A Warm Welcome
As I sit down to write this, the Regatta is about to start and Folk Week too, so a very busy week ahead for the town. Lots of fun and entertainment for all the family as they say! The remainder of August will then pass by all too quickly I am sure, and September will arrive, heralding the return to classrooms and the workplace for many ... groan! (or maybe a cry of relief if you are a frustrated, exhausted parent!).
September marks the transition from summer to autumn, with the last day of summer being Sunday 22 September. I must admit that September is a favourite month of mine as it brings so many changes in nature, culture, and daily life. As the month unfolds, the days gradually shorten and the warmth of summer begins to wane, making way for cooler temperatures and vibrant autumnal colours. The leaves on trees begin to transform, showcasing brilliant hues of red, orange, and yellow, creating a picturesque landscape that beckons keen walkers and photographers alike. And of course, there are the fabulous
heather moorlands surrounding Whitby transformed into a dazzling landscape of every shade of pink and purple. It’s a great time to get out and about, get those ‘steps’ in and get snapping with your camera or phone!
September is often regarded as a month of reflection and awareness. It is recognised as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to come together as individuals and communities to make a real difference in the lives of those struggling with their mental health. It is an opportunity to raise awareness, show support, and take action to prevent suicide. It goes without saying that suicide prevention requires a collective effort, and by taking meaningful action, we can help create a supportive and compassionate society that saves lives. Let us come together this September and be the change we wish to see in the world.
Stephen Ault Editor
Summer fun and celebrations at The Mayfield
It feels like summer has finally arrived, and with it, a whole host of activities that have kept our spirits high and the days full of energy. The excitement of watching England in the Euros final and the Olympics brought a sense of joy and celebration. It’s been equally rewarding to enjoy more time in our garden, which has become a hub of relaxation and activity.
A particular highlight in the month was The Mayfield’s participation in the 2024 North Yorkshire and York Care Provider Olympics. Our residents embraced the competitive spirit in a range of events, with Welly Wanging emerging as the firm favourite! The games were lots of fun and produced lots of laughs and a great sense of achievement.
A memorable trip to Eden Camp added a touch of history and adventure to the month.
Music was another key theme, with the Wurlitzer organ making a much-anticipated return, bringing our garden alive with the sounds of music, laughter, and dancing. We also enjoyed performances by Steve Maltby, Kevin Smith, and Louise the violinist.
Summer wouldn’t be complete without indulging in ice cream, and this month was no exception. The visit from the Beacon Farm ice cream van was a big hit, as was the trip to Clara’s on West Cliff.
The month was also marked by celebrations, as we marked several birthdays—Olive, Martin, and Marj—with delicious cakes, and Chris and Dave’s wedding anniversary.
Overall, it has been a wonderful month full of the best things summer has to offer - community, celebration, and competition.
If you or a loved one are considering joining our caring community, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please give us a call on 01947 280 884 .
Cultivating community at Hinderwell Horse & Agricultural Show
By Peter Cooper
The sun was shining brightly over the picturesque village of Runswick Bay on the morning of Friday 9th August when I stepped off the bus. In need of my morning coffee fix, I was thrilled to discover a seasonal tea garden in the grounds of a beautiful house right next to the bus stop. I popped my head around the kitchen door and the owner Ann, a delightful and most engaging lady, introduced me to an amazing array of homemade cakes and scones. Decision made, I chose a table and was soon enjoying a great cup of coffee with a huge chunk of cake in the beautiful relaxing garden with its trees, flowers and calming water feature.
It was quite an effort to drag myself away from those idyllic surroundings but I did, and walked the short distance up Runswick Lane to the showfield where the 153rd Hinderwell Horse and Agricultural Show was taking place. This event draws visitors not only from the local village, but from all over, and is a celebration of the village’s rich agricultural heritage as well as providing a great day of family entertainment and fun.
The show was well under way, and the air was filled with laughter and the tantalising aroma of foodhomemade pizzas, pies, and local delicacies. A huge hog roast greeted me, a whole spit roasted pig being serving in bakers rolls with apple sauce and stuffing–not for me though after that huge piece of cake earlier! Children ran about joyfully, and people were standing in groups chatting, sharing knowledge, exchanging stories, and sitting on hay bales watching and cheering on the competitors showcasing their
skills and hard-earned talents in the equestrian and gymkhana events in the show rings.
In the main tent, the farm & garden produce, confectionery/preserves and photography exhibits were amazing – displays of glossy red tomatoes, long carrots, ears of wheat, huge onions and leeks and much more, all now judged and coveted prizes awarded.
