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.

Chris McShane will be playing the ukulele for the night on Saturday 5th May.  Kicking off at 8pm.  This is also the night the Packhorse runs the late night service.

Buckden Monday Walkers April 9th 2018 Airton to Bell Busk Circular Starting from the front of the Buck Inn at 10.30 (for car-sharing) or the Village Green at Airton as near to 11.00 as we can make it. A 5-mile almost flat walk which includes a pleasant stretch along the river. Usual arrangements, bring your provisions for coffee break and lunch.  Dogs (as always) welcome.

Upper Wharfedale Arts And Literature Society Spring Quiz 2018 :  Strain your brain & pit your wits again. Quiz & supper. Teams 2-6. (just come along and we can sort out teams if you prefer). Winning team prize. Friday 25th may 7.30pm Conistone with Kilnsey village hall  Tickets & tables in advance £5pp members £6pp non members tel: 01756 770051; email: uwalsociety@gmail.com Includes supper with tea, coffee & soft drinks; Bring your own wine & beer

Grassington Community Cinema presents monthly Saturday shows at The Octagon Theatre, Town Hall, Grassington.  Saturday 7th April 2018. For children we present ‘Paddington 2' at 4.30pm and for Grown Ups we have ‘Battle of the Sexes’ ‪at 7.30pm. Enjoy the Big Screen Experience in your own community and support Grassington Hub and Community Library.  Bar, popcorn and ice cream for sale.  Ask about our Loyalty discount Scheme. All welcome! Book in advance either on line  here  or in Grassington Hub and reserve the seat of your choice or pay on the door. Thank you for your support for Grassington Community Cinema.

Children's (and Adults) skittles Saturday 14 April – The Village Institute Committee welcome all children, local or on holiday in the dale, to take part in a skittles tournament in Buckden Village Institute from 2 - 4pm. There will be no charge for taking part, and soft drinks will be provided.  Parents are requested to stay and watch. If your child would like to take part please can you contact Debbie Roe on 761024 or e-mail debbie@beckcottage.com.

Adult skittles tournament in Buckden Village Institute, in the same format as previous events. Saturday 14 April – 7.30pm,  £5 per head, and bring your own drinks and nibbles.  Prizes for the winning team.

(Opening hours range between 8am & 7.30pm). Flexibility essential. Full Job Description available from Reception on request, email or by telephoning 01756 752313. Letter of application and CV to Mrs Jane Sayer,  Grassington Medical Centre, 9 Station Road, Grassington BD23 5LS, email janesayer@nhs.net Applications by Tuesday 3 April 2018

Tour de Yorkshire - Pom-Poms and Bunting making  There are sessions every  Friday morning from 10am until 12pm to make hundreds of pom-poms for when the Tour de Yorkshire comes through Kettlewell.  If anyone would like to join in making them, please call in at Zarina’s Tearoom anytime between 10 and 12pm.  If you have any yellow or blue wool then please bring it along - if not there will be some there. Bunting will also be made. Do come along for the chit chat if nothing else.

Craven Cultural Strategy The draft Craven Cultural Strategy is on line: Click here to read. CDC would  very much like to hear your feedback on it. There is an online survey  to complete - it is recommended that you read the Strategy first before attempting the survey. All comments are very welcome – the questionnaire should take about 5 minutes to complete after you have read the draft Strategy. There is a networking event where there will be  the opportunity to give more feedback about the report and a chance to meet other people involved/interested in arts, heritage and culture, on Friday 9 March from 4.30 – 6.30pm.

Wild Willy Barett's French Connection. Coming to Kettlewell Village Hall Saturday 21st April 8.00pm (wrong date was in February Link)   Imagine stumbling across a smoky back street bar, late night jam: Django Reinhardt and The Pogues; Robert Johnson accompanies Edith Piaf; Bob Marley’s jammin’ with Stéphane Grappelli; Tom Waits joins in. This is French Connection. Featuring an original melange of French, Irish and English acoustic arrangements, using everything from a guitar and cello, Irish pipes and banjo, there really is nothing else quite like them. See them on You Tube. Tickets £12. from village shop, Zarina's, Kettlewell Village hall@aol.com or from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/428412    although here there will be a booking fee.

Grassington Community Cinema  Saturday 3rd March 2018. presents monthly Saturday shows at The Octagon Theatre, Town Hall, Grassington.  For children we present 'The Lego Ninjago Movie' at 4.30pm and for Grown Ups we have ‘Victoria and Abdul’ ‪at 7.30pm. Enjoy the Big Screen Experience in your own community and support Grassington Hub and Community Library.  Bar, popcorn and ice cream for sale.  Ask about our Loyalty discount Scheme. All welcome! Book in advance either on line at grassington.uk.com or in Grassington Hub and reserve the seat of your choice or pay on the door.For more information: Click here

Captain Scott: “The Man and the Myth”.  Upper Wharfedale Arts and Literature Society (UWALS) present a talk by local expert, Heather Lane, at Amerdale Hall, Arncliffe on Friday 16th March 7.30 pm. Heather lives locally but is presently working in the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge where she also established the new Polar Museum.  This is an opportunity to hear from an expert in her field. Potato pie supper with wine included. TICKETS: members £6, non-members £8. Telephone 01756 770350/770051 or email uwalsociety@gmail.com.  website: www.uwals.co.uk

Kettlewell School - sponsored giving. The Governors of the Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation communicated with all our communities in October regarding the sustainability of our four schools, including Kettlewell. The response was overwhelmingly in favour of setting up a sponsored giving programme to mitigate the deficits. To this end, we have established a process at Burnsall and Kettlewell to facilitate this and the other two schools will come on stream over the coming weeks and months. Click here to read the letter giving details of this and the sponsored giving form.  Thank you for your support.

