IT SEEMS increasingly that if you want something doing in your community, or even if you want to keep a good thing going, you will have to do it yourself. Or, to be more precise, members of the community who want to see positive activities around
A MAN has fallen to his death from Dales landmark Malham Cove. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after the man died while out walking in the area. The incident occurred at around 4.30pm on Wednesday (November 5), when a man was seen
THIS coming weekend marks Remembrance Sunday when throughout the land communities will gather at cenotaphs and war memorials to remember those who have suffered and died in the service of their country in the Armed Forces. This year is perhaps
PLENTY of laughs will be on offer at Skipton's Mart Theatre next Saturday, November 15.It is staging a one-off Live at the Mart: Comedy Night to raise funds for a local rugby team.Proceeds will go towards the Skipton Under 16s' trip to Ireland.Organiser
ADDINGHAM Civic Society decided to present the team behind The Tour Addingham 2014 with a civic pride award at its autumn fair.The celebrations around the visit of the Tour de France in July were a hugely successful two days, said the society. The crowds
BOTTOM team Embsay secured their first Premier Division point of the season when they drew 2-2 with Trawden Celtic.Goals by David Greenwood and James Mole enabled them to recover from being 1-0 down at the break to end their dismal run of seven defeats.Skipton
Wyke A 16 Cowling Harlequins 14Cowling went to Low Moor with confidence after a great win at home to Clayton A but this local derby has always been close and so it proved again.Wyke started the stronger in front of a good crowd and went ahead when their
SETTLE'S Victoria Hall has a busy weekend ahead.Tomorrow, it will welcome Baka Beyond and its live show, After the Tempest.The group - inspired by the Baka Forest People in Cameroon - combines African rhythms with Celtic harmonies.It has also set up up
Settle United 4 Altofts FC 0 Settle United progressed to the next round of the West Riding County Cup after overcoming a resilient Altofts side 4-0. The first half finished goal less, although Settle wasted a number of chances. The first chance
Barnoldswick Town 1 Squires Gate 3BARNOLDSWICK Town slipped deeper into the Premier Division relegation mire as they slipped to another home defeat on Tuesday night.It means they have just nine points from their opening 19 games and need to turn their
AFC Liverpool 3 Barnoldswick Town 1TOWN’S woes continued when Matthew Cavanagh had to withdraw from the squad due to an injury picked up in training. Liverpool were the first to show when Francis Barry screwed a shot just wide of Chris Taylor’s goal
WHARFEDALE’S injury problems continue to mount as they prepare for Saturday’s tough National League One home clash with Blaydon. Nowhere are their resources more stretched than in the back row where they have six players out injured. The latest
ELLA Bardgett and Hermione Roe struck gold for Skipton in the two-day City of Leeds Swimming Club 2014 Grade Two Meet at the John Charles Centre for Sport.Ella overcame tough competition as she set a new club record time of 39.33sec to win the girls ten
Mosborough 24 Skipton 21SKIPTON were left reflecting on a victory they quite literally allowed to slip through their fingers.Careless handling errors, poor decision making and missed passes contributed to their downfall in a match they should have won.The
THE recent exceptionally mild weather and relatively dry conditions have been kind to anglers and the sport in general by providing some good fishing on all the local waters. Those wetting a line on the River Aire have enjoyed some really good
North Ribblesdale 29 Pontefract 10NORTH Ribblesdale returned to winning ways against their old foes and fellow Yorkshire One strugglers Pontefract at Grove Park.Ribb’s forwards surged into the visitors’ 22 from the start. Only desperate defence held them
Division One Silsden Ladies 5 Republica Ladies 1 Silsden recorded their first points of the season with victory over Republica, who belied their lowly league position. The Cobbydalers were off to a flier within three minutes when winger
THE British Expeditionary Force had fought itself to almost a standstill by November 1914. To coincide with Remembrance Weekend, Clive White looks at how the Craven Herald reported the action through the voices of the troops writing home.BY November 11
SKIPTON solicitors AWB Charlesworth has found the recipe for fundraising success.It has once again embraced national baking week by holding another fun-filled firm bake off in aid of their sponsored charity of the year Martin House Hospice. There was
THIS week's nostalgia picture takes us back more than 50 years.It shows youngsters at Ingleton County Secondary School in 1960.It has been loaned by Randall Stephens, who was brought up in Hellifield before the family moved to Somerset.Among those pictured
STAFF employed by the Settle and Carlisle Railway Development Company - providing at-seat catering on Northern Rail services between Carlisle and Settle - are to be balloted for strike action later this week in a row over the compulsory redundancy
THE Craven Community Champions 2014 was the biggest yet, as winners and finalists gathered at the Coniston Hotel, Coniston Cold, for an evening to celebrate the district's unsung heroes.
