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through the year, Alan says. Most of Scarborough’s Working at an letters are office doesn’t m e c h a n i c a lly usually entail much sorted by physical exertion. scanner and Working at Royal postcode in Mail’s sorting office York and arrive in Aberdeen Walk, in boxes, ready Scarborough, is a for delivery. All notable exception. the mail which In the busy prehas to be sorted Christmas peak manually, period, the 125 staff including received, sorted a n y t h i n g and delivered without a nearly 100,000 L-R, Simon Link, Paul Robinson and Steve King with the mayor and mayoress (to order p o s t c o d e , letters and packets photos ring 353597) comes from a a day. to the higher volume of cards and The posties - about 110 men and before the sorting machines, a night big Royal Mail centre in Leeds. 15 women - walk about 10 miles a shift of up to 30 staff would sort all Another big change involves the amount of cash handled by Royal day in whatever the weather has to the mail by hand. Mail. Not too long ago, six and even throw at them. Times have changed. When manager In town, they used to use cycles but Alan Gilbank joined Royal Mail seven-figure sums were stashed now they push large unmotorised some 30 years ago, the volume of in huge floor-to-ceiling, walk-in trolleys weighing about 70 kilos up letters was far higher - the company safes and paid out in pensions, state benefits, etc. Now, just one and down hills. was handling about 125,000 letters safe remains and is used to store In outlying areas such as Newby, and packets a day. Eastfield and Hackness, two travel “The big change is letters”, he says. cleaning materials. Early one morning just before together in a van. “We’ve gone from masses of letters At Christmas, many staff start at and packets to mostly packets”. Christmas, the borough mayor 5am to sort the extra packets and December witnessed the annual and mayoress, Joe and Margaret larger volume of cards which cannot peak of about 10,000 packets a Plant, visited the sorting office be done by machine. In the past, due day, which falls to around half that to see how the operation runs. Continued on page 2.

David, of Lyell Street, says: “I assure you that Ukip has 10 runners, the Green Party has nine any rivalry will be good-natured and that goes and the Liberal Democrats have three. candidate and 65 one between Bill Chatt and veteran Green Chris There is one independent January 2019 - Issue Scarborough Review • www.thescarboroughreview.co.uk person is representing the Yorkshire Party. Phillips as well”. Also standing at Woodlands is Phil Macdonald The 11 seats at County Hall are currently shared by the Conservatives (five), Labour for UKIP. In Scarborough and Filey, 47 candidates are (four) and Ukip (one), with one independent county councillor. contesting 11 of the 72 seats at County Hall. The Conservatives and Labour are each Turn to page 6 for full list of candidates. It will be further strengthened by Words fielding 11. and photo by Dave Barry THE much-feared ground movement in the perpendicular concrete walls at both ends. wake of the Futurist demolition has led to The three walls will be finished with a brick face and sandstone render, as originally the anti-landslip strategy being beefed up. The contractor which demolished the planned. seafront theatre says “slight ground The extra work won’t cost any more, the movement” of “a few millimetres” has been council says. It was due to take place over two weeks in December but now looks as if detected. Willmott Dixon says the area has since been it won’t be completed until some time this “stabilised” and is now reinforcing the slope month. Neighbouring residents and businesses have with enormous piles. Cllr Janet Jefferson, who campaigned against been told to expect intermittent noise during the demolition and lives nearby, says: “They the work. have been sheet piling and causing problems Site manager Russ Parks said: “While the to the residents, which I am very concerned revised method is expected to generate about considering that the residents were more noise than the original method, we told in August 2017 that no pile driving would will endeavour to keep it to a minimum. We A sack for every street be taking place. The area is not stable, with ask our neighbours to bear with us while we undertake what is a very important step Blands Cliff being hollow”. The firm, appointed by Scarborough Council in ensuring the cliff is robustly reinforced to demolish the Futurist, had originally and we thank them in advance for their planned to build a concrete wall along the understanding”. sitewinner will then be tidied up and handed of the in site. Whowidth will follow Thomas Voeckler’s footsteps The as the of the Scarborough stage? over to the council by the end of March. To provide greater stability, an alternative Words by Mike Tyas AS the Review hits Entertainment in North Bay is planned to * Flamingo LandBallet, is the preferred for construction of a steel sheet pile include Bicycle a surrealbidder theatrical the streets there is method a party atmosphere in the the new site, where the company wants to wall is being used instead. Scarborough air ahead of the Bank Holiday experience known as ‘The Lift’, the Jelly build an indoor attraction with rides. Roll Jazz Band and performances from weekend. are being and piles Pauline Quirke The first stage of the Tour de Yorkshire is Scarborough’s YMCA Huge vibrated and hammered in town today (April 28) for its third trip to Academy. During the afternoon, there are into the ground to the seaside in as many years, with officials three cycling spectaculars planned; a schools’ support the land predicting an unforgettable day for roadside cycling challenge, a parade from Scarborough and Ryedale Community Cycling, including race fans. The cyclists are due to speed across the riders on specially adapted bikes and, after finish line on Royal Albert Drive at 5pm but the main race finish and presentations, a not before spectators enjoy an action-packed children’s Go-Ride event. Scarborough School programme of fun and entertainment as they of Arts have installed artwork on Foreshore Road in South Bay. Friarage School Choir are wait for the peloton to pedal into town. In addition to big screens on Foreshore Road performing at the Town Hall, where people and Royal Albert Drive, which are due to show can also enjoy the decorations created by local live televised footage of the race, Scarborough businesses and community groups inspired by Council and Create Arts Development will the yellow and turquoise colours of the Tour showcase the best of local and regional de Yorkshire. Janet Deacon, Scarborough Council project musical and creative talent. consequences on young people’s future The council are also partnering with local team representative for Tour de Yorkshire, prospects and employment opportunities. cycling organisations to put on events they say said: “However, this level of anti-social behaviour ‘We’re delighted to have worked with our highlight Scarborough’s passion for cycling. cannot be tolerated and police have to take Entertainment and events are taking place community partners once again to showcase action to protect members of the public in South Bay, North Bay and the town centre Scarborough at its very best for the Tour de who have done nothing to have this level of Yorkshire. throughout the afternoon. A holiday home for children with life- The foundation was set up by his mum behaviour targeted at them. ‘The diverse programme we finalised ensures The programme includes the installation of threatening illnesses is to be built on Gemma, who asked if land was available to “So I am appealing to parents, carers and is something for everyone to enjoy today. the community artwork project, The Gigantic enable the construction of a holiday home Scarborough Council land on the outskirts there guardians – please be aware of where your ‘Combined with the fabulous natural arena Jersey,ofon the banking above the finish line, for children and families facing a similar town. children are, who they are with and what the North Bay gives spectators of the finish, whichThe willauthority’s be enteredcabinet into thehas official Tour de awarded a long situation. they are doing in the evening. Officers will programme that Scarborough Yorkshire land art At 17 metres The council’s ensures deputy leader, Cllr Helen is free lease for competition. a field beside Burniston Road, the always try to deal with crime and anti-social the place to be for end of the first stage of this wide, between the project is managed by Animated the youth hostel and Scalby Manor. Mallory, described the plan as “awe-inspiring behaviour with a measured response that is prestigious race.’ Objects Theatre Company. The Bradley Lowery Foundation plans to and my respect and admiration for Gemma, proportionate to the circumstances. However, build a two-storey holiday home with five in particular, continue to grow. I look if your child is identified as committing bedrooms, a sensory garden and a hot tub, forward to seeing this amazing project get crime or anti-social behaviour, police will under way and, in due course, welcoming sauna or pool. take action to ensure that the local public is Scarborough was the last place Bradley children and their families to Scarborough protected and our town centre is a safe place visited before he died of neuroblastoma in for an opportunity to make many wonderful to visit”. LIFESTYLE EDITOR holiday memories”. July 2017. EDITOR KRYSTAL STARKEY DAVE BARRY CONTACT: 01904 767881 Contact: 01723 353597 dave@ krystal@ thescarboroughreview.co.uk FREE thescarboroughreview.co.uk

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As a former milkman, Cllr Plant knows all about early rises, as he had to get up at 4am to start his round on a float. “I’ve got nothing but admiration for them”, he said. “I appreciate and understand what a fantastic job they do. It’s not just delivering letters and packets, it’s about preparing it all”. Postmen and women play a social role as “the eyes and ears of the community”, noticing when things aren’t right and passing it on, the mayor said. He added: “Hopefully there is a sustainable future for Royal Mail”, which will use the space vacated by the post office if and when it moves to WH Smith. BELOW: Darren Moon, centre, and Steve Calvert sort the mail into area sacks

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Police ask parents to keep better tabs on kids SCARBOROUGH police are asking parents to be more aware of what their children are up and set boundaries around their behaviour. The appeal follows an increase in the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour involving children in the town centre. Inspector Graeme Kynman said: “The police and the partner agencies we work with in Scarborough have seen an increase in the number of anti-social behaviour incidents in the town centre that involve school-age children. Reports range between youngsters being verbally abusive towards members of the public and shop owners in the local area. “In some situations, due to the seriousness of the offence, police have had to arrest and detain some of the young people involved, Inspector Graeme Kynman said. “We do not take this decision lightly, as we are well aware that being arrested and detained has serious

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MBEs for charity worker and children’s role model A CHARITY worker and an “outstanding" children’s role model are among the Scarborough people recognised in the Queen’s new-year honours list. Pam Morgan and James Cliffe have been awarded MBEs. Pam Morgan’s is for services to charity, especially local swimming clubs. Pam spent 36 years with the Swimming for the Disabled group and 25 with Scarborough Castle Long-Distance Swimming Association, now disbanded. Her achievements with the latter include three relays swims in a week across the English Channel in 1986, which had never been done before; and a two-way junior swim across the Channel in 1987. Pam’s husband Trevor, who died in 2007, was also heavily involved with the same voluntary work. Pam was on the British Long-Distance Swimming committee for about 25 years. She was president twice, officiating and presenting awards all over country. In the 1990s Pam undertook five long-distance swims, at Coniston, Winderere, Bala lake in north Wales and, in Scarborough, the Castle foot and from Scalby Mills to the Spa. “Charity and swimming have been my life”, Pam says. “I’ve never known anything else for over 50 years”. She still swims occasionally but has pain in her legs and knees after swimming breast stroke for so long. Pam once raised £1,000 for a drinks machine

at the hospital’s Macmillan unit. She helped set up the hospital’s charity shop, which recently closed. James Cliffe is the county council’s manager of one of the most innovative services in the country for children and young people in the care system. He is in charge of No Wrong Door, a nationally acclaimed service which supports young people aged 12-25 who are either in care, on the edge of care or supported in independent accommodation. A former soldier who served in Basra and an ex-prison officer, he is determined to give the children in his care – some of society’s most vulnerable – a good life. No Wrong Door was created by the county council and serves the county’s most vulnerable children and young people through two hubs – one based in Scarborough, the other in Harrogate. James is involved in the leadership of both. Last summer, Ofsted rated No Wrong Door as outstanding in every category and James as “an outstanding role model for staff, young people and other professionals. Young people are left in no doubt that the registered manager and staff will go all out to help them”. He says: “I love my job and look forward to many more years developing this work and pushing forward. I am very proud of this honour which is also a tribute to the great team I work with. “A lot of the kids who come to us through No

James Cliffe with young people from Scarborough’s No Wrong Door hub Wrong Door have given up hope. When you come from a family background where there is substance misuse or alcohol dependency and poor mental health, the future is too unknown, you don’t have aspirations. Our job is to build up relationships and build up their confidence. We have a whole team dedicated to that, doing whatever is necessary to keep them safe and give them a future”. As well as being a lynchpin for the operation and hugely respected by the young people supported by No Wrong Door, James also fosters with his wife Sarah, a teacher. Along with their birth sons Jack, 9, and Sam, 7, the couple have four foster sons: James, 20, and Daniel, 18, who are brothers; Dan, 19, and Kyle, 17, who have come through the No Wrong Door service.

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Madcap fun in the sun at Boxing Day raft race Words and photos by Dave Barry SCARBOROUGH RNLI rescued a damsel in distress during the 46th Boxing Day raft race. She was plucked from the water and hauled aboard the team’s flimsy craft as it circumnavigated the harbour. The raft was capsized by another team, possibly in retaliation for the RNLI quartet tipping another raft into the harbour from the Golden Ball slipway, just before the start. Nine rafts took part in the madcap mayhem, watched by hundreds of people standing on the piers, roadside and pontoons in bright sunshine. Good-natured fighting broke out as the teams assembled on the slipway, eggs and flour-bags being swatted away with paddles. In a sign of the times, everyone wore wet and dry suits. “It used to be frowned upon by the old school”, commented Bryan Bayes. “They’re all wimps now”. Bryan’s nephew Dan Bayes was part of the motley crew aboard the longest serving raft. His firm Technicolour sponsors the orange vessel, which has been dusted off every Boxing Day for 15 years. It didn’t race so much as lie in wait at the halfway point, by the rusting hulk of the Regal Lady, to intercept and attack the competitors, some of whom, it is alleged, were sober. The race was won by Fire Cracker, which took five minutes. It was followed by Walk on

Water, Northside Wolves, Queen Ann’s Review and the Sub-Aqua Club. Bringing up the rear were So What, Speeding, Floating Seamen and Sh*t Raft. Started by Colin Lawson, the race was organised by Matt Newsome of the Sub-Aqua Club, which organised a safety boat in case of problems. Only half the harbour was used. The other half was out of bounds as it was low tide. The Boxing Day shenanigens began with the equally traditional fancy-dress football match organised by the Fisherman and Firemen Charity Fund on the south beach and a line of coins on the kerb, starting at the lifeboathouse. Organiser Liz Blades said the match originated in 1893 when five men on a fishing smack were lost at sea during a storm. The idea was to raise money to support their dependents. The first match, at Ebor football ground near the top of Prospect Road, was watched by 1,500 people and raised £9, 11 shillings and sixpence. The Sub-Aqua Club raft (to order photos ring 353597)

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Perfect weather for a fancy-dress dip in the chilly sea Words and photos by Dave Barry PRESIDENT TRUMP reappeared at Scarborough Lions’ new-year’s-day dip. Or, at least, his effigy did. A man in a red wig and wearing a bra appeared to be getting a piggyback ride from the US president, who was represented in unflattering ways at the last few dips. Alex Large, who was taking part in aid of mental-health charities, won the prize for the best male. Cllr Janet Jefferson, standing out in a rainbow coat and wig, was deemed the best woman in fancy dress by borough mayor Joe Plant, who was the judge. Janet was with Barbara Payman, who was raising money for Social Bite, a charity for the homeless in Scotland. A third award, for the best group in fancy dress, went to a septet dressed as the seven dwarves. Thousands of spectators of all ages, plus a few dogs, lapped up the fun and basked in the warm sunshine. They lined Foreshore Road and the area around the lifeboathouse, where volunteers had grasped the golden opportunity to accept donations and sell RNLI products; they raised £646.

“It’s the warmest I’ve known it”, said Janet, who has taken part for the last 15 years. The contestants included men in pink tutus, a few Santa Clauses, Batman and Spiderman, a woman in a Roman toga, members of a martial-arts school and a rugby team for women, and a man wearing a dinner suit with trunks instead of trousers, carrying two glass tumblers on a silver tray. The line-up was completed by half a dozen professional photographers and ubiquitous Yorkshire Coast Radio presenter Paddy Billington, streaming the start of the race live, and loud-mouthed town crier David Birdsall, who didn’t really need the microphone he was given to announce the countdown. The race always starts at 12.30pm, which this year was 50 minutes after high tide. That meant there wasn’t much beach for the dippers to run down. So a cordon was put up to channel them across the beach, alongside the pavement, for a hundred yards or so then back down the other side before taking the plunge. They were mostly adults, plus a few children, many in wetsuits. About 100 adults and children took part.

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Defence secretary back on home turf for big announcement Words and photos by Dave Barry DEFENCE secretary Gavin Williamson visited Scarborough lifeboathouse to announce the town’s affiliation with HMS Duncan. The organisers of the national Armed Forces Day, to be hosted by Scarborough in June 2020, are now hoping the £1bn combat vessel will take part, although it is far from certain. Mr Williamson was accompanied by Commander Bernie Thompson of the Royal Navy, who said a big warship would attend, with Royal Marines coming ashore in an orchestrated display, but that it wouldn’t necessarily be HMS Duncan. Built in Scotland and currently in Portsmouth, the destroyer recently featured in the TV documentary Warship: Life at Sea, as the ship was buzzed by 17 Russian fighter jets in the Black Sea while supporting Syrian air strikes. The ship is armed with the Astor air-defence

Mr Williamson with sea cadets

missile system. Its radar can track thousands of targets while simultaneously coordinating multiple missiles in the air at once. It is equipped with the state-of-the-art Harpoon anti-ship missile. The affiliation will see the ship and its company making regular visits to the town, which was previously affiliated to HMS Fearless. Mr Williamson, who was born in Scarborough, said: “HMS Duncan has already proved her might on the world stage, from her

deployment to the Black Sea leading a Nato task force to her crucial work patrolling home waters”. He was accompanied on his visit to the lifeboathouse by his wife Joanne, daughters Annabel and Grace and parents Ray and Bev. Seven Royal Navy ships have been named HMS Duncan, after Admiral Adam Duncan, the first Viscount Duncan of Camperdown (1731-1804) who defeated the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Camperdown on 11 October 1797. The defence secretary meets coxswain Lee Marton (to order photos ring 353597)

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13% go to work drunk from night before 13% of workers in Scarborough and Filey say they have gone to work still feeling drunk after boozy nights out over the past 12 months. According to new research, the majority (52%) confessed to driving to work on such occasions. Furthermore, one in 10 of workers have taken sick days in the past 12 months because of hangovers – with the majority (53%) admitting to bosses that a hangover was the reason for their absence. “These findings suggest that far too many people in Yorkshire and Humber are putting their safety and wellbeing, and potentially the

safety of others, at risk,” said Mike Blake of Willis Towers Watson, which conducted the research. “The human body is only capable of processing, on average, one unit of alcohol per hour. Binge drinking can mean that alcohol remains in the bloodstream many hours later. Those drinking heavily on nights out can consequently still be feeling the effects of their alcohol consumption the next day. “Companies should be looking at what they can do to support workers and educate them on the dangers of excessive drinking on work nights.

“Sensitive advice and guidance on attitudes towards alcohol and sensible drinking, ranging from workshops to intranet resources, for example, can go a long way in helping to foster a responsible workforce culture”. Just 10% of workers in the region said their employer provides staff with any health advice on alcohol consumption. Furthermore, 17%) said their employer contributed to unhealthy levels of drinking among staff, such as pressuring workers to drink on staff nights out, paying for alcohol on nights out, or encouraging a work hard, play hard culture. “Alcohol can be employed by some businesses

to help them promote a laidback, trendy culture, while for others it is used as a staff reward, with some even hosting on-site bars,” said Blake. “But there can be other, less risky, ways for them to achieve these objectives. “In addition to the detrimental effect on physical health and wellbeing, frequent and excessive alcohol consumption can negatively impact the long-term mental health of workers. In some cases, it is used as a crutch to mask deeper psychological problems”.

