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SPA GARDENS REOPEN

20 MONTHS AND £16M LATER ONE of Scarborough’s biggest engineering projects since the Marine Drive was built in 1908 has been completed. About 40km of steel rods have been drilled into the land behind the Spa, to stabilise it. The work was deemed critical for reducing the risk of a landslip, which would have damaged or destroyed hundreds of properties on the Esplanade. A large section of the gardens and paths on the slope, and part of the Esplanade road, were closed off while workers in orange jackets inserted piling and an almost horizontal drainage system. The work was designed to address the deep-seated instability of the slope, which has been reinforced, or nailed, and regraded. The relandscaped gardens are as attractive as ever. Several attractive stone retaining walls have been built, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2. The reopened gardens are as attractive as ever (to order photos ring 353597)

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The view from behind the Spa

The relandscaped gardens are as attractive as ever. Several attractive stone retaining walls have been built, fresh tarmac has been laid on the paths and lots of solid wooden fencing has been fitted. Flowerbeds have still to be planted but snowdrops, primula, daffodils and borage are

growing on the slope. The work began in May 2018 and was due to finish at the end of last year but overran. The cost was initially put at £13.5m but rose to £16m. Most was covered by an £11.6m Defra grant. The difference was made up by the borough and county councils.

Having been closed for nearly 20 months, the area has little litter, in stark contrast to the neglected, litter-strewn north side. The Friends of South Cliff Gardens are confident that the tunnel under the cliff lift, which bisects the gardens, will be reopened in summer. The lift divides the two

halves and the tunnel was created in 1875 to connect them. It has been bricked up and overgrown for many years. Two old toilet blocks next to the upper lift station remain closed. The council is seeking someone to operate them.

Man assaulted Revamp for railway station travel centre on way to work A MAN was assaulted in a Scarborough street early one morning, on his way to work. The victim, in his 40s, was setting off for work when he was approached by a man in dark clothing. The suspect, who is around 6ft tall, inflicted cuts and bruises before running off in the direction of Gladstone Road. It happened on Morgan Street at around 6.45am on 4 February.

The police believe it is an isolated incident and are appealing for witnesses and information that could help their investigation. Ring 101, select option 2 and ask for Jeremy Dean. Or email Jeremy.dean@northyorkshire. pnn.police.uk. To remain anonymous, ring 0800 555 111. Quote reference number 12200019845.

THE busy travel centre at Scarborough railway station is to be revamped. The glass-walled facility at the front of the station is to close and be replaced by a shop. Countless rail and bus passengers use it to buy tickets and get travel information. There is nearly always a queue of people waiting to be served. The facility is to be moved further inside. In future, customers will obtain tickets and information via the station

concourse. The Review understands the shake-up has been on the cards for a couple of years. The office on the concourse will be redeveloped, with windows to buy daily and advance train and bus tickets. A spokesperson for TransPennine Express, which operates the franchise, said staff had been consulted and that the change would not involve redundancies.

Philatelist attacks stamp vandalism ROYAL MAIL has come under fire for ruining stamps by scribbling on them in ink rather than applying a postmark. “The stamps vandalised in this way are totally devalued and means that collectors seeking the correct cancellation procedures are now at financial risk,” said Scarborough Philatelic Society president Peter Arnett. At its last meeting, the club stepped out of its box with a display of 1928 cigarette cards. It was accompanied by a talk on the playing careers and lives of the players depicted outside the game of football including

service in the world wars and their diverse occupations. Members were treated to a cornucopia of exhibits including blown-up Victorian stamps; a display of stamps made with what might be considered alien materials, such as ceramics and tin foil; and Jersey stamps issued and used under the German occupation of the Channel Islands in World War Two. The club will host a stamp auction on 7 April. Nonmembers will be made welcome at its next meeting, at the library on 3 March, at 7pm.

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The existing travel centre at the railway station is to close (to order photos ring 353597)

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Police dogs can detect Calling all chocolate fans and drugs, cash and firearms fighters for fairness THE borough of Scarborough’s Fairtrade group is immersed in the annual Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs until 8 March. The borough received Fairtrade status in 2008 and has managed to satisfy the criteria that has ensured its renewal every two years since then. Evidence has just been submitted to hopefully achieve renewal for the next two years. “We are a Fairtrade borough and part of the Fairtrade County of Yorkshire, says Diane Robinson, who sits on the group committee. Local Fairtrade Fortnight events registered by the time the Review went to press include the following, which are in Scarborough unless stated otherwise: 28 Feb, 1-2pm: refreshments and display at the town hall. 10.30-12am: coffee morning at Fylingthorpe Methodist chapel. 29 Feb, 10-12am: coffee morning at Cayton Methodist Church with stalls, a quiz, games and a steel band. 2-4pm: afternoon tea at St Andrew’s Church. 5 March, 10-12am: baking and beverages at the Coffee Stop at Burniston Methodist Church (a weekly event). 7 March, 10-11.30am: coffee morning at Scalby Methodist Church, with stalls. The UK-based Fairtrade Foundation (FF) works to empower disadvantaged producers in developing countries by tackling injustice in conventional trade, in particular by promoting and licensing the Fairtrade mark.

This guarantees that products retailed in the UK have been produced in accordance with internationally agreed Fairtrade standards. FF’s latest campaign aims to highlight the goal of achieving living incomes for cocoa farmers in West Africa. It focuses on the special role women farmers play in the journey to living incomes and sharing new stories and tools to get more people choosing Fairtrade chocolate. About 90% of the world’s cocoa is grown on small family farms by about six million farmers who earn their living from growing and selling cocoa beans. Women cocoa farmers do the lion's share of work on cocoa farms in West Africa but often receive little reward. Cocoa trees grow in tropical environments, within 10 degrees latitude from the equator - a region already suffering the effects of climate change. The ideal climate for growing cocoa is hot, rainy and tropical, with lush vegetation to provide shade for the cocoa trees. The primary growing regions are Africa, Asia and Latin America. Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana produce over 60% of the global cocoa supply. Cocoa is a delicate and sensitive crop. Farmers must protect trees from wind, sun, pests, and disease. With proper care, trees begin to yield pods at peak production levels by the fifth year and can continue at this level for 10 years. But for all this hard work, cocoa farmers gain very little from

an extremely profitable global cocoa trade. In 2016 and 2017, global cocoa prices dropped by more than a third. Disease and age are damaging cocoa trees and the number of farmers is falling because the benefits are so poor that few young people want to stay in the profession; the average age of a cocoa farmer is over 50. Farmers aren’t benefiting sufficiently and remain in poverty as their income fails to keep up with rising production costs and household expenses. Fair trade is an institutional arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions. Members of the Fairtrade movement advocate the payment of higher prices to exporters, as well as improved social and environmental standards. The movement focuses in particular on commodities or products which are typically exported from developing countries to developed countries, but also consumed in domestic markets, such as Brazil, India and Bangladesh, most notably handicrafts, coffee, cocoa, wine, sugar, fresh fruit, chocolate, flowers and gold.

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TWO new sniffer dogs are pounding the streets of Scarborough and Filey with their police handlers. Skye and Mason are the police’s newest recruits, having completed a four week course to sniff out drugs, cash and firearms. They are young and keen cocker spaniels, armed with one of the most sensitive noses in the animal kingdom. A third police dog with the North Yorkshire force recently detected a haul of drugs hidden inside a computer. The dogs are deployed throughout the county. The police also use what they call general purpose dogs multi-disciplined canines, trained to work under a variety of conditions. They can search for missing

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Liver tremblers lined up for beer festival at Spa A mouth-watering, livertrembling range of booze will be on tap at Scarborough’s fourth annual beer festival, at the Spa Ocean Room from 5-7 March. It will feature up to 80 real ales from breweries near and far, many for the first time. They will include 10 casks of beer in the wood and beer from event sponsors Bad Seed, Brass Castle, Wold Top, Great Newsome, Lady Luck and Timothy Taylor breweries. Beer in the wood means it’s in a wooden cask and takes on some of the flavours of the wood. It tends to be matured longer and the flavours are more subtle.

The origins of 20 boxes of cider and perry range from the heartland of cider country, the South West, to local producers Hedgehoggers and Tree Top Press. It’s the festival’s second year at the Spa; the first two were at the old parcel office at the railway station. It is being organised by the Scarborough branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, CAMRA for short. At the helm is Stewart Campbell, who says it will feature hot and cold food, snacks, soft drinks for drivers and live music on the Friday and Saturday evenings. Thursday has been designated a quiet night.

The festival committee and volunteers. L-R, front: CAMRA branch chair Dave Bamford, Stewart Campbell, Les Gallienne and Graham Woodford. Back: branch stalwart Ray West, Nigel and Sara Davey (to order photos ring 353597)

Admission will cost £5 on the door, including a £1 deposit for an inscribed glass which can be refunded on the way out. It’s free to CAMRA members. Accompanied children will be welcome until 8pm. A free minibus shuttle service will operate between the railway station and the venue throughout opening times, which are noon to 11pm daily. * On the Saturday the festival will host Yorkshire Beard Day, billed as “A follically fun, family friendly, fundraising event.” From 2pm on the Thursday and Friday, barber Kearon Harvey will cut hair and trim beards in preparation for judging on the Saturday. The proceeds will be donated to Prostate Cancer UK. British Beard Club member and local organiser Anthony Springall says it is the ninth year that the day has been celebrated in Scarborough. * Advertisers and sponsors who would like to support the festival should email Stewart on stewartcampbell2003@ yahoo.co.uk. Volunteer helpers are welcome - email Scarborough. CAMRA@gmail. com.

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Teacher is on the run for charity

Eleanor with her class and the school’s new head Garry Johnson

A SCHOOL teacher from Scarborough is running the London marathon on 26 April. Eleanor Calvert is aiming to raise at least £2,000 for Barnardo’s. Her target has been boosted by pupils at Gladstone Road School, which she attended as a girl and where she is now a Year Three class teacher. All the pupils from reception to year 6, aged 5-11, have been running on the school’s allweather pitch. As there are at least 26 children in most classes across the school, each class ran the equivalent of a marathon of their own. In addition, the school had a non-uniform day to help Eleanor’s fundraising. Both initiatives were sponsored,

raising £438.93. Eleanor says: “As a primary teacher, I am keen to support children in education and want to ensure all children have an equal platform, where they feel safe and supported. Secondly, I believe no child should be disadvantaged by their background or upbringing within education. Therefore, I am running to support these children and families to try and provide them with a more positive future, one they deserve entirely.” Barnardo’s aims to protect, support and nurture the UK’s most vulnerable children. Last year, the charity supported and bettered the lives of 300,000 children, young people, parents and carers.

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Thalia’s family and friends raise cash for hospital NEARLY £2,000 has been raised for a hospital where a Scarborough girl with a rare heart condition is being treated. Thalia-Beau Wright, 5, has restrictive cardiomyopathy, which means the walls of her heart are rigid; her heart is restricted from stretching and filling with blood properly. There is no cure and a heart transplant is the only treatment available. But it is complicated by the fact that Thalia also has pulmonary hypertension. Every eight weeks, she attends a clinic at Great Ormond Street children’s hospital in London. Thalia’s nannie Christine Johnson and other family members and friends are so grateful that they raised £1787.72 for the hospital, with a big joint effort. More is expected to come in from Justgiving.com. Thalia’s school, Barrowcliff

primary, contributed £250 through donations on a nonuniform day at the end of term. Friends, family and local businesses throughout the town donated prizes for a raffle, which was drawn at the Angel pub in North Street, where Christine’s best friend Ashley Wilson works. The prizes included dozens of doughnuts, which were sold for £1 each. Christine said: “We are fundraising to enhance Great Ormond Street Hospital’s ability to transform the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Donations help to fund advanced medical equipment, child and family support services, pioneering research and rebuilding and refurbishment.” Christine is looking for a venue for a summer fair, in aid of the hospital and kidney research. * To make a donation, visit www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/ThaliasValentine

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Unprovoked attack by young women A woman in her early 20s was assaulted by two other women as they passed her, in an unprovoked attack in Scarborough. The assailants are described as white and in their early 20s. One had short blonde hair and a distinctive piercing to the right side of her bottom

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lip. She was wearing a black hooded top, blue jeans and white trainers. The other had long brown hair and was wearing a distinctive pink jacket or jumper. The assault took place on Belmont Road between 8.10pm and 8.30pm on 29 January.

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Three murderers hide Illegal waste dumping from police on pier is increasing THREE young murderers fled to Scarborough and hid from police at the end of a pier after killing someone. They were caught and jailed for 75 years for the murder of a man who regarded them as friends, 6 September. Jonathan Dews was subjected to a horrific and sustained attack by people he thought he could trust. He was beaten with bricks, stabbed and torched. Detective superintendent Nicola Bryar said: “All three men attempted to cover their tracks and all lied and blamed each other for the killing. They tried to destroy evidence by setting fire to the property and tried to evade justice by fleeing to Scarborough. They have shown no remorse for their actions and continued to lie throughout the court case. “Jonathan’s family have had to endure the horrific details of the violent and prolonged attack that he suffered. They were absolutely devastated

L-R: Scott Crutchley, Jordan Metcalfe and Nathan Redmond

by his death and I hope this sentence gives them some comfort and closure, for what has been a harrowing trial to sit through.” Jordan Metcalfe, 24, Nathan Redmond, 21, and Scott Crutchley, 24, all from the Wakefield area, were found guilty by a jury at Leeds crown court for the murder of Mr Dews, 42, whose tortured, battered body was found in his cellar. He died from head and neck injuries. The trio were jailed for life with a

minimum 27 years (Metcalfe and Redmond) and 21 years (Crutchley). The jury heard that Mr Dews endured “brutal, vicious, explosive, mindless violence.” Over two and a half hours, he was slashed, stabbed, pounded with bricks and had part of his ear hacked off before his body was set on fire. Neighbours heard his terrified screams for “a considerable period of time.” After the attack the men caught a taxi to Scarborough where they were arrested.

Filey paedophile gets eight years A Filey man who sexually abused three young girls has been sent to prison for eight years. Henry Bottomley, 87, was sentenced at York crown court on 21 February. He pleaded guilty to 12 out of 14 counts of gross indecency with the girls, who were under 14. Two charges will remain on file. The offences occurred between 1986 and 1995 when Bottomley was working as a caretaker at Moorside junior and infant school, as it was then known, at Ripon. One of the victims complained about Bottomley in December 2018. She said he had sexually abused her between 1991 and 1995. He was charged with gross indecency offences in August 2019. Shortly afterwards, two more victims said they had been subjected to multiple acts of gross indecency between 1986 and 1992. The long-running investigation was carried out by North

Yorkshire Police’s non-recent abuse investigation team, led by detective sergeant Graeme Bevington. He said: “Bottomley was generally seen as a respected and trusted member of the community through his work as a school caretaker and as a former member of the local special constabulary. “However, as this investigation has confirmed, there was a very sinister side to him, which resulted in three young girls being subjected to sexual abuse. Each recounted how Bottomley would get them on their own, either at his home or in his car, and make them touch him. He told them he was in pain and they were helping to take it away. This disgusting and disturbing behaviour has traumatised the victims over the intervening decades.” He said the case demonstrates that it is never too late for victims to report such crimes and seek professional help and support from the police and independent agencies and charities such as the NSPCC.

Chemist burgled CHARITY boxes and other items were stolen when Aston's pharmacy in Gladstone Road, Scarborough, was burgled.

It happened at about 3am on 17 February, when the front window of the shop was smashed.

THE illegal dumping of waste is on the rise. Nearly 100,000 fly-tipping incidents were reported to Yorkshire and Humber councils, including Scarborough, in 2018/19. Typical offenders include local residents, construction and landscaping contractors, waste removers, scrapyard operators and car and tyre repair shops. According to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), flytipping incidents increased by 13% across the period, a rise of 10,952 on the previous year. In the borough of Scarborough, animal carcasses, vehicle parts, white-goods, tyres, construction waste, bin-liners and household waste were illegally dumped on roadsides, in alleys, on council land and in watercourses. Popular sites for fly-tipping include the former quarry on Jackson’s Lane, Oliver’s Mount; a back lane on Clark Street, off North Marine Road; and the approach road to the tip near Morrison’s. Huge piles of building waste can often be seen on Fylingdales moor, Ravenscar moor and above Low North Camp. The cost of cleaning up after illegal dumpers is high.

For instance, 12 significant multi-load incidents cost Scarborough Council £1,200 in 2018/19. Each year, councils collate the number, size and cost of illegal rubbish dumping in their areas. While the number of tipping incidents in England has hovered around the one million mark in recent years, incidents involving a lorryload of waste or more have risen 117% since 2012. Police and environmental groups are concerned about the rise of industrial-scale fly-tipping and its links to organised crime. The shift is being driven by a surge in criminal gangs offering illegal waste-clearing services. The cost to farmers is

incalculable as most cases of dumping on private land go unreported, with farmers left to foot the clean-up bill. Councils spend millions every year on clean-up costs but private landowners such as farmers are suffering in silence with little or no assistance or recourse. They shoulder the burden of dumped rubbish as they face prosecution if they don’t. According to the National Rural Crime Network, flytipping is the most common crime experienced by farmers. For victims, the average clearance cost is over £1,000 a time.

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“As ever, our message is please don’t suffer in silence. We are here to help you.” * If you have been a victim of abuse, ring the police on 101. If you are in immediate danger, always dial 999 for an emergency response. Victims who prefer not to go to the police and aren’t in immediate danger can contact Bridge House, North Yorkshire’s sexual assault referral centre on 0330 223 0362 or email bridgehouse. sarc@nhs.net. Websites: www. bridgehousesarc.org, www. supportingvictims.org, www. nspcc.org.uk/preventingabuse.

The police are appealing for witnesses and information. Ring 101, select option 2 and ask for Liam Cromack. Or email liam.cromack@northyorkshire. pnn.police.uk. Quote reference number 12200027948.

NOT picking up his dog’s poo and obstructing a dog warden cost a Scarborough man £452. Terrence Arey of Queen Street wouldn’t let the official check if his dog had a microchip, in Clarence Gardens in September. A public space protection order requires dog owners to clean up after their pets. At the town magistrates court, Arey was fined £300 and ordered to pay £120 in court costs and a £32 victim surcharge. For a Whitby woman, similar offences proved more than twice as costly. On 31 January,

Deborah Lavender pleaded not guilty to four offences involving her dog, committed in Little Park, Whitby, on 10 and 12 May last year. She was found guilty of a dog fouling offence, having her dog off the lead twice and obstructing a dog warden by refusing to allow her dog to be scanned for a microchip. She was fined £740 and ordered to pay costs of £360 with a victim surcharge of £44. The victim in both cases was Scarborough Council, whose deputy operations, transport and countryside manager, Harry Briggs, said: “Where

we have strong evidence, we will take enforcement action against irresponsible dog owners and those that choose to ignore public space protection orders. “Clarence Gardens and Little Park are popular dog walking areas, widely used by residents and visitors. They are regularly patrolled, overtly and covertly, by our dog wardens, who operate a zero-tolerance approach. All offences carry a maximum fine of £1,000 and are enforced robustly.”