The George  Inn - Annual Holiday The George will be closed for Annual Holidays from Monday 15th Jan. Re-opening Wednesday 7th Feb at 12.00 noon.

The George Inn - Valentines Evening On Wednesday 14th February there will be a Special Valentines evening at The George. Two courses including Two Steaks as the Main Course and a bottle of Wine for Two - all for £55 per couple. Choose from Sirloin, Gammon, Lamb or Tuna steaks. Email Ed or Jackie to book your table (restricted to 9 couples !)

Folk Night at the Fox and Hounds On Saturday 3rd February from 8pm Martin Francis will be playing folk and soft power ballads.   Pie and pea supper is provided for a donation.  The Packhorse bus is also running the late night Saturday service.

Buckden Parish Council has passed a resolution to form a Community Fund Committee that will help towards or fully fund local projects and benefits to the residents in the parish of Buckden, however we need your views and comments. We ask any interested parties to attend a meeting prior to the Parish Council meeting in the Institute on Monday 12th February 2018 at 7pm to discuss in further detail

Tour De Yorkshire Roadshow This year's TdY will be held on 3rd – 6th May 2018. Welcome to Yorkshire is running a roadshow at Kettlewell Village Hall on Tuesday 6th February.  Doors open at 5pm with the roadshow starting at 5.30 pm. This event is open to everyone in the local area. “Information will be shared about how to get involved, build excitement and maximise the benefits of worldwide media coverage. Details on road closures, the annual sportif and Welcome to Yorkshire’s various cycling legacy projects will be discussed, along with ways people can become official Tour Makers or take part in best dressed and land art competitions. Marketing, website and social media tips will also be provided, as well as ways businesses can embrace the influx of visitors that come to watch the action in person.”   

Buckden Sunday Walkers:  For your diaries, the 2018 programme for Buckden Sunday Walkers is as follows: April 22nd; May 20th; June 24th; July 15th; Aug 19th; Sept 16th; Oct 21st. If you would like to be added to the distribution list for information prior to each walk, please contact Robin at  robin.davidson3232@gmail.com

NYP Community Messaging  Quad bikes are still being stolen in the Craven area. Please take the time to make sure you have the necessary precautions in place to prevent anything being stolen, such as trackers, alarms, clamps, CCTV. Please report any suspicious activity on 101.

Buckden Burns Night Buckden will be celebrating Burns’ Night on Saturday 27 January, 7:30 p.m. onwards in the Institute.  Tickets £12:50 each to include a traditional Burns’ Supper of Cullen Skink; Haggis, tatties & neeps and Cranachan, poems by the Bard, music and dancing so get on your tartan and polish your sporrans in celebration of Rab’s birthday. To book your places please email burnsnight@buckden.org  or see Liz / Debbie. (Numbers required by 20 Jan please.) If you are feeling enthused to offer some entertainment (musical or otherwise) or to help to prepare the food/hall offers will be gratefully accepted. Please see or contact Liz & Andrew (burnsnight@buckden.org )

 "A very special and sincere "Thank you" is due to all the  ladies who 'dressed'  Hubberholme Church with such wonderful festive arrangements and also to those, from far and wide who made generous donations of 'Stars' for the tree.  Click here to see the church decorated fro Christmas. We are so grateful to Ted Downes of the Cam Forest Trust for the donation, delivery and erection of the tree -  It really is a most generous gift. It is hoped that as many of you as possible will find time to visit the church and appreciate the decorations - I'm afraid the photography does not do the church or the decorators full credit. We have the Crib and Christingle Service at 4 pm and Midnight Communion at 11:30 pm on Christmas Eve and a special candlelit Christmas Carol Service, supported by Buckden Singers, on Thursday 28th December at 7pm. Finally, may we wish you a very 'Merry Christmas' and happy, healthy and peaceful New Year to follow."

Carol singing for refugees Thursday 21 December 2 – 4pm
Last year  £400 was raised to help the refugees by singing carols in the foyer at Tesco's during the week before Christmas. The sound made was helped enormously by people from the refugee support groups as well as various choirs and other folks who joined in....this year the group are hoping to raised more - If you are in Skipton on Thursday afternoon 21 December perhaps you could just drop in and out at your convenience at some time between 2 - 4 pm.  Wear something warm and 'Christmassy' if possible - carol sheet will be provided as well as a bit of fun...Enthusiasm is much more important than a good voice! The efforts last year seemed well received by both customers and the staff at Tesco.   The money raised was sent to Christian Aid who are on the ground working with refugees in many parts of the world. Please publicise this as widely as possible and bring your friends!

If you would like to come carol singing, please come to West Winds at 6.30pm on Sunday 24 December (enter by the back gate) or just join the throng as it passes through the village.

