Addingham Final meeting: Addingham Allotments and Gardens Association will hold its final meeting of the autumn/winter season next Thursday, April 30, at 7.30pm in Mount Hermon. Pat Inman, the West Yorkshire secretary of the Hardy Plants Society, will talk on Plants which Earn their Keep. The new season will start in September and some interesting talks have already been booked.

Austwick Derek and Celia Coultherd, 015242 51215 Tennis Club: There were mixed fortunes for Austwick Tennis Club teams in the opening week of the Wharfedale League season. The A team drew against a strong Ilkley side in Division One, the B team won by six sets to four against Beckfoot (Bingley) in Division Two, but the C team went down 8-1 against Tranmere in Division Three. Coaching sessions are now under way for juniors – with beginners and intermediates on Fridays from 4.30pm and more advanced players on Mondays from 5.15pm. The club is keen to recruit new members, especially women, with ladies’ doubles sessions being run by coach Pam Whitehead on Sundays. More details of all coaching sessions can be obtained from Pam on 01729 860235 and details of all club activities can be found at austwicktennisclub.co.uk Society talk: Last Wednesday, Edward Downs gave an excellent talk to the Austwick Field and Local History Society about his work as a forester in the Yorkshire Dales. It was interesting to learn not only about the management of the forests but also the measures taken to minimise the impact of the lorries, transporting the timber, on the roads, villages and wildlife and the new bridleways and footpaths being created within the forests to make them accessible to the public. In addition, members were told about the conservation work done to ensure the future of the red squirrels and the other wildlife within the forests.

Cuckoo festival: Preparations for the Austwick Street Market and Cuckoo Festival got off to a flying start when villagers met on Sunday to create the first flock of fully-fledged cuckoos - from plant pots! The cuckoos will be displayed in the village for the annual street market on Monday, May 25. Further information is available at austwick.org or see Austwick Street Market and Fell Race on Facebook.

Church news: On Sunday, Austwick Church will celebrate Holy Communion at 9.30am. It will be followed by the church’s annual general meeting at 10.30am.

Barnoldswick Probus Club: Fifty West Craven Probus members were taken on a trip to Norway and Benidorm. Presented by Colin Rogerson, the journey included a quick tour around Bergen and a boat trip up into the mountains and the fjords. The views were dramatic. There were also old and new views from Spain and Benidorm. John Dodd gave the vote of thanks.

Bolton Abbey Priory Church: The services on Sunday are 8am Communion (said), 10.30am Sung Eucharist and 6.30pm Evening Prayer. All services are the Book of Common Prayer.

Spring lecture: The Friends of Bolton Priory will hold their spring lecture in the village hall tonight at 7.30pm. It will be given by the Bishop, the Right Rev Nick Baines, entitled Shaping the Future – Getting There From Here. Everyone is very welcome to come along. Tickets are £5 on the door.

Bradley Liz Zieboll, 01535 636369 Family Day: There will be a Family Day meeting in the village hall meeting room next Thursday, April 30, at 7.30pm. Please attend if you are able to help with the organisation of this year’s show, which will be held on Sunday, September 6.

Christian Aid: Christian Aid week takes place between May 10 and 16 and there will be a door-to-door collection in the village. Everyone who collects lives in the village and, with your help, they have raised fantastic totals in recent years to improve the lives of some of the poorest people in the world. There is a desperate shortage of collectors - anyone interested in helping should contact Andrew on 07801 937056. If you are unable to help with the collection, please remember to put some change into the red envelope when it arrives through your letterbox.

School news: The Woodland Wildlife Area has been reopened, with lots of new seating and resources - thanks go to the Friends of Bradley School and the Family Day committee for their contributions towards this. Pupils enjoyed taking part in a Zumba taster session last week. Class five were the winners of Walk to School, with 92 per cent of pupils either walking or parking and striding to school.

Quiz night: The Slaters Arms will hold their next quiz night on Wednesday.

Carleton Raymond Bone, 01756 790587 Coffee and cakes: Christian Aid will benefit from this month’s Community Coffee and Cakes event. It will be held at the Swan Inn next Thursday, April 30, from 9am to 11.45am. Come along for a chat and a drink with friends and neighbours.

