ORANGE BIKES

Brand New to 3 Peaks Cycles for 2012 – ORANGE BIKES!

Our Huge stock of Orange Bikes will be arriving and being built over the next few weeks!

If you don’t see your Dream Machine on here straight away – No problem!

Just give us a call on 01729 82 42 32 or email us through the ‘Contact Us‘ Page and we can give you an instant reply on availabilities….prices…..specs….whatever you need

BLACK HORSE

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 be the perfect way to stay warm this winter!

DANCE CLASSES

DANCE CLASSES

In-tuition Dance is currently conducting research into whether there is demand for dance classes in Settle and area.  The ethos of the group is to ensure that classes are fun and enjoyable regardless of age and experience. To gauge the market questionnaires are available on-line via In-Tuition Dance’s Facebook page or in paper format from Settle Music, Settle Library and Settle Health Centre or you can carry out a phone questionnaire at 01729 823251 or call into Café Bar 13 on 16 February to chat to Cindy Haynes about the planned sessions.

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 are required for the walks and waterproofs and dry clothing are recommended. Prior booking is not necessarily required, simply turn up on the day at the station where the walk commences.  On Saturday 11 Feb Two Birketts and Long Rigg offers a 12 moderately strenuous walk with hill climb leaving Kirkby Stephen at 10.34 am.  There will be a Lancaster circular walk on 18 Feb. This will be a 13 mile moderate walk and participants should alight at Lancaster, on the Morecambe line, at 10.12 am.  On 25 Feb there will be a 7.5 mile moderate walk from Clapham to Settle via the Craven Ridge, departing from Clapham at 9.33 am. and a 14 mile moderately strenuous walk from Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen departing  from Garsdale at 10.21am. For further details contact website at www.foscl.org.uk

VICTORIA HALL

Reform Theatre company  take to the stage this evening, 9 Feb, with My Favourite Summer a comedy about a boy, a summer job and a dream of going on holiday with his girl! Unfortunately things don’t quite go as planned. Connie Lush and Blues Shouter take to the stage on 17 February and Moishe’s Bagel return on 25 February. For details of tickets and times contact the box office on 01729 825718.

MERRY GO ROUND

The annual Rotary Merry-go-Round is fast approaching –this is a 3 course meal with each course being in a different local restaurant, starting with a free drink in Giggleswick School Dining Hall at 7pm on Friday 10^th February. Tickets are £18 and are now available from any member or from 01729 822445. This year the proceeds from this event will be split between Settle Swimming Pool and Help for Heroes in memory of Matthew Haseldin.

PUDDING PARTY

There will be a pudding night with quiz and raffle at Langcliffe Institute on 11 February, arranged by Langcliffe Church.  Tickets cost £5 and you are invited to bring your own wine.

STORYTELLING GROUP

The next meeting of Settle Storytellers will take place on 15 February at 7.30 at the Falcon Manor Hotel. Cost is £3 with further details from 01729 860048. All welcome.

SETTLE PARISH CHURCH

The new priest in charge of Settle, Giggleswick and Rathmell has now moved to the area and Reverend Hilary Young will officially take up her post following her licensing service on 16 February. This will take place at 7.30pm at St Alkelda’s and is an open service to which all residents of the three parishes are invited. On 19 February Settle Parish Church are planning to hold our Snowdrop Sunday event, a chance to visit the church and wander through the magnificent display of snowdrops in the churchyard. The church will be open between 12-4pm serving home-made refreshments throughout the afternoon. In the meantime tubs of snowdrop bulbs will be on sale every Tuesday morning at the coffee morning from 10am-noon.

MEDITATION

There will be an introductory talk session on meditation at Friends Meeting House on 21 February between 7-8pm.  This is a free session and it will be followed by 4  Tuesday evening sessions  as part of a 4 week meditation course.  This course does not impose beliefs and no belief system in required. For details contact 015242 41377 / 07821 251735.

PANCAKES GALORE

On Tuesday 21 February the Mothers’ Union invite you to come along to Settle Parish Church between 10.15-2pm to enjoy pancakes galore! There will be traditional and exotic fillings, both sweet and savoury and all at £2.50 per pancake and drink.  All proceeds will got to the Mothers’ Union “Make a Mother’s Day “ projects.

