Buckden Parish Community Web-site

The parish of Buckden lies on the Dales Way, at the northern end of Wharfedale and consists of the village itself, nestling under the impressive bulk of Buckden Pike, as well as the hamlets of Cray, Hubberholme, Raisgill, Yockenthwaite, Deepdale, Beckermonds, Oughtershaw and Greenfield. Set in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, Buckden is a popular destination for walkers and holidaymakers, with excellent walking and many delightful places to eat, drink and stay!

There is a thriving local community with many events taking place throughout the year. The principal commercial activities are farming and tourism with many businesses catering for the visitor, as well as for local residents. 

This web-site has been created to provide a source of information about the village and the area, for both visitors and local residents.

NYP Community messaging - Accident: Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist died in a collision at around 11.30am on Sunday 15 February, on the B6160 between Bolton Abbey and Barden Tower. Anyone with information which could help this investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or email kenneth.riley@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk ; Deer Poaching - man arrested 30/12  found guilty and fined £200 & £85 costs. Thanks to those who reported it, keep info coming on 101; We are looking for a Black Pickup truck VRM BN08EX seen in Airton at approximately 09.45 on 21.02.15 in relation to suspicious activity in the area. Any information or sightings, please call 101; A dark blue Ford Mondeo PO58EBU has been seen in suspicious circs near to Hawes asking for batteries, please report anything suspicious - call 101.

Buckden Amateur Golf Society Annual Dinner The Inaugural Annual Dinner of the BAGS, () took place in the Buck on Friday 13 February.  The Portmans made a clean sweep by winning both the BAGS’ and the WAGS’ putting competitions during the evening.  Members are looking forward to the SAD BAGS – second annual dinner - next year after another season of high? quality performances at Catterick Golf Club.

Curry Night at the George The second curry night at The George will be on Wednesday 4th March. Please ring Jackie or Ed on 760223 to reserve your table. Tables available between 6.00 and 8.30 pm . All curry connoisseur's cordially invited for cracking curry consumption !

National Trust Tree Planting The NT are planning some tree planting in Upper Wharfedale and are keen to involve the local community. Sunday 8th March 2015 10.00 am start & Thursday 18th March 2015 10.00 am start. Come along and lend a hand planting trees along the Centenary Path, plant as many or as few as you would like.  It would be great to see you there. Meet outside Town Head Barn. Please email Cassie for further details and to express your interest in coming along. cassie.williams@nationaltrust.org.uk

Liz's leaving do at Town Head Barn Invitation from Liz Wade. "Unfortunately my trainee ranger contract finishes at end of February.  I would like to invite everyone who knows me to come from 7pm onward  on Friday 20th February for food at Town Head Barn and after (9ish or so) at the Buck Inn.  Please bring a bottle if you'd like to drink whilst you eat and do let me know if you are coming (lizwade60@gmail.com).  It would be great to see you". 

Buckden Walkers  Monday Walks - The Monday walking programme for 2015 will begin on Monday March 2nd with a gentle stroll to Gordale Scar via Janet’s Foss – about 3.5 miles of easy walking on good paths – and a drink in the Lister Arms afterwards? Leaving from the Buck at 10.30 or meeting at the National Parks car park in Malham at 11.00 (maybe 11.15 if there’s a tractor on the road!). Usual arrangements, dogs welcome, bring your coffee and a sandwich. The next walk (April) will be brought forward by a week since it would clash with Easter Monday, so it will take place on the LAST Monday in March.  If anyone has any bright ideas about where they’d like to go, or walks that they’d like to lead please let Anne Newman know, all dates are available at the moment – i.e.: March 30th;  May 4th;  June 1st; July 6th; Aug 3rd; Sept 7th; Oct 5th;  

Courses at Nethergill Saturday 13th June Wildlife Photography with Simon Phillpotts Join Professional Dales Wildlife Photographer - Simon Phillpotts and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for a special photography day at Nethergill Farm. Saturday 1st August Loosen up your watercolour technique with Rachel McNaughton Join Rachel McNaughton for a creative and fun day. Rachel has over 20 years experience in teaching watercolour painting and has a wonderfully loose, free style so suited to all the inspiring subject matter all around the farm and the surrounding meadows. More details Click here

This was useful as we had the chance to discuss some of the particular challenges here in Wharfedale and got a commitment from their senior technical guy to do their best to make it work for us. Click here to read the ROSS newsletter containing more information about the programme and the next steps.

