Neighbourhood news

Walk and barbecue: On Saturday, there will be a walk and barbecue at Keasden Head Farm from 6pm. Everyone is welcome.

Bowling Club: On Sunday, members of Austwick Bowling Club competed for the Pickles Doubles Trophy. After a very close finish, Anne Smale and Brian Heath came out on top beating Peter Morton and Jim Simpson. This Sunday is President’s Day, where the president sets the rules for the day. Names should be in by 1.15pm.

BARNOLDSWICK: Rotary Club: Memories were stirred when David Wiseman told Barnoldswick and Earby Rotarians and guests about his Recollections of Old Barlick. Coming to the town aged six when his parents bought a shop in Rainhall Road, he reeled off the names of citizens, characters and shop owners of an era long gone. He spoke of the good influence York Street Church School played in his life, of playing in back streets, of church and community events, the cinemas, dances, Whit walks and visits of celebrities – Wilfred Pickles held his radio “have a go” show in town. He told how on a Saturday evening he would pick up a bundle of the evening sports papers, The Pink, from the railway station and sell them on in the town’s pubs and clubs. His father drove Wilds’ coaches on trips, to football matches and to watch Barnoldswick boxing hero Frank Bell.

BOL.TON ABBEY Priory Church: The services this Sunday are 8am Communion (said) and 10.30am Sung Eucharist and will be led by Prebendary Kenneth Bowler, who served in the dioceses of Derby and London, latterly as vicar of All Saints’ Fulham. He now has an active ministry in retirement in Sheffield. At 6.30pm, there will be Evening Prayer. On Wednesday, there is a said communion service at 10am.

Musical evening: A musical evening will be held on Saturday. The concert, in support of Beamsley’s Boyle and Petyt School, features Alexandra Lowe and Friends. Tickets cost £15 each from 01756 710258.

BRADLEY: Liz Zieboll, 01535 636369: Family Day: There are only four weeks to go until Family Show Day, so make sure you fill in your entry form for the show classes – there is something for everyone, from homegrown produce to photography. Completed entry forms can be handed in at the village shop. Volunteers are still needed to help with various duties on the day of the show, in particular manning the car park, admission gates and hot food tent. If you can offer some time please add your name to the rota, which is on display at the village shop.

BURTON-IN-LONSDALE: Jean Thornber, 015242 63033: Parish council: PC David Ridler gave some important information about police information channels. He spoke about the Ringmaster scheme, which alerts the public (or specific sections of the public) about crimes in the area. An application form can be downloaded from northyorkshire.police.uk/ringmaster or telephoning 101. Members were also told about the Herbert protocol, which assists carers in the event of a dementia sufferer going missing. The next council meeting will be on Thursday, September 24, at 7.30pm in the village hall. For more information, contact the clerk, Susan Gregory, on 015242 62863, email bilparishcouncil@btinternet.com or visit burton-in-lonsdale.net/parish_council.htm.

CARLETON: Tea and history: A tea and history event will be held at St Mary’s Church on Sunday. Names and Dates: Medieval to Modern Carleton will be staged from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Sue Wrathmell will talk about the history of the village and recent research and will take visitors on a walk through the village to show the oldest and the newest houses, the former shops, inns, the school and places of work. Admission is £6 for adults and free for school-age children and proceeds will go to church funds. Refreshments will be available and for more details, call 01756 795532.

CLAPHAM: Rory-Joe Daniels, 015242 51135: Parish council: The owner of the former Dalesview Garage site, McConnell Homes Ltd, has submitted detailed planning drawings to Craven District Council, which were due to review the application this week. Cllr Sheridan will attend the meeting to put the parish council’s view that the development should not have an electronic gate at its entrance. The parish council is investigating the possibility of obtaining a community defibrillator and needs to recruit a group of volunteers willing to be trained in CPR. If you are interested, contact the clerk, Gillian Muir, on claphamclerk@btinternet.com or 015242 51775. A complaint was received about the amount of dog fouling in Clapham especially around the waterfall area. The majority of dog owners are very considerate but the council would like to remind everyone to make use of the dog poo bins in the village. Grant money has been allocated for general maintenance tasks in the Forest of Bowland area of the parish. If you have any ideas that you would like the parish council to consider, please contact the clerk. The parish council meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) and meetings take place in the village hall, starting at 7.30pm.