YOUNGSTERS at Beamsley's Boyle and Petyt School have been inspired by the World War One art installation at the Tower of London.Called Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, the installation has been created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins, aided by stage
THE first meet of the season of the Pendle Forest and Craven Hunt set off from Broughton Hall in fine weather. And despite the fall of one of the joint masters, Nick Bannister, a good day's trail was enjoyed by young and old alike. "
MEMBERS of Barnoldswick in Bloom are celebrating after being named the Best Town in the North West.Several members of the group were in attendance at the North West In Bloom Awards in Southport when Royal Horticultural Society judges gave Barnoldswick
AN Earby man wrongly accused on Twitter of driving without insurance is upset the traffic officer who stopped him has only been "given suitable advice" and has not be dealt with more strongly.Nathan Phipps, a security guard at Boundary Mills
TARN House Country Inn at Stirton is celebrating after winning an award from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).The inn - run by Partingtons Holiday Centres Ltd - has been named the most improved pub by the Keighley and Craven branch of CAMRA.CAMRA offical
IT was dream come true when football fan Tyler Hawkins walked out onto the pitch before the recent Liverpool v Real Madrid match. Nine-year-old Tyler, a pupil at Skipton's Greatwood School, won a competition on Facebook to be mascot at the
PEOPLE interested in access and recreation issues in the Yorkshire Dales National Park still have time to make a difference.They have until tomorrow to apply to join the independent Yorkshire Dales Access Forum, which provides guidance and advice on ways
DOG owners have been warned to keep their pets under control while out walking after two were shot for maiming a sheep on farmland near Cowling Pinnacle. “They were attacking and killing a sheep,” said Jason Perkins, a PCSO who works at Cross Hills Police
YOUNGSTERS at Beamsley's Boyle and Petyt School have been inspired by the World War One art installation at the Tower of London. Called Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, the installation has been created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins, aided by stage
PLANNING officers at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority have refused permission for an extension and garage alterations at Cherry Trees, Hebden, to form a home for a key worker.They said the plan failed to satisfy the employment criteria, the
COMMUNITIES and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has dismissed an appeal against a planning decision made by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA).Last year the Government decided to scrap local planning controls so that planning
THERE was just one correct guess about last week's mystery object.It was, in fact, a wooden spigot for wine or beer barrels. Reader Maurice Benson, of Cowling, recalls they were also used on barrels of vinegar in the local Co-op store.Experts from Craven
AFTER a flying trade the previous week and with quality slightly down overall, the 43 rearing calves forward for Skipton Auction Mart’s weekly Monday sale met with a steadier trade.Averages were £288 for Continentals, £182.50 for native breeds and a steady
SKIPTON Auction Mart’s fortnightly store lamb sale last Wednesday saw the 6,737 head forward attract buyers from across England and Wales, resulting in an overall selling average of £55.67 per head. This represented an increase in trade on the previous
PUPILS and governors of Threshfield Primary School have given a warm welcome to three new teachers - a 100 per cent change of teaching staff since last term.Clare Oakes, who lives locally and whose children went to the school - one child still does attend
WEST Craven High School showcased its new building and refurbished classrooms during an open evening at the Barnoldswick school.Musical performances, drama activities, a French café, multi-sensory experiences, quizzes and a mystery box game in the RE
POLICE are warning residents in South Craven to be on their guard following three burglaries within a week. One occurred at a detached house in Green Lane, Glusburn, between 9am and 6pm, on October 28. The burglars forced a rear UPVC door and stole jewellery
SILSDEN children are paying their own poignant tribute to the town's fallen heroes.Pupils from Hothfield Junior School have been learning about the Silsden men who gave their lives during the First World War.They have produced special posters about each
