A Dog Falls 150ft and Survives, and Florios Is Sending You to Rome.
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Hey Scarborough! Here’s What’s Happening This Week!
It’s not every day you hear about a dog surviving a 150-foot cliff fall. But thanks to quick action from Whitby Coastguard and RNLI teams, one lucky pup is safe and sound after a dramatic rescue at Robin Hood’s Bay.
Elsewhere this week, Florios is offering diners the chance to win a weekend getaway to Rome - all you have to do is eat pizza. Over in York, families can turn the city into one giant puzzle with a self-guided clue hunt that takes you through some of its lesser-known corners.
And that’s just the start. Brew+Bao is throwing a launch party, the Scarborough Spa is casting two Dorothys for their Wizard of Oz show, and there's a fresh push to bring back the town’s beloved tidal swimming pool.
Scroll down for news, events, community updates, and a few surprises. There’s something here for everyone.
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📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰
✈️ Florios is giving away a weekend in Rome
Dine at Florios in Scarborough between 1 September and 18 December and you'll be entered to win a Roman weekend getaway - one entry per visit, per two people. More
🍻 Brew+Bao announces Scarborough launch party.
The brews, bao buns, and beach vibes arrive Friday, 15 August as Brew+Bao opens its doors on York Place with a full day of food, craft beer, and celebration. More
🏗️ Flats proposed above the former Pizza Hut in Scarborough
Developers plan to convert the upper floors of a mid-19th-century Huntriss Row building into 13 flats - including a new fourth floor - while leaving the empty restaurant below untouched. More
🧩 Turn York into a giant puzzle for the kids (and you!)
Follow clues, crack puzzles, and wander hidden corners of York at your own pace. One ticket works for the whole family, so it’s an easy win for a day out. Learn more
🏊 Push to bring back Scarborough’s iconic tidal swimming pool gains traction
Campaigners hope to revive a community seawater pool in South Bay, saying it would be like "fish without chips" if it doesn’t return. Read more
🏡 Historic York B&B with 4.8 stars and £10 off
23 St Mary’s is a beautiful Victorian townhouse just a few minutes from the Minster. If you book direct, you’ll save £10 and enjoy cosy rooms and hearty breakfasts. More
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🎭 Open auditions announced for Wizard of Oz at Scarborough Spa
Scarborough Theatre Company is casting all ages for its December production of The Wizard of Oz - including puppeteers, choir singers, and two Dorothys! More
🐶 Dog survives 150ft fall at Robin Hood's Bay
After plunging off a cliff, a dog was miraculously rescued by Whitby Coastguard and RNLI crews, reunited with its owners, and is expected to recover fully. Full story
🚸 Police crack down on dangerous parking at Seamer crossing
Drivers are being fined for blocking a pelican crossing in Seamer after repeated warnings about risks to children and the elderly. Story here
🌱 Scarborough group fights to save neglected green space
Quarry Mount Community Group is rallying locals to restore a forgotten park and pond, once home to frogs and field trips, starting with a community picnic this week. Read more
🏏 Mayors hit the pitch in Scarborough to promote men’s mental health
Andy Burnham and David Skaith played cricket to champion sport’s role in wellbeing and back a £715K mental health programme for the North. See details
🏢 Scarborough’s former Army Reserve Centre could become a business park
A proposal to turn a long-vacant military site in Newby into a business park with offices, studios, and even indoor fitness spaces has drawn strong support from locals. Read on
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🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾
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Fri, 8th Aug
08:00 ⛳ Filey Golf Club Pro AM - Filey Golf Club, Filey
10:00 🎨 Urban Sketching Class - NYAS Shop, Scarborough
10:00 💃 LoveFit Lite Dance - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 📚 Poetry Appreciation Reading Group - Newby & Scalby Library
18:00 🤠 Beginners' Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 The 39 Steps (Comedy Thriller) - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
20:00 🎶 Live Music: Acoustic Allsorts - East Ayton Lodge, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night with Nik Nak - The Scarborough Arms
21:00 🎧 Resident DJ: DJ Cut - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - The Prince of Wales Hotel, Scarborough
22:00 🎶 Live Music: 80’s Hits Night - Chaplins Bar, Scarborough
Sat, 9th Aug
08:00 🌊 Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End, Filey
10:00 📸 Scarborough Camera Club Summer Visit - Driffield Steam Fair
10:00 🧵 Sewing Saturday Workshop - Ebberston, Scarborough
10:00 🌸 Seasonal Summer Wreath Workshop - Scarborough
10:00 🍽 Filey Food Festival - Filey Evron Centre
11:30 🧘♀️ Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
15:00 ⚓ Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Live Music: Steve James - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
17:30 🍹 CPFA Cocktail Evening - Station Road, Cayton, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 👻 The Black Widow - Dark Tales Around Scarborough
19:30 🎭 The 39 Steps (Comedy Thriller) - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
19:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎧 80s v 90s DJ Night - Waterhouse Lane, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Live Music: Lindy Vocalist - Eastway Sports Social Club, Scarborough
20:30 🎶 Live Music: Unfinished Business - Gristhorpe, Filey
21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night with Nik Nak - The Scarborough Arms
21:00 🎶 McGinty's Irish Pub Band - McGinty's Irish Pub, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 Live Music: Broken Oak - Indigo Alley, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - 2 Castle Road, Scarborough
Sun, 10th Aug
10:00 🎯 Op New Wave Airsoft - 101 Prospect Mount, Scarborough
10:00 🎾 Free Tennis - Station Road, Scalby, Scarborough
11:00 🖼 Open Studio with Lynne Arnison - 23 Grosvenor Road, Scarborough
14:30 🎶 Summer Band Concert - Peasholm Park Bandstand, Scarborough
15:00 🎤 Karaoke - The Belle Vue, Filey
15:00 🎶 Live Music: Alastair James - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
17:00 🎨 Painting Masterclass Workshop - 2 Victoria Road, Scarborough
17:00 🌊 Sunday Relaxing Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End, Filey
19:30 🎭 The 39 Steps (Comedy Thriller) - Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night with Nik Nak - The Scarborough Arms, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - 2 Castle Road, 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.
👋 That’s All For Now 🎬
From town to coast, there's always something happening in Scarborough. Sue | Editor | The Scarborough Rundown |  |
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