🔥 Moorland Fire, a Mystery Stay, and Will Smith Live

Hey Scarborough! Fire, Fame, and a Fancy Getaway - All This Week!
There's never a dull moment around here. This week, we've got a major fire incident near RAF Fylingdales, with crews tackling a dramatic 5km blaze. On a lighter (and star-studded) note, Will Smith is in town for the final outdoor theatre performance of the summer - and it's going to be a big one.

If you're craving a peaceful break, how about a stay at a 5-star-rated country house in the Yorkshire Dales? Direct bookings are now discounted - and we've got the details inside.

Dive into the full rundown for even more events, live music, and local stories.

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📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰

🔥 Major moorland fire near RAF Fylingdales declared 'major incident'
Fire crews are battling a 5km-wide blaze near Langdale Moor, with steam trains paused and officials urging locals to stay away. Full story

🎤 Last Outdoor Theatre Show of the Season - Will Smith Live
Act quickly to secure tickets for Will Smith’s “Based on a True Story” Scarborough show. Limited tickets are available on Ticketmaster- or resale on StubHub.

💍 Couple who met at Filey Butlins celebrate 70 years of marriage
Evelyn and Robert Hudson are still going strong after tying the knot in 1955, surrounded today by five generations. The secret to their long-lasting love? Just “enjoying doing life together.” Read more

🎉 Cooplands celebrates 140 years with beachside birthday bash
Scarborough's iconic bakery is marking its milestone with a weekend of fun, games, and treats in the South Bay. Expect giveaways, sponge stilt walkers, and edible sandcastles on August 15-16. Check it out

🏡 Luxury Yorkshire Dales Stay with Direct Booking Discount
Green Grove Country House, a 160-year-old stone retreat in the former Coniston Cold Estate, has earned consistent 5-star reviews. They currently have a limited-time discount available for direct bookings. Learn more

☕ Starbucks and Greggs to open at redeveloped Scarborough site
A derelict showroom on Seamer Road will soon become home to a new Starbucks drive-through and Greggs bakery. The plans include EV charging, bike parking, and a fresh pedestrian crossing. Full story

🎤 80s icons FIVE STAR return to Whitby Motown & Soul Weekend
Get ready to dance - the legendary hitmakers are lighting up the stage again with powerhouse vocals and full retro vibes. Watch now

🪄 York's Wizard Walk Brings Holiday Magic for Kids
This 75-minute tour is made just for families. Led by a wizard guide, it mixes magic, comedy, and a gentle walk past some of the city's best-known sights. More here

🏳️‍🌈 Scarborough Pride's future in doubt amid uncertainty
This year’s Pride event could be the last unless more local support is found. Organisers say fresh funding and volunteers are urgently needed to keep it alive. Learn more

🍽️ Crown Tavern in Scarborough reopens with new management
It’s the same friendly faces but fresh energy as the Crown relaunches with daily food service and a bold new vision. See more

📋 Scarborough Town Council seeks first-ever permanent Town Clerk
A £58k job is up for grabs as the newly formed council looks to fill its top officer post and fast-track its local plans. Learn more

⚓ Scarborough’s West Pier repairs to go ahead despite objections
A £1.8m plan to stabilise the crumbling pier has been approved, despite calls for a more permanent solution. Urgent repairs will extend the pier's life by 10 years. See more

🧘 North York Moors to host a whole month of mindfulness
September’s Mindful Month brings yoga with goats, creative retreats, and peaceful trail runs across the national park. Highlights include the Mindful on the Moor festival and candlelit healing evenings. Explore more

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

1. 🌙 Tickets on sale for biggest-ever Moonlight on the Lake

2. 💣 WWII bomb safely removed from Staxton

3. 🚂 Legendary Tornado steam train heads to North York Moors Railway

🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾

We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for full descriptions and links.

Fri, 15th Aug

10:00 🖌️ Art Workshop - Friday Urban Sketching - NYAS Shop, Scarborough
10:00 💃 LoveFit Lite Dance - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:55 🇬🇧 VJ Day 80th Anniversary Event - Garden of Remembrance, Scarborough
17:00 🎲 Games Night - Commander Party - Edge of Eternities, Scarborough
18:00 👢 Beginners’ Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎯 Bowls Coaching - Bob’s Juniors - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 🎶 Music & Poetry Night - Scarborough Railwaymen’s Club,
19:30 🎤 Tribute - Totally TINA! - Scarborough Spa Grand Hall
19:30 🎭 Comedy Theatre - Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 😂 The Comedy Store on Tour - Scarborough Spa Theatre
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 Resident DJ - DJ Cut - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music - Spring Willows Holiday Park, Staxton
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - The Prince of Wales Hotel, Scarborough
22:00 🎶 Live Sets & DJ - Gathering by the Sea - Old Scalby Mills, Scarborough

Sat, 16th Aug

N/A 🎻 Whitby Folk Week - Various venues, Whitby
08:00 🏊‍♀️ Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End, Filey
10:00 🎉 Roll-It 4th Birthday Bash - Roll-It, Scarborough
10:30 🧵 Craft Destash Sale - Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club
11:30 🧘‍♀️ Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
12:00 🎪 Eastfield Community Uniform Fair - Eastway Sports Social Club, Scarborough
13:00 🎨 Life Drawing - St James Church & Arts Centre, Scarborough
14:30 🎭 Comedy Theatre - Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 🚤 Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 👻 Walking Tour - Dark Tales Around Scarborough - Grand Hotel, Scarborough
19:00 🎧 Golden - Funky, Piano & Disco House - Harcourt Lounge, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Tribute - Robbie Reloaded - Scarborough Market Hall, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Comedy Theatre - Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Live DJ - Andy D - Indigo Alley, Scarborough
20:30 🎵 Eastside Soul Club - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Band - McGinty’s Irish Pub, Scarborough
22:00 🎸 Tribute Band - Rule The Waves - Chaplins Bar, Scarborough

Sun, 17th Aug

10:00 🎾 Free Tennis - Scalby Tennis Club, Scarborough
11:00 🎶 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Scarborough Spa Suncourt
11:00 🖼️ Open Studio with Lynne Arnison - South Cliff, Scarborough
11:00 🎪 Summer Fair - Stepney Hill Farm, Scarborough
14:00 🧸 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Teddy Bears Picnic - Scarborough Spa Suncourt
14:30 🎺 Summer Band Concert - Peasholm Park Bandstand, Scarborough
17:00 🏊‍♀️ Relaxing Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End, Filey
17:00 🎌 SAMS - Anime Session - Roscoe’s Bar & Function Room, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - The Prince of Wales 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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