Free Energy Switch Sessions North Yorkshire County Council Libraries and Rural Action Yorkshire have teamed up to offer residents of Craven free energy switch sessions. The Stay, Warm and Safe in Craven project is kindly funded by North Yorkshire County Council and Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven Clinical Commissioning group to help communities and residents to stay warm, safe and healthy through the winter months. As part of the project we are offering five free energy switch sessions to anyone who wants to learn about the myths and facts on energy efficiency, go through the switching process using online websites on the library’s public computers and make sure they are on the right tariff for them. Click here for details

Record year for the Fell Rescue For the third year running the Grassington based Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association has again dealt with a record number of rescues across Wharfedale, Littondale and Nidderdale as well as parts of Airedale. Click here to read about the work of our local rescue team.

Ebola fund raiser evening Places are going quickly for the Ebola fund raiser on Saturday 24th January, 7.30pm, in the Institute. Please do contact Anne anne@vetch.co.uk or 760882 if you still need to reserve a place. Entry is £7 per head and includes a ploughman’s supper. and entertainment of the open mic variety, with a glittering array of local talent.  Please bring your own drink.

Land Letting  Why not join Ed & Jackie at The George on Monday 5th January for the unique, famous and historic annual auction for the 'Land Letting of the Poor Pasture' at the meeting of the Hubberholme parliament !. The candle will be lit at around 8.15 to 8.30. All are welcome to bid - it would be great to beat last years record winning bid of £632. For anyone wishing to dine before the auction restricted bookings for tables are being taken between 18.00 and 19.15 to ensure they are cleared down in preparation for the Auction

Kettlewell Film Night "12 Years A Slave" to be shown on Saturday, 17th January.  Doors open at 7pm, film to start at 7.30pm.  Tickets: £5 for adults and £2.50 for under 16s, available from Caroline on 760378 or Kettlewell Village Store. If there is room, could you also add ‘ Thanks go to the communities of Upper Wharfedale for their continuing support, without which film nights in rural locations would not be possible’

Christmas Eve at St Michaels  Christingle / Crib Service – 4pm Hubberholme Church.  Come early to ensure a seat! – and to park; Church Farm have generously offered space.  All are welcome to this joyous family event. Candle-lit midnight Service – 11:30pm.  The church is looking glorious and, if you’ve not experienced the wonderful atmosphere of the church in candle-light, do not miss this beautiful Service.  The George Inn will be open for mulled wine and mince pies prior to the Service.

Carols by Candlelight – 28th December 7pm Hubberholme Church.  The church is normally packed – so usual advice about timing and parking!  There will be mince pies and coffee after the Service.

Land Letting 5th January 2015 Service – 8pm at Hubberholme Church.  We’re so delighted that Peter Yorkstone will be leading this short Service.  Then …. Land letting Auction from 8:30 pm  at The George, where Peter will officiate.  An historic tradition, with fun guaranteed. 

Christmas at the George Following the Christingle service at St. Michaels and All Angels church on Christmas Eve  The George Inn will be open for mulled wine and mince pies. Everyone is welcome. All are also welcome before midnight service on Christmas Eve for a fortifying beverage!

3G Mobile Comes to Buckden Yesterday, Vodafone informed us that our application to be one of 100 communities nationally to be pilots for their Rural Open Sure Signal programme, has been successful. This means that a 3G mobile telephone signal will be coming to Buckden during 2015. The email advises us that the decision is subject to technical feasibility, and early in the new year Vodafone engineers will be coming to conduct a survey. We clearly do not yet know how far the signal will extend, but that should become clear once the feasibility assessment is complete. To read the email from Vodafone, click here

Carol Singing Charity nomination If you are planning to either take part in the carol singing around Buckden on Christmas Eve or donate money to it, please help us choose the charities to be supported this year. Each person has three votes but they must be cast for different charities. The proceeds of the carol singing will then be split equally between the three charities that receive the most votes.To vote, click here to download the voting form, make your selection and call 760883 or send an e-mail to lynn@westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk by the end of Monday 22 December. Carol singers should assemble at West Winds at 6.30pm on Wednesday 24 December.

