> ## 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. # AI Deckchairs Anger Local Artists - URL: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/scarborough-events-live-music-local-news-the-scarborough-rundown-july-12-2026/ - Published: 2026-07-12T05:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-10T00:29:24.000Z - Description: 🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊 - Author: Sue - Tags: #beehiiv, Newsletters **Hey Scarborough! Here's what's happening this week** πŸ‘‹ Scarborough's deckchair trail was supposed to celebrate local artists. Instead, illustrator Hannah Grahamslaw discovered [AI had done the job for them](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqd8g120gpo?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), unpaid and uncredited. The council's promising to do better "next time," which won't be much comfort to anyone who could've used the commission this time. Elsewhere, a young goose at North Yorkshire Water Park [was found with a crossbow bolt in its neck](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/gosling-crossbow-neck-north-yorkshire-34275400?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk). Nobody's been charged, but somebody in the area owns a crossbow and apparently thought a public water park was a fine place to use it. And [Nigel Farage has picked up a new title on our patch](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/nigel-farage-appointed-to-job-in-scarborough-following-resignation-from-the-house-of-commons/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk): Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead, the ceremonial post that let him resign as an MP without technically resigning. Peasholm Park now has a plaque commemorating the role, for anyone who wants to see it in person. For something further afield, the Lodore Falls Hotel sits right on the water's edge in Borrowdale, with Catbells and the Falls both an easy walk from the door. [The outdoor heated pool and spa look straight out over Derwentwater](https://trivago.tpk.lv/3pCVJavV?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), which is the sort of view that makes a long drive feel worth it. πŸ‘‰ Follow us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/scarboroughinsideruk) or [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/scarboroughinsideruk?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) for more updates! πŸ‘‰ [Sign Up Here](#/portal/signup) to receive β€œThe Scarborough Rundown” twice a week - it’s free! πŸ‘‰ Find out what is happening this week and beyond [on our Events Page.](https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/scarborough-events-activities-live-music/) ### 🏰 [Boutique Hotel Steps from Alnwick Castle with a 9.6 Rating](https://trivago.tpk.lv/SwchRRX2?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/the_cookie_jar-t-1782852194-1.jpg) The Cookie Jar The Cookie Jar sits directly beside Alnwick Castle and the Chapel Suite, with its vaulted ceilings and stained glass, is worth the trip north. [Find out more](https://trivago.tpk.lv/SwchRRX2?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) ## πŸ“° Scarborough Life 🎨 **Local Artists Slam AI Deckchair Trail.** Illustrator Hannah Grahamslaw says the [Scarborough deckchair trail](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqd8g120gpo?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) used AI designs for work she'd normally be paid to do. The council says it'll welcome local creative input - for next time. πŸ’° **Where Scarborough 400's Money Comes From.** [Of the Β£156,000 spent so far](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/how-much-has-the-council-spent-on-scarborough-400-projects/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), Β£100,000 came from a Shared Prosperity Fund sculpture commission and Β£30,000 from Arts Council England; Visit North Yorkshire chipped in Β£23,000, plus Β£3,000 for marketing. ⚠️ **Gosling Injured By Crossbow Bolt.** A young Greylag Goose [was found with a crossbow bolt in its neck](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/gosling-crossbow-neck-north-yorkshire-34275400?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) at North Yorkshire Water Park in Wykeham, prompting rescuers to warn a crossbow was fired in a public space. 🏨 **This Hotel's Heated Pool Looks Straight Over Derwentwater.** Lodore Falls Hotel sits on the water's edge in Borrowdale, with Catbells and the Falls both a short walk away. The outdoor heated pool and spa are the draw. [See what it offers](https://trivago.tpk.lv/3pCVJavV?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) πŸŒ‰ **Whitby Swing Bridge Closure Drags On.** [Vehicle access stays shut until Friday,](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/whitby-swing-bridge-closure-to-vehicles-set-to-remain-in-place-8789337?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) July 17\. Pedestrians lose the bridge from 6 pm Monday to 2 am Tuesday for river traffic - but the shuttle bus stops at midnight, two hours early. πŸ›οΈ **Yorkshire Coast Misses Culture Shortlist.