NORTH CRAVEN STROLLERS

The strollers meet on Wednesdays at 1.30 at the Millennium Gardens to undertake walks of approx 1-1.5 hours in the area. All are welcome and the idea is to have walks which are accessible to all and which can be undertaken at your own speed.  There are also walks out of area and the next of these is on 22 February  which will be a trip to Long Preston . As this will require car-sharing spaces are limited so please book in advance by contacting  01729 824537.

FOLK CONCERT

Renowned folk duo, Keepers Fold have reformed for a visit to Settle and will be performing in a concert at Settle Social Club “For Old Times’ Sake” on 24 February. Doors open at 7pm and tickets cost £6, available from 01729 825227 or from Settle Social Club bar.

WORKSHOP

The February Workshop craft session will take place on 25 February between 10-12noon at Friends Meeting House. The craft will be Woldboro work – the art of making 3D wool pictures. Session costs £8 including basic materials. To reserve a place contact 824386, evenings only.

RACE NIGHT

To mark the 10^th anniversary of Freda’s Playgroup there will be a race-night and disco at Settle Social Club on 25 February. This will commence at 7.30 with the first race taking place at 8pm.  Tickets cost £3 or £5 for two. For details contact 824884.

THE CHOCOLATE PARADOX

Plain Quakers theatre group will visit Settle on 26 February as part of their tour with a new play, “The Chocolate Paradox” which looks at questions of pleasure, principle and profit in the world of modern global financial skulduggery; as well as examining the role of George Cadbury of chocolate fame. The performance takes place in Friends Meeting House at 2pm and tickets are £5 (£2.50) students, including refreshments. For tickets contact 822313.

SETTLE WI FEBRUARY MEETING

Andrew Wright from ‘Coffee Care’ in Skipton spoke about coffee production, the different kinds of coffee beans and how best to serve coffee, bringing along some freshly brewed coffee to taste.  He was thanked by Joy Calvert.  The competition for a coffee cup was won by Audrey Pemberton. The February Luncheon Club will be to Le Bistro, Skipton on Wednesday 15^th February, catching the 11.30 bus.  Contact Pauline Longford (825008) to book.  The walk is on Thursday 16^th February.  Contact Pat Whitton (823169) for details.Places are still available on the craft day, Wednesday 29^th February, 1 – 4pm.  Choose from feltmaking, knitting techniques, using beads, and fabric brooches.  Cost £10 inc. refreshments.  Contact Joy Calvert (824340) for details.The Ingleborough Group of WIs is holding a buffet and shopping evening at Watershed Mill on Friday 9^th March.  Cost £7 includes buffet supper and 10% off goods purchased on the night.The next meeting is the AGM on Wednesday 7^th March.  Val Gladman will talk about ACWW- Associated Country Women of the World – and there will also be a raffle.

SETTLE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY

You are invited to make a date for a spring treat  and come along to dance to the music of John Bowdler, Blackpool Tower Organist.  The dance will take place at Settle College on 17 March and tickets cost £7.50. Tickets are limited and sell quickly so ensure you book early by contacting 01729 824038/822364

GIGGLESWICK

RICHARD WHITELEY THEATRE

On 19 February there will be a performance at 2.30pm by Lawrence Speck of “Once upon a time up the road”; a show for children and families inspired by traditional story-telling and puppetry techniques. On Saturday 25^th there will be an acoustic evening featuring Nottingham songwriter Sam Beeton and a return visit by songwriter Tom Figgins Details of times and tickets via 01729  893180 or online at www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt

GIGGLESWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

A team of twelve swimmers recently took part in the North Craven Cluster School’s swimming gala,  which included a total of ten teams from cluster schools and all pupils showed excellent sporting behaviour and swam well in all their heats. Some pupils also swam in the final races. Y1 pupils recently spent an enjoyable time with Y1 pupils from all the cluster schools, participating in a range of multi-skills at Giggleswick School Sports Hall. All pupils enjoyed more Chinese workshops this week, in which they produced descriptive writing about dragons and used their dragon creations in a dance. We also hosted a visit from six Chinese students from Giggleswick School, who taught pupils a Chinese song and how to write their names using Chinese characters. On Monday, 6^th February, pupils took part in a special service at St Alkelda’s church to mark the anniversary of the Queen’s Accession to the throne.