First civilian killed in WW1 ‘should have a memorial’ Words and photo by Dave Barry A memorial to the first civilian killed in Scarborough during the first world war is being called for. Leonard Ellis was also the first civilian killed in the whole country as a result of the conflict, says Wayne Murray, who wants a plaque on the site of Ellis’s death. Ellis was a porter at Clare & Hunt chemist on the corner of South Street and St Martin’s Avenue, on the South Cliff. The building is still there. His large, poor family had moved from the countryside to the town in search of better prospects. However, his father John died in the workhouse in Dean Road in 1909. Ellis’s wife and one of their children died in 1901, leaving him on his own with their other two children. It is thought that the German bombardment of 16 December 1914 killed Ellis just as he was turning the key in the door of the chemist. He was the first of 19 local civilians killed in the war. His funeral was big as he was in the Salvation

Army and played drums on its marches. The only photo of him known to exist shows him in his uniform. The funeral was reported in the New York Times, says Mr Murray, who has been in touch with a descendant, Linda Ellis. Scarborough Civic Society has declined to erect a plaque as the circumstances don’t meet its strict criteria. Secretary Paul Riley said: “We are continually asked about blue plaques from well-meaning people but we have to maintain the integrity of the scheme. “We have advised Wayne that he could commission a blue plaque, costing around £350, and erect it with the permission of the house owner and council planning department, which would be much cheaper than a memorial bench from the council”, Mr Riley said. Mr Murray is now hoping to do this. Mr Riley continued: “Whilst Mr Ellis doesn't qualify for a blue plaque under the civicsociety criteria, there is information about him and the bombardment online. His name is included in the information which Christine Hepworth provides on her popular town walks

which take in the streets attacked in 1914. And his [unmarked] grave is included prominently in the guide produced by the Friends of Dean Road & Manor Road Cemeteries”. The society tries to follow the English Heritage guidelines for erecting blue plaques. Scarborough doesn’t have any blue plaques relating to WW1 or the bombardment; it has the Oliver's Mount war memorial and plaques in churches. Mr Murray is from Northern Ireland and has been in Scarborough for 16 years. He lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident five years ago. While recuperating, he became fascinated with local history. He unearthed about a dozen old bottles while working at the park-and-ride carpark in Seamer Road and has collected many more since. Along with many other artefacts, they are displayed at his mini-social history museum in the Vaults below the Market Hall, called From Scardeburg to Scarborough. He says: “It is dedicated to the buildings, streets and people who are long since gone. I am trying to establish a social-history museum in the town

as we do not have one. I think we should have a building about the town, the people, how they lived and what they used in everyday life. I love Scarborough history”. He would like to get a life-size statue of Charles Laughton erected in West Square near the Victoria Hotel, where he was born in 1899.

Wayne Murray at his mini-social history museum in the Market Vaults

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No gavels or noisy auctioneers at silent art auction Words and photos by Dave Barry BANGING gavels, speed-talking auctioneers and name-yelling bidders were conspicuous by their absence at a silent art auction at Woodend in Scarborough. No-one knew what anyone else had bid, so people simply offered what they would be willing to pay for a lot, either in person or online. Over 50 bids were received online, including some from the USA, and over 200 were made at the event. “All items were sold, which is fantastic as the whole aim of the event was to promote the concept that all art is equal and of value”, exclaimed Helen Beevers, chief executive of Advocacy Alliance, the auction beneficiary. “We haven’t got a final tally on money raised as we are now chasing people for payment and to get them to collect their art”, Helen said. “We want to thank everyone who donated art, everyone who attended and in particular to Shirley Vauvelle, our patron, for her work ensuring that the art was exhibited beautifully”. The lots included two pieces donated by Salford-born urban/street artist Davlo, whose work has been mistaken for Banksy’s. Davlo’s ethos rings true with Advocacy Alliance’s aims and values, aiming for a society that respects individual choice and treats everyone equally. Advocacy Alliance, based at the Street, has been providing free, independent and

confidential advocacy support to the local community for almost 30 years. “Yet still the most common comment on client feedback is ‘We wish we had known about you earlier’,” says Helen. The charity was established in 1990 to provide free, independent and confidential advocacy to empower individuals and enable them to have their voice heard. A small team of paid staff, volunteers and trustees manage and develop advocacy throughout the area. The county council funds its statutory services. Other funding comes from donations, the lottery and the Police Crime Commission. It is based in Scarborough and covers a wide area of North Yorkshire including Filey, Whitby and Ryedale. It is open from 9am-5pm Tuesday to Friday. n For further information, visit www.advocacyallianceyorkshire.org.uk or ring 363910.

Peers in town as part of investigation Words and photo by Dave Barry THREE peers had a day trip to Scarborough as part of an investigation into breathing new life into coastal communities. Lord Bassam, Lord Shutt and the Bishop of Lincoln are members of the House of Lords select committee on regenerating seaside towns. All three said they had already visited Scarborough on several previous occasions. Lord Shutt is secretary of Cober Hill, a hotel and conference centre in Cloughton. The cross-party group of peers visited University Technical College, Coventry University’s Scarborough campus, the sport

L-R, Lord Shutt, Lord Bassam and the Bishop of Lincoln at Scarborough railway station

Helen Beevers of Advocacy Alliance, left, with artist and charity patron Shirley Vauvelle (to order photos ring 353597)

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centre, the former Futurist site, the Sands, the open-air theatre, Alpamare and the Spa. They met senior representatives of the borough and county councils and East Riding Council, as well as local leaders in business, education, tourism and culture. Lord Bassam said: “As the largest resort on the Yorkshire coast, Scarborough has played a significant role in the historic development of British seaside resorts. We are here to learn more about the current performance of the visitor economy and future opportunities for growth, as well as hearing about some of the challenges facing communities on the east coast and how they might be solved. “The evidence we gather will play an important role as we begin to consider the key themes and recommendations that are emerging from our inquiry”. Since the committee was formed in May last year, members have visited Clacton-on-Sea, Jaywick, Blackpool, Fleetwood, Margate, Skegness, Newquay, Penzance and St Ives. The committee is due to report its findings by 31 March. The other members include Baroness Joan Bakewell and Lord Michael Grade.

Clifftop guest house is the best in the country Words and photos by Dave Barry

The borough mayor, Cllr Joe Plant, with Advocacy Alliance staff, L-R, Wendy James, Mark Vesey, Alix Mollica, Trish Kemp, Helen Beevers, Mike Goode, Lucy Sharman, Ann Taylor, Shirley Vauvelle and Sue Muir. The mayor is holding one of Davlo’s donations

Fundraising total is doubled by organiser The beneficiary of this year’s fundraiser Words and photo by Dave Barry A cream tea in July and a dinner at the Mayfield activities will be the Little Foot Trust, an in Seamer raised £950 for Scarborough YMCA. education and training charity which helps The events were organised and promoted children and young people. by Peace of Mind Financial Solutions in Falsgrave, which doubled the amount, taking it to £1,900. A cheque was presented to Bill Mustoe, who chairs the YMCA, and executive director Steve Marsh by Debbie Malton, Wendy Binks and Nigel Wood of Peace of Cheque mates, L-R, Wendy Binks, Bill Mustoe, Nigel Wood, Steve Marsh Mind. and Debbie Malton (to order photos ring 353597)

A THREE-STAR guest house in Scarborough has been hailed as the best in the country. The Leeway Hotel, overlooking the north bay in Queen’s Parade, bagged the accolade in an annual award scheme run by hotel search engine Trivago. The hotel is run by Alan and Judith Roberts, who were overjoyed with the news. The Trivago awards recognise hotels’ achievements throughout the year. Johannes Thomas of Trivago said: “As a leading global hotel metasearch engine with data on millions of aggregated guest ratings, we are well positioned to identify the top-rated hotels that are delivering exceptional guest experiences. “At the same time, being a digital marketing channel used by hundreds of thousands of hoteliers around the world enables us to recognise the hotels that are embracing technology and excelling online. “The Trivago awards honour the hardworking and forward-looking hoteliers behind these exemplary hotels, and we are thrilled to do so again this year”. In the same awards, a Scarborough B&B was awarded fourth place in the category for alternative accommodation. Toulson Court in Colombus Ravine has also been the town’s top B&B on TripAdvisor since 2016, when Angela and James Rusden took over, and is rated 9.8 out of 10 on Bookings.com.

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41 Club raises £2,018 Pigeon racing club down to 23 fanciers for the Samaritans Words and photo by Dave Barry SCARBOROUGH 41 Club’s annual fundraising event raised £2,018 for the Samaritans. About 100 members and guests attended a dinner at the Rugby Club. It featured entertainment by local musician Robert Schmuck and his band, who performed the hits of Billy Joel.

L-R, Simon Lockley and Gordon Hayes of the 41 Club present a cheque to Libby LortonGilbert of the Samaritans (to order photos ring 353597)

Libby Lorton-Gilbert, a deputy director of the local branch of the Samaritans, gave a talk about the charity’s work. She was thanked by Simon Lockley, who chairs the club, and event organiser Gordon Hayes. The Samaritans provide listening time, support, help and a safe place to talk for anyone suffering from psychological distress or in crisis, around the clock. The 41 Club is a national and international association of ex-Round Table clubs. It is a social organisation for men aged over 40 who are often former members of Round Table. The club organises a fundraising event every year to support local charities. This year, it was the Samaritans’ turn to be on the receiving end. For more information about the club, visit www.scarborough41club.co.uk or email scarborough41mail@gmail.com.

Prescott says egg incident will dominate his obituary Words and photos by Dave Barry THE main thing John Prescott will be remembered for when he dies is the time he punched someone who threw an egg at him. Not for his various achievements, including becoming deputy Lord Prescott at Scarborough Spa (to order photos ring prime minister under Tony Blair 353597) and being elevated to the House Professor John Murray and Marc, a 3D-printed of Lords. robot. It was created as part of an open-source At least, that is what he believes will happen project called Inmoov, Professor Murray when he shuffles off this mortal coil. explained. “It can interact with people and we Addressing a gathering of business people use it to test people’s trust in machines”. at Scarborough Spa, the 80-year-old peer Besides Lord Prescott, other speakers said: “Of all the things I’ve done in 40 years included James Farrar of York, North representing Hull, all they’ll remember of me, Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise when the obituary comes on, and it can’t be Partnership. He said: “Among the business far away, all they’ll show is this feller hitting community in this area in particular, the me with an egg”, which raised a big chuckle leadership of the Scarborough Business from the industry and academic experts. Ambassadors, with support from the councils, “And all I was doing was trying to connect has been outstanding. with the electorate, as I told Blair”, the ex"When Scarborough won the most enterprising boxer said, followed by more laughter. place in Europe accolade (2009), it wasn't just Looking as glum as ever, and sounding as an award. It was a statement of ambition, and energetic and bullish as ever, Lord Prescott it has been backed up and led by business”. was in town to present business awards at an He referred to Woodend, the GCHQ base, event organised by Hull University. the potash project of Sirius Minerals, the He posed for photos with Bill Walker, the creation of the University Technical College, university’s director of strategic relationships, the science and engineering event and the constructionskills village. “It's been a constant flow”, he said. He added: "But there is also a generation of deprivation; we need to address this. We are committed to helping this and we can help you”. Lord Prescott with Bill Walker, left, John Murray and Marc the 3D-printed robot

Members pay tribute to the club sponsors. L-R, back: Daniel Varlam, Derek Howard, Colin Grundy, Keith Todd and Walter Agar. Front: George Richards, Pete Chapman, Peter Thorpe, Willie Garnett and Dave Pickering (to order photos ring 353597)

Words and photos by Dave Barry CONTRARY to ideas suggested by its name, Scarborough Flying Club does not take members into the stratosphere. To give outsiders a better idea of its purpose, it might have been called Scarborough Pigeon Racing Club. It was inaugurated over a century ago, when the ancient sport, thought to date back at least as far as 220 CE, was much more popular. It isn’t known how many fanciers the club had at its peak, but when its clubhouse was bought in 1972, over 50 were on the books. Today, the club is down to just 23 members. They are all men, although their wives help. “Over the years, members have left or died and young people don’t want a handson hobby these days”, explains assistant secretary Peter Thorpe, who has about 250 pigeons. Between them, members have about 2,000. Pigeon racing is the sport of releasing specially trained birds which return to their homes over carefully measured distances, from 100 to 1,000 kilometres, or 62 to 620 miles. Despite such distances, races can be won and lost by seconds, so many timing and measuring devices have been developed. With the latest electronic method, the bird's arrival is recorded automatically and the fancier doesn’t have to be present. Birds are fitted with a band containing a tiny computer chip which is read as they re-enter their loft. “The electronic timer certainly makes it a lot easier for us”, says Peter. The night before a race, members take their birds to the clubhouse, a former school

and laundry in Melrose Street, near the Citroën showroom. The pigeons are loaded into crates and driven to a racepoint, which can be 550 miles away in France and as far north as Lerwick in the Shetlands. On their way home, many are Peter Thorpe with his attacked, killed pigeon Blue Pied and eaten by peregrine falcons. Some are stolen by other pigeon racers. And some get lost, but they usually find their way home eventually. The predecessors of modern-day racing pigeons were bred for their homing ability, primarily to carry messages. Pigeon posts have been established all over the world and while mainly used in the military, some are still in service today. It is thought that they rely on the earth's magnetic field to find their way home. The pigeon is the oldest domesticated bird and has a lifespan of about five years. The club has survived with the help of sponsors who help in various ways such as providing race prizes. They include Dickens bar and restaurant, MKM, Woodland Paving, A&S Roofing, M&J builders, Boro Roofing and P Douthwaite and family. Anybody who is interested in joining should ring Peter on 07880 527646.

A new name for Scarborough store CLOCK HANDYMAN, one of Scarborough’s iconic independent shops is rebranding in 2019. Partner Jane said: “We receive lots of enquiries from the web relating to clock repairs and handyman services. Many of our customers already call us Clock’s so to keep things simple we are shortening our name. We hope this will help visitors and the next generation find us easier! After 45 years the time is right to embrace the changing environment and better reflect the recent expansion of products within the shop. Merging with Bibelot Bee in 2018 it has been an exciting year stocking more trendy, quirky products which the customers love. With over 100 years of DIY knowledge in the team somethings will not change: Clocks helpful advice and product knowledge, not forgetting its Handy location.”

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Satellite firm is sure Filey Bay wreck is Bonhomme Richard Words and photos by Dave Barry

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Beloved pooches bark and howl at Spa dog show Words and photos by Dave Barry THERE was much barking, howling, whining and certain signs of over-excitement - at a dog show at Scarborough Spa. Numerous dog-lovers took their beloved pooches down to the venue’s outdoor Suncourt. They were entered in classes for the cutest puppy, golden oldie, the prettiest bitch, the most ‘handsome dude’, the best rescue dog, the dog the judge would most like to take home, the best dog overall and the best puppy. Lola, a hefty British bulldog weighing 26 kilos, seemed distinctly unimpressed, although that may just be the way she has been bred. Aged 11 months, Lola is owned by Alex Paddock of Wheatfields Court in Eastfield. Jasper, an eight-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel, came first in the category for golden oldie aged over seven. With lots of other dogs around, Jasper was rather nervous and sought solace in the arms of his adoring owner, Marianne Stephens of Rothbury Street. Inside the Spa building, Wendy Smith posed

for a photo with Harper, the Romanian rescue-dog she is fostering. Wendy is a local representative of Cloud K9 Rescue, a national organisation which organised the show. K9, which is applying for charitable status, runs rehoming and neutering campaigns in Romania, and supports the vital work being done by volunteer rescuers. Romania has thousands of unwanted, abandoned dogs. K9 finds foster homes in the UK for many dogs, which are neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, health-checked by a vet and provided with a passport before traveling to the UK. All K9 dogs can be seen on its Facebook page and website, which can be found easily. The show judges were the borough mayor and mayoress, Joe and Margaret Plant. They were accompanied by police cadet Mally Leybourn, who attends various events and functions with them.

TWO divers searching for the wreck of an 18th century warship in Filey Bay have spoken of their success in difficult conditions. Tim Yarrow and John Hart are part of a team that has undertaken 22 dives in cold depths spread over a huge area, looking for the Bonhomme Richard. A meeting in Filey heard that film shot by the divers shows the wooden figurehead of a lion and shield from the bow, the carving of a shepherdess from the stern and a seahorse artefact that links the vessel to its previous days as a cargo ship in the Orient. The details were revealed to 100 invited guests at the White Lodge Hotel by Harrogate satellite company Merlin Burrows, which says extensive digital work has identified the resting place. Mr Yarrow said: “It was very cold and at times the conditions were so cloudy with silt that you couldn't see more than inches. We were Maritime historian Tim Akers, head of lucky that we were able to take video of the research at Merlin Burrows, with CEO Bruce Blackburn finds in the first few dives”. Mr Hart added: "We have found timbers, some the size of sleepers”. He said a thick black bottle with ridges indicates the ship’s French origin. “The wreck is at varying levels from three to eight metres, spread over 50 to 200 metres”. Merlin Burrows chief executive Bruce Blackburn said: “We have to prove on a lot of issues and establish facts as true. In the meantime, we are custodians of the vessel”. He said Filey Town Council was “very The White Lodge Hotel’s function room was full supportive of the opportunity to the local community that the discovery of the “The seahorse image connects the vessel Bonhomme Richard represents. And whilst to its French colonial days”. He added that full official confirmation of the wreck is the shepherdess from the stern indicates pending, they are taking a very proactive the carving has burned legs, consistent with approach in the meantime and giving serious explosions that sank the Bonhomme. “There consideration to how this could deliver is also the capstan with hemp wrapped round significant benefit to the Filey community”. it”. The team said the public should be on alert Mr Akers said the team had discovered the for looters. anchors and sections of the mast, both in The Bonhomme Richard, formerly Le Duc keeping with French admiralty drawings. de Duras, was given by the French to the James Hodgson of the White Lodge Hotel Americans, who used it in their fight for said: “This is very exciting for Filey. My wife independence to disrupt British supplies. Kim, who is American, says that every young Commander John Paul Jones lost the ship student in the US is taught about the deeds of as its guns blew up but won the battle off John Paul Jones. It is amazing that his historic Flamborough Head and took over the British words, ‘Surrender? I have not yet begun to frigate Serapis with great loss of life on both fight’, were uttered out there in Filey Bay”. sides. The find has been registered with the Merlin Burrows head of research Tim Akers receiver of wreck, who administers the law said: “The figurehead we have identified is a dealing with salvage. Historic England has rampant lion with shield. The ear and nose yet to confirm that the wreck is that of the bear marks of cannonballs which hit the ship Bonhomme. before it sank.

