Can Scarborough's Pier Be Saved?

Hey Scarborough! Here's What’s Happening This Week!
This week is packed with big moves and big fun. First up, Scarborough's historic West Pier is finally getting a £1.84 million upgrade to protect its future and revitalise the harbour. And while serious money is being spent by the sea, there's a full-on party happening inland - Staxtonbury is back and bringing its biggest ever funfair, complete with the Meteorite ride, Ice Palace, and all the classics.

On the move? Good news: East Riding teens can now travel for just £1.50 this summer, and Coastliner's rolling out more buses from Leeds and York to the coast.

Add in tribute shows, open-air gigs, street food, vintage fairs, and boxing screenings - and it's shaping up to be a proper Scarborough weekend. 🎤🌊
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📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰

🎪 Staxtonbury Funfair goes BIG for 2025
This year’s Staxtonbury Family Music Festival promises its biggest ever funfair, with everything from bumper cars and trampolines to the Meteorite and Ice Palace Funhouse. Read more

🏛️ Scarborough’s new mayor pledges regeneration and harbour focus
Newly elected mayor Thomas Murray says he’ll prioritise underused parts of town, cautious spending, and working closely with harbour users. Read more

🎉 North Riding Brewpub gears up for 20th anniversary bash
With just weeks to go, the team is selling raffle tickets to raise money for two local charities, with big prizes up for grabs. Read more

🚌 Half-price summer bus fares for 16 to 19-year-olds return
East Riding teens can ride local buses for just £1.50 per trip during the summer holidays thanks to a revived council scheme. More

⚓ £1.84M greenlit to repair Scarborough’s West Pier
Urgent structural works will extend the life of the historic harbour and safeguard its future as a hub for fishing and regeneration. See details

🚌 Extra summer buses from Leeds and York to the coast
Coastliner is adding more services to Scarborough and Whitby just in time for the summer holidays - and all still capped at just £3 a trip. Read more

🚧 Scarborough road closure sparks chaos and complaints
Locals say the A165 closure near Burniston is causing "absolute havoc" with tailbacks on already-busy routes. More

🎭 Still Game stars heading to Scarborough Spa
The cast of the beloved Scottish comedy are bringing stories, laughs, and fan Q&As to town next April. Full story

🎬 Blockbusters and classics hit the screen at SJT this August
From new Marvel and Jurassic adventures to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and indie gems, it’s a packed summer film schedule in Scarborough. See details

🥃 Filey Bay whisky stars in distillery’s Open Weekend
Spirit of Yorkshire is launching two limited-edition casks and hosting tastings, tours, and masterclasses on July 26-27. Read on

🐶 Yorkshire coast dog café owner reveals daily struggle
Liz White, who runs The Salty Dog on Cayton Bay Beach, shares what it’s really like running a doggy café by the sea. More

🌿 North York Moors transformed into a giant outdoor classroom
Hundreds of children participated in interactive nature sessions, mountain rescue demonstrations, and even met moorland bees at the UK’s largest upland education event. Full story

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

1. 🌞 Sun cream confusion at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

2. 🎪 Free family fun returns to Peasholm Park every week this summer

3. 🍺 Britannia pub wins licence despite Scarborough residents' concerns

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🎟️ 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

Fri, 18th Jul

10:00 🎨 Urban Sketching Morning - NYAS Shop, Scarborough
10:00 💃 LoveFit Lite Dance Class - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
16:30 🎶 Live Music: Mark Stanley - East Ayton Lodge, Scarborough
18:00 🤠 Line Dancing for Beginners - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🏍️ Biker Night Social - Route 64, Spital Road, Scarborough
19:00 🎳 Bob’s Juniors Bowls Coaching - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 🎭 Theatre: Thunderstruck - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
19:30 🎭 Theatre: Michael Starring Ben – Michael Jackson Tribute - Scarborough Spa
19:30 🎭 Theatre: Pride & Prejudice - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night with Nik Nak - The Scarborough Arms
21:00 🎧 Resident DJ: DJ Cut - Scarborough Flyer
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - The Prince of Wales Hotel, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music: Callum Marshall - McGinty’s Irish Pub, Scarborough

Sat, 19th Jul

08:00 🌊 Sea Swim Social - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End
09:00 🏍️ Motorsport: Barry Sheene Festival - Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough
10:00 🛍️ The Great Seaside Vintage Fair - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
11:00 🐙 Art Exhibition - Old Parcels Office ArtSpace, Scarborough
11:00 🎉 Jazz Court Summer Fayre - Ashmead Square, Eastfield
11:30 🧘 Yogalates Class - Alexandra Community Sport Centre
12:00 🎭 Backstage Tour: Pride & Prejudice - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
13:00 🍳 Bottomless Brunch: The Musicals - Marshall House, Scarborough
13:00 🎨 Life Drawing Session - St James with Holy Trinity Church, Scarborough
14:00 🎶 Live Music: Eli & The Blues Prophets - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
14:00 🎭 Theatre: Thunderstruck - Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby
14:30 🎭 Theatre: Pride & Prejudice - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 ⚓ Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
15:00 🎸 Acoustic Sesh: Dirty Windows - Mojos Music Café, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Live Music: Steve James - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
17:50 🎧 DJ Set: Dished Out - GEO, South Bay, Scarborough
18:00 🎤 Craig David Presents TS5 - Scarborough Open Air Theatre
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 👻 Theatrical Ghost Tour: The Black Widow - Leeds Fisheries, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Disco & Karaoke Night - Ivanhoe, Scarborough
19:00 🎭 Theatre: Thunderstruck - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
19:30 🎶 Tribute Show: Thank ABBA For The Music - Scarborough Spa
19:30 🎶 Concert: The Greatest Show - Scarborough Market Hall
19:30 🎭 Theatre: Pride & Prejudice - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🦇 Goth/Alternative DJ Night - The Westover Club, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar: Saturday Night Party - Scarborough Flyer
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night with Nik Nak - The Scarborough Arms
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - The Prince of Wales Hotel, Scarborough
21:00 🥊 Live Boxing: Usyk v Dubois - Waterhouse Lane, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music: MR.K - Chaplins Bar, Scarborough

Sun, 20th Jul

09:00 🏍️ Motorsport: Barry Sheene Festival - Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough
10:00 🎾 Scalby Tennis Club: BIG Anniversary - Station Road, Scalby, Scarborough
10:00 🎾 FREE Tennis Sessions - Station Road, Scalby, Scarborough
10:00 🛍️ The Great Seaside Vintage Fair - Whitby Pavilion, Northern Lights Suite
13:00 ⚔️ Pokémon Pocket Tournament - Spike’s Hideout, Scarborough
14:00 🍻 Guided Historic Pub Tour - 7 Stonegate, York
14:30 🎺 Summer Band Concert - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Garden Party & Concert - Ebberston Hall, Ebberston
15:00 🎤 Live Music: Connor Lawlor - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
17:00 🌊 Sunday Relaxing Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End
19:30 🎤 Tribute Show: The Elvis Legacy - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - The Prince of Wales Hotel, Scarborough

Future Events

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