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WALK THE LINE Throughout the year the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle line organise free guided walks through the countryside along the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle and the Leeds-Lancaster and Morecambe lines. These walks are led by the volunteers from the Friends. Packed lunches … Continue reading →

Restoration Man ..   Water Tower, Settle Mark Rand and his wife Pat’s dreams of converting a water tower on the Settle-Carlisle railway line faces a battle with the planners which threatens to de-rail the whole project. http://www.settlestationwatertower.blogspot.com/ Next Episode: … Continue reading →

BLACK HORSE JAZZ Why not warm up a chilly winter evening with some red hot jazz? The Black Horse Jazzmen can be found every Tuesday evening at Settle Cricket Club at 8.30pm. Sitters in are always welcome and this could … Continue reading →

Settle on TV : A record of the restoration and conversion of the railway water tower at Settle Station on the World famous Settle-Carlisle Line. – SEE THE FINISHED PROJECT ON CHANNEL 4 ‘RESTORATION MAN’ THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY FROM 9PM … Continue reading →

WALK THE LINE Throughout the year the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle line organise free guided walks through the countryside along the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle and the Leeds-Lancaster and Morecambe lines. These walks are led by the volunteers from the Friends. Packed lunches … Continue reading →

BLACK HORSE JAZZ Why not warm up a chilly winter evening with some red hot jazz? The Black Horse Jazzmen can be found every Tuesday evening at Settle Cricket Club at 8.30pm. Sitters in are always welcome and this could … Continue reading →

FRIENDS OF SETTLE SWIMMING POOL   The Friends of Settle Swimming pool are anxiously seeking to recruit more helpers to assist with the recycling scheme which operates from the pool car-park. Funds raised from recycling waste card and paper helps … Continue reading →

VICTORIA HALL Programmes for the new season are now available throughout the town. The season will begin with a return visit by Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman on February 3rd.  Their harp and guitar duo programme covers a range … Continue reading →

SETTLE PARISH CHURCH Quiz buffs will be pleased to know that the annual brain-teaser “Andy’s Quiz” is now on sale at a number of outlets around the town – guaranteed value for money at £2, this provides hours of intellectual … Continue reading →

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE: GIGGLESWICK JUNIOR SCHOOL There is nothing quite like the skirl  of the bagpipes to set the hairs standing on the back of the neck and  the beautiful rendition of the haunting piece, “Highland Cathedral” was a wonderful … Continue reading →