THE UPPER WENSLEYDALE NEWSLETTER

ISSUE 188 FEBRUARY 2013

Donation please: 30p suggested or more if you wish tarmac to reduce run-off, using less energy (see Published by Upper Wensleydale Editorial Rose Rambler on page 30) or even upping our The Upper Wensleydale Newsletter Newsletter ooking back and forth! Back, there was giving to the poorest in the world. It can also Burnside Coach House, the Jubilee and then the Olympics. cheer us up, ‘doing our bit’. Forth, anything to take the mind to Burtersett Road, Hawes DL8 3NT Issue 188— February 2013 L As for the other really big issues, at home or pleasant things? To date it isn’t looking good. abroad, shouldn’t we really try to read up the Features What will be the ‘main issues’ this year; what facts, so that when any opportunity comes to Tel: 667785 will really concern us? Already, triviality is rais- ‘have our say’ we know what we are talking e-mail: [email protected] ing its head; we write as even the Prime Minis- about and don’t make up our minds on hearsay Editorial 3 ter has had to answer questions about horse ______or prejudice? meat, and a local authority is talking about pun- After the usual thorough committee discussion Printed by Wensleydale Press Hawes Auction Mart 12 ishment for throwing snowballs. Do we make a on this we agreed it was a bit gloomy and ______fuss about the right things? Whatever next? Not Committee: Alan S.Watkinson, heavy. Could readers suggest, we mused, any Our Schools 14 that a bit of trivia and gossip is particularly good, cheerful stuff for the future to cheer us Barry Cruickshanks (web), Sue E .Duffield, ______harmful but… Sue Harpley, , Alastair Macintosh, up… and then we thought “ Oh yes, Bradford Ranger Report 17 Far from trivial, on the world stage, are new City!” Neil Piper, Janet W. Thomson (treasurer), Peter wars, unrest and terrorism which seem to flare Wood ______Police Report 18 up just as others are under control; it’s now Mali, Algeria and Northern Ireland (again), and Final Processing: Sarah Champion, Adrian Janke ______the long drawn-out Israel-Palestine impasse Letter 22 seems to be always with us. Wensleydale Railway News Postal Distribution: Derek Stephens ______, A bit closer to home there’s ‘Europe’. How Doctor’s Rotas 23 many of us really know how, or how much, if at New Timetable: Wensleydale Railway's 2013 ______all, any changes might really affect us? And timetable is already on the website What’s On 25 how two-faced we are when discussing possible www.wensleydalerailway.com. There is a var- voting and referenda. Notice is taken of Police ied programme of events, starting with services PLEASE NOTE ______during this month's half-term and an on-train Plus all the regulars Commissioner election results even when there are miniscule voting turn-outs; when unions Valentine buffet lunch on Saturday February This web-copy does not contain the commercial ad- ______16.. On Mother's Day, Sunday March 10, there verts which are in the full Newsletter. have block votes or when much larger numbers turn out, opponents often claim they are unrep- will also be a buffet lunch on the train. Booking is essential for these two special events (adult As a general rule we only accept adverts from within resentative! Maybe on Europe we ought to have Whilst we try to ensure that all information is compulsory voting with a test to prove that each £20; child £12; to book phone 08454 50 54 74). the circulation area and no more than one-third of correct we cannot be held legally responsible for Winter maintenance by railway volunteers in- each issue is taken up with them. of us has read exactly what the issues are! omissions or inaccuracies in articles, adverts or On the ‘home front’, i.e. here in our area, cluded replacement of the level crossing on the listings, or for any inconvenience caused. Views much of the above might not concern us (even if A684 at Bedale in mid-January, with ongoing expressed in articles are the sole responsibility of it should). What we are fairly certain of is more maintenance of the track near Northallerton, in Advertising the person by-lined. Articles by comittee mem- belt-tightening, job insecurity, less tourism preparation for charter trains booked to visit bers carry just their initials. We appreciate be- Wensleydale later this year. Boxed adverts: £6, £12, £18 which is such a vital part of the Dales prosperity ing asked before any part of the Newsletter is and who knows, another chaotic year for Ruth Annison reproduced There is a big reduction for six issues or more, so weather. for six issues the totals are: This leads on to what more and more people, not only scientists, are saying the world over: £25, £50 or £75 that climate change and population growth are the most important world issues above all oth- Did You Know This? Greetings etc. £2.00 THE MARCH ISSUE WILL BE ers, affecting peoples in every continent, as ex- Kissing Friday What’s ons (non-commercial) are free tremes- hot, cold, wet or dry- play havoc with (the Friday after Ash Wednesday): PRODUCED ON communities and their food and water supplies. English schoolboys were once entitled to kiss FEBRUARY 26TH AND 27TH. As the world population continues to soar there girls without fear of punishment or rejection, a Contacts for adverts: will be more scrabbling after the world’s re- custom that lasted until at least the 1940s. sources, not helped by unscrupulous dealings of In Sileby, Leicestershire, Kissing Friday was For Hawes area and westward: DEADLINE FOR COPY: some multinationals and local corruption which called Nippy Hug Day. Men could demand a THURSDAY leads to mass migration on a vast scale. Would- kiss from the woman of their choice, but if their Barry Cruickshanks, Ashfield, Hardraw: 667458 n’t you seek water, food, shelter, work or secu- petition was denied, they had the right to 'louse', FEBRUARY 21ST rity if this applied to you? or pinch, the woman's posterior - perhaps mim- For elsewhere: There are things we can do though! Don’t say icking the pinching of lice? it would make no difference! ‘You in your small What would happen today? Probably a court Sue Duffield, Fellside, corner and I in mine’: recycling, eliminating case! Thornton Rust: 663504 waste, growing veggies, removing concrete and 2 2 tarmac to reduce run-off, using less energy (see Published by Upper Wensleydale Editorial Rose Rambler on page 30) or even upping our The Upper Wensleydale Newsletter Newsletter ooking back and forth! Back, there was giving to the poorest in the world. It can also Burnside Coach House, the Jubilee and then the Olympics. cheer us up, ‘doing our bit’. Forth, anything to take the mind to Burtersett Road, Hawes DL8 3NT Issue 188— February 2013 L As for the other really big issues, at home or pleasant things? To date it isn’t looking good. abroad, shouldn’t we really try to read up the Features What will be the ‘main issues’ this year; what facts, so that when any opportunity comes to Tel: 667785 will really concern us? Already, triviality is rais- ‘have our say’ we know what we are talking e-mail: [email protected] ing its head; we write as even the Prime Minis- about and don’t make up our minds on hearsay Editorial 3 ter has had to answer questions about horse ______or prejudice? meat, and a local authority is talking about pun- After the usual thorough committee discussion Printed by Wensleydale Press Hawes Auction Mart 12 ishment for throwing snowballs. Do we make a on this we agreed it was a bit gloomy and ______fuss about the right things? Whatever next? Not Committee: Alan S.Watkinson, heavy. Could readers suggest, we mused, any Our Schools 14 that a bit of trivia and gossip is particularly good, cheerful stuff for the future to cheer us Barry Cruickshanks (web), Sue E .Duffield, ______harmful but… Sue Harpley, , Alastair Macintosh, up… and then we thought “ Oh yes, Bradford Ranger Report 17 Far from trivial, on the world stage, are new City!” Neil Piper, Janet W. Thomson (treasurer), Peter wars, unrest and terrorism which seem to flare Wood ______Police Report 18 up just as others are under control; it’s now Mali, Algeria and Northern Ireland (again), and Final Processing: Sarah Champion, Adrian Janke ______the long drawn-out Israel-Palestine impasse Letter 22 seems to be always with us. Wensleydale Railway News Postal Distribution: Derek Stephens ______, A bit closer to home there’s ‘Europe’. How Doctor’s Rotas 23 many of us really know how, or how much, if at New Timetable: Wensleydale Railway's 2013 ______all, any changes might really affect us? And timetable is already on the website What’s On 25 how two-faced we are when discussing possible www.wensleydalerailway.com. There is a var- voting and referenda. Notice is taken of Police ied programme of events, starting with services PLEASE NOTE ______during this month's half-term and an on-train Plus all the regulars Commissioner election results even when there are miniscule voting turn-outs; when unions Valentine buffet lunch on Saturday February This web-copy does not contain the commercial ad- ______16.. On Mother's Day, Sunday March 10, there verts which are in the full Newsletter. have block votes or when much larger numbers turn out, opponents often claim they are unrep- will also be a buffet lunch on the train. Booking is essential for these two special events (adult As a general rule we only accept adverts from within resentative! Maybe on Europe we ought to have Whilst we try to ensure that all information is compulsory voting with a test to prove that each £20; child £12; to book phone 08454 50 54 74). the circulation area and no more than one-third of correct we cannot be held legally responsible for Winter maintenance by railway volunteers in- each issue is taken up with them. of us has read exactly what the issues are! omissions or inaccuracies in articles, adverts or On the ‘home front’, i.e. here in our area, cluded replacement of the level crossing on the listings, or for any inconvenience caused. Views much of the above might not concern us (even if A684 at Bedale in mid-January, with ongoing expressed in articles are the sole responsibility of it should). What we are fairly certain of is more maintenance of the track near Northallerton, in Advertising the person by-lined. Articles by comittee mem- belt-tightening, job insecurity, less tourism preparation for charter trains booked to visit bers carry just their initials. We appreciate be- Wensleydale later this year. Boxed adverts: £6, £12, £18 which is such a vital part of the Dales prosperity ing asked before any part of the Newsletter is and who knows, another chaotic year for Ruth Annison reproduced There is a big reduction for six issues or more, so weather. for six issues the totals are: This leads on to what more and more people, not only scientists, are saying the world over: £25, £50 or £75 that climate change and population growth are the most important world issues above all oth- Did You Know This? Greetings etc. £2.00 THE MARCH ISSUE WILL BE ers, affecting peoples in every continent, as ex- Kissing Friday What’s ons (non-commercial) are free tremes- hot, cold, wet or dry- play havoc with (the Friday after Ash Wednesday): PRODUCED ON communities and their food and water supplies. English schoolboys were once entitled to kiss FEBRUARY 26TH AND 27TH. As the world population continues to soar there girls without fear of punishment or rejection, a Contacts for adverts: will be more scrabbling after the world’s re- custom that lasted until at least the 1940s. sources, not helped by unscrupulous dealings of In Sileby, Leicestershire, Kissing Friday was For Hawes area and westward: DEADLINE FOR COPY: some multinationals and local corruption which called Nippy Hug Day. Men could demand a THURSDAY leads to mass migration on a vast scale. Would- kiss from the woman of their choice, but if their Barry Cruickshanks, Ashfield, Hardraw: 667458 n’t you seek water, food, shelter, work or secu- petition was denied, they had the right to 'louse', FEBRUARY 21ST rity if this applied to you? or pinch, the woman's posterior - perhaps mim- For elsewhere: There are things we can do though! Don’t say icking the pinching of lice? it would make no difference! ‘You in your small What would happen today? Probably a court Sue Duffield, Fellside, corner and I in mine’: recycling, eliminating case! Thornton Rust: 663504 waste, growing veggies, removing concrete and 3 3 11. It’s not the way I had him pictured (Santa Competition Facelift for Wensleydale Society looked a lot like daddy; song) Dales Countryside Museum Supermarkets and chain stores. Try these: 12. Was seated by my side (Jingle bells; carol) As Archives Development Manager, Keith The Dales Countryside Museum is to get a (hoping they are still in business!) Sweetmore is the senior archives professional facelift in a bid to boost the number of paid The winner was Jane Ritchie, West Burton. responsible for the North Yorkshire County visitors to the museum and increase income to 1. A SAD MIX-UP Records Office, which recently received four help off-set running costs. 2. COTES IN A TWIST out of four stars in the national self-assessment Members of the National Park Authority have 3. BEGAN IN BRADFORD scheme. West Burton Event agreed to invest £50,000 altering the lay out 4. ONE COMES ABOUT EVERY 75 YEARS On Friday 1st February he will be speaking and entrance area to make it more obvious 5. RATE NEST SOW on 'Crime and Punishment on the Dales' at The Friday 22nd February in the village hall. This what is on offer and to encourage more visitors 6. BEND SHAME Wensleydale Society. will be a quiz evening with bar and supper which to pay to look around the collection and 7. GEYSERS COUNTRY The talk starts at 7.30 pm at West Burton will be vegetable or meat lasagne. Cost £7.50 exhibits - which have also recently been 8. READ POST AND LOOK BACK AT Village Hall and we make it easier to get to starting at approximately 7.30pm. enhanced by the addition of a new sculpture EVERY OTHER lectures by our return coach between Ring 663792 for tickets. trail. 9. WEST? AGNES? ON TRENT? Middleham and West Burton, which picks up A report to the meeting, showed that, while 10. WHO’S—— IN LINE? in Harmby, Leyburn and West Witton. (details only 11 per cent of those currently visiting the 11. THE SISTER OF POLLY (OF P.G.)? from Eileen Jackson 622287) building actually paid to go round the museum, 12. CRAB ‘N HOME MIX Membership is £5 per year, and members are An Evening of Words and Song About an impressive 96 per cent of those who did pay 13. CHISWICK EYOT IS ONE welcome to bring guests (£1 per guest). Our Country Life were satisfied with their experience. 14. FRESH USE OF OAR monthly walks programme for members adds by Zeke Deighton The cash injection will be used to alter the 15. SEASONAL REVERSING WIND to the enjoyment of Wensleydale and its wider All welcome to Thoralby Village Hall entrance and lay-out of the museum in an effort environs, and is a wonderful way to get to on Saturday 23rd March at 7 for 7.30pm to attract people into the paid experience, Answers to the Last Competition know the area. Admission £7.50 Ticket only increase income and help keep people in Hawes give a donation to Christian Aid. Pie and Pea Supper and Bar for longer. (local geography) They stand for Tees, Swale, Ring 663407 or 663076 Evelyn Abraham 663 243. Ure, Wharfe, Nidd and Aire With the support of residents and visitors (Maths/English) The number of letters in ONE, alike, this small investment will reap benefits within a fairly short time period and allow us to TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE, SIX, SEVEN. So Christian Aid Lent Lunches 2013 the next one is 5. continue to offer people the unique glimpse of (Music) Breve, semi-breve, minim, crotchet. So The Upper Dales Dales life past and present that can be found in the Museum. The YDNPA recognises the The annual Mid Dale Lunches of soup, bread the next one is Q (quaver) Mobile Skip Service and cheese with tea or coffee will be served at (Sport) Cricket, 11; rugby, 13 or 15; Association contribution the DCM makes to tourism in Hawes and its important role in sharing the the following venues. football, 11. Lacrosse = 10. Number of players in Saturday February 16th FRIDAY 15th February at Redmire Village the team. You might know others. Gayle Green 9.00 pm - 1.00 pm heritage of the Dales with local people and visitors. Hall . (History) Some places in the Wars of the Roses Refuse including large bulky items and recycling FRIDAY 22nd February at West Burton where the Yorkists won. materials including plastic and cardboard all The work should be finished in the spring of 2014 and some new exhibitions, based around Village Hall . (Geography) They stand for the counties on the welcome. FRIDAY 1st March at Thornton Rust south coast of England so the next is D; Devon WARNING - Please note that NO waste must be the current themes, will hopefully be introduced. Village Institute . (Maths) The size of each angle inside regular dumped the night before the skip visits on Gayle FRIDAY 8th March at Thoralby Village figures starting with the triangle with three sides. Green, or on the day before 9.00 am. Hall . So the next one (nine sides) is 140degrees This places the mobile skip service, which is of FRIDAY 15th March at Carperby Village huge benefit to us all in the Upper Dales, under Institute Next in line; Christmas carols and songs: threat of complete withdrawal by NYCC, as it is Hawes Christmas Lights FRIDAY 22nd March at Aysgarth Village interpreted as illegal fly-tipping. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped erect Institute. Enquiries - County Councillor John Blackie 1. Eight maids a-milking and dismantle the Christmas Lights All between noon and 1.30pm 0796 758 9096 2. Sire, he lives a good league hence It is very much appreciated and the result was There is no set charge for the food. Please 3. With the angelic host proclaim a great display. give a donation to Christian Aid. 4. Give ye heed to what we say Also thanks to all who helped out with Evelyn Abraham 663 243 5. Pa, rum, pum, pum, pum. (Little drummer THORNTON RUST INSTITUTE Wensleydale's Got Talent both on the day and boy; carol) Looking for a place to during all the rehearsals leading up to it, and to 6. Your boughs are green (O Christmas tree; hold that special event? all those who supported the evening concert. Civic Service carol) If so, why not hire our village hall with refur- Steve Reynolds 7. The love-song which they bring bished kitchen and The annual Civic Service for Hawes will this 8. Sweet singing in the choir new accessible toilets. year be held in St Margaret’s Church at 9. To hear sleigh bells in the snow For further details please contact 10.30am on Sunday 17th February. Bishop 10. While shepherds watch are keeping ( What Martyn Donno 662649 James will deliver the address. All are welcome child is this; carol)