Woman assaulted in bus shelter A YOUNG woman was sexually assaulted in a bus shelter in the middle of Scarborough. A man squatted down in front of her, rubbed her thighs with his hands and commented on her appearance. A man in his 20s was

arrested and released under investigation. It occurred at the bus stop in Aberdeen Walk on 29 January, between 8am and 8.15am. The police are appealing for information from people who witnessed the incident and can describe or identify the

man responsible. Ring 101, select option 2 and ask for Dom Lee or email dom.lee@ northyorkshire.pnn.police. uk. To remain anonymous, ring 0800 555 111. Quote the reference number 12200016236.

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Charity shop subsidises ‘Social care crisis children’s adventure holiday caused by excessive THIRTY Scarborough children are looking forward to a fantastic mini break, thanks to OurCo. The charity shop has contributed £3,000 towards the cost of a three day outdoor residential adventure holiday for pupils at Hinderwell Academy. Each child’s family has paid £100 less than what it would have cost, thanks to the subsidy. The trip, on 18-20 May, is to the High Adventure outdoor education and activity centre near Skipton. Activities include canoeing, caving, climbing, archery and high ropes. They are designed to stimulate and challenge kids, improving their confidence, skills and independence. Money is flowing in both directions between Ourco and Hinderwell. The school has raised £251.83 for the charity by running events such as cake sales, beat the goalie, bingo and a home-clothes day. OurCo recently donated £1,500 to Scarborough Athletic’s

football scholarship for school leavers aged 16-18. They receive 10 hours’ football coaching a week and can further their education by studying a BTEC in sport. In conjunction with Loughborough FC, Boro recently started a degree course for students aged over 18. Some students have gone on to play football at a high level, including 16-year-old Max Wright, who has just made his Boro debut.

OurCo helps many local organisations. It recently gave sleeping bags, jeans and joggers to the Rainbow Centre; food and clothing to a family in need of help; and a cooker to a young woman. “Her social worker got in touch with us as she was desperate because her client had two young children and nothing to cook on,” said Vronny Thorpe of OurCo.

SCARBOROUGH businesses need to prepare to deal with the consequences of a crisis in social care, a campaigner has warned. Mike Padgham told a business breakfast in the town that a lack of care for older and vulnerable adults is bound to have an impact on businesses. Mr Padgham, who runs Saint Cecilia’s Care Group and chairs the Independent Care Group, said 1.5m people are already living without the care they need because of excessive funding cuts. More and more people are having to give up work to care for relatives, he said. He told the meeting: “The reality is: we don’t have enough people to provide care. There are 120,000 job vacancies in social care. That’s an 8% vacancy rate and a turnover of 30% a year. Some

6.5m people are unpaid carers in the UK – one in eight. Around 600 people a day leave a job to provide care for a loved one. “Unless we properly fund social care so that we have adequate and viable provision, more and more people will have to leave work to become carers. And that is bound to have an impact on the number of people available to work. “You, as business owners, might not be able to fill staff vacancies, because there is a shortage of care. Staff may leave because they have to care for their parents. Staff may need time off to provide care. Care isn’t someone else’s problem, it is everyone’s.” Mr Padgham, who took a cardboard cutout of the prime minister onto the stage for the presentation, added: “Some £8bn has been

cut from council adult social care budgets since 2010. It is estimated that social care is facing a funding gap of £4.4bn by 2023-24. “The knock-on effect is that less and less care is being commissioned by local authorities; social care providers are closing and people are going without the care they need. Today 1.5m people are living in this country with an unmet care need. That’s not just 1.5m faceless individuals. That is our brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, mothers and fathers and for some of us it might soon be ourselves.” He said social care has a huge impact on the economy, employing 1.5m people, compared to 1.3m in the NHS, and contributing £46.2bn to the economy.

A HOUSING association harnessed the diverse skills of 28 apprentices with a series of challenges designed to enhance local communities in Scarborough. Beyond Housing launched the project during national apprenticeship week in February. Its apprentices had to plan and execute a project, working as a team. They had to revitalise a

communal garden in the Castle ward and deliver a clean and green community project in Scarborough or Whitby. Each challenge was designed to make life better for neighbourhoods. The teams were helped by someone in the company who offered tips, guidance and support. The groups presented the outcome of their work to managers in a Dragons’ Den

style pitch for funds. The experience helped them complete their apprenticeship qualification and showcase their talents. Beyond Housing’s apprentice and volunteer team leader, Emma Tooth, said: “We take great pride in delivering valuable apprenticeships that offer a fantastic start to a career, shaping our next generation of colleagues.”

Some of the children are pictured with their teacher Kasey Hill, right, accepting a cheque from Kacie Brady of OurCo (to order photos ring 353597)

County council supports big social care celebration UPLIFTING stories of social care workers who help transform people’s lives will be celebrated in Scarborough again this autumn. The second Celebrate Social Care event is being supported by North Yorkshire County Council. The first one, in October, was a great success, attracting around 500 people from social care and the businesses that support the sector. Organiser Mike Padgham said:

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“Getting the county council on board is a tremendous boost. We look forward to others coming on board as we plan the event.” The authority’s chief executive, Richard Flinton, added: “It’s right to put the spotlight on the stories of the people who make a tangible difference to the quality of life of people who use social care services. One in 10 social careworkers in the county works for the county council which is the biggest

single funder of care services in North Yorkshire. “The first event last year was very moving and we look forward to honouring people from all aspects of social care and giving them the recognition they do not always get.” This year’s event was launched at a get together for potential sponsors and supporters at the Hideout cafe on Columbus Ravine.

Campaigner turns poet Mr Padgham has turned poet in his campaign to tackle the crisis in social care. His impassioned plea to prime minister Boris Johnson includes the following poem, entitled Care Needed Please.

The second Celebrate Social Care event was launched at the Hideout cafe (to order photos ring 353597)

I want to get out, but I don’t know where to go. My legs don’t seem to work and I’ve lost the feeling in my toes. I think I’ve wet myself, but I really can’t be sure, and I can’t get up to see who’s knocking at the door.

And I’d love a cup of tea; perhaps a piece of cake — but I daren’t boil the kettle and there’s no one here to make. Where’s my family gone when I need them most? I can’t reach the phone to call them

and there are flies on my toast. I didn’t ask to be like this: I used to be carefree. I don’t want to be a burden; I just need you to care for me.

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Hard-working lifeboat Sale of wooden fundraisers never stop animals raises £5,780

SCARBOROUGH Ladies Lifeboat Guild has been looking back on another successful year. In 2019, the RNLI fundraisers organised a fashion show at the Crown Hotel, an afternoon tea at the Palm Court, a table-top sale at the lifeboathouse and a Christmas fayre at the Park Manor. In addition, members collected £900 worth of 5p, 2p and 1p coins. Other ways of raising money included donation boxes at hotels, shops, etc, funeral collections, donations by the public and RNLI personnel and the ubiquitous raffles and tombolas. All together, it came to £6,533, taking the total raised since the guild’s inception in 1927 to about £174,500. The next fundraiser is a coffee morning with coxswain Lee Marton and other crew members at the Park Manor Hotel on 24 March, from 10.30am until noon. The photo shows the guild’s six committee members celebrating their achievement outside the lifeboathouse. At the guild AGM in January, thanks were given to members for their hard work and to Scarborough businesses, hotels and shops, who never fail to lend their support willingly. The guild has a luncheon on the third Tuesday of the month from October to April at the Red Lea Hotel. ‘We have a raffle and, most months, a speaker’, says Lynne. New members are welcome; ring Gladys on 366630 or Lynne on 373788. * Scarborough RNLI volunteer Hilary Casey adopted twin

L-R: chairman Gladys Freeman, press officer Pauline Brown, secretary / treasurer Lynne Garforth, speaker secretary Judith Hargreaves, box secretary Minnie Raper and events secretary Liz Ashworth (to order photos ring 353597)

Jenn Dodd accepts a cheque from Rotarians

neurone disease.” The rest of the money raised by selling wooden animals, £1,405, has been given to local charities supported by the club. Rotarians worked throughout the autumn making the wooden figures to sell

at 27 outlets around the Scarborough area. The highest sales were recorded at Cober Hill, Dalby Forest café, Dean’s Garden Centre, the Downe Arms Hotel, the Falcon Inn and Killerby Stained Glass Centre.

Parish council enters the digital age Colin and Pauline Woodhead with Kay Jackson at Love Your Lifeboat

themes for dozens of buns she baked and iced for Love Your Lifeboat at the lifeboathouse. The event had a Valentine angle so half the buns had hearts on; the other half had a pair of yellow wellies, the kind worn by lifeboat crew. Despite inclement weather, the event raised at least £975. A constant stream of visitors were shown around the station including both lifeboats and

children posed for photos with RNLI mascot Stormy Stan. * Scarborough RNLI’s next fundraising event is a modelboat show on 18 April, from 10.30am to 4pm. Boats will be displayed on a small pool throughout the day. Anyone who would like to attend as an exhibitor, or who wants more information, should email Scarboroughlifeboat eventsteam@outlook.com.

Garden centre and students support hospice A SCARBOROUGH garden centre has adopted two hospices as its charities of the year. Dean’s is supporting Saint Catherine’s in Scarborough and St Leonard’s in York throughout 2020. The company adopted the two hospices 10 years ago, raising £16,908. It hopes to raise as much again, with prize grids, quizzes, a book stall, etc. The family-run business has two garden centres; the other is in Stockton-on-the-Forest, near York.

THE Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers’ Christmas sale of over 400 wooden reindeer and other animals raised £5,780. Most of it, £4,375, has been given to the Motor Neurone Disease Association - £500 to the local branch, the rest to the national body, which will spend it on research at the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience. The association’s regional fundraiser, Jenn Dodd, was presented with a cheque at a club meeting at the Downe Arms in Wykeham. Club president Tony Graham said: “The project has been led for the past two years by a club member, who has sadly been diagnosed with motor

Staff at Dean’s Garden Centre in Scarborough show their support for Saint Catherine’s

* Students at a hair and beauty training college in Roscoe Street, Scarborough, have raised £173 for Saint Catherine’s. The beauty therapy students at the Academy hosted two events, offering beauty treatments in return for a

donation. Treatments included minifacials, Indian head massage, manicures and pedicures. * Anyone who would like to organise a fundraising event in aid of Saint Catherine’s should ring 378406.

NEWBY and Scalby Parish Council has entered the digital age by joining social media. Parish councillors want to share what they do and what goes on in the parish area, which has 10,000 residents. News of council and community activities are being shared on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. “Many people do not realise what the parish council do or who the councillors are,” says Reg Towse, who chairs the council. “We want to be

able to share news of things happening in our area that not only we are doing but also activities and achievements of groups, sport teams, businesses and individuals. “We are also having our website re-designed,” says Mr Towse. “We hope it will be a great source of information for those living, working, visiting or thinking of moving to our beautiful area.” The new website will be live towards the end of March and a YouTube channel is coming

soon. Sports clubs, groups, organisations and people with facilities to hire in the Newby and Scalby area, who would like to be featured on the website, should email details to clerk@newbyandscalbypc. org.uk or ring 354018. Facebook and Instagram: @NewbyandScalbyParish Council. Twitter: @newbyscalbypc. Website: www.newbyandscalbypc. org.uk.

Fair winds and following seas TRIBUTES have been paid to a Filey lifeboat crew member and coastguard. Pete Macauley was “a true gentleman and an excellent teacher for the younger crew,” according to Filey lifeboat’s press officer, John Ward. A Humber coastguard spokesperson described Pete as “a consummate professional with a stubborn and rebellious streak. He was passionate about the job and worked to the highest of standards. What he didn’t know about the coastguard wasn’t worth knowing.” Pete joined the lifeboat crew in February 1994, serving on the all-weather and inshore lifeboats. As Filey

RNLI’s second mechanic and navigator, he took part in many rescues off the Filey coast. He spent some time coble fishing from Filey before joining Humber coastguard operations centre in 2002. He began his service as a watch officer and later became a maritime operations specialist. John added: “Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife Jacqui, son Luke, daughters Rachel and Bryony and four grandchildren. Fair winds and following seas.” Pete died suddenly in hospital on 25 January, following an aggressive illness. Donations in his memory can

Pete Macauley

be made online. They will be split equally between Filey lifeboat and the Coastguard Association.

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Borough and town councils renew friendship

All smiles. L-R, seated: Mike Greene, Jacqui Houlden-Banks, Hazel Lynskey, Steve Siddons and Susan Bosomworth. Standing: Lisa Dixon, David Liddle, Mike Cockerill, Janine Robinson, Linda Randall, Gary Howgate, Neil Cronk and Howard Parkin (to order photos ring 353597)

Mike Greene engineered a visit to Scarborough town hall by eight of Filey’s 12 town councillors. It was the first for a quarter of a century. The visit coincided with borough mayor Hazel Lynskey’s birthday; Lisa Dixon, one of the borough council’s three directors, organised a cake. Filey mayor Jacqui HouldenBanks played a key role in the reconciliation. Shortly after she became mayor in May, she rescinded the vote of no confidence in Scarborough Council. “It allowed us to have a conversation with them,” says Cllr Houlden-Banks, who invited the borough mayor, council leader and chief executive to Filey for a chat in October. “I wanted open dialogue and we’re now conversing,” she says. Besides Cllr Houlden-Banks, the Filey councillors who visited Scarborough were Gary Howgate, Neil Cronk, Howard Parkin, Linda Randall, Janine Robinson, Susan Bosomworth and Mike Cockerill (who is also a borough councillor). They were joined by town clerk David Liddle.

AN entente cordiale has emerged between the borough and town councils, after relations broke down. Three years ago, Filey and Whitby town councils passed formal votes of noconfidence in their big brother in Scarborough. Both felt distinctly unloved by their borough counterpart. The motions, passed independently of each other, criticised the borough council in general and its leader and cabinet in particular. Underinvestment and poor

communications between the authorities and the cabinet style of administration were cited as the primary reasons. Much water has flowed under the diplomatic bridge since then. At the borough elections in May last year, the Conservatives lost 10 seats and overall control. Derek Bastiman was replaced as council leader by Labour’s Steve Siddons. Since then, Cllr Siddons has striven to achieve better relationships between the three councils. “I feel our relationship

THE Harbour Bar has to be one of the healthiest and safest places to eat in Scarborough. Not least because the staff - all 23 - have just completed a oneday course in food safety. It covered everything from food hygiene and storage to fridge temperatures and cleanliness standards. “We all found it very helpful,” say co-owner Theresa Alonzi, who runs the place with husband Giulian. “It’s a really good course and I’d recommend it.” The course was delivered by Tyro Training, the commercial training division of Craven College in Skipton, based at Cayley Court in Hopper Hill Road, Crossgates. The Alonzi family have been making and selling ice cream in Scarborough since the turn of the last century when Giulian’s paternal grandparents left their mountain village home near Monte Cassino in southern Italy. They ran a small bar in Eastborough and a small fleet of ice cream barrows near the beach. One was at the Spa end, charging tuppence a portion; another was near the lifeboat house, charging a penny a

L-R: Theresa Alonzi, Ludmila Dubrova, Kate Arthur, Natalija Kemenova, Holly Freeman, Angela Lee, Louise Ellis, Tori Dawson and Natalja Medvedeva (to order photos ring 353597)

portion. Giulian's mum and dad Annie and Tony, and his aunt Lucy, opened the Harbour Bar on August bank holiday, 1945. They sold out of everything in two hours and took £48. In those days, the café sold only ice cream and coffee. Giulian was born and raised in the flat above the Harbour Bar. He started working there in his early teens along with sisters Ann and Susanne. After training to be an accountant, he returned to the family business in the early 70s. In

with Filey is positive and growing and I am grateful to Filey town councillors for their equal enthusiasm to see our relationship continue to develop,” he says. “I have had an initial discussion with representatives of Whitby Town Council and am delighted to see that they too are keen to work with me to improve our relationship. I look forward to working with both town councils in the future for the benefit of all residents.” Cllr Siddons and the borough council’s new chief executive

the early 80s, with his parents almost retired, he and Theresa took over. The couple continue to expand and improve the place, without changing the essence of the 1950s milk-bar style. There are many original pieces with hand-painted signs and pyramids of preserved fruit in jars, a reference to earlier years, when fresh fruit was hard to come by and had to be bottled by hand. Tyro Training offers a range of training courses to suit businesses and individuals

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Tributes paid to Filey GP Phil Garnett A POPULAR and highly respected Filey GP has died of cancer. Dr Phil Garnett, who joined Filey Surgery in 1978, was working until a few days before his death. Dr Garnett had chaired NHS Scarborough and Ryedale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) from its inception in 2013. Dr Peter Billingsley paid tribute to his friend and colleague: “Phil was driven by a burning desire to make the NHS the best it could be. Throughout his time at the helm of our organisation, and indeed throughout his distinguished career as a GP, he was determined to secure the best possible services for patients. “He led from the front and was an exceptionally gifted speaker, possessing a wonderful sense of dry humour and wit to match his intellect. Phil was erudite, captivating and charming; people always listened to what he had to say. From a personal perspective, he was always on hand to offer help and advice and I will miss him greatly.” Dr Garnett qualified as a doctor in Leeds in 1973. He held senior positions with the local primary care trust, primary care group and Saint Catherine’s. He was heavily involved in the North Yorkshire Local Medical Committee. Dr Garnett worked for five years in secondary care, with a focus on paediatrics. He gained a diploma in child health from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and was a member of the Royal College of Physicians. Filey Surgery practice manager Carolyn Liddle said: “He was a GP in Filey for 40 years and a much-respected and loved doctor. The people of Filey will miss him as

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many of them will have been his patients for many years. Among the sorrow there are smiles from his colleagues at the surgery as we remember a lot of good times.” Simon Cox, director of acute commissioning for North Yorkshire’s three CCGs, added: “Phil’s desire to see the NHS flourish shone brightly throughout our time together at the helm of the CCG. He was a strong and passionate voice for local health services and his commitment to the NHS in Scarborough and Ryedale was unwavering, even when his health was faltering. “I speak on behalf of the entire governing body and all the staff when I say it was a privilege to have worked alongside Phil. As we move towards a new era, with a single CCG representing the people of North Yorkshire, his voice will be sorely missed.” North Yorkshire CCG chairelect Dr Charles Parker said Dr Garnett had been “indefatigable” in his promotion of primary care over many years. “Phil was well liked and respected by us all and throughout the local NHS. He was a gentle character and I will miss him. Phil was such a long-time servant within the health service that it is difficult to imagine a time without him.”

