Village news from our correspondents in Craven and the Dales

Addingham

Show: Addingham’s Annual Show, organised by Addingham Allotments and Gardens Association, will take place on Saturday August 10. The event will be held at the Memorial Hall and with more than 50 entry classes across vegetables, flowers, fruit, home baking and preserves, handicrafts and photography, as well as a section just for children, there’s something for everyone. Entries will be taken on Wednesday, August 7, at the Memorial Hall between 6.30pm and 8pm, or can be sent to the Show Secretary in advance. Please note that no entries can be submitted on the day of the show. Schedules of all the classes and entry forms with full details can be found and downloaded from the association website addinghamaga.org.uk, or paper copies can be collected from the village hub or library. The show will be open to the public for viewing from 2pm on the day and prizes will be presented to the winners at 3.45pm.

Airton

Quaker Services: Quakers in Airton have regular quiet meetings for worship every Sunday at 2pm in the ancient Quaker Meeting House by the Green in Airton, on Calton Lane. Worship lasts for an hour. All are welcome to this the earliest place of non-conformist worship dating from the 1600s. Refreshments in the Barn follow each meeting. Drop-in art and craft sessions are held on the last Thursday of each month, 10am to 2pm, from June to September, and everyone is welcome, whatever their level of creative ability, to come and learn, create, connect with others, and try out something new. The next one will be on August 29. The Meeting House is open every day of the week for those who need a place of refreshment and peace in the midst of a turbulent world. There is also bunk barn accommodation for up to 12 people, and meeting space may be hired. For more information please email airtonbarn@gmail.com or call 01729 900018.

Austwick

Church News: Sunday, August 4, 9.30am, Holy Communion at Austwick (TBC) and Eldroth 11am Clapham and 6.30pm Easy Evening Church at Newby.

Austwick Village Show: The show will take place on Saturday, August 3, at 2pm in the Parish Hall. Thank you to all exhibitors for their contributions. Please come along and see some of the splendid exhibits and support the Village Show. Admission £1, children 14 and under are free. There will be homemade refreshments, and a raffle. The presentation of cups and prizes begins at 3.30pm. All are welcome.

Austwick Parish Newsletter: May-August 2024 has now been published on the village website and circulated to residents. Please note information for the next edition should be submitted by August 15.

Call Push Rescue: BHF CPR Training & defibrillator familiarisation sessions – Mondays, August 19 and October 28 – 7pm is Austwick Parish Hall. Limited numbers with signing up form at Cross Leigh Store.

Bolton Abbey

Rector’s message: On this tenth Sunday after Trinity, we learn first that Christ ‘wept over Jerusalem’. He was bitterly disappointed by what he found in the holy city and foresaw the eventual overthrow of Jerusalem by the Romans in AD 71. There is no doubt that Jesus would have continued to weep over the millennia and would have wept today, as strife and conflict still afflict the Middle East. In addition to weeping over Jerusalem, Christ also overturned the money changers in the Temple reminding us that his Temple was a place of prayer. We might also like to ask ourselves why the Church is in decline today and what Christ overturn might seek to overturn in the Church if he went into the Temple today?

Carleton

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: 8am Book of Common Prayer Communion; St Mary’s ‘Coffee Pot’ is open each Friday, from 2pm-4pm.

Iron Horse CMC: Carl Shay is making his first appearance at the Iron Horse CMC at Carleton Social Club on August 10. Singing for both dancers and listeners we look forward to giving him a warm welcome. Tickets are £7 and are available on the door which opens at 7.15pm For further information please email ironhorseskipton@gmail.com

Coniston Cold and Bell Busk

St Peter’s Church Coniston Cold: On Sunday August 4 we have a service of Compline Evensong at 4pm to which all are welcome. The service includes readings, prayers, hymns, and a short sermon. St Peter’s 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

Earby

Earby and District History Society: Meeting on Tuesday, August 20, from 7.30pm to 9pm. In the New Road Community Centre at talk by Peter Watson, kill or cure dubious remedies. All welcome admission £1 members £1.50 non-members. More details at earbyhistory.co.uk

Gargrave

St Andrew’s Church services: Sunday August 4 - 8am BCP Holy Communion; 11am Family Service with brunch from 10:30am. Everyone is very welcome to either of our services or if you prefer, join us for coffee and a chat or prayer at noon. The church is open every day during daylight hours and there is a cafe with home-made scones from 10.30am-noon every Monday.

Embsay-with-Eastby

Cricket results: Embsay’s recent return to form was broken when the first eleven lost away to Whixley, but the second eleven beat Bishop Monkton and moved up to 5th place in the league.