Clapham Rory-Joe Daniels, 015242 51135 Art exhibition: Clapham Art Group will be holding its annual exhibition at Clapham Village Hall between Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 31. Opening times will be 11am to 6pm every day with admission 50p. There will be tea, coffee and cake available in the Supper Room. There will be a preview of the exhibition on Friday, May 22, at 8pm. All are welcome.

Book sales: If you are looking for a good read, why not try Clapham Church? There is a good selection of reading material from hardbacks through to magazines located at the rear of the church. All that is requested is a small donation towards the upkeep of the church.

Coniston Cold Young Farmers: Last Tuesday night Coniston Cold Young Farmers met at the Buck Inn, Malham, for a chocolate bingo night. The bingo caller was club chairman Cameron Walton. Members played eight games with prizes for a line and a full house followed by supper. Kate Beresford thanked The Buck for its hospitality.

St Peter’s: The church will hold an evensong service from 4pm on Sunday.

Cononley Joan Nicholson, 01535 630872 St John’s: Last Saturday’s coffee morning raised more than £420. Thanks go to all who worked for and supported the event. On Sunday, the service at St John’s will be Holy Communion at 11am.

Cheese and wine: Cononley Sports Club is holding a cheese and wine evening at the club on Friday, May 15, from 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 each from Liz Calvert on 634240 and include a glass of wine on entry, cheese, crackers, bread and nibbles. Raffle tickets will be on sale to raise money for updating the ladies’ cloakroom. Please come and support the club and buy a ticket before the event.

Cowling Tester needed: The New 2U fundraising venture urgently needs someone qualified to do PAT testing. This would then enable it to expand and sell electrical items. It would only involve testing about six items a month and delivery could be arranged. The work could either be on a voluntary basis or the venture could pay a nominal fee if required. If anyone can help, contact 01535 635101.

Moonrakers: The Moonrakers’ visit to Earby Mining Museum was enjoyed by all. Despite it not being about Cowling mining, it gave an insight into mining work and conditions which would have applied in this parish. April’s meeting concluded the group’s mining and quarry research with a further examination of census records to make a list of workers involved. This will appear on the website in due course. It has been known for a while that the first two entries in the Holy Trinity Burial Register were Adam and Eve, in December 1845, three months after the church’s consecration. Not many churches can boast such a claim. However, one member has not only proved who they were, but added some interesting background information. Birth certificates prove that Adam and Eve Shuttleworth were twins born in May, 1844, to Jane Shuttleworth, widow of Upper Lane House, Cowling. Sadly their little lives were cut short in quite dramatic fashion. Adam’s cause of death is described as “From accidentally burning his clothes upon him. Survived 12 days,” aged one year and seven months. Only six days later little Eve died. The cause of death was registered as “A fit by the Visitation of God and not from violence.” Census records show that Jane, the mother, was a weaver who in 1841 was living at Starmire Top. By 1851 she was at Winkholme. The good news is that she had two other children, Jonah and Martha, who by 1851 were aged 12 and nine. This information gives a glimpse of very different lives lived in our parish 170 years ago. Next Thursday, May 2, members will visit at Cowling Hill Baptist Chapel Graveyard, to commence a survey of early gravestones. Meet at St Andrew’s Methodist Church at 7.30pm. All are welcome. For more information, visit moon-rakers, co.uk or call 01535 637352.

Draughton Jane Markham, 01756 711305 St Augustine’s Church: On Sunday, there will be a service of morning prayer with hymns, starting at 9.30am. All are welcome.

Earby David Hartley, 01282 842617 Community Centre: The quarterly Community Association meeting at the New Road Community Centre will be held at 2pm on Monday. All affiliated groups are asked to send a representative. The meeting will conclude with an inspection of the “outside store” in preparation for a clean-up of this facility. Groups with equipment in there should attend to identify anything they wish to keep.

Earby Gardeners: Earby and District Gardeners will hold a coffee morning and plant sale from 10am to noon on Saturday, May 9. This has become a popular opportunity to buy plants and talk gardening with members of the society.

St Peter’s: The 10.30am service on Sunday will be led by Shirley Godfrey. At 4pm, the church will hold its monthly Songs of Praise service, followed by a sandwich tea. Please note that there is no exercise class this Monday. The church garden, which was cleared by a splendid Community Payback team during the winter, now needs plants, so the church will hold a “bring a plant” coffee morning from 10am to noon on the Bank Holiday Monday, May 4. Visitors can either pay for a coffee as usual, or bring a plant or two. There will also be a cake stall and bring and buy stall.