BRIAN J Comber will headline at the fortnightly Sunday Session at the White Lion in Kildwick.Brian has vast experience in running his own acoustic nights across the region as well as performing at many of them.Returning to the live scene after a break
FALLING milk prices again impacted on trade at Skipton Auction Mart’s main monthly Craven Dairy Auction. With milk cheques now starting to make a dent in the buyers’ pockets, the 22 head forward sold for less than of late. Newly calven heifers again had
KEELHAM Farm Shop remains on track to purchase every single monthly prime cattle champion at Skipton Auction Mart after again snapping up the title winner at the November show and sale on Monday.James Robertshaw, co-owner of Keelham Farm Shop, Thornton
THE countdown has begun to Addingham's Christmas Market and the annual lights switch-on. Shop local campaign Totally Locally Addingham are once again staging a Christmas Market in the car park of The Swan pub, Main Street, on Saturday November 29, from
A MAN, who did a huge amount for Craven football, has died - on the day after his 85th birthday. Allan Cawood was known across the district not only for his work with the Craven and District Football Association, but also for his efforts on
Whenever there is a discussion about the future of the Yorkshire Dales, one topic is soon to come up - the plight of young working people and their families in the Dales caused by a lack of affordable housing. The brutal truth is that the stunning
HELLIFIELD man Ronnie Swinbank, who delivered milk for almost 72 years, has died.Ronnie, 91, passed away peacefully at the Craven Nursing Home, Skipton.Born in 1923 at Beck House Farm, Hellifield, he was the youngest of six children, attended school in
THIS eye-catching special edition variant of Honda's popular CR-V has rugged good looks and provides a smooth drive.The White Edition has even greater road presence thanks to a range of bold exterior enhancements, including 19-inch Orion alloy wheels,
THE annual grand jumble sale, held in aid of Cancer Research at Grassington Town Hall last month, raised an astonishing £4,600. The organisers would like to thank all those concerned for their support and contribution towards such a fantastic sum.
A TALK about dementia is being held at Airedale Hospital for Foundation Trust members and anyone else who is interested.It will cover information about the condition, diagnosis, treatments and support available.The event will be held on Tuesday from 10.30am
THE National Trust is holding a moonlit night walk in Upper Wharfedale on Saturday.Starting at 6.30pm, participants will be able to see how familiar surroundings change in the dark.The cost is £5 and places must be booked in advance by ringing 01729 830416
A SMALL team from the Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation helped to retrieve an ancient human skull, discovered by potholers in Dunald Mill Hole, Nether Kellet, on Friday morning.The request for help came from Lancashire Police who have launched an
CRAVEN councillors were left in the dark over an 'improvement notice' issued by the Health and Safety Executive more than a year ago, it has been revealed. The HSE first contacted the council in September last year as part of an ongoing audit
100 years agoMR and Mrs Smith of Bridge Street, Steeton, received the sad news of the death of their son, private Arthur Smith, of the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment. He had been killed in the fighting near Mons in August.The
A PLAN to change the use of a farm building in Earby has been refused.The West Craven Area Committee turned down an application to change the use of an agricultural storage building at Windlefield Farm, on Birch Hall Lane, to form a domestic garage and
PLANS for 22 affordable dwellings on the site of the former sheltered housing complex in Aynham Close, Grassington, are expected to be decided by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority on Tuesday.The design of the new homes has been strongly criticised
REPAIRS are to be carried out on a retaining wall near picturesque Burnsall Bridge. North Yorkshire County Council has been given listed building consent for the work, which will involve dismantling the existing wall, installing ground anchors and rebuilding
PLANS for 22 affordable dwellings on the site of the former sheltered housing complex in Aynham Close, Grassington, are expected to be decided by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority on Tuesday.The design of the new homes has been strongly criticised
