Airton

Quakers meetings: Quakers in Airton are holding their simple quiet meetings for worship regularly every Sunday at 3 pm, in the ancient Airton Quaker Meeting House, Calton Lane, Airton BD23 4AE, next to the Green. All are welcome in this the earliest Non-conformist place of worship in the country, dating from the early 1600s. Our next meeting for worship will take place next Sunday, 12th March.

Austwick

Church news: Sunday 12th March 9.30am Austwick & 11.00am Keasden Holy Communion. Our weekly Wednesday Morning Holy Communion Services (Book of Common Prayer) 10.30am at Austwick Church. All welcome.

Austwick Flim Night: Next Presentation Friday 10th March 6.00pm for 7.30pm presentation “Fisherman’s Friends” (12) Tickets in advance from Cross Leigh Store (￡4.50) or on the door (￡5.00) – refreshments available.

Jumble Sale: on behalf of Austwick CE Primary School & Nursery – Saturday 11th March at Ingleton Community Centre 2pm – Items can be left at the school on Friday 10th March 9.00am-10.00am.

Field and Local History Society: The next meeting of Austwick Field and Local History Society will be a talk on Amazing Swifts, presented by Tanya Hoare, on Wednesday 15th March 2023 at 7:30pm in Austwick Parish Hall. Admission for current members is free, guests £3. Refreshments will be available following the talk. All welcome

Bentham

Ewecross Historical Society: Dr Mike Winstanley, former Senior History Lecturer at Lancaster University and chair of the Ewecross Historical Society, gave an illustrated lecture on The Age of Enclosure, to members on Monday February 27th in Bentham Methodist church, when the scheduled speaker was unable to attend. Using maps and aerial photographs of the land, he said that moor, waste and common land needed to be brought into cultivation to grow wheat to feed the population, and this accelerated during the Napoleonic War. Enclosure roads and field boundaries are in straight lines, as seen on Bentham Moor towards Burton which was enclosed in 1767 to 68, and strip cultivation was discontinued except for one parish in the Midlands which still uses this method of agriculture. Mike gave the names of the landowners on the committees who allocated fields to the different farms, mentioning the 6,000 acres of moss land at Heversham, much of this was allocated to trinity College Cambridge. Across the border south and west of Bentham, Tatham was enclosed at the General Enclosure Act of 1853. Landowners met at Tatham Bridge Inn, Pudsey Dawson from Hornby Castle owned the land and retained shooting and mineral rights. Burnmoor south of the cattle grid and Lythe Fell are named Stinted Pasture, for one stint the owner of that stint is able to graze one cow on the fell, or 5 sheep, and they have rights to gather rushes, stone and turves for the fire, bur only for their own use. There were many complaints about Yorkshire sheep straying into Lancashire before the boundary was fenced and cattle grid put in. The next meeting on March 27th will be ‘The many lives of Adam Sedgwick’ by Robert Fox.

Bolton Abbey

Rector’s message: This Sunday is the third Sunday in Lent when we continue to walk with our Lord in the wilderness for forty days and forty nights. This period of Lent is a time of self-reflection and penitence where we examine our lives and seek to make amends. The New Testament reading this week is about conflict and how destructive division can be. Tragically, we still see conflict around the world, particularly in the Ukraine, and the devastation it causes. However, we all have conflict far nearer to home. In our politics, in our workplaces, in our churches and in our own personal lives. In this season of Lent let us reflect on these human failings try and put these conflicts aside. May we ask in penitence, Good Lord deliver us.

St Cuthbert’s Lecture: This year’s St Cuthbert’s lecture is taking place on Saturday 18th March at 4.30 pm in the Priory Church, Bolton Abbey. The lecturer is Peter Oborne who is speaking on ‘The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong About Islam’. Peter Oborne will argue that the West has deliberately misrepresented Islam. His premise is that many in senior positions in governments across the West have suggested that Islam is trying to overturn our liberal values and are even conspiring to take over the State. Based on his own rigorous historical research and forensic contemporary journalism in war-torn states, Peter Oborne will explain the myths and fabrications that have contributed to this pernicious state of affairs. He shows how various falsehoods run deep, reaching back as far as the birth of Islam, and have then been repurposed for modern day political ends.