CHRIS NEWMAN & MAIRE NI CHATHASAIGH: VICTORIA HALL

3 FEBRUARY, 2012

Born into a family of traditional Irish musicians, Maire has been playing the harp since childhood and is heavily influenced by traditional styles of playing – however it is when she pushes beyond the normal comfort zone of harp playing that the music really comes to life! Partnering her on stage is Chris Newman, who is a redoubtable guitarist who is at ease with a wide variety of styles. Blend the two together and you have a recipe for an amazing evening of entertainment with influences of bluegrass, jazz and swing melting seamlessly into traditional jigs and reels and haunting Irish airs. It is a mixture which on paper quite simply shouldn’t work – like fish, chips and chocolate or bacon, eggs and strawberries – and yet it does and in doing so it creates something totally unexpected and unforgettable! The programme contained an incredible assortment of styles with rapid changes of mood but throughout it all there was the constant sense of being in the presence of outstandingly skilled musicians and arrangers.  Delightfully rippling jigs and reels of traditional origin were complemented by slow traditional 17^th century pieces such as the delicate bridal air, Molly St George where the guitar accompaniment enhanced the overall depth of the piece. Then with a swift flick the mood changed and we were transported away from wintry Yorkshire to sunny sixties Spain with Chris Newman’s piece “The Lost Summer” or lost in bluegrass with “Tell her lies and feed her candy”, or swinging along to Newman’s “Swinging the Lead”.  Traditional tunes from the harp tradition influenced newer creations such as “The Chestnut Tree”, showing to perfection not only wonderful versatility of the harp as an instrument but also demonstrating a real depth of understanding for the way in which the music it creates touches something deep inside both composer and listener.   This was perhaps most seen in the haunting slow air “ The Fair Haired Boy” which held the audience enthralled. But it was also demonstrated in the joyously lively “Pheasant Feathers” which allowed for a range of variations on a theme.  Whatever your taste, there was something to please and something to ponder on – and always something to open your eyes and ears to new possibilities.

THEATRE AD INFINITUM: TRANSLUNAR PARADISE

RICHARD WHITELEY THEATRE; 4/2/12

This multi-award winning show is totally unlike anything I had seen before: part mime, part dance but wholly captivating it held the audience entranced. You could literally have heard a pin drop – so intense was the silence and the emotional pull of what was happening on stage, and yet not a single word was spoken throughout the performance. This incredible performance relied solely on the skilful use of masks and movement, coupled with an incredible live accordion accompaniment to tell a powerful emotional story of loss and grief and the enduring power of love.  In essence the storyline showed how after the death of his wife an elderly man escapes from his grief by creating a fantasy world based on reliving memories of their time together. Returning from the grave his wife’s ghost visits him to give one last loving gift – the strength to let go. There were no clichés, no sentimentalising and no attempts to soften the indescribable pain of loss – every gesture mattered; every movement was an insight into the closeness of the relationship and every sound underscored the raw emotion of the story. This was compelling viewing, though at times almost too painful to watch in its honesty and yet incredibly, hauntingly beautiful because of it. Technically it was absolutely superb; an absolute masterclass in the techniques of movement and mask and so incredibly real that you almost thought the facial expressions of the masks themselves changed. The accordion accompaniment was incredible, setting the mood for scenes and mimicking the sound of trains, heart monitors and, most poignantly, the woman’s dying breath. Not that it is all sadness, as the performance also celebrates the couple’s abiding love with a wonderful sequence showing the gaucheness of their first meeting; the joyous discovery of pregnancy and an incredibly wittily observed recreation of a major row with their movements becoming increasingly frenetic which contrasts elegantly with the gently satisfying opening sequence illustrating the tender, playful  bickering which demonstrates an understanding of the need to preserve one another’s independence which can only develop within an enduring relationship.  Without words this performance said far more about the nature of love and life than you could expect to find in a whole library of poetry. Its sheer beauty leaves you speechless and moved beyond measure.