Buckden Parish Council Please note the PC  meeting for January is on Tuesday 9th at 7.30pm. Minutes for the December meeting are on the Parish Council page

Buckden Christmas Cards Due to popular demand, Steph Roe  has agreed to to do one Christmas card delivery this year on 23 December  in Buckden, Cray and Hubberholme only. If you wish to include your cards in this delivery please can you deliver them to Fairlawn by 22 December. All proceeds to be split equally between Yorkshire Air Ambulance and UWFRA. Recommended price per card - 10p.

Mexican night at The George on Wednesday 13th December - . Cheesy Nacho's and dips to start and your choice of Chilli Con Carne, Three Bean Chilli, Chicken Fajita's or Sticky Ribs for mains. All at just £12.95 per person. Just give Ed or Jackie a call to reserve your table

Kettlewell Nativity Wednesday 20th December 4.00 p.m. Don't miss it - it's really special!

Upper Wharfedale 1918 Upper Wharfedale Arts and Literature Society (UWALS) has embarked on the project to capture the social history of Upper Wharfedale at around 1918. They are mounting an exhibition called Upper Wharfedale 1918 in the town hall in Grassington over the weekend of July 14th/15th with displays, demonstrations, songs, poetry etc.  In the meantime thye are collecting any material that will help paint a picture of day to day life in 1918.  Much research and collation is being done on the military aspect of this period but less on the social history. Click here for more info and contact details

Buckden Singers Christmas Concert will take place in the village Institute on Saturday 16th December at 7.30pm. Tickets available from Stella Perrott 01756 761320 or email tickets@buckden.org Lots of carols, party pieces, songs and funny stuff. Mince pie and mulled wine included. Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Outdoor Classroom for Kettlewell Primary School Kettlewell Primary School has already achieved Forest School status. We'd really like an outdoor classroom to seal the deal and allow other schools, scouts and brownies, and other groups to enjoy these facilities. In so doing, we've applied to the Aviva Community Fund, and, despite being small, are doing pretty well on votes... and it's all about the voting! So please vote for us - it's easy and will take barely 3 minutes of your time! Thank you! Click here to vote

Steak night at the George - There will be George Steak Night on Wednesday 1st November. Choose from Tuna, Beef, Gammon or Lamb Steaks. Any two courses including a bottle of wine at £50 per couple. Full details of menu available from Jackie or Ed - Tel: 01756 760 223

Reminder - Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation Roadshow  The school road-shows are being held this week as follows:

Monday 16th October -  Kettlewell Village Hall 3.00pm – 7.00pm

Tuesday 17th October - Cracoe Village Hall 3.00pm – 7.00pm

Wednesday 18th October -  Burnsall School 3.00pm – 7.00pm

Thursday 19th October - Grassington School 3.00pm – 7.00pm

Please make every attempt to drop in to one of the events to find out what is going on and to give your views. This affects YOU and everyone else in the Upper Wharfedale community - please make every attempt to attend. For more details, please click here.

Hubberholme Church Fund Raising 2017 - Bird Quiz Thank you to everybody who was involved in any way in the Bird Quiz which raised much needed funds for Hubberholme Church.   The winner was Jackie Yarrow from the George Inn, who very generously donated her prize to church funds.  This meant that the grand total raised was £243.  Thank you all once again.  Click here for the answers to those head scratching puzzles.

Friends of Kettlewell Primary School Save the date! Our Christmas Fair will be on Sunday 3rd December, 1pm until 4pm at the school. Stalls include gifts, tombola, water or wine, raffle and the ever popular mulled wine  and cakes. We will also have a very special visitor. Have you been good? Please come along and support our wonderful school. 

Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival A huge thank you to everyone who took part, helped and attended this year's festival. Another successful year with fabulous Scarecrows.  Please come along to our AGM on Wednesday 22nd November, 7.30pm at Kettlewell Village Hall to find out more about the money raised and how it has helped the community. If you would like to join the committee, please put your nomination in to our secretary Melanie Thornton by Monday 20th November via melaniethornton@live.com or to Troutbeck House, Middle Lane, Kettlewell.

Kettlewell Playground Thank you to everyone who came to our BBQ. A fantastic event and well supported. The weather held off until the end, resulting in the Ladies v Gents rounders tournament being cut short and was a draw. The Ladies took the Kettlewell Cup home. We raised £561.50 for the maintenance and improvement of the playground, which is simply amazing. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a success. Our next fundraiser will be our bingo event in February. 

Macmillan Coffee Morning A huge “Thank you” to all who supported the recent Coffee Morning.  The attendance was marvellous and a thoroughly enjoyable morning was shared by all.  Others, unable to be present, also gave most generously.  We are happy to say that, once Gift Aid is applied, the Macmillan organisation will benefit by £403.25.  We’re only a small community, but such a supportive one.  As Megan said ‘Small Village – Big Heart.’

