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.

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.

Buckden Walkers - New Year’s Day Walk Starting from in front of the Buck Inn at 11a.m.; Traditional route over to Redmire Farm, along the riverside, up through the Deer Park and back to No.11 Dalegarth (should take no more than an hour and a half) for mulled wine, Stollen and other goodies.

Kettlewell School Christmas Fair A big thank you from The Friends to all those who supported the Kettlewell School Christmas fair. Father Christmas had the privilege of meeting many good children & a super total of £402.54 was raised for the school. All monies raised for the school from events such as the Christmas fair, as well as the money raised by the Scarecrow festival, play their part in securing the continued success of the school. 

Buckden Singers Christmas Concerts Tickets are still available for the Christmas Concerts on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December at 7.30 p.m. The second half of this year's concert will be the Singers’ own version of Cinderella starring Sarah Vetch as Cinderella and Debbie Roe as Prince Charming, with Steve Charlton & Tony Gothard as the ugly sisters and Jan Walter as the Fairy Godmother. Sundry animals and vegetable-based means of transport will be played by other members of the choir. Tickets, which include mince pies and mulled wine, are £7 (adults) and £1 (children) are available from 01756 760399 or email tickets@buckden.org

Buckden Bingo Night Megan would like to say a big thank you to all who attended the bingo night on 13/12/13 and gave donations towards her Kenya Yorkshire schools exploring fund. We are so very grateful for your support - many, many thanks

NYP Community Messaging - Missing Person

Buckden Singers sing "The Messiah (Part 1) Eleven members of Buckden Singers sang the ‘Messiah’ in a massed choir in Knaresborough yesterday - Sunday. They helped to raise £4,000 for the Air Ambulance. It was a fantastic event which was excellent preparation for next month when 14 of them descend on Paris to sing in the Messiah once more in the Madeleine Church.

Kettlewell Primary School Christmas Fair. 24th November 2013. 1 pm to 4:30 pm at school. Mr and Mrs Santa will be In their V8 Grotto, Wonderful Raffle, lucky dip school stalls and much more. Warm up with a mince pie and mulled wine, tea and coffee.Hot dogs and carols in the play ground. A lovely afternoon for one and all.

Tour de France  The Tour de France co-ordinating committee is meeting at the Village Hall on Tuesday 19 November at 7.30.  As before although this is the committee meeting it is informal and anyone who wishes to attend is invited to come along.  Peter Katic of the National trust is hoping to attend and may have some useful information to give.

Village Hall Keys Would anyone who has a Hall key they no longer need please give it to Richard Barlow.  Regular users may find it more convenient to keep their keys and if any regular users have not got a key please ask Richard for one.  All committee members will soon have keys and so anyone needing access can approach any committee member.

Sunday lunch at the George From Sunday 11th November, The George are offering a full Sunday Roast Dinner from 12 noon until 4 pm, instead of their usual lunchtime menu of soup and sandwiches. Please note that as per their website they will be closing at 5 pm following service of Dinner.

Email problems at The Buck Message from Michelle: Our email system has not been working fully for a time which has resulted in a couple of things happening. 1. People have tried e mailing us and the e mail bounces back 2. I have e mailed out and the e mail has not reached its destination but we will not be aware of the problem. As a safeguard I have now set up another e mail address to use or also cc into - michelle1edwards@hotmail.co.uk This should solve our problem for now. if you are waiting for a reply and you haven't got one send me an update on the new e mail address and I will reply directly Many thanks - Michelle

This speed test was done at Pike Foot in Buckden on 24th October. Click here for details and to register.

