Thornton Rust in Wensleydale, the Yorkshire Dales
Thornton Rust, where does that name come from? Apparently the village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book and you can find out more on Wikipedia. A peaceful village with small greens in front of most of the cottages, a linear village looking down towards the river Ure on its way through Wensleydale.
The Return of the Salmon to Walden Beck, West Burton
Every year in October for many, many years the salmon have travelled along their demanding route upstream from the sea to Walden Beck, when they get to West Burton they are nearly at their journeys end but there is just
Parkrun every Saturday at Fountains Abbey in Nidderdale AONB. Getting ready for the off!
Are you a ‘parkrunner’? Have you heard of parkrun? I didn’t until just a little while ago when my daughter Joanne started entering into the spirit of parkrun. She now takes the grandchildren and they all love it!
Visit Masham, an interesting town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale AONB
Have you ever visited Masham? Situated just on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty it’s a visit not to be put off any longer! If you’ve been you’ll know all about the
Film Festival at The Leyburn Arts and Community Centre! 27 and 28 October
Did you know we have a little cinema in Leyburn? Only showing films on Fridays, matinees, 4.30pm/5pm and evening 7.30pm and the first Tuesday of every month but in October there will be a special treat at The Leyburn
Arts and Crafts in the glorious Yorkshire Dales!
Have you ever thought about doing an Arts and Crafts trail in the dales, fancy title I know, you could just say you were going round the galleries, workshops and studios. So many places to visit, all completely
Bainbridge in Wensleydale in the glorious Yorkshire Dales
Bainbridge in Wensleydale, just four miles east of Hawes, goes back to Roman times, and probably beyond, with traces of these times still visible with a roman fort, the outline of which can be seen even though the stones
Dates for your diary in September from Festivals to Exhibitions, Walks to a Brass Band Competition. Enjoy!
Can’t believe what’s coming up in September this year! You'll always find an art exhibition at The Station in Richmond along with wonderful produce on sale, plus the cinema of course, there is an exhibition
Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival 12th until 20th August 2017
Well, what a wonderful afternoon we all spent at the Scarecrow Festival in Kettlewell, Wharfedale, an annual event with all proceeds going to the Church, Village Hall, School and local projects to benefit the whole
Coming up soon! Wensleydale Agricultural Show in Leyburn Saturday 26 August
A traditional agricultural show set in a stunning location in Leyburn in glorious Wensleydale. The Punjab Lancers will be entertaining you in the main arena this year with their tent pegging skills. The cavalry sport,