Satire Strikes  As part of its nationwide tour, the satirical sketch show From Here To Absurdity is returning to Wharfedale this autumn, and will headline at Kettlewell Village Hall on Saturday 14 October.7.30pm. In recent years, the show has been performed at both the Edinburgh Fringe and the Chicago Sketch Festival. But the show is no stranger to these parts either, having performed here in 2011 as well as being well received at venues in Otley and Settle. Written by Private Eye contributor Rick Kelly, the 90 minute show takes a sharp look at the various absurdities of life in modern Britain - including ‘divorce, death, devolution and ramblers’. Those with a contempt for political correctness, accountants, and senior managers might also find something amusing. Accompanying Kelly on stage will be Ashley Hern, formerly of the Oxford University Revue, and Lucy Simons, a stand-up comedienne well known on the Manchester and Liverpool comedy circuits. Tickets £10  Under 19 £5   From Village shop, Zarina's cafe, or tel 01756760887, email kwellvillagehall@aol.com  Limited bar available.

Grassington Community Cinema Saturday 7th October 2017  at The Octagon Theatre, Town Hall, Grassington.  For children we present 'Boss Baby' at 4.30pm and for Grown Ups we have ‘Viceroy's House’ ‪at 7.30pm. Enjoy the Big Screen Experience in your own community and support Grassington Hub and Community Library.  Bar, popcorn and ice cream for sale.  Ask about our Loyalty discount Scheme. All welcome! Book in advance either on line at grassington.uk.com or in Grassington Hub and reserve the seat of your choice or pay on the door. For more information: click here

Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation Roadshow  The Federation has made a fantastic start but there are still many issues to be tackled. ALL MEMBERS of the Upper Wharfedale community are invited to any one of our four ‘roadshows’ where we will look at the issues and challenges, particularly the sustainability of our primary schools. The Kettlewell Roadshow is on Monday 16th October from 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. - If you can't make this date you are welcome to attend one of the other events. This affects YOU and everyone else in the Upper Wharfedale community - please make every attempt to attend. For more details and dates of the other events, please click here.

UW Refugee Support Group Welcome Day UWRSG will be hosting its second ‘welcome day’ for refugees at Kettlewell on Saturday 16 September 2017 . We will be welcoming groups from Bradford and Blackburn and Darwen. The focus of the day is on some cricketing fun and other games. Click here for Issue 6 of the UWRSG Newsletter

Plums for Manorlands After much picking, tree shaking and collecting, the efforts of Grace, Jack and Robert were rewarded by … a soaking wet Sunday Sale of plums. However the sunny, generosity of Buckden came up trumps again and we have been able to send a cheque to Manorlands for £80. Please accept our sincere thanks for all the support given – be prepared, the children are already hoping for a bumper harvest next year, when there might be packets of crumble mix available as well! A message from Grace and Jack "We told our school and they were amazed at the amount we raised. Yours sincerely, Grace and Jack and Daddy."

Buckden Sunday Walkers 17 September.  This month's walk will commence from Grimwith Reservoir car park and is approximately 10 miles.  As usual, meet at The Buck at 10.30 to share lifts or 11.00 at the reservoir car park.  Please let Robin know if you intend to meet at the car park.

Buckden Walkers Wednesday Evening Stroll The next evening stroll will be taking place on Wednesday13th September and is a leisurely 45 to 50 minute walk around Kinsley with a meal at The Tennant Arms afterwards. Meet outside The Buck at 6:15pm for car sharing, or 6:30pm at Kilnsey, non-walkers at 7:30pm. Meal at 8:00pm. The walk is along a short section of Mastiles Lane, returning via a green path to Kilnsey, then along to road to Consitone bridge, across fields to Kilnsey Crag and back on the road to the The Tennant Arms. Please select from the  menu (click here) and let Julian know by September 7th, so that he can advise the pub of numbers and menu choices.

Grassington Community Cinema Saturday 2nd September 2017. Grassington Community Cinema presents monthly Saturday shows at The Octagon Theatre, Town Hall, Grassington.  For children we present 'Smurfs: The Lost Village' at 4.30pm and for Grown Ups we have ‘Their Finest’ ‪at 7.30pm. Enjoy the Big Screen Experience in your own community and support Grassington Hub and Community Library.  Bar, popcorn and ice cream for sale.  Ask about our Loyalty discount Scheme. All welcome! For more information: click here

Hubberholme Church Fund Raising events - Thank you to everyone who has supported in many ways the events this year especially the Auction of Promises. Please note that there will NOT be the  August 28^th  Bank Holiday Monday Refreshments and Stalls in Buckden School Room this year. However please remember the Digital Photograph of Hubberholme  Church Competition does not close until October 31^st. Entries to stephen.hounsham@smartercat.co.uk  Autumn pictures would be good if you have not taken one already. Bird Quizes are also available until October 31^st from sandieparsons@icloud.com and at The George Inn, Hubberholme.

Concert at Scargill House A concert that is being held in the Chapel on Friday 1st September at 8pm. A group of residential guests will be working all week working together to form a scratch choir and orchestra and to perform the musical 'Angel Voices'. The musical is written by Roger Jones and will be directed and conducted by Roger Jones himself, supported by his team from CMM (Christian Music Ministries). As our guests make up the orchestra and choir, local people are invited to come along to enjoy the musical and to join the community in forming an audience! The concert starts at 8pm on Friday 1st September and entrance is free. There will even be hot chocolate afterwards

Give your Wednesday a brand new twist,

Come and try the Buckden Whist.

Lots of prizes to be won,

so come along and join the fun.

You'll be leaving full of smiles,

£2.50 - it's the best value for miles!

If you believe I can't be trusted,

why not check with David Lusted?