Local history publication: The new publication ‘Silent Neighbours’, describing what is known about the lives of the first few individuals who were buried in the new St Mary’s churchyard in 1853, is available at a price of £10 from Embsay Paper Shop or by emailing chrisandjane@cjlunnon.plus.com, not from the UWHG as previously stated.

Embsay-with-Eastby Village Institute: The main hall of the institute and supper room are available to hire for parties and other events, including concerts, weddings, parties, clubs and groups. The main hall, at over 12 metres in length and nearly 10 metres wide, the hall is large enough to accommodate up to 200 people standing or 120 seated. The supper room seats up to 30. There is also a well-equipped kitchen with a hatch into the main hall. There are toilets in the reception foyer. You can book online via website at embsaywitheastbyvillageinstitute.org.uk or email at ewithevi@gmail.com.

Parish council: The next meeting of the parish council will be September 11. There are no meetings planned for July or August.

Farnhill and Kildwick

St Andrew’s closure: St Andrew’s church and the car park are closed to allow essential maintenance work to be carried out. The church will reopen in the second week of September.

Pilates classes at the Institute: Pilates classes for both beginners and Improvers will take place at Farnhill Institute on Monday (5th) – with classes at 5pm, 6.15pm and 7.30pm. Numbers are limited, so please contact simon@saltairepilates.com or phone 07549 199670 for details and enrolment.

Giggleswick

St Alkelda’s Church: Don’t miss the fun at Teddy’s Olympic Fun Day on Saturday, August 3. This is in and around Settle Parish Church from 10am to 4pm. Services at St Alkelda’s on Sunday are Holy Communion at 9.30am and Choral Evensong at 6pm. Everyone is welcome.

Hellifield

Wesley Centre: There will be a drop-in lunch today from noon. Please note that the community pantry will be closed for the whole of August. Sunday service is from 2pm. Kettlebells is held on Wednesdays from 6pm-8.30pm. The Well Being Café which is dementia friendly will open again on August 14 from 10.30am-noon. Line dancing Contact Jane on 07971 656461 for details of Friday sessions held in the Institute from 1pm-3pm. Games: Games sessions are held in the Institute from 1pm-4pm on Wednesdays. Fun with card and board games. All welcome. Craft group: The Craft Group meets in the Institute today from 1pm-4pm. Coffee morning: This coming Saturday’s Coffee Morning will be an Institute event, from 10am in the Institute. All welcome.

Heliarts: Heliarts meets in the Institute from 2pm-4pm on Tuesday, August 6.

Helisingers: Helisingers Choir meets in the Institute on Fridays from 9.45am-11am.

Hellifield house: Bingo will be held this Sunday from 6.30pm. Slimming World is held on Mondays at 7pm. Contact Daiva on 07591 067861.

Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Church news: The annual St Oswald’s church ramble will take place on Sunday, leaving the church at 2pm. The ramble around the village and parish will conclude back at the churchyard at 4.p.m. Please bring a drink as rests will be taken along the route, come along and enjoy all or part of the ramble. Prayers will be said for the planet along the way. Everyone is welcome to join the ramblers on their return at 4pm where hopefully if the weather is good then light refreshments can be enjoyed in the churchyard.

Kirkby Malham

Church news: On Sunday August 4 we have two services: 8.30am BCP Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel, and 10am Family Worship. St Michael’s is open from 9am to dusk every day of the year, and facilities for visitors to make themselves a hot drink and information about the interesting history of our 15th century church are available. There are resources for prayer in the Lady Chapel which visitors are welcome to use. We welcome enquiries about weddings, baptisms (christenings), and funerals; for more information please see our website kirkbymalhamchurch.org or contact Revd Sue on sue.mcwhinney@leeds.anglican.org

Malhamdale

Local History Group: Thursday, August 15, at 7.30pm ‘Out of the Archive’ a talk by Linda Hodson on items of interest in the history of Kirkby Malham. Visitors welcome; admission £4 for non-members. Refreshments included.

Long Preston

Church news: The church services at St Mary’s on Sunday, August 4, will be Holy Communion with Rev James Rodley starting at 11am. The service at the Methodist Church will be with Mr Richard Waller at 10.30am. Craft Therapy group meet in the Methodist Church every Friday from 10.30am-noon. Bring along the project you are working on and have a chat and a brew.

Settle

Cricket club: Settle Cricket Club’s first-ever Ladies’ Day on Saturday, August 10 – an opportunity to fundraise for women’s and girls’ cricket and to celebrate the impact that women and girls are having on the club. The saloon doors will open at 2pm for this western-themed event, with cocktails on arrival, afternoon tea with plenty of fizz and live music playing into the evening all included in the ticket price. Adult tickets £30. For tickets and more information, see Settle Cricket Club social media.