4 4 11. It’s not the way I had him pictured (Santa Competition Facelift for Wensleydale Society looked a lot like daddy; song) Dales Countryside Museum Supermarkets and chain stores. Try these: 12. Was seated by my side (Jingle bells; carol) As Archives Development Manager, Keith The Dales Countryside Museum is to get a (hoping they are still in business!) Sweetmore is the senior archives professional facelift in a bid to boost the number of paid The winner was Jane Ritchie, West Burton. responsible for the North Yorkshire County visitors to the museum and increase income to 1. A SAD MIX-UP Records Office, which recently received four help off-set running costs. 2. COTES IN A TWIST out of four stars in the national self-assessment Members of the National Park Authority have 3. BEGAN IN BRADFORD scheme. West Burton Event agreed to invest £50,000 altering the lay out 4. ONE COMES ABOUT EVERY 75 YEARS On Friday 1st February he will be speaking and entrance area to make it more obvious 5. RATE NEST SOW on 'Crime and Punishment on the Dales' at The Friday 22nd February in the village hall. This what is on offer and to encourage more visitors 6. BEND SHAME Wensleydale Society. will be a quiz evening with bar and supper which to pay to look around the collection and 7. GEYSERS COUNTRY The talk starts at 7.30 pm at West Burton will be vegetable or meat lasagne. Cost £7.50 exhibits - which have also recently been 8. READ POST AND LOOK BACK AT Village Hall and we make it easier to get to starting at approximately 7.30pm. enhanced by the addition of a new sculpture EVERY OTHER lectures by our return coach between Ring 663792 for tickets. trail. 9. WEST? AGNES? ON TRENT? Middleham and West Burton, which picks up A report to the meeting, showed that, while 10. WHO’S—— IN LINE? in Harmby, Leyburn and West Witton. (details only 11 per cent of those currently visiting the 11. THE SISTER OF POLLY (OF P.G.)? from Eileen Jackson 622287) building actually paid to go round the museum, 12. CRAB ‘N HOME MIX Membership is £5 per year, and members are An Evening of Words and Song About an impressive 96 per cent of those who did pay 13. CHISWICK EYOT IS ONE welcome to bring guests (£1 per guest). Our Country Life were satisfied with their experience. 14. FRESH USE OF OAR monthly walks programme for members adds by Zeke Deighton The cash injection will be used to alter the 15. SEASONAL REVERSING WIND to the enjoyment of Wensleydale and its wider All welcome to Thoralby Village Hall entrance and lay-out of the museum in an effort environs, and is a wonderful way to get to on Saturday 23rd March at 7 for 7.30pm to attract people into the paid experience, Answers to the Last Competition know the area. Admission £7.50 Ticket only increase income and help keep people in Hawes give a donation to Christian Aid. Pie and Pea Supper and Bar for longer. (local geography) They stand for Tees, Swale, Ring 663407 or 663076 Evelyn Abraham 663 243. Ure, Wharfe, Nidd and Aire With the support of residents and visitors (Maths/English) The number of letters in ONE, alike, this small investment will reap benefits within a fairly short time period and allow us to TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE, SIX, SEVEN. So Christian Aid Lent Lunches 2013 the next one is 5. continue to offer people the unique glimpse of (Music) Breve, semi-breve, minim, crotchet. So The Upper Dales Dales life past and present that can be found in the Museum. The YDNPA recognises the The annual Mid Dale Lunches of soup, bread the next one is Q (quaver) Mobile Skip Service and cheese with tea or coffee will be served at (Sport) Cricket, 11; rugby, 13 or 15; Association contribution the DCM makes to tourism in Hawes and its important role in sharing the the following venues. football, 11. Lacrosse = 10. Number of players in Saturday February 16th FRIDAY 15th February at Redmire Village the team. You might know others. Gayle Green 9.00 pm - 1.00 pm heritage of the Dales with local people and visitors. Hall . (History) Some places in the Wars of the Roses Refuse including large bulky items and recycling FRIDAY 22nd February at West Burton where the Yorkists won. materials including plastic and cardboard all The work should be finished in the spring of 2014 and some new exhibitions, based around Village Hall . (Geography) They stand for the counties on the welcome. FRIDAY 1st March at Thornton Rust south coast of England so the next is D; Devon WARNING - Please note that NO waste must be the current themes, will hopefully be introduced. Village Institute . (Maths) The size of each angle inside regular dumped the night before the skip visits on Gayle FRIDAY 8th March at Thoralby Village figures starting with the triangle with three sides. Green, or on the day before 9.00 am. Hall . So the next one (nine sides) is 140degrees This places the mobile skip service, which is of FRIDAY 15th March at Carperby Village huge benefit to us all in the Upper Dales, under Institute Next in line; Christmas carols and songs: threat of complete withdrawal by NYCC, as it is Hawes Christmas Lights FRIDAY 22nd March at Aysgarth Village interpreted as illegal fly-tipping. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped erect Institute. Enquiries - County Councillor John Blackie 1. Eight maids a-milking and dismantle the Christmas Lights All between noon and 1.30pm 0796 758 9096 2. Sire, he lives a good league hence It is very much appreciated and the result was There is no set charge for the food. Please 3. With the angelic host proclaim a great display. give a donation to Christian Aid. 4. Give ye heed to what we say Also thanks to all who helped out with Evelyn Abraham 663 243 5. Pa, rum, pum, pum, pum. (Little drummer THORNTON RUST INSTITUTE Wensleydale's Got Talent both on the day and boy; carol) Looking for a place to during all the rehearsals leading up to it, and to 6. Your boughs are green (O Christmas tree; hold that special event? all those who supported the evening concert. Civic Service carol) If so, why not hire our village hall with refur- Steve Reynolds 7. The love-song which they bring bished kitchen and The annual Civic Service for Hawes will this 8. Sweet singing in the choir new accessible toilets. year be held in St Margaret’s Church at 9. To hear sleigh bells in the snow For further details please contact 10.30am on Sunday 17th February. Bishop 10. While shepherds watch are keeping ( What Martyn Donno 662649 James will deliver the address. All are welcome child is this; carol)

5 5 Wensleydale Red Squirrel Group St Oswald's Church Given Away Broadband is Vital for Most of you probably won’t know but Coun- Christmas Tree Festival National Park Communities As usual we print a list of all the monies tryfile recently came to Hawes to see our Red and Preview Concert Members of the National Park Authority have raised which we have heard of that have been Squirrels and to hear about our plans for the reaffirmed their commitment to support the roll- There was another tremendously successful given to charities over the Christmas period. future. Maybe you might have seen the pro- Christmas Tree Festival at St Oswald's over out of broadband to remote communities as gramme and enjoyed the great shots of our soon as possible. Their determination to help the Christmas period, organised by Elizabeth Carperby Luncheon Club for Air Ambulance local red squirrels, or saw the fantastic photo push for the service followed a presentation at Guy. £250 in the Times taken by Simon Philpotts. So Many visitors enjoyed the twinkling lights the Authority meeting by NYnet - a commercial although you might be aware that there are venture set up by North Yorkshire County and the wonderfully decorated trees, each West Burton Methodist Church, nativity and red squirrels here, you may not fully appreci- Council - explaining its plans to provide all with a different theme, decorated by volun- carol singing for Action for Children £454 ate that we are about the only area in York- teers from the community. The thought and small businesses and citizens of North York- shire that has them in any numbers – and they shire with high-speed broadband. The project work that had gone into each one was amaz- Hawes Methodist Church Carols by Candlelight are multiplying! will be achieved through funding from Broad- ing, and some people must have been working for Action for Children £150 Many people think that protecting these for many months to create their decorations. band Delivery United Kingdom and the Euro- endearing animals is something of a losing pean Regional Development Fund. The Preview Concert was held on 14th De- Marsett Methodist Church for the Salvation battle, however recent activities by a number Earlier this year Authority Chairman Carl Lis cember when a packed church enjoyed enter- Army £25 of enthusiasts is showing that, far from fight- tainment from the East Witton Male Voice revealed that the need to have good quality ing a rearguard action, concerted efforts can broadband by 2015 was one of the proposed Choir and the Askrigg Ladies Singing for Hawes Churches Toy Service at the Methodist actually help them breed, spread and extend objectives in the draft National Park Manage- Pleasure Group, both under the direction of Church for the Salvation Army £232 their territory. With support and encourage- Diana Hartley. There was a special guest ment Plan. ment from Red Squirrels Northern England “The low population and difficult terrain have appearance by Mr Thompson from Northaller- Hardraw Church for the Richmond Food Bank and the National Park, several local people meant that it's not commercially viable for the ton, playing the bagpipes. £100 have begun to get together to form the The entertainment was followed by an companies to invest in the infrastructure. How- ‘Wensleydale Red Squirrel Group’ to do eve- ever, it's very encouraging that the Government amazing supper provided by the ladies of the Askrigg Christmas Tree Festival and Concert rything possible to help them reclaim their old is now putting money in to make it happen. choir and the church. Donations on the night for CLICsargeant (a children’s cancer charity) territory from the invading greys. "The Authority is totally committed to helping raised over £1,100 which was divided be- £550 The initial plan is to hold a public meeting tween the church and the Clic Sargeant char- to get broadband into the National Park in the at the Countryside Museum in March so that best way possible. There are already several ity, chosen by Diana Hartley. Aysgarth Methodist Nativity for Action for we can raise awareness of just how important, excellent local community-led broadband initia- The first of this year's fundraising Coffee Children and Children in Need £151 and valuable, an asset red squirrels are to the Mornings for St Oswald's was held on 12th tives under way within the National Park. The region, to devise a plan for encouraging their Authority has been actively involved in provid- January, when a good number of people Busking in Hawes and Leyburn, for St George’s success and to give as many people as possi- ing advice and support to schemes in Upper turned out to enjoy each other's company over Crypt, Leeds (see page 18) £280 ble an opportunity to play a part in this excit- coffee and biscuits. Just over £150 was raised Wharfedale, Littondale, Garsdale and Dentdale. ing scheme, from the youngest children up to for the church. retired residents. Castle Bolton carol singing for St George’s There is another Coffee Morning taking Crypt, Leeds £120 “When Your Feet Hurt – We would love as many of you as possible place in the back room of Askrigg Village You Hurt All Over” to come along, whether it is to find out more, Hall on Saturday 16th February between West Witton for Children’s Society £96 Did you know that the knee, hip or back pain put forward some ideas, because you repre- 10.00am and noon.. Everyone is welcome you have could be coming from your feet? Dys- sent an interested business, or because you and entry is just £2. There will be a cake stall function in the foot can cause pain not only in just love red squirrels and want to offer your St Andrew’s, Aysgarth, with Thoralby and and raffle. Thornton Rust, for ‘Caring for Life’ £700 the foot itself, the problem can travel up the leg support. We have not yet developed a fully and be felt throughout the whole body. functioning website but visit Bolton cum Redmire £339 Foot problems can also make you more vulner- www.WensleydaleRSG.co.uk and you should able to injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles be able to find some contact details, so that Times are a Changing Fountain Hotel, Hawes. For Amala £250 tendonitis, repeated strains and sprains, and sci- you can let us know of your interest and sup- atica. A thorough assessment of the feet and port. At the recent Annual General Meeting of the White Hart, Hawes, for Sarcoma UK £25 analysis of the gait can reveal dysfunction, some You can call Anthony on 667896 or Simon Moorcock Show Committee it was decided of which can be corrected simply with orthotics on 663000, and please watch out in the next that next year the show will take place on a combined with physical therapy and rehab ad- Newsletter for details of this inaugural meet- Sunday rather than a Saturday. This means the Crown Hotel, Hawes, for Marie Curie Cancer st Research £80 vice/exercises. So why suffer any longer? ing. show will be held on Sunday the 1 Septem- Call Reflex, 015396 24871 ber 2013 with judging commencing at noon. Anthony Bagshawe and Simon Phillpotts The committee wishes to invite anybody The George, Thoralby, for Air Ambulance interested in being involved with the show to On-going through the year. Henderson join the committee whose next meeting will In case anyone remembers her, we have just take place on Monday 4th March 2013 at been informed that Helen Henderson who was 8.00pm at the Moorcock Inn. born in Hawes, recently celebrated her 100th birthday in Canada.

