Settle Stories is an independent arts charity in one of the most rurally isolated parts of the UK.
They change lives through story because stories are the most powerful way to engage, inspire and move people to action. By sharing stories from diverse cultures across the globe, exploring traditional myths and folktales.
The biggest event of the calendar starts in November and it’s not too late to join in and book your place as most events take place online. This year’s in-person events take place in Settle in North Yorkshire and Barnsley in South Yorkshire.
Last weekend was Settle’s annual Christmas Market and light switch-on event. It is lovely to see the town come together every year. Schools, businesses, residents and visitors all mingle in the market square to mark the start of the town’s festive period. As usual, there were plenty of proud parents as the local schools all […]
“FiPL” brings upland farm into profit 2 December 2025 A hill farmer in the Yorkshire Dales has credited a grants programme funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for making his farm “sustainable and profitable”. James Newhouse produces beef and lamb on gritstone hills above Long Preston in Craven. He […]
Father Christmas on the Settle Carlisle Line Bridge at Settle Station. Events Updates from JudithI went to Senior Circuits at Settle Swimming Pool on Wednesday lunchtime, Aqua-jogging in the evening – maybe Functional Fitness tomorrow. https://www.settleswimmingpool.co.uk/swimming/timetable/Settle Community Christmas Day Meal. If you live in Settle or a village nearby and know anyone who might be alone – […]