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, 2nd July, followed by refreshments afterwards in the Barn. 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: Services: Please see respective church notice boards for times of services. Our weekly Wednesday Morning Holy Communion Services (Book of Common Prayer) 10.30am at Austwick Church. All welcome. Our weekly Wednesday Morning Holy Communion Services (Book of Common Prayer) 10.30am at Austwick Church. All welcome.

Afternoon Fellowship: Austwick Parish Hall, Wednesdays, 2.00pm-3.30pm The Afternoon Fellowship is a monthly meeting held at Austwick Parish Hall and open to everybody in our surrounding area. There is no charge for admission. More information from our Churches Weekly Newsletters or from our Secretary Catherine Menday, 01524 251787, catherine_menday@yahoo.co.uk

Parish Council: The Meeting of the parish council will take place on Monday 3rd July 2023 at 7.30 pm at Austwick Parish 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.

Open Gardens: Saturday 8th July.10am-5pm. Refreshments all day in the Parish Hall. Each ticket includes a voucher for a free tea/coffee/squash. Tickets and map with details of each garden are available in advance from CrossLeigh Shop, Austwick and on the day at Austwick Parish Hall. Adults ￡5, under 16s free.

Austwick WI: The next meeting on Thursday July 13th will be the Summer Social Evening, courtesy of Gwen and Graham Cleverly at Beck House. Please note the earlier start of 6.30pm

Parish Newsletter: The May - August newsletter is being distributed in the village and is also on the village website www.austwick.org

Barnoldswick and Bracewell

Church news: Holy Trinity Church, Barnoldswick :Every Wednesday, 10am-12 noon - Cafe in the church is open for light refreshments and a chat. Thursdays, 10:30am - this week Holy Communion with Baptism. Fridays, 10:30-11:45am - Bible Discussion Group Friday evening, 4-6pm Sacred Space time for you. The Coach House at St. Mary Le Ghyll will be open Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00am-3:30pm for tea, coffee and yummy homemade cakes. We are in need of Volunteers to help at the Coach House - please come and see us on the weekends if interested. Sunday services - for 2 July is our all-age all-together service with Holy Communion and celebrating Messy Church. (There are no services at Ghyll and Bracewell this weekend). Also happening at Holy Trinity is a monthly Sing A Long - the 1st Saturday of the month 10-11am. It will be this Saturday, 1 July.

Bolton Abbey

Rector’s message: This Sunday is the fourth Sunday after Trinity and the theme of the readings is fertility. The Old Testament reading is what is known as Hannah’s Prayer where she gives thanks to God for the birth of her son Samuel. The New Testament reading records the meeting of Mary and Elizabeth who are also both with child. In a world where fertility rates are dropping, it is worth reminding ourselves that fertility was also an issue for many couples in the Bible. The Bible records the suffering this caused and reminds us that God shares in this suffering. It also reminds us that that God is a God of knowledge who can often help us overcome. We remember this Sunday all those struggling to conceive and give thanks for those who, like Hannah, Mary and Elizabeth have been blessed with children.

Bell Ringers in the Priory Church: Sunday 2nd July at 1 pm the University Christian Church Bell Ringers from Fort Worth, Texas will give a programme of classical, sacred and traditional music arranged for Handbell choirs. Entrance is free and.

Dancing: The next modern sequence dance at Bolton Abbey Village Hall will be on Friday July 6th at 7.30 pm, On this occasion Elizabeth Harrison, a Blackpool Tower Organist, will entertain us with her music. Entrance is £6, please bring your own supper.

Carleton

Iron Horse CMC: Singer songwriter Chris Raddings is making a very welcome return to the Iron Horse CMC on July 8. Held at Carleton Social Club the Iron Horse welcomes listeners and dancers. Chris is always popular at the club and it will be an entertaining evening. Tickets are £7 and available on the door which opens at 7.15pm.

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.