6 6 Wensleydale Red Squirrel Group St Oswald's Church Given Away Broadband is Vital for Most of you probably won’t know but Coun- Christmas Tree Festival National Park Communities As usual we print a list of all the monies tryfile recently came to Hawes to see our Red and Preview Concert Members of the National Park Authority have raised which we have heard of that have been Squirrels and to hear about our plans for the reaffirmed their commitment to support the roll- There was another tremendously successful given to charities over the Christmas period. future. Maybe you might have seen the pro- Christmas Tree Festival at St Oswald's over out of broadband to remote communities as gramme and enjoyed the great shots of our soon as possible. Their determination to help the Christmas period, organised by Elizabeth Carperby Luncheon Club for Air Ambulance local red squirrels, or saw the fantastic photo push for the service followed a presentation at Guy. £250 in the Times taken by Simon Philpotts. So Many visitors enjoyed the twinkling lights the Authority meeting by NYnet - a commercial although you might be aware that there are venture set up by North Yorkshire County and the wonderfully decorated trees, each West Burton Methodist Church, nativity and red squirrels here, you may not fully appreci- Council - explaining its plans to provide all with a different theme, decorated by volun- carol singing for Action for Children £454 ate that we are about the only area in York- teers from the community. The thought and small businesses and citizens of North York- shire that has them in any numbers – and they shire with high-speed broadband. The project work that had gone into each one was amaz- Hawes Methodist Church Carols by Candlelight are multiplying! will be achieved through funding from Broad- ing, and some people must have been working for Action for Children £150 Many people think that protecting these for many months to create their decorations. band Delivery United Kingdom and the Euro- endearing animals is something of a losing pean Regional Development Fund. The Preview Concert was held on 14th De- Marsett Methodist Church for the Salvation battle, however recent activities by a number Earlier this year Authority Chairman Carl Lis cember when a packed church enjoyed enter- Army £25 of enthusiasts is showing that, far from fight- tainment from the East Witton Male Voice revealed that the need to have good quality ing a rearguard action, concerted efforts can broadband by 2015 was one of the proposed Choir and the Askrigg Ladies Singing for Hawes Churches Toy Service at the Methodist actually help them breed, spread and extend objectives in the draft National Park Manage- Pleasure Group, both under the direction of Church for the Salvation Army £232 their territory. With support and encourage- Diana Hartley. There was a special guest ment Plan. ment from Red Squirrels Northern England “The low population and difficult terrain have appearance by Mr Thompson from Northaller- Hardraw Church for the Richmond Food Bank and the National Park, several local people meant that it's not commercially viable for the ton, playing the bagpipes. £100 have begun to get together to form the The entertainment was followed by an companies to invest in the infrastructure. How- ‘Wensleydale Red Squirrel Group’ to do eve- ever, it's very encouraging that the Government amazing supper provided by the ladies of the Askrigg Christmas Tree Festival and Concert rything possible to help them reclaim their old is now putting money in to make it happen. choir and the church. Donations on the night for CLICsargeant (a children’s cancer charity) territory from the invading greys. "The Authority is totally committed to helping raised over £1,100 which was divided be- £550 The initial plan is to hold a public meeting tween the church and the Clic Sargeant char- to get broadband into the National Park in the at the Countryside Museum in March so that best way possible. There are already several ity, chosen by Diana Hartley. Aysgarth Methodist Nativity for Action for we can raise awareness of just how important, excellent local community-led broadband initia- The first of this year's fundraising Coffee Children and Children in Need £151 and valuable, an asset red squirrels are to the Mornings for St Oswald's was held on 12th tives under way within the National Park. The region, to devise a plan for encouraging their Authority has been actively involved in provid- January, when a good number of people Busking in Hawes and Leyburn, for St George’s success and to give as many people as possi- ing advice and support to schemes in Upper turned out to enjoy each other's company over Crypt, Leeds (see page 18) £280 ble an opportunity to play a part in this excit- coffee and biscuits. Just over £150 was raised Wharfedale, Littondale, Garsdale and Dentdale. ing scheme, from the youngest children up to for the church. retired residents. Castle Bolton carol singing for St George’s There is another Coffee Morning taking Crypt, Leeds £120 “When Your Feet Hurt – We would love as many of you as possible place in the back room of Askrigg Village You Hurt All Over” to come along, whether it is to find out more, Hall on Saturday 16th February between West Witton for Children’s Society £96 Did you know that the knee, hip or back pain put forward some ideas, because you repre- 10.00am and noon.. Everyone is welcome you have could be coming from your feet? Dys- sent an interested business, or because you and entry is just £2. There will be a cake stall function in the foot can cause pain not only in just love red squirrels and want to offer your St Andrew’s, Aysgarth, with Thoralby and and raffle. Thornton Rust, for ‘Caring for Life’ £700 the foot itself, the problem can travel up the leg support. We have not yet developed a fully and be felt throughout the whole body. functioning website but visit Bolton cum Redmire £339 Foot problems can also make you more vulner- www.WensleydaleRSG.co.uk and you should able to injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles be able to find some contact details, so that Times are a Changing Fountain Hotel, Hawes. For Amala £250 tendonitis, repeated strains and sprains, and sci- you can let us know of your interest and sup- atica. A thorough assessment of the feet and port. At the recent Annual General Meeting of the White Hart, Hawes, for Sarcoma UK £25 analysis of the gait can reveal dysfunction, some You can call Anthony on 667896 or Simon Moorcock Show Committee it was decided of which can be corrected simply with orthotics on 663000, and please watch out in the next that next year the show will take place on a combined with physical therapy and rehab ad- Newsletter for details of this inaugural meet- Sunday rather than a Saturday. This means the Crown Hotel, Hawes, for Marie Curie Cancer st Research £80 vice/exercises. So why suffer any longer? ing. show will be held on Sunday the 1 Septem- Call Reflex, 015396 24871 ber 2013 with judging commencing at noon. Anthony Bagshawe and Simon Phillpotts The committee wishes to invite anybody The George, Thoralby, for Air Ambulance interested in being involved with the show to On-going through the year. Henderson join the committee whose next meeting will In case anyone remembers her, we have just take place on Monday 4th March 2013 at been informed that Helen Henderson who was 8.00pm at the Moorcock Inn. born in Hawes, recently celebrated her 100th birthday in Canada.

7 7 Heavens Above Hawes School News Upper Dales Health Watch Palm Sunday Concert at he winter stars drift Synopsis of meeting held in December St. Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth. noticeably westwards The North Yorkshire and York PCT historic Zumba The Alverton Singers, directed by Joan Foster, this month, slowly debt was discussed and letters have been sent to T Last week a Zumba teacher (Polly) came to will present a programme of Easter music on giving way to the springtime the Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby school and gave all the children an introductory Sunday 24th March at 7.00pm in St. Andrew’s groups edging in from the Clinical Commissioning Group, the North class for Zumba. We did all sorts of dances, Church, Aysgarth. east. Even so, Orion and his Yorkshire and York PCT and to William Hague like salsa, to all sorts of music from around the The main work to be performed is “Stabat retinue of bright constellations continue to expressing deep concern. Neither the historic world. She taught us dance routines to help us Mater” by Pergolesi. The soprano soloist will dominate the southern sky right through debt nor the in-year debt has been created in get fit and how to warm up and cool down be Carole Lindsey, who is in the final year of a February and on into March. Sirius, the Richmondshire and Hambleton. properly. She will be starting an after school music degree in vocal studies at Huddersfield brightest of all the stars, is particularly striking, The basic problem is that North Yorkshire has club for Years 2 – 6. University. The mezzo soprano soloist is Emma flashing all the colours of the rainbow, low over never received a fair funding formula. It has Cassie Drury Y5 Wardell, who is well known in this area for her the horizon. been suggested the NY and Y PCT might not fine solo performances, and the organist will be Sirius may be the brightest star in the sky but pay GP practices in February and March 2013. Biscuit Making John Foster. brighter still is mighty Jupiter, high in the south If that happens the Central Dales GP Practice Once again Class 3 are collaborating with the The concert will also include “Panis around 7 o'clock at the beginning of the month. would close completely. Very severe health Dales Countryside Museum. We are going to Angelicus” by Cesar Franck, “The Legend” by You can't possibly miss it, roughly halfway service cuts are expected to be announced in be researching local dales biscuit recipes and Tchaikowsky and “Cantique de Jean Racine” between the Pleiades and Hyades star clusters in January. The Department of Health is will be making some too. We will also be by Faure. the constellation of Taurus the Bull. The giant proposing to end the ‘Minimum Practice carrying out some research amongst our family, Ticket £7.00 including refreshments, planet is now moving slowly eastwards against Income Guarantee’ that currently helps to friends and neighbours to find out what their available from Penhill Benefice Office tel: the stars and will lie between the tips of the protect very rural practices. The Public favourite biscuit recipes are, and what their 663097, Cecilia House Carperby tel: 663368, or Bull's horns by the time we lose it in the western Accounts Committee, chaired by Rt. Hon memories are from when they were children. at the door. (16yrs and under – free.) evening twilight in mid-May. Two of the other Margaret Hodge MP, has produced a report We hope to be able to record these memories Dales Countryside Museum at £2 each. naked-eye planets, Venus and Mars, are poorly following a review of the D of H which digitally for posterity, so put those thinking caps Pip Land placed at present but the ringed planet, Saturn, highlighted a lack of any strategic plan for PCT on, there could be an interview heading your is visible in the early morning hours amongst debt and the effect on the new Clinical way shortly! the stars of Libra. By April, when it reaches Commissioning Groups (CCGs) which would Mrs Dooley opposition, it's visible right through the night. inherit this debt. Charity Receives KS1 Nativity The innermost planet, tiny Mercury, puts on its It was agreed that the Rt.Hon. Jeremy Hunt, Royal Seal of Approval best evening show of the year this month. It I’m sure those of you who attended the Nativity, Secretary of State for Health should be invited Yorkshire Dales reaches its greatest elongation east of the sun on will agree it was delightful. All the children to visit the Central Dales GP Practice. Millennium Trust the 17th but if you've a fairly flat horizon you were brilliant and thoroughly enjoyed taking Telehealth will not be commissioned by (YDMT) is delighted should be able to catch sight of it any time part. Mr Eldridge is grateful to all the staff for Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby CCG. to announce that His during the period 10th-21st of February. Look all their hard work. st The next HEN meeting will be on the 31 Royal Highness The for it very low down in the south-west around January somewhere in Richmondshire. Prince of Wales has 6.30 in the evening. A bid for funding for Air Ambulance Services accepted their On the 15th of February we have a really close will be made by Cllr Wilkes to the New Homes invitation to extend his patronage of the charity. encounter with an asteroid when the near earth Bonus Fund on behalf of the Upper Dales Area Sharing an active interest in environmental object 2012DA14 whizzes past us at a distance Partnership. issues, His Royal Highness has chosen to of only 22,000 kilometres – well within the Central Dales’ patients will be able to access extend his patronage for a further five years orbits of some of the TV broadcasting satellites. the Ophthalmology clinic being proposed by until November 2017, at which point The This tiny chunk of space rock, discovered just the Leyburn Practice. Prince of Wales will have been patron of the over a year ago, is only 45 metres across but Jane Ritchie Hon. Secretary charity for 20 years. still weighs a hefty 130,000 tons – but don't .Steve Macaré, YDMT Chair of Trustees, said: worry, it's definitely not going to hit us! At “The Patronage of His Royal Highness The magnitude +7 it should be visible in binoculars Prince of Wales means a great deal to the board as it zooms north at just below half a degree a of trustees and staff here at Yorkshire Dales minute. If you'd like to try and spot this tiny Millennium Trust. We have been very world yourself you can easily find details of its fortunate to secure the support of many precise track on the internet. individuals and local businesses over the years Finally this month a brief word on the late Sir who share our passion for the area, but Patrick Moore. He never claimed to be Derek and Margaret Ellis knowing you have the royal ‘seal of approval’ anything more than an amateur himself, but his and their family is really rather special.” unflagging enthusiasm coupled with an wish to thank everyone who have A spokesperson from The Prince of Wales’s immense practical knowledge of all things helped in any way towards Derek’s office said: “His Royal Highness is delighted to astronomical encouraged countless numbers of recovery. Also thank you for the many extend his Patronage to the Yorkshire Dales budding star-gazers to take an interest in the good wishes, cards and gifts given while Mystery picture. Millennium Trust.” wonders of the night sky. A truly iconic and Derek was in the James Cook Hospital Where are we this month? inspirational figure! and the Friarage. Al Bireo 8 8 Heavens Above Hawes School News Upper Dales Health Watch Palm Sunday Concert at he winter stars drift Synopsis of meeting held in December St. Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth. noticeably westwards The North Yorkshire and York PCT historic Zumba The Alverton Singers, directed by Joan Foster, this month, slowly debt was discussed and letters have been sent to T Last week a Zumba teacher (Polly) came to will present a programme of Easter music on giving way to the springtime the Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby school and gave all the children an introductory Sunday 24th March at 7.00pm in St. Andrew’s groups edging in from the Clinical Commissioning Group, the North class for Zumba. We did all sorts of dances, Church, Aysgarth. east. Even so, Orion and his Yorkshire and York PCT and to William Hague like salsa, to all sorts of music from around the The main work to be performed is “Stabat retinue of bright constellations continue to expressing deep concern. Neither the historic world. She taught us dance routines to help us Mater” by Pergolesi. The soprano soloist will dominate the southern sky right through debt nor the in-year debt has been created in get fit and how to warm up and cool down be Carole Lindsey, who is in the final year of a February and on into March. Sirius, the Richmondshire and Hambleton. properly. She will be starting an after school music degree in vocal studies at Huddersfield brightest of all the stars, is particularly striking, The basic problem is that North Yorkshire has club for Years 2 – 6. University. The mezzo soprano soloist is Emma flashing all the colours of the rainbow, low over never received a fair funding formula. It has Cassie Drury Y5 Wardell, who is well known in this area for her the horizon. been suggested the NY and Y PCT might not fine solo performances, and the organist will be Sirius may be the brightest star in the sky but pay GP practices in February and March 2013. Biscuit Making John Foster. brighter still is mighty Jupiter, high in the south If that happens the Central Dales GP Practice Once again Class 3 are collaborating with the The concert will also include “Panis around 7 o'clock at the beginning of the month. would close completely. Very severe health Dales Countryside Museum. We are going to Angelicus” by Cesar Franck, “The Legend” by You can't possibly miss it, roughly halfway service cuts are expected to be announced in be researching local dales biscuit recipes and Tchaikowsky and “Cantique de Jean Racine” between the Pleiades and Hyades star clusters in January. The Department of Health is will be making some too. We will also be by Faure. the constellation of Taurus the Bull. The giant proposing to end the ‘Minimum Practice carrying out some research amongst our family, Ticket £7.00 including refreshments, planet is now moving slowly eastwards against Income Guarantee’ that currently helps to friends and neighbours to find out what their available from Penhill Benefice Office tel: the stars and will lie between the tips of the protect very rural practices. The Public favourite biscuit recipes are, and what their 663097, Cecilia House Carperby tel: 663368, or Bull's horns by the time we lose it in the western Accounts Committee, chaired by Rt. Hon memories are from when they were children. at the door. (16yrs and under – free.) evening twilight in mid-May. Two of the other Margaret Hodge MP, has produced a report We hope to be able to record these memories Dales Countryside Museum at £2 each. naked-eye planets, Venus and Mars, are poorly following a review of the D of H which digitally for posterity, so put those thinking caps Pip Land placed at present but the ringed planet, Saturn, highlighted a lack of any strategic plan for PCT on, there could be an interview heading your is visible in the early morning hours amongst debt and the effect on the new Clinical way shortly! the stars of Libra. By April, when it reaches Commissioning Groups (CCGs) which would Mrs Dooley opposition, it's visible right through the night. inherit this debt. Charity Receives KS1 Nativity The innermost planet, tiny Mercury, puts on its It was agreed that the Rt.Hon. Jeremy Hunt, Royal Seal of Approval best evening show of the year this month. It I’m sure those of you who attended the Nativity, Secretary of State for Health should be invited Yorkshire Dales reaches its greatest elongation east of the sun on will agree it was delightful. All the children to visit the Central Dales GP Practice. Millennium Trust the 17th but if you've a fairly flat horizon you were brilliant and thoroughly enjoyed taking Telehealth will not be commissioned by (YDMT) is delighted should be able to catch sight of it any time part. Mr Eldridge is grateful to all the staff for Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby CCG. to announce that His during the period 10th-21st of February. Look all their hard work. st The next HEN meeting will be on the 31 Royal Highness The for it very low down in the south-west around January somewhere in Richmondshire. Prince of Wales has 6.30 in the evening. A bid for funding for Air Ambulance Services accepted their On the 15th of February we have a really close will be made by Cllr Wilkes to the New Homes invitation to extend his patronage of the charity. encounter with an asteroid when the near earth Bonus Fund on behalf of the Upper Dales Area Sharing an active interest in environmental object 2012DA14 whizzes past us at a distance Partnership. issues, His Royal Highness has chosen to of only 22,000 kilometres – well within the Central Dales’ patients will be able to access extend his patronage for a further five years orbits of some of the TV broadcasting satellites. the Ophthalmology clinic being proposed by until November 2017, at which point The This tiny chunk of space rock, discovered just the Leyburn Practice. Prince of Wales will have been patron of the over a year ago, is only 45 metres across but Jane Ritchie Hon. Secretary charity for 20 years. still weighs a hefty 130,000 tons – but don't .Steve Macaré, YDMT Chair of Trustees, said: worry, it's definitely not going to hit us! At “The Patronage of His Royal Highness The magnitude +7 it should be visible in binoculars Prince of Wales means a great deal to the board as it zooms north at just below half a degree a of trustees and staff here at Yorkshire Dales minute. If you'd like to try and spot this tiny Millennium Trust. We have been very world yourself you can easily find details of its fortunate to secure the support of many precise track on the internet. individuals and local businesses over the years Finally this month a brief word on the late Sir who share our passion for the area, but Patrick Moore. He never claimed to be Derek and Margaret Ellis knowing you have the royal ‘seal of approval’ anything more than an amateur himself, but his and their family is really rather special.” unflagging enthusiasm coupled with an wish to thank everyone who have A spokesperson from The Prince of Wales’s immense practical knowledge of all things helped in any way towards Derek’s office said: “His Royal Highness is delighted to astronomical encouraged countless numbers of recovery. Also thank you for the many extend his Patronage to the Yorkshire Dales budding star-gazers to take an interest in the good wishes, cards and gifts given while Mystery picture. Millennium Trust.” wonders of the night sky. A truly iconic and Derek was in the James Cook Hospital Where are we this month? inspirational figure! and the Friarage. Al Bireo 9 9 Now Then Decorative and Fine Arts Society readings in millimetres Gustave Caillebotte: Impressionist, Rainfall Figures: The latest edition of Now Then, the annual Gardener, Sailor. magazine of the Friends of the Dales Country- July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec YEAR Gustave Caillebotte (1848-94), a man of many side Museum, is a particularly special celebra- Hawes 124 145 220 126 164 299 1851* parts, is one of the least known but most im- tion of life in the Dales in the past. Carperby 106 95 161 97 151 200 1345 The articles range from the impact of some portant members of the rebellious Impression- Bainbridge 102 104 169 105 168 270 1520 local Quakers on the nation to one by Bob ist painters. His continued support ensured Ellis about the dances and music enjoyed in their survival as a group. Stalling Busk 125 124 222 142 195 298 1813 the villages from the 19th century until Through his own paintings, he created a dis- Askrigg 97 100 158 101 188 221 1428 the mid 20th century. tinctive and fascinating vision of contemporary Thornton Rust 122 104 201 120 173 204 1526 The Quakers included William Hillary who Paris. He was also a passionate gardener, a West Burton 102 93 212 93 123 244 1361 was born near Hawes in 1771 and who, in philatelist and a keen designer and yachtsman. 1824, founded the Royal National Lifeboat On Tuesday 12th February, Lizzie Darby- * This figure of 1851mm equates to just over 73 inches. That’s wet! Institution; and Dr John Fothergill of Carr End shire discusses his life and work. Lizzie is a near Semerwater who became one of the lead- graduate of the Courtauld Institute of Art. She ing physicians in London in the mid 18th cen- has wide experience as a freelance lecturer in The Future of ‘Leader’ Middleham and Dales th tury. the History of Art, working with fine arts so- Local History Group Wednesday 6 February Fiona Rosher, the Museum Manager, has cieties and art galleries throughout Britain, Tuesday 19th February 2.00pm 1.30 - 4.00pm in Gayle Mill. not only written a report on events at the mu- Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Middleham Key Centre seum last year but also about one of the exhib- Middleham Key Centre at 2.00pm. Non- The travels of Lady Anne Clifford: by June Since June 2009 the LEADER Local Action its— the stunning bed cover crocheted by members are welcome at £5 per lecture, pre- Hall Group has awarded over £2 million to commu- Charilla Hardaker of Marske in Swaledale, booking is essential, membership and further Lady Anne Clifford, who was born in 1590, is nity-led projects supporting the scheme’s aims which won several prizes at local shows in the information is available from the Membership one of the best documented women in the his- to improve quality of life and prosperity in rural early 1920s. Secretary, tel. 01748 886545 tory of the north of England. By the time she communities through locally driven rural devel- Other articles include the second part of the died in 1676, aged 86, she had lived through opment initiatives and projects. story of how Marie Hartley and Joan Ingilby the reigns of four monarchs and the Common- This free event offers the opportunity to find founded the museum as well as some items wealth. In addition to leaving copious records out more about LEADER and to hear about which follow on from the 2011 edition, such as Lawyer Returns of her long life, her legacy in the landscape is some of the many projects which have received a photograph of the class which Mary Burrows financial support from the scheme. There will Michael McGarry has returned to Hawes there for all to see. June Hall’s talk will cover taught in Hawes in 1949. be presentations from Yorkshire Dales Millen- after a gap of over three years to practice at the her life story within its historical context, and There is also an interesting article by Gillian nium Trust on the charity’s new geology pro- premises he has recently bought from his for- will look at buildings associated with this re- Waters about the creation of the Bill Mitchell ject ‘Geo Dales’, along with a talk from The mer partner Richard Johnson. markable woman. Archive of recordings. Swaledale Project entitled ‘7000 Years of a Michael has given the former Johnsons of- June was resident in the Wensleydale area for Copies of the magazine are available at the Landscape and its People’, and information fice a new lease of life. The premises have thirty years and is the author of many local his- Dales Countryside Museum at £2 each. about the Gayle Mill Heritage, Education and been completely refurbished having been re- tory publications. She moved to Cumbria ten Pip Land Skills Project. roofed and undergone major structural works years ago and now lives near Lady Anne's last home, Brougham Castle, near Penrith. There will also be the opportunity to find out carried out with great sympathy by R and B about future plans for LEADER and the Rural Annual Subscriptions Construction, re-wired by Peter Alderson of Annual membership of the group is £10 and visitors are welcome to attend individual meet- Development Programme Funding. Thank you to those who receive the Newsletter Leyburn, new computer system installed by ings for a fee of £3. For further information, Places are limited and it is essential to book in by post that have already paid their annual Yoredale Computers and telephones by Dale- please contact Tony Keates 640436 or email advance by contacting Rima Berry, the Dales subscription. Several payments have been ac- com (Dent). [email protected] LEADER Co-ordinator on 015242 51002 or companied by complimentary comments and Michael has been travelling from his office by email at [email protected] the Newsletter team is delighted to know that in Barnard Castle to visit clients but when the we are still keeping our readers informed and opportunity arose he felt it was sensible to In Need of Prayer? amused. Thank you, and thank you also to provide Upper Wensleydale with a fixed so- St. Margaret's Church in Hawes has a small, those who added a donation to their subscrip- licitor’s practice to complement the other cur- relaxed and informal group that meets weekly tion. rent practices. He has been overwhelmed by to pray for individuals and events in our com- Annie Taylor formerly of Gayle For those who have yet to pay their annual the support and encouragement. munity (however small). If you would like us to sends Xmas Greetings and best Now the office is open for business, some- dues, please would you send your cheque for pray for you or someone you know, please wishes for the New Year to family £10, made payable to Upper Wensleydale what later than anticipated, Michael says that it come along and join us, you would be most Newsletter, to Janet Thomson, Stone House, is good to be back and looks forward to a fu- welcome. and friends from her home in Thornton Rust, Leyburn, DL8 3AW. I look ture in the upper Dales dealing with nice peo- Nannup Western Australia. forward to hearing from you soon. ple. For more information contact:- Apologies for the non-appearance of J.W.T. Rev.Ann Chapman Tel:667553 email: this, and one other, greeting in the [email protected] or Janet Middleton Tel:666070 email: December issue. Ed. [email protected]