TWO existing directors have been appointed by Pendle Council to the top management positions. Dean Langton, currently head of central and regeneration services, will become strategic director which includes head of paid service.He has worked at Pendle
A PIONEERING pilot project is being launched across the district to help people with mental health problems into work.Bradford District Care Trust has joined forces with the Centre for Mental Health for the initiative.The aim of the Making Work Work venture
SETTLE Stories will run a Speaking with Confidence workshop next weekend. Aimed at jobseekers and anyone making a speech, the workshop will be staged at the Friends' Meeting House, Settle, next Saturday, November 15, from 2pm Trainer Charles Tyrer said
THE annual Remembrance Parade and laying of wreaths will take place in Skipton on Sunday. For the first time, the service at Holy Trinity Church will be relayed to the expected crowds outside.The parade will form on Bunkers Hill, next to Skipton Law
INJURED army captain Rob Cromey-Hawke is taking part in the Help for Heroes' Centenary Ride 2014 - to honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during World War One.Rob, from Cowling, will join 12 other serving and veteran residents from the charity's
To mark Remembrance Sunday, the Last Post will be sounded during the 10.30am Sung Eucharist at the Priory Church, Bolton Abbey.
CRAVEN Royal British Legion welfare volunteer Stephen Walpole will be taking part in the organisation's Festival of Remembrance service at London's Royal Albert Hall.He will be taking part in the 'drumhead' service on Saturday, as well as marching to
A UNITED Remembrance service will be held at Austwick Church on Sunday.It will start at 10.30am and all are welcome.A second service will be held at 6.30pm to remember individual losses.And, on Tuesday - Armistice Day - local schoolchildren will take
REMEMBRANCE Day in Settle will be marked by two ceremonies.On Sunday, there will be a service in the parish church at 10am which will be followed by a ceremony at the cenotaph.And on Tuesday, the Rev Hilary Young will lead a service attended by schoolchildren
BARNOLDSWICK and Earby will mark a hundred years since the start of World War I with Services of Remembrance on Sunday (Nov 9).Residents are being asked to assemble at 3pm in Barnoldswick Town Square, where a Service of Remembrance will be held followed
A NEW face is welcoming visitors to Skipton as part of the town council's Ambassador scheme.Edward Hunt can be found on Fridays giving out information in the town centre in the company of town ambassador Judy Probst. He worked for many years with Stepping
A SILSDEN firm has produced the world's biggest sleeping bag ahead of a giant charity event.The bag – which measures 20 metres by nine metres and weighs 80kg – was unfurled at Bradford Bulls' stadium, where a fundraising sleep-out takes place today (Nov
SKIPTON First Responders has been awarded £1,000 towards its goal of training more volunteers.The grant, part of just under £3,000 recently awarded by Craven District Council to three community groups, will also help the First Responders raise its profile.The
A MAN committed fraud to the tune of £88,404 to pay off a credit card debt after getting into a relationship with a work colleague. Alan Thompson, a stickler for paper based accounting, said he had fallen foul of "a female who had taken him
SKIPTON Library will host Craven Remembers - a commemorative event on what life was like in Craven during the early months of the First World War.Groups from across Craven will stage an exhibition on the how the war affected life in the towns and villages
FORMER world champion and Olympic silver medallist, Steve Cram, spent an afternoon at Broughton Hall, motivating business professionals in the manufacturing industry as part of his role as ambassador for Yorkshire Bank.Steve gave a motivational talk to
ORGANISERS of Silsden's hugely popular annual Proms on the Farm are staging two other charity events.A 40s and 50s evening is being held at the Sunnybank Social Club, in Silsden, next Friday, November 14, at 8pm.Company B will spin the discs and there
AN EXHIBITION by the Pizzazz Patchers group will take place in Addingham on Saturday, November 8. The event, which runs from 10am to 5pm at The Memorial Hall on Main Street, will feature hands-on demonstrations, a trade and sales table, and a raffle.
