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Scarborough is bracing for a record-breaking influx of music fans as the Open Air Theatre gears up for its most ambitious season yet. We have already shifted 150,000 tickets, and the predicted £15 million boost will be music to the ears of local business owners. From Michael Bublé to Alanis Morissette, the North Bay is the place to be this summer.
Meanwhile, beneath the grass at Scarborough Castle, a secret has been uncovered. Experts have rediscovered a lost 1960s nuclear bunker used by the Royal Observer Corps. It has been hidden in plain sight for over fifty years, a concrete relic from a time when volunteers famously swapped their rations for local fish and chips.
If you are looking ahead to the autumn, the sounds of 2 Tone are returning. The "Too Much Too Young" ska show arrives at the Spa on Saturday, 21 November, celebrating the hits of Madness and The Specials. There are even 1626 Suite upgrades for those feeling particularly flush.
And finally, North Yorkshire Water Park is suggesting you push Mum off a tall building for Mother’s Day.
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📰 Scarborough Life
🎸 Record-Breaking Rhythms. Scarborough Open Air Theatre is set for its biggest summer yet, with 150,000 tickets already sold for a massive 28-show programme. Expect a £15m boost for our local economy as stars like Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette head to the coast.
🚀 Underground Secrets. Archaeologists have pinpointed a forgotten Cold War monitoring post tucked away in the Scarborough Castle grounds. Sealed since 1968, the bunker was designed to track nuclear blasts, though volunteers famously swapped their rations for local fish and chips.
🎷 Ska's the Limit. Hop aboard the "Night Boat to Scarboro" as Too Much Too Young docks at the Spa later this year. Dig out your pork pie hat for a night of Madness and The Specials on Saturday, 21 November. Tickets are on sale now, with 1626 Suite upgrades for those feeling flush.
🏗️ Rigged Results? Burniston Parish Council has lodged a formal complaint alleging "systemic failure" in how the council is handling plans for a gas drilling rig. Errors on the planning register and "alarming haste" in recommending approval have left locals feeling like the outcome is a foregone conclusion.
🚀 Mums in the Sky. Mother's Day nearly caught you out, didn't it? Don't panic; just book a zipline pass for two at North Yorkshire Water Park. It's a proper experience she'll never forget - far better than another supermarket bouquet.
✨ Stay 3 Nights for the Price of 2 at Mansion House, Scarborough. The award-winning guest house on Scarborough’s Esplanade is offering a book-direct deal. Use code STAY3FOR2 and get the third night free. See the offer details.
🎨 Art on the Shore. A giant sand portrait of Hind Rajab has been created at Cayton Bay near Scarborough. The tribute to the young girl, whose story is the focus of an Oscar-nominated film, was drawn ahead of this weekend's Academy Awards to provoke empathy and remembrance.
🎬 Pass the Popcorn. The SJT is screening Best Picture nominees this week. Use the OSCARS26 code for a discount on three films, including monthly Moviedrome and dementia-friendly sessions.
🏚️ Council House Hunting. Local representatives are calling for more transparency before the council spends £4.5m on Resolution House. They are keen to ensure the Town Hall’s future and our tax pounds are handled with proper care.
🕰️ Out of Time. No one seems to know who owns the town centre clock on Newborough. With a £20,000 repair bill looming, it faces removal unless an owner steps forward to save this bit of local history.
🎭 A Workman’s Tale. Neil Gore brings the Edwardian struggle of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists to the SJT on 16 April. Expect political conjuring and live music as these decorators tackle capitalism with more than just a fresh coat of paint.
🚽 Pier Pressure. The "busiest toilets in North Yorkshire" on Scarborough’s West Pier have been fenced off due to structural issues. After years of neglect, the council is investigating the roof, but for now, you’ll have to make a dash for Vincent Pier or St Nicholas Gardens.
🐣 Egg-cellent Easter Plans. The HAF programme is back with over 200 sessions, from pony trekking to go-karting across the coast. Eligible families can book for free starting Monday, 16 March at 2 pm - don't dally, as places go fast.
🏡 Bricks vs. Bitumen. Hunmanby is getting 15 new affordable homes, but local councillors warn the roads are literally crumbling. While the council prides itself on ring-fencing second home tax for housing, some reckon it is time to splash a bit on the local infrastructure too.
🏨 Boos and Booze. The four-star Ox Pasture Hall Hotel has applied for a new premises licence. If North Yorkshire Council grants it, the hotel will be allowed to host live music and serve late-night refreshments both indoors and out. Have your say by 8 April before the music starts.
🏡 Filey's Grand Opening. The Principle Trust Children’s Charity at Haven Holiday Park has launched a fully accessible holiday home at Primrose Valley. Designed for families with complex medical needs, it features wet rooms and wider doorways to ensure everyone gets a proper break.
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🏢 Town Hall exodus? North Yorkshire Council is facing a backlash over plans to move from Scarborough Town Hall to a modern office on the A64.
🎬 Scarborough Film Festival Returns. Swap the sofa for the cinema as fabulous films and events take over our town this March.
📅 Save the date. The Scarborough Punk Festival has finally shared which bands are playing when on 28-29 March.
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🎸Events, Activities & Live Music
We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for links and future events.
Monday, March 16
09:45 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 🧘 Tai Chi classes - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
18:30 💃 Zumba Fitness Class - Newby & Scalby Community Hall, Scarborough
18:45 🥊 Beat Boxing Fitness - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
19:30 💃 Clubbercise - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Live Music: Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Tuesday, March 17
11:15 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:00 💃 Line Dancing: Beginners - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 💃 Line Dancing: Improvers - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 🎨 Afternoon Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
18:15 💃 Ballroom Fitness Class - Newby & Scalby Community Hall
19:00 🍀 St Patrick’s Day Celebration - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🧠 Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
19:30 💃 Modern jive Lessons - Roscoe Rooms, Scarborough
Wednesday, March 18
10:30 ♟️ Chess & Conversation - Eastfield Library, Scarborough
10:30 💃 Zumba Gold Class - Newby & Scalby Community Hall
11:00 💃 Circle Dancing - St. James Community Hall, Scarborough
17:00 🧵 SEWcial Sewing & Textile Craft - Stitched by the Beach, Scarborough
18:00 🧵 Sewing Classes with Millie - Burniston Methodist Church
18:45 💪 Peach Squad: Workout - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
19:00 🎶 Scarborough Dine and Dance - Scarborough Spa
19:30 💃 Clubbercise - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
19:30 🧠 Quiz Night & Jackpot - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 📷 Scarborough Camera Club Meet - Newby & Scalby Community Hub
19:30 🎭 The Grand Babylon Hotel - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Thursday, March 19
09:45 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:30 💃 Howard Beaumont's Coffee Dance - Scarborough Spa
11:00 🤝 Bereavement Support Group - The Grand Hotel, Scarborough
13:30 🎭 The Grand Babylon Hotel - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
18:00 🎭 Dreams & Nightmares - Whitby Pavilion
18:30 🎨 Evening Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
19:30 🎭 The Grand Babylon Hotel - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - Highlander Hotel, Scarborough
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