Austwick

Church news: Sunday 19th March – 9.30am Austwick Holy Communion & 11.am Clapham “Easy Church” 6.30pm Eldroth Evening Prayer. Our weekly Wednesday Morning Holy Communion Services (Book of Common Prayer) 10.30am at Austwick Church. All welcome.

Quiz Night: In aid of Manorlands Hospice in Austwick Parish Hall Friday 24th March 7.30pm prompt. Tickets ￡3.00 max of 4 people per team. Tickets from Cross Leigh Store or on the door is still available. Bring your own bottle event but if you buy a ticket with a bottle of wine for the evening at the same time, the shop Michelle & Iain will donate ￡1 per bottle to the charity.

Austwick WI: Les Chandler made a very welcome return to the March meeting. Despite the weather conditions, several members were entertained with his fascinating story of Sir Peter Scott. His interesting, illustrated talk highlighted the magnitude of Sir Peter’s life. The next meeting on Thursday April13th at 7.30pm in Austwick Parish Hall is entitled ‘Settle Shops past and present’ by John Reid.

Bolton Abbey

Rector’s message: This Sunday is Mothering Sunday. It is traditionally a Sunday when we lighten the Lenten fast and give thanks for mothers and our Mother Church at the same time. We remember particularly today all those who are mothers to children, in whatever form, and give thanks for all the work they do and for all their work which is so often unseen. Their service, support and nourishment greatly enriches all our lives. We also give thanks for our Mother Church. For all the support She provides. We give thanks that she welcomes her children with open arms and provides solace, comfort, guidance and support.

St Cuthbert’s Lecture: This year’s lecture is taking place on Saturday 18th March at 4.30 pm in the Priory. 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. Please park in the village car park, free of charge for Priory events, and leave the limited parking to those less able.

Bradley

Bradleys Both WI: Next meeting on Monday 20th March at 7.30 pm at the village hall. Join us for a Fun and Games Social Night, Quiz and Raffle. Play your favourite board game, card game, any game; an entertaining evening is guaranteed! Visitors and guests are always welcome. Non-WI members £4. Refreshments included.

Please note that from Jan 2023 Bradleys Both WI meetings will begin at 7.30 pm. Doors open from 7.00 pm.

Church news: Methodist Church. Sunday 19th March10.15am Mothering Sunday Service led by the Sunday School, café style with breakfast being served from 10.15 and the service starting at 10.45am. this will be in the schoolroom. Everyone is warmly invited to join us. Messy Church will no longer be held on the 19th march as planned but now be the following week, with a special celebration of Mothers

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. Mothering Sunday Services on March 19th in Christ Church at 9.30 am and St. Mary’s at 11.15am.

Takeaway Afternoon Tea: Mothering Sunday. £10 A very generous boxed Homemade Afternoon Tea with a mixture of savoury and sweet. Contact Sue Wrathmell on 07714 345164 to place an order. Closing date is 13th March. Teas to be collected from St. Mary's Church between 1pm and 2pm on Mothering Sunday. Vegetarian and gluten free catered for.

Cowling

NEW2U: The focus in the hall throughout March, is on Electricals. This includes a variety of household, kitchen, lighting, music & media items, as well as a collection of Nintendo games, & Wii consoles & games. Also, in the shop itself, there is a wide variety of spring clothes & accessories for all, as well as the usual household items, toys, CDs, DVDs & books. All proceeds are donated to local causes & charities.

Refreshments are available for a donation. Based in St. Andrew's, Walton St. Opening Times are: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-4pm, & Saturdays 10am-12noon.

Draughton

Church news: St Augustine: Sunday 19th March:11.30am Family Service for Mothering Sunday;Sunday 26th March: 9.30am Morning Prayer

Farnhill and Kildwick

Graham Taylor – Correspondent@farnhill.co.uk

Local History Group: Meet tonight (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).

Church news: There will be a service of Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer at St. Andrew’s on Sunday (19th), starting at 9.00am. The usual Sunday Holy Communion will start at 11.00am. There will also be a mid-week Holy Communion service, in the Parish Rooms, starting at 1.30pm on Wednesday (22nd). 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

Parish Council: The next meeting will be held in the upstairs room of the institute on Thursday 23rd, starting at 7.30pm. The first 15 minutes of the meeting will be set aside for public participation. All members of the village are welcome to attend.

Gargrave

caroline@sandjsthompson.co.uk

Film: The Community Library will be showing the widely acclaimed film “Mrs Harris goes to Paris”. in the Village Hall on Friday evening. This comedy drama tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves, and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior. The film stars Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert and Jason Isaacs. The customary Cafe style seating will be in place, so please bring you own refreshments. The Village Hall doors open at 7.00pm with the film starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5.00 on the Door with accompanied under 16s free.

