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  1. New Stroke Club

    A NEW club for stroke survivors starts in Settle with its first get-together on Tuesday, September 26. The club will meet on the last Tuesday of each month in the lounge at Limestone View (next door to Settle Library) from 2pm to 4pm. The cost is £2 per meeting and this includes tea/coffee and cakes. […]

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  2. News and Events around Settle – September

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there are two guided railway walks taking place. On Saturday 9 September there will be a 10 mile moderate circular walk from Houghton via Austwick.  This leaves Horton in Ribblesdale at 9.21.  Also on Saturday there is a 14 mile moderately strenuous walk from Kirkby Stephen to Garsdale as part of […]

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  3. End of August News for Settle

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there are three guided railway walks taking place.  The first is on Saturday 2nd September and is a circular walk from Dent Village taking Frostrow Fells. This is a moderate 9 mile walk leaving Dent Station at 10.16 and making use of the service bus (fare payable) to and from Dent […]

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  4. August 2017 updates from Settle Town Council

    Meetings are in the new room First Floor in the Town Hall starting at 7pm Public participation is always at the beginning of the meeting at 7 – anyone can come along and ask a question or raise any item for the Council to consider. Monday 4th September 2017 Monday 2nd October 2017 Monday 6th […]

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  5. Langcliffe Orienteering Event

    I would like to inform local people of Langcliffe of an orienteering event which will take place on the fells west of Victoria Cave on Saturday 16th September. The event centre is in a field to the NE of the cave and there will be about 150 cars arriving and departing through the village of […]

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  6. Latest News for Settle and District

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there are two railway walks. The first on Saturday  26 August will be a 10 mile moderately strenuous walk from  Dent to Ribblehead via Blea. This leaves Dent at 10.40. Also on Saturday there will be a Morecambe Line Walk. This is an 11 mile strenuous walk taking in Farleton Fell     […]

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  7. Settle Local Vegetable Crop

      Organic Market Garden, Farm Shop and Home Deliveries   It is that time of year when as an organic grower, we are literally rewarded with the fruits of our labour. Our greenhouses are bursting with beautiful produce ready to harvest. Thanks to the unique growing environment we have in our 2 acres of greenhouses, […]

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  8. Latest Events Round up from Judith

    Explore the different windy steps below Settle Town Hall for  * Exhibition by Margaret Uttley – Wonderful charcoal drawings of       Malham Tarn Fen – Finishes on 18 Aug. Free. Gavagan Art Gallery  * Settle Glass Studio and Gallery  * Studio Vault -Hand made Jewellery shop and gallery        ——  August’s […]

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  9. Local Settle News August 7th

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there are  3 railway walks. On Saturday 12 August there is a 10 mile moderate  Appleby circular via Rutter Force and Ormside . This leaves Appleby at 10.08.  Also on Saturday there is a 10 mile moderate walk linked to the Morecambe Line walk covering  Staveley to Windermere , leaving Staveley […]

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  10. Settle Library Summer School

                The Summer Reading Challenge, organised by The Reading Agency charity, is aimed at children aged four to 11 and is running in all North Yorkshire libraries, including Settle. The Summer Reading Challenge starts on Saturday, 15 July and runs until Saturday, 9 September. This year’s theme is Animal Agents, an […]

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  11. Settle Area news and events – start of August

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there are  4 railway walks. The first on Saturday 5 August is part of the  Get walking series and is an 8 mile moderate walk suitable for families (please note this is not suitable for buggies)  and covers the  Craven way from Ribblehead to Dent  . It leaves Ribblehead  at 12.02) […]

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  12. Settle and Bentham MS Group

    Settle Bentham & District MS Society   Settle Bentham & District MS Society write with good news and some not so good news.   The good news is that Lesley Barker, secretary of the local MS Group went down Gaping Gill on Saturday 27th May, in a magnificent thunder storm, to raise funds for people […]

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  13. News and Events in Settle Area July 23rd 2017

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there are  3 railway walks. On 29 July there is a 15 mile moderately strenuous walk from Kirkby Stephen to Appleby, leaving Kirkby Stephen at 8.47. Also on Saturday  29 July there is a 12 mile moderately strenuous walk taking Dentdale and Whernside Tarns. This leaves Dent station at 10.16 and […]

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  14. Settle Stories announces Creative Summer School Programme