A VARIETY of tools were stolen from a pick up truck in Barnoldswick.Police say that a twin pack of Mataba LTX cordless drills, valued at £350, and a metal Stanley toolbox containing hand tools, valued at £550, were taken from a silver Mitsubishi pick
SETTLE'S Christmas lights switch-on will take place in Settle Market Place on Saturday, November 29.There will be a grotto for Santa Claus, live entertainment on stage, charity stalls, reindeer and fireworks. There will also be a live grand draw with
A FREE five-mile walk around Addingham is on offer on Wednesday. Those who take part should meet Ann Hodgson at 10.30am at Addingham Library, Main Street. Walkers are also urged to bring a packed lunch.
VILLAGERS are stepping up their campaign to add some sparkle to their community this Christmas.Steeton and Eastburn residents are staging a coffee morning to raise funds towards providing trees and lights in the neighbouring villages.They launched their
A WELCOME service for the new area bishop of Bradford, the Rt Rev Toby Howarth, will take place at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday. There will be refreshments from 10.15am, with the service starting at 11am. No tickets are required.
TWO dementia care leaders at Airedale Hospital who have played a major role in helping sufferers of the condition have been shortlisted for coveted national accolades.Elaine Andrews and Eileen Proud are both finalists in the prestigious National Dementia
THE parishes of Appletreewick, Burnsall, Hartlington and Thorpe will join together on Sunday for the annual Act of Remembrance around the war memorial in St Wilfrid’s Churchyard, Burnsall.There will be coffee and biscuits served at 10.30am before the
SIR John Kerr, chairman of the Ewecross Historical Society, welcomed guest speaker Kevin Illingworth to the meeting in Bentham Town Hall last Monday.Mr Illingworth gave an illustrated lecture on Vernacular Architecture in Lancashire and parts of Yorkshire
LIBRARIES in Cross Hills, Settle, Bentham and Ingleton could become community led.If taken on by their communities, the libraries will still receive the support of North Yorkshire County Council - in the same way as Gargrave and Malhamdale Library, and
RADIOGRAPHERS at Airedale Hospital will join colleagues in another national strike over a continuing pay freeze.The Society of Radiographers (SoR) will stage a four-hour walkout on Monday, November 24 and work-to-rule for the remainder of the week.It
POLICE are investigating an incident involving three men at the entrance to the petrol station, near to TF Smiths, Cross Hills, which resulted in one man sustaining minor head injuries.The incident occurred at 5.55pm last Wednesday and any witnesses are
Councillors have agreed to a radical rethink on how they support rural bus services as North Yorkshire County Council faces a further reduction in its bus subsidy.North Yorkshire County Council bosses have agreed to a series of recommendations on how
THE collection of garden waste in Craven is to be suspended for the winter.The final 2014 collections will take place next week and the week after, depending what 'run' householders are on.Residents who have signed up for the paid-for service can expect
WORCNET, the Craven-based network for women in business, has organised a showcase of members’ businesses - and has turned it into a fundraising event for cancer support charity Bosom Friends. The event, to be held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Skipton,
CZAJKA Care Group, which operates Beanlands Nursing Home in Glusburn and Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton, has become the official kit sponsor of The Bumble Bees Barbarians Rugby Union Clu.In 2009, The Bumbles became England’s first mixed ability rugby
HOUSEBUILDER Redrow is celebrating its 40th anniversary with events this weekend.Drinks and nibbles will be on offer at the firm's Thornhill Road, Steeton, development on Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 4pm.There will also be a chance for people
RSPB senior conservation officer Tim Melling will be the guest speaker at next week's meeting of the organisation's Pendle and Craven group.He will give an illustrated talk on Wildlife of the Pennines, including flowers and birds, in Skipton Town Hall
THE inexperience of a pillion rider was blamed for causing an imbalance of a motorcycle which crashed, injuring two men.Bike rider Benjamin Lee ran into a road sign, throwing himself and his pillion passenger from the Kawasaki Ninja 600.It left him with
