SCARBOROUGH 41 Club
Welcome to Scarborough 41 Club ……
….. where life’s a beach
We’re Scarborough 41 Club, a bunch of local guys who enjoy the fun, fellowship and festivity of 41 Club.
Interested in learning more about 41 Club?
Our Membership Officer is here to give you more information about what we do. To learn more, please read on, or contact our Membership Officer by clicking the button
We’re part of a family of like-minded organisations
Fellowship
We can help you enjoy meaningful connections with your fellow members who come from all walks of life in and around the Scarborough area.
Fun
We meet together once a month – usually on the third Thursday of each month – except in the Summer. These meetings are planned by our Catering Officer and include a meal.
Festivity
Social events include Christmas get-togethers, Spring or Summer BBQs or a more formal Burns’ Night – with piper and haggis (and whisky).
National
With 650 Clubs in the UK, you are assured of a warm welcome should you be visiting on business or on holiday.
International
There is an active international component to 41 Club, with regular meetings and international youth exchanges for family members.
What do we do?
We meet once a month (except in the summer months) plus we enjoy a a range of other activities
Monthly Meetings
A meal, a talk or a visit
We do not have a fixed venue, so we can enjoy a wide range of Scarborough cuisine, often combined with a guest speaker or on a visit to a local place of interest.
Charity Fundraising
Giving back to our community
Each year our incoming Chairman nominates the local charities to benefit from our fundraising. In addition to other activities, we often have a fund-raising dinner with guests, music and dancing.
Other Events
What will our Sports Officer suggest this year?
Maybe you like archery? Or lunch and a match at Scarborough RUFC (watching, not playing)? The ancient game of Quoits, Yorkshire style? Football golf? Walking rugby? All ideas welcome.
Hear from our members
Scarborough 41 Club was formed in 1957 and has enriched the lives of many Scarborians ever since. We will soon celebrate our 70th birthday.
There are various key benefits that I have gained from being part of 41 Club. Top of the list has to be fellowship. I have formed close friendships with a wide range of fellow members and is there anything more important in life? In this modern world when many people seem to converse mainly via social media it’s refreshing to get out once a month and converse face to face.
Next up is our annual charity event. Raising money for (usually local) charities whilst enjoying a great night out complete with dinner and entertainment is a whole lot more satisfying than vegetating in front of the TV. I am glad I joined – life wouldn’t have been the same without it.
Simon Lockley
If you are a people-person who is looking to join like-minded men for fellowship and friendship, why not get in touch with us see for yourself if it would suit you? You will be made very welcome.
Mike Shingler
I have been involved in team sports all my life as a player and I miss the camaraderie, bravado and mutual support from a variety of backgrounds and 41 Club fills that gap.
Richard Kirby
Keeping in touch with friends old and new, attending interesting monthly meetings and raising some money for good causes…….
What’s not to like?
Peter Calow
Some recent events
These will give you a flavour of some of our recent activities
Archery Competition
Archery is usually one of our summer activities, where we go to play Robin Hood with the professionals – Scarborough Archers.
Quoits
The ancient Yorkshire game of Quoits, up at Beck Hole, where locals and sheep are equally nervous of flying 41 Club quoits.
Tapas
A social event (and AGM pt 2) at one of the many Scarborough eateries that we enjoy visiting each year.
RNLI Visit
A guided tour around Scarborough’s lifeboat station to get updated on their work. Plus fish and chips on Sandside afterwards.
Santa’s Sleigh
Each Christmas we work with the local Scarborough Round Table to help them raise cash for local charity support.
Information for Members
Our calendar, news and announcements, and reports on recent outings.
Calendar
Dates for your diary
January 2026 Meeting:
February 2026 Meeting:
Scarborough 41 Club 70th Anniversary Night
Apologies
Meetings are usually held on the third Thursday of each month and apologies are due by noon on the previous Friday. Occasionally, alternative arrangements are notified so please see the details for each meeting.
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Our chosen Charities for
2025-26
Richard has chosen the following two charities for our support
Martin House Children’s Hospice, Wetherby, providing hospice care free of charge for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses
St Catherine’s Hospice, Scarborough, providing hospice care for North and East Yorkshire.
What’s happening?
Our latest news and announcements
Here you will find out about what’s happening in Scarborough 41 Club
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News of our 70th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday 21 March 2026
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the formation of Scarborough 41 Club. With several of the 41 Clubs formed in the same year having fallen by the wayside this achievement is something to celebrate. For this reason Vice Chairman Simon and the hard working members of his Committee have arranged a 70th anniversary celebration…
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January 2026 Meeting: English Whisky Tasting and Tour
Gentlemen – the New Year brings a new venue and an interesting innovation by your Catering Officer in the form of an English Whisky Tasting and Tour at the Distillers Lounge on Aberdeen Walk (the former Scarborough Evening News office) on Thursday 15 January 2026. The evening starts with a taste of Filey Bay whisky…
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News of former 41 Club member’s generous bequest to Scarborough Dial-A-Ride
Former member of Round Table 88 and 41 Club Richard Appleton who sadly passed away in 2023 at the age of only 71 had in his will made a generous bequest to Scarborough Dial a Ride which has recently enabled the local charity to replace a 10 year old mini bus with a new 16…
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News of charitable donations made from monies received from the RoundTable Santa’s Sleigh
With a decision on whether the RoundTable Santa Sleigh will operate this year imminent Treasurer Iain believed it would be of interest to members to know what charitable donations have been made by 41 Club from the monies collected in previous years. The monies received from RoundTable are: £1226 (being 50% of 2024 takings); £1000…
What’s happened?
Reports of our recent
get-togethers
are often somewhat exaggerated
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News of Chairman’s Curry Night held on Thursday 11 December 2025
In the absence of a scheduled 41 Club meeting in December Chairman Richard asked Secretary Mike to issue an invitation by email to all members inviting them to join him for a few beers followed by a curry at the Cinnamon Indian Restaurant on Dean Road. 4 members joined Chairman Richard, Vice Chairman Simon and…
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Report on Round Table’s Santa’s Sleigh collection for local charities
An impressive turnout of Scarborough Tablers, friends and partners met up at the Crown Tavern at 6.15pm on Monday, 8 December 2025 for that evening’s round of the Santa Sleigh. Two Scarborough 41 Clubbers were also along for the ride: Ben Kitto (Rudolph) and David Henderson (Santa). Rudolph skillfully navigated the Sleigh through some tricky turns and narrow gaps whilst…
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Report on the Chinese Banquet meeting held on 27 November 2025
A total of 29 members and partners joined Chairman Richard for a Chinese Banquet at TOPS Chinese Restaurant on Falsgrave Road on Thursday 27 November 2025. Several members and partners accepted the invitation to begin the evening with a drink or two across the road at the Tap and Spile. This year with a suggested…
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Report on attendance at rugby match between Scarborough v Wetherby at Silver Royd on 22 November 2025
In a marked improvement on last year there were 13 members of 41 Club and Farts in attendance together with 4 guests for the Regional 2 North East rugby match between Scarborough (sitting 3rd in the league) and Wetherby (sitting 4th) for what was expected to be a close game with both teams having won…
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