Church news: A Prayer book communion service will be held in St. Andrew`s church on Sunday at 8.a.m. followed by a service of Morning Worship at 11.a.m.

Easter Bingo: Join us for our annual Easter Bingo, Thursday, April 6, at Neville House care home. Doors open at 6.30pm. Bingo to start at 7pm. Any donations of wine or Easter eggs would be gratefully accepted.

Giggleswick

Church news: St. Alkelda’s Church. March 19th is Mothering Sunday and St. Alkelda’s church family is celebrating with a service of Holy Communion at 9.30am. Families of all ages, shapes and sizes are warmly welcomed to come and join in the worship followed by refreshments. There will be flowers for the ladies and some traditional Simnel cake to try. The Annual Church Meeting (APCM) takes place on Monday 20th and everyone is invited to the short ‘business’ meeting followed by a social get-together at 7.30pm.

On Saturday 25th you are invited to a Coffee Morning in St. Alkelda’s to support ‘SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Deaths) at Airedale Hospital’, 10.00 to 12.00.

The special Lent meetings continue on Tuesday at Settle Parish Church, Wednesday at St. John’s Methodist Church, at 7.30pm and Wednesday in Limestone View at 2pm.

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 from www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt

Glusburn

Community & Arts Centre: Film Night. Our next community cinema event is on Friday 31 March when we will be screening Top Gun: Maverick (Winner of Best Sound at the Oscars). Tickets £6, doors 7pm, film 7.30pm.

Science show: Sunday 16 April at 2pm, Morgan & West Unbelievable Science, a live family science show for all ages.

The Ragdolls: Saturday 22 April sees the return of The Ragdolls, a Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute who wowed us back in 2021.

Contact www.gicac.org.uk or 01535 630 223 for tickets and all enquiries.

Horton-in-Ribblesdale

caroline@sandjsthompson.co.uk

Mothers’ Union: Lent Lunch was held recently in the Village Hall.The homemade soups were amazing, followed by scones and tea bread. The talk on climate chaos was informative and balanced.

Lady of the Hills: The BBC Thai Service were in Horton-in-Ribblesdale recently and they left a lovely message in the visitor’s book that has been passed to the Parish Council. The Council own the burial ground at St. Oswalds church and made a grave available for the lady of the hills, Lamduan Armitage ( nee Seekanya) in 2007. Last month ITV Calendar Programme visited and walked some of the path behind The Crown near to where Lamduans body was found back in 2004. The BBC’s and newspaper coverage in 2018 helped to alert Lamduan’s parents who had been searching for her since 2004.

Baptism: A service of Baptism will be held in St. Oswalds church on Sunday at 12.30.p.m.

Coronation: Members of Horton-in-Ribblesdale Village Hall Committee are 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.

Hellifield

Correspondent Ken Leak: stanier@aol.com

Wesley Centre: There will be a Drop-In Lunch at the Centre today from 12 noon. Warm Spaces will be held on Friday 17th and Monday the 20th from 1230 till 4 pm. Soup and Sandwiches are available on the 20th till 1.30pm. Community Pantry is open tomorrow from 2 till 3 pm. Welcome Mat group meets on Monday 20th from 2.30 till 4 pm. Helitots will be held Tuesday 21st from 9.30 till 11 am. Kettlebells exercise group is held on Wednesdays from 6 till 8.30pm. he Chapel service this Sunday will be from 2 pm.

Village walk: Meet in the Main Car Park this coming Sunday at 10.00am for the Village Walk. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children are welcome accompanied. All dogs must be on leads. Contact Rebecca Gooch for details of the Walk on 07443493169.

WI: The W.I. will meet in the Institute tonight from 7.15pm, Contact Carol on 01729 851660 for details of membership and activities.

This Saturday’s Coffee Morning in the Institute will be organised by the Church. All welcome from 10.00am.

Helisingers: Sue Alderson would welcome newcomers to join the Choir Group which practises on Friday mornings at the Institute from 10 till 11 am. Contact Sue on 01729 851108 for details.

Hellifield House: Bingo will be held this coming Sunday from 6.30am. Quiz Night: This will be Wednesday 22nd at 8.15pm.

Institute warm space: The Warm Space facility for games and refreshments will be held at the Institute on Wednesday 22nd from 1 till 4 pm.

Messy Monkeys: Children’s activity group is held on Wednesdays in term time from 10.30 am in the Institute. Contact Amanda Belt on 07398 284126 for details.

Kirkby Malham

Church News: St Michael’s Kirkby Malham. On Sunday 19th March we have a service of Holy Communion to celebrate Mothering Sunday 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. The theme of the next one (21st March) is new developments in funeral and wedding ministry, and the speakers will be Suzanne Bairstow and Revd Sue McWhinney. Everyone who is interested is welcome to come along. St Michael’s welcomes 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.

