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  1. Mindfulness

    Mindfulness teacher Sita Brand, the Director of Settle Stories, has teamed up with Age UK North Craven to offer ‘An Introduction to Mindfulness’. The course is open to anyone over 55 and runs on Thursday afternoons for four weeks. It starts on Thursday, September 15 (2.30pm to 4pm) at the Friends Meeting House in Settle. […]

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  2. New Digital Skills Hub at Settle Library

    News Communications Unit County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AD Tel: 01609 532206   01609 532448 communications@northyorks.gov.uk New Digital Skills Hub at Settle Library RESIDENTS are invited to drop-in at the new Digital Skills Hub at Settle Library to develop their digital knowhow.   Settle Library and Craven Adult Learning will be holding the Digital Skills […]

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  3. August 7th News and Events around Settle, North Yorkshire

    RAILWAY WALKS Two walks are planned for this coming weekend. On Saturday 13 August there will be a 14mile moderately strenuous circular walk from   Settle circular taking in Whelp Stones. This leaves Settle at 09.50. On Sunday 14 August there is a Swaledale walk from Hawes to Muker via Great Shunner Fell. This is a […]

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  4. Latest Events via Judith’s news

    1. “Olympic Fun – On your Marks!”: Children’s Holiday Club, Settle: today: We & Th 10am-3pm. Local & holiday makers children welcome 2. Speakers Club is FUN. Want an evening out with a laugh? www.craven-speakers.org.uk . A member from our region was on Eggheads on Monday night in a team from The National Association of […]

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  5. Draft Local Plan

    Final chance to comment on housing sites in Craven’s draft Local Plan Craven District Council is launching a final consultation on housing sites in the draft Local Plan. The consultation begins on Friday July 22 and will run for four weeks. The consultation documents on emerging preferred sites takes into account more than 2,000 comments […]

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  6. Local Information and Events 15th July

    1. Fri 15 July: Swimming with Debbie Mahonnie – Settle Pool 12.00 2. Sun 17 July:  Messy Church: 3-30pm St John’s Church, Settle 3. 18-22 July: Parcevall Hall: Eco-theme event + day visitors 4. Tue 12 July: 9.30am: Slimming World – Victoria Hall 7pm: Slimming World – Victoria Hall 5. Wed 20 July: Amnesty Int […]

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  7. Settle Photographic Group Town Trail

    Find the Photos! Town Trail Settle Photographic Group will once again be organising a hunt around the town for framed photographs in local shop windows from 9th to 23rd August. This year ‘Find The Photos’ has over 80 pictures to find. They are all located around the middle of Settle and provide some interesting entertainment […]

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  8. Lates Settle News Updates

    Settle Rotary Club’s Hog Roast will take place at Eldroth Barn, Eldroth, Austwick Lancaster. LA2 8AQ on Sunday 3rd July 2016 between 12 noon and 5.00pm.  In addition to the excellent buffet  with many salads to accompany the roast, there will be a vast selection of desserts! There will be live musical entertainment throughout the […]

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  9. Local Settle Area news -June 21st

    VOICES OF CRAVEN: THE QUEEN’S OFFICIAL 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS: ST ALKELDA’S CHURCH featuring Sarah Fox & Christopher Glynn There are times when the very words “patriotism” and “flag-waving” can appear to be “dirty words” with negative connotations of racism and narrow-mindedness, so it was particularly good to attend an event where the incredibly positive side […]

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  10. Local Settle News on Events by Judith

    1. 1-30 June – Do something wild – outside – every day in June 2. Sat 18 June Bioblitz at Higher Westhouse – Help Roger and Liz Neale record as much wildlife as possible in their delightful garden. 3. Sun 19 June: Settle Hills Race organised by Settle Harriers 4. Sun 19 June:  Messy Church: […]

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  11. Settle and District News for Visitors and Residents

    RAILWAY WALKS Two walks are planned in the coming weekend. On Saturday 18 Jun there will be a walk from  Dent to Sedbergh via Dales Way. This is an 11 mile moderate walk leaving Dent Station at 10.16 and using a service bus to connect from Sedbergh to Dent station on the return. On Sunday […]

