A warm welcome to you all...
As I sit down to write this, it is a lovely February morning and the sun is streaming through the window. It really does feel that winter is on its way out, and indeed a quick look at the calendar tells me winter officially ends on Thursday 20 March with the spring equinox. Not long to go then, but of course in reality it is possible to get spells of wintry weather from now until May, so don’t put away your winter tyres and snow boots just yet!
This is one of my favourite times of the year – the cold winter days slip away and the season of spring approaches, bringing with it a transformation of the world around us. The days grow longer, and the sun's warmth gradually awakens nature from its slumber. Looking out on the garden, I can see the trees and bushes are already starting to bud, and delicate green leaves starting to unfurl. Flowers are starting to push through the soil too – daffodils and tulips. The birds are particularly full of life this morning, filling the air with their chirping and cheerful songs as they build nests and prepare for new life. All is a beautiful illustration of nature’s own artwork. Damn, just as I was immersing myself with the beauty of spring, another reminder that spring is on its way has just dropped into my inbox – an email from the council saying their garden waste collection service will soon start again, and payment is now due!
The arrival of spring can also be a rejuvenating force for our mental health and wellbeing. By stepping outdoors, becoming more active, and connecting with the beauty of nature, we can fully embrace the transformative power of spring, leading us to a greater sense of happiness and fulfilment.
So, as we ease ourselves into March and shed our winter layers, let’s welcome spring with open arms and allow the beauty of rebirth that surrounds us to uplift our spirits and nourish our souls.
Have a great March, folks!
Stephen Ault Editor
Daring dips and delightful days at The Mayfield
February has been a month of excitement, creativity, and community spirit at The Mayfield.
We had our first-ever (and probably last!) Dip for Dementia. Braving freezing temperatures and stormy seas, thirteen courageous team members plunged into the icy North Sea to raise funds for Dementia UK. Initially met with disbelief, the idea gained enthusiasm which then completely disappeared as we realised how cold it would be on the day.
However, the team rose to the challenge and plunged into the churning waves. Laughter, screams, and sheer determination got everybody into the water, with residents and families offering much-needed support from the
Thank you very much to everyone who has kindly donated. Dementia UK provides amazing support to the families of those living with
dementia, a cause close to our hearts. The event has already raised over £750 and donations are still being accepted here: www.justgiving.com/ page/the-mayfield
Beyond the dip, our residents enjoyed a trip to the theatre to watch the pantomime Dick Whittington. We also did another brilliant Tour of the Moors, a scenic trip to Robin Hood’s Bay, Sneaton, and Ruswarp. This was followed by a delicious lunch at Jack and Jill’s at Scaling Dam. It was also another month of creativity as residents enjoyed a variety of arts and crafts sessions. Decorations were made for Chinese New Year and presents for Valentine’s Day. We also enjoyed scrapbooking and making tissue paper flowers. Claire from Whitby Museum came to The Mayfield with a pop-up archive filled with old photographs, postcards, and newspaper clippings, sparking conversations and fond memories of Whitby life.
There were numerous birthdays in the month which were celebrated with families, friends, laughter and cake!
Lastly, our Winter Warmer Dinner has been a huge success, offering comforting soup and warm company every Thursday. If you haven’t joined us yet, there are still two more dinners to enjoy on 20 and 27 February—no booking required, just turn up!
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How to throw a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day party!
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on 17th March, honours
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland during the 5th century and is famously associated with the shamrock, which he used to explain the Holy Trinity. Over time, the day has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, featuring parades, music, food, and vibrant green decorations. Many cities around the world, including London, New York, and Sydney, hold grand St. Patrick’s Day parades, drawing thousands of people dressed in green.
Hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party is a fantastic way to embrace the Irish spirit! Start with themed decorations: adorn your chosen space with shamrocks, green tableware, leprechaun hats, and twinkling fairy lights for a festive atmosphere. You could also add gold coins and pots of “gold” (chocolate coins) as playful table decorations. For food, serve traditional Irish dishes such as corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, or Irish soda bread. Add a touch of green to your menu with spinach dip, green-tinted cupcakes, and green cocktails like a shamrock martini. Be sure to have plenty of Irish coffee on hand, as well as Guinness or a smooth Irish whiskey for those who prefer a classic tipple.
