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  1. Competition Time

    There is a Competition here – ( A day in the Yorkshire Dales) <–Click A day’s guided walking with a professional photographer and the chance to brush up on those navigation skills. Yorkshire Dales Guides was established in 1991 and has provided adventurous activities above and below ground in the Three Peaks area of the […]

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  2. Settle News December 2012

    SETTLE GOLF CLUB Settle Golf Club  are currently selling tickets for their grand draw with a star prize of a year’s free membership. Tickets are are available via 01729 825340 and 01729 8233593. The draw will take place in 2013 to allow maximum sales. VICTORIA HALL Looking ahead tickets to 2013 and an amazing mixture […]

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  3. Band Appearing Soon ….

    We’re an acoustic duo based in Southport. This year we opened for Joan Armatrading at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and released our debut album and have since bagged ourselves a support slot for two of Midge Ure’s February dates: 15th February – Settle Victoria Theatre 16th February – New Brighton Floral Pavilion Just By Chance […]

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  4. January meeting and Twitter workshop

    January meeting will be on Monday 14th in Ingleton – Laraine Sullivan and Bernie Hope will be hosting. Their business is Bernie & Laraine’s Sessions and they provide training in Basic Life Support. We will be going to Victoria Hall in Settle in February on a Wednesday but the date is not yet confirmed. March meeting will […]

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  5. December 16th News

    CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH This year the Christmas Day lunch will be served at Townhead Court. There will be a full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and a light tea will also be served. The cost for each individual is £10 and this event is open to all ages.  Volunteers to help with transport are […]

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  6. Settle News Online 9th December

    VICTORIA HALL On 15 December the all female band, The Shee, take to the stage for their unique blend of music which combines folk, Gaelic, Scots and bluegrass influences.  Pendle productions present their pantomime, Mother Goose, on Sunday 23rd at 2pm. A wonderful pre-Christmas family treat. Looking ahead tickets are already available and selling fast […]

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  7. Festive Remedies

      Tuesday, 4 December 2012 Natural Remedies for the Festive Season I did a talk recently about some natural remedies to help you get through the Christmas period and thought I’d post the information on here. The clever carousel is linked to Amazon and is there so you can buy those items of just see […]

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  8. Local News and Events

    From Judith : Did you see Attenburgh 60 years in the wild – Our Fragile Planet – on TV? http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00zsrz4/Attenborough_60_Years_in_the_Wild_Our_Fragile_Planet/ Same link but shorter: http://bbc.in/TEHkA9 ? I saw some of the earlier programmes when I was young (not the earliest). How much has been lost in our lifetimes!  Tragic. But he also pointed out some […]

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  9. Settle News December 2nd

    HELP NEEDED Long Preston charity, The Hartley Educational Foundation is seeking a new trustee. The charities principal objectives are the maintenance of Long Preston School, and the provision of bursaries to former pupils. Trustees of the charity meet 4-6 times a year. For further details please contact the clerk, Jean Bradley on 01729 840205. Trustees […]

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  10. Cinderella in the Area

    Rural Arts On Tour present the Pocket Panto Production of Cinderella . Langcliffe Village Institute Sunday 30th December 2pm Tickets adults £6 children £4. from Linda Evans 01729 823271, Settle Music 01729 825838 and online at www.ruralarts.org. . Download QR

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  11. Local Settle News

    FATHER CHRISTMAS VISITS The Rotary club of Settle is again organising pre-Christmas visits by Santa to Settle and surrounding areas. Once again this year Santa will have a post box on his sleigh so that children can post their “wish for presents” letter to Santa in the box. Santa sends apologies for last year as […]

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  12. Settle News November 18th

    VICTORIA HALL There will be an evening of  sixties music on 29 November when the Mersey Makers hit Settle playing songs by The Beatles, The Searchers, Gerry and the Pacemakers and recreating the famous Mersey sound. On 28 November Robin Ince,  co-presenter of radio 4’s award winning series “The Infinite Monkey Cage” brings his own […]

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  13. November Meeting and News

    Click here to link to Settle District Chamber of Trade Facebook page Welcome! …to the November Settle District Chamber of Trade newsletter. We’re getting ready for the next Chamber meeting on 20 November – details below – and we also have a few other snippets of news for you too. Kind regards John Mason Chairman Meeting News […]

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  14. Local Solicitors Acquired

