Whitby Advertiser June 2024

A Warm Welcome

‘Carpe diem’ is a favourite saying of mine which, as we all know, translates as ‘seize the day. Live life to its fullest potential and don’t let opportunities in the present moment slip away, but rather seize them with determination and enthusiasm. Break free from the shackles of hesitation and procrastination, and pursue your dreams, passions and desires. Fully engage with all life’s possibilities around you.

Whitby is a town known for its timeless beauty and eternal charm. Its historic streets and the haunting presence of Whitby Abbey overlooking the town serve as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the transient nature of life, and so remind us all to seize the day – cherish each moment, seek adventure and aim to find fulfilment in our everyday experiences. Live life to the full – explore those cobbled streets steeped in history, climb the 199 Steps and enjoy panoramic views of the town, savour fish and chips by the harbour, and

indulge in locally brewed ales whilst engaging with locals for tales as old as the town itself. Go a step further, enjoy a spot of surfing, go out on a fishing boat, hang glide over the bay; every moment is an adventure. In Whitby, life's rich tapestry is woven with the beauty of the seaside and boundless exploration. Anything is possible. Seize the day.

If you would like to advertise your business in the next issue of the Whitby Advertiser, the number one choice for advertising in Whitby, seize the opportunity now and drop us an email or give us a call, as space fills up fast and premium positions quickly go. And remember no artwork is no problem, just seize the moment to work with our graphic designer Graham to create an advert at no extra cost!

Have a great June folks!

Stephen Ault Editor

Fundraising, Alpacas & Wurlitzer organ at The Mayfield

Many of The Mayfield Care Home’s residents have strong links with the RNLI so it was fitting to celebrate its 200th birthday by undertaking a series of sponsored walks through April.

Our residents and their loved ones walked in The Mayfield’s gardens and along the West Cliff. Even the weather didn’t slow their progress - on one particularly nasty day a resident exclaimed “we’re not made of sugar!” and just carried on! It was a brilliant effort by all involved and a hugely impressive 73 miles were covered. We were delighted that two RNLI volunteers came round to meet our walkers, collect the donations of £170, and enjoy a birthday cake.

We also hosted a coffee morning with lots of delicious cakes and biscuits on offer and managed to raise £115 for Dementia UK.

Animals have played a huge part in many of our residents’ lives and we love to welcome them to the Mayfield at any available opportunity! This is why we organised a visit from Butterwick Alpaca Retreat with their two gorgeous alpacas, Sunny and Sandstorm, as well as their rabbits & guinea pigs. Our residents and team loved welcoming the animals and there was huge excitement as everyone held and fed them.

Rachel and her Wurlitzer Organ were the musical highlight this month. They visited us on a lovely sunny morning and our residents and team enjoyed dancing and listening to the wonderful music.

Lastly, Summer, our brilliant Senior Carer, was shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year at the NCFE Aspiration Awards 2024. In the words of her NVQ assessor: “you are a fantastic carer Summer and to have been in care for only 12 months and to have received a muchdeserved promotion to Senior Carer is again recognition of this.” Well done Summer and thank you for all your brilliant work! If you or a loved one might be interested in coming to live with us, please call us today on 01947 280 884.

Surviving parenting pandemonium during school holidays

Summer school holidays are just around the corner. Can you hear the collective panic from working parents everywhere? While our kids look forward to a long summer break, for us parents it can prove a logistical nightmare. What we need are practical ideas and solutions.

Start with how much of the holiday you can cover yourself. Will your family holiday take care of a fortnight? Some parents juggle childcare between them. Parent one covers two weeks then parent two covers two weeks, leaving just two weeks to find extra cover. However, it may not be desirable to split your holidays, nor even practical if you are a single parent.

What about grandparents? While some love to help out, others may still be working themselves, or may be too frail, or far away to help. Perhaps you can share childcare with another relative or a friend? Are there other working parents at your child’s school with similar problems? WhatsApp groups were invented for a reason. Maybe you can join forces?

Could you work from home during all or part of the school holidays? If you think this may be possible, discuss the idea with your boss. It’s best to draw up a plan detailing which aspects of your work could reasonably be completed remotely. You may get a positive response because if you’re not taking a holiday, they won’t have to find cover. Even if you can piece together using some holiday, working from home, and sharing care with friends

and family, you’ll probably still be left with some time to cover.

Now is the time to investigate paid-childcare options. If you have a pre-schooler at nursery, check whether it offers holiday care for older siblings. Schools and after-school clubs often run holiday schemes too. The advantage of these is that they are subsidised by the Government, so are less expensive than private options. The disadvantage is that they fill up fast, so book early. They are often advertised first in school newsletters and few people actually read newsletters, so you can get ahead of the game here!

If you can afford them, there are some terrific holiday clubs on offer. Some specialise in sport, others in a variety of outdoor activities - including kayaking and rock-climbing. There are drama, music, art, and crafts clubs and even clubs teaching circus skills. Check what your local area has to offer. Always check supervision levels, training certificates, health and safety information and any Ofsted reports. Try to speak with the group leaders so you get a feel for what they are like and whether your child will take to them.

School holidays are never easy if you work, but a little forward planning will relieve some of the stress. Remember though, that even the best laid plans can be derailed. Previous years here have involved a broken leg (son), appendicitis (me) and one year both kids contracting chicken pox the day after breaking up!

Monthly Recipe

Chocolate Sorbet

Lighter than ice cream, refreshing dairy and gluten-free, what's not to love!