No party is complete without entertainment! Create a playlist of Irish folk music or modern Irish bands such as U2, Pillow Queens, or Lankum. Consider hosting fun games like a gold coin scavenger hunt, an Irish trivia quiz, or a “best-dressed” contest for guests in creative outfits. A round of traditional Irish dancing could also be a great way to get everyone involved and energised. Finally, offer guests a taste of Irish heritage by reading an Irish blessing or a fairy tale. Sharing a few words about the significance of the day or an interesting fact about Irish traditions can add depth to the celebration. With great food, lively
entertainment, and a warm atmosphere, your St. Patrick’s Day party will leave guests feeling lucky to have celebrated with you!
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Monthly Recipe Teriyaki and lime-glazed chicken wings
Crispy, flavour-packed, and coated in a rich, glossy teriyaki glaze, these oven-baked chicken wings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Perfectly balancing sweet, savoury, and tangy flavours, they’re baked until golden and crisp before being tossed in a sticky, homemade sauce. Finished with fresh lime zest, spring onions, and a hint of chilli, they make a deliciously moreish dish that’s ideal for sharing. Serve them with fluffy jasmine rice for a satisfying meal, or enjoy them as a tasty appetiser at your next gathering.
Timings & Servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 - 45 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp rice flour (or substitute baking powder).
• 900g chicken wings (pat dry with kitchen paper).
• 4 tbsp soy sauce.
• 2 garlic cloves - finely diced.
• Thumb-sized piece of ginger - finely chopped.
• 4 tbsp light soft brown sugar.
• 1 tbsp cornflour.
• 1 lime - zested and juiced.
• 2 spring onions -sliced.
• 1 red chilli - remove seeds and chop finely.
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Method
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 8.
Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper. Place the dry chicken wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle over the rice flour or baking powder and mix well with your hands until the chicken wings are coated. Season well with salt and pepper.
Spread the coated wings across the baking tray in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, make the teriyaki glaze. Into a small pan, add the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and 150ml of water. Cook over a medium heat for 4–5 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and slightly thickened. Mix two tablespoons of the glaze with the cornflour, then pour the mixture back into the pot, whisking continuously. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Squeeze in the lime juice.
Remove the chicken from the oven after 20 minutes and tip them into a bowl. Reserve a few tablespoons of the glaze and pour the rest over the wings, making sure they’re well coated. Spread them over the baking tray again and return to the oven for another 20 minutes.
When they’re cooked, remove them from the oven, top with the reserved glaze, then sprinkle with the lime zest, spring onions, and chilli. Serve with fluffy jasmine rice.
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), , B&M Bargains, Whitby Library, The Dispensary, Spar (Sleights), Coliseum Centre, 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
Community Roundup
CAPTAIN COOK MEMORIAL MUSEUM, GRAPE LANE
Now open after the winter break. For more information, please visit https://www. cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
WHITBY MUSEUM & PANNETT ART GALLERY
Open 10am until 4:30pm Tuesday to Sunday with last admission 4pm. Entry fee is £8.50 for an adult annual pass, children up to 18 are free & residents of Whitby Parish are free upon proof of address. For further information please visit www. whitbymuseum.org.uk. Exhibitions include ‘Our Lasses: Inspirational Women of Whitby’, a look at some of the famous, infamous and unjustly overlooked women of Whitby; ‘Home, Hearth and Sunday Best’ in the Costume Gallery clothes and artefacts from 1900 to the 1950s. ‘A Whitby Stoker’s War’, a special exhibition for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and ‘Frank Meadow Sutcliffe’ mini exhibition and slideshow. Flock Kitchen and Coffee @ Whitby Museum will be open Tuesday to Sunday 10am4pm (food served until 3, last orders for coffee and cake 3:30pm). Pannett Art Gallery at the front of the Museum has an eclectic mix of 19th and 20th Century paintings, and Whitby Art Society’s annual art exhibition runs until 6 April, with artwork by local artists for sale.
WHITBY COLISEUM
Victoria Place, Whitby. YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000. Cinema, theatre, events. Internet Café and Coliseum Lunch Club (Weds). 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, their website at www.whitbycoliseum.co.uk or email info@whitbycoliseum.com.