New Year's Eve at the Buck - 1940’S / Dad’s Army fancy dress theme night! Prizes for the best dressed male & female. Buffet served at 9pm! disco! 40’s themed cocktails. Tickets cost £15 available to collect in person from the buck or call us on 01756 761401 Click here for poster

NYP Community Messaging - Please be aware that anyone receiving in the post information from People Postcode Lottery from Spain that they are lucky winners is a Scam. Please don't reply

Pie Night at the George Following the success of our last Pie Night in October we are having a second Pie Extravaganza on Monday 15th December. The selection of pies will include Steak and Ale, Chicken and Leek,  Lamb and mint!, Beef and Blue cheese and Veggie option in short crust pastry and Steak and Kidney, Rabbit and Game Pies in suet pastry. Please call to reserve your table ( and your pie selection if you want to ensure your preference is available ) on 01756 760223  PIES DOWN from 6.00 pm !

New Years Eve at the George this year will be Wild West fancy dress theme. Tickets available at £20 per head to include a luxury New Year's Eve buffet and acoustic entertainment ! As we are fully booked with residents there will be limited availability for non residents - but all are welcome for drinks until the buffet is opened at around 9.00 pm - Please call Jackie or Ed on 760223 to reserve your table

NYP Community Messaging - Stay Safe scam National NHW produced a Stay Safe booklet earlier this year, which can be downloaded from the NNHW website here. A company has been contacting people ‘selling space’ in their ‘Stay Safe Magazine’. A person calling himself ‘DC Jonathan Philips’ from South Yorkshire Police has been contacting businesses and organisations claiming that he produces a publication that is delivered to all police stations across the UK. When selling this ad space,  Jonathan Phillips refers people back to our website and Stay Safe publication to try and validate the claims he makes regarding its reach and distribution. This is thought to be a scam. Ad space is not sold in the Stay Safe booklet and their publication is not thought to  exist. Please consider reporting this website to Action Fraud on 0300 123 20 40 under the reference number NFRC141100854878.

Buckden Parish Council meeting 8th December 2014 8.00pm. Buckden Village Institute. All welcome

Kettlewell Primary School Christmas Fair Sunday 23rd Nov -  2 pm till 4 pm at school. Mr and Mrs Santa will be driving into school again in the V8 Grotto along with a fabulous raffle, mulled wine and mince pies and much more. There will be a great afternoon of fun for all the family so come along and get into the Christmas spirit.

Christmas Wreath Making (in aid of Hubberholme Church) Tuesday 9th December 1.00 – 3.00 pm Buckden School Room. £10 to include basic materials & seasonal refreshments. Come along enjoy the company, get into the Christmas spirit and learn an easy way to make an impressive looking wreath. Further details ring Susan 760877

Swimming Liz Wade is looking for swimming partners to car share on Thursday nights to the 8:30-9:30pm lane swimming session in Skipton.  If anyone is interested please email on lizwade60@gmail.com  If you would prefer to go Wednesdays instead she is happy to change night.

School News Kettlewell Primary School/ Upper Wharfedale School Proposed Federation Consultation Process: The Governors of Upper Wharfedale School and Kettlewell Primary School are delighted to announce, that following wide consultation with the community, the schools will enter into formal Federation from September 1st 2015. We would like to thank everyone who supported our proposals and look forward to exciting times ahead

Small plot of land required for 4 very tame sheep.  Will pay well for the right land.  Telephone Lisa : 07814 602328 or speak to Chay in the Buck Inn.

Social evening at Heber Farm Saturday December 6th, 7.30 pm onwards with mulled wine and mince pies. Megan has some photos of her Kenya trip and a small talk she would like to give as a big thank you to all who helped make her experience possible. Please come along if you can; it will be a small start to the festive season.

62 Swaledale ewes stolen from above Kirkby Malham between 9/9 & 2/10 flock No 125131 orange dye on shoulder any info re sheep theft at all let us know ASAP on 101 ; Trading Standards have been notified of a number of incidents of different firms 'cold calling' offering to lay tarmac drives and paths. Please be aware. If you are wanting such work doing, remember to obtain a number of quotes and the companies must inform you of a 14 day cooling off period which is your right to cancel should you change your  mind. If you have any information regarding cold callers please contact Andy Fox at Trading Standards on 03454 04 05 06; North Yorkshire Trading Standards can now be found on both Facebook and Twitter. Search for us on Facebook using North Yorkshire Trading Standards and follow us on Twitter (@nyccts).