CAROLINE HORTON: YOU’RE NOT LIKE THE OTHER GIRLS, CHRISSY

RICHARD WHITELEY THEATRE: 4/2/12

Chrissy is certainly not like other girls – she’s far more of a character than most! Short-sighted, stubborn and with the ability to silence even an Ambassador with a stare she is a redoubtable lady. In short she is a real bright spark and this delightfully engaging character first meets us on the Gare Du Nord station Paris shortly after the liberation of the city. She is there trying to get a ticket to England so that she can be reunited with her fiancé, Cyril and after surviving a five year separation as a result of the war, absolutely nothing is going to stop Christiane!  This is wonderful one woman show, full of humour and clever observations and recreating the love story of how Chrissy, met and eventually married the love of her life – Cyril Horton.  Sent to England to prevent her reading too much and improve her English she meets tongue-tied teacher Cyril at a tennis club in Cheadle. On his visit to Paris later that year he proposes and the stage is set for a wedding, until the war intervenes. The show is comprised of Chrissy’s re-telling of the events in the intervening years and is real roller-coaster ride with the emotional ups and downs of love at a distance, humorous re-telling of episodes of life in the French countryside and underneath it all the threat of living in an occupied country.  There are no dramatic scene changes, the opening of suitcases creates new environments and no other characters take to the stage – however the talented actress contorts her face into a range of detailed  expressions and reproduces their mannerisms to create the various individuals who pepper the story. Her timing is superb throughout and there are some very deft touches which give the production a magical feel; removing a letter from a bag which sets off a musical box to assist with a change of atmosphere; opening a case to release balloons which carry letters from Cyril in England and which when popped merge into the background noise of gunfire. Throughout the piece you are charmed by Chrissy, from the way in which she mangles English idioms (I’ll never quite get over the idea of a hot cat on a roof!) but also always slightly afraid for her in a world where orchards become killing fields and  always suspect that her dreams are about to be shattered – in short, you genuinely care about what happens to her. Which is why the final revelation that this is actually based on the actress’s own family history is so welcome because by the end of the hour, you really do want Chrissy to get the happy ever after she so truly deserves. This is a wonderful show and a one which has been crafted with love and is a really fitting tribute to what was clearly a very remarkable lady who lived through an extraordinary time. If ever you happen to be stuck on a station for an hour, then you could do worse than be in the company of Chrissy.

Rothwell

Leeds

LS26 1BY

27/01/2012

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to inform you that following on from the success of  our event in 2011, that the Jane Tomlinson’s Appeal ‘Walk For All’ Yorkshire Dales Walking Festival is coming back in 2012 to Settle. The event attracted over 2,000 people to the area last year, and this year we hope to grow the event, bringing more tourism and trade to the town.

I am writing to you early, as we felt last year proved that it is a fantastic opportunity for us to engage the local business community, whether its opening up for longer hours, or even looking to do something on the Market Place. We are looking to entice participants, and their families to stay in the area for longer, not only does it create a great buzz around the event, but it creates more business for your selves.

As with last year’s event, we are keen to engage with the local community in order to understand fully, the requirements of locals and businesses in the area whilst delivering an event with maximum benefit and minimum disruption. If you do have any feedback or suggestions that you feel could improve the event or reduce potential inconveniences, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind Regards

The Walk For All Team

Office 0113 216 2085

Email Tristan@forallevents.com

http://www.settlestationwatertower.blogspot.com

SETTLE VOICES

Settle Voices Community Choir meets in the Friends Meeting House, Kirkgate every Monday  from 1pm to 3pm. There is an annual fee of £5 plus £4 per session. New members are welcome. For more information please see website www.settlevoices.org.uk or ring (01729) 822771

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 be the perfect way to ensure you have a cool yule!

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 are required for the walks and waterproofs and dry clothing are recommended. Prior booking is not necessarily required, simply turn up on the day at the station where the walk commences.  Dogs are permitted, but should be kept under control.  There will be a walk on Jan 28 from Clapham to Horton via Crummackdale leaving Clapham at 9.33am, this is a 6.5mile moderate walk. On February 4 there will be a 12 mile Clapdale and Crummackdale moderately strenuous walk with hill climb alighting at Horton in Ribblesdale at 9.58.am On Saturday 11 Feb Two Birketts and Long Rigg offers a 12 moderately strenuous walk with hill climb leaving Kirkby Stephen at 10.34 am.  There will be a Lancaster circular wakj on 18 Feb. This will be a 13 mile moderate walk and participants should alight at Lancaster, on the Morecambe line, at 10.12 am. For further details contact website at www.foscl.org.uk

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 3^rd.  Their harp and guitar duo programme covers a range of Irish dance tunes, airs and old songs with the addition of striking new compositions and forays into  jazz and bluegrass. Reform Theatre company return on 9 February with My Favourite Summer a comedy about a boy, a summer job and a dream of going on holiday with his girl! Connie Lush and Blues shouter take to the stage on 17 February and Moishe’s Bagel return on 25 February. For details of tickets and times contact the box office on 01729 825718.

