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 9.45 - 17.00. For more information, please visit https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

WHITBY MUSEUM & PANNETT ART GALLERY,

Visit and see an exhibition celebrating the bicentenary of the museum ‘200 Years of Collecting’ and a new costume gallery exhibition ‘200 Years of Fashion’. The museum shop has a wide selection of gifts and books and now includes Sutcliffe photographic prints. 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 tearoom is open from 10am until 3:30pm serving cakes, drinks and light bites. Pannett Art Gallery at the front of the Museum has an eclectic mix of 19th and 20th Century paintings on permanent display. Current exhibition: The Natural World – The Artwork of George, Eileen, and Eva Soper (24 June – 17 September).

WHITBY COLISEUM

Victoria Place, Whitby. YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000. Cinema, theatre, events. Café (currently being refurbished). 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 July: Whitby Art Fair (01/07); Hogwarts: A Ballet (01/07); Whitby Soul Weekender (09/07); The Great Seaside Vintage Fair 2023 (15-16/07); Whitby Steampunk Weekend XIV (22-23/07); A Tale from Paradise Heights: Diane’s Deli (22/07); Oh What a Night! (celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) (29/07); The Carpenters

Experience (30/07). Cinema for July: Book Club: The Next Chapter (12a); Disney: The Little Mermaid (PG). 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

Caedmon College, behind Whitby and Esk Valley Astro Turf facility. Current members and new members welcome. We have Club nights 5.30 –8.00pm on Monday and Thursday evenings, 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.

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

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.

Pilates 11:15am to 12:15pm at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

Outdoor Target Archery on Eskdale School Field

7.00pm to 9.00 pm. Archery GB members welcome. https://whitbyarchers.co.uk/Home.html

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY

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 THURSDAY

St. Matthew’s Summer Cafe every Thursday in St. Matthew’s Church 10.30 - 3pm. Homemade cakes, hot and cold butties, coffee and tea served. Please come along and support our cafe, raising money for local charities. Volunteers needed, please contact Tammy on 01947 895309.

EVERY FRIDAY

AgeUK North Yorkshire Coast and Moors Energy and Advice drop-in session at Whitby Coliseum 10am until 12noon. Offering advice on Energy and help with fuel bills, Social care, benefit checks and housing and homelessness. For further information email: jim.johnson@ageuknycm.org.uk

Ballroom, Latin and sequence social dancing. Sleights Village Hall every Friday evening 8.15pm to 10.30pm for Basic for beginners 7.30pm. Sleights Village Hall. Tel: 07971 606360

Pathfinders Youth Group in Whitby. Every Friday: 6pm to 8pm at Eastside Community Hub, YO22 4EA. The Youth Group is a safe haven for ages 10 and up to socialise, meet new friends, play games and lots of fun activities. Our groups teachings and principles are Christian based. We focus on uplifting and enriching our youth to grow and excel at being the best version of themselves. Contact us: pathfinders. whitby@gmail.com

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 Sunday

Whitby Car Boot at Skelder Farm on the Guisborough road A171 opposite the Aislaby turn off. Start from Sunday 30 April. Open to public from 7.30am. Proceeds to St Hilda’s Church, Egton and St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. £1 per car entrance (regretfully no pedestrian access to the site due to safety concerns), £7 trade car, £10 small van, £12 large van.) Refreshments served.

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

SATURDAY & SUNDAY JUNE 24-25

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.

SATURDAY JUNE 24

Some Guys Have All the Luck: The Rod Stewart Story. Doors 7pm; starts 7.30pm. Tickets available from Whitby Pavilion Box Office in person Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, by telephone 01947 824770 or visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk (booking fees apply).

Dr. Busker in the Crossing Club, Front St, Grosmont, Whitby YO22 5QE from 7.30pm. A good night guaranteed.

Dalesman Singers Summer Supper, St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. 7.00pm. Dalesman Singers Male Voice Choir sing for their supper. Refreshments served. Tickets £5 available on the door.

Saltburn Blues Club presents Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters with Mark Howson at New Marske Institute TS11 8EG. Starts 8pm. Tickets £15 from The Spar Saltburn, Ents24.com and 07960 935263.

SUNDAY JUNE 25

Dr Busker at the Met Lounge & Ballroom. An evening that transports you back toa Victorian Music Hall with chaotic showmanship, music & songs. Starts 7pm. Tickets £10 available from the Met, Pandemonium goth shop and the Endeavour pub. Raising funds for Friends of Whitby Lifeboat.

MONDAY JUNE 26

Whitby Flower Club meet at Sleights Village Hall, at 2pm. Wendy Smith will be demonstrating “Dust Off Your Hats”. Non-members very welcome, admission £5. For details call Margaret on 01947 603297.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 28

Bingo at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Doors open at 1.30pm; £7 per book including flyer.