** None of the five towns - Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington, Driffield, and Pickering - made the [UK Town of Culture 2028 shortlist](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/yorkshire-coast-misses-out-as-whitby-scarborough-bridlington-driffield-and-pickering-fail-to-make-uk-town-of-culture-shortlist/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk). 398 towns entered; the 15 that made it each get Β£60,000 to develop their bid. 🏴 **Farage Takes Obscure Scarborough Title.** Nigel Farage was appointed Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead, a procedural device letting MPs resign since quitting outright isn't allowed. A [plaque in Peasholm Park](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/nigel-farage-appointed-to-job-in-scarborough-following-resignation-from-the-house-of-commons/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) commemorates the role. πŸŽͺ **Cirque Returns To The Spa.** Cirque: The Greatest Show comes back to the Grand Hall in March 2027, with [Platinum Lounge upgrades](https://www.facebook.com/668505191972052/posts/1482679123887984) on offer for anyone wanting the fancier seats. πŸ”₯ **Fire Service To Formalise Farmer Response.** Following [lessons from the Langdale wildfire](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/lessons-learned-from-langdale-wildfire-as-fire-service-looks-to-equip-local-farmers/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), North Yorkshire's fire service plans to create a vetted contractor list with legal agreements and training. Many farmers self-deployed during Langdale, creating safety headaches for professional crews. 🚧 **Eastfield Bridge Delay Extended.** A decision on Eastfield's bridge and road has been pushed to September, after developers asked for [693 houses built first](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/politics/council/channel-tunnel-easier-to-build-than-bridge-in-scarborough-councillor-says-8787848?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk). One councillor: "The Channel Tunnel is probably easier to build than this bridge." πŸŽͺ **Cirque Returns To The Spa.** Cirque: The Greatest Show is back at the [Grand Hall this March 2027](https://www.facebook.com/668505191972052/posts/1482679123887984) \- tickets are on sale now, so don't wait for a repeat of last year's sellout. πŸ”₯ **MP Launches Wildfire Prevention Group.** Alison Hume's new [All-Party Parliamentary Group on Wildfire Prevention](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/scarborough-and-whitby-mp-establishes-wildfire-prevention-parliamentary-group/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) follows last summer's Fylingdales Moor and Langdale blaze, which burned 25 square kilometres and threatened RAF Fylingdales itself. πŸ’§ **Yorkshire Water CEO Paid Β£660k Bonus.** The payment to secure new investors comes as the company is [set to be downgraded](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93255q9wzgo?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) to a one-star Environment Agency rating. Steve Crawford, whose Scarborough surfing school closed due to pollution, called it "appalling." πŸ›οΈ **A 17th-Century Venetian Mansion in the Old Town of Chania, Crete.** Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa sits steps from the harbour, with a rooftop terrace built for sunset cocktails and a breakfast made from family recipes going back generations. [See what it offers](https://trivago.tpk.lv/vciqmApg?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🏘️ **Charity Commission Investigates Hall Sale.** [A serious incident report](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/charity-commission-confirms-it-is-looking-into-yorkshire-coast-charity-over-village-hall-sale/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) has triggered scrutiny of plans to sell the Newby and Scalby Community Hall for Β£300,000\. Residents question the price, but now have six months to try buying it themselves. πŸ–οΈ **Two Whitby Beaches Make Top List.** Boggle Hole and Whitby Sands made the [Times' 50 Best UK Beaches list](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/community/two-whitby-locations-hailed-in-top-beaches-survey-8775932?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), assessed on cleanliness, parking, and water quality. The overall beach of the year, though, went to Northumberland. πŸ•ŠοΈ **Hospice Seeks Volunteer Trustees.** Saint Catherine's Hospice is[ recruiting trustees with backgrounds in healthcare,](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/volunteer-trustees-sought-to-help-guide-scarboroughs-saint-catherines-hospice/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) law, finance, and digital transformation - for one to two days a month. An information session runs Wednesday, July 15. ##### ⭐ Readers’ Choice: Top Posts From Last Issue **Seaham Hall is a five-star Georgian mansion** on the Durham coast. The new outdoor zen garden also adds a cold plunge and fire pits. [Find out more](https://trivago.tpk.lv/WkP7CadL?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) πŸŒ‰ **Eastfield Bridge Delay Set For Approval.