Masonic donation to hospice

An artist’s impression of how the ship’s cannon galley would have looked

YORKSHIRE FREEMASONS have given £1,437 to Saint Catherine’s in Scarborough. The grant came via the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) and will be used to support patient care across the 1,600 square miles covered by the hospice. It was one of 237 grants to hospices around the country from Freemasons. In total, £600,000 was donated to hospices all over England and Wales last year. Half was shared between hospices which receive less than 60% of their funding from the NHS, including Saint Catherine’s. The other half was given to hospices via Hospice UK, the national charity for hospice care. MCF is partnering with Hospice UK to develop and extend bereavement support

Marianne Stephens with Jasper (to order British bulldog Lola with owner Alex Paddock, the mayor and mayoress and photos ring 353597) Mally Leybourn

Wendy Smith with Romanian rescue-dog Harper

services in hospices. The Freemasons say their contributions to hospices in England and Wales have exceeded £13m since 1984 and are continuing to increase at a rate of £600,000 a year. Joanne Brooke of Saint Catherine’s hospice said: “We’re grateful to the Yorkshire Freemasons for their generous grant, which will help us to continue to provide palliative and end-of-life care to people in Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale and the East Riding”. Katrina Kerr from the Yorkshire Freemasons said the hospice does “an outstanding job helping people with terminal or life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families through difficult times”.

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Astronomy festival in Dalby Forest Words and photos by Dave Barry DALBY FOREST is one of four areas in England taking part in the Dark Skies astronomy festival, from 15 February to 2 March. The national parks are some of the darkest places in the country, making them ideal for seeing the night sky. The other festival locations are the Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland and the South Downs. The organisers are inviting people to discover, learn and enjoy the dark and the stars which will be visible as a result - weather permitting. There are events for families, first-time stargazers and those wishing to expand their knowledge or astro-photography skills further. The local events include two at Cloughton, although most are at the Dalby Forest visitor centre, starting with the half-mile Why Stars Matter trail (15 Feb 10am-5pm free). It will show how stars affect people and the forest, with fun activities along the way. Hidden Horizons’ immersive planetarium will take visitors on a 20-minute journey to the stars (19 and 26 Feb 10.30am-3.30pm free). They will see the planets of our solar system up close, visit our moon and major satellites of the planets and see spacecraft used to explore these mysterious worlds and improve our understanding. Both the above events are free, suitable for all ages and booking is not required.

A film called Saving the Dark explores the A stargazing event will be hosted by two stargazing events (19 and 26 Feb 7-9pm need to preserve night skies and shows what Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical £12/£8). we can do to combat light pollution (20 Feb Society (1 Mar 8-9.30pm free, donations Booking is essential, via the Hidden Horizons Eventbrite website; or ring 817017. welcome). 7.30-9.45pm £5/£3). Some 80% of the world’s population live under The charge made to vehicle users by the For all the events, visitors are asked to wrap light polluted skies. Excessive lighting robs Forestry Commission on exiting the forest up warm and take a torch, preferably with a us of night skies, disrupts sleep patterns and will be reduced to £3 for this event, at which a red filter to preserve everyone’s night vision. Take your telescope and binoculars if you endangers nocturnal habitats. This thought- code will be supplied. provoking film will be screened four times, Go Ape will take adrenaline junkies on a have them, and a blanket to lie on, to avoid followed by a one-hour star party hosted by Night Zip, 200 metres of uninterrupted flight craning your neck. At some events, hot (16, 23 Feb, 2 Mar 6-9pm £12). They will be chocolate and snacks will be served. amateur astronomer Richard Darn. Booking is essential, via the Dalby Forest safely strapped to a zip wire and will get to There are many more events on the Dark Skies programme. For details, go to www. do it twice. website. Two stargazing events will explore the deep Booking is essential, via the Go Ape Dalby darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk. * Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical sky with astronomer Andy Exton FRAS (22 Forest website. At Newlands Farm near Cloughton, visitors Society is staging StarFest at its Dalby Forest Feb 7-9pm and 9-11pm £12/£8). Visitors will be able to see constellations, will be given a guided tour of the night sky at observatory from 29 August to 2 September. planets and nebulae scattered across the skies through a large telescope before visiting the mobile planetarium. Booking is essential, via the Hidden Horizons Eventbrite website; or ring 817017. The festival features two nocturnal runs along narrow tracks, fire breaks and the trails which link everything in the forest. Participants will wear head-torches and hi-vis clothing. The runs will be marshalled and marked with glow sticks. Booking is essential, online. No Ego Challenge returns to the forest with a five-mile course (23 Feb 5-10pm £13.75). The 5km Dalby Dark Run is being organised by Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team (2 Mar 5-9pm £5). Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society’s observatory at Dalby Forest visitor centre

Dial a Ride hits £62,000 target to buy new minibus Words and photo by Dave Barry AN appeal to raise £62,000 to buy a new wheelchair accessible minibus has proved a runaway success for a Scarborough charity. Since Dial a Ride launched the appeal in May, it has raised the money from national and local charitable groups and trusts, alongside its own fundraising activities. The new 16-seater Mercedes Sprinter minibus has low fold-out side steps with hi-vis grab rails to make it easier for passengers to board and alight independently. A rear tail lift safely accommodates passengers requiring wheelchair access and those who find steps difficult to manage. The new vehicle has been called Jimbo after one of the charity’s longest serving volunteers. Jim Beaumont has been a Dial a Ride driver for 15 years.

Dial a Ride is a local, independent community charity offering safe, affordable and reliable door-to-door, fully accessible transport in and around the Scarborough and Filey areas. Anyone aged over 60 or of any age with a disability can use the service. Dial a Ride now has nine minibuses which have either a low floor or hydraulic lifts. They incorporate low steps and grab rails for ease of boarding. They can take most types of electric and manual wheelchair and motorised scooters. A wheelchair accessible car is used for longer journeys anywhere in the country, taking passengers on holiday or to hospitals in Hull, York and further afield. Last year, Dial a Ride undertook nearly 33,000 passenger journeys. To find out more, ring 354434 or visit www. scarboroughdialaride.org.

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Underwater cameras fitted at swimming pool UNDERWATER cameras capable of spotting swimmers in trouble have been installed at the pool at Scarborough sports centre. The drowning detection system will detect static pool users and irregular movement in the water. Should anyone get into difficulty, the system will alert lifeguards who will leap into action. Eight cameras have been fitted - four down each side, lengthways. The images can be viewed by lifeguards by a poolside splitscreen monitor. The new system will provide enhanced underwater visibility and combat natural factors that can impede lifeguards’ view of

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Big bill for hare poachers HUNTING hares with a dog cost poachers £840. Two men admitted the offence at Scarborough magistrates court. The police were alerted to poaching activity at Spaunton near Kirkbymoorside at about 1.15pm on 11 March. By 2pm, they had located a suspicious vehicle and a few witnesses. A short time later, Dowse and Jones were seen returning to the vehicle with two dogs. Their vehicle, a blue Mitsubishi ASX, was seized. Andrew Dowse, 53, of Carlin How, and Steven Jones, 52, of Redcar, pleaded guilty and were both ordered to pay £310 costs and a £30 victim surcharge. In addition, Dowse be folded away for storage into a space of about 1.8 by 1.2 metres. Members meet at the Shed at the undercroft of St James’s Church on Mondays from 9.30am to 12.30pm and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm.

was fined £50 Jones £110. PC Mark Atkinson said: “Dealing with poaching is one of the top priorities of the rural taskforce and anyone participating in this illegal activity can expect to be dealt with robustly”. The police want the public to help them by reporting suspicious activity, particularly in rural areas. Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital in securing a conviction. Ring 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress. * The victim surcharge is an automatic part of any sentence that funds victim services, rather than going to individual victims.

On 7 January, the Shed will host an open house for visitors to see the equipment members have bought since the club was launched a year ago. For details, ring Iain Hale on 864111 or 07907 595650 or email him at iain@suepetyt.me.uk.

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Festive atmosphere at Hundreds of Santa Dash open-air Christmas fair runners include a juggler Words and photos by Dave Barry HUNDREDS of people braved steady drizzle to enjoy the first night of Scarborough Sparkle at the open-air theatre. Traders selling food, drinks and gifts occupied wooden huts whose rainbow colour scheme was in sync with the nearby north-bay chalets. A skating rink and Christmas lights and tunes added to the festive atmosphere. Programme presenter Paddy Billington offering commentary while sheltering from the elements under the Yorkshire Coast Radio roadshow canopy. On the first night of the fair, a colourful lantern parade lit up Peasholm Park before culminating at the open-air theatre. Community groups and schools carried bright lanterns. Entitled Moonlight and Song, it was organised by Scarborough-based Animated Objects theatre company. A free Shoreline Suncruiser bus ferried

visitors to and from outlying residential areas and the town centre. The fair was organised by Scarborough Council, which says that about 26,500 people attended over three afternoons and evenings. “Trade at the 45 stalls was brisk and family fun was in generous supply thanks to the skating rink, fairground rides, musical entertainment, giant illuminated fairies and Christmas characters”, the council said. Venue manager Stuart Clark added: “We were absolutely delighted at how successful the weekend was. We always knew we had planned a great event and promoted it well, but the turn-out, for an event in its inaugural year, really exceeded our expectations. We have received some exceptional feedback and even more great ideas for what else we could add to the event, which we’ll definitely bear in mind for 2019”. n To book a stall or provide entertainment at this year’s fair, email events@scarborough. gov.uk.

Words and photos by Dave Barry MOST people find running hard enough but one man made Scarborough’s annual Santa Dash even harder by juggling at the same time. Pete Barnard put on one of the Santa suits that Saint Catherine’s was giving away at the start of the race, at the Sea Life Centre. Then, with three balls and an itchy false beard, he joined the other 415 runners, hindered even further by bright sunshine straight ahead. By the time everyone hands in their sponsor money, which won’t be for a while, the hospice hopes to have raised £15,000. The Santa Dash has been going for 10 years. “However, for the past three years, we have upgraded it to one of our big massparticipant events”, says organiser Rhiannon Hunt of the hospice’s fundraising team.

“Everyone from serious runners to families, really tiny kids and gentle walkers took part. “It was a wonderful event with really great weather, amazing participants and fabulous support from our sponsors”. The principal sponsor was Pinkney Grunwell. People ran and walked along the seafront. There were two options; the 5k route was to Hairy Bob’s skatepark and back. The 10k route was the same but twice. A new 2k run was introduced for children, parents, grandparents, families and friends.

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Charity shop raised £22,121 for good causes in 2018 Words and photo by Dave Barry SCARBOROUGH charity shop Our Co raised £22,121 for local good causes last year. The latest is the YMCA, which has been on the receiving end of Our Co’s generosity before. Last year, Our Co gave £1,500 in March and £2,000 in December. The latest donation of £1,000 was made just before Christmas. “We continue to support the YMCA as they provide essential community facilities, activities and entertainment that greatly benefit our local community”, said Vronny Thorpe, who runs Our Co. “This donation is in memory of Eileen Doubtfire, one of our first volunteers. Eileen encouraged the setting up of our charity shop and encouraged our commitment to support the YMCA.

“Through the generosity of our volunteers and our customers, in 2018 we gifted in excess of £21,000 to support local deserving causes”, Vronny said. Other recipients included St Columba’s cubs, Filey Mothers Union, Eastfield 49th scouts, the Special Educational Needs Department (Send), Woodlands Academy, the Haven project, Sash, Hinderwell School, St Oswald’s Church in Filey, Cauldwells, Northstead School, Scarborough guides at Westborough, Springhead School’s Voice project, the Rainbow Centre, St George’s School in Eastfield, Westborough Methodist Church, Mencap and an autistic boy who needed swimming lessons. The Our Co charity shop, in Northway, reopens after a seasonal break on 7 January.

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Carol service remembers lost loved ones A carol service for families and friends to remember lost loved ones filled Albemarle Baptist Church in Scarborough. About 300 people attended and made donations totalling £540 for Martin House children’s hospice. Some placed stars on Christmas trees in memory of loved ones. “This was a very moving part of the service”, said Ann Kitto, manager of B. Bernard & Sons on Prospect Road, who organised it. A 40-voice chamber choir from St Augustine's School, led by Oliver Barron, was “fantastic”, Ann added. Marcjanna Slodczyk gave a solo rendition of Once in Royal David's City. “We reflected on the year gone by and expressed appreciation of the value of families and communities living and working together”, Ann said. “We invited all the families we were privileged to look after last year, as there is no better time than Christmas to share warmth, memories and the festive spirit with family, friends and the local community”. Church chaplain Julie Wardman closed the service with prayers. Afterwards, mince pies

and mulled wine were served in the church rooms. It was the second time the funeral director had hosted the service, which will now be held every year. B. Bernard & Sons is a well-established funeral director and has been part of the community in Scarborough, Filey and Hunmanby for many years, with new branches on Ramshill Road and Scalby Road. The firm provides a 24-hour service and is part of Dignity, a British company that has funeral directors in towns and cities across the UK.

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Fraudsters jailed for stealing £285,741 TWO Scarborough women have been jailed for defrauding a vulnerable businesswoman out of over a quarter of a million pounds. Elizabeth Johnson, 67, of West Square, and Machele (Shelly) Farrar, 60, of Manor Road, stole £285,741, partly to fuel Johnson’s online gambling addiction. They were jailed at York crown court after each being found guilty of two counts of fraud by abuse of position. Johnson was jailed for four years and Farrar for three years and six months. The victim, Fiona Rhodes, 54, died a short time after the investigation began. She was running a caravan site in Whitby with a turnover of around half a million pounds. She struggled to cope with the management and financial side of her business. In 2013, she was contacted out of the blue by Johnson, who offered to help reduce the business’s utility bills, which she did. She offered her services for free and helped around the caravan site. Within two years, Johnson had introduced her friend Farrar, who offered to help with the payroll and accounting. Neither had any formal qualifications in the work they were offering. In 2015, the site manager noticed large sums of money were being taken from the business account, leaving insufficient funds to pay bills. He reported his concerns to Rhodes and her accountant. Following an analysis of the bank accounts by the accountant, it became clear that a significant amount of money had been taken from the business account that was unaccounted for. £256,000 had been transferred into Farrar’s bank account while Johnson banked cheques worth £65,951. Although some of the money was used to

Fraudsters Elizabeth Johnson, left, and Machele Farrar

pay staff wages and company bills, it was established that Farrar stole £51,548 and laundered £84,131; Johnson, who also uses the surname Hill, stole £150,062. The total comes to £285,741. Both denied the allegations. Farrar claimed she only took what she was entitled to and had been guided by Johnson. Johnson claimed she took the money for services rendered, but admitted she sometimes took more than she was entitled to and gave herself extra in the form of a bonus. Although both submitted extortionate invoices for their services that did not reflect the work carried out, a significant proportion of the money taken from the business remains unaccounted for. The investigation was led by Detective Constable Mark Butcher, a financial investigator in North Yorkshire Police’s economic-crime unit. He said: “Farrar and Johnson preyed on a vulnerable victim in the late Fiona Rhodes, taking advantage of her inability to run her business without assistance. They betrayed her trust through dishonest and deliberate money transfers from the business to their bank accounts, to fund their lifestyles with the majority of the money being gambled away through Johnson’s online gambling addiction”.

Santa collection raises £3,600 £3,600 was raised at the Rotary Club of Scarborough’s annual Santa collection, at the lower end of Alma Square. The proceeds will go to local and worthy good causes selected by the club and aimed at helping local people. Club president Ian Holland said: “The club works closely with many local organisations in the area throughout the year in order to provide tangible support wherever we can. “The people of Scarborough are always so

generous with their support, particularly at this time, and all the funds raised will help to focus upon the needs of people of all ages”. The collectors were joined by borough mayor Joe Plant, who said: “The club has a long history of raising funds at Christmas and it is great to be a part of this very worthwhile effort”. The club is a registered charity and meets most Monday evenings at the Rugby Club in Scalby. Its motto is Service before Self.

Christmas display winners MOST Scarborough businesses created attractive window displays for Christmas. Many entered a competition run by Scarborough & District Chamber of Trade and Commerce, to find the best in various categories. Vice-chairman Tony Stevens said: “Year on year, the number of local businesses who really make an effort to decorate their shop windows for Christmas has grown considerably. “This time the judges had to allocate an extra evening to ensure that most areas within one and a half miles of the town centre were visited”, Tony said. “The standard was exceptionally high, which made the job of choosing winners in each category extremely difficult”. The main category winners were as

follows: large store - Boyes in Queen Street; independent store - Electrodec in Victoria Road and Prilly’s Pantry in St Nicholas Street; themed window - Homebird House in St Helen’s Square and Darcy Strangeways in Eastborough; traditional display - Carousel in St Nicholas Street; restaurant - Winking Willy’s in Sandside; licensed premises - the Turks Head in Eastborough; charity shop - Salt in Falsgrave and the RSPCA in Aberdeen Walk; general handyman’s store - Clock Handyman in Victoria Road; hairdresser - Psyche in Dean Road; chemist - Squires in Falsgrave; baker and confectioner - Imaginative Icing in Falsgrave and Lindy Lou Creations in Eastborough; highly commended - the Brunswick shopping centre and the Market Hall and Vaults. Certificates were awarded to numerous businesses in other categories.

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Pub and punters full to bursting at pork-pie contest Words and photos by Dave Barry THE Leeds Arms in Scarborough’s old town was full to bursting for its annual pork-pie competition. After scoffing the 16 entries, many of the punters were too. The pies - all home-made - were arranged on a long table at the back of the bar. The judges were Market Hall butcher Mark Nockels, retired butchers Dave Horsley and Ken Jennings and the borough mayor, Cllr Joe Plant. They looked at the external and internal appearance of each pie and tasted it. Soggy bottoms resulted in automatic disqualification. The winner, Martin Bland, couldn’t be present because of a prior engagement. He was represented by his father Pete, who said it was the first time Martin had won, after competing for five years. “His mum Marilyn is a superb cook”, Pete said. “He comes from a long line of good cooks on the maternal side”. In second place was Bruce Temple, followed by Keith Gadsby in third place and Tom Fox in fourth. The competition was started as a bit of fun about 25 years ago, when the late Les Jenson ran the pub. Les and Colin Jenkinson, aka Bilt, engaged in friendly banter about the merits of pork pies and challenged each other to bake one. Over the years, other people joined in. Today, the contest is organised by landlady Marie Wood and landlord Dennis Machon. The entry fees and donations made by samplers go to the Fishermen and Firemen’s Charity.

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Hundreds of candles burned at church services Words and photo by Dave Barry

organisation) and Pagan & McQuade. ABOUT 700 candles were lit for five services As part of the church’s commitment to at St Mary’s Church in Scarborough at opening more during winter, it will be open every Wednesday and Sunday in the new Christmas. Many were mounted on staves at the aisle- year, from 12.30pm to 4pm. In summer, the end of the pews, their wicks lit by a small church is open six days a week, from Sunday to Friday. army of volunteers with tapers. Candlelit services for the sea cadets and Scarborough College were followed by the Nine Lessons and Carols service and two on Christmas Eve, one for children and one at midnight. For the first but not last time, the church hosted a Christmas tree festival, with elaborately decorated trees in the side chapels. It was organised and run by about 15 volunteers, all church members and sponsored by various people and businesses including the Rainbow Centre, Cross Lane Hospital, Castle Ward Tenants and Residents Association, the Harbour Bar, the Friends of L-R, Rainbow Centre fundraisers Rita St Mary’s, the flower arrangers of St Mary’s, Highton, Anne Wood and Ros Dyson with three individual women, Cursillo (a religious their tree (to order photos ring 353597)

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An artisan chocolatier in Scarborough has helped a local charity thanks to a giant chocolate snowman. Crofts Chocolates of Newborough created a 7ft, 120kg figure that was the main attraction in a prize raffle for Yorkshire Coast Families. Spokesperson Guy Baumann said: “YCF

supports local special educational needs children and their families, providing funfilled trips and activities”. Alex Grant of Crofts said: “We are proud to support this local charity which makes such a difference to families in the geographical area of Scarborough Borough Council. “We select a different charity every year and YCF was this Christmas’s worthy cause”. The raffle prize was a £100 Crofts chocolate hamper.

