The Esk Valley

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What's New

Friday 17th April: Whitby in Shorts [4]: Whitby Coliseum, 7:30pm


Admission: £5.00, Under-18s: £2.50(Half Price)
(contact tel: 01947 825000 - email: info@whitbynetwork.org.uk Admission: £5, Under18s £2.50
Fourth in the monthly series of locally made short-films, "WHITBY IN SHORTS[4]" follows the hugely successful previous events with another excellent and engaging programme.
If you have made a short film in the Whitby/NYM/Esk Valley/Cleveland region, and would like to see it screened at "WHITBY IN SHORTS", please contact the organisers through the website.
We are very close to getting the "WHITBY IN SHORTS" INTERNATIONAL SHORT-FILM FESTIVAL up and running in September this year! Your support can make the difference. Come and join us, enjoy a memorable bunch of movies, and say "YES!" to an International Short-Film Festival in Whitby-the best location in the country!
(Visit www.whitby-in-shorts.org.uk for further details).

Local Hill Farmers sign agreement to keep sheep on the moors

English Nature, The Wykeham Estate, and several moorland graziers have signed the first agreement covering Danby Low and High Moors that will ensure that the moorland is managed in a sensitive manner for wildlife, flora, sheep and grouse. The agreement came into force at the beginning of April 2009 and encourages managed grazing and welfare of sheep, as well as controls over heather burning. Many moorland flocks have disappeared from the moors as the economics of upland sheep farming have made it difficult for farmers to carry on farming the sheep. It is hoped that schemes like this will help keep the sheep on the moors, which in turn will keep the moors looking the way we enjoy them today.

Esk Valley women publish first book – a celebration of Yorkshire life

Six women from the village of Egton Bridge in the North York Moors launch their first book Bilberry Pie and other tasty tales at a fundraising event for a local charity. The book, the first foray into publishing for the women, contains short stories, poetry and non-fiction pieces, many with moorland and coastal themes, and is attractively illustrated. The book launch is taking place at a coffee morning in Egton Village Hall on Saturday the 17th of June, where local art and crafts are also on display, in aid of local charity The Esk Valley Lifeline. For more information contact Judy Rawlinson (tel) 01947 895 497 (e-mail) bobandjude@eikton.freeserve.co.uk

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, Whitby & district Volunteer Bureau 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 2009

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.

Local Businesses

VALLEY VIEW COTTAGE, Grosmont Valley View Self Catering Accommodation Offering generous self catering accommodation in Grosmont View details	Beckwith House Ainthorpe Self Catering Holiday Accommodation. Newly renovated spacious house with lovely views over Danby Dale. Sleeps six. View details
Bank House Farm Organic Meats Buy organically reared meat direct from the farmer	Furnace Farm Great Fryup Self Catering Holiday Accommodation and Bed and Breakfast. Located in the Great Fryup Dale.
View details	View 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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