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“I delivered papers for Andrew’s dad on Prospect Crescent”, David TWO former recalls. classmates Both men are are keeping it already borough lighthearted councillors and while standing Mr Billing is the against each defending county other in the councillor for county council Woodlands. elections on 4 Andrew is a May. member of Labour’s David Scarborough Billing and Council’s ToryConservative d o m i n a t e d A n d r e w cabinet, along Jenkinson, who with candidate May the best man win: David Billing, on the left (naturally), are contesting Bill Chatt, who is the Woodlands and Andrew Jenkinson on the right - where else? fighting to win the division, have pupils of the school. “Some people known each other practically all looked down on us; they regarded seat as an independent. David was first elected in 1981, their lives. us as 11+ failures”. Although they sit on opposite sides Andrew says: “I was proud to attend vanquishing the Conservative Peter of the fence politically, they have and, I tell you what, it produced Jaconelli. He was defeated in 2009, in the wake of the national expenses remained on good terms over the some good people”. scandal, but re-elected in 2013. decades. Both born in 1950, the prospective “There’s a banter between us that county councillors were pupils at Andrew, of Lady Edith’s Avenue, says: “I’m a Newby man through goes back to when we were school Westwood from 1961-65. children”, says Andrew, who met Their fathers knew each other. and through but I wanted to stand his opponent at Westwood County David’s worked on the buses when here because they haven’t had a Modern School in the Valley in the the bus station was on Somerset Tory for a long time”. early 60s. Terrace, over the road from the CONTINUED ON PAGE 2. David says a stigma hung over ex- newsagent run by Andrew’s.

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Cover story continued... FA’s top man ‘saddened’ at referee attack Ukip has 10 runners, the Green Party has nine and the Liberal Democrats have three. There is one independent candidate and one person is representing the Yorkshire Party. The 11 seats at County Hall are currently shared by the Conservatives (five), Labour (four) and Ukip (one), with one independent county councillor. Turn to page 6 for full list of candidates.

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Who will follow in Thomas Voeckler’s footsteps as the winner of the Scarborough stage?

Words by Mike Tyas AS the Review hits the streets there is a party atmosphere in the Scarborough air ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. The first stage of the Tour de Yorkshire is in town today (April 28) for its third trip to the seaside in as many years, with officials predicting an unforgettable day for roadside race fans. The cyclists are due to speed across the finish line on Royal Albert Drive at 5pm but not before spectators enjoy an action-packed programme of fun and entertainment as they wait for the peloton to pedal into town. In addition to big screens on Foreshore Road and Royal Albert Drive, which are due to show live televised footage of the race, Scarborough Council and Create Arts Development will showcase the best of local and regional musical and creative talent. The council are also partnering with local cycling organisations to put on events they say highlight Scarborough’s passion for cycling. Entertainment and events are taking place in South Bay, North Bay and the town centre throughout the afternoon. The programme includes the installation of the community artwork project, The Gigantic Jersey, on the banking above the finish line, which will be entered into the official Tour de Yorkshire land art competition. At 17 metres wide, the project is managed by Animated Objects Theatre Company.

Entertainment in North Bay is planned to include Bicycle Ballet, a surreal theatrical experience known as ‘The Lift’, the Jelly Roll Jazz Band and performances from Scarborough’s YMCA and Pauline Quirke Academy. During the afternoon, there are three cycling spectaculars planned; a schools’ cycling challenge, a parade from Scarborough and Ryedale Community Cycling, including riders on specially adapted bikes and, after the main race finish and presentations, a children’s Go-Ride event. Scarborough School of Arts have installed artwork on Foreshore Road in South Bay. Friarage School Choir are performing at the Town Hall, where people can also enjoy the decorations created by local businesses and community groups inspired by the yellow and turquoise colours of the Tour de Yorkshire. Janet Deacon, Scarborough Council project team representative for Tour de Yorkshire, said: ‘We’re delighted to have worked with our community partners once again to showcase Scarborough at its very best for the Tour de Yorkshire. ‘The diverse programme we finalised ensures there is something for everyone to enjoy today. ‘Combined with the fabulous natural arena the North Bay gives spectators of the finish, the programme ensures that Scarborough is the place to be for end of the first stage of this prestigious race.’

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Words and pictures by Mike Tyas THE man once responsible for the training of football referees in England said he was left ‘sickened and saddened’ by the alleged assault on a Scarborough official. Ian Blanchard said it sends a ‘real shiver down my spine’ when he hears of incidents on officials similar to the alleged attack on 63-year-old Bill Pashby in the Scarborough Saturday League Trophy final. Mr Pashby required hospital attention for an injury to his shoulder after an incident involving a fan towards the end of the match between Eastway Sports and Goal Sports played at Pickering Town FC’s Mill Lane ground. The match was abandoned with eight minutes left. Goal Sports, who were leading 2-1, were awarded the Trophy. At the time of going to press, the spectator was on police bail on suspicion of wounding with intent. Eastway have been subsequently kicked out of the league at an EGM meeting of the Saturday League, following a 21-5 vote by clubs for their expulsion. ‘It sickens and saddens me when I hear about assaults and what happened to this referee,’ said Mr Blanchard, who for ten years was in charge of thousands of local officials in his job as head of refereeing at grassroots level for The FA, football’s governing body. He added: ‘It’s a sad day when a referee at any level gets assaulted, pushed, harangued or abused. ‘Mr Pashby was doing a job which has been his hobby for a long time. He should not have to face such a situation – nobody should. ‘He was there applying the laws of the game – full of integrity, making clear, honest, decisions and that’s it. ‘For someone to come along and vent their anger and frustration and take it out on the referee, regardless of whether they thought he was having a good game or not, is a sad indictment of the individual and what is happening, not just in this area, but wider afield. I’ve head of a number of assaults that have taken place this season.’ Mr Blanchard was speaking before he led the first session of a North Riding FA training course for prospective referees at the University of Hull on Filey Road. There were 12 delegates on the course of which only one, Kal Shah, of Crossgates, was from Scarborough Mr Blanchard, who officiated at the highest level of the English game as an assistant referee in the Premier League for ten years, said incidents of assaults on referees made it difficult for football to attract new people to take up the

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whistle. He said: ‘Incidents like this create bad headlines and of course will put some people off considering refereeing and those still in the game continuing. ‘It does not do anything for our Former head of FA great game refereeing, Ian Blanchard that is football which is about people showing their athleticism, skills and ability to work with others.’ Referring to the course he was leading, Mr Blanchard said it was up to him to make candidates aware that games that they will go on to officiate in the future will be ‘challenging’. He said: ‘There are games when people will confront you; sometimes players and spectators will be aggressive towards the referee, but on this course we begin to give the candidates the tools to deal with these situations.’ During his time at the FA, Mr Blanchard said he was aware that there was about 350 reported cases of ‘serious’ assaults on referees at all levels of the game throughout each season in England. ‘That may sound a large total,’ he said. ‘But considering the number of games played per season it was actually only a very small percentage, though one assault on a referee is one too many. ‘The vast majority of games go ahead with very little incident – incidents like what happened in the Scarborough final match do not happen week in, week out.’ Mr Blanchard said the picture in the North Riding was very encouraging with training courses for new referees held across the county well attended. ‘Refereeing is a very enjoyable hobby,’ he said. ‘It gives a lot of pleasure and is very worthwhile for so many reasons. It can also be, for the few, a career where they progress and make a very good living.’ Interview with referee Bill Pashby – page 47 .

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Hungry customers snap Gorilla to win Eurovision? up penny fish and chips I’m putting a monkey on it! by Sally-Ann Fawcett

THE Eurovision Song Contest final takes place in Kiev on 13 May and controversy has struck before a note has even been sung. The Ukrainian hosts have banned Russia’s wheelchair-bound entrant, Yulia Samoylova, due to her having illegally entered Moscowannexed Crimea to perform at a concert in 2015. The European Broadcasting Union slammed the decision as “unacceptable” and warned Ukrainian TV that it may be excluded from future contests unless it lifts the ban. But the show must go on and, as a lifelong Eurovision fan, here is my brief run-down and Paddy Power’s odds of those most likely to win the trophy and, with it, the expense of hosting next year’s contest.

A large crowd patiently wait outside Papas

Words and pictures by Mike Tyas IT can’t be very often that hundreds of people are stood outside a chippy on a Wednesday morning waiting for its doors to open. But the prospect of haddock and chips for just a penny was too mouthwatering to resist as fish fans took advantage of the basement price offer run by Papas restaurant at Eastfield. ‘We often get a handful of people waiting for our doors to open,’ said Andrew Papas, coowner of the fish and chip chain. ‘But I looked out of the window at 10.30am and saw a queue of about 200. It was a surprise,’ he laughed. The queue around the car park outside the former pub next door to Morrisons did not go down all day as customers waited patiently for their portion – even when it started raining around tea-time, as staff in the takeaway worked feverishly to cope with the demand. ‘There were no grumbles inside or out – it was just a great day,’ said Mr Papas. To keep hungry diners in the queue happy, Mr Papas and his brother Dino ran competitions throughout the day with the winner jumping to the head of the queue. Mr Papas said average waiting time was around an hour. The offer followed the company’s success in winning a BBC 2 programme to find the nation’s top takeaway chippy. Papas said they wanted to celebrate their success with their

customers, and the Scarborough public were keen to join in. ‘We sold 6,000 portions of fish and chips throughout the day,’ said Mr Papas. ‘It was what we were expecting as last year in Hull we sold about 4,000 when we sold portions at 50p to celebrate our 50 years in business. ‘We had multiple drops of fish from our normal supplier in Grimsby and one other, and our staff prepped about four tonnes of potatoes – it was madness as they were peeling, washing and rumbling the potatoes, but they absolutely loved it.’ A similar deal ran at Papas two Hull restaurants the day before with similar number of portions sold. ‘In total we sold around 19,000 portions between our three sites,’ said Mr Papas. The day afterwards medium haddock and chips returned to its normal £4.25. ‘We expected there would be a drop-off in trade but we were busier than we expected for the next three days,’ Mr Papas said. ‘People came in and gave us great feedback from the 1p day. They have really embraced us in Scarborough and we are delighted to part of this community,’ he said. Papas said they were donating £650 to the RNLI from their penny sales of fish and chips, and drinks that were sold throughout the day.

Proudfoot acknowledged for outstanding contribution by Josh Stothard Scarboroughbased retailer The Proudfoot Group have been recognised for their exceptional dedication to local causes with the award for ‘Outstanding contribution to the local community’. The award included £2,500 to donate to local causes through retail specialists Nisa’s charity, Making a Difference Locally. Proudfoot’s have already donated a huge total of £35,800 to around 100 local causes since Nisa formed their charity back in 2008. Valerie Aston, director at the Proudfoot Group, said, “Our ethos is to help as many

charities and good causes within our area as possible, with donations from £100 up to £1,000. “The Making a Difference Locally initiative has opened our eyes to the work of the many groups and organisations within our area of the country who are doing invaluable work to help so many, and we are delighted to be able to support them through the Making a Difference Locally charity.” In addition to this, Proudfoot’s raises money for local causes through the 5p carrier bag charge, which last year saw the RNLI Scarborough Lifeboat Station receive a cheque for £10,000. n For more information about the Making a Difference Locally charity visit www. makingadifferencelocally.com or follow them on Facebook and Twitter at @ MADLCharity.

ITALY (7/5) A gorilla performing for Italy has become the hottest favourite to win for years. The musical ape provides a dancing sidekick to singer Francesco Gabbani’s Occidentali’s Karma (Westerners’ Karma), an upbeat ode inspired by Desmond Morris’s classic book The Naked Ape and referencing, among other things, selfie-addicted society and Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It sounds heavy weather but it’s a joyous, clever track that has won Morris’s approval, while the on-stage gorilla clinches it. I’m putting a monkey on it.

Francesco Gabbani and a gorilla from Peasholm (photos by Rai and Dave Barry) SWEDEN (7/1) Those Swedes know how to play the Eurovision game. Their national final is one of the biggest shows on TV and has consistently gone on to produce winners. This year’s entry is text book: a handsome smoothy called Robin Bengtsson with a slick, sharp dance routine and a catchy Timberlake-inspired track, I Can’t Go On. The original version was peppered with expletives but has been toned down for the Eurovision final. ESTONIA (33-1) Shakespeare has also inspired Estonian duo

Koit Toome and Laura in the sweeping angstridden romance of their song Verona. Both are Eurovision veterans, having represented Estonia before on separate occasions. This lushly melodic tune about love, loss and tragedy should give the country its best placing for some time. BELGIUM (8-1) Intrigue from Belgium: one might assume a male vocalist until 17-year-old Blanche appears, with the one song that could sit comfortably in the pop charts. City Lights is, in my opinion, the best track of the contest, with a downbeat vocal and contemporary, pulsating rhythm. It will live or die on the teenager’s live performance on stage. UNITED KINGDOM (40-1) The UK has suffered its fair share of Eurovision woes over the years and it is now two decades since we last triumphed with Katrina and the Waves. Our 2017 hopes lie with Welsh singer Lucie Jones, who finished eighth in the 2009 series of The X Factor. Her musical theatre background shines through in an emotive rendition of I’ll Never Give Up on You and her powerful performance lifts what would otherwise be a very ordinary ballad.

UK hopeful Lucie Jones (photo by Charlie Clift) Finally, here’s two that the much-missed Terry Wogan would’ve loved. Croatia (100-1) fields a song, My Friend, which sounds like a duet between Barry Manilow and Luciano Pavarotti but turns out to be just the one substantial gentleman, Jacques Houdek (a former contestant on the UK X Factor) switching between the two styles in a unique vocal feat. Meanwhile, rap meets yodelling for Romanian pair Ilinca featuring Alex Florea in Yodel It! (18-1), a bizarre coupling that brings to mind a sing-off between Maria von Trapp and Jay-Z.

Radio 4 asks Any Questions? at YMCA by Dave Barry THE Radio 4 show Any Questions? is to be broadcast live from Scarborough on 12 May. Presenter Jonathan Dimbleby and his BBC team Jonathan Dimbleby will turn the YMCA Theatre’s auditorium into a TV studio. The event has been organised by the 118-year-old Scarborough Forty Club Debating Society in partnership with the YMCA Theatre. At the time of going to press the names of the panel members were not known.

Invitations have gone out to political parties, schools and community groups. Any free tickets that may be left can be obtained by ringing 506750. The doors will open at 6.45pm, when audience members will be able to submit questions. Live transmission takes place between 8pm and 9pm. It will be repeated the following day at 1.10pm. Any Questions? was first broadcast in October 1948. Each week, the programme visits a different part of the country with a diverse panel of four speakers who answer questions from the audience. The programme provides an opportunity for people to challenge leading politicians, policy makers, writers and thinkers.

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Rotarians raise £1,000 for East Africa disaster appeal

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Mayor’s ball raises thousands for charity Words and photo by Dave Barry

THE chain gang were out in force for the borough mayor’s ball at the Spa Ocean Room. Besides the hosts - mayor and mayoress Simon and Val Green, other guests wearing chains of office included Cllr Val Arnold, leader of North Yorkshire County Council, Cllr Bob Gardiner, leader of Ryedale Council and, from Whitby, mayoress Rebecca Pearson and deputy mayor Peter Hind. The 188 guests also included MP Robert Goodwill and his wife Maureen. The annual civic fundraiser was organised by the mayor and mayoress and the Rotary Club of Scarborough. It raised £4,693.25 for the Mayoress’s Community Fund. The ball featured entertainment from the Rich Adams Trio, with Rich on guitar and lead vocals, Mark Gordon on keyboards and Rowan Oliver on drums. They played everything from dinner-jazz and

Sinatra-style swing to rock and pop. The lots at a fundraising silent auction included a piece of jewellery designed by James Haywood of Rosh jewellers, based on mayor Simon Green’s Better Together theme; a VIP ticket to a Manchester United game, courtesy of Peace of Mind Financial Services; and a pre-match lunch at the rugby club for a group. The event was compered by impresario and comedian Tony Peers. A PowerPoint display of photos illustrating the mayoral year, based on Better Together, was put together by the mayoress, Val Green. “If the communities living in the borough work together we are stronger than if we work individually”, she explained. “We have had a great year so far, meeting some fantastic people and groups from across the borough. This event helped us to celebrate this and helped selected groups who would benefit from extra funds”.

Words and pictures by Mike Tyas A MINISTER is preparing to lead Sunday morning worship at his former church in Scarborough – from the comfort of his front room on the other side of the world! The Revd. Graham Sturdy will conduct the service on Sunday 28th May at Northstead Methodist Church from his home in Hobart, the capital of the island of Tasmania, Australia The service will be conducted via a live two-way Skype link up with Revd. Sturdy’s image projected on to a screen at the front of church while he will be able to watch his congregation through a web camera attached to a lectern. ‘We’re aiming to make it an absolutely normal service apart from the preacher will not be in the pulpit but 12,000 miles away!’ laughed Neil Robinson, who is charge of Northstead’s IT and a former IT manager with Scarborough Council and Scarborough Sixth Form College. He said: ‘Graham and I held a dry run one Sunday morning a couple of months ago for ten minutes. ‘We were a little worried the picture and the sound might be out of sync because they are carried on different channels but it went OK. ‘I’m looking forward to trying it for real, though with a little trepidation just in case it doesn’t work on the big day. I’ll look a bit foolish!’ Northstead however have already thought ahead and plan B will be brought into operation in case the video link does fail. Said Neil: ‘We have a contingency plan. ‘We’re asking Graham to record his sermon on video so he can send it to us beforehand. We’ll store it in the computer and use if needs be. We hope we don’t have to.’ If the link does fail, the service, including reading prayers and introducing hymns, will be conducted by members of the congregation. The Sykpe service is thought to be the first of its kind in a Scarborough church and one of the first in the country – and a unique occasion for Revd. Sturdy.

Scots Memorial Uniting Church in Hobart

Revd. Sturdy and his wife Christine

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Neil Robinson, with Revd. Sturdy on the big screen He told the Review: ‘This will be a first for me too! ‘I have never led a service by Skype before but I was really pleased to be asked to take part in the 50th anniversary celebrations of the church. ‘We still have many friends in Scarborough and may, one day, retire back there.’ The service with a very big difference is one of a series of activities Northstead have planned throughout 2017 as part their anniversary activities. As well as Revd. Sturdy, who led the congregation for seven years from 1994, former ministers or members of the congregation who later progressed into ministry will be preaching at Northstead through the year. ‘We had a list of preachers we wanted to invite but then we came to Graham who lives in Tasmania,’ said Paul Maynard, chairman of the church’s anniversary year organising team. He added: ‘It would have been too expensive to bring him back from Australia but there’s no reason why we can’t rely on technology to bring Graham into our church without him actually being there.’ There is a nine-hour time difference between Scarborough and Hobart, so it will be early evening when Revd. Sturdy will be conducting the service Down Under. ‘People were very keen to have Graham involved,’ said Paul. ‘He was very popular and has a great number of friends in Scarborough. ‘He was very enthusiastic to be involved but that’s just Graham.’ Revd. Sturdy, who was the minister at Cayton Methodist Church before his move to Northstead, has been working in Tasmania for 15 months at the Scots Memorial Uniting Church in Hobart. His two sons and five grandchildren also live in Australia. Northstead are expecting the novelty of the occasion will double the size of their congregation from its normal size of around 50. Said Paul. ‘I’m sure people will want to come and see Graham while others will be there to see how we use this technology.’ According to Google Maps, Scarborough is 10,778 miles from Hobart.

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Words by Josh Stothard and Photos by Krystal Starkey SCI-FI fans were able to geek beside the seaside this month as Sci-Fi Scarborough returned for its fourth year. Thousands flocked to the Spa to see stars from across the galaxy, from actors and authors to prop makers and live performances. Event co-organiser Steve Dickinson said, “The reviews and comments have been nothing short of fantastic,” He added that it was “great to see everyone’s newsfeed’s littered with fabulous images of the event, what a weekend to remember and by all accounts the best yet.” SatWhoDay saw all things Doctor Who materialise as a squad of Daleks patrolled the corridors keeping the guests in check and offering them the occasional jelly baby. With Daleks around the Doctor is sure to be close by and Sci-Fi Scarborough had 7th Doctor Sylvester McCoy and companion Ace (Sophie Aldred) to watch over them. The big attraction of the day was the SatWhoDay Panel headed by McCoy and Aldred who were joined by Gareth DavidLloyd (Ianto Jones in Torchwood), BBC writer Joe Lidster and puppeteer Tim Rose. Sunday was all about Star Wars with Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter) and Richard Oldfield (Rogue 4 in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back) here to fight off the Empire. While Tim Rose returned determined not to give anything away about the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi. What really brought the event to life though were the fans who came dressed as their favourite Sci-Fi characters. Wherever you looked there were people cosplaying every imaginable character from the world of fantasy.

Futureworks show off Tour jerseys

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Two of the attendants in full costume out in the sun

R2D2 shows off his new paint job at the Spa

TWO community organisations have proudly done their bit to add to the welcome the Tour de Yorkshire bike race is due to receive today (Friday). Members of Futureworks NY, which provides free mentoring and support services for young people and unemployed adults, and Creative Day Care, which works with people with mild to severe learning, physical and intellectual disabilities, produced creative and eye-catching decorations and artwork, using materials and designs, featuring the blue and yellow colours of the Tour. The completed decorations were installed at the Town Hall end of St Nicholas Street. Members of Futureworks NY have been using their woodwork skills to craft symbols associated with the Tour, including wooden race jerseys and ice creams, which are taking pride of place on a specially crafted washing line. Sarah Thornton from Futureworks NY said: ‘We like to give our members lots of encouragement to use the skills they’ve learnt to benefit others in the community so when we were asked to contribute towards dressing up Scarborough for the Tour de

Yorkshire, they couldn’t wait to get involved.’ Creative Day Care members’ have been inspired to draw a large scale map of the route of Stage One of the race, on to which they have attached 3D models and pictures to represent some of the areas the route goes through as well as miniature cycles. Ruth Barr, of Creative Day Care said: ‘Fostering creative expression and interaction is something we’re passionate about because it helps those we work with to improve their well-being and their relationships with others. ‘It’s been a lovely opportunity for them to really set their imaginations free and they couldn’t be prouder with what they’ve achieved.’

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Lifeboat mugs go on sale Words and photos by Dave Barry TWO mugs bearing photos of Scarborough’s lifeboats have gone on sale at the lifeboathouse shop. One shows the Shannon all-weather lifeboat in the south bay when it arrived on 27 November last year. The other carries a photo of the inshore

lifeboat on exercise in the south bay in June 2015, with crew members Pat Mesruther, Sam Baker, Matt Jones and Chris Moss. Shop volunteers Ann Molloy and Joan Davies are pictured with the mugs (and hoping there were won’t be any quips along the lines of ‘Mugs with mugs’). The mugs cost £4.95.

