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Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust – News Release Date of issue: March 2023 Yorkshire Dales photography competition is back! A popular photography competition and exhibition celebrating the beauty and character of the Yorkshire Dales landscape is open for entries. The competition, run by charity Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) and The Garden Rooms at Tennants in […]
News Release Statement on future of public transport published Bainbridge, 20 March 2023 The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is expected to agree a statement on public transport at its next meeting, which will call for a ‘significant increase’ in bus service coverage and frequency as well as improved coordination between bus and rail […]
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust – News Release Date of issue: 15 March 2023 Our meadows need YOU! Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) needs your vote to help rescue the last of our iconic wildflower meadows in the Yorkshire Dales. A public vote will help the Dales-based charity secure €30,000 of vital funding to restore 60 hectares of degraded […]
Handy PERSON Required £12.97- £13.95 per hour Settle Town Council Are seeking a self-motivated person who cares about Settle and its public spaces. Duties include general maintenance and repair of benches and play equipment, inspection duties and litter collection of the Council’s play areas, allotments, Castlebergh Crag and other assets. The person […]
** EVENTS ** 1. Wed 8 March: 3.50pm for 4pm Settle Eco Explorers – for children aged 4 to 11 accompanied by an adult – Meet at the childrens swings playground outside Booths and outside Settle Primary school. We will explore the trees, their fruit, leaves flowers and buds – and the fascinating things growing on them […]
As those of you who came to hear Northern Reeds on 18th February, we were treated to a wonderful concert, there was a great atmosphere and it was great to see so many people in the church. The quintet were so happy to be with us and very much appreciated the warm welcome. We are now […]
Access ‘certainly improving’ for disabled people Bainbridge, 21 February 2023 Rangers have made a path through hay meadows in Malham accessible to all, further enhancing the Yorkshire Dales National Park’s reputation as a welcoming place for people with limited mobility. Joining Malhamdale Area Ranger Rob Ashford (pictured) on a visit to the newly accessible […]
Here in Settle we are in a position close to many long distance walks and cycles which means we at King William the Fourth Guest house welcome guests taking them on what ever the weather! Some chose to stay more than one night and use the railway to access the onward journey – this saving […]
The Yorkshire clothing brand has launched the first insole to be licensed by British Wool. OFFICIALLY BRITISH: Glencroft’s Luxuriously Thick Insoles are the first ever to be officially certified with the ‘Shepherds Crook Mark’ logo verifying that the insoles are made with wool from British sheep farmers. The insoles are made […]
Settle Town Council currently have 2 vacancies Market Manger to run and manage the Tuesday Market. Further details and a job description can be found on the Council’s website. Please visit www.settletowncouncil.gov.uk Part Time Cleaner We are looking for a cleaner for job share or a cleaning company who can fulfil a cleaning rota for Whitefriars […]
** EVENTS ** 1. Sat 11 Feb (10.30am-12.30pm) : ACE Settle (Action for Climate Emergency) are holding their monthly Green Café : – all welcome to come and chat over over refreshments about topical issues. This will also be an opportunity for members to feedback on the running of ACE (as one of two meetings each year, the other being the AGM) […]
Dales farmers looking to increase incomes are being invited to evening events in February. Updates on grants and payment schemes will be presented at meetings to be held in Hawes, Orton, Reeth, Sedbergh and Settle. National Park Authority officers with expert knowledge of Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) environmental land management schemes will […]
