Whitby Advertiser February 2023 Issue

Recently I was chatting to a friend about the challenges of everyday living, more specifically the chaos and uncertainty in the world today and how difficult life can be as a result. Anxiety, stress, even feelings of helplessness and despair. How can we improve our own health, happiness and wellbeing when there is so much going on in our lives, the lives of those around us, and indeed the world itself? Well, it turned out to be a long discussion as you can imagine, far too much for me to recount here.

This conversation came to mind today when I came across the phrase ‘Practice mindfulness for a healthier, happier you’ in a book. Practicing mindfulness is doing everything you can to be grateful for what you have in the moment – not letting ideas of the future or past experiences influence the reality of the present. An awareness of where we are and what we’re doing right now, and consciously shutting out all else. Stop. Listen to our body. Our breathing. Before we jump out of bed in the morning, before we rush into a task. Pause a while and breathe. Apparently, a year of practicing mindfulness can transform our lives... Getting more involved in the community can also transform our lives, and those of others too. I was in the Coliseum yesterday, and it was lovely to see so many people there giving freely of their time. Volunteers in the café, at the Dementia Forward social afternoons, over the road at the Network Shop selling donated household goods and furniture, at the Walled Garden just outside town. Volunteers everywhere but more needed. More volunteering opportunities can be found on pages 3739 of our magazine – at the library, the Foodbank, Caring Together and local charity shops to name a few. Can you give some of your time... and bring a smile to others?

Stephen Ault Editor

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What’s On

CAPTAIN COOK MEMORIAL MUSEUM, GRAPE LANE

Winter closure – re-opens on 11 February 2023. https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

WHITBY MUSEUM & PANNETT ART GALLERY

Winter closure – re-opens 10am on Tuesday 7th February. 2023 will be an exciting time as it is the museum’s bi-centenary – watch out for announcements of special events throughout the year.

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. 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).

Regular Weekly Events

NB. Local organisations, clubs and societies may not run their regular events in the event of bad weather. We recommend that you check with event organisers to see if an event is still taking place before making a journey.

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

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.

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

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 Fridays. For any 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/

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

EVERY WEEKEND

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

SATURDAY JANUARY 21

Whitby Naturalists’ Club talk ‘Revitalising our estuaries - green recovery on the North East coast’ by Hellen Hornby and Matt Machouki. St John Ambulance Hall, Back St Hilda’s Terrace, Whitby YO21 3AA. Starts 2pm. All welcome. Suggested donation on the door: Members: £1. Visitors: £2. For further information contact: seashore@whitbynaturalists.uk

MONDAY JANUARY 23

Whitby Flower Club are holding their meeting in Sleights Village Hall at 2pm. This is the Annual General Meeting and will be followed with a talk by Rodger Burnett. Non-members welcome. For details call Margaret on 603297.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25

Whitby WI meet 7pm Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff. Games Night. British Sign Language. Raffle: an upcycled unwanted gift. Everyone welcome. Visitors £3.00. For further info, please email WhitbyWI2014@gmail.com.

Whitby Rifle Club. Burns Night in aid of Retina.UK, A Scottish themed evening from 7pm to 11pm with Whitby String Concert band and Whitby U3A Acoustic Band. Also, other local musicians. Free entry, door donation.

THURSDAY JANUARY 26

Whitby Clothing Bank at Whitby Pavilion. 10am to 12 noon. Adults and children’s clothes. Totally free! Come along for a cuppa ‘n’ chat with the lovely volunteers too! Currently taking DONATIONS OF WINTER COATS AND WARM/WATERPROOF CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR ONLY WHEN THE CLOTHING BANK IS OPEN. Please message via Facebook for a drop-off address at other times.

Whitby & District Ladies Luncheon Club AGM at the Saxonville Hotel commencing 12 noon prompt, followed by the usual 3-course lunch. Membership subscriptions £15 due – no increase again and helps to pay for our speakers etc. A great programme of 8 lunches ahead (Jan to April & Sept to Dec), including a Yorkshire Day luncheon at the beginning of August.

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45 pm for 7 pm. Practical Evening: ‘Studio-style Photography’. Bring cameras. New members and visitors very welcome. “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. Directed by Lyndsey Turner. National Theatre Live Production screening at The Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby. Tickets £10.00. Email: events@ whitbycoliseum.comTel: 01947 825000. Tickets £10. Starts 7pm prompt. Watch out for more NT Live screenings at the Coliseum in 2023!