CROCHET GROUP

A Stitch in Time welcomes new members to join its crochet group in the sewing café. The group will meet again on February 4 from 2-4pm and cost is £3.50, including refreshments. The group welcomes all abilities and provides a friendly, supportive meeting place to learn or improve crochet skills. For further details contact 07507 851908.

CHARITY DANCE

The next charity dance will take place at Settle College on 4 February from 7.30-11.30pm and all proceeds will go to Settle Swimming Pool. To book please contact 01729 823259 by February 2^nd.

SETTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP

The next meeting will be held at 7.30pm on 6th February at Townhead
Court (note new venue). The guest speaker will be Dorothy Burrows from
Shipley, who will deliver a slide show on “Yorkshire Today”. Dorothy is
a well known and highly respected speaker throughout Yorkshire, and her
talks are always high quality and very entertaining. Non members welcome £3.

MERRY GO ROUND

The annual Rotary Merry-go-Round is fast approaching –this is a 3 course meal with each course being in a different local restaurant, starting with a free drink in Giggleswick School Dining Hall at 7pm on Friday 10^th February. Tickets are £18 and are now available from any member or from 01729 822445. This year the proceeds from this event will be split between Settle Swimming Pool and Help for Heroes in memory of Matthew Haseldin.

PUDDING PARTY

There will be a pudding night with quiz and raffle at Langcliffe Institute on 11 February, arranged by Langcliffe Church.  Tickets cost £5 and you are invited to bring your own wine.

STORYTELLING GROUP

The next meeting of Settle Storytellers will take place on 15 February at 7.30 at the Falcon Manor Hotel. Cost is £3 with further details from 01729 860048. All welcome.

SETTLE PARISH CHURCH

The new priest in charge of Settle, Giggleswick and Rathmell has now moved to the area and Reverend Hilary Young will officially take up her post following her licensing service on 16 February. This will take place at 7.30pm at St Alkelda’s and is an open service to which all residents of the three parishes are invited. On 19 February Settle Parish Church are planning to hold our Snowdrop Sunday event, a chance to visit the church and wander through the magnificent display of snowdrops in the churchyard. The church will be open between 12-4pm serving home-made refreshments throughout the afternoon. Please note that this is not the date previously advertised as the snowdrops have already started to flower!  In the meantime tubs of snowdrop bulbs will be on sale every Tuesday morning at the coffee morning from 10am-noon.

PANCAKES GALORE

On Tuesday 21 February the Mothers’ Union invite you to come along to Settle Parish Church between 10.15-2pm to enjoy pancakes galore! There will be traditional and exotic fillings, both sweet and savoury and all at £2.50 per pancake and drink.  All proceeds will got to the Mothers’ Union “Make a Mother’s Day “ projects.

FOLK CONCERT

Renowned folk duo, Keepers Fold have reformed for a visit to Settle and will be performing in a concert at Settle Social Club “For Old Times’ Sake” on 24 February. Doors open at 7pm and tickets cost £6, available from 01729 825227 or from Settle Social Club bar.

RACE NIGHT

To mark the 10^th anniversary of Freda’s Playgroup there will be a race-night and disco at Settle Social Club on 25 February. This will commence at 7.30 with the first race taking place at 8pm.  Tickets cost £3 or £5 for two. For details contact 824884.

SETTLE WI

On Wednesday 29^th February there will be a craft afternoon in St John’s Church Hall from 1 – 4pm.  There are 4 crafts to choose from:  ‘Fabulous Felting’, ‘Fabric Brooches’, ‘Beads’ and ‘Knitting with a Twist’, with a maximum of 8 places for each craft available.  The cost for the afternoon is £10 including refreshments.  Contact Joy Calvert (824340) to book.

