Airton

Walk in the Dale: Tea/coffee/refreshments and talk at 11 am on Good Friday, 7th April: Paul McWhinney will lead the annual “Walk in the Dale” starting at St Andrew’s Church, Gargrave, at 9 am. The group will reach the Airton Quaker Meeting House around 11 am for refreshments and a talk about the ancient Quaker Meeting House. Anyone not joining the walk is nevertheless very welcome to drop in to the Airton Quaker Meeting House refreshments and the talk.

Quaker services: With many people seeking peace and tranquillity, Quakers in Airton are holding their simple quiet meetings for worship regularly every Sunday at 3 pm, in the newly restored Airton Quaker Meeting House near the Green in Calton Lane, Airton. 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, 2nd April.

Austwick

Church news: Services. 2nd April 9.30 Austwick Palm Sunday Holy Communion 9.30 Eldroth Holy Communion

11.00 Clapham Palm Sunday Service 11.00 Keasden Palm Sunday Service. Our weekly Wednesday Morning Holy Communion Services (Book of Common Prayer) 10.30am at Austwick Church.

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.

Afternoon Fellowship: Everybody’s Welcome -Austwick Parish Hall, Wednesdays, 2.00 - 3.30pmThe Afternoon Fellowship is a monthly meeting held at Austwick Parish Hall and open to everybody in our surrounding area.Each meeting features a guest speaker on a topic of interest, followed by a time for conversation with refreshments. Wednesday April 26th Philip Farrer: Our local environment and ecology. There’s no charge for admission: a voluntary collection of £1 at each meeting helps to support our running costs.Come along; bring a friend; meet new friends! More information from our Churches Weekly Newsletters or from our Secretary Catherine Menday, 01524 251787, catherine_menday@yahoo.co.uk

Cuckoo Festival: Austwick Street Market & Cuckoo Festival. Monday 29th May 2023 Fun for all the family from 9.30am-4.00pm. Volunteers and supporters very welcome.

Bolton Abbey

Rector’s message: This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It marks the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem when the crowd waved palm branches shouting ‘Hosanna to the Son of David’. It also marks the start of Holy Week when we walk with Christ to the cross on Good Friday and then triumphantly proclaim the Resurrection on Easter Day. However, as well as the joyful acclamations, we also need to remind ourselves that, despite the joyful welcome that Jesus was given on his entry into Jerusalem, this turned ugly by the end of week when the same crowd called for his crucifixion. May this Sunday remind us all that, even though we think we are his disciples, we all have the potential to deny Christ too.

At 10.30 am at the Priory Church there will be a joint adult and family service with a procession of palms and donkey. All are very welcome. Please park in the village car park, free of charge for services, and walk down to the church if at all possible.

Carleton

Iron Horse CMC: Popular singer and guitarist Nigel Slater is returning to the Iron Horse on April 8th at Carleton Social Club. With a wide repertoire of old and modern country songs including dance music Nigel is a great entertainer. Tickets are £7 and available on the door which opens at 7.15pm

Cononley

Cononley Singers: The Cononley Singers are presenting “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure at St Andrews Church, Kildwick, on Palm Sunday April 2nd. This is a new departure for the singers, their first major sacred work. The performance which includes some other Easter pieces, starts at 6.30pm. Admission is free and all are very welcome.

Earby

Church news: All Saints Church. On Friday March 31st, Earby Astronomical Society will be meeting in the Church at 7.30pm. Admission £1.00. All welcome. On Sunday April 2nd, Communion for Palm Sunday is at 9.30am, led by Hugh Fielden. Everyone welcome.

Farnhill and Kildwick

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Church news: St. There will be a service of Holy Communion at St. Andrew’s on Sunday (2nd), starting at 11.00am. There will also be a Palm Sunday Concert with the Cononley Singers, starting at

6.30pm. Holy Week morning prayer will take place on Tuesday (4th) at 10.00am, with refreshments available afterwards (10.30am). Maundy Thursday Holy Communion, with washing of feet, stripping of the altar, and watching will take place next Thursday (6th), starting at 7.00pm. 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.