Sunday bus timetable Today (Sunday) is the last day of the Summer Sunday bus timetable in Wharfedale. The Winter Sunday timetable starts on 26th October, with buses running at similar times to last winter. Click here for details

Darts and Dominoes Grand Prix The 2014 / 2015 Upper Wharfedale and Langstrothdale darts and dominoes Grand Prix will get underway at the George on Wednesday 22nd October at 8.00 pm sharp. The venue will thereafter alternate on a weekly basis between the Buck and the George. Last year proved to be a very exciting tournament, going down to the wire with the winner Stuart Hird being decided on the final meeting of the tournament. All comers are welcome as always, but it would be good if you could let Kevin at the Buck or Ed at the George know in advance of your intention to participate.

Events at the George From Sunday 12th October The George are offering a full Sunday Roast Dinner from 12 noon until 2.30pm in addition to a small selection from their usual menu.

Martin Gough ( author of up 'ill 'n' down Dale ) is playing an acoustic rock covers set at the George from 9.00 pm on Friday 17th October. Please give Ed a call if you would like a table reserving for Dinner before the set. If there is sufficient interest The George have an option to extend to include Saturday 18th.

On Wednesday 15th October The George will be hosting their first 'Pie Night' - a selection of 7 pies to choose from all created in house by Jeff the chef. Call on 01756 760223 to reserve a table.

The George are now taking bookings for Christmas lunch. There are limited spaces available and they would love to welcome locals to the festivities. Full menu is on their website www.thegeorge-inn.co.uk to be served from 2.30 at a cost of £55 per head for the 6 course menu. ( please note their will only be one 'sitting' so the table is yours for the duration )

North Yorks Police Community Messaging -Safeguard your heating Oil and Diesel with winter coming Incident overnight suggests offenders may be targeting us Report anything suspicious at all on 101

Macmillan Cancer Support... West Winds have an eye-catching and delicious Mug of Coffee Cake to auction in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research. Click here for details

Kettlewell Film Nights will be  showing ‘Mandela Long Walk to Freedom’ on 11th October and ‘Saving Mr Banks’ on 29th November, in Kettlewell Village Hall.  Doors open at 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm.  Tickets available from Caroline (tel 760378) and Kettlewell Village Store.  Please  bring your own drinks; sweets, chocs etc. and ice creams available at half time.

The Knit and Natter group has now re-started. After a very successful fund-raising effort last year our main project this year will be for Macmillan Nurses, and we shall be making knitted cushions.  Other smaller projects will be underway too.  The first few cushions will be available at the Coffee Morning on September 26, but we expect to have more for next year.If you’ve never knitted, or have forgotten how, do come along to Megan's at 10.30 this Tuesday; we can provide wool, needles, patterns – and help!

Jay Walkers Theatre Company will be returning to comedy for the autumn season and presenting two one-act plays under the heading ‘A Comedy Double Act’. The evening will start with ‘Last Tango in Little Grimley’ which centres around a failing amateur drama group. The second peice, ‘Blind Date’, features a middle-aged couple who meet after responding to adverts in a dating magazine. The season opens at The Octagon Theatre, Grassington on Friday 26th September. Other performances are at Cononley on Saturday 27th September, Gargrave on Friday 3rd October and Old Pool Bank on Saturday 4th October. Click here for tickets or telephone on 01756 760302.

Kettlewell School /Upper Wharfedale School Proposed Federation Consultation Please do take time to consider this important step in formalising the current arrangements to secure a sustainable future for our schools. Click here to download a copy of the consultation document. It is important that you make your views known, both at the public meeting on Wednesday 10th September 2014 at 6.30pm in Grassington Town Hall and/or by completing the response form at the end of the consultation paper.

NT Forthcoming events Thursday 7th August: Bat Walk 7.30- 10 Join us to discover more about these fascinating creatures. Friday 15 - Sunday 17th August: Family Camping Weekend Come and spend the weekend visiting Upper Wharfedale.Thursday 19 August: Den Building and Geocaching 1 - 4 pm Join us in Upper Wharfedale for a digital treasure hunt and build a den to hide in. Saturday 8th November: Moonlit Night Walk 6.30 - 8.30 pm See how familiar surroundings change in the dark as you experience the thrill of a night walk in Upper Wharfedale.

