🍺Shocking Pub Closure, A Brown Flag Beach, And A Giant Unicorn? Only in Scarborough! 🦄

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

From beloved pubs to brown flags, this week’s newsletter has all the highs and lows of life on the coast. First, the sad news: The Cask Inn will close its doors for good (?) on May 18, despite an outpouring of community support. Then there’s South Bay, flagged again for poor water quality, sparking serious conversations about our seaside.

But it’s not all doom and gloom! A massive inflatable unicorn has landed near Scarborough, and there’s a packed calendar of events. Volunteers are giving our town a fresh new look ahead of summer.

Dive into the full lineup below - and see what’s making waves in Scarborough this week. ⬇️

📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰

🍻 Scarborough's Cask Inn to close despite community efforts
Locals fought hard to save the much-loved pub, but a private sale means The Cask Inn will shut its doors on May 18 - here's what happens next. More

🦄 World's biggest inflatable unicorn lands near Scarborough
North Yorkshire Water Park is unveiling a magical Unicorn Splash Park complete with a 5-metre drop, themed games, and a VIP launch party. More

🏡 Burniston and Cloughton Village Hall gets grant boost for safety upgrades
As it celebrates its diamond jubilee, this social hub will add speed humps and refurbish its sports areas thanks to local funding support. More

🚩 Scarborough South Bay gets second 'Brown Flag' for poor water quality
Despite high Yorkshire beach scores, South Bay has once again been flagged for pollution and low bathing standards. More

⚽ Scarborough Athletic may ground-share in Bridlington next season
Ongoing pitch problems mean the Seadogs are eyeing a temporary move to Bridlington Town's stadium - here's what that means for fans. More

👑 Scarborough to choose its first-ever Town Mayor
With Reform UK taking the majority of council seats, all eyes are on Wednesday's historic first meeting of the new Scarborough Town Council. More

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🥾 Coast to Coast walkers can now collect passport stamps
Robin Hood's Bay plays a starring role in the new Coast to Coast Passport scheme, just in time for the trail's National designation next year. More

🏥 Scarborough GP practice gets share of £102m upgrade fund
Castle Health Centre is one of 17 practices in North Yorkshire set to benefit from government cash to modernise patient facilities. More

🏙️ Community clean-up and £20m plan aim to transform Scarborough
From murals to jet-washing pavements, locals are rallying behind a council-backed push to brighten the town and boost civic pride. More

🎓 Scarborough MP calls for urgent action at special needs college
Alison Hume says an outstanding local sixth form needs more space and funding after seeing students learning in corridors. More

🏉 Scarborough Rugby Club chases cup glory in Nottingham
The squad heads into a semi-final showdown in the Para John's Community Cup with silverware in sight. More

🚌 Fury over council’s ‘appalling’ school bus policy change
Parents and councillors are slamming North Yorkshire Council after hundreds of families were left in limbo over school transport. More

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• Filey pool transformed into colourful coastal mural

• Scarborough B&B crowned Europe’s best

• Free brass band concert coming to Scarborough

🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾

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

Mon, 12th May

12:30 🧁 Mental Health Awareness Week Bake Sale - One-Twenty, Eastfield
13:00 📖 Scarborough Poetry Appreciation Reading Group - Scarborough Library, Scarborough
14:00 🧘 Tai Chi for Health - Weekly Wellness Class - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
14:30 🧘 Pilates Class - Staintondale Village Hall, Staintondale
18:00 🥁 LoveFit Pound! - Drumming Fitness Class - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:15 💪 Tune In, Tone Up - Full Body Fitness Class - Gristhorpe & Lebberston Village Hall, Gristhorpe
19:00 🎯 Monday Club - Free Pool & Games Night - The Ramshill Pub, Scarborough
19:30 🧘 Relaxation and Rebalance Session - First Scarborough Scouts, Maple Drive,
20:00 ❓ Quiz Night - The Elsinore, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Live Folk Music - Monday Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Tue, 13th May

09:30 🧠 Mental Health First Aid Training - Jazz Court, Eastfield
18:00 🌊 Tuesday Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip, Filey
18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu Class - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Quiz Night Entertainment - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
19:45 🎭 Imaginary Friends Solo Theatre Show - The McCarthy, SJT, Scarborough

Wed, 14th May

09:00 📡 RYA SRC Maritime Radio Course - 54 North Maritime Training, Scarborough
09:30 🧠 Mental Health First Aid Training - Jazz Court, Eastfield
10:30 ♟️ Chess & Conversation Meetup - More Than Books, Eastfield
10:30 🎨 Adult Crafting Club - Sea Glass Workshop - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
11:00 🎼 A Time for Peace: Music & Meditation - St Martin's Church, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Acoustic Live Music - Sox on the Beach - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough
19:00 📚 John Connolly Author Talk & Signing - Scarborough Library, Scarborough
19:00 ❓ Wednesday Quiz Night & Rollover Jackpot - The Ramshill Pub, Scarborough
19:00 🏰 History Talk - The Battle of Cayton Bay - Sam Noble Eyecare, Scarborough
19:00 💃 Dine and Dance - Ballroom & Latin Night with Bingo - Ocean Room, Scarborough Spa
19:30 💃 Salsa Dance Classes - St James' Community Arts Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🌸 Filey Flower Club - Monthly Meeting - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
20:00 🎤 Mark Steel Stand-Up Comedy - Spa Theatre, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 Ray Randall - Live Acoustic Music - Station Inn, Whitby

Thu, 15th May

10:00 🧸 Milkshakes - Play and Storytime for Under 5s - Alexandra Community Sports & Leisure Centre, Scarborough
10:00 🕺 Dance Light - Roscoe Rooms, Scarborough
10:30 🖼️ Whitby Memories Picture Show with Ian Wilson - St Ninian's Church, Whitby
11:00 🚶‍♀️ Walk & Talk - Mental Health Awareness Week - Holbeck Carpark, Scarborough
11:00 🪑 Dementia-Friendly Movement Class - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny Stand-Up Comedy - Bridlington Spa Centre,
19:00 💻 A Parent's Guide to Mental Health - Online Workshop - Online
19:00 🎱 CPFA Free Pool Thursdays - Station Road, Cayton, Scarborough
19:00 🥁 LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Sports & Leisure Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Showstopper! - The Improvised Musical Comedy - The Round, SJT, Scarborough
20:00 ❓ The Big Pub Quiz with Paddy McGuinness - Live Quiz Night Entertainment - The Tunny Catch, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 An Evening with Alastair James - Live Acoustic Jazz, Blues & Pop - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
20:00 📱 Smartphone Speed Quiz - Interactive Pub Quiz Night - Station Inn, Whitby
20:30 🎤 Merchant Irish Bar Entertainment - Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night at Highlander Hotel - 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!

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