Indulge yourself in the rich, velvety delight of this chocolate sorbet recipe. An intensely chocolatey treat that's irresistibly smooth and satisfying!

Timings & Servings

Preparation: 15 minutes

Freezing time: 3-4 hours plus chilling time

Serves: Up to 6

Ingredients

100g good quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) broken into pieces.

100ml filtered or mineral water

60g cocoa powder

Forthesugarsyrup

250ml filtered or mineral water

150g caster sugar

Method

Prepare the sugar syrup by placing the sugar and water into a saucepan. Bring to the boil without stirring and leave to simmer until the sugar crystals have dissolved (about 5 minutes). Remove from the heat.

Melt the dark chocolate in a heat-proof bowl suspended over a saucepan of just-simmering water. When it has melted add the 100ml water and reheat until warm. Whisk in the cocoa, then add the melted chocolate, whisking together until smooth. Let the mixture cool, then chill it by placing the bowl of sorbet mixture over a bowl of water filled with ice cubes. Stir occasionally but don’t let any water splash into the sorbet mix.

For the smoothest results churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker until ready.

If you don’t have an ice cream maker then place the mixture in a shallow bowl and freeze it in the coldest part of the freezer. Take it out every hour and whisk it to break up the ice crystals. Made this way it will have a slightly more granular texture, but it will still be delicious.

Remove from the freezer about twenty minutes before serving.

Serving suggestions

Although this is lovely on its own you could try serving it with:

• Strawberries dipped in melted dark chocolate, then chilled.

• Rich butter shortbread (obviously not if you’re on a gluten-free or vegan diet!).

• With a glass of coffee, chocolate or mint liqueur poured over. (may not be suitable for vegans).

Foodbank4Whitby

We need your help!

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

Fray Bentos pies • Baked Beans

Fish • Meat (hot or cold)

Fruit • Custard • Rice Pudding

Packets:

Mash • Rice • Cereal • Pasta

Porridge • Instant Noodles

Sauces • Sugar • Biscuits

Products In Jars:

Pasta Sauce • Jams & Spreads

Drinks:

Soft Drinks • Squash • Coffee

Milk (UHT or dried)

Hygiene & Cleaning Items:

Shower Gel • Deodorant

Shampoo • Soap

Toothpaste • Toilet Rolls

Washing Up Liquid

Multi-Surface Spray

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.

Volunteers

We are frequently in need of people to help in a variety of roles, please contact us if you would like to help.

Contact us

For any further info

please contact us on: 07789 765696 or 07810 205014

Skirts & Shirts celebrate a great start to the year

Skirts and Shirts on Flowergate, the brand new elite boutique has been open 2 months already, and what a fabulous start to the year.

Decorated to a high standard with a tropical theme, where parrots and jungle animals adorn the window display, a great talking point for passers by.

Open the door to the wonderful smell of Sicilian Lemon, bright interior and neon signs.

Set out in blocks of colour, striking stock and accessories greet the eye. Now in its 10th week, Skirts and Shirts is already going from strength to strength.

Stocking suppliers such as the extremely popular Joe Browns and Ben Sherman, Nova of London, Peach Accessories and much more.

Womens range goes from size 6 to18, with a specific Curve range from 16 to 26 and the men

have not been forgotten. Mens range from small to 2XL. From casual tops and jeans to that special occasion outfit, all finished off with a choice of accessories from the wide range of modern and quirky handbags, jewellery, scarves to hats or fascinators.

Mandy Tyler, owner of Skirts and Shirts, and her team Alison and Mags, provide a personal shopper service, with a friendly warm welcome, just read the fabulous reviews on the shop’s Facebook page.

There is a window seat with a view for the other half whilst you try on... so what are you waiting for? With new stock arriving weekly, the shop is a must visit.

Currently open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, closed Tuesdays, and open 11am to 3 pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Times may vary depending on trade.

From pleasure to performance, dopamine affects our productivity

We all have days when we don’t seem to get enough done, but if you are constantly berating yourself for being unproductive, you may not actually be lazy, you may be struggling with fluctuations in dopamine, a neurotransmitter made in the body that sends messages between nerve cells.

Dopamine is commonly linked to feelings of enjoyment, but it also significantly impacts reward-driven actions, affecting productivity as a result. When you look forward to a reward or participate in an activity that brings you joy, your brain emits dopamine. This makes you seek to replicate the action to relive the associated joy. Hence, for example, the motivation to complete a 5k run often kicks in once you’ve begun, in contrast to the lower motivation levels before you even put on your running shoes.

A 2020 study, found that people with higher dopamine levels in the area of the brain associated with decision-making were more likely to complete tasks because they focused on the benefits of finishing. Those with lower dopamine levels focussed more on how difficult the task was. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a set of tools for managing our dopamine levels? Well, we have five for you.

Hydrate - The neurons in our brain require water soluble electrolytes such as sodium and potassium to communicate efficiently. Even 2% dehydration can negatively impact your productivity.

Move your body - Do you struggle to work out first

thing? Try lowering the barrier to entry. Commit to ten minutes of activity instead of 45 minutes. Set a timer and stick to it for a few days. The chances are you’ll get the urge to do more as time goes by. Knowing you only have to do ten minutes makes skipping your morning phone scroll easier too. And because effort was involved the dopamine still spikes but as it spikes sustainably, we’re less likely to seek a cheap thrill from scrolling afterwards.