After a quick break in the tea tent, where a group of hard-working ladies served pork pies, sausage rolls, homemade sandwiches, buns and cakes along with lashings of tea, it was on to view the rest of the show: the tractors and vintage machinery, the trade stands, and my favourites, the birds of prey, snakes and ferrets – yes, I am still a boy at heart!
The Hinderwell Show is more than just a celebration; it is a cherished tradition that brings a community together, honouring their shared love for each other, the land and the animals that grace it. As I said to the steward as I left, the gate fee was the best £6 I have spent all year – worth absolutely every penny!
Monthly Recipe
Blackberry and Almond Crumble Cake
Indulge in the perfect blend of blackberries and nutty almonds with this delightful Blackberry and Almond Crumble Cake, a comforting treat that's ideal for any occasion.
Timings & Servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 45-50 minutes
Serves: 10-12 slices
Ingredients
Cake:
200g butter, plus extra for the tin
200g golden caster sugar
3 medium eggs
225g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
50g ground almonds
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla or almond
extract
3 tbsp blackcurrant or blackberry and apple jam
150g blackberries
Crumble:
50g plain flour
25g unsalted butter
25g caster sugar
1 tbsp demerara sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp flaked almonds
Method
Cake:
Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm round cake tin and line with baking parchment. Beat the butter and the sugar together in a large bowl using an electric whisk until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time until smooth and creamy. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then fold in, adding the almonds, milk, and vanilla until mixed thoroughly.
Scrape the mixture into the tin and level the surface. Dot teaspoons of jam across the mix, then scatter over the blackberries, pressing them in lightly.
Crumble:
Rub the flour and butter together until the mixture it resemble crumbs, then stir in the sugar and add a pinch of salt. Mix in the flaked almonds, then scatter the crumble over the cake. Scatter with the demerara sugar and bake for 45 mins until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Leave to cool in the tin for at least 20 mins then slice and serve with creme fraiche.
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Give your kids fuel for school to help keep them healthy and smart!
It’s back to school time and don’t they look lovely in their new uniform. But it’s all very well being smart on the outside...what about the inside?
A new school year can be challenging health-wise, children are basically mini biohazards, sharing viruses as happily as they share crayons. Their immune systems need to function at optimum levels to protect them. The best way to achieve this is with a nutritious diet, low in salt, sugar, bad fats, and additives.
Evidence suggests that additives such as MSG, found mainly in flavoured crisps and soups, E100s (food colourings) and E200s (preservatives) may contribute to fatigue and poor concentration.
Three meals and two snacks a day help prevent tiredness, which also affects the immune system. Eating fish, including oily varieties like salmon, at least twice a week, or soaked linseeds added to cereals, provide enough healthy fats to aid brain development and concentration. If that’s a hard no from your kids, try an omega 3 supplement.
Water, milk and diluted fresh fruit juice are the best drinks for a child. Squashes and fizzy drinks containing artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, preservatives, and colourings, which are best avoided.
Don’t skip breakfast. Wholegrain carbohydrates, in the form of toast and cereals, provides fibre and a slow energy release. Fresh fruit and eggs or plain yoghurt are great for vitamins and protein, respectively.
Lunch Box Ideas
Carbohydrate (preferably wholegrain): Thick sliced bread, bap, pitta, chapatti, wrap, pasta or rice salad.
Protein (lean): Unprocessed chicken or turkey, tuna, salmon, sardines, cheese, egg, humus, lentils, beans, nut butters, yogurt.
Fruit: Apple, pear, satsumas, banana, grapes, pineapple chunks, raisins, sundried apricots & figs.
Vegetables: Carrot & celery sticks, baby sweetcorn, broccoli or cauliflower florets, cherry tomatoes, cucumber chunks.
Sandwich fillers:
Peanut butter & grated apple
Chicken, lettuce & tomato
Grated cheese & carrot or cucumber
Tuna & sweetcorn
By Peter Cooper
WHITBY STORE, SELLY HILL, GUISBOROUGH RD, YO21 1SF
WHITBY THIRSK SUTTON-ON-THE-FOREST STOKESLEY RICHMOND WHITEHAVEN
Volunteer drivers urgently needed by local charity
Volunteers provide the cornerstone of our charity; they choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some, it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Regardless of the motivation, what unites them all is that they find it both challenging and rewarding.
As a charity we were established in 2005. In 2019 we converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and since then have been known as Ryedale Community Transport CIO.
Ryedale Community Transport starts where public transport stops. We can help those who have no other transport solution get to those important NHS and hospital appointments. We provide transport solutions to rurally isolated people and those with mobility issues. Those passengers going to medical appointments always take the highest priority.