Coniston Cold and Bell Busk

Church news: St Peter’s Church Coniston Cold: on Sunday 2nd July there is a service of Compline Evensong at St Peter’s at 4pm, a lovely reflective evening service of hymns, prayers, readings, and a short sermon to which all are welcome. Looking ahead, there will be a flower festival service on Sunday 16th July at 4pm. 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 Revd Andrew Steer on andrew.steer@leeds.anglican.org

Earby

Church news: All Saints Church. On Saturday July 1st we are holding a Messy Church Summer Special between 10.30am and 12noon. Accompanied children of all ages are welcome to come and take part in stories, music, activities and refreshments. On Sunday July 2nd at 9.30am is a service with prayers for healing, led by Rod Geddes.

Farnhill and Kildwick

Graham Taylor – Correspondent@farnhill.co.uk

Church news: There will be a service of Holy Communion at St Andrew’s on Sunday (2nd), starting at 11am. There will be a mid-week Holy Communion service, in the Parish Rooms, starting at 1.30pm on Wednesday (5th). St. Andrew’s is open to visitors on most days, when the building is not in use, from about 10am until about 2pm

Pilates: Classes for both beginners and Improvers will continue at Farnhill Institute on Monday 3rd July – classes at 5pm, 6.15pm and 7:30pm. Numbers are limited, so please contact simon@saltairepilates.com or ring 07549 199670 for details and enrolment.

Gargrave

caroline@sandjsthompson.co.uk

Church news: Sunday, July 2 St Andrews Church: 8am BCP Holy Communion 11am Family Service - a relaxed style service with cooked breakfast from 10:30am.

Giggleswick

Church news: St. Alkelda’s Church: We had an exciting time last weekend when some of us went to Ripon for the ordination service, to support Rev. Dr. Jonathan Womack, and St. Alkelda’s hosted a joint service for the Benefice of Castleberg (Giggleswick, Rathmell and Settle parishes) followed by a ‘Jacob’s Join’ lunch. This Sunday, 2nd July, there is a service of Holy Communion at 9.30am, with refreshments to share afterwards, and Choral Evensong at 6pm. An augmented choir will be singing music by Bruckner, Ayleward, Brewer and Wood. Please make a note of Saturday 15th July when the church’s Garden Party will take place. Offers of help with gifts of plants, cakes, raffle and tombola prizes would be appreciated. We look forward to a lovely afternoon with teas, games, music and plenty of time to chat.

Glusburn

Community and Arts Centre: Friday 7th July, Film Night, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. Doors 7pm, film 7.30pm. Book online or pay on the door, tickets £6. Contact www.gicac.org.uk or 01535 630 223.

Monday morning Wellbeing Hub with free art activity and pay-as-you-feel café. Open 10-12 every week, no need to book, just come along.

Weekly What’s On: We have about 30 different sessions running weekly, for all ages and interests. Dance, drama, fitness, wellbeing, art, cooking and social activities. For more details, visit our website or pick up a copy of our timetable.

Grassington

Octagon Theatre: July 14 at 7pm featuring some of the U.K’s finest musicians. Folk guitar legend, Steve Tilston, who has been celebrating 50 years of writing and performing his own pieces will be accompanied by the wonderful Hugh Bradley on double bass. Also performing will be Yorkshire’s own, Sam Prowse, who will be playing some of his own original, solo music. He first met Steve when he was 11 and was inspired to develop his own guitar. It will be an unforgettable evening for all. Tickets at £12 are on sale locally at Grassington Hub - Telephone 01756 752222 or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk (booking fees apply)

Summer Evening of Song: Grassington Town Hall, Saturday 8th July, 7:30pm, with Steeton Male Voice Choir with special guests Anston Male Voice Choir. Tickets £10 from email: tickets@steetonmalevoice.co.uk

