Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"The Council also owns the museum and fine art collections on display in these buildings, and located on-site at Woodend, in an external store in Filey, and within Scarborough Town Hall."
"SMCCT have an SLA with the Council to manage the buildings, care for the collections, and deliver the museum service offer. This agreement has been in place since 2005."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltba1_-tRT4
"In November 2024 the Trust called an extraordinary Board meeting, at which the worsening financial position of the charity was set out, and Trustees agreed to ask the Council to explore the option of bringing the service back in-house. The assessment of the Board was that taking into account the current capacity of the Board and the deteriorating financial position there was not a realistic option of delivering their objectives in accordance with the SLA, and that the team at North Yorkshire would be in a better position to do so."
A Restricted Enclosure?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5d7QLr7lGQ
"The current CEO is an interim appointment which ends on 31 March 2025."
Without Exemption.
"The current payment to SMCCT for the delivery of services as set out in the SLA is £491,100, per annum for financial year 2024-25. The SLA payment rises annually by the same percentage increase in CPI in the preceding 12-month period. CPI to end of December 2024 was 2.5% so estimated SLA for financial year 2025-26 would be £503,377. The current SLA agreement runs until 31 December 2038."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B90-CMgYuQ
https://scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk/
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'Magnets'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"A suggestion that dark energy reached a peak billions of years ago would also herald the first substantial change in decades to the widely accepted theoretical model of the universe. The clock itself was by the family of prolific clockmakers William Potts and Sons Ltd of Leeds and had to be regularly wound, on one occasion in the 1960's the ladder slipped and left a council employee trapped in the tower overnight. Shortly afterwards the movement was replaced by a synchronous electric motor."
"The terraces of flats proceeding North along the Esplanade are all impressive in scale if not always in style but they do exude a splendid air of faded grandeur. "Belvedere" is a building of interest, identified by the monogram OE on the gates. In recent times this was the home of Eric Olsen the shipping magnate."
https://www.pockettours.co.uk/tours/demo-tour/scarborough-south-cliff-cl...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOhDyUmT9z0
"“An active member of the Scarborough Amateur Radio Club, he enjoyed talking to fellow "hams" around the world.”"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0eg2evrq55o
"Other areas of the garden were set out for the blind as a sensory trail, and bronze braille boards identified the plants. Alas now all gone."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vzqv59jgeo
""We can't lay our boats alongside this fish quay because of the dereliction and the damage it has caused, so we are sometimes stuck above the bridge."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL8AgEzg5fI
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1jpyl8g772o
Big Ears.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iDwk4n39R0&list=RD4iDwk4n39R0&start_rad...
https://www.southcliffgardens.co.uk/explore/star-map/
Woodpeckers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly1vmydr3ko
'More Action than Emmerdale'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"...the process, which included three rounds of voting, members being told they had to vote, or leave the council chamber temporarily, and the council going into a private session to discuss the candidates, drew criticism from former mayor, Cllr Peter Madeley who claimed 'We're making it up as we go along"."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2025/mar/24/what-do-yo...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-qHlz4hfak
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/mar/23/why-are-you-expecte...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d27gTrPPAyk
lol
"Rum is typically made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses, the thick treacle-like substance leftover after refined sugar has been produced from the harvested plants."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg1ez63ndvo
Hmmm ...
"The SPA also points out that exporting and ageing spirits overseas means Jamaica misses out on the value-added processes like refining, bottling, labelling and distributing as well as other secondary benefits to the local economy like rum tourism."
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/mar/24/scapegoating-nature-pla...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZwykQK9aZo
I'll shut up now...
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/mar/20/alex-wheatle-novelist-and-...
Geology George.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/mar/28/at-60-the-bulk-of-your-life...
Count your Blessings.
'Kafkaesque'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"“We cannot fathom what happened; it doesn’t make any sense. We made a few inquiries, we had a bit of banter on a WhatsApp group, and then we were arrested,” she said."
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/29/met-raids-quaker-meeting...
"Parts of Mandalay and its buildings also lie along the floodplain of the Ayerwaddy River. This makes them very vulnerable to a process called liquefaction.
This happens when the soil has a high water content, and the shaking causes the sediment to lose its strength and behave like a liquid. This increases the risk of landslides and building collapses, as the ground can no longer hold them up."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c793wn0dr3zo
"Allen claimed he and Levine were not abusive and were never told which communications were criminal, which they said was “completely Kafkaesque”."
Question Time.