The scheme is run by our part time admin staff from our offices in Malton. Journeys are all carried out by our team of volunteer drivers, some of which have been with us for well over a decade. Our volunteer drivers use their own cars to take clients from their home directly to their destination and back. Most can carry wheelchairs in the boot; however, we also have several specially adapted cars and minibuses
for those clients who need to travel in their wheelchairs. Our drivers will wait for up to 2 hours at the client’s destination until they are ready to return. They have volunteered because they enjoy meeting and helping people. Clients are welcome to bring a companion at no extra cost.
We are now commencing a similar scheme to our Ryedale one in Whitby but are in desperate need of volunteer drivers. If you live in the Whitby area and have some time to help those who live in the local community, please call us on 01947 660836 and we would be delighted to talk to you about how you can help.
Bridlington veterans release charity CD to support Alzheimer’s Society
A group of Bridlington veterans who raised almost £9,000 for Parkinson’s UK with a cheeky “Privates on Parade” charity calendar have ventured forth once again in their quest to raise funds for charity.
In June the Bridlington Veterans Coffee Morning Group announced the release of their next charity venture - an eclectic music CD. The 24-track covers album titled ‘From Heroes to Rock Stars’ features performances from members of the group.
The veterans have taken on this musical project to support the Alzheimer’s Society, a charity that supports so many affected by the condition.
The album, meticulously recorded, mixed, and mastered by talented amateur sound engineer Mikey Rousseau in his home studio, showcases the veterans’ unwavering dedication, camaraderie, and passion for making a difference. Each track is a labour of love, reflecting their collective effort to bring joy and support to those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
“We are incredibly proud of this album and the hard work that went into it,” said Mike Rubery, co-ordinator of the Bridlington Veterans Coffee Morning Group. “Every purchase helps fund critical research and support services for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s. We hope listeners enjoy the music as much as we enjoyed creating it.”
Mikey Rousseau added, “Working on this project has been a deeply rewarding experience. The veterans’ enthusiasm and commitment to supporting the Alzheimer’s Society are truly inspiring.”
The Bridlington Veterans Coffee Morning Group invites everyone to join them in this meaningful endeavour by purchasing the CD and spreading the word. All proceeds will go directly to the Alzheimer’s Society to aid in their mission to combat Alzheimer’s disease.
The album features tracks such as Neil Diamond’s ‘Beautiful Noise’, John Denver’s ‘Annie’s Song,’ Nat King Cole’s ‘Unforgettable’, The Hollies hit ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ and even Lady Ga Ga’s 2009 hit ‘Bad Romance’.
If you would like to support the Bridlington Veterans Coffee Morning Group by purchasing an album priced at just £10 please email bridveterans@gmail.com. telephone 07722 362949 to purchase a copy.
Prize Crossword
The Adventures of Pandora Pettigrew Puss Wuss is about a very pampered Persian cat with big green eyes! In this delightful children’s story, the bored Pandora Pettigrew Puss Wuss craves an adventure and, after hearing rumours about buried treasure at Whitby Abbey, decides to join the Goths in their quest to find it.
Complete the crossword then rearrange the marked letters to form the answer to the following clue: Swing by and visit this fruitful road (5,4)
How to enter
Please email the mystery hidden word(s), with your full name, address & telephone number to: crosswords@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk .
Alternatively you can post your entry to us at the following address: Whitby Advertiser, PO Box 120, Whitby, YO21 3ED
Deadline for entries: 17/9/24
Richard Charlton of Malton
Our previous issue's grid solutions are online at www.whitbyadvertiser.co.uk
Across
1 Eastern European country (6)
4 Thin crisp biscuit (5)
8 Overhaul, modernise (5)
9 Loudly, uproariously (7)
10 Slim, lithe (7)
11 Skin irritation (4)
12 Top, cover (3)
14 Jealousy (4)
15 Type of goat (4)
18 Weep, cry (3)
21 Retort, riposte (4)
23 Guitar-like instrument (7)
25 Conceded, endorsed (7)
26 Emaciated, cadaverous (5)
27 Black (5)
28 Onset, arrival (6)
Down
1 Church district (6)
2 Portable lamp (7)
3 In this day and age (8)
4 Lament, moan (4)
5 Pass out (5)
6 Beat pattern (6)
7 Growl, grumble (5)
13 Spilled the beans, disclosed (8)
16 Assassinate, kill (7)
17 Four-sided shape (6)
19 Chum, mate (5)
20 Group of six (6)
22 Eskimo house! (5)
24 Rock rhythmically (4)
What’s On
CAPTAIN COOK MEMORIAL MUSEUM, GRAPE LANE
Open daily 30 March to 3 November 2024 from 9:45 am to 5:00pm. On Wednesdays and Saturdays in August, Art & Craft Summer Holiday Children’s Workshops take place with Trish Phillips in the Endeavour Room from 12.00 pm - 4.00 pm. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Price: free with entry into the museum, or £3.00 bookable sessions at 12.00 pm 1.00 pm 2.00 pm & 3.00 pm. For more information, please visit our website 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
A fundraising pop-up shop to support Grosmont Co-operative Store. Opens Wednesday to Sunday 10.30 - 3pm in the old bookshop within the Coop building. Run entirely by volunteers. Donations welcome, especially bric-a-brac, household items, collectables & books.
