Recently added articles from Scarborough Evening News (Scarborough, England):
Friends' tea time treat for elderly.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SENIOR citizens were treated to a cream tea at Scarborough's Peasholm Park, thanks to money donated by Help The Aged. The organisers, Friends of Peasholm Park, hosted the event for groups from around Scarborough, including members of the Blind and Partially Sighted Society, ...
Launch of literary fundraiser for hall.
Aug 04, 2008 ... A book about the village of Brompton will be launched at tomorrow's annual Brompton Fete. Local author Vivian Bairstow has written Brompton Village Trail, which includes 185 full- colour illustrations mainly of old postcards of Brompton dating back to 1902. All net ...
Friends in tune.
Aug 04, 2008 ... FRIENDS of Scarborough Library Music Group is inviting people who can sing or play an instrument to join them. The group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Library Concert Room every fortnight from 10am until noon. If you are interested in joining or would ...
Window pain.
Aug 04, 2008 ... VANDALS broke a window at a property in Beech Walk. It is believed they used a football which was found in the ...
Society plea for drivers.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SCARBOROUGH Blind Society is making a desperate appeal for volunteers to drive its mini-bus a couple of afternoons a week. Viv Wright, the society's Chief Officer, says the group could have to cancel two out of the three social groups it runs for Scarborough members if they ...
Live music at historic castle.
Aug 04, 2008 ... LIVE music fans in Scarborough are invited to pay a visit to Danby Castle in the North York Moors. The castle, located in Danby, on the northern edge of the moors, is hosting a number of special music events in August. Dig out your flares and platform boots ready for ...
Project launched to fulfill carers' needs.
Aug 04, 2008 ... A PROJECT aimed at helping people who care for others is being promoted by Scarborough and Ryedale Carers Resource. The scheme, Changing Lives is supported by bosses at Scarborough Health Trust and is designed to help carers get the right training, work opportunities and balance ...
That's the way to do it! Scarborough Art Gallery is to hold a traditional Punch and Judy show.
Aug 04, 2008 ... THAT'S the way to do it! Scarborough Art Gallery is holding a Punch and Judy show on Saturday August 9. The show by Uncle Brian, ties in with the museum's Punch ...
New direction in the war on grime.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SCARBOROUGH is in the fast lane in the war on grime. Officials from Scarborough Council launched a new littering campaign, which aims to raise awareness of environmental crime and reduce the [pounds sterling]1 million the council spends annually on the disposal of litter. ...
Large haul of ecstasy tablets found in Scarborough man's home.
Aug 04, 2008 ... A SCARBOROUGH man has pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to supply 500 ecstasy tablets. Anthony Dolan, 32, of Albert Street, will be sentenced at ...
Maritime centre drive.
Aug 04, 2008 ... ARE you interested in Scarborough's maritime heritage? A group of people in Scarborough are looking for help and support in establishing a Maritime Heritage Centre in the East Sandgate area of the Old Town. A spokesman for the group said: "Both Filey and Whitby have ...
Boat fire warning from fire officer.
Aug 04, 2008 ... The fire service has advised sailors how to cope with a boat fire - and how best to avoid one. The warning comes as the hotter weather increases the chances of fire starting and spreading. Crew manager Graeme Casper of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: ...
New police chief's anti-social pledge.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SCARBOROUGH'S newly appointed police commander sees tackling anti-social behaviour and reducing the fear of crime as two of his main priorities after settling into his new post. But Chief Superintendent Javad Ali admits his beat is the largest of the three areas in North ...
MP fears it's food or fuel for elderly people.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SCARBOROUGH'S MP fears soaring gas prices could drive elderly people to choose between food or fuel. Robert Goodwill says he has received many letters from people who are struggling to pay household bills and who are particularly concerned about heating costs during the winter. ...
Pregnant lout says custody is too 'easy'.
Aug 04, 2008 ... A binge-drinking, pregnant Scarborough teenager who has found custody "easy" while on remand for kicking and stamping on female victims has been released by a judge. Rozanne Sarah Randerson, 18, appeared before York Crown Court for sentencing on two charges of assault ...
It's joust good fun at Scarborough Castle event as hundreds turned out: VIDEO AND PICTURES.
Aug 04, 2008 ... HUNDREDS turned out at Scarborough Castle to see the only display of solid wood jousting in the country. The special event presented by English Heritage is believed to be the first Tudor joust since Henry VIII was on the throne. Jon Hogan, regional events manager of ...
Police investigate Scarborough wheelie bin thefts - COMMENT ON THIS STORY.
Aug 04, 2008 ... POLICE in Scarborough are investigating a spate of wheelie bin thefts. A total of 50 incidents have been reported since April and there have been 16 reported incidents since Monday, July 7. Since last Tuesday alone, wheelie bins have gone missing from Peasholm Drive, Highfield, ...
Happy Jays Nursery 'Toddle and Waddle' for good cause.
Aug 04, 2008 ... CHILDREN and staff at Happy Jays Nursery in Hopper Hill Road, Eastfield will be taking part in the Barnardo's Toddle Waddle tomorrow. Everyone will be going to nursery dressed in pyjamas for the day and will also take part in a sponsored obstacle course. The children ...
Youngsters can become Medieval heroes at Scarborough Castle's Knights and Princess school.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Youngsters can become medieval heroes for the week at Scarborough Castle's Knights and Princess school which starts today. English Heritage has organised a week of hands on activities and crafts for the family to discover what England was like in medieval time. The ...
Tudor guests light up village fete.
Aug 04, 2008 ... ORGANISERS of the annual Brompton fete said this year's event was a huge success after more than 250 people attended. The event was held in the village yesterday when there was also the annual duck race. There was a variety of stalls selling cakes, books, plants, teas ...