New BBC food show filming in Airton - customers wanted! The BBC is making a brand new primetime series about small scale artisan food and drink producers. This exciting contest gives amateur and small scale food producers a chance to showcase their product and compete against other similar products. In each episode, they will meet four different food producers and get to know them, their product and how it is created. These four food producers are then brought together in a real shop where they will sell their products to the public. The BBC will be filming in Town End Farm Shop in Airton on certain dates throughout September, and are looking for customers who are passionate about food to come into the shop.  If you are interested in finding out more, please  email foodshop@studiolambert.com or  call James on 07939973110.

NYP Community Messaging - Sheep Theft Between 01.07.17 & 01.08.17 theft of 10 Ewes mix Swaledales & Dalesbred with red spray on left shoulder & 10 lamb Tups with blue spray on shoulder, ear tags UK12538 from a field near Stockdale Settle any information call 101 ref - 227; Quad bike theft Overnight on Fri the 28th July a red Suzuki quad bike was stolen from a secure shed in Beamsley. It had a yellow sprayer on it and it's VRM is YJ64 OKA. Anyone with any information please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote 12170133379

Help needed A resident of Starbotton who is working towards an MSc in Historic Building Conservation, is writing a dissertation about 17C buildings in the Upper Wharfedale area. She is looking for a copy of an  earlier MA dissertation from 1987 by K.Baird called A Study of Vernacular Buildings in Buckden and Langstrothdale. It was done through the University of Manchester. She has been unable to locate it anywhere and wondered if anyone in Buckden was involved in this and has a copy or know where one is held. If you have a copy or know anything about the study please email info@buckden.org

Skittles Night  Buckden Institute Saturday September 2^nd 7pm start. Tickets £10 to include pie & pea supper. Team and individual prizes. Great fun for all ages & abilities. To order tickets email Linda & Keith keith@keldbarn.plus.com Numbers are limited to 48 so reserve your place asap

Buckden Walkers Evening Stroll – Wednesday 9th August 2017 Nethergill Farm, Oughtershaw. Meet at Buck Inn at 6pm to arrange car share. A popular return to Chris and Fiona’s  for a guided walk and then supper. Please be aware – dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times during the walk.  The (excellent) supper will cost £15; drinks will be available for purchase. To assist Fiona with her catering, please notify David/Sue by Thursday 3rd  August. (01756) 760 877

Buckden Art Group 27th Annual Exhibition - Admission free. 150 paintings on view Saturday August 26th to Wednesday August 30^th. Buckden Village Institute. 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. daily

Buckden Duck Race will take place at approx 3pm on Saturday 29th July at Buckden Bridge. Tickets will be available to buy from 2pm onwards near the bridge on the day or, in advance if you can't be there, from Sandra Kilvington 01756760246. Ducks  £1 each. There will also be our legendary 'Hot Dogs' for sale, along with teas, coffee and cold drinks. Sarah will be running Hook-A-lucky-Duck for children and adults alike. Prizes are: 1st - £30, 2nd £20, 3rd - £10, 4th- £5 + Booby prize. A fun afternoon for all. Picture shows Charlie officiating at the last Duck Race in 2002

Buckden Skittles Night Buckden Institute Saturday September 2nd 7pm start. Tickets £10 to include pie & pea supper. Team and individual prizes. Great fun for all ages & abilities To order tickets email Linda & Keith at keith@keldbarn.plus.com Numbers are limited to 48, so reserve your place a.s.a.p.

If you weren't at the school's  performances of "Pirates and Mermaids" on Thursday, then  you missed a real treat. A dramatic performance to rival anything seen at Grassington Festival with probably the most authentic pirates, mermaids, parrot and crocodile ever seen in the Dale.

Temporary  Road Closure - Conistone Grass Wood Lane, Conistone will be closed from 24th July for up to 5 days for BT works.

School holidays - childcare Want a few hours break from the children? Child care / baby sitting available by the hour from a qualified childcare worker (DBS cleared). If interested please contact Sarah Vetch sarah@vetch.co.uk 01756 760882

Grassington Community Cinema Saturday 8th July 2017.  The Octagon Theatre, Town Hall, Grassington.  For children we present 'The Lego Batman Movie' at 4.30pm and for Grown Ups we have ‘Lion’ ‪at 7.30pm. Enjoy the Big Screen Experience in your own community and support Grassington Hub and Community Library.  Bar, popcorn and ice cream for sale.  Ask about our Loyalty discount Scheme. All welcome! For more information: click here

Buckden Walkers Monday Walk July 3 2017 Due to the road closure the walk will now be along the river from Hubberholme to Yockenthwaite and back via Scar House. Dogs welcome as usual, and drinks at the George (or maybe the White Lion) on the way home.

