Friends of Saltburn - Supported by the 500 Club

11/11/2026

♿️ For our fabulous 30th Band Anniversary
Celebration we want to make sure everyone can enjoy the day 💙

We're pleased to share that accessibility has been carefully considered at the Saltburn Community & Arts Association

There is a ramp at the theatre entrance on Albion Terrace and a second ramp leading directly into the auditorium, meaning there are no steps to navigate.

The theatre can accommodate up to five wheelchairs, with dedicated spaces available throughout the venue, including one close to the accessible toilet.

While the venue is not yet formally recognised as dementia\-friendly, this is something they are actively working towards.

Their volunteer team will also be on hand throughout the day to provide a warm welcome, help guests find their seats and offer assistance wherever needed.

To help the team prepare, please let us know in advance if you require a wheelchair space or any additional support on the day. A little notice allows us to make sure everything is ready for your arrival.

As always, our aim is to ensure everyone feels comfortable, included and able to enjoy the experience.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help. 💙

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saltburn-bandstand-30-year-celebration-tickets-2004285200990

07/11/2026

🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺

Tomorrow, as we gather across our community for Remembrance Sunday, we pause to remember and honour the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

At the Saltburn 500 Club, we are proud to be part of a community that continues to uphold the spirit of remembrance, gratitude and respect.

Whether you attend a service, observe the two-minute silence, or simply take a quiet moment to reflect, we invite everyone to remember those who served and those who continue to serve today.

Their courage, sacrifice and dedication must never be forgotten.

"When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today."

06/11/2026

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03/11/2026

💙 A Huge Thank You 💙

We know it's a big ask putting posters in your windows.

Let's be honest, no business wants every inch of glass covered in adverts!

But as a community group, it really does mean the world when local businesses, organisations and supporters help us spread the word.

Every poster, share, mention and recommendation helps us reach more people.

So, from all of us, thank you Maureen’s by the sea, Stonehouse Bakery, Saltburn Community & Arts Association, Book Corner Saltburn, Creation Saltburn, Saltburn Library, Becketts, Sainsburys Saltburn, and of course and the fab Table Top Team

And here's some even more good news... 🎉

Tickets are now available on Eventbrite!

That means you don't even need to leave the comfort of your sofa to book your place.

The only time you'll need to venture out is on Sunday 22nd November at 1pm, when we'll be celebrating 30 years of the Community Theatre with a fantastic afternoon of music from the incredible Marske Brass Band

Now, if you're one of those people thinking, "Brass bands aren't really my thing," think again...

You've probably now seen the famous John Lewis Christmas advert featuring the amazing Easington Colliery Brass Band

If brass bands are good enough for John Lewis, Waitrose and Sam Fender, then they're definitely worth an afternoon of your time!

😉

So grab your tickets, join us for a wonderful celebration, and help us mark 30 years of memories, music and community.

31/10/2026

Saltburn once had three bandstands, one at the Pier Head, one in the Valley Gardens and one in Hazel Grove. The weather took the first, the war took the second, and the third was left to fall apart. Then in 1995 the Saltburn 500 Club raised the money, with help from the Arts Council, to bring a bandstand back, and today they fill it with free concerts by the sea from May to September. If you’ve ever stopped to listen down there on a summer afternoon, there’s a good chance you’ve heard Saltburn Big Band.

That’s how music has always worked round here. The North was built on works bands, colliery bands and town bands, made up of ordinary people who gave up their evenings to play for the place they lived. Tonight Saltburn Big Band bring that bandstand sound indoors to our stage, joined by the Durham Alumni Big Band, former Durham University musicians who’ve played together since 2007 and won last year’s big band competition in Chester-le-Street. Two full bands, Basie and Ellington, Sinatra and Ella, with Bridget Metcalfe singing, and they’re playing to raise money for the centre.

That matters more than many people realise. Saltburn Community and Arts Association is a charity, and like the bandstand, it’s kept going by people who care about it. The lights stay on because of ticket sales, room hire, donations, grants and our volunteers, our earth angels, who pour the drinks, sell the tickets, show people to their seats and lock up long after everyone has gone home.

So tonight is a thank you, from two bands who could be playing anywhere, to a building that belongs to all of us. If you can’t come, you can still help by sharing this post, becoming a member, or joining the earth angels yourself.

Doors and bar open at 6.45pm and the music starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 online (tap Get tickets on our FB page, or the link in our bio).

Let's keep the music playing in our beautiful seaside town 🎶🎷🎺🎤

31/10/2026

🕵️‍♀️ THE FAITHFUL ARE CALLING… 👀

We may go around unseen, quietly getting things done behind the scenes, but make no mistake… we are very much the Faithful! 💚

The Friends of Saltburn - Supported by the 500 Club is on the lookout for some new recruits

We’re looking for volunteers who want to be part of something good, help make things happen in our lovely town and keep our community spirit alive.

You don’t need to be a detective, you don’t need to pass a round table test, and there’s certainly no need to fear a banishment! 😂

Just a little time, a willingness to get involved and a belief in what we do.

So, who’s ready to join the Faithful?

Can we count on you? 💚

31/10/2026

Thank you 🙏

Saltburn once had three bandstands, one at the Pier Head, one in the Valley Gardens and one in Hazel Grove. The weather took the first, the war took the second, and the third was left to fall apart. Then in 1995 the Saltburn 500 Club raised the money, with help from the Arts Council, to bring a bandstand back, and today they fill it with free concerts by the sea from May to September. If you’ve ever stopped to listen down there on a summer afternoon, there’s a good chance you’ve heard Saltburn Big Band.

That’s how music has always worked round here. The North was built on works bands, colliery bands and town bands, made up of ordinary people who gave up their evenings to play for the place they lived. Tonight Saltburn Big Band bring that bandstand sound indoors to our stage, joined by the Durham Alumni Big Band, former Durham University musicians who’ve played together since 2007 and won last year’s big band competition in Chester-le-Street. Two full bands, Basie and Ellington, Sinatra and Ella, with Bridget Metcalfe singing, and they’re playing to raise money for the centre.

That matters more than many people realise. Saltburn Community and Arts Association is a charity, and like the bandstand, it’s kept going by people who care about it. The lights stay on because of ticket sales, room hire, donations, grants and our volunteers, our earth angels, who pour the drinks, sell the tickets, show people to their seats and lock up long after everyone has gone home.

So tonight is a thank you, from two bands who could be playing anywhere, to a building that belongs to all of us. If you can’t come, you can still help by sharing this post, becoming a member, or joining the earth angels yourself.

Doors and bar open at 6.45pm and the music starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 online (tap Get tickets on our FB page, or the link in our bio).

Let's keep the music playing in our beautiful seaside town 🎶🎷🎺🎤

27/10/2026

🎄✨ DATE FOR THE DIARY! ✨🎄

Where else can you see Stormtroopers, Santa, and the amazing Saltburn Fire Station helpers all in one place? 🎅🔥⭐

Join us for a magical evening as we light up the town and kick off the festive season in style!

📅 Christmas Lights Switch-On & Lighting-Up Parade
🗓️ Saturday 28 November
🕔 5.00pm

Bring the family, wrap up warm, and get ready for a fantastic community celebration filled with festive fun, Christmas spirit, and a few special surprises along the way! 🎄✨

Who's coming? 🎅❤️