    Summer fun for young ones in Settle this Summer    Settle Stories announces Creative Summer School Programme   Local arts & heritage charity Settle Stories have announced the full programme for their first ever Summer School. Targeted at children 8 years old and over, the Creative Summer School is for young people who love creating […]

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  15. News and Events Latest Updates for Settle and District

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there are 3 walks on offer in the “get walking” programme. These are all suitable as family walks but participants should be aware that they are not suitable for buggies or pushchairs. The first is on Saturday 22nd July and is the 8 mile “Smardale Explorer” walk. This is a moderate […]

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  16. Settle Photographic Group Events

    Settle Photographic Group Town Trail Settle Photographic Group’s Annual Photo Trail will be on from 1 – 22 August. About 80 framed photos will be on display in shop windows around Settle, so have fun hunting them out whether you’re a visitor or a local. Information can be found on our website www.settlephotos.org. A list […]

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  17. News and Events around Settle this month

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there are 3 guided walks on offer. On Saturday  15  July there is a 12 mile moderately strenuous Appleby circular walk via Murton Pike . This leaves Appleby at 10.06. The second walk, also on Saturday is a 13 mile strenuous walk from Appleby to High Cup Nick. This leaves Appleby […]

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  18. Settle and Area Local news 3rd july

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be 3 guided railway walks taking place. On Saturday 8 July there  is a walk from Ingleton to Ribblehead. This is a 12 mile strenuous walk leaving Giggleswick Station at 9.25. This then uses a service bus to link to Ingleton to commence the walk. Also on Saturday there […]

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  19. Local News Settle, North Yorkshire

                photo : Steve Finch YOUNG MUSICIANS Skipton Music centre musicians will be performing in a  joint concert with musicians from Settle College on Thursday 29th June at 7pm at Settle College.  The concert is to assist with raising  funds to buy new musical equipment for use by school musicians. […]

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  20. News from June 18th in Settle Area

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be 3 guided railway walks. The first on 24 June will be a 14 mile moderately strenuous Kirkby Stephen circular walk via High Dolphinsty   leaving Kirkby Stephen at 08.47. There will also be a 13 mile strenuous Kirkby Stephen Circular via Ravenstonedale  on Saturday 24 June leaving the station […]

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  21. Settle News from June 11th

    ALLSORTS MARKET Victoria Hall will be hosting an all sorts market on 17 June from 9am -3pm. Stalls can be booked by contacting 01729825718 RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be two guided railway walks as part of the “Get Walking” programme. These walks are designed to be family friendly but participants should note that […]

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  22. Local News for Settle and Area 4th June

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be two guided railway walks. The first on Saturday 10 June  is a 13 mile strenuous walk from  Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen via Wild Boar Fell. This leaves Garsdale  station at 10.21 and concludes at Kirkby Stephen. On Sunday 11 June there is a strenuous 8 mile  Swaledale Walk […]

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  23. Local Jobs

    We have 2 vacancies at the Talbot Arms Part Time cleaner for the public areas Hours 9.30m to 11.30m mon/tues/thurs /sat full time kitchen assistant /commis chef role in busy pub kitchen experience preferable both immediate start good rates of pay contact by mailing info@talbotsettle.co.uk or call tony / janette on 01729 823924 thanks tony […]

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  24. Settle and District News and Events for the Website

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be 4 walks taking place over the weekend. On Saturday  3 June there will be a moderate 7 mile walk following a circular route around  Lazonby  via Glassonby , leaving Lazonby at 9.45 am.  Also on Saturday  3 June there will be a walk using the  Morecambe Line. This […]

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  25. Local Settle Events from 21st May onwards

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be 2 walks taking place over the weekend. The first on Saturday 27 May  is an 11 mile moderately strenuous walk through  Dentdale & Blea Moor  leaving Dent at 10.16 and concluding at  Ribblehead.  On Sunday 28 May  there will be a 10 mile strenous  Swaledale walk from Hawes […]

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  26. Local Settle and District News and Info

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be a number of walks taking place on Saturday 20 May. The first of these includes a visit to   Armathwaite signal box visit and a 7 mile moderate circular walk through Coombs Wood, the Longdales and returning via Ainstable to Armathwaite. This leaves at 12.05 from Armathwaite. For those […]

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  27. Settle, North Yorkshire Events May 5th