** EVENTS ** 1. Thur 26 Jan 2pm-4pm – St John’s church Settle has every Thursday afternoons as its “Warm space afternoon” . 2-4.30pm. The church and coffee lounge are open: Free coffee, a place to charge you phone, sit, work, chat; The film “Calendar Girls” will be shown today at about 2.30pm. (Other places in Settle have Warm Spaces […]
** EVENTS ** 1. Thur 12 Jan: St John’s Church, Settle has every Thursday afternoons as its “Warm space afternoon” . 2-4.30pm. The church and coffee lounge are open: Free coffee, a place to charge you phone, sit, work, chat; The film “Swallows and Amazons” will be shown at about 2.30pm. ************************************************************ 2. Thur 12 Jan (and every […]
** EVENTS ** 1. Yorkshire Festival of Story: 4 till 27 Nov: Some events in person, some on Zoom: See programme here: Programme – Yorkshire Festival Of Story You can watch things you missed for up to 48 hours afterwards. **************************************** 2. Sat 12 Nov: Action on Climate Emergency ‘All About Rivers’ (10-1pm) at Settle Victoria […]
The Craven Business Week from Monday, 17th October to 21st October 2022. To celebrate the best of Craven’s entrepreneurial spirit a programme of free inspirational events for established businesses and start-up ventures. The 5-day programme covers a cross section of themes to drive business innovation and support small business owners. Guest experts will be covering […]
From Judith Allinson I am very, very sad that the Field Studies Council is ceasing running field courses at Malham Tarn Field Centre. I taught there full time (children and adults) 1979 to 1987 and almost every year since have run one or two residential courses there on Grasses and Sedges and / or Flowers. […]
BARBARA DICKSON Release date: 3 September, 2022 Promoter: STRADA Music BARBARA DICKSON ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 2022 TOUR Award-winning singer Barbara Dickson will embark on a thirteen date UK tour in November, 2022 alongside her long-term keyboard player Nick Holland. “Playing live has always been my first love,” Barbara says, “and I can’t […]
An organisation promoting the responsible use of green lanes with public rights for recreational motor vehicles has made a donation to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Members of North Yorkshire Trail Riders Fellowship led by Rights of Way Officer Leo Crone presented a cheque for £2,500 to National Park Authority Area Manager […]
‘Good news’ on housing completions The number of housing completions in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has hit a 13-year high, according to an annual monitoring report. A total of 88 homes were completed by developers and housing associations in the year to the end of March. Of those 24 […]
Innovative project ‘Technology and Relationships Improving Flow’ shortlisted for the 2022 HSJ Awards Teams in Bradford District and Craven are setting the standard for healthcare excellence An innovative project which reduces the length of stays in hospital and better supports recovery following discharge from hospital has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. The ‘Technology and […]
The UK Government are doing a consultation on Short Term holiday Lets. They are asking local Councils to gather input and evidence. Settle Town Council are doing this for their area. Please send any input to them, via email to clerk@settletowncouncil.gov.uk or using the form at https://forms.office.com/r/iEzfG4tS7R For other areas – please use your local […]
If you read our History Page you will find out that the King William the Fourth Guest House was a Pub from the mid 1830’s up until the early 1970’s. So it was only right the previous owners to us started to name some of the guest rooms after Yorkshire Aie’s. In 2012 we contiuned […]
Happy Yorkshire Day Everyone! If you visit Settle, enjoy the amazing Settle Flower Pot Festival Aug-4 Sept – There are three different trails to follow (with leaflets) and workshops (must be booked) for children on Tuesdays and Saturdays http://www.settleflowerpotfestival.co.uk/ Events 1, Mon 1 August: “First Day of the Month Climate Walk” – 2-5pm – at hillside above, […]
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust – News Release Date of issue: 25 July 2022 Plastic shelter collection takes total to 50,000! Nearly 12,000 plastic tree shelters were removed and recycled from the Yorkshire Dales countryside recently thanks to Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust’s (YDMT) Plastic Free Woodlands project. Landowners dropped off their redundant shelters at Craven […]
Local charity Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is launching a major project to help look after the hay meadows found within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wildflower-rich meadows survive due to traditional farming practices, in particular the late cutting of the crop in July or August. During spring and summer, the […]
The potential development of renewable energy schemes in and around Settle was looked at during a workshop facilitated by Action on Climate Emergency (ACE) Settle and Area’s Energy Group on 21st May 2022 to take the first steps in drawing up a comprehensive Local Area Energy Plan. Following the showing on 22nd March of the […]