Home Farm Trust Christmas Cards The 2013 range of Home Farm Trust Christmas cards on sale at West Winds Tearoom. If you spend £10 or more on cards during a single visit, you can ask for a free coffee and freshly made scone with home-made damson jam. The Home Farm Trust is a national charity providing care for people with learning disabilities and support for their carers and families.  For more information, visit the Home Farm Trust at www.hft.org.uk

Buckden Singers Christmas Concerts will take place on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st December at 7.30pm in Buckden Village Institute. The first half will include traditional carols, readings and choir pieces. In a departure from previous years, we shall, in the second half, be attempting our version of CINDERELLA. Tickets which include light refreshments are £7 for adults and £1 for children and are available from Megan Lightfoot on 760399 or email tickets@buckden.org

High speed broadband - The broadband mast on Buckden Raike is now running on mains power thanks to a grant from YDNPA. Superfast broadband is well and truly here. The speed test below was done at Pike Foot in Buckden on 10th October. Click here for details and to register.

The George Inn - Winter Opening  With effect from Monday  7 October 2013 the opening times for The George will be as follows:

Lunch - Wednesday to Sunday 12.00 until 2.30 pm; Dinner - Monday and Wednesday to Sunday 6.00 until 8.00 pm

Home Farm Trust Christmas Cards  at West Winds It’s not long to Christmas now... This year’s range of Home Farm Trust Christmas cards can be seen in the tearooms at West Winds with many attractive designs to choose from. And if you spend £10 or more on cards, you can ask for a free coffee and freshly made scone with home-made damson jam. The Home Farm Trust is a national charity providing care for people with learning disabilities and support for their carers and families and provides day-care packages and supported living arrangements. For more information, visit the Home Farm Trust at www.hft.org.uk

North Yorks Police At 0200 hours Wednesday 2nd October 2013 an alarm was activated at premises in Kettlewell, the police were not contacted at the time. If you do hear an alarm or see anything suspicious please call the police immediately as we will always attend as fast as possible.

Knit & Natter – Would you like to spend a sociable morning, once a week, joining in a fund raising project for Hubberholme Church?  If so, please come along to 11 Dalegarth, Buckden on Tuesday 10th September at 10.30 am. when all will be revealed.   Everyone very welcome – even non-knitters; if you can’t come, but would like to help, we would love to hear from you.    Contact:   Sue Lusted 760877

World's Biggest Coffee Morning Come & join in The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at Buckden School Room in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support  - Friday 27th September, 10 am to noon.   (Contributions for the cake stall would be very welcome)

Howden Jones - Folk Band - Saturday 28 September – folk band Howden Jones will be performing at Buckden Village Institute at 7.30pm.  Kate Howden and Paul Jones are songwriters who have been travelling all over the country, touring Village Halls, Small Theatres and Arts Centres.  Creating their ‘beautiful music in beautiful places’ Tour, they have been sharing their music and stories, often meeting friendly and fascinating people and visiting some wonderful, unusual venues in sometimes remote and always beautiful areas along the way. They write about life and their observations of it, often poignant, sometimes humorous, and gathering new material as they travel, they captivate an audience in a unique intimate atmosphere. Their show has been described as, ‘relaxed and enchanting’ and ‘an absolute delight’, ‘their joy, talent and good humour were infectious’, ‘music for all ages’.  Tickets £7 (accompanied children under 16 free), available from Sarah Vetch (760882) or Debbie Roe (761024).  Jacobs Join supper in the interval.  Bring your own drinks. Raffle. Click here for poster

Message from Ed & Jackie at The George 'Thank you so much for the warm welcome we have received.  It has been great meeting so many of you in our first few days here and we hope that we will get to meet more of you over the coming weeks. We have decided that for the time being our opening hours will be: 

Monday: Open from 4.00pm
Tuesday: Closed 
Wednesday - Sunday: Open from 12.00 through to 11.00pm

We will be serving a light lunchtime menu of sandwiches, soup and baskets of chips between 12.00 and 2.45 Wednesday through to Sunday, and will be providing an evening menu of home cooked fayre from 6.0 to 8.30 pm everyday (except Tuesday).

We are happy to welcome dogs in the bar area but not the restaurant and if we are busy with diners in the bar we may have to limit dogs to outside the pub -if you could please bear with us on this we would be very grateful.

Thank you again for your welcome and support.'

