Whitby Advertiser March 2023 Issue

A Warm Welcome

There is so much waste in society these days, isn’t there? Shrink-wrapped vegetables, takeaway boxes, disposable coffee cups, endless plastic bags, clothes we wear a few times then discard, unwanted electronic devices that don’t have the latest must-have features. Sitting in a coffee shop on Church Street during half-term, I overheard someone say ’The best thing about being on holiday is we don’t have to think about recycling’. Quite a statement I thought. Do we really become waste-unaware and environmentally unfriendly when we go on holiday? It would be great to live a plastic-free life with zero waste, but I know much depends on manufacturers as plastic packaging is easier for companies to produce and ship. We still have to do our part as a consumer - whether at home or on holiday.

Look around Whitby, and there are many initiatives aimed at reducing, reusing and recycling items that often end up in landfill. For example, next to our stand in the Co-op where you can pick up the latest copy of the Whitby Advertiser, there is a soft plastics recycling bin for you to pop in bread wrappers, cereal bags, crisp packets and so on. Volunteers do regular beach sweeps, collecting discarded waste, both unsightly and harmful to the environment, and recycling it where possible. Clothes can be donated to the Whitby Wardrobe, which then go to someone who will appreciate and love them. There are two community fridges in Whitby, where local stores such as the Co-op give food to the community which would otherwise have ended up in landfill. Bay Thorpe Shed, a community group which tackles loneliness and isolation by bringing people together to share skills and support others, took away an old wooden pallet I was throwing out at the weekend. Lots of options to waste less and be part of the solution, not part of the pollution!

Let’s all make a greater effort at tackling waste this month. Small changes in our lives can have a big impact in the world we live in.

Stephen Ault Editor

NEXT ISSUE DEADLINE: 14th March

THE RAILWAY COMMUNITY SHOP AND CAFE ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK!

When the Whitby Railway Community Shop was threatened with closure after the family who owned the property decided to close it, Joe, Jan, Trish and Sue decided to take it on in October 2022.

However, as it became a bit more difficult and time consuming to run, they called a meeting with the volunteers who work in the shop. None of us wanted the shop to close and Helen offered to take on the role of Manager. Her offer was much appreciated and gratefully accepted so the shop continues to trade with a loyal team of volunteers.

The Shop

We have a good choice of products and hold a full alcohol licence. We also have a suggestions book and encourage customers to tell us what they would like us to stock. We are developing a ‘WHITBY WONDER WALL!’ selling locally sourced products and advertising local services. This is ‘work in progress’! We are hoping this will

encourage local residents to go to the internet less and use local products and services. We hope visitors to properties on the Railway will also use the shop. We will be distributing leaflets to tell residents and visitors about us.

We have a Community Fridge which acts as a food bank for local people. Whitby Co-op is our partner in this initiative.

Community Space

The shop has plenty of space to accommodate four small tables with chairs, including a very comfortable leather armchair – easy to nod off in! We offer hot drinks and cake. Anne, one of the volunteers, is a whizz at baking and brings in her delicious products which are very popular. Residents and carers from Whitby Court are regular visitors who enjoy the walk down to the shop and change of scenery!

The cafe area is also registered as a Warm Space and we are applying for grants to make further improvements. As part of this initiative, tea and coffee and cake are offered free with the option to donate for those who can afford to.Helen is a very enthusiastic arranger of events and there are plenty of games to enjoy. We have a regular visit from a local gentleman to play GO with a local young man! Event details are displayed on a board at the entrance and Helen constantly updates the shop’s Facebook page.

We do hope residents of The Railway and elsewhere in Whitby will come and shop with us and/or participate in the games or events. We are close to Airy Hill and Caedmon Schools and welcome parents and children. We have an excellent range of sweeties!

