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

Happy September! As we head into early autumn, there’s no slowing down on the coast. From vintage locomotives and growing crowds to unexpected compensation payouts, there’s plenty stirring this week.

Scarborough and Whitby just reported a spike in visitor numbers, with footfall up significantly this spring. Curious what's drawing people in? We’ve got the details.

Meanwhile, rail enthusiasts can travel back in time with a free railway exhibition at the Old Parcels Office. It’s a nostalgic dive into the golden age of seaside travel, and it’s only on until 21 September.

And if your summer flight plans went off the rails, there’s good news: you might be owed cash. We’ve included the info you need to check.

Scroll down for even more events, music, and local stories that’ll keep your week interesting.

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📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰

💪 Scarborough Sports Village in the running for national award
Scarborough Sports Village has been shortlisted for two categories at the 2025 ukactive Awards, recognising its state-of-the-art facilities and community impact. Winners will be announced in October. Read more

📊 Footfall up in Scarborough and Whitby
New figures show that visitor numbers are rising in Scarborough and Whitby this spring, with Scarborough experiencing a 4.6% increase in April. Whitby remains strong too, despite a stubbornly high Scarborough vacancy rate. Read more

🚂 Step back into the golden age of rail.
From 5-21 September, Scarborough's Old Parcels Office hosts a vintage railway exhibition with photos, posters, model engines, and seaside nostalgia. Free entry, part of Railway 200. Discover more

✈️ Summer flight chaos sparks compensation claims
After a season of cancellations and missed connections, thousands of UK travellers are seeking payouts under air passenger rights. You might qualify, too. Check here.

🥃 Hunmanby distillery wins global whisky award.
Spirit of Yorkshire’s Hunmanby distillery has struck gold at the World Whisky Masters with its Filey Bay Nurture release. The whisky champions regenerative farming and is now on Waitrose shelves. Explore more

🎭 Follow the Yellow Brick Road at Scarborough Spa
Scarborough Theatre Company brings The Wizard of Oz to the Spa Grand Hall on 20-21 December, complete with iconic songs from the MGM classic. A festive family treat awaits. Book tickets

🔥 A171 reopens after Langdale Moor wildfire
Two weeks after a massive blaze broke out, the A171 between Scarborough and Whitby has reopened with a 30mph limit. Fire crews remain on site, tackling underground flare-ups. Full story

🎶 David Gray announced for Scarborough OAT 2026
Scarborough Open Air Theatre has revealed its first 2026 headliner: David Gray with special guests The Divine Comedy on 4 July. Tickets go on sale on 5 September. Get tickets

How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential

Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.

Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.

No wonder 10K+ everyday people are taking the chance on Pacaso.

Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.

Invest While You Still Can

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🎁 Craft fair call-out at The Oak Wheel.
The Oak Wheel Pub is hosting its Christmas Craft Fair on 22 November and is seeking stallholders. A chance to showcase handmade gifts before the festive rush. Enquire here

🕺 Disco night at Snainton Village Hall
On Saturday 20 September, dance the night away to classic 70s and 80s hits at Snainton Village Hall. £10 entry, bring your own drinks, kids welcome, raffle on the night. See details

💧 Reservoirs fall despite recent Yorkshire rain.
After the hottest summer on record, Yorkshire’s reservoirs sit at just 32.6% capacity compared to a 72.7% average. Short bursts of rain helped rivers, but drought orders remain in place. Read more

🏰 6,000 UK heritage sites open free this month
Heritage Open Days return 12-21 September, with over 6,000 castles, stately homes, and museums opening for free. A rare chance to explore hidden history without spending a penny. Explore more

🐦 Operation Seabird takes flight in Scarborough
The RSPCA and police held an outreach day at Marine Drive, raising awareness about the protection of seals, dolphins, and nesting birds. Visitors learned how to enjoy wildlife safely and responsibly. More info

📋 Planning enforcement stepped up on the Yorkshire Coast
North Yorkshire Council is boosting planning enforcement across Scarborough, Filey and Whitby despite staff shortages. Councillors say more breaches are now being tackled and resolved. Full story

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

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3. 🍷 Three Scarborough businesses seek new alcohol licences

🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾

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

Fri, 5th Sep

All Day 🍻 Scalby Folk Festival 2025 - The Nags Head, Scalby
10:00 🕺 LoveFit Lite Dance - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:00 ✏️ Friday Urban Sketching - NYAS Shop, Scarborough
18:00 👢 Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:00 🎶 Coastal Gathering - Railwayman's Social Club, Scarborough
19:00 🧒 Bob's Juniors - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Comedy Theatre: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:30 🎙️ Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 Resident DJ with DJ Cut - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 PANIC Live - Rack n Roll Sports Bar, Scarborough
22:00 🔊 Phuturist vs Whateverest - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough

Sat, 6th Sep

All Day 🍻 Scalby Folk Festival 2025 - The Nags Head, Scalby
08:00 🌊 Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End
11:00 🎲 Meeples Board Games Club - The Summit, Scarborough
11:30 🧘‍♀️ Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:00 🎨 Life Drawing - St James with Holy Trinity Church, Scarborough
14:30 🎭 Comedy Theatre: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
18:00 🎆 Fireworks & Goldwing Parade 2025 - South Bay Beach, Scarborough
19:00 🕯️ The Black Widow – Dark Tales Around Scarborough - Grand Hotel
19:00 🎤 Jason Manford Live - Scarborough Spa, Grand Hall
19:00 🎧 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Comedy Theatre: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🔮 Spooky Night: Mediumship Evening - Forge Valley Inn, West Ayton
21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 Alice in Thunderland - The Imps, Filey
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms, Scarborough

Sun, 7th Sep

All Day 🍻 Scalby Folk Festival 2025 - The Nags Head, Scalby
07:00 🌊 Sunday Morning Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End
10:00 🎾 FREE Tennis - Scalby Tennis Club, Scarborough
11:00 🎶 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Suncourt, Scarborough Spa
11:00 🦖 Dinosaur Footprints Walk - The Clock Cafe, Scarborough
13:30 🌻 Ganton and District 46th Horticultural Show - Ganton
14:00 🧸 Teddy Bears Picnic - Suncourt, Scarborough Spa
14:30 🎺 Summer Band Concert - Peasholm Park Bandstand, Scarborough
17:00 🌊 Sunday Relaxing Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End
17:00 🎺 Ska Punk Night - The Imperial, Filey
18:00 🎵 Jesse Caine - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
19:00 🤝 Sunday Get Together - Age UK, Scarborough
19:00 🎶 The Coal Porters @ Filey Americana - Filey Evron Centre
20:00 👑 Material Girl Drag Show - The Lord Rosebery, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms, 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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