’ comes to Whitby Museum. Caroline will give a talk about her experiences which will be followed by a valuation session. Commences 2pm, Whitby Museum. Booking Essential. £5 for non-members, Free to Whitby Lit& Phil members. See www. whitbymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/ for details.

SUNDAY APRIL 9

Easter Egg Car Treasure Hunt from 12 noon noon at the Station Tavern, Grosmont. Follow a series of clues to find the answer to where the treasure is locked. Registration starts at 12 o’clock for 12.30 start. Maximum of 4 adults, snacks provided on return.

SUNDAY TO TUESDAY APRIL 9-11

Craft Fair at Goathland Village Hall 10.00am to 4.30pm. New crafters welcome for our successful and long-established Craft Fairs. Contact Elsie on 01947 896333 or e-mail elsie.goathland@gmail.com.

MONDAY APRIL 10

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association , Sleights branch meet at Church House, Coach Road, Sleights at 2pm. Our speaker for the afternoon is Marjorie Kirke talking about “The life and times of Fanny Bell.” Also book exchange, raffle, and refreshments and good company. Guests and new members warmly welcome, meetings every second Monday in the month. For further details contact 01947 228159.

TUESDAY APRIL 11

Whitby Civic Society lecture ‘A History of Whitby Harbour’ – a fascinating and comprehensive illustrated tour of Whitby harbour across the centuries by Neil Williamson, Curator of the Whitby Lifeboat Museum. From 7.00-9.00pm at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Admission – members £1; guests £3. Refreshments available during the break. For further details call 01947 811808 or visit www.whitbycivicsociety.org. uk . Find us on Facebook too.

Aislaby Y.C.A. meeting at Aislaby Parish Hall, at 2pm. A talk will be given by Andres Wood on ‘Being Healthy Naturally’. Non-members very welcome, admission £2. For details call Pam on Whitby 810628.

What’s On

WEDNESDAY APRIL 12

Easter Tea Dance at the Royal Hotel, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HT 2.00-4.30pm. Easter Bonnet Hat Competition. Easter Egg Raffle. £3 entry includes tea/ coffee and biscuits. Proceeds to Whitby Lifeboats.

THURSDAY APRIL 13

Whitby Wardrobe at Whitby Pavilion . 10am to 12 noon. Adults and children’s clothing. Come along for a cuppa ‘n’ chat with the lovely volunteers and select clothing from the Wardrobe - free! For further information check out Whitby Wardrobe’s page on Facebook.

‘Living (12A / 2022) Cinema at the Coliseum , Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Bill Nighy as a humourless civil servant in 1950s London who decides to take time off work to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis. Evening screening at 7.00pm. Tickets £5.00.

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45pm for 7pm. Presentation: (in person) ‘ND and Grad ND filters’ by Malcolm Blenkey DPAGB. New members and visitors very welcome.

Staintondale Country Market at the Village Hall 10.30am-2.30pm. Delicious homemade food served throughout the day. Tombola and lots of stalls. All welcome. Enquiries to secretary.svhc@gmail.com

Saltburn Vintage Fair at Saltburn Arts, Albion Terrace, Saltburn TS12 1JW. Vintage fashion and homewares from the 1920s to 1980s. 10am-4pm. Admission £1. www.roseandbrownvintage.co.uk

SUNDAY APRIL 16

Balmoral Acoustic Blues Club presents Dave Speight at Saltburn Conservative Club. Tickets £10 from 07960 935263.

MONDAY APRIL 17

Whitby Community Network Meeting at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Starts 6.00pm. Our main topic will be discussions with North Yorkshire Council representatives regarding the NYC Local Transport plan consultation & questionnaire, with a review of the On-line Mapping project to find out what residents of this area feel is important to them. All residents & Councillors of Whitby and District are invited.

TUESDAY APRIL 18

Whitby Antiques & Fine Arts Society meeting: ‘Stained Glass - A Mystery Trade’ (includes demonstration) with Ian Tomlinson. Starts 7.30pm at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Back St Hilda’s Tce. Visitors: £3. New members/visitors always welcome. Meetings monthly on the third Tuesday of each month. Please call 01947 821860 or 228109 if you would like further details of the Society.

Jigsaw Library now at Wetherspoons (Baxtergate side entrance) on 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, 10.30 a.m. -12.30 p.m. No charge, donations for running costs & donations of jigsaws welcome.

SATURDAY APRIL 15

Sleights Bowling Club , Lowdale Lane, Sleights. Coffee morning in the clubhouse. 10am-12noon. Everybody welcome – come along for a coffee & chat. Usual stalls, raffle etc.