Embsay-with-Eastby Andrew Wilson, 01756 790197 Embsay churches: Sunday sees the Methodist Chapel’s 10.30am service led by Major Alan Hickman. 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 in the afternoon the church will be open for tea, coffee, home baking and conversation between 2pm and 4pm. Don’t forget that on Monday afternoons the Methodist Chapel is open for quiet reflection between 2pm and 3.30pm. Now the schools are back, the toddler praise Smiley Faces takes place in St Mary’s on Fridays between 1.45pm and 3.13pm. This is for pre-school children, their parents, carers and grandparents. There are lots of toys, craft activities, a Bible story, singing, juice, tea, coffee and time for a chat.

Police surgery: Police Community Support Officer Ruth Pearson’s next Samuel Taylor drop-in surgery will be tomorrow between 2pm and 3pm.

Ballroom dancing: The next ballroom dancing sessions with Jack and Betty in the village hall will be tonight from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Experienced dancers and novices are welcome.

PTA dance: The PTA’s big event of the year, the annual dinner dance, will be held on Saturday at the Cavendish Pavilion, Bolton Abbey. It promises to be a fantastic night and already seven local firms have agreed to sponsor tables. However, five more sponsors are needed. There will be lots of games and an auction of excellent prizes. Tickets are available from school reception. If you are interested in sponsorship please contact the school.

Bingo night: Embsay Cricket Club’s next bingo evening will be on Saturday in the village hall. “Eyes Down” will be at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

Library news: The library has bought a new colour printer that can produce double-sided prints in black and white or colour. It will photocopy and scan as well. There are two computers available for the public to use.

Farnhill and Kildwick Joyce Wood , 01535 635880 St Andrew’s Church: On Sunday, there will be services of Holy Communion at 8.15am and at 10am. The 10am service will be followed by the annual meeting of parishioners and the annual parochial church meeting. Next Sunday, May 3, tea and scones will be served from 2pm in the parish rooms and on the Church Green as the Tour de Yorkshire passes through the village. The church will be open to visitors.

Village Pump: The over 50s group, Village Pump, will meet in the lower hall at Farnhill Methodist Church on Wednesday from 2pm to 3.30pm. Visitors and new members are welcome.

Institute talk: Tomorrow at 7.30pm, local historian Ian Dewhirst will give a talk entitled The Yorkshire Home Front in World War Two in the Kildwick and Farnhill Institute. Admission is £5 on the door including refreshments. Alcoholic drinks will be available for a donation. The talk is being organised by the Farnhill and Kildwick History Group and the proceeds will be divided between the history group and institute funds. All are welcome.

Parish meeting: Farnhill’s annual parish meeting will be held on Tuesday at 7.30pm at Kildwick and Farnhill Institute. All residents of Farnhill are welcome to attend.

Gargrave Sally Jennings, 01756 748098 Library event: Tomorrow at Gargrave Village Hall, the forensic scientist and crime writer Susan Parry will talk about her work and the stories behind her books. There will be café-style seating and people are welcome to bring their own refreshments. The doors open at 7pm with the talk starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £4 on the door.

Coffee morning: On Saturday, there will be a coffee morning in the village hall between 10am and noon with all the proceeds being donated towards the production of next year’s pantomime.

Sequence dance: The monthly modern sequence dance will take place in the village hall on Saturday from 7.30pm. Entry is £4, which includes tea and biscuits, and everybody is welcome.

St Andrew’s: On Sunday, the church will be looking at chapter two of the book of Philippians at both the 8am BCP communion service and the 10.45am morning service.

Flea market: There will be a flea market on Sunday in Gargrave Village Hall. The doors will be open from 10am and there will be the normal vast array of stalls selling antiques, bric-a-brac, collectibles and crafts. Entrance is 50p and refreshments will be available until close of play at 4pm.

Litter pick: On Sunday, litter-picking volunteers will meet at the Summerseat from 11am. Everyone is welcome to participate. Litter pickers and bags will be supplied.

NSPCC event: A coffee and cupcakes morning will be held on Saturday, May 9, between 10am and noon in the village hall. Entry is £3, which is payable on the door, and there will also be a bring and buy stall and raffle.

