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‘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 […]

Fly Fishing – A Local Gem For this blog we are featuring a local fishery at Helwith Bridge just under 4 miles from the guest house as it deserves some recognition. Set in the spender of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and close to the Settle to Carlisle railway and under the shadows of Pen-Y-Ghent […]

Fancy something different? A Dales Dip maybe? Les (Dales Dipper) is a friend of ours who, over the years has shared his passion for wild swimming on various social media platforms. Les has now combined his love for this pastime, so has now qualified officially  to take both newbies and experienced wild water swimmers to  […]

Farmers have helped to produce a new interactive map showing the location of important habitats in the Yorkshire Dales National Park – and are encouraging fellow land managers to use it to spot opportunities for new income streams and conservation work. The mapping tool – named ‘Re:Cover’ – is designed to help people looking to protect, expand […]

  Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust has renewed its partnership with Exelby Services.   Now in its second year, the agreement has already seen 850 trees planted and 170 young people helped to connect with nature and learn new skills. Exelby Services are a family owned, independent distributor of bunkering and retails fuels across the North of […]

‘Lines on map time’ for new Local Plan Bainbridge, 11 January 2021   People in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are being invited to put forward potential sites in their towns and villages for new housing.   Letters have been emailed to about 400 organisations and bodies including all Parish Councils in the National Park. […]

Settle – Your Mountain Bike Destination Mountain Biking in Settle Whether you prefer the natural or a trail centre we have both within easy access of our guest house. You can ride straight out onto the “Settle Loop” a 10 mile circular route which takes in parts of the Pennine Bridleway and with spectacular views […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR   from Judith Allinson – via her email ***  EMAIL IN BRIEF: *** 1. Go for lots of walks 2. Join Craven Conservation Group 3. 1-4 Jan = BSBI New Year Plant Hunt – there are still 2 days left to do this. https://nyph.bsbi.org/ 4. Mon 4 Jan 7.30pm_ Craven Speakers Club – by […]

Building regulations are minimum legal requirements regarding the safety and health of people living or working in and around buildings; the conservation of fuel, power, and water; and the provision of access to facilities. Did you know – even changing just one window requires an application to a Building Control Body for building regulation approval.  Alternatively, […]

GUEST ARTICLE SEPTEMBER 2020 Winter Economy Plan – here’s how it will affect you    The Chancellor unveiled his Winter Economy Plan last week which signalled the Government’s commitment to protecting businesses and their workers, with the launch of a new Job Support Scheme to replace furlough and an extension to the Self-Employment Income Support […]

Photography competition looks for Dales most-loved views This is the last call for amateur photographers to enter a Yorkshire Dales Photography Competition – and be in with a chance of having their work exhibited and featured in a charity calendar. With its spectacular landscapes, unique wildlife and vibrant communities, the Yorkshire Dales means something different […]

July 2020 Returning to ‘normal’: what you might not know Written by Mark Schofield, director at Haworths Chartered Accountants. To support businesses and individuals throughout COVID-19 and beyond, Haworths Chartered Accountants has created a special Resource Centre on its website, which contains a wealth of information and expert advice to navigate you through this time. […]

Church. Residents and visitors gathered around the Langcliffe Fountain, which is also the village War Memorial, to commemorate the Dedication and Unveiling of the village War Memorial exactly 100 years ago. Following the original service sheet, with the addition of poems and readings, the service was led by the Revd. Stephen Dawson and began with […]

Settle Photographic Group isn’t going to let Covid-19 stop their exhibition.  This year you will be able to enjoy it from the comfort of your home.  Our digital exhibition will be open from 1st-31st August on our website settlephotos.org. Click in and enjoy the varied images which are members’ own favourites.   Download QR

Generations Tells the tale of a young man’s journey of discovery, learning more about himself and his much missed late grandfather, the action takes place on the Settle to Carlisle railway line Ribblehead Viaduct…he’d never seen anything so amazing For hours he stood transfixed, admiringly gazing How can a work of civil engineering so add […]

