> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # West Pier Backlash, Storm Chaos & a Hotel You’ll Want to Book Fast - URL: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/scarborough-area-events-music-community-news-the-scarborough-rundown-august-0-2025-03a1/ - Published: 2025-08-03T05:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-10T00:34:05.000Z - Description: 🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊 - Author: Sue - Tags: #beehiiv, Newsletters **In partnership with** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/longangle_logo.png) **Hey Scarborough! Here's What’s Happening This Week!** Things are heating up - politically and meteorologically. Councillors are pushing back on the council's [£1.8 million "patch job" at West Pier, ](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/councillors-challenge-scarborough-west-pier-repair-plan/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk)calling for a long-term vision for the harbour. It's sparking some strong local opinions. Then there's Storm Floris, which is heading our way with [up to 70mph winds. ](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/weather/storm-floris-could-bring-70mph-winds-to-yorkshire-coast-as-met-office-issue-yellow-weather-warning-5253085?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk)A yellow Met Office warning is in place for Scarborough and Whitby, so brace yourself for rough seas and possible travel disruptions. Need a break from it all? Elmbank Hotel in York is [offering 20% off for a limited time. ](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/FTK7gpJb?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk)It's a boutique beauty with art nouveau flair - ideal for a late summer escape. Scroll on for local stories, upcoming events, and more coast-to-city picks. 👇 👉 **Follow us on** [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/scarboroughinsideruk) **or** [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/scarboroughinsideruk?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) **for more updates!** --- ### Where Accomplished Wealth Builders Connect, Learn & Grow ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/beehiiv_creative_b_-_c2508_-_nav_wealth-t-1756220339.jpg) [Long Angle](https://www.longangle.com/join-community-bh/?utm%5Fcampaign=IIBLWLKQFZ&utm%5Fsource=beehiiv&%5Fbhiiv=opp%5F1e25d123-f4ba-45ec-8b16-14444c8c001c%5Fb43db979&bhcl%5Fid=60cbd665-b369-4986-95ef-08301a5fdd0d%5FSUBSCRIBER%5FID%5F{{email%5Faddress%5Fid}}) is a private, vetted community for high-net-worth entrepreneurs and executives. No fees, no pitches—just real peers navigating wealth at your level. 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[Full story](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/councillors-challenge-scarborough-west-pier-repair-plan/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🌬️ **Storm Floris warning: 70mph winds and chaos predicted for the Yorkshire coast** The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for Scarborough and Whitby as unseasonal gales could damage property, disrupt travel and knock out power next week. [See details](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/weather/storm-floris-could-bring-70mph-winds-to-yorkshire-coast-as-met-office-issue-yellow-weather-warning-5253085?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) **🛏️ Looking for a York Stay with Style? This 20% Off Deal Might Help** If you’re heading to York and fancy staying somewhere with a bit of character, Elmbank might be just the spot. It's a boutique hotel with stunning Nouveau design touches. [Book](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/FTK7gpJb?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 👑 **Scarborough mayor’s regalia bill tops £10,000 - but officials say it’s justified** The town’s new council insists the estimated cost includes insurance and historic valuation, despite controversy over civic spending and national scrutiny. [More](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/cost-of-scarborough-mayor-regalia-revealed/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🎫 **Out of inspiration for the holidays?** The York City Pass might be just what you need. You get access to loads of kid-friendly places like York's Chocolate Story, DIG, the Railway Museum, & the Viking Centre.[More](https://viator.tpk.lv/uf4dp5uE?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🎧 **SoulKandi Reunion Party returns to Scarborough for Bank Holiday blowout** After a long break, Snowys Bar is bringing back the legendary SoulKandi party this August with DJs Jai Cortez and Alex Carter, a strictly limited VIP offer, and big demand expected. [Read more](https://www.instagram.com/p/DM0-YauMrye/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) --- ### Business as usual? No thanks. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/beehiiv_september_2025_3-t-1756834163.png) The problem with most business news? It’s too long, too boring, and way too complicated. [Morning Brew](#/portal/signup) fixes all three. In five minutes or less, you’ll catch up on the business, finance, and tech stories that actually matter—written with clarity and just enough humor to keep things interesting. It’s quick. It’s free. And it’s how over 4 million professionals start their day. Signing up takes less than 15 seconds—and if you’d rather stick with dense, jargon-packed business news, you can always unsubscribe. [Check it out](#/portal/signup) --- 🎪 **Staxtonbury Festival confirms 2026 dates with music, camping, and family fun** The much-loved Staxtonbury Festival returns July 16-20 with live acts, food, glamping, a kids zone, and plenty to kick off the school holidays just outside Scarborough. [More](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/staxtonbury-family-music-festival-2026-tickets-1537555974309?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🚧 **Council blasted for ‘cloth-eared’ plan to fill in Whitby’s cliff lift** With nearly 5,000 petition signatures and support from local leaders, pressure is mounting to stop the council’s £600,000 plan to permanently infill the town’s iconic cliff lift. [Full story](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/pressure-mounts-on-council-over-plan-to-infill-whitby-cliff-lift-as-mp-says-authority-is-cloth-eared-5254122?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🌒 **York After Dark - An Award-Winning Tour with a Twist** If you like your history with a bit of drama and dark humour, you might enjoy this after-dark walk through York. Expect gory tales & a few laughs. [More here](https://viator.tpk.lv/cqYcLYjD?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 💷 **North Yorkshire cafés hit with triple fee hike for pavement seating** The cost of putting out café tables will rise to £400 from August, with council leaders calling it "good value" while CAMRA warns the move could threaten local pubs. [See details](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/politics/council/council-says-pavement-seating-fee-increase-for-north-yorkshire-cafes-is-good-value-5250331?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🍻 **Historic Whitby pub wins approval to expand patio despite safety objections** The Middle Earth Tavern has been granted permission for an 18sqm patio extension after reducing its plan, though disability advocates raised concerns over access and crowding. [Read on](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/politics/council/historic-whitby-pub-gets-permission-for-extended-outdoor-seating-area-despite-safety-concerns-5253037?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🧵 **Kaleidoscopic rag doll joins Freddie Gilroy in quirky art festival twist** A surreal textile sculpture has popped up beside Scarborough’s iconic North Bay statue as part of a psychedelic mixed media exhibition that’s turning heads. [Read more](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/artist-duos-adaptation-of-scarboroughs-north-bay-sculpture-5253933?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) #### Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue 1. 🍴 [Filey Food Festival is back with 85+ stalls of flavour](https://www.facebook.com/FileyFoodDrinkFestival/posts/pfbid0bncBZMYuaiozDhWVCnFVmTzmdrKnLLaAmAtwkcww5GpyC4j48Q4PbicMfkWrKubnl?) 2. 🐬 [Hundreds of dolphins spotted off the Scarborough coast](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3xpjd2w3o??ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 3. 📢 [Calling all landlords: a village favourite needs new hands](https://www.facebook.com/scarboroughinsideruk/posts/pfbid02cgoqdmmv56iL4mnXWvPZzLZdYuRgDBmh6vDMJZhd7NuZXT9DMX5ShVSYdKgDMRWNl?rdid=ssYKFTluaFSk6OXu#) --- ## 🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾 We keep it short here - head to our [EVENTS PAGE](https://exploringyorkshire.co.uk/whats-on-scarborough-events-live-music-things-to-do/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) for full descriptions and links. --- ## Got a local event to share? - Use the link below to submit it. - Enter your email address and use the code we send you to log in. - Only the sections marked with a star MUST be filled in; the rest are optional. - For a free listing, check the box at the bottom of the promotions page. - Please submit 7 days before the event date. 📅 [Submit an Event](https://hub.cityspark.com/Event/Submission/ExploringYorkshire?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) --- ### Mon, 4th Aug 11:00 🎼 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - [The Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa](https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/K0GmJy?