Football news: Gargrave AFC will host the final of the Northern Plant Hire Trophy on Wednesday, May 6, with kick-off at 6.30pm. The semi-final stages have yet to be played, but involve Skipton LMS against Ingrow or Grassington and Settle against Manningham. Unfortunately Gargrave was defeated in the quarter-finals by Manningham. However the club is still in the running for possible promotion to the premiership. It is currently at the top of the division with 42 points and has one home game left against Colne at a date yet to be arranged. Chasing hard is Silsden Whitestar on 40 points and with three games in hand. Pendle Renegades are not out of the equation with 38 points and two games left. Details of the club’s last game will be on its website - gargraveafc.co.uk - as soon as a date is released.

Giggleswick Gill O’Donnell, 01729 825639 Musical events: Giggleswick School Chapel is the venue for two special musical events in the coming weeks. Next Thursday, April 30, Schola Cantorum will perform Dido and Aeneas and on May 6 there will be a concert by New World String Quartet. For tickets and details, contact 01729 893180.

Primary school: Congratulations go to the pupils who have made the most effort to practise their reading skills. Certificates have been presented to key stage two pupils who had the highest average scores for minutes spent reading daily during the spring term, the recommended time being 25 minutes. For the second half of the spring term, 40 pupils achieved 100 per cent attendance. Pupils in years four and five were the most punctual in the second half of the spring term.

Parish council: Parish councillors were updated on the progress of some village issues discussed at the previous meeting. It is exploring the possibility of an additional street light on Raines Road between Castleberg Hospital and Southend as suggested by Giggleswick School. It is also re-investigating the launch of a parish website to promote transparency. The council decided to hold its annual parish meeting and its annual general meeting on Tuesday, May 12, at 6.30pm in the parish room.

Grassington Sheila Denby, 01767 752605 Bloom news: The Grassington in Bloom team has delivered its annual newsletter to every household in the village. It highlights the community spirit and acknowledges the support received for its four events last year. Thanks are also extended to the volunteers who made the Tour de France displays so eye-catching. The group is looking at possible grants to help with its work, which includes providing plants for the many tubs and troughs in the village and maintaining the local compost site.

Friendship Club: Peter Higginbottom will be guest speaker at today’s meeting of Grassington Friendship Club. His subject will be Gruelling Experiences of Three Centuries in the Workhouse. Next Thursday, the guests will be Barclays Digital Eagles. Meetings take place in Church House from 2.15pm.

Coffee morning: The next coffee morning at Gills Top will take place next Friday, May 1, from 10.30am. Everyone is welcome.

Junior footballers: Grassington’s junior footballers will be fundraising in Church House on Saturday. They will hold their annual coffee morning from 10am.

Co-ordinator sought: The Grassington Dickensian Festival committee is searching for a new co-ordinator to assist with the running of this famous pre-Christmas event. Anyone interested should telephone 07761 940644.

Bus change: The Pride of the Dales bus service has announced an amendment to its timetable with immediate effect. The No 74 Grassington to Ilkley Bus, leaving Grassington Square at 9am, will go via Skipton, calling at Threshfield, Linton, Cracoe, Hetton and Rylstone. It will arrive in Skipton at 9.35am before travelling onto Ilkley via Bolton Abbey and Addingham. It will arrive in Ilkley at 10.05am.

Hellifield Ken Leak, 01729 850845 Flower Club: At the April meeting of North Craven Flower Club, Elaine Bedford from Levisham Station, Pickering, presented her demonstration entitled Incredible. The display proved very interesting and enjoyable. The Saturday coffee morning was very successful with a variety of stalls including plants, cakes and produce, tombola and raffle. Thanks to all who supported the event. The next meeting is on May 14 when the demonstrator will be Lucy Hutton Smith. Visitors are welcome for an admission fee of £5. For details about the club please, contact Frances on 01729 822558.

Charity coffee: A charity coffee morning will be held in the institute on Saturday from 10am. It will include cakes, a raffle and other refreshments. All are welcome.

Age Concern: The Age Concern Luncheon Club will meet at the Boars Head tomorrow from 11.15am. Don’t forget to advise Ellen of your attendance on the Wednesday morning prior to the Friday meal. New members are welcome.

Horton-in-Ribblesdale Caroline Thompson, 01756 749235 St Oswald’s: There will be a 10.30am service at St Oswald’s Church on Sunday. The Rev Stephen Dawson will attend the Ingleborough Scouts service so the worship will be led by the Rev Timothy Fox.