Despite the necessary social isolation from others, Langcliffe residents were still very sociable on the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The villagers decorated homes and public spaces with red, white and blue. After a sing along version of ‘We’ll Meet Again’ people got out their picnics and the celebration began just after three pm. Allan […]

It’s hard to believe it is over five weeks since the last events email! and that it is five weeks that the UK went into lockdown. I hope you are getting out on exercise walks, however short. And that you are enjoying the spring wildflowers Do visit http://bit.ly/Settle-Wildflowers and enjoy the three attached flowers – […]

Support for businesses and individuals during COVID-19 Information correct as of 07.04.20 All our detailed communications are to be found on our website here https://www.haworths.co.uk/covid-19-updates ­Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Open to all UK employers for a period of at least three months – starting from 1 March 2020 – the scheme supports those businesses that have […]

COVID-19 Comms March 2020 The latest support for businesses during COVID-19 Business operations during the COVID-19 outbreak will require resilience which many of us have never had to call upon before. But we are not alone; Friday’s announcement by the Chancellor of a COVID-19 support plan is beyond anything we expected. It is unprecedented in […]

The Chancellor has set out a package of measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. Settle Accountants Haworths has put this advice together Read Online on this page – or download the pdf here Executive Summary Measures to support businesses including: Statutory Sick Pay relief package […]

Coronavirus and Government Financial Help Dear Member, COVID-19 means we are in unprecedented times – personally, and in business. As your local Chamber of Trade, we will do what we can to offer support to our members and the local business community throughout this challenging period. As you may be aware, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has […]

Greetings to all whether in North or West Yorks, or Lancs orCumbria.. from Judith For those near Settle: Settle now has a Community Response team. Here are details:phone – 01729 825493 and website: http://settlevictoriahall.org.uk/communityresponseand email communnityresponse@settlevictoriahall.org.ukand facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/Settle-Community-Response-100906268218781/ Individual   Villages (e.g.  Langcliffe, Gargrave)  also have theirresponse teams that Settle will be able to tell you about. Use this […]

Settle Community Response is co-ordinated by Settle Community Hub, Settle Victoria Hall, and the people of Settle community, for information, practical help while self-isolating, or just a calm and friendly voice if you have any concerns. We can provide volunteers to help you with practical and emotional support, such as shopping, collecting prescriptions, pets, reassurance, […]

Events are getting cancelled. Maybe you can use the time gained for going outon walks and learning to identify the wildflowers, lichens, birds etc thatlive both in the city streets and countryside. Or share your time on Settle Time Bank, and find others to help youhttps://tol2.timebanking.org/settle/ (This needs a lot of offers to getrunning effectively again) […]

Settle Photographic Group Meetings – Cancellation At a committee meeting on 11 March, it was decided to cancel all forthcoming SPG meetings (including the monthly visit) with immediate effect in response to the rapidly developing Coronavirus situation. Download QR

Update for Settle on Tour de Yorkshire – Notes from a meeting with the Organisers on 11th March 2020 1.9m spectators over 4 days will view this event The TV audience is estimated at 28m Economic input to Yorkshire estimated at £60m over the event Dates : 30th April –  3rd May Some pics of […]

Desert Island Photographs Members will show and talk about the photographs they would choose to take to a desert island. Gallery: “Photojournalism”. Your chance to have a go following Charlotte Graham’s talk. 6th April 2020 Annual Print and Digital Competition – Judged by Christine HodgsonThe competition is in two parts, for prints and Digital Projected Images […]

Belshazzar’s Feast Wickedly-inventive and beloved folk duo Acclaimed musicians Paul Sartin (oboe, violin, swanee whistle and vocals) and Paul Hutchinson (accordion) are notorious for their superlative ability, wit, rapport and depth of experience, creating a concert to remember. Together they have entertained audiences across the UK, plus in Australia, The Seychelles, Belgium and the USA, […]