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY HUB
Abbots Road, Whitby YO22 4EA. Tel: 01947 820999. The renovated Eastside Community Centre offers ample parking as well as facilities for group use, a kiddies play area and Calla Café. Regular activities include ladies group, Jui-Jitsu for adults and kids; Youth Club (term-time only); Drama group; Choir for adults and kids, Ballroom & Latin Dance. For more information, check out the Hub’s Facebook page or email eastsidecommunitycentre@gmail.com.
WHITBY LIBRARY
Windsor Terrace, Whitby. YO21 1EY. Tel: 01609 534350. More than just books – regular events include Lego & Games Clubs; Under 5s Little Bumbles Rhymetime; Under 5s Busy Bees Story Tots; Little Notes (Under 5s music sessions); IT Buddies; Citizens Advice Drop In Thurs mornings; Family History research; Whitby Library Writers Group; Crafters Group; Living Well Smoke-free and PANDAs (PND Awareness & Support). Check out the library’s Facebook page and website for days & times of events and further information at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-tourismand-culture/libraries/local-libraries/whitby-library. Library opening times: Mon 9.30am - 5pm; Tues –9.30am - 7pm; Thurs/Fri 9.30am - 5pm; Sat 10am1pm. Closed Wed & Sun.
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).
THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE AT WEST CLIFF CHURCH
Skinner Street, Whitby. YO21 3AH (next to Youngs).
A friendly not-for-profit cafe, staffed by volunteers. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.30am-2.30pm.
HINDERWELL COMMUNITY HUB
A welcoming tearoom offering delicious coffee, homemade scones, cakes, soups and lots more. Activities in the adjoining Schoolroom include Yoga; Bingo & Dominoes, Games and Quizzes; Toddlers’ Group; Men’s Walking Group; Ladies’ Crafts. Open 9.30-3pm daily (closed Saturday) Please call 01947 841303 for further details.
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. Visit https:// whitby.u3asite.uk
WHITBY ART SOCIETY ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION at Pannett Art Gallery, Pannnett Park (until April 6th). A chance to buy some original artwork by local artists. Open daily except Mondays. Free admission.
EVERY MONDAY
TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS Hawsker & Stainsacre Parish Hall 7pm. First lesson free then £4 pounds thereafter. Contact John 07434 833540.
EVERY TUESDAY
BADMINTON, SHORT TENNIS & ...PICKLEBALL! A friendly over 50s group meets Tuesdays 1.00pm – 3.00pm at Whitby Leisure Centre. New players welcome – just £4 per person for the two hours.
WHITBY JETS BASKETBALL TRAINING Term time only at Whitby Leisure Centre. New players welcome. Mixed 7–11 year-olds- 4:20pm - 5:20pm; Boys 12-18 year-olds 5:20pm - 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 for further details.
‘SINGING FOR THE BRAIN’ – an Alzheimer’s Society initiative for people living with dementia and their carers held at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ 1.30pm-3.00pm. Admission: £2 per person inc. refreshments. For more information call 01947 825000 or email info@whitbycoliseum.com.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
WELCOME WEDNESDAY for people living with dementia and those that support them run by Dementia Forward at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm. Suggested donation: £3 per person. Activities, cakes & hot drinks. Call Dementia Forward 03300 578592 or email: info@dementiaforward.org.uk for more information.
COLISEUM TEA ROOMS at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. From 9am to
Community Roundup
2.30pm. Great food at affordable prices. Includes The Friends of the Coliseum Lunch Club 11.30am1.30pm, a two-course affordable hot meal for Whitby residents. Enquiries & bookings 01947 825000.
CITIZENS ADVICE every Wednesday afternoon at Yorkshire Building Society on Flowergate, Whitby. 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 at Eastside Community Hub.
TARGET ARCHERY. Whitby Archers meet indoors for target archery between 7pm and 9pm in the lower hall at Whitby Pavilion.
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/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. 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 end April 2025.
EVERY SATURDAY
WHITBY WALKING GROUP. Start 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/
March
SATURDAY 1 MARCH
COFFEE MORNING AT HINDERWELL VILLAGE HALL
10.00 to 11 30am There will also be a raffle, cake stall and tombola. All proceeds to go towards the upkeep of St Hilda’s Church, Hinderwell.