    Barn Dance tonight. Catholic Church Hall 7pm Election Hustings in Settle on 12 May 6pm St Johns Meth Ch: ** IN BRIEF ** 1. Fri 5 May: Barn Dance: Catholic Church Hall 7pm. For Rainforest Fund 2. Sat 6 May: Death  Cafe:  Settle Friends Meeting House, 10-12 3. Mon 8 May: Craven Speakers Club – […]

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  28. News from Settle and Area 4th May

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be three guided railway walks. The first on Saturday 13 May is to view bluebells in Flakebridge Woods. This is an  8m moderate walk leaving  Appleby at 10.06 and returning to Appleby station. The second walk, also on  Saturday 13 May is an 11 mile moderately strenuous walk to […]

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  29. Artist unveils new work at Giggleswick Junior School

    Artist unveils new work at Giggleswick Junior School     Yorkshire based artist Stephen Waterhouse returned to Giggleswick Junior School on Friday to unveil a piece of large-scale artwork he completed with the help of pupils from across the School.       Back in November, he worked with every school pupil from Nursery through […]

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  30. Events from Judith Allinson April 26th 2017

    Lots on including: Fr 5 May: Barn Dance in aid of Saving Rainforest: Settle Catholic Ch. Sat 29 Apr: Open Day Malham Tarn (to celebrate its 70yrs birthday) 28 Ap-2 May: Knitted Bible Exhib & refreshments – Settle Meth Ch. ***    IN BRIEF:  *** 1. Th 27 Ap: Scottish Dancing Class, St John’s Ch […]

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  31. Creating Connections Event

            Overview On Tuesday May 23rd, we will host our next ‘Creating Connections’ event; a fun and informative Yorkshire themed ‘Pub Quiz’ at the Royal Oak Hotel in Settle town centre. Participants will each be asked to put £1 in a jar and the winning team will take the prize pot home! […]

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  32. Settle News 23rd April 2017

    EAST AFRICA COLLECTION Settle Rotary Club would like to thank all those who so generously gave to their East Africa Famine Relief collection held recently in Booths supermarket. The total raised was over £420 and the money was sent off that day. President John Diggles commented that the generosity of Settle people to those in […]

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  33. April 15th News from Settle and Area

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be 3 guided railway walks all taking place on  Saturday 22 April. The first is a 10 mile moderately strenuous walk from  Dent to Ribblehead via Dales Way  departing from Dent Station at 10.38.  The second is a strenuous 16 mile walk from   Ribblehead to Settle  via Park Fell […]

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  34. Festival of Happiness

    Festival of Happiness For adults & families, Sat 27th May, Settle, Yorkshire Dales We all wish we were happier. Right? Why are we no happier now than we were decades ago? Let’s pioneer a new way forward. Let’s get excited, come together as a community and be happy at the Festival of Happiness! Over 20 […]

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  35. Settle and District News Updates April 9th 2017

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be a guided railway walk on Saturday 15 April, as part of the  Get walking programme. This  will be the annual  Kirkby Stephen Classic Vehicle Day   7mile walk. This is a moderate walk from  Kirkby Stephen station via  Lammerside Castle and Eden Viaducts and back Kirkby Stephen town.   This […]

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  36. Settle News updates April 2nd

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend there will be 3 guided railway walks.  On Saturday 8 April there will be a 12 mile moderately strenuous Kirkby Stephen circular via Crosby leaving Kirkby Stephen at 10.21. Also on Saturday 8 April there is a 12 miler moderately strenuous walk taking in Dentdale & Whernside Tarns  leaving Dent Station […]

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  37. Judith Allinsons Local Event Round Up for Settle and Area

    There’s lots on. Enjoy! 1. Now: Gallery on Green,’Diversity in stitch, wire & wood’- Cate Holland 2. Th 30 March:- YWT Work party – Ashes Pasture near Ribblehead 3. Thur 30 Mar Scottish Dancing Class, St John’s Ch Settle 7.30pm 4. Fri 31 March -Look out for The Flying Scotsman 5. Fri 31 March – […]

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  38. March News for Settle and District

    COFFEE MORNING The Coffee Morning at Settle Parish Church, on March 18, raised £454 or the work of Pioneer Projects, who run creative arts sessions in Settle and Bentham for people suffering from memory loss and dementia, and for carers; We would like to thank all those who came along to support us, and help […]