      Expanding law firm settles on a new acquisition : A FAST-GROWING law firm has made its fifth acquisition in as many years. Coles Solicitors, which has its headquarters in Northallerton and additional offices in York and Thirsk, has expanded west into the Pennines after buying a practice in Settle. Coles managing director and principal […]

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  15. Settle Snippets – news etc

    CHRISTMAS IS COMING! This year, Settle’s Christmas lights will be switched on in the Marketplace on the afternoon of Saturday 1 December. The new lights in the Marketplace last year were lovely, and this year we intend to make the lights display and switch-on event even better! To do this additional helpers are required to […]

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  16. Events and Happenings around Settle

    N O T I C E S 1. SUSTAINABLE SETTLE is working to get a grant to enable people in the area to buy Solar panels (for hot water) and pellet boilers http://sustainablesettle.org/ .. More details at end of email 2. COULD YOU DONATE TINS OR TOYS? There are people e.g. in Leeds in poverty […]

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  17. 2 Jobs local to Settle

    2 permanent jobs in Hospitality at Malham Tarn Field Centre Full details and Links to Application form / pack here Further Details The job can involve some or all of serving food (family service, not silver), cleaning, food prep, cooking, washing up, driving (if you have suitable licence), housekeeping, etc • Single People, Couples or […]

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  18. Job Vacancy In Settle

    Join the Team! 3 Peaks Cycles are Hiring… We are looking for a Full Time Cycle Mechanic to join our busy enthusiastic team. Job Description – Full Time Mechanic….Duties will include bike repairs and servicing, workshop management, hire fleet maintenance, estimates and cleaning, along with more general shop duties (serving customers etc) from time to […]

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  19. Trade Justice Report

    Trade Justice Report This report was written as a press release after the meeting. (A second report -with suggestions about actions to take can be seen here). Churches Together in Settle and District arranged an educational evening on “Trade Justice” on Friday 26 October, which was during ‘One World Week’, when we consider the needs […]

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  20. Got a Bright Idea….?

    From Craven District Council : We are holding two free Community Planning workshops 6pm – 8pm, Settle Victoria Hall on 7th November and 6pm and 8pm, Bentham Town Hall on 22nd November. We are encouraging local community groups and individuals to come forward with their ideas for their community and find out how we could […]

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  21. Office space, conference rooms and hotdesking

    There is a list of venues on this site offering meeting rooms available in Settle Office space at Settle Town Hall – Available from November 2012 Old Council Chamber Historically the most important room on the first floor, the previous Council Chamber is a light airy space with high ceilings and tall windows overlooking the […]

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  22. Meeting Dates for November and December

    Meeting Dates The lunchtime meetings are free and very informal and alternate between Mondays and Wednesdays. We usually have between 20 and 30 people attending and meet between 11.30am and 1pm in business premises in the Settle area but sometimes go further afield. The format is very simple, everyone has a couple of minutes to […]

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  23. More Events – update

    Extension of the Settle Events List of 25 Oct 1. Fungus Foray – Outdoor and INDOOR Session  Wed 29 Oct 2. Report of Trade Justice Meeting with Julian Smith MP and Liz Taylor http://bit.ly/U8wphP 3. Reminder of this weeks coming events ****************************** *********************************************  1. FUNGUS FORAY – Wed Oct 31  Craven Conservation Group CG Fungus […]

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  24. Events etc

    from Judith  ….   {1.} Google Calendar {2.} Beautiful Cards. {3.} Events ———————- {1.} GOOGLE CALENDARS Do you use Google calendar? If so, you can link other calendars to yours. Go to the Google calendar in the websites below and click on the Google calendar sign at the bottom right of the calendar. 1)  CCG […]

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  25. Settle News October 21st

    GALLERY ON THE GREEN The Gallery on The Green is currently hosting an exhibition on The Settle-Carlisle Railway. Entitled “A Track Record” the exhibition has been put together by Marion Armstrong of the Settle- Carlisle Railway Development Company and is an exhibition of writing and pictures on the Settle-Carlisle Railway – from its conception and […]

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  26. Job Vacancy in Settle

    Qualified Electrician Required   J D Mounsey Electrics Ltd Settle, North Yorkshire Practical experience essential Apply to:  electrics@jdmounsey.co.uk Download QR

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  27. Settle Business Survey

    The networking group has been going for over a year and expanded far more quickly than we could have imagined. There are over 120 businesses on our list and it is currently coordinated by little old me. The Showcase was a great success and was organised by a team of 5 volunteers – this took […]