"The Conservative mayor plans to host in-person Question Time events twice a year and participate in a monthly local radio phone-in."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8d4v0n56g4o
"In the meantime, there is nothing to stop them working with any group, including the majority group, to come up with ideas we can all support."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn8QPRYWAdk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c23zx8pgx28o
'Assembled Worthies'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"It’s a brave move. Wandering the aisles, between gilded altarpieces and tribal masks, all within touching distance, it’s a wonder that you’re not forced to don white gloves and a lab coat. “It does slightly keep one awake at night,” says Tim Reeve, the V&A’s deputy director and chief operating officer. “But if we had glass everywhere, it wouldn’t be a storage facility to which you have been invited behind the scenes. We had to commit to that philosophy.”"
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/may/27/houseplant-clinic-w...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE77RZO54ZA
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/may/28/v-and-a-east-storeh...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw8Q6no7kB4
'Mud Swinging'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"To the alternating fascination, bewilderment and envy of its European neighbours, Switzerland, population nearly 9 million, has more bunkers per capita than anywhere else in the world – enough to guarantee shelter space to every single resident in the event of a crisis."
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/may/29/why-does-switzerland-have-m...
"He said he had the sheep because he was under financial pressure"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skK3WoK5Z8A
"These are considered "one-off windfalls" from delivering savings ahead of schedule."
https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/north-yorkshire-council...
"The issue centres on the purchase of Pavilion House and the former Comet building in Scarborough."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suAR1PYFNYA
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnv1evn2p2vo
How Convenient.
'Coats of Arms'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"A recent moment of serendipity got me thinking about our coat of arms and why it has seemingly never changed, whereas so many logos in life are continually changing and, from it, offers far greater public interest."
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25307760.yorks-historic-coat-arms-time-...
A Community Mosaic?
'Per Pericular Ad Decus Ire Juvat'
"Genoa was a powerful maritime force in the Mediterranean and the King of England asked permission to fly Genoa's flag of Constantine for protection but for nationalistic reasons it transmuted to the flag of St George. "
Exciting, innit?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_PX1cVuaVA
Home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qIy1DmGLWI
'Pin Cushions'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"Coun Les told the full meeting of councillors: “With regard to the Grand Hotel, I would reckon [it would cost] half a billion pounds freehold value, and another half a billion pounds to refurbish."
https://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/25324907.north-yorkshire-council-wo...
"The issue resurfaced at a full meeting of the authority on July 16, after the leader was quizzed about the removal of Coun Keane Duncan, one of NYC’s youngest councillors, from its executive committee."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPP-eW7uxIM
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25322102.wind-turbines-plans-area-immor...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RUIeX6UCT8&list=RDUWdcZqG02Ls&index=17
https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/scarborough-prepares-fo...
'Pottering'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"She told BBC News she hoped her appointment on Wednesday as the official adviser to King Charles III on astronomical matters would inspire more women and girls to study science.
The new Astronomer Royal added that she also wanted to use her new role to "open people's eyes" to the wonders of space.
"I want to engage with the public, excite them about what we do in astronomy, but also make it clear how important what we do is to the UK economy," Prof Dougherty said."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpqvz19l7l8o
"Critics have argued that tariffs are inflationary and will push up prices for American consumers, but Mr Friedland said the president's approach was aimed at strengthening national security by building important industries at home."
Now then Mr Lawrence...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifARMmcqhD8&list=RDifARMmcqhD8&start_rad...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c741lll88q5o
""It's really lovely to have new scents for our dogs to find," she added."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16a7yt_2rUshttps://www.theguardian.com/w...
It would appear to moi that Keir Starmer (wotever his name is) is 'sitting on a fence'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPjmDiJyzSE
Keep Busy.
"The name of the voice actor playing Bond, for example, remains classified."
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/jul/28/meet-the-new-james-bond-00...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SlNxUBVQHQ&list=RD9SlNxUBVQHQ&start_rad...
Sleep Tight.
"Come and learn more about the Scarborough Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. We'll be at the Summer Family BBQ, Gallows Close Centre, Barrowcliff on Wednesday, 27 August, between 11am to 3pm.
https://www.scarborough-ryedale-as.org.uk/
All Work and No Play?
"According to the U.S. Naval Observatory, the black moon, which was given its name recently, is much different from other moons like the pink, harvest and blood moons."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/23/alaska-landslide-tsunami
Now Where was I again....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOKJE7yYby8
"I must remember to set my alarm so as not to miss not seeing this illuminating event."
Keep Busy.
"There’s nothing like a looming deadline to spark some crackpot ideas."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyn7lq1q1ro
'Skeletal Metal Frames'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"Ms Clooney, who has been taking her recycling to Wales when visiting family, said she believed the situation was unacceptable when residents had faced consecutive council tax rises."
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/sep/11/council-housing-tow...