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DEAR EDITOR, In response to Dav Whites article in the April edition of the review can I please offer a more detailed insight into the history of the mercury statues in both the Italian gardens and Peasholm Glen. Firstly the original Italian gardens statue of Mercury was donated by Alfred Shuttleworth and was made of bronze, Harry W Smith the Borough Engineer at the time is said to have had one of his workmen pose on the plinth in different positions to ascertain the correct alignment with his vision for the gardens prior to it being fixed in position. In the mid to late seventies due to age and wear and tear the original statue was replaced by a resin replica, this was I believe replaced again a number of years later by one cast from the same mould. The Peasholm Glen one is a bit more of a mystery, it was originally a fountain called “The Dancing Girl” which was probably produced by the Bromsgrove Guild of master craftsmen and was placed there around the

late 1920’s when the Glen was being developed out of what was locally called Wilsons Wood, again by Harry W Smith. This seems to have disappeared in the late 60’s or early 70’s and was replaced by a resin copy of Mercury from the Italian Gardens. Indications are that the original “Dancing Girl” fountain and lily pond was donated to the Council in 1926 by Messrs Parkes and Everist from the grounds of Lawrence House which is now the Belgrave medical centre. This is noted in the council minute books for 21st September 1926 and coincides with the development of that part of the Glen. The original mould for the Dancing girl was bought by HC Crowther lead foundries in London and the intention is to replace Mercury in the Glen with a resin copy of the dancing girl restoring the original look to the lily pond. However if anyone can add any further details to this please email roger.burnett@ scarborough.gov.uk Roger Burnett

DEAR EDITOR, In January 2015, I collapsed at school. I’d had a stroke. I was 14. I was left with a brain injury and could no longer move my right side, talk or walk. After time in hospital, I moved to the Children’s Trust, a specialist rehabilitation centre in Surrey, where I relearnt some of the skills I had lost, through intensive therapy. It took a lot of willpower. I had to be brave and work hard. My biggest achievement was learning to walk again. I’m sharing my story because the charity that

helped me, the Children’s Trust, is asking us all to go outside our comfort zone and help raise money for children with brain injuries. Every year, more than 40,000 children are left with a brain injury as a result of an accident or illness. As I have found, specialist rehabilitation is their best chance of recovery. But it’s not possible without your help. Visit www.mybrave.co.uk for inspiration. Stacey Daniells The Children's Trust Tadworth Court- Tadworth - Surrey

News in Brief A SPRING fair at Dean Road cemetery will feature plans illustrating the project to restore the cemetery chapel. It is on 30 April, from 11am to 3pm. Stalls will sell crafts, refreshments, bric-a-brac and books. The fair will feature a tombola, face-painting, owls and birds of prey, bug hunts and guided tours. FATHER Yostos of the St Athanasius Coptic Orthodox monastery at Langdale End will give a talk about his life and work, at Scarborough Library on Saturday 6 May, at 11am. Admission will cost £1. The Coptic Orthodox faith is the main denomination of Christianity in Egypt. BRIAN Mulvana will give a slide show and talk on Scarborough’s old tramway network at the Maritime Heritage Centre AGM. It will be at the Sub Aqua Club in St Mary's Street on Tuesday 2 May, at 7pm. Entrance is free. The club has a bar. Everyone is welcome.

PUBS in Scarborough are in the running to find North Yorkshire’s top local. Tourism group Welcome to Yorkshire are running the competition. Deadline for entries is Wednesday, May 17, at yorkshire.com/pub A shortlist of the top 30 will be scaled down by a panel, with the eventual winner decided by the public. The winning pub and two runners up will be announced at the Great Yorkshire Show on Tuesday, July 11. THE Kagyu Samye Dzong mediation centre on The Crescent are holding a volunteer gardening morning on Saturday 6th May to get the area outside Londesborough Lodge looking tidy. Organisers say there will be weeding, sowing, planting and watering of their perennials. A workshop will be held in the afternoon but anyone who wants to continue gardening is welcome.

Search on for unsung heroes Words by Mike Tyas NOMINATIONS are being sought to find community unsung heroes in Scarborough and along the Yorkshire coast. The awards, run by North Yorkshire County Council, are aimed at recognising voluntary work by individuals and organisations who help to deliver services that make their communities better places to live. Over the first two years of the awards, there were more than 180 nominations from a wide range of community groups, organisations and individuals across the county. The awards are in four categories. • Best community project: recognising a community project that has resulted in real benefits for their community. • Best community group: recognising an inspirational community group that has made a positive impact on a community and/ or people's lives through on-going, day-today activity. • Volunteer of the year: recognising an inspiring individual who has made an outstanding contribution to their community

A SPACE-AGE camera that helps blind people to read will be demonstrated at a charity’s open day. The ORCAM smart camera takes a picture and instantly tells the user via a small ear

piece what they are reading. Along with other visual aids, it will on display at Yorkshire Coast Sight Support on Dean Road between 10am-4pm on Wednesday 10 May. ‘We are promoting digital inclusion for both sighted and sight impaired people,’ said

through volunteering above and beyond their normal role. • Young people volunteering award: recognising projects run by an individual or group aged 11 to 25. It is awarded to a young person or people who have made a difference to other people's lives by volunteering their time and skills to help to solve a problem or to provide a service. The closing date for nominations is 14 June. Nomination forms can be completed online at www.northyorks.gov.uk/communityawards. Anyone who is unable to complete the nomination online should call 01609 780780. A panel of judges, including representatives from the council, volunteer organisations, employers and young people, will identify three finalists from each category. All finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony later in the year. The winner of each category will be awarded £1,000 for the relevant project, group or nominated relevant local charity in the case of the volunteer awards. Two runners-up in each category will receive £250.

‘Exceptional’ Bonnie given top Scout award Words and picture by Mike Tyas A SCOUT volunteer in Scarborough has received the highest award the organisation can bestow – the coveted Silver Wolf badge. Bonnie Purchon MBE received the badge from District Commissioner Graeme Young at a service held at a packed Albemarle Baptist Church on Albemarle Crescent. The service followed the annual St George’s Day parade involving 250 scouts and leaders from the eight Scarborough groups which had wound its way through the town from its starting point outside TK Maxx on Waterhouse Lane. After receiving the badge, which is only presented on St George’s Day, Bonnie, 72, told The Review she was ‘deeply honoured’ and compared how she felt to when she was awarded her MBE for her services to tourism in Scarborough in 2000. She said: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled to bits. It makes me want to cry! ‘It’s a wonderful honour to have bestowed on you. It’s like when I received the MBE – you can’t get any better than this.’ After joining the Scouts in 1976 Bonnie, 72, was a Cub leader for 20 years with the 46th Scarborough Westborough Group based at the Methodist Church. She also served for more than nine years as the Scarborough and District Commissioner. Bonnie, who is currently the Assistant District Commissioner for Development and a North Yorkshire county training advisor, says she has loved her time in Scouting. ‘I didn’t come into Scouting for the reward,’ she said. ‘What I do is because I enjoy doing it. ‘The more you put into being a Scout the more you get out of it. ‘It gives you the insight into training chidren

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volunteer coordinator Sam Slinger-Beevers. ‘We are offering free sessions in our IT suite to those who need some support with using IT. The sessions can be one-to-one or in groups.’ YCSS trustee Buff Tappenden-Rowell demonstrates the revolutionary device -->

Bonnie Purchon MBE, with previous Silver Wolf badge recipients, first left: Trevor Daniel and, right, John Harrison. Third from left is District Commissioner Graeme Young.

and to help teach them in a fun environment what life is about and how to have a good life. ‘Being involved with the Scouts has given me such a buzz. I just love being with children.’ On its website, the Scouts Association say the Silver Wolf award was introduced by its founder Lord Baden-Powell. It reads: ‘The Silver Wolf is the unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout (adventurer and TV presenter Bear Grylls) and is only awarded for services of an exceptional nature.’ Bonnie has also previously been awarded the Silver Acorn for distinguished service, and last December she received her long service medal for 40 years in Scouting. n The offering raised £240 for the Little Foot Trust.

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IF Beckie Blake isn’t careful, she will be raising money for every worthy cause in town. Last year, Beckie helped Ourco raise £1,500 to buy a defibrillator for the Street in Scarborough, where she runs the Filling Station café. Marie Curie heard about it and asked her if she would raise money for them. So Beckie organised a cake competition and raised £175 for the charity. She charged £5 to enter and, after the judging, sold entries at £1 a slice. The judges were Jerry Scott of Coast and County Radio, the mayor, Cllr Simon Green and Phillip Coyne of Totally Socially, which is based at the Street. The bake-off champions trophy was won by Leeza Thompson, whose vanilla sponge with buttercream was only the second cake she had ever baked. The 11 entries included fairy cakes and raisin and chocolate chip cookies. The mayor was impressed with the novelty of a gluten-free sticky lemon cake with mashed

potato and nuts in, baked by Karen Ireland. The other mouth-watering entries were cherry and almond scones and cheese scones by Maggie Berry; apple and berry Danishes by Wayne Nicholls; a Bakewell tart by Chloe and Elise; a lemon and thyme loaf by Katie Graham; a reduced-sugar apple cake by Chris Linacre; a raspberry and white chocolate unicorn cake with a mirror glaze by Samm Snape. Entertainment was provided by young musicians from Yorkshire Coast College’s Westwood campus, including Beckie’s daughter Bethany Harrop. The Street is run by Coast & Vale Community Action. It is a community hub offering youth services, workspace and other facilities. Ourco, which is short for Our Community, is a registered charity raising money for people in the Scarborough, Filey and Whitby area. Since it was set up in April 2015, about £26,000 has been given away. Ourco recently moved into new premises in Northway. Donations of clothes, etc, are welcome.

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The Ganton Girls and the mayor and mayoress in the town hall garden, admiring a bed of primula created by Manor Road Nurseries (to order photos ring 353597) village hall in Ganton on the first Wednesday Words and photo by Dave Barry THE Ganton Girls left their home patch for a of the month. The club has a guest speaker or some other trip into Scarborough. Fourteen members of the social club entertainment and occasionally ventures converged on the town hall, where they were further afield. Members sometimes go out entertained by the mayor and mayoress, for a meal. Christine says: “Last year, we enjoyed a Simon and Val Green. “The mayoress has been a great friend to the demonstration by Alex Grant of Crofts Ganton Girls and so we felt it appropriate to Chocolates, a visit to a wonderful garden see round the town hall in her and Simon’s in Thixendale, a talk by Val Ashton on the special year”, said press officer Christine history of Proudfoots and a fantastic slide show by wildlife photographer Steve Race. Gretton. The ‘girls’ were given a tour of the town “This year, we started our year with an hall, including the gardens, and offered inspirational film about Aspergers and we are looking forward to making glass coasters refreshments. The club was started almost 25 years ago as at the Stained Glass Centre in Killerby, a talk a social group for women living in or around by author Jean Harrod, a summer supper, a visit to the new lifeboat in Scarborough and Ganton. An average of about 20 attend meetings at the a Christmas themed craft evening”.

Inside info for politics author Words and photo by Dave Barry Cake competition winner Leeza Thompson with the judges, L-R, Phillip Coyne, holding her prize; the mayor, holding her winning cake; and Jerry Scott, presenting her trophy (to order photos ring 353597)

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A YOUNG athlete is to run nine marathons in as many days to raise money for St Catherine’s Hospice in memory of his grandad. Brickman St Catherine’s marathon Tom man: Tom in training is aiming to raise £11,000 for the inpatient unit where his grandad Brian spent his final weeks before passing away on Boxing Day, 2015. Tom, 23, said he will never forget the support Saint Catherine’s gave to his family and it will always be something he will be thankful for. ‘Tom originally wanted to raise £4,000 but after talking to us he raised that to £11,000; that’s what it costs to keep our service going for one day,’ said Natalie Wright, of St. Catherine’s. The fundraising is part of the hospice’s new initiative, #EmbracetheChallenge.

Beginning the run from the home his grandad built many years ago in Guildford, Surrey, Tom will head north and run 229 miles all the way to Hutton Buscel, where his grandad lived. Tom, who lives in Leeds, regularly runs more than 20 miles twice a week as well as other long distance runs. Some of St Catherine’s fundraisers will join him over the final few miles of the challenge, on 23rd July. Tom would welcome company on his final day to encourage him along. His training preparation can be followed on the hospice website at www.saintcatherines. org.uk/events/toms-9-in-9-challenge. He has also set up a Just Giving page at: www. justgiving.com/fundraising/TomBrickman #EMBRACETHECHALLENGE is our new fundraising initiative for supporters who set up a fundraising activity in aid of Saint Catherine’s. People can sign up to events like the Great North Run or set up their own unique fundraiser. We will provide you with fundraising advice, sponsorship set up, promotion, t-shirts, encouragement and support.

THE author of a book set in the murky world of Westminster politics has received invaluable advice from the inside. Gillian Parsons asked Scarborough’s MP to proof-read and offer constructive criticism on her debut novel. The main character of The Promise You Made is a politician who has Asperger’s syndrome, which Gillian also has. “As the story develops, he becomes a poster boy for the disability”, says Gillian, who lives in Filey Road. The book starts when Giles Luscombe is 12 and dreaming of becoming prime minister. With blond hair and the face of an angel, most people adore him. The exceptions include three older boys at his prep school who terrorise younger pupils, especially any considered different. Giles was a prime target. On his first day at school, he is being soundly beaten by the chief bully when a bespectacled, nervous looking, dark-haired boy joins in the fray. Between them, they send the bully to hospital in a nearby town and are sent to the headmaster. This day changes their lives forever. The headmaster informs Giles that his saviour, James, is top of the class in economics, a subject Giles neither likes nor understands. Giles promises James that one day, when his dream comes true, he will make his new friend chancellor of the exchequer. MP Robert Goodwill asked his wife Maureen to read the book and advise Gillian. She said: “I enjoyed reading it. It was fun

Gillian Parsons presents a signed copy of her debut novel to MP Robert Goodwill (to order photos ring 353597) and intriguing, with an interesting twist. It’s a light-hearted read, with a different view on politics”. Jonathan Simmons, constituency organiser for Scarborough & Whitby Conservative Association, also read it. He said: “Reading Gillian’s first novel shows she has a passion for politics, tales with a twist and has clearly researched all the elements of her story. The fact that the author has Asperger’s syndrome along with her main character enables her to give emotional understanding to the character she created”. The Promise You Made is published by Farthings Publishing. It can be downloaded from Amazon for £2.

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A kaleidoscope of fun last year

Words by Mike Tyas HOSPICE organisers are hoping for a grand day in more ways than one at their second Colour the Coast fundraiser in Filey. The inaugural event last year for St Catherine’s attracted 750 people but this time the hospice is hoping 1,000 will sign up to take part on Sunday May 14. Runners are splashed with a rainbow of powder paint as they pass through three colour stations along the 5K stretch of Filey beach. The event starts near Filey Brigg car park where entrants are asked to meet. The event is not a race. People can take part at any pace they choose, said organiser Nicky Grunwell. She added: ‘It was the first event last year and it was a huge success. We’re hoping it will be even bigger and better this time.

‘We’d love for businesses, groups of friends and families to join us and take part in the fun.’ Registration fee is £20 per person. The hospice say the fee covers administration costs, an event T-shirt and a coloured pouch of paint. Groups of ten can register for £180 with one person taking part free. The hospice are asking runners to raise a minimum of £30 sponsorship to support patient care. Registration can be made on the hospice website, at: www.saintcatherines.org.uk/ events/colour-the-coast, or on the day itself. There will be a 15-minute warm-up prior to the start of the run at 1pm. Colour the Coast is open to everyone over five years of age. Children under-16 have to be accompanied by an adult.

Mayors unite to support dinner dance Words by Mike Tyas A MEMORABLE occasion was made extra special as mayors of the Yorkshire coast’s four towns came together to join guests at Scarborough Hospitality Association’s annual dinner and dance. Simon Green, of Scarborough, Liam Dealtry, of Bridlington, Susan Bosomworth, from Filey, and Rebecca Pearson, the deputy Mayor at Whitby, joined more than 100 guests to enjoy a splendid evening in the Ocean Room at The Spa. The event, supported by Booker wholesale and Lloyd Dowson accountants along with members from the SHA, Bridlington Tourism Association and local businesses, raised money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance,

mainly through a very successful raffle. Jean Dixon, the area representative for YAA, was delighted to receive a cheque for £727.63 from SHA president Shirley Smith and Andrew Wilcock, the SHA’s social events organiser. Said Andrew: ‘It was a lovely evening, everybody really enjoyed themselves. It was great that all the local mayors could join us and have such a good time together. ‘It was only the second time in our history of this event that all local mayors have been able to attend at the same time.’ A special award for services to local tourism was made in his absence to Don Robinson. ‘Don has been such a great supporter of Scarborough and tourism across the Yorkshire coast,’ said Andrew.

SIR Alan Ayckbourn gave a talk about his career at Coventry University’s Scarborough campus. Sir Alan, who recently completed his 81st play, spoke about what has inspired him through the years. His talk delved into his life, the world of theatre and the vast range of careers in the industry. The Olivier and Tony award-winning playwright was in conversation with Geoffrey Proudlock, a tutor in business and management. He told a captivated audience of students that his first memories were of writing stories as a child and becoming fascinated by theatre. He relayed humorous tales about the highs and lows of the industry, the varying job roles he has had and the process he undertakes when writing plays. He spoke about his new play, A Brief History of Women, and the forthcoming revival of his 1979 farce Taking Steps. Sir Alan said: “It was wonderful to visit the

Sir Alan Ayckbourn is interviewed by tutor Geoffrey Proudlock university campus and speak to the students about my career as they make decisions about their own. “The students asked me interesting questions and it was a pleasure to speak to them about my life as well as my upcoming work”. Provost Craig Gaskell said: “It was excellent to welcome such a high-profile Scarborough figure to the campus as part of its calendar of interesting events to inspire students. “We host a wide range of extra-curricular events for students to further enrich their experience with us, giving them the opportunity to hear from interesting people and take part in a variety of activities”.

New energy unit turns hospital green Words by Mike Tyas MORE than half a million pounds will be saved over the next 12 months by the operation of a refurbished, low-carbon energy plant at Scarborough Hospital, say officials. The claim follows the £3.2m upgrading of the hospital’s energy production unit that will supply all night-time electricity for the hospital and 70% of it during the day, as well as contributing to heating and water supply. The upgrade included improvements in boiler control and the installation of a combined heat and power unit which the hospital says will slash carbon emissions by 2,130 tonnes a year.

Patrick Crowley, right, Chief Executive of York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with Ian Whitelock, of Vital Energi

The unit was delivered by Vital Energi. Over 15 years, the hospital says savings will be in excess of £9m. The energy centre was officially opened by York NHS Trust’s Chief Executive, Patrick Crowley and Brian Golding, Scarborough Hospital’s Director of Estates and Facilities. Mr Golding said: ‘As an organisation, we are very much aware of sustainability issues and are committed to reducing our environmental impact. ‘Our sustainable development group ensures that we are consistently addressing energy consumption across all our hospitals, looking at everything from light bulbs through to the design of new buildings.’ The Scarborough Hospital project follows similar schemes implemented at York and Bridlington hospitals. ‘Including the refurbishment here at Scarborough Hospital, the overall project will offer over £26.5m guaranteed saving for the Trust – money which will be reinvested into patient care,’ said Mr Golding. The unit was opened on NHS Sustainability Day.

School raises £200 for charities by Dave Barry

Jean Dixon, centre, area representative for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, with Andrew Wilcock and Shirley Smith, president of Scarborough Hospitality Association.

The four local mayors with SHA president Shirley Smith, front left, and vice-president Lynn Jackson. Back, from left: Cllr. Liam Dealtry, Cllr. Rebecca Pearson, Cllr. Susan Bosomworth, Cllr. Simon Green.

A CAKE sale and a Smartie challenge at East Ayton primary school has raised £100 for Scarborough RNLI and £100 for Water Aid. The challenge involved pupils taking a Smartie tube home, doing chores and getting paid in 20p pieces, which were collected in the tubes. Sam Usher, a crew member of the all-weather and inshore lifeboats, gave a talk about the RNLI at the school. Sam’s son Noah, 8, attends the school, which was running a project about water. Noah is pictured with his dad, presenting a cheque to lifeboat coxswain Tom Clark

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Spirit of Yorkshire sets off flying Words and pictures by Mike Tyas THERE’S not a loch, a glen or a munro in sight – but there is a gannet. The iconic seabird, so recognisable at the RSPB nature reserve at Bempton Cliffs, is the new mascot of a company which makes a product which is such a welcome and surprising addition to what the phrase ‘made in Yorkshire’ means. Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery opened on Easter Monday on an industrial estate on the outskirts of Hunmanby amid a flurry of interest from the media and whisky buffs from around the UK and worldwide. Whisky, what most of us think is the preserve of the Scots, is most definitely not in this case – its Yorkshire born and bred, and those that have poured their money into its creation are proud of what it represents. Owned by farmer and Wold Top Brewery beer maker Tom Mellor and long-time friend, rugby teammate and business associate David Thompson, the Spirit of Yorkshire is very much the new kid on the whisky block. But it’s a new kid that is determined to make an impression. Said Mr Thompson: ‘We don’t want to put just another bottle of whisky on the shelf. ‘All the way through our production process there are points of difference that we think will make this whisky very special.’ One such point is that the distillery sources its own malting barley from the 350 acres farmed by Mr Mellor just three miles up the road on top of the Wolds and draws its spring water from a borehole on the same land that digs deep into the Yorkshire chalk. The barley is sent for malting at Muntons at Bridlington and is what Mr Thompson then described as ‘ringfenced’, to ensure the returning barley has not been mixed with grain from elsewhere. Said Mr Thompson: ‘The beauty of ringfencing is that we know all the barley we get back is ours. ‘When we bottle our whisky it will have the exact field number on it, so you can even Google Earth it and find in what field the barley that has made the whisky in that bottle came from.’ That was one of a number of what marketing people would describe as unique selling points – or what Spirit of Yorkshire continued to label as points of difference.

Distillery owner Tom Mellor

Casks full of the maturing ‘new make’ spirit Another is that the finished product – it should go on sale in 2019 after production itself started last summer – will be a marriage of whisky from two separate distillation processes using a pot still and a column still. ‘Usually a distillery will use one or the other. The processes tend to be quite separate,’ said Mr Thompson. ‘We’ll make whisky for six months using each process and later we will bring them together in casks to make a single malt; that, as far as I’m aware, is unique.’ Trying to understand the intricacies of the processes is quite complicated stuff but the first visitors into the centre on Easter Monday on the launch day were more interested in admiring the huge copper stills, bespoke made by experts Forsyths, of Rothes, in Scotland. The stills themselves are things of beauty as the owners and whisky director Joe Clark hopes the final product will be. He said: ‘We have used the best ingredients – barley from Tom’s farm and water from a borehole on the farm – we use the best equipment, have taken the best possible advice (from world renowned whisky expert, the late Dr Jim Swan) and we use the finest American white oak bourbon casks to mature the whisky – so there is every chance we will make a whisky which is really good. ‘What really is important and what will make this whisky stand out is that with every sip people enjoy they will know exactly where the barley which made it comes from, on Tom’s farm – it is traceable right back to its source and in that respect is unique.’ So far in its fledgling life, the Spirit of Yorkshire

A new drum in the making distillery has made ‘new make spirit’ – it can’t be called whisky until it has matured for three years – to fill almost 350 200 litres casks. In its first year Mr Clark said they expect to make 80,000 litres of alcohol. These facts and a host of fascinating insights into the company and the whisky making at Hunmanby, which stands in the heart of one of the most productive barley making landscapes in the country, will be unveiled to what the company estimates will be around 15,000 visitors to the site over its first year. Mr Thompson said they expected tourists to visit from across the UK and worldwide, and in doing so be of great benefit for the local economy and the village of Hunmanby less than a mile down the road. He said: ‘One of the motivations for doing this was to put Hunmanby on the map. ‘It’s a lovely place but there’s not a great deal of attractions in terms of why you would come to Hunmanby. ‘Once people are here, they will stay as there are a lot of pubs and now there is an attraction to come to. Up and down the Yorkshire coast there are attractions but nothing like this. ‘We’re seeing already a dramatic increase in people’s interest in this area. We hope it will

Whisky director Joe Cook

Co-owner David Thompson

continue.’ Those sentiments were echoed by Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire. He told the Review: ‘Yorkshire is known across the world for its breweries, ales and beers, and our gin is now popping up in bars and supermarkets across the country, but never before have we had a single malt to call our own. ‘I’m thrilled to see a brand new whisky distillery launching in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds at Hunmanby and I wish everyone at the Spirit of Yorkshire the very best of luck in their new venture.’ On the day the Review visited four new members of staff were immersed in a training meeting ahead of the big opening day. They looked excited at the prospect of what was to come and reflected the spirit of this exciting young venture. While I was there, there was still a lot of hard work to be done in putting the final touches to the visitor centre and café before opening day, but the end of a four-year road from when Tom Mellor conceived the idea of a distillery, as a natural evolution to his successful beer brewing business, was definitely in sight. The distillery will be open each day and will host introductory tours on the hour from 10am-4pm. The price for adults is £10, which will include whisky tasting, and £5 for under18s. The Pot Still coffee shop is also open each day, from 9.30am-5pm, even for visitors who do not go on the tour. Enjoying a cuppa, visitors may just catch a glimpse out of the window of a stray gannet, one of the main breeds of 250,000 seabirds found at Bempton Cliffs just nine miles away that the company use as a logo on their barrels. Said Mr Thompson: ‘We wanted to tie the business into the area with the use of a logo with something that is recognisable from this area; the obvious one was the gannet. We live only a stone’s throw from Bempton Cliffs. ‘The bird demonstrates a lot of the attributes we think we’ve got in this business, and one of them is that it is very loyal to this area. ‘Wherever they roam they come back and like them we have a homing instinct so wherever we roam to explore new ideas we always return to this special place where our whisky was born.’