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  28. Local News for Settle, October 13th

    SKA NIGHT Settle Cricket Club are holding a Ska night for over 18s on 20 October. Tickets cost £3 and you’re invited to wear black and white. SETTLE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY Tickets are currently on sale for this year’s production of the Sound of Music, which will take place at Victoria Hall from 29 October […]

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  29. Christmas Switch On

        Settle Christmas Lights Team   This year, Settle’s Christmas lights will be switched on in the Marketplace on the afternoon of Saturday, 1 December 2012. We hope you agree that the new lights in the Marketplace last year were a great improvement, and this year we intend to make the lights display and […]

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  30. Eventsusually ;-)

      1. 11-14 Oct Settle Stories http://www.settlestories.org.uk/ e.g. * Newton’s apple on Friday. Professor Keesing * Sorrow and love on Sat with Jan Blake. * Tea and Tales on Sunday with Bill Mitchell and Liz Weir 2. Sat 13 Oct  Austwick Community Players “Shine a Light” 3. 14-20 Oct National Ethical Investment Week 4. Mon […]

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  31. Settle News October 10th

    SETTLE STORYTELLING FESTIVAL The Settle Storytelling festival will take place this year between 11-14 October and the programme is now available in shops and cafes in town, with bookings now being taken for events. There are a range of activities on offer suitable for all ages ranging from bedtime tales for under sixes (come along […]

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  32. Showcase, Prize Winners and Cave Rescue

    Many thanks to all all the businesses, community groups and visitors who made the Settle Showcase such a success. Will write more about the days events next week. We have been sent many pictures and this one gives a flavour of the bustling atmosphere. Thanks especially to Mark Dale who has posted some of his […]

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  33. Caption Competition!

    Over the last few months several great photos have surfaced of people involved with the networking group and I wondered about whether we should do a caption competition. Many people have sent us pictures taken at the Settle Showcase – thanks especially to Mark Dale who has posted some on this website and  Jon Brook […]

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  34. Settle News 30th September

    VICTORIA HALL Rock blues performer, Chantel McGregor makes a welcome return on Saturday 6 October. The hall plays host to a variety of events during the Settle Storytelling festival weekend 11-14 October and ends the month with this year’s production of “The Sound of Music” by Settle Amateur Operatic Society.   For details and tickets for […]

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  35. The Secret Sundial – Settle !

    Dear Sirs, I have written a book called Isaac Newton & The Secret Sun Dial which is about the true life discovery of an inter dimensional portal at Settle, UFOs at Ilkley Moor and the secrets of Menwith Hill and how these connect with a four hundred year old mystery surrounding Isaac Newton’s visits to […]

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  36. Settle Showcase – Photos

    Lots of Businesses to see, and workshops happening  – a great day to see and meet  local small businesses [nggallery id=3] Download QR

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  37. Events and Items of Interest September 2012

    From Judith Allinson 1. I will be organising Settle Community Christmas Day Lunch (and tea) at Townhead Court again this year. (See item on 25 Dec) All welcome. Please tell people who may be interested. 2. Volunteers needed for Settle Swimming Pool Paper Collection. Contact Mike Elstub 01729 925109 —————— ***   EVENTS (for more […]

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  38. October Meeting at The Courtyard

    What started last October as a small monthly gathering with 12 people on a mailing list has grown to include over 100 businesses and community groups of all shapes and sizes from the Settle, Malham, Ingleton and Bentham areas. The lunchtime meetings are free and very informal and alternate between Mondays and Wednesdays. We usually […]

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  39. Treasure Trail, Tours, Food & Entertainment

    It’s only a few days until the Settle Showcase, and this is your opportunity to come and meet many of the small businesses and organisations that work across the Craven District. Some are working in Settle itself and others in the surrounding villages, such as Clapham, Bentham, Ingleton and Malham. As well as businesses and […]

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  40. Settle News, Events and Information 23rd September 2012

    SETTLE SHOWCASE There will be a chance to find out more about local businesses and organisations at the Settle Showcase event on 29 September, at Victoria Hall and the Quaker Meeting House. The free event runs from 10-4pm and there will be displays from 40 local businesses as well as a range of workshops including […]

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  41. Council newsletters, events & broadband survey

    Council Newsletters Craven District Council launched an e-newsletter in July for local businesses. Produced by the Economic Development Team, the e-newsletter is designed to keep our business community up-to-date on latest activity, news and information. Over 170 people have now subscribed and other services are free to make use of the e-newsletter as another way […]