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Young man’s inspiring booze message A SCARBOROUGH man is inspiring others to have a healthier relationship with alcohol. James, 20, has bravely shared his story to inspire others to rethink their drink in a new campaign. Wake Up North Yorkshire follows Dry January. James’ brother died due to an alcohol-related injury. Since then, James has always been aware of the risks of drinking and knows the importance of safe drinking and staying within his limits. And he wants to save money. He enjoys drinking socially but like most young people, wants to succeed in his career and save up for a house, something which drinking, and hangovers, don’t help with. “When I go out, I like to stay in control and keep within my limits. When you take things too far, obviously that’s when accidents can happen. When I was younger my big brother had an accident, which unfortunately cost him his life and affected me and my family, so I need to stay safe. “I’ve got a good job and a

new car, which I’m paying for monthly. If I’m going out drinking and not turning up to work at the weekend, it’s causing me to lose money. It’s putting me off drinking, because I need money for things like saving up to buy a house.” James has a few tips for staying in control of drinking on a night out with mates and avoiding hangovers. “Take a break from drinking. Go for a walk to the takeaway and get some chips or a drink of water or coke. It saves you from looking like an idiot, saves money and you don’t get a hangover the next day if you stop before you’ve taken

it too far, so you’re not losing a day.” Many people give up booze in the new year and wonder what comes next. This led to the new campaign, which is part of the county council’s work to reduce alcoholrelated harm, including admissions to hospitals. Over 40% of people who responded to a survey of around 1,000 North Yorkshire residents revealed they drink more than the chief medical officer’s guidelines suggest is safe. A video of James and others telling their stories can be seen at www. wakeupnorthyorks.co.uk.

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Old shipwreck could draw tourists to Filey councils. Group chair Tony Green delivered a historical account of the battle and its importance to Filey and the Royal Navy. Merlin Burrows provided an update on their discovery of the Bonhomme Richard, and other historical projects, with a promotional video for Filey, and slides of other discoveries.

PLANS to exploit the tourism potential of an old shipwreck in Filey Bay have been announced. In 2018, British company Merlin Burrows announced the discovery of commodore John Paul Jones’ flagship, Bonhomme Richard, sank during the Battle of Flamborough Head in 1779. Filey Bay Research Group is now looking at the possibility of a visitor centre, a statue of Jones, an annual festival and a celebration on the 250th anniversary of the battle, in 2029. The ideas form a draft tourism strategy for Filey,

for consideration by the town council. They were presented at a group meeting at the White Lodge Hotel. It was hosted by hotel owner James Hodgson, a director of the Yorkshire Coast Business Improvement District. It was attended by representatives of Filey’s business and tourism community and the town, borough and county

USS Bonhomme Richard (by Frank Muller)

Maritime historian Tim Akers, head of research at Merlin Burrows, with CEO Bruce Blackburn (photo by Sam Atkins)

HMS Serapis in the centre foreground with the Bonhomme Richard immediately behind (by Robert Dodd)

County forges ahead with promoting healthier travel A SCHEME to encourage people to swap their cars for healthier, congestionreducing transport is being extended in Scarborough. The county council has run its Open North Yorkshire programme over the past three years. The authority says it has helped schools, businesses and residents to change travel habits. It was funded by a £1m grant from the Department for Transport, which has just awarded another £325,000, to continue the work for another year. Scarborough has potential for shifting to sustainable transport based on population, the levels of

economic and residential development and the levels of congestion, the authority says. The programme has worked with major employers to develop travel plans for staff, with over 1,200 personal journey plans created for employees. Cycle training for adults has been an important element to improve confidence and safety and to encourage people to cycle to work. St Augustine’s in Scarborough has become the first North Yorkshire school to achieve Modeshift Stars bronze accreditation, which recognises schools that support cycling, walking

and other sustainable travel. Officers have distributed over 400 bus and train taster tickets, delivered more than 1,900 sustainable travel information packs to people living on new housing developments and distributed thousands of cycling and walking maps. Scarborough Hospital NHS Trust’s environmental and sustainability manager, Dan Braidley, says: “We are constantly trying to raise awareness of sustainable transport options that our staff could use to travel to and from work, especially cycling. Working with the programme has given us an opportunity to offer training

opportunities and empower our staff to try something different that offers health benefits and is more environmentally friendly.” The extra funding will support further cycle training plus cycle maintenance workshops, promoting more school park-and-stride schemes, delivering public cycle rides and walks and identifying walking routes as alternatives to car journeys. Officers will explore cycle hire and loan schemes and options to increase cycle parking in public and residential spaces, along with real-time information feeds for businesses and schools. They will promote

sustainable transport to ensure routes and infrastructure are considered when sites are developed.

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Students take part in a sustainable travel scheme at St Augustine’s last summer

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Rain doesn’t dampen CRUSE BEREAVEMENT SERVICE enthusiasm at job fair COMES TO SCARBOROUGH By Claire Pulpher

UNDETERRED by inclement weather, nearly 700 jobseekers turned up for the ninth annual job fair, at the Grand Hotel in Scarborough. Over 40 employers, including many of the area’s largest, offered hundreds of fulltime, part-time, permanent and seasonal jobs. These were complemented by selfemployment and training options. The fair was opened by the borough mayor, Cllr Hazel Lynskey, who said: “You are giving people a chance and changing lives. The fair is the most prestigious event of its kind in the area and I’m proud to be here.” Sponsored by Aspire-igen, the fair was organised by Janine Merritt and Bron Dixon of Scarborough & Whitby Jobcentre Plus, who said: “Hearing the mayor speak to the exhibitors was lovely and echoes our roles as recruitment managers. We aim to bring employers and potential candidates together and the job fair provides a unique opportunity for employers to meet the person behind the CV. It’s an amazing thing to be able to do for our community.” Jane Elsworth-Barker of Aspire-igen agreed, saying the event gives local people chance to make direct contact with local employers who have live vacancies. “The reality of this

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event is that an individual can walk through the door without a job and leave with one.” The employers gave positive feedback afterwards. NYCC Adult Learning enjoyed the “vibrant atmosphere.” Representatives of the St Cecilia’s group said it had been good to talk to potential candidates, raising awareness of hidden jobs such as catering or maintenance that are on offer in the health and socialcare sector. Tees NHS Trust said: “it’s been great, a really well-organised event.” At previous job fairs, exhibitors have given away various single-use plastic items. At this one, the organisers tried to get them to think of ways to reduce waste and single-use plastics. They said: “We asked exhibitors to try and give away items with a second use and by working with the Grand Hotel we stopped using plastic cups and encouraged employers to

bring reusable mugs.” The employers included three NHS trusts, North Yorkshire County Council, the Wilf Ward Family Trust, Sainsbury, Flamingo Land, Britannia Hotels, Surecare, the new Premier Inn, Cooplands and B&Q. New faces included Uber Eats, Arriva and the Body Shop at Home. With so many jobs in the hospitality sector on offer, the event was well timed for the national Hospitality Works campaign. The event was attended by more disability confident employers than before. Nearly half the exhibitors had signed up to the Government scheme which helps employers showcase their inclusive policies and draw from the widest possible pool of talent by demonstrating their commitment to supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Council aims to build a better borough SCARBOROUGH Council has hosted two open conversation events as part of a public consultation on its new plan entitled Building a Better Borough. They were at the Street in Scarborough and the Coliseum in Whitby. One at the Evron Centre in Filey was cancelled because of staff illness. The events, in the style of focus groups, gave residents an opportunity to talk about the plan could be achieved and to tell the council about the things that matter most to them. The authority’s communities team is arranging similar conversation events with community groups around the borough. The council plans to host roadshow-style events in some of the borough’s highfootfall locations. People will be able to drop in to have a short informal chat with council representatives without having to register.

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Council leader Steve Siddons says: “People like to give feedback in different ways so we’re hosting these open conversations for those that prefer to meet face to face and share their ideas in a small, informal setting. The events are a good way of getting into the heart of our communities to ensure as many people as possible can have their say in what they think our borough should look like in the future and how we can all work together to develop and achieve that vision.” Feedback from the events will

be added to the results of the Your Borough, Your Say survey to help identify key priorities for the borough. This in turn will set and guide the work of the council and its partners to shape a better future for the borough’s communities. The survey runs until 15 March and can be completed online at scarborough.gov. uk/buildingabetterborough. Paper copies are available at the town hall, library, Street and Falsgrave Community Centre in Scarborough; and the council office, library and Evron Centre in Filey.

CRUSE Bereavement Care, a national charity that offers bereavement support to adults and children, is opening its doors in Scarborough from 1 March. Thanks to funding received by the charity from Awards For All, the York Cruse service is now able to extend in Ryedale and into the Scarborough area. Bereavement can trigger many thoughts, feelings and emotions – and Cruse is here

to help deal with these. Clients are given the opportunity to have a highly confidential talk with a trained and experienced Bereavement Volunteer about their feelings of loss and how the bereavement is affecting their life. Sessions take place in the comfort of their own home – although alternative venues are always available if this isn’t possible; and children are usually seen in school. Not only that but support is also offered via phone and email, as well as pre-bereavement

support. A recent ‘thank you’ letter received by the team shows how the service can help: “I’m glad I contacted Cruse. Without this help I would have struggled to come to terms with my loss. I’m so thankful for the help I received. You most definitely helped restore hope in my life.” While the service doesn’t begin until March, referrals can be made now by calling 01904 481162 – messages can be left on the answerphone.

Tantalise in Eastfield TANTALISE at Manham Hill in Eastfield has been joined by beauty therapist Kelly Jenkinson. Kelly is friendly, respectful and motivated, and believes that customers are the most important part of any business. She has worked in the beauty therapy industry for over 12 years. Before joining Tantalise, Kelly worked at the Crown Spa Hotel and helped build up the wellness spa at Alpamare. She does sports massage, full body massage, facials and waxing. Her favourite sayings include “The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing,” and “a life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” Two other new additions to the Tantalise roster of talent are brows and lashes beautician Gemma Evans and stylist Debbie Pullen, who recently lost her mum and is organising a charity fundraiser in her memory. “I am looking for a few volunteers to have

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their heads shaved, in April. Karen Gill, who runs the salon, says: “We also do little-diva parties with bouncy castles and nails, makeup and glitter. The birthday girl goes free.” Tantalise, which does manicures and pedicures, is the area’s latest stockist of Milk Shake hair products. The business, which has been running for 16 years, relaunched after refurbishment in October. “It is no longer just a sunbed shop,” explains Karen. “We incorporate a nail technician,

henna brows and lash lift technician, a hairdresser, barber, expert colour technician and extensions.” The hair salon, called Evolution, is run by Debbie. The nail technician is Agnes Watkins, the tanning receptionist is Karen’s daughter Sarah Gill and Janet Perkins a part-time receptionist. Tantalise also offers kids, hen and birthday party bookings. Ring 583385. Website: www. TantaliseScarborough.co.uk.

Totally Socially comes to a natural end

SCARBOROUGH’S Totally Socially is marking the natural end of its three-year lifespan with a free event celebrating the people and places it has reached. Stories of Change will be at the Street on 3 March, from 10am-1pm. David Stone, who runs Totally Socially, explains: “We had a three-year lottery grant to run the project and that will end in March. The Totally Socially way of doing things - listening, working alongside communities - will continue under the Coast and Vale

Community Action umbrella with fewer resources behind it but with equal passion. “Beach sweeps, barbecues, bus-stop get-togethers, village carnivals, music projects, community fridges, art groups, environmental awareness groups, micromuseums - these are just a few of the amazing things people have created to change for the better the places they live in with the project’s support, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. More than that, individuals have been supported along journeys of

personal change.” Stories of Change will ask (and answer): how and why has Totally Socially worked? What is the learning we can take from the project? And how can we continue to help people achieve the things they want to achieve to address the challenges they identify? “Join us for a morning of stories and celebration with the Institute for Voluntary Action Research and the people who made Totally Socially happen,” David says. Lunch will be provided.

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Filey school gets good marks from Ofsted

A school in Filey is celebrating after being rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted. Filey Church of England Nursery and Infants Academy, with 240 pupils, was visited by inspectors last month. They said: “Filey Infants is a happy place to learn. Pupils’ experiences are planned to engender compassion, community and friendship. The support for their social and emotional needs is strong and the addition of a pastoral support worker has made a crucial difference to many. “Pupils are excited about the topics they study. Teachers often plan exciting first-hand

experiences to support pupils’ learning. This helps pupils to understand and remember what they are taught. “Reading is a high priority. Pupils love their class story times and book swap events. Learning in the early years is well thought out. Adults model new language and extend learning well. Children have lots of chances to practise their new reading, writing and mathematics knowledge.” School head Angela Clark said: “We are a happy school community and work well together. The inspectors were full of praise for initiatives such as our family reading

club and other events to encourage our children’s sense of community.” The school joined Ebor Academy Trust in April 2017. With its headquarters in Osbaldwick near York, the trust has 24 schools across the Yorkshire coast, East Riding, Humber, York and Selby areas. They include Ebor Academy in Filey and Braeburn primary and nursery academy in Eastfield. Ebor’s chief executive, Gail Brown, added: “Staff, governors, pupils, parents and carers at Filey Infants thoroughly deserve their ‘good’ rating. It is a lovely school.”

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Domestic abuse fundraiser AN event in Scarborough on International Women's Day will raise funds for Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS). The fundraiser, at the Cask from noon until 4pm on 8 March, will feature a quiz, live music, poetry, a raffle, a tombola and a cold buffet take a dish to share. “Come join us to celebrate the achievements of local women,” says Hannah Green of Scarborough & Whitby Labour Party women’s group, which is organising this nonpolitical event. “An equal world is an enabled world.” No charge will be made for admission. Everyone is welcome. IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence.

Its services include refuge accommodation, community based support, peer mentoring, group work and access to a free, confidential out-of-hours helpline. Teams of accredited specialist workers support people through the criminal justice system and provide emotional support and safety planning advice. A spokesperson says: “We recognise that most victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence are women and provide a number of singlesex services such as refuges to women and their children. However, most of our services are accessible to anyone who is affected by abuse and we encourage male and LGBT+ victims and survivors to access our support. “For children and young people, we have developed

one-to-one and group support. Our Respect Young Persons programme works with families where the young person is abusive. “We pride ourselves on our professional, responsive and innovative approach. With over 40 years’ experience, we have been at the forefront of developing new and unique services and were the first organisation in the UK to develop free online training and live chat support for survivors.” Funding comes from the local authority, trusts, the police crime commissioner, donations and grants.

Ocean activists unite for UK’s biggest beach clean School head Angela Clark and pupils celebrate the news

THE 2021 edition of a calendar, which helps keep public toilets in Scalby open, is being prepared. The Sweet Pea calendar raises money which is spent on maintenance. Photos are being invited; ring Mavis Wild on 369620.

Marking VE Day’s 75th anniversary THE 75th anniversary of VE Day will be marked by various events in and around Scarborough in May. The library in Vernon Road will showcase memories of VE Day using material from the archives in the county record office in Northallerton. Older residents will share their experiences of the war with young people. Cayton will join in with the national celebrations during the weekend of 8-11 May. The parish council is planning an exhibition and would like to hear from residents who attended a VE Day event in the village in 1945. To share memories and photos,

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UP to 50,000 volunteers are expected to take part in the UK’s biggest beach clean, from 18-26 April. Scarborough’s beaches will be among many all around the coast to benefit from a good spring clean on 18 April, from 10am. The Big Spring Beach Clean is being organised by Surfers Against Sewage, a marine conservation charity working with communities to protect oceans, waves, beaches and marine life. It will include an audit, the biggest of its kind in the UK, identifying the brands contributing the most plastic pollution to the coastline. Steve Crawford of the Scarborough branch of SAS says: “We are calling for manufacturers to take responsibility for the full life cycle of their packaging and the damage it causes to the marine environment and wildlife.” Last year’s beach cleans indicated that Coca Cola and PepsiCo were responsible for 25% of plastic pollution recorded by volunteers. Mr Crawford says: “This important citizen science project will be published to ensure that

businesses are changing their attitudes, systems, products and behaviours to better protect the ocean and wider environment. We are calling for more urgent action from manufacturers to reduce their single-use plastic packaging addiction. “Plastic pollution evidence will be submitted to the government to support ambitious and progressive policy and legislative interventions to stop plastic pollution at source. An ambitious deposit return scheme, extended producer responsibility, single-use plastic bans, and a more ambitious plastic bag charge should all be introduced as soon as possible. “In an effort to create ocean activists everywhere, we are calling for river, rural and urban events to tackle plastic

pollution before it gets to the coastline.” SAS is appealing for supporters to register their beach, river and urban clean events online, via its website. SAS has been at the forefront of the global beach-clean movement for over a decade. It has organised over 7,500 events and mobilised a quarter of a million volunteers who have removed 534,000 kilos of plastic pollution from our beaches. SAS says it is grateful for the support of the Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation, Sharp’s Brewery, the Canoe Foundation, Surfing England, British Canoeing, British Mountaineering Council, the Wave Project, the South West Coast Path Association and the Outdoor Swimming Society.

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Kids skip school to go skipping HUNDREDS of people turned out for Scarborough’s time-honoured Shrove Tuesday customs of pancake racing and skipping. The borough mayor, Cllr Hazel Lynskey, set the ball rolling by tolling the pancake bell in North Street. This is the signal for the two main events to begin. Traditionally, it also signifies the time when people are supposed to start cooking pancakes. Twenty teams of two in fancy dress completed a fun obstacle course in Aberdeen Walk compèred by Paddy Billington of Yorkshire Coast Radio. Pupils were allowed to leave early by many schools including Gladstone Road where they were joined by their headteacher Garry Johnson.. He dressed as an egg and was whisked by sports coach Amanda Mountford in the first heat. The judges were Cllr Janet Jefferson, wearing her Union Flag suit, and the more soberlyattired president of Scarborough Hospitality Association, Shirley Smith.