HINDERWELL COMMUNITY HUB
Situated on the coastal bus route from Whitby, the Tearoom offers a welcoming warm place to enjoy delicious coffee, homemade scones, cakes, soups and lots more. There are 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. Open 9.30-3pm daily (closed Saturday) Please call 01947 841303 for further details.
CARING TOGETHER WHITBY & DISTRICT
Situated at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place. Our services include Carers Break Service, Befriending Service and Support Groups. You can contact us by calling the Coliseum Reception on 01947 82500 or by email caringwhitby@gmail. com. For more information, please visit www. caringtogetherwhitbyanddistrict.org
WHITBY ART SOCIETY
Tuesday - Sunday 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). 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. (Back September)
EVERY TUESDAY
BADMINTON, SHORT TENNIS & ...PICKLEBALL! Come along and join our friendly over 50s group which meets every Tuesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm at Whitby Leisure Centre. New players always welcome – just £4 per person for the full two hours.
WHITBY JETS BASKETBALL TRAINING Term time only at Whitby Leisure Centre. All new players welcome. Timings: Girls 7-18 year-olds: 4pm - 5pm; Boys 7-11 year-olds: 4:30pm - 5:30pm and 12-18 year-olds 5:30pm - 6:45pm. See Whitby Jets Facebook page for details or email whitbyjetsbasketball@gmail.com
PILATES at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000 from 10:30am to 11:15pm (summer months only then changes to 11:15 to 12 noon - check which time applies with the venue) NB No session on Tues 20 August.
What’s On
‘SINGING FOR THE BRAIN’. An Alzheimer’s Society initiative for people living with dementia and their carers. Every Tuesday at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ 1.30pm-3.00pm. Admission: £2 per person including refreshments. For more information and to register your interest call 01947 825000. Email info@whitbycoliseum.com NB No session on Tues 20 August.
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 August only).
EVERY WEDNESDAY
WELCOME WEDNESDAY run by Dementia Forward in the theatre at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. 1.30 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 NB No session on Weds 21 August.
COLISEUM TEA ROOMS at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Every Wednesday from 9am to 2.30pm. Quality food at affordable prices. Includes The Friends of the Coliseum Lunch Club 11.30am-1.30pm, providing a two-course affordable hot meal for Whitby residents. Enquiries & bookings 01947 825000. NB Additional Coliseum Tea Room openings during folk week – Sunday 18 August & Monday 19 August 11am -3.30pm, Tuesday 20 August & Thursday 22 August 11.30am-3.30pm.
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.
WHITBY YOUTH CLUB. Games, music, arts & crafts, food, chat & chill. For School Year 7+. Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm – term time only (back September). Eastside Community Hub.
TARGET ARCHERY. Whitby Archers meet indoors for target archery between 7pm and 9pm on a Wednesday evening in the lower hall at the SPA Pavilion ( September to April only).
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
NORTH YORKSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE AND LAW CENTRE’S WHITBY DROP-IN SERVICE at Whitby Library, Windsor Terrace, Whitby YO21 1EY from 10am – 3pm.
VI’S COMMUNITY CAFE every Thursday in St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont 10.30 - 3pm. Hot and cold sandwiches, toasties, soup and delicious homemade cakes. New volunteers always welcome. Please come along and support our cafe, raising money for local charities. 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 10am until 12noon. If you’re 50 or over & need advice and information with fuel bills, social care, benefit checks and housing and homelessness., we can help you. 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.
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.
AUGUST
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST TO FRIDAY 23 AUGUST
WHITBY FOLK WEEK. The annual festival of song, dance and storytelling with daily workshops, concerts, ceilidhs, dances, sessions, talks & presentations and other activities and events. For more information, visit https://www.whitbyfolk. co.uk or their Facebook Page www.facebook.com/ whitbyfolkweek. The Festival Office is based at Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN in the main hall from 11am to 5.00pm on Saturday, and from Sunday onwards on the mezzanine level from 9.30am and 5.00pm (9.30am to 4pm on the Friday).
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST
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.
SUNDAY 18 AUGUST
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.