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  12. Local Settle and District News 5th June

    RAILWAY WALKS Four walks are planned in the coming week. On Saturday 11 June there is a 10 mile strenuous walk on Baugh Fell leaving Garsdale Station at 10.21 and  returning from Dent.  As a service bus will be used from Sedbergh to Dent the number of places will be limited so please ring 01943 […]

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  13. Youth Choir Gigg

      The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain are coming to Settle and Giggleswick this June and July on a mission to get young people singing!   ==   Ready Steady Sing! Giggleswick Free singing activity day for children in years 5-7 Who: National Youth Choirs of Great Britain When: 24 June, 2016 9:30am Where: […]

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  14. A few local Events – 30th May – June

    1. 30 May-5 June Paige Maher – Arts and Crafts: – Pop -up- shop At former McGear’s Shoe Shop just next to south corner of  Settle Market Place Do call in and have a look. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PaigeMartsandcrafts/neu 2. 1-30 June – Do something wild every day in June (well something outside) Will any of you join […]

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  15. 29th May Settle News Updates

    RAILWAY WALKS Three walks are planned in the coming week. On Saturday, June 4, there will be a 9m moderately strenuous Garsdale Circular walk via Ais Gill . This walk will leave Garsdale Station at 10.21. Also on Saturday 4 Jun there will be a walk based around the Morecambe Line. This is a circular […]

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  16. News and Updates for Settle Visitors and Residents

    THE ROCKY MONSTER SHOW: RICHARD WHITELEY THEATRE GIGGLESWICK JUNIOR SCHOOL: 20/5/16 Take 40 plus children aged between 6 and 11, add a witty script with some really corny jokes, season with a lavish dose of 60s inspired tunes and stir in references to every well known horror story and set in an amazing haunted castle. […]

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  17. Local Beauty Therapist Job

    Full time Beauty Therapist required. We are looking for a level 3 (or equivalent) beauty therapist to join our friendly team, experience preferred but not essential as training can be given. Contact in the first instance Susan Sharples by email to susansbeautyandbodycare@hotmail.co.uk Download QR

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  18. Job Vacancies – Settle

    We’re keen to find good quality and reliable staff to help us with the cleaning at Booths Supermarket in Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale.   We have vacancies with an early morning start of 6am to 9am and we also need 2 hours a week someone to Litter Pick the Car Park which can be done […]

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  19. Local National 3 Peaks Challenge for Charity

      National 3 peaks 24 hour challenge On Saturday 11th June a team us, from J W Garnett Electrical Ltd in Settle will be setting off on the long drive up to Scotland to the starting point of our National Three Peaks 24 hour challenge. Our team is made up of members of staff, family […]

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  20. Latest update from Judith’s Newsletter

    Wildflower Identification course (Led by Judith Allinson) – Seven day-sessions though May and June based at Pateley Bridge  – Mornings inside,afternoons site visits: starts on Thursday 12th May. Still a few spaces. Free. EVENTS IN BRIEF: 1. Wed 11 May:  Get fit Have fun: Park Fit:  6.30: Gig Park, 2: 11 May: Mothers Union Talk […]

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  21. Sam Carter at Victoria Hall

    Playing: Friday 10 June – Victoria Hall, Settle. Show 8pm Tickets £12 Tel. 01729 825718  www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk SAM CARTER – HOW THE CITY SINGS Album released 8th April 2016 on Captain Records CAP005 – distributed by Proper Music   Since being named Best Newcomer at the 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Sam Carter has been […]

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  22. Local Business Meeting

    Settle District Chamber of Trade Business Meeting Open to Chamber members and all local businesses 6:00pm Tuesday 24th May 2016 The Royal Oak, Settle Cash bar open HAVE YOUR SAY How would you like to see Settle develop, as a business owner? What would you like £70k of funding used for? Here’s what the Chamber […]

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  23. Settle Dementia Action Alliance

    A big step for Settle We’d like you all to  know that everyone is welcome to the Launch of Settle Dementia Action Alliance from 1pm on Friday 20 May 2016 at the Victoria Hall, Settle •       Find out how your business or activity can become more dementia friendly •       Network with […]