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A HISTORY OF HEROES Scarborough Tales

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My favourite part of Scarborough is the tide: rolling in and out, sometimes placid, sometimes awesome. We can hear it from our bedroom window on those awesome days. Of course, the storms and the high tides create more danger. This tale is a tribute and thank you to the Royal Lifeboat Service, and its staff and volunteers across several generations, who try to rescue those in peril on the sea. Across the UK an average of 22 people are rescued every day. IT was school half term so Grandpa was looking after Freddie and Zinzi. He took them to the new lifeboat station at South Bay. The new stateof-the-art Shannon Lifeboat was there, named “Frederick William Plaxton”. The children were very impressed to see this lifeboat close up. What a shiny, deep orange colour – very visible at sea! There were a lot of questions and answers. “How fast can it go? How much did it cost?” “More than two million pounds.” “How many are in the crew?” “Six.” “Do they get paid?” “Some do, though they’re mainly volunteers!” “Wow – they must be brave.” “We’ve had 35 awards for gallantry.” “Sometimes there’s a tragedy – it’s not always good news! We have a special service at St. Mary’s Church every December to remember all those heroes who have lost their lives at sea. We go back more than 200 years. “That’s a lot of rescuing – and a lot of heroes.” Grandpa was pleased to see the

children so interested. “I’ll tell you a story on the way home. Look at this display cabinet about the lifeboat Amelia in November 1861. Amelia cost £315, though that was a lot of money in those days! I’ll tell you the story about the heroes on Amelia later.” After a fascinating look round the lifeboat station, they dropped some money in the collection box and then went for fish and chips. Lovely! As they walked home, Grandpa had some serious things to say. “You must remember all lifeboatmen are heroes, risking their lives to help others. Have you heard the story of Grace Darling from Northumberland, a famous heroine in a lifeboat?” They nodded. “It’s always dangerous. That lifeboat Amelia was just a big rowing boat. There’s a large number of lifeboatmen who the station remembers. What’s that sentence from Jesus: ‘Greater love has no man than this, that he lays down his life for his friends’! It’s dangerous work.” “Tell us the story, Grandpa!” “Okay. You know how bad the weather has been here, with Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis?

It’s been like that before. More than 150 years ago on a dark stormy afternoon, Coupland, a schooner from South Shields – that’s a big sailing ship with no engine – was trying to get into the harbour. They couldn’t. The sea was too rough and they found themselves thrown across the Bay and stranded on some rocks near the Spa. They were so close to the Spa that a crowd gathered to see what was happening. The lifeboat Amelia, was called out. It was Amelia’s first rescue mission. It turned out to be its last. Amelia fell into difficulties. The waves were mountainous. The winds were hurricane strength. Coupland and Amelia were being thrown around by the sea, banging the Spa walls and each other. Both boats were totally wrecked. Lifeboatmen were thrown overboard. The massive surf dragged them out to sea. It was a fateful day. Amelia is the only Scarborough lifeboat that was wrecked on service.” “Was nobody rescued Grandpa?” Zinzi was concerned. “Well! Some spectators in the crowd tried to wade across

The Shannon in the south bay (photos by Dave Barry)

to the rocks to help. Some of them drowned. At last a rocket apparatus threw a line on to the Coupland. The whole crew were rescued.” “How many died, Grandpa?” Freddie was concerned. “This was perhaps the worst day in Scarborough’s lifeboat history. Other vessels sank that day. Altogether 24 lives were lost: sailors, lifeboatmen, spectators. Many more were injured. In due course the RNLI gave six medals for bravery on that day. There’s more to the story though – that’ll be enough for today.” Freddie and Zinzi nodded. They knew respect was needed here, so they walked home in silence. A lot to think about. copyright joecoates 2020 www.northbaytales.com

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As the Storms Ciara and Dennis have at last subsided, hopefully climate and weather will settle down. Even so, the lifeboat crew are on call all the time. There is always possible danger at the coast and out at sea. All these heroes have their own stories. There are a lot of names, a lot of families affected, and a lot of heroes. Scarborough has relied on boats and sailing for centuries. Give thanks to those who try to rescue those in peril on the sea.

Club’s challenge to young inventors A FEW dozen bright sparks were challenged to design and construct a small vehicle in Scarborough Rotary’s 12th annual technology tournament.

L-R, Rosa Clay, 14, Eliza Shaw, 13, Lois Chapman, 13, and Sienna Cunningham, 14, of St Augustine’s test run their invention (to order photos ring 353597)

Their inventions had to be propelled up an inclined and calibrated ramp using a weight and pulleys. They had to be ‘green powered’, employing only natural energy, and had to have a flag which could be raised as part of the mechanism. The one-day tournament is intended to be a stimulating and fun experience which will test the knowledge, innovation and problem-solving skills of participants and their ability to work in a team. Teams of four from local schools and colleges work together to solve a task, with no warning about its nature. The teams had the same materials and overall objective. The students are divided into

three age groups: foundation (11-14), intermediate (1516) and advanced (16+). The degree of complexity of the task increases at each age level. Team members have to work closely to solve solve the interactive technologybased task. They are required to design, model and build a solution with the materials supplied. They must also compile a portfolio explaining how they arrived at their design. Stewards are on hand to guide them and offer a helping hand if necessary, to ensure everyone gets the most from the experience. This year 52 students took part. The winning teams in each category were Graham A (foundation), St Augustine’s

D (intermediate) and Scarborough UTC (advanced). The overall winners were St Augustine’s D, who received the Paul Currie trophy. The borough mayor, Cllr Hazel Lynskey, presented trophies and certificates. Club president John Riby said: “The atmosphere is one of intense activity and obvious enjoyment leading to the satisfaction of completing the task. We were thrilled with the number and standard of students who participated. They were all thoroughly engaged in the challenge and, judging by the comments received from students and tutors, they were delighted to have participated”. The tournament is open to all

schools, colleges and clubs for young people, such as scouts, guides, cadets etc. To enter next year’s, email grisdale331@ btinternet.com. The Rotary Club of Scarborough, established

in 1921, will celebrate its centenary next year. It meets at 6pm every Monday at the rugby club. Its male and female members represent the public, private and third sectors.

The mayor and club president observe the Tec advanced team A, L-R, Sean Dodsworth, 35, Leroy O’Donnell, 18, Skye Watton, 18, and Jayke Vasey, 18

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His Dark Materials visits fairy land Local artist Dav White talks about the fascinating world of history, art and mythology

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AT a talk on local geology, the speaker mentioned the Bridestones, the strange rock formations found in Dalby Forest. He said they were formed by water erosion and glaciation, with the horizontal cuts perhaps being made by Arctic tundra-type winds cutting across the stacks during the ice age. The curious rock formations, he quipped, weren’t made by fairies. There was some resounding laughter from the audience, but I wondered: why is that so funny? Curious natural objects in the landscape attract stories of the supernatural, of fairies, spirits and giants, for example. Such stories are important, if nothing

more than as a record of our imagination and inventiveness. Socrates said the ancients were an uncomplicated lot and that if a certain rock was known for telling the truth, they would listen to it. The BBC recently adapted Philip Pullman’s trilogy about alternative realities. The title, His Dark Materials, was taken from Milton’s poem Paradise Lost: “Unless the Almighty Maker them ordain / His dark materials to create more worlds.” The very idea of the possible existence of other worlds has always been met with disdain and disapproval, consigned, on the whole, to the fictional realm. The Scottish

minister Rev Robert Kirk of Aberfoyle claimed to have been kidnapped and taken to another world by fairies and wrote about it in his 1691 book The Secret Commonwealth. He described fairies as fact and investigated them without fear of reprisal from his church peers on how another world could exist alongside our own. He wrote: “These siths or fairies are said to be of middle nature betwixt man and angel, as were daemons of old but with light, changeable bodies.” The quote greatly influenced Pullman. Aged 50 and in good health, Kirk suddenly collapsed and died while walking at his favourite spot on ‘fairy hill’. After his death, relatives reported that he appeared at christenings and family feasts, saying he wasn’t dead but held captive in another world. For over 200 years, some people believed that Kirk was in fairyland. His coffin is still reputed to contain nothing but stones. A similar tale brings us closer to home. It refers to Willy Howe, a tumulus near Wold Newton. It is a scheduled monument, protected and preserved for the nation for its historical interest. The tale is told by William of Newburgh, a Bridlington monk who wrote a historically valuable description of Scarborough’s first castle. A villager claimed that while riding home one night, he heard laughter and singing coming from Willy Howe. He found an open door in the mound and saw people inside feasting. He was offered a drink but refused and stole the cup, which was made

of strange materials. It was eventually presented to George V, who allegedly used it as a shaving bowl. It is now in the British Museum. Tales of fairies at Willy Howe continue. They include fairies leaving gold pennies out every night for a farmer. The gifts came to an abrupt end when he started bragging about his good fortune. Another tale tells of the discovery of a fairy horde so big that it took a train of horses a quarter mile long to drag it out, only for the horde to be lost at the last minute by the utterance of a blasphemy: “Whether’s by God’s will or not, by God we’ll have this ark!” The British landscape artist John Atkinson Grimshaw, or Grimmy to his friend and fellow painter James Whistler, made a series of fairy paintings when he lived at Castle by the Sea on Mulgrave Place, Scarborough. He left few notes or diary records explaining his intentions behind the peculiar

paintings. But the landscapes in the series were inspired by the land around the north and south bays. Some of these paintings are on display at Leeds Art Gallery and others galleries around the country. Many fairy gardens seem to just pop up in Scarborough. The public Shuttleworth Garden on the Esplanade has a miniature rock and water garden constructed in 1937. Visitors are invited to send letters to the fairies. The popular Tree Walk, opened in 1953 in Peasholm Park, was full to the brim with fairies and illuminated whimsy. A basic fairy garden is in its initial stages at the open-air theatre; tiny doors are appearing in the trees just across from the crested newts. The Italian astronomer Galileo was persecuted for his notes of other worlds. Condemned by the Roman Inquisition in 1633, Galileo published his observations of the moons of

Jupiter and the phases of Venus. They supported heliocentric theory, which placed the Sun not the Earth at the centre of the solar system. This was considered heresy and resulted in Galileo being sentenced to indefinite imprisonment and kept under house arrest until his death. In 1992, Pope John Paul II declared Galileo’s observations to be correct and that his suffering was the tragic consequence of incomprehension. Galileo received a posthumous apology in 2000. A Lego figure of him is now in orbit around Jupiter aboard the space satellite Juno. “Imagination is more important than knowledge, for knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress” - Albert Einstein. DavWhiteArt.com

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DEAR EDITOR Many thanks for your kind articles in the January and February editions of the Review about the meditation classes I run in Scarborough. We have had a great turnout to classes in 2020 with people learning how meditation can help them to develop peaceful, happy and positive states of mind in their busy daily lives. It has been great to welcome so many new faces. Many thanks once again. *See story on page 32. Geoff Collier Buddhist meditation teacher Scarborough

DEAR EDITOR Following on from the letter in your last issue, about the person complaining about all the rubbish on the north side, and asking what we pay our council tax for, my immediate thought was, well why don’t you get off your backside and clear it up then instead of moaning?! This town has too many moaners. But then I got the bus into town and went to look at it and suddenly realised the scale of the problem. It would take a small army to clear it all. Besides, half of the trash is out of reach, on the slopes. You’d need to abseil down to reach it. I just can’t understand why people care so little

about the way our surroundings look. I mean, we live here don’t we? Yes, I know we have a lot of visitors who throw their rubbish away willy-nilly but there’s lot of folk who live locally who just don’t give a s***, excuse my French. Personally, I would be willing to pay someone the minimum wage to fill a few bin liners. Dennis Capman Seamer Road Scarborough

Thank you DEAR EDITOR, The Yorkshire Coast Long-Distance Walkers Association would like to

thank you very much for putting the walking article in the February Review. Your paper is full of interesting articles and information of a wide variety each month and just gets better and better. Please keep up the good work. Malcolm Stephenson (on behalf of the group) Scarborough

Possible playmates DEAR EDITOR I wonder if there is somewhere in your paper where I could reach out to possible playmates? I'm a reasonably fit 66-year-old who still hankers to play rugby. I never

achieved any heights when I played over 30 years ago, and hated tackling, but just love the freedom to run and pass that rugby gives. Maybe there are other men and women out there, experienced (not too seriously) or not, who would like to play running touch rugby (not walking). Anyone over 40 who's interested can contact me via nigelmainprize@ googlemail.com. Nigel Mainprize Scarborough

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We’ve brought about huge technological change before and we can do it again A few years ago the Rotunda Geology Group in Scarborough had the good fortune to host a talk by the geologist Jane Francis. Prof Francis told us about her work for the British Antarctic Survey (which she now heads). It was her extremely impressive report that first made me appreciate the seriousness of climate change. Her work looked at changes in carbon levels in rocks from different geological periods – particularly times when sea levels rose and sediments like limestones became more widespread, and in times of biological change, such as the extinction of the dinosaurs. These changing carbon levels could then be compared with varying levels of carbon in Antarctic ice over recent centuries to give us some geological perspective on our current situation. The comparisons showed that levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are increasing much faster now than at any

of these previous times in the earth’s history. So while the earth has been through natural periods of warming and cooling, the speed of change over the last 200 years is unprecedented. This of course coincides with the changes brought on by the Industrial Revolution. In the late eighteenth century humanity figured out how to turn heat into motion via steam engines. This transformed human existence in multiple ways, including shedding our fear of novelty and innovation. Well, now we are going to have to employ novelty and innovation to bring about the changes that might save our existence as a species. It’s worth remembering that the technology of industrialisation was invented and employed, virtually from scratch, in just 35 years. Can we do it? Last week on Radio 4’s The Life Scientific climate change expert Professor Myles Allen pointed out that we have the

technology base to convert to a zero-carbon economy. He argued that there is one international network that has the resources, technical skills, knowledge and scale to bring about a zero-carbon world – the fossil fuel industry. Now no one can produce nuclear power without showing how they will deal with nuclear waste, and in the near future no-one should be able to make plastic without showing how it can be recycled. So here’s a plan: governments of industrial economies should get together and give a date after which no coal, oil or gas can be sold without the producer having measures to prevent any CO2 being released into the atmosphere. In order to avoid being shut out of the energy market, the oil and gas companies would rapidly develop alternatives. We’ve brought about huge technological change before and we can do it again – but only if we take the issue seriously and act boldly.

Curious Roots BY HEATHER ELVIDGE

IN March spring presses on, in spite of chilly winds. Daffodils, crocus and primrose are in flower, skylarks are singing, frogspawn is spreading in the ponds. This is the month when solitary brown hares assemble in groups. The aim is to judge who’s most suitable for breeding, so Jacks chase Jills and Jills box Jacks, while other hares award points. On milder days, birds search for nest sites. Pairs of longtailed tits check out hedges and gorse bushes. Mallards waddle some distance from their pond to find the right place under a hedge or bush. Rookeries are busy with birds fetching twigs to repair damaged nests; unsuitable twigs lie scattered under the trees. A fine day tempts the male starling back to his nest hole

for a spot of spring cleaning. Out with last year’s stuff: in with fresh grass and leaves. A small flower may be added too. Then he sits close by to sing about it in a cascade of clicks and whirrs. If his efforts please her, his partner will line the nest with moss and feathers. Changes in the procession of the seasons are already having an impact on birds and other species. Young are usually born when food will be plentiful. So when buds burst weeks ahead of time, hedgehogs and insects emerge from hibernation and birds nest too early, they risk becoming out of step with their food sources. Although humans are cushioned from the natural world, the pattern of the seasons still affects us. Spring is a time of extreme moods when some people make optimistic plans, while others

sink into depression. More births occur in late spring and summer: more deaths in the cold early months of the year. Some thrive best in summer’s heat; others in those frosty winters that get less likely with every passing year. Soggy ground has held up garden tasks and now growth is speeding up there’s some catching up to do. Yet March is the month of many weathers — rain, hail, sleet — so we can’t hope for much improvement. Everyone knows that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb; the reverse is also true. Folklore has many sayings about this month, because our forebears needed to know what was going to happen on the land. They all add up to this: for good weather in August to ripen grain and encourage holidaymakers, we need March

BY SHEILA JOHNSON

Every Little Bit Helps! WE are so lucky that we live in a beautiful part of the world surrounded by the sea and the moors. Our towns and villages are the envy of many visitors who, perhaps, gaze wistfully as they head back home. Scarborough has a long and illustrious history of excellence in horticulture. Scarborough Horticultural Society held their flower shows on the site of what is now Tesco at Westwood, and exhibitors flocked from across the country to bring their prize blooms to these prestigious shows. If you walk through our parks and gardens you can still find examples of rare trees and shrubs which were brought to Scarborough by fine horticulturists such as Edward Woodall, Harry W Smith, John Clarke and Leonard Thompson. Each of them knew the unique microclimate of the area and because of their expert knowledge of horticulture they were able to select the best specimens to thrive in the town. Nowadays we

to be cold and dry. And note any misty days because, “A mist in March is a frost in May.” At least the Sun is on our side, even when it’s hiding behind clouds — daylight increases rapidly leading up to the spring equinox on March 20. The actual moment of equal day and night, when the sun crosses the celestial equator, will occur at 3:50am. In folklore this is a day for wind prediction, giving the prevailing direction for the next three months. Night sky watchers say that the weeks before and after the equinoxes are good times to spot a fireball. They’re more numerous then, although nobody is sure why. These bits of rock debris burn up as they enter Earth’s atmosphere, appearing at random as a streak of bright light. Crocuses are good for adding a splash of colour, but if yours always get shredded it’s because of their golden stigmas. These contain saffron, a spice prized since medieval times and a great favourite of sparrows. Saffron is also a food dye, used in the past to colour marzipan.

would call it “Right Plant, Right Place” but these gentlemen, and others, had an innate ability, skill and vision to leave a legacy that we enjoy to this day. Today, we are even luckier that, in our area, we have an army of volunteers who continue to look after the work that was started over 100 years ago. People who care about the parks and gardens enough to volunteer an hour or two, or more, every month either to litter pick or to weed and plant or fundraise. And there are many gardening clubs, groups and societies who are willing to give time to making sure that the tradition of fine horticulture in Scarborough and beyond continues. So, as spring approaches and the daffodils come into flower once again, is this the time to make 2020 the year that you look to becoming a member, or gain inspiration from one of these groups? Take your pick from Garden Club to Fuschias, Pelargoniums & Geraniums,

Lots of that sweet paste goes into a simnel cake, the traditional gift for Mother’s Day. (Simnel is a medieval word, meaning fine flour.) The cake has layers of marzipan plus eleven balls on the top, one for each of Jesus’ disciples, except Judas. Mother’s Day is on March 22, the fourth Sunday in Lent. Originally Mothering-day, it lingered long enough to exist alongside the American version, introduced here after the Second World War. Mothering Day enjoyed a revival in the Church of England, where it is still celebrated. But the more commercial Mother’s Day triumphed in the end. Seven days later comes Passion Sunday, known in the north as Care or Carling Sunday. Carlings are maple peas, a tasty old variety that’s mottled brown with a nutty flavour. Today they’re used mostly to feed pigeons, but don’t let that put you off. Make carlings by soaking the dried peas overnight, rinsing them, and then frying them in butter. If you have trouble finding them try hodmedods.co.uk

Allotment Societies, local village “tidy” groups, Bloom and Friends of Parks groups. Many local communities are planning to participate in the National Great British Spring Clean campaign taking place from March 20th to 13th April and they would welcome an hour of your time, which will make a huge difference. If you are interested in helping out at any of the events or groups please get in touch on muckandmagic@hotmail. com for further details. Muck and Magic Garden Club will be holding their next meeting on Monday March 9th when Martin Walker, formerly of Leeds City Parks Department, will be talking about masterminding several gold medal winning Chelsea Flower Show displays. The meeting starts at 7pm at Ebenezer Church Hall on Columbus Ravine in Scarborough and everyone is welcome. Happy Gardening!

