The Dispensary Team is made up of volunteers and staff from Nature’s Laboratory. Picture: Ceri Oakes
The Dispensary – an oasis of calm, health and community well-being
by Emma Ryan
In the heart of Whitby, tucked away on Skinner Street, you’ll find something rather special. The Dispensary is far more than a health food shop – it’s a community health initiative dedicated to supporting wellbeing, sustainability and connection across the town. Operated by Common Cause CIC, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, The Dispensary combines ethical… →
“The reaction has been phenomenal” – reflecting on first year in business as Saeweard
by Emma Ryan
After bringing Brighton vibes to Whitby, the owner of a boutique clothes shop in town is looking to expand as she starts her second year in business. It is one year since Mandy Walton Parker opened Saeweard on Flowergate, fulfilling a dream she had had as a child. At the time, the fashion and interiors… →
When many businesses were left wondering what to do and how to navigate COVID and lockdown, one Whitby tradesman took it as an opportunity to re-focus his. James Eddon, director of Abbey Gas, has re-branded his business as The Abbey Group to better reflect the extended trades he now offers – alongside plumbing such as… →
The Magpie: What is sacrosanct and why it won’t open a cafe outside of Whitby…
by Emma Ryan
Multi-award winning, visited by people from all walks of life, a queue which lines Pier Road, known around the globe for its fish and chips – The Magpie Cafe is at the heart of Whitby’s fish and chip offering. It is for these very reasons why, The Magpie, despite demand, will only ever be open… →