Gargrave

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Supper Dance: A Picnic supper dance will be held in the Village Hall on Friday evening. Live music will be provided by the talented Organist Elizabeth Harrison. Please bring your own picnic supper, tea and coffee will be provided in the interval. Admission is £6.00 on the door. A raffle will be held and monies raised from the event will go towards education for vulnerable children in Zambia. The music commences at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m. Further details please contact 01535 9583751.

Church news: A Prayer book communion service will be held in St. Andrew`s church on Sunday at 8.a.m. A breakfast will be served at 10.30.a.m followed by a family service at 11.a.m.

Giggleswick

Church news: St. Alkelda’s Church. Huge thanks to everyone who supported the coffee morning for Sands in church last Saturday. The final amount raised was just over £300. Sunday, 2nd April is Palm Sunday and we begin the journey through Holy Week and, ultimately, to the Easter celebrations. Palm Sunday worship begins with Holy Communion at 8am. At 10am we meet at Settle Parish Church for the Liturgy of Palms and then walk/drive to St. Alkelda’s for the Liturgy of the Passion and Communion at 10.30. At 6pm there is Choral Evensong and the anthem is ‘Fling wide the gates’ from Stainer’s Crucifixion. Other opportunities for worship during Holy Week at St. Alkelda’s are a Service of Meditation on Monday, at 7.30pm, Holy Communion on Wednesday, at 9.30am, Stainer’s Crucifixion for congregation and choir, at 7.30pm on Good Friday.

There are bacon butties on offer at Settle Parish Church on Saturday 1st, from 10am and hot cross buns, with tea/coffee, also at Holy Ascension, following the enactment of The Journey to the Cross around town. This starts at Settle Methodist Church at 10am.

For other services please look at the churches websites or Facebook.

Parish Council: The Giggleswick Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Tuesday 11th April at 6.30 pm in the Parish Rooms, Bankwell Road. All registered electors are welcome to attend and participate. This meeting will be immediately followed by the ordinary Parish Council Meeting. Time is given at the start of the meeting for electors to ask questions or make statements that relate to the work of the Council. The notice and agenda for both these meetings is posted on the Parish notice boards and on the Parish Council website.

Richard Whiteley Theatre: Mozart’s Requiem (Saturday 1 April – 7.30pm). The Langcliffe Singers mark their 40th anniversary with a special concert in Giggleswick School Chapel.

They are delighted to present Mozart’s Requiem for soprano, alto, tenor, bass, choir and orchestra. The Requiem is justifiably one of the most popular works in the choral repertoire. Tickets from www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt

Giggleswick WI: The next meeting is on the 6th April at 7pm at Settle swimming pool, Kendal road,Giggleswick. The speaker will be Ted Ogden who is an auctioneer and Farm stock manager. New members and visitors welcome.

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. Sunday 16 April at 2pm, Morgan & West Unbelievable Science, a live family science show for all ages. Saturday 22 April sees the return of The Ragdolls, a Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute who wowed us back in 2021.

Weekly What’s On: We have about 30 different sessions running weekly, for all ages and interests. Dance, drama, fitness, well-being, art, cooking and social activities. New weekly art & craft drop-in on Thursday mornings 10am-12noon. For more details, visit our website or pick up a copy of our timetable. Contact www.gicac.org.uk or 01535 630 223 for tickets and all enquiries.

Grassington

Concert: A joint concert featuring both Grassington and Buckden Singers, will be performed on Sunday 30th April at 3pm in Grassington Town Hall. We will also be joined by our guests Libertas, a small male voice choir. Tickets are available from The Hub in Grassington and advance purchase is recommended given the large audience numbers expected for a concert featuring 3 choirs. The tickets are priced at £10 each and this includes refreshments.

Hellifield

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Wesley Centre: There will be a Drop-In Lunch today from 12 noon. Warm Space will be tomorrow from 1230 to 4 pm. Community Pantry will be open tomorrow from 2 till 3 pm. Sunday service will be from 2 pm. Kettlebells exercise group meets on Wednesdays from 6 till 8.30pm. Contact Josephine Elsmore on 07813 792191 for details on Kettlebells.

