Safer Neighbourhoods - New Non Emergency Number to contact police The national non-emergency number 101 is coming to North Yorkshire Police on 12 December 2011 and  will replace the 0845 60 60 24 7 number.  While 999 is a well-recognised number used to report emergencies, the 2010 British Crime Survey found that only 54% of the public knew how to contact their local police if they wanted to talk to them about policing, crime or anti-social behaviour. The introduction of the 101 number will offer the public one easy way to contact their local police force.  The benefits of this new number include: Calls from landlines and mobile networks cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day you call or how long you are on the phone; 101 is available 24 hours a day; When you call 101, you will be able to speak to the force control room via the automated switchboard.  When you call 101, we will act on the information we receive.   Calling 101 will not result in your call receiving a lower priority than if you had called 999 about a non-emergency issue. 

Christmas Week at West Winds Hot roasted chestnuts, roast pheasant pie with sloe jelly, pork and bacon casserole, Yorkshire artisan cheeses, ‘double-brandy’ fruitcake with cheese, Christmas star pie, chocolate orange cake, hot spicy punch and more are on the menu during Christmas Week at West Winds Yorkshire Tearooms in Buckden (behind the Buck Inn). The tearooms are open from Christmas Eve to Monday 2 January 2012 from 11.30am to 4pm (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day). Tables can be reserved on 01756 760883. Visit www.westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk for more details.

Home Farm Trust Lynn Thornborrow would like to thank everyone who has bought Home Farm Trust Christmas cards at West Winds or who made a donation at the coffee morning in the autumn. A total of £475 has been raised to help the charity provide care for people with learning disabilities and support for their carers and families.

Buckden Institute  Christmas Card Gordon Nowell has once again produced a Christmas Card for the Institute. The size is approx 6 x 4 inches and cards will be printed to order. The price is 65p each but are also available as personalised cards with addresses added for 70p each. To view this year's card - "Winter Sunshine", please click here. To order cards please call Gordon on (01756) 760436.

Old Sports of the Yorkshire Dales The Yorkshire Dales National Park is, like all the UK national parks, taking part in an event linked to London 2012 which involves projects relating to sport. The YDNPA have chosen "Old Sports of the Yorkshire Dales" for their topic. They are currently searching for information which will form the basis of an exhibition at The Dale Countryside Museum at the time of the Olympics. The Friends of the Museum have done a lot of work and found loads of stuff, but almost all relates to Swaledale and Wensleydale. They are looking for material from other parts of the Dales and are contacting community websites and Local and Family history groups. If you have any interesting photographs, stories or equipment please contact g.b.keeble1@btinternet.com or leave a message for me at the Museum on 01969 666210.

The Waggoners CD A double CD recorded live at the Waggoners Concert on 1st October will be available from mid November. This has been professionally edited and produced and includes a 4-page booklet.  Copies are limited and can be ordered from Jayne Sayer 01756 760463 jaynesayer@hotmail.co.uk The cost is a minimum donation of £7 towards Hubberholme Church.

Dales Dance at Buckden Institute with Tim Boothman Wednesday 7th December @ 7.30, cost £3.50 with light refreshments. Don't worry if you don't know the steps.  Rosemary will demonstrate each Dales dance.  And, you don't need to bring a partner!  Come and have some fun and help keep this Dales tradition alive and kicking!!  More details from Graham & Jan Walter on 760337 or email g.walter@virgin.net

Mick and the Moonshiners at the White Lion this Friday and Saturday night (7th & 8th October).  They will have their instruments with them and will no doubt be having their usual sing song starting about 9ish including Phil's favourite "The Yorkshire Landlord's Training School". Everyone welcome - fully booked for meals on Friday, but  a few tables left on the Saturday. Click here

Harvest Auction and Entertainment Buckden Village Institute on Tuesday 4^th October. Doors open 6.30, start at  7.00pm followed by a Jacobs Join supper. Proceeds to St. George’s Crypt. All welcome

Lancashire Evening - Saturday 15th October, 7.00 p.m. With Tatie Pie Supper (inc. vegetarian option), Quiz, Recitations, Songs etc. Magnificent prize for best costume. Buckden Village Institute. £4 adults, £2 children. Ring Ted & Margaret on 761331 to book.

Buckden Walkers - Wednesday Evening Stroll. 13^th July.  An easy 1hr walk starting at Cover Bridge Inn near Middleham, following the river Cover for a short distance before walking across fields to East Witton and back to the Cover Bridge Inn. Click here for details, and to make your menu choice.