Houston High School Orchestra in the Priory. This orchestra from Tennessee, USA will be playing in the Priory on Tuesday 14th March at 12 noon. Their programme is music for strings by Mozart, Hofeldt, Rutter and many more. The conductor is Dr Long Long Kang. Entrance is free. Please park in the village car park, free of charge for church events, as parking is limited at the Priory and reserved for those less mobile.

Carleton

Church news: St. Mary’s: Each Sunday at 11.15am; 3rd and 5th Sunday – Bread, Wine & Worship; 2nd & 4th Sunday – Parish Communion; 1st Sunday of each month - 8.00am BCP; 11.15am Family Praise.

Draughton

Church news: St Augustine Church: Sunday March 12: 9.30am Morning Prayer; Sunday March 19: 11.30am Holy Communion.

Farnhill and Kildwick

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Church news: There will be a service of Sunday Worship at St. Andrew’s on Sunday (12th), starting at 11.00am. There will also be a mid-week Holy Communion service, in the Parish Rooms, starting at 1.30pm on Wednesday (15th). St. Andrew’s is open to visitors on most days, when the building is not in use, from about 10.00am until about 2.00pm

Knit & Natter: The group will meet on Tuesday (14th), between 1.30pm and 3.30pm in the upstairs room at Farnhill Institute. People are invited to come along with their knitting, crochet or stitching, or just to have a chat - all are welcome. Tea, coffee and biscuits served. £2.

Local History Group: The Group will meet next Thursday (16th) at 7pm in the upstairs room of Farnhill Institute. A talk will be given on “Methodism in Farnhill” and some of the exhibits planned for the History Group’s display at Craven Museum later this year will be shown. The meeting is open to all and admission is free (although cash donations to help with costs would be appreciated).

Earby

History Society: Earby and District history society Tuesday, March 21 at the community centre, New Rd Earby 7.30 start. When John met Paul, 1957 Liverpool by Alan Roberts , everyone welcome , £1.00 members £1.50 non members, more info on Earby history society web / Facebook page

Church news: All Saints Church. On Thursday evening between 7pm and 7.30pm the Church is open for private prayer and reflection. This is a drop in and out session. All are welcome to attend. On Saturday March 11th, between 3pm and 5pm we are holding a Messy Easter/Mother’s Day. This is open to children of all ages, who must be accompanied. There will be singing, activities, crafts and refreshments. On Sunday March 12th, Communion for the third Sunday of Lent will be at 9.30am, led by Hugh Fielden. All welcome.

Gargrave

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Election: The Election of a new Councillor to Gargrave Parish council will be taking place today ( Thursday ) in Gargrave Village Hall. The voting hours are 7.a.m to 10.p.m.

Picnic Supper dance: This will be held in the Village Hall on Friday evening commencing at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m. The live music will be provided by the popular local group, Silhouette. Please bring along your own Picnic Supper. Tea and Coffee will be provided in the interval. Admission is £6.00 on the door. A raffle will aid Village Hall funds.

Vintage and craft fair: Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee will be hosting their first Vintage, Collectable and Craft Fair of the year on Sunday . The event commences at 9.30.a.m until 3.30.p.m. There will be lots of stalls selling a great selection of items including Vintage, Books, Collectables, Jewellery, Bric a Brac, Jigsaws and a Crafts. There will also be stalls raising money for the Cats protection league and Manorlands. Light refreshments will be served until 3.p.m. Admission is

just 50p.

Church news: A Prayer book communion service will be held in St. Andrew`s church on

Sunday at 8.a.m. followed by a Sung Eucharist at 11.a.m.

Giggleswick

Church news: St. Alkelda’s Church. On Sunday there is a service of Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at 8am and Morning Worship at 9.30am. Everyone is welcome to both of these and is invited to stay for a cuppa and a chat after the 9.30 service.

Lent meetings continue on Tuesday evenings at Settle Parish Church and Wednesday evenings at St. John’s Methodist Church, both at 7pm. St. Alkelda’s is open daily to visit, sit, pray, light a candle or just for a moment’s peace and quiet.

Richard Whiteley Theatre: Made In The North with John Helliwell (Friday 17 March – 7.30pm. Supertramp Saxophonist John Helliwell discusses his life and career from early beginnings as a young clarinettist and computer programmer through the success of Breakfast in America and life after Supertramp including his latest album Don’t Ever Leave Me. John will be in conversation with his long-standing friend and fellow musician Tim Harvey as well as treating us to some music during the evening.