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FAIRIES AT PEASHOLM PARK SCARBOROUGH TALES BY JOE COATES More than a year ago, young Freddie asked Grandpa to take him to see the fairies in Peasholm Park. This is what happened! It’s a summer story for January! Hope the tale brings a bit of warmth to this bleak midwinter! What a glorious day! What a glorious summer! Young Freddie was spending time with Grandpa again. “What shall we do Freddie?” “I think you once said we could go to Peasholm Park one day to see the fairies. Let’s go today!” “Ah!” said Grandpa. “It wasn’t me. I seem to remember you saying it! Do you know where they live in the Park?” Freddie was already putting on his shoes and soon they were on the way. Grandpa lived quite close to the Park, so they were soon there. It’s a fabulous place, voted the 6th best park in the UK. Peasholm Park is a mix of mini bridges, mystical Japanese themed gardens teaming with squirrels, a boating lake teaming with ducks, swans, geese, seagulls, ….. and boats. We are all grateful for the very busy group of friends who keep an eye on what needs doing and get on with it. The organist was playing from the bandstand on the lake some marvellous tunes for locals and tourists to enjoy in the summer sun. “Might be too noisy for the fairies! Good thing it’s not the Naval battle!” mumbled Freddie. “This way Grandpa!” He headed for Peasholm Glen, a natural ravine, away from the lake. “Usually up here, Grandpa!” There were plenty of squirrels around. Freddie loved putting a nut on the palm of his hand, then holding out his hand until a squirrel came so close and took the nut from his hand. A little adventure of contact with wild animals! But not today. Freddie was on a mission to show Grandpa the fairies. “There’s one!” he called. “Where?” said Grandpa. “Too late! It’s gone! Keep looking! You’ll see one!” They were in the area where there are a lot of champion trees, the largest or tallest of their kind in Britain, some of them many hundreds of years old. Beautiful trees! “There’s a fairy, Grandpa! It’s beautiful!”

Grandpa saw it. “Looks like a butterfly to me!” he said to himself. They moved towards the lily pond. “There’s another! Woah! What amazing colours!” “Looks like a dragonfly to me!” thought Grandpa, but he didn’t want to discourage his grandson. And so the afternoon continued. Many sightings of fairies! Such a variety of colours! At last the two tired fairy spotters sat for an ice-cream. The organist had finished his performance and people were enjoying the sunshine in a beautiful park. “Thank you for bringing me to see the fairies, Freddie! I didn’t realise there were so many.” Freddie gave Grandpa one of those puzzled looks. “Really Grandpa! There weren’t any fairies! Just dragonflies and butterflies! I was just pretending.” And so the two wearily plodded home. Nearly

tea-time! Another interesting day for Grandpa and little Freddie. They both turned for a last look at the park, and both saw it! A flash of sparkle flying through the air, then it was gone! It was just near the fence. The sun was shining through gaps in the trees. “What was that? It can’t have been, can it! What was that? A trick of the light? Maybe a dragon fly’s wings catching the sun!” “Maybe a fairy? No! Couldn’t be! Anyway, what’s for tea?” Grandpa smiled. “I have a recipe. Let’s make some fairy cakes!”

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Thousands of gifts collected for underprivileged children

Pictured with the toys are, L-R, Stephen and Angela Noble, Robert Goodwill, Ian Holland, Nigel Arthurs, Joe Plant and James Cliffe ABOUT 8,000 toys and gifts were collected at a church service and distributed to underprivileged children around Scarborough at Christmas. The Salvation Army Citadel was the collection point and the movement’s annual carol and toy service was the occasion. The toys and gifts were passed on to Social Services for distribution to children in Scarborough and district who they have reason to believe would not otherwise receive a gift on Christmas morning. The service was hosted by the Salvation Army and the Rotary Club of Scarborough. Readings were given by club president Ian Holland, Rotary district governor Nigel Arthurs, borough mayor Joe Plant and MP Robert Goodwill. The service was attended by James Cliffe of No Wrong Door and numerous Rotarians. Music was performed by the Citadel band and junior singing company. A collection was taken in aid of the Citadel’s open house on Christmas Day. The 10.30am service was followed by Christmas lunch for people who would normally be on their own on Christmas Day.

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THE BORROWER Dear Daphne, My girlfriend has borrowed nearly two grand from me. We’ve been together for a year and have a good relationship, lending aside. It crept up on me through smaller amounts, £300 here and there for a new purchase or rent. I don’t always know where the money goes but recently I’ve started to mention that I need it back, as soon as she gets paid. When payday comes round she always has a poor excuse to avoid payment. I haven't been paid a single penny back and don’t know what to do about it. I don’t want us to fall out, but I’m worried I might never see it again and it’s making me annoyed at her. It doesn’t sound like your girlfriend has an awful lot of respect for you or your money. First things first, you mustn’t lend her anymore money until she starts being able to pay you back. Explain that she’s taking this too far and you need the money because it’s owed to you. Is there an underlying issue she’s not telling you about? It’s strange to keep on needing to borrow lump sums of cash. Perhaps ask if you can help her with her finances, that way you can ensure she budgets in paying you back before she blows it all. In the meantime you need to confront the fact that she’s abused your good nature. Try and establish clear boundaries so that she understands what is acceptable when it comes to finances and your strained relationship. Good luck!

LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE Dear Daphne, I’m growing really tired of a long time close friend. I’m sick of them telling me stories and then later letting out details that totally change the context of the whole story in the first place. I’m worried about how many things they’ve told me before and I’ve jumped to conclusions, when I’ve haven’t heard the truth. I don’t want to think badly of people who haven’t done anything wrong, and I’m starting to think that I don’t want to listen to my friend’s fabricated stories anymore. Every time she opens her mouth, I feel like rolling my eyes and it pains me to listen to things I simply don’t believe to be true anymore. What should I do? There’s two ways to go here. You either call your lying mate out on her grey areas and hope it discourages future fabrication, or you can try and cut the friendship off. It sounds like you’ve lost respect for your friend because of their tales. Respect is hard to earn back and trust, even harder. Do you think there’s a reason they feel they need to lie to you? Can you overlook this part of your friendship? Looking at the situation broadly, with a little bit less emotion, could serve you well. Lies aside, do you value other parts of your friendship? Could you just take their tales with a pinch of salt and move on? You know the answer to these questions. If it’s

no, then you might want to consider putting some distance between you both. Life’s too short to spend time with people you don’t want to. You don’t have to spend your life listening to your mate’s warped version of the truth and you always have the option to leave. She also has the right to tell her own version of the truth, whether it’s factually accurate or not… It is what it is.

MY FRIEND’S HUSBAND DOESN’T SEEM TO LIKE ME Dear Daphne, I think my new friend’s husband doesn’t like me. I met my new friend at a PTA meeting. Since then we’ve hung out with the kids a couple of times and even went to the cinema one night. We get on really well and I hope it will be a lasting friendship. The only trouble is, her husband all but ignores me. When I try to engage him in conversation he keeps replies short and blunt. This is a big difference compared to him speaking to other people (I’ve started to pay attention). When I’ve invited them out as a couple she has politely declined but is always free to do stuff just us. No harsh words have been exchanged between her husband and I, it’s a confusing situation and one I want to resolve as quickly as possible. Anon. Anon, it’s not your job to make people like you. It’s also not your job to worry about what people think abut you. The husband hasn’t been directly rude to you, or done anything particularly bad. He just doesn’t like you as much as you want him to. Not an awful lot you can do about that I’m afraid. As long as it doesn’t directly hinder your own new friendship there’s no harm in accepting it as it is. Be open to the possibility that you and your new friend’s husband probably just won’t be mates, and that’s fine. I imagine that the harder you push, the worse it will get. Taking a step back would probably work wonders on tension. If you insist on analysing , perhaps consider that he might be a tad envious of his wife’s new friendship and all the fun she’s having. We’re only human after all.

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where Leslie worked for ICI and Peggy laboured at a fireworks factory. In 1968, the couple moved to Carlton near Goole to help Peggy’s sister Edna run a B&B. The guests were mostly workmen at the nearby Drax power station. They moved to Wells in Somerset in 1969, to run a tea room; to Boscombe near Bournemouth in 1971, to run a small hotel; and to Southbourne near Bournemouth in 1978. In 1979, they retired and returned to Scarborough, to live in Northstead Manor Drive. They didn’t have children. Leslie died about 20 years ago. Today, the centenarian lives at wardencontrolled Sandybed Court, on Lisvane Rise, with carers calling five times a day. “But she’s still with it”, says Hazel, referring to her aunt’s mental acuity. “She’s an amazing lady who used to go round at a gallop. She used to bake the world’s greatest gingerbread. Nobody could beat auntie Peggy's parkin”. Peggy used to love knitting and snooker but both pleasures have been taken from her by failing eyesight. “She’s very sociable, she loves to chat to people”, Hazel says. “She’s such a happy soul and takes every day as it comes”. For her 100th birthday, Peggy received a card from the Queen, a telegram from work and pensions secretary Amber Rudd and a visit from the borough mayor, Cllr Joe Plant.

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A YOGA course for people with bad backs begins at the Rugby Club in Scalby on 27 January. It will be run by Priya Venkatesh, who undertook training in 2015 to offer this specialised course and has already run two. The 12-week course offers an innovative combined physical and psychological approach. It helps people to feel confident enough to gently and gradually increase their physical activity and become positive about what they can do to help themselves through yoga.

It combines postural awareness, relaxation, back education, exercise and mindfulness in an all-in-one mind-body care package, with techniques that can easily be integrated into daily life. Of the attendees on the two earlier courses, 63% felt an improvement. The course will be run at Barons Gym in the rugby club, from 4.45pm to 6pm on Sundays. It costs £175 and can be paid in two instalments. For more information or to book a place, ring 07916 569823 or email pri_venk@yahoo.co.uk.

And here are some of the other things he can support with: • Anxiety • Stress • Pain management • Grief • Building confidence • Overcoming trauma. Don’t worry if you have a problem that isn’t on the list – if you’d like to see how Dan can help you in 2019 then get in touch with him. He offers everyone a free, no-obligation consultation where you can chat about your needs in more depth and ask any questions you may have. So what are you waiting for? Make 2019 your year for positive change and contact Horizons Therapy: call Dan on 07455 001111 or visit www. horizonstherapy.co.uk for more information.

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SUPPORT is more beneficial than going it alone. Surround yourself with people who believe in your ability to succeed and are supportive to you. Find someone you can be accountable to or make a public pledge. Joining a group, engaging a trainer, meant or coach can also be a good option. Stay away from saboteurs.

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Where the wild things are Local artist Dav White talks about the fascinating world of history, art and mythology

In the late 1940s, archaeologist Sir Grahame Clark was contacted by John Moore, an amateur archaeologist from Scarborough, who had made some interesting finds in the area south of Star Carr Farm. Clark was an archaeology lecturer at Cambridge University, specialising in the European mesolithic era, aka the Middle Stone Age. The resulting archaeological digs produced the famous antler headdresses that we now associate with the words Star Carr. The headdresses were labelled as such because, Clark felt, they were similar to headdresses documented in the 17th century records of Dutch explorer Nicolaes Witsen, who had made observations of the tribes of Siberia. The records included a drawing of a Siberian shaman banging a drum, wearing animal skin and becoming an animal. On his head is an antler headdress with an exposed skull top. Witsen illustrates worked holes similar to the holes found on the Star Carr headdress, a device that allowed the headpiece to be worn. To understand their use, we can deduce the role of a shaman from movies and TV. A shaman is usually described as a witch doctor, medicine man, tribal priest, wizard or witch. Although the earliest known written

People wearing horned headdresses at Krampus in Whitby in December

Illustration from the children’s book Where the Wild Things Are records of shamans don’t go further back than the 17th century, there is a consensus among those who study human behaviour that the role of the shaman has ancient roots, is common across the world and reflected a basic human need. Anthropologists believe shamanism and associated activities evolved in isolation among groups often scattered in remote areas of the world, unable to communicate with each other. The role of the shaman is given as a common example of how human beings have independently evolved the same

techniques for understanding the world. Our ancestors needed the activities of a shaman to make sense of the world. A working template of this ancient role could still be found being used in remote areas of Siberia. Was this the same for the community at Star Carr? Did this isolated community create these headdresses to help them make sense of the world? The Star Carr headdresses underpin the theory that shamanism is one of the most archaic of all human spiritual activities. The headdresses were discarded and deposited in the ancient Lake Flixton, the body of water which the Star Carr community lived beside. Despite this, the discarded headdresses now have a new use, helping us to understand ancient spiritual practices and our ancestors’ spiritual needs. Even in the old Stone Age, humans wanted an explanation to why we are here. Ronald Hutton, an English historian who specialises in the study of early modern

Nicolaes Witsen’s drawing of a Siberian shaman

Britain, British folklore, pre-Christian religion and contemporary paganism, says: “At the heart of scholarly fascination with what we call shamanism lies unease. In British culture, there is no public role by which its qualities could be given expression or even discussed. Far from being socially valued, the activities of a shaman are not socially respectable and in general not recognised at all”. I’m not sure I agree with Hutton. What a shaman did was not clear, which I guess is part of the enigma. The shamans’ authority is based on personal experience, on the stories of their trials and travels. Is that any different to the things we sit and talk about today? They are said to have been the first story tellers, telling tales designed to put your mind in accord with nature and with what is natural. In the 1960s children’s book Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak, a standard shamanic cultural role is used as a device to tell the story. Max, after dressing in his animal costume, wreaks havoc throughout the house and is sent to bed without his supper. Max makes his bedroom undergo a mysterious transformation and sails to a place inhabited by beasts known as the Wild Things. He is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and they all enjoy a playful romp together. However, he starts to feel lonely and decides to go home, where he finds discovers a hot supper waiting for him. We feel happier when we are being curious; it’s one of the driving forces of nature. Another driving force behind nature and evolution is the compulsion to avoid threats. This impulse is hardwired into our thoughts in what is described as a negativity bias. Our feelings tell us it is better to avoid threats and survive even if it means we miss out on experience. Our instinct sometimes encourages us to

Dav White and Max assume the worst. Your inner critic is the voice of your negativity bias playing it safe. However, as children, when the world was a magical place, we freely used curiosity without shyness or cynicism. This is called peak experience, an experience of wonder at a world that cannot easily be expressed in our usual language. This I see expressed in the wildness of the Star Carr headdresses, which helps illustrate why it is impossible to be curious and unhappy at the same time. Maybe that’s why they have become so popular? American poet, essayist and activist Robert Bly said: “True wildness is to delight in nature, with a voice free to say and love spontaneous things, to have an exuberant curiosity in the face of the unknown”. Have a happy new year. DavWhiteArt

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All Muck & Magic BY HEATHER ELVIDGE

The Twelfth Night ONCE New Year’s Day is past, there’s a rush to clear away the decorations. Whatever happened to the twelve days of Christmas? Tradition says holly and ivy should stay until Twelfth Night, the season’s finale on the evening of January 5. The twelve days date from 567, when the church declared the period from the Nativity to Epiphany to be one religious festival. Work on the land stopped for the duration and the holiday ended with a community feast. Wealthy Tudors went for excess, celebrating Twelfth Night with feasts, pageants and gifts, but by the 18th century the night had become relatively domesticated. Families invited friends for games and a modest meal whose centrepiece was a lavishly decorated Twelfth Cake — the forerunner of our Christmas cake. Baked inside were a bean and a pea, or in Victorian times, a ring and a coin. The finders were designated King and Queen of the revel, and expected to supervise the fun. A huge bowl of Lamb’s Wool, a hot winter brew of spiced ale, cider and baked apples, ensured everyone stayed merry. Before midnight the evergreens were burned; the special time was over and to keep them longer would attract misfortune. So what happened to this big party night? Ultimately it attracted the disapproval of Queen Victoria, who disliked the occasion’s gambling and indulgence. This helped to make Twelfth Night unfashionable, and it faded away with the dawn of the 20th century. Some customs continued in rural areas where January 6 was one of the nights for wassailing apple trees, bees and cattle, to keep them healthy. Equipped with a bucket of steaming Lamb’s Wool, revellers gathered in the byre to toast the best ox, or in the orchard to raise their tankards in honour of the oldest tree. Wassailing apple trees almost died out in the 1940s, yet it’s been successfully revived in many places. January 17 is the last day to share some cider with your apple tree. January 6 is Epiphany, when the Wise Men bring their offerings to the holy child. Gold, a gift for a king; frankincense, an incense prized by priests; and myrhh, an ointment used by physicians and embalmers in the ancient world. The Bible doesn’t say where they came from, or how many there were. Long believed to be mystics from Persia, an 8thcentury manuscript found in Vatican archives suggests that the visitors followed a star from the land of Shir, now associated with ancient China. Still reluctant to pack away Christmas? January 17, Old Twelfth Day, is another deadline for taking down decorations. Then again, some say that greenery should be kept up all through the season of Christmas and Epiphany, which ends with Candlemas on February 2. That’s really the end — unless you want a houseful of goblins. Another notable date is January 25, when Christians remember St Paul’s conversion to the faith. Scots celebrate Robert Burns with a haggis supper, followed by readings of his

poems and best-loved songs, including Auld Lang Syne. In Wales the 25th is the feast day of St Dwynwen, a nun in 5th-century Anglesey who became the patron saint of Welsh lovers. The month is named after two-faced Janus, a Roman deity who kept the gate of heaven as well as earthly gates and doors. One face looks back to the year that’s gone, while the other looks forward to the year to come. What will he see in 2019? Perhaps he’ll be hiding both his faces. Unsurprisingly, his is a changeable month. Some days Janus smiles, encouraging birds to sing; on other days he turns the ground to iron. If birds should sing for St Vincent on the 22nd, then folklore says we’ll have an early spring. But however much starlings may wheeze, sparrows twitter and blackbirds try the odd note, we’re unlikely to hear their songs until the days grow longer. Birds are too busy finding food now; robins are the exception, rising early to sing while the sun still slumbers. Cold spells are especially dangerous for small birds that feed on insects, such as wrens and long-tailed tits. If you’re not doing it already, this is a good time to start feeding wild birds. While milder Atlantic air will probably push in from time to time, we should be prepared to be nithered because, “As the days lengthen, the cold strengthens.” January sunlight is too weak to do much good, and the seas around Britain have lost the stored warmth that takes the sting out of cold winds. Other sayings warn of the consequences of a mild, bright month: “In January, if the sun appear, March and April will pay full dear.” Yet as the month ends, there are signs of life. Hazel trees have dangly brown catkins, and green-nosed bulbs are pushing through the soil. Hardy snowdrops can pierce frozen ground; some of the flowers are already nodding while others remain wrapped in their narrow, pointed leaves. These are the flowers of Candlemas, the day that can tell us if the worst weather is over: “If Candlemas Day be clear and bright, winter will have another flight. But if it be dark with clouds and rain, winter is gone and will not come again.”

