Handmade in Clapham: A total of £1,083 has been raised for St James’s Church by Handmade in Clapham. The ladies would like to thank everyone who has supported them over the last few months by buying their goods. Their stall at Clapham Street Fair proved hugely popular. They will be getting their heads together shortly to decide what to make next. In the meantime, please save old t-shirts for the group as they will be turned into rag rugs next summer.

Clapham Lectures: Vernacular Architecture will be the topic for the 2013 Clapham Lectures, which begin on Tuesday September 3, at 7pm in Clapham School. The Lune Valley, Cumbria and the Dales will feature in the five lectures to be given by Kevin Illingworth, of Hebden Bridge. The cost is £25. The Clapham Lectures in 2014 will be Industry and Enterprise in the Yorkshire Dales by Norman Simpson, in association with the Workers’ Educational Association. They start on Wednesday, May 7, at 7pm in Clapham School. These five lectures cover history and aspects of industrial and business activity around the Dales, including lead mining, textiles, the ‘Water Cure’ of Harrogate and Ilkley and the contributions of Titus Salt. To book or for more information, telephone 015242 51323 or 51324.

United service: There will be a united church service on Sunday at Ingleborough Hall, Clapham. The service will begin at 10.30am.

Photographic exhibition: There will be an exhibition by Settle Photographic Club in Clapham Village Hall over the bank holiday weekend. Refreshments will be served throughout and proceeds will be in aid of St James’s Church and village hall funds.

Talking Heads: Tickets are still available for a performance of two of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads dramatic monologues by the Leeds-based Library Theatre. The performance takes place at St James’s Church, Clapham, on Saturday, August 31, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 and include interval refreshments. They are available from Sue Mann on 015242 51792 or at the door.