SATURDAY JANUARY 28

Whitby Naturalists’ Club talk ‘The dark skies journey of the North York Moors National Park’ by Mike Hawtin and Emily Watson. St John Ambulance Hall, Back St Hilda’s Terrace, Whitby YO21 3AA. Starts 2pm. All welcome. Suggested donation on the door: Members: £1. Visitors: £2. For further information contact: seashore@whitbynaturalists.uk

Saltburn Blues Club presents FIVE POINTS GANG plus A Couple of Culprits at New Marske Institute TS11 8EG. Tickets £12 from The Spar Saltburn, Ents24. com, and 07960 935263.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1

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.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2

Whitby Clothing Bank at Whitby Pavilion. 10am to 12 noon. Adults and children’s clothes. Totally free! Come along for a cuppa ‘n’ chat with the lovely volunteers too! Currently taking DONATIONS OF WINTER COATS AND WARM/WATERPROOF CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR ONLY WHEN THE CLOTHING BANK IS OPEN. Please message via Facebook for a drop-off address at other times.

‘The Lost King’ (12A / 2022) Cinema at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. An amateur historian’s efforts to find King Richard lll’s remains, which were lost for over 500 years. Tickets £5.00. Matinee 2pm; evening 7.00pm.

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45 pm for 7 pm. Presentation (in person): ‘As One Door Closes’ by Phillip Dove LRPS. New members & visitors very welcome.

What’s On

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3

Domino drive in Hawsker Village Hall at 8pm in aid of All Saints Church (then alternate Fridays until March 31st)

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4

Whitby Naturalists’ Club AGM. St John Ambulance Hall, Back St Hilda’s Terrace, Whitby YO21 3AA. Starts 2pm. For further information contact: seashore@ whitbynaturalists.uk

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5

Esk Estuary Day. Revitalising our Estuaries. A free celebration of everything Esk estuary, river and sea at the Seafarers Mission, Haggersgate, Whitby YO21 3PP from 11am-3pm. For further information, call Hellen on 07548 223757 or see advert on page 21

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45 pm for 7 pm. Gillings Trophy. ‘Out of the Box’ Images provoked by Paul Wilson’s presentation on 13.10.2022 and judged by him. New members and visitors very welcome.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11

Whitby Naturalists’ Club talk ‘Whitby Museum and Whitby Naturalists’ Club - a bicentenary reflection’ by Mark Edwards. 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

MONDAY FEBRUARY 13

Yorkshire Country Women Sleights Branch meet at Church House Sleights at 2pm. ‘Glassy Eyed and Bandaged Fingers’ is our talk this month by Kit Wade, a glass artist. Guests and new members warmly welcome. For further details contact 01947 228159.

Balmoral Acoustic Blues Club at Saltburn Conservative Club presents Elsie Franklin. Doors 7.30pm, Tickets £8 from 07960 935263

MONDAY FEBRUARY 6

Whitby Dairy Discussion Group at Sneaton Castle, Castle Road, Whitby YO21 3QN. 7.45pm prompt start. “What’s New” Erick Hardwick, Hardwick Agricultural Engineers Ltd

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8

Tea Dance at the Royal Hotel 2.00-4.30pm. £3 entry includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Proceeds to Whitby Lifeboats

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9

‘Moonage Daydream’ (12A / 2022) Cinema at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie’s creative and musical journey. Tickets £5.00. Matinee 2pm; evening 7.00pm.

Hinderwell WI Meeting. 6.30pm in St Hilda’s Old School. An opportunity practice our artistic skills under the leadership of Chris Warman. All materials provided. Competition: either create a Valentine Card or write a piece of poetry relevant to Valentine’s Day. Visitors welcome - there is a charge of £3.50 which includes refreshments. New members to our Group always welcome too. For further details please ring 01947 840179 or 840343.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14

Whitby Civic Society AGM 1.30pm followed by ‘Around the UK in Classic Railway Posters’ – an illustrated travelogue by Jane Ellis 2.30-4.00pm at the Coliseum Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Admission for lecture only – 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 in Aislaby Parish Hall at 2pm. We will be doing crafts with Margaret Booth. Nonmembers always welcome, admission £2. For details call Pam on 810628.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15

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.

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16

Whitby Clothing Bank at Whitby Pavilion. 10am to 12 noon. Adults and children’s clothes. Totally free! Come along for a cuppa ‘n’ chat with the lovely volunteers too! Currently taking DONATIONS OF WINTER COATS AND WARM/WATERPROOF CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR ONLY WHEN THE CLOTHING BANK IS OPEN. Please message via Facebook for a drop-off address at other times.

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45 pm for 7 pm. Presentation (available via Zoom): ‘Pic & Mix’ by Barbie Lindsay MPAGB FBPE EFIAP/s AWPF. New members and visitors very welcome. Bingo at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. £6.00 per book. Doors open: 1.30pm; eyes down 2pm.

artist Ady Wright will give us a talk & demonstration. Please call 01947 821860 or 228109 if you would like further details of the Society.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22

Whitby WI meet 7pm Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff. ‘Whitby Streets’ by Neil Williamson. British Sign Language. Raffle: Whitby. Everyone welcome. Visitors £3.00. For further info, please email WhitbyWI2014@gmail.com.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23

Whitby & District Ladies Luncheon Club at The Saxonville Hotel 12pm for 12.30pm. A 3-course lunch including tea/coffee for £25 (allergies/gluten free meals catered for). Speaker is Tim Tubs from Scarborough. Members meet 9 times a year Jan-April & Aug-Dec (including Yorkshire Day at the beginning of August). Membership is £15 a year (Jan-Dec). For further details or to book this lunch (closing date 16 February), contact Hilda Gregson on 01947 821591 or e-mail hildagregson@aol.co.uk. ‘Othello’ National Theatre Live performance at the Coliseum Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy. Tickets £10.00. Starts 7.00pm.

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45 pm for 7 pm. Presentation (in person): ‘Striving to Make Nothing Look Interesting’ ( Monochrome Images) by Richard and Janet Burdon. New members and visitors very welcome.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17

Domino drive in Hawsker Village Hall at 8pm in aid of All Saints Church (then alternate Fridays until March 31st)

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18

Whitby Naturalists’ Club talk ‘Monitoring pine marten in North York Moors Forests’ by Rachel Midgely. 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

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21

Whitby Antiques & Fine Arts Society meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month 7.30pm at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Back St Hilda’s Tce. New members/visitors always welcome. This month local

Whitby Naturalists’ Club talk ‘Birds in glass cases - setting the collection free’ by Elaine Hoyle. 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 presents Redfish plus Seaview Playboys at New Marske Institute TS11 8EG. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £12 from The Spar Saltburn, Ents24. com and 07960 935263

MONDAY FEBRUARY 27

Whitby Flower Club are meeting in Sleights Village Hall, at 2pm. The demonstrator will be Sally Wardell. Non-members always welcome, admission £5. For details about the club call Margaret on 603297.

THE FOOD OF LOVE... CHOOSING BETWEEN AN APHRODISIAC OR A MARS BAR!

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, right? So I decided to cook up some culinary love magic for my boyfriend this Valentine’s day, but what to choose?

He loves Japanese food so I consulted my Japanese food-loving friend Yui. She informed me that in Japan the puffer fish is considered to be a great delicacy and an aphrodisiac, but the kicker is that it contains a poisonous gland so deadly it must be removed before eating! One mistake by the carefully trained chef and the food of love can become quite literally, a matter of life or death!

I thought a safer seafood option might be the oyster. A favourite with the Romans, some oysters are able to change sex repeatedly and so are said to give you the ability to experience the male and female sides of love. Yui cheerfully imparted the ‘fun fact’ that at least 12000

people a year in the UK develop food poisoning after consuming oysters, which kind of put me off a bit. What about asparagus? The high levels of vitamin E are supposed to increase blood and oxygen flow to the genitals. It’s also full of potassium — which is linked to sex hormone production, and as a bonus it even has a somewhat phallic shape. Asparagus and hollandaise sauce was a winner surely. Yui tilted her head to one side. “You do know that the asparagusic acid in asparagus breaks down into sulphur compounds, which make your urine smell revolting?’ Uh-oh, she was right.

In the end I settled on making chocolate mousse. Dark chocolate contains both a relaxing sedative that lowers inhibitions plus a stimulant to perk you up. My boyfriend is a chocoholic so I’m backing a winner and better still Yui didn’t point out any pitfalls!

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SOON TO OPEN WHITBY CARE HOME WELCOMES MAYOR AT TOPPING OUT CEREMONY

A major milestone has been reached at The Mayfield Care Home, Whitby’s new luxury care home which will provide residential and dementia care and create 65 jobs locally.

The 66-bed home will be operated by Cromwell Care, a family-run business that is focused on providing the highest quality of hospitality and care for its residents.

The site’s construction team was joined by the Town Mayor of Whitby, Cllr Linda Wild, Scarborough Borough Council’s Councillor for Mayfield, Cllr John Nock, Cromwell Care’s CEO, Tobyn Dickinson, and The Mayfield Care Home’s General Manager, Adam Kane. The final roof tile was held by the team to mark this special occasion, as the build moves into its final phase.

The Mayor was given a tour of the stunning new facility which will include a state-of-the-art cinema, a luxurious hair and beauty salon, and a café which will serve complimentary drinks and homemade cakes and biscuits. The spacious bedrooms will each have their own full ensuite wetroom and all bedrooms on the ground floor will have access to The Mayfield Care Home’s wonderful garden. The suites will include a dining area and lounge, as well as a large ensuite wetroom.

The Mayfield Care Home’s design incorporates the latest innovations throughout to ensure its residents comfort and safety. The home’s solar panels, ground source heat pump and battery pack will generate nearly all its own energy requirement and make it almost completely carbon neutral.

Councillor Wild said, “As the Mayor of Whitby, the community is at the heart of everything I do, and The Mayfield Care Home will undoubtedly become a significant part our local community. It was an honour to visit the home and meet the team. We witnessed a hugely impressive building which will bring important jobs to Whitby, as well as much-needed accommodation for elderly people in Whitby and the surrounding area.

We are looking forward to working with them in the coming months and years. The Mayfield Care Home team is passionate about the meaning of quality of life and I could see that in the team’s experience and focus, and the design and layout of the building.”

Tobyn Dickinson said, “I’d like to thank The Mayor of Whitby and Councillor Nock for joining us for our Topping Out Ceremony – it was an absolute pleasure to welcome them and give them a tour of our home. The Mayfield Care Home is coming together well and I’m sure our future residents will love everything we have to offer. The home will become a key part of the local community. There is a significant shortage of care home beds in Whitby, and we look forward to helping improve this situation.”

The Mayfield Care Home is scheduled to open its doors to its first residents in March.

Adam Kane and his team will be hosting open days on the weekend of 25/26 March which will provide an opportunity for local people to explore the first-class facilities and learn more about The Mayfield Care Home’s top-quality offering. The open days will be from 11am to 3pm – there is no need to book, and guests will be given complimentary refreshments.

Visit www.themayfield.co.uk or call 01947 280 888 to register your interest in living at The Mayfield Care Home.

STILL OPPORTUNITIES TO GET VACCINATED AGAINST FLU IN NORTH YORKSHIRE

People across North Yorkshire and York are being encouraged to get their flu vaccination if they have not already.

There has been a significant increase in flu cases across our region over the last few months and this is likely to continue spread over the winter. Local hospitals are also seeing a high number of patients, of varying ages, being admitted with flu.

It comes as the latest data shows there were 5,500 patients in hospital with flu across the UK last week and more than 9,000 patients with COVID.

Eligible groups, such as the over 50s, pregnant women, health and social care workers and people with serious health conditions and their carers are being encouraged to take up the offer of a free NHS flu vaccine as soon as possible.

For many people, flu is a very unpleasant illness that can knock even the most healthy of us off our feet. For more vulnerable people, it can cause serious and life-threatening complications.

If you feel unwell with flu, it is advised you rest, keep warm, take ibuprofen or paracetamol if you are able to in order to lower your temperature and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. People are also being asked to keep indoor rooms well ventilated if possible, without making them too cold.

Sue Peckitt, Director of Nursing (North Yorkshire) for Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, said: “Flu isn’t just a bad cold, while most people get better on their own with rest, keeping warm and drinking plenty of fluids, they’re still likely to experience a few days of unpleasant symptoms such as a high temperature, head and body aches, difficulty sleeping and exhaustion.

“This is not something people would want to experience, especially over winter. GPs do not recommend antibiotics for flu because they will not relieve your symptoms or speed up your recovery.

“The best way to prevent against serious illness is to get vaccinated”

A pharmacist can give treatment advice and recommend flu remedies. Call a pharmacy or contact them online before going in person. You can get medicines delivered or ask someone to collect them for you.

To reduce the risk of spreading flu:

• Have the flu jab as soon as possible (available free to certain groups via the NHS and for anyone –for a small fee – at their local pharmacy)

• wash your hands often with warm water and soap

• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze

• bin used tissues as quickly as possible

• try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities.

Flu vaccines are safe and effective. They’re offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu and its complications. The vaccine is free for frontline NHS staff and care staff who are not offered it by their employer.

A free flu vaccine is given to adults who:

• are 50 and over (including those who will be 50 by 31 March 2023)

• have certain health conditions

• are pregnant

• are in long-stay residential care

• receive a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick

• live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a weakened immune system, such as someone living with HIV, someone who has had a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis

• Are a frontline health and social care worker and you cannot get a flu vaccine through your employer

You can have an NHS flu vaccine at:

• a pharmacy offering the service (if you’re aged 18 or over)

• some maternity services if you’re pregnant

• Sometimes, you may be offered a flu vaccine at a hospital appointment.

To book your free flu vaccine visit www.nhs.uk/ conditions/vaccinations/book-flu-vaccination/

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A Good Read

North Yorkshire Moors Murders - an Anthology of True Crimes

by Jeannette Hensby

'North Yorkshire Moors Murders - an Anthology of True Crimes’ is a collection of fascinating true crimes by Jeannette Hensby, an author, researcher and true crime writer from Yorkshire.

With its quaint market towns, old fishing villages, rugged cliffs tumbling down to any beaches and hidden bays of the East coast, the stunning beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside and coast is hard to beat. Nowadays, many roads criss-cross the area, but in the 19th century, when the crimes in this collection are committed, life was very different with farms and villages being isolated and the beautiful wild moors were the perfect hiding place for those in mind.

The Girl of Ink and Stars

by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Isabella Riosse (Isa) is a teen trapped on the island of Joya, a land full of myths; forbidden to travel further than the forest that flanks her village by the Governor, and all the while dreaming of the faraway lands her cartographer father once mapped.

When a string of unsettling events and the disappearance of her closest friend Lupa make it necessary to journey beyond the forest in search of answers, Isa joins a team of explorers on an adventure that will test her map-making skills and her courage. As she follows her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isa discovers the true purpose of her quest: to save the island itself.

The stories are well written and interesting to read, and the author’s meticulous research is clear - a must read for those who enjoy true life murders. Jeannette Hensby is a passionate true crime writer, who enjoys researching true crime cases and writing books about them. Jeannette has always had a keen interest in psychology and people’s behaviour, with a particular interest in those that might have been involved in a miscarriage of justice. Jeannette has written a number of books since writing her first book ’The Rotherham Trunk Murder - Uncovering an 80-year old Miscarriage of Justice’ back in 2016. Further details of all Jeannette’s books can be found on her Facebook page or by visiting her website at jeannettehensby. co.uk

'North Yorkshire Moors Murders’ can be purchased from Amazon for just £5.99, where you can also download a Kindle version. All Jeannette’s books can be purchased from Amazon - you can also buy an omnibus edition containing all seven of Jeannette’s books to date in hardback, paperback or Kindle formats – great value for money!

The story is a fantasy set in a parallel magical world. The author draws on mythology and folklore and blends these with themes of friendship, adventure and courage. As a bonus the text is enhanced with beautiful illustrations and maps.

The Girl of Ink and Stars is officially a children’s novel but I suspect there are many adults who will also enjoy this richly drawn world and its characters.

If you are a local author with published work and would like your book featuring on this page then please get in touch. Simply email info@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk with the subject 'Book Feature Request' and we will let you know how you can appear on this page and reach 24,000 homes and businesses!