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  39. Local Settle Job – Caretaker/Cleaner

            We are looking for caretakers in the Settle area… Would you like to look after one of our lovely holiday cottages? We need cheerful,       hard-working caretakers with an eye for detail. Duties will include cleaning and ensuring that the property is ready and welcoming  for new guests. If you think […]

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  40. Weekly Settle and District News Updates

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there will be 3 walks. On Saturday, March 25 there will be an 8 mile moderate walk from Horton to Settle via Helwith Bridge. This leaves Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 10.54am. Also on Saturday 25 March there is a 10mile moderate Dentdale walk via the Dalesway. This leaves Dent station at 10.16 and […]

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  41. Ride2Stride

    ride2stride Settle-Carlisle Walking Festival: 25th April – 1st May 2017 Mainland Britain’s Best Walking Festival is Back – Bigger & Better Than Ever! Recently named mainland Britain’s best walking festival by The Telegraph, ride2stride is a festival of walks, talks and music along the fabulous Settle-Carlisle railway line – hikers can join in the celebrations of the […]

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  42. The News from Settle and District March 13th 2016

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there will be three walks, all on Saturday 18 March. The first is part of the get walking series and is family friendly although not suitable for pushchairs or buggies. It leaves Armathwaite at 11.23 and is a 7 mile moderate walk taking in Armathwaite signal box and a circular walk […]

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  43. Local Tennis Sponsorship

      Tom Horsfall             School: Settle College            Aged 16 yrs                DOB: 2nd Nov 2000 Tennis Club: Austwick and Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club   LTA Rating: 6.2     Results 2016: 09/04/2016 16&under singles Holcombe Brook open – runner up                                                                                                        02/06/2016 16&under singles Liverpool tennis summer tournament – winner                                                                                   17/07/2016 16&under […]

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  44. Local Business Seminar

    Free Business Seminar at The Falcon Manor Hotel, Settle on Tuesday 28th March 2017 from 6-8pm being hosted by Haworths Chartered Accountants.                 Pdf download : Falcon Event Haworths Accountants Settle Reserve your place now by calling our Settle office on 01729 823755 or email Beccy.fox@haworths.co.uk, before the […]

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  45. Settle and District News March 6th

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there will four guided walks on offer. The first of these is a family walk as part of the “Get Walking” programme. This takes place on Saturday, 11 March and is an 8 mile moderate walk from Gargrave to Malham connecting with a service bus from Malham to Skipton. This will […]

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  46. Year End Tax Guide

    Haworths, Chartered Accountants of Settle are pleased to make available  their annual tax planning guide. If you would like to explore any of the matters raised in the guide please ring our Settle office on 01729 823755 where our team will be happy to help you             Haworths Year End […]

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  47. Settle Open Gardens 2017

    Settle + District Open Gardens 2017 Saturday June 24th + Sunday 25th 2017. Gardens open 11-5pm Saturday, 12-5pm sunday. 23 gardens open in and around Settle. Tickets £6 per day £10 both days tickets available Tourist Information Centre and Field to Home both located in Settle Market square. All proceeds to Settle Swimming Pool.     […]

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  48. TV Opportunity for your B and B

    Channel 4 is embarking on a brand new series of the  very popular TV programme ‘Four in a Bed’, which celebrates the great British B&B and guesthouse and other independently run accommodation – as well as the proud owners who run them. We are looking for enthusiastic owners/managers, with a minimum of three guest bedrooms, who […]

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  49. Scandimoot Festival

    Scandimoot Scandinavian music and dance festival 2017 The 2017 Scandimoot festival will be held from 28th April to 1st May 2017 in Clapham. This small, intimate event has been held annually for many years and offers the best opportunity in the UK to learn Scandinavian traditional music and dance from Norway and Sweden’s top teachers […]

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  50. Latest Settle and District News and Events

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there will two guided walks. On Saturday 4 March there will be a 12 mile strenuous Kirkby Stephen Circular via High Dolphinsty  leaving Kirkby Stephen at 10.34. On Sunday 5 March there will be a walk from the Ribble Valley Line. This will be a 6 mile moderate Clitheroe circular, leaving […]

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  51. February 19th News and updates Local to Settle

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there will be two walk on Saturday, 25 February. The first is a 10 mile strenuous walk taking in Rise Hill and Ayegill Pike and leaving Dent station at 10.16. This will make use of a service bus from Sedbergh to Dent on the return leg of the journey. The second […]