For some reason Motheringday never caught on in parts of Yorkshire and the northeast, where people celebrated Carling Sunday. This survived into the twentieth century in villages and urban areas from the Scottish borders to the Humber, where pubs served carlings to drinkers spending their “carling groat.” As the month ends, its last days are supposed to be borrowed from April. They’re not guaranteed to be springlike: “March borrowed of April three days, and they were ill. The one was sleet, the other was snow; the third was the worst that ever did blow.” People lent nothing on those Borrowing Days. They believed that items used frequently acquired something of their owner, so if unscrupulous folk got their hands on their boots, buckets, or brooms, the items could be used to cast a spell of ill-wishing. Don’t forget that on the 29th the sun will have a lie in. British Summer Time begins on Passion Sunday when the clocks go forward one hour.

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Kaz Hawkins

Singing the blues at Spa festival ELLES BAILEY, whose infectious Little Piece of Heaven has just won a major award at the UK Americana awards, is heading to Scarborough. The Bristol-based singersongwriter is one of the headliners at the annual Top Secret blues festival, at the Spa from 20-22 March. Elles’ track won the gong for song of the year at the fifth annual UK Americana awards, compèred by

Bob Harris and run by the Americana Music Association. Elles has been nominated for UK blues awards for best artist, best band and album of the year, for Road I Call Home. On Spotify, there have been 1.8m streams of the album since its release a year ago. The Top Secret blues festival features blues, R&B, classic soul, Americana and roots. It usually sells out.

This year, for the first time, it will use the Spa’s two biggest spaces, the Ocean Room and the Grand Hall. The performances will be coordinated to avoid clashes. The weekend will include the UK premiere and only UK appearance of Kaz Hawkins' new stage show Memories of Etta, first performed at the Cognac blues festival in France in July 2019. Born in Belfast and living in France, Kaz is a blues and soul singersongwriter, radio presenter, public speaker and mentalhealth activist. Many of the bands are from

the USA, including Grammy award-winning blues and gospel singer Mike Farris. Sharing the bill are the Billy Walton Band, Kyla Brox, Grainne Duffy, Marcus Malone, the Innes Sibun Band, Doug MacLeod, the Climax Blues Band, Joel Fisk, Jon Amor, the Guy Tortora Band, Big Red and the Grinners, Bronwynne Brent, the Spikedrivers, the Cinelli Brothers, TC & the Moneymakers, Rainbreakers, the Revolutionaires, Chris James, Martin Fletcher, Mike Ross,Foreign Affairs and the Mighty Bosscats.

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Clothes swap will help build a family home

A CLOTHES swap in Scarborough will raise funds to send a team of young people to South Africa to build a home for a poor family. A dozen youngsters aged 13 to 18 and eight adults will travel to Botleng township near Johannesburg in July. They will join three other groups from around the UK to help build a three-roomed house for a family who otherwise would be living in makeshift housing made from cardboard or corrugated iron. The project is being organised by Christian youth charity Urban Saints in conjunction with American charity Amor Ministries, which has been building houses with similar groups for 20 years. A spokesperson said 20,000 houses had been built and all are still standing. Over the last year, Burniston Church’s Rebuild South Africa team has raised most of the money it needs but is still about £1,000 short of the £38,700 required for travel, accommodation and building materials. The clothes swap, at Yay cafe in Woodend from 7-9pm on 27 March, will feature fun, music and clothes.

Kristina Jones and Amy Kendal prepare for the clothes swap

Spokesperson Georgette Donoghue says: “Bring some garments and accessories and you’ll be given tokens which you can exchange for new clothes. Have a browse, try a few things on, have a drink and a nibble while you listen to some live music, and take home a gorgeous new outfit. All items of clothing must be clean, good quality and something you would be happy to take away (no undies, please!)” Any warm clothes remaining at the end of the event will be donated to the Rainbow

Centre. Anything else left over will be taken to a charity shop. Tickets cost £10 from the cafe and, from 10am to noon on Thursdays, the church; online via tinyurl.com/ clothesswap2020TIX; or text 07586 080504. Other fundraising events, at Burniston Church, include a quiz at 6.30pm on 20 March and a car wash from 12.30-4pm on 7 March. Customers can enjoy homemade refreshments in the church while their car is washed for a minimum donation of £5.

and wide and the locals love seeing familiar faces on stage.” The first panto was Old Father Time, written to celebrate the new millennium. The panto always takes place in February or early March. In the early years, Scalby had one in December and the villages didn’t want the productions to clash. The panto is a great starter for children who want to be involved in amateur theatre. All the lead roles in this year’s

panto are being played by local teenagers. Barbara says: “We have lots of local children involved, both on stage and in backstage roles. Some of the children who have taken part in the past have gone on to take drama at university and pursued careers on the stage.” Cinderella can be seen at 7pm on 28 February and 2pm and 7pm on 29 February. Tickets can be bought at Burniston post office or by ringing 870666.

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Nureyev’s defection and psycho-thriller at film society THE story of Rudolf Nureyev’s defection to the West is told in Scarborough Film Society’s next offering. The White Crow (2 Mar, 12A, 127 mins) stars Oleg Ivenko as the Soviet ballet legend, from his early life to his sensational escape in 1961. Inspired by Julie Kavanagh’s book, it’s written by David Hare and directed by Ralph Fiennes. Everybody Knows (16 Mar, 15, 133 mins), starring Javier Bardem, his wife Penélope Cruz and Ricardo Darín, is the film society’s next offering. It’s a Spanish-language psychological thriller involving a criminal mystery, written and directed by Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi. The last two films of the society’s 2019/20 season are Wild Rose (6 Apr) and Green Book (20 Apr). Films are shown at St Mary's Parish House in Castle Road

Ricardo Darín, Asghar Farhadi, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem Oleg Ivenko as Rudolf Nureyev

on Monday evenings. Parking is free at the nearby Friars Way and Castle Road council carparks. Tickets cost £5 per

film. For details, ring 07748 280871 or email guysmith@ tiscali.co.uk.

Comedy character Cinderella pantomime in returns for brand new Burniston & Cloughton 2020 tour THE 19th annual pantomime at Burniston & Cloughton village hall runs until Saturday 29 February. The cast of Cinderella includes a teacher, the local vicar, a vet and an ex-mayor of Scarborough. “We are all amateurs who love putting on a show,” says Barbara Hill, who has starred in every one. "We fill the village hall every night so we must be providing good entertainment. Our audiences come from far

By Sophie Cook

JOHN Shuttleworth, the comical creation by Graham Fellows, is coming to Scarborough Spa on his brand new UK 2020 tour. ‘Sheffield’s funniest man’ is back after a three-year break and will be making his way through the country until May. Shuttleworth is performing at Scarborough Spa on Sunday 8 March, with a mix of his classic compositions, brand new songs and funny stories.

On his return to the stage, Shuttleworth said: “I’m quite excited. I’m not leaping into the air about it though, obviously… I don’t want to do my back in!” The character has suffered with ongoing back issues, due to years of DIY and playing the organ with no back support, which was the reason for his break. 2020 not only brings his new tour, but also the release of his new book: Two Margarines

and other Domestic Dilemmas, the first John Shuttleworth book in over 20 years. This book will be released in April 2020, however it will be available for fans to buy at the shows throughout the tour. ‘John Suttleworth’s Back’ tour runs from Tuesday 21 January until Monday 4 May and tickets are on sale at: www. shuttleworths.co.uk/pages/ tour

Gig raises £2,000 in Roy’s memory A GIG in memory of a muchloved Scarborough musician sold out and raised £2,000 for Macmillan nurses. Roy Piper, who died in December, was a dear friend to members of the band Nearly Famous and many of those who attended the gig, at

the Roscoe Rooms. They included Jonty Hartley, who wrote a song in Roy’s memory and performed it with Pete Liley. The others taking part included compere Paul Murray, guest singer Paul Garbutt and sound engineer

Pete Hudson. Paul Toole and Gill Brown of Record Revivals helped promote the gig by selling tickets. Over the past few years, the band has raised more than £8,000 for local charities.

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Kaiser Chiefs, Will Young and James Morrison to play in the forest KAISER Chiefs, Will Young and James Morrison are to perform at Dalby Forest in the summer. Kaiser Chiefs have become one of the most successful British guitar bands of the millennium. Their indie rock sound evolved through their albums Employment, Yours Truly, Angry Mob and Off With Their Heads. The Leeds band, led by charismatic frontman Ricky Wilson, connected with their generation, belting out anthemic hits such as Oh My God, I Predict a Riot, Everyday I Love You Less and Less, Ruby and Never Miss a Beat. They last played at Dalby Forest in 2016. Will Young shot him to national fame when he won the inaugural series of Pop Idol. A chart-storming career followed including seven topfive albums (four reaching the top spot) and four number 1 singles such as Leave Right Now and Jealousy. James was catapulted into the limelight with his debut album Undiscovered, which

sold over a million copies. The singer-songwriter’s five top10 singles include You Give me Something and Wonderful World, plus the Nelly Furtado collaboration Broken Strings. Tickets cost £52.15 for Kaiser Chiefs on 26 June and £55.45 for Will Young and James Morrison on 27 June, including booking fees. They can be booked by ringing 03000 680400 or online at www. forestryengland.uk/music.

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway Yanks play at new music venue on track for transformation Tawny Ellis

A NEW music and arts venue has appeared on the corner of Aberdeen Walk and Victoria Road in Scarborough. The opening concert at the Lost Kiwi, formerly the Epicurean, will be by singer, songwriter, sculptor, actress and producer Tawny Ellis and musician and producer

Gio Loria. Both are from LA. Promoter Chris Lee, the man behind Woodend’s Americana gigs, says Tawny’s music is “rooted in sweet southern folk” and is played on lap steel and tenor guitar. Tickets cost £10 from the venue and Chris Lee - ring 07808 871118.

By Sophie Cook NORTH Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is full steam ahead on it’s transformation project with the appointment of an award-winning construction firm. Construction firm, Hobson & Porters, has set off on a new carriage shed, which will house 40 heritage carriages. Patrick Horton, Hobson & Porter’s Contracts Manager, said: “Over the years, many thousands of people have enjoyed breath-taking steam and diesel train journeys through the stunning North Yorkshire countryside, on these heritage trains. “Our work will help keep these wonderful carriages in pristine condition and keep them safe when they’re not being used.” The four-road single-storey carriage shed project, which will be completed by the end of this year, is part of a £10m scheme called Yorkshire’s Magnificent Journey (YMJ) Appeal.

The NYMR General Manager, Chris Price, said: “The benefits the carriage stable will bring will repay the investment time and time again. “The carriage stable will help ensure the historical carriages survive for the enjoyment of future generations of passengers by reducing deterioration levels of the

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carriages, deliver an improved journey experience for our visitors and provide better working conditions for our staff to sustain our 1930s and 1960s carriages for our visitors to enjoy.” The YMJ scheme has six projects, including: the renewal of the old bridges, better mobility access on carriages, conservation of

the railway, recruitment to deal with volunteering, improved interpretation and education facilities, and 12 new apprenticeships to sustain the heritage. These projects will help to secure the long-term future of this popular 180-year-old heritage railway, which has over 300,000 visitors each year.

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Volunteers working at Derwent Valley Bridge Library

MATHS, puddings, talks and an appeal for new volunteers are coming up at Derwent Valley Bridge Community Library in West Ayton. * March is maths month on the North Yorkshire coast. The library is one of several venues running various events to encourage children and adults of all ages to engage with maths. On 28 March, from 10.3011.30am, the library will host a free fun music session with a maths theme for children aged from birth to six years and parents / carers. Kathy Seabrook will play musical instruments including the flute, piccolo and sax. Participants will be able to join in with nursery rhymes, sing fun number songs, dance and use drums and shakers to learn about counting. Admission is by ticket only. * An unusual library event on 27 March should have people salivating. Visitors will be able to taste five puddings and vote

* The library couldn’t exist without volunteers and is always looking for more. Spokesperson Suzanne Carr says: “A number of our longstanding volunteers have had to reduce their hours or retire because of family and other commitments so we are looking to recruit people who would be interested in working in the library on a regular basis. “Our current volunteers come from all walks of life and span an age range from 16 to senior citizens. We provide induction and other training, a chance to contribute to a valuable and well-regarded community resource, opportunities to meet people and get involved with social activities.” Application forms are available at the library. Or email derwentvalleybridge@gmail. com. Tickets for events can be obtained from the library at 3 Pickering Road in West Ayton; ring 863052. Space is limited so advance booking is advisable.

for their favourite, with extra helpings available to eat in or take out. The puds will be complemented by a bar, a foodrelated fun quiz and a raffle. A similar event in 2018 was a sell out. Tickets cost £7. * The library’s winter / spring talks programme is proving popular. A talk on 12 March by Paul Worsley QC and Piers Dudgeon, entitled The Shadow of the Scaffold, is sold out. But diplomat turned crime writer Jean Harrod’s talk about thriller writing and diplomatic life isn’t. It’s at 7pm on 9 April. A talk at 2pm on 26 March is aimed at people who don’t like going out at night. Scarborough-born author Ken Braithwaite will talk about his second novel, The Wild Drover’s Revenge. Published in December, it is a stirring tale of cattle droving, which in the early 1800s was a hard and dangerous job, full of risk and peril. Talk tickets cost £4 including refreshments.

Classes meditate on the meaning of life

A meditation class at the Friends Meeting House (to order photos ring 353597)

THE meaning of life is the subject of a new series of meditation classes at the Friends Meeting House in Scarborough. The individual classes are subtitled It’s normal to die (2 March), There’s meaning in everything, even suffering (9) and Growing old, learning

from experience (16). The next series, Finding the Middle Way, will consider Living without attachment (23) and Living with kindness and compassion (30). Teacher Geoff Collier says: “The classes are always open to everyone - simply drop in whenever you can as each one

is self-contained.” Classes on Mondays are from 7-8.30pm at Quaker Close, near the hospital, YO12 5QZ. Each class costs £6 (four classes for £20). Everybody is welcome. For further information, visit https://madhyamaka.org/ meditation-in-scarborough.

Concert will be dedicated to Roy IN between its last performance of 2019 and its first of 2020, Scarborough Concert Band lost a longstanding member. Roy Carter, who played clarinet with the ensemble

for the last time in December, died on 15 February. A concert at Ebenezer Church in Columbus Ravine on 7 March, at 7.30pm, will be dedicated to him. No charge will be made for

Series of talks at U3A

Roy Carter

admission although donations will be accepted in aid of a kitchen refurbishment at the venue, says conductor Malcolm Appleby.

POETRY CORNER BY BEN ROBINSON

Heavy is the head The crown has slipped. Everything you knew is lost. It’s time to repent the sins. Of my past.

THE University of the Third Age’s Scarborough branch has arranged a series of talks. Malcolm Crags will outline the work of the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People charity, explaining how the dogs are trained and how they change lives (19 March). Angie Beaumont will describe and illustrate her journey on a double-decker bus, with 18 others, from London to Kathmandu (22 April). Stephen Wells’ subject is the history of the Magic Circle, illustrated with real magic from some of the great magicians (21 May). Elaine Evans, a dinner lady for 40 years, will talk about the history and reality of school meals (18 June). Jan Watts will talk about her scholarship in the US. She lived with an American family and attended a high school from 1963-4, when the Beatles toured the States and JFK was shot (17 Sep). The talks are at the library, starting at 10am. The cost is £3 for non-members and free to members, says chair Sue Whelan.

The future is coming. And your past will be lost. You can’t change what you did. Only where you’re going.

It’s time to dance, Through all the fires, Up to the rooftops, Where you’ll scream, A new day is rising.

I can’t build armies anymore. It’s time to stand alone. And know my worth. A new era is coming.

Talk by architect’s grandson A TALK about Richard Livett was given to the Friends of Scarborough Art Gallery by his grandson, Adam King. Livett (1898-1959) was a pioneering modernist architect and social reformer, best known for his creation of Quarry Hill estate in Leeds. His remit was to produce, quickly and cheaply, highdensity housing for workingclass people. Quarry Hill estate, opened in 1938, had

938 flats on a 29-acre site with all mod cons. Walls of concrete reinforced slabs were hung on a light steel frame, using no bricks or plaster and with good fire safety. The flats were greatly appreciated, admired internationally and copied in mainland Europe. After the second world war, ideals changed, flats became less popular, mortgages became

available, the buildings suffered from inherent flaws and lack of maintenance and social problems increased. The estate was demolished in 1978. Local photographer Tony Bartholomew will be the speaker at the next meeting, at the gallery at 2.30pm on 9 March. Admission costs £3 including refreshment.