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  24. Settle Spring News

    RAILWAY WALKS A number of walks are planned in the coming week. No reservation is necessary  for these walks but all participants should ensure that they are appropriately clothed, carry a packed lunch where required and have suitable footwear.  Two of these are on Saturday May 14. There will be an 8 mile circular moderate […]

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  25. Local May News and Events

    RAILWAY WALKS A number of walks are planned in the coming week. No reservation is necessary  for these walks but all participants should ensure that they are appropriately clothed, carry a packed lunch where required and have suitable footwear.  The first two walks are part of the “Get Walking” series and are aimed at families. […]

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  26. Summer Country Fayre

    The Summer Country Fayre is happening on Saturday 11th June 2016, 10am until 4pm at Casterton Sedbergh Prep School. It is a huge community event and all activities on offer are FREE. The day itself will provide the opportunity to explore various outdoor pursuits with live music, kite demonstrations, children’s entertainment, country clothing and gift […]

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  27. Local Settle news and information

    RIDE 2 STRIDE There is still time to take part in the Ride2Stride festival which runs until 2 May. There are a number of walks, talks and music events arranged at venues along the Settle-Carlisle line. The walks are all free and are of varying lengths and levels of difficult and depart from a range […]

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  28. Settle Information Updates

    GUIDED WALKS Despite the ongoing repair work on the line the walks arranged by Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line are still continuing as normal with two walks planned for April 23rd. The first is a circular walk in the Lyvennet Valley. This is a 10 mile moderately strenuous leaving Appleby at 8.34. The second is […]

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  29. Local Plan Consultation

    Latest Update – Extended Consultation : Now! Public consultation and drop-ins – extended until 31st May The council is running an extended eight-week public consultation on a second informal (pre-publication) draft of its new local plan. The consultation documents can be downloaded below and reference copies are available in local libraries and at the council’s reception desk. If you wish to discuss the […]

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  30. Settle News 14th April

    VOICES OF CRAVEN In June of  this  year there will be a Communities in Chorus event and there will be an opportunity for anyone who enjoys singing to get involved when the event is launched at Coniston Hotel on 14 April. at 6pm. Details can be obtained via  01756 748080 GUIDED WALKS Despite the ongoing […]

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  31. Room Availability for Tour de Yorkshire Settle

    Hi all, we’ve had a cancellation for one double room for the Tour de Yorkshire Ground Floor Double room (this is the wheelchair & pet friendly room) for Thursday 28th April £75/Room B&B and Friday 29th April £85/room B&B – ideally a two night booking ! – we would take at one night on the […]

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  32. Showcase Settle

    See http://www.settle.org.uk/showcasesettle/ for more details about decorating the town and your house and business Download QR

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  33. April 11th – local events

    There are many new events included in the 40+ events of this email: Scandinavian Dancing;      Antarctica talk;       Give and Take Day, Climate Change talk;       The EU and you;        Rogation Services.. Vernacular  Architecture;  Settle  Sessions (poetry) at the Folly and much, much more. —- I enjoyed the […]

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  34. Lost Cat

    Lost Male Cat Called Shadow (Black with White Bikini markings) injured & frightened by Neighbours dog.Missing since Tuesday 5th April from 39 Mill Close Settle BD24 9BY Tel: 01729 824659 if found Thanks Helen & Nigel Mortimer Download QR

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  35. RNLI at Tour de Yorkshire in Settle

    You may already be aware that the RNLI is the Tour de Yorkshire’s charity partner this year and this has brought us lots of exciting opportunities. At the moment, we are busy recruiting volunteers to support our Tour de Yorkshire activity and I’d really appreciate it if you could publicise this for us. A press […]

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  36. Picnic in Iraq

    Picnic in Iraq Author Tour (North Craven) Author Philip Caine has relinquished a lifetime’s work in some of the world’s most hazardous places to turn his hand to writing a modern day adventure.  After work in the oil and gas industry he led a major project in Baghdad in 2003 for the US led-coalition and […]

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  37. Settle Library Heritage Fair

    North Yorkshire Libraries – Local and Community History month North Yorkshire has a long and interesting history – places, people and events deeply rooted in the past. Across the county, libraries will celebrate this in May for Local and Community History month, part of a national initiative to encourage everyone to discover the excitement and […]

