A festival of different sorts occurs from Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th June 2011.  The small Yorkshire village of Wetwang will once again welcome 1000's of visitors for its 9th annual Scarecrow Week.

In 2010 the Festival raised over £5,000 for the community's Village Hall ensuring the essential upkeep for the Village Hall for another year. Big thanks must go to the many scarecrow makers, volunteers and visitors who help support this festival.

This years Wetwang Scarecrow Festival promises to be another cracker. They have some classes and categories for everyones enjoyment.

8 years ago the scarecrows arrived in Wetwang and the Village Hall Committee, as a fundraising activity for the newly-erected Wetwang Village Community Hall, decided to hold a festival. 8 years later it has grown to become the most important event in the villages calendar.

It isn't just a heap of scarecrows for you to look at, the enthusiastic residents will display them in gardens, open spaces, hidden corners and even on rooftops. In fact if you drive too slowly through the village, you may find one sneak into your car !!

Over 60 scarecrow graced last year’s festival and over 100 are expected for this years Wetwang Scarecrow Festival.

There appears to be no end to the creative talents of our scarecrow makers and their hiding places - and 2011 will surely see another imaginative bunch of inventions...

So why not pop in and help raise some much needed funds, even if it's just a quick visit on your way to the Yorkshire Seaside.

Wetwang Village Community Hall is a registered charity (no. 523308)

The address is:
Southfield Road
Wetwang
East Yorkshire
YO25 9XX

Telephone number :
01377 236572 - answerphone out of hours

Website : http://www.wetwangscarecrows.co.uk/

Who’s who:
Chairperson:  Reena Scrowston
Secretary:  Bill Buckle - 01377 236222
Booking enquiries: Sue Davidson 01377 236787

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With over 200 individual and unique buildings, working harbour and train, set in an acre of landscaped garden. Bondville must be seen to be appreciated by young and old alike.

Bondville Miniature Village is a masterpiece, surely the finest model village in the country, renowned for its incredible attention to detail. There are over 1000 handmade and painted character figures, over 200 individual and unique buildings, and carefully crafted scenes of everyday life, all set in a beautifully landscaped 1 acre site.

Take a leisurely stroll around Bondville and see its little inhabitants going about their daily lives. Watch the steam train pull its carriages round the track, crossing the river and passing the harbour, where fishing boats and cruisers and moored

Look out for the humourous and unexpected - you may miss something the first time around!
What caused the playground fight?

Who are the celebrity visitors to the Dog & Duck pub?

And why is a certain dog in hot water if he's caught?

Address: Main Street, Sewerby, Bridlington, YO15 1ER
Telephone: 01262 401736
Email: m.eckles@hotmail.co.uk

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Come and see the famous stars who trod the boards at Bridlington at Beside the Seaside, watch Punch and Judy, see the thrills of the switchback railway, go on a `trip around the bay`, find out about the crazes of Bridlington`s heyday and much more....

Take a promenade through Bridlington`s resort heyday and sample the sights, sounds and characters of the seaside - whatever the weather!

• Guess the smuggler`s contraband.
• See if you can win at the local Trivial Pursuit.
• Watch all the five films in the Edwardian Theatre.
• Collect your pennies and play on the slot machines.
• Sit in the Victorian railway carriage and listen to the visitors chat excitedly about their visit to Bridlington.
• Stop off at the 1950's Lodging House and experience grumpy Len's breakfast banter.
• Experience the traditional seaside favourite "Punch & Judy" even have a go yourself.
• Learn about our coast and how to recognise the many different seabirds which frequent the area.
• Take 10 minutes to relax in our Theatre and take in the film of the day.
• For the brave at heart, the opportunity to place your hands into the tubes of mystery where you can try to guess which sea creature you are touching.
• For those of you who miss the innocence of the slot machines  of yesteryear we will provide you with sufficient old pennies to enjoy a gamble on our collection of classic slot machines.
• If it has all been too much you can sit and take in the breathtaking views of the Harbour and South Beach. Once you have regained your composure you can;
• Sample the smells of genuine smugglers booty.
• Experience the thrill of a trip around the bay with you at the wheel of our replica wheelhouse, Be careful not to bump the harbour walls on your way back.
• If you prefer to keep your feet on dry land why not listen to a selection of the many Stars who have appeared at Bridlington's Spa Theatre, how many voices can you correctly recognise?
• Not to be missed is our nostalgic look back at the holidays of the 20's, 40's and 50's look for your favourite product of the period within our displays while you listen to the many reminiscences of the visitors of the year.

