Stand-out events include a new festival in Whitby inspired by the storytellers past and present who have fallen under the town’s spell, and Scarborough hosting the national Armed Forces Day event for the first time.
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. Steampunk weekend
Whitby Steampunk Weekend at Whitby Pavilion, Saturday February 8 to Sunday February 9 More than 80 merchandise stalls offering artisan and bespoke Steampunk, alternative and unique Gothic products. Steampunk is an aesthetic based on a mixture of science fiction and the 19th century style. It combines old with new, so expect to see modern day items made with wood, brass and copper as well as classic Victorian clothing, such as top hats, waistcoats, goggles, corsets, bustles and fascinators. Includes cabaret on the Saturday. Many events are free.
. Festival time
Coastival, Friday February 21 to Sunday February 23 Trailblazing town-takeover of live music and street art.
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Scarborough TOP SECRET Blues Festival, Scarborough Spa, from Friday March 20 to Sunday March 22 International Festival with many bands from the USA, including the Grammy Award winning blues and gospel singer Mike Farris. The weekend will also include the UK Premier of Kaz Hawkins new stage show Memories of Etta, first performed at the Cognac Blues Festival, France, last year. The festival takes over the Spa Scarborough and offers the best of blues, R&B, classic soul, Americana, and roots. Tickets: 01723 821888
. Punk day
Scarborough Punk Festival, Scarborough Spa, Saturday March from 1pm to 11pm Celebrating Punk in all its forms, Scarborough Punk Festival will host a stellar line-up consisting of Punk legends, as well as the most talked about upcoming bands. Confirmed so far 999; Menace; The Kingcrows; Peter and the Test Tube Babies; Hot Rockets; the Ramonas; the Vibrators; Chelsea; Hung Like Hanratty and TV Smith Tickets: 01723 821888
. Out of this world
Sci-fi Scarborough, Scarborough Spa Complex, Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5 Festival run by fans for fans, which gets bigger each year, and stars sci-fi heroes from film, TV and gaming worlds. Guests this year include Jill Halfpenny, Frazer Hines and Clem So. Tickets: 01723 821888
. Outdoors
Wild Challenge at Easter, Bempton Cliffs, near Bridlington, Saturday April 4 to Sunday April 19 Calling all fun-loving families. Visit Bempton Cliffs and do the Puffin Trail, watch thousands of seabirds on the cliffs, or armed with a Discovery Backback, see what mini-beasts you can find along the Nature Trail. These activities count towards your Wild Challenge. From April, the puffins arrive at Bempton Cliffs, the best place to see these cute creatures in mainland Britain. Admission charges apply
. Great read
Books by the Beach, various locations in Scarborough, Friday April 24 to Sunday April 26 Annual literature fest. Guests this year include Scarborough-based Egyptologist Joann Fletcher, Baroness Kate Fall. former Deputy Chief of Staff to David Cameron and comedian and author Jenny Eclair. Tickets available from the Stephen Joseph Theatre.
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.