Street fair: The sun shone for Clapham’s annual street fair, making it a great day. There was an amazing variety of stalls, a classic car display, music from the Jukebox Junkies and the Oak Quintet, dancing from Crook Morris from Kendal and a children’s tent run by Bethel Chapel. The climax of the day was, as ever, the duck race.

Village hall: A big thank you goes to everyone who supported the duck race at the recent street fair. A record number of ducks were sold. The village hall committee appreciates the support given to one of its biggest fundraising events that helps to keep the hall and its facilities at their current high standard. If you would like to inquire about booking the hall, contact Kathy Hall on 015242 51232.

Cycle Ride: The Rev Ian Greenhalgh will be cycling the Hadrian’s Wall Coast to Coast route (174 miles) on August 13 and 14. If you would like to sponsor him, please sign the form in church or see him personally.

CONISTON COLD: St Peter’s Church: On Sunday, St Peter’s will hold an Evensong from 4pm.

CONONLEY: Joan Nicholson, 01535 630872: St John’s: On Sunday, St John’s Church will hold a morning prayer service at 11am, led by Maurice Baren. Ruby would still like tombola prizes for the summer fair, which will be staged at Skipton Town Hall next Saturday, August 15, from 10am to 3pm.

COWLING Cowling Companions: The outing to Lancaster and Morecambe will take place on Tuesday. The price is £12 for members and £14 for non members. If you would like to go, please ring 01535 633456 or 07900 732348 without delay. The coach will leave Cowling at 9.30am and Cross Hills at 9.45am.

New2U: Why not pop along to the charity shop, New 2U, during August when its focus will be on paintings, pictures, mirrors and photo frames? The shop is based in St Andrew’s Church and for more information, call 01535 635101.

EARBY: David Hartley, 01282 842617: Earby Gardeners: The Earby and District Gardeners Society will hold its 72nd annual flower and vegetable show at the New Road Community Centre next Saturday, August 15. Soup and sandwiches will be served from noon and doors will be open to the public from 1pm. Presentation of trophies and a prize draw will be followed by an auction sale of exhibits from 1.45pm. Classes are open to all residents of Earby, Kelbrook, Salterforth, Barnoldswick and Thornton and entry is free. Admission is free.

St Peter’s: Thanks go to everyone who supported the church’s garden party, which raised £300. The service at 10.30am on Sunday will be led by Frances Oliver. On Monday there will be the usual gentle exercise class at 1.30pm. On Wednesday there is a church lunch, starting at noon. There is no set charge and donations are welcome.

EMBSAY WITH EASTBY: Andrew Wilson, 01756 790197: Embsay churches: On Sunday, the Methodist Chapel’s 10.30am communion service will be led by the Rev Peter Bedford while at St Mary’s Church there will be a communion service at 9.30am. On Tuesday, St Mary’s will hold a communion service at 10.30am and the church will the open for tea, coffee, home baking and conversation between 2pm and 4pm.

Women’s Institute: There is no meeting in August but activities continue throughout the summer, with the lunch club, the book club, the walking group and the annual trip out.

Horton Café: The next Horton Community Café will take place in the village hall annexe on Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm. There will be a range of activities, informal learning activities and support in a café-style atmosphere. The activities will include craft workshops, exercise activities, informal advice sessions and much more. Come along and enjoy a relaxing time with refreshments.

Poster competition: Thanks to PCSO Ruth Pearson, copies of the Clean Up After Your Dog posters have now been put up throughout Embsay and Eastby. There are four different posters for you to look out for, drawn by primary school pupils Freya Mitchell, Lila Harris, Emily Preston and Max Seddon.

History walk: Today, the Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group will be walking the road to Bolton Abbey through Embsay-with-Eastby’s historic countryside. The walk begins at the car park on Main Street at 2pm and costs £1 for members and £2 for non-members.

Village Show: The annual Embsay-with-Eastby Village Show will be held on Saturday, September 5, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Entry will be £2 for adults and free for children. Refreshments will be served and prizes and trophies will be presented about 4pm. It is not too late to think about entering and schedules are available at the Post Office, Library and other outlets. Entry forms must reach Claire Harry, Rowans, Main Street, Embsay (at the rear of the Old Post Office, Elm Tree Square) no later than 9pm on Wednesday, September 2.

Steam Railway: The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway is now running its summer timetable of trains every day between Embsay and Bolton Abbey stations. On Saturdays and Sundays there is an augmented service. For more details, contact the railway at either station.

GARGRAVE: Sally Jennings, 01756 748098: Coffee morning: The next coffee morning in the village hall will take place on Saturday between 10am and noon. All proceeds will be donated to village hall funds.

