Airton

Quaker Services: Quakers in Airton are holding their regular quiet meetings for worship every Sunday at 3 pm, in the ancient 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, May 7. The Meeting House remains open during the week if you are ever looking for a place of peace and quiet when the world around us is so turbulent.

Austwick

Church news: Sunday 7th May Coronation Services 9.30am Austwick Holy Communion; 9.30am Eldroth Holy Communion; 11.00am Clapham: Ingleborough Hall Coronation Celebration Service: a civic service for all, followed by a bring-your-own picnic. Clapham Parish Council will be providing tea, coffee, and Pimms. Our weekly Wednesday Morning Holy Communion Services (Book of Common Prayer) 10.30am at Austwick Church.

Coronation Picnic Lunch: Come and join us on one of the village greens or with your neighbours on Sunday 7th May from 12.30pm as Austwick Parish celebrates the King's Coronation. Bring your own chairs, blanket and umbrellas. Bring your own picnic or food to share with friends. Limited seating will be available outside the parish Hall or inside if wet. Austwick parish Hall will be open for teas, coffee and cakes. If you can please come dressed in red, white and blue.

Afternoon Fellowship: Austwick Parish Hall, Wednesdays, 2pm-3.30pm The 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 is no charge for admission: a voluntary collection of 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

Austwick WI: John Reid was the guest speaker at our April meeting. He spoke about Settle shops in the past and present and concentrated his talk on the Station Road area. This evoked many memories for several members. Our next meeting will be members night on Thursday May 11th at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall.

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

Bentham

Ewecross Historical Society: The AGM was followed by speaker Jack Warbrick and a Jacobs Join supper. Mike Winstanley, Chair of the Ewecross Historical Society welcomed members and guest speaker Jack Warbrick, to the Annual General Meeting held in Bentham Methodist Church. Mike said that it had been a pleasure to be able to run a full lecture programme again, the first since 2018-2019. He gave a short resume of events, thanked the committee and officers and paid tribute to longstanding supporter David Gibson who died recently. All officers were re elected - chair Mike Winstanley, vice-chair Edward Huddleston, Secretary John Wilson, treasurer Melinda Elder and membership secretary Jenny Charnley. Margaret Owen has stepped down from the committee. Committee members elected were, Michael and Susan Bourne, Jenny Fisher, Alan Chesters and Jack Warbrick. Jack gave an amusing and informative illustrated talk ‘Going to the cinema in Morecambe in the 1950s’. He had frequented all of the nine picture houses in Morecambe, some more than others as the cheaper ones were known as flea pits or bug huts. The better ones including the Odeon and the Palladium were posh, also being used as theatres which hosted local talent shows. Jack showed before and after slides of the cinemas, some have been demolished but some others are now shops. He told of the films, like the three hour Ben Hur with Charlton Heston, the double seats at the back for courting couples and formidable Usherettes who kept order making it seem like a concentration camp at times. Finishing by saying that there is a memorial in Torrisholme Cemetery to ‘All who worked in the Cinematographic Cinema in Morecambe’, happy days. The evening concluded with a Jacobs Join supper, where members mingled and had a chance to talk. Summer outings are to be planned and the next meeting will be on September 25.

Bolton Abbey

Rector’s message: This weekend the country will celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. It is the first coronation for seventy-five years and so will be a new experience for the vast majority of the country. At the coronation, the King will take an oath to govern the Peoples of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and other Territories as well as maintaining and preserving inviolably the settlement of the Church of England. Whilst it is constitutionally proper to swear to uphold the National Church, it is clear that the King wants also to protect the diversity of our country, by being the defender of Faith itself. I believe this is something that the vast majority of the country can rally around. Whatever our faith, we pray especially for King Charles III and his Queen Consort this weekend, and join together to proclaim “God save the King”

Church news: The Church Office is open on Mondays and Fridays until 3 pm and Wednesdays until 12 pm.

Bradley

Gardening Club: Bradley Gardening Club welcomes Michael Myers presenting a slide show on ‘Water in the Garden’ at 7.30pm on Thursday May 4 at Bradley Village Hall. He will also bring some unusual plants to sell. Raffle. Members £1.50, non members £3.00, refreshments and home baking included. Everyone welcome.

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 Book of Common Prayer. 11.15am Family Praise.

Clapham

Lecture Group: Clapham Lecture Group is holding its AGM on Tuesday 9th May at 7pm in Clapham Village Hall followed by a talk on the Norfolk Broads by Andy Scott. Everyone welcome. Entry is free and refreshments will be served.