Helisingers: The HeliSingers Choir will meet tomorrow in the Institute from 10 to 11 am. Contact Sue Alderson for details of joining the choir. 01729 851108.

Chocolate bingo: Hellifield House Social Club will be holding Easter Children’s Chocolate Bingo this Sunday at 4pm. Join in for free. Adults Bingo will follow at 6.30pm. All welcome.

Mothers' Union: The M.U. will meet on Wednesday the 5th April. The meeting which is open to all, will include a visit from Sarah Lister the local author and historian who will be giving a talk entitled ‘Hellifield People’. Everyone is invited to come along and hear about Hellifield’s superstars and outrageous scandals from Hellifield’s past. Free entry. A tea and cakes available. All welcome from 2 pm.

Cancer fundraiser: Thanks go to all who attended and assisted at the Coffee Morning at Hellifield Institute on Saturday the 25th March to raise funds for the mobile cancer unit. Hosted by John Flitcroft, the event was packed to capacity and included games, tombola, raffle and much more. After costs, the proceeds raised at the event totalled £1,350 including donations, which was a tremendous result. Thanks to all involved.

Coffee morning: The Coffee Morning this Saturday at the Institute will be an Easter Parade Coffee Morning with entertainment from the HeliSingers. Bring your Easter Bonnet. There will be a prize for the best hat plus a raffle. The 200 Club draw will also take place. All welcome from 10.00am.

Badger Group: The Craven Badger Group will meet in the Yorke Room of the Institute this Saturday morning between 10 - 12 noon.

Art Group: HeliArts will meet in the Institute on Tuesday 4th April from 2 till 4 pm.

Warm Space: The next Warm Space at the Institute will be on Wednesday the 5th April from 1 till 4 pm with games and refreshments.

Messy Monkeys: Children’s exercise group meets on Wednesdays from 10 am in the Institute. For details contact Amanda Belt on 07398 284126.

Horton-in-Ribblesdale

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Church news: A service of Evening Prayer with hymns will be held in St. Oswalds church on Palm Sunday at 6.30.p.m.

Kelbrook

Church news: St Mary’s Church. On Sunday March 31st, Morning Worship for Palm Sunday will be at 11.00am, led by Hugh Fielden. Everyone welcome.

Kirkby Malham

Church News: St Michael’s Kirkby Malham. On Sunday 2 nd April we have two services for Palm

Sunday: 8.30am BCP Holy Communion, and 10am Communion with hymns, both with distribution of palms. The following week we have a reflective Communion service for Maundy Thursday (6th April) at 7pm, and on Easter Day (9th April) a special Easter Communion service with the music group at 10am. Children are welcome and everyone is invited to come and join this joyful celebration! 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 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

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Village Hall AGM: The Annual General Meeting of the Village Hall Committee will be held on Tuesday 4th April 2023, starting at 7.30pm. The meeting is open to everyone in the village.

Bingo: The Playing Field Association is hosting an Easter Bingo night on Sunday 2nd April, eyes down at 6pmin 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.

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

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 2nd April will be Holy Communion with Rev James Rodley at 11am. The services in the Methodist Church will be with Mr Bill Murfitt at 11am.

Little Footsteps: The playgroup is now having an Easter break. We look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 17th April.

Warm Space: Monday afternoons the Methodist Chapel will be open as a Warm Space 1-3pm. There is also a free lunch. Everyone welcome. Come and have a chat, read the papers or play a game.

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.

Parish Council: Long Preston Parish Council and Annual Parish Meeting, Thursday 6th April 2023 at the earlier than usual time of 6.30 pm in Long Preston Village Hall. Time is given at the start of the meeting for electors to ask questions or make statements that relate to the work of the Council. This meeting will be followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at 8.00 pm. All registered electors are welcome to attend and participate. The notice and agenda for both these meetings is posted on the Parish notice boards and on the Parish Council website.

