🦕 Dinosaurs, Dangerously Hot Wings & Filey’s Food Fest - What Could Go Wrong?

Hey Scarborough! Here’s What’s Happening This Week!

Ready for a little heat with your coastal breeze? Whitby’s Hot Ones-style chilli challenge is turning up the spice 🌶️ on June 18 - think wings, beer, and brave souls clinging to ice cream for dear life.

But that's not all. A stegosaurus footprint discovered near Whitby is now on public display🦕, connecting our dramatic coast with a truly ancient past. And if that’s not enough to chew on, the Filey Food Festival returns this weekend with more than 80 stalls of tasty treats, local drinks, and seaside fun 🍰🍻.

We've got all that plus live music, open mic nights, local theatre and summer vibes throughout the borough. Scroll down for the full rundown 👇

📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰

🐬 Why this innocent beach toy is causing heartbreaking injuries to seals
A national campaign is urging a ban on plastic flying rings after a sharp rise in seal entanglements. Full story

⚽ Council may foot £3.2m bill to fix Scarborough Athletic pitch
North Yorkshire Council could cover repairs if talks with contractors collapse, delaying community use and costing millions. Full story

🌊 Scarborough Sea Pool revival gains momentum.
A new feasibility report suggests a seawater pool near Children's Corner could bring fresh life to South Bay - if the community dives in. More

🚲 Free bikes and art trails? The Cinder Track just got even cooler
A new cycling scheme with adapted bikes and sculpture stops is now live along Scarborough's stunning Cinder Track. More

🌶️ Hot Ones-style chilli challenge heats up Whitby
Think you can handle the wings? The Royal Hotel's Hot Ones Chilli Challenge brings heat, beer, and ice cream rescue on June 18. Full story

🎭 Scarborough town centre transforms with wild weekend of street art
Circus acts, Bee Gees impersonators, magic, and music take over the streets for three joyful days. Read on

🐦 Plan proposed for 1,000 kittiwakes to nest at Scarborough's Grand Hotel
A towering nesting structure could solve the gull problem - and become an eco-feature of the town's future. More

🍽️ Filey Food Festival returns with 80+ tasty stalls
Head to Evron Centre and Crescent Gardens June 7-8 for a free foodie weekend filled with flavours, drinks, and family fun. See details

🦕 Stegosaurus footprint uncovered in Whitby's ancient rocks
A 170-million-year-old fossil found by a local geoguide is now on display for all to see. See details

👟 Entries now open for McCain Yorkshire Coast 10K
This scenic Scarborough favourite returns October 19, and spots go fast for this seafront stunner. Story here

🎧 Basement Jaxx headlines Scarborough Open Air Theatre with all-star DJ lineup
Prepare for a massive night as global acts including Eats Everything, Gardna, and Storm Mollison join the dance party. See details

🧁 Homemade cake and hidden treasures at Seamer Village Yard Sale
Every Saturday, locals serve up sweets, ceramics, and surprises at this cozy village pop-up just outside Scarborough. Read more

🔥 Scouting returns to Filey after nearly 20 years
With Squirrels, Beavers, cake and a town crier, the relaunch of Filey's Scout Group is bursting with community spirit. Read more

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• Late-night lift rescue at St Nicholas Cliff

• Big Breaks on a Budget: Holidays Under £149 You’ll Love!

• Scarborough Fair future in question as final funded year begins

🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾

We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.

🎓 Scarborough U3A Activities & Talks 📍 Various locations, Scarborough
Scarborough U3A offers a wide variety of year-round activities, including cycling, photography, history, music, and book groups. Open to retired or semi-retired individuals. A fantastic way to stay active, connected, and continually learning. More

Mon, 2nd Jun

14:00 🧘 Tai Chi classes for all levels - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
14:30 💪 Pilates session - Staintondale Village Hall, Staintondale
18:15 🏋️ Full-body fitness class - Tune In, Tone Up - Gristhorpe & Lebberston Village Hall
18:15 🏄‍♂️ Free Swim & Surf sessions for ages 10-14 - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎱 Monday Club - free pool and games - The Ramshill Pub, Scarborough
19:00 💃 Dance fitness class - LoveFit Doozy - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎶 Live summer concert - Westborough Methodist Church, Scarborough
20:00 ❓ Monday quiz night - The Elsinore, Scarborough
20:00 🎵 Folk music night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Tue, 3rd Jun

13:15 🧵 Community Sewing Group - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu Class - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:30 🎤 Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend - Connexin Live, Hull
19:00 🎮 Games: OP-11 Pre-Release Tournament - Spike’s Hideout, Scarborough
19:30 ❓ Tuesday Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
19:30 💃 Tavaziva Dance: Greed - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

Wed, 4th Jun

10:30 ♟️ Chess & Conversation at Our Friendship Café - Eastfield Library, Scarborough
10:30 🎨 Adult Crafting Club - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
11:00 💃 Traditional Circle Dance - St. James Church Hall, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Live Music - Bay Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough
18:00 🥊 Fitness: Blitz Combat Cardio - Typhon Martial Arts, Scarborough
18:30 🤝 Whitby Business Networking Meetup - Whitby Golf Club, Whitby
19:00 🧠 Wednesday Quiz Night & Rollover Jackpot - The Ramshill Pub, Scarborough
19:30 💃 Learn Salsa Dance - St James’ Community Arts Centre, Scarborough
20:00 🎷 Live Music - Scarborough Jazz - The Spa Pub, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 Live Music with Ray Randall - The Station Inn, Whitby

Thu, 5th Jun

10:00 💃 Dance Light: Inclusive Low-Level Exercise Class - Roscoe Rooms, Scarborough
10:00 🧒 Play, Music & Stories for Ages 0-4 - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
11:00 🎶 Dementia-Friendly Movement & Music - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
11:30 💃 Dance Light: Inclusive Low-Level Exercise Class - Roscoe Rooms, Scarborough
18:00 🧘 LoveFit Lite: Low Impact Fitness - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎱 CPFA Free Pool Thursdays - Station Road, Cayton, Scarborough
19:00 🥁 LoveFit Pound! Drumming Fitness - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
20:00 ❓ Crown Tavern Weekly Pub Quiz - The Crown Tavern, Scarborough
20:00 🎸 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Live Tribute - Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa
20:00 🎤 Live Acoustic Night with Alastair James - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
20:00 📱 Smartphone Speed Quiz - The Station Inn, Whitby
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 features a growing list of upcoming events, complete with descriptions and links.

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