TUESDAY 20 AUGUST
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT CAFÉ. Held on the third Tuesday of every month 11am and 12.30pm at Calla Café, Eastside Community Hub, Abbots Road Whitby YO22 4EA. 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. For more information, contact Rebecca Craft at Parkinson’s UK on 020 796 33 666 or email rcraft@parkinsons.org.uk
FRIDAY 30 AUGUST
LUNCHTIME CONCERT at St John’s, Brunswick St, Whitby. Percussion and more! Lisa Oliver plays arrangements and compositions from Baroque to Contemporary. Starts 11.45 am, entry free with retiring collection.
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
31 AUGUST – SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
TREASURE HUNTERS BAZAAR Angel Delight Gifts From 10am-4pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry
SHANTY WORKSHOPS with the Auckland Shanty Singers at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Workshops include ‘Find yer Sea Legs’ 10:30-11:30am on Saturday and Sir Francis Drake 10:30-11:30am & 2.30pm-3.30pm on Sunday. £5 entry. Funds go to the the Auckland Shanty Singers and Whitby Pirate Festival.
SEPTEMBER
SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
FELLOWSHIP SPACE (Fun, Friendship, Faith and Food) first Sunday of the month at 4pm (3pm November to March) in Grosmont. Variety of activities including walking, talking, singing and eating! All welcome. For more information call Helen 07557 903264.
TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
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.
What’s On
WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
SOCIAL DANCE at Fylingdales Village Hall, Robin Hood’s Bay YO22 4RA. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 2pm to 4.30pm. £5 pp including refreshments. For more info. call 07971 606360.
FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
HILARITY BITES COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS STEVE
GRIBBIN AND TONY COWARDS with your host Carl Jones at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ Tel: 01947 825000. More info and tickets from the Coliseum reception or www.hilaritybites. co.uk. Doors open 7:30pm; show starts 8.00pm. Tickets; £12 available in advance from the Coliseum reception or on the door.
SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
WHITBY FREEMASONS OPEN DAY at 5 John Street, Whitby YO21 3ET. 10.00am – 1pm. Refreshments available. Everybody welcome.
FRIDAY 6 TO MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
ART EXHIBITION by the Vale of Pickering Art Club in the Whistler Room, Pickering Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, YO18 8AA. 10.00am-5.00pm each day. Free entry. Refreshments available.
SATURDAY 7 AND SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
THE HISTORICAL MARITIME SOCIETY will be at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Grape Lane, Whitby from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Meet characters from 18th century maritime life, both onshore and offshore, from the purser to the ship’s surgeon. Visit the ladies in the Orientation Room and learn fascinating facts about the food in the 1800’s. No booking requirednormal museum admission prices apply.
SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
WEST GALLERY STYLE FOLK SERVICE at St John the Evangelist, Brunswick St, Whitby. Starts at 10.30am. A relaxed Service with music, poetry and readings on the theme of ‘New Beginnings’.
BALMORAL ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB FEATURING
PETE ROBSON at Saltburn Conservative Club, Balmoral Terrace TS12 1AS. Starts 8pm. Tickets £10 from 07960 935263
MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION, Sleights Branch meeting, 2pm at Church House, Sleights. Clair Stones will speak on ‘My Life in Education’: changes in education through the decades & anecdotes of children’s witticisms., Refreshments, book exchange, raffle. Guests & new members welcome. For further details contact 01947 228159.
HINDERWELL WI MEETING at 6 30pm in St Hilda’s Old School when we are going to be creating a decorated Jam jar, vase or lantern. All materials will be provided. There is no competition this month. Prospective new members or visitors are most welcome to attend this meeting, there is a charge of £3.50 which does include refreshments. For further details please ring either 01947 840179 or 840343.
‘WHITBY GAZETTE FRONT PAGE NEWS 1960S/1970S
WHITBY CIVIC SOCIETY LECTURE at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ from 7.00pm9.00pm. Admission: members £1; guests £3. A talk Claire Marris Archive Development Officer at Whitby Museum & Library Archives. Refreshments available during the break. For further details call 01947 811808, visit www.whitbycivicsociety.org.uk or check out the Society’s Facebook page.
TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
AISLABY Y.C.A. meet in Aislaby Parish Hall, at 2pm. Our speaker will be Peter Craggs, talking about the ‘Treasures of the East Side of Whitby’. Non-members very welcome. For details call Pam on 01947 810628.
WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
SCOTTISH THEMED 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.
WHITBY ART SOCIETY meets on the second Wednesday of every month (except December) at The Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO2 1EZ from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Please see www. whitbyartsociety.org for news and membership details.
THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
ELVIS – BLUE HAWAII (PG) Dementia friendly cinema screening at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ Tel: 01947 825000. Blue Hawaii is a 1961 American musical romantic comedy drama film starring Elvis Presley. Matinee: 1.30pm. Tickets; £5 available in advance from the Coliseum reception or on the door. Accompanying carer – free admission. ALL WELCOME.
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY MEETING in the café area at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Starts 2pm. A voluntary group to improve services. For more information, call in at the Coliseum reception or call 01947 825000.
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE – JODIE COMER: PRIMA FACIE
written by Suzie Miller & directed by Justin Martin at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ Tel: 01947 825000. Doors 6:30pm; starts 7.00pm. Bar open during the event. Tickets £10 available in advance from the Coliseum reception or on the door.
PIZZA PALS - Community Pizzeria at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Community pizza cafe serving delicious freshly cooked pizza at affordable prices. Fully licensed café 4pm - 7pm sitin. Bookings welcome, walk-ins available. Takeaways available 7pm - 8pm only. Tel: 01947 825000. Email hello@pizzapalscompizzeria.co.uk.
FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
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.
KINDRED SPIRIT INVESTIGATIONS from 8pm for a sleepover investigating spirits at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. For more information and to book, please visit https://www. kindredspiritinvestigations.co.uk
SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
‘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 from 7:30pm10:30pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
MULGRAVE CASTLE GARDENS OPEN AFTERNOON
Lord and Lady Normanby have kindly offered to open Mulgrave Castle Gardens from 1pm to 5pm for the Parish of Lythe to raise funds for the churches of St. Oswald’s, Lythe and St. Mary’s, Sandsend. There will be cream teas and various stalls, including tombola, cakes and books. There is FREE PARKING and entrance to the gardens cost £5 per adult, with free admission to children under 14 years old who must be accompanied by an adult.
HINDERWELL GALA DAY & CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORBIKE SHOW. Sports Field, Hinderwell TS13 5HX to start 1pm. Attractions include Human Sheepdog Trial & the 9th Yorkshire Open Russian Egg Roulette Championship, Bar BQ, live music, refreshments, stalls, fun dog show, races. Please bring cars/motorbikes around 12 noon. Do come along and have a fun afternoon.
DALESMEN SINGERS... IN BOTTON! Event at Botton Village, Whitby, YO21 2NY. Come along to the Summer Fayre at Botton village 11:30am to 4pm. The Dalesmen Singers Male Voice Choir will be putting in a guest appearance at about 2:00pm. Lots of fun, food and music throughout the day. Further details available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/dalesmensingers or email sing@dalesmensingers.net.
MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
WHITBY COMMUNITY NETWORK MEETING 6.00800pm at Rugby Club, White Leys Rd, Whitby YO21 3PB. The theme for this meeting is “Highway & Parking Strategy for Whitby & District”. All residents and business owners in the district are welcome.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT CAFÉ. Held on the third Tuesday of every month 11am and 12.30pm at Calla Café, Eastside Community Hub, Abbots Road Whitby YO22 4EA. 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. For more information, contact Rebecca Craft at Parkinson’s UK on 020 796 33 666 or email rcraft@parkinsons.org.uk
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
‘MYTH, MAGIC, WITCHES AND SAINTS’. TALK with Christiane Kroebel at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby YO21 3AE. Starts 2pm. Whitby Lit & Phil members free, non-members £2.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
‘PARTS UNKNOWN: COOK’S QUEST FOR THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE’ Lecture by Chris Needham, Exhibitions Officer at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Grape Lane, YO22 4BA. Starts 2pm. Free with museum admission. Booking required. Please visit https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk for further details.
What’s On
PIZZA PALS - Community Pizzeria at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Community pizza cafe serving delicious freshly cooked pizza at affordable prices. Fully licensed café 4pm - 7pm sitin. Bookings welcome, walk-ins available. Takeaways available 7pm - 8pm only. Tel: 01947 825000. Email hello@pizzapalscompizzeria.co.uk.
LA CHIMERA (2023) (15) Cinema screening at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ Tel: 01947 825000. Starring Josh O’Connor as a British looter who gets involved in an international network of stolen Etruscan artefacts full stop a big willing fantasy hyphen comedy of lost love full stop. Matinee: 1.30pm; evening: 7:00pm. Tickets; £5 available in advance from the Coliseum reception or on the door. Bar will be open for evening screening.
FRIDAY 20 AND SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
FACING THE WAVES. A new musical from Whitby’s professional theatre company, Dogwood Productions, about and partnership with the RNLI and featuring Whitby! Takes place Friday 7:30pm only; Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm at The Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick St., Whitby YO21 1RB. Ticket prices £12.50 adults, £7.50 under 18s. Tickets from the venue or online at www.dogwoodproductions. co.uk/boxoffice.
