Del Boy Is Coming To Town
Sir David Jason brings his evening of stories to the Grand Hall at Scarborough Spa, with tickets on sale Thursday. Plus Fusion's bid to open until 3am and Whitby Town Council's £70,000 art gallery loan.
Sir David Jason is bringing his evening of stories from Only Fools and Horses, Frost and the rest to the Grand Hall at Scarborough Spa on 14 November 2027. Yes, 2027. Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10 am, so there's plenty of time to plan the night and very little time to get a decent seat.
Fusion on St Thomas Street wants to stay open until 3 am at weekends, and councillors look at the application on Tuesday. The club is offering a noise limiter and an acoustic lobby, which tells you the neighbours have already had their say.
Whitby Town Council says its spending controls have tightened up since it borrowed £70,000 from the art gallery reserves. The money's been paid back, and the full council looks at an independent review later this month, so the paintings should be safe for now.
With the clocks going back next weekend and the afternoons drawing in, the ocean tunnel and turtle rescue centre at Sea Life Scarborough are a reliable way to fill a wet afternoon, and you can go round at whatever pace the youngest sets.
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📰 Scarborough Life
🎭 Sir David Jason heads to Scarborough. An Evening With Sir David Jason comes to Scarborough Spa's Grand Hall on November 14, 2027, featuring stories from his television career. Tickets go on sale October 22 at 10 am.
🌊 Scarborough pupils explore offshore wind careers. Around 3,500 children attended Scarborough STEM Week at the Spa, where a new maritime network promoted careers linked to Dogger Bank. A programme connecting schools and colleges with sector opportunities is being developed.
🧳 Whitby councillor seeks fair holiday levy. Councillor Swannick says a proposed North Yorkshire visitor levy must cover short-term lets as well as hotels. Fellow Whitby councillor Phil Trumper warns hospitality businesses already face heavy tax pressures.
🎵 Fusion seeks 3 am weekend opening. Scarborough's St Thomas Street nightclub's application for later opening goes before councillors on October 20. Proposed safeguards include a noise limiter and acoustic lobby, following neighbours' complaints about music and customers.
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🌱 Fylingdales Moor's recovery continues. Cotton-grass is regrowing and around 500 sheep have returned following the August 2025 wildfire. Restoration work on Fylingdales Moor includes replacement fencing and nest boxes; heather seed will be spread this winter.
🚉 Scarborough station contract approved. North Yorkshire Council has approved a £2 million contract for station forecourt improvements, part of the £6.68 million Station Gateway scheme. Work is expected to run from January 2027 to January 2028.
🚜 Glaisdale farmer wins community award. Chris Ford has received BBC Radio York's Great Neighbour Award for helping tackle the Langdale Moor wildfire. He delivered water alongside other farmers and has since developed equipment to help firefighters draw water from tankers.
🏖️ Primrose Valley seeks earlier opening. Haven has applied to open Primrose Valley from February 1, bringing February half-term within its season near Filey. The proposal adds no caravans or buildings and aims to support existing jobs.
🏛️ Whitby council reports stronger financial controls. Following its repayment of £70,000 borrowing from art gallery reserves, Whitby Town Council says budget monitoring and spending controls have improved. The full council will consider the independent review's recommendations later this month.
🦎 Primrose Valley gas tanks approved. Six LPG storage tanks near Filey have received planning permission with newt protections. A Natural England licence is required before work affecting the protected population begins; breeding ponds will not be directly affected.
🚻 Whitby considers running toilets directly. Whitby Town Council favours bringing six toilet blocks in-house when its management contract expires in July 2027. A detailed business case will examine costs, staffing and service standards before a final decision.
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🏮 Lanterns return to Peasholm Park. Moonlight on the Lake runs on October 23-24, with hundreds of handmade lanterns.
🏛️ Whitby council borrowed charity funds. An independent review found Whitby Town Council borrowed £70,000 without formal approval.
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🎸Events, Activities & Live Music
We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for links and future events.
Sunday, 18 October
09:00 🛍️ Scarborough Outdoor Market - South Bay, Scarborough
13:00 💃 Northern Soul Weekender 2026 - Scarborough Spa
16:00 🎤 Under 20s Open Mic - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
17:00 🎯 Sunday Socials - Haddock Hideaway, Scarborough
19:00 🎶 Sunday Sessions - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
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Monday, 19 October
09:30 🧘 Yoga Class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough
09:45 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:30 🧵 Craft & Social Group - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 🧘 Tai Chi Classes - Filey Evron Centre
17:45 🧘 Clubbercise with T. J - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough
18:45 🥊 Beat Boxing Fitness - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 All At Sea - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Nashville Live - Whitby Pavilion
19:30 🧘 Clubbercise - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Live Music: Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Tuesday, 20 October
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 💃 An Afternoon of Dancing - Whitby Pavilion
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
19:00 🎯 Deaf Group - Room 22, The Street, Scarborough
19:00 🧘 Pilates Class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 All At Sea - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 ❓ Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Wednesday, 21 October
10:00 🎶 Ukulele Class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough
10:00 ☕ Macmillan Coffee Morning - Secret Garden Tearoom, Scarborough
10:00 ☕ Happy Days Friendship Group - Hunmanby Community Centre
11:00 💃 Circle Dancing - St. James Community Hall, Scarborough
13:00 🎲 Board Games Sessions - Haddock Hideaway, Scarborough
13:00 🏓 Pickleball - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 💃 Easy Sequence Dancing - Cayton Village Hall
17:00 🧵 SEWcial Sewing & Textile Craft - Stitched by the Beach, Scarborough
17:30 🧘 Yoga Class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough
18:45 🧘 Peach Squad: Workout - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 All At Sea - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 📷 Scarborough Camera Club - Newby & Scalby Community Hub
19:30 🧘 Clubbercise - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough
19:30 ❓ Quiz Night & Jackpot - The Ramshill, Scarborough
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