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🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Sue W
May 18, 2025
Hey Scarborough! Here’s What’s Happening This Week! 🌊
This week brings together history, headlines, and some seriously fun outings. 🛶 A coastal protest is making waves, the ancient Penny Hedge tradition returns to Whitby🪵, and Scarborough Athletic FC needs your help to reach their goal ⚽.
There's also live music nearly every night, 🧩 quizzes, 🎨 art shows, and alpacas ready to greet you just outside town. Dive into the full listings and stories below for your weekly dose of coastal life! 👇
📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰
🌊 Scarborough surfers plan South Bay protest paddle
Local surfers will join a national paddle-out on 17 May, calling for cleaner seas and greater accountability over pollution at UK beaches. More
🛍️ Next to close Scarborough town centre shop, expand Seamer Road
The fashion retailer has secured permission to grow its out-of-town unit, sparking concern for the high street. More
🦙 Take a walk with alpacas at Humble Bee Farm
Located just outside Scarborough in Flixton, this quirky experience lets you meet and stroll with “awesome” alpacas on a scenic Yorkshire farm. More
⚽ "No Battle No Victory" fund launched by Scarborough Athletic
Facing a temporary move to Bridlington, the fan-owned club has frozen season ticket prices and launched a donation fund to stay strong in tough times. More
🍦 Readers reveal their top 17 ice cream spots on the coast
From Scarborough to Whitby and Bridlington, locals have voted on the very best places to grab a cone this summer. More
📜 Whitby’s Penny Hedge returns May 28 with ancient ritual
The centuries-old tradition, born from a violent legend of penance and forgiveness, returns to the River Esk on Ascension Eve. More
🚂 Sponsor a seat and support the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A new NYMR campaign lets supporters fund heritage restoration by putting their name on a carriage seat—and preserving history for future riders. More
🍻 Viking-themed Valhalla pub expands to Whitby
After success in York, the owners of Valhalla have been approved to open a second venue in Whitby’s historic Grape Lane. More
🚆 York Day Trip Spend a day in York and soak up this beautiful city's history, culture, and charm. From walking tours to museum visits, there’s plenty to explore. Find Out More
🚉 Lord Blunkett calls for more Scarborough trains in major rail plan
A new phased blueprint to overhaul Yorkshire railways includes upgraded Scarborough services and stations, with £14bn proposed over 15 years. More
🛢️ Gas drill site near Burniston moves forward despite protests
Despite environmental concerns and local objections, North York Moors planners won’t object to test drilling 800m from the park boundary. More
🧹 Scarborough clean-up drive underway with £200,000 boost
Ahead of the summer season, North Yorkshire Council and local groups are investing in litter picks, rail painting, and other projects to help the town look and feel better. More
🏙️ Scarborough seeks local leader to chair £19.5m regeneration board
North Yorkshire Council is searching for a volunteer chair to guide a decade-long investment plan aiming to revitalise jobs, health, transport, and the town centre. More
🏠 Government praises Scarborough’s rough sleeping response
A national adviser hailed local outreach teams and partnerships for keeping rough sleeping low, highlighting Scarborough as a model of effective care. More
⛪ New priest welcomed to St Martin-on-the-Hill
The bells rang out on Scarborough’s South Cliff as Rev James Kenny was formally installed as the new Priest-in-Charge at the historic Albion Road church. More
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🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾
We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.
Mon, 19th May
14:30 🧘 Pilates Class - Staintondale Village Hall, Staintondale
18:00 🥁 LoveFit Pound! Fitness Class - Alexandra Community Sports Centre, Scarborough
18:15 💪 Tune In, Tone Up Workout - Gristhorpe & Lebberston Village Hall
19:00 🎱 Monday Club - Games Night - The Ramshill Pub, Scarborough
19:00 🕺 IndepenDANCE Nightclub Experience - McGintys, Scarborough
19:45 🎭 Theatre - Marshmallow Me - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 ❓ Quiz Night - The Elsinore, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Live Folk Music - Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Tue, 20th May
09:00 💼 Business Advice Drop-in Session - William Street Business Centre, Scarborough
10:00 🎨 Art Exhibition - 100 Years of Fylingdales Group - Byways, Scarborough
13:15 🧵 Community Sewing Group - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
14:00 👢 Beginners’ Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Sports Centre, Scarborough
18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu - Alexandra Community Sports Centre, Scarborough
19:30 ❓ Pub Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
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Wed, 21st May
10:30 ♟️ Chess & Conversation - More Than Books - Eastfield Library, Scarborough
10:30 🎨 Adult Crafting Club - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
11:00 💃 Circle Dance - St. James Church Hall, Seamer Road, Scarborough
14:00 🧘 Tai Chi Classes - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
15:00 🎶 Live Music - Acoustic Sesh - Macey Burn - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough
18:00 🥊 Blitz Combat Cardio Fitness - Typhon Martial Arts, Scarborough
19:00 ❓ Wednesday Quiz Night & Jackpot - The Ramshill Pub, Scarborough
19:30 💃 Salsa Dance Class - St James’ Community Arts Centre, Scarborough
19:45 🎷 Live Jazz - Jon Taylor - The Spa Pub, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 Live Music - Ray Randall - Station Inn, Whitby
Thu, 22nd May
10:00 💃 Dance Light (Session 1) - Roscoe Rooms, Scarborough
11:00 🧘 Dementia-Friendly Movement Class - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
14:00 ✝️ Dementia-Friendly Worship - Queen Street, Scarborough
18:00 🧘 Fitness Class - LoveFit Lite - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎱 Free Pool Night - CPFA, Station Road, Cayton
19:00 🥁 Cardio Class - LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎶 Live Music: Ronnie North’s Sixties Vintage Revival - The Royal Hotel, Scarborough
19:00 🎸 Taking Back Thursday - Rock & Alt Night - The Rammy, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Live Music - The Shires - The Two Of Us Tour - Scarborough Spa
19:30 🙌 Worship - Festival of Praise - The Hub at the Summit, Scarborough
20:00 🎤 Live Music - Alastair James Live - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
20:00 🤓 The Big Pub Quiz With Paddy McGuinness - The Tunny Catch Pub, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
20:30 ❓ Quiz Night - Highlander Hotel, Scarborough
Future Events
🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our events page has a growing list of future happenings, complete with descriptions and links!
👋 That’s All For Now 🎬
From town to coast, there's always something happening in Scarborough. Sue | Editor | The Scarborough Rundown |  |
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