Address: at Beside the Seaside, 35 Queen Street, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 2SP
Telephone    01262 674308     Fax    01262 608890
Email : lordsfeoffees@btconnect.com

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Bayle Museum

The Bayle Museum has announced its opening times and dates for the 2010 season :

• Monday 5 April 2010 -Friday 9 April 2010 (inclusive).
• Sunday 2 May 2010 and Monday 3 May 2010.
• Saturday 29 May 2010 - Friday4 September 2010

Opening times 10am until 4pm.

Last admissions 3.30pm.

Adults £1-00. Children ( under 15) FREE  must be accompanied by an adult.

Special Event Days to look out for this year are :

• Old Town Festival 3 and 4 July and 11 July 2010.
• Archaeology Day - 1 August 2010. Free Admission. 11am - 4pm  Last Admission 3.3opm
• Heritage Day - Sunday 12 September 2010. Free Admission. 11am - 4pm  Last Admission 3.30pm.
• Lords Open Day Sunday 26 September 2010. 11am - 4pm.

It should also be noted that the contact telephone number has changed to 01262 674308

To find out more about the Bayle Museum, please visit the Bayle Museum page

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Bayle Museum

The word Bayle is derived from the French Baille meaning ‘enclosure’ or ‘ward’.

Recent archaeological surveys of the Bayle have concluded that a large proportion of the building dates to the late 12th Century. The initial use of the building is unclear although there is a possibility it may have been a gatehouse to a castle built by William le Gros after he took control of Bridlington Priory in 1143.

In the 14th Century the Bayle was the Gatehouse to Bridlington Priory, a porter lived inside the Bayle and monitored the comings and goings of the Priory.  An Almoner also lived in the Bayle and distributed food and ale to the poor of Bridlington.

Since the dissolution of Bridlington Priory the Bayle has been used for many different purposes including a Prison, Court, School, Garrison,  Non – Conformist meeting place, Town Hall and meeting room for the Lords Feoffees.

Today the Bayle is a Grade I listed Building and scheduled Ancient Monument, which makes it of great interest historically and architecturally.

The Lords Feoffees and Assistants of the Manor of Bridlington were created in 1636 when a group of townsmen purchased the Manor of Bridlington from Sir George Ramsey of Coldstream. The Lords Feoffees own the Bayle together with other property in the Manor and have been established as a charitable trust for over three hundred years.

The Augustinians, a distinguished antiquarian society, were formed in 1920 for ‘the purpose of collecting, recording and preserving the relics of Bridlington and District’.

In 1928 both organisations collaborated to form a Trust to manage the newly created Museum at the  Bayle. Many local items have been generously donated or loaned to provide the detailed social history to the town and its people.

The Lords Feoffees became sole Trustees in 2000 and the following year instigated major refurbishment and appointed a Curator.  Entrance fees are subsided to encourage local people and visitors to learn the fascinating history of the Bayle and Bridlington.

There are a wide variety of exhibits which include;

• Life Size Figures
• Scale Models
• Interactive Games
• Listening Posts

and a multitude of collections of historical items within the different rooms.

The museum welcomes group bookings out of normal opening hours during the closed season and these can be arranged by calling the Lords Feofees office on 01262 674308

Opening times and dates for the 2010 season are :

• Monday 5 April 2010 -Friday 9 April 2010 (inclusive).
• Sunday 2 May 2010 and Monday 3 May 2010.
• Saturday 29 May 2010 - Friday4 September 2010

Opening times 10am until 4pm.

Last admissions 3.30pm.

Adults £1-00. Children ( under 15) FREE  must be accompanied by an adult.

