Embsay churches: On Sunday, St Mary’s Church will hold a parish communion service at 9.30am and on Tuesday there will be a service of Holy Communion at 10.30am. At the Methodist Chapel, the 10.30am service on Sunday will be led by Brian Appleby. The chapel is open every Monday between 2pm and 4pm. Anyone in the village seeking a time of peace and quiet is invited to call in. A chapel member will normally be available in case you wish to talk or would like someone to pray for you. There is a prayer book available in which you can write the names of anyone you would like the church to pray for.

Police surgery: PCSO Ruth Pearson’s next surgery will be tomorrow (Friday) from 2pm to 3pm. Call in if you have any problems you wish to discuss.

Steam railway: On Saturday, you can enjoy pie and mash from Skipton’s Pie & Mash shop while travelling on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. A steam-hauled train will leave Bolton Abbey station at 7pm. Advance booking is essential. Tickets cost £15 for adults and £10 for children.