A rolling list of local Events

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August 2010     Look out for Tall Ships! See 07 - 10 Aug…

Sun 11 July to Wed 01 Sept 2010     Len Tabner Exhibition
‘Sea and Coast’
- an exhibition of his marine painting by
acclaimed local artist, including Sandsend, Staithes, etc.
Open daily (except Mons) 9.30am - 5pm at Pannett Art Gallery
in Pannett Park, Whitby. Free admission. tel 01947 820227.

Wed 21 July - Mon 02 Aug 2010     Art Exhibition ‘Fibre, Mud and Metal’
All the items are for sale. National Park Centre, Danby.

Sat 31 July - 01 Aug 2010     Whitby & District Lion’s First Beer Festival
Over 30 beers and ciders to sample. All money raised goes to local charities.
Held at The Met, West Cliff, Whitby.

Sun 01 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Mon 02 Aug 2010     Ghost Walk with Rosie
Guided walk with Harry’s Assistant Rosie
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Tue 03 Aug     Crowning of the Rose Queen Ceremony, Littlebeck
This delightful annual event takes place in the idyllic hamlet of Littlebeck,
in the grounds of the Old Mill. Gates open at 1.30pm and the official opening is 2.15pm.
Entertainment provided by the children and young people of the valley.
Raffle, tombola and stalls. Cream teas, BBQ and ice creams. Free parking.
Domino Drive at 7.45pm in the village hall. £4 Admission includes Pie & Peas Supper.

Tue 03 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Wed 04 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Thu 05 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Fri 06 - Sat 28 Aug 2010     Esk Valley Theatre
Robinson Institute hall, Glaisdale.

Fri 06 Aug     You-Chung Lin in concert
Whitby Pavilion.

07 - 10 August 2010     Hartlepool Tall Ships event is only 30 sea miles from Whitby
We hope that in the week before (and after) the main event in Hartlepool itself,
some of the tall ships will take the chance to visit Whitby as well. Keep a sharp lookout!

Sat 07 Aug 2010     Rescue Boat Event Weekend
In aid of Runswick Bay Rescue Boat.  More…

Sat 07 Aug 2010     Don Reid Comedy Review
Whitby Pavilion Theatre

Sat 07 - 08 Aug 2010     Lifeboat Weekend
Whitby Harbour

Fri 06 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sat 07 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sun 08 Aug 2010     Blessing of the Boats
Whitby Harbour

Sun 08 Aug 2010     Rescue Boat Event Weekend
In aid of Runswick Bay Rescue Boat.  More…

Sun 08 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Mon 09 Aug 2010     Ghost Walk with Rosie
Guided walk with Harry’s Assistant Rosie
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Tue 10 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Wed 11 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Thu 12 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Fri 13 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sat 14 Aug 2010     Ghost Walk with Rosie
Guided walk with Harry’s Assistant Rosie
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Sun 15 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Mon 16 Aug 2010     Ghost Walk with Rosie
Guided walk with Harry’s Assistant Rosie
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Tue 17 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Thu 13 Aug 2010     Angelina’s World
Whitby Pavilion

Fri 14 Aug 2010     Motown Night Out
Whitby Pavilion

Wed 18 Aug 2010     North York Moors Chamber Music Festival
7pm at St Oswald’s Church, Lythe. Celebrating the best of
European chamber music from Vienna to France. Jamie Walton.
Simple and accessible repertoire and price, within venues which
themselves celebrate the rich history of the moors. More…

Wed 18 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Thu 19 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Fri 20 Aug 2010     Regatta Review
Whitby Pavilion

Fri 20 Aug 2010     North York Moors Chamber Music Festival
7pm at St Hilda’s Church, Danby. Celebrating the best of
European chamber music from Vienna to France. Jamie Walton.
Simple and accessible repertoire and price, within venues which
themselves celebrate the rich history of the moors. More…

Sat 21 Aug 2010 - Mon 23 Aug 2010  WHITBY REGATTA

Whitby Regatta Weekend - 170th Year

Saturday Aug 21, Sunday Aug 22nd and Monday Aug 23rd

AT SEA:  Whitby Regatta is one of the oldest sea regattas in the country, with local lads and lasses taking part in annual rowing races along the bay from Sandsend or Upgang Ravine into the harbour since 1840. The finishing line is by the Lifeboat Pier.

