From the archives (From Craven Herald)

From the archives

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100 years ago

The schoolboys’ cricket team from Long Preston visited Bentham and after a drawn game with the home team, missed the last train home. They were, however, kindly looked after by their young opponents, who found beds for all of them and a message was sent to parents to let them know what had happened. The youngsters returned home the next day none the worse for their outing.

The net profits of the English Sewing Cotton Company – one of whose chief mills was in Skipton – for the year ending March 31 were announced. After providing £31,282 for depreciation and £38,308 for interest and other charges, the net profit was £346,360.

Giggleswick speech day was made more than usually interesting by the formal introduction of the new headmaster, Mr R N Douglas, of Uppingham. Mr Douglas succeeded Mr Vaughan, who had accepted the headmastership of the famous Wellington College in the South of England.

50 years ago

After 21 years as Vicar of Cononley, the Rev Norman Stocks left and was inducted as Rector of Oldbury-on-Severn. About 130 parishioners attended a farewell ceremony in the church school when Mr and Mrs Stocks were presented with a Bible and a wallet containing £50 by villagers.

Careers for girls were poorly represented at a careers exhibition in Skipton, it was alleged. Speaking at a Craven educational executive meeting, one member, Mrs Raistrick, said it was disappointing there was nothing to demand intelligence from women, except for nursing. All the rest was machine watching.

Although there was a lack of sunshine and one or two showers, the weather was not enough to dampen the spirits of those at Silsden Gala. The procession and field events were of a good standard and the procession was the best for 12 years, with 13 tableaux, a large representation of foot classes and a novel class of six horses and riders.

25 years ago

Broughton Game Show was about to get national recognition. Its action-packed programme had been captured by three television crews for a new series called Going Places. The programme makers had to contend with a soggy day, with frequent heavy downpours. However, attractions on the day included a dressage display from the Yorkshire Riding Centre and a falconry display by Robert Haddon, of Windsor Safari Park.

Skipton postmen were judged to be the smartest in the country. Martin Hillary, Ian Backhouse, Colin Riley and David Roast took part in the 10k Postman’s Walk in York – and won the shield for the best-dressed team. Martin attributed their success to the fact they were wearing polished shoes rather than trainers.

Craven College catering student Keith Clifton landed his dream job with leading chef Anton Mosimann at the Dorchester Hotel, London. Keith, who lived in Kettlewell, had completed two work placements at the hotel and was looking forward to the challenge of preparing up to 1,000 meals every day.

10 years ago

Skipton was in the grip of a growing drugs problem, a crown court judged warned. Judge Roger Scott made his remarks before jailing a man who was caught in possession of heroin. He said: “Skipton has a growing and burgeoning drugs culture and it’s a very serious problem in North Yorkshire.” Speaking after the hearing, Chief Insp Ron Johnson said: “The judge is right. There is certainly a drugs problem in the county and it is getting particularly bad in the Skipton area.”

Skipton held its first ever Sheep Day – and it was hailed a success despite heavy downpours. Jeremy Eaton, of Skipton Auction Mart, said: “From a farmer’s point of view, the event was well staged. The quality of the sheep was very good. I think they did well to attract this sort of entry.” Sheep Day was set to become an annual event.