North Yorkshire Trading Standards have received information that a number of residents in the Skipton, Thirsk, Boroughbridge and Harrogate areas have been approached by four males with strong Irish accents offering generators for sale. These males are travelling in a green Landrover Discovery and a white Combi van. If anyone is approached, please contact the police on 101 or North Yorkshire Trading Standards on 03454040506

Found - GPS handheld device for walkers has been found by the river path towards Starbotton direction approx 500m from Buckden bridge.For further info contact. Sandra 01756 760246

Buckden ready for the Tour Pictures from Buckden as we prepare for the arrival of the Tour - click here to view

Buckden Gala -  Message from Debbie and Bev "We would like to thank everyone for their contributions to the Gala on Saturday.  The event is a true village effort, and everyone’s contributions are greatly appreciated – whether by erecting marquees, manning stalls, baking cakes, contributing raffle prizes, or spending money, the Gala could not take place without you. 

A special thank you to our friends from Kettlewell and Starbotton who gave us so much help and support – I think this year has helped to forge some good community spirit which I’m sure we all hope will be replicated in both directions for years to come.

Thank you again from us both!

Buckden Gala -  Message from Richard "Thanks to everyone who contributed to another very successful Gala.  Everyone who came had a good time and provisional figures indicate that about £2,400 was made for Hall funds.  Would anyone who has any money to pass to the treasurer please let Liz Dawson have it and would anyone who has any expenses to claim please let her know about those as well.  Anyone who is holding cash can of course deduct expenses and pass only the balance to Liz but would you still then let her have a note of the total takings and the expenses as that will help the committee to decide which activities are most worthwhile from the profit point of view, though we do not regard profit as the only relevant factor.  We do want people to have a good time first and any profit is then a bonus!  Thanks again to everyone for a great day and a fantastic result." 

Wild Flower Workshop - Saturday July 19th tutor: Tanya St. Pierre, Into the Meadows Education Office - Millennium Trust
Exploring the flower-rich hay meadows at Nethergill Farm; Morning session - brief look at the history of these ancient hay meadows, development and usage of hay meadows. Introduction to basic plant identification; 
Afternoon session -walk through the meadows taking a more in-depth look at certain species.
Please bring a hand lens if you have one. Suitable for beginners or more experienced. Cost: 45 for members of The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, 55 for non members for the day 10am to 4pm including sandwich lunch and cakes, tea and coffee (all homemade). Click here for details

4 for the price of 1   Debbie Roe, Dominic Roe, Robin Davidson and Stella Perrott will be walking the 22 mile, 3 Peak, Upper Wharfedale Challenge on Saturday 28 June 2014. For details  click here The walk is in aid of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association and all donations will be gratefully received.   If you would like to donate or sponsor them, please click here to go to their Just Giving page.

Buckden Leaflets Leaflets publicising the Parish of Buckden and its attractions have been produced by the Parish Council with the help of a grant from the National Park.  These are intended for distribution to encourage visitors to come to the Parish.  Anyone who would like some for distribution to friends, visitors, customers or potential customers please contact Richard Barlow at Ivy Cottage or on 760870 as he is holding stock of them.  It is intended that a lot will be distributed in connection with the Tour but distribution can start now and is likely to continue after the Tour as well.  From next week an additional insert will be added to the leaflets giving timings and other information about the Tour

Events at Buckden Schoolroom during the Tour de France weekend Friday July 4th   (10am – 6pm) and Sunday July 6th (8am – 4pm)   B.B.Q. – hot dogs, bacon butties, tea and coffee etc. Race Day, Saturday 5th July - “Join The Party” Bring your picnic and garden chair. Enjoy the race from the best vantage point in the village. Reserve a space – Gazebo cover if wet. £10 per person. Phone (01756) 760877

“Made in our Dale”  25th August  – Bank Holiday Monday Buckden School Room Genuine locally handcrafted items for sale. Refreshments available – coffee & biscuits in the morning, from 11 am;Tea & scones and cream in the afternoon. Anyone wishing to have a table to sell locally made goods should contact Pat Charlton (01756) 760302

Buckden Gala - will be held on Saturday 21st June from 12.30 - 4.30 p.m. Full details at www.buckdengala.co.uk Donations for stalls and offers of help always welcome. Please contact Debbie

Le Petit Grand Depart - Skipton Cycle Club's Le Petit Depart will be held on Sunday 1st June 2014 - an event which will allow riders to follow much of the same route as Stage 1 of the Tour de France 2014. Starting from Skipton, Le Petit Depart offers two fantastic routes to cater for all abilities. Click here for details

Situations vacant Applications are invited for the post of Buckden Parish Clerk,  please contact Garry Schofield on 01756 760304 for further details.

