On Scalby Fair Day, please visit the Scalby Artists’ Courtyard Exhibition 2023
Painters Jessica Cathcart, Speth Milnes & Judith Ellis, along with Printmaker Michael Atkin, will be staging a courtyard exhibition during Scalby Fair Day at Byways on Low Street.
You can also visit the workshop which is home to four antique printing presses from the 19th century. The oldest press dates from 1832 and the youngest from 1889.
The picture shows Michael Whiteley, chair of Scalby Walk, presenting the cheque to SPARKS Project’s Nicky Grunwell Community Support Worker/ Life Coach (centre) and Michelle Davison-Ward, Project Director & Life Coach
The Walk was a huge success in many ways. There were 250 walkers, a major increase on last year’s record of 161. There was also a record entry of 35 dogs who all behaved perfectly and enjoyed the free treats at each pub.
The feedback from the Walk was fantastic as were all the fancy dress outfits. Scalby Walk, as well as being a fun event, is also a walking race. This year the fastest man was local guy Stephen Hopper. The fastest woman was Emma Hopper wife of Stephen. Fastest junior was another local: Samson Grunwell. The oldest walker was 88 and the youngest only 3.
This is a charity walk and this year we raised £2,700 for a fantastic local charity: SPARKS Project. SPARKS is based in Barrowcliff and Eastfield and works with troubled and complex families and individuals facing poverty, social problems, crime, antisocial behaviour, drug & alcohol abuse, domestic violence and a range of mental health issues. Uniquely, SPARKS is there to support when there is a crisis and through life coaching and targeted classes to help these individuals and families manage better.
A big thank you from Scalby Fair to:
Michael Whiteley
Walk Chair
Scalby Fair
Follow these links to read the full report of the 2023 Scalby Fair Charity Walk and the results and times.
Scalby Methodist Church, North Street, Scalby
150th Anniversary (1873-2023)
2023 marks the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Methodist Chapel in North Street, Scalby.
The Chapel will be open during the afternoon of Scalby Fair day from 12 noon to 4pm. Do come along to visit the Chapel – we have a display of church history and events. It may be that, if you’ve been involved with any of the Chapel activities over the years, you could be captured in one of our many photographs. There will be tea and coffee on offer.
It may be that in the midst of the busyness of the day you might be seeking the opportunity for a quiet place – you can find that in the Chapel.
It would be good to see you.
We have several events planned during the coming months – see the Chapel notice board or keep an eye on the Village News Section of the Scarborough News!
Photo credit: Nigel Sheppard
There’s only a few days left until entries close for the competition on Monday, 15 May 2023.
This year’s theme is “Scarborough through the Seasons”.
You can compete for the Cathcart-Anderson Challenge Trophy and a number of cash prizes.
Prizes will be an engraved trophy presented on Scalby Fair Day 2023, together with cash prizes as follows: £50 for first prize, £25 for second prize, £15 for third prize and £25 for best youth entry (under 16 years of age on the date of judging). In addition there will be a prize of £25 for the best Scalby-themed photograph.
This year’s photo competition is kindly sponsored by Saint Cecilia’s Care Group.
Read more about how to enter, here.
When Scalby fair week has begun
Tuesday night* is family fun!
A Treasure Hunt has been arranged,
For £2, clues can be exchanged.
The Plough is where the challenge starts,
And from 6pm you can depart.
The village is where the answers are,
Which means no need to walk too far!
We really hope to see you there.
And in the meantime – please like and share!
*Tuesday, 13 June