Person wanted to help with washing up in the kitchen on Friday & Saturday nights – 7pm – about 9pm 

Housekeeper help Saturday & Sunday mornings 10am till about noon to help with bed making etc."

Congratulations to everyone involved in the Gala The treasurer has announced that the approximate figure for the Gala profit is £3,267.83.  It may be subject to minor alterations if any more income or expenditure comes to light later but that is a fantastic figure and represents a considerable achievement for the whole community.  Thanks in particular go to Debbie Roe the Gala Secretary and to Bev Owen the field organiser.  Thanks must also go to everyone who helped but there are too many to mention them all here.  

There will be an open meeting at 7.30 on Tuesday 25 June in the Hall at which any comments criticisms and suggestions for improvement for next year's Gala will be aired.  We have decided that it is best to have such a meeting soon after the Gala while thoughts are still fresh in people's minds and this meeting is intended to be a constructive and frank exchange of views so please anyone who has any ideas or anything they want to say do come along and we will see if next year's Gala can be even better than this.

Congratulations to Margaret & Ted on the occasion of your Golden Wedding anniversary - from all your friends in Buckden

Buckden Gala Poster - Please download the poster and display in your car. Click here

New landlords at the George A very warm welcome to Ed & Jackie Yarrow from Leeds who moved in yesterday as the new landlords at the George Inn at Hubberholme. They are hoping to be able to open to serve drinks by Sunday and will start doing food later in the week. We wish them every success in their new venture.

01/06/13

Vandalism on a grand scale Anyone watching yesterday's business news will be delighted to have seen that Yorkshire Water made profits of £330 million pounds last year (that would be from us!) Unfortunately they seem to have decided to spend most of it destroying one of Yorkshire's best loved and unique landscapes - Langstrothdale, not to mention the disruption caused to the lives of those living and working in the dale. It is a complete mystery why Yorkshire Water are allowed to get away with it - and we can only hope that once the work is finished, they will resurface the road and repair the damage caused to the landscape. If you haven't been up the dale lately, click here for pictures of what has been going on.

Fast Broadband - Look North Report on Upper Wharfedale's Fast Broadband project. Filmed on Buckden Raike and in the village. Click here to view

Buckden Walkers Monday Walk Monday, 3rd June 2013. Barden Bridge and Bolton Abbey. Along the River Wharfe, through Strid Woods, hopefully at bluebell time. Departure:  Buck Inn, 10:30am. Click here for details

Hubberholme  Festival of the Fleece June 28/29/30. Remember to buy your ticket for the preview evening which includes displays, demonstrations, punch and nibbles, & musical interlude, at 7.30pm on Friday June 28th costing £6. Tickets from Judith Adejumo (760480 and Jayne Sayer (760463)

Changes to garden waste collection service Click here for details

Tour de France Meeting The TdF co-ordinating committee will be meeting at 7pm in the Village Hall on Wednesday 5 June.  The meeting will be informal and there is no set agenda. If anyone has any points they would like to raise with the committee or information to share we are keen to hear from them either at the meeting or by letting Richard Barlow know on 01756760870 or (richardbarlow@btinternet.com). We are particularly keen for someone from up the Dale to join the committee as this is a Parish enterprise not just a Buckden Village one - any volunteers, please let Richard know.

Buckden Gala is taking place on Saturday 15th June from 12.30pm onwards. Events will include the annual sheep show, two Championship fell races, children's fun races, dog show, live music, hot and cold food, and the usual assortment of craft, book, plant, and cake stalls, tombola and grand prize draw etc. An exciting new feature this year will be a dog scurry organised by Langstroth Gun Dogs. Book the date in your diary now for a guaranteed fun
day out! Visit www.buckdengala.co.uk for regular updates and news of additional features. As usual donations towards the raffle, tombola, cake, book and plant stall will be gratefully received!

Festival of the Fleece is to be held in St Michael and All Angels' Church over the weekend of June 28th - 30th. On Friday, June 28th the preview evening of displays, with punch and nibbles as well as entertainment, will start at 7.30pm. Tickets for this evening, costing £6, are available now from Judith Adejumo (760480) or Jayne Sayer (760463). On Saturday and Sunday the church will be open to view between 1Oam and 4.30pm, with a service of thanksgiving at 6pm on Sunday, June 30th.