ON LAND:  During Sat, 22nd Aug, Sun 23rd Aug and Mon 24th Aug there are events, displays and activities for all ages, centred on the West Cliff.  Among the many highlights of Regatta Weekend are the Raft Race in the Lower Harbour (Sat) and Regatta Sailpast and Lifeboat Launch (Sat); the Vintage Car Rally (Sun) and Tug-of-War Competitions (Sun); plus the Grand Parade (Mon) and Red Arrows Display. The festivities are brought to a close with the Grand Fireworks Display at about 21.45 on Monday evening.

Event times may vary slightly because of weather and sea conditions. Please buy a Regatta programme (cost £2) when you arrive in the town, to help keep this traditional event running.  The programme gives details of all the events taking place and also enters you into the Treasure Trail.  Each programme has a unique number - and if you see that number displayed in a shop window around town, then enter the shop and claim your prize.

For more information, please visit the Regatta website here

Fri 20 - Sun 22 Aug 2010     Staithes & Runswick Bay Lifeboat Weekend
At Staithes.

Fri 20 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sat 21 Aug 2009 - Fri 28 Aug 2009     WHITBY FOLK WEEK
One of the UK’s biggest folk events     more..

Sat 21 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Sun 22 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Mon 23 Aug 2010     North York Moors Chamber Music Festival
7pm at St Hilda’s Priory, Sneaton Castle, Whitby. Celebrating the best
of European chamber music from Vienna to France. Jamie Walton.
Simple and accessible repertoire and price, within venues which
themselves celebrate the rich history of the moors. More…

Mon 23 Aug 2010     Ghost Walk with Rosie
Guided walk with Harry’s Assistant Rosie
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Tue 24 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Wed 25 Aug 2010     North York Moors Chamber Music Festival
7pm at All Saints Church, Hawsker. Celebrating the best
of European chamber music from Vienna to France. Jamie Walton.
Simple and accessible repertoire and price, within venues which
themselves celebrate the rich history of the moors. More…

Wed 25 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Thu 26 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Fri 27 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sat 28 Aug 2010     Children’s Beach Events / Cottage Trail
Runswick Bay. In aid of Runswick Bay Rescue Boat.  More…

Sat 28 Aug 2010     North York Moors Chamber Music Festival
7pm at St Hilda’s Church, West Cliff, Whitby. Celebrating the best
of European chamber music from Vienna to France. Jamie walton.
Simple and accessible repertoire and price, within venues which
themselves celebrate the rich history of the moors. More…

Sat 28 Aug 2010     Geoff Laycock’s Big Band Summer Dance
Whitby Pavilion

Sat 28 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sun 29 Aug 2010     Fishing Competition, Children’s Fancy Dress, Quiz Night
Runswick Bay. In aid of Runswick Bay Rescue Boat.  More…

Sun 29 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Mon 30 Aug 2010     Runswick Bay Rescue Boat Stalls, etc
Runswick Bay. In aid of Runswick Bay Rescue Boat.  More…

Mon 30 August 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Tue 31 August 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

September 2010

Sun 05 Sept 2010     Rotary Town & Country Fair
Cross Butts Farm, Whitby

Tue 07 - Mon 13 Sep 2010     Festival on the Moor
Details to follow

Wed 08 Sept 2010     ‘September in the Rain’
By John Godber. Whitby Pavilion Theatre

Sat 11 - Sun 26 Sept     Whitby Late Summer Fishing Festival
Whitby harbour.

Sun 12 Sept 2010     Heritage Open Day
Whitby Pavilion Theatre and open buildings around the town.

Sun 12 Sept 2010     Wedding Fayre
Whitby Pavilion

Fri 17 - Sat 18 Sept 2010     Country Music Weekend
Whitby Pavilion

Fri 17 - Sun 19 Sept 2010     Diesel Gala
North Yorkshire Moors steam Railway

Fri 24 - Sat 25 Sept 2010     Whitby 60s Spectacular
Whitby Pavilion

October 2010

Sat 16  - Thu 21 Oct 2010     Art Exhibition
All the items are for sale. Old Coastguard Station, Robin Hood’s Bay

Fri 19 (?) Nov - Tue 30 Nov 2010     Art Exhibition ‘Artisan Christmas’
All the items are for sale. National Park Centre, Danby.

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Past events (on the move):

July 2010

Wed 21 - Sat 31 July 2010     Fibre, Mud and Metal
Exhibition in the Inspired by… Gallery, Danby Moors Centre.

Fri 23 July 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Sat 24 July 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Sat 24 July 2010     ‘Abba Forever’
Whitby Pavilion Theatre.

Sun 25 July 2010     Moorland Fair at Goathland
Local crafts, cake stall, Stape Silver Band, tombola, bouncy castle
At Goathland village hall. Organised by the
Rotary Club of Whitby Endeavour.