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  42. Settle and District News and Snippets 17th September

    SETTLE VOICES  Settle Voices Community Choir will meet in the Friends Meeting House, Kirkgate on Monday, 24th September from 1pm to 3pm. This session will be run by Bryan Davies, leader of the Good in Parts Community Choir in Leeds. New members are welcome. The annual fee is £5 and the weekly session is £4. […]

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  43. Welcome to Yorkshire at The Lion

    A message from Ian, manager of the Lion in Settle, about the Welcome to Yorkshire drop in day at the Lion on Thursday 20th September between midday and 3pm. This is very informal please so feel free to drop in at your leisure, there is no need to confirm attendance. In a nutshell the event is a […]

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  44. Concert at Victoria Hall

    NORTHERN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 7.30pm, Thursday 27 September 2012 Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle BD24 9DZ The Northern Chamber Orchestra Nicholas Ward, violin ‘Turkish’ & Other Delights Rossini String Sonata no.1 in G major Mozart Violin Concerto no. 5 in A major ‘Turkish’ Bartók Rumanian Folk Dances Schubert Symphony no. 5 in B flat major Enjoy a […]

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  45. Settle News and Events September 9th 2012

    VICTORIA HALL Bradford based folk/Indie band “Wilful Missing” return to Settle on 21 September. West Yorkshire Savoyards will be performing Gilbert and Sullivan’s Ruddigore on 15 September.On 22 September the Arden Youth Choir for girls take to the stage demonstrating their versatility and diverse repertoire which includes pop, gospel, soul, classical, folk and opera.  On […]

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  46. Events etc in September in Settle and District

    Events List by Judith Allinson:   Two events of special interest: – Algae and Lichens walk at Malham tomorrow Sat 8 Sept – led by myself –  (10.30am  at Malham or 10am by previous arrangement at Settle Swimming Pool) (It is helpful if you phone to say you are coming so I know how many […]

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  47. Gardening in Hellifield

    Growing flowers, fruit & vegetables   The  launch meeting of the new Allotments & Gardens Association is on Wednesday 10th October starting at 7.30pm at Hellifield House Social Club. Phil Gomersall, who is a regional mentor for the Allotments Regeneration Initiative (www.farmgarden.org.uk), will speak about growing flowers, fruit & vegetables. This will be of interest […]

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  48. Tax Advice

    Don’t miss out on tax saving opportunities. Planning for the year ahead will benefit your business – this guide covers some important considerations for unincorporated businesses. (click the picture to open)   Download QR

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  49. Settle News September 2 2012

    LIFE DRAWING CLASSES There will be a series of Life Drawing Classes tutored by local artist, Sam Dalby at Linton Court Gallery over the coming weeks. This includes two evening events on Thursday 6th and Thursday 27 September and two daytime classes on Wednesday 19 September and Wednesday 3 October. For further details or to […]

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  50. September meeting

    All our lunchtime networking meetings are free and very informal so no need to be scared! The days alternate between Mondays and Wednesdays and we usually meet between 11.30am and 1pm in business premises in the Settle area but sometimes go further afield. The format is very simple, everyone has a couple of minutes to […]

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  51. Exhibitors

    Whether you are a business or live locally, this is your opportunity to come and meet many of the small businesses and organisations that work across the Craven District. Most are working in Settle itself and the surrounding villages as well as some further afield from Bentham, Ingleton and Malhamdale. Admin 24 Business Support Service […]

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  52. Settle News August 26th

    SETTLE PARISH CHURCH A reminder that the church  is serving home made lunches, from noon onwards,  on Tuesdays up to mid-September . There’s also a further chance to sample cakes and savouries on September 9th when from noon onwards light lunches and teas will be on sale at Langcliffe Institute to raise money for church […]

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  53. Welcome to Yorkshire Event

    I am giving you advance warning and an open invitation to attend a welcome to Yorkshire drop in day at the Lion in Settle on the 20th of September between 12am and 3.00pm. As it is very informal please feel free to drop in at your leisure, there is no need to confirm attendance.   […]

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  54. Showcase Workshops, Tours and Talks

    Workshops, Tours and Talks All of these events are FREE.  Thank you to all the businesses and organisations for their enthusiasm and effort in making this happen.  There are 2 types of sessions Drop-in (no need to book) and the scheduled workshops and tours (be quick – places are limited).  Find out more below:- Drop-in […]