Tom Mellor admires the pot still, front, and spirit still, rear

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TIME TRAVEL WHEN William Ascough died, his funeral at St James’s Church in Seamer Road was packed with Scarborough’s most promient citizens. Described in an obituary as “one of the most humane and kindly of men”, Ascough had been mayor, alderman, magistrate and grand provincial master of a masonic lodge. He was a Church of England Conservative who worked for the Quaker Rowntrees on the School Board. The town was split down the middle in the Rowntree / Sitwell election battles of 1885, 1886 and 1892. Ascough worked for the Rowntrees but supported Tory MP Sir George Sitwell, which might have had something to do with the fact that his first job was in Eckington near Renishaw Hall, the Sitwell seat. “In his book Before the Bombardment, Sitwell’s son Osbert was wrong to suggest Newborough was behind the times in intellectual and commercial terms”, says Ascough’s great grandson, David Moore, who has spent many years researching his great grandfather’s life. “It was way out in front in the Victorian / Edwardian, Gladstone / Disraeli periods”. Born in Burnley in 1849, Ascough was the ninth child of a cotton-mill family. From his childhood experiences and upbringing, Ascough learnt that education was a way out of a miserable life. In 1879 he was hired by William Rowntree, who chaired Scarborough School Board, as its clerk. At the time, 6,203 children were on the board’s books. Rowntree, 73, was a leading Quaker, a strong Liberal and a businessman. His son, William Stickney, inherited the family drapery business and was chairman of the board

St James’s Church was full for Ascough’s funeral

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Fighting for education in the late 19th century

Ascough as mayor in 1909 when it built Central Higher Grade School in Westwood in 1900. The building later became Westwood School and the Stephen Joseph Theatre. It is now part of Yorkshire Coast College. “Remember that he was a Church Tory, the opposite side politically to the Rowntrees”, as his great grandson points out. Mr Moore, who lives in Australia, will travel to Scarborough with his cousin Neil Stewart, who lives in the Cotswolds, on 22 May. Both aged 73, they will visit the town hall and Gladstone Road School, one of many other schools built by the board when their great grandfather was heavily involved in local education. Ascough married his cousin Ellen in 1872 and had five children; two survived into adulthood. When she was 15, the eldest, Annie, was appointed as the first monitor at

Westwood School, now part of Yorkshire Coast College

William Ascough Gladstone Road Girls School, for paid £10 a year. She worked in Scarborough schools until she married, aged 28. Ascough joined the Denison lodge of the masons and became secretary to the Amicable Society during his first year in Scarborough. His administrative capacity and his ability to bridge the social, political and religious divides, to bring all sides together in the provision of education in the borough, were key elements of his skill-set. “During his time on the education committee, much energy was spent in defending Westwood School from the depredations, as he saw them, of Cannon Garrod, chairman of the higher education committee at County Hall”, Mr Moore says. Ascough took strong positions on many aspects of his work, fighting the education

Gladstone Road School was damaged in the 1914 bombardment

committee’s corner. At a conference with the education minister, he argued forcefully for the provision of secondary schools and insisted that unoccupied rooms be made available for the teaching of advanced elementary children. And he vigorously opposed the county policy of cutting the number of free scholarships. In 1903, after playing a significant role in the development of schools in the town, Ascough stepped down as board clerk. He was secretary of Scarborough Corporation’s education committee until 1905, when he became its chairman, a post he held until his death. In 1905, he was elected as a borough councillor for Central ward. He was mayor from 1909-10 and became an alderman in 1912. According to the obituary, Ascough had “great intellectual qualities”, “great knowledge of educational matters” and “a kindly and sympathetic disposition … He devoted his life to children without any thought of personal gain”. He died at home, 7 Seamer Road, in 1926, aged 77.

Ascough’s great grandsons Neil Stewart, left, and David Moore

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Blood donor proud to reach 100 mark Words and pictures by Mike Tyas REACHING 100 years of age people receive a telegram from the Queen. Beatrice (Trix) Robinson has also hit the century mark, not in age however but in the number of times she has given blood to help save the lives of others she will never know. As a result of reaching the milestone, Trix was one of a group of people who was honoured last month at a recognition lunch organised by the National Blood and Transplant Service held at a hotel near Leeds. She also received a certificate, a medal and a badge as a thank you for her lifetime of commitment to giving. ‘It’s an achievement and I do feel proud of myself,’ said Trix, of Ryndleside, who gave her first pint of blood in 1962 as she followed in her mother’s footsteps. ‘My mum gave blood and I went along with her when she did,’ Trix said. ‘It was something I was aware of and interested in because of

my mum. When I was 18, my parents gave me permission to give blood and I have ever since.’ Trix gave her first donation in 1962 and although she struggles to remember the exact location she thinks it was in the Roscoe Rooms on Roscoe Street. Since then she has been a regular contributor in Scarborough and also at Redcar where she lived for 20 years. She gave her 100th donation – they are not called pints any more – at a donor session at Westborough Methodist Church in November. ‘It saves lives,’ was the simple answer Trix gave as to why she has given blood for 55 years. She is now 73. She added: ‘I wouldn’t like to think myself or my family needed blood and there wasn’t enough available. ‘My husband was in the fire brigade and he saw all sorts of horrible things where people needed donations.’ Although reaching the century landmark, Trix

has no intention of stopping. ‘Why would I?’ she said. ‘Just because you run the London marathon, it doesn’t mean you don’t want to carry on and do another one.’ The Blood Transfusion Service say they need 6,000 donations in England every day to help meet demand. Trix has this advice for those who would like to help. ‘Go for it,’ she said. ‘What have you got to lose? For just an hour of your life you are giving something to someone that could save or greater improve their quality of life.’ • Donations are given in Scarborough at Westborough Methodist Church and at The Spa, and at the Ebor Academy in Filey. The next donor session in Scarborough is at

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Children’s charity gets £500 By Krystal Starkey Mya gives us the lowdown on all the family happenings in and around the Scarborough area.

PQA Scarborough present their fantastic 2017 Summer School for 6 – 18 year olds… An amateur production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL (IN 20 MINUTES) AN abridged version of Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL Book by Dennis Kelly, Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin 6 - 18 year olds can join industry professionals this summer as they rehearse and perform Matilda The Musical. Sessions in singing, dancing and drama will be held from Monday 31 July until Friday 4 August, on the run up to the performance and students will get to perform popular songs from the musical including Tim Minchin’s Naughty and Revolting Children. Every student will receive five days of professional industry tuition and the opportunity to rehearse and perform in the show, as well as a free Matilda Summer School t-shirt. The MATILDA THE MUSICAL Summer School runs at Scarborough Sixth Form College, Sandybed Lane, Scarborough,

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Young debaters decide homework a waste of time Words and photos by Dave Barry IS homework a waste of time? That was the subject of an annual school debating competition run by the county council, at Scarborough town hall. A vote after the debate revealed that most of the primary-school children who took part think it is. About 300 pupils from nearly 50 schools around the county competed in teams of six, consisting of two speakers and four pupils asking questions. The debate was a semi-final contested by Lindhead, Seamer & Irton, Northstead and Newby & Scalby schools. The winning team was Northstead, who now go forward to represent Scarborough at the final at County Hall on 16 June. The judges were borough and/or county councillors Joe Plant, Janet Jefferson, Cliff Trotter, Simon Green, Janet Sanderson and Val Arnold, who chairs the county council.

With the exception of Cllr Green, who is the borough mayor, they all all members of the young people's overview and scrutiny committee at County Hall, which Cllr Jefferson chairs. Cllr Plant is the vice-chair. Cllr Jefferson said the debate had been “very competitive” with “excellent presentations”. She added that two schools in particular had asked “good off-the-cuff questions”. The mayor said he had been “very impressed with the delivery of the speeches and the standard of research and self-confidence”. Cllr Arnold said: “The marks we have given were extremely close”. The debate was chaired for the fifth year by Cllr Trotter, who joked: “Some of the children were better than some of the councillors!” He said: “The standard is jumping up every year. The teachers know now what the system is. Debating is on the curriculum and they practise at school. It’s a great confidence booster”.

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The judges, L-R, Joe Plant, Janet Jefferson, Ellie Pateman-Standish, 10, of runners-up Cliff Trotter, Simon Green and Val Arnold Lindhead, with the mayor

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THE PICNIC IN PEASHOLM PARK

Peasholm Park is one of the jewels of Scarborough. It is wonderfully designed in an oriental theme, and well cared for by a group of volunteer friends. Visitors and residents enjoy Peasholm's many delights. There are many ancient champion trees, which are the largest of a particular species in the country. And it's teaming with wildlife: ducks, geese, swans, gulls, squirrels and pigeons. This Scarborough Tale is based on a true story, and first featured in my “Alphabet of Stories” book. Little Sister was being a good girl today. She

was going to Peasholm Park for a picnic while Big Sister was at school. Little Sister loved picnics and she loved Peasholm Park. There were squirrels and magnificent trees. There was a lake with boats. There were ducks and geese and swans on that lake. There was a bandstand in the middle of the lake, where an organist sometimes played, or a brass band, or even an orchestra. There was a café and a place to buy ice creams. There was a little golf course. And there were pigeons! Mummy and Little Sister walked to the park. It was a lovely day. Little Sister was on her best behaviour. First, they fed the squirrels. Mummy had taken some nuts to throw on to the grass. One brave squirrel came closer and closer and took a nut from Mummy’s hand. There was a man close by, and squirrels were on his shoulders and arms as they came for the food he had brought. Little Sister was such a good girl, doing everything she should. She kept really quiet, so as not to scare the squirrels.

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Youngsters become councillors for a day Words and photos by Dave Barry CHILDREN became ‘councillors’ for a Schools’ Council meeting at Scarborough town hall. Year-six pupils from nine primary schools in the borough of Scarborough got a chance to act as councillors and quiz council cabinet members. The meeting was chaired by the mayor, Cllr Simon Green. It followed a similar initiative which proved to be a hit with school pupils and councillors last year. A formal agenda was drawn up to give the children, aged 10 and 11, an idea of how a formal council meeting is run. Topics included the ‘great British spring clean campaign’. Pupils were asked to develop a campaign to bring together people in their local area to clear up the litter that blights towns, villages, the countryside and the coastline. Each school was required to present their campaign at the meeting, with details about the location where they would like to clear up litter. The future of the borough was another topic. In a consultation exercise, the children were canvassed on a wide range of subjects including recycling, crime, leisure services and retail. The young ‘councillors’ asked cabinet members about the consultation report and voted on whose spring clean campaign was the most impressive. Braeburn teacher Eileen Pell said the exercise had been “a fantastic, wonderful, superb experience for the children. “It gave them experience in public speaking and showed them what council members do. It made them feel special”. The primary schools taking part were Barrowcliff, Friarage and Wheatcroft in Scarborough, Braeburn in Eastfield, Brompton & Sawdon, Filey, Lindhead in Burniston, Seamer & Irton and Stakesby in Whitby. Six pupils from each school took part.

“You are being a good girl today. Thank you!” said Mummy. Next they sat for a while to watch the boats on the lake. The lake was beautiful, with the Chinese pagoda and waterfall on the island. Geese flew in to the park and landed, skimming into the water. Swans serenely swam across. Ducks quacked joyfully. A man came on a boat to the band stand to play the organ and when he started up the music, all the birds resting on the bandstand roof flew off. Little Sister laughed with delight. Soon it was time for the picnic. Mummy spread out a rug on the grass and they sat down. Lovely! Sandwiches! Crisps! Fruit! Juice! Little Sister sat sensibly, enjoying the food. She was being a very good girl indeed. And then something happened! A few pigeons came closer, and closer, to the picnic to try to eat any crumbs that were on the ground. Just as the pigeons came as close as they dared, Little Sister’s good behaviour changed. “Waaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!” she yelled. The pigeons flew off in fright. Little Sister giggled

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The council chamber was full (to order photos ring 353597) very loudly. Mummy looked at Little Sister with her disapproving face, but she didn’t say anything. After a while, the pigeons started to come back, looking for crumbs to eat. Just as those birds came as close as they dared, it happened again. “Waaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!” The pigeons flew off again. The picnic continued, and Little Sister smiled, waiting for the pigeons to come back. There was a strong glint of mischief in her eyes. She waited, and waited, and waited. But the pigeons didn’t come back! “Why aren’t the pigeons coming back?” “You haven’t been very kind to those pigeons, have you?” Little Sister sat thoughtfully. She was clearly thinking about what Mummy had said. After a while, guess what, the pigeons started to come back. Mummy watched and listened. What would happen? Little Sister let those pigeons come closer and closer. She let those pigeons have some crumbs from the bread. She broke off small pieces of bread to throw near to the pigeons. She was feeding them. She realised that feeding the pigeons was more fun than scaring them. “I’m being kind to the pigeons now,” smiled Little Sister. Mummy smiled as well. Copyright Joe Coates 2017 www.northbaytales.com

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Passion play showed Rotarians tour town hall ‘unity among churches’ Words and photo by Dave Barry

Words and pictures by Mike Tyas THE Good Friday Passion Play held in Scarborough town centre helped to reinforce the message of unity among the town’s churches, claimed one of the organisers. Anita Hill, of Churches Together in Scarborough (CTiS), said she was delighted with how the second dramatised retelling went and particularly the role of volunteers coming together from local churches to reenact the play. She said: ‘There are two reasons why we stage this play. ‘The first is that by doing so it demonstrates that though there are different denominations in the church and we have a tiny bit of difference of what we do in terms of our traditions and routines, that is a only small percentage and what we are celebrating is that 95% of our faith is the same. ‘We come together, all denominations across Scarborough, and show unity.’ Anita said the play, which is part of CTiS’ annual Walk of Witness, also helped to

reinforce the ‘true meaning of Easter’. She said: ‘We wanted to remind people that Easter is not just about chocolate eggs. ‘The reason we remember Easter is not something which is taught so much in our schools these days. ‘People are growing up without knowing what it is about.’ The play began in Alma Square with the betrayal and arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. At the moment of the arrest, it began to rain. The cross was carried down Westborough to the sound of a drumbeat. Jesus, played by shop assistant Connor Canvess, 21, was crucified outside the Brunswick Centre, as shoppers passed by. ‘It was powerful, very emotional with people looking at you. It was very moving,’ he said. The play was followed by the walk behind the cross to Scarborough Castle where a short service of reflection was held. About 250 people were in the procession.

NINE Rotarians were treated to a tour of Scarborough town hall by the mayor and mayoress. The mayor, Cllr Simon Green, took the number of Rotarians to 10. After enjoying the mayoress’s hospitality, the party were shown artefacts and memorabilia that have been presented to the borough, along with original charters going back many years. They were given a rare insight into the council chamber and an explanation as to how council business is conducted. Everyone was impressed by the grandeur of the building and its contents.

The visitors included Don Graham, president of the Rotary Club of Scarborough. Our photo shows, L-R, front: David Chapman, Don Graham, Simon and Val Green and Tony Esposito. Back: Ian Holland, Mike Goode, Peter Berry, David Grisdale, Colin Woodhead and David Oliver. The club organises the annual Crown Tavern Charity Walk, supplying marshalls and doing most of the advertising. The 40th walk is this Sunday - 30 April. For details, see seperate story on this page. Last month, the club ran its 10th annual young-technician tournament at the Rugby Club, where members meet on Mondays at 6.30pm.

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Crown Tavern weekend walk by Dave Barry THE 40th annual Crown Tavern Charity Walk is Sunday - 30 April. The walk raises between £8,000 and £10,000 for local disabled and disadvantaged children. Last year’s raised £8,600. There are two options: a 21-mile walk starting in Hawsker and an eight-mile one starting at Hayburn Wyke. Both take the old the railway track and end at the Crown Tavern pub in Scalby Road, Scarborough. Whichever one they choose, walkers get a free coach ride from the pub, where registration takes place, to the starting points. Entry / sponsor forms are available at the pub; from Jane Moment, one of the organisers,

on 07999 839338; and via the website, www. crowncharitywalk.co.uk. “100% of what the walkers raise is donated to the beneficiaries,” says Jane’s colleague, Paula Holloway. “Over the 39 years we have raised £250,000 which has all been distributed to local disabled and disadvantaged children”, Paula adds. This year’s beneficiaries will be Mencap, Mencap Sunny, Disabled Swimming Group, Action for the Blind, Action for Deaf Children, Riding for the Disabled, Yorkshire Coast Sight Support, Epilepsy Action,Wilf Ward Trust, Scarboccia, Yorkshire Coast Families, Goalball, Frame Football and Orange Zebra Drama Group.

Easter display until end of May by Dave Barry

AN Easter display in the window of the Mencap charity shop on St Thomas Street in Scarborough can be seen until the end of May. It is the result of a collaboration. Plants and shrubs were donated by Ricky Nock from Irton Garden Centre. The background was done by young children from Mad Hatters

nursery, who decorated the Easter bonnets. Other contributors included Calverts Carpets and Janet Taylor. A free competition invited children to guess how many eggs were featured in the display. “Continued support in donations of good-quality unwanted items is welcome”, said spokesperson Carol Wilkey.

£1,707 has been donated by SALT Scarborough and Locals Together – to scouts and beavers. The money will be put to two uses. Part of it will be spent on the catering at Derwent Valley Scout Group’s Yedjam camp at High Yedmandale over the spring bank holiday weekend, 27-29 May. Over 350 children and 100 leaders will take part. Activities will include a water zone with rafting, kayaking, canoeing and bell boats; an adventure zone with a climbing wall, grass sledges, mountain bikes, geo-caching and a cave bus; an activity zone with shooting, archery, a laser maze, bottle rockets and arts and crafts; and a fun zone with inflatables, a water slide, a bungie run and an assault course.

Group scout leader David Lewis said: “The funding provided by Salt means the group will only have to charge members the camp fee”. The rest of the Salt donation will be used to hire three coaches to take Scarborough and District Beavers on their annual outing. They are going to Hull during its year as the city of culture. They will visit museums and galleries, the fish trail and street entertainment. Beryl Lewis, assistant district commissioner for beaver scouts, said: “I am always concerned how much the beavers’ parents have to dig deep into their pockets for various activities. “The donation from Salt will mean more beavers will be able to attend this wonderful fun-packed day out, making new friends from other colonies in the district”.

Scarborough Lions by Josh Stothard FANCY helping out those in need and have a bit of spare time? Scarborough Lions donated £920 to local causes last month and bought £200 each of food for two walkin centres. The Lions also supported the Scarborough Scouts and recovering stroke victims by providing their minibus so the groups could travel to their meetings. While other Lions drove an elderly woman to

Bridlington to visit her husband in hospital. The rest of the world is also benefiting from the Scarborough Lions work as 280 pairs of spectacles were recycled, cleaned and sent to Africa, India and the Middle East. Back at home the Lions attended a club social evening for them and their partners to enjoy a meal. If you would like to get involved email scarborough.lions@talktalk.net

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Bosomworth Glass in Filey for 36 years Words and photo by Dave Barry BOSOMWORTH GLASS was established in 1981 by the late Keith Bosomworth. Today, the business is run by his son Kevin. The Bosomworth Glass showroom is at 25 Hope Street, Filey. It offers everything you need for improving, renovating or extending modern, old or new properties. If customers require a complete build, Bosomworth Glass can supply a full service, from the initial CAD drawings through to building works. Plus everything in between, from highsecurity doors and windows to orangeries and roofline products; and home improvements such as kitchens and tiling. A 10-year guarantee is given on all products. All installations are carried out by staff no subcontractors. The company employs three installers, all trained to NVQ level 3. They are Nikki Paynter, Lee Lord and Bill Watson. The team is completed by office manager Helen Randle. “We pride ourselves on being honest and reliable and offer a first-class service, from enquiry to installation and after-sales”, says Kevin.

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Independent and transparent Scarborough’s new funeral director

YOU’LL notice something about Special SendOffs shop windows on Newlands Park Drive – they’re not frosted and you can see colourful coffins on display. Mark Hancock likes it this way. “I have a simple business philosophy - I want my customers to understand all the options available for them to have exactly the funeral they want and for us to be completely transparent about what it will cost them, hence my prices being visible in the shop and on-line.” Mark was inspired to become a funeral director many years ago after watching ‘Dead Good Job’, on Channel Four. A revealing look at the work of Britain’s funeral directors, it encouraged Mark to visit, and then work alongside, a Newcastle-based funeral director whose approach he found refreshingly different. He quickly realised that the traditional funeral was frequently the only option discussed and that there was much more to offer families to make it personal to their loved one whilst saving money on things they simply did not need. Funeral after funeral neither reflected

the individual who had died or the true wishes of their family. It was after successfully managing his mother-in-law’s funeral that Mark finally decided to set up his own funeral service. “It was a great thing to do, a meaningful thing to do - a funeral that truly represented the wonderful person she was, a send-off that was unique. A family celebration of her life - I reflected why aren’t more funerals like this?” For some people, the idea of being a funeral director isn’t their ideal job but for Mark it’s already been hugely rewarding. “It’s a privilege to help the people who are left behind. Yes, I’m a funeral director but I’m also an advisor when families often need help. It’s more than just a job to me and far more

meaningful than anything else I have ever done.” Making funerals cost effective is a priority for Mark: “When somebody dies, families often go into a state of emotional shock. It doesn’t enter their head to start questioning the price and it may feel a bit inappropriate. The result is they can end up being told what they can have, possibly a funeral they’re not 100% happy with and paying thousands of pounds for it. If you know your options, you can have a funeral that’s personal to the deceased, appropriate to the family and at a realistic cost”. Special Send-Offs uses an experienced group of people to support with all aspects of the funeral process, some of whom have been involved in the funeral business since the 1980’s. Mark, Graham, Liz, Mike, John and Elizabeth are available to help when needed. Mark encourages the bereaved family to be fully involved at all stages: “If we are fully transparent then we hope our customers too can express their wishes for a funeral that is truly a Special Send Off”. Special Send-Offs is located on 36, Newlands Park Drive (formerly Woodheads the Bakers). n For more information visit: www.specialsendoffs.co.uk and call 01723 Special Send Offs owner, mark beside a 26 73 46 coffin inspired by his late mother in law

‘Browse, shop and enjoy,’ the new era for Market Hall Words and pictures by Mike Tyas

Scarborough mayor Coun. Simon Green declares the new hall open for business.

ONE hundred and sixty four years after it was opened, a new era has dawned for the revamped Scarborough Market

Hall and Vaults. The seal on the new revitalised building was made when Scarborough’s mayor, Coun. Simon Green, declared it open for business after he cut a ribbon to herald the official completion of the £2.8m redevelopment work that has transformed the hall and its three levels. Just as they did in 1853 when the market hall was built and opened, local dignitaries gathered at an official ceremony, this time following 11 months of work made possible by cash backing from the Coastal Communities Fund. As shoppers wandered by, the mayor said: ‘The dignitaries who gathered in 1853 would be impressed by the hall we see today. ‘The creation of the mezzanine level with all the attractive units gives three floors to the hall and

uses all the wasted height of the building. It has added a unique atmosphere and is a complete shopping experience.’ The mayor thanked existing traders for their patience as the work was carried out. He added: ‘I hope the traders think it’s all worthwhile as we stand in this revamped historic building. ‘We want to witness the hustle and bustle of trading again so please use the market hall. ‘Tell people it’s a great place to open a business and there are still units available. ‘Let’s hope this is the first step of the regeneration of the Eastborough area.’ During the first year of its new look, Scarborough Council say they intend to stage

musical and cultural events in the hall. For the time being, music was provided by a banjo player. David Kelly, the council’s Regeneration Janet Jefferson, President Manager, said: ‘We’re of Scarborough Chamber absolutely delighted of Trade and Commerce, delighted with the new that the ambitious building. programme of transformation we set out to achieve has been realised. ‘It has resulted in an impressive retail destination with high specification units for businesses, a lovely environment for customers and a diverse, welcoming space to bring the whole community together.’ The final word however was with the mayor, echoing no doubt the sentiments from a past era. He said: ‘I’m proud and delighted to declare the newly refurbished market hall well and truly open for business . . . so please browse, shop and enjoy’. Scarborough Market Hall and Vaults is open Monday to Saturday, 8am-5pm. A bright, light look to an historic building.