FUNDRAISERS in Hellifield are taking part in the UK’s largest pink fundraiser, wear it pink.The initiative - introduced by leading medical research charity Breast Cancer Campaign - calls on supporters to wear something pink and donate to lifesaving research
MEMBERS of St Andrew’s, Cowling, will plant new saplings in the church grounds as part of efforts to improve the local area.And they are inviting other people to come along to either help with the planting or simply support those taking part in the event
FOUR acts have been lined up as entertainment for a New Year's Eve party at Rolls-Royce Leisure Club in Barnoldswick.Harry James, Billy Moon, the Blooz Brothers and the Brightside Killers will all perform the club's New Year's Eve party on December 31
THE 1st Kildwick & Farnhill Scout Groups will hold their 73rd gang show later this month.The Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders will entertain with songs and sketches, which include Ship Ahoy, Tour de Yorkshire, The Hen Night and
AIREDALE Hospital is going green.Three new boilers and a combined heat and power unit have been installed at the Steeton site as part of energy efficiency improvements.The upgrade is the final stage of a programme which has also seen the replacement of
NORTH Yorkshire Police is warning farmers to be vigilant after a rise in the number of sheep thefts across the county.Since mid-September, 228 lambs and sheep have been reported stolen from farms near Skipton, Settle, Fewston, Kirkbymoorside and Thornton
A NATIONAL NHS campaign is launched today to encourage the over-60s to seek advice early from their local pharmacist if they are ‘feeling under the weather’.Every year the NHS sees a huge increase in numbers of emergency admissions to hospital over the
ABOUT 30 people turned out for a fungus foray held in the grounds of Anley Hall Nursing Home, Settle, last Wednesday.The event was organised by Craven Conservation Group and included an afternoon workshop in St John's Church Hall where the specimens were
AN autumn afternoon tea and dance will be held in Earby next week.The event will take place in the Linden Road Community Centre at 2pm on Tuesday.There will be a raffle, refreshments and entertainment during the interval.Admission costs £2.50.
While enjoying a walk by the side of the river Wharfe opposite Grass Woods in Grassington, Clare and Alan Hudson of Skipton, spotted a pair of spectacles lying on a log. "We think they were possibly left their by accident or someone has found them
A CHRISTMAS fair will take place in Carleton Village Hall on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.There will be a large range of unusual and interesting Christmas gift ideas from local artists, crafters and sellers.Entry is free and refreshments will be on sale.
GUIDE Dog supporters are busy making plans for a quiz and social night in Skipton next month.The Skipton support group has already held a number of successful events in its first year and on Monday, December 1, plans to hold a pre-Christmas social at
A CHRISTMAS fair is due to take place next Saturday, November 15 at Skipton's Otley Street Community Nursery School.There will be a range of gifts on offer including hand knits, homemade cards, books and cakes.There will also be face-painting, a tombola
ST Alkelda's Church, Giggleswick, will stage a Christmas fair on November 21 and 22. There will be craft stalls, books, cakes, jewellery and produce available and refreshments will also be served. The fair will be open between 7pm and 9pm on the Friday
Daleside Road, Riddlesden£319,950Dale Eddison, Silsden(01535) 658444 WITH stunning views across the Aire Valley and access to the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, this four-bedroom property occupies a superb location.Significantly improved by the current owners
HELP available for carers will be outlined at an event in Sutton.Oliver Mawdsley, from the Department for Work and Pensions, will talk about the carers' allowance.And speakers from Age UK and Carers' Resource will cover issues including keeping warm in
FORMER North Yorkshire Police inspector and traffic officer Nick Wattam gave a talk to Skipton and Craven Advanced Motorists Group last Tuesday . Nick is now an examiner for the IAM Advanced Driving Test and gave members an insight into what he is looking