Morning Coffee and Afternoon Teas at Buckden School Room on August 26th (Bank Holiday Monday) in aid of Hubberholme Church Funds. Come and browse, chat, and find a bargain as we will be selling good quality donated household items such as ornaments, pictures, glass ware and china, books and small, manageable furniture. As you are spring cleaning, moving, or de-cluttering, think of this event and contact Megan (760399) with anything you think would be appropriate.

Also, a reminder that there will be National Trust presentation and slide show also on Wednesday 8 May at 7pm in Buckden Village Institute.– Cassie Williams, Peter Katic and Peter Welch from the National Trust will be giving a presentation on their roles and work here in Upper Wharfedale and their plans for the future.  This will be followed by a Jacob’s Join supper to give you the chance to talk to them afterwards.  Everyone welcome.

Buckden Walkers Wednesday Evening Stroll  1st May 2013. This walk is focussed on the Fox & Hounds at West Burton.The 2-mile walk was marginal for shoes when trialled, but boots may be advisable if it is not dry for several days before (localised mud). Dogs are welcome – usual proviso re leads applies at times. Meet outside the Buck for departure no later than 6.30pm or ready for walking at the Fox by 6.50. Non walkers can meet at the pub at 8.00. Click here for menu. Please let Stella & Robin know of meal choices by 7.00 on Tuesday night so that order can be placed. For further information, please contact Robin or Stella on (01756) 761320. Added info.: Sunset 20:40; Dusk 21:21  …. But we hope to eat at 20:20

On Friday 12 April the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire Julia Mulligan will be holding a surgery to hear your views and issues relating to policing in North Yorkshire, at the Skipton Youth and Community Centre in Skipton, from 3pm until 5pm. If you would like to book an appointment with Julia or for further information about other surgeries, please telephone 01765 641839 or email pccsurgeries@northyorkshire-pcc.gov.uk

National Trust presentation and slide show – Cassie Williams, Peter Katic and Peter Welch from the National Trust will be giving a presentation on their roles and work here in Upper Wharfedale and their plans for the future, on Wednesday 8 May at 7pm in Buckden Village Institute.  This will be followed by a Jacob’s Join supper to give you the chance to talk to them afterwards.  Everyone welcome.

Buckden Village Institute AGM – the AGM will be held in the village Institute on Friday 26 April at 6.30pm. All residents of Buckden Parish are welcome to attend. Please join us at this meeting to share your opinions on how the village hall and its activities could be improved.

The Queens Arms in Litton are hiring! Full-time and part-time vacancies for staff in the kitchen, front of house and housekeeping. For more information please contact Emily at The Queens Arms – email: info@queensarmslitton.co.uk, tel: 01756 770096, web: http://queensarmslitton.co.uk/jobs/ or call in.

The Jay Walkers are coming back to Kettlewell  Village Hall If you enjoyed ‘Ladies’  Day’ and ’39 Steps’ you will want to see the latest Jay Walkers production -  Alan Ayckbourn’s   ‘Time of my Life’  for one night only on Friday 3rd May at 7.30 To book tickets costing £7 contact Pat Charlton  on 01756 760302 or email boxoffice@thejaywalkers.co.uk

Easter Lilies at Hubberholme Church  The Church Wardens would like to thank all who sponsored the lilies and therefore made the displays possible.  In addition, they wish to express their grateful thanks and appreciation for all the hard work and resulting wonderful arrangements created by The Team of ladies – yet again!  A special mention must be made of Philip (aged 5) and Lily (aged 7) who created the Easter garden around the base of the font. Click here to view the flowers