Please help to spread the GOOD NEWS!If your area is crying out for decent, affordable housing … Then why not consider taking some local action to set up your own housing project? COME TO ONE OF OUR FREE ADVICE SESSIONS on Monday 30th March TIME :                    LOCATION: 10.30 – 12.30          Victoria Hall, Settle 13.30 – 15.30          South Craven Community Library, Cross Hills 18.30 […]

In August last year, North Yorkshire Police had a meeting with people from the communities of Bentham, Ingleton & Settle to see if there was an interest in forming a Voluntary Mobile Rural Watch within our area. This was in response to the recent rise in rural crime that cost North Yorkshire more than £1.78 […]

Power-folk pioneers The Trials of Cato, who were formed in Beirut Lebanon, are playing Settle Victoria Hall this Friday (February 28) following a remarkable 2019 which saw the band transform from buskers into BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners.  Fresh from a frantic year touring their award-winning debut album Hide and Hair in the UK, […]

Amy Bateman is a freelance photographer who lives on a farm in Cumbria and whose life through a lens came after having children. She gave up her previous career to look after the children at home on the farm and used her camera to capture their early years. Amy is now thrilled to be pursuing […]

Today: 12th FebTalk on “Lesbos and Refugees” = Settle Mothers Union 2pm at Limestone ViewTalk on “Just Aid” and the problems of Trade for Aid. 7.15pm Friends Meeting House       *** EVENTS IN BRIEF: *** 1. Wed 12 Feb: Mothers Union talk: Limestone View 2pm: Refugees in Lesbos2. Wed 12 Feb: 7.15pm Friends […]

Some members will be talking about projects they have been working on. Gallery: “Journeys”. Colin Jarvis talked to us recently about his journey to an MA in photography. However, people undertake all sorts of journeys for all sorts of reasons, from travel to life and much in-between. Show us a picture about one of your […]

Get with the program this half term at our digital taster event! Join us for Tech-Makers at Settle Community Library – a fantastic opportunity for young people to get involved in putting together technical creations and explore their ideas for creative design. There will be all kinds of creative tech kit made available, including Oculus […]

Tonight (Tue):  Launch of “The Boxing Diaries” book by Marion Dunn6.45 for 7pm Victoria Hall Settle                          EVENTS IN BRIEF: 1. Feb: Life in Our Hands Exhibition; Settle Stories; Tue& Thu 11am-4pm2. Mon 27 Jan to Sun 2 Feb: Holocaust Memorial Day: Friends Meeting […]

Monday 3rd February 2020 Charlotte Graham is a professional photographer based in the north of England. Her unique combination of technical and creative photographic talent combined with a desire to create the very best image possible from any scenario makes her in demand with both international press and businesses alike. You will see her work […]

Farmers in Craven are being invited to an evening meeting in Settle to hear the latest news and information on grants and stewardship schemes. Farm conservation and woodland advisers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority will provide information on Countryside Stewardship Mid and Higher Tier applications; the Hedgerows and Boundaries scheme; and Water Capital and […]

Members will bring possible entries for the Yorkshire Photographic Union exhibition for discussion and feedback prior to finalising them. A chance to hone your way of studying photographs. There will be no Gallery this month as the digital entries will be discussed in the second part of the evening. Download QR

Advice and assistance will be provided by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority on Countryside Stewardship Mid and Higher Tier applications, Hedgerows & Boundaries Scheme, Catchment Sensitive Farming, Woodland grants, and Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) extensions. There will also be an update on the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS).  The Farm Conservation and Trees and […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR:Happy Twelfth Day of Christmas 1. Sun 5 Jan: Mary’s Eve: Bentham Meth.Ch. 6.30pm: cross between carol   service & concert. Be early for good seat. (Can offer lift from Settle)2. Weds 8 Jan: Slimming World. 9.30am: Settle Social Club3. Weds 8 Jan: Slimming World. 7pm: Settle Social Club 4. Wed 8 Jan: 7.15pm: […]