Tickets for both from www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt

Glusburn

Arts Centre Talk: Growing and Using Culinary Herbs. A talk by Paul Turner from Garth Cottage Nursery, Newby Wiske on Friday 17 March at 7.30 pm at Glusburn Community and Arts Centre, Colne Road. Paul and Chris Turner have been running Garth Cottage Nursery for the last 20-years and are renowned for the growing and use of culinary herbs in dressings and other kitchen items (many will be available to buy on the evening!). They are also experts in growing rhubarb, figs, garlic and chillies. We look forward to seeing you. £3 for members, £4 for non-members

Kelbrook

Church news: St Mary’s Church. On Sunday March 12th, at 11am is the Church AGM, followed by Morning Worship. All welcome to attend.

Hellifield

Coffee morning: This Saturdays Coffee Morning from 10 am in the Institute will be a Pet Rescue event. All welcome.

200 Club: The March winners are: 1st - No 100 Caroline Joliffe. 2nd - No 58 Michael Taylor. 3rd - No 157 Rosemary Padget-Roberts.

North Craven Flower Club: The club will meet tonight in the Institute from 7.30pm. The guest demonstrator will be Linda Hardman with a demonstration entitled ‘Back To My Roots’. Visitors are always welcome.

Book Group: Meets tonight in the Institute from 7.30pm. For lovers of books and literature.

Helisingers Choir. The group will meet tomorrow from 9.30am in the Institute. Sue Alderson would be pleased to welcome new members to the choir. Contact Sue on 07732 261665.

Warm Space: The next warm space will be at the Institute will be on Wednesday the 15th March from 1 till 4. Refreshments and games. All welcome.

Wesley Centre: There will be a Drop-In Lunch at the Wesley Centre today from 12 noon. There will be a Warm Space tomorrow from 1230 pm and a Warm Space on Monday from 1230 - 4pm. Soup and Sandwiches available from 1230 - 1 pm. The Community Pantry will be from 2 till 3pm tomorrow. The Family Lego Church will be from 1030 till 12 noon on Sunday. Strong and Steady Class will be Monday from 3.30 till 4.30pm. Helitots will be Tuesday 14th from 9.30 till 11 am. Kettlebells will be held on Wednesdays from 6 till 8.30pm.

Chess group: Meets at the Black Horse on Wednesday 15th March from 8 pm.

Quizgo night: At Hellifield House will be Wednesday 15th from 8.15pm. All welcome.

Messy Monkeys: The children’s activity group will be held on Wednesdays from 10.30 in the Institute in term time. Contact Amanda Belt on 07398 284126.

Horton-in-Ribblesdale

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Church news: The Churches Together First of the Month Walk was around Settle naming trees. It was a little bit chilly and wet so the Folly was a welcome haven for prayers and hot chocolate.

King Charles' coronation: The Coronation will be taking place on 6th May at Westminster Abbey in a service steeped in 12 centuries of Christian tradition and symbolism. To mark this important moment in our nation’s life, the Church of England has compiled a booklet - Daily Prayers. From Easter Day (9th April) to Coronation Day the booklet provides a daily theme, reading, reflection and prayer for use by individuals, churches or groups who wish to use these days to pray for The King and the world, explore the symbolism of the Coronation service and reflect on Jesus, the Servant King. Please ask the Revd. Stephen Dawson for a copy at £2 - or £1 if fifty are requested!

There will be a short and said service of Holy Communion in St. Oswalds church on Sunday at 9.a.m

Village hall: Members of Horton-in-Ribblesdale Village Hall Committee are also beginning to plan for the Coronation and they will be holding their annual general meeting on Monday 20th March at 7.30p.m in the Village Hall when discussions will take place about the Coronation Celebrations. Please come along if you have ideas for marking the occasion.