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  55. Settle Website News and Snippets August 20th

    SETTLE WATER TOWER Settle Station Water Tower and Signal Box – open to the public for Heritage Open Days 6th – 9th September inclusive 10am to 4pm each day.   This is a unique opportunity to see inside the water tower which featured on Channel 4’s restoration Man programme.   All the original pipework and […]

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  56. August Chamber of Trade Meeting

    Next Chamber Meeting 22nd August 7.30pm – agenda available below (click on the image) Click on the Image to Enlarge it or Click Here for a Downloadable PDF       Download QR

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  57. Information and demonstrations

    The Settle Showcase is happening soon and will give you an opportunity to come and meet many of the small businesses and organisations that work across the Craven District. Some are working in Settle itself and others in the surrounding villages, such as Clapham, Bentham, Ingleton and Malham. Whether you’re a local resident interested in […]

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  58. Upcoming Events

    —  Lots of Events to choose from! — * The Children’s Holiday Club starts today (Tue)- mornings for three days. The children enjoy it a lot. (5-11 year olds). This year it is called “On your Marks” Come for one, two or three mornings. * There is a new CCG event on 25 August (Freshwater […]

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  59. Settle News August 12th

    COSMIC CORNER Cosmic Corner is seeking like minded individuals to come together on a monthly basis for discussions, films, trips relating to matters spiritual and paranormal. Meetings run from 7.45 – 10.30 approx with people congregating from 7.15 onwards.  Refreshments provided and meetings cost £3 to cover costs. Past topics have included alternative therapies, UFO’s, […]

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  60. Chamber of Trade – lower membership rate for smaller businesses

    The Settle Chamber of Trade have recently introduced a lower rate of membership for smaller businesses in the area. The area covered by the Chamber of Trade is larger than you might think and covers anyone doing business in Austwick, Clapham, Giggleswick, Halton West, Hellifield, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Kirkby Malham, Langcliffe, Lawkland, Long Preston, Malham, Malham Moor, Nappa, Newby, Rathmell, Settle, […]

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  61. Dales Tourism Strategy

    The National Park Authority has been working with Nidderdale AONB on the development of a new sustainable tourism strategy and action plan for the Yorkshire Dales which will run from 2013 to 2018. The document is not about setting new policy or actions – rather it is about pulling together what is planned by a […]

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  62. Vibrant Settle – News and Events August 2012

    AUGUST 2012 CONTENTS What’s Happening in Settle Settle Booklet 2013 News from the Folly What’s New at Victoria Hall Fun Quiz Night at the Lion Helpers Wanted Own Art Summer Garden Party at The Traddock Linton Court Gallery – What’s On Settle Showcase 2012 Giggleswick Horticultural Show CDC Business Support & Networking Programme Countdown to […]

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  63. August networking meeting

    Many thanks to Tom Lord for showing us around Lower Winskill after our meeting in July. Groups are welcome to visit the farm and Tom can do a tour and talk about the conservation work that goes on there – he is also happy to let people use the barn for talks or workshops. The […]

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  64. Settle and District News 5th August 2012

    LINTON COURT GALLERY This is the last week to catch the exhibition at Linton Court gallery. “Art and the Garden” will run until August 11. The gallery is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 11am and 4pm. U3A There will be a social morning for a coffee and chat on 9 August at […]

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  65. Settle News July 2012

    SETTLE PARISH CHURCH On Sunday 19 August during the Walk for All Walking Festival in the Yorkshire Dales  there will be refreshments available in the church from 11.30 am onwards.  All families, friends, supporters and walkers and members of the local community are invited to come along and enjoy teas and cakes in the church […]

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  66. Settle Area Snippets

    VICTORIA HALL Over the summer months Victoria Hall, in conjunction with TRAMPS, will be showing films every week.  Films start at 7pm and tickets cost £5.  On August 1 the film will be “Hairspray”, a PG certificate. The film on August 8th will be “Dirty Dancing”, a 12 certificate. THE FOLLY There are currently two […]

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  67. 23rd July Networking Meeting

    A reminder that our next lunchtime networking meeting is on Monday 23rd July at Lower Winskill Farm in Langcliffe. We have an earlier start of 11am as Tom Lord will give us a tour of the farm and talk about some of the conservation and education projects happening there. Please remember to wear sensible shoes […]

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  68. Craven and District Meeting of Meetings