BBQ and Games Afternoon Sunday 18th May 12-3pm Buckden village hall. Come and enjoy a burger or a hot dog or a cup of tea and a slice of cake. There will be games for the children and a chance for the local community to meet some of the children from Kettlewell school.

Kettlewell School 100 Club Draw There are still tickets available  so hurry and buy a number. First draw will be at the BBQ. Contact Liz for numbers 760755.

Betty Blue Eyes at the West Yorkshire Playhouse with local musical director and pianist Richard Reeday from 11th June to 5th July. Based on the Alan Bennett film 'A Private Function', the show was originally produced in the West End by Cameron Mackintosh in 2011 where it was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. This new 2014 touring production of the show, about post-war rationing and the stealing of Betty, a pig destined to be eaten at a private Royal Wedding banquet, has received rave 4 and 5 star reviews! For tickets please ring the West Yorkshire Playhouse box office on 0113 2137700 or visit their website for more information.

Peter Yorkstone Message from the Churchwardens : "A ‘Farewell’ Service was held on Sunday for Peter Yorkstone.  Peter gave his final Sermon at St. Mary’s, Kettlewell, to a full church.  There followed a buffet lunch at Kettlewell Village Hall, during which Fiona Jenkins gave a fulsome speech of farewell on behalf of all his parishioners.  Carol was presented with a bouquet; Peter was given a picture, commissioned from Angela Falshaw and featuring his four churches together with Scargill, clustered around a portrait depicting him sitting on the bronze age stone ‘Chief’s Chair’ that overlooks an ancient group of stone houses, set high above Langstrothdale.  In addition, Peter and Carol received a cheque on behalf of well-wishers from the four parishes and beyond.  Peter’s final thoughts were on the importance of ‘kindliness towards all in ones’ life’ – a doctrine he has lived by and demonstrated so effectively throughout his seven years of service to our community. He will be much missed, yet we wish Peter and Carol a long and happy retirement – with lasting gratitude for all his care and service." The Churchwardens Click here for picture

'A Night in Yellow' Celebrating the coming of the Tour de France, Friday 16th May Tickets available from Sandra 760246 Click here for details

Bunting making Part 2 Message from Sandra "Thank you to those involved in the bunting making on Saturday. We now have 799.....flags, approximately 420 meters. Well done". Sandra

Buckden walkers Monday Walk - May Monday 12th May. Circular walk of about 4-1/4 miles starting at Little Stainforth camp site, just outside Settle. One steepish climb at the beginning, otherwise easy walking. Beautiful views of the Bowland Fells, Morecambe Bay and Fountains Fell. Click here for details

Buckden Walkers Evening Stroll - May  Wednesday 14th May 2014 Based upon Kettlewell and along the River Wharfe, with dinner at the newly re-opened Kings Head. Click here for details

'A Night in Yellow' Celebrating the coming of the Tour de France. Friday 16th May 7.30pm in Buckden Institute. A Yellow / French / Cycling themed evening of food fun and games. Tickets now available £12. Contact Sandra 760246

Bunting Making Part 2 - Sat 26th April Click here for details.

Kettlewell Mayfest on 5th May is now less than a month away. Debbie Ambler has written to say that they are looking for  volunteers for a couple of stalls on the day, a Tour de France stall & a Yorkshire wine stall, only an hour for 2 people each.  Also if anyone is available to help erect/take down marquees before & after the day she would be most grateful. Debbie writes that there are already  a few volunteers from Buckden & as they are borrowing our marquees it would be good to have people familiar with them. They are also holding a May King & Queen competition and would love the kids to dress regally for the day - there will be prizes. If they don't want to be royal, they can come as sheep too! To contact Debbie, please call 07817 352138 during the day or (01756) 761226 after hours