Kirkby Malham

Church News: St Michael’s Kirkby Malham. On Sunday 12th March we have a service of Holy Communion with hymns at 10am to which all are welcome. We are involved in the Deanery Lent Course on Rural Life being held at Settle Parish Church on Tuesdays during Lent at 7.30pm. Our speaker at the next one (14th March) is the Very Revd John Dobson, Dean of Ripon, on ‘Our Warm Welcome.’ Everyone who is interested in the contribution that churches can make in rural communities is welcome to come along. We welcome enquiries about Weddings, Baptisms (Christenings), and Funerals; please see our website https://www.kirkbymalhamchurch.org for more information or contact Revd Sue on sue.mcwhinney@leeds.anglican.org St Michael’s is open every day of the year for visitors from 9am to dusk.

Malhamdale Local History Group: Thursday 16th March – Viking Astronomy – Kirkby Malham Parish Hall, 7.30pm. We are delighted to welcome Martin Lunn MBE as our first speaker of the season. Martin is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and currently sits on the council. He presents lectures on cruise ships and to various clubs and societies in the UK. He also writes a monthly feature ‘What’s in the night sky?’ in the Craven Herald. In this talk Martin will show that the Vikings were skilled astronomers who produced their own maps of the night sky. He will also look at the myths and legends the Vikings used to describe the sky. £3 for non-members, refreshments included. Please email Linda on mlhgenquiries@gmail.com with any enquiries

Long Preston

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Little Adventurers: Montessori inspired messy play classes on Friday Mornings 10am term time at Long Preston Village Hall. Age 5 months to five years. Our messy play classes are based around story books and themes and each week we go on different messy play Adventures exploring new textures such as gloop, vegetables, custard etc. We also have other sensory elements such as a fibre optics den for sharing stories and treasure baskets so the children can get as messy ( or not ) if they choose as they like. Contact Natalie on 07742141813 for more information.

Coffee Morning: There will be a church mowers' coffee morning on Saturday 11th March in the village hall. Bacon butties, cake stall, a raffle and tombola will be available. 10am onwards. Everyone is welcome.

Warm space: The village hall will be open every Wednesday morning from 10am - 1pm. There will be teas and coffees, toasted tea cakes and crumpets available. Come and read the paper, or a magazine or do a puzzle. All ages are welcome. Monday afternoons the Methodist Chapel will be open as a Warm Space 1-3pm. Everyone welcome for a free coffee, cake, a chat, read the papers or a game. We will return as usual on 13th March.

Used postage stamps and empty blister packs: We are still collecting used stamps for a local charity. The hedgehog and Animal welfare group based in Settle. We are also collecting empty tablet packets/ blister packs that can be recycled. Please make sure the unused tablets are safely disposed of. These can be dropped off on a Monday, Friday or Sunday morning at the Methodist Church or at 3 Ribblesdale Estate anytime.

Church News: St Mary’s service on Sunday 12th March will be Morning Prayer with Rev James Rodley at 11am. The services in the Methodist Church will be with Rev Dr Tracey Darling at 11am.

Little Footsteps: The group will be meeting again on the 13th March at 10am in the Methodist Church. These are free sessions so come along and have a brew and a chat while the little ones play. Everyone is welcome.

Strong and Steady: (gentle exercises) for those who wish to be more mobile and independent, Every Tuesday 1.30-2.30 in the Methodist Chapel followed by coffee and chocolate biscuits. Only £4 a session. Everyone welcome.

Craft Club: Every Friday 10.30am - 12pm in the Methodist Chapel. Come and learn a new skill, meet new friends.

Pilates: Continues in the Village Hall every Tuesday 2.45-3.30pm £5 per session.

Rainbows: Rainbows, Brownies and Guides meet every Tuesday during term time in the village hall. Rainbows from 4.30-5.30, Brownies 6pm - 7pm, Guides 7.15-8.45.

Skipton Food Bank: The collection point is in the Methodist Church which is open to receive donations on a Friday morning from 10am - 12pm.

Rathmell

Coffee morning: Come along to the Reading Room Coffee Morning this Saturday 11th March 10-12. Enjoy a chat with a brew and homemade cakes & biscuits.

Settle

Langcliffe singers: ‘Settle based Langcliffe Singers continue rehearsals for their first major 40th Anniversary Year concert on Saturday April 1st - under their Conductor Darren Everhart. It features Mozart’s Requiem and his very popular Ave Verum Corpus and Laudate Dominum; plus the Te Deum by Haydn. The choir which has over 60 members will be joined by professional soloists and orchestra in the inspiring setting of Giggleswick School Chapel. Tickets available from Car & Kitchen in Settle; langcliffesingers.org.uk and richardwhitelytheatre.giggleswick.org.uk.

