Whitby Advertiser May 2023 Issue

A Warm Welcome

April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. Well, there were certainly plenty of showers in April, and longer spells of rain too, particularly around Easter. Almost every time I headed out, the rain wasn’t far behind me and I got soaked, then as soon as I got indoors it miraculously stopped! So, all this rain in April should mean a ‘blooming’ May with plenty of flowers then? Looking at the calendar, May certainly has a good few bank holidays so you should have plenty of time to admire those flowers both in your garden and when out and about. We kick off with the May Day Bank Holiday on 1st May, then the King’s Coronation holiday on 8 May, and finally on 29 May comes Spring Bank Holiday Monday and a week’s holiday - Whitsuntide or Whit Week.

As well as bringing flowers and many bank holidays, did you know that May is also National Walking Month and Better Sleep Month? The perfect excuse to go for a walk in the morning and have a crafty nap in the afternoon and not feel guilty, eh! Some other national days worthy of note that fall in May are Global Love Day on May 1st, National No Pants Day on May 5th (ooerrr missus!), World Laughter Day on May 7th, Lost Sock Memorial Day on May 9th and World Parrot Day on May 31 – squawk! Thinking more of Whitby, we have National Tourist Appreciation Day on May 6th, and for all you Potterheads out there, there is International Harry Potter Day on May 2nd - the perfect time to take a magical ride on the NYMR steam train and visit Goathland Station aka Hogsmeade Station, where we first saw the students arrive on the Hogwarts Express, and then make their way over to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in that very first movie HarryPotter andthePhilosopher’sStone . Whatever you do or celebrate in May, I hope it’s a good month for you!

Stephen Ault Editor

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THE MAYFIELD CARE HOME OPENS ITS DOORS TO RESIDENTS

The Mayfield Care Home officially opened its doors to residents in Whitby last month, after a celebratory Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting event.

The Mayfield Care Home is a purpose-built development providing its residents with highly personalised residential, dementia and respite care in state-of-the-art facilities, accompanied by private landscaped gardens and sea views.

The luxury care home offers all-inclusive living, with a single weekly fee covering everything from hair styling and manicures at the on-site salon, physiotherapy, chiropody and accompanied healthcare visits, to trips out to the beach and movie screenings at the on-site cinema.

We have put together a fantastic, caring team and can’t wait to start looking after our residents.”

Adam Kane, General Manager of The Mayfield said, “We’re so excited to be opening The Mayfield in Whitby. The town is incredible, and we can’t wait to get our new residents out and about to enjoy the area, whilst providing the highest level of care at our fantastic new home.”

The Mayfield Care Home is now open on High Stakesby Road, Whitby. For those wishing to learn more about its first-class care and hospitality offering, please call 01947 280 884 to speak to the team.

After a tour around the new home and a speech from Tobyn Dickinson CEO of Cromwell Care, the company behind The Mayfield, The Mayor of Whitby Cllr Linda Wild cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the home.

Event guests were then treated to sampling the top-quality dining menu, which is available to residents at no extra cost and freshly prepared inhouse by the dedicated Head Chef and his team, with Whitby scampi & chips, dressed salmon, crab bruschetta, pulled pork, honey & paprika chicken, and numerous other delights served to mark the occasion.

Tobyn Dickinson said, “Setting up and running a care home has been a dream of mine for many years, so to do it here in Whitby, where I used to come on holiday as a boy, is a dream come true. It’s a wonderful place, and everyone has been incredibly welcoming and supportive.

THE MANY REASONS BEHIND THE CELEBRATION OF MAY DAY!

The May Day bank holiday, observed on the first Monday of May each year, is a cherished tradition in the UK. It marks the advent of spring and provides a welcome day off from work for many people. So how come we get a national holiday at this time of year?

May Day has its roots in ancient traditions that celebrated the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. The Celts observed Beltane, a festival that marked the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, while the Romans held the festival of Flora, the goddess of flowers and springtime. Over time, these traditions merged and evolved, giving rise to the modern May Day celebrations.

It was during the medieval period that May Day festivities became increasingly popular in England. The celebrations often included the crowning of a May Queen, a young girl chosen to represent the spirit of spring, and the performance of Morris dancing, a traditional English folk dance. One of the most iconic symbols of May Day is the maypole, a tall wooden pole adorned with colourful ribbons that are woven into intricate patterns by dancers. In the 17th century, the rise of Puritanism in England led to a decline in the popularity of May Day celebrations. The Puritans sought to rid society of what they considered to be immoral and decadent practices, and they viewed the festivities as pagan and inappropriate. As a result, May Day celebrations were suppressed for several decades. In the 19th century, May Day experienced a revival, largely thanks to the burgeoning labour movement. Workers were campaigning for better working conditions and shorter hours and May Day became intertwined with this in 1889, when the International Socialist Conference declared May 1st as International Workers’ Day.