SETTLE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY

You are invited to make a date for a spring treat  and come along to dance to the music of John Bowdler, Blackpool Tower Organist.  The dance will take place at Settle College on 17 March and tickets cost £7.50. Tickets are limited and sell quickly so ensure you book early by contacting 01729 824038/822364

GIGGLESWICK

RICHARD WHITELEY THEATRE

There will be a double bill of entertainment on 4 February featuring two extremely different plays, with tickets available for either or both performances. At 7pm Theatre Ad Infinitum present Translunar Paradise, an extended piece of mask and movement theatre which won critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  This will be followed at 8.45 by Caroline Horton’s one woman show “You’re not like other girls Chrissy”, which is one woman’s experience of love and war. On 5February there will be a showing of Alvin and the Chipmunks 3  at 3.30pm.  On 19 February there will be a performance at 2.30pm by Lawrence Speck of “Once upon a time up the road”; a show for children and families inspired by traditional story-telling and puppetry techniques. On Saturday 25^th there will be an acoustic evening featuring Nottingham songwriter Sam Beeton and a return visit by songwriter Tom Figgins Details of times and tickets via 01729  893180 or online at www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt

GIGGLESWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

A total of  25 pupils recently were awarded 100% attendance certificates for the second half of the Autumn Term . This is an increase of  5 on the first half of the term. Congratulations to these students and it’s hoped that even more 100% attendance certificates will be awarded for the current Spring half term. Two teams recently entered the Catteral Shield Cross Country Event at Giggleswick Junior School and every member of the teams managed to complete the 2300 metre course! Eight pupils also recently  participated in the Ingleton Football festival where they played against  teams from Settle and High Bentham Primary Schools and won one match against High Bentham B team, drew two matches against Settle A & B teams and lost one match against High Bentham A team. They played very well in very soggy conditions demonstrating excellent sporting behaviour.  Staff prepared a range of activities for pupils to mark the start of the Lunar, or Chinese New  Year and Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Eccleston also made a delicious Chinese-style school meal. All pupils worked in mixed-age groups and participated in four workshops, using and developing many different skills. Activities included: learning a New Year song and a Cantonese phrase, making lanterns, dramatising the legend of the Chinese zodiac, designing and making collage dragons, making and sampling Spring vegetable rolls and baking and eating small cakes, in which they had hidden their written messages. A good time was enjoyed by all participants.  These workshops will link to others planned for later in the month, when pupils will meet some of the Chinese students from Giggleswick School.

16^th & 17^th June 2012

Could you walk across two counties, navigating through multi terrain all against the clock?

Join Sue Ryder for an exhilarating walk through stunning countryside and experience an event with a difference. Step up to the challenge of walking 50K in under 15 hours or 100k in less than 30 hours.

Start Line; Ribblehead Viaduct, Settle, North Yorkshire

50K Finish Line; Edisford Bridge, Clitheroe, Lancashire

Come join other walkers on a challenge you will never forget. This event guarantees a life story worth sharing.

All walkers will set off on Saturday 16th June from the start line at The Ribblehead Viaduct, Settle, North Yorkshire.

50K Route

All walkers will take the same route along much of the River Ribble and retire at Edisford Bridge, Clitheore in under 15 hours. This route is undertaken during the daylight hours and covers just over 30 miles of different terrain.

100K Route

Following on from the 50K point at Edisford Bridge the 100K route descends into the darkness making navigation much more of a challenge. Walking into the early hours of Sunday 17th June finishing at The Dolphin Inn, Longton, Preston, Lancashire completing a testing 62 miles in total.

Entry is £25 per walker and support crew go free.

For more information on the Ribble Way Challenge:

Visit: www.sueryder.org/ribbleway

Call: 01772 698145

Email: northwestfundraisinq@sueryder.org

Text the word ‘RIBBLE’ followed by your name and address to 07788181300 to receive an information pack

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 be the perfect way to ensure you have a cool yule!