Weekly What’s On: We have about 20 different sessions running weekly for all ages and interests. Tai Chi, indoor bowls, pilates, kids dance & music theatre, lunch club, arts & horticultural activities. For further details, visit our website: www.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org

Hellifield

Correspondent Ken Leak email :stanier@aol.com

Wesley centre: Please note there will be no Drop-In Lunch today, or on the 13th July. The lunch on the 6th July will go ahead. The Welcome Mat group meets on Monday 3rd July from 2.30pm. On Sunday 9th July from 11.30 am the Giggleswick and Settle Brass Band are visiting Shed 24H at Hellifield Station to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Hellifield Chapel. A steam train is scheduled to coincide with the celebrations, subject to running conditions. The community pantry is open tomorrow from 2 - 3 pm. Kettlebells exercise group is held on Wednesdays from 6 till 8.30pm.

Music session: The monthly Jam Session takes place at the Black Horse tomorrow night from 8 pm. All musicians and singers welcome to join in.

Helisingers: The Hellifield choir group will meet in the institute tomorrow morning from 9.45am. Contact Sue Alderson for details on 01729 851108.

Coffee morning: There will be an Institute Coffee Morning on Saturday from 10.00am. With raffle and 200 Club draw. All welcome.

Messy monkeys: Children’s activity group meets in the institute on Wednesday mornings in term time from 10.30am. Contact Amanda Belt for details on 07398 284126.

Horton-in-Ribblesdale

caroline@sandjsthompson.co.uk

Messy Churchyard: There will be a Messy Churchyard service at St. Oswalds church on Sunday at 3.p.m. The congregation will be joined by members of the Mothers’ Union who will be hosting the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic – there will be a cake and a song I’m sure. Please bring sandwiches to share. If the weather is warm the plan is to make the churchyard grass into bales again, and if wet there will be some hedgehog and bird houses to make and paint. Thanks to Peter and helpers for mowing, raking and turning and to all who are bringing big boxes that can be recycled and to farmer John for the baler twine.

Kirkby Malham

Church News: St Michael’s Kirkby Malham. On Sunday 2nd July there are two services: 8.30am BCP Communion in the Lady Chapel, and 10am Family Worship, a more informal service to which all are welcome. St Michael’s welcomes enquiries about Weddings, Baptisms (Christenings), and Funerals; for more information please see our website https://www.kirkbymalhamchurch.org 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.

Art in the Dale: 1st to 9th July St Michael’s Kirkby Malham. This year we have 12 professional artists exhibiting, plus the Malham Art Group, Malham Smithy, and the pupils of Kirkby Malham primary school. Open from 9am to 6pm each day, free admission, and refreshments available. Special events: Saturday 1st July: Opening Event with Live Jazz. Tuesday 4th July at 7pm: Octameron ‘music for a summer’s evening’ tickets £10 on the door. Saturday 8th July at 7pm: Poetry and Storytelling Evening with Katherine Langrish, and poetry written and read by local poets(free admission, donations welcomed). Sunday 9th July at 4pm: Choral Evensong with the Choir of St Alkleda’s directed by Ellie Everhart. For more details see https://www.kirkbymalhamchurch.org/art-in-the-dale-2023

Long Preston

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Little Adventures: Montessori inspired messy play classes on Friday Mornings in the village hall 10am visit our website or phone Natalie Hollindrake on 07742141813 for more information.

Little Footsteps: Toddler group will look forward to seeing you every on Monday during term time from 10am in the Methodist Church. This is a free activity so come and join us for a play and a brew.

Welcome Space: The Methodist Church is open every Monday afternoon from 1pm - 3pm. Have a hot, 2 course meal i.e. fish pie/chicken casserole followed by apple crumble and custard. There will now be a small charge of £3. Please ring Annette on 840096 to book your lunch giving a weeks’ notice please.

Church News: St Mary’s Church service on Sunday 2nd July will be Holy communion with Rev James Rodley at 11am. The service at the Methodist Church will be with Maj Marie Hickman at 11am.