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 11:00 🏊 Swim Safe (Ages 7-14) - North Bay Beach, Scarborough 14:00 🧘 Shuttleworth Yoga - Esplanade, Scarborough 14:00 🧘‍♂️ Tai Chi Class - Filey Evron Centre, Filey 15:00 ⚓ Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough 18:00 🥁 Fitness: LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 18:00 🌊 Beach Yoga and Swim - Hunmanby Gap Beach 19:00 💃 LoveFit Doozy - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 19:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough 19:45 🎶 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - [Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa](https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/2aezja?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 20:00 🎻 Folk Club: Live Music - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough ### Tue, 5th Aug All Day 🎪 Summer Family Entertainment - Peasholm Park, Scarborough 09:00 💼 Business Advice Drop-in Session - YCEC, Scarborough 11:00 🎼 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - [Scarborough Spa, Sun Court Enclosure](https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/K0GmJy?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 13:15 🧵 Community Sewing Group - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough 14:00 👢 Beginners Line Dancing Class - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 14:00 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery 18:00 🌊 Tuesday Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip Wall End, Filey 18:00 🏑 Beach Hockey - South Bay Beach, Scarborough 18:00 🎱 Bingo Night - The Turks Head, Scarborough 18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu Class - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 19:00 🎤 Open Mic & Pool Night - Indigo Alley, Scarborough 19:30 ❓ Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough ### Wed, 6th Aug All Day 🎪 Summer Family Entertainment - Peasholm Park, Scarborough 10:00 🎨 Pop-Up Art Studio - The Shakespeare, Scarborough 10:30 ✂️ Adult Crafting Club - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough 11:00 💃 Traditional Circle Dance - St. James Church Hall, Scarborough 11:00 🎼 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - [Scarborough Spa, Sun Court Enclosure](https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/K0GmJy?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 14:30 🎹 Howard Beaumont's Music - [Scarborough Spa, Suncourt Enclosure](https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/K0GmJy?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 18:00 🛶 Beginners Paddling Course - Wykeham Lakes, Scarborough 18:00 🥊 Blitz Combat Cardio - Typhon Martial Arts, Scarborough 19:00 ❓ Quiz Night & Rollover Jackpot - The Ramshill, Scarborough 19:00 🎩 The Magic Mike Summer Show - [Scarborough Spa](https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/kOvER3?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 19:30 💃 Salsa Dance Class - St James' Community Arts Centre, Scarborough 19:45 🎶 Gala Night Concert - [The Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa](https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/2aezja?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 20:00 🎷 Scarborough Jazz Night - The Spa Pub, Scarborough 20:30 📚 Wednesday Quiz Night - Craft Bar, Scarborough ### Thu, 7th Aug 10:30 💃 Howard Beaumont's Coffee Dance - [Ocean Room, Scarborough Spa](https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/N9JWzb?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 11:00 🧵 Wonderful Weaving - Scarborough Art Gallery 13:30 🧶 Wonderful Weaving - Scarborough Art Gallery 15:00 🚢 Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough 18:00 🧘 LoveFit Lite - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 18:30 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery 19:00 🥁 Fitness: LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 19:00 🎱 Free Pool Thursdays - CPFA, Cayton 19:00 🎸 Rock Night - The Rammy, Scarborough 20:00 🎶 Live Music: Alastair James - [The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/gbmsnQEX?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough 20:30 ❓ Quiz Night - [Highlander Hotel, Scarborough](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/MTEk9daE?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) ### Future Events 🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our [EVENTS PAGE](https://exploringyorkshire.co.uk/whats-on-scarborough-events-live-music-things-to-do/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) features a growing list of upcoming events, complete with descriptions and links. --- ## 👋 That’s All For Now 🎬 | From town to coast, there's always something happening in Scarborough.Thanks for reading and being part of this growing community of people who love Scarborough.Want to help spread the word? Forward this email to someone who might enjoy a weekly dose of seaside news! 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