NHS Apologises

Hey Scarborough! Here's what's happening this week 👋

It has been a rough month for the local NHS, with bosses forced to apologise for the "dramatic increase" in 12-hour trolley waits. Seeing over 700 patients stuck in corridors is a tough pill to swallow for Scarborough and York. It is clear that the winter surge hit hard, and the apology comes as cold comfort for those who spent half a day waiting for a bed.

Looking ahead to March, the local Punk Festival is proving to be a massive draw. The final passes for the 28th and 29th are currently being snapped up by those eager for a bit of high-octane live music. If you want to join the chaos, you have been warned: once they are gone, they are gone.

Finally, we are keeping a close eye on the Yorkshire Wolds. The transition to a National Landscape is progressing, promising better protection for our stunning coastal and inland vistas. However, it is not all sunshine and birdsong; local farmers are rightly concerned about the impact of new regulations. They are worried their fields will be frozen in time by planners who do not understand the needs of a modern farm. Balancing nature with industry is never simple, and this row is far from over.

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📰 Scarborough Life

🏥 The Waiting Game. NHS bosses have apologised after over 700 patients faced 12-hour trolley waits at Scarborough and York hospitals in December. Pack a flask and a thick novel if you're heading to A&E this winter.

🎾 Squash in the Sunshine. New plans could see padel courts built on a derelict patch in Cayton. It’s basically tennis for people who find running across a full-sized court far too much like hard work.

🤘 Safety Pins at the Ready. You’ll need to move fast to catch the Punk Festival on 28th and 29th March. The final few passes are vanishing, so don’t say we didn't warn you.

🌳 Wolds of Wonder. The Yorkshire Wolds are a step closer to becoming a National Landscape. While 85% of locals are cheering for the puffins and gannets, some farmers fear the new status might ‘pickle’ their fields in red tape.

🛗 Going Down? Not Likely. Protesters braved the gales to save the Whitby Cliff Lift from being filled with concrete. Our MP reckons it’s the ‘golden tourism goose’, though North Yorkshire Council might still scrap it.

🚂 The Sconesman Cometh. If you missed Valentine’s Day, pull it out of the fire with the Flying Sconesman. Treat your better half to a cream tea and a return train ride, running daily until 22nd February.

🎨 A Brush With The Law. The Royal Hotel is re-painting its façade after a pink mix-up left it without consent. They’ve submitted new plans to ensure the hotel's look fits the West Cliff’s heritage.

🌌 Look Up, Scarborough. Pretend you know your constellations from your streetlights at the Dark Skies Festival. It’s the ideal excuse to stand in a damp Dalby car park throughout February and March.

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💸 Punters skint as new visitor levy looms. Local firms realise a tourist tax might discourage families already struggling with rising costs.

🎸 Scarborough’s Little Angels reunite for 2026. The local hard rock legends are "Big, Bad & Back" for a rare tour this November.

🥞 Get ready for a flipping marvellous time. The annual Pancake Day races return, involving fancy dress, skipping seaside-style, and the golden frying pan prize.

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💆 Aldwark Estate has opened its new £12m wellness spa with hydrotherapy pools, saunas and relaxation spaces. Located near York. Details

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🎸Events, Activities & Live Music

We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for links and future events.

Monday, February 16

09:45 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:00 🪑 Exercise & Relaxation Chair Class - Beeforth's Hive, Scarborough
11:00 🪑 Exercise & Relaxation, Chair & Mat - Beeforth's Hive, Scarborough
14:00 🥋 Tai Chi classes - Filey Evron Centre
18:45 🥊 Beat Boxing Fitness - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
19:30 💃 Clubbercise - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Live Music: Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Tuesday, February 17

11:15 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:30 💃 Line Dancing: Beginners - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 💃 Line Dancing: Improvers - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 🎨 Afternoon Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
18:00 🧵 Textile Craft Social - Mandy Apple, Scarborough
19:30 ❓ Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
19:30 💃 Modern jive Lessons - Roscoe Rooms, Scarborough

Wednesday, February 18

10:00 🧵 Sashiko Pin Cushion Workshop - Stitched by the Beach, Scarborough
10:30 ♟️ Chess & Conversation - Eastfield Library, Scarborough
11:00 💃 Circle Dancing - St. James Community Hall, Scarborough
17:00 🧵 SEWcial Sewing & Textile Craft - Stitched by the Beach, Scarborough
18:45 🍑 Peach Squad: Workout - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
19:00 💃 Scarborough Dine & Dance - Scarborough Spa
19:00 💪 Move Improve Fitness Class - Filey Methodist Church
19:30 💃 Clubbercise - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
19:30 ❓ Quiz Night & Jackpot - The Ramshill, Scarborough

Thursday, February 19

09:45 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:00 🤝 Creating Connections by the Lake - North Yorkshire Water Park, Wykeham
11:00 💬 Bereavement Peer Support Group - The Grand Hotel, Scarborough
11:00 🌊 Rockpool Safari - South Landing - Living Seas Centre, Flamborough
18:30 🎨 Evening Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
20:30 ❓ Quiz Night - Highlander Hotel, Scarborough

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