Article supplied courtesy of Sandra Smith

THE WHITBY ADVERTISER IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A MAGAZINE

The Whitby Advertiser is proud to announce the launch of their new website, which you can check out at www.whitbyadvertiser.co.uk. The website has been redesigned with a fresh new look and has many new features and greater functionality so that you can go online and quickly find what you need. Here is a quick guide to what you will

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Community

Whitby is a thriving community much loved by both residents and visitors. There is always something happening, and plenty to write about – news, views, events, festivals, book reviews ... the list is endless!

On our Community pages, you will find our ever-popular What’s On listings, where local community organisations, charities, groups and societies publicise their meetings and events.

Our regular contributors include Whitby Photographic Society, Whitby Antiques and Fine Arts Society, Whitby Civic Society, various branches of the Women’s Institute and Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association as well as badminton clubs, walking groups and art groups. Events include bingo, domino drives, flower shows, cinema screenings, craft fairs, jigsaw libraries and much more! Our new website not only includes the current month’s events, but those for future months which have been notified to us too. If you are the organiser of a local community group, the What’s On listings in both our magazine and on the website is the ideal place to publicise your event. Just email us at info@whitbyadvertiser. co.uk if you would like your event including.

The Community pages also contains many articles which we hope will be of interest to you. Recent articles added feature the work of St Catherine’s Hospice in the town; a children’s and youth project fundraising initiative which is holding a fundraising evening at the Coliseum in April for the Sleights Under 8’s Football Team, and the BBC Radio Tees ‘Make A Difference Awards’. If you are a local community organisation and would like to submit an article and update everyone with news on what you are doing, please email us at info@whitbyadvertiser. co.uk. Articles such as entertainment, sports, the work of local charities as well as those of general interest are always welcome.

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What’s On

CAPTAIN COOK MEMORIAL MUSEUM, GRAPE LANE

The Museum is in the 17th century house where Cook lodged as an apprentice when not at sea, and has a collection of original paintings and drawings, letters in Cook’s own hand, ship models, maps and fascinating objects gathered on the voyages. New exhibition for 2023 is ‘Ice! Exploring the Far South’. Open daily Sat 11 Feb - Fri 31 Mar, 10.30 - 15.00; Sat 1 Apr - Mon 6 Nov, 9.45 - 17.00. https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

WHITBY MUSEUM & PANNETT ART GALLERY

New exhibitions celebrating the bicentenary of the museum will be open ‘200 Years of Collecting’ and a new costume gallery exhibition ‘200 Years of Fashion’. A range of Sutcliffe photographic prints will also be on display in our shop. Check the Whitby Museum website for more details.Tea room open selling refreshments.

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). Cinema for March includes Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG); Magic Mike’s Last Dance (15), Women Talking (15) and Babylon (18). Shows and events for March: Phoney Towers: The Stage Show, Mother Goose Cracks One Off (Adult Panto), Music Hall is Here Again; The Circus of Horrors Haunted Fairground and Let’s Move 2023!

WHITBY RAILWAY COMMUNITY SHOP & CAFE

A 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, and a get-together for residents Whitby Court care home There is also a Community Fridge regularly filled with free food donated by Whitby’s Co-

op. Manned by volunteers, opening times are MondayFriday 8.30am-4.30pm, Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

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). 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 17:3018:45. See Whitby Jets Facebook page for details or email whitbyjetsbasketball@gmail.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Whitby WellBeing Cafe run by Dementia Forward at the Coliseum, Victoria Place. 1.00 pm -3.00 pm. Cost £3 per person. A social afternoon for people living with dementia and those that support them. Come and join us to meet new friends, take part in activities and enjoy cakes & hot drinks. To register an interest call Dementia Forward 03300 578592 or email: info@ dementiaforward.org.uk Indoor Target Archery at Whitby Pavilion 7.00 to 9.00pm. Archery GB members welcome. https:// whitbyarchers.co.uk/Home.html

EVERY THURSDAY

Vi’s Community Café at St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont 10.30 – 3.00pm. Homemade soup, cakes, hot butties, coffee and tea served. Community Warm Space. Volunteers needed. Contact Liz 01947 895730. Supporting Ukraine.