Avoid screens after 11pm - We’ve all heard about the effects of blue light on the brain, but it’s not just blue light, it’s all light. If you’re looking at a screen past 11 pm the light stimulation shifts the entire rhythm of dopamine production in the brain, which means that you can wake up feeling demotivated, effectively sabotaging your productivity.

Put your phone in another room if you have to. Avoiding social media is not such a bad thing! But seriously, at first it might feel uncomfortable, but this is just your dopamine system resetting.

Make sleep a priority - Sleep has a huge impact on your ability to be productive. When you sleep, our body releases testosterone and growth hormone which we all need to feel replenished, and our lymphatic system clears out the toxins built up in the brain throughout the day.

While I can’t promise that these tips will suddenly change your whole personality, if you try implementing one or all of them you should notice they have a positive impact on your working day.

Whitby Residents & Guests

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Whitby Pavilion to host Disney’s The Little Mermaid in June

Whitby Musicals (formally Whitby Area Musical Theatre Company) proudly present Disney’s The Little Mermaid at the Whitby Pavilion this month.

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above and bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems and Ariel needs the help of her colourful friends Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken,

lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including ‘Under the Sea’, ‘Kiss the Girl’ and ‘Part of Your World’.

Directed by Chris Wales with choreography by Amber Newton, evening performances at the Pavilion are on Friday 28th & Saturday 29th June at 7pm with afternoon matinees Saturday 29th June & Sunday 30th June at 2pm. Tickets are £16 (£12 u14s) plus booking fees.

What’s On

CAPTAIN COOK MEMORIAL MUSEUM, GRAPE LANE

Open daily 30 March to 3 November 2024. For more information, please visit https://www. cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

WHITBY MUSEUM & PANNETT ART GALLERY

Exhibitions include ‘Our Lasses: Inspirational Women of Whitby’, a look at some of the famous, infamous and unjustly overlooked women of Whitby; ‘Adventures in Time: the Development of Steampunk’ featuring steampunk outfits alongside original Victorian clothing from our collection; ‘A Whitby Stoker’s War’, a special exhibition for the 80th anniversary of D-Day which details the life of local lad Malcom Howard, recipient of France’s highest order of merit – the Legion d’Honneur for his role in D-Day; and ‘Frank Meadow Sutcliffe’ mini exhibition and slideshow in the Normanby Room. The museum is open from 10am until 4:30pm Tuesday to Sunday with last admission 4pm. Entry fee is £8 for an annual pass for adults, children up to 18 are free and residents of Whitby Parish are free upon proof of address. For further information please visit www. whitbymuseum.org.uk. The museum 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.

WHITBY COLISEUM

Victoria Place, Whitby. YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000. Cinema, theatre, events. 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 LIBRARY

Windsor Terrace, Whitby. YO21 1EY. Tel: 01609 534350. More than just books – check out the library’s Facebook page and website for other services provided and activities. https://www.northyorks. gov.uk/leisure-tourism-and-culture/libraries/locallibraries/whitby-library. Opening times: Mon 9.30am - 5pm; Tues – 9.30am - 7pm; Wed – closed; Thurs/ Fri 9.30am - 5pm; Sat 10am - 1pm; Sunday – closed.

WHITBY PAVILION/PAVILION THEATRE

West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. Cinema, theatre, shows, events. Café. For information of shows, events and cinema screenings, and for tickets visit Whitby Pavilion in person, call 01947 824770 or check out their website www.whitbypavilion.co.uk (booking fees apply).

LYTHE COMMUNITY SHOP & TEA GARDEN

High Street, Lythe, Whitby YO21 3RT. Tel: 01947 893983. A welcoming community shop located in the village of Lythe, just a few miles from Whitby on the B1266 coastal road. Includes a general store for everyday essentials, home baking and locally sourced produce, a Post Office counter and a lovely tea garden to the rear serving delicious homemade cakes and sandwiches. Manned by volunteers, current opening times are Mon-Sat 8.00am-4.00pm,

and Sun 9.00am-12 noon (Post Office counter: MonSat 8.00am-12.30pm only).

THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE AT WEST CLIFF CHURCH

Skinner Street, Whitby. YO21 3AH (next to Youngs Jewellers). Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.30am2.30pm. A friendly not-for-profit cafe, staffed by volunteers.

THE TREASURE TROVE, GROSMONT

The Treasure Trove is a fundraising pop-up shop to support Grosmont Co-operative Store. Opens Wednesday to Sunday 10.30 - 3pm in the old bookshop within the Co-op building. Run entirely by volunteers, please come and visit us. We are always short of bric-a-brac, household items, collectables & books. If you are able to donate items, we would be most grateful.

HINDERWELL COMMUNITY HUB

Situated on the coastal bus route from Whitby, our Tearoom offers a welcoming warm place to enjoy delicious coffee, homemade scones, cakes, soups and lots more. We also have activities in the adjoining Schoolroom: Monday am Yoga; Tuesday pm Bingo, Dominoes, Games and Quizzes each week on a rolling programme; Wednesday am Toddlers’ Group; Thursday am Men’s Walking Group; Thursday pm Ladies’ Crafts. We are open 9.30-3pm daily (closed Saturday) Please call 01947 841303 for further details.