‘FOREVER YOUNG – THE SONGS OF BOB DYLAN’ LIVE MUSIC from 1pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
‘WHITBY HARBOUR – A PICTORIAL VIEW OVER THE YEARS’ with Neil Williamson, curator of Whitby RNLI Museum. Whitby Naturalists’ Society meeting. Starts 2pm. Normanby Room, Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby. All welcome. Suggested donation on the door: Club members £1, Visitors £2.
SUNDAY 2 MARCH
FELLOWSHIP SPACE (Fun, Friendship, Faith and Food) first Sunday of the month at 3pm in Grosmont. Variety of activities including walking, talking, singing and eating! All welcome. For more information call Helen 07557 903264.
MONDAY 3 MARCH
WHITBY WHALER U3A GARDENING GROUP are welcoming back Peter & Helleentje Walker who will be introducing Wack’s Wicked Plants from 2.00pm - 3.30pm at The Coliseum Centre, 1B Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. New Whitby Whaler members are always welcome.
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING at Whitby School – Airy Hill site Airy Hill Whitby YO21 1QA (former Whitby Sixth Form/Caedmon School). 6.45 pm to 9 pm. Presentation: “Spectrum Selection” by Howard Wilson APAGB, CPAGB. New members and visitors welcome.
TUESDAY 4 MARCH
PANCAKE AND SOUP at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont from 11am – 2pm.
THURSDAY 6 MARCH
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
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING at Whitby School – Airy Hill site Airy Hill Whitby YO21 1QA (former Caedmon School). 6.45 pm to 9 pm. Presentations: “Anything, but not quite everything’’ and ‘’Me and my Camera” Olivia Costello and David Sanderson. New members and visitors welcome.
FRIDAY 7 MARCH
FUNDRAISING NIGHT IN AID OF THE GREAT NORTH AIR AMBULANCE at Whitby Rifle Club. Starts 7.30pm. Features trio ‘Mac 3’ playing everything from Chuck Berry to Sam Fender. Many songs to sing along and dance to. All welcome. Tickets £10 Including refreshments from the Rifle Club or Martin Hart 07949 840899. A raffle will be held on the night - any prizes greatly appreciated, contact Martin as above or Anne Wheeler 01947 604701.
‘I MADE YOU WONDERFUL’ - WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE held in Hinderwell Methodist Schoolroom at 2.00pm. This Ecumenical service open to everyone of all faiths service has been prepared by the Christian Women of the Cook Islands. The title of the service being “I made you Wonderful”. The service will be followed with light refreshments and the opportunity to chat with friends and perhaps reflect upon the theme of the Service.
SATURDAY 8 MARCH
‘BEMPTON CLIFFS, NOT JUST A SEABIRD CITY’ with Will Scott. Whitby Naturalists’ Society meeting. Starts 2pm. Normanby Room, Whitby Museum, Pannett
Park, Whitby. All welcome. Suggested donation on the door: Club members £1, Visitors £2.
SUNDAY 9 MARCH
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 ‘Family’. This will be a joint Service with Hawsker Methodists.
MONDAY 10 MARCH
WHITBY CIVIC SOCIETY LECTURE: ‘GOATHLAND IN FOLK LORE FACT AND FANTASY’ presentation by Keith Thompson. Starts 2pm at The Coliseum Centre, 1B Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ See website whitbycivicsociety.org.uk for more details.
YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMENS ASSOCIATION
Sleights branch meet every second Monday in the month at Church House, Coach Road, Sleights at 2pm. Our speaker will be from Whitby Street Angels. We will also have refreshments, a raffle, book exchange and news of future outings in the area. Come and join us for, tea, cake and lovely, friendly company. You will be made very welcome.
Community Roundup
WHITBY DAIRY & GRASSLAND DISCUSSION GROUP
“Using precision farming software to target your nutrition” with speaker Will Foyle, Digital Services Specialist, Omnia Digital Farming. From 7.4510.00pm at Sneaton Castle, Castle Road, Whitby, YO21 3QN. New members always welcome, telephone the Secretary for further information 07868 956919.