Despite this, May Day did not become an official bank holiday in the UK until 1978. It was instituted by Michael Foot, then the Labour Employment Secretary, and Prime Minister James Callaghan as a means of providing workers with an additional day off and bolstering support for the government’s policies. The May Day bank holiday was initially met

with some resistance, as opponents argued that it would disrupt business and promote socialist ideology. However, it quickly gained widespread acceptance and is now an integral part of the British calendar.

Traditional customs, such as the crowning of the May Queen, Morris dancing, and the maypole dance, continue to be observed in many towns and villages. There can’t be many nicer ways to spend a sunny May Day than to wander around a village fete and enjoying the holiday atmosphere. I wonder if the Morris dancers have any vacancies this year...

By Tom Hancock

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

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 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. NB Closed for urgent, essential building works 24th April - 1st May.

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. Shows and events for May: The History Of Rock, Little Shop of Horrors, American Line & Western Dance Weekend, Supersonic Queen, Very Santana, Clearwater Credence Revival, Dippy Craft & Gift Fair and Dirty Dusting. 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 9.00am-5.00pm, and Sun 10am4pm.

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

Starts again from Monday 3rd April at 5.30pm Caedmon College, behind Whitby and Esk Valley Astro Turf facility. Current members and new members welcome. We have Club nights 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

Free Tune Sessions at Whitby Rifle Club, YO21 3EW (committee room). Please note. Due to the Rifle Club not opening on Bank Holidays there will be no sessions on May 1st, May 8th and May 29th. Other Mondays as usual (Steady tunes from 7.15pmSession Tunes and songs 8.15 to 9.30pm).

EVERY TUESDAY

Whitby Jets Basketball Training Term time only at Whitby Leisure Centre. All ballers welcome. Timings:

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

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 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 and Warm Space at St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont 10.30 – 3.00pm. Homemade soup, cakes, hot butties, coffee and tea served. The first Thursday of each month will be Fix it at Vi’s. Please bring along your broken items and we will try to fix it – and you pick up new skills yourself! Please come along and support our community cafe and Ukraine. For further details, contact Liz 01947 895730.

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 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. NB King’s Coronation dance Fri 5 May 7.45-10.30pm. For more information call Jane on 01947 811783 or 07971 606360.

Youth Group in Whitby. Every Friday from 5th May, 6pm - 8pm at Whitby Caedmon College Sixth Form. The Youth Group is a place for new children in town to meet friends, enjoy games, movies and lots of fun activities Our groups teachings and principles are Christian based.

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.

FRIDAY APRIL 21

Music in the Crossing Club, Front St, Grosmont, Whitby YO22 5QE with Ewan and Ross Carmichael on guitar. From 8pm.

SATURDAY APRIL 22

Sleights Bowling Club, Lowdale Lane, Sleights. ‘Come and Try’ day from 2pm. Come and try playing bowls and see the facilities at our friendly club on the banks of the River Esk. Everybody welcome. Tuition given. Bowls is great for your well-being & physical health – play socially or competitively.

What’s On

THURSDAY APRIL 27

Whitby Wardrobe at Whitby Pavilion. 10am to 12 noon. Adults and children’s clothing. Come along for a cuppa ‘n’ chat with the lovely volunteers and select clothing from the Wardrobe - free! For further information check out Whitby Wardrobe’s page on Facebook.

‘Good’. National Theatre Live at the Coliseum Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. David Tennant in a powerful, political play. Evening performance 7.00pm. Tickets: £10.00.

Quiz night in the Crossing Club, Front St, Grosmont, Whitby YO22 5QE. 8.30pm start (every fortnight).

Whitby & District Ladies Luncheon Club meet 12 noon for 12.30pm at the Saxonville Hotel, Ladysmith Ave, Whitby. Speaker: Mr Lee Dowdall

‘Financial Housekeeping’. A 3-course lunch + tea/coffee (vegetarian & gluten-free available on request): £25 per person. Visitors very welcome. For further information and to book, contact Hilda Gregson on 01947 821591 or e-mail hildagregson@ aol.co.uk no later than midday Thursday 20th April.

