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

What a week it has been across the coast, with big conversations brewing and plenty happening in town. The spotlight is firmly on Scarborough Hospital as questions continue to build around capacity, staffing pressure, and what the future of local care looks like. It’s a story many residents are watching closely.

On the transport front, the latest figures are something to celebrate. Rail usage across the Yorkshire Coast has jumped past 2.3 million journeys, playing a major role in bringing people back into town. Scarborough alone passed the million mark, a sign that confidence in local travel is returning stronger than expected.

Festive energy is building at Scarborough Spa as the venue rolls out a full season of Christmas shows, dances, and New Year entertainment. The programme is packed right through the holidays, and early crowds suggest it’s becoming the town’s go-to spot for seasonal fun. From family performances to big festive nights out, the Spa is shaping up to be one of the busiest places in Scarborough this December.

And if you’re thinking about a break away from the bustle, The Grand in York is offering 15 percent off direct bookings. It’s available every day, which makes it a tempting option for anyone looking to unwind somewhere special.

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🔥 Happening Now - Don't Miss Out

Sat Dec 13 | 13:00 | Beauty and the Beast| Scarborough Spa

Sun Dec 14 | 18:00 | Beauty and the Beast| Scarborough Spa

Wed Dec 17 | 16:30 | Santa's Christmas Party| Whitby Pavilion

Sat Dec 20 | 13:00 | Beauty and the Beast| Scarborough Spa

Sat Dec 20 | 19:30 | Supersonic Queen| Whitby Pavilion

📰 Scarborough Life

🧠 Scarborough MP challenges stroke patient figures for the coast. Hume is calling out significant gaps in the data shaping stroke service decisions, saying coastal patients deserve accuracy and urgency as pressure builds for a long-awaited service rethink.

⛽ Government signals low-volume fracking won’t be banned. Ministers say there’s no evidence smaller-scale fracking poses the same risks as high-volume operations, leaving campaigners warning of loopholes, and local communities worried as the fight over Burniston’s proposal sharpens.

🚆 Yorkshire Coast rail use smashes past 2.3 million journeys. Passenger numbers across the coast are booming, with Scarborough breaking the million-mark and nearly every major station seeing big year-on-year jumps. Rail travel is firmly back on track as the latest figures make clear.

🛎️ Save 15% on a Stay at The Grand, York. Book direct and use code DIRECT24 to get a great discount on a luxury escape to this prestigious hotel. This offer is valid every day! View the offer and book your trip: View the Offer and Book Your Trip.

🎉 Scarborough and Whitby MP backs bingo break from tougher gambling rules. Alison Hume says bingo should be treated differently from high-risk gambling and hopes scrapping bingo duty will help revive venues locally. She’s even spoken with Mecca about returning to town as the debate over seaside gaming heats up.

The best Secret Santa gift? A Pop-Tart heating pad.

For the friend who loves cozy comfort and a touch of nostalgia, the Happy Helpers Pop-Tart Heating Pad is a sweet standout on any holiday gift list. Designed to look just like the iconic Strawberry Frosted Pop-Tart, this microwaveable cutie delivers warm, soothing relief for period cramps, sore muscles, or chilly winter days.

Perfect for your bestie, parent, sibling, or anyone who could use a little extra warmth this season. Equal parts comforting and charming, this Pop-Tart is guaranteed to be the most delightfully unexpected hit of your Secret Santa exchange!

Get the Happy Helpers Pop-Tart here!

🌘 Ready to Uncover Whitby's Myths and Mariners? Follow an audio guide through the town's history, from the Abbey to the seafront, and explore the tales that shaped the town. View the full tour details here.

🔥 Footpaths reopen on Langdale Moor after wildfire. After months of closures, the moor is finally open again following a massive 5,000-acre wildfire and weeks of unexploded ordnance checks. Walkers can now return to iconic routes - but with a few safety reminders in tow before your boots hit the peat again.

🎄 Festive fun packs out the Spa this Christmas. With shows, dances, and New Year extravaganzas stacked right through the season, the Spa’s becoming Scarborough’s unofficial Christmas HQ if you're feeling tempted to join the festivities.

🔥 Calls grow for fair compensation after moorland wildfire. Farmers hit by the massive Fylingdales blaze say the current system leaves them without the support flood victims receive, prompting MPs and councillors to push hard for change as the fallout from summer’s inferno becomes impossible to ignore.