Flea market: The next flea market is on Sunday between 10am and 4pm in the village hall. There will be numerous stalls displaying bric-a-brac, antiques, plants, crafts and homemade produce. Entry is 50p and refreshments will be available throughout the day.

St Andrew’s Church: On Sunday, St Andrew’s will hold a BCP Holy Communion at 8am and a morning service at 10.45am.

Summer fun day: A summer fun day will be held from 10am on Monday in the village hall annexe. There is a £3 entry fee and the fun will be based on a seaside theme with sand pit, paddling pool and ice cream. The morning is aimed at toddlers aged between 0 and five years but older siblings are welcome to come and help.

Women’s Institute: The WI will meet on Wednesday from 7.30pm in the village hall annexe. The speaker is Lisa Milnor who will be talking about A Mindful Way to Wellbeing and all are welcome to attend.

Garden party: A garden party will take place next Saturday, August 15, between 1pm and 4pm. There will be entertainment by Stan Grey, pork and apple sandwiches, a tombola, cake stall, bottle stall and raffle. Stalls can be hired at a cost of £10 from Kath on 01756 749349 and all are welcome to attend.

Jumble sale: Donations are being sought for a jumble sale to be held at Gargrave Village Hall on Saturday, September 19, from 10am. The entrance fee is 20p per person and donations towards the sale can be accepted at Gargrave Village Hall on the following days: this Saturday, next Saturday and Saturday, August 29, between 10am and noon and Friday, September 18, between 2pm and 6pm. Please note that only items that can be easily carried by one person will be accepted.

High note: The Lancashire-based Nostalgia Swing Band played to a capacity audience at Gargrave Village Hall on Sunday afternoon. The 17-piece band with lead singer Beverley played a range of songs from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Special memories were brought back by tunes from Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and other famous names and some couples took to the floor. Beverley was both an entertaining compere and a good singer. The band comprised five saxophones, four trumpets and four rhythm, with the youngest member aged 14 years and the oldest 88 years. Homemade afternoon tea was served in the interval and a really enjoyable afternoon was had by all. The next live music event at the hall is the popular annual return of The Swing Commanders band, who will be playing on Friday, October 30. Tickets are priced at £10 and are available from Caroline on 01756 749235 or Sally on 01756 748098.

GIGGLESWICK: Gill O’Donnell, 01729 825639: Horticultural Show: The 74th annual open show of the Giggleswick Horticultural Society will be held on Saturday in the Giggleswick Junior School Pavilion. The show will be opened to the public from 1.30pm with the official opening ceremony by Mark Turnbull, headmaster of Giggleswick School, at 2pm. Refreshments will be available in the Hobson Room from 1.30pm and entry forms can be obtained from The Tuck Shop in Giggleswick and from Speight and Watsons, Lamberts, Lay of the Land and the Tourist Information Centre in Settle.

GRASSINGTON: Sheila Denby, 01756 752605: Tea party: A tea party has been arranged by Grassington Hub for children aged four to 11. It will take place at the Hub tomorrow from 3pm to 4pm and will celebrate 150 years of Alice in Wonderland with stories, crafts and games. Entry is £1 and proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Horticulture trip: Grassington and District Horticultural Society members Mary Vineall and Viv Tywang arranged a coach trip to Newby Hall and Gardens. The society enjoyed a guided tour of the house and gardens, which included a visit to the current dolls house exhibition. Tea on the terrace rounded off a pleasurable trip.

Gills Top: Anchor’s Gills Top care home, in Scar Street, will hold a coffee morning tomorrow from 10.30am.

Coffee morning: Church House will host a coffee morning on behalf of the Friends of St Michael’s Church, Linton, on Saturday from 9.30am.

Garden party: Christian Aid benefited from a garden party at the Hardy Meadows home of Anne Marsden. It was organised by Churches Together and included coffee, homemade lunches and afternoon teas.

HELLIFIELD: Ken Leak, 01729 850845: Coffee morning: Saturday’s coffee morning is a fundraiser for the church. It will take place in the institute from 10am.

Age Concern: Age Concern’s Luncheon Club meets at the Boars Head, Long Preston, tomorrow from 11.15am. Please advise Ellen on 850864 of any changes to your plans or for any advice about Age Concern.

Women’s Institute: The next meeting of the WI is on Thursday, August 20, at 7.15pm in the institute. It will be a bring and share supper event, with the chance to talk about something you want to share with the group. The evening’s competition is for a a toy and a flower from the garden. New members and visitors are welcome.