Events 1. Thurs 30 June: Last Settle Scottish Dancing Class for this term. . 7.30pm to 10pm St John’s Church Hall, Settle. Party night. Classes recommence on September 8th there will be a series of Beginners Classes starting. at 7pm St John’s Church Hall, Settle BD24 9JH: 2. Fri 1 July: First day of the month “Walk for the climate” Malham Tarn Fen. 1.5 […]
HELP FOR BUSINESSES IN SETTLE All businesses in Craven can make use of free professional help and advice provided through Craven District Council. STEFAN SYKES, Rural Business Development Officer, 07510 382691 and ssykes@cravendc.gov.uk And ALISON LAWS, Craven Growth Manager, 07890 055184 and alison.laws@ynygrowthhub.com Alison and Stefan provide a friendly and professional service that […]
: a day of stunning walks and trail runs The beautifully dramatic landscape of the Yorkshire Dales will be the setting for an exciting day of trail runs and walks on Sunday 21st August. Starting in Settle, participants can choose to take part in a 5, 16, or 26 mile walk or 5 or 16 mile […]
‘Engagement work’ highlighted in progress report Bainbridge, 28 June 2022 Many people have been helped to enjoy and better understand the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the past year, a meeting has heard today. Farm open days, outdoor classes for schools and volunteer-led nature walks were among the activities run by a wide range […]
Have your say on ‘permanent residency’ policy Bainbridge, 24 June 2022 People are being invited to have their say on a fresh set of planning policies for the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including a policy that would require all new housing to be for ‘permanent residency’ only. A consultation paper published today sets out […]
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust – News Release Date of issue: 21 June 2022 Putting the buzz back into Bowland’s wildflower meadows Nearly 40 hectares of hay meadows were regenerated in the Forest of Bowland last year thanks to Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust through the Meadow Makers project led by Plantlife. This nation-wide project […]
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust and Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority – Joint News Release Date of issue: 21 June 2022 All barns great and small! Dales’ ‘laithes’ receive a makeover Two field barns which helped make the Dales landscape world famous have been restored with the support of the family of the late All Creatures […]
An independent chair has been appointed to the Bradford District Health and Care Partnership to head up a new committee that will be responsible for making decisions about how NHS resources are used across the place. Craven resident, Elaine Appelbee MBE will be taking up the reins on 1 July 2022. The NHS West […]
News Release ‘Good start’ to farming grants programme Bainbridge, 20 June 2022 ‘Regenerative farming’ has received a boost in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, owing to a new grants programme which has completed its first year of operation. More than thirty projects – nearly all of them farmer-led – have got off […]
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust – News Release Refugee Week brings healing across the Dales Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust’s People and the DALES (Diversity, Access, Learning, Environment, Sustainability) project will be marking Refugee Week (June 20 – 26) by welcoming a group of refugees and asylum seekers from Darwen. Darwen Asylum Refugee Enterprise (DARE) will […]
Strong Public Support for Hawes-Garsdale Proposal Bainbridge, 17 June 2022 A survey suggests there is strong public support for developing a multi-user route along a scenic six-mile stretch of former railway in Upper Wensleydale. Nearly four out of five members of the public have backed a proposal for […]
News from Settle Town Council 17 June 2022. For immediate release Settle Town Council needs you! Settle Town Council is looking for people to fill five vacancies to represent residents in the market town. The vacancies have arisen because there were not enough candidates standing at the 5 May local council elections. Currently there are […]
New podcast episodes: ‘Our Ingleborough’ Bainbridge, 13 June 2022 The Dales Countryside Museum has published six new Voices From The Dales podcasts starring people from the mountainous heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, as part of the ‘Wild Ingleborough’ nature recovery project. Podcast characters include Muslim hikers, a builder, a farmer, an access […]
The Rory Story are one of the UK’s premier tributes to the blues rock legend Rory Gallagher. Each year major festivals are held across the UK, Ireland and Europe in honour of this amazing guitarist.The Rory Story plays these and many regional venues and are delighted to bring their show to The Victoria Hall Settle on […]