GRIFFITHS Wilfred Henry (Griff) - On 24 June, peacefully at his home in Buckden, Griff aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Polly and the late Sheila, father of Chris and Heather, and step-father to Abigail, and a loving granddad and great-granddad. His funeral service will take place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Hubberholme,  Nr. Skipton on Wednesday 6 July at 1.00pm, followed by cremation at Skipton for close family and friends.

Family flowers only please, donations will go for the work of Hubberholme Church.

Buckden Walkers - ‘Coldstones Cut’ - Monday 4^th July 2011. Circular walk starting from the public (free) car park for Coldstones Cut, on the approach to Pateley Bridge. We will make a visit to the ‘sculpture’ – to look down into the quarry and take in the panoramic views. 5 miles ~ the walk is described as ‘easy to moderate.' Meet outside the Buck Inn, by 10:00 for ‘car sharing’. Bring a picnic lunch. For further details, contact David/Susan (01756) 760 877. Please come and join us – Everyone is welcome, dogs included.

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Mr W "Griff" Griffiths - a message from Polly

"Dear Friends,

I am sorry to have to tell you that ‘Griff’ died this morning, peacefully in his sleep. Funeral details will be given in due course. Polly"

Our thoughts are with Polly at this very sad time.

24/06/11

Buckden Gala - Click here  to see Gordon's pictures from the 2011 Buckden Gala

Christian Aid - Collection & Cream Teas Many thanks to all those who contributed during Christian Aid Week by collecting or donating or both.  The total sum raised was £1481.17p, to which Gift Aid will be added bringing the total to the best part of £2000, and all this money will be used carefully by Christian Aid on behalf of some of the poorest people in the world. Next year we need a new collector for Oughtershaw and surrounds – if you have a few hours, please call Jane Way 01756 761333. 

On 9th July there will be a "Cream Teas" afternoon at Church House in Grassington to raise more funds. Click here for details

Buckden Walkers Monday walk  - Monday 6th June - Circular walk from West Witton - River Ure & Redmire Force Meet outside the Buck Inn at 10.00 a.m. Details: Kathy & Gwyneth

Easter Lilies in Hubberholme Church Once again we will be decorating our unique church with lilies as a celebration of Easter.  White ribbons will be attached to the floral arrangements with your personal dedications of joy, sorrow, memories, appreciation – or whatever you choose. Donations of any amount will be gratefully received with perhaps a minimum of £2.50 per lily. Please contact Gwen Berry at Romany Cottage, Buckden, Nr Skipton BD23 5JA, (alternatively email tim@romanycottage.co.uk  or telephone 01756 760365) by Wednesday 20th April.

Sponsored Walk for the Youth Club Stella Perrott, one of the Reverb helpers, and Robin Davidson are doing a sponsored walk to raise money for the Reverb youth club.  On 2nd April they will walk 42 miles and climb almost 8,000 feet across the Peak District in Derbyshire, in 24 hours.  A significant challenge for a pair of 50 somethings and they have been training since January. Any donations or sponsorship for their efforts would be greatly appreciated.  Donations can be given directly to Stella or Robin (Buckden Barn, Buckden) or to Sue Nelson or Suzy at the youth club, or email stella@buckden.org

Buckden Walkers - The Sunday walks this year will be following the Inn Way. The first walk will be on Sunday 20th March 2011 and will go from Buckden to Bainbridge via Semer Water. Distance: Approx. 9 miles. Depart from front of Buck Inn at 9:45 am. Dogs welcome! Bring a picnic. Transport can be provided … for first seventeen. Beyond that, some help would be appreciated!

Withdrawal of Mobile Library Service There is to be a public protest meeting organised by Kettlewell with Starbotton Parish Council on Tuesday 22^nd February at 7.30pm in Kettlewell Village Hall. Buckden Parish Council invite you to go and voice your protest and opinion.

Social Evening Friday (21 Jan) 7.30 Buckden Village Hall.18 and over. Entry £2. Dogs welcome. Bring your own drinks and any snacks you want. (This is not a Jacob's Join event). Come and socialise and play darts, pool, cards and dominoes. ALL WELCOME including visitors and people from other villages.