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Sci-fi convention welcomes the Whoniverse

THE Whoniverse feature is coming together for Sci-Fi Scarborough (SFS). The sci-fi convention, at the Spa from 4-5 April, is filling up with actors associated with Doctor Who. Organiser Steve Dickinson says: “The Whoniverse exhibit at this year’s SFS is getting bigger and more amazing by the week. We are spoiling the Whovians this year with many guests, spanning several decades of the hit BBC show.” The latest to be booked is Michael Jayston, 84, who played the Valeyard in all 14 episodes of the 1986 Doctor Who serial The Trial of a Time Lord. Steve says: “According to the Master, this timelordlike individual amalgamated the Doctor's darker sides from between his 12th and final incarnations. He frequently menaced the sixth Doctor so he could take the Doctor's remaining lives." The numerous Doctor Who guests at SFS also include stage, TV and film actor Simon Fisher-Becker, who was in

the fifth and sixth series. He played Dorium Maldovar, a 52nd century black marketeer who owned a bar that gained its wares through questionable means. He was beheaded by the headless monks. His severed head, which retained its life and sentience, was kept in the Seventh Transept. Fisher-Becker also played the fat friar in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. “What do you get if you cross a time lord with a football club?” Answer: Richard Piers Rayner, comic-book artist, illustrator of Doctor Who graphic novels and another SFS guest. A Scarborough resident, the award-winning artist from DC and Marvel comics illustrated the graphic novel Road to Perdition, on which the Oscar-winning film was based. Nicola Bryant will be reunited with Colin Baker at SFS. Bryant was assistant to the Doctors played by Peter Davison and Colin Baker in the 80s. Baker's Doctor proved controversial for the series,

Michael Jayston as the Valeyard

which included a hiatus in production and his subsequent replacement on the orders of BBC executive Michael Grade. Bryant has reprised her role in several Doctor Who spin-off audio plays with Davison and Baker. Other guests with Doctor Who connections include John Leeson, Frazer Hines, Clem So, Jon Davey, Colin Spaull and Grant Perkins. Jill Halfpenny, who was in the gritty sci-fi drama Humans and Matt Berry's unhinged Victorian comedy series Year of the Rabbit, has pulled out of SFS.

Artists win Anne Brontë commission TWO Scarborough artists have been commissioned to create a series of works drawing on Anne Brontë’s relationship with Scarborough and Haworth, and her journeys between the two places. Textile artist Lindsey Tyson and sonic artist and composer Sarah Dew were engaged by the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, where the Brontës lived. They were asked to present a visual, tactile and audio exhibition that explores the emotional importance of place in Anne’s life and celebrates the bicentenary of her birth. Sarah’s acousmatic work features clarinettist Charlotte

Oliver performing in Hayburn Wyke woods, Niamh GriffinShaw singing and playing violin, and Hebden Bridge poet Clare Shaw reading Brontë quotes. Clare also reads poetry by herself and Sarah on a track on Sarah’s CD Go Back With Me, which accompanies the exhibition. Sarah says: “I was initially invited to compose a work by Lindsey, to celebrate the bicentennial. This led to a nine-month journey of extraordinary collaboration and inspiration. It has been a privilege to research Anne, a strident pioneer for female reform. Lindsey and I are now looking forward to our next

project!” It has been funded by Arts Council England. Links: www. sarahdewmusicsoundword. com, www.bronte.org.uk/ whats-on.

booze, boozers and raffle prizes. Destination: the North Riding in North Marine Road. The host’s head brewer Stuart Neilson will launch the third version of Stu’s Company Now, a cask-only golden ale, dryhopped with chinook, citra,

Richard Piers Rayner

Simon Fisher-Becker as Dorium Maldovar

Colin Baker, depicted in Scarborough by Richard Piers Rayner

A wild time to visit the UK

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Brewery takeover of pub on Friday the 13th FRIDAY 13 March is the inauspicious date for a Huddersfield brewery’s third annual tap-takeover of a popular Scarborough brewpub. Magic Rock will traverse Yorkshire with a vanload of

Nicola Bryant, when she was Doctor Who’s assistant

mosaic and cascade hops. A raffle will raise money for Surfers Against Sewage. On 21 March, Stuart will conduct a takeover of the Magic Rock Tap in Holmfirth.

Words and photo by Dave Barry “WHAT a wild time to visit your country”, observed one of Canada’s finest singersongwriters, playing in Scarborough on Brexit night. Stephen Fearing didn’t declare for one side or the other, although his outsider’s viewpoint seemed to sympathise with the losing side. Fearing - dad from Dublin, mum from Lancashire - said he’d just obtained an Irish passport.

One of the 55 fans at Woodend informed him, to his surprise, that he had first played in Scarborough about 30 years ago, at the Stage Door and the Hole in the Wall the following afternoon. Further back, when schoolfriends in Ireland’s Blackpool were getting into punk in 1979, Fearing was listening to Charlie Rich. With entertaining badinage, this gifted lyricist introduced songs from his new record, The Unconquerable Past, melding rock, blues, folk and country. He talked about fractious

Canadian politics, the lack of empathy around the world and touring in Canada, driving great distances along the strip that extends 200km north of the US border, where most people in Canada live. Lindsey Tyson’s fascinating Anne Brontë exhibition formed a terrific backdrop. The sound was mixed with crystal-clear clarity by Bob Walker. The gig was one of many fine cultural events at Woodend promoted by Chris Lee.

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Horoscopes Here are some famous Pisceans you share your sign with:

PISCES

19th FEB - 20th MAR

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Stillhouse Junkies jack up at Woodend

If you pause for a moment and do a reality check, you will come to the conclusion that you’ve travelled a long way in the last dozen months or so. Certainly, things might not be exactly the way you want them to be, but you’ve made a lot of progress, and the future vista should be looking significantly different now to the way it looked back in March of 2019. Furthermore, while it’s true that you still might be facing some life-changing decisions, you’re in a stronger position to make them – and there is the awareness that things have shifted, and that time is now on your side. So, with this last point in mind, bide your time, and don’t be in too much of a rush. You can hit your goals and targets, and you can achieve what you want to achieve; but not in the space of a few weeks and certainly not all at once. March 19th should be a significant date for reunions and celebrations. You will enjoy the celebrations but those reunions may be something of a double-edged sword. The last week of the month may be something of a reflective period as you look back over the years gone by, but nevertheless you’ll be encouraged by your experiences and achievements, which gives birth to greater determination to define the pathway of your own future – both the midand long-term. Social invitations between the 23rd-29th should be accepted, even if you aren’t brimming over with immediate enthusiasm. These invitations bring you into contact with influential people who can be useful in the time ahead. Particularly watch out for links with the star signs of Taurus and Cancer.

ARIES 21

ST MAR - 19TH APR Quite an exciting month on the work scene as you work towards specific dates and targets in the short- and mid-term future. You’re on course and you’re satisfied in knowing that you’re “getting there”! Social life is a bit flat, but on the plus side there should be no shortage of harmony in your love life. Partners seek to please – so please ‘em right back!

TAURUS 20

TH APR - 20TH MAY With the advent of the early spring there is a lightening and brightening of your moods, and a burst of enthusiasm for all things artistic and creative. There may be more money going out than there is coming in, but planning in advance will budget for this – so no huge crises or dramas. Partnerships and relationships are relatively stable and predictable.

Gemini 21

MAY - 20 JUN If the ground seems to be moving beneath your feet, enjoy the sensation. Situations are changing in your favour and there are some exciting moves afoot. Anything to do with property is very well starred, and there is an energy of money changing hands – very much to your advantage. Other people around you share in this mood of excitement. ST

CANCER 21

ST JUN - 22ND JUL Throughout March you get a clearer vision of your mid- and long-term future, and knowing what you’ve got to do and when you’ve got to do it by gives you a boost of clarity and confidence. Don’t expect 100% co-operation from friends and family, but still make a point of marching to the beat of your own drum and trust in your own judgement.

LEO 23

RD JUL - 22ND AUG Despite the springtime sunshine, this could be something of a low-key month as you wrestle with a number of ongoing problems that are mostly, but not entirely, associated with complicated emotional relationships. The way out of this quagmire is to be brutally honest: (a) with other people, and (b) with yourself. You can have the apple or the pear, but you can’t have both.

Virgo 23

RD AUG - 22ND SEP The biggest problem you’re likely to encounter this month is tiredness, possibly caused by interrupted sleep patterns and compounded by overworking. On the plus side, finances should be quite sound – but this doesn’t do you much good if you’re too knackered to enjoy spending what you’ve got. Take a step backwards. Take up yoga. Learn to relax!

SAGITTARIUS 22ND NOV - 21ST DEC Sagittarians work on two levels throughout March, and what is being “said” does not always represent what is being “thought”. There is some advantage in playing your cards close to your chest, and keeping your innermost thoughts secret – at least for the time being. You are not feeling very secure, so concentrate on building stronger foundations.

CAPRICORN 22ND DEC - 19TH JAN You settle nicely into new work routines and any job problems seem to be caused by technical glitches rather than anything more serious. Finances probably come under some pressure, so March is not the best month to go on expensive spending sprees. Possibly some disagreement within emotional relationships concerning financial priorities.

Libra 23

AQuarius

SCORPIO 23

20TH JAN - 18TH FEB Who you know and being in the right place at the right time may be more important than any professional skills you might have, so recognise this fact and do all you can to capitalise on it. Probably a high degree of frustration on the work scene, and although spouses and partners might be supportive, you end up feeling that they still don’t quite “get it”! So maybe you need to tell them!

RD SEPT - 22ND OCT There is a vibrancy of romantic and sexual excitement for younger members of the sign, but those slogging through their 40s and middle years may have to monitor their energy levels and avoid all-night parties. This is especially true for career-orientated males who seek to hit financial targets rather than reap the joys of romantic harvests.

OCT - 21ST NOV Some emotional tension as you struggle to keep things secret when the impulse is pressurising you to let it all hang out – and damn the consequences. If I were you I’d exercise some self-discipline and button the lip until you know how other people might react to your revelations of desire. Words once uttered cannot be easily retracted. RD

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STILLHOUSE Junkies, from Colorado, play the first gig of a UK tour at Woodend in Scarborough on 24 March, at 7.30pm. The trio “conjure a wide range of tonal landscapes that pays tribute to the sounds of Gillian

Welch, the Allman Brothers, John Hiatt and countless others while breaking new musical ground with their genrebending original material,” according to promoter Chris Lee. “They play a delirious, head-spinning mix of original

roots, blues, funk, swing and bluegrass.” The three band members share vocal duties and swap instruments. Tickets cost £12 from Woodend or ring 384500.

Soul window exhibition A NEW exhibition in Scarborough explores complex mental health issues through the eyes of two artists and an art-psychotherapist. The work suggests a brave and compelling journey where difficult, painful emotions have been expressed through

a variety of creative media photography, painting, poetry and sculpture. The exhibition, from 7-27 March, is entitled The Eyes are the Window to the Soul. It is by Art Therapy Yorkshire, which provides a space for creative healing.

It is at Gallery 6, at the lower end of Victoria Road. The venue is usually open from 11am4pm Wednesday, Friday and Saturday or by appointment ring 07846 328018. Run by Leslie Stones, the venue sells books on art, local history and poetry.

Fresh hope for Burniston Show ONE of the Scarborough area’s most popular agricultural shows may go ahead despite the closure of the body which ran it. The future looked bleak for Burniston Show when Burniston and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society folded. The annual event, which began

as a floral and horticultural show in 1888, aims to showcase the best of local farming, food and the countryside. When the society closed, committee members asked Burniston Parish Council to try and find new organisers. The authority, which has custody of the show’s assets, arranged a public meeting to

explore the possibilities. It was attended by about 20 people and went very well, according to parish councillor Richard Parsons. “There was a positive feeling and some really good ideas were exchanged. I believe there is a good chance the show can be continued.”

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Alfie Boe, Keane and Louis Tomlinson booked for Open Air Theatre ALFIE Boe, Keane and Louis Tomlinson are the latest acts booked for Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre. Alfie Boe promises a thrilling climax to Armed Forces Day on 27 June, when he returns for his third show at the venue. The tenor says: “It is an amazing honour, as well as a huge thrill, for me to be back at this wonderful venue to perform on Armed Forces Day. I’ve played this venue many times and I’ve always received such a warm welcome from the good people of Yorkshire”. Best known for his performances as Jean Valjean in the musical Les Misérables, on tour and in London and on Broadway, Alfie shared a Tony award with the other members of the cast of Baz Luhrmann's 2002 revival of La Bohème in 2003. He has sold more than a million albums in the UK. Chart-topping mezzo-soprano Laura Wright, who has performed at major events around the world, will be among those to join Alfie on stage. Keane, formed in 1995, will perform tracks from their fifth studio album Cause and Effect, released in September. The Sussex band achieved mainstream, international success with the release of their debut album, Hopes and Fears, in 2004. Topping the UK charts, the album won the 2005 Brit award for best British album and is one of the bestselling albums in UK chart history.

In 2008, Hopes and Fears and second album Under the Iron Sea were voted by readers of Q magazine as among the best British albums ever, with Keane, the Beatles, Oasis and Radiohead being the only artists to have two albums in the top 20. The support acts on 17 July will be Yorkshire indie rockers the Sherlocks and singersongwriter Eliza Shaddad. Louis Tomlinson (15 Aug) rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction after beginning his career as an actor. In 2010, he auditioned as a solo contestant on The X Factor. He was eliminated as a solo performer before he was put into a group with four other contestants, forming One

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Events & Nights out ONGOING

UNTIL 1 MAR SNOWDROP

SPECTACULAR, Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens, 11am-4pm. Don’t miss this wonderful time of year when the stunning snowdrops appear in the grounds of Burton Agnes Hall to create a gorgeous white carpet. Mark the end of winter by visiting the Hall and Gardens, and experiencing these beautiful flowers for yourself. Why not finish your visit off by popping into the Home and Garden Shop and Gift Shop; and grabbing a tasty bite to eat? Visit www.burtonagnes.com for more information – and please call 01262 490 324 for advice on whether the woodland walks are taking place in cases of bad weather.

DARK SKIES FESTIVAL, North York Moors National Park. This mesmerising festival is all about appreciating the dark – and the stars – surrounding the National Parks. Whether you take to exercise such as running or cycling, or you opt for a spot of stargazing, you’ll be sure to discover the wonder of the night skies. Visit www.darkskiesnationalparks. org.uk for more information.

MARCH

5-7 4TH SCARBOROUGH CAMRA REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL, Scarborough Spa, 12-11pm daily. Head down to the Ocean Room at Scarborough Spa and try 75 real ales, 20 real ciders, and perry; plus you’ll find an integrated KeyKeg bar, onsite catering, live music from 8pm on the Friday and Saturday, and a charity tombola. A free shuttlebus service will be operating from the railway station to Scarborough Spa at 11.30 on each day. Admission is £5 per person, including £1 refundable glass.

6 ALICE IN THUNDERLAND, The Mayfield, Seamer, 9-11pm. Don’t miss this fantastic four-piece rock band from Bridlington, who’ll be performing their own material as well as popular covers. Visit www. themayfieldseamer.co.uk for more information.

7 SCARBOROUGH CONCERT BAND, Ebenezer Church, Scarborough, 7.30pm. Join the Scarborough Concert Band for a spectacular show, raising funds for a kitchen refurbishment. Call 01723 369008 for more information.

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ORCHID FESTIVAL, Burton Agnes

FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA, North

Hall & Gardens, 11am-4pm. This popular annual event at the beautiful Elizabethan property will enchant its guests as the entire Great Hall is filled with some of nature’s most intriguing flowers: the orchid. Ray Creek, local orchid expert, will be sharing slide shows, specialist advice and giving talks on growing and caring for your own plants, and you’ll also be able to buy some for yourself. Why not time it with the ending of the Snowdrop Spectacular so you can really be blown away? Visit www.burtonagnes. com for more information.

Cliff Golf Club, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Enjoy a showcase of Moments Ladieswear’s new season, including Adini, Capri, Deck and Robell. There will also be goody bags, a prize draw, a raffle and more. Tickets are £5 and are available from Moments, or the Golf Club. Call 01723 506990 for more information.

11, 25 MAR

then come down to Scarborough Library where harp and guitar duo Bridget and Phil will be playing gentle music. There’s no charge (although donations are welcome!) and you can come and go as you please. To contact the library, visit www.northyorks.gov. uk/scarborough-library.

13 ‘80s DISCO, The Downe Arms, from 7pm. Enjoy a three-course meal and disco for just £25. Entry is by ticket only – come in 80s fancy dress or school uniform! Head to the Downe Arms, Scarborough to pick up your ticket, or call 01723 862471 or email info@downearmshotel.co.uk for more information.

15 WEDDING OPEN DAY, Hackness Grange Hotel, 11am-3pm. Have a look around this beautiful wedding pavilion, and explore its newly decorated and carpeted function suite – even attend a fashion show! You’ll enjoy a welcome drink and canapés, and be able to take advantage of some great offers. Call Sharron on 01723 882037 or email sharron@hacknessgrange.com.

22 MOTHER’S DAY, Betton Farm. Treat your mum this Mother’s Day to a delicious two or three course meal at the wonderful Betton Farm. Booking, deposit and pre-order is essential – call 01723 863143 for more information, or visit www.bettonfarm. org.uk.

MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA, The Grand Hotel, Scarborough. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a stunning Afternoon Tea comprising of a selection of sandwiches, butternut squash soup, scone with clotted cream and jam, and a selection of cakes for just £15.95 each. Under 16s are £7.95 and mothers will receive a free gift and glass of Prosecco. Call 01723 383007 or email conf724@ britanniahotels.com to book.

25 SCARBOROUGH DINE AND DANCE, Scarborough Spa, 7pm. Enjoy a two-course meal, ballroom and sequence dancing, a raffle, bingo and live music from five-piece band Hep to the Jive. Visit www. scarboroughdineanddance.co.uk for more information.

ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR,

Driffield Showground, 9am-3.30pm. Explore a large selection of quality items – and bring your own to the valuation table from 10am-1pm to see what yours are worth. Entry to three halls is £1. Parking is free and light refreshments will be available. Call 01377 254768 for more information.

COMEDY & CURRY NIGHT, The Mayfield, Seamer, 7-11pm. Join three top comedians for an hilarious night out – plus you’ll feast on a delicious curry and a free bottle of Tiger beer! Tickets are just £24.95 – visit www.themayfieldseamer.co.uk for more information.

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Lebberston. The Yorkshire coast’s favourite car boot market is back for 2020! Bookings are now being taken for market traders – contact Louis on 07966 254179 or 07725 462092 for more information.

FIVE MINUTES OF PEACE WITH THE BLOW-INS, Scarborough

Library Concert Room, 12-1pm. If you’re in need of a minute’s peace,

SCARBOROUGH FLOWER CLUB, St Columba’s Church Hall, 7.30pm. Join this month’s demonstrator Jo Purdy from Wykeham, who’ll be showcasing ‘Fabulous Flowery Females’. Guests are welcome, and can pay on the door for a cost of £7. For more information, contact Christine on 07977 611337.

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Westover Club, Scarborough, 8pm. All old and possible new members welcome. Best blue not required. Call 07852 580247 for more information.