    This invitation has come from George Bellas who is the Craven & District Branch Chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses. All businesses in the area are welcome to come along – you don’t have to be FSB members – the evening is a great opportunity for networking and also hearing what the local business […]

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  69. Settle Area News July 15th

    The iconic TRIMPHONE:  celebration of a much-loved telephone in Settle’s Gallery On The Green TRIMPHONE is the title of a bijou-scale multimedia exhibition by artist and print-maker Helen Peyton to open shortly at Settle’s Gallery On The Green. TRIMPHONE will be the latest triumph in Helen’s 2012 roller-coaster of successes, following this year’s TV appearances […]

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  70. Settle Study Report 2012

    FOREWORD: By Julian Smith, MP for Skipton and Ripon I am pleased to be able to introduce this document which sets out the challenges but also many opportunities there are for such a vibrant market town as Settle. Settle is a fantastic place with great community spirit and I am delighted to see local organisations, […]

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  71. Lunchtime Networking

    What started last October as a small monthly gathering has grown to include over 80 businesses of many types and sizes from the Settle, Malham, Ingleton and Bentham areas. As well as networking meetings we now offer regular low cost computer training and are planning a Business and Community Showcase in the Autumn. The lunchtime […]

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  72. Settle News July 8th

    SETTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL RUGBY: A team from years 4 and 5 from Settle Primary School were successful in representing Craven District in the School Games 2012, at tag rugby. They came away with a Silver Medal, after narrowly losing out to an older Year 6 team team from Hambleton District. They were awarded medals by […]

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  73. Showcase 2012

    Settle Showcase: Meet your local businesses and community organisations Saturday 29th September 2012 Victoria Hall and Quaker Meeting House, Settle Come and meet around 50 of your local businesses and community organisations and find out how they are giving Settle a sparkling reputation across the North of England. They deliver a range of local products […]

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  74. Local Businesss Networking News

    News and Updates on Business Networking will be appearing here shortly – latest event is http://www.settle.org.uk/settle-showcase-2012/ Download QR

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  75. Settle Showcase 2012

    Settle Showcase: Meet your local businesses and community organisations Saturday 29th September 2012 Victoria Hall and Quaker Meeting House, Settle Come and meet around 50 of your local businesses and community organisations and find out how they are giving Settle a sparkling reputation across the North of England. They deliver a range of local products […]

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  76. The Halle

    THE Hallé AT GIGGLESWICK : THE QUINCENTENARY CONCERT It was a celebration which had been 500 years in the making, and clearly is destined to be an evening which will be long treasured by all those present, whether they were involved in organising the event, participating in the concert or simply present as spectators at […]

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  77. Settle Website News 1st July 2012

    THE FOLLY Two new exhibitions open at The Folly this week. The first is ‘ ‘Time to Celebrate’ and the second is Victoria Cave Revisited’. Opening times: Tues. 10.30-4.30 Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun and Bank Holidays 12.30-4.30.For further information check the website at ncbpt.org.uk/folly or ring 01729 822893 for more information. To complement the second […]

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  78. Settle North Yorkshire News

    THE FOLLY This is the final week to view the two current exhibitions at the Folly. The first of these is:  ‘Off the Page: the Story of Dalesman Magazine’. The  second exhibition is ‘Portraits’ , featuring portraits of local characters  by Sam Dalby and “Norber Erratics”. Opening times: Tues. 10.30-4.30  Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun and […]

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  79. Settle News and Reviews 17th June 2012

    LINTON COURT In the autumn of 2011, landscape artist, Katharine Holmes spent a month long residency in Kilkenny Ireland, as part of a Chrysalis Contemporary Arts project, and then travelled west to spend time on the coast of North Mayo. These paintings and drawings will be on display at the Linton Court Gallery, Settle throughout […]

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  80. Settle News 14th June 2012

    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 […]

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  81. Settle Website News

    GALLERY ON THE GREEN The gallery is currently hosting an exhibition entitled “Celebrating Settle” and featuring memorabilia and photographs of past royal jubilee and coronation festivities in Settle from 1887-1953. The exhibition runs until 21 July. PHOTO-WALK There will be a photo-walk in the Yorkshire Dales in the Ribblehead and Horton area under the guidance […]

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  82. Settle News May 24th 2012