Coniston Cold and Bell Busk

Church news: St Peter’s Church Coniston Cold: on Sunday May 7 there will be a service of Coronation Compline at St Peter’s at 4pm, followed by a shared supper in Coniston Cold Village Hall. All are welcome to come and join this community event to celebrate the Coronation. Church services are normally at 9.30am on the second and fourth Sunday of each month (BCP Holy Communion), and at 4pm on the first and third Sunday of each month (Compline Evensong). For any enquiries about weddings, baptisms, or funerals please contact Rev Andrew Steer on andrew.steer@leeds.anglican.org

Cononley

Church news: St John’s Church: Afternoon tea, 2-4pm this Monday, 8th May, no charge, everyone welcome. Come along for a good tea and chat.

Cowling

Church news: The Big Help Out at St Andrew's, Cowling. On the bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III on Monday 8th May the king is encouraging people to volunteer in their local community. St Andrew’s would be delighted to welcome volunteers (with suitable tools, e.g petrol or cordless strimmers) to help clear paths and improve access in the graveyard that comes down to the main road. Access near the end of Pinnacle View. No pesticides thank you. Drop in for half an hour, an hour, a morning, an afternoon or a day. Starting at 10 am. Drinks, biscuits and toilets available at St Andrew’s. If staying all day bring a packed lunch or a contribution to a shared lunch at St Andrew’s at midday. For more information ring Anne - 07811135417

Earby

Church news: All Saints Church. On Sunday May 7th Communion for the Coronation will be at 9.30am, led by Hugh Fielden.

Embsay with Eastby

WI: The Embsay With Eastby WI May meeting is at 7pm on Tuesday 9th May at the village institute. The speaker is Neil Hanson who is talking about the Tan Hill Inn. The title is ‘Inn and Out at the Top’ and is about his time as the landlord of the pub - England's highest inn.Visitors are welcome for a £5 fee. There will also be cake and Prosecco to celebrate the new King’s coronation.

Farnhill and Kildwick

Graham Taylor – Correspondent@farnhill.co.uk

Coronation Events: Sunday 7th May 12.30pm to 2.00pm – “Ring for the King”. Have a go at ringing one of St Andrew’s church bells. Expert help provided. Maypole dancing on the church green. Join in or just watch.

12.30pm and 1.30pm – History tours of St. Andrew’s Church. Organised by the Farnhill and Kildwick Local History Group. 2.00pm to 8.00pm – “The Big Village Picnic”. Bring your picnic; join in traditional games and races; enter the Coronation Cake competition; and enjoy live music. Full itinerary on Facebook – “Farnhill and Kildwick Community Hub” and “Kildwick and Farnhill Village Chat”. Unfortunately the Coronation TV viewing, on 6th May, has had to be cancelled due to a lack of interest.

Church news: There will be a service of Holy Communion at St. Andrew’s on Sunday (7th), starting at 11.00am. There will be a mid-week Holy Communion service, in the Parish Rooms, starting at 1.30pm on Wednesday (10th). 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 (9th), 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.

Gargrave

caroline@sandjsthompson.co.uk

Church news: A royal welcome awaits everyone in St. Andrews church on Sunday at the 8am Prayerbook Service and at the later 11am Family Service. The theme is ‘An adventure with King Jesus’. (Please note that the 11am service will be held in Gargrave Primary School for the next 4-6 weeks due to heating works taking place in church. The 8am Prayerbook services will continue in church. No midweek groups will be able to meet in church during this time.)

Coronation tea: A very limited number of tickets are still available for the Coronation afternoon tea with live music on Sunday at the Village Hall. They are priced at £12 per person but must be booked in advance. Apologies but we are unable to sell any on the day if they have not been booked in advance . The music will be provided by local band Silhouette. Enquiries please call 07989585564.

Jumble Sale: Please book the date for the annual Jumble sale which will take place at the Village Hall on Saturday 30th September. Unfortunately we are unable to accept any donations of Jumble until nearer the date due to lack of storage.

Giggleswick

Church news: St. Alkelda’s Church. Celebrations for the Coronation of King Charles III continue on Sunday 7th May with a service of Holy Communion at 9.30am and a special Evening Service at 6pm with hymns, psalms and choir anthems.

The ‘Big Lunch’ at 12.30pm is another opportunity to get together with fellow Giggleswickians, hopefully outside, but inside church if it’s too wet or cold. Bring some food for yourself and some to share.

Richard Whiteley Theatre: Fanboy (Thursday 18 May – 7.30pm)

Fringe first winning performer and playwright Joe Sellman – Leava returns to Giggleswick with his brand-new production explore our relationship to our past and future selves. A must for Star Wars fans. Tickets from www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt

Glusburn

Community and Arts Centre: A Celebration of Simon and Garfunkel Glusburn Community and Arts Centre on Saturday 20 May 20. Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm. Tickets £15, www.gicac.org.uk or 01535 630 223

Hellifield

Correspondent Kenneth Leak: stanier@aol.com

Coronation coffee morning: There will be a Coronation Coffee Morning this Saturday in the Institute from the earlier time of 9 till 10.30am. With Bacon Butties, Raffle and the 200 Club Draw. All are welcome.