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I'm dreading introducing my parents to my new partner. He's wonderful, kind, and we've been seeing each other for several months now. I know that I should introduce him to my parents soon. The only problem is, he's older than my dad. It’s not conventional but I love him and want to make it work. He has young children and I’m 25 so it’s not weird. Where do I start? I’m scared that they will be mad and won't support me. Nervous Daughter

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Hey Daph, I’ve lived in my current place with three flat mates for the last six months. We’re a tidy, responsible bunch which is great - no problems in terms of bills, groceries or cleanliness. The only trouble is, one of my flat mates forces us into doing stuff we don’t want to do. I’m all for having a friendship within the house, but she makes plans for our Saturday nights and gets annoyed when we are busy or don’t want to participate. She’s even put a diary of all the things she wants to do with us for the rest of the year up on the fridge. It’s driving me crazy and the more I see the list the more I resent her efforts. How do I get her to drop down a gear for the sake of my sanity?

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Awwww, this is sad because I think your flat mate probably just wants to make an effort and be a good friend. On the other hand - Saturdays are sacred and it’s entirely up to you how you spend them. First up, look at the diary on the fridge: it’s there for a reason ya-know! Let her know when you’re busy to save late disappointment. It might be worth putting forward some of your own ideas too if you’re sick of her calling the shots. You could make her tea one night, have a few glasses of wine and casually explain that you can be a creature of solitude from time to time and like sitting in your room in deep all-consuming silence. She should hopefully laugh and understand you a little bit better. No need to move out just yet!

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Keep in touch! Email: krystal@thescarboroughreview.co.uk “If it isn't on Instagram it didn't really happen” I joke as I take a picture of the delicious mini Yorkshire pudding canapés from six different angles. All the while people are queued up behind me getting pretty damn vexed. The trouble is, how is everyone going to know I went to Fashion City York’s VIP night if I don't plaster it all over social media? (Great night guys - very cool, loved the fashion show, loved the Prosecco on tap.) My favourite mediums to show off through are Twitter and Instagram. I save Facebook for marginally more realistic happenings like talking to my friends, tagging them in jokes and reading my distant family member’s public fall outs (guys: don't stop, I love it BTW*). Meanwhile, Events extraordinaire, Dani, has casually mentioned whilst we’re sat at home playing computer games that my Insta looks like I do ‘really interesting stuff ALL the time’. She knows this isn't true, because she is usually sat with me also watering her plants on the popular computer game, Sims 4, while we scoff whatever biscuits I could nick out of my mums cupboard without getting into bother. You probably won’t ever see a picture of me eating biscuits in my room on my Instagram - It’s not cool. Although I do like a challenge - stay tuned. Anyway, I digress, social media is great - it’s a fab way for sharing art, music, interests and opinions,

but somewhere along the line I got entangled in creating an alter-ego for myself that’s not an accurate representation of who I actually am. I spend an awful lot of my limited spare time taking pictures and editing them to put on my social media accounts. You would be forgiven for thinking that this is a complete and utter waste of my time, but I've come up with a higgledy piggledy reasoning in a vain attempt to validate my addiction. Bare with me: I’m taking snapshots of all the beautiful, fun and cool stuff that happens to me to put in this sort of digital memory bank that I

“I can promise you I am much more interesting in pretend life.” can look at over and over. Because, I guess if you end up with nothing else in life, you've got your memories. I imagine that I won’t need to tell my children about my past, I’ll just give them my Twitter handle and they can figure out for themselves exactly when I became such a cynical witch through the timeline of political events that happened across 2016 and 2017.

They will also see that I was a prolific swearer and take it upon themselves to justify their own swearing through this, and It will probably wind me up no end. I can tell my daughter about that time when I had a banging 80’s perm barnet and I can quickly show her the picture on Instagram or when me and dad got backstage at that famous festival that stopped in 2020. Oh my god Instagram is single handedly becoming the most important way of me telling my stories in the future and I’m going to have to invest in some sort of back-up. It would appear that my own attempt to validate this obsession has made me further obsessed. The sad thing is that maybe some of the most important things worth remembering are the one’s that don't go on your Instagram. Maybe I’ll want to remember the days Dani And I spent playing sims and bitching about the state of political affairs, or when my boyfriend and I had our first massive fall out. Maybe I should start putting pictures up of myself when I cry and when times aren't as sparkly and fabulous as I like to make them appear. Because it’s through these times that I will learn, and they will be the most important stories I’ll probably tell. Wow, soooo anyway, that got pretty serious, pretty fast - BACK UP. My insta game is F I R E. Unfortunately nobody has offered to pay me to post reviews of their products just yet. I’m currently asking for 50p a post… tekkers? Follow me @ krystalstarkeyx I can promise you I am much more interesting in pretend life.

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If you think that a member of your family, or a close friend, may have started to show signs of dementia, now is the time to get them help. Fortunately there are lots of ways to get help and advice. The Alzheimer’s Society National Dementia Helpline provides everything you need to know, as well as support and guidance, and also info about other organisations. n To find out how get involved, email hannah.riley@alzheimers.org.uk

LOCAL DEMENTIA EVENTS A LOCAL branch of Alzheimer’s Society is encouraging people to unite against dementia this Dementia Awareness Week (14-21 May). Charity staff and volunteers will be hosting information stands at Scarborough, Filey and Whitby libraries, Filey Surgery, Whitby Practice, Scarborough Hospital and other community venues across the area. Gail Browne, Operations Manager for Alzheimer’s Society in North Yorkshire, said: “We’re calling on people in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale to show their support during Dementia Awareness Week”. “Dementia doesn’t care who you are; it could affect us all. It’s set to be the 21st century’s biggest killer, with someone developing it every three minutes, and so many people are facing it alone. Bernadette Brown, co-ordinator of the charity’s new ‘Side by Side’ service in Scarborough, Whitby an

Ryedale, said: “Side by Side focuses on enabling people with dementia to lead more fulfilling lives and to continue to take part in the activities that they have always enjoyed and try new ones. If you are interested in making a difference, have a couple of hours a week or month to spare and are interested in becoming a Side by Side volunteer, please contact Bernie Brown on 01723 500958 or email bernadette.brown@alzheimers.org. uk for more details. Training will be provided. Volunteering is an opportunity to learn new skills, share your hobby with others and enhance your CV in addition to supporting a person to live more independently with dementia. n Alzheimer’s Society is for anyone affected by dementia. To find out more call the local office on 01723 500958 or National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122 or visit alzheimers.org.uk/DAW

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VOLUNTEER Police Cadets and their leaders have become Dementia Friends to make others aware of the condition. A total of 19 young cadets plus five of their leaders took part in a dementia awareness presentation in Scarborough where they learned about dementia and considered how they could turn their understanding into action. The learning was part of the Dementia Friends initiative launched by the Alzheimer's Society which North Yorkshire Police have joined to help their officers, staff and volunteers become more dementia aware. The initiative builds on the work North Yorkshire Police have carried out to launch the Herbert Protocol – a scheme that helps the police find people with dementia who have gone missing. Sgt. Yvonne Taylor, who is a Dementia Friend Champion and leads on dementia for North Yorkshire Police,

delivered the training at Yorkshire Coast College. She said: ‘Being able to recognise the signs of dementia is very important when we are interacting with members of the Scarborough public and working to keep them safe. ‘It's great that the cadets can spread the word about dementia among their family and friends. ‘The more people that have a little more understanding of dementia, the better it will be for everyone who lives with it. ‘Scarborough cadets are a great bunch of young people and were very receptive to the training. They were a pleasure to be with.’ The cadets have also adopted the Alzheimer's Society as their chosen charity during national Volunteer Week, between 1-7 June, and will be raising funds. The Alzheimer’s Society’s aim is to make four million people Dementia Friends by 2020.

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GET THE LOOK ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN Days get longer and the temperature will rise (slightly), so we’re looking forward to spending a bit of time in our own back gardens. BBQ’s and lazy Sundays are on the horizon and we’re creating the backyard of our dreams already: Join us.

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M A K E A F E AT U R E WA L L Repeat after us: neutrals are good, neutrals are safe. Just kidding, neutrals can get pretty blummin' tiresome after a while. If you've been dreaming of spicing up your home with an accent wall, take the plunge and do it. Whether it’s a marble patterned wallpaper or fearsome monochrome stripes, what’s a wall between mates? It’s a quick and easy way to refresh your whole room. We love this monochrome bamboo wallpaper from Farrow and Ball.

H AV E A T H R O W AWAY So you haven’t used it in six months… you know the rule! Nobody needs socks with holes in, and you only need one food blender, those trousers that are a bit too small and make you sad when you look at them are destined for the rubbish. Get rid of the books off the coffee table and replace with your latest copy of Your Local Link. Out with the old and in with the new.

G E T A S TAT E M E N T L I G H T Make a statement by ditching the beige lampshade in favour of a funkier, bolder number or purchase

the mangled wood lamp you always stare at for a moment too long in the shop window. Lighting never goes unnoticed, unless of course, it’s a beige lampshade.

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If the best arm chair in the house is starting to look a little tatty but has served you well, don’t throw it away. Reupholstering a piece involves keeping the original frame of a piece of furniture, provided it’s in good condition and usually wood, and replacing the fabric and padding. Opt for punchy brights to make a statement or patterned neutrals for a sophisticated finish. Don’t forget to give the legs a little TLC too. You can find DIY guides online, but for the best long term finish, get a professional on the job. Check out these beautiful fabrics on the market currently.

By Krystal Starkey THERE’S a new kind of high street store in town and it’s particularly stylish. Lucky shoppers enjoyed complimentary chocolates and fizz when Baytree Interiors threw its doors open on Easter weekend at 121 Westborough Street, just across the road from well known jewellery store, Pandora. The interior shop, which has provided Scarborough with six new jobs, had plenty of staff dotted around the store waiting to answer questions and assist shoppers in their quests for beautiful homeware. Scarborough is the fourteenth jewel in Baytree Interiors crown, which was established in 2009, there are already stores in Harrogate, Whitby, York, Halifax, Middlesbrough, Knaresborough and Northallerton too. According to Chief Operations Officer, Paul Nel, the aim of the game is to inspire customers: “It’s bringing something different from what is already in Scarborough. We want people to walk into the store and be inspired, so that they can reach the full potential for their homes. They can come and see how different things work together and get ideas.” The store is set over two floors, with an array of affordable products tastefully arranged including lighting, gifts, soft furnishings, wall art, painted furniture and faux flowers.

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ADD SOME ART It can be daunting to tackle the problem of blank walls. ‘Where do you start?’ is a question that runs through your head every single morning when you wake up and stare at the blank blankness. First up, art. Bigger is a better use of the space. Don’t put a 50cm x 50cm photo in the middle of a 3m wide wall, it will look lost. Go hard or go home. Alternatively, a picture wall with lot’s of smaller sized pictures can be just as aesthetically pleasing.

Store manager, Sam Jagger and shop assistant, Rebecca Cross enjoy a glass of fizz on opening day

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

FASHION Focus Mastering trends, one highstreet store at a time

Summer is just around the corner and we can’t wait to get our girly on for those fleeting hot sunny days.

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SPECTACULAR SETTING FOR FASHION SHOW Words and picture by Mike Tyas YOU’VE heard the expression of ladies wearing clothes which are at the height of fashion. Well dresses, handbags and shoes will be among the many items to be modelled at a height – to be precise on top of Oliver’s Mount, at an afternoon tea and pre-loved fashion show, in early May. Tamra Marshall will host the show at the Olivers on the Mount café she owns, on Tuesday 9 May, starting at 4pm. There’s chance to pick up a bargain as well as enjoy afternoon tea, with sandwiches, scones, cakes – and a glass of Prosecco. Tamra, who used to run the Objdar dress agency on St Nicholas Street, said she has already ran a couple of shows which were popular. ‘About 60 ladies came to the last one before Christmas,’ she said. Tamra decided to stage the fashion afternoons after some of her former customers told her they missed going to a show. Tamra’s friends and family will be the models. Lyndzy Murray, who used to run Chino’s shoes on Bar Street, will be at the show, bringing jewellery from her shop Azuzu in Wetherby. All cash from sales will go to the seller. Tickets are £10 and can be bought from the café, tel. 361702. ‘If you don’t want to buy or sell anything but just enjoy an afternoon tea with Prosecco come and join us,’ said Tamra.

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SUN CREAM should be your first port of call when summer shopping. Putting suncream on when you're out in the sun is a great start but incorporating it into your daily skincare routine could do wonders for the texture and tone of your skin longterm. Those harmful rays don't work part time so neither should your protection from them. Here’s our pick of this years suncreams:

RIEMANN P20 ONCE A DAY SUN PROTECTION SPRAY SPF30 | £24.99 www.boots.com Bringing in the big guns with 10 hours protection, this quick drying spray is also water resistant. It needs 20 minutes to soak in but after that you’re good to go.

CLINIQUE FACE CREAM SPF40 | £18 www.johnlewis.com Water and sweat resistant and oil and fragrance free. Clinique offers a high level of protection with a solar-activated antioxidants to help prevent signs of ageing.

HAWAIIAN SILK HYDRATION FACE SPF30 | £8.50 www.boots.com This non greasy, water resistant suncream also smells like coconuts! It has hydrating ribbons with silk protein and glycerin to keep skin constantly moisturised too - up to 12 hours.

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£4.99 | www.boots.com ST. MORIZ ULTRA FINISH This super quick setting formula does’t leave any time for streaks to set in. The tan had a suncreamy scent - finally something that doesn’t smell like biscuits! After application our skin looked tanned and smooth and there’s no need to wash the product off.

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BREXIT TO HIT FRUIT AND VEG PRICES

celebrates food art

By Josh Stothard IT MIGHT be time to start growing your own vegetables as prices will likely go up following Brexit. Fruit and veg are both regularly imported from the EU and with Brexit looming ever closer prices of all imports from Europe will increase regardless of any deals the government can strike.

By Josh Stothard FOOD Instagrammers have helped to celebrate Italian restaurant chain Zizzi’s new menu by creating an Instagram exhibition showing off the new dishes. The exhibition comes after research revealed that Brits spend 74 minutes per week looking at food images on Instagram, with 18-34 year olds spending over two hours on the social media site staring at tasty food. A quarter of people surveyed stated that they consider food to be art and over 60% said that food tastes better if it looks good.

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NATION URGED TO GET HOOKED ON SEAFOOD Emma Thomas, food stylist and curator of the exhibition, said, “The boundaries between food and art are continuing to blur. Beautiful food is every bit as creative and inspiring as great art and it's been fantastic to get the opportunity to put on a show like this.” Jo Fawcett, Marketing Director of Zizzi, said ““Our new menu takes our dishes to new heights, offering creative twists on classic Italian dishes. They are delectable works of art and what better way to celebrate them than by partnering with some of our favourite foodie Instagrammers such as Fondant Fox and Emma Thomas.”

The Instagram food artists have used different ingredients the Zizzi chefs up and down the country use to inspire each piece.

The price rise is expected to be around 8% by the time Britain has left the EU. Last year the UK imported food and agriculture products worth £47.5bn, with Dutch and Spanish fruit and vegetables among the most valuable. Lettuce, peas, beans and potatoes can all be grown in gardens in the UK and this could save you money once prices start to rise.

By Josh Stothard PEOPLE across the nation are being urged to add seafood to their menu twice a week as part of a healthy diet. Seafish, the UK’s authority on seafood, has launched a campaign – Fish 2 a Week – to encourage people to eat two portions of fish a week as a simple step towards a healthier lifestyle. A YouGov survey found that two thirds of adults in the UK aren’t eating enough fish and missing targets set to help protect our heart health. Victoria Taylor, Senior Dietitian at the British Heart Foundation, said: “As part of a healthy, balanced diet, we should all be aiming for two portions of fish a week, including one portion of oily fish. As well as being a nutritious source of protein, it’s a feature of the Mediterranean-style diet that has been associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Juliette Kellow, registered dietitian and ambassador for Seafish, said: “There are hundreds of different varieties of fish available and plenty of ways to cook them. Fish makes a delicious and important contribution to a healthy, balanced diet, packed with heart-friendly omega-3 fats. Seafish’s Fish 2 a Week campaign aims to encourage people to try alternative species of fish they might not have thought about before and enjoy some old favourites.

INGREDIENTS • Juice of 3 pink grapefruits, plus 1 thinly sliced • Handful of mint leaves • 1/2 a cucumber, thinly sliced • 140g golden caster sugar • 250ml white rum • 1L soda water • Rock salt, granulated sugar and honey for the rim METHOD Put the grapefruit juice, most of the mint and the sugar in a large jug. Crush the ingredients together with the end of a rolling pin. Add the rum, mix well and top up with soda water and ice. Stir. Roughly crush the rock salt and sugar and mix together. Dip the glasses in honey and then into the crushed sugar/salt mixture. Pour the cocktail into your glass and add the sliced grapefruit, cucumber and remaining mint before serving.

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recipe of the month Ingredients • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil •450 g medium courgettes, thinly sliced • 400 g fresh asparagus spears, tough stalks removed, cut 2.5 cm lengths • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

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IT MAY be available all year round but right now It’s prime asparagus season and we’re determined to make the most of it. P.s this recipe is gluten free, enjoy! SERVES 6

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1.2 litres chicken or vegetable stock • 400 g risotto rice (Arborio or Carnaroli) • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and quickly sauté the courgettes, seasoned with salt and pepper, until just tender. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon. If needed, add another 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan, and sauté the asparagus until just tender. Add to the sautéed courgette and set aside. Put the onion in the same pan, season with salt and pepper, and gently fry until it is soft but not coloured. Add the chopped garlic and fry for a further 30 seconds. Meanwhile, heat the stock to a simmer in a separate, large pan and turn the heat to low. Stir the rice into the onion mixture over a low heat until all the grains are coated and the rice becomes translucent.

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• 1 tbsp finely sliced mint • 1 tbsp finely sliced basil • 50 g pine nuts, toasted • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Finely grated Parmesan, to serve

Start to add the simmering stock, a ladleful at a time. Allow each ladle of stock to be absorbed before adding the next. Once all the stock has been added (this will take 20–30 minutes), test the rice. It should be tender with bite. Stir in the lemon zest and juice, followed by the mint, basil and pine nuts. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, then stir the sautéed courgette and asparagus into the rice. To serve, spoon into warm bowls and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.

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Skell Dikes and the Northern Giants

Local artist Dav White talks about the fascinating world of history, art and mythology

by Dav White THE giants of the north are recorded in folklore and old folk songs. Our local giant neighbours were Wade and his wife Bell, Jacky North, Long John, the Giant of Penhill and Ogden the Giant. Wade and Bell were giants who are said to have lived in the area around Whitby. As part of an old race, they had tremendous strength and their toils were responsible for many of the landscape features around the North York Moors, including Mulgrave Castle, Pickering Castle and the connecting ancient road as well as several other earthworks and standing stones on the moors. Most giant legends involve a pair or a volatile couple and are always set in a rugged and unsettled landscape. We usually seem to find stories of giants and great trolls in areas where people have witnessed nature's violence and destructive force as it reshapes the land. Giants may be expressions of our overwhelming awe in the presence of nature. Wade and his wife, it is said, were the perfect duo for building the many landmarks around the area. In her everyday life, Bell had to cross the moorlands to milk their gigantic cow. The ancient moor road, called Wade's Causeway or the Auld Wife's Trod, is accredited to them. The gigantic jawbone of a whale, once kept at Mulgrave Castle, was said to be the rib of their cow. Wade's grave is reputed to be the site on which the castle sits. A standing stone called Old Wife's Neck is attributed to them and to one of their blazing rows, as is the Wade Stone and Blakey Topping. They are supposed to be ancient remnants of clods of earth and stone projectiles thrown at each other during great domestic arguments. The Wade Stone is one of a pair, said to mark the top and bottom of Wade’s grave. The ancient pre-Roman name of England was Eilanban or Albion. The famous English poet William Blake describes a race of giants who lived on our island alongside its regular sized inhabitants. Giants were the solution for 17th century academics to the puzzle of just how the ancient sites of Stonehenge, Avebury and earthworks at Old Sarum and Arbor Low were assembled with such mastery and precision. “They [Stonehenge] are mystical stones and of a medicinal virtue. The giants of old brought them from the farthest coasts of Africa and placed them in Ireland while they inhabited that country”, according to Historia Regum Britanniae, written by Geoffrey of Monmouth in 1136. Scarborough has many examples. My favourites include Skell Dikes and the

holloways that run off Irton Moor down the slopes of Raincliffe woods. Skell Dikes are giant scrapes in the side of the moor, forming great holloways from the valley floor up onto the moor.

Skail means to burst or split, which is a good descriptive term illustrating the physical character of the dikes. The word skell could be from skilja, meaning to separate or divide, or from skial, which is Norse for boundary.

“The gigantic jawbone of a whale, once kept at Mulgrave Castle, was said to be the rib of their cow. “

A holloway in Raincliffe woods

A 17th century engraving of a giant builder

A 17th century engraving of giants helping to build a stone circle Academics prefer the historical narrative that pre-Roman Britons were mainly halfnaked, cold and thick country bumpkins who scraped a scared and retched existence hiding on the hill tops. This theory is supported in Thomas Hinderwell's History of Scarborough (1798), which describes the Skell Dikes as high fortifications. According to Hinderwell they were built as an ancient line of defence - but a defence against what? You don't have to go back that far into history to find that people believed that the countryside contained spirits and a dark wandering malevolence. Historian Mircea Eliade writes: “It is highly probable that the fortifications of inhabited places and cities began by being magical defences. For fortifications like trenches, ramparts, labyrinths, etc, were designed to repel invasions by demons and the souls of the dead rather than attacks by human beings”.

Skell is the route word in skeleton. It means dried up, which is interesting when considering possible former uses of the dikes. They could have been used to drain water or for ceremonial tracks for the dead. How were these huge earthworks made and what was their original use? Being around 4,000 years old, they remain very hard-wearing and must have been reused again and again for various purposes. They were used as drove roads for cattle and deer and maybe as a water management system, draining rain water to specific places on and off the moor. Were they originally ceremonial paths or corpse paths? They lead to barrows and tumuli on the moor and, as mentioned earlier, may have been used as fortification. At a junction point, where the earthwork meets with a drop to the valley floor, there is an alignment with Seamer Beacon, Haggworm Hill, round barrows and Moor Dike in Wykeham Forest, at sunrise and sunset on the

spring and autumn equinoxes. This suggests they could be part of a measuring, religious or ceremonial process. These are grand undertakings for a small group of people before the invention of the shovel, spade and JCB. Many years of toil in such an exposed location would require assistance and dedication as well as detailed knowledge of the landscape, elements and movements of the heavens. Many of the features in the landscape around Skell Dikes are named after St Hilda. St Hilda attended the synod which was a famous meeting of the minds at Whitby Abbey in 664AD. At this meeting, the direction of the church in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales was decided, and the calculation for Easter using the date and position of the sun and moon at the spring equinox. They agreed that Britain would follow Rome rather than the Celtic church as Christ had given St Peter the keys to heaven and was hailed as “the rock”. The keys were to be depicted as clover, an ancient Celt symbol, to help ease the transition. St Hilda established the monastery which is now St Peter’s Church in Hackness (aligned to the equinox). The Whitby synod was attended by the great King Oswiu, who was the overlord of Britain and a collector or great religious relics. He was given as a gift by Rome, with iron fillings supposedly from the chains of St Peter, to be kept at Whitby. If Skell Dikes is a derivative of skeleton, a skeleton key is a master key that opens all locks. Author’s website: Davwhiteart.com.