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***   HIGHLIGHTS  ***  1. Free this Saturday morning? There is a climate / biodiversity emergency.Sat 16 Nov: Hustings:candidates with Climate Questions: Vic Hall, SettleAND chance to find out more about ACE Settle (Action on Climate Emergency)  2. Have you or your neighbours got children in your family? Tell them about Eco-Explorers / Messy Church on Sunday […]

A look back at some of the pictures from the 2019 Yorkshire Photographic Union Exhibition and forward to the 2020 version. Gallery: “All Kinds of Everything” – photographs inspired by Ray Brammall’s talk Download QR

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David Harper here. I’m a BBC TV antiques presenter on shows like Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip and I have my first one-man stand up show now on! I’ll be at The Victoria Hall in Settle on the 10th November The show is called ‘Unexpected Tales’ It’s an improvised, audience led (form of questions) […]

“Nothing prepares you for the high octane music of the Peatbog Faeries. Powerful melodies are dextrously pumped out with a smart degree of techno attitude, while cross-rhythms ricochet over a heavy bass that hits you forcefully like a massive heart beat.”The Scotsman They are playing: Sunday 1st December, Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle, BD24 9DZ.  Doors: 19:30 […]

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Cleaner Required for Whitefriars Toilets Settle Settle Town Council have taken over responsibility for the cleaning of Whitefriars Toilets and require a cleaner to work up to 3 hours a day. The toilets need to be cleaned every day but the job is open to job share. Experience is desirable but not essential as training […]

Give And Take (Sat); OWW Meal – Housing Talk (Tue) There is a new websitehttps://craven.compassehub.com/Compass provides a place for any organisation to easily promote itself andgive  key information about the support it provides. If you know of a localorganisation that would benefit from having a presence  on Compass pleasesend them a link to the website  https://craven.compassehub.com/ […]

You’ve read the title, now you know as much as we do about what to expect! Ian Beesley was born in Bradford in 1954, and is an Artist and Social documentary photographer as well as being Course Leader for MA Photography at the University of Bolton. He has exhibited all over the world and published […]

Date: 14 October 2019 A Craven-based community hospital has re-opened its doors to patients. Following a major programme of repair and refurbishment, the first patients were welcomed by staff at Castleberg Hospital on Monday 7 October. The hospital provides bed-based intermediate care – often called ‘step-up and step-down’ care – for 10 people.  This involves […]

An informal competition where you can show off your prints to other members. It’s also a good opportunity to chat about the pictures, both your own and other people’s. Members may submit up to two prints. There is no theme, pictures may be of any subject. Gallery – “Memories of Summer”. With the summer we’ve […]

Get with the program this half term at our digital taster event!  Join us for Tech-Makers at Settle Community Library – a fantastic opportunity for young people to get involved in putting together technical creations and explore their ideas for creative design. There will be all kinds of creative tech kit made available, including Oculus […]

Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust – News Release Date of issue: 8 October 2019 The Yorkshire Dales through my lens Photographers invited to capture their best-loved views of the Dales A new 2020 Yorkshire Dales Photography Competition is being launched this week inviting talented amateur photographers to capture the Yorkshire Dales they love on camera.  With its […]

Our Market Town of Settle is on the River Ribble – famous for the Salmon run round these parts of North Yorkshire. Each year they make their run up the river in the Autumn Why not beat them to it with this Autumn deal, We are offering a 10% Discount on all our rooms at […]

Village visitors might think Langcliffe is dead: no school, no shop, no Post Office, no pub, no allotments. A beautiful Victorian village, it might be viewed as only ‘semi-conscious’. Visit on any Sunday throughout the summer, though, when our Institute plays host to fundraising ‘Village Teas’ or on the day of the Village Show, Open […]