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

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

EVERY THURSDAY (AND OCCASIONALLY WED & SUN)

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

EVERY FRIDAY

AgeUK North Yorkshire Coast and Moors Energy and Advice drop-in session at Whitby Coliseum 10am until 12noon. For 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/

EVERY WEEKEND

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

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.

Film Screening at Whitby Museum 3.00pm & 6.30pm. ‘Something’ll Happen By Friday’ a film about one day in the life of the Whitby Gazette in 1967 with Q&A session with Jon Stokoe, former editor of the Whitby Gazette and Sue Harrison of the Yorkshire Film Archive. Booking Essential tickets £5 – available via whitbymuseum.org.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

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

Themed Music Quiz at the Station Tavern, Grosmont. Free entry, 8.15pm start.

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.

What’s On

WEDNESDAY MARCH 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 MARCH 2

The Walled Garden Whitby. A presentation of the work so far at the Coliseum Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Meet the gardeners Starts 2.00pm. Free admission. Volunteers welcome.

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45 pm for 7 pm. Practical Night: ‘Cyanotype Demo and Making Your Own Prints’ with Graham Robinson. New members and visitors very welcome.

‘Amsterdam’ (15 / 2022) Cinema at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. In the 1930s, three friends witness a murder and are framed for it, leading to one of the most outrageous plots in American history being uncovered. Tickets £5.00. Evening screening only at 7.00pm.

SATURDAY MARCH 4

Whitby Naturalists’ Club talk ‘Dragonflies of the Whitby and Scarborough area’ by John Hume. 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

WEDNESDAY MARCH 8

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

Friends of Whitby Lifeboat AGM 6.00pm at Whitby Yacht Club. Everyone welcome. Refreshments available.

THURSDAY MARCH 9

‘See How They Run’ (12A / 2022) Cinema at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Set in the West End of 1950s London, a pivotal crew member of a smash-hit play is murdered... Tickets £5.00. Screenings at 2.00pm & 7.00pm.

Whitby Wardrobe’s ‘Prom Night’ at the Met Ballroom 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Come along and view & try on our beautiful selection of evening gowns, dressy shoes, suits, accessories then take them home at the end of the evening to hire for FREE!!! For further information check out Whitby Wardrobe’s page on Facebook.

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

FRIDAY MARCH 3

World Day of Prayer Service at St Hilda’s Church, Hinderwell. Starts 2.00pm. Compiled by the Women of Taiwan, the theme is ‘I Have Heard About your Faith.’ This is an Interdenominational Service - all welcome to attend. Refreshments afterwards.

Sleights Bowling Club Social Evening at Whitby Town Football Club from 7.30pm. Carl Robinson guitar/vocals plus pea & pie supper and raffle. Everybody welcome. Tickets £7.50 from Martin Hart 07949 840899. Proceeds to Sleights Bowling Club.

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

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45 pm for 7 pm. Presentation (in person): ‘A Walk on the Wild Side’ by Timothy Cossins ARPS. New members and visitors very welcome.

SATURDAY MARCH 11

Whitby Naturalists’ Club talk ‘Marine management, ambitions for our seas and coasts’ by Christian Proud. 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

SUNDAY MARCH 12

Balmoral Acoustic Blues Club at Saltburn Conservative Club presents Kelvin Davies Duo. Tickets £12 from 07960 935263.

MONDAY MARCH 13

Hinderwell WI meeting at St Hilda’s Old School. Starts 6.45pm with business matters. Speaker is Jo Moseley, a well-known author and paddle boarder, who also describes herself as a joy encourager, beach cleaner and midlife adventurer. March competition bring back matchbox given out at Feb meeting filled with as many various items as possible. New members and visitors are welcome to come along to the meeting at about 7.15pm to listen to the presentation and join the members for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat. £3.50 charge for visitors includes refreshments. For further details please ring 840179 or 840343

Yorkshire Countrywomen Association, Sleights Branch meet at Church House, Coach Road, Sleights at 2pm. Our speaker is Andy Buchan from “Blind Veterans UK”. Book exchange, raffle and refreshments. Guests and new members warmly welcomed. For further details contact 01947 228159.