Football success: Horton FC were victorious on Saturday in their semi final game in the Craven FA Morrison Cup. Horton play in division three of the Craven League and their opponents Earby Town play in the premiership. It was a shock result, but a worthy one. The club now looks forward to meeting Ingleton FC in the final next Friday, May 1, at the ground of Settle Utd. Kick off is 6.30pm and all support is welcome.

Ingleton Sue Brown, 015242 41835 Women’s Institute: President Sue Brown welcomed members and visitors to the April meeting of Ingleborough WI and introduced the speaker, Pat Ashcroft, who gave a fascinating talk entitled Iceland. She had trekked, climbed and camped for a week amid volcanoes, waded through rivers and done it all for charity. She was thanked by Thelma Yates. After a break for refreshments, John Emsley spoke about the project to train local people to become proficient in the use of defibrillators. Letters of thanks were read from the Scouts and Castleberg Hospital for donations received. The speaker for the May meeting will be Rosie Sziumper on Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) and the competition will be for a charity card. There will also be a silent auction in aid of ACWW.

St Mary’s: The church welcomed Jemima Parker, the diocesan environmental officer, who spoke about global warming and what we could do to prevent it getting any worse. Later she unveiled the second Eco Congregation plaque and said St Mary’s was the only one in the diocese to have achieved this accolade. At the recent Parochial Church Council meeting, Andy Ive was re-elected as churchwarden but fellow churchwarden Peter Hudson resigned and was replaced by David Hallam. The Meet and Make group raised £82 by selling their handicrafts along with coffee and refreshments. This money will go towards the roof fund. The Rev Charles Ellis thanked all those involved.

Langcliffe Helen Jarvis, 01739 835303 Church whist: On Friday, Langcliffe Village Institute held a whist drive in aid of church funds. Mr J Jebson was MC. Homemade suppers were served in the interval. There was also a raffle. Winners were: ladies - 1 M Davies, 2 J Jebson, 3 A Catterson, booby prize M Gwinnell; men - 1 MJ Davies, 2 M Wright, 3 W Gwinnell; booby prize B Woodland. The next whist drive will take place on Friday, May 15, at 7pm. Admission is £2, including supper. New players are needed.

Long Preston Heather Thomas-Smith, 01729 840113 Village Hall: The annual meeting of the village hall committee took place last week. The chairman reported on the past year’s work. Bookings were still strong with village organisations using the facilities regularly and the only major expenditure was for a new central heating boiler in the caretaker’s house and a new cloth for the snooker table. The treasurer reported a sound financial year with a deficit of £310. It was proposed the committee be re-elected for a further year with chairman Mr S Robertshaw; secretary Mrs S Stapleton; treasurer Mrs J Rodgers and vice-chairman Mr K McBride.

200 Club draw: The winners of the April draw are Ms BF Wells, Karen Holmes, Nick Thwaite, Janet Harker and Ann Matthew, each winning £10. The next draw will be in May.

Lothersdale Over 60s: Jack Warbrick was the speaker at Lothersdale Over 60s. Around 30 members listened to a very interesting and enjoyable talk on the history of the gramophone from pre-World War One to post World War Two. Edward Booth proposed a vote of thanks which was followed by tea and biscuits. The next meeting will be held in the village hall on Wednesday when the speaker will be Heather Slater talking about Life in Saudi Arabia. Visitors are welcome.

Young Farmers: Lothersdale Young Farmers held a very successful charity night at Calico Jacks where an amazing £385 was raised for the Yorkshire Brain Tumour Research and Support. A great evening was had by all. Special thanks go to Lucy and Katy for organising the event and to the staff at Calico Jacks for their support.

Malham Heritage Trust: On Tuesday, there will be a North Craven Heritage Trust outing to Malham. Led by Kevin Illingworth, it will to view Vernacular buildings in Malham. Participants should meet at the YDNP car park at 2pm. For further information, visit northcravenheritage.org.uk. Visitors are very welcome - please pay £2 at the venue. To become a member and support the work of the trust in caring for the character and heritage of North Craven, contact the membership secretary, Mary Slater, at an event or by phone on 01729 823205.