Dav White on a giant’s chair in a London museum

Priest swaps pulpit for pedal power Words and picture by Mike Tyas

Revd. Mike Leigh, at front, about to lead the team on a training ride.

A VICAR will exchange his cassock for a pair of lyrca shorts as he jumps on his bike to raise money for a church building project. Revd. Mike Leigh will lead a team of riders on a three-day 150-miles sponsored cycle ride from Morecambe to Scarborough to keep the pounds flowing in to an appeal pot that will eventually pay to replace the roof and extend the church at St Mark’s, Newby. The 47-year-old clergyman will head a team of 11 riders who will start out on Bank Holiday Monday, May 1, with the finish (hopefully!) outside the Sands development on the North

Bay on the Wednesday afternoon. Revd Leigh said: ‘I haven’t done much cycling since I was a teenager, apart from around the parish, so this will be quite a challenge. I just hope my legs will stand up to it!’ Initially the vicar, who is also the Rural Dean of Scarborough, was going to take on the challenge on his own, but offers of companionship came flooding in when the story made the church newsletter. ‘Vicars are regularly roped in to help with church fundraising events,’ said St Mark’s building project manager Trevor King, ‘but I think Mike preferred taking on the cycling

rather than sitting in a bath of beans all day – though he might just regret it by the finish!’ The pedalling priest and the rest of the group have been on training rides to remind their muscles of the soreness to come as they face crossing the Pennines along the Way of the Roses national cycle route. ‘Let’s say some are more experienced riders than others,’ said Mr King, ‘some have done a lot but two of them don’t even own a bike and have had to hire one for the duration of the ride!’ n The church has set up a Just Giving page, at www.justgiving.com/stmarks-newby.

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Join the Club SCARBOROUGH WALKING FOOTBALL Women’s Walking Football runs on Monday’s from 9.10am until 10am and is led by Vanessa. The Gentlemen’s Walking Football is led by Jim and runs on Wednesdays from 9.30am until 10.30am. Call 01723 362922 for more info. n Sessions take place at Scarborough Rugby Club, Scalby Rd and cost £2.

SCARBOROUGH RAMBLING CLUB There are two group rambles organised on most Sundays during the year. There is a short walk (5-9 miles) and a long walk (1014 miles) on offer. Occasional short walks on Thursday evenings are also arranged. n www.scarboroughramblingclub.co.uk THE SCARBOROUGH WRITERS CIRCLE Encouragement for writers both old and new. Monthly meetings are held on Tuesday Evenings at Scarborough Library, Vernon Rd. n www.scarboroughwriterscircle.com

and time trials. n Visit www.spcc.org.uk TAI CHI CLASSES CLASSES Held every Tuesday at 10am and 7pm and every Thursday at 1.30pm with beginners welcome. n www.theartsworkshops.co.uk SCARBOROUGH BIRDERS Interested in bird watching? Scarborough birders offers a network and a voice for people in the Scarborough area who are interested in wild birds. Meetings are held monthly. n www.scarboroughbirding.co.uk SCARBOROUGH ATHLETICS CLUB For people interested in athletics such as track and field, running and cross country, this group is open to all abilities. You can join whether you’re interested in competing at national standard or just want to join for fitness. n Visit www.scarboroughac.co.uk SCARBOROUGH MODEL YACHT CLUB A thriving, active and organised club with members of all age groups. They sail at Wykeham Lakes on club days, Tuesdays & Saturdays, from 10 am. New members, beginners or skilled, are very welcome. n For more information & contact details, see: www.scarboroughmyc.uk

SCARBOROUGH ART SOCIETY Demonstrations from professional artists take place in monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 7.00pm, at the Methodist Central Hall on Queen Street. n www.scarboroughartsociety.co.uk SCARBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays, between September and Easter. The meetings include presentations, competitions and practical sessions with all abilities are welcome. n scarboroughphotographicsociety.com SCARBOROUGH PARAGON CYCLING CLUB This cycling club is open to all ages and abilities. Join if you are interested in improving fitness with regular social riding

QUAY SCRABBLE GROUP The scrabble club meets every Monday evening to play several games of scrabble together. Newcomers and visitors are welcome. Entrance in £2, including tea, coffee and biscuits. 6.30pm, Sewerby Methodist Church. n For more information call 01262 409718. SCARBOROUGH & DISTRICT CANOE CLUB A friendly local based canoe and kayaking club welcoming everyone. So come along.

GIVE IT A GO! We are out on the sea and rivers throughout the year, run pool sessions in the winter, and lake sessions in the summer, for anyone wanting to have a go, either absolute beginners or experienced paddlers, all are welcome. n Visit www.scarboroughcanoeclub.org.uk for more information

SCARBOROUGH CHESS CLUB Currently playing at the North Riding Hotel in North Marine Road, Scarborough. Club nights are every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 11pm. There are a variety of tournaments organised including a Club Championship which runs throughout the year, two handicap tournaments, as well as informal friendly games played on club nights. There are a wide range of playing strengths in the club. n For more information, contact Neil Pennock - npennock@btopenworld.com SCARBOROUGH SUB AQUA CLUB has been providing BSAC training for divers and offering members a wide variety of diving since 1960. The club owns an air compressor, and both a RIB and a hard boat, enabling members to enjoy lots of quality diving. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening in the clubhouse and bar. n For information visit www.scarboroughsubaquaclub.net WALKING RUGBY Perfect for those who used to play rugby and want to get back into it, or for those who haven’t tried it before – this no contact sport is all about ball skills, passing and keeping moving. Classes run at 11.15am on Mondays at Barons Gym.

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WORRIED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Alanon - (sister fellowship to AA) meets every Thursday night 7.30pm at Westborough Methodist Church. If you’re worried about your own or a loved one’s drinking you can talk in complete confidence. n Call 020 7403 0888 or visit www.al-anonuk.org.uk ST MARY’S CHURCH BELLRINGERS Meet at the church 7pm Wed (church bells) and St Mary’s Parish House 7pm Thu (handbells). New members welcome. n Ring Edwin King on 891547 HAPPY HASH HOUSE HARRIERS The fun running and walking club meets every Sunday at 10.30am in pubs and venues around Scarborough. After the walk/run members go for drinks, food and chatter. A trail is left in flour or chalk so that runners and walkers will finish within a short time of each other. n Contact Phil Bayley on 01723 864545 or email boghopper@ hotmail.co.uk SCARBOROUGH ASSOCIATION Meets on the second Tuesday of each month. New members welcome, especially ex-WRVS or RVS, for coffee mornings, lunches or outings n For more details call Christine on 01723 368913 SCARBOROUGH LIONS If you have a few hours to spare a week, why not help those in need in the local community. Scarborough Lions raise funds, provide transport and recycle. n Email scarborough.lions@talktalk.net

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MAY 2017

PICTURE QUEST HERE ARE A FEW FA M O U S FAC E S YO U S H A R E YO U R S I G N W I T H. . .

TAURUS 21ST APR - 21ST MAY L to R: Christina Hendricks, Dev Patel, Mark Zuckerberg & Tina Fey

Birthday celebrations bring parties and surprises, but there is a dark mood touching those folk who are not at all happy about being another year older. You’ll chaff with frustration when officialdom and red tape get in the way of you doing what you want to do, and feeling trapped will bring out your rebellious streak. What the good Lord (and the British Government) gives with one hand, it takes back with the other! Arguments with partners on how money should be spent should be avoided like the plague!

The 4th, 5th, and 6th are days in which you must fight to remain positive, and there are some favourable travel aspects in the wind at this time. The 17th, 18th, and 19th bring some distraction in the form of an unexpected reunion with someone you haven’t seen for years, which indirectly will influence future business plans. Some changing job routines during the next few months seem rather inevitable, and who you know will be as important as what you can do.

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your agenda. I’d expect transport difficulties between the 12th and 18th and motor car maintenance may become an issue. Social activity with like-minded members of your own sex creates a boost at month’s end.

Looks like being a very busy and eventful month in which you’ll be doing impressions of the proverbial blue tailed fly. Other people look to you to make the decisions and take the lead, and you’ll be happy to oblige! The 15th through to the 22nd or 23rd sees you putting one particular plan or idea into action that you’ve been nurturing for ages!

CANCER 22ND JUN- 22ND JUL Could be some good news about pregnancies or births, and a new emotional energy abounds, enabling you to patch up old fights, feuds and quarrels. Career aspects sluggish until the 13th or 14th, but then some added momentum takes hold to speed things up. Perhaps some extra effort needed on the job scene, but you should enjoy the rewards.

LEO 23RD JUL - 23RD AUG May is likely to be a slog for gentlemen of the sign; one door closes while another opens, but you’ll not be enthusiastic about that opening door! Some effort required to make other people see you as you are, but it’s a slow process. On a brighter note, olive branches and apologies come your way around the 20th-22nd which will lighten your load significantly.

VIRGO 24TH AUG - 22ND SEP Like some of your other Earth Sign cousins, there are likely to be contentious arguments about money. You could just shut up, and let someone else make all the decisions, but as those decisions affect you, you really do need to make your voice heard and opinions known. Get negative thoughts out into the open rather than letting them fester.

LIBRA 23RD SEP - 23RD OCT In very rough terms, week one is potentially a very sexy and romantic one, weeks two and three are boring, boring, boring, while week four sees a lot of excitement in the air in connection with jobs, careers and anything to do with hard cash. Sure, there may be some frustration between the 8th and the 21st but what happens elsewhere makes up for it by a mile.

SCORPIO 24TH OCT - 22ND NOV Contact with people and places overseas are coincidental to a mood of domestic restlessness, and thus, property deals may well find their way on to

Are you someone who walks around Scarborough taking everything in? Or are you forever in a hurry to get where you are going? Do you keep your head down or are you aware of your surroundings? Are you a Sherlock Holmes or a Dr Watson? As Holmes once said to Watson, “You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear”. So do you see things, or do you observe? The questions are raised by Scarborough snapper Martin Dove, who has a picture challenge for Review readers. “I have been out and about in Scarborough with my camera and have taken countless pictures of familiar places that most of you will walk past every day. “All you have to do is say where they are”, Martin says. “All the photographs were taken recently and all are within walking distance of the town

centre”. The Review is going to print five of Martin’s pictures per issue, starting with these, along the theme of time. There are no prizes – it’s just for fun. And there’s no need to write in and tell us. The answers will be in the next issue, along with another picture quest.

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SAGITTARIUS 23RD NOV-21ST DEC Twitchy irritations concerning family money and how it should be spent. Whatever you think, keep your thoughts to yourself, at least for the time being. Very good news in the wind for parents concerning the achievements of their children, and if there have been some red tapey sort of problems, this is the month when they all get sorted out.

CAPRICORN 22ND DEC - 20TH JAN Extra financial stability should now enable you to get on with a few things you’ve wanted to do for ages. Do not look to other people to give you their advice – they will if you ask, but you have to ask first, and you might not like all that you hear. You’ve had your share of dark clouds, but here is the silver lining.

AQUARIUS 21STJAN-18THFEB Something which has been a burden of responsibility for a long time, is now lifted from your shoulders, enabling you to enjoy a brighter mood of freedom and flexibility. Legal dealings are clearly to your advantage, and you will be in receipt of money that is owed to you. Exercise some financial caution when trying to help younger people in the family

PISCES 21ST JAN - 18TH FEB There are some welcome emotional energies coalescing around you, but to capitalise upon what is on offer, you must be prepared to put certain elements of your past behind you, and take a bit of a risk. Faint heart never won fair lady – or fair feller – and when you are given wonderful opportunities on the 2nd, the 11th and 22nd, grab with both hands.

ARIES 19TH - 20TH MAR Feeling confident about recently made (big) decisions, you’ll now be content to go with the flow for a while, waiting for brighter and better times ahead. You have thrown a brick in the pond, and now it’s a case of seeing where the ripples may take you. Boring periods on the work scene, but reassuring vibes in all affairs of the heart.

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Giant jersey land art greets Tour Words and picture by Mike Tyas SCARBOROUGH will certainly make its mark as the Tour de Yorkshire roars into town for the third year in a row today (Friday). As well as the race finish at 5pm, and a host of planned celebratory activities throughout the day, a large scale artwork featuring a gigantic cycling jersey design is being laid in place on the hillside above the finish area on Royal Albert Drive at lunchtime. The blue and yellow jersey is 17 metres wide, approximately the length of an articulated truck, and more than 13 metres in length and is made from waterproof nylon, the same material that kites are made from. In order to involve as many people in the Scarborough area as possible, Animated Objects Theatre Company, who have managed the project for Scarborough Council, held a series of last-minute public and school participation workshops across the town in the week before the race arrived, including at the Brunswick centre where our picture was taken. The giant jersey was put together by sewers over a weekend at Woodend on The Crescent where the final stiches were added on the Monday before the race when the two three metre sleeves were joined to the main body

of the jersey. Organisers were hoping 2,000 people will have signed the jersey before it is put in place and is judged as an entrant in the official 2017 Tour de Yorkshire land art competition. Lee and Dawn-Dyson Threadgold, of Animated Objects, said: ‘The gigantic scale of the jersey certainly grabbed the attention of local schoolchildren and we have been really impressed by their creativity and enthusiasm and by all those involved in this project.’ Dawn and Lee had the final word – literally – on the jersey’s completion as they were the last people to sign their names on to it. The jersey will come into view for millions of TV viewers around the world as the helicopters broadcasting pictures cover the finish of the first stage around Marine Drive and Royal Albert Drive. The race is being covered by ITV 4.

Review reporter Mike adds his signature.

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Muck & Magic

BY SHEILA JOHNSON

ONE of our ease in your pots, local charities in containers and grow Scarborough has taken bags. The secret is delivery of a new patio to avoid a glut of any garden recently and the one crop and sow cooks in the kitchen little and often to are keen to know what ensure a continuous they can grow in the harvest. Don't containers to help them forget delicious produce nutritious and strawberries, mange tasty goodies for their tout peas and herbs customers. such as parsley, Well, the answer is coriander, thyme, almost anything with rocket, chervil and a little imagination rosemary which will and provided they pay The new patio garden in question all thrive in your attention to watering in mini kitchen garden. dry weather and making sure the drainage is Make sure there is room for carrots which good if we have a typical British Summer! are pure heaven when harvested small and Start sowing seed directly onto the moist put straight in the pot. Choose varieties such surface of the compost and rake them in very as Amsterdam Forcing or Rondo which are lightly with your fingers or a small hand fork shorter types and you won't have to wait so just enough to increase the contact with the long for that delicious harvest. soil. Finally, if you are keen to grow tomatoes but So what to grow? Well the list is endless and space is a problem why not try the tumbler you can have great fun experimenting with varieties in a hanging basket. Don't forget to different varieties and flavours. The trick to feed your veg, as you would your flowers, with growing veg in containers is to harvest small a high potash tomato feed. Water regularly when the crop is young and at its most tender. and enjoy the feast knowing that your crops This is especially true of beetroot. Try growing taste so much better because you have grown the variety Burpees Golden which is slightly them! sweeter than the traditional red type. Broad The next Muck and Magic Garden Club Beans and Dwarf French Bean seeds are meeting will be held on Monday May 8th at big enough to get young children helping to Ebenezer Church Hall on Columbus Ravine grow and experience in the Muck and Magic beginning at 7pm. The evening will be a Going garden tells us that kids really will eat their To Pot Gardeners Question and Answer Time greens if they have had a hand in the growing! and we will welcome William Jenkyns with his Runner beans can be trained up a wigwam of Down To Earth Show which will be broadcast canes and mixed in with sweet pea plants to for Vale Radio. Don't forget to bring your improve pollination. That's a double bonus of gardening questions, plant specimens and flowers and fruit! pests and diseases. Salad potatoes which can be washed and put Finally for this month Muck and Magic are straight in the pan will be a great success in beginning the count down to their summer your containers. Try old fashioned varieties plant sale which will take place on Saturday such as Pink Fir Apple or Ratte which won't 3rd June from 9am to 12noon in Ebenezer take up as much room as the larger varieties. Church Hall. Put the date in your diary for Of course, salad crops such as lettuce ( Littel some great plant bargains. Gem), radish ( Sparkler or French Breakfast), Happy Gardening! and Spring Onions can be grown with

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the sea between the Esk and the Humber? And why are the pebbles on our beaches full of rocks from Scotland and Scandinavia? One answer will cover the lot – ice. From around 100,000 to just 11,500 years ago northern Europe was gripped by freezing weather; in the coldest periods temperatures were between –20 and –30 degrees C. With each drop in temperature, ice sheets spread southwards from Scandinavia, Scotland

BY HEATHER ELVIDGE

WHO doesn’t love May, with its fresh As trees rush into leaf, woodland plants must greenery and blossom? The swallows have flower before the canopy dims the sunlight. returned, spring is in full force and summer So this is the month to see lakes of native is on its way. It’s no surprise that generations bluebells, with their intense blue flowers and saw in Maytime a cause for celebration. heavy spicy scent. Everyone went to bring in the May, which These are quite unlike the stocky Spanish meant going into woods to collect leafy bluebell found growing in gardens. Native branches. Birch and hazel were sought after, bluebell stems curl over at the top with slim, but hawthorn, with its posies of creamy purplish-blue bells hanging underneath. white flowers and strange, heady scent, was Although they are woodland plants they’ll the tree most associated with the transition grow in most shady spots, or even in the open into summer. It was even known as may, or if the soil is damp. But it’s those sheets of mayflower. blue under dappled Hawthorn was woodland light that used in May stir the blood of garlands — poets. believed to Bluebells are protect against flowering now at sorcery — Raincliffe Woods, and flowering Scarborough; Stray branches were Head Banks, Whitby; hung over cottage or Bridestones doors. The tree Moor, Pickering. was a force for Please don’t pick good, so long as it the flowers or crush was kept outside. their leaves; Britain’s H a w t h o r n favourite flower is a blossom was Hawthorn in flower to mark its namesake month protected species. never brought indoors, because sickness or death would While you’re out and about look for the oak follow it over the threshold. and the ash, the last trees to leaf. If oak leaves Things that had a strong association with appear first a dry start to summer is likely. If outdoors were thought unlucky if brought ash is ahead, wet days are on the way. Or as into the house; that’s probably why it’s the old lore puts it: “Oak before ash, sign of a unlucky to open an umbrella indoors. With splash: ash before oak, in for a soak”. the added fear of bringing in white flowers, There is some truth in that. Rising the taboo on hawthorn was strong. temperatures spur oak buds to open, while Hawthorn had been dedicated to goddesses ash tree buds respond to increasing daylight, of love, and even after those old gods were so a cold spring will hold back the oak. To forgotten, the tree kept its special status. test the old saying, find oak and ash trees Sacred thorns guarding wells or ancient sites that are not too far apart. were never cut down, for fear of offending May’s weather can be a fickle affair with the hidden people, or faery folk. Double nithering easterlies and frosts. The 9th to14th hawthorn hedges, planted to keep in stock, used to be dreaded — these are the holy also protected the animals from ill wishing. days of the so-called Ice Saints, Mamertus, Hawthorn’s common names are clues to its Pancras, Servatius and Boniface, whose usefulness. Thornbush is for the spines that annual cold snap can ruin young crops and make a good hedge. Quickset is because it fruit tree blossom. Records confirm that grows fast. Whitethorn describes the colour mid-May has often been cold, especially of its wood. Bread-and-cheese is an ironic before a decent summer. name from the days when springtime was Regarding the holiday months, May 25 is the the “hungry gap”, and people resorted to date to watch — St Urban’s Day demonstrates eating leaves. what summer will bring. That’s not as bad as it sounds. Young So when the sun appears, enjoy your own hawthorn leaves are nutritious, with a nutty May revel. And remember, don’t cast a clout flavour. Try them in salads, with cheese, or till May be out. in a bacon roll. Only in spring, though — by summer the leaves will be tough as leather.

Scarborough Strata WHY did the Holbeck Hotel slide into the sea? Why aren’t there any rivers flowing to

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and the Pennines, carving their way across the North Sea and the lands of northern Europe. Once temperatures began to rise around 11,500 years ago millions of tons of mud and rubble, dragged along by the ice sheets, were dumped across this region. The ice sheets and glacial lakes contained vast quantities of water all of which melted, and most of which now lay trapped by banks of mud and boulder clay. The mud still lies in a huge strip along the coast and in other low-lying areas. Look carefully at the cliffs at Sandsend, Saltwick, Cayton Bay and you’ll see how red mud fills in old river valleys. The layer of mud on the cliff tops produces a fertile strip of land but it has its dangers. Water soaks into the mud and washes it downwards,

or forms a lubricating layer which can send it sliding over the underlying rock. The Holbeck Hotel and the Knipe Point bungalows are some of the victims of this movement but you can see its effects everywhere. An ice sheet pushed in from the sea into the flat area of the Vale of Pickering. This left a bank of mud at the eastern end that blocked the River Derwent – the result was a shallow lake. Take the train from Malton to York and you’ll spot the steep valley at Kirkham Abbey where the Derwent broke out of its glacial lake. After rising just 5 miles from the coast it takes over 130 miles to reach the sea via the Ouse and the Humber. The effects of the ice are everywhere from the Mere to Newtondale to villages like Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes. More next month!

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Theatre talent shines through at Woodend Words by Dave Barry; photo by Charles Spencer THERE’S another chance for theatre-lovers to get involved in the creative process at Woodend on 17 May. Springboard Scriptwriters is a group of local playwrights who met through involvement with the Stephen Joseph Theatre’s writing classes. Chair Gilly Collinson says: “We found we needed more opportunities to develop and test our work so we formed this group. “Every couple of months we put on script-in-hand performances. Our new plays are presented by various members of Scarborough’s hugely talented acting community”, Gilly says. “Apart from having the chance to see three new short plays, the audience is invited to get involved in the creative process - if they wish - by filling in feedback forms, commenting on the strengths or weaknesses of the works and possibly offering suggestions for development. “This is a valuable exercise for all of us writers and, we hope, an enjoyable contrast to the more passive role that onlookers usually play”.

Springboard Scriptwriters May’s programme comprises Checkout, a dark comedy about veganism by Gilly; To Hull in a Tent, a study of male friendships by Elaine Brookes; and Obsessive Compulsive, a black comedy by Paul Spencer. Among the performers will be local acting favourites Felix Hodcroft, Jenny Thomas and Josephine Pimm. The plays can be seen from 6.30pm on Friday 19 May at Woodend. n Tickets cost £5 and can be booked by ringing 384500 or bought on the door.

Choir raises the roof and a grand

The Manhattan Voices

by Dave Barry THE Manhattan Voices choir raised their voices, the roof and £1,033 by singing at Scarborough Hospital. The performance, which sold out, was in aid of the dementia appeal run by York Teaching Hospital Charity. The 18-voice group, led by director Sue Hartley, sang a medley of musical theatre numbers, Gilbert & Sullivan and classics. They were joined by soloist Francesca Santamaria Lee, who trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Guildhall School. Francesca, who lives in Scarborough, has performed in Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story in London’s West End and

has toured as vocal consultant to some of the world’s biggest rock stars. The dementia appeal aims to raise £200,000 to buy specialist equipment, provide extra staff training and improve hospital environments. The charity wants to improve the experience of patients living with dementia when they are admitted to hospital in Scarborough, York, Malton or Bridlington. Manhattan Voices’ next performance is at St Andrew’s Church on Saturday 13 May, at 7.30pm, alongside the New Mill Male Voice Choir. Tickets cost £5 and can be booked by ringing Scarborough Academy of Music on 330000. n For more information about the appeal, visit york.nhs.uk/dementiaappeal.

