TIME was when nature-lovers throughout Britain held their quill pens in shaking fingers as they waited anxiously to dash off a letter to The Times to declare they had heard the first cuckoo of spring. The winner was usually a resident of the southern
In his latest column, John Sheard believes the Dales should be protected from turbines. He looks at an alternative solution – harnessing the power of our rivers and streams Please note, the opinions expressed here are John’s alone, and do not
Pupils from Upper Wharfedale School have been investigating Hebden Gill’s industrial heritage in their annual archaeological ‘Big Dig’. Victoria Benn went along to investigate. Hebden Gill offers one of the most picturesque walks in the Yorkshire
Haytime has been succeeded by silage time. Craven’s green and pleasant landscape has come about largely through ploughing and re-seeding. Dr Bill Mitchell recalls when a meadow was colourful, with a range of wild flowers. It might also be a resort
Ground floor rooms at Skipton Town Hall could be turned into wine bars, offices or shops. In order to make the building more attractive to potential tenants, Craven District Council has applied for the change of use of part of the ground floor.
Our summer photography competition continues to attract some lovely images. The Dales is proving a popular backdrop for entries with some stunning landscapes. It’s also nice to see some nature shots and people enjoying the countryside.
A councillor has secured the financial help of Bradford Council and the skills of a local builder to ensure rain won’t stop play at Addingham Cricket Club this summer. More than £3,000 is being spent replacing old land drains at the club with more
Cub leaders excelled themselves with this year’s Ingleborough District Camp. Held in blazing sun at Lund Holme, the weekend’s activities were based around a Hobbit theme, starting with a story walk where the Cubs were mesmerised by the talented
A new director of operations has been appointed to oversee the day-to-day running of Airedale Hospital. Stacey Hunter has replaced Christine Miles, who left Airedale NHS Foundation Trust to take a career break. She will work closely with clinical
Young people were encouraged to use their imagination and create a “gruesome gargoyle” when they were taken on an adventure into Skipton Woods. “They were asked to make a strange creature which might inhabit the wood,” said a spokesman for the
A coffee morning held in Kettlewell Village Hall raised £1,428.70 with donations still flooding in. The event was raising money for three good causes –Sands, Airedale Maternity Unit and Team Cystic Fibrosis. It was also organised in memory of Freddie
A rounders team from West Craven High Technology College in Barnoldswick finished runner-up in the Lancashire Youth Games at Blackpool. A team of 12 year nine girls were selected to represent Pendle at the event, which featured schools from across
The Bolton Abbey Estate has introduced a new children’s self-guided adventure trail. Running through the woodland between the Stepping Stones and the Cavendish Pavilion, the one-mile Welly Walk can be started at either end. It includes obstacles
The Devonshire Arms, Cracoe, is being spruced up by owners Marston's Inns and Taverns but will remain open throughout the work. The project includes full external repairs, a repainting programme and new exterior signage. And it has new managers
Barnoldswick’s Valley Gardens is among seven Pendle parks that will be flying their Green Flags for another year. The national award, handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces
Archivists Keith Sweetmore and Ellen Southwell from the North Yorkshire County Records Office will lead a family history workshop at The Folly, Settle, on Wednesday. They will give an update on the use of prime online sources such as census returns