Methodists: Please note there will be no Service at Hellifield this Sunday.

Open allotments: Everyone is invited to look round Hellifield allotments next Sunday, August 16, between 2pm and 4pm. The event will be hosted by Hellifield Area Allotments and Gardens Association (HAAGA) and is by the kind permission of Hellifield Parish Council. As well as seeing the wide range of crops members grow, tea and biscuits will be served and there will be a plant stall. Admission is free and for further details, email David Gooch on david.j.gooch@btinternet.com or talk to any committee member. HAAGA’s gala competition to guess the weight of the marrow was won by Margaret Smith, who receives a £10 voucher to spend at Flowers by Design. Margaret didn’t think she could consume the marrow by herself and Roger Ingham said that he would pass it on to a charity event he was going to the next day. The plant and produce stall did a roaring trade, adding £28 to HAAGA funds.

HORTON-IN-RIBBLESDALE: Caroline Thompson, 01756 749235: St Oswald’s: There will be a service of morning prayer at St Oswald’s today to mark the 70th anniversary of Hiroshima. It will commence at 9.30am. A festival will be held in the church this weekend. An invitation is extended to everyone in the parish to go along tomorrow at 7.30pm to view the plans for work in the church. It includes repairs to the church tower, re-ordering of the west end of the church and fitting a toilet in the old hearse house. Wine and cheese will be available. Art in the Aisles will take place on Saturday from 10am to 4pm when there will be a variety of fine quality crafts for sale. The Saggy Bottom Boys, a local band, will play live blue grass music from 7.30pm. Refreshments will be available and admission is £7.50 per person. The conclusion of the festival weekend will be the ringing of church bells at 9am on Sunday, followed by a Festival Eucharist at 9.30am with preacher Kathleen Kinder and a walk, which will end back at the church for a Jacob’s Join lunch.

KELBROOK: St Mary’s: On Sunday, St Mary’s will hold a communion service at 11am.

LAWKLAND: Young Farmers: Young Farmers met at Pine Lake, Carnforth, for banana boating. Last Sunday, the club hosted sheepdog trails at the Taylors, Wenningside. Next week’s meeting is mass stock judging at Keasden Head at 7.30pm.

SETTLE: Gill O’Donnell, 01729 825639: Guided walks: There will be guided walks arranged by Friends of Settle-Carlisle line this week. No reservation is necessary but all participants should ensure that they are appropriately clothed. The first walk is on Saturday and goes along the Ribble Way. This is an 11-mile moderate walk, departing from Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 9.21am. Also on Saturday, there will be a 14-mile strenuous walk in Mossdale, leaving Dent at 10.16am and returning from Garsdale, and a 15-mile strenuous walk from Armathwaite to Lazonby, taking in Long Meg Stone Circle. It will leave Armathwaite at 11.15am, returning from Lazonby and Kirkoswald on the late train. On Sunday, there is a walk from Gunnerside to Reeth along the River Swale. This is a six-mile easy walk which connects with the service bus. The party leaves Ribblehead at 10.27am.

Tot Lord Trail: Richard Whinray will guide people along The Tot Lord Settle Town Trail, which is an interesting local history tour of Settle, following in the footsteps of the town’s famous son, Tot Lord. Tours will take place every Wednesday in August, meeting outside Settle Town Hall Tourist Information Centre at 6.30pm. The walk will finish at approximately 8.15pm. There will be a charge of £4 per person, with all proceeds being donated to the NSPCC. Firm footwear is recommended and waterproofs may be necessary. For more details, contact Richard Whinray on 015242 42414 or email rwhinray@yahoo.co.uk.

Songs of Praise: Churches Together in Settle and District are holding a Songs of Praise event on Sunday at Settle Parish Church, in the grounds if fine! The event commences at 3pm. Refreshments will be available afterwards Tails on Trails: Join Dalehead Veterinary Group and Peaks and Paws on a dog walk in aid of Guide Dogs and Hounds for Heroes. The event will take place on Sunday and will meet at Dalehead surgery on Station Road at 10am. There will be a circular walk of approximately two miles followed by a raffle and refreshments back at Dalehead. Please remember to bring poop bags.

Fun day: A rounders family fun day is being staged at Settle Cricket Club on Sunday in aid of Cancer Research. In addition to the rounders knockout tournament, there will be a barbecue, raffle, bouncy castle and cake stall. Rounders teams should register at noon so that matches can commence at 1pm. There should be nine players to a team and all players must be over 14. There should be no more than four men per team. The charge is £2 per team member. Individuals can also enter and these will be formed into teams on the day.