Filey prepares for annual music festival by Dave Barry Filey’s 11th annual music festival kicks off with a return visit of the West Yorkshire Savoyards. The Gilbert & Sullivan specialists will perform Mikado on Saturday 27 May. The festival, which runs until Sunday 4 June, features: • Scarborough’s David Nicholson, telling humorous stories and singing popular songs (29 May). • Yorkshire singer / songwriter Bethany McCarthy, who was on The Voice on TV (29 May). • Filey Fisherman’s Choir, whose large repertoire is mainly made up of songs of the sea, such as Pull for the Shore, Eternal Father,

Blue Galilee, Fierce Raged the Tempest, etc (28 and 31 May). • The Village Voices choir singing traditional / folk songs, powerful ballads and songs from musicals (31 May). • Aires & Graces, a light classical group from West Yorkshire (2 June). • Driffield Male Voice Choir (3 June). • West Yorkshire Police Brass Band with a concert in the style of the Last Night of the Proms (4 June). Performances are at the Methodist church and the bandstand in Clarence gardens. Tickets cost £25 for the whole festival and £3 to £8 per show. n Full details are on the church website: www.fileymethodistchurch.org.uk

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£2,950 book to be launched by Dave Barry AN artists’ book entitled An Alphabet of Scarborough is to be launched at the Coast gallery in Cloughton. It has been produced by Scalby printmaker, etcher, wood-engraver and lino-printer Michael Atkin. A limited edition of 26 hardbound copies, it costs £2,950 and has 26 pages, one for each letter of the Latin alphabet. Michael says the idea for the book started germinating early last year and he started drawing in March. Four pages were completed by August and he began working on it full-time in September. An exhibition relating to the book will run at the gallery from 5 May to 7 June. Michael will give a talk on 7 May, at 3pm. A is for Art gallery, B is for Beach huts, C is for Cliff lift, D is for Dean Road cemetery, E is for Esplanade gardens, F is for Foreshore and football, G is for Grand Hotel, H is for Harbour Bar, I is for Italian gardens, J is for Jail (the old one in Dean Road), K is for (castle) Keep, L is for Lighthouse, M is for Marine Drive, N is for North Bay Railway, O is for Oliver’s Mount, P is for Peasholm

The 25th page in Michael Atkin’s new book Park, Q is for Queen Victoria's statue, R is for Rotunda Museum, S is for Spa Bridge, T is for the Towers (near the castle), U is for Unitarian church, V is for Valley Bridge, W is for Windmill, X is for X93 (the Scarborough to Middlesbrough bus), Y is for Yew Court (in Scalby) and Z is for Zig zag (which is what the paths in the St Nicholas gardens do).

Rainbow Centre gets in the mood Words and picture by Mike Tyas AN entertaining evening of big band music is in store at a fundraising concert in aid of the Rainbow Centre. Featuring 50 talented musicians from two ensembles based at Scarborough Music Centre, ‘Sounds of Celebration’ will be held at the Rainbow Centre on Castle Road, on Saturday May 6th at 7.30pm. Tickets can be bought on the door, at £5 adults and £3 concessions. Appearing from the music centre will be their junior concert band and Jazz Train, their junior big band. ‘It should be a really lively evening – I’m looking forward to it,’ said music centre

manager Ralph Alder, who conducts Jazz Train. Favourites such Glenn Miller’s timeless ‘In the mood’; songs from route 66 and Jimmy Hendricks’s legendary 1967 rock classic ‘Purple Haze’ will feature. Ralph’s wife Julie holds the baton for the junior concert band. They will be playing hits from the 60s through to the 80s. • Scarborough Music Centre, which is part of North Yorkshire County Council’s music service, is holding an open morning for aspiring young musicians at the Sixth Form College on Sandybed Lane, on Saturday 13 May, 10am-noon.

Words and photo by Dave Barry BLANDSCLIFF GALLERY in Scarborough’s old town opened for the 2017 season with a colourful and varied display of felted work by Margaret Jackson and Jane Mercer. The gallery, now entering its 15th year, was once again opened by Heather Ayckbourn. It is nestled halfway down the cobbled, mural-clad street of Blands Cliff, a favourite with children and adults alike. The pottery and sculpture from over 20 artists in the gallery is now surrounded by the fine combinations of wool, silk and other fibres that make up the wall and sculptural pieces, scarves, jewellery and felted bags by Margaret and Jane. Margaret studied fine art at what is now Manchester Metropolitan University, followed by a teaching career in art and design. Retirement from teaching enabled her to pursue her interest in textiles, particularly felt making and batik. She works from her studio in Saltburn, creating wall pieces, scarves and jewellery, inspired by the natural landscape and surrounding sea. Jane, from Stokesley, makes dye from nature’s materials, interpreting the countryside into wall and sculptural pieces. “I love wool; it is such a wondrous natural material. You can make exquisite textures felting it and combining it with other fabrics. I am an experimenter and an innovator crossing over techniques and ideas. I

L-R: Shirley Shepherd, Margaret Jackson, Jane Mercer and Heather Ayckbourn (to order photos ring 353597) combine my love affair with wool with abstract interpretations of the real natural world”. The felting exhibition runs till mid-June. The gallery, owned and run by Shirley Shepherd, is open from Wednesday to Sunday and bank holidays from 1-6pm, with earlier opening times at weekends.

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Village choir all set for shows by Dave Barry A VILLAGE choir is busy rehearsing for its next three concerts. The Village Voices started life as Gristhorpe and Lebberston Ladies’ Choir. It was founded by a group of singers who sang carols at a Christmas services. Co-founder Adele Fewster, one of four remaining original members of the choir, said: “We thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be lovely if we could sing all year round?’ “So we started meeting regularly and singing on other occasions. All the money we raise goes to charity and people usually make a donation”. Members of the original choir either lived in or had strong family links with Gristhorpe or neighbouring Lebberston. However, it has broadened its radius, bringing in singers from Filey and villages further afield. The group rehearses once a week at St Thomas’s Church in Gristhorpe and

frequently travels to other venues, performing at charitable events in the area. The past 25 years have seen it raise over £5,000 which they have divided between many local good causes, including Scarborough Women’s Refuge, Botton Village and St Catherine’s Hospice. Two years ago, music teacher Karen Chalmers, a member of the band Raven, moved into Gristhorpe and took over as musical director and pianist. The choir has doubled in size and is going from strength to strength. As the group has evolved, so the choice of music has changed. The choir sings a wide range of material from power ballads to folk, traditional to modern with some of Karen's originals thrown in. Village Voices’ next performances are at St Oswald's Church in Filey on 29 April; Filey Methodist Church, as part of the town’s music festival, on 31 May; and Burniston village hall on 24 June.

Lifeboathouse show dives into 200 years of saving lives at sea by Dave Barry SCARBOROUGH’S lifeboat station is to become a theatre – for one night only. The Shannon lifeboat will be moved onto the launch ramp to allow Mikron Theatre to perform In at the Deep End on Wednesday 24 May, at 7pm. Mikron’s team of four actors / musicians will recreate the history and modern-day challenges of the RNLI in a tale of heroism and selflessness. The fast-paced plot zips backwards and forwards through the years, throwing up littleknown facts and questions to ponder, all setting sail in a sea of live music and memorable characters. In at the Deep End is set at the fictional Skipwick RNLI, where crew members are hard to come by and coxswain Darren’s management style isn’t helping. So when 17-year-old Shannon volunteers, it’s all hands on deck – particularly for Darren’s teenage son Billy. Can the station survive in this ‘me first’ age? Will eccentric fundraiser Hazel’s ideas ever turn a profit? And can Darren and Billy chart the choppy emotional waters closer to home? The company promises marvellous maritime music by Rebekah Hughes and fathoms of fun in Laurence Peacock’s new script. Half the takings from ticket sales will be donated to the RNLI. RNLI community fundraising manager Amy Casbolt says: “It’s really exciting that Mikron Theatre is touring with a play about our lifesaving charity. The RNLI was founded in 1824 and our volunteers have a rich tapestry of inspiring stories to tell. “We’re delighted that the

play will spread the word about the RNLI and its history. We are grateful that Mikron will donate 50% of box-office takings from shows which are hosted at RNLI venues. This will help us to continue our vital work of saving lives at sea”. Theatre director Stefan Escreet said: “Mikron is such a friendly family of people who are generous with each other and make really good work. The shows are so vital and strong. The combination of storytelling and music is endlessly fascinating to work on”. Mikron’s artistic director Marianne McNamara adds: “I take the legacy of Mikron and our promise to make theatre everywhere for everyone very seriously. Mikron tours to places that other companies don’t, which means we are often deep in heart of the countryside, with no venue nearby, or performing in the most unlikely of places – a boatyard, an allotment site, even inside a tunnel. And this year we will be adding youth hostels to the places we perform in. We love how informal our performances are, and make shows that we can all relate to, and enjoy, whoever we are and wherever we come from”. Based in Marsden, West Yorkshire, Mikron have been touring their brand of ‘theatre anywhere for everyone’ for 46 years, in the spring and autumn by road, and in the summer months on board their 80-year-old narrowboat, Tyseley. Tickets for In at the Deep End cost £13 (concessions £11) and can be booked by ringing 01484 843701 Mikron is supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and the National Lottery through Arts Council England. n Mikron’s website is at www.mikron.org.uk.

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Russia’s finest at church concert

Words by Mike Tyas

A TOURING group of some of Russia’s most talented and highly-trained musicians are to perform in Scarborough in May. LYRA are a four-strong vocal ensemble from St Petersburg who have been educated at the world renowned Conservatoire in the city. They are part of the city’s larger community choir of the same name. The ensemble, comprising of Zlata Gogol (contralto), Aleksei Goloviznin (bass), Marina Busse (soprano) & Aleksandr Shagun (tenor) are currently on tour in the UK and will perform at Northstead Methodist Church on Wednesday 17th May at 7pm. They will be singing a programme of Russian Sacred & secular music, popular classics and popular folk songs. On their website, LYRA said their normal programme includes pieces from famous Russian composers including Tchaikovski, Tchesnokov and Rachmaninov.

Touring group Lyra set to enchant ‘It promises to be a wonderful evening of beautiful music. Something music lovers will rarely get the chance to hear performed at this level in the UK,’ said Northstead minister Revd. Emma Morgan. n Tickets, priced at £10 and £8 concessions, from Tel. 376783 or 361214.

THEATRE REVIEW SnOwQuEeN by Alison Watt and John Pattison Beach Hut Theatre, Old Parcels Office Artspace, Scarborough Review by Avell Kro WITH its touching acting mettle in and irreverently some dazzlingly swift funny re-working changes of character. of the Snow Queen Bobby Moore was fairy tale by Hans a versatile and Christian Anderson, convincing Kaidan. this modern musical Josephine Pimm gives us a moving embraced roles as yet witty insight into diverse as Kaidan’s the troubled mind mother and the of Kaidan, a young spellbinding Snow person in a life crisis. Queen. Rae Yaldren Rae Yaldren in SnOwQuEeN The characters of transformed herself (photo by Dave Barry) the fairy tale help to into a cut-throat put him back together again, challenging his robber and two elderly ladies. At one point own, and the audience’s, understanding of the muscular and manly Damon Hotchin did what is real. a hilarious turn as a cooing pigeon. Shannon We are swept into a thrilling mental adventure Rian Barker was a passionate yet vulnerable as the characters act out various aspects Gerda, determined to find the lost and fading of Kaidan’s psyche, rekindling the healing Kaidan, while Steve Wilkin gave us a poignant power of courage, love, and friendship that yet comical range of characters. can give us resilience in adversity. It takes considerable dramatic dexterity SnOwQuEeN touched me personally, as an to deliver a lot of laughter on a distressing author who knows depression only too well. theme without losing dramatic tension. It isn’t often that the terrifying symptoms of Alison Watt’s TV scriptwriting experience deep depression are portrayed so accessibly and John Pattison’s musical work with or so chillingly. Alan Ayckbourn and the SJT give them the Despite the acoustic challenges of pedigree to do this. performing in the Old Parcels Office (it was If you missed this Beach Hut production, do occasionally a little difficult to make out the make a point of catching their next one. words over the music), the six delightfully (Reviewer’s website: www.avellkro.com) disparate actors showed their considerable

Let’s go fly a kite by Dave Barry A kite festival is coming

L-R, Rose McPhilemy, Claire-Marie Seddon, James McLean and Craig Anderson of Mikron Theatre (photo by Peter Boyd)

up at Scarborough castle, from Saturday 27 to Monday 29 May - bank holiday weekend, from 10am–4pm daily. Expert kite flyers will show off their skills as they create a spectacle on the headland. Young participants will be able to get to grips with the art of kite flying. Observers will see gigantic kites in flight, watch synchronised demonstrations to music, have a go at making a kite and try it out in a family flying area.

It is one of several events planned by English Heritage for the castle this year. The others are a production of Jane Eyre by Chapterhouse Theatre (8 July), a community day (9 July), Hands on History, with a medieval theme (22-28 July, 29 July-4 Aug, 7-11 Aug, 12-18 Aug, 21-25 Aug, 26 Aug-3 Sep), Roman Scarborough (5-6 Aug) and Scarborough at War (19-20 Aug). Tickets can be booked online.

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Historical Pageant Exhibition visits County Records Office By Josh Stothard SCARBOROUGH Museums Trust have announced that their popular exhibition, the Scarborough Historical Pageant, is due to appear at North Yorkshire County Records Office from 12 April. The exhibition tells the story of a historical pageant bringing the Edwardian period back to life through costumes and photographs of the era. Scarborough Museums Trust Volunteer Manager, Julie Baxter, said, “We’re thrilled that the exhibition has been such a success and has been so well received by visitors. “It will make a great addition to the Archives at Dusk event, and we’re grateful for the support and collaboration from our partnering venues to ensure the exhibition continues.” After two successful events in Scarborough the North Yorkshire Country Records Office invited the exhibition to present at their annual ‘Archives at Dusk’ event on 18 May.

Thomas arrives on time for model show Words by Mike Tyas FANS of Thomas the Tank engine will get the chance to drive the famous train at a model railway show at Westborough Methodist Church. The show will feature working layouts and demonstrations on how to make all manner of scenic items. A new layout, especially built for the show, is Thomas & Friends, including Thomas, Percy and James, ably assisted by troublesome trucks and Annie and Clarabel the coaches, built by show organisers Chris Martin and Iain Hale. The trains can be started and stopped by children pushing large coloured buttons on the display panel and the whistle of each train can be blown. Children will be given a certificate from the Fat Controller himself to thank them for helping to run the railway. Said Iain: ‘There has not been a model railway show in Scarborough for a long time, I’m told for nearly 20 years. ‘Chris and I are reviving it and putting it on for Scarborough people to enjoy.’ There will be eight working layouts in total with enthusiasts coming from around the

Fun day ahead on the railway county to show, including one based on the TV series ‘Heartbeat’, with a model of Goathland Station. There will be plenty of chances to operate the trains and pushing buttons for whistle sounds and other noises, trigged as the trains speed along the tracks. The show, on Saturday 6th May, opens at 10am until 4.30pm. Admission is £3 for adults and free for accompanied children under-14. n After the show, Thomas & Friends will be available free for fundraising events for children’s good causes.

Easter fun at the castle by Krystal Starkey YOUNG participants met characters from the past and cracked clues as they explored Scarborough castle. Chocolate rewards were given to successful adventurers who completed the Easter

Adventure Quest. It is the first of several events planned by English Heritage for the castle this year. The others include a Totally Socially community day on Sunday 9 July, when admission will be free to local residents. Hands on History will have a medieval theme (22-28 July, 29 July-4 Aug, 7-11 Aug, 12-18 Aug, 21-25 Aug, 26 Aug-3 Sep). Other events are a kite festival (27-29 May), a production of Jane Eyre by Chapterhouse Theatre (8 July), Roman Scarborough (5-6 Aug) and Scarborough at War (19-20 Aug). Tickets can be booked online. <-- Young participants meet characters from the past

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Friendly touch puts B&B through to national finals Words and pictures by Mike Tyas A COUPLE who run a bed and breakfast with a tea room on the outskirts of Scarborough are keeping their fingers crossed that they may soon be named as the friendliest in Britain. Andrew and Lucinda Jenkins have already had their Orchard Lodge business nominated as one of the top 25 in the country for its friendliness from more than 2,000 visited over the last 12 months by the AA’s team of inspectors. The winner of the AA’s Friendliest B&B 2017 will be announced at a glittering awards lunch at The Landmark Hotel in London early in May. The couple, who bought the business on North Street, Flixton, only a year ago, said they were proud to reach the final stages. Andrew said: ‘We’re delighted to be nominated – it’s such an honour, and if we win that would be amazing.’ The nomination followed an overnight visit from an AA inspector last May who confirmed the businesses’ four-star rating, and also went away seemingly delighted by the warmth of the welcome. Said Lucinda: ‘The AA contacted us by post to say we had been nominated. ‘I was reading it in the breakfast room and I was in tears. ‘We’ve not done anything like this before so it was nice to know that what we are doing we are getting it right.’ The B&B has six bedrooms and has undergone extensive improvements over the past 12 months including new bathrooms, central heating, furnishings and refurbishments to the dining room and its website. But it’s the personal, friendly touch that seemingly helps this B&B to be one of the friendliest to be found. Lucinda said: ‘We treat our guests as we would want to be treat. ‘Our guests come here for a break so we want to make it special for them. We want them to feel comfortable and relaxed from the word go.’ Andrew added: ‘We make sure we greet our guests in the car park, there’s tea and cake on arrival and we like to sit down and have a

Andrew and Lucinda hope to be no. 1 in Britain chat with them whenever we can. ‘We’re naturally friendly, sociable people. We want our guests to have the best possible experience when they come here.’ And it’s not only the human visitors who sample the friendly touch from the Jenkins and their four-strong team of staff, but their pet pooches too. On reception there are dog biscuits, towels for the animals in each bedroom and even a sausage for the pets to eat while their owners enjoy their own breakfast! Alistair Sandall, commercial manager for AA hotel services, said it was a ‘great achievement’ for Orchard Lodge B&B to make it through to the London finals. He said: ‘Our inspectors are very experienced. They’re not easily impressed so for Orchard Lodge to be nominated is recognition in itself. ‘The inspectors’ judge on the warmth of the welcome and all the little extras that a business offers which tells you that here is a provider that is prepared to go the extra mile. ‘It all adds up to the overall package that the guests receive which is something a bit more special. ‘Regardless of whether they win or not, Andrew and Lucinda should be very proud of themselves.’

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SUPERSTAR DJ Judge Jules will be joining other headline acts such as Soul II Soul, Aswad and Slamboree at North Yorkshire’s Willowman Festival in Nayton, Thirsk this summer. Judge Jules pioneered house and trance music in the 90s and was voted No. 1 DJ in the world by DJ Magazine. Soul II Soul became a household name back in 1989 with chart successes such as ‘Keep On Moving' and 'Back To Life'. They also achieved global domination with the album ‘Club Classics Volume One’. This topped the charts in the UK and all over the world selling more than four million copies. Other headline acts include reggae stars Aswad, who have had a long history if chart success with hits such as ’Don’t Turn Around’ and ‘Shine’ that made it to the top 5. Festival favourites Slamboree, Transglobal Underground and Zion Train will be joining the bill bringing a unique fusion of western Asian, African and dub-reggae music to The Willowman Festival. A full supporting cast of bands and musicians such as Beans on Toast and Scotland’s very own Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5. The Red Paintings will be making the trip from Australia - definitely one to watch! Funke and the Two Tone Baby, Hip Hop Hooray, Serinette, and The Smokin’ Coconuts will be adding their very

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own blend of eclectic music to the bill. The Willowman Arms will be serving a range of quality real-ales supplied by several of Yorkshire’s favourite breweries including Copper Dragon, Revolutions and newcomers, Three Brothers. There will also be Street Food vendors with a range of sensibly priced food stalls including the Fire Engine Chip Van, Panda Express and Pizza Loco. Vintage clothing stalls along with arts and craft stalls. Last year Willowman Festival unveiled its new expanded Acoustic Stage. Situated in the T’Other Field. This year it will be housed under a large Big Top tent that returns with an array of talent. The children’s entertainment is also located in T’Other Field along with a Vintage Fun Fair and the Glamping Area. In 2017 Secret Sub Rosa will be presenting the new dance tent and are presenting a “Land of The Giants” theme. Sub Rosa have been running their own events on the North Yorkshire coast and have been invited to host this years dance tent due to their innovative style of event production. They will be supplying a host of DJ’s, MC’s and tent décor. n Tickets are available for £70 (which includes four nights camping and free parking). Young persons weekend tickets are £60, and children’s tickets are only £2. For full ticket prices please visit the festival website www.willowmanfestival.co.uk/tickets .

Tales of cooler water BY STEVE CRAWFORD Surfers Against Sewage's Big Spring Beach Clean was a huge success. More than 400 beaches were cleaned nationally between the 2-9 April, with thousands of volunteers moving tons of litter from beaches all around our coastline. Locally we covered Scarborough South Bay, Filey, Whitby and Saltburn. Thousands of plastic bottles were removed from the beaches and these will be sent to Ecover to be recycled into new, refillable bottles. So, for the first time we have a cycle of use, and we can see an end product created from the bottle we take from the beach to the shop. Plastic is, after all, a valuable resource and should be reused and not discarded. That was the good news, the next bit is much more disheartening. Our clean was on the morning of the 8 April. We had a cracking morning with 30 volunteers making the beach spotless. The following weekend was one of the warmest and busiest April weekends on record. The subsequent waste

Social media for the terrified Words and picture by Mike Tyas

AN evening course to help improve people’s social media skills is to be held at Wydale Hall, Brompton. Wydale manager Mark Rance said ‘Social media for the terrified’, had general appeal but would be of great use to people who are not engaged with social media as much as they would like. He added: ‘Most groups and organisations now recognise that they need to be engaging with social media to tell folk about what they do, but are supported by volunteers who are at an age when this doesn’t come naturally.’ Mr Rance said the course would however be useful for people of all abilities and experience. It is being led by Mark Russell, a national leader of the Church Army.

‘Mark is a terrific communicator. I think it will be well worth listening to him even for those already on the social media road,’ added Mr Rance. The course, on Wednesday 24th May, start 6pm (with a meal) is £15, or £5, to include drinks, start 7.15pm. Bookings at www.admin@wydale.org, or tel. 859270.

Businesses help keep lifeboats afloat

L-R, Paul Best and Emma Ayton-Phillps of Tesco with George Whitlow, Val Johnson, Carlos Walsh and Colin Woodhead of the RNLI

Words and photos by Dave Barry TWO businesses have donated £1,300 to Scarborough RNLI. Tesco supermarket gave £1,000 “as a thank you from the store to the RNLI as your work is vital in the community, especially in the coming summer months”, said Paul Best, manager of the local store. Paul was accompanied by his colleague Emma Ayton-Phillps when he visited the lifeboathouse. They gave a cheque to treasurer Val Johnson, chairman Colin Woodhead and crew members George Whitlow and Carlos Walsh.

Colin Woodhead accepts a cheque from Simon & Valérie Lazenby

A French evening at Lazenby’s bistro in York Place raised £300 for the lifeboat. Lazenby’s was one of 25 UK restaurants and many more around the world which took part in a global celebration of French gastronomy in March. The annual Goût de France / Good France event takes place in restaurants and French embassies - including the one in London around the world. It showcases the vibrancy, creativity and innovation of French cuisine, while remaining true to the values of sharing, enjoyment and respect for good food and the planet.

Lot’s of rubbish tidied up after the Big Spring Beach Clean on the beach was awful - I don't think I've ever seen looking it worse. The local press published pictures and an article that caused a lively debate on the issue of beach litter, with some people lambasting ' filthy day trippers' and 'lazy, inconsiderate tourists'. In truth, the problem is pretty much widespread and certainly not just tourists - it includes locals and other people who should know way better. Part of the solution is to motivate retailers to be more responsible about what they sell, as most of the litter on the beach originated only a few metres away at the seafront shops. So, come on guys, please can we have cardboard rather than styrofoam cups and trays? Less packaging on the buckets and spades and the offer to dispose of the packaging for the customer if they plan on using the product immediately. It's not rocket science and we all want a beautiful, clean beach eh? In the meantime, if you want to help SAS run beach cleans all year round, I have the SAS 'beach clean in a box' to lend out for organised cleans of your own, and if you see litter on the beach...pick it up.