Whitby Dairy Discussion Group at Sneaton Castle, Castle Road, Whitby YO21 3QN. 7.45pm prompt start. “Looking at Sustainability” Howard & Tom Pattison, Farmers.

TUESDAY MARCH 14

Aislaby Y.C.A. are holding their A.G.M. in Aislaby Parish Hall, at 2pm. A faith tea follows the meeting. Non-members very welcome, admission £2. For details call Pam on Whitby 810628.

Whitby Civic Society talk ‘Charles Rennie Mackintosh’ – a talk by Patrick Argent from 2.304.00pm at the Coliseum Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Admission – members £1; guests £3. Refreshments available during the break. For further details call 01947 811808 or visit www.whitbycivicsociety.org.uk . Find us on Facebook too.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 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.

THURSDAY MARCH 16

Whitby Wardrobe is hosting their ‘Bumps and Babies Whitby and Surrounding Area’ session at Whitby Pavilion for the BABY FAIR! We have an amazing team of talented people coming along to offer their services and resources and or course lots of FREE Clothing

from the Wardrobe. For further information check out Whitby Wardrobe’s page on Facebook.

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

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA. 6.45 pm for 7 pm. Competition: Thornton & Lambert Smith Trophies – Texture & Technology. New members and visitors very welcome.

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

FRIDAY MARCH 17

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

SATURDAY MARCH 18

Whitby Naturalists’ Club talk ‘Forestry England and climate change by Brian Walker. 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

Mike Mendelsohn local singer. 60s to today’s hits at St Anne’s Church Hall, Ugthorpe, Whitby. Starts 7.30 pm. Licensed bar. Ticket only. Call 01947 840603.Email: j47gallon@gmail.com.

‘Murder on the Grosmont Express’ - a Murder Mystery evening at St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont with the Railway Players. 1930’s theme and food by Liz Druce. 7.00 for 7.30pm. 1930s dress encouraged. Tickets and menu available from Tammy on whin74@ yahoo.co.uk or 895309.

TUESDAY MARCH 21

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

WEDNESDAY MARCH 22

Whitby WI meet 7pm Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff. ‘Easter Crafts’. Raffle: Easter. Everyone welcome. Visitors £3.00. For further info, please email WhitbyWI2014@gmail.com.

What’s On

THURSDAY MARCH 23

Whitby Photographic Society Meeting at Whitby

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

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

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

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 25-26

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

MONDAY MARCH 27

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

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

THURSDAY MARCH 30

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

FRIDAY MARCH 24

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

SATURDAY MARCH 25

Whitby Naturalists’ Club talk ‘Photography

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

Saltburn Blues Club at New Marske Institute TS11 8EG. (Band details not confirmed when going to press). Doors 7.30pm, Tickets £15 from The Spar Saltburn, Ents24.com and 07960 935263

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

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

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

FRIDAY MARCH 31

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

TRY THE ANCIENT ART OF MEDITATION AND ENLIGHTEN YOUR MIND

Meditation has associations with monks, hippies and bearded gurus.

But meditation is a mental and physical practice that has been around for thousands of years. It has its origins in ancient spiritual and philosophical traditions. In recent years, the benefits of meditation have been increasingly recognized and studied by the scientific community, leading to a growing understanding of its impact on mental and physical health.

Stress reduction: One of the most significant benefits of meditation is its ability to reduce stress and anxiety levels. When practicing meditation, individuals are taught to focus their thoughts and become present in the moment, which can help to decrease feelings of stress and worry. Regular meditation has also been found to lower cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress, thereby reducing its negative effects on the body.

Improved emotional regulation: Meditation can help individuals develop better emotional regulation by providing a space for introspection and self-reflection. This can lead to improved emotional resilience and a greater ability to manage and respond to negative feelings and thoughts.

and behaviours. This increased self-awareness can help us identify and address negative thought patterns, which can improve mental health and overall well-being.