HINDERWELL WI MEETING starts 6.30 for 6 45pm at St Hilda’s Old School, Hinderwell Jane Pottas will be introducing us to ‘Sunprints’, a hands-on evening with members taking part. The competition is a Spring collage. New members or visitors are always welcome - a charge of £3.50 includes refreshments. For further details please ring 840179 or 840343.
TUESDAY 11 MARCH
AISLABY YORKSHIRE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
meet in Aislaby Parish Hall at 2pm. This is the AGM, followed by a talk by Jean Mellalieu on ‘Understanding Different Personality Types’. Nonmembers very welcome. For details call Pam on 01947 810628.
WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH
IRISH THEMED TEA DANCE at the Royal Hotel, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HT 2.00-4.30pm. £3 entry includes tea/coffee and mince pies. Green dress optional. 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 13 MARCH
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING at Whitby School – Airy Hill site Airy Hill Whitby YO21 1QA (former Whitby Sixth Form/Caedmon School). 6.45 pm to 9 pm. Practical Night (to be confirmed). New members and visitors welcome.
FRIDAY 14 MARCH
CONCERT WITH FYLINGDALES FOLK CHOIR joined by the Glaisdale Cloggers at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Starts 7pm. Tickets £5 to include refreshments.
FAST KATZ plus other performers at the Rifle Club raising funds to support people living with Alzheimer’s. Starts 7.45pm. Donations on the door.
SATURDAY 15 MARCH
DAVE GAMWELL - CELEBRATING SONGS OF THE 50S & 60S LIVE MUSIC from 12.45pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
‘CONSERVING FUNGI IN AFRICA’S MIOMBO WOODLAND’. WHITBY NATURALISTS’ SOCIETY MEETING. Starts 2pm. Normanby Room, Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby. All welcome. Suggested donation on the door: Club members £1, Visitors £2.
SUNDAY 16 MARCH
WHITBY JETS BASKETBALL ADULT SCRIMMAGE SESSION. Every 3rd Sunday of the month at Whitby Leisure Centre. Open to adults aged 16 & above. All new players welcome. Timings: 2pm - 3:30pm. Cost: £5. See Whitby Jets Facebook page for details or email whitbyjetsbasketball@gmail.com
MONDAY 17 MARCH
WHITBY COMMUNITY NETWORK MEETING at the Rugby Club, White Leys Rd, Whitby YO21 3PB from 6.00 - 800pm. Open to all Whitby & District residents, please come and have your say on local issues in the Whitby & District area. This month, the theme is ‘The Future of Education & Skills Training for Whitby & District’ - see website https://www. whitbycommunitynetwork.org for invited guests and further details.
TUESDAY 18 MARCH
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT CAFÉ at Calla Café, Eastside Community Hub, Abbots Road Whitby YO22 4EA from 11am to 12.30pm. A group for people living with Parkinson’s and their partners and friends to meet and chat over a coffee. For more information, contact Rebecca Craft at Parkinson’s UK on 020 796 33 666 or email rcraft@parkinsons.org.uk.
email info@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk or call 01947 605500
‘HOLD THE FRONT PAGE’ BY CLAIRE MARRIS. WHITBY ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS SOCIETY MEETING starts 7.30pm at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Back St Hilda’s Tce, Whitby. Visitors: £3. New members/ visitors always welcome. Meetings monthly on the third Tuesday of each month. Please call 01947 821860 or 228109 for further details.
WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH
‘THE GALES: BOAT BUILDERS OF WHITBY’ with George Gale. Talk starts 2pm at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby. Starts 2pm. Non-members £2, members free. No booking required but seats may be prebooked at museum reception or online www.whitbymuseum.org.uk/whats-on
THURSDAY 20 MARCH
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING at Whitby School – Airy Hill site Airy Hill Whitby YO21 1QA (former Whitby Sixth Form/Caedmon School). 6.45 pm to 9 pm. Presentation (via Zoom): “Shooting People” Mike Martin EFIAP, AWPF, BPE1. New members and visitors welcome.