www.ouringleborough.com The ‘Our Ingleborough’ Festival is a four-day travelling exhibition which explores the past, present and future of land use around Ingleborough. Over the past six months, the ‘Our Ingleborough’ project has been documenting memories of the past, connections to the land and visions for the future of this landscape from artists, residents, visitors, […]
Events for June 2022: 1. Wed 1 June: First day of the month walk for the climate – organised by Churches Together in Settle and District and Craven Conservation Group. We will be looking at wildflowers including globeflowers in a nature reserve near Ribblehead and Colt Park. Meet at 4.30pm at Settle Swimming Pool Car Park to share […]
Our Quarterly Newsletter “Owt Fresh” was published today from King William Guest the Fourth Guest House in Settle – take a look ! – if you want to receive the next one in September? Then go onto our website homepage and subscribe. We will even send you the details of a 10% discount you can […]
MADE IN YORKSHIRE: Clapdale hand-knit yarn, made from the wool above, sourced from sheep within 5 miles of Glencroft. Six months on from announcing its ‘Farm to Yarn’ Clapdale Wool Project, Glencroft has launched a fully traceable hand-knit yarn made in Yorkshire. The project, which was masterminded by the countrywear clothing brand’s owner, […]
Zoë Metcalfe, your Police Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire and York, is currently considering proposals for the Fire Service’s new Risk and Resource Model, which sets out how the Service would seek to deploy its people, equipment, and resources. The proposed changes aim to ensure communities get the services they need to help […]
Get a bird’s eye view of the Long Preston floodplain The sights and sounds of the floodplain at Long Preston are now available for everyone to see in a new virtual tour. With abundant wildlife throughout the year including snipe, redshank, curlew, oystercatchers and lapwing, Long Preston floodplain is a priority habitat for wading […]
Lambs receive a helping hand Groups from Leeds, Bradford, Halifax and Darwen helped welcome new lambs into the world thanks to Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust’s People and the DALES (Diversity, Access, Learning, Environment, Sustainability) project. People from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds took part in seven hands-on lambing events with Ribblehead farmer Rodney Beresford. Judy Rogers, […]
News Release Ingleborough Snack Kiosk Approved A planning application for an existing 2×2-metre timber kiosk to be used to sell snacks to walkers on Ingleborough has been approved by Members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Planning Committee today. Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Chair, Neil Heseltine said: “We’ve seen the headlines, and this […]
1. Wed 18 May – Sun 22 May: Christian Aid Plant Sale in the garden of Settle Quakers. Do bring plants to donate. If you wish to to donate to Christian Aid via Churches Together in Settle’s online account for Christian Aid click here: https://giving.give-star.com/microsite/christian-aid/christian-aid-week/team/50938863-8b1b-4eb9-85a6-c206900b4765 ************************************************************ 2. Wed 18 May: Settle Slimming World: Settle Social Club, Duke St […]
The Yorkshire Dales are famous not just for dry stone walls and spectacular countryside and hills, the world underground is just as vast with hundreds of miles of caves. Created by limestone formations over millions of years. We have two main show caves close to Settle, read more Download QR
1. Fri 15 Apr: Settle Passion Play – The Good Friday street drama, Journey to the Cross, is happening tomorrow (15 April) – or maybe today by the time you read this). To see the whole drama, please come to St John’s Methodist Church, off Church Street, ready for a 10.30am start. There are children’s costumes available […]
Mention Settle in Yorkshire to many people and they will say “Settle to Carlisle Railway Line” As the head line suggests the views are magnificent, and all from the comfort of your seat on the train. rom the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks of Pen Y Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside, the dry stone walls and limestone […]
4 April 2022 A family with a smallholding in Craven has created the first new woodland to arise from a ‘landmark collaboration’ between the Woodland Trust and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. The Hinds family from Woodhouse Farm near the village of Austwick have planted nearly 5000 native broadleaved shrubs and trees in […]
