Cowshed Turns 10, Jolly Sailor Retires, and the Flying Scotsman Returns

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Hey Scarborough! Here's what’s happening this week.

There's plenty to celebrate around town. Cowshed Burgers has reached its 10-year milestone, and to mark the occasion, they're giving away meals for two - all it takes is a like, a follow, and a tag.

Meanwhile, after 14 years at the helm, Annie is retiring from The Three Jolly Sailors. The pub will close on Mondays and Tuesdays until its final day in late October, marking the end of an era for locals and visitors alike.

And for something truly iconic, the legendary Flying Scotsman is back at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a limited run of autumn journeys.

That's just the start - from heritage tours to live music and plenty of seaside happenings, there's lots to discover. Check out the full event lineup below and make the most of Scarborough this week!

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📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰

🍔 Cowshed Burgers celebrates 10 years.
Scarborough’s Cowshed Burgers just hit double digits! To mark the milestone, they’re giving away meals for two - all you have to do is like, share, follow, and tag. More

🍻 Three Jolly Sailors announces retirement and will close Mondays and Tuesdays.
After 14 years, Annie has announced her retirement from The Three Jolly Sailors. Due to staff shortages, the pub will close on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 September until its final day of service on 26 October. Read more

🍕 All-you-can-eat pizza hits Scarborough.
Hideout launches a daily pizza buffet from Sept 8 - unlimited pizza, pasta, and salad for under £15. Kids eat for £7.50. Can you handle slice after slice? More

🚂 Flying Scotsman returns to the NYMR.
The legendary Flying Scotsman steams back for a limited number of journeys between Grosmont and Pickering this autumn. Seats start at £51 - don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime ride. More

🌍 Queer Spaces Climate Pride at the SJT.
On 29 October, the Stephen Joseph Theatre hosts a unique show of performances by local people exploring the climate crisis from an LGBTQ+ perspective. Applications to take part are now open. More info

🗝️ Scarborough escape room adds live actors.
Mr. E Rooms has launched a seafront escape experience at The Squid’s Inn Tavern with in-game performers guiding you through puzzles and peril. Can you beat the smugglers in time? More 

🏰 Heritage Open Days return to Scarborough.
From Sept 12-20, dozens of historic sites across Scarborough and beyond open their doors for free tours, talks, and events. A rare chance to peek behind the scenes of local landmarks. More

🎥 Scarborough music video goes viral.
A quirky video for Michael Kirby & The Cottonmen’s "One Trick Pony," filmed around Scarborough, has passed half a million views - starring a dancing man in a horse head. More

🏛️ Whitby’s Old Town Hall is nearly ready.
A £1.3m restoration project is nearing completion, bringing one of Whitby’s most iconic landmarks back into public use after major conservation works. More

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• 📊 Footfall up in Scarborough and Whitby

• 🚂 Step back into the golden age of rail

• 🏰 6,000 UK heritage sites open free this month

🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾

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

Mon, 8th Sep

08:00 🧘 Morning Meditations: Rise and Shine - South Bay Beach, Scarborough
11:00 🎶 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Suncourt, Scarborough Spa
11:00 🎨 Mushroom Magic Mosaic Mondays - Scarborough Mosaic Workshop
13:00 📚 Scarborough Poetry Appreciation Group - Scarborough Library
14:00 🧘 Shuttleworth Yoga - Esplanade, Scarborough
14:00 🕊️ Tai Chi Classes - Filey Evron Centre
18:00 🥁 LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:00 🧘‍♀️ Beach Yoga and Swim - Hunmanby Gap Beach
19:00 💃 LoveFit Doozy - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Karen Jonas Duo - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:45 🎻 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - The Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa
20:00 🎵 Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Tue, 9th Sep

09:00 💼 Business Advice Drop-in Session - YCE Centre, Scarborough
11:00 🎶 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Suncourt, Scarborough Spa
14:00 👢 Line Dancing: Improvers - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood’s Bay Studio & Gallery
18:00 🌊 Tuesday Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End
18:00 🎱 Bingo Nights - The Turks Head, Scarborough
18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Open Mic & Pool Night - Indigo Alley, Scarborough
19:30 ❓ Speed Quizzing - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Wed, 10th Sep

10:30 🧶 Knit and Natter - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
11:00 🎶 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Suncourt, Scarborough Spa
11:00 🌍 Circle Dancing - St James Community Hall, Scarborough
14:30 🎹 Howard Beaumont - Suncourt, Scarborough Spa
19:00 ❓ Wednesday Quiz Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:45 🌟 Spa Orchestra Gala Night - The Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa
20:00 🎷 Scarborough Jazz - The Spa Pub, Scarborough
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night with David - Craft Bar, Scarborough

Thu, 11th Sep

10:00 🍼 Milkshakes - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:30 ☕ Howard Beaumont - Ocean Room, Scarborough Spa
18:00 💪 LoveFit Lite - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:30 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood’s Bay Studio & Gallery
19:00 🥁 LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎸 Rock Night - The Rammy, Scarborough
20:00 🎤 Chris McCausland: Yonks! - Spa Theatre, Scarborough Spa
20:00 🎶 Alastair James - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
20:15 🧠 Pub Quiz - The BellyRub, Scarborough
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - Highlander Hotel, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, 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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