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THE MOST pressing issue at the moment in the Muck and Magic Garden is not how quickly it will take to dig the borders over or where to put the plants received as gifts at Christmas. It isn’t the moss in the lawn thats causing panic in the potting shed or the heating in the greenhouse. No, by far the biggest issue in January for any self respecting gardener is how to keep warm! When you want to be outdoors but the temperature is telling your feet no thank you, what can you do to get out into the fresh air without feeling like you have been transported to the arctic. Sometimes it feels like I have so many clothes on that I could give Nanook of the North a run for his money! There are some things that I avoid whenever possible. Wellies are one of these. I am firmly of the opinion that wellies are just deep freezers for your feet. A old friend used to swear by traditional wooden clogs which he insisted was the equivalent of wearing radiators under his feet. The only drawback was that in snow or muddy conditions the debris would pile up under the clogs and he would end the day wobbling about precariously on mud stilts! So, a good pair of boots fits the bill with two pairs of socks for insulation if necessary.

Perfect for keeping your tootsies toasting! This Muck and Magic gardener wouldn’t be without fingerless mitts on a cold and chilly day. I find them perfect for keeping hands nice and warm while still being able to do jobs in and around the garden. Some sort of headwear is also essential in cold weather. Whatever you choose, woolly hat or flat cap, don’t worry about being looking like Worzel Gummidge on a bad day. At least you will be snug, warm and able to enjoy the winter. Because, actually, when it’s very cold but there is a bright blue sky and winter sunshine there’s nothing better than being outdoors, provided you are wrapped up for it! And when you come back indoors after a good walk or an afternoon in the garden, you can settle down with a brew, or something stronger if you fancy, grab the new season seed catalogues and start planning ahead. After all, Spring is just around the corner. Muck and Magic Garden Club is taking a winter break in January but we will be back again on February 11th. More details from www.allmuckandmagic.btck.co.uk or from muckandmagic@hotmail.com Happy New Year from the Muck and Magic Gardening Team

Scarborough Strata BY ROGER OSBORNE

Seaglass and carnelians THE BEACHES of the Yorkshire coast offer up all sorts of treasures. The wonderful Jurassic fossils are famous – ammonites, bivalves, belemnites, crinoids, plants and dinosaur footprints are scattered along 70 miles of spectacular coastline. Here in Yorkshire a walk on the beach is not just a tonic for the lungs, it’s a lesson in natural history. As well as Jurassic fossils, the ice sheets of the Pleistocene era, which lasted from around 3 million to just 12,000 years ago, have brought us new wonders. Fossil corals and crinoids from the Pennines, pink granites from the Lake District, purple porphyries from Scotland and Scandinavia and, if you look closely, small lustrous red stones from Germany. These little gems are carnelians, semiprecious stones made from the iron mineral chalcedony. Many of them show growth lines where the mineral has crystallized around a central focus. They were transported to

this coast by ice sheets and are embedded in glacial till that covers many of our cliff tops. As the till gets washed down onto the beaches, pebbles and stones get turned out. Over thousands of years they have been washed around by the sea before some of them are pushed up onto the beaches. I’ve often wondered why Cornelian Bay has a slightly different name from the gems; a quick search on the internet reveals that cornelian is the original spelling, derived from the cornel cherry, which is common in southern Europe. The fruits of the cherry have the same semi-transparent lustre as the carnelian stones. Carnelians are often found in the same little nooks between rocks and pebbles as pieces of coloured glass. Seaglass and carnelians are avidly collected and used to make beautiful contemporary jewellery. So next time you are on the beach keep your eyes peeled for small red stones – you could come home with some real gems.

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Vulnerable children are being ‘brainwashed’ Dear editor, Thank you for your article headlined Shoebox appeal has ‘a pernicious, hidden agenda’ regarding the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. The Scarborough Review has previously shown considerable support - I hope unwittingly - for this Islamophobic, homophobic, Christian organisation. The Samaritan’s Purse rely on the kindness of children and their parents who are largely unaware that they are supporting a multi-million dollar business dedicated to promoting its own brand of intolerant evangelical Christianity. The majority of well-intentioned shoebox

donors are unaware that their generous gift will be given along with a variety of religious propaganda which is then often followed up with a 12-week discipleship program called The Greatest Journey. It seems to me quite repulsive that as Christian religions find themselves increasingly less able to forcibly impose their beliefs on entire populations in the abusive and fearful manner they’ve enjoyed in previous years, they stoop to ever-more underhand methods of brainwashing vulnerable children. G Morris St John’s Road Scarborough

partner organisations, many of whom are local churches. Following on from the distribution, parents, families and others responsible for the children are asked if they would like to receive a copy of The Greatest Journey bible discovery programme – a booklet in a native language that is divided into 12 lessons which local teachers deliver to children. However, it is important to stress that this supplementary course is offered free of charge, without obligation and only with the consent of those responsible for the children, whether a parent or guardian. This detail is not included in the Review report. The idea that those of us from Scarborough would want to convert people from their own native religion is frankly an insult. The Review story quotes a statement in the Guardian article which urges readers to find ‘a reputable and inclusive charity which has no ulterior motives and only has children’s best interests at heart’. That statement is from Richy Thompson, who is one of the directors of Humanists UK. OCC has only children’s best interests at heart and has proved that for more than a quarter of a century. The charity is so grateful to the public in the Scarborough region that have supported it loyally for many years. Of course, they are many charities that do so much good work for so many different causes and are worthy of the public’s support. OCC is one of them. I would also like to ask why the Review chose to present the report in this way? While it is right that all who carry out charitable work and ask the public to contribute are subject to scrutiny, it is equally right that articles such as this should contain balance. I understand that no representative of OCC in Scarborough was offered the opportunity to make a comment. I believe it is standard practice of reputable professional reporters to do this, and this is very disappointing. Rev Samantha Taylor Vicar of Eastfield and Osgodby

Tribute to Michael Pitts Dear editor, Re Michael Pitts, member of Scarborough & Whitby Liberal Democrat Association. I would like to pay tribute from Scarborough Liberal Clubhouse Ltd in appreciation of Michael’s long service to the company. Michael has retired after 48 years as a director, being also chairman for most of that time. The company was formed in 1893 with the aim of supporting Liberalism and latterly

‘World is not full of Christian-fuelled atrocities’ Dear editor, The article Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal has neither logic nor dictionary to hand. What other religion would coordinate such an event at this time of year? And what exactly is 'wicked, mischievous, destructive or injurious' in sending gifts to poor children? Jesus said "suffer the little children to come to me" and it is His spirit these shoeboxes are sent through the efforts of His followers on Earth. Christians are apostolic and enjoined to spread Jesus's word; people don't have to listen. Others may well appreciate reading about a

religion that does not 'convert' at the point of a sword, does not forbid intellectual curiosity and learning, whose followers are there by choice, where women are not subjugated or mutilated and in which there are no diktats of pointless rules and rituals. World news is not full of Christian-fuelled atrocities, so I suggest the writer gets off the high horse and instead comprehends the selflessness of volunteers donating items and funds for all shoebox appeals. SA Longden 9 Park Avenue Scarborough

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Charity has children’s best interests at heart Dear editor, I was very disappointed to read the report about the motives of the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) charity, which operates in Scarborough, as well as across the world. This charity has run in our area and across the Yorkshire coast for many years. It has been supported by the goodwill of so many members of the public, local community groups, businesses, schools and churches, to name but a few. Thousands of shoeboxes full of gifts have been sent abroad from the Scarborough region to help thousands of children who otherwise would not have a present at Christmas. These people get involved because of their love for children. I am proud to say that Holy Nativity Church, Eastfield, held a ‘smile service’ to launch this year’s appeal. I personally know many of the volunteers who give their time and energies for this charity in Scarborough. Rest assured, I would not countenance the support of this charity without confidence and trust in the charity’s aims and work. The article quoted in the Review was written by Guardian columnist Poly Toynbee who, among many roles, is a vice-president of Humanists UK. Of the many things that I found objectionable in the report, a number of sentences stood out. The first was in the opening paragraph, ‘A national charity that collects gift boxes in Scarborough for children in Muslim countries’. This is simply not true! The way this was worded appears to suggest that the charity only sends its shoeboxes to countries whose predominant religion is Islam. As I understand it, since its inception, OCC has distributed almost 150m shoeboxes to about 150 countries around the world. It is where there are children in need, rather than religious ideology, that is the guideline for distribution. The shoeboxes from the UK are taken abroad and distributed by the charity’s

Liberal Democracy. Michael joined the Liberal Party as a schoolboy. Since then he has been a party agent and a candidate at parish, district, county and parliamentary elections. We thank and congratulate him for outstanding service to the party. Diana Tasker Director Scarborough & Whitby Liberal Democrat Association

Dear editor, On behalf of those of us working in social care and the many thousands of people benefiting from it, I want to thank you for highlighting the sector last year. The challenges facing the care of our oldest and most vulnerable adults become ever more severe and the coverage you have given has been invaluable and crucial in trying to persuade decision-makers that it is time for change. But we have to keep up the pressure, and with the long-delayed Green Paper surely

going to arrive in 2019, it is important that we continue to keep social care in the headlines. So in thanking you once again for your excellent coverage during 2018, I very much hope that we can keep the dialogue open and look forward to working with you in 2019. With best wishes for Christmas and the new year. Mike Padgham Independent Care Group Eastfield House Eastway, Eastfield

Pavement parking Dear editor, Fantastic to see the Review reinvigorating the pavement parking issue. Yorkshire Coast Sight Support (YCSS) have for many years tried to get this issue on the borough and county councils’ agenda. YCSS support the blind and partially sighted residents of the borough. Hardly a week goes by without one of our members in Scarborough, Whitby or Filey having an incident with a car parked on a pavement. Imagine being blind or partially sighted, using your cane to navigate on the path, then walking into the front or back of a car that should not be there. A recent incident with one of our members was with a delivery wagon parked on the pavement. The member managed to negotiate around the wagon but then walked straight into the open passenger door.

Not only do cars park on pavements but they also park over the tactile areas which identifies a safe area to cross to a visually impaired person. YCSS fully support applying penalties to owners of cars parked on pavements. However, we would rather people start to consider and respect the needs of other people. Perhaps one of the penalties could be to volunteer with YCSS for a month and get an idea of what it’s like to live with sight loss. Once again thank you for raising and supporting this problem. Members of Yorkshire Coast Sight Support 183 Dean Road Scarborough

Post office move is nothing less than vandalism Dear editor, Thank you for covering the proposed closure of our principal post office. Also the letters page provided very valuable information. Scarborough Labour Group have mounted a campaign to save our post office and have been collecting signatures to add to the Communications Workers Union petition. We believe that any decision that does not retain the crown post office in its existing location and format will be very detrimental to the people of Scarborough and a retrograde step by the Post Office. During our campaign we have had countless comments about the proposal, all making very similar observations - "there really will not be adequate space for the volume of use".

The existing post office is well located, very well used and, with the declining facilities along Westborough and Eastborough, it would be a tragic outcome in terms of the overall status of the town centre. To have such an attractive building with such a long history of post office services changing to something else because of the intentions of the Post Office to franchise the service to WH Smith is nothing less than vandalism. We hope your readers will support our campaign. Sadly, to do otherwise will result in an irreversible act. Denise and Keith Sangster Scarborough Labour Branch 4 Whin Bank Scarborough

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Women find salvation on screen A remarkable and compelling documentary about people trafficking in Nepal is Scarborough Film Society’s next offering. Even When I Fall is a series of tales of female slaves rehabilitated by a Nepalese circus troupe. Directed by Sky Neal and Kate McLarnon, it starts with a brief, thrilling action scene in which a covert rescue operation is carried out in darkness (7 Jan, 12A, 93 mins, 2017). In the society’s next film, In Between, flatmates in Tel Aviv fight the constraints of their Muslim faith and families. “This bitter-sweet debut feature from Maysaloun Hamoud is a spiky treat, an empowering tale of three Palestinian women, each fighting their own battles for independence and fulfilment”, according to the Guardian. “Balancing tragicomic relationship blues with sharp sociopolitical observation, this slyly subversive drama draws us deep into an often hidden world” (21 Jan, 15, 103 mins,

2017). The season continues with 120 BPM (4 Feb), The Nile Hilton Incident (18 Feb), Redoubtable (4 Mar), Shoplifters (18 Mar), The Mercy (1 Apr) and Happy End (15 Apr). Tickets cost £30 for eight films or £5 per film. Films are shown at St Mary’s Parish House in Castle Road on Monday evenings. They start at 7.30pm. n For details, ring Guy on 07748 280871 or email guysmith@tiscali.co.uk.

Entries invited for art exhibition LOCAL artists will be in the spotlight for East Coast Open, a biannual exhibition at Scarborough Art Gallery from 19 January to 28 April. Artists of all ages and abilities can submit one or two pieces of work. The final artworks will be selected by a panel of judges: TV presenter Harry Gration, artist Annabel McCourt and curator Simon Hedges. The exhibition is being curated by Scarborough Museums Trust’s venues and volunteers manager, Julie Baxter, who said: “It attracts hundreds of entries from artists around the region, both professional and amateur, and we welcome entries from

anyone who has a flair for art, in any medium. “Our judging panel brings a wealth of unique skills and expertise to the process and each judge will be picking a diverse range of artworks, reflecting the great artistic talents of the north-east-coast region”. The trust will accept submissions on 9, 10 and 11 January. Entries in previous years have included graffiti, textiles, graphic design, ceramics, stencils, architecture and paintings. Entrants must pay a non-returnable handling fee of £5 per entry. Entry forms are available at the gallery and online at www. scarboroughmuseumstrust.com.

Mosaic will brighten up Weaponness Words and photo by Dave Barry Even When I Fall

Film kicks off new WEA season DEREK JARMAN’S 1986 film Caravaggio is to be screened and discussed at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. Opening in Italy in 1610, it shows the controversial Italian painter recalling his flirtations with the underworld and his time painting heavily stylistic works which, while brilliantly dramatic, were considered blasphemous. It stars Nigel Terry, who was in The Lion in Winter and Excalibur, and features the screen debut of Tilda Swinton (We Need to Talk About Kevin), an early cinematic outing for Sean Bean and Dexter Fletcher, who was the replacement director on the recent Bohemian Rhapsody. Shot on a limited budget, Caravaggio can be seen on 12 January. It ties in with a Workers Educational Association film-studies course entitled Shooting Stars: The Big Screen Biopic, beginning on 14 January, at 7pm. The tutor is George Cromack. The course offers participants a chance to explore, compare and discuss varied cinematic biographies of famous musicians, writers and artists; some moving, some informative and some allowing for more than a fair share of artistic licence, from bigbudget award winners like Amadeus to more

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A LARGE colourful mosaic depicting local scenes will brighten up part of Weaponness in Scarborough. Measuring 3.5 by 1.5 metres, it is being created at weekly workshops in the Undercroft, at the back of St James’s Church in Valley Road. It has been commissioned by the Weaponness Valley Community Group, which was launched a few years ago in response to the area’s huge construction projects. Although the work is being carried out for free by volunteers, the materials are costing £5,000 and are being paid for by the county council, via Weaponness county councillor Callam Walsh’s locality budget. The project is being coordinated by ceramic artist Gaby Naptali, who aims to have it installed by April. It will be next to the piece of carved sandstone known as the Sea Dragon, near the University Training College (UTC). Work began at the beginning of September with three sessions for service users at Mencap in Valley Road.

This was followed by a second series of workshops at the church. About 70 people have contributed so far and more volunteers are welcome to join in on Monday evenings, from 7-9pm. Thousands of glass mosaic tiles are being glued to four sections of brown paper in reverse. When it is ready to be installed, the mosaic as it appears now will be laid upside down on a plinth covered with adhesive. When it has set, the brown paper will be soaked off to reveal the finished work of art. The mosaic features the castle; Oriel Bank with a cricketer and a dog chasing the same ball; the railway and the big red railway bridge; Oliver’s Mount and a racing motorcyclist; UTC, Coventry University’s Scarborough complex and the sport centre; the cherry-tree orchard and daffodil hill; and Trinity Church flats. Wildlife includes a donkey, a fox, a heron and a deer. * Weaponness Valley Community Group is keen to learn about the origin of the Sea Dragon sculpture - who created it and when was it done? If you know, email mickprince1@outlook.com.

personal projects such as Rupert Everett’s 2018 Oscar Wilde biopic The Happy Prince. Other WEA courses include digital photography with Tony Bartholomew at Woodend (23 Jan) and creative printmaking with Wendy Tate at St James’s Arts Centre (18 Mar). For full details of these and other WEA courses in the area, including creative writing, art, singing, yoga and dance, visit www.wea.org or ring 0300 303 3464. Caravaggio is open to all and begins at 7.45pm. To book, ring 370541.

Pictured with part of the mosaic are, L-R front, Tony Johnson, Mick Prince, Ed Horwood and Gaby Naptali, with Maddie Normington and Chenise Benson at the back (to order photos ring 353597)

Dexter Fletcher as the young Caravaggio

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Ayton art club resumes activities

Ayton Art Club’s 2019 programme is about to begin, at the village hall in Wilson’s Lane, East Ayton. Several demonstrations by professional artists are arranged during the year. Tuesday afternoon sessions start on 8 January, at 1.30pm. Monday evening sessions begin on 14

January, at 7pm. New members with any expertise, or none at all, are welcome. Assistance is given to beginners. Art materials are available to new or intended members without experience. Either ring secretary Pauline Latham on 862578 or just turn up to a meeting.

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Harry Potter actor at Welcome to Skaborough sci-fi convention THE actor who played Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter movies headlines the sixth Sci-Fi Scarborough convention, at the Spa on 6 and 7 April. Chris Rankin began his life as an actor at school and youth-theatre productions in Norfolk, after moving to the UK from New Zealand. His professional acting career began in 2000 when he landed the big-screen role of Weasley and went on to appear in six Harry Potter films. Since then, he has split his time between stage, screen and TV. His credits include TV miniseries The Rotters’ Club, Victoria Cross Heroes, Celebrity Total Wipeout, Pointless Celebrities and Jedward’s Big Adventure. On stage, he has appeared in several pantomimes and productions of Wuthering Heights, Hedda Gabler and Salomé. Rankin

has delved into the world of online fandom, making a cameo appearance on The Hillywood Show’s Sherlock Parody. More recently, he has been on the production team for shows including Downton Abbey, The Bastard Executioner and Atlantis. 2018 marked his directorial debut with Dad, a short film for BBC Wales starring Julian Lewis Jones. Steve Dickinson, co-organiser of the unconventional convention, raved: “Here we go again! The excitement has been building online regarding guests. I think we have a great line up with six confirmed, the first being Weasley, which is a real coup”. Tickets can be bought at Mojo’s Music Café on Victoria Road to avoid booking fees; and at the Spa or online at www.scifiscarborough. co.uk and www.scarboroughspa.co.uk.