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  52. Art and Craft Fair

    ART & CRAFT FAIR 1ST/2ND JULY 2017 St Oswald’s Church, Thornton in Lonsdale HAVE YOU ANY ART OR CRAFT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISPLAY & SELL??? We are looking for people who would like to take a stall/display area at our forthcoming Art & Craft Fair.  Registration £10 for the two days. 10% commission on […]

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  53. Weekly Local News and Events in Settle

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there will be a 9 mile moderate circular walk on Saturday 18 February to take in the snowdrops in Dufton Ghyll. This leaves from Appleby at 9.56.   Also on Saturday, 18 February there will be an 11 mile strenuous walk from Horton to Settle. This will leave Horton in Ribblesdale at […]

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  54. Local Admin/Accounts Job

    Accounts/Office Administrator J D Mounsey Ltd – Settle BD24 We are looking for an experienced Accounts Office Administrator to work as part of a small team within a busy office environment. Responsibilities will include: general admin, dealing with customers both face to face and by telephone, sales and purchase ledger, cash handling & banking, bank […]

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  55. Local News updates for Settle and District

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there will be a 10 mile moderately strenuous walk on Saturday 11 February from Settle to Malham. Departing from Settle at 9.50 the route takes in the Ribble Way, Stockdale and Malham Cove and connects with a service bus to Skipton. All participants are reminded that it is their responsibility to […]

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  56. creatingconnections

    Settle Creates Connections   A definite date should be written into the diaries of business people in Settle and District, as Wednesday 15th February sees an invitation to all to meet in a social gathering. Business owners are welcome from Austwick, Clapham cum Newby, Giggleswick, Halton West, Hellifield, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Kirkby Malham, Langcliffe, Lawkland, Long Preston, […]

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  57. News and Events via Judith Allinson

    Please watch the film for Horton in Ribblesdale Primary School that has just been put on Youtube. You’ll enjoy it https://youtu.be/zFtrma1w1dY See also https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Horton-in-Ribblesdale-school-1596314207342526/ Article in Craven Herald http://bit.ly/2kXqpgE If you want to write to N Yorks Council about their proposals they have to receive the letter by today 2 Feb. http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/33027/Consultation—Horton-in-Ribblesdale-Primary-School ITEMS OF ESPECIAL […]

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  58. Latest Settle and District Community News

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there will be a trio of walks over the weekend. On Saturday 4 February there will be two “Dales Combo” walks, one of 5m and one of 9 miles. Both are moderately strenuous.  The morning 5mile walk takes in Dent, Cowgill,  Arten Gill and the Wolds Way before returning to Dent. […]

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  59. Settle Events in the Area

    Three sets of practical conservation activities: CCG, YWT and Bank Newton Meadow Project Swimming classes on Friday mornings at 8am, with Debbie at Giggleswick School Pool. NB: if there is interest, a 9.15am session may be started too. EVENTS IN BRIEF: 1 Sat 28 Jan 4pm. Singing Workshop at St John’s Meth Church, Settle – […]

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  60. Age UK Fashion Show

    GET a taste for the glamorous at a fashion show in aid of Age UK North Craven at Victoria Hall in Settle on Thursday, April 27. Beautiful preloved outfits and accessories donated to the charity will be modelled and available to buy. Many of the high-end donations are unworn with labels still attached. There also […]

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  61. Ferocious Dog !

    FEROCIOUS DOG www.ferociousdog.co.uk www.facebook.com/FerociousDog “Ferocious Dog are the new noise on the block – and are surprising everyone with their rapid ascent. There is no way they’re following any hipster templates – fronted by a big burly man with a mohican who sings impassioned political songs of broken Britain whilst his band seethes like a […]

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  62. Latest Local Settle News

    RAILWAY WALKS This week there will be a circular walk in Carnforth area. This will take place on  Saturday 28 January and depart from Carnforth at 10.00 and take in  Wharton Cragg, Jenny Browns Point and Silverdale. This will be a moderate walk. All participants are reminded that it is their responsibility to make sure  […]

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  63. Settle and District Local Events and News

