100 years ago The Primitive Methodists at Bradley unveiled their new organ, built by Messrs Laycock and Bannister of Cross Hills. It was a nice instrument, of credit to the two well-known organ builders. It was a two manual one, with four stops on each
We have become very used to reading about the war in Afghanistan, but in 1881, it was a very different conflict that British soldiers were being dispatched to. The first Boer War, also known as the Transvaal (South Africa) War, was a relatively
Marie Curie Cancer is calling on the support of the people of Skipton. The charity is hoping to set up a fundraising group to support its nursing service across Craven. Community fundraiser Brenda Doyle said support groups played a vital role in
A Skipton charity which raises money for the disabled is appealing for donations of goods to sell in its shops. Skipton and Craven Action for Disability (SCAD) was formed almost 30 years ago by the late Marjorie Charlesworth and started with one small
Let’s shout about it! Sir – I was saddened to read that there will be no official switching-on ceremony for Skipton’s Christmas lights this year. What a poor show! To quote your article (Herald, November 25) “this year marks the end of a three-year
A Skipton bowling club could lose its home to make way for parking spaces. Craven Bowling Club – believed to be the second- oldest bowling club in Yorkshire – currently leases land at the town hall car park from Craven District Council. But the council
Craven District Council has been accused of selling off the family silver. Redevelopment plans for the council-owned 9 High Street could be approved by the council’s planning committee as early as Monday December 13. But opponents of the mixed cafe