10 10 Now Then Decorative and Fine Arts Society readings in millimetres Gustave Caillebotte: Impressionist, Rainfall Figures: The latest edition of Now Then, the annual Gardener, Sailor. magazine of the Friends of the Dales Country- July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec YEAR Gustave Caillebotte (1848-94), a man of many side Museum, is a particularly special celebra- Hawes 124 145 220 126 164 299 1851* parts, is one of the least known but most im- tion of life in the Dales in the past. Carperby 106 95 161 97 151 200 1345 The articles range from the impact of some portant members of the rebellious Impression- Bainbridge 102 104 169 105 168 270 1520 local Quakers on the nation to one by Bob ist painters. His continued support ensured Ellis about the dances and music enjoyed in their survival as a group. Stalling Busk 125 124 222 142 195 298 1813 the villages from the 19th century until Through his own paintings, he created a dis- Askrigg 97 100 158 101 188 221 1428 the mid 20th century. tinctive and fascinating vision of contemporary Thornton Rust 122 104 201 120 173 204 1526 The Quakers included William Hillary who Paris. He was also a passionate gardener, a West Burton 102 93 212 93 123 244 1361 was born near Hawes in 1771 and who, in philatelist and a keen designer and yachtsman. 1824, founded the Royal National Lifeboat On Tuesday 12th February, Lizzie Darby- * This figure of 1851mm equates to just over 73 inches. That’s wet! Institution; and Dr John Fothergill of Carr End shire discusses his life and work. Lizzie is a near Semerwater who became one of the lead- graduate of the Courtauld Institute of Art. She ing physicians in London in the mid 18th cen- has wide experience as a freelance lecturer in The Future of ‘Leader’ Middleham and Dales th tury. the History of Art, working with fine arts so- Local History Group Wednesday 6 February Fiona Rosher, the Museum Manager, has cieties and art galleries throughout Britain, Tuesday 19th February 2.00pm 1.30 - 4.00pm in Gayle Mill. not only written a report on events at the mu- Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Middleham Key Centre seum last year but also about one of the exhib- Middleham Key Centre at 2.00pm. Non- The travels of Lady Anne Clifford: by June Since June 2009 the LEADER Local Action its— the stunning bed cover crocheted by members are welcome at £5 per lecture, pre- Hall Group has awarded over £2 million to commu- Charilla Hardaker of Marske in Swaledale, booking is essential, membership and further Lady Anne Clifford, who was born in 1590, is nity-led projects supporting the scheme’s aims which won several prizes at local shows in the information is available from the Membership one of the best documented women in the his- to improve quality of life and prosperity in rural early 1920s. Secretary, tel. 01748 886545 tory of the north of England. By the time she communities through locally driven rural devel- Other articles include the second part of the died in 1676, aged 86, she had lived through opment initiatives and projects. story of how Marie Hartley and Joan Ingilby the reigns of four monarchs and the Common- This free event offers the opportunity to find founded the museum as well as some items wealth. In addition to leaving copious records out more about LEADER and to hear about which follow on from the 2011 edition, such as Lawyer Returns of her long life, her legacy in the landscape is some of the many projects which have received a photograph of the class which Mary Burrows financial support from the scheme. There will Michael McGarry has returned to Hawes there for all to see. June Hall’s talk will cover taught in Hawes in 1949. be presentations from Yorkshire Dales Millen- after a gap of over three years to practice at the her life story within its historical context, and There is also an interesting article by Gillian nium Trust on the charity’s new geology pro- premises he has recently bought from his for- will look at buildings associated with this re- Waters about the creation of the Bill Mitchell ject ‘Geo Dales’, along with a talk from The mer partner Richard Johnson. markable woman. Archive of recordings. Swaledale Project entitled ‘7000 Years of a Michael has given the former Johnsons of- June was resident in the Wensleydale area for Copies of the magazine are available at the Landscape and its People’, and information fice a new lease of life. The premises have thirty years and is the author of many local his- Dales Countryside Museum at £2 each. about the Gayle Mill Heritage, Education and been completely refurbished having been re- tory publications. She moved to Cumbria ten Pip Land Skills Project. roofed and undergone major structural works years ago and now lives near Lady Anne's last home, Brougham Castle, near Penrith. There will also be the opportunity to find out carried out with great sympathy by R and B about future plans for LEADER and the Rural Annual Subscriptions Construction, re-wired by Peter Alderson of Annual membership of the group is £10 and visitors are welcome to attend individual meet- Development Programme Funding. Thank you to those who receive the Newsletter Leyburn, new computer system installed by ings for a fee of £3. For further information, Places are limited and it is essential to book in by post that have already paid their annual Yoredale Computers and telephones by Dale- please contact Tony Keates 640436 or email advance by contacting Rima Berry, the Dales subscription. Several payments have been ac- com (Dent). [email protected] LEADER Co-ordinator on 015242 51002 or companied by complimentary comments and Michael has been travelling from his office by email at [email protected] the Newsletter team is delighted to know that in Barnard Castle to visit clients but when the we are still keeping our readers informed and opportunity arose he felt it was sensible to In Need of Prayer? amused. Thank you, and thank you also to provide Upper Wensleydale with a fixed so- St. Margaret's Church in Hawes has a small, those who added a donation to their subscrip- licitor’s practice to complement the other cur- relaxed and informal group that meets weekly tion. rent practices. He has been overwhelmed by to pray for individuals and events in our com- Annie Taylor formerly of Gayle For those who have yet to pay their annual the support and encouragement. munity (however small). If you would like us to sends Xmas Greetings and best Now the office is open for business, some- dues, please would you send your cheque for pray for you or someone you know, please wishes for the New Year to family £10, made payable to Upper Wensleydale what later than anticipated, Michael says that it come along and join us, you would be most Newsletter, to Janet Thomson, Stone House, is good to be back and looks forward to a fu- welcome. and friends from her home in Thornton Rust, Leyburn, DL8 3AW. I look ture in the upper Dales dealing with nice peo- Nannup Western Australia. forward to hearing from you soon. ple. For more information contact:- Apologies for the non-appearance of J.W.T. Rev.Ann Chapman Tel:667553 email: this, and one other, greeting in the [email protected] or Janet Middleton Tel:666070 email: December issue. Ed. [email protected]