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
SALTBURN BLUES CLUB PRESENT THE JERRY JABLONSKI BAND at the New Marske Institute, 29 Gurney St, Redcar TS11 8EG. Starts 8pm. Tickets £12 from the Spa, Saltburn, Ents24.com and 07960 935263.
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
CRAFT FAIR at Goathland Village Hall 10.00am to 4.30pm both days. 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 22 SEPTEMBER
HARPS IN HARMONY from County Durham playing a range of calming and uplifting music to help you through the day.12pm start and lasting 40 minutes at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry. Donations welcomed for the RNLI.
FACING THE WAVES, a new musical from Whitby’s professional theatre company, Dogwood Productions, about and partnership with the RNLI and featuring Whitby! Taking place 7.30pm at The Robinson Institute, Glaisdale, Whitby YO21 2PW Ticket prices £12.50 adults, £7.50 under 18s. Tickets from the village shop, Glaisdale or online at www. dogwoodproductions.co.uk/boxoffice
MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
WHITBY FLOWER CLUB meet in Sleights Village Hall at 2pm. Ann Simpson will be demonstrating ‘Autumnal Abundance’. There will be a raffle of the lovely arrangements, and refreshments. .Nonmembers very welcome, admission £5. For details call Margaret on 01947 603297.
WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
WHITBY WI meet on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 7pm in the Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. This month, our guest speaker is Claire Marris from Whitby Museum talking about genealogy. 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 26
SEPTEMBER
BOTANICAL ENDEAVOURS LECTURE by Clair Stones at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Grape Lane, YO22 4BA Discover the botanical adventure that reshaped the course of scientific exploration! A captivating lecture on Lieutenant James Cook’s groundbreaking first voyage to the South Pacific. The lecture will draw attention to the time and place in which The Endeavour expedition occurred, inviting reflection on their immense significance to science, the interplay with Indigenous peoples, and the lasting impact on modern gardens. Starts 2pm. Free with museum admission. Booking required. Please visit https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk for further details.
RIFFS HOOKS AND LINES PRESENT MATT ANDERSON TRIO North at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Doors open 7:30pm. Tickets £10 EXHIBITION ON SCREEN – MATISSE FROM MOMA AND TATE MODERN at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ Tel: 01947 825000. Beautifully filmed footage of the exhibition is interwoven with Matisse’s biography, behind-the-scenes material, and sequences featuring special guests. Acclaimed British actor Simon Russell Beale brings insight and emotion to the words of Henri Matisse, while actor Rupert Young narrates. Matinee: 1.30pm; evening: 7:00pm. Bar will be open for evening screening. All welcome. Tickets: £10 available in advance from the Coliseum reception or on the door.
WHITBY & DISTRICT LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB meet at the Saxonville Hotel, Ladysmith Avenue, Whitby YO21 3HX 12pm for 12.30pm. All ladies are very welcome. The cost of the three-course lunch for this meeting is £25 which also includes tea/coffee. Our speaker is Brenda Proctor ‘A nostalgic talk on Tupperware’. All welcome. Closing date for bookings is Thursday 19th September. Please let Ann Livsey know if you will be coming along to this luncheon, and if you require a vegetarian or Gluten free option on 01947 604065 or by email ann.colin11@ btinternet.com. If you are interested in joining our friendly group who meet 9 times a year January to December then please also contact Ann for further information.
THURSDAY 26 TO SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
STALLS AND REFRESHMENTS in St. Matthew’s Church at Grosmont to coincide with the NYMR Autumn Steam Gala. Includes model stalls. 10.00am4.00pm. Contact 01947 895309 if you are interested in a stall.
FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
JAZZ & TUNES FRIDAY with Alastair Laurence & accompanying band. 12:30 – 2.00pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
WHITBY JAZZ COLLECTIVE An evening performance from 7pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Bob Butterfields directs a 20-strong group of musicians. Free entry – everybody welcome.
SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
DAN SOLAN EASY LISTENING LIVE MUSIC from 1.00pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
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A Good Read
The Swallows
By Lisa Lutz.
Alexandra Witt is a new teacher at the prestigious Stonebridge Academy where she quickly stumbles upon undercurrents of sexual exploitation and manipulation, which are poisoning the school
Disturbed by the casual acceptance of such behaviour, Witt takes it upon herself to empower the students, especially the girls, to challenge the status quo. This sparks a rebellion that gradually exposes the toxic culture perpetuated by a select group of male students known as "the darkroom."
