Scarborough’s Winning Week: Rugby Plans, Bakery Buzz & Retail Glory.

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

It's all good news across Scarborough this week! Proudfoot Supermarkets Newby has scooped a major national award, being crowned the UK's Best Independent Retailer - a well-earned moment for this local favourite. Meanwhile, Scarborough Rugby Club is looking to the future with a huge revamp ahead of its 100th anniversary, including a new 4G pitch, stand, and clubhouse.

Adding to the celebration, Cooplands Bakery is back in local hands after more than a decade, marking a proud return for a Yorkshire name with over 140 years of history.

If you're after a little indulgence, the Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa in Helmsley is offering the ultimate Yorkshire escape - outdoor pool, fireside drinks, and luxury treatments just an hour from the coast.

And for something a little spooky, Scarborough's Ghost Walks and Dark Tales tours are almost sold out - perfect for an eerie night of history, mystery, and candlelit storytelling. From local success stories to spine-tingling fun, it's a week packed with reasons to smile.

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📰 Scarborough In Brief - Headlines This Week

🎶 Teddy Swims Adds Second Scarborough Show. Demand has gone through the roof! After a sell-out first night, Teddy Swims will hit the Scarborough Open Air Theatre stage for a second summer show. Grab your tickets before they disappear.

🏪 Yorkshire Coast Supermarket Wins National Honour. Proud moment for the coast! Proudfoot Supermarkets Newby has been named the UK’s Best Independent Retailer at a major industry awards ceremony. See how they earned the title.

🏉 Scarborough Rugby Club Plans Major Revamp. As it nears its 100th anniversary, Scarborough RUFC has unveiled plans for a multimillion-pound transformation, including a new 4G pitch, stand, and expanded clubhouse. See the redevelopment details.

💆 Escape to Helmsley's Feversham Arms. Need a reset? The Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa is pure Yorkshire indulgence - outdoor pool, top-notch treatments, and a cosy fireside bar. Just an hour from Scarborough, it feels worlds away. Plan your escape.

🥖 Scarborough's Cooplands Bakery Back in Local Hands. After years of corporate ownership, the iconic Yorkshire bakery, with over 150 stores, has returned to local management, reviving its heritage spanning over 140 years. See what's next for the brand.

🕯️ Dare to Walk Scarborough's Dark Side? The Ghost Walk and Dark Tales tours are almost full - and for good reason. From eerie legends to ghostly figures, it's the perfect way to spend a spooky night. Book Ghost Walk • Book Dark Tales.

🚌 Mayor Pushes for British Buses Built in Scarborough. North Yorkshire’s Mayor wants UK-made buses front and centre, backing Scarborough’s Alexander Dennis as it faces fierce overseas competition. Discover how this could boost local jobs.

🎅 Christmas Magic Returns to North Yorkshire Waterpark for 2025. Breakfast with Santa, Elf Workshops, and Santa’s Grotto are back this festive season! Bookings open soon, so get ready for some holiday cheer. See the announcement

🎰 24-Hour Gaming Plan Faces Pushback in Scarborough. A proposal to allow Admiral Gaming Centre to operate around the clock has sparked police objections and public concern over crime and noise. See what councillors decide next week.

💄 Retro Glam Returns to Scarborough Spa. Back by popular demand, "Lipstick On Your Collar" brings 1950s jukebox hits, vintage vibes, and infectious fun to the stage this October. Get your seats before they sell out.

🚡 Whitby Cliff Lift Decision Delayed Again. The fate of Whitby’s beloved 1930s Cliff Lift won’t be decided until March 2026 after councillors called for further investigation into costly repair estimates. Learn what happens next.

🏠 Scarborough Pub to Become New Housing. North Yorkshire Council has approved plans to turn the former Alma Inn into two flats after revisions eased design concerns and preserved the building’s character. Read what changed.

🎭 Whitby’s Toilet Troubles Flushed Back to Council. A report revealing £85k losses from Whitby’s public toilets has been branded “incomplete” and rejected by the Town Council, as locals blast the state of the loos. See what residents are saying.

⭐ Readers’ Choice: Top Links From Last Issue

• 🚆 Half-Hourly Trains Coming to Scarborough

• 🌙 Moonlight on the Lake returns to Peasholm Park

• 🍂 Free entry to Sewerby Gardens this winter

🎸Events, Activities & Live Music

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

Monday, October 6

9:45 🎳 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 🧘 Tai Chi Classes - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
18:00 🏖️ Beach Yoga & Swim - Hunmanby Gap Beach, Scarborough
18:00 💪 LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:45 🥊 Empower Fitness: Beat Boxing - Queen Street Central Hall, Scarborough
19:00 💃 LoveFit Doozy - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Empower Fitness: Clubbercise - Queen Street Central Hall, Scarborough
20:00 🎵 Live Music: Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Tuesday, October 7

9:00 💼 Business Advice Drop In - YCE Centre, Scarborough
11:15 🎳 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:30 👢 Line Dancing: Beginners - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
14:00 👠 Line Dancing: Improvers - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 📚 Book Club Tuesday - Kemps General Store Ltd, Malton
19:30 🧠 Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Open Mic Night - Indigo Alley, Scarborough

Wednesday, October 8

10:30 ♟️ Chess & Conversation - Eastfield Library, Scarborough
11:00 💃 Circle Dancing - St. James Community Hall, Scarborough
13:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
18:45 🍑 Empower Fitness: Peach Squad - Queen Street Central Hall, Scarborough
19:00 🧠 Quiz Night & Jackpot - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 🔮 Psychic Nights - Crown Tavern, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 ✍️ Authors in Conversation - Kemps General Store Ltd, Malton
19:30 🎶 Empower Fitness: Clubbercise - Queen Street Central Hall, Scarborough
19:30 📸 Scarborough Camera Club Meet - Newby and Scalby Community Hub
20:00 🎷 Scarborough Jazz - The Spa Pub, Scarborough
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - Craft Bar, Scarborough

Thursday, October 9

7:30 ☕ Scarborough Networking Event - Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club
9:45 🎳 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
17:45 🏋️ Empower Fitness: Work It! Circuit - Eastfield Scout Hut, Scarborough
18:30 🍑 Empower Fitness: Peach Squad - Eastfield Scout Hut, Scarborough
18:30 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
19:00 🧘 Drop In Meditation Class - The HUB, opposite Newby & Scalby Library
19:00 🎸 Rammy Rock Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 💪 LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 ♠️ Poker Night - Marley's, Scarborough
20:00 🎤 Alastair James Live - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
20:00 🎙️ Bez - In Conversation - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - Highlander Hotel, Scarborough

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