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Your local National Trust needs your help Bovril is sponsoring the National Trust to fund several projects to encourage people to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. The Yorkshire Dales team of staff, led by Richard Humpidge, have put together a bid for £25,000 to pay for a glass bottomed electric boat to run trips on Malham Tarn. The lake and surrounding National Nature Reserve has more nature designations than it knows what to do with and is recognised as the most species diverse group of habitats over 300m anywhere in the UK. This really would be a fantastic opportunity to show off the wonderful watery world of the Tarn. Please visit www.bovril.co.uk/revival find the Malham Tarn project and vote for us now.

Yet another scoop!  www.buckden.org’s regional correspondent for Middle Buckden, Terry Newman, has been privileged with an exclusive interview with Ted (The Sheriff) Salmon on his initial thoughts of life as a lay preacher in Middle Buckden.  Click here to read.

Buckden Walkers Monday Walk - A walk around Upper Nidderdale starting at Scar House Reservoir. Six and a half miles of moderate walking on tracks and paths. Please bring a packed lunch. Meet outside The Buck at 09.45. If the visibility is bad  we will do a four and a quarter mile walk starting at Lofthouse, taking in How Stean Gorge and Middlesmoor. Any queries please ring Maggie on 761215

Table top and book sale – will be held in Buckden Village Institute on Sunday 24^th October from 10.30 am to 1pm.  As last year there will also be a sale of home-made cakes and village Christmas cards.  Tables will cost £5 each  (after which stall-holders keep any monies made on their own table).  To reserve a table, or for more details, please contact Debbie Roe on 761024.  Any cake donations would be greatly appreciated on the morning.  All proceeds from table rent, cakes, books and cards go to Buckden Village Institute.

Hubberholme Church - Fundraising Event - Tales and Stories by author Sue Woodcock (famous for her column in Saturday's Yorkshire Post Country Paper), along with a Quiz and Pie and Pea Supper on Friday November 12th at 7.30pm in Buckden Village Institute.Tickets £5 prior and £6 on the door - raising funds for the installation of water and  toilet facilities at Hubberholme Church. Tickets available from Judith Adejumo: Telephone 760480.

Table top, cake and book sale – will be held in Buckden Village Institute on Sunday 24th October from 10.30 am to 1pm.  As last year there will also be a sale of home-made cakes.  Tables will cost £5 each – to reserve a table, or for more details, please contact Debbie Roe on 761024.  Any cake donations would be greatly appreciated on the morning.  All proceeds towards Buckden Village Institute.

Eric Scaife to appear at West Winds This Friday, 13 August 2010, we will be welcoming Eric Scaife from the Yorkshire Dialect Society to West Winds. A dialect speaker, he will be reciting Yorkshire dialect poetry and also answering questions about dialect and its roots. Click here for more information!

Buckden Wheelers launched  – Gordon Kilvington has decided to form a cycling club in Buckden. The club, which is to be known as Buckden Wheelers, is intended to get us all back on our bikes, get us fit, and ultimately  get us to that Mecca of the cycling world – Burnsall Café. For more details - click here

Mountain Bike Event: There will be a mountain bike event, taking place on Sunday 4th July. Starts at Wharfedale Rugby Club, at 10am, travelling through Conistone, crossing Kilnsey Moor and Highcote Moor then passing through Arncliffe and Litton. The riders will then do a loop across Horse Head Moor and Kirk Gill Moor, then crossing Darnbrook Fell and Fountains Fell to Stainforth. From here they travel across Langcliffe Scar, back to Street Gate, across Threshfield Moor, returning to Threshfield and Wharfedale Rugby Club. More information: contact John Lloyd on 01982 552923 or email : builthwellscycle@btconnect.com

The Monday walk will be on Monday 7th June - Addlebrough starting from Thornton Rust. Meet at 10.30 a.m. outside the Buck. Transport "may be provided", apparently, which adds a nice element of suspense, I think. Bring a picnic. More info from  Gwyneth - 760828 or Kathy - 01969 663150

Due to the Gala, the June Dalesway walk will take place on 4th July

Buckden Gala - As the Gala approaches don’t forget the various competitions that you can prepare for in advance:

• Photographic competition, two classes (children under 12, and adults).  This year’s theme is ‘My best photo’.  Up to 3 entries per person.
  Best dressed potato, two classes (children under 12, and adults).  Dress up a potato in a costume of your choice, using whatever material and props of your choice

• Hand-made Father’s Day card, two classes (children under 12, and adults).
• Decorated cupcake, two classes (children under 12, and adults).
• An animal made from vegetables, two classes (children under 12, and adults). 