CARING TOGETHER WHITBY & DISTRICT

We are delighted to announce we have moved to the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ where we will continue to run our services as usual, including the Carers Break Service, Befriending Service and Support Groups. Our email remains caringwhitby@gmail.com and you can leave a message with the Coliseum Reception 01947 825000. For more information about ourselves, please visit www.caringtogetherwhitbyanddistrict.org

WHITBY ART SOCIETY

Whitby Art Society’s Annual exhibition opens at the Pannett Gallery, Pannett Park, Whitby on Tuesday May 28 and runs until Sunday July 7. TuesdaySunday 10.30am- 4.30pm. Entry free. The Society meets on the second Wednesday of every month (except December) at The Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Please see www.whitbyartsociety.org for news and membership details

WHITBY TENNIS CLUB

5.30pm - 8pm at Caedmon College (behind Whitby & Esk Valley Astro Turf facility). Current members and

new members welcome. Club nights on Mondays & Thursdays, also Sunday mornings 10am – 12 noon. Please get in touch via our Facebook page if you would like to join with us. Age 18 and over (we don’t have a junior section). Full season cost is £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.

FREE MUSIC SESSIONS at Whitby Rifle Club YO21 3EW (committee room). Resumes in January after a break for Christmas. 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. For info, or to reserve a table, phone 07958 193 079.

EVERY TUESDAY

WHITBY JETS BASKETBALL TRAINING Term time only at Whitby Leisure Centre. All ballers welcome. Timings: Girls 7-18-year-olds: 3:45 - 4:45; Boys 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 Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000. ‘SINGING FOR THE BRAIN’. An initiative by the Alzheimer’s Society for people living with dementia and their carers. Every Tuesday at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ 1.30pm3.00pm. Admission: £2 per person to include refreshments. For more information and to register your interest call 01947 825000. Email info@ whitbycoliseum.com

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY

TARGET ARCHERY. Whitby Archers meet outdoors for target archery between 7pm and 9pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings on Eskdale School playing fields. (Runs April to September)

What’s On

EVERY WEDNESDAY

WHITBY WELCOME WEDNESDAY run by Dementia Forward in the Coliseum theatre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm. Suggested donation: £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

CITIZENS ADVICE every Wednesday afternoon at your local Yorkshire Building Society on Flowergate, Whitby. Citizens Advice help people find a way forward. Whoever you are, whatever your problem, you can book a free and confidential appointment by calling 01947 458838 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

NORTH YORKSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE AND LAW

CENTRE’S WHITBY DROP-IN SERVICE at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Open Wednesdays 10am – 3pm, no appointment needed.

PATHFINDERS YOUTH GROUP in Whitby. Every Tuesday: 6pm to 7pm 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

WHITBY YOUTH CLUB. Come along & chill. Games, music, arts & crafts, food, chat. Wednesdays 7-9pm. Open to School Year 7+. Eastside Community Hub.

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

VI’S COMMUNITY CAFE every Thursday in St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont 10.30 - 3pm. Warm space with a warm welcome. Delicious homemade breads, soups and cakes by Liz Druce. Coffee and tea served. Please come along and support our cafe, raising money for local charities. Volunteers needed, please contact Liz on 01947 895730. Also, Parent and Toddler Play Space 1.30 - 2.30pm during the Community Café.

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. Runs until the end of April 2024.

EVERY FRIDAY

AGEUK NORTH YORKSHIRE COAST AND MOORS

ENERGY AND ADVICE DROP-IN SESSION at Whitby Library (note change of venue) 10am until 12noon. Offering advice on Energy and help with fuel bills, Social care, benefit checks and housing and homelessness. For further information email: libby. faulkner@ageuknycm.org.uk

BALLROOM, LATIN AND SEQUENCE SOCIAL DANCING. Sleights Village Hall every Friday evening 7.45pm to 10.00pm Sleights Village Hall. Tel: 07971 606360 NB On Friday 7 June, we will be having a themed dance to remember 80th anniversary of D Day from 7.45pm to 10.30pm with a Faith supper. £6 pp including refreshments.40s style dress optional.

EVERY

SATURDAY

WHITBY WALKING GROUP. Starting from various locations. Approx. 10 miles. Visitors welcome. For further details, please e-mail: rogercrowther@ talktalk.net or call 07792 569441.

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.

WEDNESDAY 22 MAY

WHITBY WI MEETING on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 7pm in the Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. Please do come along and get involved! We love socialising, visiting interesting places, learning new skills and helping local projects ... and, of course, there are cakes!!

THURSDAY 23 MAY

ZONE OF INTEREST (PG) Cinema at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ Tel: 01947 825000. Rudolf Hoss, commandant of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, lives with his wife Hedwig and their five children, in an idyllic home next to the camp. Matinee 1.30pm & Evening 7.00pm. Tickets £5 in advance or on the door.

FRIDAY 24 MAY

SALTBURN BLUES CLUB PRESENTS BIG WOLF BAND at New Marske Institute TS11 8EG. Starts 8pm.Tickets £12 from Ents24.com, and 07960 935263.

SATURDAY 25 MAY

J & THE 2 KS. LIVE MUSIC from 1pm featuring 60s, 70s and modern covers at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.

SATURDAY 25 MAY & SUNDAY 26 MAY

DIPPY CRAFT FAIRS are back at Whitby Pavilion from 9.30am-4.30pm each day for another fabulous Quality Craft Fair in the Northern Lights Suite. As always around 50-60 stalls are expected, dogs are welcome and entry is free. Café open inside the Pavilion.