"US vexillologist Whitney Smith coined the term in the late 1950s."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo8hvkY5HnA&list=RDmo8hvkY5HnA&start_rad...
"We're thrilled to unveil our stunning new Phoenix Sculpture, a powerful symbol of renewal, remembrance, and hope."
Baldrick!!! I had a cunning plan...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvZaYSUBAPU&list=RDTvZaYSUBAPU&start_rad...
"“You know what? That’s just what we need. We can’t think of anyone better to be our US ambassador.”"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsohPbnp1b8&ab_channel=AvocadoJay23
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/sep/11/nasa-blocks-chinese-nati...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHIcVuqQgVo&list=RDfHIcVuqQgVo&start_rad...
https://newsthump.com/2025/09/10/anti-genocide-protesters-to-avoid-arres...
'Allotments are Good'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"In the spacious village hall, we joined a line of people slowly snaking forward beside a long table displaying all manner of fruit and vegetables. There were runner beans, peppers, beetroot, cabbage, apples and onions. Huge pumpkins sat beside weird-looking gourds. Tomatoes came in all shapes and sizes."
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/sep/20/huge-crater-under-north-...
"The council said it was aware of "continuing interest" in commemorating Sunderland residents who volunteered for the International Brigade"
Baldrick!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMnGpEzrHoM&ab_channel=TrailerWorld
Can we stick a Candle on it?
"Today, the decades-long scientific debate can be settled. The Silverpit crater 700 metres below the seabed under the North Sea was in all likelihood created by a direct hit from an asteroid or comet about the size of York Minster that hurtled towards the Earth more than 43m years ago."
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25482839.allotments-good---need-create/
"“They had the big debate and then they had a vote. It was overwhelmingly decided that it was a non-impact origin. Most people favoured the mundane explanation and I think that reflects a tendency to reject the more spectacular explanation.” The vote was 80-20 against the impact hypothesis, raising the question of whether geologists are naturally conservative. “There are different flavours of geologist,” said Nicholson. “People say I get too excited by certain ideas.”"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrq2gpqqyro
Never, Mind.
"Silverpit is exceptionally preserved and important, he said. “We can use these findings to understand how asteroid impacts shaped our planet throughout history, as well as predict what could happen should we have an asteroid collision in future.”"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyYnnUcgeMc&list=RDIyYnnUcgeMc&start_rad...
"“A decision by the Duchy Council on charity rents has been reached and any changes will be announced in due course.”"
lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHYPSkEoUcQ&list=RDOHYPSkEoUcQ&start_rad...
https://www.nature.com/ncomms/
Hmmm ... looks like the Dutch got there first.
Where was Vancouver again?
'Shetland Saga'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"Engineers visited Building Number One with the site part of a wider regeneration of that area."
https://smhc.hqtdevelopment.co.uk/article.php?article=830
"They say facilities at Vincent Pier and St Nicholas Gardens remain open."
https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/water-minister-says-com...
"Most of it was transported by pack horses through the forests of Yorkshire to the great abbeys, some of it being hi-jacked on the way by hungry farm labourers."
Cardboard Cutouts...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b2T8K2D-ps
"Each stone was carefully dovetailed into its four adjacent neighbours, without using mortar or any binding material, so that when struck by heavy waves, it gave slightly and was not damaged greatly."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRDBmteHXlA
Mind, the contents of the Town Hall are worth more than the repair costs.... shame they had to store them somewhere else, innit?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c89kjql73kqo
"The customer service centre also provides a single front-door access point for customers to reach the DWP and Community Police and handles around 100 face-to-face enquiries each week."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTOcA_y1R_U
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/mar/14/please-drive-carefully-s...
"Thomas Edward Hick owned sailing vessels and three iron steamers whose names ended with the suffix "A""
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxz0enqykgo
""I get the stonework will be hard to place, but it would be nice to have something that isn't a big glass box replacing it.""
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvQViPBAvPk
We defo need a rather larger Museum.
'Halls, Well'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"And also as well that the town hall site is actually much larger than what people think cuz you've got obviously the old building at the front. You've got the customer service bit bolted onto that, the 1960s extension, but then behind it you've got again quite a large building and then also what was the brewery next door to that. sort of next door and down the hill from the historic part of the town hall or the council's got that as well."
https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/future-of-scarborough-t...
"They haven't come forward with even the faintest idea"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ-3PxQoBU4&list=RDfZ-3PxQoBU4&start_rad...
https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/the-scarborough-buildin...
It would be rather good for the YMCA though wot, not?
The Elders Centre is where Doris used to teach Art... among many other plcaes.
Just thought I'd chuck that in...
OOh they're having a right old rant, arn't they?
Best not mention Postage Stamps.