Chris Rankin, centre, with Harry Potter co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Katie Leung

Busy time for school musicians THE talented young musicians at St Augustine’s School in Scarborough had a busy festive period. In numerous formats, pupils took part in several shows at venues ranging from churches to supermarkets. The school’s jazz orchestra played in bitter cold in the town centre and the chamber choir sang at Bernard and Sons’ carol service, serenaded shoppers at Morrison’s, led the school’s advent liturgy at St Peter’s Church and sang with the chamber band at an endof-term carol service and a Christmas concert for pupils and staff. The highlight was a concert at Westborough Church to a full house of over 500. Taking part were a record 191 pupils, just under a third of

the school, plus many ex-pupils. The school choirs sang beautiful arrangements of various songs including May it Be, Defying Gravity, O Holy Night and Never Never from The Greatest Showman. Four orchestras from St Peter’s School had people’s feet tapping to Feliz Navidad, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and a jazz version of God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen, retitled Comfort and Joy. Music teacher Oliver Barron said it was “another incredible evening’s entertainment from some fine musicians. A truly professional concert again. I am very proud of the young people who commit so much time and effort to the music department. A very busy period for everyone, but so very rewarding”.

Welcome to Skaborough is the latest addition to Radio Scarborough’s schedule. Named in tribute to the borough’s long association with mod culture and its music, the show will start transmitting in January. It is a weekly on-air magazine about the borough of Scarborough and will feature material that veers from the light-hearted to the serious, from the sublime to the amusingly ridiculous. Presenter Richard Pearson says: “Basically if it’s relevant to the borough of Scarborough and Whitby, we’ll cover it”. A regular panel of presenters and guests will be complemented by anybody with something to say about Scarborough. The two-hour programme will be recorded at the Street at a time which is mutually convenient for the contributors. It will be transmitted at 6pm every Saturday,

with a repeat on Sunday at midday. “This is your chance to have a say about matters that affect us all, or simply share a bit of good news, or have a laugh”, Richard says. To contribute, get in touch via the station website or Facebook page, by phone (503126) or by email: studio@radioscarborough.co.uk.

Woodturning mistake leads to zip-flasks A WOODTURNER gave a talk about his craft for the Friends of Scarborough Art Gallery. Dave Lowe took up woodturning nine or 10 years ago after years of working as a plumber had given him knee problems. He had always wanted to develop his artistic interests so went to woodturning classes in Snainton and quickly picked up the skills. At the time, woodturners were sending their pieces to America for sale, as woodturning was not regarded as an art in this country. Dave saw an opportunity and worked hard to develop high standards of quality, new methods and greater variety in his work than other turners. He exhibited, wrote about his work and became an assessor for the register of professional turners, which is supported by the Worshipful Company of Turners, a livery company with roots in the 12th century. At one time, members had the responsibility and monopoly of the production of pint mugs for the sale of ale. Now members must show they derive at least 80% of their income from work as a turner and are obliged to

demonstrate and teach the subject. Dave talked about the woods he uses and their preparation. He spoke about the craft, his methods, machinery, off-centre turning and difficulties, particularly with hollowing out pieces. Wood that is too damp will warp and crack. It takes four years to season oak properly. He showed how he gets different textures and uses dyes in creamy waxes to introduce colour. Mistakes and accidents often generate ideas. A flask he was finishing cracked so he enlarged the crack and inserted a partopen zip, as a joke piece. It proved saleable, particularly in Europe and he has now made over 900 similar pieces. Dave showed many examples of his work to illustrate his talk. At the Friends' next meeting, at the library at 2.30pm on 14 January, auctioneer David Duggleby will test members’ knowledge of artists, art and its monetary value. Membership costs £10 per year. Admission to meetings, including refreshments, costs £3 for members and £4 for visitors.

Dave Lowe with one of his zip-flasks

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Communal events in Cayton BY BEN ROBINSON

What I see I see your face, sat across from me, It’s tired, Lonely, And lost, A bitter contrast to the past, But I love you, I see your face, sat across from me, Your age, It moves on, But the memories, They don’t, But I love you,

I see your face, sat across from me, A moment in time, Flashes past your eyes, And vanishes again, But I love you, I see your face, sat across from me, Staring at the TV, A lost look, Of years gone by, But I still love you.

Choirs battle on despite bad weather DREADFUL weather adversely affected two seasonal choir concerts in December. But in spite of the poor conditions, which encouraged people to stay at home, hundreds of pounds was raised for two worthy causes. Hackness Ladies Choir raised £621 for Cancer Research UK at Irton Garden Centre, which had a good turnout. Secretary Gill Blanchard said: “We wish to thank the choir, the garden centre and everyone who attended and helped to make it another successful year”. Only 64 of the most determined concertgoers made it to Scarborough Choral Society’s Christmas show at Westborough Methodist Church. “On what was the most wretched day weatherwise since the Beast from the East, we were

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attacked by Storm Deirdre from the west”, said press officer David Keeton. “After a rousing performance of Britten's St Nicolas cantata, with excellent contributions by our tenor soloist Michael Solomon Williams and choristers from Priory Church in Bridlington, we were treated to Frank James doing improvisations on the piano based on Walking in a Winter Wonderland in the style of various great classical composers, complete with audience participation”, David said. “This created a lovely atmosphere and a fitting farewell for Frank, at his final performance with the choir”. Rehearsals for the society’s next concert on 13 April start on 7 January at the Tec on Filey Road.

Cayton residents were treated to three communal events over Christmas. Over 100 children were entertained at the parish council’s first Christmas party, at the Jubilee Hall. Accompanied by parents and guardians, they enjoyed traditional family fun and games with prizes. The highlight was when Santa arrived to distribute presents. Many volunteers helped with the preparations and on the afternoon. The party was sponsored by McCain. Many people took part in a carol-singing session around a Christmas tree outside the Star Inn. They included residents, Rev Andrew Moorland, Methodist minister Bruce Russell, the Salvation Army Band, Cayton

School pupils, Santa Claus and pub staff. A competition to find the property with the best external Christmas decorations was judged by borough mayor Joe Plant and police cadet Mally Leybourn, who presented certificates and trophies to the winners. “They were very complimentary about our village and the high standard of entries and how festive the village looked”, said organiser Rhona Liley. In the animated section, the winners were J Lyons and family of 24 West End View (who came first), T Walker of 17a Estill Close (second) and N Poor and family of 109 West Garth (third). The traditional section was won by C Alletson of 114 West Garth, with S Lindley of 24 East Carr in second place and A Brearley of 71 West Garth in third.

Michael Palin and Lynne Truss at Books by the Beach MICHAEL PALIN will headline Scarborough’s Books by the Beach literature festival in the spring. The TV globetrotter, actor and Monty Python star will talk about his new book at the Spa Theatre on 14 April. In Erebus, The Story of a Ship, Palin looks at the careers of the ship’s explorers and the courage of British sailors and officers on voyages to the ends of the earth. In 2014, the wreck of HMS Erebus was discovered at the bottom of the sea in the frozen wastes of the Canadian Arctic. Its whereabouts had been a mystery for over a century and a half. In researching the book, Palin travelled to various locations to search for local information and experience at first hand the terrain and conditions that would have confronted the Erebus and its crew. His account combines a chilling adventure with a golden age of polar exploration. Palin, who filmed Remember Me in Scarborough in 2014, has written and starred in numerous TV programmes and films. His travel documentaries took him from the Poles to the Sahara desert. His books include accounts of his journeys, two novels and several volumes of diaries. From 2009-12, he was president of the Royal Geographic Society and in 2013 he was made a Bafta fellow. Festival director Heather French said: “I’m so excited to bring Michael Palin to Books by the Beach. I’m a big fan and I’m sure he’ll bring in fresh audiences. I’m always trying to

widen the festival’s appeal and no-one can do this better than Michael. He’s a household name and a perfect headliner”. The Stephen Joseph Theatre is the perfect setting for a talk by Lynne Truss, whose new book involves the death of a theatre critic. A Shot in the Dark is a charming novel in her new comic crime series. The writer, broadcaster and Times and Sunday Telegraph columnist has written extensively for radio and is the author of six novels. The best known is her book on punctuation, Eats, Shoots & Leaves. Heather said: “Lynne is a highly talented and humorous writer. I found her new novel laugh-out-loud funny and I’m sure she’ll be a showstopper”. Lynne will be joined on 12 April by a crime critic and festival favourite. Barry Forshaw is author of the Crime Noir series and a crime reviewer for the Guardian and Financial Times. Tickets cost £12 for Palin and £8 for Truss. They can be bought at the venues. Festival gift vouchers can be bought at the SJT.

Michael Palin and Lynne Truss

Walking in the countryside

Marion Tull, Gerri Elwick, Sylvia Pearson and Gill Blanchard of Hackness Ladies Choir

Town hall gifts to homeless KIND-HEARTED staff and councillors at the town hall in Scarborough donated a large array of presents and food to the Rainbow Centre just before Christmas. The project aims to help a range of people

including the homeless, families in crisis and individuals facing challenges. The centre shared the donations with those that would otherwise go without at Christmas.

THE following walks have been organised for the coming month. Yorkshire Coast Long-Distance Walkers Association 6 Jan: an eight-mile walk starting at Towthorpe Corner on the A163 at 9am (grid ref SE878439). 20 Jan: an 11-mile walk starting at Birch Hall scout campsite (grid ref SE926925) at 9am. 26 Jan: a 14-mile walk starting at Station Lane in Cloughton (TA011942) at 9am. The LDWA welcomes new members who can try a couple of walks first before joining. Ring 368932. Scarborough Rambling Club 6 Jan: a 10-mile walk at Hackness and a five-

mile walk at Osgodby. 13 Jan: a 10-mile walk at North Grimston and an eight-mile walk from Filey to Scarborough (take the 10.15am bus from the station to Filey). 20 Jan: a 10-mile walk at North Camp and a seven-mile walk through Raincliffe woods. 27 Jan: a 10-mile walk at Scalby and a sevenmile walk from Wilton to Pickering (take the 10.35am bus from the station to Wilton). 3 Feb: a 10-mile walk in the Filey area and a seven-mile walk at Ayton. Long walks: meet in Hanover Road at 9am. Most short ones: meet at Falsgrave Clock at 10.30am.

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LOCAL EVENTS

ONGOING UNTIL 6 JAN CHRISTMAS TREE EXHIBITION 2018, St Mary’s Parish Church, Whitby, 10am-3pm and 1-3pm on Sunday. Visit this beautiful church and see some spectacular festive trees.

JANUARY 4 JOEL IGNO, The Mayfield, Seamer. Enjoy a free night of swing, pop, and power ballads. Visit www.themayfieldseamer.co.uk for more information. 5, 12 & 19 MAKE IT!, Scarborough Art Gallery, 10.30am. Get creative and make your own artwork! For just £3 per session, including all materials, children and adults alike can discover their creative sides. Booking is required – call 01723 374753 for more information. 5-6

roast beef, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables followed by lemon tart and Chantilly cream, as well as a night of dancing to live band Hep to the Jive. Visit www. scarboroughdineanddance.co.uk for more information. 18 TRIGGER, The Mayfield, Seamer, 9pm. This live covers band will entertain you with music from the 70s to the present day. Visit www.themayfieldseamer.co.uk for more information. 18-19 YORK STAMP AND COIN FAIR, York Racecourse, Fri 11am-6pm and Sat 10am4pm. Discover over 95 stamp dealers and over 60 coin, banknote and medal dealers. It’s completely free to get in – plus there’s a bar and restaurant, and tea and coffee will be available on the ground floor. For more information, email chris@chrisrainey.com. 19 JAN – 28 APR EAST COAST OPEN, Scarborough Art Gallery, 10am. This exhibition showcases the works of both amateur and professional local artists – with many pieces available to purchase. Are you an artist? Submit to feature your own work between the 9th to 11th January. For more information, visit www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com. 26

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH

SCARBOROUGH SURVIVORS, 9 Alma Square, Scarborough. Free social activities at its Mental Health Resource Centre. Call 01723 500222.

PSYCHIC NIGHT, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough, 8pm. Enjoy thoughtprovoking 'Demonstrations of Mediumship & Clairvoyance' with Guest Psychics. Call 01723 366063.

EVERY SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT, The Mayfield Hotel, 10-11 Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 7pm. Enjoy this weekly quiz of music and general knowledge, followed by Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo, and Lucky Thirteen’s Play Your Cards Right. Call 01723 863160. WALKING FOOTBALL, Bridlington CYP, 11am. Come along to enjoy this walking version of the beautiful game. FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH BIRD AUCTION, Eastfield Community Centre, 12noon-2pm. Alongside the auction, there will also be a raffle and refreshments. Call 01723 581550. SECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH AUTO JUMBLE, East Coast Motorcycle World, Beverley Road, Hutton Cranswick, YO25 9QE. Book a stall, or just turn up. Call 01377 271200. THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH ELECTRONIC ORGAN SOCIETY, Flower of May Holiday Park, Stone Pit Lane, Scarborough, 2.30pm. Head down to this beautiful venue for the Electronic Organ Society’s monthly concerts. Call 01723 369862 for more information. EVERY MONDAY

BINOCULAR AND TELESCOPE OPEN WEEKENDS, RSBP Bempton Cliffs, 10am4pm. Pop down to buy your very own pair of binoculars, or telescope. Whether it’s your first or you want to upgrade what you’ve already got, you’ll get a demonstration allowing you to try before you buy. Visit www. rspb.org.uk for more information. 10 CURRY NIGHT, The Endeavour Experience Whitby, 6pm. For just £30 per couple, you and a plus one can starters, pickles and poppadoms, curry, rice and naan, and two bottles of Cobra. Cal 01947 600511 to book. 11-13 ALADDIN, Filey Evron Centre, Friday 7pm and Sat-Sun 2pm. It’s still panto season in the Filey Evron Centre – Filey Showgroup are bringing the tale of Aladdin to the stage. Visit www.fileyevroncentre.co.uk for more information. 11-13 NEW YEAR BOOK FAIR, York Racecourse, 10am-4.30pm. Head down to the UK’s largest one-day book fair and discover over 40,000 antiquarian, rare and second-hand books. Refreshments will be available and there’s free parking – plus a free all-day shuttle bus! It’s a beautiful venue, with beautiful items up for grabs, so don’t miss out. Call Philip of Philip Morris Books on 07445 022182 for more information. 14 CAFÉ CHAT: THE EDWARDIAN SEASIDE HOLIDAY, Sewerby Hall and Gardens, 1.302pm. Pop down and join the museum team for a discussion around one or more items from the museum collection. Visit www. sewerbyhall.co.uk for more information. 16 SCARBOROUGH DINE AND DANCE, Scarborough Spa, doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Combine ballroom and sequence dancing with a meal out! Enjoy

FENCING CLASSES, YMCA Leisure Centre, St Thomas Street, Scarborough, 7.15-8.30pm for nine to 17 year olds; 7.15-9pm for over 18s. Visit www.ymcascarborough.uk or call 01723 374227. 80s DISCO EXTRAVAGANZA, Ocean Room, Scarborough Spa, 7.30pm-1am. DJ Michael De Freitas is bringing the tunes – Madonna, Prince, Duran Duran and more to be exact. You’ll enjoy a three-course meal followed by dancing all night long. Don’t forget to dress up – what would the 80s be without shoulder pads and jumpsuits? Call 01723 376774 to book. AUSTRALIA PARTY DAY, The Endeavour Experience Whitby, 7pm. Celebrate Australia Day with some cracking Aussie tunes, an Australian-themed buffet, prizes for best dressed, and a bush tucker trial for the braver diners. All for just £20 per person! Visit www.hmbarkendeavour.co.uk for more information. BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH FAMILY DAY, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, 10am-5pm. Join in with a handful of family activities, such as ‘Sounds Like’ with the mischievous puppet Russell Crow, and make garden bird crowns in the craft area. Entry in the winter is by donation. Visit www.rspb.org.uk for more information. 27 ORANGERY CONCERT: ALAN HART AND THE FIRE CREW JAZZ BAND, Sewerby Hall and Gardens, 1.30pm. Head down to Sewerby Hall and Gardens for a relaxing Sunday jazz band. Visit www.sewerbyhall.co.uk for more information.

REGULAR EVENTS EVERY DAY WOLDGATE TREKKING CENTRE, Woldgate, Bridlington. There are excellent horse and pony treks, suitable for both beginners and advanced riders. Visit www.woldgatetrekking. co.uk or call 01262 673086.

THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH

WALKING WOMEN’S FOOTBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Silver Rd, Scalby, 9-10am. Call 01723 357740. QUAY SCRABBLE GROUP, Sewerby Methodist Church, 6.30pm. Have a great night of Scrabble, and enjoy a cuppa.

DRIFFIELD ART CLUB, Driffield Community Centre, 7-9pm. Visit www.driffieldartclub. co.uk LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH SCALBY AND NEWBY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE, Friends Meeting House, 7pm. Have a friendly chat and discover all the interesting and fun things they get up to. Call 07984 879136 or email scalbynewbywi@gmail.com. EVERY TUESDAY TABLE TENNIS SESSIONS, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, 7-9pm. Whether you are an experienced player or a complete novice, you are welcome to head along and join the regular club members for some friendly games. Visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899. CLOG AND GARLAND DANCING, Memorial Hall, Main Street, Seamer, from 8pm. Call 01723 582681. COUNTRY DANCING, St Edwards Church Hall, Avenue Victoria, 7.30-9.30pm. Call 01723 582681. TAI CHI WORKSHOPS, The Arts Workshops, Scarborough, 10am, 1.30pm & 7pm. Classes are of mixed abilities, so you can progress at your own pace! Call Angie on 01723 447055 for more information.

CLUBBERCISE WITH LOVEFIT DANCE, Eastfield Community Centre, Scarborough, 7.30pm. Exercise has never been so much fun! Grab your glowsticks and get dancing in the dark for a workout like no other. Visit www.lovefitdance.com for more information. LITTLE RAYS PLAY GROUP, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 9.3011.30am. Run by a local Ofsted-registered childminder and a team of helpers. Visit www.scarborough-urc.org.uk GYMNASTICS, Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent, Scarborough. Join professional dance, acrobatic and gymnastics instructor, Ewa Graczyk. Ages 5-9yrs at 4-5pm and 1018yrs at 5.15-6.15pm. Call 07403 243068.

CLUBBERCISE WITH LOVEFIT DANCE, Northstead Primary School, Scarborough, 7pm. Exercise has never been so much fun! Grab your glowsticks and get dancing in the dark for a workout like no other. Visit www. lovefitdance.com for more information.

Issue 65 - January 2019 WADO RYU KARATE CLUB, Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent, Scarborough. Classes teaching both traditional and sport karate. Ages 6-11yrs at 4.30-5.30pm and 12-18yrs at 5.45-6.45pm. Contact Simon on 07792 180901 or email simonshaw1977@ hotmail.co.uk EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY MENS WALKING FOOTBALL, Baron’s Fitness Centre, Scarborough, 9.15-11am. Call Colin on 01723 377545. FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH YORKSHIRE EAST COAST WIDOWED GROUP, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, 2pm. Members meet in the coffee lounge. Call Sheila on 01723 639315.

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FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH PICKERING EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERGING AND MODEL SOCIETY (PEEMS), RVS Building, Pickering. Visit www.peems.co.uk SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB, Beansheaf Hotel, A169 Malton Road, 8-10.30pm. A traditional jazz session with an established band. FILEY FLOWER CLUB, Evron Centre, Filey, 7.30pm (October to July). See the flowers and meet a great 'bunch' of people. Call 07791 101231.

SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH EPILEPSY ACTION, The Hub, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, 1.30 – 3pm. Raising awareness and being there for people with epilepsy and their families, friends, and carers. Call Tracey on 07526 425303. SCARBOROUGH HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT CLUB, Osgodby Community Centre, 7.30pm. Join the club and enjoy films and speakers. Contact Malcolm Smith for more details on bruce@malcs70.plus.com.

FILEY LIBRARY READING GROUP, Filey Library, 5-6.30pm. Everyone is invited to come down and socialise at this welcoming reading group.

THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

EVERY THURSDAY

SCARBOROUGH FLOWER CLUB, St Columba Church Hall, Dean Road, Scarborough, 7.30pm (except January, July and August). A warm welcome to all. Admission £7. Visit www.scarboroughflowerclub.co.uk

PILOTS, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 6.30-7.30pm (during term time). Programme of activities designed to encourage young people to learn new skills. Visit www.scarborough-urc.org.uk

LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

STEP UP DANCE CLASS, Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent, Scarborough. Dance with professional instructor, Ewa Graczyk. Ages 5-9yrs at 4-5pm and 10-18 at 5.15-6.15pm. Call 07403 243068.

CHRISTCHURCH PENSIONER ACTION GROUP, North Bridlington Library, 11am. Coffee mornings, outings, and easy exercise classes. Also meetings on 2nd Tuesday of each month at Victoria Business Centre. Call 01262 602866. EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY JU JITSU CLASSES, YMCA Leisure Centre, St Thomas Street, Scarborough. There are junior sessions (7-8pm) and adult classes (8-10pm) available. Visit www.ymcascarborough.uk or call 01723 374227. BARON’S WALKING FOOTBALL, Scarborough Rugby Club, 9.30-11am. Call 01723 377545.

CLUBBERCISE WITH LOVEFIT DANCE, Northstead Primary School, Scarborough, 7.45pm. Exercise has never been so much fun! Grab your glowsticks and get dancing in the dark for a workout like no other. Visit www.lovefitdance.com for more information. RYEDALE WOODTURNERS, Snainton Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Guests welcome to enjoy first class professional woodturning demonstrations. Visit www. ryedalewoodturners.org.uk EVERY FRIDAY WALKING NETBALL, Baron's fitness Centre, Scalby Road, 11.15am. Call 01723 377545.

EVERY WEDNESDAY SCARBOROUGH SUB-AQUA CLUB, 25 St Mary’s Street, Scarborough, 9pm. New dive and social members are welcome to this weekly meeting. Visit www. scarboroughsubaquaclub.net or call 01723 372036. MENS WALKING FOOTBALL, Baron’s Fitness Centre, Scarborough, 8.45-11am. Call Colin on 01723 377545. SINGING FOR THE BRAIN, South Cliff Methodist Church, Filey Road, Scarborough, 1.30-3pm. For people with dementia and their carers. Call 01723 500958. BARRY ROBINSON’S BIG QUIZ, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough. 8pm. Email admin@theivanhoe.co.uk for more information. SCARBOROUGH CONCERT BAND, St. James Church Undercroft, Scarborough 7.309.30pm. Visit www.scarboroughconcertband. co.uk or call 01723 369008. WALKING WOMEN'S NETBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Rugby Club, Scalby Road, 11am.

HAWKES FOOTBALL, Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent, Scarborough. Football for young people of all abilities. Ages 5-9yrs at 9-10am and 10-18yrs at 10-11am. Parents are welcome to volunteer to learn and coach. Call Robbie on 07584 418403 or email robbie@hawkeshealth.org

LOVEFIT LIGHT DANCE, The Street, Dean Road Coach Park, 10.30am. Get fit at this low-mid cardio fitness class. Ideal for older adults, or people whose bodies appreciate a more gentle form of exercise! Styles include salsa, hip hop, jazz, pop and country. First class free! Call Karen on 07769 357334. BEACON CAFE COFFEE MORNING AND KNIT & NATTER, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 10am-2pm. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes available. Visit www. scarborough-urc.org.uk OVER 60s VETERANS GET-TOGETHER, Sharpe's Cafe, Queen Street, Scarborough, 2-4pm. Pop in for a chat with us and fellow veterans, thanks to the First Light Trust. Visit www.firstlighttrust.co.uk QUIZOKE, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough, 8pm. Be looked after by the 'Hostess with the Mostest’ Jeannette DuPont. Call 01723 366063.

THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING ON… AT THE LIBRARIES! SCARBOROUGH LIBRARY Vernon Road, Scarborough. Call 01609 536602.

TAI CHI WORKSHOPS, The Arts Workshops, Scarborough, 1.30pm & 7pm. Classes are of mixed abilities, so you can progress at your own pace! Call Angie on 01723 447055 for more information.

FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

SCARBOROUGH MODEL YACHT CLUB, Wykeham Lakes. Best time for visitors and info-seekers is around 12noon. Call 01723 507077.

EVERY SATURDAY

EVERY MONDAY STORY TIME & CRAFT, 1.30-2.30pm (preschool children term-time only)

EVERY WEDNESDAY STORIES & RHYMES, 1.30-2.00pm (preschool children term-time only) COMMUNITY POLICE DROP-IN, 1.30-3.00pm

EVERY THURSDAY GROWING OPPORTUNITIES GARDEN GROUP, The Street, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, 10am-1pm. Learn how to grow your own fresh fruit and veg. Call 07422 972915.

THURSDAY CODE CLUB, 4-5pm (8-13yrs)

EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY CODE CLUB, 1-2pm (8-13ys)

EASY SEQUENCE DANCING, St James Church FILEY LIBRARY Hall, Scarborough, 2-4pm. Call 07766952487 Station Avenue, Filey. for more information. FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Call 01609 536608.

FRIENDS OF SCARBOROUGH LIBRARY GROUP, Vernon Road, Scarborough, 10.30 for an 11am start. Enjoy tea and coffee and then a talk from our guest speaker.

EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH KIRTAN YOGA AND BHAGAVAD GITA CLUB, Scarborough Central Library, 1-3pm. Call 07971 977954. MUSTARD SEED, Ebenezer Church Hall, Scarborough, 11.45am-2pm. A monthly meeting for adults with learning difficulties, connected to the charities Livability and Prospects. Call 01723 583566. THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH CAKE AND COFFEE, Bridlington Priory, 10am-12pm. Exactly what it says on the tin! Head down for cake and coffee every month in church. LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH RYEDALE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD, Snainton Village Hall, 10am-4pm. Call 01723 449143.

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH BRIDLINGTON ART SOCIETY, North Library, Bridlington, 7-9pm.

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FAMILY HISTORY HELP, 10am-12noon

EVERY THURSDAY KNIT & NATTER, 1-3pm

EVERY FRIDAY STORY TIME, 11am (term-time only) IT HELP, 2-4pm

MORE THAN BOOKS, EAST FIELD LIBRARY High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough. Call 01609 536606.

EVERY TUESDAY STORY TIME, 10.30-11.15am

DERWENT VALLEY BRIDGE COMMUNITY LIBRARY 3 Pickering Road, West Ayton. Call 01723 863052.

SECOND & LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH KNIT AND STITCH, 7-9pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY STORY TIME, 2-3pm (term-time)

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Visit www.bridspa.com or call 01262 678258. UNTIL 6 JAN

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK – Star Trek: The Next Generation star Marina Sirtis leads the way in this classic pantomime story. 25 JAN ROBINSON CRUSOE BBC PANTO 2019 – It’s BBC Radio Humberside and Look North’s 19th year of charity pantomime. All profits will go to Children in Need.

Scarborough dream-pop / indie-rock duo Philomena kick off 2019’s musical offerings at Mojo’s Music Café (Sat 5 Jan). Joshua Benjamin Kidger plays melancholic guitar riffs against singer Fredi Dixon-Lenton’s dreary dirge vocals. Influenced by Mac Demarco and Declan McKenna, their sound has been described as reminiscent of Hippo Campus and early Blur. Their debut single, You’re the Best Pain I’ve Ever Had, came out in September and the follow-up, She Takes, She Takes, is out now on streaming platforms.

26 JAN

LET’S ROCK 2019 – This fantastic rock concert features the most talented young musicians across East Yorkshire and Hull.

Whitby Pavilion Fri 4 Jan Colcannon at the Merchant; Joel Igno at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Ramshill; Steven Greenwood at the Eastway Club in Eastfield;

Sat 5 Jan Philomena at Mojo’s (4pm); Jez Ech (4pm) and Trilogy (9pm) at the Merchant; Hutch at Wilsons; Kickback at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Louise at the Eastway Club in Eastfield.

Sun 20 Jan Tallulah at Wilsons at Wilsons (4pm); Hummingbirds at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Steve Blacklidge at the Merchant (6pm); Alastair James Band at Watermark (6pm).

Sun 6 Jan Meisha as Amy Winehouse at Wilsons (4pm); Rough Cuts at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Circa 15 at the Merchant (6pm); Tom Townsend at Watermark (6pm). Mon 7 Jan Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. Tue 8 Jan Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. Wed 9 Jan The Blow-Ins at Mojo’s (4pm); Ben Beattie for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; openmic with John Watton at Cellars. Thu 10 Jan Open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby. Fri 11 Jan Kill the Yellow King at the Merchant; Danny Wilde at the Castle Tavern; Kristian at the Mayfield in Seamer. Sat 12 Jan Deep Sleep at Mojo’s (4pm); Sam Lester (4pm) and Rough Cuts (9pm) at the Merchant; Alligators at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill. Sun 13 Jan David Walkington at Wilsons at Wilsons (4pm); Acoustic Beatles at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); No Post on Sundays at the Merchant (6pm); Stony at Watermark (6pm); Folk in the Den at the Denison Arms in East Ayton (8pm). Mon 14 Jan Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. Tue 15 Jan Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. Wed 16 Jan Phil Hooley at Mojo’s (4pm); Will Howard for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; openmic with John Watton at Cellars. Thu 17 Jan Open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

Mon 21 Jan Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. Tue 22 Jan Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. Wed 23 Jan Anita Wardell Quartet for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. Thu 24 Jan Open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

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8 JAN JETHRO: THE COUNT OF CORNWALL – After 60 sold-out shows last year, Jethro’s back with his unique comedy.

14-19 JAN SINBAD THE SAILOR – The Apollo Players are back with their performance of Sinbad the Sailor – complete with lovable characters, jokes, songs and plenty of audience participation.

12-13 JAN MINEVENTION – A two-day convention for Minecraft fans! Meet YouTubers, compete, and have fun doing all things Minecraft.

THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS – Check out the closest thing you’ll get in the UK to the real Springsteen.

16-17 JAN

Fri 25 Jan Colcannon at the Merchant; Danny Wilde at the Duchess; Hummingbirds at the Mayfield in Seamer.

25 JAN

Spotlight Theatre, Bridlington Visit www.spotlighttheatrebrid. co.uk or call 01262 601006.

Sat 26 Jan Carrie Martin at Mojo’s (4pm); Mr Jim (4pm) and Eli and the Blues Prophets (9pm) at the Merchant; Mike D and the D-Tones at Cellars; Trilogy at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Dave Lesley at the Eastway Club in Eastfield; Hamilton Browne as Lionel Richie at the Mayfield in Seamer.

UNTIL 6 JAN SLEEPING BEAUTY THE PANTOMIME – This must-see production from Styletrax tells the story a beautiful princess cursed to sleep for 100 years. Can the curse be broken?

Sun 27 Jan Levi at Wilsons (4pm); Prendo at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Milestone at Watermark (6pm); Folk in the Den at the Denison Arms in East Ayton (8pm); Danny Wilde at Bonhommes in Filey. Mon 28 Jan Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. Tue 29 Jan Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. Wed 30 Jan Accord at Mojo’s (4pm); Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. Thu 31 Jan Open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby. Fri 1 Feb Danny Wilde at the Castle Tavern; Unfinished Business at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Fri 18 Jan Connor Lawlor at the Merchant; Trigger at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Sat 2 Feb Colleen’s Fancy at Mojo’s (4pm); Feens at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Just Josh at the Eastway Club in Eastfield.

Sat 19 Jan Jabez at Mojo’s (4pm); Ross Dransfield (4pm) and the Feens (9pm) at the Merchant; Over the Limit at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the

Sun 3 Feb Juketones at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Gracie Falls and Alex Staples at Watermark (6pm).

BING LIVE! – If your little one is a Bing fan, now’s the chance to see their favourite characters brought to life. 18 JAN

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES – The world’s official number one Eagles tribute are back.

Stephen Joseph Theatre Visit www.sjt.uk.com or call 01723 370541 12-13 JAN HAMMONDS SALTAIRE BAND – Come down and experience one of the country’s finest brass bands.

20 JAN NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA – Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play this famous couple, broadcast live from the National Theatre.

SCARBOROUGH REVIEW SPORTS

Issue 65 - January 2019

Great end to year for hockey club Words and photos by Dave Barry IN PERISHING weather, Scarborough Hockey Club finished the first half of its 2018/19 season in style. The men’s first team had a great win at home against Thirsk in the third division of the Yorkshire league. Laurence Webb, Chris Tait, Rikki Lawrence, Mike Waterfield and Mark Gibson scored one each, taking the final score to 5-1. Player of the match Tom Brough enjoyed a solid game in defence and moved the ball well. The victory was the team’s sixth in a row, putting it in second place heading into the winter break. The serious match was followed by fun and competitive hockey in a mini round-robin tournament. Five mixed teams of men, women and

youngsters were joined by friends and family. The players said it was a great way to meet other people from the club who they wouldn’t normally get to spend time with because of the different training times. Despite the cold weather, everyone left the Scarborough College pitch smiling. A spokesman said: “Last year, the club was recognised as community club of the year for the first time since the Scarborough & District sports awards started in 1981. “The club is in a great place right now and has the foundations ready for a future of providing a hockey club that caters for the needs of the local and wider community”. The club is assisted in a training capacity by Mark Precious, who won the bronze medal with the British team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Scarborough Hockey Club at its mini round-robin tournament (to order photos ring 353597)

Olympic medal winner Mark Precious

Sale of plastic bags raises Sharpshooter Sarah is £1,000 for sport club the UK archery champ Words and photos by Dave Barry

A £1,000 donation raised from the sale of plastic bags in a Scarborough supermarket has boosted a sport club. The award has enabled Scarboccia to purchase equipment including a soft ball set, extendable ramps, a target practice mat, ball holders, a bean-bag set and a head pointer to aid players with less ability. Boccia is a gentle, inclusive, paralympic sport, like bowls but using a softer pellet ball. Scarboccia is a non-profit disability group devoted to making a difference to the lives of disabled adults and youngsters. It can be played by people of all ages and abilities. Formed in October 2014, the club is affiliated with Boccia England, the national governing body. The group aims to increase awareness of disability sport, not just boccia but also newage kurling and wheelchair / chair volleyball. Scarboccia is heavily involved with the community, delivering sessions to local schools, care homes and other disability groups in the Scarborough area.

Sessions are held at the Everyone Active sport centre on Tuesdays from 4-5.30pm. New members and volunteers are always welcome. The manager of Tesco’s Westwood store, which made the £1,000 donation, attended a Scarboccia meeting. Paul Best said: “It’s wonderful to see people participating in this sport and having such fun together. The award clearly makes a big difference”. n For more information, visit www.scarboccia.co.uk and the Scarboccia Facebook page or ring Scarboccia chair Linda Clarke-Irons on 448815 or 07817 150614.

Scarboccia members in action at the sport centre (to order photos ring 353597)

Good year for powerlifter 2018 was a good year for a Filey powerlifter Phil Beniston. Phil capped a successful year by winning the bench-press section of the British Powerlifting Organisation’s Record Breakers championships in London. He broke the British record of 212.5kg (468lb), winning the David Berg memorial shield as overall pound-for-pound champion. In addition, Phil won the BPO award for lifter of the year, was appointed BPO records chairman and passed the World Powerlifting Federation referee's exam. Earlier in the year, Phil won the world powerlifting championships with world records on squat, bench press and deadlift. At Port Talbot in Wales, he won the BPO bench-press championships, setting a new British record.

A SCARBOROUGH woman has won the British barebow archery championship. Sarah Monteith was one of 250 competitors at the 17th UK barebow indoor championships. They were held at seven locations – four in England, one in Wales, one in Northern Ireland and one in Scotland. Sarah became British barebow champion by shooting 60 arrows at a 40cm target at an internationally recognised distance of 18 metres. “Barebow is archery at its purist, just the archer and the bow working in unison in an instinctive manner”, Sarah’s proud husband Steve explained. With no sights, stabilisers, clickers or other useful devices, barebow archers use fieldcraft and technique to master the discipline of field archery. After just over two hours of shooting, Sarah scored a personal best barebow score of 529 out of a possible 600. It was the second highest women’s score in the history of the championships. It broke the Yorkshire record of 473, set by Sarah two years ago, and was only two points shy of the British record. The results were collated by a central coordinator at Archery GB, the governing body for archery in the UK. Besides being individual British champion, Sarah was also part of the winning Home Nations team of England.

Phil Beniston at the world

Champion archer

powerlifting championships

Sarah Monteith

in Moscow

takes aim

She said: “I’m proud of how I shot on the day and of my achievement. It’s not every day you can say you are the best in Britain. Archery is in my blood and I will continue to strive to achieve more archery ambitions in the coming years. “All the hours of practice and thousands of arrows shot came together. It’s a great feeling to have set yourself a goal, worked hard towards it and then finally achieved it. I’m feeling on top of the world right now”. Sarah, who has represented Yorkshire in county archery tournaments, has been shooting for 14 years. She practises at Archers of East Riding, based in Hutton Cranswick.

Sarah won the British barebow archery championship

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FROM THE TOUCHLINE

All the latest from Scarborough Rugby Club...

BY DAVE CAMPBE LL

DAVE CAMPBELL looks back at a record-breaking 2018 and forward to 2019 at Scarborough Rugby Club.