✨ Winter Woodland lights up Sewerby Hall and Gardens. From shimmering tunnels to oversized decorations, this year's show is proving as enchanting as ever and runs until December 23, should you fancy stepping into the lights yourself.

⭐ Readers’ Choice: Top Posts From Last Issue

🚧 Scarborough's FlagGate saga takes a £2,300 twist. The man behind the cherry-picker bunting blitz has been billed £2,321 "unauthorised" flags - catch the latest.

💧 Mayor says Scarborough's bathing water crisis "has to be sorted". North Yorkshire Mayor demands swift action. Dive into the mayor's warning here.

☕Sandsend cafe proposes a much larger seafront rebuild. Sandside Cafe wants to replace its 1978 building. See how the new design could reshape the beachfront.

📅 Plan Ahead - Book Now

Sat Jun 27 | 18:00 | Richard Ashcroft| Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Thu Jul 02 | 18:00 | Bowling for Soup & Others| Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Sat Jul 11 | 18:00 | Bastille| Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Sat Jul 18 | 18:00 | CMAT| Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Fri Aug 14 | 18:00 | Holly Johnson| Scarborough Open Air Theatre

🎸Events, Activities & Live Music

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

Fri, 12th Dec

09:45 🏅 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:00 🛍️ Handmade Popup Market - Grand Hotel Scarborough, Scarborough
10:00 🎄 FREE Wreath Making - Eastfield Library Community Hub, Scarborough
10:30 🎭 Wonky Donkey Children's Show - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
11:00 🎭 Sleeping Beauty - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
11:00 🎄 Christmas Jumper Competition - Tunny Catch, Scarborough
13:30 💃 Xmas Tea Dance - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
18:00 🎭 Sleeping Beauty - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
18:00 💃 Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🏅 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 The Katy Perry Experience - The Mayfield, Scarborough
19:00 ⛸️ Our Christmas Skate - Scarborough YMCA, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 A Christmas Night at the Musicals - Whitby Pavilion
19:30 🎉 Retro 80's Party Night - Royal Hotel Scarborough, Scarborough
19:45 👻 Count Magnus: Ghost Stories - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Original Live Music - Ye Olde Forge Valley Inn, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Friday Live Music - Station Inn Whitby
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Sat, 13th Dec

10:00 🎄 Craft Fare & Santa Breakfast - Foulsyke Farmhouse, Scarborough
10:30 🎭 Wonky Donkey Children's Show - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
11:30 🧘 Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:00 🎭 Beauty and the Beast - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
13:00 🎭 Sleeping Beauty - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
13:30 🎭 Wonky Donkey Children's Show - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
13:30 🎶 Get On Your Feet - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
14:00 🎄 A Winter Wellness Workshop - Woodend Art Gallery, Scarborough
14:00 🎄 Christmas Fayre - Scarborough Hall Care Home, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Acoustic Sesh: Sharon Maher - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough
18:00 🎭 Beauty and the Beast - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
18:00 🎭 Sleeping Beauty - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
18:30 🎶 Get On Your Feet - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Whitney Houston Tribute - The Mayfield, Scarborough
19:00 👻 Tour: Dark Tales - To The Grand Hotel, Scarborough
19:00 🎶 Sunday Live Music - Station Inn Whitby
19:30 🎄 Xmas Dinner & Dance - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Take That Tribute - Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Tina Tribute Night - Royal Hotel Scarborough, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Saturday Live Music - Station Inn Whitby
20:30 🎶 Live Music: Over The Limit - Three Jolly Sailors Pub, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 Live DJ Set - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Unfinished Business: Live - The Buccaneer, Filey
21:00 🎶 Live Music - The Albert, Scarborough
21:30 🎶 The Moochers - Rack n Roll Sports Bar, Scarborough

Sun, 14th Dec

09:30 🎄 Christmas Carol Service - Trinity Church, Scarborough
13:00 🎭 Beauty and the Beast - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
13:30 🎶 Get On Your Feet - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
16:00 🎭 Slay Belles: Haus of Games - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
18:00 🎭 Beauty and the Beast - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
18:00 ❓ Christmas Quiz! - East Ayton Lodge, Scarborough

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