NOTE: This is the last meeting until our ‘Yorkshire Day’ celebratory lunch on Friday 4th August.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY APRIL 28-30

Whitby Goth Weekend. Tomorrow’s Ghost Festival ‘Spring Gathering’ at Whitby Pavilion. All things Gothic and Alternative with bands from around the world. For further information and tickets, please visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk/events/all or www. tomorrowsghostsfestival.co.uk/april-2023/

SATURDAY APRIL 29

Coffee morning & 200 Club Grand Draw at St Hilda’s Old School, Hinderwell 10.00am to 11.30am. The Draw for the £1000.00 first prize will take place at approx. 11 15am, followed by two consolation prizes of £50.00 and the Draw for the £15.00 weekly prize. Also cake stall and raffle.

Saltburn Blues Club presents BIG WOLF BAND plus Deep Six Blues at New Marske Institute TS11 8EG. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £12 from The Spar Saltburn, Ents24.com and 07960 935263.

SUNDAY APRIL 30

Whitby Car Boot. Skelder Farm, opposite Aislaby turn off A171 Whitby. Opens to public at 7.30am. Proceeds are for St. Hilda’s Church, Egton and St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. All welcome.

Grosmont Gardening Group Spring Fair in St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. 11am - 3.00pm. Stalls to include arts and crafts, jewellery, preserves, candles, cakes and refreshments

WEDNESDAY MAY 3

Coronation Tea Dance at at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Tickets: £4 to include tea, coffee & cake. Join us to celebrate the King’s Coronation. 50/50 Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence Dancing.

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 MAY 4

‘Good’: National Theatre Live at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. David Tennant (former Doctor Who) returns to the West End in a most powerful, political play. Evening performance 7.00pm. Doors open 6.15pm. Tickets: £10.00 available from the Coliseum Centre.

FRIDAY MAY 5

Dalesmen Singers Male Voice Choir. Coronation

Special at Hinderwell Village Hall, Hinderwell TS13 5HP. Starts 7.00pm. Tickets £5.00 available online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dalesmen-singers

J’ Dance for Pleasure is holding a King’s Coronation dance at Sleights Village Hall 7.45pm-10.30pm. For more info call Jane on 01947 811783 or 07971 606360.

SATURDAY MAY 6

Partner and Partner Competition in the Station Tavern, Grosmont. 8.15pm. Based on Mr and Mrs game show. £5 per couple entry; win a meal voucher for two. Whitby Town Football Club End of Season Party. 7pm at Sneaton Castle; £27.50 for tickets, call Martin Hart 01947 601599 to book.

SUNDAY MAY 7

‘Picnic in the Park’ at Pannett Park 11am-3pm to mark the King’s Coronation. Bring a packed lunch. Various family activities and stalls including Splat the Rat, Treasure Hunt, crafts, plants etc

MONDAY MAY 8

‘Tea and Cake’. The members of Hinderwell Methodist Chapel, St Hilda’s Church & Hinderwell WI would like to extend an open invitation to an afternoon of Tea and Cake in Hinderwell Village Hall 2.00-4.00pm in celebration of the King’s Coronation. Families with children welcome.

Yorkshire Countrywomen Association , Sleights branch meet at Church House, Coach Road, at 2pm every second Monday. This May we are not having a speaker, we are having a private party for the Coronation, members only.

TUESDAY MAY 9

Aislaby Y.C.A. are meeting at 2pm, in Aislaby Parish Hall. Mandy Cooper will be talking to us about “Caring Together” Non-members always welcome. For details call Pam on Whitby 810628.

Whitby Civic Society lecture ‘Tunny Fishing and Sea Angling – Aristocrats to Coal Miners’ – Bob Carson, a local resident, presents a history of tunny fishing in Scarborough & Whitby pre-/post-WWII and reminisces on happy fishing trips to Whitby in the late 1960s. From 7.00-9.00pm 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.

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

WEDNESDAY MAY 10

‘Muster rolls of Whitby’. A talk by George Gale on the muster roll collection of the Whitby Museum Library and Archives. Commences 2pm, Normanby Room, Whitby Museum. Non-members £2, Whitby Lit & Phil members free. No need to book.

King’s Coronation Celebratory Tea Dance at the Royal Hotel, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HT 2.00-4.30pm. Patriotic Dress optional. £3 entry includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Proceeds to Whitby Lifeboats.

WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY MAY 1 0-12

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Whitby Pavilion Theatre. Weds & Thurs 8pm; Fri 5pm & 8pm. Tickets: £12 (£10 Under 14s; Family Ticket for Fri 5pm £35) available from Whitby Pavilion Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, or call 01947 824770 or visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk (booking fees apply). See Whitby Area Musical Theatre Company’s Facebook page for more info.

What’s On

THURSDAY MAY 11

‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once (PG 13 / 2022) Cinema at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led. Matinee screening 2.00pm; evening screening 7.00pm. Tickets £5.00 available from the Coliseum Centre or on the door.

Quiz night in the Crossing Club, Front St, Grosmont, Whitby YO22 5QE. 8.30pm start (every fortnight).

SATURDAY MAY 13

Briggswath & Sleights Methodist Church coffee morning 10 am until 11.30 am. Tea/coffee, home baking and a tombola. All proceeds to Christian Aid.

Guisborough Choral Society Spring Concert at Church Street, Guisborough TS14 6BS. Starts 7:30pm. Performing the popular Handel’s Messiah with soloists and orchestra. Tickets £12 (under 19s: £1) from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/576078, Guisborough Bookshop or on the door (subject to availability). For more information or assistance contact the Publicity Officer at 07960 301758.

Folk music concert featuring Fylingthorpe choir and “Four’s Company”. in All Saints church, High Hawsker at 7.30pm. In aid of the Church and Whitby foodbank. No tickets, donations gratefully accepted.

SUNDAY MAY 14

Lodge Coffee Shop, Whitby Abbey. Concert with Whitby String Band Concert Party 3pm - 4pm. Free Entry.

Balmoral Acoustic Blues Club at Saltburn

Conservative Club presents Mississippi Macdonald

Tickets £11 from 07960 935263.

MONDAY MAY 15

Whitby Community Network Meeting 6.00pm at The Coliseum the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. All residents of Whitby & District welcome.

Hinderwell WI meeting at St Hilda’s Old School 6. 45pm when the business will be discussed, followed by Heather King giving a talk on AngloAmerican’s work at the Woodsmith mine and in the local community. Prospective new members & visitors are welcome - come along at 7.15pm for Heather’s presentation then enjoy a cuppa and a bite with the ladies after. Visitors: £3.50 inc. refreshments.

TUESDAY MAY 16

Whitby Antiques & Fine Arts Society meeting: ‘Gala Evening – Romance of the Raj’ with Meridith Towne. 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 MAY 17

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 MAY 18

‘Best Of Enemies’: National Theatre Live at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. David Harewood (Homeland) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s (Sherwood) multiple award-winning new drama. Evening performance 7.00pm. Doors open 6.15pm. Tickets: £10.00 available from the Coliseum Centre.

SATURDAY MAY 20

Charity Cash Bingo Night in aid of St Matthew’s Church Grosmont at the Station Tavern, Grosmont. Eyes down 8.15pm. Ten games of assorted bingo plus snacks on the night £10.00 per person. Cash prizes.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 20-21

Whitby Fish & Ships Festival. Celebrity chefs. Cooking demonstrations. Live music. Family activities. Exhibitions. Tours. Talks. Entertainment. Local stalls and much more. Visit www.discoveryorkshirecoast. com/fishandships

SUNDAY MAY 21

Dalesmen Singers Male Voice Choir. 3pm Seaside Special at Whitby Brewery, East Cliff, Whitby YO22 4JR. Tickets available online at https://www. ticketsource.co.uk/dalesmen-singers

MONDAY MAY 22

Whitby Flower Club meeting Sleights Village Hall at 2pm. Our demonstrator will be Jo Purdy. For this meeting visitors can come free, so come along and join us. For details about the Flower Club call Margaret on Whitby 603297

THURSDAY MAY 25

‘The Whale’ (PG 13 / 2022) Cinema at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Scarred by the profound wounds of grief and guilt, couchbound Charlie, an online writing instructor living with chronic obesity, now has a crystal-clear view of his secret intentions. Matinee screening 2.00pm; evening screening 7.00pm. Tickets £5.00 available from the Coliseum Centre or on the door. Quiz night in the Crossing Club, Front St, Grosmont, Whitby YO22 5QE. 8.30pm start (every fortnight).

SATURDAY MAY 27

Saltburn Blues Club presents Brave Revival plus Sunjay at New Marske Institute Club, Redcar. Tickets available by calling 07960 935 263, The SPA, Milton Street, Saltburn and online at www.ents24.com.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 27-28

Dippy Craft & Gift Fair. Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. Open 9.30am-4.30pm. Lots of stalls. Free entry & dogs welcome.