SATURDAY 25 MAY – MONDAY 27 MAY

CRAFT FAIR AT GOATHLAND VILLAGE HALL

10.00am to 4.30pm every day. Two rooms full of local crafts people selling patchwork, jewellery, knitted goods, sea glass, gifts and much more. New crafters are always welcome for our successful and long-established Craft Fairs. Contact Elsie on 01947 896333 or e-mail elsie.goathland@gmail.com.

SUNDAY 26 MAY

AN EVENING WITH DACRE STOKER DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF BRAM STOKER AND THE NOVEL DRACULA! 7:00pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Contact Allison Cheesman for details at alisonchees@hotmail.com

TUESDAY 28 MAY

WHITBY ART SOCIETY’S ANNUAL EXHIBITION OPENS. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10.30am- 4.30pm. Entry free. (and runs until Sunday July 7)

MEET THE CURATOR OF NATURAL HISTORY AT WHITBY MUSEUM, Pannett Park, Whitby YO21 3AE. Drop-in sessions at 11am-12noon & 1pm-2pm in the Natural History Gallery of the museum. Find out all about the birds and animals in our collection with Curator Elaine Hoyle. Children and adults welcome. Normal admission applies, children must be accompanied by an adult.

THURSDAY 30 MAY

POOR THINGS (18) Cinema at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ Tel: 01947 825000. The incredible tale of Bella Baxter, brought back to life by a brilliant and unorthodox scientist. Evening Screening 7.00pm. Tickets: £5 in advance or on the door.

FRIDAY 31 MAY

JAZZ & TUNES FRIDAY WITH ALASTAIR LAURENCE & ACCOMPANYING BAND. 12:30 – 2.00pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.

FRIDAY 31 MAY – SATURDAY 1 JUNE

WHITBY AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY PRESENT ‘DUETS’ at Whitby Pavilion Theatre, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. Four gloriously funny one act plays that examine the chaotic world of love and relationships. Evening performances at 7.30pm Tickets £10; £9 (Friends of Whitby Pavilion). Tickets from the Whitby Pavilion website, Box Office or Tel: 01947 458899.

SATURDAY 1 JUNE

‘FOREVER YOUNG – THE SONGS OF BOB DYLAN’ Live Music from 1pm to 3pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.

‘SKANDALS’ HIGH ENERGY PARTY Ska 7:30pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. For more information contact the venue at WhitbyBrunswick@outlook.com

DALESMEN SINGERS WITH THE SINGING FOR PLEASURE LADIES CHOIR IN DANBY VILLAGE HALL, in aid of Danby Village Hall upgrading. Starts 7pm. Tickets £10 from Danby Bakery, John and Penny on 01287 660761 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/Dalesmen-Singers

SUNDAY 2 JUNE

A TIME FOR CAKE, MUSIC & FRIENDSHIP. Takes place the first Sunday of each month 4.00-5.30pm. Meet at the Hollin’s Institute, Institute Row, Grosmont for a lovely walk through Bluebell Woods followed by refreshment afterwards. Everybody welcome.

What’s On

TUESDAY 4 JUNE

DALESMEN SINGERS: JOIN US AT OUR REHEARSAL! at Danby Methodist Church, Danby, Whitby, YO21 2JE. Starts 7.30pm. An open invite to come and experience what it is like singing with the Dalesmen Singers Male Voice Choir. New members wanted! Feel free to come along just to listen... and see what it is to be part of the Choir. Tea and best biscuits provided at the break. ‘Join Us!’ evenings are the first Tuesday of every month. Further details available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dalesmen-singers or email sing@dalesmensingers.net.

FRIDAY 7 JUNE

THEMED DANCE TO REMEMBER 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY at Sleights Village Hall, Sleights from 7.45pm to 10.30pm. Faith supper. £6 pp including refreshments. 40s style dress optional.

HINDERWELL CELEBRATES THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY. Hinderwell Sports Club are hosting a ‘singalong’ and Cream Tea 2:00-4:00pm in Hinderwell Village Hall. Cost is £5.00 and all are welcome. In the evening, there will be entertainment by Wartime Tribute Singer Claire- Louise at 7:30pm, followed by “Music to Dance to” later in the evening. Please do dress in the clothes of the era if you wish. Tickets are £10.00 and are available from Hinderwell Garage, R Lyth Butchers or via Facebook.

SATURDAY 8 JUNE

MAGIK AND WILDS CRAFTERNOONS take place the second Saturday of every month. Quirky textile craft sessions at Whitby YHA, Abbey House, East Cliff, Whitby. Booking essential. All materials supplied. Please contact 07843 076321 for details.

SUNDAY 9 JUNE

WEST GALLERY STYLE FOLK SERVICE at St John the Evangelist, Brunswick St, Whitby. A relaxed Service at 10:30am with music, poetry and readings on the theme of ‘Creation’.

BALMORAL ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB PRESENTS MISSISSIPPI MACDONALD. Duo acoustic show with Phil Dearing at Saltburn Conservative Club, 8pm. Tickets £12 from 07960 935263. https:// mississippimacdonald.com

MONDAY 10 JUNE

‘ANGLO AMERICAN’S WOODSMITH PROECT’ WHITBY CIVIC SOCIETY LECTURE at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ from 7.00pm9.00pm. Admission: members £1; guests £3. A talk by Matt Parsons on how the project will make a sustainable and significant contribution to global food security, deliver long-term economic benefits and set a new standard for sustainable development. Refreshments available during the break. For further details call 01947 811808, visit www.whitbycivicsociety.org.uk or check out the Society’s Facebook page.

YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN ASSOCIATION

Sleights branch meet every second Monday in the month at Church House, Coach Road, Sleights at 2pm. This month our speaker will be Jenny Hill, ‘North Country Maiden Folk Singer’ telling her story and origins of Folk music with some renditions of her songs. There will be a strawberry tea £2, the usual book exchange, raffle & good company. Outings planned for July and August too! Guests and new members warmly welcomed. For further details contact 01947 22815.

TUESDAY 11 JUNE

HINDERWELL WI MEETING The June meeting of the WI will take the form of an educational visit to Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, Mill Lane, Skinningrove TS13 4AP to view “The Men of Iron” attraction at 11.00 am. This is a member only outing and there will be no competition this month.

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE

SUMMER HOLIDAY THEMED TEA DANCE at the Royal Hotel, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HT 2.00-4.30pm. Please come along wearing your best summer outfits! £3 entry includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Proceeds to Whitby Lifeboats.

WHITBY ART SOCIETY meets on the second Wednesday of every month (except December) at The Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Please see www.whitbyartsociety. org for news and membership details.

THURSDAY 13

JUNE

PIZZA PALS - Community Pizzeria at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Come and

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join our new community pizza cafe serving delicious freshly cooked pizza at affordable prices, starting at £5.00. Fully licensed café. 4pm - 7pm sit-in; 7-8pm takeaway. Tel: 01947 825000. Email hello@ pizzapalscompizzeria.co.uk.

HOLDOVERS (2023) (15) Cinema screening at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ Tel: 01947 825000. A cranky history teacher at a prep school is forced to remain on campus with a grieving cook and a troubled student. Matinee screening: 1.30pm. Evening screening: 7pm. All welcome. Tickets; £5 (available in advance or on the door.

FRIDAY 14 JUNE

JAZZ & TUNES FRIDAY WITH TONY & DAVE. Live music between 12:30 – 2.00pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.

SATURDAY 15 JUNE

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING FAIR at Whitby Rugby Club from 1-4pm organised on behalf of the Rotary Club of Whitby & District. Free event with live music, lots of stalls and activities and of course fun too! Go along and chat with mental health charities, organisations and groups that provide services locally what they do and how they can help you.

DALESMEN SINGERS.... IN LITTLEBECK! A summer inspired programme at Littlebeck Village Hall, Whitby, YO22 5HY Starts 7pm. Tickets £7 including refreshments – Prosecco and tarts. Tickets at the door or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ Dalesmen-Singers

SUNDAY 16 JUNE

CAR BOOT SALE IN DANBY VILLAGE HALL and Car Park 11am -2pm. Call Liz on 01287 669759 or 07880 784243 to book a space.

MONDAY 17 JUNE

WHITBY COMMUNITY NETWORK MEETING - 6.00 - 800pm at the Rugby Club, White Leys Rd, Whitby YO21 3PB. Local people campaigning on the many problems facing Whitby and District (North Yorkshire). Come along and have your say.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT CAFÉ. Held on the third Monday of every month 11am until 12 noon at Whitby Golf Club, Sandsend Road, Whitby YO21 3SR. Simply pop in and buy yourself a coffee and meet others living with the condition, this group is for people living with Parkinson’s and their partners and friends. Tel 07789 884602 for more information.

TUESDAY 18 JUNE

‘A WEAVER WENT TO WAR’ WITH LYN LAMPORT. Whitby Antiques & Fine Arts Society meeting starts

7.30pm at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Back St Hilda’s Tce, Whitby. 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.

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE

‘FRANK MEADOW SUTCLIFFE – THEN AND NOW’ at the Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby YO21 3AE. Starts 2pm. A talk with Mike Shaw, formerly of the Sutcliffe Gallery. BOOKING ESSENTIAL for this popular talk. Tickets available via museum reception or the ‘What’s on’ section of Whitby Museum website. www.whitbymuseum.org.uk/whats-on.

One of our Wednesday Talks, Free to Lit & Phil members, non-members £2 but please reserve your space. Tel: 01947 602908.

THE 2ND ANNUAL MORDECHAI KATZ MEMORIAL LECTURE WITH PROFESSOR RONALD HUTTON, CBE. Starts 6.30pm. Ticketed event at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. More details available at the venue or call 07580 133207.

THURSDAY 20 JUNE

GRUMPY OLD MEN (1993) (PG-13) Dementia friendly cinema screening at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ Tel: 01947 825000. A lifelong feud between two neighbours since childhood only gets worse when a new female neighbour moves across the street. Stars Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Matinee screening: 1.30pm. All welcome. Tickets; £5 (Accompanying carer free entry) available in advance or on the door.

NYE: National Theatre LIVE at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000 for details. Doors open 6.15pm; screening at 7pm. Tickets: £10 in advance or on the door.

FRIDAY 21 JUNE

BLUE BRIDGE BAND LIVE MUSIC with a variety of songs and instruments. From 1pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.

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SATURDAY 22 JUNE

TUPPENNY BLUE LIVE MUSIC from 12 noon to 2pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry. Live music also in the evening with Old School Band.

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE

WHITBY WI MEETING on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 7pm in the Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. Please do come along and get involved with our lovely WI group! We love socialising, visiting interesting places, learning new skills and helping local projects ... and, of course, there are cakes!!