Rimington Spring effort: Members and friends of Salem Congregational Chapel, Martin Top, Rimington, were blessed with a fine day for their annual Spring Effort on Saturday. The event began in the chapel with a prayer and hymn after which the Rev David Isaacs introduced his wife, Edith, who opened the sale. She spoke about having to let go of many things as they begin their new life in Wales. Mrs Isaacs was presented with a rose for the garden by David Tattersall. There was a variety of goods for sale in the Sunday School room including cakes, jams, plants, gifts, and a pound stall. The highlight of the day for many was the afternoon buffet tea served in the chapel.

Settle Gill O’Donnell, 01729 825639 Give and take: Settle Eco-nite will hold a give and take day at Victoria Hall on Saturday, April 25, between 9.30am and 2.30pm. This is not an event for traders and no shoes or clothes can be accepted. There will be a table available for larger items and the last check in time is 1.30pm.

Pool news: The Friends of Settle Swimming Pool have announced the April winners of the 200 Club. The draw took place at Practically Everything Settle and was drawn by Eva Lloyd. The winners were: 1 No 178, Joan Clapham, £50; 2 No 56, Joan Lee, £30; 3 No 20, Olwyn Bolger, £20. Meanwhile, to raise money to cover the pool’s running costs, a 70s, 80s and 90s disco will be held at Settle Social Club next Sunday, May 3, from 7.30pm to midnight. Admission is £4 per head.

Cricket Club: Settle Junior Cricket Club registration is now under way and members are invited to come along and register on Friday evenings from 6.30pm. The junior club is open to both boys and girls from age six upwards. Throughout the summer, the club fields competitive teams for under nines, under 11s, under 13s, under 15s and under 17s. Families are welcome to come along and wait in the club house during practice sessions.

Kwezana link: Children in Settle and Kwezana have been swapping news about Easter celebrations as well as reassuring each other about using computers to communicate. Pupils in Settle have also been finding out about the diversity of fruit being farmed in South Africa and how commercially-grown fruit such as plums, pawpaw and guava can now be found around the world.

Guided walks: On Saturday, the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle line have organised a moderately strenuous circular walk from Ribblehead taking in Ingleborough and Great Douk Pot. This is a 12-mile walk leaving Ribblehead at 10.06. There will also be a walk from Langwathby to Armathwaite on the same day. This will depart from Langwathby at 9.53 and will be a 13-mile moderately strenuous walk. No reservation is necessary but all participants should ensure that they are appropriately clothed, carry a packed lunch where required and have suitable footwear. For further details, email walksinfo@settle-carlisle.com.

World Book Night: Settle Stories and Settle Library will celebrate World Book Night this evening at 6.30pm. There will be free books and a chance to enjoy storytime with storytellers Alia Alzougbi and Sita Brand. There will be free refreshments, a chance to discover the new library plus the opportunity to go on a book giveaway around Settle. This is a free event, but the organisers would like to know how many people are coming so please book a place via the Settle Stories website. This event is suitable for those aged eight and over.

Quiz night: A quiz night will held at Settle Rugby Club tomorrow under the guidance of local quiz master Stuart Marshall. The cost is £5 per person, including supper. There will also be a raffle. For more information or to book, contact the HSBC bank in Settle or call 015242 51488.

Open day: Freda’s Playgroup is holding an open day on Saturday to allow prospective parents to come along and find out more about the group and facilities on offer. The playgroup - which is based in the grounds of Settle College - will be open from 1pm to 3pm.

Victoria Hall: A special intimate concert will take place on Saturday, featuring Greg Lawson and Pete Garnett in their new band Caper. Best known for their work in Moishes Bagel, this is a new direction in their work. Next Friday, May 1, there is a return to Settle by Taking Stock Productions with a performance of Godfrey’s Last Stand. This is free entry with an opportunity for donations on exit. Next Saturday, the hall hosts the best in Scandinavian music with the annual visit of Scandimoot and the following day, the First Sunday Folk evening features Megson. The Celtic Fiddle Festival takes to the stage on May 4. For details and tickets, contact 01729 825718.

Langcliffe Singers: The Langcliffe Singers will perform Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennell at Kirkby Malham Church on Saturday at 7.30pm. Tickets are available via Cave and Crag, Bentham Post Office, Skipton Camera Centre and choir members.

Film night: The next in the popular foreign film season at Victoria Hall takes place on Wednesday when the film will be The First Grader. This is an inspiring story from Kenya. The film will start at 7.45pm and admission is £5.