20-22 SCARBOROUGH’S TOP SECRET BLUES FESTIVAL, Scarborough Spa. This not-so-secret blues festival is back for 2020, with bands from all over the world. From Grammy Awardwinning blues and gospel singer Mike Farris to the UK premiere of Kaz Hawkins’ stage show Memories of Etta. Don’t miss this incredible event full of blues, R&B, classic soul, roots music and Americana in both the Grand Hall and the Ocean Room. Visit www.scarboroughspa.co.uk for more information.

RYEDALE FESTIVAL SPRING WEEKEND, Pickering Memorial Hall. Celebrate the arrival of spring! This fabulous festival is sure to entertain, with both established and emerging performers from all over the world. Visit www.ryedalefestival. com for more information.

28 SPRING FAIR, St Marys Parish House, Scarborough, 11am-2pm. Come down and explore lots of different stalls – and it’s free to get in!

DRIFFIELD CRAFT FAYRE, Driffield Community Centre, 10am-2pm. Pop down to this fantastic craft fayre and enjoy free entry, refreshments and a free children’s craft table! Contact Tracy Hamilton on 01377 240169 or 07549988874; or email t.hamilton9416@outlook.com for more information.

‘80s Charity Dance Night, The Royal Hotel. From 7pm. Take a trip back in time to the 80s. The Royal Hotel is putting on a retro food buffet, 80s fancy dress, 80s disco and live entertainment all in aid of charity. Call 01723 361774 or email admin738@britanniahotels.com. 28 MAR-26 APR JAWSOME SHARKS AND FRIENDS, Sea Life Scarborough. Professor Finn needs your help! A bunch of Top Trumps cards have gone missing in the Centre, and it’s down to you to help find them. Play the game with real life interactivity, and learn all about the different

types of sharks and rays – plus get hands-on with shark teeth! Once you’ve qualified as a Jawsome Ranger, you’ll get your very own Top Trumps gift to take home. Visit www. visitsealife.com/scarborough for more information.

COMING SOON 13 APR 61ST ANNUAL SCALBY CHARITY WALK, The Plough. Take part in this popular charity walk raising funds for the Bradley Lowrey Foundation, as it returns to its ancestral home of The Plough!

24 APR MONTROSA OPEN DAY, Montrosa, Scarborough, 2pm. Come down to this special open day, where you’ll enjoy a raffle, cakes and refreshments. Call 01723 361209 or visit www.montrosa.co.uk for more information.

30 APR WEDDING FAYRE, The Downe Arms, 5.30-8pm. Sip on glass of fizz while sampling canapes at this spectacular wedding fayre, where you’ll be able to meet the venue’s wedding team and some of their lovely suppliers. Plus, offers and discounts will be available on the day! T&Cs apply. Call 01723 862471 or email info@downearmshotel.co.uk for more information.

23-31 MAY ‘MYTHS AND LEGENDS’ ANNUAL SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2020, Wetwang. Enjoy Wetwang’s Annual Scarecrow Festival, with a theme of ‘myths and legends’. There will also be the ‘other’ and ‘traditional’ categories, meaning scarecrows can come in all shapes and sizes! The village hall will be open from 10am-4pm every day so you can buy trail maps, and you’ll also find the scarecrow café full of homemade goodies, merchandise, and craft and book stalls; as well as a tombola, grand prize draw, and treasure map competition – phew!

3 JUN WEDDING FAYRE, The Grand Hotel, Scarborough, 6-8.30pm. Head down to the Grand’s wedding fayre and meet with local businesses – plus check the venue out for your big day! Call 01723 383007 or email conf724@ britanniahotels.com for more information.

REGULAR EVENTS EVERY DAY WANSFORD FISHERY, Driffield, 6.30am-dusk. Pop down and do a spot of fishing! You’ll find rainbow and brown trout weighing from 2-4lbs in the trout lake, as well as a course pond. Visit www. wansfordfishery.co.uk or call Kevin on 01377 240329. You can also email kevin@wansfordfishery.co.uk.

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.

BRAVE THE RAINFOREST, Sea Life Scarborough. Meet Ranger Andy and explore the brand new Rainforest Adventure! Discover what lies beneath the surface of the rainforest and learn all about creepy crawlies, lizards and more – as well as getting up close and personal with Green Tree Pythons and Poison Arrow Dart Frogs! Visit www.visitsealife.com/ scarborough for more information. MONDAY TO FRIDAY SCARBOROUGH SURVIVORS, 9 Alma Square, Scarborough. Free social activities at its Mental Health Resource Centre. Call 01723 500222.

EVERY SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT, The Mayfield Hotel, 10-11 Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 7pm. Enjoy this weekly quiz of music and general knowledge. Call 01723 863160. LEBBERSTON

CAR BOOT, Lebberston. The Yorkshire coast’s favourite car boot market is back for 2020 from 15th March! Bookings are now being taken for market traders – contact Louis on 07966 254179 or 07725 462092 for more information.

FIVE-A-SIDE

FOOTBALL,

Weaponess Sports Village, 4.305.30pm. If you’re over 16 and fancy playing some 5-a-side football then give Steve a call on 07852 956164.

WALKING FOOTBALL, Bridlington CYP, 11am. Come along to enjoy this walking version of the beautiful game.

EVERY MONDAY 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. TIMELESS WISDOM FOR MODERN LIFE, Friends Meeting House, Quaker Close, Scarborough, 7-8.30pm. Each of these meditation classes will be based on ‘Advice from Atisha’s Heart’ by great Kadampa Buddhist Master, Atisha. You’ll receive guided meditations and practical advice to solve daily problems. Classes are £6 per session or four classes for £20. Visit www.madhyamaka.org for more information.

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.

LOVEFIT, POUND & AFTERGLOW, Northstead Primary School, Scarborough, from 6.15pm. Exercise has never been so much fun! Start with the brilliant LoveFit Light, followed by Pound at 7.15pm and Afterglow at 8pm. Visit www.lovefitdance.com for more information.

To advertise email editor@thescarboroughreview.co.uk LITTLE RAYS PLAY GROUP, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 10-11.30am. 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 5-8yrs at 4.15-5.15pm and 9+yrs at 5.156.15pm. Term time only. Call 07403 243068.

COUNTRY DANCING, St Edwards Church Hall, Avenue Victoria, 2-4pm. Call 01723 582681.

CLOG AND GARLAND DANCING, Memorial Hall, Main Street, Seamer, from 8pm. Call 01723 582681.

THIRD MON OF EVERY MONTH DRIFFIELD ART CLUB, Driffield Community Centre, 7-9pm. Visit www.driffieldartclub.co.uk LAST MON 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 MONDAY & TUESDAY SHORT MAT BOWLING, Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough, 2-4pm. No experience necessary as woods are available to use – just bring flat-soled shoes. Call 01723 865829 for more information, or just turn up.

EVERY TUES 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.

PARENTS N TOTS TABLE TOP SALE, Scarborough Market Hall. Tables cost £5 on the day. Contact Lindsay on 07594319805 for more information.

SOCIAL SEWING, Wath Court, Hovingham, 10am-1pm. For more information, visit www. wathcourtcraftrooms.co.uk or call 01653 628224.

QUIZ, Cellars, Valley Road, Scarborough, 9.15pm. Test your knowledge with friends! Call 01723 379992 for more information. BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN FOR BEGINNERS, Queen Street Methodist Hall, Scarborough, 7.308.30pm. Suitable for all ages from 1680; it’s fun and friendly! Learn waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, rumba, tango, cha cha, samba and jive. Call Malcolm on 01723 865278 for more information.

ARGENTINE TANGO ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS,

FOR

8.309.30pm. Start at the beginning and learn this sensual dance as seen on Strictly Come Dancing. Call Malcolm on 01723 865278 for more information.

MODERN

SEQUENCE

DANCE,

Bempton & Buckton Village Hall, 10am-12pm. For more details call Ann and Mel on 01262 850135.

COUNTRY DANCING, St Edwards Church Hall, Avenue Victoria, 7.309.30pm. Call 01723 582681.

CRAFTS CLUB, St Martin-onthe-Hill, 2-4pm. Bring along any unfinished projects – or start brand new ones – at this friendly crafts club. 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, Northstead Primary School, Scarborough, from 7pm. Exercise has never been so much fun! Grab your glowsticks and get dancing in the dark for a workout like no other. Followed by Afterglow at 8pm. Visit www.lovefitdance.com for more information.

WADO

RYU

KARATE

CLUB,

Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent, Scarborough. Classes teaching both traditional and sport karate. Ages 6+yrs, 5-6pm. Term time only. Contact Simon on 07792 180901 or email simonshaw1977@ hotmail.co.uk.

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY ANGIE’S BEGINNERS T’AI CHI CLASSES, South Street, Scarborough, 1.30-2.30pm & 7-8pm. Get your body and mind fit for winter and pop along to these beginners classes. Call Angie on 01723 447055 or 07805 791776, or email angie@ taichiworkshops.co.uk – or visit www. taichiworkshops.co.uk.

EVERY TUES, WED & THURS FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES & SOCCER SCHOOL, ER College, 10am-3pm. Football fun throughout the summer for boys and girls aged 5-14. Call Chris Kirkham on 07890 629758 for more information.

EVERY WED 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.

CRAFT AND CHAT, Made By Di, Betton Farm, 1-3pm. These friendly sessions welcome anyone interested in crafts to meet likeminded people and take a project on over refreshments. Email enquiries@ madebydi.co.uk for more information.

FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL, Pindar School, 6-7pm. If you’re over 16 and fancy playing some 5-a-side football then give Steve a call on 07852 956164.

BRIDLINGTON EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND, The Baptist Church, Bridlington, 7-9pm. This fabulous band are looking for new members – if you’d like to join then call 07577700042 to find out more.

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.

THIRD TUES OF EVERY MONTH 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

EVERY TUES & THURS 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.

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

STREET

DANCE,

Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent, Scarborough. Dance with professional instructor, Ewa Graczyk. Ages 5-8yrs at 4.15-5.15pm and 9+yrs at 5.15-6.15pm. Term time only. Call 07403 243068.

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.

CLUBBERCISE WITH LOVEFIT DANCE, Northstead Primary School,

EVERY THU & SAT

St. James Church Undercroft, Scarborough 7.30-9.30pm. Visit www. scarboroughconcertband.co.uk or call 01723 369008.

UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOPS, Wath

WALKING WOMEN'S NETBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Rugby Club, Scalby Road, 11am.

EVERY WED, FRI & SAT Cayton Village Hall, Weds 2-4pm; Fri 10.15am-12.15pm; Sat 7.3010pm. All are welcome to these popular sequence dancing sessions – including beginners. Entry is £3 and includes refreshments. Call 01723 351380 for more information.

SECOND TUES OF EVERY MONTH

LATINO

SCARBOROUGH CONCERT BAND,

MENS

Baron’s Fitness Centre, Scarborough, 9.15-11am. Call Colin on 01723 377545.

Wood Cottage Crafts, Brompton by Sawdon, 1-3pm. Bring your own projects and use The Wood Cottage Crafts’ tools and machines. Email thewoodcottagecrafts@gmail.com, call 07709046580 or visit www. thewoodcottagecrafts.com for more information.

SINGING FOR THE BRAIN, South Cliff Methodist Church, Filey Road, Scarborough, 1.30-3pm. For people with dementia and their carers. Call 01723 500958.

POPULAR SEQUENCE DANCING,

FOOTBALL,

THE CRAFTERNOON CLUB, The

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. Follows ‘Pound’ at 6.30pm. Visit www.lovefitdance.com for more information.

EVERY TUES, THURS & FRI WALKING

8pm (during term time). Programme of activities designed to encourage young people to learn new skills. Visit www.scarborough-urc.org.uk.

FIRST WED OF EVERY MONTH PICKERING EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MODEL SOCIETY (PEEMS), RVS Building, Pickering. Come along and join this friendly group of Model Engineers. Visit www.peems.co.uk for more information.

FIRST&THIRDWEDOFEVERYMONTH CRUSE

BEREAVEMENT

CARE,

Murray Hills Solicitors, Bridlington, 10am or 11.30am. If you’ve been bereaved then you’re welcome to come along where you can talk, receive support and enjoy a drink and biscuit. Call 01482 565565 for more information.

Court, Hovingham. For more details, visit www.wathcourtcraftrooms. co.uk.

FIRST THU OF EVERY MONTH RYEDALE

WOODTURNERS,

Snainton Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Guests welcome to enjoy first class professional woodturning demonstrations. Visit www. ryedalewoodturners.org.uk

BRIDLINGTON DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP, Victoria Business Centre, 6.45-7.45pm. If you suffer from, or care for anyone with, Type 1, Type 2, or prediabetes, then you’re welcome to come along to this friendly support group. As well as having a chat over tea and coffee, speakers also come in to talk about diabetes. For more information, call Jocelyn on 07542 248154.

THIRD THU OF EVERY MONTH THE ARTS SOCIETY DRIFFIELD WOLDS, Rugby Club, Kelleythorpe, Driffield, 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome to attend these lectures on various art-related subjects. More details visit www.theartssociety.org/ driffield-wolds.

EVERY FRI

SECOND WED OF EVERY MONTH

NETBALL, Baron's fitness Centre, Scalby Road, 11.15am. Call 01723 377545.

RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB, Beansheaf

LOVEFIT LIGHT DANCE, The Street,

Hotel, A169 Malton Road, 7.30-10pm. 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. FILEY LIBRARY READING GROUP, Filey Library, 5-6.30pm. Everyone is invited to come down and socialise at this welcoming reading group.

EVERY THURS YOUTH GROUP, St Andrew Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 6.30-

WALKING

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. Call Karen on 07769 357334.

39 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 GETTOGETHER, 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

There’s always something on… at the libraries! SCARBOROUGH LIBRARY Vernon Road, Scarborough. Call 01609 536602.

FIRST FRI OF EVERY MONTH

EVERY MON

BRIDLINGTON

STORY TIME & CRAFT, 1.30-2.30pm

ART

SOCIETY,

North Library, Bridlington, 7-9pm. A pleasant meeting place for art lovers and artists alike. Visit www. bridlingtonartsociety.co.uk for more information, or call Barry on 01262 609431 to join.

(preschool children term-time only)

EVERY WEDNESDAY STORIES & RHYMES, 1.30-2.00pm (preschool children term-time only)

COMMUNITY POLICE DROP-IN,

EVERY SAT

1.30-3.00pm

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

EVERY THURSDAY THURSDAY CODE CLUB, 4-5pm (813yrs)

EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY CODE CLUB, 1-2pm (813ys)

GROWING OPPORTUNITIES GARDEN GROUP, The Street, 12

FILEY LIBRARY

Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, 10am-1pm. Learn how to grow your own fresh fruit and veg. Call 07422 972915.

Station Avenue, Filey. Call 01609 536608.

GUIDED TOURS, Scarborough Market Hall, 2pm. Running throughout October, you can receive a guided tour of all three floors. This is a ticketed event with limited places, so booking is essential. Call Lindsay on 07594319805 for more information.

FAMILY HISTORY HELP, 10am-

EASY SEQUENCE DANCING, St James Church Hall, Scarborough, 2-4pm. Call 07766952487 for more information.

FIRST SAT OF EVERY MONTH 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.

SECOND SAT OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH KIRTAN YOGA AND BHAGAVAD GITA CLUB, Scarborough Central Library, 1-3pm. Call 07971 977954.

THIRD SAT 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.

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.

EVERY MON & WED 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 TUES STORY TIME, 10.30-11.15am

DERWENT VALLEY BRIDGE COMMUNITY LIBRARY 3 Pickering Road, West Ayton. Call 01723 863052. SECOND & LAST WED OF THE MONTH

KNIT AND STITCH, 7-9pm EVERY WEDNESDAY STORY TIME, 2-3pm (term-time)

LAST SAT OF EVERY MONTH RYEDALE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD, Snainton Village Hall, 10am4pm. Call 01723 449143.

THE CROCHET CLUB, The Wood Cottage Crafts, 6.30-8.30pm. Bring your own project, or a hook and wool to get started. Email thewoodcottagecrafts@gmail.com, call 07709046580 or visit www. thewoodcottagecrafts.com for more information.

Want to see your event in the next issue of Scarborough Review? Drop us an email at: editor@thescarboroughreview.co.uk

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theatre

Gigs

The Spa Bridlington Visit www.bridspa.com or call 01262 678258.

On 4 March, Scarborough Jazz Club welcomes back one of its regular guest soloists on clarinet, sax and flute. Tina Featherstone has worked with Courtney Pine, Don Rendell, George Chisholm and Digby Fairweather. www.scarboroughjazz.co.uk Fri 28 Feb

Fri 6 March

Fri 13 March

Tom Townsend at Cellars; Railroad Hobos at the Merchant; Over the Limit at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Sub Gents at the Merchant; Walking on Air at the Commercial; Tom Townsend at Cellars; Alice in Thunderland at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Bile Beans at the Commercial; Tom Townsend at Cellars; Colcannon at the Merchant.

Rebel Radics at Mojo’s (4pm); Penny Whispers (4pm) and Leather ‘O (9pm) at the Merchant; Bonefish at the Commercial; Steve Fulsham Band at Cellars; Big Me at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Stu Peters at the Eastway in Eastfield.

Sat 7 March Chris Milner at Mojo’s (4pm); Dougie Smith (4pm) and Shamrock Experience (9pm) at the Merchant; Snatch at the Commercial; Dustin’ the Blues at Cellars; 1985s at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill.

Rockin' Hillbillies at Mojo’s (4pm); Sam Lenton (4pm) and Dougie Smith (9pm) at the Merchant; Aftershock at the Commercial; Alligators at Cellars; Wildfire at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill.

Sun 8 March

Sun 15 March

Sun 1 March

Prendo at Cellars (5pm); Circa 15 at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Callum Marshall at the Merchant; Pink tribute at the Commercial; Folk in the Den at the Denison Arms in East Ayton (8pm).

Rough Cuts at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Leather ‘O at the Merchant (6pm); Gallaghers tribute at the Commercial.

Mon 9 March

Tue 17 March

Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

Colcannon (6pm) and Dougie Smith (9pm) at the Merchant; Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Sat 29 Feb

Becky Brown at Wilsons (4pm); Mike Dee and the D Tones at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Mark Stanley at the Merchant (6pm); Status Quo tribute at the Commercial.

Mon 2 March Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

Tue 3 March Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Wed 4 March

Tue 10 March Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Sat 14 March

Mon 16 March Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

13 MAR Think Floyd – If you’re a fan of the incredible Pink Floyd, then you won’t want to miss Think Floyd – said to be ‘better than we are’ by the original drummer Nick Mason himself!

Sundays at the Merchant; Tom Townsend at Cellars.

the Merchant.