THURSDAY 27 JUNE

PIZZA PALS - Community Pizzeria at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Come and join our new community pizza cafe serving delicious freshly cooked pizza at affordable prices, starting at £5.00. Fully licensed café. 4pm - 7pm sit-in; 7-8pm takeaway. Tel: 01947 825000. Email hello@ pizzapalscompizzeria.co.uk.

HAMLET (2023) (12) Cinema screening at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ Tel: 01947 825000. Ian McKellan stars in this thrilling and uniquely modern take on the Bard’s classic tragedy. Filmed in Theatre Royal Windsor. Matinee screening: 1.30pm. Evening screening: 7pm. All welcome. Tickets £10 (available in advance or on the door).

RIFFS HOOKS & LINES PRESENT THE ZAK PARLBY

QUARTET at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (book online at Ticketmaster or available from the venue or call 07580 133027.

FRIDAY 28 – SUNDAY 30 JUNE

WHITBY MUSICALS PRESENT DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Whitby Pavilion Theatre, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. Evening performances Fri & Sat at 7pm; afternoon matinees Sat & Sun 2pm. Tickets £16; £12 U14s.Tickets from https://stagestubs.com/whitbymusicals/ or from the Pavilion Tel: 01947 458899.

FRIDAY 28 JUNE

JAZZ & TUNES FRIDAY WITH ALASTAIR LAURENCE & ACCOMPANYING BAND. 12:30 – 2.00pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.

SATURDAY 29 JUNE

CHARITY MUSIC FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER at The Hare and Hounds Inn, Hawsker, YO22 4LH, raising funds for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Starts at 12pm with local bands and musicians on all day, with various stalls, food and drink, kids rides, face painting, tombola, raffle/auction etc. Free entry. A great fun day for all the family.

SALTBURN BLUES CLUB PRESENTS THE MILK MEN & TIM GREEN BAND at New Marske Institute TS11 8EG. Starts 8pm. Tickets £15 from Ents24.com, The Spa Milton St, Saltburn and 07960 935263.

SATURDAY 29 JUNE – SUNDAY 30 JUNE

CRAFT FAIR AT GOATHLAND VILLAGE HALL

(Heartbeat Vehicle Rally weekend) 10.00am to 4.30pm both dayd. Two rooms full of local crafts people selling patchwork, jewellery, knitted goods, sea glass, gifts and much more. New crafters are always welcome for our successful and longestablished Craft Fairs. Contact Elsie on 01947 896333 or e-mail elsie.goathland@gmail.com.

SUNDAY 30 JUNE

WHITBY COMMUNITY DAY at Whitby Rugby Club. Starts 12 noon. The event is free to attend and a great opportunity to learn what excellent things are available in Whitby from recreational activities to well-being and mental health organisations. Lots of competitions, games and a climbing wall and various bouncy castles. There is still some stalls available which are free, (stalls must be community focused). If you are interested, please contact the rugby club.

Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society proudly presents

A Good Read

William Bradley's Handcart

By D.W. Bradley.

In rural Great Ayton, William Bradley is sent to live with his ageing grandparents, away from his burdened mother, who has too many mouths to feed and a drunken husband to support. Adjusting to a new life, William aspires to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps in the mining business. He also falls for a beautiful girl, Susan, but heartbreak is in store when Susan reveals her own ambitions for advancement in life.

William makes his mark in the mining business but discovers that his vocation may lie elsewhere than in mining whinstone. When William is struck by a series of tragedies, he is forced to evaluate his future and make some challenging decisions. Full of the vigour of youth, William leaves the safety of everything he has known and forges a new life, with surprising results.

The author is David Bradley who has now lived in North Yorkshire for over thirty years but was born in 1950 in Lincoln, where he spent his childhood. After failing his eleven-plus exams, he transferred

to a grammar school at the age of twelve and was selected for a place at the National Youth Theatre. He went on to train in drama at Bretton Hall, a prestigious institution for budding performers and teachers. David found his niche teaching drama and was a secondary school headteacher at Eskdale School here in Whitby for twenty years. His passions include the theatre, cricket, lecturing and performing, and directing and leading performing groups. He has written numerous sketches and plays for performing students. William Bradley's Handcart is a republishing of David’s first novel by Novum Publishing and available at Amazon.

Screemie Jeemies: The Vampire Shadow Dog

By Halogen Jones.

There is a new collection of Whitby stories in town and they are written specially for 8-12-year-olds.

A mysterious shadow of a dog on the 199 steps leads a group of children to a cottage in one of the yards off Church Street. Could the girl inside really be a vampire? A new shop has opened in time for Goth weekend but strange things are going on inside. It is meant to be a short trip out of the harbour to see the dolphins until the boat and the sisters get lost in a sea fret. A dig for fossils finds something very very unusual ...

For too long there have been cuddly vampire books for tiny tots, and adult fiction titles like Dracula and Scravir, but no scary Whitby books for 8 to 12-year olds. As if children don’t enjoy a good scare as much as the rest of us!

The four new Screamie Jeemies stories by Halogen Jones are perfect for children who love creepy tales, thrills, and fun. These adventures are all set in and around Whitby. Now children

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and grandchildren can read about the day living dinosaurs gathered at the Whale Bone Arch, and about the daredevil boy who gets eaten by a hat. Now we can all enjoy the creepy magic of the old town of Whitby. Spread the chills ... shiver as you get the screamie jeemies ...

The perfect books for trainee Goths everywhere!

Ruswarp gardening groupkeeping their village pretty!