TOWNHEAD SURGERY

The surgery is extending its services this year with the launch of three new clinics to help patients. The first of these relates to Aneurysm Screening. From February 2012, male patients in their 65th year will be able to receive abdominal aortic screening at the Surgery. The clinics will be held on a Tuesday. Further information about how the service works is available from the NHS website www. aaa.screening.nhs.uk. Letters about this service will be sent out from mid-January onwards. Men over the age of 65 can self-refer for this service by contacting 01422 224204.

The second service is a series of NHS Health Checks. This is part of a new national scheme to help prevent the onset of certain conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes or kidney disease. Any patients between the ages of 40 and 74 who have not already been diagnosed with these conditions will be invited by letter for a check once every 5 years. It’s impossible to say that someone will or will not go on to develop one of these conditions but by taking early action it can help to lower the potential risk and improve an individual’s chances of living a healthier life. Anyone outside of this age range who has concerns about their health,  should contact their doctor in the usual way. The third service is a Sexual Health Service aimed at anyone who is concerned that they may have a sexually transmitted infection or would simply like the reassurance of having a check up. The surgery can now offer tests and treatment, simply contact the surgery and request a sexual health appointment.  People don’t have to be registered with the Practice and all calls are confidential.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

This week marks the week of prayer for Christian Unity and there will be special services taking place throughout the week. These events are held in the style of the host church and are open to members of all denominations and none.  On Thursday 19 there is a meeting at Zion Congregational church at 2.30pm.  On 20^th at 7pm there is a prayer and praise service at Settle Christian Fellowship and on 21 at 6pm there is a service at St Mary and St Michael Catholic Church.  On 22 there will be an afternoon service at Langcliffe Parish Church at 4pm when the speaker will be Revd Roger Wood. On 23 there is a meeting at Friends Meeting House at 7pm and 24^th there is a communion service at Settle Parish Church followed by refreshments. Also on 24 there is a hunger lunch at St John’s between 11.30 -1.30pm. There will be a unity celebration service on 25 at St Johns at 7pm.

BIG BREAKFAST

The next big breakfast will take place at Friend’s meeting house on Saturday, 21 January at 8.30am, with coffee and tea available from 8.15. The guest speaker will be Revd Mgr Anthony Boylan. Tony is the Roman Catholic Parish Priest for Settle & Bentham and he will speak about “The Penal Laws”, which disadvantaged non-Conformists in Britain, (including both Catholics and Quakers), for many years. To book your breakfast contact 01729 825285. Cost is £3.00 including a full cooked breakfast.

CROCHET GROUP

A Stitch in Time welcomes new members to join its crochet group in the sewing café. The group will meet again on January 21 from 2-4pm and cost is £3.50, including refreshments. The group welcomes all abilities and provides a friendly, supportive meeting place to learn or improve crochet skills. For further details contact 07507 851908.

THREE PEAKS FOLK CLUB

The three peaks folk club will meet on 21 January at 9pm at Settle Social Club. You are invited to come along and enjoy this free feast of music.

BARN DANCE

Churches Together in Settle and District invite you to come along to a Barn Dance at St John’s Hall on 21 Jan. This will run from 7-10.30pm and the caller will be accordionist Bill Johnston. There is no need to have a partner, just come along and join in.  Tickets cost £7 for adults and £1 for accompanied children, and include a supper – with vegetarian option available. For details and to book tickets contact 01729 822311.

SETTLE VOICES

Settle Voices Community Choir meets in the Friends Meeting House, Kirkgate every Monday  from 1pm to 3pm. There is an annual fee of £5 plus £4 per session. New members are welcome. For more information please see website www.settlevoices.org.uk or ring (01729) 822771

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 to support the pool, a vital resource in the community which will suffer a 40% cut in its grant from CDC this coming year.  At present the shortage of volunteers means that the recycling scheme is not staffed on Saturday afternoon or Sunday and may have to close one day a week. This is particularly worrying when the weekends are times when there are more people around and ideally the facility needs to be open. If you could spare an hour of your time to support the friends of the pool with this scheme then please contact 01729 825109 or leave details with volunteers at the pool.