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  38. World Book Night

    Settle Library gears up for the great book giveaway   Settle Library is gearing up for one of the reading highlights of the year. World Book Night, an annual celebration of reading and books, takes place on Saturday 23 April.   Library staff and volunteers are eagerly awaiting delivery of books ready to distribute in […]

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  39. Settle Stories Reviews

    SETTLE STORIES FRIDAY 1/4/16 REMEMBERING BILL: THE FOLLY It was a fitting start to this year’s festival that the very first event should be held in honour of a man who had been so involved with Settle Storytelling festival and so involved in telling the story of Settle itself: W R (Bill) Mitchell. Over the […]

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  40. Local April Settle News

    GUIDED WALKS Despite the ongoing repair work on the line the walks arranged by Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line are still continuing as normal with two walks scheduled for Saturday  9 April. The first of these is a  Geology walk, the  Kirkby Stephen fossil frolic. This is a  9m moderate walk allowing participants to  See […]

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  41. Updates from Judith Allinson

    1: 1 Apr: Fair Tax Town Talk : Settle Friends Meeting House 5.30pm http://www.settlestories.org.uk/fairtaxtown 2. 2 Apr: Beginners Lichens Workshop 10-12.30 Horton in Rib Chyd http://rainforest-save.blogspot.com/2016/03/beginners-workshop-top-twenty-lichens.html 3. 1-3 April: Settle Stories: Overview attached. Pdf here: More at end http://settlestories.org.uk/sites/default/files/pdfs/programme_for_website.pdf 4. Sat 2 Apr Geology of the Dent Marble: CCG Field outing Kingsdale 7  miles  – […]

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  42. News in Settle and Area

    GUIDED WALKS A severe landslip near Armathwaite has caused the S&C line to be closed completely. No trains are running between Carlisle and Appleby and an emergency timetable is in place for trains between Leeds and Appleby. Full details of the latest news can be found Settle Carlisle web site at www.settle-carlisle.co.uk. There is however  a walk […]

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  43. Happy Easter ! And a list of Events

    Barn Dance – Fri 8 Apr – I have tickets. No 8: Lepraria incana: Dust-Lichen http://bit.ly/1TTotok (attached) EVENTS IN BRIEF: 1. Fri 25  Mar: Settle Passion Play-Street Drama. Starts 10.30am 2. 27 Mar: Easter Day Sunrise Service, 6.30am at Millennium Garden 3. 27 Mar Other Church Services over Easter www.ctisad.org.uk 4. Mon 28 Mar: Craven […]

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  44. Settle News 20th March

    WHEN TOAD CAME HOME: VICTORIA HALL: 18/3/16 SAOS JUNIOR THEATRE GROUP A musical play designed as a sequel to Wind in the Willows, the story follows the adventures of Toad and friends after the weasels have been thrown out of Toad Hall and centres around the theft of Toad’s computer and the elaborate plan by […]

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  45. Settle Job – Gardener

    Lay of the Land Garden Care and Design     We are seeking an experienced and passionate gardener to join our team, initially on a seasonal basis, but with the potential, for the right candidate, to become a full time position.   Lay of the Land Garden Care and Design handle all types of gardening […]

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  46. Local Settle News and What’s Happening

    GUIDED WALKS A severe landslip near Armathwaite has caused the S&C line to be closed completely. No trains are running between Carlisle and Appleby and an emergency timetable is in place for trains between Leeds and Appleby. Full details of the latest news can be found Settle Carlisle web site at www.settle-carlisle.co.uk. There is however  a walk […]

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  47. Job in Settle

    Settle Town Council Are seeking a self-motivated person who cares about Settle and its public spaces. Duties include ggeneral 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. Click The Picture below to see more details – opens in new […]

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  48. Settle and Area updates 6th March

    GUIDED WALKS A severe landslip near Armathwaite has caused the S&C line to be closed completely. No trains are running between Carlisle and Appleby and an emergency timetable is in place for trains between Leeds and Appleby. Full details of the latest news can be found Settle Carlisle web site here www.settle-carlisle.co.uk. There are however two walks […]