1. Mon 28 March: Craven Speakers Club The Soroptimists Room, 28 Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1EW Arrive 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Ten reasons to come tonight! Come and enjoy an evening out,and improve your speaking skills. You don’t have to speak if you don’t want to – you can just watch. Only £5-00 for Visitors. […]
In March, The Settle Ingleton Bentham Mobile Rural Watch have been helping to protect the rural communities in the area for the last two and a half years. Formed by volunteers in September 2019 and recognised as the only police approved Rural Watch Group covering the eight Craven District Council Wards of Bentham, Hellifield […]
Clapham business and Settle Chamber of Trade member Glencroft have been nominated for INDEPENDENT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR in the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2022! The Yorkshire Choice Awards are searching for the best of the best in Yorkshire and you decide who that will be. Vote for Glencroft here under ‘Independent Business of the Year’ […]
Sat 12 Feb 2022 Events for you both online and in real life.Concerned about climate change, and what we are doing about it in Settle? Drop in at the ACE Settle Zoom meeting this (Saturday) morning? It’s as simple as clicking on the link. These coming two weeks are the best time to take photos of Snowdrops. And […]
For something different, you wouldn’t think of star gazing in the Yorkshire Dales would be popular but the National Park organise something every year. Last year with restrictions in place you could join on Zoom to learn more about what’s out there in the solar system. Now you can come and visit and maybe participate […]
Countrywear clothing brand Glencroft is to launch a traceable ‘Farm to Yarn’ Dales wool collection in 2022, following a grant from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund (SDF). Clapham-based Glencroft was awarded £5,000 in grant funding from the SDF to support the innovative project, which it hopes could pave the way for […]
News Release New Collaboration to Scale Up Woodland Creation in the Dales Bainbridge, 18 January 2022 The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and the Woodland Trust have agreed a landmark collaboration to help increase native woodland in the National Park. This means working with local farmers and landowners over […]
Mon 17 January 2022 Picture of Whernside Events in January: Please note that organisers have asked that at all indoor meetings, FOR THE SAKE OF THE OTHERS THERE, please bring a mask and wear it throughout the talk, unless you are exempt. Exceptions: Scottish […]
Ask a Yorkshire native where the best beer comes from, and they’ll likely answer: “Yorkshire.” So when you think of Yorkshire Ale – the famous breweries in Masham come to mind for Theakston’s and Black Sheep. However you will find there are hundreds of fine ales that can be sampled all over the county and […]
Happy New Year! From a Speakers Club meeting by Zoom, with a guest speaker on Climate Change Change on Monday, to a church bible discussion group on the Environment on Wednesday; from Scottish Dancing on Thursday to a talk on Moths a week on Thursday – there is lots on for us to do. Or […]
Here are some not-to-be-missed events this Christmas.. If you are visiting St John’s Methodist Church Settle over the next few weeks, here are some items we are collecting for reuse and recycling: 1. Empty medicine blister packets (for recycling) 2. Franked postage stamps – to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People 3. Medium […]
We are a community choir and registered charity based in Settle and on December 18th we are hoping to perform Handel’s Messiah with professional soloists including Sarah Fox, an internationally renowned soprano who was born in Giggleswick and whose career has taken her all over the world. Langcliffe Singers Download QR
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust – News Release Date of issue: 15 November 2021 JD Haspel partner with YDMT JD Haspel has partnered with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust to help plant more trees in the Yorkshire Dales. The London-based financial services executive search firm has committed £5,000 to the Yorkshire-based charity to support the planting of […]
Settle Amateur Operatic Society Annual Dinner and Presentation of Long service Awards SAOS was able to hold its annual dinner this year and, on Saturday 13 November, at the popular Knights’ Table Restaurant, thirty-three members gathered. They enjoyed meeting with their old friends, especially after the long months of Covid restrictions. After the meal came the presentation […]