FRIDAY 21 MARCH
DODGY JAMMERS – JAZZ, BLUES AND FUN VIBES. LIVE MUSIC from 1pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
SATURDAY 22 MARCH
CEILIDH, OR BARN DANCE Starts 7.30pm at Danby Village Hall. Come and enjoy dancing to a live Folk Band, The Woollybacks, their caller will guide you through the dances. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets £10 from Danby Bakery or Liz on 01287 669759 or 07880784243. Proceeds for Danby Village Hall.
‘MEET THE CURATOR OF THE SEASHORE COLLECTION’ with Dr Jane Pottas. An informal dropin session at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby from 11am-midday, normal admission applies.
‘WHAT’S THE FUTURE FOR LOBSTERS?’ By Joe Redfern, Whitby Lobster Hatchery. Whitby Naturalists’ Society meeting. Starts 2pm. Normanby Room, Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby. All welcome. Suggested donation on the door: Club members £1, Visitors £2.
Community Roundup
MONDAY 24 MARCH
WHITBY FLOWER CLUB MEETING in Sleights Village Hall at 2pm. Emma Duffield will be demonstrating ‘Wilde About Flowers’. Refreshments and a raffle afterwards. Non-members very welcome, admission £5. For details please call Margaret on 01947 603297.
TUESDAY 25 MARCH
PANDAS (Pre and Post Natal Depression Advice and Support) A local peer support group run by parents who have experienced PND and anxiety. Meets at Whitby Library on the last Tuesday of every month 4-5pm. See Pandas Whitby on Facebook or visit pandasfoundation.org.uk
WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH
WHITBY WI MEETING from 7pm in the Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. For further information, email whitbywi2014@gmail.com.
THURSDAY 27 MARCH
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING at Whitby School – Airy Hill site Airy Hill Whitby YO21 1QA (former Whitby Sixth Form/Caedmon School). 6.45 pm to 9 pm. Presentation: “Beetlejuice to Barbarella” Denise Hall. New members and visitors welcome.
RIFFS HOOKS AND LINES PRESENTS “BONNEVILLE” + SUPPORT FROM ‘MURU’ at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Doors open 7pm, tickets £8 from the venue or call 07580 133207.
WHITBY LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB meets at the Saxonville Hotel, Ladysmith Ave. Whitby YO21 3HX 12 for 12.30p.m. Jenny Hill will perform a recital of folk songs from a woman’s perspective entitled ‘A North Country Maid’. The cost of the 3-course lunch is £25 pp. (Membership Fee £10 due February). Lunches are Jan – April, Yorkshire Day (August) and Sept – Dec. New members & guests are very welcome. The closing date for cancellation/booking is midday Sunday March 23rd. All members are on the permanent dining list and only need contact Ann Livsey 01947 604065 if they are unable to attend or wish to bring a guest.
FRIDAY 28 MARCH
AN AFTERNOON OF LAID-BACK JAZZ WITH ALASTAIR LAURENCE . From 12:30 at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
The Adventures of Pandora Pettigrew Puss Wuss
3 by June McCleave.
The Adventures of Pandora Pettigrew Puss Wuss 3: Puss Wuss and the Case of the Kidnapped Cats is the third story about the very pampered Persian cat with big green eyes who lives in The Magical Moorland Manor in Groatland with her Mummy, Mrs. Pomeroy Pilkington Puce.
Puss Wuss simply loves adventures, and she has already had lots of them in Whitby. In this latest story, her pussy cat friends start to disappear and Puss turns detective in order to find them. This story is full of action and adventure, with a very dramatic speed boat rescue which takes place in Whitby Harbour. Does she track down her friends? Well, you will have to buy a copy of this fabulous children’s book by June McCleave to find out...or try and win a copy in our prize crossword competition this month!
Look Both Ways
By Jason Reynolds.
This a masterfully crafted book set in an anonymous city in the US, which explores the interconnected lives of children as they navigate their journeys home from school across ten city blocks. The book is divided into ten chapters, each focusing on a different set of characters with their own challenges, joys, and discoveries.
From a boy struggling to care for his sick mother while managing school, to a girl leading a double life of mischief and kindness, all the stories stand alone, yet they are subtly linked. Reynolds captures the nuances of friendship, family, and resilience beautifully. His use of
Children from around the age of 8 will love this book... and of course adults too! The book is full of amazing illustrations, created by June’s son, Tim, using AI software. All names in the story are cleverly based on real names in and around Whitby.