Sat 28 March

Sat 21 March

Scarborough Spa

Sam Parsons at Mojo’s (4pm); Jim Taylor (4pm) and Iguana Pit (9pm) at the Merchant; Skandals at the Commercial; Chu Ma Shu at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill.

Visit www.scarboroughspa.co.uk or call 01723 821888.

Sun 29 March

27 MAR

The Wave at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Lottie Holmes at the Merchant (6pm); Paloma Faith tribute at the Commercial.

Funny Girls on Tour – This world-famous drag show is touring for the very first time since it opened in its theatrical home of Blackpool in 1994 – don’t miss it!

Tony Morris at Mojo’s (4pm); Connor Lawlor (4pm) and Diamond Star (9pm) at the Merchant; Con-verse at the Commercial; Silas at Cellars; Locked Out at the Tap and Spile; Danny Wilde at the Ramshill; Dave Lesley at the Eastway in Eastfield.

Sun 22 March Jesse Caine at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Ross Dransfield at the Merchant (6pm); Hollywood Meets Broadway at the Commercial; Folk in the Den at the Denison Arms in East Ayton (8pm).

Mon 23 March Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

Wed 18 March

Wed 25 March

The Lights at Mojo’s (4pm); Derrick Harris for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

Annie & King at Mojo’s (4pm); Babtiste Herbin for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

Thu 19 March

Thu 26 March

Beth Burrows at Mojo’s (4pm); Tina Featherstone for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars; Filey Folk Club at the Station.

Wed 11 March

Thu 12 March

Thu 5 March

Open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

Fri 20 March

Fri 27 March

Ross McWhirter at the Commercial; No Post on

Tom Townsend at Cellars; Jesse Caine at

Open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

Fred Benstead at Mojo’s (4pm); Al Wood for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

Yorkshire Coast LongDistance Walkers Association 1 Mar: an 11-mile walk starting at Boynton church (grid ref TA136680) at 9am. 7 Mar: a 16-mile walk starting at the carpark near Cockmoor Hall, above Snainton (SE914868) at 9am. 15 Mar: a 15-mile walk starting at the crematorium

(TA014878) at 9am. 21 Mar: a 15-mile walk starting in Levisham (SE833906) at 9am. The LDWA welcomes new members who can try a couple of walks first before joining. Ring 368932.

Scarborough Rambling Club 1 Mar: a 10-mile walk at Whisperdales and a sevenmile walk from Cayton to Filey (back by bus). 8 Mar: a 10-mile walk at

John Shuttleworth’s Back – The brilliant John Shuttleworth is here to entertain you with his hilarious musical talents.

15 MAR The Roy Orbison Story – The brilliant Barry Steele is here to celebrate the music of ‘The Big O’ in this West End production.

Mon 30 March

Whitby Pavilion

Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

Visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899.

Tue 31 March

6 MAR

Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s Party – Whether you know him from Spandau Ballet fame or Gogglebox with his son, Capital FM’s Roman Kemp; you’re in for an amazing night at this huge 80s club night!

Wed 1 Apr Jesse Hutchinson at Mojo’s (4pm); John Pope Quintet for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; openmic with John Watton at Cellars; Filey Folk Club at the Station.

Thu 2 Apr Open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

Walking in the countryside THE following walks have been organised for the coming month.

8 MAR

Wetwang and an eight-mile walk at Fylingthorpe. 15 Mar: a 10-mile walk at Pickering and a seven-mile walk at Stockindale. 22 Mar: a 10-mile walk at Bridlington and an eight-mile walk at Staintondale. 29 Mar: a 10-mile walk at Sandsend and a seven-mile walk at West Ayton. Long walks: meet in Hanover Road at 9am. Short ones: meet at Falsgrave Clock at 10.30am.

Stephen Joseph Theatre Visit www.sjt.uk.com or call 01723 370541 3-7 MAR The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel – Experience the early years of these influential funny men.

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14 MAR The History of Rock – Celebrate rock music from throughout the decades with a fabulous 8-piece band and some of the finest musicians and performers from around the world.

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CHEER LEADING SUCCESS Scarborough Squash news SCARBOROUGH’S East Coast Tigers cheerleading squad competed in the prestigious Heart of England Championships at Manchester’s Central Arena on Saturday 15 February. The club’s senior 2 team placed first in their category and won the Grand Championship with an incredible score of 97.74%. Scarborough’s East Coast Tigers cheerleading squad

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SIX members of Scarborough’s Road Runners Club took on the popular and well-established Snake Lane race, which starts and finishes in Pocklington. First home for the club was Ben Langham, who combined pace and speed to finish in 47th place with a new personal-best time of 61 minutes and 28 seconds. He was followed by Andy Messenger (64:06), Philip Markham (65:49), Mike Messenger (66:29), Iain Fletcher (66:46) and John Walshe (96:35). Iain and Mike are targeting the Manchester marathon. John came 10th place in the V65 category.

SCARBOROUGH (Barons) Squash Team returned to action this month after a win against table toppers, York 3. Their next match was an away match against Stillington 2. Scarborough beat Stillington 3-2 and collected 14 league points. Jamie Gledhill struggled at 1 and was soundly beaten 3-0. John Fuller at 2 maintained his season’s 100% record winning a tough match 3-0. Tim Adkin at 3 ground out a glorious 3-2 win after returning from a seven year absence from competitive squash. James Ledner at 4 won 3-1 whilst Andy Hutchings at 5 was beaten 3-0 by Ophelia

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Watson. The performance of the night was undoubtedly by Tim Adkin. On Thursday 20 Feb Scarborough took on friendsbut-rivals, Thornton Le Dale (TLD), at Scarborough Rugby Club. At the start of the match both teams were tied on 120 points in the league. Scarborough got off to a bad start with James Ledner at 4 losing to Rob Mansfield 3-1. Lee Robson at 5 then lost to Paul Lee 3-0. Ollie Hiller at 3 was involved in a close game with Greg Gorman but lost 3-2 losing the final game 8/10. John Fuller at 2 then beat Mark Atkinson 3-1 gaining

revenge for his defeat to Mark in the local Premier League. In the final game of the night Jamie Gledhill at 1 confidently beat Mike Rooney 3-0. This meant TLD inflicted only the second defeat of the season on Scarborough 3-2. TLD went away with 15 points to Scarborough’s 9. Scarborough remains fourth in the league 28 points behind league leaders York 3 but still have 2 games in hand and 40 points available to them. Scarborough’s next visit will be to York students on March 17. It’s set to be a tough game against the youngsters.

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FROM THE SIDELINES BORO ON THE UP… Scarborough Athletic’s season has taken a turn for the better under new manager Darren Kelly, as the Londonderry born former Oldham Athletic and Hyde United boss has injected a new belief into the club after a disappointing first half to the season. Performances in recent matches have been excellent, even in the 2-0 defeat at Warrington Town, which ended a run of four successive wins. Despite losing at Warrington, Boro created a stack of chances but found the home keeper in outstanding form, as they returned home empty handed. Boro do still have a chance of claiming a play-off place, but have played more games that most of the other teams, and will probably need to go on another winning run to remain in contention for the promotion play-offs. They have also reached the semi-finals of the North Riding Senior Cup, where they will travel to play Marske United in a repeat of last season’s final at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. York City will entertain Thornaby in the other semi-final. The latest addition to the Boro squad is 6ft 2ins York City defender Tom Allan, who has joined on a one month loan, as cover for injured centre back Isaac Assenso, and made his debut in the loss at Warrington.

MAX WRIGHT MAKES HIS MARK A graduate of the Scarborough Athletic Academy, 16-year-old defender Max Wright stepped up to playing men’s football earlier this season when he joined Edgehill FC and turned out for their reserve team. Now, just a few months later he has made it to the Boro first team squad, and made a couple of appearances from the bench, as Darren Kelly has sought to bring exciting local talent into the fold at the Flamingo Land Stadium.

RECENT RESULTS ASHTON UNITED H 3-1 (Coulson 2(1pen), Watson) HYDE UNITED A 1-0

(Glynn) REDCAR ATH (NRSC) H 3-0 (Walshaw 2, Watson) BAMBER BRIDGE H 5-0 (Walshaw 3, Coulson(pen), Watson) WARRINGTON TOWN A 0-2

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES Feb 29 Radcliffe (H) Mar 7 Ashton Utd (A) 14 Basford Utd (H) 17 Marske U (NRSC) (A) 28 Gainsborough (H)

NORTH RIDING CHALLENGE CUP The two Scarborough sides left in the Challenge Cup both gained impressive wins in their quarter-final ties. Cup holders Itis Itis Rovers beat York Civil Service 6-0 with Luke Jones scoring four goals and Mikey Barker and Jack Ramos also finding the net. Edgehill travelled to play Richmond Mavericks, and secured a 3-0 win with goals from Ryan Link, Joe Gallagher(pen) and Robbie Scarborough.

SEMI FINAL DRAW (Saturday 7 March) Itis Itis Rovers v Edgehill Bishopthorpe Utd v Tockwith

LOCAL LEAGUES (SATURDAY) DIV ONE LEADERS Newlands Park 10 24 West Pier 10 22 Itis Itis Rovers 9 22 Edgehill 11 18 Filey Town 10 10 It looks like a three-way title battle, and a Dan Freer strike earned Newlands Park a 1-0 win against Seamer Sports, while Simon Reeves netted twice as West Pier won 4-1 at Scalby. Itis Rovers then beat title rivals West Pier 4-0 with goals from Jack Ramos 2, Sam Pickard and Neil Forsyth, and Edgehill scraped home 5-4 against Hunmanby United. On target were Joe Gallagher 2, Robbie Scarborough, Connor Avison and Kieran Link. There were two goals apiece from Danny Glendinning and Ali Caw with Gary Lawton also netting as Seamer Sports

beat Filey Town 5-1, and Taylor Jordan, James Pinder and Olly Milner scored for Hunmanby United in their 3-0 home success against Scalby. Newlands Park went top after a 6-1 thumping of Filey Town in which Ben Luntley and Dan Freer both scored twice.

DIV TWO LEADERS Edgehill Res 16 45 West Pier Res 16 37 Snainton 14 25 Seamer Res 14 24 FC Rosette 12 22 Two Mark Craven goals helped FC Rosette beat Goal Sports 4-3, and strikes from Chris Stubbings(pen), Benny Davis and Brad Walton secured Seamer Res a 3-1 win against Snainton. Leaders Edgehill Res came from 1-2 down to beat Eastfield Athletic 4-2 with goals from Jake Moore 2, Jake Reeves and Rueben Staveley, while Dan Virr and George Wilson both struck hat tricks as Scalby Reserves thrashed Goal Sports 8-1. Cayton Athletic triumphed 2-0 at Snainton with goals from Ryan Somers(pen) and Luke Priestly, while Edgehill Reserves clinched the title with a 12-1 thumping of Eastfield Athletic, with Jake Moore scoring four and Andy Noon netting twice, as their nearest rivals West Pier Res were beaten 2-0 by FC Rosette, with Alex Wray scoring both goals.

DISTRICT CUP In the last remaining quarterfinal, Jake Adams, Martin Cooper and Gary Thomas netted as West Pier beat Hunmanby United 3-1. The first of the semi-finals saw Itis Itis Rivers come through with a 4-2 defeat of Seamer Sports, with strikes from Luke Jones 2, Josh Young and Neil Forsyth. The other semi-final is between Edgehill and West Pier on 29 February,

JUNIOR CUP QUARTER-FINALS Gillamoor v Sherburn Kirkdale Utd v Scalby Res 2-0 Whitby Fish v Slingsby Thornton Dale/Rosedale v Kirkbymoorside Res

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A review of the local Football scene....

BY S T EV E A DA MS O N SUNDAY FOOTBALL NEWLANDS PROGRESS In the quarter-final of the North Riding Sunday Challenge Cup, a solitary Brad Rowley strike earned Newlands a 1-0 win against Sessay CC to book their place in the last four of the competition. The semifinals take place on Sunday 1 March with Newlands at home to Catterick Village, and Yarm Albion entertaining Village Park Rangers.

SUNDAY LEAGUE DIV ONE LEADERS Trafalgar 9 18 Newlands 7 17 Valley 8 11 West Pier 5 7 Bad weather has decimated the Sunday fixtures in recent weeks, but Newlands maintained their Hat-trick hero James Walshaw title challenge with a 6-3 defeat of Valley, on target were Ryan Link 2, Zak Hansen 2, Ryan Matson and Jack Hakings. Valley remain third in the table after a 4-1 win against Cayton, with Sam Westmoreland hitting a hat trick and Danny Appleby also netting.

DIV TWO LEADERS Angel Ath Res 11 26 Roscoes Bar 9 22 Eastfield Ath 11 18 Crown Tavern 13 14 In one of only a handful of games to beat the weather, Angel Athletic Reserves kept up Josh Barrett and Michael Coulson during the 3-1 win against Ashton United their title challenge with a 3-0 win against Eastfield Athletic, with Jack Pinder scoring twice and Jake McAleese getting the other goal. The title race is between them and Roscoes Bar.

KENWARD CUP QUARTER-FINALS Crown Tav v Fylingdales 3-3 (35p) Cayton v Roscoes Bar 3-3 (3-4p) Newlands v Trafalgar 1-6 West Pier v Angel Ath On target for Trafalgar in their 6-1 win against Newlands were Danny Glendinning with a hat trick, Jamie Patterson, Sam Garnett and Kieran Link.

16-year old Max Wright turning out for Edgehill and Boro

Filey Phil flies east Bowling in Eastfield FILEY powerlifting champion Phil Beniston travelled thousands of miles for his latest competition. Phil flew to New Delhi in India to take part in the Professional Powerlifting League championship. He was one of a team of eight elite men and women lifters from Britain who took on Asia’s best lifters on 21 February. Phil was sponsored by Royal Parade café.

EASTFIELD Crown Green Bowling Club is holding an open day on 7 March, from 10am. Members old and new will be able to sign up. Everybody is welcome. Not played before? Go and have a try. Bowls provided. Wear flat shoes, no heels. The green is behind One Stop and Subway on Eastway. For more information, ring David Wicks on 584371 or 07523 571729. The club is holding a drawn-pairs merit on 8 March, with 64 bowlers taking part.

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Craig Fairburn in action in the Vikings’ 60-7 defeat of Beverly (picture by Dave Campbell)

A VITAL PERIOD AHEAD Having topped North One East last November following a good start to their 2019/2020 campaign, Scarborough RUFC have struggled with a catalogue of injuries which has seen them slip to sixth place in the league going into the final six weeks of the season. They now find themselves in a relegation dogfight with seven other teams to avoid the third relegation spot in the league with third bottom side Percy Park on 45 points and the Seasiders themselves on 51. With four points for a win and only seven games left, every game between now and the end of the season will be absolutely vital. Starting on Saturday, Durham City are the visitors to Silver Royd; the Seasiders defeated City on the road earlier in the season however the men from County Durham have been on a recent revival and last Saturday beat Pocklington on the road 15-14 to move

Boosted by the return of Via Tuilagi, Billy Parker and skipper Drew Govier, Scarborough always had too much for second-bottom club West Hartlepool and ran out 36-15 bonus-point winners at Silver Royd on the 8th. Next up was league-leaders York at Clifton Park on the 15th; the Minstermen showed the form which has taken to the top of North One and they ran out 36-14 winners of a keenly contested game despite a spirited performance from the visitors. This column went to press before the game with Durham City on the 29th. THE VIKINGS The Scarborough second string under their experienced Coach Craig Bone have had a successful if truncated February but sit second in the Yorkshire merit table thanks to winning both of their scheduled games; a 60-7 ten try demolition of Beverley at Silver Royd on the 1st and a 24-14 win on the road at

up from the third relegation spot. The crunch games keep coming with a trip to Driffield on the 7th of March which is followed by Morley at home on the 14th. Percy Road, Pocklington is the destination on the 21st where Skipper Drew Govier’s men will look to avenge a home defeat earlier in the season. And a very busy March is completed with the visit of Malton to Silver Royd on the 28th; it’s going to be a nail-biting month! Hopefully Things will be much clearer before the game at Bradford on April 4th and the final game of the season with highflying Cleckheaton on the 11th (more on that in next month’s REVIEW). FEBRUARY’S RESULTS Having ended January on a high with the 50-10 defeat of bottom club Huddersfield YMCA, the Seasiders started February on a disappointing note going down 35-24 at Leeds-based Moortown on the 1st.

Goole on the 8th with veteran Simon Dixon outstanding in the former and Andy Rossol named man of the match in the latter. NATIONAL SUCCESS Scarborough’s own international rugby star is cutting a swath through the women’s Six Nations Championship again this year with England’s all conquering Red Roses. Zoe, who started as a Scarborough RUFC mini rugby player, was named player of the match following England’s 27-0 defeat of Ireland. Also congratulations are due to Scarborough girl’s players Iris Young and Emily Hazeldine who have been selected by Yorkshire at under-15 level. Well done girls!

Zoe Aldcroft interviewed after England’s 27-0 defeat of Ireland

Next month the spotlight will be on Scarborough’s women’s team, the Valkryies.

Via Tuilagi in action (picture by Jenny Brown Wood)

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Try Bonus

Loss Bonus

Pts

Adj

19 7 0 2 8 0 2 15 0 4 650 344 306 13

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Cleckheaton

19 9 0 1 3 1 5 12 1 6 548 408 140 12

65 15

Driffield

19 8 1 1 4 0 5 12 1 6 552 365 187 10

63 13

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19 8 1 0 4 0 6 12 1 6 524 450 74 11

62 12

Morley

19 9 0 1 3 0 6 12 0 7 431 409 22 6

57 9

Scarborough

19 5 0 4 4 0 6 9 0 10 484 452 32 10

51 15

Kendal

19 6 0 3 4 0 6 10 0 9 413 400 13 7

51 11

Malton & Norton

19 8 0 2 1 0 8 9 0 10 441 496 -55 10

50 14

Bradford & Bingley 19 7 0 3 3 0 6 10 0 9 448 410 38 4

48 8

Durham City

19 8 0 2 1 1 7 9 1 9 451 385 66 5

47 9

Pocklington

19 6 0 4 2 0 7 8 0 11 430 483 -53 7

46 14

Percy Park

19 6 0 3 2 0 8 8 0 11 446 470 -24 10

45 13

West Hartlepool

19 4 0 5 0 0 10 4 0 15 309 608 -299 4

22 6

Huddersfield Y.M.C.A 19 1 0 8 0 0 10 1 0 8 284 731 -447 2

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Home/Away

Competition

29/02/20

Durham City

League

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League

14/03/20 Morley

League

21/03/20 Pocklington

League

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League

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