Settle

Library: A huge thank you to all who made the Slipper Social on Wednesday 22 April so successful. Thank you also to everyone who has contributed to the Crowdfunder appeal to help with our heating bills and to help maintain our Warm Space.Your donations are still welcome. Knit and Natter will continue to meet on April 6th and 20th at 10.30. Free of charge, donations welcome. Our new opening hours will start in April, when we will be open on Thursday mornings, 10-1pm. Closure for Easter will be from 5pm on Thursday 6th April until 10am on Tuesday 11th April. Craft session for our 4-11 year olds on Thursday, April 13th at 10.30. You can continue to borrow books via borrowbox online and books to be returned can still be left in the returns box in Settle Co Op. Follow our events on facebook, twitter and our website on settlelibrary.org.uk

Church news: Parish Church. Revd Julie Clarkson presided over the Annual Parochial Church Meetings last Sunday. Revd Julie thanked all who worked alongside her both Lay and clergy colleagues. John Diggles and Toby Lehmann were appointed as churchwardens and annual reports received. The newly formed Parochial Church Council met briefly afterwards to appoint a Treasurer, Paul Cochrane. There are still vacancies on the Council. People who have been on the Electoral Roll for at least 6 months are eligible to be PCC members. Please get in touch with churchwardens or Revd Julie Clarkson for more information.

Tomorrow afternoon, Friday 31 March, we welcome Settle Primary School pupils, their families and staff into church for their Easter presentation and end of term service.

Our popular First Saturday of the Month Butties - Bacon, Sausage or Egg, or any combination that you fancy, will be on sale on Saturday, 1 April from 10am ‘til 1pm. Don’t forget to call in for ‘a cuppa plus’ if you’re in Settle this April Fool’s Day. You’d be a fool to miss out on this Spring treat.

The next first Saturday of the month, 6 May, happens to be King Charles II’s Coronation Day so we’re planning to serve bacon butties, by royal appointment, and show the ceremony from London on our ‘new’ screens in church. Our friends, The Passerini Brown Duo, will be playing a selection of traditional ‘Last Night of the Proms’ singalong favourites too. So mark the date in your diary, get out your jewels, put on your ‘gladrags’ and come along to celebrate in style. On Sunday, 2 April, Palm Sunday, our service will start at the earlier time of 10am. After the Liturgy of Palms we will walk across to our sister church, St Alkelda’s in Giggleswick, for the Liturgy of the Passion and Communion service led by Revd Julie Clarkson. The service at St Alkelda’s begins at 10.30am. Please get in touch with churchwardens or Revd Julie if you’d prefer a lift to St Alkelda’s.

Palestine film night: Three Peaks for Palestine: Salt of this Sea at 7pm , Friday March 31 at Quaker Meeting House, Kirkgate.

Skipton

Church news: Services for holy week and Easter: Palm Sunday April 2: Joint churches of Holy Trinity Skipton; Christ Church, Skipton; St Mary’s Carleton;St Mary’s Embsay and St Augustine, Draughton.

Palm Sunday Parade and family communion service at 10.30am with Skipton Brass and drummers, parade will start from the lower end of Sheep Street to Holy Trinity Church. There will not be a morning service at St Mary’s. Holy Week: 7.30pm, Monday- Said Holy Communion at St Mary’s; 7.30pm, Tuesday -Said Holy Communion at Christ Church; 7.30pm, Wednesday- Said Holy Communion at St Mary’s. Maundy Thursday at St Mary’s: 7.30pm - until 9pm Holy Communion, followed by vigil ending with a short compline. Following the communion service, there will be a time of silent reflection until 9pm when people are free to stay for as long as they wish and may leave quietly at any time. Good Friday at Christ Church: 3pm stations of the cross; 7.30pm service of readings and hymns. Saturday April 8 at Christ Church: 7.30pm Easter vigil - this includes the fire lighting of the Easter candle, the vigil and the renewal of baptism vows. Easter services - Sunday, April 9: 9.30am eucharist at Christ Church; 11.15am Holy Communion at St Mary’s

Skipton Civic Society: Programme of Talks. You are invited to the next talk on Wednesday 5th April at 7.30 pm John Hinchliffe, Heritage Consultant and Craven Councils’s Heritage Advisor Will give a talk “ Liverpool’s World Heritage Site- Found and Lost” And a summary of his experiences in Craven as CDC’s Heritage Advisor since 2016. Town Hall Education Room , Museum Walk. Members £3 Visitors £5.