Lutz's narrative is sharp and fast-paced, weaving multiple viewpoints that allow the reader an insider view as events unfold within the school. Each character offers a unique perspective which serves to highlight the complexity of teenage dynamics and adult responsibilities.
The climax of the book is both shocking and satisfying, providing a resolution that feels both inevitable and earned. The reader will be left pondering the dynamics of power and the courage required to overturn them.
The Swallows is a darkly intriguing novel that blends elements of suspense with biting social commentary, which makes it stand out in the densely populated thriller genre. The writing is both witty and sharp, infused with a sardonic tone that perfectly complements the serious themes she tackles.
The Adventures of Pandora Pettigrew Puss Wuss
by June McCleave.
TheAdventuresofPandoraPettigrewPussWuss is about a very pampered Persian cat with big green eyes who lives in The Magical Moorland Manor in Groatland with her Mummy, Mrs. Pomeroy Pilkington Puce.
In this delightful children’s story, the bored Pandora Pettigrew Puss Wuss craves an adventure and, after hearing rumours about buried treasure at Whitby Abbey, decides to join the Goths in their quest to find it. Does she find it? Well, you will have to buy a copy of this fabulous children’s book by June McCleave to find out... or have a go at our prize crossword this month and you may be the lucky winner of a copy!
Children from around the age of 8 will love this book... and of course adults too! The book is full of amazing illustrations by June’s son, Tim, and all names in the story are cleverly based on real names in and around Whitby. The book can be purchased in Holman’s book shop on Skinner
Are you a published local author?
Street, or on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle.
June McCleave is a local retired schoolteacher. June’s son, Peter, has been bravely battling with myeloma for a number of years, and every penny raised from the sale of this book will go to Newcastle University for ground-breaking research into a cure for blood cancer. To date, June and her family have raised over £50,000 for the research, including over £6,000 from the sale of this book, its sequel The Adventures of Pandora Pettigrew Puss Wuss 2: Puss Wuss and the Famous Whitby Goths and Just a Village Kid and Other Ramblings, an autobiographical account of June growing up in the 1950s, along with her poetry and creative writing.
If you are a local author with published work and would like your book
info@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk with the subject 'Book Feature
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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 Competition
brand new competition - Find Crocco!
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!
Lucy Storr who found Crocco on page 41
KEITH BEDLINGTON
Puzzle Time
Word Search
Can you find these back to school items?
backpack
calculator
compass
dictionary erasers
glue stick
highlighters
index cards
lunch box markers
name tags
new shoes
notebooks
pen planner
protractor ruler scissors set square shirts socks thesaurus tie
Sudoku Challenge
What is the hidden phrase?
Hidden Object Mind Bender
Find the 5 hidden coffee mugs in the old shop.
Garden View By Rachel Leverton
This month we are focusing on microorganisms and their important role in our gardens.
As their name suggests you can’t see them, yet microorganisms are some of the most important things you can grow in your garden.
Garden soil is teeming with millions of them, or rather it should be. They help to keep the soil healthy. They decompose organic matter, replenish soil nutrients, form humus, promote root growth, increase nutrient uptake, and breakdown herbicides and pesticides.
The microorganism family includes bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa and we want to do everything we can to encourage these tiny gardening friends.
In order to provide a good environment we need to provide oxygen, moisture, carbon-based food matter, and the right temperature and pH.
Oxygen content can be kept high by digging in lots of organic matter so that the soil structure is aerated. 75% of microorganisms live in the top two inches (5cm) of soil so particular care should be taken not to compact the topsoil. Improving the drainage of stodgy clay soil is particularly important as water-logged soil contains very little oxygen.
Mulching helps to improve the moisture content of soil and also helps to maintain the soil temperature. Bare soil bakes in the summer and freezes in the winter. Mulch acts as both shade and insulation so the temperature remains more constant.
Carbon-based food matter is just a posh way of saying ‘organic matter, including green manure and well-rotted compost. This provides a gourmet buffet for microorganisms, and they’ll reproduce rapidly.
Finally, pH is probably the most difficult area to tackle. Most gardens have a natural pH range beyond which they’re not going to change much. So, someone living on a limestone ridge, as I do, is never going to be able to grow acid-loving Azaleas, except in pots.
But that’s not what we’re trying to achieve when creating a favourable environment for microorganisms. We don’t need to radically shift the pH; we just need to modify it slightly.
There are pH modifiers on the market, but the best way of doing it is slowly by digging in compost or other organic matter. Organic matter acts as a neutraliser and will work whether your soil is acidic or alkaline. It is particularly important for alkaline soils like mine because they have far fewer bio-available nutrients so become impoverished very quickly.
This month give some thought to encouraging your microorganisms. Your plants will thank you.
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