Centre Billy Parker (centre)

Fly-Half Tom Ratcliffe

and flanker Drew Govier in

In Action In The Yorkshire Coast Derby

the thick of the action at Percy Park

Against Bridlington PICTURE: ANDY STANDING

SCARBOROUGH’S resounding defeat of local rivals Bridlington in the Yorkshire Coast Derby on the 15th of December 2018 was the icing on the Christmas cake to round of the Silver Royd-based outfit’s most successful 12 months in the club’s 92 year history. Starting off in January the Seasiders were third in Yorkshire Division One of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) Northern Division and a superb run of results took them to the end of the season when they were promoted to North One East and level six of the RFU national set-up (level One is the Gallagher’s Premiership). They also won the Yorkshire Shield for the first time in their history. And so to this season when they played at level six for the first time; it was thought that to survive in North One would be an

achievement but to the delight of everyone at Silver Royd, as we kick-off the second half of the season in 2019 they sit proudly at the top of the league! A huge 55-33 win at much-fancied Bradford & Bingley RFC on the first day of the season was followed by a run that saw them loose only three games during Autumn and early winter culminating in a run at the end of the year that saw them lose only once in ten games and go undefeated in the five leading up to the New Year. I have reported on all of those games up to the end of November so I’ll fill you in on December’s action; the month started with a visit to North Shields to take on Percy Park RFC who were undefeated at home. With a side depleted by injury and unavailability

skipper Matty Jones’s men drew 23-23 with the Geordies having come back from a 13-23 deficit to grab the draw with an injury-time Tom Ratcliffe penalty; a result that could prove priceless at the end of the season. That tough trip was followed by two home derbies on the 8th and 15th of December against Malton and Bridlington respectively. The Seasiders’ record against both clubs was poor in recent seasons but both were dispatched with bonus point wins; Malton 41-26 and the 31-3 defeat of Bridlington. The latter being particularly sweet as the men from Dukes Park had held the local bragging rights since a Scarborough win in 2015. The Seasiders have run-in 70 tries since September and have delighted the Scarborough faithful in a plethora of high scoring games with a points total of 478 with all but one of the squad which turned out against Bridlington in December getting among the tries so far. There have been many, many fine performances but the Scarborough Review player of the first half of the season is undoubtedly dynamic former Selby and Hull man Tom Hicks who has been a revelation in attack and defence. Tom, who is hugely popular with supporters has had a marvellous start to his first season at the club and with his second row partner Cade Robinson has had a huge part in Scarborough’s early success at level six. And it’s not only at first team level that things are moving apace, with the Vikings, the club’s second string under their Coach Craig Bone, bringing the curtain down on the first half Pos 1

Tom Hicks in action against Morley RFC. PHOTOGRAPH: ANDY STANDING

Team

Scarborough 14 10

of their season topping the East Yorkshire Merit Table and retaining the Pinkney-Ingram Trophy by beating Bridlington Mariners 50-10 at Dukes Park on the 15th of December. The previous week Scarborough RUFC recorded victories over Malton at first, second and third team levels. Women and girls’ rugby continues to flourish and numbers are very good for their combined training every Monday. The Valkryies were narrowly beaten 31-24 at Driffield on the 9th of December. Meanwhile over 400 youngsters from 3 to 18 years of age are involved in the club’s ACTIVE YOUTH setup in association with McCain LTD. Finally, Scarborough’s North One campaign continues on Saturday with a visit to Cleckheaton; that clash is followed by the visit of Huddersfield YMCA on the12th followed by the long trip to Morpeth on the 19th and finishing the month with the visit of West Leeds to Silver Royd on the 26th. The Valkryies travel to Doncaster on Sunday the 6th of January.

Nino Cutino (in possession) and Tom Hicks in action against Malton. PHOTOGRAPH ANDY STANDING

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Pts

478 344 134 11 2 55

2 Huddersfield Y.M.C.A

14 10

412 303 109 9

3 52

13 9

323 216 107 5

2 45

410

Morpeth

4 Bradford

& Bingly

340

York

13 7 1 5 389 340 49 8 3 41

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FROM THE SIDELINES A review of the local Football scene.... BY STE VE ADAMSON

By Steve Adamson

(James Walshaw)

GROUND DEVELOPMENT GO JANUARY FIXTURES Tue 1 WHITBY TOWN.........................Away AHEAD Sat 5 HEDNESFORD TOWN............Home Scarborough Athletic have obtained planning permission to build a new stand along the donkey field side at the Flamingo Land Stadium, to increase ground capacity from 2070 to 3010. The £290,035 stand will be in three sections, a central section containing 336 seats, flanked on either side by two identical terraced standing sections, both with room for 430 supporters under cover. Funding towards the cost of the stand has been obtained, with £150,000 from the FA Stadium Improvement Fund and the £100,000 from Flamingo Land for five years naming rights of the Stadium. It is expected that work will get underway at the end of this season, with the new stand ready for the start of next season.

BORO HIT ROCKY PATCH After racing to the top of the Evo Stik League Premier Division following last season’s promotion success, Boro’s form has suffered a huge slump in recent weeks, as they lost five of their last six games prior to visiting local rivals Whitby Town on New Years Day. Included in that dismal run were three successive home losses, culminating in a 3-1 defeat by South Shields watched by 1608 fans at the Flamingo Land Stadium on Boxing Day.

RECENT MATCHES Nov 24 GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY...H Dec 1 BASFORD UNITED................A (Michael Coulson) Dec 4 FARSLEY CELTIC(Lg Cup)...A (Michael Coulson-pen) Dec 8 HYDE UNITED.......................H Dec 22 WORKINGTON.......................A (Michael Coulson 2-1pen, Bailey Gooda) Dec 26 SOUTH SHIELDS...................H

0-2 1-3 1-2 0-2 3-2 1-3

Sat 12 WARRINGTON TOWN............Home Sat 19 MATLOCK TOWN....................Away Tue 22 GUISBOROUGH T. (NRSC)...Home Sat 26 FARSLEY CELTIC....................Home

LAST CHANCE FOR CUP SUCCESS Having gone out of the Integro League Cup with that 2-1 defeat at Farsley Celtic in the third round, Boro’s last chance of cup success this season lies with the North Riding Senior Cup. Having lost to Middlesbrough in a memorable final at the Riverside last season, Boro will be hoping to go one better, and they have received a home tie against Guisborough Town, who are currently lying fourth from bottom of Northern League Division One, having won just 4 of their 20 league matches to date. The quarter final tie will be played at the Flamingo Land Stadium on Tuesday 22 January.

LOCAL LEAGUES League positions at the Christmas break were as followsLLYOD DOWSON SCARBOROUGH & DIST LEAGUE DIVISION ONE West Pier 12 - 26 Edgehill 9 - 25 Hunmanby Utd 11 - 23 Filey Town 8 - 18 Seamer Sports 7 - 13 Newlands Park 8 - 12 Itis Itis Rovers 9 - 9 Scalby 12 - 9 Sherburn 9 - 6 Goal Sports 10 - 0

Scarborough Athletic commentator, Ant Taylor looks forward to the new season. You can find him on Twitter @Iamradioant

MAKE A NOMINATION AT THIS YEAR’S SPORTS AWARDS THE BOROUGH’S sporting community is being encouraged to make nominations for this year’s Sports Awards, which take place on Monday 18 March. The awards aim to recognise the vast amount of local grassroots achievement locally. Matt Hewison, Scarborough Borough Councils Sport Development Officer said: "We obviously know that there is a real high level of sporting achievement in the Borough, through the work that we do with the local community clubs and also through the local media coverage that brings sport and achievement to prominence”. Matt added: “The Sports Awards were introduced in the early 1980's with just five categories; we now have nineteen that recognise all aspects of sports delivery from individuals, teams, coaches, volunteers, sports teachers, inclusive sport and for long service. I would just encourage people to

take the time to make a nomination and recognise people for what they have achieved in sport. This year we are also thrilled that the event will be attended by former Great Britain Commonwealth and Olympic Games swimmer James Kirton, who will be our guest of honour for the evening. We are also really pleased that Everyone Active has decided to sponsor this year’s event again and we are really grateful to them for their support." The Sports Awards will take place on Monday 18th March 2019 from 6:30pm in the Scarborough Spa Ocean Room. Closing date for the nomination process is the 31st January 2019. n Nominations can be made online via the SBC Sports Development Facebook page or by requesting a form from Matt on sportsdevelopment@scarborough.gov.uk . For further details please contact Matt on 01723 232551

Michael Coulson on the ball against South Shields on Boxing Day (photo by Morgan Exley) DIVISION TWO Edgehill Res West Pier Res Goldsborough U. Snainton Seamer Res Ayton Cayton Athletic FC Rosette Eastfield Town Eastfield Athletic Fishburn Park Newlands Res

11 - 31 13 - 28 14 - 28 12 - 25 11 - 19 7 - 14 10 - 13 10 - 11 12 - 10 12 - 7 13 - 5 13 - 1

NORTH RIDING CHALLENGE CUP THIRD ROUND (Results involving local sides) Newlands Park v Slingsby 4-4(4-2p) West Pier v The Beagle 7-1 Tockwith v Itis Itis Rovers 0-4 QUARTER FINAL DRAW (Saturday 2 February) Helperby United v Huntington Rovers Thirst Falcons v Newlands Park Itis Itis Rovers v Unicorn West Pier v Catterick Garrison

SCARBOROUGH FA DISTRICT CUP QUARTER FINALS Edgehill v Newlands Park 9-3 Goal Sports v Seamer Sports 0-10 Snainton v Scalby 4-5 West Pier v Itis Itis Rovers 7-2

SCARBOROUGH FA HARBOUR CUP QUARTER FINALS Ayton v Filey Town 2-1 Eastfield Ath v Seamer Sports 0-9 Edgehill Res v Itis Itis Rovers 2-5 Kirkdale United v Edgehill 1-7

SCARBOROUGH FA JUNIOR CUP FIRST ROUND FC Rosette v Seamer Res 4-7 Eastfield Ath v Cayton Ath 1-5 Edgehill Res v Sinnington 5-1 Filey T. Res v Duncombe Park 3-1 Fishburn Park v Slingsby 2-4 Gillamoor v Snainton 7-3 Heslerton v Whitby Fishermen 1-5 Kirkdale Utd v Scalby Res 13-4

SECOND ROUND Seamer Res v Thornton Dale 0-3 Whitby Fishermen v Lingdale 6-0 Cayton Athletic v Lealholm 3-4 Gillamoor v Filey Town Res 1-3 Loftus Athletic(w/o) v Newlands Res Rosedale v Edgehill Res 0-7 Sleights v West Pier Res 6-3 Slingsby v Kirkdale United 5-4 ONE STOP SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Angel Athletic 7 - 21 Trafalgar 5 - 12 West Pier 5 - 9 Newlands 8 - 9 Valley 6 - 7 Fylingdales 7 - 4 Cask 6 - 3 DIVISION TWO Saints 9 - 22 Angel Res 8 - 21 Cayton 8 - 15 Eastfield Athletic 9 - 9 Roscoes Bar 7 - 7 Castle Tavern 9 - 0 NORTH RIDING SUNDAY CHALLENGE CUP THIRD ROUND (Results invloving local sides) Angel Athletic v Cask 11-0 Trafalgar v Redcar CF 6-1 QUARTER FINAL DRAW (Sunday 3 February) Cleveland United v Boro Walkers Tithe Bar v Bishopthorpe Angel Athletic v Trafalgar Streetlam Farmers v Cowtons KENWARD CUP FIRST ROUND RESULTS Angel Athletic v Angel Res 1-1(3-2p) Fylingdales v Roscoes Bar 5-4 Valley v Saints 4-1 West Pier v Cayton 5-3 Cask v Newlands 2-5 QUARTER FINALS DRAW (Sunday 27 January) Eastfield Athletic v Castle Tavern Fylingdales v West Pier Newlands v Valley Trafalgar v Angel Athletic Best wishes to everyone involved in local football for 2019

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Join the Club SCARBOROUGH WALKING FOOTBALL The walking football team are always happy to welcome new members. Women’s Walking Football runs on Monday’s from 9.10am until 10am and is led by Vanessa. The Gentlemen’s Walking Football is led by Jim and runs on Wednesdays from 9.30am until 10.30am. Call 01723 362922 for more information. n The sessions take place at Scarborough Rugby Club, Scalby Road and cost £2.

SCARBOROUGH RAMBLING CLUB There are two group rambles organised on most Sundays during the year. There is a short walk (between 5-9 miles) and a long walk (between 10-14 miles) on offer. Occasional short walks on Thursday evenings are also arranged. n www.scarboroughramblingclub.co.uk

SCARBOROUGH ART SOCIETY Demonstrations from professional artists take place in monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 7.00pm, at the Methodist Central Hall on Queen Street. n www.scarboroughartsociety.co.uk

SCARBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays, between September and Easter. The meetings include presentations, competitions and practical sessions with all abilities are welcome. n scarboroughphotographicsociety.com

SCARBOROUGH PARAGON CYCLING CLUB

BIRDERS

Interested in bird watching? Scarborough birders offers a network and a voice for people in the Scarborough area who are interested in wild birds. Meetings are held monthly. n www.scarboroughbirding.co.uk

SCARBOROUGH ATHLETICS CLUB For people interested in athletics such as track and field, running and cross country, this group is open to all abilities. You can join whether you’re interested in competing at national standard or just want to join for fitness. n Visit www.scarboroughac.co.uk

SCARBOROUGH MODEL YACHT CLUB A thriving, active and organised club with members of all age groups. They sail at Wykeham Lakes on club days, Tuesdays & Saturdays, from 10 am. New members, beginners or skilled, are very welcome. n For more information & contact details, see: www.scarboroughmyc.uk

QUAY

SCRABBLE

THE SCARBOROUGH WRITERS CIRCLE Do you enjoy writing? This group offers encouragement for writers both old and new. Monthly meetings are held on Tuesday Evenings at Scarborough Library on Vernon Road. n www.scarboroughwriterscircle.com

SCARBOROUGH

CHESS

CLUB

Currently playing at the North Riding Hotel in North Marine Road, Scarborough. Club nights are every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 11pm.There are a variety of tournaments organised including a Club Championship which runs throughout the year, two handicap tournaments, as well as informal friendly games played on club nights. There are a wide range of playing strengths in the club. n For more information, contact Neil Pennock - npennock@btopenworld.com

SCARBOROUGH SUB AQUA CLUB One of the longest established scuba diving clubs in England, and has been providing BSAC training for divers and offering members a wide variety of diving since 1960. We own an air compressor, and both a RIB and a hard boat, enabling members to enjoy lots of quality diving. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening in our very own clubhouse and bar. n For information visit www. scarboroughsubaquaclub.net

WALKING RUGBY Perfect for those who

This cycling club is open to all ages and abilities. Join if you are interested in improving fitness with regular social riding and time trials. n Visit www.spcc.org.uk

SCARBOROUGH

Thursday at 1.30pm with beginners welcome. n www.theartsworkshops.co.uk

GROUP

used to play rugby and want to get back into it, or for those who haven’t tried it before – this no contact sport is all about ball skills, passing and keeping moving. Classes run at 11.15am on Mondays at Barons Gym. n Call Tom Gillon or 01723 362529 or Barons Gym on 01723 357740

WORRIED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Alanon - (sister fellowship to AA) meets every Monday night 7.30pm at Scarborough Business Centre, Auborough Street. If you’re worried about your own or a loved one’s drinking you can talk to them in complete confidence. n Call 020 7403 0888 or visit www.al-anonuk.org.uk

FRIENDS OF SCARBOROUGH LIBRARY The friends hold monthly meetings to support the library. Events can range from music concerts to guest speakers, like this month’s meeting which will focus on a guest speaker who will talk about commemorative coins. Anyone who wishes to attend is encouraged to bring their 50p coins along for identifying. There are stories behind every design. The talk will be held in the Concert Hall of Scarborough Library on 3 September from 10.30 am.

ST MARY’S CHURCH BELLRINGERS

The scrabble club meets every Monday evening to play several games of scrabble together. Newcomers and visitors are welcome. Entrance in £2, including tea, coffee and biscuits. 6.30pm, Sewerby Methodist Church. n For more information call 01262 409718.

Meet at the church 7pm Wed (church bells) and St Mary’s Parish House 7pm Thu (handbells). New members welcome. n Ring Edwin King on 891547

TAI

Meets every Wednesday, 7.30-9.30pm, at the Undercroft at St James’s Church. n Call Malcolm Appleby 369008.

CHI

CLASSES

Held every Tuesday at 10am and 7pm and every

SCARBOROUGH CONCERT BAND

LOCAL SERVICES Isn’t it annoying when you need to make an important call and you can’t find the number? Well, let that be a thing of the past. Here at The Scarborough Review, we’ve compiled this extensive list of useful contacts – so you won’t be left in a pickle again. You’re welcome. Remember to keep it by the phone!

SCARBOROUGH COUNCIL Scarborough Borough Council 01723 232323 www.scarborough.gov.uk Scarborough Borough Council, Town Hall, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HG OMBUDSMEN Housing Ombudsman 020 78311942 www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk info@housing-ombudsman.org.uk 81 Aldwych, London, WC28 4HN This ombudsmen service helps to resolve housing disputes fairly and impartially.

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Floodline 0345 988 1188 Flood alerts are issued for the area from Bridlington to Barmston. https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/ warnings LIFEBOAT STATION 01723 360520 https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/ scarborough-lifeboat-station Scarborough Lifeboat Station West Pier Foreshore Road Scarborough YO11 1PB. SAMARITANS

Local Government Ombudsman 0300 061 0614 Text ‘call back’ to 0762 481 1595 www.lgo.org.uk PO Box 4771, Coventry, CV4 0EH This free service is the final stage for complaints about councils, adult social care providers and other public service organisations.

01723 368888, or 116 123 (free) jo@samaritans.org www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritansscarborough 40 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough, YO12 7AS

COURT

COUNCIL Filey Town Council 01723 514498 www.fileytowncouncil.co.uk 52A Queen Street, Filey, YO14 9HE

Scarborough Magistrates Court 01723 505000 The Law Courts, Northway, Scarborough, YO12 7AE SCARBOROUGH CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

FILEY

POLICE

Advice line: 03444 111 444 Reception line: 01723 368710 www.citizensadvice.org.uk 4 Elders Street, Scarborough, YO11 1DZ

Filey Police Station If you’re in danger, always call 999. However, you can report non-emergencies by dialing 101. 1st Floor, The Evron Centre, John Street, Filey, YO14 9DW

POLICE

FIRE SERVICES

Scarborough Police Station If you’re in danger, always call 999. However, you can report non-emergencies by dialing 101. www.northyorkshire.police.uk/neighbourhoods/ scarborough Northway, Scarborough, YO12 7AD

Filey Fire Station In an emergency, always call 999. 01723 513377 www.northyorksfire.gov.uk Mitford Street, Filey, YO14 9DY Remember to regularly test your fire alarms – and those belonging to any elderly neighbours as they may need more help.

FIRE SERVICES Scarborough Fire Station In an emergency, always call 999. 01723 374433 www.northyorksfire.gov.uk North Marine Road, Scarborough, YO12 7EY

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Here’s one for you: undercover cops. Okay, we’re in England so it should be ‘policemen’, but ‘cops’ just sounds so much more exciting. Theoretically, they’re incredibly cool. You imagine them like in the movies: two policemen with dodgy moustaches going 200mph in a 70s muscle car down the freeway motorway. In reality (and in the UK, anyway), it’s not quite like that. In fact, it’s nothing like that. Yorkshire-based bus company Arriva have teamed up with officers from Batley and Spen to do some undercover patrolling - catching offences such as failing to stop for red lights, dangerous driving and using mobile phones. Let’s make that clear: police are driving an undercover bus. Only in Yorkshire. And it’s already proved to be jolly effective. Just five minutes into the officers’ journey and they caught a man using his phone at the wheel resulting in a £200 fine and six points on his license. So next time you see a bus full of bobbies, don’t assume it’s a Village People tribute act/ stag party/strip-o-gram.

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PANDORA’S BOX 6S One for the gamers both old and new – this double stick arcade console houses 1,299 classic retro games including Sonic the Hedgehog, Duck Hunt and Contra. Not only can you play them how they were meant to be played – with an arcade stick – but you can do so through an HDMI cable to see them in all their 8- and 16-bit glory. You can’t buy them in the shops, so you’ll have to keep an eye on www.amazon.co.uk or www.ebay.co.uk. Expect to pay around £150 – but for 1,299 games this is clearly a worthy price.

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