Buckden Walkers Evening Stroll – Wednesday 12^th July 2017 Gamekeeper’s Inn, Long Ashes, Threshfield to eat 7.30 for 8pm. Meet at Buck Inn at 6pm to arrange car share. A mystery two mile stroll to start at 6.30. ……… don’t you just love a mystery?  Dogs are welcome on the walk ~ but please leave in car during the meal time. There is no need to order meals in advance, but in order for places to be set, please advise John/Dee (tel 761789) if you wish to attend by 6pm on Monday the 11th. The menu can be seen on the Gamekeeper's website: www.gamekeeperinn.co.uk

Promises Auction Get your ticket or make an early bid if you can’t attend the Summer Auction of Promises  to be held on Saturday July 22nd at 5pm with the Auction starting at 6pm. This will be held at Nos. 7 & 8 Buckden Court in the garden. Tickets £5 are available from Megan tel. 01756 760399 prior. The ticket includes a light tea & glass of wine/ soft drink. Further drinks are available for a donation. A list of auction promises  is available by clicking here. If you wish to make a bid prior to be given to the auctioneer on the night please ring Deirdre 01756 760296 or email dahalsall@aol.com We welcome your support in anyway and look forward to seeing you on the night for an  enjoyable evening.

Buckden Duck Race 2017 The revival of the Buckden Duck Race will take place on Saturday 29th July at 3pm at Buckden Bridge. Ducks £1. It last took place in 2002 and was run by Geoff Lightfoot and Charlie Thornborrow. Watch this space for further information.

The Kettlewell Teddy Bear's Picnic is on Sunday 2nd July, 12-2pm at the playground. £1 per child entry, adults free. Picnic plates and refreshments will be available to purchase. Side stalls include tombola, hook a duck, name the bear and a raffle. All money raised will go towards the maintenance and improvement of the playground.

Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival If  you are able to help on the stalls please call Melanie Thornton on 01756 761685

Many thanks too to the volunteers who helped on the day, to all the visitors, and in particular to the Gala Committee for organising the event. Finally a special thank you to Debbie who as Gala Secretary did a brilliant job as always, coordinating the whole event. Click here for photos of the day

Wharfedale Support Group for Manorlands Annual Garden Party Wednesday 28th June 2-4pm at Beechwood, Rylstone BD23 6LJ (by the duck pond).    Strawberry Cream Teas, Cakes, Plants, Books, Cards and other stalls. Classical Musical Entertainment. Large garden and Orchard. Plenty of Gazebos if wet! Tickets £7.50 available by calling 01756 753139 or 752012. Parking in Duck pond Layby or in Raikes Lane.

Sponsored walk in aid of Kettlewell School Please sponsor our group of parents, teachers and friends of Kettlewell Primary School who will be walking 20.43 miles through the catchment area of the school on Saturday 8th July to raise money for Kettlewell Primary School.   Starting from Kettlewell school at 7.30am, through Starbotton, Buckden, Cray, Hubberholme, Yockenthwaite, Halton Gill, Litton, Arncliffe, Hawkswick and returning to Kettlewell. I am planning to do the walk and have the sponsorship form so please see me if you would like to sponsor us - or email me at peter@buckden.org  if you prefer

Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation - OFSTED The newly established Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation underwent its first OFSTED Inspection just a few weeks ago, with Grassington School in the spotlight. The Governing Board are delighted to announce the outcome of the Inspection: Grassington remains a GOOD school. The report praised Mrs. Morton Lee, the Executive Headteacher, who has only been in post since September 2016, saying; “Working alongside a newly formed, hard-working and supportive Governing body, your skilful and determined leadership has brought about significant improvements to teaching and learning.” The Governors are delighted with the Inspection report and see it as evidence of the educational benefits that being part of a Federation have brought to  this small rural school. Anne Vetch, Chair of Governors of the Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation commented "The standard of education our pupils receive, the commitment of our Executive Headteacher and staff, the emphasis we place on safety and behaviour together with  our inclusive  ethos have all been recognised in this fair and balanced Inspection report. However we are not complacent and will continue our constant strive for improvement in this school and in others in our Federation” Click here to read  full report

Teddy bear's picnic The Teddy's Bear's picnic has been re-arranged for Sunday 2nd July. The picnic will be held at the playground in Kettlewell, 12pm to 2pm. Entrance is £1 per child to include a certificate for your bear and entry to the games. Picnic plates and refreshments are available to purchase. Side stalls include name the bear, tombola, hook a duck and raffle. All proceeds go towards the maintenance and improvement of the playground. Everyone is welcome and don't forget your teddy bear!

Promises Auction The next  St Michael & All Angels Church Fund Raising Event is  A Summer Auction of Promises is to be held on Saturday July 22nd at 5pm with the Auction starting at 6pm. This will be held at Nos. 7 &* Buckden Court in the garden. Tickets £5 are available from Megan tel. 01756 760399 prior. The ticket includes a light tea & glass of wine/ soft drink. Further drinks are available for a donation.

A list of auction promises  is available by clicking here. If you wish to make a bid prior to be given to the auctioneer on the night please ring Deirdre 01756 760296 or email dahalsall@aol.com We welcome your support in anyway and look forward to seeing you on the night for an  enjoyable evening.

National Meadows Day Nethergill Eco-Farm & Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT). Saturday 1 July 2017. Nethergill Farm, Buckden BD23 5JS. 10am - 4pm - booking advised. Teaming with wildlife and a riot of colour, flower-rich hay meadows are truly special. Join us in celebrating the delights of a summer’s meadow with wildflower walks, talks and bug hunting activities (weather permitting). Also, Gill Kirk, local artist with her mobile printing press making wild flower prints. Homemade refreshments available or bring a picnic. Cost: Free, donations to YDMT welcome. www.nethergill.co.uk  - 07854 602060. Click here for poster.