11 11 Devon, Cornwall or Suffolk, can be seen as far away as Aberdeen and Thurso in the north of Scotland. When it comes to the Print and Scan the World Over famous tup sales in October, prospective (and other stupid things) sellers and buyers can arrive from all over the UK and Ireland, the proceedings, as we omeone sent me a link to a Dutch hear the rhythmic sounds of the auctioneers, TV documentary over Christmas can sometimes go on well past midnight. which I watched (with some subtitles Older people talk of, and remember, the S and some head scratching; if you want to early auctioneers (usually but not necessar- see it check out http://www.youtube.com/ ily with a farming background): Willy Pre- watch?v=okhfDsKmAoY – it is mostly in ePrint system. This is designed to let you ston from Maridales, Gayle, Jimmy and English). This gave some quite worrying print easily from your tablet (iPad or An- e all know precisely where it is John Cloughton, Gordon Pratt and Ray- information about the new range of internet droid) as well as print from anywhere or but we wondered how many, mond Lund who, as Andrew says, “Perform ready products appearing on the market and scan from anywhere. The security risk is Weven local, people these days their balancing act between the sellers and in particular the new range of printers, that people who use scanners regularly for- visit it or know that much about it! So, buyers.” scanners and network storage. get to remove documents they have armed with a thoughtfully committee- The whole operation is now well into the scanned. Surprisingly often these docu- produced list of ‘points and questions’, I 21st century! Every sheep is ear-tagged and All of the manufacturers are making loud ments contain a lot of personal information called into the Office to talk with Andrew details recorded as they leave the ring with, noises about making these devices easier to that can be used by third parties to facilitate Pratt, the Chairman of Directors (they don’t says Andrew, “about 99% accuracy” and use in the home but also giving access to identity theft. have a ‘Managing Director’). all computerized and displayed on a screen the devices from anywhere in the world. It so happens that this year sees the cen- in the ring. “The office just issues the bills”. The idea is if you are away from home for So if you have a new printer/scanner or tenary of the move from the street in the Since the foot and mouth tragedy biosecu- work or on holiday and need a particular network attached storage device do please middle of Hawes (still known as ‘the cattle rity has become much greater; the ‘7 day document you can quickly connect to your read the manual and check your security market’) to the present site where in those rule’ meaning that there can be no further home network and grab the file you need or settings. days the emphasis was on ‘cattle’. Andrew selling on for a week after a purchase which someone at home can put the document on isn’t sure how and where they sold the can reduce competition; however Andrew the scanner and you can collect the scan One other stupid (actually criminal and sheep then. feels that with Hawes being so central in the wherever you might be. Sounds like a really irritating) thing … the scam I have The mart, official title Hawes Farmers area a closer eye can be kept on stock really neat idea, especially for business mentioned many times before, where some- Auction Mart Co. Ltd, is a full commercial movements. Every sheep is licensed and trips – right? Well yes and no. one calls pretending to be from Microsoft business with 9 directors and about 550 tracked ‘in and out’. and wants to fix a problem on your com- shareholders, not exclusively from the The Mart is subject to a yearly thorough The problems arise because what the puter, seems to be going from strength to farming community. There is just one full- inspection of its operation, its security and manufacturers don’t tell you is that if you strength. In the past I have seen this as time employee, James Alderson the Char- maintenance (even down to noticing any can access your files from anywhere in the more of an annoyance but over Christmas I tered Rural Surveyor, and half a dozen oth- sharp corners on the pens) and Trading world there is a good chance anybody else was contacted by someone who had had ers part-time - chair, secretary, auctioneers Standards attend every week. can too! The documentary shows how even over £500 stolen from their credit card by and yardman but rising to about 20 at the Like so many other businesses there is large firms (such as KLM airlines) and this scam. If someone you don’t know calls Tuesday sales, and at the busy autumn sales, diversification with the Mart, through public bodies (such as Europol – the Euro- you with an offer to help treat them the including the canteen, this number can rise James, providing a full range of profes- pean version of Interpol) have been seri- same way you would treat a stranger at the to about 50! sional land and property services. Several ously compromised by these devices. door demanding entry to you house to fix a Initially it was established to safeguard businesses ‘ride on the back of the Mart’ faulty vacuum cleaner – i.e. send them local farmers and has always served as a with various trade stands from time to time: Ironically the main issue is not with the away with a flea in their ear. Just because meeting place – in those early days often Carrs Billlington, tractor, quad bike or feed devices themselves but the way manufac- someone says they are from Microsoft being the only time and place they got to- firms, or others sponsoring a sale, and not turers get you to set them up from new. To doesn’t mean they are – it is very difficult gether. There have been ‘ups and downs’ as forgetting the local joiner using part of the save lots of hassle from customer support to get anyone at MS to talk to you when we know, but things are looking good just old cattle ring (there’s a much newer one up they basically turn off all the security fea- you are prepared to pay so if they phone now, with an annual turnover of over £11 at the top). tures so if you just grab the thing out of the you it is absolutely a SCAM. million, selling in the order of 110,000 So, as probably the biggest centre for box, plug it in and start using it you basi- lambs and up to 2,000 cattle each year, al- Swaledales and Blue-faced Leicesters in cally open the box to the world. You need Have a safe and happy new year. As though the cattle numbers might fall as local the country, things don't seem at all bad! to go carefully through all the security set- usual if you have any questions or sugges- herds decline. As for visitors, “Yes ,we love ‘em; we are tings and add your own passwords to stop tions for articles do contact me. Email and I always thought the big Autumn sales a tourist attraction as well.” If you haven’t other people getting in. phone details are on my website at sent the lambs ‘down south’. Although there been for a while, drop in on a Tuesday! www.dalescomputerservices.com. is a real loyalty from buyers in the south A.S.W Common new devices with this problem Carol Haynes midlands, our lambs, as well as ending up in are the new HP printers sporting the new

12 12 Devon, Cornwall or Suffolk, can be seen as far away as Aberdeen and Thurso in the north of Scotland. When it comes to the Print and Scan the World Over famous tup sales in October, prospective (and other stupid things) sellers and buyers can arrive from all over the UK and Ireland, the proceedings, as we omeone sent me a link to a Dutch hear the rhythmic sounds of the auctioneers, TV documentary over Christmas can sometimes go on well past midnight. which I watched (with some subtitles Older people talk of, and remember, the S and some head scratching; if you want to early auctioneers (usually but not necessar- see it check out http://www.youtube.com/ ily with a farming background): Willy Pre- watch?v=okhfDsKmAoY – it is mostly in ePrint system. This is designed to let you ston from Maridales, Gayle, Jimmy and English). This gave some quite worrying print easily from your tablet (iPad or An- e all know precisely where it is John Cloughton, Gordon Pratt and Ray- information about the new range of internet droid) as well as print from anywhere or but we wondered how many, mond Lund who, as Andrew says, “Perform ready products appearing on the market and scan from anywhere. The security risk is Weven local, people these days their balancing act between the sellers and in particular the new range of printers, that people who use scanners regularly for- visit it or know that much about it! So, buyers.” scanners and network storage. get to remove documents they have armed with a thoughtfully committee- The whole operation is now well into the scanned. Surprisingly often these docu- produced list of ‘points and questions’, I 21st century! Every sheep is ear-tagged and All of the manufacturers are making loud ments contain a lot of personal information called into the Office to talk with Andrew details recorded as they leave the ring with, noises about making these devices easier to that can be used by third parties to facilitate Pratt, the Chairman of Directors (they don’t says Andrew, “about 99% accuracy” and use in the home but also giving access to identity theft. have a ‘Managing Director’). all computerized and displayed on a screen the devices from anywhere in the world. It so happens that this year sees the cen- in the ring. “The office just issues the bills”. The idea is if you are away from home for So if you have a new printer/scanner or tenary of the move from the street in the Since the foot and mouth tragedy biosecu- work or on holiday and need a particular network attached storage device do please middle of Hawes (still known as ‘the cattle rity has become much greater; the ‘7 day document you can quickly connect to your read the manual and check your security market’) to the present site where in those rule’ meaning that there can be no further home network and grab the file you need or settings. days the emphasis was on ‘cattle’. Andrew selling on for a week after a purchase which someone at home can put the document on isn’t sure how and where they sold the can reduce competition; however Andrew the scanner and you can collect the scan One other stupid (actually criminal and sheep then. feels that with Hawes being so central in the wherever you might be. Sounds like a really irritating) thing … the scam I have The mart, official title Hawes Farmers area a closer eye can be kept on stock really neat idea, especially for business mentioned many times before, where some- Auction Mart Co. Ltd, is a full commercial movements. Every sheep is licensed and trips – right? Well yes and no. one calls pretending to be from Microsoft business with 9 directors and about 550 tracked ‘in and out’. and wants to fix a problem on your com- shareholders, not exclusively from the The Mart is subject to a yearly thorough The problems arise because what the puter, seems to be going from strength to farming community. There is just one full- inspection of its operation, its security and manufacturers don’t tell you is that if you strength. In the past I have seen this as time employee, James Alderson the Char- maintenance (even down to noticing any can access your files from anywhere in the more of an annoyance but over Christmas I tered Rural Surveyor, and half a dozen oth- sharp corners on the pens) and Trading world there is a good chance anybody else was contacted by someone who had had ers part-time - chair, secretary, auctioneers Standards attend every week. can too! The documentary shows how even over £500 stolen from their credit card by and yardman but rising to about 20 at the Like so many other businesses there is large firms (such as KLM airlines) and this scam. If someone you don’t know calls Tuesday sales, and at the busy autumn sales, diversification with the Mart, through public bodies (such as Europol – the Euro- you with an offer to help treat them the including the canteen, this number can rise James, providing a full range of profes- pean version of Interpol) have been seri- same way you would treat a stranger at the to about 50! sional land and property services. Several ously compromised by these devices. door demanding entry to you house to fix a Initially it was established to safeguard businesses ‘ride on the back of the Mart’ faulty vacuum cleaner – i.e. send them local farmers and has always served as a with various trade stands from time to time: Ironically the main issue is not with the away with a flea in their ear. Just because meeting place – in those early days often Carrs Billlington, tractor, quad bike or feed devices themselves but the way manufac- someone says they are from Microsoft being the only time and place they got to- firms, or others sponsoring a sale, and not turers get you to set them up from new. To doesn’t mean they are – it is very difficult gether. There have been ‘ups and downs’ as forgetting the local joiner using part of the save lots of hassle from customer support to get anyone at MS to talk to you when we know, but things are looking good just old cattle ring (there’s a much newer one up they basically turn off all the security fea- you are prepared to pay so if they phone now, with an annual turnover of over £11 at the top). tures so if you just grab the thing out of the you it is absolutely a SCAM. million, selling in the order of 110,000 So, as probably the biggest centre for box, plug it in and start using it you basi- lambs and up to 2,000 cattle each year, al- Swaledales and Blue-faced Leicesters in cally open the box to the world. You need Have a safe and happy new year. As though the cattle numbers might fall as local the country, things don't seem at all bad! to go carefully through all the security set- usual if you have any questions or sugges- herds decline. As for visitors, “Yes ,we love ‘em; we are tings and add your own passwords to stop tions for articles do contact me. Email and I always thought the big Autumn sales a tourist attraction as well.” If you haven’t other people getting in. phone details are on my website at sent the lambs ‘down south’. Although there been for a while, drop in on a Tuesday! www.dalescomputerservices.com. is a real loyalty from buyers in the south A.S.W Common new devices with this problem Carol Haynes midlands, our lambs, as well as ending up in are the new HP printers sporting the new

13 13 Let me give an example: paragraph 41: Our schools: continue beyond 2015. The letter from the ‘...that is why we are ensuring that more fund- A Helping Hand funding department contains the same plati- ing will follow pupils, so that those schools that From Our Policeman If you have never written to your MP, now tudes about small schools as the original fund- attract pupils (either because of their curricu- After a particularly cold winter a year or two might be the time… ing document, but nowhere have I read any- lum or ethos or quality of teaching) will also ago I asked the District Council if we could thing that is convincing about the long term, attract the funding they need and, in turn, this have a grit bin placed at the top of our track ow will the new Government school or that would encourage strong candidates to will lead to pupils having greater choice over ('Back Lane' to the locals). It is quite steep funding formulae (enforced from apply for posts in our small schools. I did find better schools’. and unmade with a rough, broken surface and April) affect our schools in Middle and it ironic that my letter was sent around the H The system of an educational free market is well used, serving a small group of resi- Upper Wensleydale? In November, after read- time of the Police Commissioner elections - a dences, one being a private hotel. In icy ing the local Headteachers’ letter to Michael does not and cannot operate in an area like Government move to ‘increase local democ- weather it is difficult for vehicles and danger- Gove I looked into the issue. Briefly, this is Upper Wensleydale. With primary schools racy’ while all the time our schools are under ous for walkers. The request was granted but what I found out: often between 5 or 10 miles apart (and sec- threat with no local consultation at all. Please, nothing happened although a small bin did Local Education Authorities currently have ondary schools 20 miles or more apart) fami- switch on your computer, or get your pens appear outside the |Medical Centre where the 37 criteria available to allocate budgets to lies rightly send their children to their local out! pavement and road are nice and level and schools. This will be reduced to 12 criteria. primary school. I am sure you will agree that Amanda Killip quite safe. Is that “my'' bin l wondered? I gave More money will follow students rather than no-one would want to subject 4 and 5 year (In view of the importance of this matter we serious thought to recruiting some muscle or being allocated to the school for fixed costs. olds to longer journeys on difficult roads. have allowed this article to exceed our usual even mechanical assistance to highjack this There will be a minimum funding guarantee But this ‘lack of choice’ is not seen as a dis- limit on size. Ed.) hardly-used bin under cover of darkness and (MFG) for 2 years so that, temporarily, schools advantage - indeed communities support and put it in the agreed spot outside Laburnum will not lose more than 1.5% of their budget. are highly involved in the life of their House, handy for the barrowing and spreading Under the new formulae, the LEA will be schools. operation down the lane. able to allocate a ‘lump sum’ of up to £200,000 The publication does go on to acknowledge In the recent cold spell the lane was again per school to make up for things like small pu- small schools in paragraph 42: very icy so I trundled my wheelbarrow and pil numbers, but the same sum must be given to ‘Small rural schools can play an important role Gayle Mill Craft Group shovel along to the “doctors' bin'' and set every school in the LEA regardless of size. in local communities. We remain firmly com- The Craft Group has been meeting over the about stealing some of the precious contents. I Under the current system a flexible lump sum mitted to supporting them wherever they repre- last year in order to make items for sale at the was copped! A tall, handsome community is crucial to small schools to compensate for sent an efficient use of a local area's funding.’ Mill’s events, such as the Christmas Fayre, policeman loomed and asked politely if I small numbers of students. “Not only can rural schools play an important and in the Gayle Mill shop. Funds go to- needed any assistance. As I explained the Cumbria LEA, for example, plans to allocate part in the local community, but the reverse is wards the upkeep and ongoing restoration of situation my expectation of handcuffs and a a lump sum of £70,000 to its schools: Settle- true. Our primary school, with its active parent the Mill. cell in the Tower receded. He offered to help beck school will lose one third of its budget teachers association, open door policy and 4 We are a group of women who meet not in the nefarious business but was unable to under these proposals. parent governors, 2 local appointed governors only to raise funds but to gossip, share and wheel the full barrow because of his height. I am unable as yet to find out the lump sum and 2 staff governors is highly accountable to laugh. Some of us are new to the area, are Not only would his knees be trapped between North Yorkshire LEA is allocating. I under- the families and community it serves - this can newly retired, are volunteers at the Mill, or the handles but the angle of the barrow would stand considerations are still underway to find not be said for the governing body of acad- are weekend visitors. We enjoy making and have spilled the grit in one pile. And anyway, the least worst model in terms of reducing the emies where many local governor posts are creating, and finding new ways of wheeling a barrow at the crouch to prevent cuts. optional and only 2 parent governors are re- “upcycling” our materials. Our crafts range spillage is not the most comfortable method. A Government review will take place shortly quired. from knitting and crotchet to rag-rugging and So we walked amicably back to my home, me after implementation. “In conclusion, may I ask just how you intend jewellery-making. with barrow and police escort with shovel. On It seemed to me that in a drive to promote a to keep open our small rural schools, (where Sometimes we meet just as a get-together arrival this splendid pillar of the law spread ‘transparent and simple funding model’, need numbers of pupils are small because of the and show-and-tell; sometimes we work on a the whole barrow-load for me, expertly fling- and fairness were being ignored. Dismayed by sparse population, not because parents have programme of learning new skills from each ing shovelfuls of grit in all the icy places from what I had found, I wrote a letter to William sent their children elsewhere), if you will from other or from a visiting tutor. We meet on top to bottom of the lane. Hague and Michael Gove. Here are some ex- next April remove the flexibility of the LEA to alternate Thursday mornings from 10.30am This whole episode was a wonderful demon- tracts: apply a funding formula that works? If it is to 12.30pm; and our next meeting at the Mill stration of what community policing is about. “I have read your publication ‘School Fund- indeed ‘...unfair to allow subsidies to continue is on Yes, 1 know crime and criminals are the main ing Reform: Arrangements for 2013-14’... to reach schools with a few pupils, at a signifi- Thursday 14th February . reason for having a police presence in the looking particularly for information on protect- cant cost to the schools with the majority of The group runs on a drop-in basis with no town but giving friendly individual help in ing and maintaining small rural schools in the pupils’, could you please explain what you commitment to come every time. If you this way is also important. medium term...it seems as though there is a have in mind from April 2015?” would like to join us please contact Maggie I am very grateful. And I didn't even ask his worrying lack of understanding on the part of I have received two replies, one from William Townsend: [email protected] , name. the DfE over the situation where small Hague and one from the funding section of the telephone 667071; or best of all just drop in Margaret Bridgman schools... are situated in a sparsely populated Department for Education. It seems William for a chat. (and wear something very warm!). area.” I did however find several references to Hague is pressing Michael Gove on the issue schools competing for pupils and references to and included a copy of a letter he had received LEA schools becoming academies. from Gove assuring him that the MFG will now