Bainbridge, 1 October 2019 The youngest employees at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority – all drawn from the local area – have spoken about their work in high-quality videos designed for use by schools and at careers fairs.  Out of an employee headcount of 151 (or 121 ‘full time equivalent’), 11 members of staff […]

Affordable/social housing meeting. Churches Together in Settle and District are holding a special event to mark One World Week. A simple meal is planned for Tuesday 22 October, 6.30 start at St Mary & St Michael Catholic Church, Tillman Close, Settle. There are 2 after dinner speakers to inform us about this important subject. ALL WELCOME […]

News  Release Yorkshire Dales declares ‘climate emergency’ Bainbridge, 24 September 2019 Members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority have today vowed to take the organisation “well beyond” net zero carbon, as they unanimously voted in favour of declaring a climate emergency. Members noted that carbon dioxide emissions from the Authority’s operations, such as visitor centres and […]

Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust / Our Bright Future – News Release Date of issue: 23 September 2019 Grassroots youth movement is tackling climate change Behind Greta Thunberg’s headline grabbing thunderstorm of the #YouthStrike4Climate and the Extinction Rebellion protests, there is a grassroots environmental youth movement tackling climate change and boosting young potential. Nearly 100,000 passionate, […]

Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust – News Release Date of issue: 23 September 2019 Ingleborough conservation scheme extended Stories in Stone, a scheme of conservation and community projects focused on the Ingleborough area, is being extended by a year. Beginning in early 2016 and originally planned to finish at the end of 2019, it now means […]

Ray is a prolific photographer well known throughout Yorkshire (and even beyond!) for the quality of his pictures and the entertaining comments which accompany them. We should be in for a superb evening. Download QR

  *** IMMINENT HIGHLIGHTS: *** T     Thursday:7.30pm: Craven Conservation Group Members’ Slides  – always a treat     Friday1-2pm: Join in the Global Climate Strike at Settle – Market Place             ***   EVENTS IN BRIEF  *** 1. Wed 18 Sep: Nurturing Neighbourhoods – Victoria Hall  11am-3pm2. Wed 18 Sep: […]

Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) has been working hard with landowners and farmers to restore vital wildflower meadows over the summer. To date, the Clapham-based charity has helped to revitalise a total of 15.28 hectares of wildflower meadow this year. Since 2006, more than 730 hectares of degraded meadows across the Yorkshire Dales and Forest […]

Bainbridge, 9 September 2019 Artist Mark Butler has used gunpowder to burn holes in a map of Barden Bridge over the Wharfe (see image). Each hole represents the space that will be left in the landscape once the full effects of ash dieback disease are felt in the Yorkshire Dales.  The gold leaf, by contrast, stands […]

Two locals are running up Ingleborough this Friday with everything needed to do some Extreme Ironing at the summit. If you’re up there between 12-1pm, you might catch them!They’re raising money for Samaritans, and if you’d like to support them, please follow the link below: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-portal/fundraiserPage?pageId=1092411 Download QR

Make a difference in your community Grants are now available for local organisations in the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale to make a real difference to their communities. The Roger Stott Community Grants Programme, which is managed by Clapham-based Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT), provides grants of between £250 and £1,500 for voluntary organisations and community groups […]

 ***  HIGHLIGHTS   ***28-30 Aug: Eco Explorers Nature Activities for families – Langcliffe28 Aug: Bat Evening in Kirby Lonsdale14 Sep: Launch of Action on Climate Emergency – Settle and Area 18 Sep: Does tax work for the Common Good? Olivia Hanks: Justice & Peace event We had a great Mid Yorkshire Fungus walk on 7 Aughttp://rainforest-save.blogspot.com/2019/08/mid-yorkshire-fungus-group-visit-to.htmland a […]