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 are required for the walks and waterproofs and dry clothing are recommended. Prior booking is not necessarily required, simply turn up on the day at the station where the walk commences.  Dogs are permitted, but should be kept under control.  On 21 Jan there is a 15m, strenuous Skipton to Hellifield walk leaving Skipton at 9.26.  There is also a walk on the Morecambe line from Carnforth to Arnside. This is a 10mile moderate walk leaving Carnforth at 10am.  There is a walk on Jan 28 from Clapham to Horton via Crummackdale leaving Clapham at 9.33am, this is a 6.5mile moderate walk.  Also on Jan 28 there is a Settle-Malham circular walk which is a 15 mile moderately strenuous walk which leaves Settle at 9.50am. For further details contact website at www.foscl.org.uk

T’AI CHI

A six week cycle of classes will commence on 23 January at Gateway to Health. The cost for this is £48, payable at the first session. The classes are on Monday mornings from 10.30-12 or alternatively on Monday evenings from 7.30-9.  Numbers are limited so booking is essential. Contact 07827 014583 for details.

SETTLE AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

The club next meets on 25 Jan at Townhead court when the speaker will be Ken Green from Hornby Castle. The meeting commences at 2pm and non-members are also welcome. The topic for this month is Autumn and Winter colour in the garden.

SETTLE STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

Following on from last year’s festival Settle Stories would like to hear your views of the festival and any ideas you may have. In particular we are looking for suggestions as to how can the Storytelling Festival be made even better for Settle?To discuss these matters there will be an open meeting on Thursday 26^thJanuary 2012 at The Lion at Settle from 7.30 – 9.00 pm. All are very welcome.

HATHA YOGA

Hatha Yoga sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7.30-9pm at Settle Primary School. There will be 8 sessions throughout the term with fees payable every 4 weeks. Sessions cost £5.50. The Monday sessions commence on 30 Jan and the Wednesday sessions on February 1^st. For further details contact 07947 027 188.

PLAYBARN

On Jan 29 the Play Barn on The Sidings will be hosting the Big Baby Store sale with a wide range of essentials and toys. There will also be an opportunity to try your hand at creating some unique pottery – ideal for special presents – with Dotty Potter.  Prices for pottery painting start at £4. Quilting antics will also be previewing their quilting kits.

IYENGAR YOGA

Iyengar Yoga classes will take place at Friends meeting house  every Monday and at Townhead Court on Tuesdays.  The Monday sessions run from 1.15-2.30 for the mixed ability group and from 2.45-3.45 for the beginners group.  The Tuesday group runs from 7-8.30pm and is a mixed ability group. For information on fees and start dates contact 01282 843907.

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 3^rd.  Their harp and guitar duo programme covers a range of Irish dance tunes, airs and old songs with the addition of striking new compositions and forays into  jazz and bluegrass. Reform Theatre company return on 9 February with My Favourite Summer a comedy about a boy, a summer job and a dream of going on holiday with his girl! Connie Lush and Blues shouter take to the stage on 17 February and Moishe’s Bagel return on 25 February. For details of tickets and times contact the box office on 01729 825718.

SETTLE PARISH CHURCH

The new priest in charge of Settle, Giggleswick and Rathmell has now moved to the area and Reverend Hilary Young will officially take up her post following her licensing service on 16 February. This will take place at 7.30pm at St Alkelda’s and is an open service to which all residents of the three parishes are invited. On 26 February Settle Parish Church are planning to hold our Snowdrop Sunday event, a chance to visit the church and wander through the magnificent display of snowdrops in the churchyard. The church will be open between 2-4pm serving home-made refreshments throughout the afternoon.

SETTLE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY

You are invited to make a date for a spring treat  and come along to dance to the music of John Bowdler, Blackpool Tower Organist.  The dance will take place at Settle College on 17 March and tickets cost £7.50. Tickets are limited and sell quickly so ensure you book early by contacting 01729 824038/822364

SPANISH CLASSES

Forget the misery of winter and prepare for your holiday in the sun, or maybe just have some fun by learning for pleasure by joining a Spanish class. Classes take place every Friday at St John’s Hall and cater for beginner to intermediate level with sessions at 2-3.30 and 3.30-5pm. Sessions cost £7.50. For details contact 07767 328280.

GIGGLESWICK

RICHARD WHITELEY THEATRE

On 21 January there will be an organ recital at Giggleswick Chapel featuring Jason Lowe and on 22^nd January Community Cinemas present Puss in Boots. Details of times and tickets via 01729  893180 or online at www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt