What's On

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.

Regular events may not take place over the Christmas/New Year holidays, also any event may be cancelled or postponed due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic and event organisers adhering to Government guidelines applicable at the time of the event. We advise you check with the event organiser before making a journey.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Target Archery at Whitby Pavilion 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Archery GB members welcome. Beginners Courses throughout the year. Visit https:// whitbyarchers.co.uk/Home.html EVERY THURSDAY (& 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 Sleights Village Hall every Friday evening 8.15pm to 10.30pm for ballroom, Latin and sequence social dancing. Basic for beginners 7.30pm. Tel: 07971 606360 THURSDAY 6 JANUARY Whitby Photographic Society. Steven Galvin will present ‘Photostacking made simple. HDR in a post HDR world ‘This will take place at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, 6.45pm. for 7pm (Please note this is a new venue) This will be via Zoom. New members and visitors very welcome MONDAY 10 JANUARY Yorkshire Countrywomen Association Sleights Branch AGM. Starts 2pm. Includes a bring and buy sale, and dates and events for the year. Please note: new venue for 2022 is Church House, Sleights. Guests and new members warmly welcomed. For further details contact 01947 811827 Hinderwell WI Meeting in St Hilda’s Old School. Starts 7.00pm. Speaker: Sarah Thompson, an Inspiring young lady, giving a talk about her present and future hopes and inspirations in the fashion industry. Competition - a recycled article. If you are considering joining the WI you are very welcome to attend this meeting. For further information please ring 01947 840343. WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY Quiz night at the Conservative Club. Raising funds for the Rotary Club. 7.30pm start. £3.50 pp. No supper. THURSDAY 13 JANUARY Whitby Photographic Society. Dave and Angie Tucker will present ‘ Pics Wot I Like’. This will take place at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, 6.45pm for 7pm (Please note, this is a new venue) This will be via Zoom. New members and visitors very welcome. MONDAY 17 JANUARY Whitby Dairy Discussion Group. Silage Competition Awards & Talk: Mark Hall, Ruminant Technical Manager, Trouw Nutrition GB. Mark started out working on a farm from a young age, then moved into the feed industry working alongside industry consultants, farmers and researchers to better understand transition management and how we can improve the way farms manage cows on a daily basis. 7.45pm start. Sneaton Castle, Whitby YO21 3QN. Members & guests welcome - please

contact the Secretary via email/text to confirm attendance at meetings. Event contact: Joyce Stangoe, Secretary, WDDG. Mob: 07868 956919. Email: joyce.stangoe@gmail.com MONDAY TO SATURDAY 17 TO 22 JANUARY Cinderella by Whitby’s Apollo Players. Whitby Pavilion Theatre nightly at 7pm plus Saturday matinee at 2pm. Tickets: Mon-Tues all seats £6; Weds-Sat £9 (Children u/14 £8) from Whitby Pavilion in person, call 01947 824770 or visit www. whitbypavilion.co.uk (booking fees apply). Also see www.whitbysapolloplayers.co.uk THURSDAY 20 JANUARY Whitby Photographic Society. Tony North will present ‘The Art of Macro’. This will take place at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, 6.45pm. for 7pm (Please note this is a new venue) This will be via Zoom. New members and visitors very welcome. SATURDAY 22 JANUARY Hilarity Bites presents Patrick Monahan: Classy at the Coliseum Centre Starts 8.00pm prompt. Comedian Patrick Monahan brings his new stand-up show about life, love and everything funny inbetween. Tickets £10 in advance, £12 0n the door. Doors open 7.30pm. To book please call 01947 825000. WEDNESDAY 26 JANUARY Quiz night at the Conservative Club. Raising funds for the RNLI. Supper included £5 pp. THURSDAY 27 JANUARY Whitby and District Conservative Ladies Luncheon Clubs AGM at Saxonville Hotel. Starts 12 noon prompt followed by lunch. The Luncheon Club has been meeting on the last Thursday of January - April and September - December for over 50 years, and in 2022 will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a special lunch. We are a friendly group and enjoy each other’s company and conversation, and a varied programme of speakers at each meeting. To join our group or further information, please contact Hilda Gregson on 01947 821591. Whitby Photographic Society. Gareth Martin will present ‘ A Taste of Wales’. This will take place at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, 6.45pm. for 7pm (Please note this is a new venue) This will be via Zoom. New members and visitors very welcome. SATURDAY 29 JANUARY Saltburn Blues Club presents The Trevor Sewell Band and Bone Idols at the New Marske Institute TS11 8EG Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from Ents24.com and 07960 935263. NOTICE ST HILDA’S CHURCH HINDERWELL Thank you to all who contributed to the success of Christmas Rock the Church in December. Back in the Habit were brilliant together with the amazing lighting and sound effects. Our next event in Church will take place on Friday 11thFebruary with Dire Staithes. Further information next month.

Whitby Library Events

We re-open 4th January after our Christmas break. STORY TOTS every Monday during term time 10:30am -11:15am (start back on 10th after Christmas Holidays) IT BUDDIES - If anyone needs any help with getting started on computers we have FREE bookable sessions available with our IT buddy. We can help with online forms, setting up email, basic IT skills etc. STUDY AREAS for students with sockets for technology and free wifi PRINTING AND PHOTOCOPYING available 10p per B&W A4 sheet 50p A4 colour ROOMS AVAILABLE to hire for small groups or meetings VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES - Can you spare some time to help in your library? If you can spare the time, from shelving books to passing on local knowledge, to picking books for housebound users, delivery drivers, IT buddies, craft events... We would love to get more local people on board to help out and keep the library running smoothly for the community. Follow us on facebook or twitter @UKwhitbylibrary for up to date news and information on library events. To book call 01609 534350 or email whitby. library@northyorks.gov.uk