Coronation picnic: To celebrate the King's Coronation, St Aidan's Church and the Methodist Church are jointly hosting a bring your own picnic event on the lawns of St Aidan's on Monday 8th May from 2 till 4 pm. Please bring along your own chairs, rugs etc. There will be a quiz, craft/games type stall for younger folk, as well as some taped music from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. Tea and coffee will be available. This event has been generously supported by the parish council, and a warm welcome is extended to everyone in the village and surroundings.

North Craven Flower Club: The Flower Club's next meeting will be Thursday 11th may at 7.30pm. The guest Demonstrator will be Jill Perrings with a demonstration entitled 'King and Country'. Visitors are always welcome, so come along to see what Jill has in store. You may be lucky enough to win an arrangement to take home.

Wesley Centre: There will be a Drop-In Lunch at the centre today from 12 noon. The Community Pantry will be open tomorrow from 2 - 3 pm. The service at the Chapel will be from 2 pm on Sunday, with an hour of prayer from 6 - 7 pm. The Strong & Steady Class will be Tuesday 9th from 3.30 to 4 pm. Kettlebells exercise class is held on Wednesdays between 6 and 8.30pm.

Chess: Chess night at the Black Horse is on Wednesday 10th at 8 pm.

Quiz: Quizgo Night is Wednesday 10th from 8.15pm at Hellifield House.

Messy Monkeys: Children's Group meets in the Institute on Wednesday mornings in term time from 10.30am. Contact Amanda Belt on 07398 284126.

Horton-in-Ribblesdale

caroline@sandjsthompson.co.uk

Church news: A service of Holy Communion with hymns will be held in St. Oswalds church on Sunday at 6.30.p.m. Please bring along your own picnic and drinks to Horton School to celebrate the Coronation on Bank Holiday Monday from 2.p.m.. Cakes, bakes and savouries can be brought for sharing and there’s a competition for the best homemade crown. There will be music and a raffle for expenses.

Coffee and Cakes: The Golden Age Committee will be having a Coffee & Cakes afternoon in the Village Hall from 2pm on Saturday the 13th May . There will also be a cake stall, tombola and raffle to help raise funds towards this year's trip which will take place on Wednesday the 21st June. The destination for the annual Golden Age trip will be Chester, with lunch in the city and supper at the Calf's Head, at Worston, on return. The trip including transport, lunch and supper is free for men aged 65 and over and ladies 60 (or both if one qualifies) and have lived in the parish for 2 years. If you don't receive an invite and would like to join us please let us know. If you don't qualify for a free place you would still be very welcome to join us but there would be a charge to cover your meals. For more information or to book your place come along on the 13th May or email Helen at armstronghelen383@gmail.com

Ingleton

Help Out Day: On May 8 The Big Help Out Day, the vicar and congregation of St Mary’s church, Ingleton, are looking for help from local people, young and old, to come along and assist with the much needed overhaul of the churchyard. There will be weeding, moving plants, planting some fruit trees, laying turf, a lot of hedge trimming, removing Ivy, and general tidying up.

We need a lot of people to help, so please just come along and stay for as long or short a time as you wish. Bring some tools, but especially secateurs, and trowels etc. 240V is available for power tools. Any big builder's bags would be useful as would wheelbarrows. Tea and coffee will be provided by the church. We will meet at 10am, and be there most of the day. Call 015242 61124 with any questions.

Kelbrook

Church news: St Mary's Church. On Sunday May 7th Communion for the Coronation will be at 11.00am, led by Hugh Fielden. This will be followed by a loyal toast, nibbles and bell ringing.

Kirkby Malham

Church News: St Michael’s Kirkby Malham. On Sunday May 7 a special service for the coronation at 10am, a celebration of community, faith, and service, with music played on the organ and by a group of instrumentalists, to which all are welcome. There will also be a BCP Communion service on that date at 8.30am. St Michael’s welcomes enquiries about Weddings, Baptisms (Christenings), and Funerals; for more information please see our website https:/ www.kirkbymalhamchurch.org or contact Rev Sue on sue.mcwhinney@leeds.anglican.org St Michael’s is open every day of the year for visitors from 9am to dusk.

Callum Spencer in concert: Saturday May 6 7.30pm at Kirkby Malham Parish Hall. Tickets £12 in advance from Airton Farm Shop, H’s of Malham, and the Old Barn Tearoom in Malham, or £15 on the door. Ticket price includes Coronation Buffet, and the bar will be open. Any enquiries please email malhamdaleparishhall@hotmail.com

Long Preston

traceylambert@btconnect.com

Welcome Space: There will be a Coronation Afternoon Tea from 1pm in the Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to thus free event.