Better sleep: Meditation has been found to have a positive impact on sleep quality, helping individuals fall asleep faster and stay asleep for longer. This improved sleep can have a significant impact on mental health, reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.

Improved cognitive function: Research has shown that meditation can help improve cognitive function, including memory, attention, and concentration. This can have a positive impact on work performance, academic performance, and daily life.

Physical health benefits: In addition to its mental health benefits, meditation has also been found to have physical health benefits. Regular meditation has been associated with improved immune function, reduced blood pressure, and decreased inflammation, all of which can help reduce the risk of chronic illness.

Increased happiness: Regular meditation has been found to increase feelings of happiness, contentment, and well-being. This is believed to be due to its impact on brain function, including increased activity in areas associated with positive emotions and decreased activity in areas associated with negative emotions.

Increased self-awareness: By practicing mindfulness and self-reflection, we can develop a deeper understanding of our thoughts, feelings,

Meditation has a wide range of benefits for both mental and physical health. From reducing stress and improving emotional regulation to improving sleep and physical health, meditation is a simple and effective tool for improving overall well-being. Whether practiced in a quiet space at home or in a group setting, meditation is a valuable addition to any self-care routine.

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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

Advertise with us...

We are the cost-effective way of advertising your business with a distribution of 24,000 copies - around three times the circulation of the local newspaper. We believe we are the preferred choice of advertising medium in the town and surrounding areas, with many of our customers having advertised with us since our inaugural issue in May 2006.

WHAT WE OFFER

3 FREE professional graphic design service.

3 FREE editorials and community articles (subject to availability).

3 FREE entry into our 400+ strong online business directory.

3 FREE online exposure of our magazine on the ISSUU digital publishing platform.

CALL US TODAY ON 01947 605500

ADVERTISING RATES

(all prices are per month & exclude VAT)

FULL PAGE

£295 - 1 month booking

£275 - 3 month booking

£250 - 6 month booking

HALF PAGE

£175 - 1 month booking

£155 - 3 month booking

£145 - 6 month booking

QUARTER PAGE

£125 - 1 month booking

£115 - 3 month booking

£99 - 6 month booking

EIGHTH PAGE

£80 - 1 month booking

£75 - 3 month booking

£70 - 6 month booking

SIXTEENTH PAGE

£50 - 1 month booking

£45 - 3 month booking

£39 - 6 month booking

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£20 - private* | £25 - business¥

* 50p per additional word ¥ £1 per additional word

What’s On Listings

£20 - business event FREE - non-profit

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

Spot the ball with Whitby Town FC

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

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

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

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

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

How to enter

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

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

Last months winner...

Trudy Stewart of Otley

The flag for the final 'Find the flag' competition was hidden on page 20

Puzzle Time

Sudoku Challenge

Word Search

Can you find these space related words

Spot The Difference

asteroid

black hole

comet

Earth

eclipse

Europa

galaxy

Ganymede

Hubble

Io James Webb

Find the 5 differences

Jupiter

Mars

Mercury meteorite

Milky Way

moon

nebula

Neptune

orbit

planet

Pleiades

Pluto

red satellitegiant

Saturn

star

sun

telescope

Uranus

Venus

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MOBILE HAIRDRESSERS

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

TO HIRE

EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE IS NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR THE REFURBISHED FACILITY. IT suite, meeting/training room, hall and community cafe. Contact Email: eastsidecommunitycentre@gmail.com Mobile: 07833397994

CARE SERVICES

KELLY’S CARE for all aspects of care work day and night, from long shifts including personal care or a friendly face for an hour please call 07500 630324

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. £1.45 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.

LJ GARDEN MAINTENANCE. Currently taking on new clients for the upcoming season. Grass cutting & general garden maintenance. Friendly & reliable service. One-offs or regular. Call Lee 07725 367731.

WANTED

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

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