The Outdoor Guide with Julia Bradbury Published on Aug 2, The first part of the walk is along the roadside with a footpath wide enough for a wheelchair, and plenty of drop kerbs for easy access. The route passes in front of England’s oldest surviving music venue, Victoria Hall which has a varied events programme […]

Members’ EveningA look back at some of the trips we have made over the last year.Gallery:  “Black and White”. Aah, some real photography! Friday 20th September 2019Visit to Gordale/Janet’s Foss – 14:00 Gordale, near MalhamGordale with its Scar and Janet’s Foss with its waterfall are both well-known features near Malham which have probably been photographed millions of times by now. […]

Langcliffe Show was held on Saturday 17.th, on an unexpectedly fine day, and was opened by John Dawson, local farmer, brother of Stephen (Langcliffe’s vicar) and star of the popular Channel Four Series; The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes. John opened the Show by saying how important community events like the Show are. He recognised […]

1.A request to imminent retirers for new volunteers to operate the recycling programme in aid of Settle swimming pool funds. 2. To show their appreciation of the efforts of the volunteers, would anyone like to contribute raffle prizes for our annual dinner on September 22nd? These could be left with volunteers at the containers, when […]

Settle Photographic Group Settle Photographic Group’s 11th Photo Trail and Annual Exhibition is being held in August. Over eighty eclectic images will be on display in Settle shops and businesses from 31st July to 19th August. They will then be transferred to Clapham Village Hall (North Yorkshire) for the exhibition which is held over the Bank Holiday […]

1. 29, 30, 31 July: Eco Activities Mornings at Lower Winskill, Settle for    children, teenagers and adults (see below)2. 7 Aug: Mid Yorkshire Fungus Group visit to Cliff Castle grounds 10am.    Ask me for details3. 7 Aug: Bat Talk and Walk at Clapham with Rich Flight. Clapham Village Hall    7.30pm. All welcome www.craven-conservation-group.org.uk 015242 […]

North Yorkshire Police are looking for volunteers in the Settle, Bentham & Ingleton area in setting up Mobile Rural Watch Scheme working alongside police. please contact SNACraven@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk – MEETING 05.08.19 AT 19.30HRS – SETTLE SOCIAL CLUB SETTLE Download QR

Monday 19 August 2019 7.30pm Townhead Court, Settle Thoughts on Black and WhiteEven in the digital world of vivid colours, black and white pictures can still hold their own. Margaret and Rod Smith will talk about various aspects of this powerful medium.Gallery: Details.   “Big scenes are about feelings; the interest is in the detail”. Download QR

Voluntary groups and organisations across the Yorkshire Dales have received funding worth more than £104,000 thanks to a charity’s local grants programme. Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, based in Clapham, has helped 88 projects through the Roger Stott Community Grant Programme over the last two years. Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, the grants of […]

The next TRAMPS film show in Settle will be this coming Wednesday 3rd July.    Félilicité (12a) The compassionate dramatic story of the formidable Félilicité, a bar singer in Kinshass, Congo whose life is thrown into turmoil when her son is injured in an accident and she needs to raise money … http://www.tramps.org.uk/ Download QR

Practical Evening – SyndicatesMembers will be divided into small groups and given some topics to discuss. It’s often easier to discuss things in a small group rather than the full house. Gallery:  Class. A word which has a variety of meanings, with lots of related words or phrases – classless, classy, etc. What does it mean to […]

Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust – News Release Date of issue: 24 June 2019 Norber View Scoops Photo Competition Congratulations to Stephen Dauris who has won Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust’s annual photo competition with his stunning image of the Norber Erratics. Judge Ian Rossin, Creative Director at Brass Agency, said the picture was a “calm and […]

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 ? IngleboroughTop of Ingleborough in Winter’s evening Ribblehead ViaductView of Ribblehead Viaduct from Whernside WhernsideClimbing up Whernside from Chapel le Dale side IngleboroughView of […]