• A painted pebble, two classes (children under 12, and adults).

Entries should be brought to the field on the day, and there will be a charge of 50p per adult entry and 20p per child’s entry.  Winners of adult classes will be rewarded with certificates, and winning children will be rewarded with monetary prizes.  For more information contact Debbie Roe, 761024. 

Buckden Walkers – Monday 3rd May; depart from Buck Inn at 10:30 am.  Circular walk from Hetton, around Winterburn Reservoir (about 6 miles).  Bring picnic.

Buckden Walkers – More walks in May: 12th May - Wednesday evening Stroll - Details to follow. 16th May - Dalesway - Part 3

Buckden Gala - Saturday 19th June 2010.  With just over a month to go until the Gala, we would be grateful for donations for the raffle, tombola, white elephant, cake and plant stalls.  Donations may be left in the week running up to the Gala at the village hall or with Debbie Roe.   Don’t forget the photo competition - the subject for both senior and junior (under 12 years) categories will be "My Best Photo".  The competition will be limited to a maximum of 3 photographs per entrant.   Photographs can be any size and should be un-mounted.  This year we will also be having a small craft competition – the four classes, divided into adult and child (under 12 years), will consist of a handmade Father’s Day card, a decorated cupcake, an animal made from vegetables, and a painted pebble.  Entries should be brought to the Gala field on the day, and there will be a small charge for each entry (more details next month).  There will also be a ‘best-dressed potato’ competition (again split into adult and child classes) – entries can be brought on the day, or assembled at the Gala on the day.   We are also investing in an additional marquee this year, so we will be able to offer a wider variety of stalls, with the benefit of more undercover tent space.  So if the weather forecast is poor there is still every reason for you to come.  Make sure Saturday 19 June is in your diary!

Buckden Walkers - more info The walk on Sunday 21^st March will leave from the front of The Buck at 9:30 am and will be Stage 1 of the Dales Way.  Bring a picnic!  It is hoped that a mini bus might become available but we will still require some cars.  The walk will start at Ilkley and finish at Burnsall, a distance of approximately 12 miles along the River Wharfe.  It would be appreciated if potential walkers could contact David and Susan Lusted (01756 760 877) ahead of the walk.  There are still opportunities for ‘volunteers’ to offer to lead walks during the season – notably on Monday 12^th April; we suggest something of the order of 5 to 6 miles maximum.  Other Mondays as yet unclaimed are May 3^rd and September 6^th. There are a couple of chances to lead an ‘Evening Stroll’ – around 2 to 2.5 miles, based upon a hostelry of your choice  where non-walkers could join us for a meal; the available dates are May 12^th and June 9^th. Volunteers for any of the slots mentioned above should contact David or Susan.  We ‘Thank you’ for all your enthusiasm and support.  

Buckden First Responders are looking for additional volunteers to join their team.  A medical background is not required and full training is given, at a time to suit you.   Support, back-up and mentoring will also be provided by existing team members.  It does not require many hours of commitment to be a first responder, just the ability to offer a few hours each week to be on call.  For more information call Anne Newman on 760487 or e-mail Anne on annehelen.newman@btinternet.com.

Buckden Walkers 2010 Programme The new season is about to start; walks are held on the 1^st Monday and 3^rd Sunday of the month, with an ‘evening stroll’ on the 2^nd Wednesday. The first walk will be on 21^st March, leaving from the frontage of the Buck Inn (departure time to be finalised) and will be the opening stage of the Dales Way from Ilkley, ultimately ending at Bowness.  Further details are available from David & Susan Lusted at 11 Dalegarth, Buckden – or by email to info@dalegarth.co.uk or tel. (01756) 760 877. 

Easter lilies in Hubberholme Church - As a celebration of Easter, St Michaels Hubberholme will again be decorated with lilies – if you would like to dedicate a lily to a friend, a departed loved one, a family member or simply to give thanks, a donation of say £3.00 upwards would be appreciated.  A ribbon carrying your dedication will be attached to the floral display. Please send donations and dedications to Susan Lusted, 11 Dalegarth, Buckden, tel. (01756) 760877 or email: info@dalegarth.co.uk by Friday 2nd April.