14 14 Let me give an example: paragraph 41: Our schools: continue beyond 2015. The letter from the ‘...that is why we are ensuring that more fund- A Helping Hand funding department contains the same plati- ing will follow pupils, so that those schools that From Our Policeman If you have never written to your MP, now tudes about small schools as the original fund- attract pupils (either because of their curricu- After a particularly cold winter a year or two might be the time… ing document, but nowhere have I read any- lum or ethos or quality of teaching) will also ago I asked the District Council if we could thing that is convincing about the long term, attract the funding they need and, in turn, this have a grit bin placed at the top of our track ow will the new Government school or that would encourage strong candidates to will lead to pupils having greater choice over ('Back Lane' to the locals). It is quite steep funding formulae (enforced from apply for posts in our small schools. I did find better schools’. and unmade with a rough, broken surface and April) affect our schools in Middle and it ironic that my letter was sent around the H The system of an educational free market is well used, serving a small group of resi- Upper Wensleydale? In November, after read- time of the Police Commissioner elections - a dences, one being a private hotel. In icy ing the local Headteachers’ letter to Michael does not and cannot operate in an area like Government move to ‘increase local democ- weather it is difficult for vehicles and danger- Gove I looked into the issue. Briefly, this is Upper Wensleydale. With primary schools racy’ while all the time our schools are under ous for walkers. The request was granted but what I found out: often between 5 or 10 miles apart (and sec- threat with no local consultation at all. Please, nothing happened although a small bin did Local Education Authorities currently have ondary schools 20 miles or more apart) fami- switch on your computer, or get your pens appear outside the |Medical Centre where the 37 criteria available to allocate budgets to lies rightly send their children to their local out! pavement and road are nice and level and schools. This will be reduced to 12 criteria. primary school. I am sure you will agree that Amanda Killip quite safe. Is that “my'' bin l wondered? I gave More money will follow students rather than no-one would want to subject 4 and 5 year (In view of the importance of this matter we serious thought to recruiting some muscle or being allocated to the school for fixed costs. olds to longer journeys on difficult roads. have allowed this article to exceed our usual even mechanical assistance to highjack this There will be a minimum funding guarantee But this ‘lack of choice’ is not seen as a dis- limit on size. Ed.) hardly-used bin under cover of darkness and (MFG) for 2 years so that, temporarily, schools advantage - indeed communities support and put it in the agreed spot outside Laburnum will not lose more than 1.5% of their budget. are highly involved in the life of their House, handy for the barrowing and spreading Under the new formulae, the LEA will be schools. operation down the lane. able to allocate a ‘lump sum’ of up to £200,000 The publication does go on to acknowledge In the recent cold spell the lane was again per school to make up for things like small pu- small schools in paragraph 42: very icy so I trundled my wheelbarrow and pil numbers, but the same sum must be given to ‘Small rural schools can play an important role Gayle Mill Craft Group shovel along to the “doctors' bin'' and set every school in the LEA regardless of size. in local communities. We remain firmly com- The Craft Group has been meeting over the about stealing some of the precious contents. I Under the current system a flexible lump sum mitted to supporting them wherever they repre- last year in order to make items for sale at the was copped! A tall, handsome community is crucial to small schools to compensate for sent an efficient use of a local area's funding.’ Mill’s events, such as the Christmas Fayre, policeman loomed and asked politely if I small numbers of students. “Not only can rural schools play an important and in the Gayle Mill shop. Funds go to- needed any assistance. As I explained the Cumbria LEA, for example, plans to allocate part in the local community, but the reverse is wards the upkeep and ongoing restoration of situation my expectation of handcuffs and a a lump sum of £70,000 to its schools: Settle- true. Our primary school, with its active parent the Mill. cell in the Tower receded. He offered to help beck school will lose one third of its budget teachers association, open door policy and 4 We are a group of women who meet not in the nefarious business but was unable to under these proposals. parent governors, 2 local appointed governors only to raise funds but to gossip, share and wheel the full barrow because of his height. I am unable as yet to find out the lump sum and 2 staff governors is highly accountable to laugh. Some of us are new to the area, are Not only would his knees be trapped between North Yorkshire LEA is allocating. I under- the families and community it serves - this can newly retired, are volunteers at the Mill, or the handles but the angle of the barrow would stand considerations are still underway to find not be said for the governing body of acad- are weekend visitors. We enjoy making and have spilled the grit in one pile. And anyway, the least worst model in terms of reducing the emies where many local governor posts are creating, and finding new ways of wheeling a barrow at the crouch to prevent cuts. optional and only 2 parent governors are re- “upcycling” our materials. Our crafts range spillage is not the most comfortable method. A Government review will take place shortly quired. from knitting and crotchet to rag-rugging and So we walked amicably back to my home, me after implementation. “In conclusion, may I ask just how you intend jewellery-making. with barrow and police escort with shovel. On It seemed to me that in a drive to promote a to keep open our small rural schools, (where Sometimes we meet just as a get-together arrival this splendid pillar of the law spread ‘transparent and simple funding model’, need numbers of pupils are small because of the and show-and-tell; sometimes we work on a the whole barrow-load for me, expertly fling- and fairness were being ignored. Dismayed by sparse population, not because parents have programme of learning new skills from each ing shovelfuls of grit in all the icy places from what I had found, I wrote a letter to William sent their children elsewhere), if you will from other or from a visiting tutor. We meet on top to bottom of the lane. Hague and Michael Gove. Here are some ex- next April remove the flexibility of the LEA to alternate Thursday mornings from 10.30am This whole episode was a wonderful demon- tracts: apply a funding formula that works? If it is to 12.30pm; and our next meeting at the Mill stration of what community policing is about. “I have read your publication ‘School Fund- indeed ‘...unfair to allow subsidies to continue is on Yes, 1 know crime and criminals are the main ing Reform: Arrangements for 2013-14’... to reach schools with a few pupils, at a signifi- Thursday 14th February . reason for having a police presence in the looking particularly for information on protect- cant cost to the schools with the majority of The group runs on a drop-in basis with no town but giving friendly individual help in ing and maintaining small rural schools in the pupils’, could you please explain what you commitment to come every time. If you this way is also important. medium term...it seems as though there is a have in mind from April 2015?” would like to join us please contact Maggie I am very grateful. And I didn't even ask his worrying lack of understanding on the part of I have received two replies, one from William Townsend: [email protected] , name. the DfE over the situation where small Hague and one from the funding section of the telephone 667071; or best of all just drop in Margaret Bridgman schools... are situated in a sparsely populated Department for Education. It seems William for a chat. (and wear something very warm!). area.” I did however find several references to Hague is pressing Michael Gove on the issue schools competing for pupils and references to and included a copy of a letter he had received LEA schools becoming academies. from Gove assuring him that the MFG will now

15 15 A Warning to Ladies Ranger Report Aysgarth and District I should advise all persons who pilgrimate the Red Squirrels - There continue to be plenty of Parish Council valley, if it is but for a day, to take with them regular sightings of our native red squirrel Owing to the retirement of the present clerk an extra pair of shoes and stockings; for from Hardraw, Shaw Ghyll and Sedbusk. Oc- a replacement is required. whether they visit fall or fell, they are pretty casional reports come in from Gayle and Burt- The Clerk is responsible for the administra- sure to get wetshod in seeking the best points ersett and I’d welcome reports of red or grey tion of the Parish Council and to act as Re- of view. Besides, by wading a beck here and squirrels from Askrigg, Bainbridge and Ray- sponsible Financial Officer. The post is part there, one avoids many a weary detour; and no dale areas. Many locals and visitors have been time, 4 hours per week, mainly working from harm follows being wetshod if you only asking me about the recent apparent increase. home. change your foot-gear as soon as your march is Two of the reasons behind the increase in The Parish Council meets once a month done. The walking tourist will find it very con- local sightings over the last 6 months could be apart from December when there is no meet- venient to have his light marching-kit sent by 1) As we all know, last spring and early sum- ing. Salary is based on the Local Councils the Mail-cart that goes up and down the valley mer was very wet and this had a marked effect Scale. No qualifications necessary but must every day ,and calls at the principal villages on on the amount of nuts and berries trees pro- be willing to work towards the Certificate in the route. duced later in the year. This meant less food Local Councils Administration. Help towards Females pilgrimating Wensleydale, on foot, available for squirrels so they broaden out their training will be given. will not “merrily hent the stile-a” so long as areas in search of food, and The applicant needs to be I T literate and the present preposterous form of petticoat pre- 2) Displacement of squirrels due to the fell- have access to a computer, printer and internet vails. A distinguished foreigner remarks: “It is ing work of some areas of forest at Snaize- connection. ridiculous to call woman’s the softer sect when holme, resulting in the obvious loss of habitat. For further information or to apply please they are hoped with steel, and it is visible to The areas being felled will soon be replanted, contact the Clerk, Glitz’n’Glamour Ball the naked eye that are a deal more sterner than but it typically takes 15 - 20 years for newly Mrs A Clarkson, Pinfold, Newbiggin in Fancy dress is optional - but great fun. How men’s.” The stiles of Wensleydale are narrow planted trees to produce ‘food’ to sustain Bishopdale, Leyburn, DL8 3TD. about characters from Pirates of the Carib- slits in the walls, on the average from six to squirrels. Hopefully during that period, a Email: [email protected] bean or Toy Story - or even Brokeback eight inches wide; and some I saw measured small breeding population of reds will remain, Tel: 663418 Mountain? only four inches.” so that the numbers will flourish once the new Closing date for applications 18th February. (From George Hardcastle, Wandering in trees mature. Hoe Down Wensleydale, 1864.) Public Rights of Way – We have steadily improved the footpath to Aysgill Force, but the Put Saturday 23rd March landslip keeps slipping, which doesn’t help. in your diary for a Upper Dales Hoe Down in Hawes Market Hall Some of the stiles have been replaced with Family History Group in aid of Gala funds. handgates, the rough surfaces near the water- fall have been cobbled and some minor tree There will be a drop-in computer club at Hud- Exhibition pruning has taken place, hopefully to allow a at the National Park offices, son House in Reeth on Saturday, February decent view of the waterfall when the leaves Yoredale, Bainbridge 9th, from 1.00 to 4.00pm, for anyone inter- Help Improve are on the trees as well as during winter. Our Shane Green ested in beginning to research their family National Park Website volunteer walling team have also been busy, Feelings, Expressions and Beyond history on the internet or looking for help to around Gayle, Snaizeholme and also at Apper- Volunteers are needed to join a special focus February and March 2013 get further. Members of the group will be on sett, carrying out repair work to the historic group that will have a big say in the look and open 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday hand to help and there's no need to book. £3 content of the National Park’s website. lime kiln. for the first two hours, then £1 per hour - stay During February we will be carrying out The plan is to reorganise the site adding “These works represent my personal response as long as you like. For details contact Tony some maintenance work on the stone flagged many more images and to make it more inter- to the beauty and majesty of the Yorkshire Keates 640436; d o t a n d - section of the Pennine Way on the southern active. A small online focus group was set up Dales; I have tried to capture the vibrant [email protected] slopes of Great Shunner Fell. The flags were in 2009 which it is hoped to re-establish. freshness and powerful physicality of this The next group meeting is at 2.00pm on originally laid here between 1994 and 1998. Details about the focus group and how to landscape. Wednesday, February 27th, in Harmby Vil- The route was previously quite eroded, but a join can be found at The paintings express immediacy and quick lage Hall and will be a practical session on number of factors now mean that the worse www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/web-focus-group. gestural spontaneity, conveying man’s tempo- reading and transcribing old documents. sections have mostly re vegetated successfully. Additional feedback will come from an an- rary occupation within the solid, natural struc- Bring pencil, paper and magnifying glass if Please do feedback any reports of damaged nual survey currently running to find out what tures that sustain their beauty through time and you need one. Entry is free for members and gates and stiles on public footpaths or bridle- people think about on the website - and every- season and the ever changing elements …” non-members are very welcome at £2 each. ways and we will do our best to repair them. one who takes part will be entered into a For more information about Shane and the For further details see the website at You can find me at Hawes National Park Cen- prize draw to win a hamper containing £50 of exhibition please telephone Lesley Knevitt at www.upperdalesfhg.org.uk or contact Tracy tre or call 666220 Yorkshire produce from Kettlewell Village the National Park Authority, on 652326 Little 01748 884759. Store. Matt Neale Area Ranger - Upper Wensleydale