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  49. TDY

    More details about the Tour de Yorkshire are here http://cravendc.gov.uk/tdy UPDATE : 8/3/16 – Tour de Yorkshire race build up begins with Trophy Tour Communities across Yorkshire are gearing up to welcome the official Tour de Yorkshire trophy which will be going on tour after Easter. Each local authority is being lent the Y shaped […]

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  50. Local News for Settle and District

    GUIDED WALKS A severe landslip near Armathwaite has caused the S&C line to be closed completely. No trains are running between Carlisle and Appleby and an emergency timetable is in place for trains between Leeds and Appleby. Full details of the latest news can be found Settle Carlisle web site here www.settle-carlisle.co.uk. There will however be two […]

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  51. Judiths news

    Sat 27 Feb: Bacon butties, refreshments, performances, stalls 10-4 at OPEN DAY & COMMUNITY GROUPS SHOWCASE: St John’s Ch. Settle BD24 9JH:- 10.00- Settle Primary School;  10.15- St John’s Ch Music Group; 10.30- Yoga;  11.00- Tai Chi; 11.30- Line Dancers; 12.00- Slides-St John’s past events; 12.30- Scottish Dancers; 1.30- Line Dancers; 2.00- Helen Howard Dancers; […]

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  52. Settle reviews and News updates

    GUIDED WALKS A severe landslip near Armathwaite has caused the S&C line to be closed completely. No trains are running between Carlisle and Appleby and an emergency timetable is in place for trains between Leeds and Appleby. Full details of the latest news can be found Settle Carlisle web site here www.settle-carlisle.co.uk. There will however be a […]

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  53. Leader Funding

    We are now open for business!   It’s been a while in coming, but I’m delighted that we are now accepting applications to our LEADER Programme. We have started with Capital only Calls for project applications, that is we are not funding any revenue expenditure as yet.   I thought it might be helpful to […]

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  54. Book launch with the Campaign for Real Ale

    Book launch with the Campaign for Real Ale CAMRA Books is launching Yorkshire Pub Walks on Thursday March 17th at The Talbot Arms, Settle at 4 pm.   Meet author Bob Steel, talk to him about your favourite Yorkshire pubs, walks and beers and buy yourself a signed copy or two.  Free buffet provided.   […]

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  55. Ferocious Dog Settle

    www.ferociousdog.co.uk www.facebook.com/FerociousDog In China, 2015 was the year of the Sheep – but in Nottinghamshire and countless venues and festivals in the UK it was the year of the Dog.  The year that Ferocious Dog snarled their way from the periphery of the festival and gig scene and put themselves firmly in the limelight of […]

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  56. Tour de Yorkshire Meeting

    Tour de Yorkshire Public Meeting Open to the general public and local businesses 6:00pm Monday 29th February 2016 Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle Let us Know you are coming, by filling in the form at the bottom: Following on from a recent meeting between Settle Victoria Hall, Vibrant Settle, Age UK, Settle District Chamber of […]

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  57. Events from Judith in and around Settle

    LICHENS   (2 photos attached) Two  nitrophilous lichens: (Lichens which love nitrogen compounds as in air pollution by NO2 from car fumes, manure, fertilizer etc): http://rainforest-save.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/physcia-tenella-fringed-rosette-lichen.html GRASSES GRASSES TALK: Top Ten Grasses of the Yorkshire Dales at Austwick  Parish Hall LA2 8BA Wed 17 Feb 7.30pm. By J Allinson.  More details lower down. BOOK FOR SETTLE […]

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  58. DiaoChan: Rise of The Courtesan.