Film society is victim of library changes by Dave Barry SCARBOROUGH Film Society has become a casualty of sweeping changes at the library. The society, which has shown films at the library for several years, has been forced to switch venues. Severe staffing reductions came into effect on 1 April and room-hire rates have gone up. All administration staff are being made redundant and the number of caretakers is being reduced to one. Guy Smith, who runs the society says: “This sadly means hiring rooms for evening meetings will incur an additional fee of £12.50 per hour, for caretaker cover. “As the film society relies heavily on guests and membership fees to survive, this additional charge of £50 in addition to the room hire of £60.34 is an expense which the society and other groups who hire rooms there find too expensive to justify”. A library spokesman said: “Yes, there have been staffing reductions as a result of government cuts to local authority budgets

and we have adopted a new way of working that is supported by volunteers”. He said hire charges had not risen but that: “We are now having to pass on the caretaking charges to make room hire viable”. The final couple of films of the 2016/17 season will be screened in the Boden room at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, and the dates have been changed. They are Macbeth (3 May) and Victoria (17 May), at 7.30pm. Both dates are Wednesdays. Gore aplenty and spectacular action animate Justin Kurzel’s bold, free, handsome take on the Scottish play. Victoria, directed by Sebastian Schipper, is filmed in real time on a single 140-minute shot. A young Spanish woman in Berlin finds her flirtation with a local guy turns potentially deadly as their night out with his friends reveals a dangerous secret. Guy is in discussions with the SJT to use a room reached via a door in Northway for the 2017/18 season. All being well, films will be shown on Tuesday or Saturday evenings, from October.

Michael Fassbender stars as Macbeth

Laia Costa is Victoria

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19 MAY VICTORIA, Scarborough Central Library, 7.30pm. Scarborough Film Society presents the story of four local Berliners who recruit a thrill-seeking Spanish woman to be their getaway driver for a bank robbery. Call 07748 280871.

1 MAY SPRING FAIR, St Andrew's Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 11.30am1.30pm. Home baking, toys, crochet creatures, bric-a-brac, tombola, refreshments, a raffle, and lots more. Free Admission. Email Grantkg29@aol.com THE JELLY-ROLL JAZZ BAND: THE MONDAY MENU WITH MUSIC, Scarborough Spa, 7pm. Relax with the wonderful backdrop of Scarborough’s South Bay whilst listening to some of the very best musical talent that the local area has to offer. Call 01723 821888. 3 MAY OBSERVING LIFE, Queen Street Methodists, 7pm. Scarborough Art Society welcomes Elizabeth Nast as a demonstrator. Email barrie@petterson.me.uk

SPRING WEDDING FAYRE, Rix Pavilion, Driffield Showground, 11am-3pm. Find inspiration for your big day at this sumptuous wedding event. Call 01377 257494. 12 MAY FRIDAY STREET, The Mayfield, Seamer. High energy rock and funk covers from across the ages.

4 MAY SOUNDS OF THE CLOUGHTON RAT PACK, Whitby Pavilion, 7pm. The Rat Pack are a group of like minded people who come together to raise money for st Catherine's Hospice. Call 01947 458899.

13-14 MAY ARTWAVES FESTIVAL, Bridlington Spa, 10am-4.30pm. Showcasing traditional, digital, contemporary and urban art through a vibrant programme of activities, workshops, exhibitions and much more. Call 01262 678258.

TAKE ONE: STAR CARR HEADDRESS, Rotunda Museum, Scarborough, 12.30-1.30pm. Visit the Star Carr display in the Shell Geology Gallery to hear the Collections Manager discuss the red deer antler headdress. Visit www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com

13 MAY SOME ENCHANTED EVENING, Whitby Pavilion, 7.30pm. Don't miss out on this spectacular show, as a cast of the industries most talented professionals perform favourites from Broadway and WestEnd musicals. Call 01947 458899.

5 MAY-7 JUNE ALPHABET OF SCARBOROUGH, Coast Gallery, Cloughton. An exhibition of images from a new book depicting an A to Z of Scarborough by Michael Atkin. Visit www.michaelatkin.co.uk

YOGA MEETING, Scarborough Library, 1-3pm. Scarborough Kirtan Yoga & Bhagavad Gita Club welcome one and all for an afternoon of yoga, chats, and snacks.

5 MAY MACBETH, Scarborough Central Library, 7.30pm. Scarborough Film Society presents this free and handsome adaptation of the Scottish play. The screenplay retains the muscular poetry. Call 07748 280871. THE DREAMBOYS, Bridlington Spa, 7.30pm. The UK's top male strip show, perfect for a girls night out with all your friends. Call 01262 678258. SNATCH, The Mayfield, Seamer. Brilliant local band Snatch are back again by popular demand! 6 MAY GROWING OPPORTUNITIES, The Street, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, 10am-2pm. A pond and bug-house creation event. Email info@growingopportunities.org. uk or call 07422 972915. SCARBOROUGH MODEL RAILWAY SHOW, Westborough Methodist Church, Scarborough, 10am-4.30pm. The first model railway show in Scarborough for over 20 years. Organised by railway modellers. Call 01723 870166 AN EVENING WITH GEOFFREY BOYCOTT, Scarborough Spa, 7.30pm. Presented by BBC Look North’s Harry Gration, he will look back at the career of Boycott in the presence of the Yorkshire legend. Call 01723 821888. THE WIZARD OF OZ, Brisdlington Spa, 2 & 7pm. Join Dorothy Gale as she befriends a brainless Scarecrow, a loveable Tin Man and the cowardly Lion on their quest. Call 01262 678258. 7 MAY FLUTTER AND FLY, Bridlington Spa, 2pm. Join the fun with our exciting interactive musical journey for under 7s and their families. Flitting birds, jet planes, a kite tied with string – all these and more are imaginatively portrayed in wonderful songs. Call 01262 678258.

THE CREATION, Westborough Methodist Church, 7.30pm. Scarborough Choral Society Scarborough together with the Orchestra of Friends will be giving a performance of Joseph Haydn’s oratorio. Visit www. scarboroughchoral.com PUSH THE BOAT OUT, Scarborough Yacht Club, 4pm. All ages can try sailing in Scarborough Bay, with the club, for free. Register by 7th May to vicecommodore@syc. org.uk 14 MAY VINTAGE RALLY, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-4pm. The East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club will be showcasing their stunning collection of classic vehicles, fundraising for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Call 01262 490324.

24 MAY AUDIENCE WITH IAN WAITE & NATALIE LOWE, Bridlington Spa. Strictly's favourite couple are back with a bang. Ian and Natalie will deliver a night you will remember forever. Call 01262 678258. 26 MAY FAWLTY TOWERS EVENING, The Mayfeild, Seamer. A fabulous evening of fun and laughter with The Limelight Company who will entertain you with characters from Fawlty Towers while you dine on a threecourse meal and dance 'til late with Spectrum Discos. Call 01723 863160. 27 MAY-4 JUNE FILEY FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, Filey Methodist Church. A great festival with a huge array of permances, shows, singers, and artists. Visit www.fileymethodistchurch.org

27-28 MAY SCARBOROUGH TATTOO SHOW 2017, Scarborough Spa. The Spa will house over 50 award winning tattoo artists, who will be on hand to tattoo your every whim all weekend. Call 01723 821888.

who came to be known as Jack the Ripper. Call 01262 678258. 9-10 JUNE TIDAL WAVES BEACH FESTIVAL, Bridlington South Cliff Beach. two phenomenal days of music showcasing a wealth of local talent as well as national headline acts. Headlined by The Hoosiers, Reverend and the Makers and Toploader with more acts yet to be announced. Visit www. hull2017.co.uk 10-11 JUNE GARDENERS’ FAIR, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-5pm. The fair offers the widest possible range of specialist nurseries with the best quality plants around - all in the grounds of this magnificent Elizabethan stately home. Call 01262 490324. 10 JUNE AL MURRAY THE PUB LANDLORD: LET’S GO BACKWARDS TOGETHER, Scarborough Spa. 7.30pm. We live in troubling times. Europe. The NHS. Whatever the hell is going on in the Middle East. The gathering storm of fortnightly bin collections? Who knows where it will all end? Watch the one man who will answer the call of destiny even though it’s an unlisted number. Call 01723 821888. 11 JUNE THE BOB DYLAN STORY, Scarborough Spa. The Bob Dylan Story is the new stunning and definitive tribute to a songwriting genius who spoke for a whole generation. Experience the thrill and energy of a full-blown Dylan concert, enhanced by a top backing band and planted firmly in the 1960s. Call 01723 821888.

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28-29 MAY YORKSHIRE FESTIVAL, Sledmere House, 10am-5pm. Celebrating all things Yorkshire and bringing together all things that make our county the best. Call 01377 236637. 28 MAY VINTAGE FAIR, Bridlington Spa, from 10am. Embrace the glamour, glitz and glory of a bygone era with 50 of the finest purveyors of fashion, homeware, jewellery, vinyl and everything inbetween. Call 01262 678258.

FAMILY DOG DAY, Sledmere House, 10am5pm. Take part in the all new Dog Show and enjoy displays, demonstrations, and have-ago games. Call 01377 236637.

29 MAY DUNCOMBE PARK COUNTRY FAIR, Duncombe Park, Helmsley. Enjoy a day highlighting the very best of country pursuits, including a dog show, a stunt show, clay pigeon shooting, archery, and showjumping. Visit www.dpcountryfair.co.uk

16 MAY-11 JUNE SCARBOROUGH ARTS FORUM, Scarborough Art Gallery. An exhibition showcasing a diverse range of work (watercolours, oils, printing and mixed media) by local artists from Scarborough, Whitby and Filey. Visit www.scarboroughmuseumstrust. com

29 MAY DRIFFIELD VINATGE FAIR & AIR DISPLAY, The Showground, Driffield, 10am4pm. A fun-filled day out, with the very best of vintage, and a sprinkling of aeronautics. Live music, shows, displays, entertainments, and loads of food and drink. Visit www. driffieldvintagefairandfunday.co.uk

16 MAY IT'S A VIBRANT LIFE, St Columba Church Hall, Dean Road, Scarborough, 7.15pm. Scarborough Flower Club presents a floral demonstration by Rebecca Hough from Peterlee, Co. Durham. Call 07935 474239.

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11 JUNE DRAGON BOAT RACES, Wykeham Lakes, YO13 9QU. Great opportunity for family and friends to have fun and cheer on the paddlers to raise funds for local causes. An exciting day out for everyone from nine to ninety-nine, the day will feature multiple races of different crews in brightly coloured Dragon boats. The event is organised by The Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers and promises to be a highlight of the summer. To find out more, email wilkies53@btinternet. com

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18 MAY JOOLS HOLLAND & HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA, Scarborough Spa, 7.30pm. With a catalogue that reaches through decades, a night with Jools Holland will bring you the greatest boogie-woogie party in town. Call 01723 821888.

1-3 JUNE SASHA REGAN’S ALL MALE THE MIKADO, Bridlington Spa. Following the phenomenon which was Matthew Bourne’s all-male Swan Lake, another thrilling allmale version of a much-loved classic... Sasha Regan returns with one of the most popular Gilbert and Sullivan operas The Mikado. Call 01262 678258.

Have a great day and raise funds for local charities

19-21 MAY WHITBY GOSPEL MUSIC CONVENTION 2017, Whitby Pavilion. The UK's top annual Gospel Music event with International Christian Country and Gospel Artists. Call 01947 458899.

6 JUNE JACK THE RIPPER - THE REAL TRUTH, Bridlington Spa. Trevor Marriott is a retired British Police murder squad detective, and leading Ripper expert, who since 2002 has been conducting a cold case investigation into The Whitechapel Murders of 1888 which were attributed to a fearsome unknown killer

EVERY DAY WOLDGATE TREKKING CENTRE, Woldgate, Bridlington. There are excellent horse and pony treks, suitable for both beginners and advanced riders, as well as Saturday morning club fun days for children. Visit www.woldgatetrekking.co.uk or call 01262 673086. MONDAY TO FRIDAY WALKING FOOTBALL, Baron's Gym, The Rugby Club. Classes for both men and women. EVERY SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT, The Mayfield Hotel, 10-11 Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 7pm. Enjoy this weekly quiz of music and general knowledge, followed by

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo, and Lucky Thirteen’s Play Your Cards Right. Call 01723 863160.

mornings, outings, and easy exercise classes. Call 01262 602866.

QUIZOKE, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough, 6pm. Be looked after by 'Hostess with the Mostest’ Jeannette DuPont. Call 01723 366063. EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL 9th OCTOBER LEBBERSTON CAR BOOT SALE, opposite Jet service station, A165 to Filey, from 6.30am. Turn your trash into cash at this great car boot sale. Call 07966 254179.

SCARBOROUGH ASSOCIATION COFFEE MORNING, Wreyfield Drive Church, 10.30am. New members always welcome. Call 01723 368913.

FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH BIRD AUCTION, Eastfield Community Centre, 12noon-2pm. Alongside the auction, there will also be a raffle and refreshments. Call 01723 581550. 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. scarborough.ymca.org.uk or call 01723 374227.

THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH FLOWER CLUB, St Columba Church Hall, Dean Road, Scarborough, 7.15pm (except January, July and August). A warm welcome to all. Admission £6.50. Visit www.scarboroughflowerclub.co.uk EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY JU JITSU CLASSES, YMCA Leisure Centre, St Thomas Street, Scarborough. There are junior sessions (7.15-8.15pm Tues; 7-8pm Thurs) and adult classes (8.15-10pm Tues; 8-10pm Thurs) available. Visit www.scarborough. ymca.org.uk or call 01723 374227. BARON’S WALKING FOOTBALL, Scarborough Rugby Club, 9.30-11am. Call 01723 377545.

WALKING WOMEN’S FOOTBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Silver Rd, Scalby. Call 01723 357740.

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

THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH DRIFFIELD ART CLUB, Driffield Community Centre, 7-9pm. Visit www.driffieldartclub. co.uk EVERY TUESDAY LUNCHTIME LECTURES, Woodend Creative, Scarborough, 1-2pm. Tim Tubbs will deliver a series of talks titled ‘Scandalous Queens’. Visit www. woodendcreative.co.uk or call 01723 384500. Roller Disco @ The Spa, The Spa Bridlington, 5pm, 6.45pm & 8.30pm. Fun for all ages! Visit www.thespabridlington.com or call 01262 678258. 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. FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH YORKSHIRE EAST COAST WIDOWED GROUP, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, 2pm. Members meet in the coffee lounge. Call Maureen: 01723 365991 or Sheila: 01723 639315. SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH CHRISTCHURCH PENSIONER ACTION GROUP, Bridlington Library. 11am. Coffee

Scarborough. A range of local produce including fruit, vegetables, meat, bread, pies, and much more! Visit www. themarketmanagers.co.uk 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. SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB, Beansheaf Hotel, A169 Malton Road, 8-10.30pm. A traditional jazz session with an established band. FILEY FLOWER CLUB, Evron Centre, Filey, 7.30pm (October to July). See the flowers and meet a great 'bunch' of people. Call 07791 101231. EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR, The Grand Hotel, Scarborough, 8.30am-4pm. Quality crafts and gifts are on sale, to raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice.

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH RYEDALE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD, Wrelton Village Hall. Call 01723 862417. MOST NIGHTS LIVE MUSIC, The Commercial, Falsgrave Road, Scarborough. A great mix of live acts performing on several nights each month. For details, call 01723 447109.

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FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH RYEDALE WOODTURNERS, Snainton Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Guests welcome to enjoy first class professional woodturning demonstrations. Visit www. snaintonwoodturningclub.org.uk or email oldfern@btinternet.com

QUAY SCRABBLE GROUP, Sewerby Methodist Church, 6.30pm. Have a great night of Scrabble, and enjoy a cuppa. Call 01262 409718.

SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH SCARBOROUGH ACTIVITY GROUP, Scarborough Library, Vernon Road, Scarborough, 2-4pm. A range of activities for people with dementia and their carers along with access to a Dementia Support Worker. Call 01723 500958.

EVERY FRIDAY MEN'S WALKING FOOTBALL, Baron's fitness Centre, Scalby Road, 9.30am. Call 01723 363397. GROWING OPPORTUNITIES GARDEN GROUP, The Street, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, 2-4pm. Help to create an edible and nature garden. Call 07422 972915.

EVERY WEDNESDAY SALSA CLASS, St James Church, Scarborough, 7.30-9.30pm. Partner and booking not required. Visit www. stjamesscarborough.co.uk or call 07788 873523. WURLITZER AFTERNOON TEA DANCES, Scarborough Fair Collection, Scarborough. Visit www.scarboroughfaircollection.com or call 01723 586698. SCARBOROUGH SUB-AQUA CLUB, 25 St Mary’s Street, Scarborough. New dive and social members are welcome to this weekly meeting. Visit www. scarboroughsubaquaclub.net or call 01723 372036. SINGING FOR THE BRAIN, South Cliff Methodist Church, Filey Road, Scarborough, 1.30-3pm. For people with dementia and their carers. Call 01723 500958. BARRY ROBINSON’S BIG QUIZ, Ivanhoe Hotel, Burniston Road, Scarborough. 8pm. Email admin@theivanhoe.co.uk for more information. SCARBOROUGH CONCERT BAND, St. James Church Undercroft, Scarborough 7.309.30pm. Visit www.scarboroughconcertband. co.uk or call 01723 369008.

FIRST & THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH PARKINSON’S UK CARERS GROUP, 2pm. First meeting at Danes Dyke Community Hall, Scarborough; second meeting at St Columba’s Church, Dean Road, Scarborough. Call 01723 862681. FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, St Martinon-the-Hill Church, South Cliff, Scarborough, 2-4pm. This small, friendly group is led by a Cruse Bereavement Care qualified volunteer. Call 01723 865406. FIRST FRIDAY OF OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH STAR GAZING, Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Thornton-ledale. The dark skies of Dalby are amongst the best in the country and with the expert help and advice from Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society you will be amazed what you can learn about the sky. Call 07812 660184 for more information. THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH MONTHLY FOOD MARKET, Westborough,

FILEY LIBRARY Station Avenue, Filey Call 01609 536608 Every Friday & Saturday CAN WE HELP? IT HELP SESSIONS; 1-5pm Fri, 10am-1pm Sat.. Every Wednesday KNIT & NATTER, 1-3pm. Last Tuesday of every month FILEY ACTIVITY GROUP, 2-4pm.

EASTFIELD LIBRARY Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough. Call 0845 034 9512. Every Tuesday STORYTIME, 10.30-11.15am.

DERWENT VALLEY BRIDGE COMMUNITY LIBRARY 3 Pickering Road, West Ayton Call 01723 863052 Second and last Wednesday of the month KNIT AND STITCH, 7pm – 9pm Every Wednesday during term time STORY TIME, 2pm – 3pm

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WALKING WOMEN'S NETBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Rugby Club, Scalby Road, 11am. EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH DANCE4LEISURE, Grand Hotel, Scarborough, 2pm. Two hours of non-stop dancing! Visit www.dance4leisure.wix.com/ comedancing EVERY WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY EASY SEQUENCE DANCING, Cayton Village Hall, North Lane, Cayton, 1.45-4pm Weds; 10am-12.15pm Fri; 7.30-10pm Sat. Beginners welcome. Call 01723 351380.

FOREST LIVE, Dalby Forest. Book tickets now for performances in June & July by Rick Astley, Elbow, and Ed Harcourt. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk/music and call 03000 680400.

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Visit www.scarboroughspa.co.uk or call 01723 821888. 9 MAY MUSIC AND MEMORIES Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back with a brand new production for 2017.

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Scarborough YMCA Theatre Visit www.scarborough.ymca.org.uk/ theatre-shows or call 01723 506750.

6-7 MAY DANCE INTERNATIONAL This dance spectacular will be a great night out and is presented by AM Danceworx.

Spotlight Theatre, Bridlington Visit www.spotlighttheatrebrid.co.uk or call 01262 601006. 13 MAY YESTERDAY ONCE MORE… THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY Rebecca Robinson and Mark Heller have made this production unique, with their own intimate performances of the Carpenters' music. 20-21 MAY LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Presented by Anne Taylor’s Academy of Dance, this will be a great showcase of the dancing talents of the school’s students. 30 MAY LEGALLY BLONDE Presented by Scarborough Musicals, this show will detail the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend .

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Visit www.thespabridlington.com or call 01262 678258. 6 MAY THE WIZARD OF OZ Join Dorothy Gale as she befriends a brainless Scarecrow, a loveable Tin Man and the cowardly Lion on their quest to thwart the evil powers of the Wicked Witch of the West... with a little help from Glinda the Good Fairy and the almighty and powerful Wizard of Oz. 7 MAY FLUTTER AND FLY Join the fun with our exciting interactive musical journey for under 7s. Flitting birds, jet planes, a kite tied with string – all these and more are imaginatively portrayed in wonderful songs by composer and guitarist Jack Ross.

1-6 MAY FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Performed by Spotlight's own company, 'Fiddler' features some of the best known songs in the world.

Susan Herndon and the Bella Counsel (pictured) from Oklahoma play folk, country and blues at Woodend on 5 May. The Good Intentions, one of the UK's finest contemporary roots bands, play at Woodend on 10 May, with Nashville guitarist Tom Mason in support. Tickets for both gigs, which start at 7.30pm, cost £10 and can be booked by ringing 384500 and online at Eventbrite.

Sat 29 Apr Mr Jim at the Merchant (4pm); Hi-heel Sneakers at Indigo Alley; Hoodoo Brown at the Tap and Spile; Snatch at the Commercial; Becky Brown at the Hole in the Wall; Dave the Rave at the Eastway Club in Eastfield; Bladerunner at the Three Jolly Sailors in Burniston. Sun 30 Apr Counterfeit Blondie at the Hole in the Wall (4pm); Little Big Horn at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); King Contraband at the Commercial (7pm); Raven at Watermark (7pm); Lottie Holmes at the Merchant (8pm). Mon 1 May Jelly Roll Jazz Band at Farrer’s; Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. Tue 2 May Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Mon 15 May Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. Tue 16 May Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. Wed 17 May Matt Ball for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. Thu 18 May Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby. Fri 19 May Colcannon at the Merchant; Jesse & Laura at Blue Crush; Five Divide at the Mayfield in Seamer. Sat 20 May Ross Dransfield at the Merchant (4pm); Nowhere Now at Indigo Alley; at Cellars; the Groove at the Tap and Spile; French Letter at the Commercial; James McCann at the Eastway Club in Eastfield. Sun 21 May Blueflies at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Five Divide at Watermark (7pm); Mark & Laura at the Merchant (8pm). Mon 22 May Easy Street and Howard Beaumont at Farrer’s; Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. Tue 23 May Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Wed 3 May Derrick Harris for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

Wed 24 May Alan Barnes Quartet for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

Thu 4 May Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

Thu 25 May Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

Fri 5 May Susan Herndon and the Bella Counsel at Woodend (7.30pm); Colcannon at the Merchant; Robert Schmuck at Blue Crush; Snatch at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Fri 26 May Rattlin’ Sheiks at the Merchant; John Watton at Blue Crush; Ian and Bob at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Sat 6 May Jez Ech at the Merchant (4pm); Infinity at the Commercial; Loose Coverz at Indigo Alley; Alligators at the Tap and Spile; Rick Mills at the Eastway Club in Eastfield. Sun 7 May Eli and the Blues Prophets at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Easy Street at the Crescent (7.30pm); Adams & Greaves at Watermark (7pm). 13 MAY DER ROSENKAVALIER Strauss’s most popular opera concerns a wise woman of the world who is involved with a much younger lover. 20 MAY HOPELESS ROMANTICS This new play by Nick Lane ( “My Favourite Summer” and “Me and Me Dad” } and Fiona Wass is performed by The Reform Theatre Company. 21 MAY OBSESSION Jude Law stars in a new stage adaptation of Luchino Visconti’s 1943 film, "Obsession", directed by Ivo van Hove. 27 MAY ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA The RSC presents one of Shakespeare's most passionate history plays. 28 MAY WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill star in this new production of Edward Albee's play.

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Sun 14 May Will Rawlings as Dean Martin (3pm); Sugarlicks at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Dom Pipkin at Watermark (7pm); Ross Dransfield at the Merchant.

Fri 28 Apr Rattlin’ Sheiks at the Merchant; Alistair Huntly at Blue Crush; Ben Parcell at the Mayfield in Seamer.