Food and fashion: The Falcon Manor is holding a food and fashion event on Wednesday, complete with a luncheon. Tickets cost £12.50 and there will be displays by My Vintage Style, Spirit of the Andes and Footwear Department. There will be an opportunity to browse and shop from 11am with luncheon served at noon for 12.30pm. Tickets are available from 01729 823814.

Blood donors: A blood donor session will take place on Wednesday at St John’s Hall. The afternoon session will run from 2.15pm to 3.45pm and the early evening session will run from 5pm to 7.30pm. For further details, contact 0300 123 2323.

U3A enrolment: The new season’s enrolment session will take place at Victoria Hall next Thursday, August 13, at 10.30am. This will provide an opportunity for coffee and chat as well as a chance to find out what is available in this year’s new programme.

Age UK dance: The Castleberg Lodge is holding a charity dance in aid of the work of Age UK in Settle and the surrounding area next Friday, August 14. Music will be provided by Legend of Disco Big G and there will be a buffet. The event will commence at 7.30pm at Victoria Hall and tickets, costing £15, are available via Victoria Hall or Age UK shop.

Bowling Club: Settle Bowling Club will hold its “non-bowlers” annual doubles competition next Sunday, August 16, starting at 11am. This competition is known as the Novice Shield and is sponsored by Settle Social Club. It is open to players of any age. Entry is £5 per pair. There are cash prizes for first, second and third place. Bowling woods are supplied by the club. Pie and peas are provided at a small cost. Anyone wishing to enter should contact John Chambers on 01729 825783 or “Tiger” at Settle Social Club on 01729 823266. This is a fun competition and all are welcome.

The Folly: A second craft skill workshop for young people, aged seven upwards, will take place on Wednesday, August 19, and will involve making traditional sweets in a gift box. Places are limited to 20 so booking is essential. The cost is £5, including all materials, ingredients and refreshments. Sessions will run from 2pm to 4.30pm. For details, contact follyfamilyactivities@ncbpt.org.uk or ring 01729 822771.

Photographic Group: Settle Photographic Group will once again be organising a hunt around the town for framed photographs in local shop windows from next Friday, August 14 to Wednesday, August 26. This year, Find The Photos has over 80 pictures to find and look at. They are all located around the middle of Settle and provide some interesting entertainment for both visitors and residents. Information can be found on on the website settlephotos.org.

Settle walk: The Royal Geographical Society and the North Craven Heritage Trust will join forces next Saturday, August 15, to showcase the landscape and history of Settle and its surrounding countryside. The event will be in two parts – an introductory illustrated talk from 11am to noon at the Quaker Meeting House in Kirkgate (admission £2.50), followed by a circular six-mile guided walk from 1pm to 5pm from the Market Place. Both talk and walk will look at unusual features of the town and the formation, history and development of the surrounding landscape. They may be enjoyed together or as individual events.The context of the walk will be introduced in the morning talk by former Craven resident Dr Tony Stephens, who developed the walk for the Royal Geographical Society. The afternoon walk will involve about 400 metres of climb, including some rough paths as well as spectacular scenery. Hill walking footwear and clothing are essential. No dogs please. This promises to be a day for visitors to sample the unique delights of North Craven – and for long-time residents to see their town in a new light.

Got to dance: North Ribblesdale Rugby Club is hosting a Strictly Got to Dance disco/dance event on Friday, August 21, in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. The evening will commence at 7.30pm and will include five-dance competitions as well as fun, frolics, and fancy dress. There will also be a pie and peas supper. Tickets are priced £7.50 and are available from 01729 822001.

All sorts market: An all sorts market is being arranged by Friends of Victoria Hall for Saturday, August 29. This will run from 10am to 4pm with refreshments available all day. Stalls are now available for booking. Please contact 01729 840205 or 825718.

Victoria Hall: Booking facilities are now available for the Settle Folk Gathering from September 3 to 6. All events at the gathering are free but booking is essential as admission is by ticket only. For details and tickets of all events contact 01729 825718.

SILSDEN: Linda Berry, 01535 654643: Car boot sale: The next Silsden car boot sale at the Riverside Field will take place on Sunday, with the gates open from 7am. Toilet and catering facilities will be available on site. Admission is £10 for cars and £15 for vans and cars with trailers £15. There is free entry for buyers.