16 16 A Warning to Ladies Ranger Report Aysgarth and District I should advise all persons who pilgrimate the Red Squirrels - There continue to be plenty of Parish Council valley, if it is but for a day, to take with them regular sightings of our native red squirrel Owing to the retirement of the present clerk an extra pair of shoes and stockings; for from Hardraw, Shaw Ghyll and Sedbusk. Oc- a replacement is required. whether they visit fall or fell, they are pretty casional reports come in from Gayle and Burt- The Clerk is responsible for the administra- sure to get wetshod in seeking the best points ersett and I’d welcome reports of red or grey tion of the Parish Council and to act as Re- of view. Besides, by wading a beck here and squirrels from Askrigg, Bainbridge and Ray- sponsible Financial Officer. The post is part there, one avoids many a weary detour; and no dale areas. Many locals and visitors have been time, 4 hours per week, mainly working from harm follows being wetshod if you only asking me about the recent apparent increase. home. change your foot-gear as soon as your march is Two of the reasons behind the increase in The Parish Council meets once a month done. The walking tourist will find it very con- local sightings over the last 6 months could be apart from December when there is no meet- venient to have his light marching-kit sent by 1) As we all know, last spring and early sum- ing. Salary is based on the Local Councils the Mail-cart that goes up and down the valley mer was very wet and this had a marked effect Scale. No qualifications necessary but must every day ,and calls at the principal villages on on the amount of nuts and berries trees pro- be willing to work towards the Certificate in the route. duced later in the year. This meant less food Local Councils Administration. Help towards Females pilgrimating Wensleydale, on foot, available for squirrels so they broaden out their training will be given. will not “merrily hent the stile-a” so long as areas in search of food, and The applicant needs to be I T literate and the present preposterous form of petticoat pre- 2) Displacement of squirrels due to the fell- have access to a computer, printer and internet vails. A distinguished foreigner remarks: “It is ing work of some areas of forest at Snaize- connection. ridiculous to call woman’s the softer sect when holme, resulting in the obvious loss of habitat. For further information or to apply please they are hoped with steel, and it is visible to The areas being felled will soon be replanted, contact the Clerk, Glitz’n’Glamour Ball the naked eye that are a deal more sterner than but it typically takes 15 - 20 years for newly Mrs A Clarkson, Pinfold, Newbiggin in Fancy dress is optional - but great fun. How men’s.” The stiles of Wensleydale are narrow planted trees to produce ‘food’ to sustain Bishopdale, Leyburn, DL8 3TD. about characters from Pirates of the Carib- slits in the walls, on the average from six to squirrels. Hopefully during that period, a Email: [email protected] bean or Toy Story - or even Brokeback eight inches wide; and some I saw measured small breeding population of reds will remain, Tel: 663418 Mountain? only four inches.” so that the numbers will flourish once the new Closing date for applications 18th February. (From George Hardcastle, Wandering in trees mature. Hoe Down Wensleydale, 1864.) Public Rights of Way – We have steadily improved the footpath to Aysgill Force, but the Put Saturday 23rd March landslip keeps slipping, which doesn’t help. in your diary for a Upper Dales Hoe Down in Hawes Market Hall Some of the stiles have been replaced with Family History Group in aid of Gala funds. handgates, the rough surfaces near the water- fall have been cobbled and some minor tree There will be a drop-in computer club at Hud- Exhibition pruning has taken place, hopefully to allow a at the National Park offices, son House in Reeth on Saturday, February decent view of the waterfall when the leaves Yoredale, Bainbridge 9th, from 1.00 to 4.00pm, for anyone inter- Help Improve are on the trees as well as during winter. Our Shane Green ested in beginning to research their family National Park Website volunteer walling team have also been busy, Feelings, Expressions and Beyond history on the internet or looking for help to around Gayle, Snaizeholme and also at Apper- Volunteers are needed to join a special focus February and March 2013 get further. Members of the group will be on sett, carrying out repair work to the historic group that will have a big say in the look and open 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday hand to help and there's no need to book. £3 content of the National Park’s website. lime kiln. for the first two hours, then £1 per hour - stay During February we will be carrying out The plan is to reorganise the site adding “These works represent my personal response as long as you like. For details contact Tony some maintenance work on the stone flagged many more images and to make it more inter- to the beauty and majesty of the Yorkshire Keates 640436; d o t a n d - section of the Pennine Way on the southern active. A small online focus group was set up Dales; I have tried to capture the vibrant [email protected] slopes of Great Shunner Fell. The flags were in 2009 which it is hoped to re-establish. freshness and powerful physicality of this The next group meeting is at 2.00pm on originally laid here between 1994 and 1998. Details about the focus group and how to landscape. Wednesday, February 27th, in Harmby Vil- The route was previously quite eroded, but a join can be found at The paintings express immediacy and quick lage Hall and will be a practical session on number of factors now mean that the worse www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/web-focus-group. gestural spontaneity, conveying man’s tempo- reading and transcribing old documents. sections have mostly re vegetated successfully. Additional feedback will come from an an- rary occupation within the solid, natural struc- Bring pencil, paper and magnifying glass if Please do feedback any reports of damaged nual survey currently running to find out what tures that sustain their beauty through time and you need one. Entry is free for members and gates and stiles on public footpaths or bridle- people think about on the website - and every- season and the ever changing elements …” non-members are very welcome at £2 each. ways and we will do our best to repair them. one who takes part will be entered into a For more information about Shane and the For further details see the website at You can find me at Hawes National Park Cen- prize draw to win a hamper containing £50 of exhibition please telephone Lesley Knevitt at www.upperdalesfhg.org.uk or contact Tracy tre or call 666220 Yorkshire produce from Kettlewell Village the National Park Authority, on 652326 Little 01748 884759. Store. Matt Neale Area Ranger - Upper Wensleydale

17 17 Best Foot Forward clear weather is relatively easy. www.oilsecure.com. Police Report Leave the route Diesel tends to be taken from vehicles con- reat Shunner Fell really is A spate of thefts of garden ornaments and down to Hardraw taining a large quantity, such as vans or ‘great’ in expanse; what furniture has occurred over the past few after about a mile heavy goods vehicles. Think about where you puzzles me about it is that weeks. One thing these items have had in G from the top. It park overnight as it is mainly ones parked in its distance from Hardraw is getting greater! common is that they were made out of metal used to be possi- the more out of the way places that are tar- There’s one obvious reason we won’t dwell on. – particularly cast iron. A garden seat was ble to navigate by geted. The others involve the terrain. When the Pennine taken from the garden of a house in Main using the bound- If you can offer any information that may Way became popular the track of the second half Street Hawes, an urn from another house ary of the plantations but they’ve felled ‘em! help us to solve any of the above crimes con- of the 5 miles from Hardraw became extremely nearby on Town Foot and, whilst not in the When you get into Jinglemea Bog or the nearby tact either myself on the number below or boggy and chestnut pailings were laid down. area covered by this publication, two urns old pits you will know the bridleway is about to have a word with PCSO Don Watson. These wobble with passing feet and are, frankly, were taken at East Witton. If you possess appear. It is strange to walk down to Cotterdale Andy Foster PC826 a dead loss. So the helicoptering in of West Rid- similar items then you should consider mark- through where the plantation was, now very Leyburn Safer Neighbourhood Team ing mill-floor flags on to the route some years ing such items with some form of permanent open with a rapid spread of Oxford ragwort. If Wards of Addlebrough and Hawes & High ago , has worked much better. mark such as engraving. you leave the top of Shunner further down there Abbotside However, some of these are now sinking, and There was an attempted theft of some valu- is now a faint tractor track (a little spongy) that Tel. 101 as the black peaty water on the top disguises its able livestock in early January from a farm leads to where the above bridleway goes into the [email protected]. depth, wary walkers are again taking to the on the edge of Hawes. Unlike me, the of- ex-plantation. uk sides— and bog. So that doesn’t help.(But did fenders did not mind running the gauntlet of you read Matt’s note in the ’Ranger’s Report?) For the very energetic who like the emptiness several border collies who were doing their One other increasing hardship (if you choose and wide open spaces why not follow the long utmost to be, shall I say, “very protective”. It other routes) depends upon the sheep, or rather winding fence westward from the summit across appears that the animals may have been tar- Why We Do It! the lack of them! Whereas some years ago to Hugh Seat, (three miles) and then down the geted as the offenders were very specific in Robert and Margie Hall went busking in they’d nibbled the vegetation to a pleasant few wide ridge via Ure Head and Cotter End back to their choice. Luckily either the animals es- Hawes and Leyburn on the market days be- inches height, now especially in summer, you’ve the main road near Appersett. caped or the offenders were disturbed by fore Christmas and the money they extorted a lot further to raise your legs. The greatest pleasure of Great Shunner is the someone passing. from the very generous people visiting those Even so, this hill holds a special attraction. Go view from the top. A 360º clockwise panorama A livestock trailer was stolen from the Auc- markets was sent directly to SGC—that’s St up or down it by various routes. The Pennine — Swaledale, Pen Hill, Great Whernside, Buck- tion Mart at Leyburn also in early January. George’s Crypt. Way south from Thwaite is maybe better than den Pike, Pen y Ghent, Ingleborough, the Dent- Some good police work resulted in the trailer Robert writes: “We do it because we've northwards from Hardraw because the gentler dale and Howgill Fells, Nine Standards Rigg, being spotted near Northallerton and a person been supporters of SGC for some years. We slope down is good for a trot! and the long North Pennines: Cross Fell, Great was apprehended. I wish to remind farmers to think that they do outstanding poverty relief Or why not use the Hearn Coal Road which Dun Fell (with its white golf ball), Dufton and be vigilant at sales and look out and report to work mainly with homeless: the problem is leaves the PW about a mile out of Hardraw going Knock Pikes and Mickle Fell (Old Yorkshire’s us any suspect character. You know who greatest in the largest centres of population, up the Hearn Beck valley. It does become less highest!) If you’re lucky and it is clear, the far- attends sales and who looks out of place. Of- and Leeds is our local one of these in York- visible and you’ve to look for an old metal gate westward view of Lakeland completes the pic- fenders have to turn up in some sort of tow- shire. The problem is worse this year, and it's to see where to cross the beck and climb up to ture. ing vehicle to remove livestock trailers. Make getting worse. Being homeless is worse in the the old pits on Pickersett Nab. There used to be I’ll be up again this year. Never been from sure they do not take yours! Sign writing cold than in the summer, so it's a good ex- a fine beacon-cairn on the top, visible from Birkdale and Great Sleddale; looks interesting– your trailers or putting your post code in perience for us to busk in the WINTER - Hawes. I can’t believe it fell down and have and rough! Anyone done it? large letters on the roof is a good deterrent or Margie's accordion playing has definitely often wondered if it was knocked. It could be a A.S.W. helps tracking if should it go – better still fit a improved during the 4 years she's had her very useful marker if coming down in fog. From tracking device. accordion (she practises 2-3 hours/day, but here it is a fairly level mile to the big cross- Bid and Boogie I mentioned damage to walls in my last showing that improvement's not easy when shaped wind shelter at the top of Shunner. Charity Auction and Dance article. It now seems that someone is deliber- your fingers are frozen in Leyburn and You can, of course, simply follow the fence to with Hog Roast Supper ately cutting livestock fencing on the along Hawes market place in the winter! Barclays' the top from the cattle grid on the Buttertubs In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research the path that runs from the Church at Hawes bank staff in Leyburn deserve a medal as they road. It looks at first as if it is going the wrong ADVANCE NOTICE across to Gayle Lane on Bealah Bank. This ply us with hot coffee and mince pies. way. Why not get there from Sedbusk over Ab- for Sunday May 26th in Askrigg Village Hall maybe someone’s way of objecting to the We have a niece/god-daughter (with psy- botside Common? Coming down this way (if it where it is expected that erection of this fencing; however it is deliber- chological problems) who has been home- is your first time) make sure after about half a over 250 people will attend. ate criminal damage and measures are in less/wandering for nearly thirty years - we mile from the top you take the correct fence (the Donations invited for the auction, raffle and place to catch out the culprit. don't know where she is nearly all the time left) at the junction or you will end up down in for any form of sponsorship. Heating oil and diesel thefts are still occur- (UK/USA/Europe), but we know that she Fossdale Gill. It is, in fact, very pleasant with Please contact: ring sporadically. Keep a regular check on relies on places like (and probably from time waterfalls and a variety of vegetation, but then Kate Bell 650710 or Sandra Bell 666060. your oil level in your tank. Ideas for securing to time including) SGC - this also helps to you’ve to get out to the road. Many further details will appear in it can be found on the website bring it home to us.” I like to come down to Cotterdale which in future Newsletters.