    DiaoChan: Rise of The Courtesan. DiaoChan: The Rise of The Courtesan is touring the UK prior to opening at the Arts Theatre in London’s West End, so this is your last chance to see the show for a reasonable price. Taken from The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and often referred to as the Chinese […]

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  59. Settle and District latest news feb 14th

    MAKING MUSIC IN SETTLE:NORTH CRAVEN HERITAGE TRUST The NCHT is celebrating North Craven’s outstanding musical heritage with a selection of local musicians and ensembles from Saturday 12—Sunday 20 March 2016.One of the many delights of living in North Craven is the wealth of musical events, staged every week of the year. From jazz to opera, […]

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  60. Local Job

    Settle Town Council Are seeking a self-motivated person who cares about Settle and its public spaces. Duties include ggeneral 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. Click The Picture below to see more details – opens in new […]

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  61. Settle Stories Festival

    The biggest Settle Stories Festival yet Save 60% with Early Bird Saver Passes. Book Now A good story can make your heart go faster. A great one can make it stop. Imagination transports us to other worlds so get ready for adventure as we step into the 6th Settle Stories Festival. Come and celebrate the many […]

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  62. Locan News and Events around Settle

    Via – Judith A   1. Film: “Les Miserables” (Sunday 2.30pm) both in Settle 2. A talk: Top Ten Grasses of the Yorkshire Dales at Austwick Wed 15th 3. Do  you  know  a carer who looks after someone with memory problems or dementia?  Or  have  you  got  a friend with dementia? Tell them about Pioneer  […]

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  63. Anyone for Tennis Sponsorship ?

    Tom Horsfall Sponsorship: We are looking for local businesses who would like to sponsor a ‘Local Lad’ who has already achieved a lot from humble beginnings.  Sponsorship would enable Tom to have the crucial one to one coaching and enter more competitions helping him take his tennis to the next level.   School: Settle College […]

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  64. Tour de Yorkshire Roadshow

    Tour de Yorkshire Business and Community Roadshow 10.30am – 12 Tuesday 9th February 2016 The Falcon Manor Hotel, Settle, BD24 9BD   Registration from 10am Event to start at 10.30am Tour de Yorkshire business and community roadshows Businesses across Yorkshire are being invited to a series of Tour de Yorkshire roadshows as the county gears up to host the major […]

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  65. News for Settle and Area

    SNOWDROPS Austwick Hall will be open between 12-4 on 14th and 21st of February to allow visitors to view the display of snowdrops. Admission for adults is £4 with children free. Refreshments will be available. FILM NIGHT The Justice and Peace group are showing a documentary feature film on 11 Feb at St Mary and […]

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  66. The Moonbeams Fundraising Gigs

    Saturday 5th March at Cowling Village Hall – raising money for The Drystone Radio. Doors open at 7pm Starts 7:30pm Tickets £5 – call 07955033170 for details Friday 11th March at Victoria Hall, Settle – a night of local folky music with The Moonbeams and friends – raising money for The Settle Folk Festival 2016. […]

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  67. Grants Available – Apply Now

    Launch of the Yorkshire Dales LEADER Programme 2014-2020: Grants available   Our first round of funding is aimed at Enterprises and Farming businesses and our focus is very much on job creation and growth of the business. See http://www.yorkshiredalesleader.co.uk/apply   Deadline for:        Round 1 Outline Applications is 9th March, 17:00. Round 2 Outline Applications is 25th July, 17:00. Our […]

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  68. Latest News from Settle and District Jan 31st

    SETTLE LIBRARY Settle Library is holding a “Harry Potter Night” this evening, 4th February between 4-5pm. Suitable for children aged 7 plus, there will be a range of crafts, games, spells and quizzes. SETTLE KWEZANA LINK This week Settle has been entertaining a very important visitor in Settle Primary School, Zukie Buwa, a teacher from […]

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  69. Settle North Yorkshire Local News

    SETTLE PARISH CHURCH The church would like to thank everyone for their kind donations which have enabled them to send £500 to the Cumberland floods appeal. Much of this money was given by way of a collection at the Christmas 9 lessons and carols service and this seasonal generosity is much appreciated. POETRY LAUNCH Local […]

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  70. Flood Help

    As you may be aware, the Farming Recovery Fund initially opened for applications for flood-affected farmers in Cumbria, Northumberland and parts of Lancashire on 18 December 2015.  Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)  has decided to extend the fund to allow eligible farmers in Lancashire and Yorkshire impacted by Storm Eva, which hit […]

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  71. Settle News January 17th

    GUIDED WALKS There will be two guided walks this weekend, both on 23 January The first is around Pot Scar and Helwith and is an 11 mile strenuous walk. This leaves Horton in Ribblesdale at 9.58 and concludes in Settle. The second walk is based around the Morecambe line and is  a 10mile moderate walk […]

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  72. Remember Tom and Ann Algie?