Action on Climate Emergency Settle and area’s (ACE Settle): Fairtrade coffee morning at Quaker Meeting House, Kirkgate, on Saturday, August 10, 10am-noon. As Fairtrade hits 30 years and we start into the second year as a Fairtrade community join us for our fairtrade coffee morning. There will be fairtrade coffee, tea and fairtrade biscuits: cookies, flapjacks and brownies to enjoy. We will have a fairtrade stall for a range of fairtrade products – edible and inedible. Also find out about Settle Plastic Free actions and get involved. Free. All welcome. For more information, visit our website at acesettleandarea.org, our Facebook and Twitter @ACESettle or email acesettleandarea@gmail.com

Le Vent Du Nord: August 20 – Victoria Hall, Kirkgate. The award-winning and highly-acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences. On stage 8pm-10.30pm. Tickets £24. info@settlevictoriahall.org.uk 01729 825718.

Settle Parish Church: Last Sunday we were very pleased to welcome Alfie George to Holy Ascension along with his family, godparents and friends for Alfie’s baptism. Alfie and his Mum come along to our ‘Stepping Stones’ group for families with children from 0 to 4 years which meets on Thursday mornings during term time. We’re keeping an eye on the weather forecast for Saturday, August 3, and hoping the sun shines for Teddy’s Olympic Family Fun Day, from 10am to 4pm. There’ll be something for everyone at this community event - a barbecue with bacon butties to set you up for the morning with burgers and hotdogs for later. Homemade cake and scones in church. Musicians to delight the children. Local crafters selling their wares, bouncy castle, tours of the tower and bell ringing chamber and a chance for all brave Teddy Bears to climb the church tower then soar across the churchyard on a zip wire. A special “Teddys” Detective Trail Churchyard devised by our amazing researcher, Sarah Lister. Everyone is warmly invited to this family-friendly event. On Sunday August 4, Rev Julie Clarkson leads our Family Service at 11am. Do join us and stay for a coffee and chat afterwards.

Settle District U3A: Annual Sign-On Day at St John’s Methodist Church Hall on Thursday, August 8, from 10am-12.30pm. About 50 groups are currently running covering arts and crafts, languages, health and well-being and general interest. Membership is open to anybody no longer in full-time employment and costs just £15 a year. New members are always welcome as are old members returning to sign on for another year. Just turn up on the day or contact Robert Jackson sdu3a.chair@gmail.com for more information.

Skipton

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

Skipton Holy Trinity Church: Dressed for Love Exhibition July 31 to August 4, 9am- 5pm. A display of 21 wedding dresses from the1890s to present day. Entry free but donations welcome. Say Yes to the Dress! Friday, August 2, at 7pm. An evening of wedding inspired entertainment including a bridal fashion show. Tickets £5 available from Holy Trinity Cafe or online from holytrinityskipton.org.uk/events Service in Celebration of Love, Marriage and Relationships, Sunday, August 4, at 10am. All welcome.

Art in the Pen: Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Saturday, August 17, 9am to 4pm; Sunday, August 18, 10am to 4pm. We have more than 200 artists exhibiting with us, showcasing art, jewellery, woodwork, metals, textiles and textile art, glass, homeware, ceramics and gifts. Book tickets at artinthepen.org.uk/ Skipton Little Theatre: The Sherlock Holmes Casebook: Audio Adventures Live. August 8 to August 10, 7.30pm and 2pm matinee on Saturday. Featuring Patrick Smith as Sherlock Holmes and Philip Smith as Dr John H Watson, will bring these classic mysteries to life in an engaging audio adventure format. Other cast members include Roxanne Williams, Steve Charlton, Derek Blackwell and Beth Tudor. Live performances inspired by vintage radio dramas. Original music and sound effects. Stunning illustrations projected for each scene. Visit skiptonlittletheatre.org.uk/ for more.

Skipton Town Hall: Friday, August 2, at 1.30pm and 6pm; and Saturday, August 3, at 11am and 4pm. Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals. We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead. So Horrible Histories is back in with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past. Would you be wooed by Richard the Lionheart? Are you ready for a date with King Edward I? Would you be shaken or stirred by Richard III? See Mary Tudor knock the spots off Mary Queen of Scots. Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Will you be hanged by King James for being a witch? Sing along with crazy King Charles and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria. Boasting the funniest and most outrageous regal scenes from the Barmy Britain shows, Rotten Royals promises Skipton will be most amused. It’s history with the nasty bits left in. Tickets £16 adults, £14 child and £48 family ticket (four people). Visit skiptontownhall.co.uk for more.