Filey Sea Cadets has embarked on an ambitious project to redevelop their existing site on Southdene, with a new building, fitting within its existing footprint, purpose-built for the delivery of Sea Cadets activities. The current building was constructed as the Southdene Pavilion in the 1920s, it closed in the early 1960s and has been the base […]

With the unveiling of the Fishtive Tree on the horizon, many of the town’s local businesses are beginning to plan for the Festive Season, with tempting offers and extended opening hours. Our friends at the award-winning Filey Distillery have announced extended opening times, and weekend shopping, in the run up to Christmas. Their fabulous gins would […]

Filey’s now famous Fishtive Tree will be switched on between 5pm and 6pm on Saturday 3 December. This year there will also be a spectacular firework display. The inspiration for the tree came from Ullapool in Scotland. A Filey resident saw Ullapool’s creel tree and proposed the idea to Filey’s Tourism and Trade Association. Local fisherman […]

The conversion of the former boutique hotel and restaurant at Downcliffe has begun in earnest, with scaffolding in place and re-roofing taking place. The building is being converted into apartments. The plans will see the former hotel become two three-bed flats and three two-bed flats with an existing single-storey rear extension being demolished to make way for […]

As the temperature begins to drop and the days shorten, thoughts are beginning to turn towards the Festive Season. Already the phantom crocheteer of Filey has adorned the town’s main post box. So that’s it, the signal has been given to get the tree up and cover your house with millions of bright lights and […]

After covid cancellations, the Filey Lions Bonfire is finally back and back with a bang! Thankfully this year 5th November falls on a Saturday, so gather all at 6pm on the West Avenue car park for a free bonfire courtesy of the Filey Lions. The lovely Lions will be there with their caravan, so bob along […]

The bible of real ale lovers nation-wide has been published for 2023 and two of Filey’s finest establishments are featured as being among the best pubs in the land. The publication of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide is a highlight of year for beer lovers and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the guide. […]