    Hello ! I’m sending a couple of links, one to our website and another to an article on the Permaculture website, about the course that Tom and I have been creating over the last 18 months which we are running in May this year called ‘The One course’.  We would really appreciate it if you […]

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  73. News and Events from Settle and Surrounds

    GUIDED WALKS There will be two guided walks this weekend. The first will be a 14mile strenuous walk from Horton to Settle on Saturday, 16 January. This will depart from Horton in Ribblesdale at 9.58. The second, also on 16 January, will be an 11 mile moderate circular walk leaving Kirkby Stephen at 10.34. No […]

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  74. Judith’s help with NY Resolutions

    I hope you had a good Christmas. Lower down are are lots of events that may help with New Year Resolutions. I (and others) enjoyed: 1. Settle Community Christmas Day Meal http://rainforest-save.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/christmas-day-meal-2015.html 2. The Settle Harriers Winter Handicap: Sat 2 Jan. 35 runners entered. 3. The New Year Plant Hunt on 1 Jan (Five incl […]

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  75. Settle 1st News 2016

    GUIDED WALKS There will be two guided walks on Saturday January 9th. The first will be a 10mile moderate walk in the area of Birkett Common & the Eden Valley Viaducts. This will depart from Kirkby Stephen station at 10.34 am and return to Kirkby Stephen. The second walk is part of the get walking […]

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  76. Settle News and Events December 27th

    GUIDED WALKS The first walk of 2016 will be a “lucky dip” walk, with the route decided to suit the weather, the conditions underfoot and the fragility of the participants. It is expected however that this will be an 8-12 mile moderately strenuous walk following a circular route and will leave Bingley Station at 9.06am […]

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  77. Settle Town Council Report

    Settle Town Council Report January 2016 Tour De Yorkshire Settle 29 April 2016 As most will be aware by now the Tour De Yorkshire Cycle Race is coming to Settle and Giggleswick. The finish will be in the Market Place, details of the route can be found on the TDY website. TDY Route maps Craven […]

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  78. Local News and Reviews

    CHRISTMAS TALES: SETTLE STORIES FALCON MANOR: 16/12/15 The Falcon Manor proved to be an idyllic setting for a session of wintery tales around a Christmas tree.  The children gathered on cushions at the feet of the storyteller, Sita Brand, to hear magical tales and also take part in magic itself before a visit from Father […]

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  79. Skipton and Ripon Enterprise Group

    Support for Established Businesses Do you need a new business strategy, or simply an independent sounding board for your ideas? SREG can help you identify and overcome your enterprise challenges – simple or complex – so you can move your business forward quickly and with confidence. Find out how Support  for Young and Start-Up Businesses Are […]

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  80. SAOS Junior Theatre Group 2016

    SAOS Junior Theatre Group 2016   WHEN TOAD CAME HOME After a lot of fun and great success with ‘Bugsy Malone’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’, the Junior Theatre Group are set to start work on another production, ‘When Toad Came Home’. Based loosely on the wonderful story ‘The Wind in the Willows’ this little […]

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  81. Local News Updates – Settle 12th December

    LESSONS AND CAROLS FROM GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL CHAPEL: 10/12/15 At a time when the role of religious education in schools is again being questioned it was interesting to see that in a break from their customary “Words and Music for Christmas” the school had chosen to revert to a very traditional festival of lessons and carols.  […]

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  82. Settle Grass Cutting Contract

    Settle Town Council are inviting tenders for the grass cutting contract for 2016-2018 Details are on our website www.http://www.settletowncouncil.org.uk/notices/ Download QR

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  83. Settle News Updates 6th December

    CHRISTMAS DINNER Names are now being taken for the annual Community Christmas Day Dinner and Tea in Settle. This event is open to all ages and costs £10 per head. It will take place in St John’s Hall between 11.45 – 4.45 and places can now be booked by contacting Judith on 01729 822138.  Transport […]

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  84. News and Local Links from Judith

