Author and fossil hunter Matt Myerscough will be giving a talk at Whitby Museum as part of Whitby Fossils Day on Saturday August 1. His book, ‘In Search of Sea Dragons’ includes his memories of fossilising at Port Mulgrave as a child. Picture: Ceri Oakes
Near death experience and childhood holidays in Whitby lead to new career as a fossil hunter
by Emma Ryan
After being thrown off a cliff on Mount Snowden during an avalanche and being rendered unconscious while hiking, you’d be forgiven for thinking that choosing fossil hunting was to be a more sedate past-time. But, when you are coming across extinct sea-monsters and lugging backpacks full of stones and boulders from remote and isolate beaches… →
New theatre group launching for budding young stars in the Esk Valley
by Emma Ryan
A new musical theatre group for youngsters in the Esk Valley is being launched later this year. Danby Players and Riffs Hooks and Lines are forming Danby Young Players, a brand-new group for children aged eight and over. The two organisations say the wealth of young talent is evident in school productions, choirs and arts festivals but… →