Strong and Steady: (gentle exercises) for those who wish to be more mobile and independent, Every Tuesday 1.30pm - 2.30pm 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. Coffee and biscuits too!

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

Kelbrook

Church news: St Mary’s Church. On Sunday July 2nd Communion is at 11.00am, led by Hugh Fielden.

Lothersdale

Over 50s: Our next meeting will be on July 5 at 2.00pm in the village hall when our talk will be about working with the homeless. Friends and visitors are always very welcome.

Rathmell

Church news: Holy Trinity Church Rathmell with Wigglesworth. Thanks to everyone who supported our BBQ last weekend and special thanks to the hosts Christine & Roger Booth. This was our first joint BBQ with Wigglesworth Community Centre. The weather was perfect, food delicious & Dales voices entertained us singing beautifully in the garden of Raker Barn. The magnificent sum raised (£1,500) will be split equally between church and the community centre.

Settle

Church news: A joyous weekend for the three parishes in the newly formed Castleberg Benefice when Revd Dr Jonathan Womack was welcomed as curate into our clergy team. Last Saturday Jonathan was ordained priest by Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds at Ripon Cathedral. On Sunday all 3 congregations from the parishes of Settle, Giggleswick and Rathmell with Wigglesworth worshipped together at St Alkelda’s where Revd Jonathan presided at his first Eucharist. Revd Ian Johnson, Jonathan’s spiritual mentor over the past year was the preacher. Afterwards we enjoyed a splendid “Jacob’s Join” lunch and had the opportunity to meet members of Jonathan’s family and friends. As well as his new role of curate Jonathan will continue his work at Giggleswick School where he is chaplain and teacher.

Next Sunday 2 July, Revd Jules Cox leads our Family Worship service at 11am. Everyone, visitors to the Dales and locals, always welcome.

Cafe: As well as the weekly ‘Tuesday Café, open from 10.30am ‘til 1pm on Settle’s Market Day, there’s another chance to enjoy hospitality and refreshments, in church, at our monthly “First Saturday Bacon Butty fest” on Saturday 2 July from 10am ‘til 1pm. These are fund raising events helping to cover costs of church heating and energy bills which have more than doubled in the last year.

Scouts fundraiser: Sustainable Fashion Evening on July 1 at Settle Drill Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 email: settlescouting@gmail.com

Skipton

Civic Society stall: Saturday July 1st is National Meadows Day and people of all ages are invited to visit Skipton Civic Society’s stall at Gawflatt Conservation Meadow in Aireville Park which has been designated as a Queen’s Field. Come and help us celebrate meadows and find out more about them. You can also help carry out a survey of the ancient field boundaries. 11 a.m. to 3pm.

Parkinson's fundraiser: Volunteers and members of the Skipton & District Parkinson’s Support Group will be holding an awareness and fundraising event at Skipton Morrisons store on Thurs 29th June & Fri 30th June, 10am-3pm both days. We’re delighted that Louise Smith, our Parkinson’s local adviser will also be joining us on Fri 30th 10am-12pm. If you’d like to find out more about Parkinson’s or the support group, please pop down to Morrisons and see us on 29th or 30th June.

Record fair: Skipton record fair returns to the town hall on Sunday (July 2). Vinyl specialists and enthusiasts from around the country will meet to buy swap and trade collectable records from across all genres. The free valuation service is on site to appraise treasures from the decades in antique roadshow style. Doors are 9am till 4pm and entry is free.

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

Sutton

Brass Band: Sutton's Got Brass is to perform a concert in Sutton Park on July 16 at 2pm. Park entry is free but a donation towards helping support the band would be appreciated. Since its first paid performance at a Christmas Bazaar at St Thomas’ Church in Sutton in November 2016 the band has progressed to play regularly around the area. The 15-strong band meets for practise at 7pm every Wednesday in Glusburn Institute.