    RAILWAY WALKS Forthcoming walks this week include  on Saturday 21 January a 13 mile   Settle to Horton-in-Ribblesdale moderately strenuous walk leaving Settle at 9.50. On Wednesday 25 January there will be an eleven mile moderate  Kirkby Stephen circular  walk taking in   Birkett Common, Lammerside Castle, Nateby,  Ladthwaite  and Ewebank Scar. This leaves Kirkby Stephen at […]

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  64. King Arthur

    Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur – Monday 13th March 2017 -1:30pm – Tickets: £7 -Suitable 7+ The Richard Whiteley Theatre, Giggleswick School, Settle. –Description   An epic tale of magic, heroism, love and betrayal adapted from the novel Arthur: High King of Britain, by Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse and Private Peaceful. A drowning boy […]

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  65. Settle Phone Box Art

    NEWS from THE GALLERY ON THE GREEN, SETTLE Probably the world’s smallest art gallery FOCUS ON PHONES The former BT telephone box, which now houses the Gallery on the Green in Settle, has featured many different exhibits over the years – some exotic, some quaint and some extraordinary – but this month it returns to […]

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  66. News Updates for Settle and District

    RAILWAY WALKS The first walks of the new year will take place on the weekend of 14 & 15 January. The walk on Saturday 14 will be a 12 mile moderately strenuous walk from Hellifield to Cracoe leaving Hellified at 9.40 and making use of a service bus from Cracoe to Skipton. On 15 January […]

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  67. Wrestling

    Established in 2009, Megaslam   are one of the premier Wrestling promotions in Europe and for the first time ever in January, the company are bringing their unique show to Settle! The town’s Victoria Hall will play host to ‘The Show with the WOW Factor’ and will be a stop on a planned 300+ date UK […]

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  68. Local News and Events from Judith for Settle and Area

    Here’s a short list ready for the New Year. All the best with making your New Year’s resolutions to get fit, learn to identify more wild plants, improve speaking skills, have fun, help others etc… or whatever you choose. If you have seen any wild flowers IN FLOWER around Settle over the last few days […]

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  69. Settle News January 2017

    RAILWAY WALKS The first walks of the new year will take place on the weekend of 14 & 15 January. The walk on Saturday 14 will be a 12 mile moderately strenuous walk from Hellifield to Cracoe leaving Hellified at 9.40 and making use of a service bus from Cracoe to Skipton.  On 15 January […]

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  70. End of December News and Events around Settle

    NEW YEAR CHARITY DANCE There will be a  New Year’s eve Charity Dance in aid of Victoria Hall.  The venue will be St Mary and St Michael Catholic Church Hall, and not Victoria Hall as previously advertised. Reservations can be made via 01729 823259 / 824038.This event will run from 8pm until after midnight and […]

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  71. Giggleswick pupils bring Christmas cheer to Langcliffe

    Giggleswick pupils bring Christmas cheer to Langcliffe Pupils from Giggleswick Junior School visited Langcliffe Village Institute on Thursday 15 December to sing to residents in the village who were meeting up for Thursday Club – a regular lunch club for people living in the area. This sessions celebrated the festive season by providing Christmas lunch […]

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  72. TV Presenter and school pupil join together to promote forces charity

    TV Presenter and school pupil join together to promote forces charity A Giggleswick School pupil features alongside author, adventurer and TV presenter Levison Wood in a new short film promoting the work of charity Children of Heroes. Emily Guy, who is in Year 9, was asked to take part in the film by the charity […]

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  73. Settle at Christmas – Info

    SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL CHAPEL: 14/12/16 Having last year chosen to change from their “Festival of Words and Music for Christmas” to a far more conventional service of lessons and carols it was interesting to see that this year the Christmas service was once again in vogue. While this was extremely enjoyable […]

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  74. Settle News – December 2016

    RAILWAY WALKS There will be two walks in the run up to Christmas. The first is on  Saturday 17 December and will leave Settle at 9.50 for a 10 mile circular moderate walk. This will take in Langcliffe, Stainforth Force, Feizor and Giggleswick Scar. The second walk is on  Saturday  24 December and is to   […]

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  75. SettleBusinessAwards

    Settle and District Local Business Awards Award Categories Best Food and Drink Provider – café’s and pubs Employee of the Year Best Accommodation Provider – includes hotels, pubs, self-catering cottages, B&B’s Best Leisure Provider – includes Settle Play Barn type business, falconry, cycling, Yorkshire Dales Guides Best Service Provider – hairdressers, trades people, therapists, accountants, […]