SATURDAY TO MONDAY 27-29

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

SUNDAY TO TUESDAY MAY 28-30

‘Dirty Dusting’ at Whitby Pavilion Theatre. (see page 25) Doors 7pm; starts 7.30pm. Hilarious adult comedy (may not be suitable for under 16s). Tickets: £10 (Friends of Whitby Pavilion £9) available from Whitby Pavilion Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, by telephone 01947 824770 or visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk (booking fees apply). See Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society’s Facebook page for more info.

EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS WITH THE LUXURY OF THE INDOORS!

The British tourism industry may say that one positive to come from the Covid pandemic was the shift from holidays on foreign soil to those closer to home.

Coupled with a refreshed love of the outdoors, the popularity of camping and caravanning has soared in the past few years.

That said, the old style camping retreat is a thing of the past with folk these days demanding a more luxurious experience, with all the mod cons of a hotel or B&B but still within reach of nature and the great outdoors.

Glampers are usually greeted with peace and quiet as their glamping accommodation can be tucked away in a serene wood or hidden meadow with an abundance of natural fauna and wild flowers. Nature is quite literally on your doorstep. Gone are the days of the clank and clunk of pots and pans hanging from a rucksack and tripping over guy ropes.

With a glamping holiday not even the British weather can ruin your well earned break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Give it a try!

By Graham Ambler

From cabins to treehouses and yurts to shepherds huts with even the odd riverboat and pod thrown in, each location ensures the holiday maker is at one with outdoor life and able to experience an outdoor meal at a picnic table and watch the kids enjoy nature in a similar way to how children did back in the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Glamping holidays can provide the perfect break away in cosy, intimate accommodation. Taking the popular shepherds huts as an example, many of these huts are handmade and are located in idyllic rural or coastal locations. The huts usually have an appealing shabby-chic vibe to them but there is nothing shabby about them!

Shepherds huts, yurts, pods and all other of the glamping accomodation types usually feature comfortable beds, small kitchenettes with electricity for a kettle or microwave, bathrooms (sometimes even en-suite), a wood or multi-fuel stove and, of course, constructed with insulation paramount to ensure the cold stays outside!

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ARE YOU PUTTING OFF WRITING A WILL OR UNSURE IF YOU NEED TO?

It’s one of those things we say we should do but always seems to get pushed down the priority list. It is perhaps even seen as a morbid exercise, but as depressing as it may seem, it’s important to make arrangements for when we are not here anymore. As I said, it really is quite important to make a will and probably more so for those who are left to look after your estate, or to look at it in a more cynical way, it’s a way of making provisions to stop what you have worked hard for all your life ending up in the hands of the government or an unwanted family member. Why it’s important to make a will:

• If you die without a will, there are certain rules about how your estate will be allocated. These rules may not meet your wishes.

• Unmarried partners and those who have not registered a civil partnership cannot legally inherit from each other unless there is a will in place.

• If you have children, you need a will to make arrangements for them should they lose both parents.

• If your circumstances change, such as a divorce or a family rift, it is paramount that you make a will to ensure that your estate is distributed according to your wishes. Writing a will can ensure that any previous arrangements made will be invalid. If you have any doubts about if you should make a will then it is best to consult a solicitor. You can find advice on how to do this by visiting the citizens advice website (www.citizensadvice.org.uk)

Do I need to use a solicitor?

A will does not need to be drawn up or witnessed by a solicitor. You can find help online and do it yourself. You can buy will packs to make the process a easier. You can also visit the government website who offer advice (www.gov.uk/make-will)

I would advise that it is prudent to have a solicitor check a will you have made to make sure it will work as you want it to and there are not any mistakes. Any mistakes, can cause problems after your death and could be a cost to those sorting out your estate. Common mistakes making a will:

• Not being aware of the formal requirements and rules needed to make a will legally valid

• Not taking into account of all the money and property that will be left.

• Failing to factor in that a beneficiary may die before the person making the will.

• Changing the will. If amendments are made and are not signed and witnessed, they are invalid.

• Being unaware of the effect of marriage, a registered civil partnership, divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership on a will.

When it is particularly advisable to use a solicitor

Generally it is advisable to use a solicitor to make a will, but especially when:

• You share a property with someone who is not your husband, wife or civil partner.

• You need to make provisions for someone unable to care for themselves

• You have family members who may make a claim on the will.

• Complications such as you own overseas property or a business.

Always remember that a solicitor will charge for their services in drawing up or checking a will.