Library Services – your feedback wanted. Following discussions with the Parish Council, North Yorkshire County Council is currently exploring possible ways of working in partnership to develop the library activities and events offered in the Grassington area.  Your feedback is requested to help decide which activities would be the most popular, such as reading groups, story-times and family events. Click here to download the Questionnaire

Buckden Gala - A reminder that contributions for the Gala are still required as follows:

• Raffle:                              Kevin Roe

• Tombola :                         Jimmy Sayer

• White elephants:               Charmian Sayer

• Books:                             Peter Vetch

• Baby Photos:                    Debbie Roe

• Plants                              John Cowpe

• Photo Competition             Gordon Nowell

Buckden Village Website - Search Engine Performance www.buckden.org is now consistently the second website listed on 89% of all internet searches on the word "Buckden". Click here to read more and to learn about the key role played by pigeons in this.

Secret Ski Proposals – Latest – The report this week on the Ski Resort proposal has generated much interest and correspondence. Several villagers have written in support of the proposal – one claims even to have thought of the idea before, whilst another is planning  to convert their premises into an über-cool après-ski tea-room. On the other hand, Mrs Gladys Ingleton has written to protest – I think. Click here to read her radical if somewhat tangential views.

Meanwhile, it appears that all is not well in the developers’ camp – to read the fascinating if somewhat ill-tempered email exchange which has been forwarded to us by our green Austrian friend - click here .

EXCLUSIVE - Upper Wharfedale development plan - An extraordinary document has been sent to us by a well-wisher in the Austrian green movement. It appears that, in the light of future climate change predictions, there is a secret plan to  develop Buckden and the surrounding area into an up-market Alpine-style ski resort. Click here to read the proposal. If you wish to join the protest against the development, please email: say-no-to-skiers@buckden.org

Village Hall Announcement - Peter Breen has had to step down as secretary to the Village Hall committee after several years because of work commitments.  Peter was a very efficient and effective secretary and many of the recent improvements to the Hall and the increased use of the Hall owe a great deal to his enthusiasm and efforts.  He will be a hard act to follow and his input will be missed.  We thank him for all he has done for the community and are pleased that he will still be involved as a supporter of village activities and as a valued neighbour. The committee has co-opted Debbie Roe as a member and she has agreed to act as secretary until the AGM on 22 April 2009.  We are pleased to announce that she has also indicated that she expects to be able to put her name forward at the AGM for formal election as secretary for the 2009/10 year.

Thank You for the Music! – Staff at Skipton Cinema thought they were Under Attack on Tuesday evening when a Super Troupe of 45 villagers Took a Chance on a trip to see the film Mamma Mia. After the show, fish and chips was the Name of the Game at Bizzie Lizzie’s where Ted  demanded Lay all your Cod on Me, while Wilf sang Gimme Gimme Gimme the salt n’ vinegar. [This is getting too hard – better stop before we get to the Dancing Queen! - Ed.] Many thanks to Anne for organising.

Buckden Gala Dance 2008 - Enjoy a night out, a good laugh and a bit of exercise all at once at this year’s official Buckden Gala Dance. A chance to go wild in good company, dancing Dales-style to live music provided by the Tim Boothman Band. Buckden Village Hall, Saturday 5 July 2008, 8pm to midnight. Cakes and soft drinks included in ticket price. Bring your own favourite beer, wine or cider. Dancing expertise completely unnecessary. No dance partner needed either! Suitable for all ages – children, young adults, young-ish, old-ish and not-tellings. Tickets £5 in advance (under-14s free) from West Winds Yorkshire Tearooms in Buckden (up the lane beside the Buck Inn); call 01756 760883 or e-mail lynn@westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk Tickets also on the door at £7 (subject to availability).

A volunteer is urgently needed to take on this key role in the Gala activities. Jimmy is happy to offer advice. Anyone who is interested should contact Christine Budd  on 01943 817681.

Electors Meeting - The annual Electors Meeting will be held on 10th March. The guest speaker will be Gillian Schofield from Craven Advocacy who will be outlining the scope of their work and covering the range of support they are able to provide.The meeting will be in the Institute at 8.00 p.m. All residents of Buckden Parish are invited to attend. Click here for minutes of last meeting and agenda

Christian Aid - This year we can send £2114.47 to Christian Aid and we can rely on that organisation to use the money effectively; projects that multiply resources and provide benefits for years to come will help people to improve their own lives in some of the world’s poorest communities, whatever their race or religion.

A big ‘thank you’ to all who supported this work by giving their time or their money or both!