‘Sourdough & Focaccia’. Whitby WI meeting in the Northern Lights Suite at Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff YO21 3EN from 7pm. All welcome – come and join us! Meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month (except August)

THURSDAY JUNE 29

‘The Fabelmans’ (2022). Cinema at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth. Matinee 2pm Evening 7pm. Tickets £5 available from the Coliseum Centre.

FRIDAY JUNE 30

Jazz & Blues Fridays from 1pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY JULY 1-2

Whitby Art Fair at Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby. 10am-4pm both days. Over 40 exhibitors. Paintings, ceramics, glass, textiles, metalwork, mosaics, jewellery, wearable art and more! Everyone welcome, including dogs. Free entry.

TUESDAY JULY 4

Dalesmen Singers Male Voice Choir: ‘Join Us’ Invitation. Danby Methodist Church 7.30pm. Free admission. Tickets available online at https://www. ticketsource.co.uk/dalesmen-singers

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‘Tar’ (2022) (15). Cinema at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Set in the international world of western classical music, the film centres on Lydia Tar, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra. Matinee 2pm, Evening 7pm. Tickets £5 available from the Coliseum Centre.

FRIDAY JULY 7

Jazz Friday with Alistair Lawrence from 1pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.

SATURDAY JULY 8

Kindred Spirit Investigations at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Head to the chapel to see if there is any paranormal activity! Tickets are available via their website: https://www. kindredspiritinvestigations.co.uk/ 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

William Fox, Organist at St Paul’s Cathedral, will be giving a recital on the organ of St Stephen’s Church, Robin Hood’s Bay at 3pm. Tickets (£5 adults/£2 children) can be reserved by ringing 01947 880093, or pay on the door (cash only) – retiring collection for the Young Organists Bursary Fund. Refreshments available. Doors open 2.30pm.

Dalesmen Singers: ‘Tea and Cake’ at Kirkbymoorside Methodist Church YO62 6DQ. Starts 7pm. Tickets available online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ dalesmen-singers

SUNDAY JULY 9

An evening of songs and stories with J P Worsfold and The Band of Gold at St. Matthew’s Church. Grosmont. Described as an English folk troubadour. Additional support from Frankie Archer. From 7pm. Licensed bar and tapas. Tickets £12 in advance from jpworsfoldmusic.com or on the door.

MONDAY JULY 10

Whitby Community Network public meeting

6:00pm at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. The main item will be “Whitby Town Deal” given by the NYC “Town Deal Team”. Please see https://www.whitbycommunitynetwork. org for more information about the work of Whitby Community Network.

Hinderwell WI meeting in St Hilda’s Old School at 6.45pm. This will take the form of a “Gardeners Question Time”. The competition will be a small vase of garden flowers. We are always delighted to welcome either visitors or prospective new members to our meeting, please come along about 7.15pm after the business part of the evening and then join us refreshments and a chat following the conclusion of our speaker. Visitors are asked to make a payment of £3.50. For further information please ring either 840179 or 840343.

TUESDAY JULY 11

Oakridge Community Primary School, Hinderwell Summer Fair 4pm-6pm. There will be refreshments, freshly made pizza, horse rides, fairground rides, games, raffle etc Please invite family and friends to come along. Everyone is welcome. Raffle tickets will be on sale at the fair. If anyone is able to help set up or run a stall, please let us know.

Whitby Civic Society lecture ‘NYMA and The North York Moors – Their History’ at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ from 7.009.00pm. Raymond Clarke (North Yorkshire Moors Association (NYMA)) presents the history of the North York Moors, that “beloved place of beauty on the doorstep of those in Cleveland, Teesside and North Yorkshire.” The talk encompasses the developments from the ice ages that shaped the moors to the railways, mining, and a look at the Moors in the 21st century. 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.

WEDNESDAY JULY 12

Meet the Curator at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park. From 1.30-3.30pm, the Museum’s Natural History curator will be on hand to answer questions and tell you all about our newly displayed natural history collection. Normal admission charges apply.

Monochrome Tea Dance at the Royal Hotel, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HT 2.00-4.30pm. Black & white dress optional. £3 entry includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Proceeds to Whitby Lifeboats.

FRIDAY JULY 14

Blue Bridge Band play Bossa to Beatles, Bacharach to Bread at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. A variety of songs and instrumentals, from 1pm, free entry.