Special Event Days to look out for this year are :

• Old Town Festival 3 and 4 July and 11 July 2010.
• Archaeology Day - 1 August 2010. Free Admission. 11am - 4pm  Last Admission 3.3opm
• Heritage Day - Sunday 12 September 2010. Free Admission. 11am - 4pm  Last Admission 3.30pm.
• Lords Open Day Sunday 26 September 2010. 11am - 4pm.

Address: 64 High Street, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO16 4PZ
Telephone: 01262 674308
Website: http://www.ukattraction.com/a_print/print_entries_frames.php?&e=8230PWL&a=0

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The Park Rose Bird of Prey Centre offers the ultimate bird of prey experience. The Centre is now under new management with Karl & Clare now in charge.  The bird of prey centre is set in 3 acres of woodland and their goal is to offer the chance for adults & children of all ages to come see the birds and experience being close to nature.

With the new Owl Bank & Hawk Walk, daily falconry displays and much more. You will get chance to have hands on experience with the birds and are able to take as many photos as you like of your time here. Dont forget to ask for your free wildlife check list at reception.

The centre has indoor & outdoor picnic areas, a play are, weathering ground which allows you to get close to all the birds, a conservation area and wildlife pond.

There is also a cafe and factory shop on site. Parking is free and there is disable access.

The Park is open 6 days a week (closed on Wednesdays) opening their doors at 10.00am and closing at 5.00pm.

Address: Covert Lane, Carnaby, East Yorkshire, YO15 3QF
Telephone: 01262 673653
Website: http://www.parkrosebirdsofprey.co.uk

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Old Penny Arcade

The Old Penny Memories Museum allows you to explore the colourful world of the penny arcade and discover the fascinating history of coin – operated amusement games.

As featured on the Holiday Television Program, Old Penny Memories house a unique and extensive working collection of curious antique slot machines spanning almost a century.

The words ‘For Amusement Only’ often decorated the early machines which offered the player various forms of entertainment or a small gift in return for a penny.

The myriad of machines at Old Penny Memories gave amusement to generations of players and continue to do so today.

There is something magical about playing coin operated amusement machines – more adventurous than real life.
At Old Penny Memories you can suspend reality for a time and enter another era.

Address: Old Penny Memories, 2 Marlborough Terrace, Bridlington, YO15 2PA
Telephone: 01262 675763/07742 658059
Website: http://www.oldpennymemories.co.uk/

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Bridlington Spa

Bridlington Spa

The Victorian tourists visiting Bridlington needed entertainment and in 1896 the New Spa and Gardens were opened as part of a development by the Whitaker bros. The 5 acres included a theatre, concert hall, bandstand and refreshment rooms. In 1906 the original theatre was destroyed by fire. The current Bridlington Spa Theatre and Opera House, designed by W S Walker, was opened in 1907 and used to show that new invention, the cinematograph.

In 1914 East Riding of Yorkshire Council took a lease on the Bridlington Spa and in 1919 they purchased it. In 1925 the council replaced the last of the 1890's Spa with new Spa Royal Hall. Opened in 1926 and built at a cost of £50,000 it was a flagship art deco building. On the night of the 29th Jan 1932 it burnt down though fortunately the theatre was not badly damaged and able to reopen at Easter. In a remarkable feat of design and construction the current Royal Hall was designed by the borough architect Peter Newton and built in 52 days to re-open in July 1932.

Between the wars the Spa provided plays and variety in the Theatre and dancing in the Royal Hall. Herman Darewski was the well-known and very successful musical director at the Spa from 1924 to 1939. After the war the traditional holiday trade and entertainments continued but as the 60's dawned, the motorcar, increased wealth and the package tour brought about another set of changes. The British seaside resort was changing again, the Spa moved from weekly shows and the theatre and dances in the hall to a new broader base. The Royal Hall has been a feature of the British Rock circuit now for over 30 years with many famous artists playing it, while conference and association use of the facilities has increased to balance the decline in the more traditional entertainments.

Address: The Spa Bridlington, South Marine Drive, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 3JH
Telephone: 01262 678258
Website: http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/leisure/tourism/thespa/index.html

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