The next time you are driving or walking through Ruswarp, or passing by the train station, take a moment to admire the flowers, shrubs, tubs and lawns. The extensive garden area, including the station, is kept looking beautiful by volunteers.

Says Ruswarp Gardening Group leader Mary Degazon: “I have been helping keep Ruswarp beautiful for 15 years, together with other volunteers. We are a friendly group and meet on the Green every Monday at 1:00pm It’s very enjoyable and it keeps us fit. After our gardening stint, we often retire to our fine hostelry, the Bridge Inn, for a coffee or something a little stronger!”

The photograph below shows the Ruswarp Gardening Group team with leader Mary Degazon, second from left. On the right we can see Mary and one of her prize sunflowers.

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volunteer

The Group are always looking out for new members, so if you are interested or would like to find out more, please ring Mary on 01947 820860.

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gardeners hard at work on the Green.

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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 Crossword

The Vampire Shadow Dog is part of the Screamie Jeemies book collection for children aged 8 to 12 years old. This book is about at a mysterious shadow of a dog on the 199 steps which leads a group of children to a mysterious adventure!

Complete the crossword then rearrange the marked letters to form the answer to the following clue: Work out this nautical unit of length (6)

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Alternatively you can post your entry to us at the following address: Whitby Advertiser, PO Box 120, Whitby, YO21 3ED

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Last issue's solution was Herring

Linda Edmiston of Leeds

Across

1 Small round stone (6)

4 Pristine (6)

8 Large black bird (5)

9 Zeal (7)

10 Type of large military ship (7)

11 Rectify, revise (5)

12 Scarlet food dye (9)

17 Yellow/brown (5)

19 Gleaned (7)

21 Sparkle, shine (7)

22 Barbecue (5)

23 Cantankerous (6)

24 Burns supper dish (6) Our previous issue's grid solutions are online at www.whitbyadvertiser.co.uk

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1 Robbery at sea (6)

2 Temporary, makeshift camp (7)

3 Estate, territory (5)

5 Recite, recount (7)

6 Tally, total (5)

7 Make fun of, insult (6)

9 Outlawed, prohibited (9)

13 The fastest big cat (7)

14 Deficient, incomplete (7)

15 Purchased (6)

16 Grown-ups (6)

18 Lift (5)

20 Belief, principle (5)

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Our friends at the Crocodile Tapas Bar on Flowergate have been in touch to tell us that their resident crocodile 'Crocco' has escaped! Worry not, Crocco is tame, very shy and often hides away. A reward of a £10 voucher to be redeemed on their fantastic array of tapas goodies, has been offered if you can find Crocco who is hidden away on one of the pages of the magazine.

Can you find me?

I'm hiding away on one of the pages of this month's magazine!

How to play. Examine each page closely to see if you can find Crocco.

To enter the competition. Readers must submit the page number and a brief description of where they found Crocco to the following email: competitions@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk .

Prize: The Crocodile Tapas Bar of Flowergate will provide a £10 voucher to the lucky winner. Deadline and Winner: The deadline to submit your entry is the 15th of each month. The winner will be drawn randomly from all correct competition entries and published in the following issue of the magazine. All that leaves is for you to go find Crocco!

Last

issue's winner! Louisa Moggridge of Whitby who found Crocco on page 56

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Garden View

By Rachel Leverton

Some gardeners say that a weed is just a plant in the wrong place. But is any unwanted plant really a weed? Is an apple tree seedling a weed? Are the random aquilegia or California poppies softening my stone paths weeds?

Plants have one goal: to live long enough to reproduce. So sometimes these plants show up in areas they’re not welcome. These plants are not technically weeds, though we might decide to treat them as such.

Then there are the plants that we know as conventional weeds, such as dandelions. Some are annuals, which live their whole life cycle in one year, and persist through a legacy of hundreds of thousands of seeds, germinating anywhere and everywhere.

Dandelions are actually perennials. They are persistent plants that love open lawn, growing into a big leafy mass with their characteristic bright yellow flowers. They also spread tens of thousands of seeds around to ensure that there are plenty more to come next year. The thing about a plant like dandelionsand this is true for many of our labelled perennial weeds, such as nettles - is that bees and other insects love them, so they are wonderful for biodiversity.

Why DO plants show up where they’re not supposed to be?

Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘Nature abhors a vacuum’? It’s the concept that emptiness or

nothingness runs counter to the laws of nature. Space must be filled with something, and weeds have embraced this concept wholeheartedly.

It explains why weeds pop up in places such as an open, mulched area or a pristine expanse of artfully placed stone patio. You may have determined there should be nothing there, but Mother Nature has other ideas and starts inserting plants to fill the void.

As gardeners, we like the idea of carefully selected plants placed in well-chosen spots in our landscape. That’s ‘design’ – the conscious application of thought and the decision to grow or not grow plants in this particular place or that.

The sparsely planted landscaped garden and the heavily planted plot with barely any room between plants are garden styles at opposite ends of the spectrum. The first readily invites weeds to fill the empty spaces, but they are easy to see and remove. The second (which I favour), makes it difficult for weeds to germinate. But when they sprout – and they will - it takes a keen eye and some effort to remove them. I’m not diligent with this because the odd weed is less noticeable among all the other plants, and they are good for insect life.

Neither garden is ‘correct’. The more natural landscape will ultimately be more sustainable with less weeding effort required, though when first planted, because it takes time for all those plants to grow and fill in, you’ll have to deal with – you guessed it – weeds.

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