Model Club exhibition/demonstration St Anne’s Church Hall, Ugthorpe, Whitby 10am - 3pm. Free entry, tea, coffee & biscuits for a donation.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 19

Whitby WI AGM 7pm Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff. Interested in joining us? New members always welcome. We enjoy a different activity each week including a book club, craft club, walking with dogs and Foody fun. For further info, see our Facebook page and message us, or email WhitbyWI2014@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY APRIL 20

Bingo at the Coliseum , Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Doors open: 1.30pm; eyes down 2pm. £6.00 per book plus a flyer.

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45pm for 7pm. Competition: ‘Annuals’. Found Geometry, Landscape, Open Subject. Judge: Graeme Clarke. New members and visitors very welcome.

SATURDAY APRIL 22

Sleights Bowling Club , Lowdale Lane, Sleights. ‘Come and Try’ day from 2pm. Come and try playing bowls and see the facilities at our friendly club on the banks of the River Esk. Everybody welcome. Tuition given. Bowls is great for your well-being & physical health – play socially or competitively.

THURSDAY APRIL 27

Whitby Wardrobe at Whitby Pavilion . 10am to 12 noon. Adults and children’s clothing. Come along for a cuppa ‘n’ chat with the lovely volunteers and select clothing from the Wardrobe - free! For further information check out Whitby Wardrobe’s page on Facebook.

‘Good’. National Theatre Live at the Coliseum Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. David Tennant in a powerful, political play. Evening performance 7.00pm. Tickets: £10.00.

request): £25 per person. Visitors very welcome. For further information and to book, contact Hilda Gregson on 01947 821591 or e-mail hildagregson@ aol.co.uk no later than midday Thursday 20th April. NOTE: This is the last meeting until our ‘Yorkshire Day’ celebratory lunch on Friday 4th August.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY APRIL 28-30

Whitby Goth Weekend. Tomorrow’s Ghost Festival ‘Spring Gathering’ at Whitby Pavilion. All things Gothic and Alternative with bands from around the world. For further information and tickets, please visit https://www.whitbypavilion.co.uk/events/all or https://www.tomorrowsghostsfestival.co.uk/ april-2023/

Whitby & District Ladies Luncheon Club meet 12 noon for 12.30pm at the Saxonville Hotel, Ladysmith Ave, Whitby. Speaker: Mr Lee Dowdall

‘Financial Housekeeping’. A-3 course lunch + tea/coffee (vegetarian & gluten-free available on

SATURDAY APRIL 29

Coffee morning & 200 Club Grand Draw at St Hilda’s Old School, Hinderwell 10.00am to 11.30am. The Draw for the £1000.00 first prize will take place at approx. 11 15am, followed by two consolation prizes of £50.00 and the Draw for the £15.00 weekly prize. Also cake stall and raffle. Saltburn Blues Club presents BIG WOLF BAND plus Deep Six Blues at New Marske Institute TS11 8EG. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £12 from The Spar Saltburn, Ents24.com and 07960 935263.

SUNDAY APRIL 30

Whitby Car Boot. Skelder Farm, opposite Aislaby turn off A171 Whitby. Opens to public at 7.30am. Proceeds are for St. Hilda’s Church, Egton and St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont.

Grosmont Gardening Group Spring Fair in St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. 11am - 3.30pm. Craft and jewellery stalls. Refreshments served.

WALK THIS WAY! THE BENEFITS OF WALKING FOR EXERCISE

Spring is in the air, so put a spring in your step too by getting out in the fresh air for a walk. Walking is one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise as well as being FREE, good for these financially difficult times.

Improves Physical Health: Walking is lowimpact exercise that increases your heart rate, strengthens your muscles, and helps to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

Boosts Cognitive Function: Walking has been proven help to improve cognitive function, including memory and attention span. Regular walking has even been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Enhances Mood: Walking releases endorphins, which are natural feel-good chemicals that improve your mood and help to reduce anxiety and depression. Walking outdoors in nature is particularly beneficial, as studies have shown that exposure to green spaces enhances the mental health benefits.

Increases Energy Levels: Walking helps to boost your energy levels and reduce fatigue. Regular walking can improve the quality of your sleep, increase your metabolism, and reduce sluggishness.

Encourages Social Interaction: Walking with a group is social activity that encourages interaction with others. Walking with friends, family, or a regular walking group helps to increase motivation, accountability, and make walking a more enjoyable experience.

There are no downsides to walking. It’s kinder on the knees than running, requires no specialist equipment other than sturdy shoes and can be done at any time convenient for you, so, take a step towards better physical and mental health and start walking today!