The Folly: Next Friday, May 1, at 7pm, there will be talk by Father Paul Hypher on Hardy VC: the compassionate hero. This will tell the story of Rev Theodore Bailey Hardy VC DSO MC. Tickets cost £7 available from 01729 822893. The Museum at the Folly is hosting two new exhibitions this season. 1915: Reality Hits Home continues the World War One theme from last year and looks both at life on the home front in North Craven and daily life for the men and women serving abroad. The second exhibition is A Community Skill: the History of the Burton-in-Lonsdale Potteries. There are about 80 pots on display, making it possibly the largest collection in Yorkshire.

Charity dance: The next charity dance will take place at St John’s Church Hall next Saturday, May 2. This will run from 8pm to 11.30pm. Funds will go to Settle Scouts. Could participants please confirm attendance by contacting 01729 823259 or 824038 by next Friday.

Book fair: A second hand book fair will take place from 10 am to 4pm on Monday, May 4, at Victoria Hall. All are welcome.

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

Tour celebrations: The Tour de Yorkshire will pass through Silsden next Sunday, May 3. The Methodist Church will hold a special service at 9.30am and, from 11am to late afternoon, the race will be shown on the big screen. Refreshments will include Yorkshire puddings and there will be some stalls.

Local history: The life of Joseph Pickard, brewer and tax collector, will be the focus of Monday’s meeting of Silsden Local History Group, which begins at 7.20pm at the Methodist Church. David Mason will discuss the recent transcription of Mr Pickard’s 1860s journal and how it reveals many fascinating stories of Silsden life at the time. The town’s Pickard Lane was named after this local character, who established the Kings Arms. All are welcome to attend and doors will open at 7pm for refreshments. The following afternoon, Tuesday, the group will hold its monthly drop-in session from 2pm to 4pm at Silsden Town Hall. Anyone with family or local history queries are invited to come along. Items from the Silsden archive will also be available for inspection. Committee members from Silsden Local History Group were recently given an evening tour of Glusburn Institute by trust chairman Gill Birks. Not only did the committee learn about the history of this fascinating building - which once incorporated a church and swimming pool - but also about the challenges faced by those activists working so hard to preserve and promote the 19th century institute as a vibrant community asset for today’s generation. Archival material was provided for the visitors to browse, including the early minute books and a series of historic postcards. In the absence of leader David Mason, Cathy Liddle gave the vote of thanks for an exceptionally interesting tour.

Proms fundraiser: The Proms on the Farm team’s next fundraiser will be a grand charity event featuring the Big Bang playing live music from the 60s. It will be held at Sunnybank Social Club on Friday, May 8, at 8.30pm. Admission is £6 and tickets are available from Twiggs Newsagents or on the door. Proceeds will be divided between Sue Ryder Manorlands and the church.

Skipton Dalesway WI: At the March meeting, there was an excellent attendance for a fantastic demonstration of assorted gateaux by Trevor Backhouse of Patisserie Viennoise of Otley. Everyone was overwhelmed with his expertise and skills. At the April meeting, there was a large attendance with extra visitors and new members joining when Sylvia Wheatley gave an interesting talk on the secrets of handwriting, with famous examples. Pam also gave feedback on the spring council meeting at Leyburn. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 6, at 7.30pm at the Three Links Club (Oddfellows) when Peter Longbottom from Craven Honey will talk about beekeeping. Visitors are welcome.

Oddfellows: A Magic Music Night, featuring young, local talent, will be held at the Three Links Club on Saturday from 8pm on Saturday. There will be a Free and Easy Music Night, with three local groups performing, from 7.30pm on Wednesday and Frank will host his monthly Music Quiz Night from 8pm next Saturday, May 2. Visitors are welcome at a charge of 50p.

Simbach Association: The Skipton-Simbach Association will hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday at 7.30pm at 21 Park Avenue, Skipton. Future dates include the annual quiz on Friday, May 15, an organ recital by Simon Gregory, entitled Clocks, Chorales and Cuckoos, on Friday, June 19, and a wine tasting on Friday, July 24.