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  76. Around and About Settle

    RAILWAY WALKS This weekend is the annual walkers Christmas dinner walk. This year this will be a circular walk around Settle. This will be an 8 mile moderate walk and take place on Saturday 10 December, leaving Settle at 9.45.   For details and booking for meal contact Andy Feather on 01729 824 305. CAR PARKING […]

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  77. Local Events Updates from Judith Allinson

    1. 3 Dec Langcliffe Inst  Christmas Coffee Morning 10- 12 Loads of Stalls Raffles, goodies. Do come 2. Sat 3 Dec Settle Catholic Church Christmas Craft Fair 11-pm including demonstration of  a 3D printer. 3. Mon 5 Dec Craven Speakers Club – Skipton 7.45pm www.craven-speakers.org.uk www.speakersclubs.uk Do come. 4. Tue 6 Dec: Charity Coffee Morning […]

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  78. Les Miserables Review

    Les Misérables (School Edition) : Giggleswick School Richard Whiteley Theatre: 30/11/16 This is a production which simply keeps on giving. Like any first night there were a few technical issues: radio mikes on the blink, an over-enthusiastic smoke machine, slightly too much volume in some soprano numbers etc but unlike most first nights there was […]

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  79. The Open Wheel Local Cycling Event

    Bentham News – The Open Wheel West Riding Classic 2017 The Open Wheel In 2010, me and my brother Brendan entered a sportive with some friends in the Peak District. It was a really good event but we both thought that we could organise a better event in our beautiful home county. So we did. […]

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  80. Ghost Stories for Christmas at Settle Library

    Adam Z. Robinson in association with LittleMighty present: The Book of Darkness & Light Three chilling tales. Two ghostly performers. One thrilling night. Legend has it that many years ago a book of terrifying tales was found. Now, you are invited to discover the secrets of The Book of Darkness & Light… if you dare. […]

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  81. Local Settle and Area News and Snippets of Info

    RAILWAY WALKS There are two walks planned for this weekend. On Saturday December 3 there is a 10 mile moderate walk taking in Birkett Common & the Eden Valley Viaducts. This is a circular walk leaving Kirkby Stephen station at 10.34. On Sunday,  4 December there is  a 14 mile strenuous walk leaving Hellifield at […]

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  82. Local News updates from Settle and Area

    Photo Credit : Janice Kenyon Ingleborough from Morecambe prom RAILWAY WALKS The walks planned for this weekend include a walk linked with the Newcastle line. On 26 Nov  there will be an 11 mile circular walk taking in Haltwhistle and Hadrians Wall and leaving Haltwhistle station at 10.11. This connects with the 09.43 train from […]

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  83. Local Events Updates 16th Nov

    I invite you to try and visit Settle library tomorrow Thursday  – 2pm – 5pm or Friday – 2pm – 6.30pm and not sure about Sat:  They are doing a library  questionnaire about library usage. They need our views and support. (They will be cutting nearly all the staff in April) 1. Wed 16 Nov: […]

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  84. Settle Parking Disc Introduction

    The parking scheme start date is 1st December 2016 Discs are available from 20+ outlets – list below : Full details of the scheme are on the Town Council website : Kind Regards Rebecca Hill Clerk, Town Hall, Market Place, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9EJ Tel: 01729 823617 www.settletowncouncil.org.uk Shops distributing Parking Discs Continued Care                           […]

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  85. Local Settle News and Info

    RAILWAY WALKS There is only one walk planned for this weekend, taking place on Saturday, 19 November. This is a 15 mile strenuous walk from     Gargrave to Settle via Malham Cove. This will leave Gargrave at 9.32 am and conclude at  Settle. All participants are reminded that it is their responsibility to make sure  that […]

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  86. Local News and Events Updates 6/11/16

    RAILWAY WALKS pic credit There are two walks planned for this weekend, both taking place on Saturday, 12 November. The first of these is an 8 mile, circular walk around Garsdale, via Cotter End. This is a moderate walk leaving Garsdale at 10.33.  The second walk is a Morecambe Line walk and will follow a […]

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  87. Settle Snippets

    RAILWAY WALKS There are two walks planned for this weekend. On Saturday 5 November there will be a 10 mile Moderate walk from  Dent to Sedbergh via the Dales way. This leaves Dent Station at 10.16 and makes use of a service bus from Sedbergh to return to Dent at the end of the walk. […]

