The Esk Valley

ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to a web server upgrade and a long overdue relocation of this website, the site will be undergoing maintenance over the next few days. Although we will try to minimise any disruption it will be a while before we can fully relocate, test and fix any errors caused by such a move. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The EskValley.com Team

It is our objective to provide a service that is a useful source of information to both residents and visitors alike. The above links will help you to navigate around the content of this page with "Return to the contents" links at the foot of each section to reduce the need for scrolling.
The web site contains a wealth of information and each page has clear navigation links at the left, right, top and bottom of the main content, when appropriate pages also contains navigation links within the main text to make your browsing experience easier.

The About Us page provides an insight into why the eskvalley.com web site exists, the type of information available and how to get the best results from browsing and searching the many pages.

What's New

Women in Rural Enterprise - New WiRE network starting

We would like to invite you to the launch event of the Scarborough and District WiRE network (Women in Rural Enterprise). WiRE is the only UK organisation promoting, supporting and developing women running rural businesses. Our first event will take place at The Downe Arms in Wykeham from 10 am until 11.30 on Wednesday 14th September, then on the second Wednesday of each month. The events will cost £5 per person, to include tea or coffee. The event is open to any woman running or thinking of starting a business in the Scarborough and surrounding area. The first event is a welcome meeting to introduce the new network and is open to existing members and those thinking of joining. As well as an opportunity to network and meet new business contacts, the event will feature a presentation by Pat Symons of Wykeham, talking about how she has used her skills and sheer determination to build up an extremely successful business. There will also be a 10 minute slot for an existing member to talk about and promote their business. If you would like this to feature in this slot, please contact Katrina Shamel on 01723 866600.

York based film company make short film about Beggars Bridge

Littlebeck

Colin Richardson has been so kind as to provide some little known facts and interesting information about the community of Littlebeck.

We are always on the lookout for items of interest. So if you have any knowledge or have information about Local history, Folklore, Geology & Archaeology which you think would be of interest to other please contact us enquiries@eskvalley.com.

Clubs and Societies

Esk Valley Lifeline, Seachange Communities and Whitby District Lions Club have all provided their details for inclusion on the Clubs and Societies page of eskvalley.com

Diary of Events in 2011

Accommodation

There are several new holiday accommodation providers listed on the site, giving visitors a choice of Accommodation including:- Farm House Holidays, Holiday Cottages B & B Camping and Caravans. Visit the Accommodation page on the site to view the details.

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Visitor Attractions and Facilities

There are a wealth of places to visit that provide modern entertainment while catering for traditional, cultural and historical interests.
Cafes, Restaurants, Public Houses, Touring and Static Caravans, B&B, Self Catering accommodation and Hotels provide welcome food and shelter for visitors.

Visitors are now a main source of income for the area and there is much to interest them information that may assist in planning a day out, or a holiday in the Esk Valley can be found on the pages for Attractions
Event Diary and Entertainment.

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Historical Interests

The area has played an important role in the Nautical history of Britain, with the village of Staithes being the place where Captain James Cook first discovered and then cultivated his interest in the sea. The port of Whitby was where Captain James Cook developed his seafaring skills and in which it is believed his vessel HMS Endeavour was built.
Whitby was also famous as a major fishing port that supported extensive whaling and boat building industries.
Thanks to Queen Victoria, by the C19th, Whitby was fast becoming a popular tourist destination. Her love of Jet Jewellery made the fossil as desirable as precious gems. Jet is unique to the area and can only be found along the cliffs near Whitby. Architecture shows that many of the big town houses and hotels date from this period.

Information about local history, Geology & Archaeology is contained on the individual community pages.

	Whitby Harbour

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Folklore and Legends

Smuggling, Hobbits, Ghosts and local heroes have left a mark in the book of Folklore and Legends.
Journeying forward in time Bram Stoker was so inspired by Whitby that he chose it as the backdrop for his classic novel 'Dracula'.
Information on local Folklore and Legends is contained on the respective community pages.

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