NY Police Community Messaging - North Yorkshire Trading Standards welcome reports of traders who cold call at peoples properties in an effort to obtain work.  As a service we have a zero tolerance approach to cold calling and doorstep crime because we are aware of the detriment that it can cause vulnerable residents. Itinerant traders use this approach to take advantage of vulnerable consumers, often acting aggressively to railroad people into agreeing to over charged and unnecessary work to their homes. At this time of year the weather improves and the number of cold callers increases. Our advice is to be vigilant of anyone approaching you at your door or the door of any vulnerable neighbours, if you witness anything suspicious or concerning activity, please report it to the Police via 101 or Trading Standards by calling 0845 40 40 506

Many thanks to everyone for their hard work & support. Click here to view posters displayed in the hall during the evening

North Yorks Police Community Messaging Day time QUAD thefts are taking place on our Cumbria borders by travelling criminals think QUAD in the day take out keys, report suspicious vans ASAP call 101; A single axle BOCKMANN box trailer has been recovered containing Firewood owner has not been traced or come forward any info 101

Bunting making - Part 2   Will take place in the Institute on Saturday 26th April. 10am-4pm.Further details nearer the time or contact Sandra 760246

'A Night in Yellow' celebrating the coming of the Tour de France. Friday 16th May 7.30pm Buckden Institute A French themed evening of food fun and games Details to follow or contact Sandra 760246

Tour de France Meeting Buckden Parish Council invite all Parishioners to an extraordinary meeting in Buckden Village Institute on March 26th at 7.30pm to discuss the arrangements for this forthcoming event.

Buckden Walkers first Sunday Walk of the 2014 Season.  16th March leaving from the front of the Buck at 10.00 or Conistone bridge at 10.30.  Everyone welcome, including visitors and friends.  Please click here for details.

Kettlewell & District Horticultural Society The Annual General Meeting will be held in Kettlewell Village Hall on Tuesday 25th February 2014

7.30 pm Click here for details

Saturday 22 Feb - Enjoy a day by the sea in the Yorkshire Dales? The sea is so often used as a metaphor for life and in the Bible it is interestingly used as both a symbol for God’s love as well as a sign for destruction and chaos. Come and explore the sea in the Bible, hymns, music, poetry, art and Christian experience. Ash Wednesday led by the Scargill Community - Wednesday 5 March - Why not spend a day-long retreat to start Lent well? Spend time in silence and in worship, with the opportunity to take a walk in the beautiful Dales. Click here for details of both events. Conservation Saturdays working on the ancient woodland on the Scargill estate. Click here for details

North Yorks Police  Community Messaging  Barn Broken into at East Kettlesbeck near Eldroth. Sheep Medicine stolen, White transit seen in area may be connected. Keep eyes open for a Grey Ford Focus Estate linked to known cross borders offenders please report and sighting of such a vehicle to 101

Upper Wharfedale School tops schools performance table The secondary school performance tables are out today, and Upper Wharfedale School came top in North Yorkshire for Value Added and was in the top 2% nationally. Congratulations to all concerned.

Two thefts have recently occurred in public houses. Two Eastern European/Asian males have placed a map on the table in front of the customers and then left the pub stealing the customers mobile phones. Please be aware of this and report any suspicious activity to the police.

Burns Night Buckden style will take place on 25 January at Buckden Village Institute (doors open at 7pm pm for a 7.30 start).  The menu will be Cullen Skink, haggis, neeps and tatties with whisky sauce and cranachan for pudding.  A vegetarian option will be available for vegetarians or non haggis eaters.  Please remember to bring your own whisky, iron bru, Deuchars (or wine if you must). Reserve your place by contacting Stella or Robin on 01756 761320 or stella@buckden.org .  Anyone wishing to do a ‘turn’ will be greatly appreciated. As will any offers of help, especially for neep bashing.Payment will be on the door but a reservations is a commitment to pay.  Tickets are £10 pounds each with proceeds going to the village institute. 

Kettlewell Film Night - Quartet This is very funny story about a home for retired musicians. Don’t miss out on your chance to see this classic film and laugh your socks off. Saturday, January 18th @ 7.30pm prompt. Doors open @ 7pm. Tickets @ £5 & £2.50 for under 16’s available from Caroline Hatton on 760378 or Kettlewell Village Store. Bring your own drinks. Nibbles on the door and Ice Creams available at half time. Click here for poster

There has been an increase in thefts of heating oil. Please check your tank on a regular basis and report anything suspicious immediately.