Good afternoon I am currently the Subject Lead for Business at Giggleswick School and this year reintroduced the Young Enterprise programme. This year a number of our sixth form students created their own product, a colouring book based on Yorkshire landmarks which proven very successful. I know a number of shops in the Settle area […]

A CD of original songs written to celebrate the lives of the men and women who built the Settle-Carlisle Railway in the 1870s has been released by well-known folk singer, Karin Grandal-Park. Lives on the Line is part of Stories in Stone, a scheme of conservation and community projects concentrated on the Ingleborough area. The scheme […]

Enjoy the summer. Here are three especially good events: Thu 6 June: Walk in Upper Kingsdale: Craven Conservation Group & Roger Neale Wed 5 June: Musical History Walk in Colt Park Meadows (Songs) Wed 12 June: “There’s No Planet B” talk at Settle by Mike Berners-Lee             Why not invite your friends to […]

As announced by the Filling Station – it is having a refit from 15th June. The next nearest fuel stations are : 11.5 miles Gisburn – BB7 4ES 12.5 miles Ingleton – LA6 3DL 16 miles – Skipton Supermarkets – Tesco BD23 2NB Morrisons – BD23 1RT Download QR

An informal workshop covering various aspects of using your camera. Gallery:  “News and Views”. Photographs are often used to illustrate news items or to make a point – a single picture is worth etc.   What will the members of the group come up with? Download QR

Outdoor Advocate Joins YDMT As Ambassador Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust is pleased to announce that adventurer Alastair Humphreys has agreed to join us as an Ambassador. He will support the Clapham-based charity’s aims in enhancing the people, landscape and wildlife of this special area. Originally from the Malham area of the Yorkshire Dales, his love […]

On 18th of May the Settle Scout Group is having an official opening of its new kitchen in the Drill Hall on Castleberg Lane Settle The programme for the event is 3-4pm the Youth members will be taking part in a Treasure hunt round Settle.4pm Official opening of kitchen with refreshments followed by a brief  […]

£175,000 available for local projects Bainbridge, 30 April, 2019 Applications are being invited to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund (SDF), which has £175,000 to allocate in 2019/20. A report on SDF activity in 2018/19 shows that £156,124 was granted to a total of 27 projects.  Each project not only supported local communities or […]

CONSERVATION GRANTS FOR INGLEBOROUGH PROJECTS Thanks to National Lottery players, Clapham-based charity Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is offering funding for conservation projects in the Ingleborough area. CONSERVATION GRANTS FOR INGLEBOROUGH PROJECTS The grants are part of Stories in Stone, a programme of community and heritage projects developed by the Ingleborough Dales Landscape Partnership, which […]

Friday May 17 2019 – 2pm Bingley Arts Centre Visit to Yorkshire Photographic Union Exhibition  The YPU Exhibition is being shown in Bingley, and it’s worth going because it’s an opportunity to see the chosen prints. Anybody who fancies making a day of it might also want to visit Saltaire in the morning. If you don’t […]

There’ll be a chance to sit back and relax in Settle this Spring as South Asian arts organisation, Manasamitra, brings a truly soothing performance to the town’s Victoria Hall. The Yorkshire-based company will take centre stage on May 5th, as part of a collaborative UK tour, to perform Lullaby – Sonic Cradle, a contemporary musical exploration of […]

Annual General Meeting Your chance to kick out the committee and generally cause trouble.Gallery: A touch of Humour Download QR

YDMT Inspires Lifelong Change Mohammed Sharif has spoken about how a training weekend with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) “changed his life”. In 2011, as a health worker for Bradford Care Primary Trust, he attended a People and the DALES Community Group Leaders training weekend. The sessions are designed to build confidence amongst group leaders […]

The Art in Architecture by Les Forrester In this talk, Les will look at various cities around Europe, concentrating on modern architecture in both colour and monochrome. He will explain his thoughts behind the images and will show how some images have changed from RAW to the final image. The evening is not just a […]