Here at King William the Fourth Guest House in Settle we pride ourselves in our Breakfast offering. Buying local products and cooking from fresh is only part of the story. Chris has been a professional chef all his career and has a passion to ensure everyone enjoys their first meal of the day. We generally […]
News of events to cheer you up on this wet October Day Picture of Entrance to Settle 6 years ago: on 19 Oct 2015 ** EVENTS In BRIEF ** 1. Tue 19 Oct – 2pm: Dementia Forward – “Time Together Tuesday” 2. Tue 19 October 7-8pm – ‘Walking to COP26’ & talk […]
There is no better place than Settle to base yourslef if you want to visit some of the Yorkshire Dales waterfalls. There are a couple of beauties that can be reached from walking from our front door at King William the Fourth Guest House. Scaleber Force is around 2miles away (you can drive to it […]
YDMT welcomes United Bank of Carbon support Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust has dedicated 300 trees to the United Bank of Carbon (UBoC) for their help in creating new woodlands in the Dales. The Clapham-based charity linked with UBoC to plant trees and collect redundant plastic tree guards at Bargh Wood near Stainforth. Nearly 4,800 trees […]
Here are events and activities to enjoy in September and October EVENTS 1. Sat 11 Sep – Morning only (9.00-13.00): Covid vaccinations at St Johns Meth Church Settle : :- Walk in vaccinations available – incl 16 and 17 year olds!! 2. Sat 11 Sep: Action on Climate Emergency Settle – ACE’s Sept Green Cafe – […]
See my note on Althea Shevill at the end. EVENTS 1 Sat 21 Aug: Covid vaccinations at St Johns Meth Church Settle : Walk in vaccinations available – incl 16 and 17 year olds!! Best time for walk in : after 10am and after 3pm 2. Sat 21 Aug: 2-4pm Cream Teas on Eldroth Church […]
Glencroft scarf raises £1,100 to support the Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks Project Glencroft owner, Edward Sexton (left), with former Three Peaks Ranger, Josh Hull (right). Following the launch of a limited edition Three Peaks lambswool scarf by Yorkshire clothing brand Glencroft, over £1,000 has been donated to the Yorkshire Dales National […]
Apprehensive about public speaking? – Come to Craven Speakers Club, Skipton (4 Oct Sept) and gain confidence. Are you a naturalist? Come on the YNU Field Visit to Cautley Spout (14 Aug) – or to Settle Nature Day 9 Oct EVENTS IN BRIEF Sat 14 Aug: Yorkshire Naturalists Union Visit to Cautley Spout Howgill Fells Sat […]
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust receives grant of £244,700 from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund Deeper Connections will create and restore 10 hectares of habitat along the Long Preston Floodplain as well as engaging 8,000 people to connect with nature 90 projects awarded grants to accelerate the implementation of nature-based projects, from new ‘insect pathways’ […]
After the success of last years new train service, the Staycation Express is running again but this time will extend onto Carlisle Rail Charter Services let you travel in First Class carridges on Englands most scenic railway. From 19th July to 9th September 2021 there is a twice daily service (except Friday’s) on the stunning […]
In a nutshell, the Let Property Campaign is a way for landlords to come forward and declare any rental income that they’ve failed to notify HMRC of, and in return, the individual will be able to take advantage of the best possible terms. Download QR
We are excited that very soon we will be opening new services for people living with dementia in the Settle area. These will include a day service which people can attend for activity, company and support, while carers enjoy valuable respite time, and a wellbeing cafe, which people can come along to with a family […]
Walkers along the riverside path at Settle will now be able to find out more about the local area thanks to new interpretation panels supported by Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust. The Clapham-based charity has replaced the original information points to bring them right up to date and withstand the elements. And one has also been […]
*** EVENTS IN BRIEF *** 1. 1-30 June – Go Wild – Do Something out doors every day in June. 2. Churches Count on Nature Week 5-12 June 3. Eco-Explorers Walk Fri 4 June 10am 4. Friday Evening: 7.30pm – YNU-Zoom-Chat Meeting 5. Sat 5 June – Open day for visitors at Sharow Churchyard, Ripon […]
An ‘enormous’ amount of restoration work is taking place at the most damaged blanket bog peatland in the National Park. Coir logs and dumpy bags of brash on Fleet Moss Thousands of tonnes of coir, brash and stone have been brought this spring to Fleet Moss, Oughtershaw and Bleaberry – an area of moorland […]
