Lifeboat weekend

Heather, a friend from Leeds, sat in the front seat of a 1959 Morris Minor on West Pier today at the first day of Whitby's Lifeboat Weekend. There were various other cars there including 4 Jowetts a few Triumphs and various others. It was a shame that the weather wasn't brilliant, but there were plenty of people around who seemed to be enjoying themselves. The car to the right is an Austin Healey 3000, a car I have always liked - this one has only done 18000 miles!

The end of the rainbow

Who cares about the rain when you get photo opportunities like this. The Abbey is Whitby's gold at the end of the rainbow and to be able to get a shot like this from the bedroom window is great.

We must like it to do 2 posts in one day!

The Land Girls of Yorkshire

Last night we went to Suddaby's in Malton to see "The Land Girls of Yorkshire" because we couldn't get tickets for Whitby Coliseum - we're glad we couldn't.


Suddaby's is a great find, particularly for those of you who like traditional local beers as it is a small family brewery with many awards. The theatre area is something else, little more than an old barn with I guess 80 seats, but absolutely perfect for the play. They even served free cheese and biscuits at the interval (and they say Yorkshire folk are tight!) We will certainly keep our eyes out for future events here and plays by Badapple or Kate Bramley. It was a good job that we rang and reserved tickets, some people were being turned away. If it is on somewhere near you go to see it, you won't be disappointed.

Crab fishing in Whitby

A couple of photos just received from the Cook family who stayed last week. Crab fishing is enjoyed by young and old alike, particularly dads. Most people go crab fishing down by the swing bridge, but the other good spot is from the bottom of the steps on Tate Hill Pier, our grandchildren caught over 30 in half an hour one time.

Strange way to spend a day off?

Nobody coming in today - a rare opportunity of taking some time out. Where did we choose to spend it? At the Harrogate Exhibition Centre where there was a coloproctology conference, not everyone's first choice!! Not as strange as it may seem though - we had gone to meet Siobhán who we had known for 6 years but never met. Siobhán (the one on the right without a pointy head) has worked for Lynn’s Bowel Cancer Campaign since 2003 a charity dear to us. We have had a great deal of involvement with the Lynn’s charity since I (Stephen) had bowel cancer in 1997.


We already had a face to the name, having seen each other’s photos over the years, but we have met at long last. We had already met Caroline, the other person in the photo without a pointy head, when we organised an entry into the Great Manchester Run several years ago - she ran, we didn't!

For more information on the charity, their work to raise awareness of this insidious disease and symptoms advice please visit www.bowelcancer.tv

Back to the 60s

Twice a year Whitby Pavilion hosts a 60s Spectacular with many bands and artistes from the era as well as tribute acts. A great bunch of people come each year, sometimes to both events, and they obviously have a great time as more often than not book for the following year as they leave. The Pavilion is packed with enthusiasts of every age, many dress in 60s outfits. We still have a couple of rooms left for September, but we're sure not for long. The photo here was taken by Malcolm Jones, one of our 60s regulars in June.

Who needs the Med?

When we get the weather that we have had for the last few days who needs the Med? We have wonderful beaches and spectacular countryside as well as beautiful villages. These photos were taken at about 6:30 today and it was still warm enough for people to be in the sea! Let's hope that this is a prelude to the summer. The picture to the left is from Sandsend towards Whitby and the picture on the right is along the pathway into Mulgrave estate at Sandsend, a place most visitors never go to see.