Local Links and Projects

    Settle Statue Storm: – Settle Town Council is facing criticism after deciding to raise council tax to fund a statue of its chairman. Plans are being submitted to Craven District Council’s planning officers for a 10ft bronze statue … Continue reading →

NEWS FROM GROWING WITH GRACE   ORGANIC GARDENING NETWORK TO LAUNCH   Local community-owned organic social enterprise, Growing with Grace, is leading plans to create a local network of clubs and people interested in organic gardening and sustainable living.   … Continue reading →

Keighley and Craven branch (i.e. the local branch) of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has produced a guide to the establishments selling real ale in Settle and Giggleswick, aimed at tourists.  This is a recognition of the fact that … Continue reading →

  Settle Harlem Shake/ Gangnam Style Sunday March 17th from 1.30pm – Meet in Booths Car Park, by Millenium Gardens 2 of the biggest Internet sensations this last year have been the song/video, Gangnam Style and the Harlem Shake, both … Continue reading →

Local Man Mick Harrison has just started a new facebook group where folks can share their old photos.. http://www.facebook.com/groups/335900073193844/ He says: I have a great interest in old photos and sharing with like minded people, I have done quite a … Continue reading →

Sustainable Settle searches for home-owners to share £125,000 funding for biomass boilers & solar thermal project Sustainable Settle, formed in 2012 to help home-owners significantly reduce their heating costs has more than £125,000 funding available towards biomass boiler and solar thermal panel … Continue reading →

How my life has changed! Due to a spinal injury, five years ago, I have very poor mobility, and spend quite a lot of time in the wheelchair. After 26 years in education, I had to retire. I was able … Continue reading →