Holy Trinity: A team of visitors from Addingham will ring the bells at Holy Trinity Church on Saturday between 4pm and 5pm. On Sunday afternoon, South Craven District Scouts will hold their annual St George’s Parade and Service at the church at 3.30pm. It will be conducted by the rector, the Rev Veronica James. Other Sunday services will include an 8am Holy Communion, a parish communion is at 9.45am and a 6.30pm Evensong, led by the curate, the Rev Heather Houlton. The curate will also take the mid-week service of Holy Communion at 10.45am on Wednesday. Toddle into Church - a group for pre-school children and their carers - is held in Holy Trinity each Tuesday from 2pm to 3pm and Women’s Fellowship is held every second and fourth Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Vestry Rooms. The evenings include slideshows, talks and presentations.

Gardeners’ Club: Jackie replaced her friend, Danielle Kay, through illness, at the April meeting, and informed members of the benefits of fresh herbs. Familiar green leaves had been foraged from the hedgerows, en route, from Barrowford to the meeting. Jackie said herbs could be used as a salad topping, cream and ointment making, ear-ache cure and to attract to bees. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at 7.30pm, in the Soroptimist Rooms.

Navy news: Shipmates of Skipton and District Royal Naval Association will spend time at the Samlesbury Hotel, near Preston, where the number 10 RNA area reunion and conference will be held. A delegate from Skipton will represent the branch and present a report at the next meeting on May 5 from 7.30pm at the RAFA headquarters in Shortbank Road. Shipmates are reminded that the short service to mark 70 years since the end of the war in Europe will be held on Friday, May 8, at 10.45am at the cenotaph in Skipton High Street.

Steeton Methodist Church: The 10.30am service at Steeton Methodist Church on Sunday will be taken by the Rev Alan Raine. There is a Junior Church every week at the same time as the service. The church’s youth club will meet on Tuesday at 6.30pm when they will be making papier mache items. New members are welcome.

Sutton-in-Craven St Thomas’ Church: A coffee morning will be held at the Community Centre, North Street, at 10am on Saturday. All money raised will go to church funds. Everyone is welcome.

Tea dances: Tea dances are held in Sutton Village Hall every Thursday afternoon at 1.45pm. Admission is £2, which includes refreshments. If you enjoy dancing, go along and you will be very welcome.

Thornton-in-Lonsdale Paula Kendall, 015252 42390 Rosemary Hartley, 015242 42207 Church concert: St Oswald’s Church will host a lunch-time concert with Avelina Wright (soprano) and Charles Edmondson (piano) on Saturday. The concert starts at noon and there will be a light lunch afterwards. Tickets cost £6.50 from Rosemary Hartley on 015242 42207.

Upper Wharfedale Sheila Denby, 01756 752605 Jumble sale: Threshfield Village Institute will hold its annual jumble sale from 2pm on Saturday.

Annual meeting: Kettlewell-with-Starbotton Parish Council will hold its annual meeting in Kettlewell Village Hall on Wednesday, May 6, at 7pm. The first item on the agenda will be to elect a new chairman and the annual accounts will be presented. It will be followed by the regular monthly meeting.

Institute AGM: Buckden Institute will hold its annual general meeting next Friday, May 1, at 7pm. All residents of the parish are entitled to attend and nominate officers.

Wigglesworth Community centre: The lending library is available whenever the hall is open. There is a good selection of books, magazines and jigsaws to borrow, including some suitable for children. Handmade greetings cards are for sale. On Monday, the craft group will make a spring flower arrangement. Bring along a bunch of spring flowers, a basket and secateurs or scissors. On Tuesday, the annual parish meeting for Wigglesworth will take place at 7pm and is open to all local government electors. It will be followed by the annual open meeting of the Trustees of Clarks Old School Foundation at 8pm. Whist and dominoes will be played on Wednesday at 7.30pm and Zumba takes place every Thursday at 7.30pm. Bacon Butty mornings run every Saturday from 11am to 1pm. A table top sale charity sale will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 10am to 4pm.

Wiggy Festival: Worms will come out for the Wiggy Festival over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Please join in and adorn your garden with a giant worm or two. If you would like to come along to the craft group on Monday, May 11, members will be making some worms to decorate the hall. The Alternative Eurovision night takes place on Saturday, May 24 - please let the centre know as soon as possible if you want to take part. The inter-village walk takes place on the afternoon of Monday, May 26, and there will be refreshments at each of the village halls to purchase and a free drink and snack at Long Gill. Children may well find some little things on route to gather and pocket.