8 MAY HOPELESS ROMANTICS In an age of internet dating and Tinder, isn’t it harder not to find someone these days? Reform Theatre once more joins forces with Nick Lane, writer of hit comedies My Favourite Summer and Me & Me Dad. 12 MAY COMEDY TRIPLE BILL Baroque Theatre Company’s UK Tour. Three fast-paced, one act plays giving fun-seeking audiences a full and entertaining evening. 27-29 MAY LADIES' DAY This year’s Spring Bank Holiday play by Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society is Ladies’ Day by Amanda Whittington.

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at the Commercial; Rochelle at the Eastway Club in Eastfield.

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3-6 MAY WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND Whitby Area Musical Theatre Company present the classic show. Whistle Down the Wind follows the fortunes of a fugitive caught between the prejudice of adults and the innocence of the young. 18 MAY JOOLS HOLLAND & HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA This is a series of intimate shows in iconic venues accompanied by special guests... this show is not to be missed! 24 MAY-3 JUNE MOVIES MEETS THE MUSICALS: TAKE TWO After a fabulous Summer 2016 season, Tony Peers Productions return to The Spa Theatre to present Movies Meets The Musicals: Take 2!

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26 MAY PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS Yeah, that one. Enjoy! 26 MAY THE ROD STEWART SONGBOOK Enjoy a wonderfully produced, audio-visual spectacular.

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Sat 27 May Mr Jim (4pm) and Eli and the Blues Prophets (9pm) at the Merchant; Mr Jim and Friends at Indigo Alley (9pm); Aftermath at the Tap and Spile; Ric Owen at the Hole in the Wall; Willo at the Eastway Club in Eastfield. Sun 28 May Lewis Hamilton Band at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); AC3 at Watermark (7pm); Connor Lawlor at the Merchant (8pm).

Mon 8 May Anne & King at Farrer’s; Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

Mon 29 May Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.

Tue 9 May Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Tue 30 May Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.

Wed 10 May Good Intentions at Woodend (7.30pm); the Unkempt for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

Wed 31 May Chandler / Holbrough Quintet for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.

Thu 11 May Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

Thu 1 June Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.

Fri 12 May Alistair James at Blue Crush; Friday Street at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Fri 2 June Connor Lawlor at Blue Crush; Bryan Adams Experience at the Mayfield in Seamer.

Sat 13 May Sam Lenton at the Merchant (4pm); Spearmint Rock at Indigo Alley; Trigger at the Tap and Spile; Hoodoo Brown

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‘I was only doing my job,’ says attack ref Bill Words and picture by Mike Tyas REFEREE Bill Pashby has sympathy for some of the players from Eastway Sports who have been kicked out of the Scarborough Saturday Football League. The member clubs voted 21-5 to expel the Eastfield club at an EGM (Extraordinary General Meeting), following an ugly League Trophy final in which the veteran official was allegedly knocked to the ground by a spectator who ran on to the pitch. The fan is believed to be a player who was signed on for Eastway. They were playing Goal Sports in the match held at Pickering Town’s Mill Lane ground. At the time of going to press, Police were continuing their investigation into the incident. Mr Pashby, who sent off three Eastway players and also showed a flurry of yellow cards during the game that was awarded to Goal Sports after it was abandoned, said: ‘I feel pity for the Eastway guys who were not guilty. He added: ‘Some of their team were alright. It was four or five of them that caused trouble. It’s a shame for the ones who did not do anything wrong that they have to suffer. ‘But this was not a one-off incident. A lot of refs I have talked to have had trouble with Eastway this season, so maybe it was the right decision to expel them.’ Mr Pashby, 63, revealed that even before the current campaign started he had had

problems with the Eastfield team. He said: ‘I refereed them in a pre-season friendly and I sent two of them off in that match for swearing.’ The official said he is recovering ‘nicely’ from injuries to his right shoulder that included a partial dislocation and torn ligaments, and is determined to continue his involvement in the local game. He said: ‘I did think for about a week afterwards that I would pack it in – my partner Jenny wants me to – but I love football, I love local football. ‘I have been involved in it for a lot of my life. I won’t be put off – I enjoy it. ‘If I decided to pack it in what sort of message would that send out? It would send out the message that people who disrespect referees like this win and that’s not right.’ The referee described the match as ‘the toughest of my career’ that stretches back to when he picked up the whistle after qualifying through the East Riding FA at Hull when he was 19. He said: ‘I’ve been involved in games before where I’ve been pushed in the back, but nothing as serious as this. ‘I went along expecting a tough match. The league told me beforehand they wanted me to ref it because they said they knew “I wouldn’t let them get away with it.” ‘I don’t know why I should stand bad behaviour. If players swear at me, I will send them off. On the night I just did what I had to

New official will whistle on Words and picture by Mike Tyas ONE of the new recruits on the latest FA training course for referees said he will not be put off by incidents like the alleged assault on Scarborough official Bill Pashby. Kal Shah was the only delegate from Scarborough at the North Riding FA’s referees’ course that attracted 11 recruits, some of them from as far afield as York, Selby and Middlesbrough, to training held at University of Hull on Filey Road. Mr Shah, of Crossgates, said he was encouraged by Cayton Corinthians, the club his son Jay plays for at under-10s, to put his name down for the course. He said: ‘The club said would I be interested and I said yeah, why not? I think they will want me to referee the odd game. ‘I wasn’t aware of what happened to Bill – it’s not right is it? But it won’t stop me getting into refereeing – if anything it makes me more determined. ‘If it did stop me, then the people who cause the problems would be the winners, and why should they win?’ Mr Shah said even after just one training session, he already had his eyes opened into what it takes to be a ref. ‘I don’t think people realise what is involved in refereeing a football match. You watch a game of football and there’s a bloke in black running up and down the field, but you don’t give it much thought. ‘From the first session it opened my eyes as

do – I was doing my job.’ Mr Pashby, who believes he has refereed more Scarborough league and FA finals than any other official over the last 15 years, said he was not aware at first what had happened to him. ‘I thought perhaps a player had ran into me,’ he said. ‘It was only when I was stretched off that I heard someone say there’s no need for that kind of thing. ‘What I do remember the most about it was the pain – it was absolutely horrendous. I saw stars. I think I passed out for about 10 seconds. ‘While I was on the ground I was just thinking about the pain. It was so bad, I knew there was something up; I’ve never felt pain like that before.’ Mr Pashby showed me a video of the incident on his mobile phone that had been uploaded on to social media. He said: ‘The worst thing about it is that when it happened, you could hear a number of people cheering. That really saddens me. ‘It was a bad night. Being a final, there were members of the league committee there, and even they were getting abused.’ The referee, who had a long playing career with, among others, Edgehill, South Cliff and West Pier on Saturdays and Tennyson, Shakespeare and Trafalgar on Sundays, said it was ‘lovely’ that he had received so many messages of support. ‘Ross Joyce, the referees’ development officer

Scarborough Athletic welcomes Sheffield United XI as its first opponents to open the new ground in Scarborough. The opening fixture will be played back home at the brand new Scarborough Leisure Village on Saturday 15 July, 3pm KO. Older fans will be well aware of the close ties between Scarborough FC and Sheffield United. Scarborough Athletic Commercial Director Nick Finch said: “I would like to thank everybody who has helped make this happen. Scott McCabe and Carl Shieber have been fantastic at Sheffield United and we look forward to welcoming them to Scarborough in July.”

WE to what kind of things are involved in being a referee. There’s a lot to learn but I’m looking forward to it.’ • At the time of going to press, a 23-year-old man was on police bail in connection with the incident.

from the North Riding FA came down to see me which was nice. I’ve had so many texts and emails. When you get support like that it makes you feel appreciated – it’s really good. ‘Ross told me there are about two incidents like this in the North Riding each season – I was just in the wrong place I suppose. ‘I can tell though from the messages I received that a lot of people were sickened about what happened.’ Mr Pashby hopes the publicity that surrounded the incident would not discourage potential ref recruits. He said: ‘I hope what happened to me does not put young lads or anybody off who is thinking about refereeing. ‘I would encourage people to get involved, but be strong – get your cards out if you have to.’ The official said he was already thinking ahead about next season, though he did admit he wasn’t sure where he would officiate. ‘I might go and ref in the Beckett League,’ he said. ‘It’s a lot tamer there.’

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Boro’s first match on new ground

New football ref Kal Shah

Ref Bill Pashby with his medal following the ‘toughest match of my career’.

Scarborough Athletic U13’s enjoy healthy boost

Scarborough Athletic Under-13s have been given a healthy boost during matches this season thanks to the support of All Seasons Fruit and Vegetables. The fruit shop, based in The Market Hall on St Helens Square, have provided fresh fruit for the Boro junior side to enjoy during the half-time break of games this season. Manager Paul Exley said: "It has been great for all the lads to enjoy some fresh fruit from All Seasons during the half-time break to get them ready for the second half of games. The half-time snack has certainly paid off as the Under-13s have won promotion after an excellent season, despite most of the players playing up an age group.

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From the Sidelines

May - Issue 45

A review of the local soccer scene.... BY STE VE ADAMSON

FRANK WHITE TROPHY The expulsion of finalists Eastway Sports from the league meant that Edgehill Reserves were awarded the trophy by default. They had beaten Seamer Sports 3rds 7-3, Itis Itis Rovers 3-2 and Goldsborough United 7-2 to reach the final. DISTRICT CUP FINAL Wednesday, 26 April, kick-off 7pm Edgehill v West Pier (at Pickering) HARBOUR CUP FINAL Wednesday, 10 May, kick-off 6-30pm Edgehill v West Pier (at Thornton Dale)

West Pier celebrate winning the League Cup EASTWAY THROWN OUT OF LEAGUE Local football sunk to a new low when the final of the League Trophy between Eastway Sports and Goal Sports was abandoned after 82 minutes when referee Bill Pashby, who had earlier sent off three Eastway players, was allegedly assaulted by an Eastway supporter who ran into the pitch at Mill Lane, Pickering. Mark Plumpton's Goal Sports side were leading the game 2-1 with strikes from skipper Dan Pickard and Tyson Stubbings, and the match was brought to a halt while police and an ambulance were called. After a lengthy delay it was decided that the result should stand, and Goal Sports were awarded the trophy. Eastway were suspended from the league until a hastily arranged EGM of member clubs met to decide the fate of the club, and by a majority of 21 to 5 the other clubs voted in favour of expelling Eastway Sports from the league, the first time such a decision has ever been made in the 119 year history of the Scarborough & District League. Eastway had played 14 league games (7 wins, 5 draws, 2 defeats) at the time of their expulsion. EXCITING LEAGUE CUP FINAL West Pier added the League Cup to their bulging trophy cabinet, but were pushed all the way by Geoff Nock's Newlands Park in a hard fought final under the floodlights at Pickering Town FC. An exciting game saw chances for both teams, but the score remained blank at full time before West Pier took the lead in extra time when Jimmy Beadle pounced on a loose ball to slam home. Newlands equalised in the 120th minute when Drew McCoubrey struck from a low, hard free kick to take the game into a penalty shootout, which Pier won 4-3. Newlands captain Ricky Nock claimed the Steve Coulson man of the match trophy.

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COUNTY GLORY FOR TRAFALGAR Colin Jenkinson's Trafalgar side captured the prestigious North Riding Sunday Challenge Cup with a 7-0 thrashing of Thornaby Aerodrome in a one-sided final at Stokesley on 20 April. Traf, who had previously won this trophy in 2007 and 2013 and the Sunday County Cup in 2015 only led 1-0 at the interval, but scored six more goals in the second half. On target were Jimmy Beadle 2, Danny White, Liam Salt, Luke Jones, Chris Dove and an own goal. WEST PIER RETAIN TITLE Andy Spivey not only led West Pier to a second successive District League first division title, but they were so dominant that they finished the campaign with a 100% record, winning all 18 league matches to finish 6 points clear of runners-up Edgehill. Marksmen in a 12-1 thrashing of Westover Wasps were Jamie Bradshaw 4, Jimmy Beadle 2, Martin Cooper 2, Graeme Reid, Jack South, Rich Tolliday and Tom Barker, then Jimmy Beadle again scored twice with Neil Thomas also on target as they rounded off the league programme with a 3-1 win against Edgehill. Newlands Park finished 3rd in the table, 13 points adrift of Edgehill, with Hunmanby United a further 2 points behind in 4th place. FILEY WIN SECOND DIVISION Filey Town Res claimed the second division title by a 2 point margin ahead of runnersup Seamer Sports Res. Max Gage and Aaron Howard both struck hat tricks as Filey Res beat Snainton 8-2, but in their final game the champions slipped to a shock 3-2 defeat at the hands of bottom side FC Rosette, for whom Dean Byerley, Max Loy and Adam Sample were the scorers. On target for Seamer Res in a 5-3 success against Snainton were Tom Adams 2, Nick Hegarty, Kris Tate and Dan Kelly. Edgehill Res finished 3rd in the table, with Goal Sports in 4th position.

both scored twice in an 8-1 win against Ayton, a Curtis Rose hat trick helped them to a 6-1 defeat of Fishburn Park, and another Curtis Rose hat trick, and two goals apiece from Tom Thornton and Sean Bloom led the way in a 10-3 thumping of Goldsborough United. Edgehill 3rds finished as runners-up, with Tom Scales 4 and Nick Ellis 3 top-scoring in a 9-4 win against Scalby Res, while 3rd placed Sherburn ended the campaign with a 7-4 win at Hunmanby Res with Matt Whitehall hitting a hat trick. DOUBLE BLOW FOR SUNDAY LEAGUE Two first division sides quit the Sunday League in the closing weeks of the season. First to call it a day were struggling Cayton who had won just one of their eleven league matches, and they were quickly followed by mid table Whitby side FILO who had played ten games (5 wins, 5 defeats) but were struggling to raise a team. These resignations leave just 7 teams in the first division and only six sides in division two. TITLE FOR NEWLANDS Newlands won the Sunday League first division championship, Ryan Rivis scoring in a tense 1-1 draw with title rivals Trafalgar, while Danny Glendinning struck 4 times and Kurtis Henderson chipped in with a hat trick in a 13-0 thrashing of Fylingdales. This was followed by a 5-0 away success against Heslerton with strikes from Mike Wilson,

Ben Luntley, Ben Briggs, Danny Freer and Liam Mancrief. The title was clinched when Danny Glendinning scored three in an 11-1 defeat of Fylingdales on 23 April. Former Boro player Jimmy Beadle scored five as runnersup Trafalgar beat Cayton 13-2, but that result was declared void when Cayton withdrew from the league. Angel Athletic romped to the division two title with a 100% record. Scorers in their 6-1 defeat of Scarborough Campus were MacAuley Youngson, Jackson Jowett, Josh Wallace, Joe Gallagher, Josh Dolan and MacAuley Riley. KENWARD CUP FINAL Sunday, 30 April, kick-off 1pm Ayton v Newlands (at Seamer) Ayton beat holders Trafalgar 5-3 in the semifinals, while Newlands had a walkover after Cayton withdrew from the league. SENIOR CUP FINAL Sunday, 7 May, kick-off 11am Ayton v Newlands (at Seamer) Jon Blakeston hit a hat trick as Ayton beat Fylingdales 6-1 in the semi-finals, and both Ben Rivis and Danny Glendinning also scored trebles as Newlands thrashed FILO 12-1 in the other semi. GOALSPORTS TROPHY FINAL Sunday, 7 May, kick-off 2pm Angel Athletic v Scarborough Campus (at Seamer)

ROVERS TAKE THIRD DIVISION CROWN Itis Itis Rovers were deserved third division champions after ending the campaign unbeaten, with 18 wins and 2 draws from 20 matches. Glen O'Neill and Sam Pickard

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KICK BOXING SUCCESS Scarborough's Despaline Martial Arts Club, based at the Corporation Club on Dean Road, was represented by a strong team at the ICO (International Combat Organization) British Open Championships at the North Solihull Sports Centre, Birmingham on Sunday, 26 March. Led by former multiple world kick boxing champion Andy D'esa, the Scarborough fighters competed in a number of different categories and returned home with numerous medals.

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WINNING START FOR SCARBOROUGH Scarborough Cricket Club began their Yorkshire Premier League North campaign with a trip to newly promoted Clifton Alliance on 22 April. The home side who won the York & District League premier division last season batted first and were dismissed for 196, and Scarborough secured a narrow one wicket victory, with Ben Elvidge top scoring with an innings of 67 that included eight 4's and one 6.

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Scarborough Review Cricket By Bernard Goulding, Secretary "Andy Hire" Scarborough Evening Cricket League THE 2017 season gets underway on Tuesday 2 May with all teams in the league playing their league games on the same evenings on a one-game-per-week basis until the end of the season (Tuesday 1 August.) In Divisions A and B there are 8 teams playing each other team in their division on a home and away basis and in Division C there are 12 teams who also play 14 games playing each team in this division at least once and 3 teams twice on a home and away basis. After 1 August there will be the presentation of the league winners cups/trophies on Friday 4 August at the league champion's ground. DIVISION A will this season see defending Champions Heslerton CC trying to hold onto their title, again under the captaincy of Sam Triffitt, and this may well be possible with the strong line up they put out last season on a very consistent basis, but they will likely be challenged by the teams that ran them very close last year, namely Ebberston A, who were last years runners up and have strengthened their team this year and are captained by Eddie Swiers. Staxton A as always will be close contenders for the championship and will hope to put out a more consistent team than in 2016, which they have always done in their highly successful period of four successive championships before last season when they finished third. They are captained this year by Lindon Gray. Wykeham A who finished in forth position last season with look to skipper James Bryant to inspire them to better things enabling them to win their first ever championship. For much of last season they led the table but sadly faltered towards the end of the season. Only 4 points separated these four teams last season and with 3 points for a win it showed just how close it was. Other teams in this division who will be hoping for better things are Filey CC under the new captaincy of big hitting all rounder Josh Dawson, Seamer A under the new captaincy of Matty Morris who takes over the roll from his brother Adam. The two newly promoted teams will be hoping to do well namely Flixton A and Cloughton A with Flixton A returning to the top flight after just one season in the B Division. Flixton A have the capability of being champions under the captaincy of Chris Mann and the talent they have available and Cloughton A cannot be discounted under the new captaincy of Jack Hakings and all the young talent they have. An exciting contest looks in place for the League Championship. The Cup Competition for the A Division

now known as the "Linda Goulding" Memorial Harburn Cup will be as always a very competitively fought contest with last season's League and cup double winners Heslerton CC reluctant to hand over this competition to another team but will have a difficult task having drawn Flixton A away in the first round. Last years runners up Wykeham A will be looking to go one better, but have to overcome Staxton A away in the first round, a very difficult game for them. Seamer A are at home to Ebberston A, whilst Filey are at home to Cloughton A. The final of this competition is to be held on Friday 14 July with a 6pm start at North Marine Road and being one of the top local cricket competitions in the area always draws a large crowd, with the added bonus of the winners receiving a brand new trophy provided jointly by the league sponsors Andy Hire and League President Andre Meunier which is much appreciated. Division B of the league looks to be a very competitive division with Scalby A who were relegated from Division A last season probably starting as favourites for promotion under their new captain Brad Walker. The other relegated club are Ganton CC who will be looking for a quick return with stalwart John Bannister as captain. Newly promoted into this Division from Division C last season are Cayton B and Cloughton B who will be hoping to establish themselves in this Division, Cayton B being captained by Matty Micklethwaite and Cloughton B by Liam Salt. Caytons A team will most likely pose a strong candidate for promotion this season with Connor Davison as skipper and Cayton A finished in third place in this division last year. Wykeham B under the captaincy of Steve Day will be hoping to finish above their fourth position last term. Two underperforming sides in this division last year were Sherburn CC and Scarborough CC who with more consistant strong teams should both be challenging for promotion this year. Sherburn have a new captain in Dan Simpson whilst Scarborough will once again be captained by Josh Mainprize.

this competition. The final of this cup is also played at North Marine Road on Monday 31st July with a 6pm start. Division C with 12 teams will likely be competitive but favourites must be last years third placed team Forge Valley A who tied with Cloughton B who were promoted due to having a better runs scored divided by wickets lost aggregate and Forge Valley A will this year be captained by Alex Glass. Last years fourth position team were Staxton A and will be once again captained by Andy Dove and likely to be challenging for promotion. The two teams relegated from Division B at the end of last season will be looking to bounce straight back at the first attempt, these teams being Seamer B and Scalby B. Seamer B are captained this year by Dan Jewitt whilst Scalby B are captained by Aiden Thomas. Ravenscar skippered by Freddie Barker have the ability to do well in this division if they can put out their strongest team on a regular basis. Flixton B have a very much up and coming young side and could do well under their B team manager and coach John Ward. Scarborough Nomads who changed their name from Valley Bar Nomads at the end of last season and who are based at Oriel Crescent in Scarborough are captained by Ben Atkinson and will be looking for a top half of the table finish as indeed will be Ebberston B under captain Joe Tyson but their chances will depend upon call ups needed by their A team. Wykeham C and Snainton CC who both play their home league fixtures at Snainton's ground will both be looking to improve on their 2016 positions with Wykeham C captained by Adam Brown and Snainton jointly captained by youngsters

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Michael Kipling and Ben Norman. This leaves last seasons lowest positioned teams Forge Valley B and Muston who will also be looking to finish in better positions in 2017 with Forge Valley's B team this year captained by Carl Jackson and Muston captained by Max Truelove both being new captains of their respective teams this season. The Lloyd Dowson Cricket Cup is the cup competition for the C Division which was a brand new cup provided by new sponsors Lloyd Dowson Accountants and Business Consultants last year and won by Cloughton B but due to promotion to Division B they can no longer compete or defend this cup. Last years runners up Ravenscar CC will be hoping to go one better in 2017. The 1st round draw sees Seamer B at home to Muston, Staxton B at home to Forge Valley A - which looks to be the tie of the round - Forge Valley B at home to Flixton B and Scarborough Nomads at home to Snainton. The other four teams in this competition, Ebberston B, Wykeham C, Ravenscar and Scalby B all received byes into the second round, with Wykeham C playing against Ebberston B at Wykeham in that round and the other two teams not yet knowing their opponents till the first round games are played. The final of this cup competition will be played at the excellent Flixton Cricket Ground on Tuesday 25th July with a 6pm start. A great Evening Cricket League season to look forward to in 2017. Thanks as always go to League Sponsors "Andy Hire" and cup sponsors "Lloyd Dowson" which is much appreciated by all clubs in the league as well as players, club supporters and the league's committee.

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May - Issue 45

From the touchline

BY DAVE CAMPBELL

ALL THE LATEST FROM SCARBOROUGH RUGBY CLUB FOR me S c a r b o r o u g h ’s most improved players have been back row Drew Govier who has been a revelation as has wing Matty Young who ended up the club’s top try scorer with nineteen touchdowns. It was sad to say farewell to Isaac Faamau who scored two tries in that last game with Matty Young Selby. The big Kiwi No8 has been as popular off the field as he has been on it and he has been a colossus in the ranks since his arrival in 2015: he’ll be sorely missed at Silver Royd. It must be my advancing years or something because time seems to fly by much quicker than it used to, before I know it the season is over and done and here am I looking back on a record-breaking eight months for Scarborough RUFC and looking forward to some armchair action with the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand this summer. But before all that armchair stuff let’s look at season 2016/2017 which unfortunately ended last week with a 25-19 defeat by Selby at Silver Royd. The Seasiders had hoped to make it nine wins in ten and six in a row, however that final-day defeat which prevented the visitors’

being relegated, didn’t prevent Scarborough finishing 4th in Yorkshire One with a recordbreaking seventeen wins, their best effort since being promoted from Yorkshire Two in 2006. The men from Silver Royd made an inauspicious start to the season in a downpour back in early September losing 10-6 on the road at Selby. That was followed by a 20-17 home win over York who ended one above them at the end of the season. Subsequent defeats at the hands of Bridlington who won the league and West Leeds who ended runners-up kicked of a period of inconsistency which nevertheless included wins at Old Brodlieans (32-13) and Hullensians (15-8) on the road. However the first half of the season ended with an injurytime home defeat by Champions Bridlington who scored a breakaway try to win 17-15 and spoil Christmas for the Seasiders. The second half of the campaign started off with defeat at West Leeds on 7th of January but skipper Matty Jones’s men never looked back from there and won their remaining games with the exception of a 35-27 defeat at Beverley on the 18th of February, after which

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