Little Footsteps: The toddler group will not be meeting on the 8th May because of the bank holiday. We look forward to seeing you again on the 15th May from 10am.

Church News: There will be a joint Church service on Sunday 7th May to celebrate King Charles coronation. This will be at the Methodist Church at 11am.

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 biscuits. Only £4 a session. Everyone welcome. If you would like a lift for this activity, please call Sandra at Age UK. 01729 823066

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.

Lothersdale

Over 50s: Following the last interesting meeting of antique identification our next meeting will be on April 26 at 2pm in the village hall for bingo followed by a coronation tea. New members and friends are always very welcome.

Settle

Community Library: The Modern Book Scene 7 Free online event via zoom. Join Kathleen Kinder on Friday, May 12 at 7 pm, as she reviews 30 recently acquired books to borrow from library branches. Email: info@settlelibrary.org.uk, or call 01609 534535, or message via Facebook to book your place.

Settle photographic Group: 7.30pm Monday, May 15 at St John’s Methodist Church, and also Zoom. Printing and Mounting. Brush up your skills in advance of the exhibition. Meeting will cover printing (hints, preparation, colour temperature, exposure and other tips) as well as mounting (practical) your artwork. We will also review members’ images in the “Animal” gallery.

Church news: Settle Parish Church. Last weekend saw many visitors to Holy Ascension. On Saturday morning folk from the Ewecross and Bowland Deanery, and beyond, got creative at the art workshop, "ReCreate: Art and Wellbeing", led by Linda Baines and Shaeron Caton Rose.

Sunday's, 5th Sunday of the month 3 Parishes service of Holy Communion, was an occasion to mark the retirement of Revd Paul Fisher after 53 years of church ministry. It was wonderful to have St Alkelda's church choir, led by Ellie Everhart, join us. Music was a feature of the service as Paul Fisher is a talented organist, has written many pieces for the organ and has led recitals at Holy Ascension, playing our elderly but still magnificent Binns organ. On Sunday our organist, Graham Toft, was putting it through its paces. Afterwards, as we enjoyed the refreshments Paul, who has been a member of the local clergy team for a number of years, handed back his set of church keys to Revd Julie Clarkson. We wish Paul and his wife, Sue, a long and happy retirement together.

Pop up Pantry: Unfortunately Settle's Pop Up Pantry, (Settle's Food Bank), is still in demand after being set up more than two years ago. We are extremely grateful to everyone who gives so generously and supports the 'Pantry'. The cupboard in the church porch is accessible 24/7 for those who find themselves needing extra help and also for donations of non perishable foodstuffs. It's stocked up daily, often several times a day. But the need is still great. So please, if you are able to do so, could you possibly pop an extra item or two into your weekly shop and donate to the 'Pantry'?

Coronation Day: This Saturday, Coronation Day, the first Saturday of the month, you are invited to enjoy our delicious "right royal" Bacon Butties as you watch the live stream of the ceremony on the screens in church. Also we are delighted that Sally-Anne and Gabriella - the Passerini Brown Duo - are to join us again. They'll be playing and encouraging everyone to join in singing some favourite traditional songs for the occasion. Butties etc served from 10am, ceremony screened from 11am. Do call in and join the celebration.

St John’s Methodist Church will be holding a special Café-Style service to celebrate the King’s Coronation at 10.30 am on Sunday May 7. People of all ages are welcome. There will be a ‘Poetry and Puddings Evening’ on Saturday May 13 at 7.0 pm. Admission is free; bring a poem or a pudding to share or just bring yourself!

On Sunday 7 May at 11am, Revd Julie Clarkson will lead a service of Holy Communion which has been specially prepared by the Church of England to mark this historic moment in our nation's life. Do join us, you'll be sure of a warm welcome.

Action on Climate Emergency: Settle and area’s (ACE Settle) May Green Cafe at St John’s Methodist Church Hall. Church St. Hear more about ACE Energy Group’s work on developing a local energy club, identifying the best sites for roof-top solar installations and how to use a thermal imaging camera to check where your accommodation might be losing heat. Cafe run by ACE: coffee, teas and biscuits available 10.30-11am. Donations on the door for room hire. Visit our website at: http://acesettleandarea.org/events/ Facebook and Twitter @ACESettle

Skipton

Film Club: presents Francois Truffaut’s The 400 Blows at Skipton Plaza Cinema at 5.15pm on Sunday, May 7. Open to members and non members.

Church news: Christ Church. Sunday at 9.30am - Eucharist. Wednesday 9.30am – Eucharist.