Buckden Walkers Sunday Walk - change of date: 25th June Simon’s Seat   8 miles Please note change of date from the usual third Sunday. A repeat of this popular walk we did a couple of years ago – but this time in a counter-clockwise direction. Walk will start from Bardon Tower at 11.15, or meet at the Buck Inn at 10.30 to arrange travel.  Usual T & C’s apply. Any queries ring John on 761789

Kettlewell Teddy Bear's picnic - postponed  Due to circumstances beyond the organisers control,  control, the teddy bear's picnic has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.

Buckden Walkers Evening Stroll – Wednesday 14th June 2017. Three Horseshoes Inn, Wensley. An easy walk from West Witton to Wensley along the River Ure ~ approx. 2ml.

Meet at the Buck Inn at 6pm for car share. Meal at the Three Horseshoes:   7:30 for 8pm. Park at far side of West Witton (in lay-by on either side of road). Drivers will be ferried back to their cars after the meal. Please let Charmian have your food orders by Monday 12th June. Click here for menu. Dogs welcome at the Three Horseshoes. For further details, contact Charmian or Jimmy on (01756) 760 258. or email jhsayer@btinternet.com .  ALL  WELCOME …… including Non Walkers.

New piano grant application . Many thanks to all of you have have already voted in support of Buckden Singers bid to get a new stage piano to replace the faithful old Korg, which has stood the choir in good stead for the last 10 years, but which is starting to show its age.

If you haven't yet voted - please read on....Calor have a grant scheme for community projects  for villages which are off the gas grid. The Singers have submitted an application for funding and the next stage in the process is to demonstrate community support for the bid, by getting members of community / supporters to vote for our bid. The success of a bid is not determined solely by voting, but they need to see evidence of significant community support, which will be used with other criteria to determine who gets one of the grants available. So the voting is now open and the choir really needs more bids, so if you could spare the time we would be really grateful. In order to vote you will need to go to the Calor website: click here and register to vote. You will then hit a page at which you will be invited to find the project you want to vote for. If you click on the pull-down for “location” and select North Yorkshire, it will display four projects – you should be ale to spot the right one! Click on "vote now" and it will take you through to the detail. Now – here’s the thing – you get 10 votes and you can apply them all to one project  So please make sure you select the number of votes you want to apply to the project (ideally 10). And that’s it really. It will only take 5 mins.

Buckden Walkers Monday Walk June 5th Grimwith Reservoir Circuit An easy stroll around the reservoir.  Usual arrangements: bring your coffee/ lunch, meet outside the Buck for car sharing at 10.30am, or at the (excellent) car park at Grimwith about 11.00. Drinks at the Clarendon at Hebden afterwards.  As ever, dogs welcome, and the Clarendon is happy to host “well behaved” dogs – so no problem there.

Buckden Parish Council The draft minutes of Wednesday's Parish Council Annual Meeting are on the Parish Council page. The next meeting is Monday 12th June, the agenda will be ready and sent out week Monday 5th June; any members of the public that require items for the agenda need to let Lou have them by then: clerk@buckden.org

Bank Holiday Monday Church Fund Raising Event   Light Refreshments and Stalls at the School Room,  May 29^th from 10am to 2.30pm. Anyone willing to make scones or a cake please bring on the morning or ring Deirdre 01756 760296 to let her know. We  look forward to seeing people.

Buckden Sunday walk - May  This month's walk on 21st May is around 10 miles, starts from Grassington an takes in moorland and some abandoned mine workings.  Meet at the Buck at 10.30 or the Town Hall car park at Grassington for 11.00.  If meeting at Grassington please let Robin know (tel 01765 761320).  Further details may be posted on the Village Notice Board.

Nethergill Summer Party in aid of refugees on Saturday 8 July 2017.  Click here to see attached poster for details The numbers are restricted and we giving local people and members of Skipton and Upper-Wharfedale  refugee support groups an opportunity to purchase tickets before advertising the event more widely (and we would be grateful if you would not put up any posters for the next week or so).  We hope to use the Venturer.  There will be one run up the dale for those wanting to see the wild flowers and a later bus for those going to the party only.  The bus will also do two runs back down the dale at the end of the party. If you would like tickets please contact me Stella refugees@upperwharfedale.net or 07769 642616. If you would like to help with the event, please also get in touch.  We are still looking for people who might wish to help decorate the barn; help set up and clear up (the following day); provide a raffle prize; provide a (cold) pudding; take a turn, turning sausages; help call some barn / line dances or play some tunes on a fiddle! 

in Kettlewell Village Hall, featuring the Maestros and local home grown talent. Click here for details

Jack Leach On the 27th April 2017 Jack Leach passed away peacefully at home in Rochdale. Shirley and family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and condolences. The funeral will be held on Thursday 11th May 2017 at 2:20pm at Rochdale Crematorium.  All are welcome.

Buckden Walkers Monday Walk May 8 2017 Feizor , Oxember and Wharfe Woods -  well under 5 miles.  It starts and ends at Feizor so that we can take advantage of Elaine’s teashop when we finish!  All being well the bluebells should be as good as they were last year.Usual arrangements – meet at the Buck at 10.30 for car-sharing, or at Feizor about 11.15.  Bring your coffee and a snack – but be sure to save some space for Elaine’s excellent cakes!