£15 with under 16s free.

This will take place in Giggleswick School Chapel 7.30pm.

Langcliffe Singers are still welcoming new members - SATB - the full range of singers, men & women. No auditions required..just a love of music.Tuesday rehearsals, at 7.30pm in St John’s Methodist Hall are fun led by Darren Everhart and the choir is sociable & friendly. Our mission is to ‘spread the enjoyment of music into the Community’.

We will be holding joint concerts with Settle Orchestra in November 2023 as part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations.’

Craven Conservation Group: The group invites you to a talk on “Badgers - hiding in plain sight?” on Thursday March 16th, 7.30 pm at St John’s Methodist Church, Church St, Settle, BD24 9JH. Liz Groves of Craven Badger Group will talk about Badger ecology, Badger signs and Badgers locally. Entrance: non-members: £5; members: £1 followed by coffee and chat. www.craven-conservation-group.org.uk All welcome

Skipton

Skipton Gardeners Club: Members and visitors learned a lot about ‘strulch’ a straw mulch, at the February meeting, from the local founder. Dr. Geoff Whiteley when at Leeds University. It retains moisture in the ground, deters slugs and lasts two years for organic gardening. The next meeting, Wednesday March 15th 2023, at 7.30pm in The Soroptimist Rooms, when Jack Ogg, Head Gardener at York Gate Garden, Adel will be our presenter.

Church news: Holy Trinity. Sunday March 12: 9.45am Holy Communion with Children’s Club; Wednesday: 10.45am Holy Communion (BCP), 12noon Midday Prayer; Sunday March 19: 9.45am Family Communion for Mothering Sunday. Services may be held in the café if it is too cold in church

Civic Service – Sunday 26th March 11.am: Holy Trinity will host a Civic Service to mark the end of the Craven District Council. We will hold a service of Holy Communion at 8.00am but there will be no service at 9.45am on this day.

Readings and Music: We will hold a sequence of Readings and Music for Passiontide in preparation for worship during Holy Week. Join us at Holy Trinity on Sunday 26th March at 6pm.

Warm spaces: – Tuesdays 10am-12noon: Come and keep warm with a free hot drink and enjoy friendly company in the café. Everyone welcome.

Christ Church: Sunday at 9.30am - Eucharist; Wednesday 9.30am – Eucharist

Skipton Retired men’s Forum: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th March in the Soroptimist Room on Otley Street. In a change to the current programme, George Martin will give a talk on “The Vulcan Bomber”. Refreshments at 10:00 and talk at 10:30. Visitors will be most welcome.

Craven Speakers’ Club: Monday 13 March 7.15 for 7.30pm at the Soroptimists Rooms, 28 Otley Street Skipton .The friendly fun meetings are open to all over 16 years. Judith Allinson of the club says “Do you know someone who is starting a career and might be interested in improving their speaking skills, or someone who is terrified of speaking and would like to gain confidence - please tell them.” details www.cravenspeakers.com 01729 822138

Steeton

Parking Scheme: Have your say on the Bradford Steeton & Eastburn Parking Scheme. Having received an unprecedented amount of feedback on the Bradford Parking Scheme, Steeton-with-Eastburn Parish Council has commissioned an independent consultation to ensure everyone can give their views. Bradford Council is not involved. The objective of the consultation is to gather detailed information and facts as evidence to put to Bradford Council – but the Parish Council are emphasising that as such this is not a vote/referendum.

Whether you are for or against or neutral about the Bradford Parking Scheme, the survey is open to residents but also anyone else with an interest in parking in the villages of Steeton and Eastburn - relatives, friends, carers, businesses & service providers coming into the villages to work, hospital staff, patients and their visitors – so it’s important to get the message out there. If you feel consultation fatigue having sent in views previously – people are being encourage to still take the time to take part.

To participate, please visit www.steeton-with-eastburnparishcouncil.gov.uk The Consultation closes at 11pm on Wednesday 22nd March 2023. If you or someone you know cannot access the online survey please ring 07841 633230 to get details of alternative ways to take part.