A major engineering project is taking place near the summit of the famous flat-capped Yorkshire mountain, Ingleborough, in an effort to conserve important habitat for plants such as early purple orchid and bird’s eye primrose. The enduring popularity of the Three Peaks walking route has led to a 1.6 kilometre (one mile) stretch of path through Sulber […]
Bainbridge, 20 April 2021 Schools whose catchment includes part of the National Park are being offered a free full or half day of curriculum-based learning in the great outdoors this summer term. Teachers are invited to contact the Authority’s learning and engagement team to arrange a ‘Learn, Love, Explore’ experience. Subjects could include geography […]
Adventurer Alastair Humphreys took to the treetops to help launch an appeal to plant new native woodlands in the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas. Alastair Humphreys launches YDMT’s Together for Trees appeal. (Alastair Humphreys) Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust has linked up with the Big Give to boost support for its Together for Trees campaign, […]
Restart Business Grants via Craven District Council: The Restart Grant is a one off grant for businesses on the Rating List only. The grant is payable to the ratepayer in respect of the hereditament on 1 April 2021. Apply for this grant online. We expect to be able to make payments in early April but […]
One of our favourite walks is over to the hamlet of Feizor, there are a few routes you can take on footpaths. Also the Pennine Bridleway passes through, plus a little no through road that leads off the A65 west of Settle before the village of Austwick. Apart from the most amazing tea room there […]
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) has received a £375,000 boost thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The support will enable the Clapham-based charity to continue expanding its work to support the people, landscape and wildlife of the Yorkshire Dales. YDMT has now received £2,851,332 in funding thanks to players of the lottery […]
Settle and District Chamber of Trade, Settle Town Council and Craven District Council got some funding from The Reopening High Streets Safely Fund via the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) It financed some “social distancing planters” in Settle, and some signage Just an update and a final request to let us know (via […]
— Events in Brief: — 1. Fri 12 March: 7.30pm Yorkshire Naturalists Union (YNU) Zoom Chat – open to members of YNU and members of affiliated societies (e.g. Craven Conservation Group, YWT, Upper Wharfdale Field Society, Harrogate Naturalists) 2. Sat 13 March: Settle Action for Climate Emergency Conference: 10.30am by Zoom: Including: Neil Heseltine […]
Engineers are installing solar panels, air source heat pumps and LED lighting in Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority buildings, while electric vehicle charging points have gone in at all ten of the Authority’s public car parks. The renewable energy installations will result in a 40% reduction in the annual amount of carbon dioxide emitted from […]
Why not take on the Yorkshire 3 peaks but instead of doing them all in 1 day, take your time to enjoy the delightful scenery and do them in 3 days ? We at King William Guest House offer discounted room rates for 4 night stays Read more Download QR
With more people enjoying the countryside and nature in the past year. It’s so important to be prepared for what the outdoors can throw at you! We can have the best walking boots, good all weather gear, stay hydrated and fed. We may even have the best App on our phone to get us round […]
British countrywear brand, Glencroft, has launched its most sustainable flat cap yet – the Norber. The flat cap has experienced a resurgence in recent years, due in no small part to TV shows like Peaky Blinders which have made the style a fashion must-have for the discerning gentleman. With this in mind, and with over […]
‘Marginal gains’ became well-known terminology after Dave Brailsford – of British Cycling – implemented this innovative concept with huge success. His idea was that if you broke down everything you could think of that goes into riding a bike, and then improved each component part by 1%, then a significant increase would be achieved overall. […]
It’s been a while since I last did Fountains Fell. My friend and I had earmarked this sunny, crisp November day during lockdown as an opportunity to catch up whilst enjoying some outdoor exercise. Starting from the cattle grid NE of Rainscar, SD 853 723, the plan was to wander up ESE towards the coal […]
By Shepherd Partnership – Certified Accountants in Skipton and Settle If you’re considering going it alone, then this article is for you! Self-employment has been on the rise for many years – and with the challenges that Covid-19 has thrown at employers and employees, it looks set to increase even further. So, what do you […]