** Councillors look set to let Kebbell Developments push back on building the [promised link road and bridge](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/delay-to-eastfield-road-and-bridge-set-for-approval/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk). 🚌 **School Run Splits Siblings.** MP Alison Hume says North Yorkshire Council's new transport rules [send Whitby children outside the county](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/scarborough-and-whitby-mp-criticises-councils-school-transport-policy/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) while splitting up families. ### 🏺[This Was a Monastery 1,000 Years Before It Was a Hotel](https://trivago.tpk.lv/mpa5H57a?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/argos_cappadocia-t-1782848776-1.jpg) Argos Cappadocia, Turkey Argos, Cappadocia. This Turkish luxury retreat is carved from a restored monastery campus, with cave rooms, underground tunnels, and a wine cellar beneath your feet. [Find out more](https://trivago.tpk.lv/mpa5H57a?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) ## 🎸Events, Activities & Live Music We keep it short here - head to our [EVENTS PAGE](https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/scarborough-events-activities-live-music/) for links and future events. ### Monday, 13 July 09:30 🧘 Yoga class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 09:45 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 09:45 🎯 Flat Green Bowling - Burniston & Cloughton Bowling Club, Scarborough 10:00 🧡 Crafting for our Community - 8 Pavilion Square, Scarborough 13:30 🧡 Craft & Social Group - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 14:00 πŸ₯Š Tai Chi classes - Filey Evron Centre 17:45 πŸ’ƒ Clubbercise with T. J - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 18:45 πŸ₯Š Beat Boxing Fitness - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough 19:30 🎭 Calendar Girls The Musical - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 19:30 πŸ’ƒ Clubbercise - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough 20:00 🎢 Live Music: Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough ### Tuesday, 14 July 09:30 🧘 Pilates Plus - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 11:00 🧘 Chair exercises - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 11:15 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 13:00 πŸ’ƒ Line Dancing: Beginners - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 14:00 πŸ’ƒ Line Dancing: Improvers - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 14:00 🎨 Afternoon Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery 18:15 πŸ₯Ύ Midlife Hikers Evening Walk - Raincliffe Gate car park, Scarborough 18:15 πŸ’ƒ Ballroom Fitness Class - Newby & Scalby Community Hall, Scarborough 19:00 🧘 Pilates Class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 19:30 🎭 Calendar Girls The Musical - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 19:30 πŸ’ƒ Modern jive Lessons - Roscoe Rooms, Scarborough 19:30 🧠 Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough ### Wednesday, 15 July 10:00 πŸ’» Coworking / Coffee Shop Working Day - Grind & Tonic, Scarborough 10:00 🎢 Ukulele Class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 10:30 β™ŸοΈ Chess & Conversation - Eastfield Library, Scarborough 11:00 πŸ’ƒ Circle Dancing - St. James Community Hall, Scarborough 13:00 🎲 Board Games Sessions - Haddock Hideaway, Scarborough 13:00 πŸ“ Pickleball - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 14:00 πŸ’ƒ Easy Sequence Dancing - Cayton Village Hall, Scarborough 17:00 🧡 SEWcial Sewing & Textile Craft - Stitched by the Beach, Scarborough 17:30 🧘 Yoga class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 18:00 🧡 Sewing Classes with Millie - Burniston Methodist Church, Scarborough 18:45 🧘 Peach Squad: Workout - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough 19:00 🎢 Scarborough Jazz Club - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough 19:30 🎭 Calendar Girls The Musical - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 19:30 πŸ’ƒ Clubbercise - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough 19:30 🧠 Quiz Night & Jackpot - The Ramshill, Scarborough ### Thursday, 16 July 09:00 πŸ’Ό Marketing Workshop - Infinity Business Coaching, Scarborough 09:45 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 10:15 🎨 Crossgates Art Club - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 10:30 πŸ’ƒ Howard Beaumont's Coffee Dance - Scarborough Spa 13:30 🎭 Calendar Girls The Musical - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 18:30 🎨 Evening Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery 19:00 🍷 Filey Bay Whisky Tasting - HaddockHideaway, Scarborough 19:30 🎭 Calendar Girls The Musical - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 19:45 🎢 Global Voices: Summer Choir Concert - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 20:00 🎢 An Evening with… Alastair James - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough 20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - Highlander Hotel, Scarborough πŸ“… Got A Local Event To Share? 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