Malhamdale Environmental Group: Thursday 30th March at Malham Village Hall, 7.30pm, a discussion on how to save energy and generate renewable energy, together with a presentation about the Local Area Energy Plan. All are welcome. For more information please email malhamdalevolunteers@gmail.com

Long Preston

traceylambert@btconnect.com

Bingo: The Playing Field Association is hosting an Easter Bingo night on Sunday 2nd April, eyes down at 6pm in the Maypole. Tickets are £2 each available from The Maypole, the Playing Fields Facebook page or from Kerry Foster on 07725118511. Prize for the best Easter Bonnet on the night.

Coffee and Cake: Thursday 23rd March from 1.30pm in the village hall. Another free event in the village. Everyone is welcome.

Little Adventures: 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

Warm Spaces: 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 19th March will be Holy Communion with Rev James Rodley at 11am. The services in the Methodist Church will be with Rev Dr Stephen Dawes at 11am.

Little Footsteps: Meet every Monday 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

Church news: On Sunday 26th March at 3pm Holy Trinity Church Rathmell with Wigglesworth will host an Organ Recital given by Graham Toft. This will include a varied programme entitled ‘Essentially English, Purcell to 2019’ Free admission - retiring collection - refreshments. For details contact Sue Shepherd 01729840620

Coffee morning: The recent coffee morning in the Reading Room raised £248 which will go towards an improved heating system. Thanks to all who attended and supported this event. The next coffee morning will be Sat 8th April.

Settle

Lent Course: The Bowland and Ewecross Deanery Lent Course, “Rural Life and Village Church” is proving popular. Inspiring speakers from across the Dales are encouraging us to have a fresh look at the church’s role in our rural setting. Last Tuesday evening Very Revd John Dobson, Dean of Ripon Cathedral, focussed on the importance of ‘Our Warm Welcome’. On Tuesday 21 March, Revd Sue McWhinney and Suzanne Bairstow will speak about the ‘Village Church and ‘Life Events’ - marriages and funerals. Everyone is most welcome to come along, 7pm for a 7.30pm.start.

Tuesday cafe: Another reminder for our loyal customers that March profits from our regular Tuesday Café will be donated to the Turkey - Syria Earthquake Appeal. The Café is open at 10.30am ‘til 1pm after the weekly 9.30am Tuesday service of Holy Communion. Do pop in for a cuppa, a bite to eat and support the DEC Appeal.

Mothering Sunday: Next Sunday, 19 March, is Mothering Sunday. Revd Julie Clarkson will lead Family Worship at 11am. We look forward to welcoming pupils and staff from Settle Primary School. They’ll be involved in the service and will be sharing their thoughts about Mums. Everyone welcome. There’ll posies and the traditional Simnel cake to help celebrate this special day.

Annual Meetings: Holy Ascension’s Annual Meetings to appoint churchwardens, church council members and hear the financial report take place on Sunday 26 March, 12.30pm, in church. All in the parish are encouraged to attend.

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

Settle Photographic Group: Talk by group secretary Graham Wood - My Photographic Journey. March 20, 7.30pm Zoom only. Graham will discuss a selection of his images. We will also review the "Settle and Carlisle" gallery. Further information: https://www.settlephotos.org/

Townhead Surgery: Townhead patients are invited to attend the PPG Annual General Meeting (AGM) to find out what your PPG has achieved over the past year. In attendance will be members of the practice team and there will be a video presentation on care navigation, outlining how you can make best use of what your surgery has to offer you, to help you manage your health. Date 23rd March,Townhead Surgery, 6.30 – 7.30 pm. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Skipton

Skipton Italian Circle: The first meeting of the year for the circle will be held on Thursday, 23rd March 23 at the Soroptimist Rooms, Otley Street. Our talk entitled San Marino will be presented by Hugh Rudden. Join us from 7.30 pm for registration, light refreshments, greetings (in Italian or English) or a glass of vino! The talk will be followed by the Annual General Meeting. We look forward to welcoming, safely, new and familiar faces. Visit www.skiptonitaliancircle.org and Facebook @skiptonitaliancircle

Church news: Holy Trinity, Skipton: Sunday 19th March:9.45am Family Communion for Mothering Sunday; Wednesday 22nd March:10.45am Holy Communion (BCP), 12noon Midday Prayer. Sunday 26th March: 8am Holy Communion;10am Civic Service for Craven District Council; 6pm Sequence of Readings and Music for Passiontide. Services may be held in the café if it is too cold in church.

Christ Church: Sunday at 9.30am - Eucharist;Wednesday 9.30am – Eucharist. Mothering Sunday Services on March 19th in Christ Church at 9.30 am and St. Mary’s at 11.15am.

Skipton Retired Men’s Forum: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 21st March in the Soroptimist Room on Otley Street. Nigel Holden will give a talk on “Ukraine – Victim of Russia Historical Demons”. Refreshments at 10:00 and talk at 10:30.