Wild Workshops in Langstrothdale In association with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Nethergill Farm near Oughtershaw is holding a series of Wild Workshops from April to July. On Saturday 20th April from 10am to 4pm experts from the Yorkshire Dales River Trust will lead a River Workshop, revealing secrets from the river bed and the art of willow bundling. £25 per person, including tea and coffee, a sandwich lunch and home-baked cakes. More details at www.nethergill.co.uk/field-centre/courses and by calling Nethergill Farm on 01756 761126

YDNPA Chiefs to speak at Buckden Village Institute  On Monday 8^th April David Butterworth - Chief Executive  & Gary Smith – Community & Conservation Director of Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority will be speaking at Buckden Parish Institute on how the Park will help to make the Upper Dale a better place to live, work & play. They will also be explaining how they aim to maintain the sustainability of the environment of Upper Wharfedale. This will be a short address followed by questions and hopefully some answers. Please come to this important meeting and have your say about the future of the dale.

Buckden Parish Council Electors Meeting – 11^th March 2013, 8.00 p.m. Mrs Sharon Hudson CDC will be present to advise what CDC will be doing in the lead up and during the Tour de France around Buckden. Review of Council’s business during 2012/13.All Parishioners cordially invited.

Click here to see photo of prolific fraudster Mark Chapman who stays in hotels and bed&breakfast accommodation throughout the country.  If sighted please contact North Yorkshire Police.  

Following several recent thefts from churches within North Yorkshire and other counties, please click here & also here to view photographs of two males suspected of being involved. 

North Yorkshire Police and Crime Plan  Julia Mulligan, Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire, has published a draft Police and Crime Plan. Julia is now asking the public for their views, so she can amend the Plan before final publication at the end of March. To read the plan and make a response please visit www.crimeplan.org.uk

Kettlewell Film Night - April The film is  "The Help"  6^th April (originally advertised as showing on 30^th March)@ 7.30pm.  Tickets are £4 and can be purchased from Caroline Hatton on 760378 or Kettlewell Village Store.  This is the last film of the season and local support is much appreciated as this will help secure future funding for film nights to continue in September.

The official Tour Media Brochure is also now available - click here to download. Don't forget that Buckden's own Tour de France website is at www.granddepart.co.uk 

St Patrick’s Night - Buckden Village Institute For the first time we are holding a St Patricks Night in Buckden - Saturday 16^th March, 7.00 for 7.30 p.m. Tickets are £12 and include a three course ‘Irish’ meal, entertainment, games and much, much more. Tickets are selling out fast so please order your tickets now from Peter at tickets@buckden.org or telephone on 01756 760882. Fancy Dress Optional – prize awarded for best costume.

New Year Caption Competition - Many thanks to all of you who submitted an entry in the New year Caption Comp. The winning entry was from Richard whose caption for the picture below was "So you think I should check with Margaret before I buy that lycra suit do you"?  

Future of the National Park Consultation on two important documents that will shape the future of the Yorkshire Dales National Park closes on Friday next week (11^th Jan) so you still have time to participate. The draft version of the National Park Management Plan, sets out a vision and objectives for looking after the National Park for the next five years. To read and comment on the Draft National Park Management Plan click here. The Local Plan highlights the key planning areas for the future of the National Park – including visitor facilities, local businesses, infrastructure and design. To read and comment on the Local Plan Issues report click here. Your response to the consultation will help YDNP draft the final version of the National Park Management Plan and prioritise the Planning issues that to be addressed in the new Local Plan.

Fast Broadband Update As you may be aware there has been a delay in the roll out of Fast Broadband to the Upper Dale. The cause of this is the wireless repeater mast at Moor End farm Kettlewell. The final location of this mast was the third choice as first the National Trust and then Natural England ruled out the preferred locations. Having trialled the mast for some weeks, it is evident that this location does not have sufficient access to clean wind and sun to maintain the power necessary to provide a reliable service. These issues will be addressed at the beginning of January and providing the alterations prove satisfactory then the roll-out to the upper dale will be resumed. The good news is that the remote wireless mast above Buckden has worked continuously since the day it was commissioned so when  the issues are fixed at Moor End then the roll out can proceed all the way to Cam Houses