    SETTLE WI’S BIG JUBILEE LUNCH AND FOLLY FUNDRAISER   Settle WI invite you to take part in The Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday 3rd June at St John’s Church Hall, Settle (postcode BD24 9JH) starting at 12 noon. The Big Lunch is a very simple idea from the Eden Project that started in 2009 – […]

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  83. Diamond Jubilee in Settle

    Here is a list of events in Settle over the Diamond Jubilee – click on the pictures to open a pdf PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Friday 1 June 9:00am                    Continental Market, Settle Market Place Saturday 2 June 9:00am                    Continental Market, Settle Market Place AM & PM                Graphic Story Workshop,  Old Pages Book Shop, Market Place, Settle […]

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  84. Settle News and Reviews May 20th

    DIAMOND JUBILEE AFTERNOON TEA Age UK are organising an afternoon tea at Victoria Hall on 30 May at 2.30pm. Tickets are £3 and are available from the Age UK office in Cheapside or via 01729 823066.  There will be an opportunity for old time dancing and a prize for the lady wearing the best decorated […]

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  85. Continental Market

    Settle’s Historic Market Place to be transformed into a bustling Continental Market On Friday 1stJune and Saturday 2ndJune as part of the town’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Settle’s historic market place is to be transformed into a bustling ‘Continental Market’ Market traders from France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Holland, Poland and many other countries will be dressed […]

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  86. Welcoming Cyclists Workshop

    Please find below a flyer for the Welcoming Cyclists: Way of the Roses Workshop being held in Bentham on the 22nd May 2012, 5:30pm – 8:00pm. For more information on the Craven Business Support and Networking Programme please see http://www.cravendc.gov.uk/article/2971/Business-Events   Click The Image to Enlarge Download QR

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  87. Settle News Snippets

    TRAMPS The Ribblesdale Area Moving Picture Show (TRAMPS)  have pulled off a major coup and will stage a special preview showing of “Lad: a Yorkshire Story” at Victoria Hall at 8pm on Saturday 26th May. The film is  a heart warming story of a 13 year old who comes to terms with the loss of […]

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  88. Advice – why write a will….

    The consequence of dying without a will For some time we have been concerned that quite a lot of people have not created a Will.  If someone dies without a Will often this causes upset to the family which can be wholly avoidable. To help and encourage people to prepare a Will we have created […]

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  89. Settle News

    SETTLE WI BIG JUBILEE LUNCH and FOLLY FUNDRAISER Settle WI invite you to take part in The Big Jubilee Lunch starting at 12 Noon Sunday 3rdJune 2012 St John’s Church Hall, Settle BD24 9JH The Big Lunch is a very simple idea from the Eden Project that started in 2009 – to encourage as many […]

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  90. Walking Festival This Weekend

    The Settle-Carlisle Walking Festival.www.ride2stride.org.uk Festival Programme A week long programme of Walks, Talks and Music. DATE EVENT TYPE DETAILS WALK GRADE VENUE/ START STN. (RETURN) START TIME (FINISH) MEET TRAIN departs: RUN BY Tue May 1 Walk Limestone and Scars to Feizor and Giggleswick Scar across the Craven limestone. (Walk leader – Colin Speakman). 7.5 […]

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  91. Settle – The Sustainable Town

    The first part of  ‘Settle- The Sustainable Town’ has been completed by CO2Sense on behalf of Settle and StART. (<– Click to open pdf ) This was funded by a LEAF Fund grant from the Energy Saving Trust and is one of several differing pieces of work that have been undertaken. At 62 pages its quite […]

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  92. Settle Stories

    Settle Stories presents a Storytelling Masterclass with Nick Hennessey Longing to tell a story? Then here’s your chance to turn what you want to say into stories others want to listen to. Under Nick’s expert guidance you will learn how to turn your ideas into stories, the best ways of structuring your story for an […]

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  93. Settle News April 29th 2012

    CASINO NIGHT A casino night will be held at North Ribblesdale Rugby Club on 18 May at 7.30pm. Dress code for the evening is formal – black tie – and tickets cost £20 per person, including supper. For further details contact 07891 322 096 / 07879 474 786 SETTLE PARISHCHURCH A reminder that Tuesday lunches […]

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  94. Local Chef Stephanie Moon on Great British Menu

    Stephanie Moon is on The Great British menu on BBC2 all week this week. She hails from Settle Area, and has been very supportive of Local Food Initiatives here over the years. BBC2 – The Great British Menu copyright of Optomen Television Great British Menu is back and the fight is on as some of […]

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