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CHURCHFIELD SURGERY

Iburndale Lane, Iburndale, Sleights - 01947 810466

DANBY SURGERY

Briar Hill, Danby, Whitby - 01287 660739

EGTON SURGERY

Egton, Whitby - 01947 895356

SANDSEND SURGERY

Sandsend Road, Sandsend, Whitby - 01947 894948

A&E SCARBOROUGH HOSPITAL 01723 368111

NHS DIRECT - 111

WHITBY PODIATRY CHIROPODY & FOOTCARE

5A Skinner Street, Whitby - 01947 825137

WHITBY FOODBANK 07789 765696 & 07810 205014

SAMARITANS

DENTISTS

RYEDALE DENTAL HEALTHCARE CLINIC

SOLIS DENTAL STUDIO 01723 347011

CARAVAN/CAMPING

COATES MARINE

Langbourne Rd Whitby, YO21 1EU - 01947 604486

GARAGES & CAR REPAIRS

WHITBY TYRE & EXHAUST CENTRE Enterprise Way, Whitby YO22 4NH - 01947 821821

SUMMERFIELD GARAGE Stainsacre Lane, Whitby YO22 4PA - 01947 820044

EASINGTON SERVICE STATION Whitby Road, Easington, TS13 4NW - 01287 644335

CYCLE REPAIR

DR CRANKS BIKE SHACK 07880 801957

VETERINARY SURGEONS

BECK VETERINARY PRACTICE High Stakesby, Whitby - 01947 820333

CLEVEDALE VETERINARY PRACTICE The Parade, Whitby - 01947 825042

MISCELLANEOUS

ESK VALLEY RAILWAY 07584 419114

TRAVELINE - PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION 0871 200 2233

SCARBOROUGH COUNCIL 01723 232323

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Langbourne Road, Whitby - 01723 383636

WHITBY ADVERTISER PO Box 120, Whitby, YO21 3ED - 01947 605500

WHITBY CO-OP Langbourne Road, Whitby - 01947 600710

WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE West Cliff, Whitby - 01947 604640

WHITBY PAVILION 01947 824770

WHITBY GREEN LANE CENTRE 01947 821761

WHITBY PARISH OFFICE 01947 606578

WHITBY LIBRARY 01609 534350

WHITBY POLICE STATION Spring Hill, Whitby - 101

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!

Prize Competition

Our Whitby Advertiser mascot Sammie the Seal just loves building sand castles and sticking in one of his flags.

Sammie is often quite careless and leaves his flags lying around, often on the pages of our magazine.

All you have to do is find the location of Sammie's flag and you will enter the grand draw to win our 'Find the Flag' prize.

How to enter

To enter the prize draw please post or email the page number where you have found Sammie's flag, with your name, address & telephone number to : Whitby Advertiser, PO Box 120, Whitby, YO21 3ED. Please note, we only accept one entry per household

Alternatively you can email us at: competitions@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk .

The winner will be announced in the next issue.

This month, Proof It Right! who provide an affordable proofreading service for local authors and businesses is offering a £10 Argos gift voucher for our competition.

For a chance of winning a copy, all you have to do is find this month's flag with the word PROOF iT which has been hidden on a page somewhere inside of this month's Whitby Advertiser.

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Get in touch, donate a prize and soon the name of your business could be on the lips of many of our 24,000 readers as they search the magazine for your ‘flag’!!

To register an interest or to find out more please email: info@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk

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SITUATIONS VACANT

RELIABLE GUEST HOUSE CLEANER REQUIRED. 2 hours per day, 5 times per week (flexible). £11 per hour. Contact Tania or David at The Waverley Guest House, Crescent Avenue, Whitby Tel: 01947 604389

WANTED. Mature, reliable person as a driver, general help, gardening etc. 12 hours per calendar month £160.00. To start March. Please call 07432 360671.

MOBILE HAIRDRESSERS

JULIE’S MOBILE HAIRDRESSING. Friendly & reliable service, Over 25 years’ experience. Call Julie on 07789 786226 or 01947 811315

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROOF IT RIGHT! An affordable proofreading service for local authors and business. Tel: 07944 028446. Email: proofitright@protonmail.com

SMALL BUSINESS AND TRADESMEN ADS

ACAIR LOCKS YOUR LOCAL LOCKSMITH uPVC doors difficult to lock? We can help! Locked out? No problem! Fast service. No call-out charge. Tel: 07974 660062 / (01947) 228773. Email: derekliversidge@aol.com

PAT TESTING AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Latest PAT test equipment. £1.35 per item inc. certificate/report (minimum invoice value £25.00). Call 07746 410025. Blair Hankin https://pattestingwhitby.co.uk

GUISBOROUGH TROPHY CENTRE. All sports catered for. Engraving to any item. Brass plates available. Tel: 01287 630990.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE / HANDY MAN. Tools available for most jobs. Will travel. Reliable. Hourly rate available. Andy 07850 630077

CC PLUMBING for your plumbing jobs. Same day callout. Tel: 07775 902706.

WANTED

ESKDALE ANTIQUES. Wanted curios & collectables. Farming, household & gardening. Hunting, motoring & advertising. House clearances. Call Phil Smith on 01947 811124 or 07897 796495