Amnesty meeting: Silsden Amnesty Group will not be holding its monthly meeting on Monday in Silsden Methodist Church, but instead will be hosting an Amnestea event at the home of one of its members on that date from 3pm to 7pm. Tea and cakes will be available and there will be the opportunity to meet Amnesty supporters in an informal setting. If you are interested in coming along, contact Wendy on 01274 824759 for more details. You will be most welcome.

SKIPTON: Holy Trinity: This week’s diary at Holy Trinity Church – at the top of Skipton High Street - is fairly quiet, nevertheless regular worship continues, of course, throughout the holiday season. If you’re one of the many holidaymakers in the town, you are most welcome to come and look round the 12th century building during the day and also to join one of the services. Check the notice board on the church gates for any daily changes, but morning prayer is normally said at 9am on weekdays. On Sunday, services begin at 8am with Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel, followed by Parish Communion at 9.45am and both will be led by the Rector, the Rev Veronica James. There will be an evening service at 6pm. Taking a short break at the end of the month, Toddle into Church for the youngest members of the congregation, is running as usual on Tuesday, from 2pm to 3.15pm in the Vestry Rooms, when Teddy Horsely will be joining the group and telling his stories. Mid-week Holy Communion on Wednesday is at 10.45am and members of the Women’s Fellowship meet in the Vestry Rooms at 7.30pm.

SUTTON-IN-CRAVEN Coffee morning: A coffee morning will be held at the Sutton-in-Craven Community Centre, on North Street, on Saturday at 10am. An invitation is extended to everyone.

THORNTON-IN-LONSDALE: Paula Kendall, 015242 42390, Rosemary Hartley, 015242 42207: Hall events: The recent barbecue held at the village hall raised £125 for North West Air Ambulance. Thanks go to all who came along and supported the event. All are welcome at the monthly coffee morning held at Westhouse Methodist Church. It is always held on the last Wednesday of the month from 10am to 11.30am and coffee and homemade cakes are served.

St Oswald’s: A Messy Church session will be held at St Oswald’s Church on Saturday from 4pm to 6pm. There will be lots of fun-filled activities for children of all ages followed by a free barbecue. Please contact Rosemary Hartley to help gauge numbers for food on 015242 42207. All are welcome at the Patronal Festival celebration service at St Oswald’s on Sunday at 9.30am.

Jumble sale: Next Saturday, August 15, a jumble sale will be held at Ingleton Community Centre from 2pm in aid of St Oswald’s Church. Any items or donations can be collected by Rosemary Hartley on 015242 42207 or Carole Scott on 015242 41454.

UPPER WHARFEDALE: Sheila Denby, 01756 752605: Garden party: A grand summer garden party will be held at Threshfield Court next Friday, August 14, from 2pm to 5pm. Stories, games and stalls will be on offer during the afternoon, along with live music and a hog roast.

Bat walk: Bat species will be the focus of a short walk next Thursday, August 13, from 8pm to 10pm. It will be led by Dales Volunteers and will set off from Buckden car park. Booking is required and can be made by calling 01729 830416.

Church pilgrimage: St Oswald’s Church, Arncliffe, is hoping to join a deanery pilgrimage to Ripon Cathedral on Sunday, September 6. The trip will include evensong and a tour of the cathedral and anyone interested is asked to give their names to Patsy or Tony.

Coffee morning: A Macmillan coffee morning will be held at the Falcon Inn, Arncliffe, on Friday, September 25, from 10am to noon. Last year, the nationwide event raised £25 million.

Songs of Praise: St Michael’s Church, Hubberholme, will hold its summer Songs of Praise in Buckden Schoolroom on Sunday from 6pm.

Mobile library: The mobile library van will be in Upper Wharfedale on Wednesdays, August 12 and 26. It will be in Buckden car park from 10.30am to 12.30pm and at Kettlewell car park from 2pm to 4pm.

Manorlands money: The garden party, held at the Hetton home of Andrew and Carolyn Butt, raised almost £2,000 for Manorlands Hospice.

Women’s Institute: Rylstone WI will hold its next luncheon on Thursday, August 20, from 12.30pm. Details are available from Mary Evans on 01756 730351.

Scarecrow festival: Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival will run from this Saturday to next Sunday, August 16. The popular event raises money for the local church, primary school and village hall. The theme for adults is Movie Magic and the children’s trail is Stories from Roald Dahl. The event will be opened by Penny Chrissfield, of Hawkswick.