Mon 26 July 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Tue 27 July 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Wed 28 July 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Thu 29 July 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Fri 30 July 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Sat 31 July 2010     ‘Blue Bayou’
Whitby Pavilion Theatre.

Sat 31 July 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Mon 12  July 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Wed 14 July 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Fri 16 July 2010     Music and Ale Train
Esk Valley Railway

Sat 17 July 2010     ‘Voice of a Heart’
Songs of Karen Carpenter. Whitby Pavilion Theatre

Sat 17 July 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sat 17 Jul 2010     Turned Wood and Beaded Jewellery
Exhibition and sale at The Institute, Sandsend,10am - 4pm
Admission free. A percentage of proceeds go to CAFOD

Sun 18 Jul 2010     Turned Wood and Beaded Jewellery
Exhibition and sale at The Institute, Sandsend,10am - 4pm
Admission free. A percentage of proceeds go to CAFOD

Sun 18 July 2010     Mulgrave Castle Open Gardens
2 - 5pm, Lythe

Mon 19 July 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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June 2010:

Tue 01 June 2010     ‘Dangerous Corner’
Play by J B Priestly, Whitby Pavilion Theatre

Tue 01 June 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Wed 02 Jun 2010     Pannett Park Re-Opening Ceremony
Official re-opening ceremony following the Park’s £1.4 million refurbishment
Edwardian Theme. Near Whitby town centre. Details to follow. More… 

Wed 02 June 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Thu 03 June 2010     Mad about the Musicals
Whitby Pavilion Complex

Thu 03 June 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Fri 04 - Sun 06 June 2010     Whitby 60s Weekend
Whitby Pavilion Complex

Fri 04 June 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Sat 05 June 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Sat 05 June 2010     ‘Back to the 60s’
Apollo Players. Whitby Pavilion Theatre

Tue 08 June 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Wed 09 June 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Fri 11 June 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sat 12 June 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Thu 01 - Sun 11 July 2010     Whitby Summer Fishing Festival

Fri 09 - Sat 10 July 2010     ‘Happy Days’
By Wales and Fewster. Whitby Pavilion Theatre

Fri 09 Sun 11 July 2010     Queen Bee Quilters 20th Anniversary Quilt Show
Whitby Pavilion

Fri 09 July 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sat 10 July 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

June 2010

Fri 25 June 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Sat 26 June 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Fri 02 - Sun 04 July 2010    Northern Soul Weekend
Whitby Pavilion Complex

Sun 04 July 2010     Dalesmen Male Voice Choir
2.30pm at Danby Moors Centre

May 2010

Fri 28 May 2010     Dalesman Male Voice Choir
Concert at St Hilda’s Church, West Cliff, Whitby

Sat 29 May 2010     Turned Wood and Beaded Jewellery
Exhibition and Sale. Local crafts at Sandsend Institute. 
10am - 4pm. Fund raising in aid of CAFOD.

Sat 29 May 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Sat 29 May 2010      ‘Dangerous Corner’
Play by J B Priestly, Whitby Pavilion Theatre

Sun 30 May 2010     Turned Wood and Beaded Jewellery
Exhibition and Sale. Local crafts at Sandsend Institute. 
10am - 4pm. Fund raising in aid of CAFOD.

Sun 30 May 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Mon 31 May 2010     Turned Wood and Beaded Jewellery
Exhibition and Sale. Local crafts at Sandsend Institute. 
10am - 4pm. Fund raising in aid of CAFOD.

Mon 31 May 2010      ‘Dangerous Corner’
Play by J B Priestly, Whitby Pavilion Theatre

 

Fri 21 May 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sat 22 May 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
More…

Mon 24 May 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Thu 27 May 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Wed 16 June 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Fri 18 June 2010     Caribbean Night for NSPCC
7pm at Whitby Spa Pavilion. Live steel band. Tropical dress code.
Music by Keith Swales. Dance with Whitby LP Dance Centre.
Huge prizes to be won. Tickets £25 include a hot and cold buffet.
Tickets from Gateway Travel, 5 Flowergate, Whitby or tel 01947 820092.

Fri 18 June 2010     ‘Elsie and Norm’s Macbeth’
By J C Wood. Whitby Pavilion Theatre

Fri 18 June 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Sat 19 Jun - Sun 11 Jul     Whitby Summer Fishing Festival
Whitby Harbour

Sat 19 June 2010     In Search of Dracula
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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Wed 23  June 2010     Ghost Walk
Guided walk with the storyteller Harry Collett
8pm from the Whale Bone Arch opposite the Royal Hotel
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