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  88. Settle Opera Review

    THE LIKES OF US: SETTLE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY VICTORIA HALL: 26/10/16 The world in 1965 was a very different place, but fortunately the theatre backers of the time knew their audiences well enough to know that the turkey they were being offered wouldn’t fly, advising the duo of young hopeful writers to consign it to […]

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  89. Local News from Judith A

    Tonight: choice:  Speakers Club, – or 3 different natural history talks You are welcome at all!!!! 1. Mon 24 Oct Craven Speakers Club, Skipton. “How to Debate” Workshop 2. Mon 24 Oct: Craven Conservation Gp, Settle: Helwith Bridge Ecologist talk 3. Mon 24 Oct: Upper Wharfedale Field Soc, Grassington: Yorks Red Kites 4. Mon 24 […]

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  90. Local Settle News 21 October

    RAILWAY WALKS There are three walks planned for this weekend. The first of these is from Lazonby to Armathwaite via Raven Beck. This is an eleven mile moderately strenuous walk taking place on Saturday, 29 Octover and leaving Lazonby at 9.47. Also on Sat 29 October there is a 10 mile strenuous walk from Clapham […]

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  91. Local Events and Things going on

    1. Book/volunteer for Settle Community Christmas Day Meal: http://bit.ly/2eovIaM 2. Sulphur Dust Lichen on Settle Parish Church tombstone http://bit.ly/2dSWKr5 EVENTS IN BRIEF: 1. Sat 15 Oct: 8.30am: Settle Big Breakfast – Speaker: Sheila Mason 2. Sun 16 Oct: Messy Church for families: 3.30pm St John’s Church Hall 3. Mon 17 Oct: Settle Photographic Group 7.30pm […]

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  92. Local Settle and Area News and Updates

    SETTLE STORIES: SETTLE ON FILM VICTORIA HALL: 5/10/16 Teaming up with the Yorkshire Film Archive, Settle Stories brought to the town a magnificent mixture of archive footage capturing images of life in the local area of the past century.  This provided a fascinating insight into rural life generally as well as a particularly interesting view […]

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  93. News from Settle and District

    RAILWAY WALKS There are three walks planned for this weekend. The first on Saturday,  8 October is a Morecambe Line walk from Arnside to Carnforth. This is a 10 mile moderate walk via  Beetham Fell – Fairy Steps – Wharton Cragg. Meet Carnforth  at10.00 for onward connection & return Carnforth. Also on Saturday, 8th there […]

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  94. Local Marie Curie group

    Team Up with Marie Curie in the Settle & Ribblesdale area Why not get involved in our Fundraising Group to raise money for the local Marie Curie Nursing Service? If you enjoy working in a team, meeting new people, building relationships in your local community and raising money for an amazing cause then please get […]

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  95. Settle and Area News and Snippets – Sept. 26th

    RAILWAY WALKS There  are  two walks scheduled this weekend, both for Saturday, 1st October. The first is a 15mile strenuous circular walk from Kirkby Stephen taking in Stenkrith Bridge – Long Rigg – Howgill Syke – Heggerscales – River Belah – Belah Bridge – Winton – Wingill – Franks Bridge – Bollam Bridge – Halfpenny […]

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  96. Concerts and Cakes

    We are delighted to let you know first that Concert&Cakes will be back on Saturday 15th October with an exciting programme entitled “from Mahler to McCartney” presented by the Marisca Trio.   Concert&Cakes was conceived to honour the memory of the late Dr Christopher Rowland, who lived in Burton in Lonsdale, and who founded the […]

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  97. Judith’s News and Events Updates

    Highlights: * Thurs 12 Sep: Craven Speakers at Skipton: Opne Meeting incl: special Dales Radio workshop: how to speak, interview & send in recorded announcements * Every Day: Lots of super second hand books at Langcliffe Church, & CDs * Sat 17 Sept: Freshwater Life at Ribblehead Quarry – practical 10.30am 1. 7 Sept Settle […]

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  98. Settle Folk Gathering

    Settle Folk Gathering 2016 Thursday 1st September – Sunday 4th September   For the third year we will be hosting a weekend of concerts, workshops and sessions in and around the market town of Settle, North Yorkshire, from the 1st – 4th September 2016. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE — THERE WILL BE NO ADVANCE TICKETS There will be […]

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