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Over a fifth (22%) of the UK population never walk for exercise or leisure at all – and nearly half of people (46%) never walk to or for work, according to new research for National Walking Month.

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With recent rises in the cost of living we are finding more people need our help. Food supplies are running low so any donation of this kind will be greatly appreciated. We would be grateful for donations of:

Tinned items:

Tomatoes • Potatoes • Ravioli

Spaghetti • Macaroni Cheese

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Fish • Meat (hot or cold)

Fruit • Custard • Rice Pudding

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Sauces • Sugar • Biscuits

Products In Jars:

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Drinks:

Soft Drinks • Squash • Coffee

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Hygiene & Cleaning Items:

Shower Gel • Deodorant

Shampoo

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Toothpaste • Toilet Rolls

Washing Up Liquid

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Washing Powder

Other:

Dog / Cat Food

Collection points

Co-op (Whitby & Staithes), Poundland, B&M Bargains, Whitby Library, The Dispensary, Spar (Sleights), Coliseum, Egton and Castleton schools and many local churches.

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YORKSHIRE LOFT LADDERS, QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST!

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Mark Hodson explains:

‘Our watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford.

Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’

So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or small, call Mark on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

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Prize Competition

Spot the ball with Whitby Town FC

Win two tickets to watch Whitby Town Football Club at The Towbar Express Stadium at the Turnbull Ground.

The Whitby Advertiser and Whitby Town Football Club have teamed up to give the Whitby Advertiser readers a brand new competition - Spot the ball!

You may remember the popular competitions from the 1970's and 1980's ran by national and local magazines and newspapers where the reader would try and pin point the location of a football on a picture of a recent football match.

Our spot the ball competition is a little bit different and carries on the theme from our 'Find the flag' competition. Rather than spot the ball on a single picture, we are asking our readers if they can locate the Whitby Town football which is hidden away somewhere on one of the pages of this months magazine.

For a chance of winning two tickets to see Whitby Town in action at The Towbar Express Stadium at the Turnbull ground, simply find the hidden ball!

How to enter

To enter the prize draw please email the page number where you have found the hidden football, with your name, address & telephone number to : competitions@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk. Alternatively you can post your answer to: Whitby Advertiser, PO Box 120, Whitby, YO21 3ED. Please note, we only accept one entry per household.

The winner will be announced in the next issue and contacted by ourselves with details on how to collect their tickets.

Last months winner...

John Thomson of Whitby

who correctly located the Whitby Town football on page 43.

Prize Crossword

Win a signed copy of the Salt in the Wounds!

Salt in the Wounds is the first novel from award winning writer Mark Richards. Set in Whitby, it tells the story of former Detective Inspector Michael Brady who returns to his home town to try and rebuild his life and be a good dad to his 13 year old daughter.

Complete the crossword then rearrange the marked letters to form the answer to the following clue:

Study the erosion and motion of the ocean (11)

Across

1 Clockwork mechanical model of the solar system (6)

4 Strengthened, supported (6)

9 Nevertheless (7)

10 Snapshot, image (5)

11 Beatles' drummer Starr (5)

12 Outmoded person (3-4)

13 Seasonal spruce-up (6-5)

18 Mountainous European country (7)

20 Doomed person (5)

22 Goodbye! (5)

23 Delinquent, thug (7)

24 Irritates, irks (6)

25 Very thin (6)

Down

1 Extras (6)

2 Mountain Ash (5)

3 Filled pasta parcels (7)

5 Cables, lines (5)

6 Waterborne disease (7)

7 Soaks, saturates (6)

How to enter

Please email the mystery hidden word(s), with your name, address & telephone to crosswords@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk. You can also post your entry to: Whitby Advertiser, PO Box 120, Whitby, YO21 3ED

Deadline for entries: 14/4/23

Last issue's solution was MAGPIE

Won by Kate Walling of Whitby

8 Language studies focusing on spelling and letter usage (11)

14 Love, ardour, desire (7)

15 Journal, ledger (7)

16 Spanish for 'tomorrow' (6)

17 Dowdy, without style (6)

19 Dangerous (5)

21 Synthetic fabric (5)

Puzzle Time

Sudoku Challenge

Word Search

Can you find these female Disney and Pixar characters

Spot The Difference

Anna

Ariel

Aurora

Belle

Bo Peep

Cinderella

Colette Tatou

Edna Mode

Elsa

Find the 5 differences

Esmeralda

Helen Parr

Jasmine

Jessie

Merida

Mirabel

Moana

Mulan

Pocahontas

Rapunzel

Raya

Snow White

Tiana

Tinkerbell

Violet Parr

Wendy

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SALES & AUCTIONS

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ADULT LEARNING

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