    UPDATED : 1st december :   1. Soup-a-Carol on 14 Dec (not 7th) at St John’s Church Hall 2. Sat 12 Dec 11-3: Christmas Craft Fair at Settle Catholic Church 3. Reminder about Coffee, Cake & Cards for Rainforest at St John’s Church, today at 10am – Very Last Coffee morning in the old foyer. […]

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  85. Latest Settle News Snippets

    CHRISTMAS DINNER Names are now being taken for the annual Community Christmas Day Dinner and Tea in Settle. This event is open to all ages and costs £10 per head. It will take place in St John’s Hall between 11.45 – 4.45 and places can now be booked by contacting Judith on 01729 822138.  Transport […]

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  86. Local News for Settle – Nov 20th

    VICTORIA HALL: 15/11/15 JEZ LOWE AND STEVE TILSTON :WRITES & SONGS Jez Lowe and Steve Tilston are probably two of the best known acoustic folk songwriters in the country and certainly proved the adage that sometimes an event can be more than the sum of its parts, for in this case two such fine halves […]

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  87. Settle Town Electrical Contract for Street Lights

    Settle Town Council are inviting tenders for the Street Lighting Contract. All relevant documents can be found  here Street Light Contract   Please return the completed section 5 and appendix A If you wish to submit a tender. Can I ask that you insert the company name in front of the file name when you […]

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  88. Most Recent News Updates for Settle

    BASIL’S RESTAURANT The Royal Oak is hosting a comedy evening when a group of professional actors will transform the restaurant into “Fawlty Towers” for a tribute night featuring Basil, Sybil and Manuel. Tickets cost £39.95 for a three course meal with welcome drink, disco and entertainment.  The evening takes place on 11 December and places […]

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  89. Updates on Local Events from Judith

    “Why we can’t afford the rich” talk TONIGHT 7.30pm, Friends Meeting House Learn your Lichens 3: “Pink Black-spotty Lichen” on Langcliffe High Road http://rainforest-save.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/acrocordia-conoidea-in-settle-garden.html See Settle Weir in flood on Monday 9th:  (My video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC4uq1QM2Us See Settle weir webcam now: (and click through for flow rates.) http://settlehydro.hubexpert.com:8080/shwebcams.php Listen  to  a  rousing sing at the final […]

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  90. Local Settle and Area News 8th November

    CHRISTMAS DINNER Volunteers are being sought in connection with this  Community Christmas Day Dinner and Tea in Settle. This annual event is open to all ages and costs £10 per head. It will take place in St John’s Hall between 11.45 – 4.45 and places can now be booked by contacting Judith on 01729 822138. […]

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  91. Settle Stories

    The Hero Light – Dominic Kelly ‘A master storyteller’ – BBC Radio A wild epic from Irish mythology in a one-man show An extraordinary journey into the cinema of the imagination. Dominic will transfix you with energetic storytelling, rhythmic drumming, and the stories that have shaped Irish mythology for thousands of years. Several years in […]

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  92. Settle news updates for November 1st Onwards

    CHRISTMAS DINNER Planning is already underway for this year’s Community Christmas Day Dinner and Tea in Settle. This annual event is open to all ages and costs £10 per head. It will take place in St John’s Hall between 11.45 – 4.45 and places can now be booked by contacting Judith on 01729 822138. Volunteers […]

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  93. Local News and Events in Settle Area 29th october

    Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Meeting tonight 7pm, Stainforth Village Hall Learn your Lichens 2: “Fried Egg Lichen” at Langcliffe Locks. http://rainforest-save.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/caloplaca-flavovirescens-near-settle.html Events in brief:- 1. Thu 29 Oct 7pm: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust event Stainforth Vill Hall 2. 26-31 Oct SETTLE OPERATIC SOCIETY: thoroughly Modern Millie Settle Methodist Circuit Hymn Festival: 3. 30 Oct 7.30pm Westhouse 4. […]

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  94. Settle Christmas Lights

    The Big Switch-on 2015   Settle Christmas Lights have been getting better each year and 2015 will be no exception! This year, the lights will be switched on in the Town Centre on the Saturday 28th November.   The Market Place will be buzzing with activity all afternoon; Santa Claus will be in his Grotto […]

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