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Wednesday 29 June 2022

Visit to Scarborough 

John and I rendezvoused at Leeds Railway Station for the 09:27to Scarborough alighting in Scarborough at 10:51. 

When we got to York we were sat on our train when they tried to join us to another train that was stationary in York but the process failed and we were asked to alight and get on the leading train.

Although the train was now almost full we were still able to find a table although it was on the opposite side to that which we had travelled from Leeds. 

However, no matter we were soon on our way with two intermediate stops at Malton and Seamer pulling back the lost time at York in splendid fashion. 

We arrived in Scarborough bang on time where Brian and Allan were already waiting for us. 

We then made our way down the main drag to “The Market Vaults” for a bite to eat sitting outside to consume our fayre with tea or coffee to swill it down. 

Toilet break done it was then through the streets to make our way to the bridge and climb onto the top road so we could at some point drop down to the Clock Café for a drink and scone with Jam and Cream for a splendid afternoon tea. The views from this vantage point were magnificent and enjoyed by everyone.  

Nevertheless, this manoeuvre proved tremendously difficult as we made our way along the road to avoid the 4.7M Lottery Grant area refurbishment that was now underway with all entrances to the Clock Café blocked for safety reasons. 

Eventually we found an entrance that would allow us to descend and take us to the Swimming Bath area by the shoreline and then we’re able to navigate to our intended destination. 

We then had our afternoon tea basking in the glorious sunshine and enjoying the fantastic views from our favourite eatery. 

Brian then approximated it would take us an hour from the Clock Café to get back to Scarborough Station taking into consideration John’s damaged heel from overdoing it in the gym which in the end only took us half an hour so John, Brian and Allan decided to do a quick trip to see a Windmill close by whilst I waited back at the station buffet until they returned, as we agreed. However, they took a shortcut back onto the platform after visiting the Windmill ignoring the fact that I was in the buffet waiting for them? John then phoned me to say they were on the platform and “where are you?” I said in the buffet where we’d agreed for you to meet me!

We departed Scarborough bang on time @ 15:31 arriving back in Leeds at a little after 17:05. John catching the Skipton train and me wandering to Corn Exchange for the No. 3 bus. 

What was remarkable on this trip we never consumed Fish and Chips or Peach Melba’s!

Another great day out proving once again you don’t need to travel far to enjoy yourselves!

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Colin Hendrick Ward