June McCleave is a local retired schoolteacher. Every penny raised from the sale of this book will go to Newcastle University for their groundbreaking research into a cure for blood cancer sufferers like June’s son, Peter, who has been battling multiple myeloma for the last six years. Peter has set up a charity called ’10,000 Donors’ and to date, along with June and her family, and the sales of June's The Adventures of Pandora Pettigrew Puss Wuss books, and Just a Village Kid and Other Ramblings (an autobiographical account of June growing up in the 1950s, which also includes her poetry and creative writing), over £50,000 has been raised.
humour, keen observation, and lyrical prose makes the ordinary feel extraordinary. Themes such as bullying, grief, first love, and bravery are handled with sensitivity and a deep understanding of childhood.
The narrative celebrates diversity, both in terms of the characters’ backgrounds and the ways they perceive the world. Reynolds uses each story to highlight universal truths about growing up while respecting the unique experiences of each character. Books aimed at the 12-15 agegroup can be notoriously downbeat, so it is much appreciated that Reynolds balances more poignant scenes with laugh-out-loud funny moments.
While the book’s structure may initially seem fragmented, it ultimately reinforces the central theme: that everyone has their own story, but we are all connected.
Prize Crossword
Win a copy of The AdventuresofPandora PettigrewPussWuss3
To find out more about this fantastic prize please check out our Good Reads feature page by turning to page 30
Here's how you can join our crossword competition!
Simply complete the crossword then rearrange the marked letters to form the answer to the following clue: Veteran international shot-stopper who played at the Turnbull in the 80's (5,6)
How to enter...
Please email the mystery hidden word(s), with your full name, address and 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 this month's crossword is 31st March.
Winners & grid solutions
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Across
1 Precious metal (4)
3 Murder of a king (8)
7 Arrange, systemise (8)
9 Audacious, foolhardy (4)
10 Reverse, nullify (6)
11 XI (6)
13 Gasps for air (5)
15 Facial hair (5)
Down
1 Earth, land (6)
2 Move slowly, delay (3)
3 of the Lost Ark (film) (7)
4 Large, loud waterbirds (5)
5 Arc (5)
6 Balloon, bloat (7)
8 Another time, repeated (5)
12 Tell an untruth (3)
18 Wall painting on wet plaster technique (6)
21 Someone who glides on ice or wheels (6)
22 Carcass (4)
23 A catholic prayer (4,4)
25 Type of concertina (8)
26 Surrounded by (4)
13 Intention (7)
14 Spasm, jerk (3)
15 Bulwark, stronghold (7)
16 Sudden fear (5)
17 Appealed to god (6)
19 Authorisation (3-2)
20 Earthy yellow/brown pigment (5)
24 Goal, aspiration (3)
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Bedding plants are a staple of springtime gardening, and nurseries are full of them at the moment. They are little powerhouses of vibrant colours, which we as gardeners can use to brighten our plot.
Bedding plants are simply short-term plants, usually annuals or biennials, grown for their decorative flowers or foliage. They are typically planted in beds, borders, containers, or hanging baskets to provide a stunning display for a specific season, such as spring or summer. Unlike perennials, which return year after year, bedding plants complete their life cycle in one season, making them ideal for gardeners who love to experiment and refresh their displays annually.
At the moment, I’m planting up pansies, petunias, begonias, geraniums, and marigolds. There are so many varieties, with something to suit every garden and colour scheme.
They are such a quick and affordable way to inject colour and interest into a garden. Their fast-growing nature means you can create an eye-catching display in a matter of weeks, perfect for filling gaps in borders or brightening up patios and balconies.
They are also incredibly versatile, thriving in various settings, from formal gardens to informal cottage styles. Many bedding plants attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, which, as you know, I love to encourage because they contribute to a healthy ecosystem. Additionally, they allow gardeners to experiment with assorted colour schemes and layouts each year.
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Plan Your Display – For a formal look, plant them in neat rows or symmetrical patterns in flowerbeds. For a more relaxed vibe, mix different species in containers or hanging baskets.
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