However you do it, making a will is important, not just for you, but for those who will be dealing with your estate whilst coming to terms with the loss of a loved one.

By Graham Ambler

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

A Good Read

The Alice Network

by Kate Quinn

The Alice Network is set in the aftermath of World War Il though it straddles both world wars, and follows two women, Charlie St. Clair, and Eve Gardiner, as they navigate the dangerous world of espionage in search of a lost relative.

Charlie St. Clair is a young American woman who is pregnant out of wedlock. She is sent to Europe by her family to have the ‘problem’ taken care of. But she breaks free to search for her cousin Rose, who disappeared during the war. She meets Eve Gardiner, a former spy for the Alice Network, a secret organisation of female spies, who now spends her day drunk, haunted by her past. Together, the two women embark on a journey to find Rose and uncover the truth about her disappearance.

As they delve deeper into the world of espionage and the aftermath of the war, they encounter a

Letters from the Lighthouse

by Emma Carroll

Letters from the Lighthouse is set during World War II. The story follows two siblings, Olive and Cliff, who are evacuated from London to a coastal town in Devon. Their older sister Sukie went missing during an air raid and they have no idea where she is, though a note found in Sukie’s coat pocket suggests

cast of characters, including former spies, soldiers, and politicians, who each have their own secrets. The two women must navigate this dangerous world, relying on their wits and the support of each other to stay alive.

The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the aftermath of war. Its powerful narrative is a testament to the bravery and resilience of women in a time when their roles were often limited. Quinn’s novel is well-researched and beautifully written that will appeal both to fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys a pageturning spy thriller.

that she was involved in something dangerous. Then, among the close-knit community where they’ve been evacuated, Olive discovers something which ties Sukie to a plot as dangerous as it is puzzling.

What do the mysterious letters that the children receive from the lighthouse on the coast mean? Written by a shadowy figure known only as "The Keeper", they provide Olive and Cliff with clues which send the siblings off on a dangerous adventure that takes them through the streets of the town and the surrounding countryside. Through their encounters with a spy, a resistance fighter, and a band of smugglers, they must use their wits and their courage to stay alive and uncover the truth.

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

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 1970s and 1980s 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 month's 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...

Ian Tyreman of Whitby

who correctly located the Whitby Town football on page 23.

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!

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Garden View

Aquilegias

By Rachael Leverton

There is something quite lovely about Aquilegias, bobbing in the breeze. They provide exquisite flowers which are great for cutting in May and early June, and come in a variety of colours. Even the foliage is attractive.

Known as Granny’s bonnet or Columbine, this delicate-looking flower is actually an undemanding hardy perennial, is unfussy about soil and tolerant of full sun, or partial shade. What’s not to like? The plants grow to about 60cm so work well in the middle of a border, where they will happily self-seed and spread the joy.

If you want to plant seedlings rather than seeds, sow thinly onto moist compost in a seed tray. If they are slow to germinate, they may need stratification, the posh word for subjecting seeds to a cold - warm cycle to trick them into thinking they have been through a cold winter. Cover the seed tray with polythene and put in a fridge at 0-5°C for two to three weeks. Remove the tray and place in a greenhouse or on a windowsill at approx. 1821°C. Remove the polythene when the seeds start to germinate. Transplant the seedlings into 7cm pots and allow to grow on into sturdy plants. Plant out in the border about 45cm apart in groups of three –five plants for a more naturalistic look.

However, at this time of year I just sow directly outdoors, where I want them to flower.

Once the aquilegia plants have established, they shouldn’t need additional watering. You might want to cut back the foliage after flowering if the leaves are beginning to look scruffy. Give the plant a drink and a mulch of compost, and it will reward you with a fresh flush of foliage in a few weeks.

Aquilegias need very little after-care once they are established. They will self-seed and although offspring rarely look like their parents, they will still be very pretty. I personally like the naturalistic look. The plant is a member of the poisonous Ranunculus family and all parts of the plant, including the seeds, are poisonous if ingested.

To collect the seeds from your aquilegia plants, wait for the flower to die back to an attractive papery seed head. Use a paper bag to hold over the stem and tap until all the seeds land in the bag. Alternatively cut the stems and hang upside down inside a large paper

bag to dry and catch all the seed in the bag. Store in a paper envelope once they are completely dry and label carefully, noting that they are toxic if eaten.

Aquilegias are quintessential cottage garden favourites with nectar-rich flowers that are attractive to pollinators such as bumblebees, butterflies, and moths. This makes them a fantastic, easy-to-grow wildlife-friendly choice.

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