Buckden Wednesday Evening Stroll 10 May.  This month's stroll starts from The Fountaine at Lynton and is just under two miles.  Click here for details.  Click here to see the menu.  Numbers are limited for eating so please contact Robin promptly to book meals. (Tel. 01756 761320)

Royal British Legion St George's Day concert with Thirsk RBL Band & The Military WAGS Choir.  On Sunday, 23 April, 3pm at the Garden Rooms, Tennants, Leyburn.  Click here for details.

Buckden Walkers Evening Stroll – Wednesday 12th April 2017 Coldstones Cut - Yorkshire’s largest item of public artwork. Depart 6pm from Buck Inn car park. Arrive         Coldstones Cut car park at 6:35, to start walk shortly after. Distance   Only 700m each way, along gravelled path to the Cut. For those interested, there is a short diversion to visit the Lime Kiln workings (allow an extra 15 minutes). In the event of cloudy weather, an alternative circular walk based upon Pateley Bridge will be substituted. Then drive to Pateley Bridge – to the Bridge Inn (10 minutes away); dogs welcome. We aim to reach the Bridge Inn around 7:40pm (8pm if you visit the Kiln). For further details, contact David or Susan Lusted on (01756) 760877 or email info@dalegarth.co.uk  ALL  WELCOME …… including Non Walkers. We have been offered a 'deal' of £3 per Starter and £3 per dessert for the Stroll night. The staff have asked me to pass on orders on Monday 10th, and so I would ask you to forward your decisions to Sue or David  by 10am on Monday at the latest.

Temporary Road Closure - Hawkswick to Arncliffe back road 3rd-5th April 0930-1530hrs – For BT works

Coffee morning in aid of Kettlewell School Come along to Kettlewell Village Hall on Saturday 25th March for a Mother's Day Coffee Morning, 10.30am - 12.30pm. There will be  refreshments, homemade cakes, second hand books and more to browse. Please come along and support our great local school

Boundless Networks (LN Comms) - Essential maintenance work will be carried out on Monday, 10th April between 09:00 and 13:00. Most likely subscribers  will be offline during these hours and hopefully they are worst case. Boundless apologise for the inconvenience and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give them a call on 0113 320 3737. Your connection should be restored automatically, but if you are without access for a prolonged period of time, please power off your equipment, turn the outdoor equipment back on first, then after 2 minutes power the router back on.

The Upper Wharfedale Refugee Support Group (UWRSG) met on 7 March and agreed the following activities over the coming months.  Nethergill will host a fund raising event in July, and will also offer a farm visit for refugees in September.  Members will speak with Julian Smith about unaccompanied child refugees. There will be a welcome day in September with a focus on (Yorkshire) cricket – suitable and welcoming for all ages and any gender.  We will co-ordinate local efforts to knit 60 million ‘trebles’ (see attached link), a world-wide effort to remember the 60 million refugees, provide blankets and break a stitching record.  http://60milliontrebles.blogspot.co.uk/  those participating are asked to knit a 36” square and all offers will be grateful received. Members will also continue to link/ support other activities through the churches, schools and Skipton Refugee Support Network. If you would like to be included on the group’s mailing list or help in some way, please contact refugees@upperwharfedale.net

Upper Wharfedale Refugee Support Group. There will be an open meeting at Kettlewell Village Hall on Tuesday 7th  March at 6pm to discuss our support for refugees in Upper Wharfedale.  All our welcome.  Click here for the poster for the meeting. Click here for the latest UWRSG newsletter.

Buckden Sunday Walkers 2017 Season:  The dates for the current  year are as follows.

March 19th

April 16th

May 21st

June 18th

July 16th

August 20th

September 17th

October 15th

November 19th 

Due to the shorter Monday walks and mid-week strolls the sunday walks are proposed to be in the order of 8 to 10 miles.  If anyone has views on routes or types of walk or/and would be prepared to lead one, please get in touch.  We are currently preparing a new distribution list for direct notification by email, so if you wish to be included please email robin.davidson3232@gmail.com

Public Meeting - Plans for the Institute and the School Room The Institute committee and St Michael's PCC are working on plans to improve these two important buildings for our community. There will be a public meeting on Monday 6th February at 7.00 p.m. in the Institute at which these plans will be discussed together with the option for a more radical proposal. This is an important subject for the village, as the plans we are making now will shape the community facilities for the village for the foreseeable future. We are therefore keen that as many members of the community as possible should hear what is being proposed and take part in the discussion. Please do come along and have your say!

Give your Wednesday a brand new twist,

Come and try the Buckden Whist.

Lots of prizes to be won,

so come along and join the fun.

You'll be leaving full of smiles,

£2.50 - it's the best value for miles!

If you believe I can't trusted,

why not check with David Lusted?

Defibrillator Event / Social Evening at Buckden Village Institute 10 February, 7.30.  All are welcome to this event which endeavours to let everyone know what the recent village defibrillator is for and how it works.  There will be instruction, a short  film and a hands on opportunity supervised by trainers.  Please come if you possibly can because the knowledge gained can save lives.  This is not a substitute for "999" or the Community Responders.  It will all be explained. There is no time limit but it is anticipated that the session will take about an hour followed by a social evening for those who wish to stay.  Please bring your own solid and liquid sustenance if you wish to stay for the remainder of the evening.