What’s On

SATURDAY JULY 15

Whitby Naturalists Farm Visit in Glaisdale. Dave and Elaine Welford are retiring at the end of this year after 30 years farming. Throughout that time, they have taken particular care to maintain and improve the hedgerows and they will show us the results on a walk around the farm. An ancient trod runs across their land, and Francis Sutcliffe featured a gateway on the farm in one of his well-known photographs. Meet there at 10am: Hart Hall, Glaisdale YO21 2PZ . Parking at the farm. All welcome. Sorry, no dogs.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY JULY 15-16

The Great Seaside Vintage Fair 2023 at Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. 10am-4pm both days. The vintage fair with a sea view! More than 40 stalls of genuine vintage fashion and homewares from the 1920’s to the 1980’s. Admission: £3 on the door. Under 16’s free. For more info call 07985 181120 www.roseandbrownvintage.co.uk

WEDNESDAY JULY 19

‘Collective Knowledge’ at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Doors open 6pm - 6.30pm start. For further info visit the Coliseum’s Facebook page, whitbycoliseum.co.uk or call 01947 825000.

THURSDAY JULY 20

‘Till’ (2022) (12A) Cinema at the Coliseum Centre. In 1955, after Emmett Till is murdered in a brutal lynching, his mother vows to expose the racism behind the attack while working to have those brought to justice. Matinee 2pm, Evening 7pm. Tickets £5 available from the Coliseum Centre.

SATURDAY JULY 22

School’s Out! Summer ‘Fun-draiser’ at Whitby Rugby Club, White Leys Road, Whitby 12 noon – 5pm. £1 admission (Under 18s free). Free bouncy castle. Raffle, stalls, food, games and lots more.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY JULY 22-23

Whitby Steampunk Weekend. Billed as ‘a cornucopia of delightful indulgences and fanciful extravagances for all your sumptuous decadent desires, dreams and pleasures, and all held indoors within the beautiful Whitby Pavilion”’ An exciting weekend with lots of activities, presentations and demonstrations lined up as well as the most fabulous Steampunk Retail Emporium. Family friendly, and free daytime entry.

Art Fair at Hinderwell Village Hall. 10-4pm both days. displaying work by local artists. Light refreshments will be on sale.

SUNDAY JULY 23

Balmoral Acoustic Blues Club at Saltburn Conservative Club presents Nigel Wearne. Starts 8pm. Tickets £10 from 07960 935263.

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.

TUESDAY JULY 18

Whitby Antiques & Fine Arts Society meeting: ‘The Staithes Group Painters’ with Keith Wood. Starts 7.30pm at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Back St Hilda’s Tce YO21 3AA. Visitors: £3. New members/visitors always welcome. Meetings monthly on the third Tuesday of each month. Please call 01947 821860 or 01947 228109 if you would like further details of the Society.

Whitby Town Football Club Gala Day. 11am to 11pm. Adults £5 KIds Free. At the Towbar Express Stadium.

MONDAY JULY 24

Whitby Flower Club meet in Sleights Village Hall at 2pm. Our demonstrator will be Kirsty Berridge. Nonmembers very welcome, admission £5. For details call Margaret on 603297.

WEDNESDAY JULY 26

Bingo at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Doors open 1.30. Eyes down 2pm. £7 per book plus a flyer. Everyone welcome.

Whitby WI meeting in the Northern Lights Suite at Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff YO21 3EN from 7pm. Defibrillator Training. All welcome. Meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month (except August)

THURSDAY JULY 27

‘Matilda The Musical’ (2022) (PG). Cinema at the Coliseum Centre. An adaptation of the awardwinning musical. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, takes a stand to change her story with miraculous results. Matinee 2pm, Evening 7pm. Tickets £5 available from the Coliseum Centre.

PANDAs Post Natal Support group. We run on the last Thursday of the month at Whitby Library 9:3010:30am. For more information, please check our Facebook page @pandaswhitby.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY JULY 27-30

Whitby Beer Festival returns, celebrating its 12th anniversary at Whitby Mission & Seafarers Centre. Serving over 30 of the best ales and ciders. Ticket price is £5 and will include a commemorative glass for you to keep. Open 12 noon – 10pm daily (except Sunday – ends at 4pm).Children Welcome.

FRIDAY JULY 28

Jazz Friday from 1pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.

SATURDAY JULY 29

Hinderwell Sports Club are hosting a dance in Hinderwell Village Hall. Music provided by 60s band, The Pretenders. Tickets available on the door. For more info please visit Hinderwell Village Facebook page.

Saltburn Blues Club presents The Terraplanes Blues Band with support by A Couple Of Culprits at New Marske Institute, TS11 8EG. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £15 from The Spar Saltburn, Ents24.com and 07960 935263. For more info visit www.saltburnbluesclub.co.uk

SUNDAY JULY 30

Summer Fair at St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Craft stalls, tombola, grand summer draw and refreshments 11am-3pm.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY JULY 31 – AUGUST 4

Whitby InterActive Summer Playscheme at Stakesby School, Byland Road, Whitby YO21 1HY. For children of all abilities, aged 5 to 11. £70 per child for the week. To book, please ring Whitby 601259.