18 18 Best Foot Forward clear weather is relatively easy. www.oilsecure.com. Police Report Leave the route Diesel tends to be taken from vehicles con- reat Shunner Fell really is A spate of thefts of garden ornaments and down to Hardraw taining a large quantity, such as vans or ‘great’ in expanse; what furniture has occurred over the past few after about a mile heavy goods vehicles. Think about where you puzzles me about it is that weeks. One thing these items have had in G from the top. It park overnight as it is mainly ones parked in its distance from Hardraw is getting greater! common is that they were made out of metal used to be possi- the more out of the way places that are tar- There’s one obvious reason we won’t dwell on. – particularly cast iron. A garden seat was ble to navigate by geted. The others involve the terrain. When the Pennine taken from the garden of a house in Main using the bound- If you can offer any information that may Way became popular the track of the second half Street Hawes, an urn from another house ary of the plantations but they’ve felled ‘em! help us to solve any of the above crimes con- of the 5 miles from Hardraw became extremely nearby on Town Foot and, whilst not in the When you get into Jinglemea Bog or the nearby tact either myself on the number below or boggy and chestnut pailings were laid down. area covered by this publication, two urns old pits you will know the bridleway is about to have a word with PCSO Don Watson. These wobble with passing feet and are, frankly, were taken at East Witton. If you possess appear. It is strange to walk down to Cotterdale Andy Foster PC826 a dead loss. So the helicoptering in of West Rid- similar items then you should consider mark- through where the plantation was, now very Leyburn Safer Neighbourhood Team ing mill-floor flags on to the route some years ing such items with some form of permanent open with a rapid spread of Oxford ragwort. If Wards of Addlebrough and Hawes & High ago , has worked much better. mark such as engraving. you leave the top of Shunner further down there Abbotside However, some of these are now sinking, and There was an attempted theft of some valu- is now a faint tractor track (a little spongy) that Tel. 101 as the black peaty water on the top disguises its able livestock in early January from a farm leads to where the above bridleway goes into the [email protected]. depth, wary walkers are again taking to the on the edge of Hawes. Unlike me, the of- ex-plantation. uk sides— and bog. So that doesn’t help.(But did fenders did not mind running the gauntlet of you read Matt’s note in the ’Ranger’s Report?) For the very energetic who like the emptiness several border collies who were doing their One other increasing hardship (if you choose and wide open spaces why not follow the long utmost to be, shall I say, “very protective”. It other routes) depends upon the sheep, or rather winding fence westward from the summit across appears that the animals may have been tar- Why We Do It! the lack of them! Whereas some years ago to Hugh Seat, (three miles) and then down the geted as the offenders were very specific in Robert and Margie Hall went busking in they’d nibbled the vegetation to a pleasant few wide ridge via Ure Head and Cotter End back to their choice. Luckily either the animals es- Hawes and Leyburn on the market days be- inches height, now especially in summer, you’ve the main road near Appersett. caped or the offenders were disturbed by fore Christmas and the money they extorted a lot further to raise your legs. The greatest pleasure of Great Shunner is the someone passing. from the very generous people visiting those Even so, this hill holds a special attraction. Go view from the top. A 360º clockwise panorama A livestock trailer was stolen from the Auc- markets was sent directly to SGC—that’s St up or down it by various routes. The Pennine — Swaledale, Pen Hill, Great Whernside, Buck- tion Mart at Leyburn also in early January. George’s Crypt. Way south from Thwaite is maybe better than den Pike, Pen y Ghent, Ingleborough, the Dent- Some good police work resulted in the trailer Robert writes: “We do it because we've northwards from Hardraw because the gentler dale and Howgill Fells, Nine Standards Rigg, being spotted near Northallerton and a person been supporters of SGC for some years. We slope down is good for a trot! and the long North Pennines: Cross Fell, Great was apprehended. I wish to remind farmers to think that they do outstanding poverty relief Or why not use the Hearn Coal Road which Dun Fell (with its white golf ball), Dufton and be vigilant at sales and look out and report to work mainly with homeless: the problem is leaves the PW about a mile out of Hardraw going Knock Pikes and Mickle Fell (Old Yorkshire’s us any suspect character. You know who greatest in the largest centres of population, up the Hearn Beck valley. It does become less highest!) If you’re lucky and it is clear, the far- attends sales and who looks out of place. Of- and Leeds is our local one of these in York- visible and you’ve to look for an old metal gate westward view of Lakeland completes the pic- fenders have to turn up in some sort of tow- shire. The problem is worse this year, and it's to see where to cross the beck and climb up to ture. ing vehicle to remove livestock trailers. Make getting worse. Being homeless is worse in the the old pits on Pickersett Nab. There used to be I’ll be up again this year. Never been from sure they do not take yours! Sign writing cold than in the summer, so it's a good ex- a fine beacon-cairn on the top, visible from Birkdale and Great Sleddale; looks interesting– your trailers or putting your post code in perience for us to busk in the WINTER - Hawes. I can’t believe it fell down and have and rough! Anyone done it? large letters on the roof is a good deterrent or Margie's accordion playing has definitely often wondered if it was knocked. It could be a A.S.W. helps tracking if should it go – better still fit a improved during the 4 years she's had her very useful marker if coming down in fog. From tracking device. accordion (she practises 2-3 hours/day, but here it is a fairly level mile to the big cross- Bid and Boogie I mentioned damage to walls in my last showing that improvement's not easy when shaped wind shelter at the top of Shunner. Charity Auction and Dance article. It now seems that someone is deliber- your fingers are frozen in Leyburn and You can, of course, simply follow the fence to with Hog Roast Supper ately cutting livestock fencing on the along Hawes market place in the winter! Barclays' the top from the cattle grid on the Buttertubs In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research the path that runs from the Church at Hawes bank staff in Leyburn deserve a medal as they road. It looks at first as if it is going the wrong ADVANCE NOTICE across to Gayle Lane on Bealah Bank. This ply us with hot coffee and mince pies. way. Why not get there from Sedbusk over Ab- for Sunday May 26th in Askrigg Village Hall maybe someone’s way of objecting to the We have a niece/god-daughter (with psy- botside Common? Coming down this way (if it where it is expected that erection of this fencing; however it is deliber- chological problems) who has been home- is your first time) make sure after about half a over 250 people will attend. ate criminal damage and measures are in less/wandering for nearly thirty years - we mile from the top you take the correct fence (the Donations invited for the auction, raffle and place to catch out the culprit. don't know where she is nearly all the time left) at the junction or you will end up down in for any form of sponsorship. Heating oil and diesel thefts are still occur- (UK/USA/Europe), but we know that she Fossdale Gill. It is, in fact, very pleasant with Please contact: ring sporadically. Keep a regular check on relies on places like (and probably from time waterfalls and a variety of vegetation, but then Kate Bell 650710 or Sandra Bell 666060. your oil level in your tank. Ideas for securing to time including) SGC - this also helps to you’ve to get out to the road. Many further details will appear in it can be found on the website bring it home to us.” I like to come down to Cotterdale which in future Newsletters.

19 19 Prunings of our soil might be a more viable option. Sycamore Hall News Thornton Rust Institute Reducing the use of fertilizers (less carbon A personal take on Plants, Propagating Midway along the Dale nestling on the South use) and increasing organic matter will help and other related rural ramblings. What could be better on a dark damp afternoon side of Wensleydale two mites from Aysgarth with water requirements in the summer and than to take a comfortable chair in our lounge but a world away from the hustle and bustle of cause less compaction and erosion in the Happy New year to all, especially and listen to the Marsett singers singing songs tourist traffic sits the picaresque village of winter. Keeping soil surfaces covered by those of you who, like me, prefer for us just as they should be sung, no frills, just Thornton Rust. growing plants and minimising the use of to let optimism triumph over real- down to earth rendering of popular songs. The Like most villages hereabouts we have our A hard surfaces (paving and decking) avoids ity. offering of Elvis's "Love Me Tender" and own Village Institute. Here the similarity ends. much of the run off which is the main cause Last year we were remarking on the mild reading of the "Ballad of Semerwater" were Thanks mainly to funding made available of localised flooding. After all, what is a spell over Christmas and how emerging followed by Tom and his company's along through the Rural Development for England flood but water with nowhere to go? Of shoots might be caught out; the year before with the help of grey rocking horse bringing us LEADER -Yorkshire Dales Programme, which course to improve the organic matter we we had already suffered two deluges of the their version of "Uncle Tom Cobly". is jointly funded by Defra and the European are back to the old favourite – Compost! white stuff and our concerns were for what Union, we have recently completed a major Whatever my new year resolutions might might or might not have survived. Today, Mustering people, mostly in wheelchairs, refurbishment providing a brand new kitchen nd have been I think I need to take a more (22 ) for the first time there is enough sun shortly after lunch, into the lounge on Monday extension and newly converted accessible toi- realistic view of the compost problem. I to make the snow sparkle, but the tiny was no mean feat for the carers on duty today. let facilities. have now ordered Ken Thompson’s book shoots trying to push their way through are We all accepted a late start but it did not in- There are many activities planned throughout on the subject and I shall see if it tells me not visible under the white blanket. It may timidate our charming Ruth one little bit to the coming year so keep your eyes open for anything I had not already come across. be obvious, but again we have to live with sing for us songs from the Big Band era, it was more information which will be published What is news to me, and probably to most the fact that we grow things in unpredict- a prize-worthy afternoon with an air of nostal- nearer the time of the individual events. Every- of us, is that 1 kilogram of carbon is burned able conditions. The warm summer we gia with the likeness to a cruise ship lounge. one is welcome to come and join us and enjoy to make every kilogram of nitrogen fertil- might have hoped for in 2012 was most the peaceful surroundings of our pretty village izer and 1 kilogram of pesticide uses 5 kilo- elusive and we were inundated with rain. It A visit from S.G. productions is always We are now ''open for business'' and our hall grams of carbon! My main resolution has to was hard to miss the pictures of the torrent something to look forward to and their per- and facilities are also available to hire at rea- be to try and take the longer view. rushing down West Witton and the serious formance on Wednesday afternoon was no sonable rates (See the advert on page 4) for Good luck! And whatever you grow, take state of affairs in Bellerby, despite the fact exception, erecting a framework of twelve feet your own private or public functions. time to enjoy it. that here in the Dales we are relatively well by ten, covering it with homemade backcloths Our grateful thanks to our supporters without Rose Rambler prepared for water. No more hose pipe bans and scenery. The young couple then proceeded whom this project would not have been possi- in the foreseeable future? Probably not, and to sing, act and dance through their interpreta- ble: The Estate of the late ''Reg”' Harrison, if it does happen we shall look at our water tion of "Jack and the Beanstalk". Mince pies Aysgarth and District Parish Council, Thorn- management companies and question what and sherry followed served by ever faithful ton Mire Fund, Campaign to Protect Rural on earth they have been playing at and how Hawes and High Abbotside "friends of sycamore." England, they have wasted all the money. Parish Community Fund 1h The North Ridings Licensed Victuallers Assoc. I have spent a couple of weeks of this (The Poor’s Close Charity) On the 17 of December we were treated to It has taken the best part of 25 years but fi- new year suffering and recovering from a a concert of carols by the pupils of Bainbridge The Trustees of The Hawes and High Ab- nally we have made it. particularly nasty virus, and when I could School entering the lounge in a very uniformed Supported in partnership by: not drag myself out of bed I have been botside Parish Community Fund have lim- way which was a tribute to their teachers. The reading Ken Thompson’s “An Ear To The ited funds available from which to make expressions of their faces and their presenta- Ground.” You may have come across him grants for the relief of poor persons (this tion of the trying to please is a sight to behold. in various magazines, but this book is fasci- could cover needs arising from sudden dis- (My favorite concert of the year). Once again nating. He has several other titles pub- tress or sickness, help with travelling ex- many thanks to the friends of Sycamore, Julie lished, all available through Amazon. This penses to hospitals, or providing fuel and and Dot, for their constant hard work on these one however, really makes me think about food for the sick) or for the general benefit occasions. what we growers do and why we do it. of the inhabitants of the Hawes and High One of the most thought-provoking chap- Abbotside parishes, including the advance- Derek Ramsden ters for me has been the one that deals with ment of education and of citizenship or MOORE community development. TREVOR AND EVELYN climate. Much of what he writes makes 25 YEARS AT THE FOUNTAIN! good sense. It seems clear that we are likely The Trustees will shortly be considering would like to thank family and friends Greetings and Best Wishes to Angus and to experience drier summers and wetter applications for grants from residents or for all the lovely flowers, cards and Mandy who complete 25 years as pro- winters, but also greater variability and the organisations in the parish. Anyone wish- presents received on the occasion of unexpected deluges will be more frequent. ing to make an application should contact prietors of the Fountain Hotel, Hawes on Rev A Chapman (667553) or Ian Fowler March 1st their Golden Wedding Anniversary Since plants which can tolerate both nd drought and flooding are a bit thin on the (667044) not later than Friday, 22 Feb- ground he suggests that taking better care ruary.

20 20 Prunings of our soil might be a more viable option. Sycamore Hall News Thornton Rust Institute Reducing the use of fertilizers (less carbon A personal take on Plants, Propagating Midway along the Dale nestling on the South use) and increasing organic matter will help and other related rural ramblings. What could be better on a dark damp afternoon side of Wensleydale two mites from Aysgarth with water requirements in the summer and than to take a comfortable chair in our lounge but a world away from the hustle and bustle of cause less compaction and erosion in the Happy New year to all, especially and listen to the Marsett singers singing songs tourist traffic sits the picaresque village of winter. Keeping soil surfaces covered by those of you who, like me, prefer for us just as they should be sung, no frills, just Thornton Rust. growing plants and minimising the use of to let optimism triumph over real- down to earth rendering of popular songs. The Like most villages hereabouts we have our A hard surfaces (paving and decking) avoids ity. offering of Elvis's "Love Me Tender" and own Village Institute. Here the similarity ends. much of the run off which is the main cause Last year we were remarking on the mild reading of the "Ballad of Semerwater" were Thanks mainly to funding made available of localised flooding. After all, what is a spell over Christmas and how emerging followed by Tom and his company's along through the Rural Development for England flood but water with nowhere to go? Of shoots might be caught out; the year before with the help of grey rocking horse bringing us LEADER -Yorkshire Dales Programme, which course to improve the organic matter we we had already suffered two deluges of the their version of "Uncle Tom Cobly". is jointly funded by Defra and the European are back to the old favourite – Compost! white stuff and our concerns were for what Union, we have recently completed a major Whatever my new year resolutions might might or might not have survived. Today, Mustering people, mostly in wheelchairs, refurbishment providing a brand new kitchen nd have been I think I need to take a more (22 ) for the first time there is enough sun shortly after lunch, into the lounge on Monday extension and newly converted accessible toi- realistic view of the compost problem. I to make the snow sparkle, but the tiny was no mean feat for the carers on duty today. let facilities. have now ordered Ken Thompson’s book shoots trying to push their way through are We all accepted a late start but it did not in- There are many activities planned throughout on the subject and I shall see if it tells me not visible under the white blanket. It may timidate our charming Ruth one little bit to the coming year so keep your eyes open for anything I had not already come across. be obvious, but again we have to live with sing for us songs from the Big Band era, it was more information which will be published What is news to me, and probably to most the fact that we grow things in unpredict- a prize-worthy afternoon with an air of nostal- nearer the time of the individual events. Every- of us, is that 1 kilogram of carbon is burned able conditions. The warm summer we gia with the likeness to a cruise ship lounge. one is welcome to come and join us and enjoy to make every kilogram of nitrogen fertil- might have hoped for in 2012 was most the peaceful surroundings of our pretty village izer and 1 kilogram of pesticide uses 5 kilo- elusive and we were inundated with rain. It A visit from S.G. productions is always We are now ''open for business'' and our hall grams of carbon! My main resolution has to was hard to miss the pictures of the torrent something to look forward to and their per- and facilities are also available to hire at rea- be to try and take the longer view. rushing down West Witton and the serious formance on Wednesday afternoon was no sonable rates (See the advert on page 4) for Good luck! And whatever you grow, take state of affairs in Bellerby, despite the fact exception, erecting a framework of twelve feet your own private or public functions. time to enjoy it. that here in the Dales we are relatively well by ten, covering it with homemade backcloths Our grateful thanks to our supporters without Rose Rambler prepared for water. No more hose pipe bans and scenery. The young couple then proceeded whom this project would not have been possi- in the foreseeable future? Probably not, and to sing, act and dance through their interpreta- ble: The Estate of the late ''Reg”' Harrison, if it does happen we shall look at our water tion of "Jack and the Beanstalk". Mince pies Aysgarth and District Parish Council, Thorn- management companies and question what and sherry followed served by ever faithful ton Mire Fund, Campaign to Protect Rural on earth they have been playing at and how Hawes and High Abbotside "friends of sycamore." England, they have wasted all the money. Parish Community Fund 1h The North Ridings Licensed Victuallers Assoc. I have spent a couple of weeks of this (The Poor’s Close Charity) On the 17 of December we were treated to It has taken the best part of 25 years but fi- new year suffering and recovering from a a concert of carols by the pupils of Bainbridge The Trustees of The Hawes and High Ab- nally we have made it. particularly nasty virus, and when I could School entering the lounge in a very uniformed Supported in partnership by: not drag myself out of bed I have been botside Parish Community Fund have lim- way which was a tribute to their teachers. The reading Ken Thompson’s “An Ear To The ited funds available from which to make expressions of their faces and their presenta- Ground.” You may have come across him grants for the relief of poor persons (this tion of the trying to please is a sight to behold. in various magazines, but this book is fasci- could cover needs arising from sudden dis- (My favorite concert of the year). Once again nating. He has several other titles pub- tress or sickness, help with travelling ex- many thanks to the friends of Sycamore, Julie lished, all available through Amazon. This penses to hospitals, or providing fuel and and Dot, for their constant hard work on these one however, really makes me think about food for the sick) or for the general benefit occasions. what we growers do and why we do it. of the inhabitants of the Hawes and High One of the most thought-provoking chap- Abbotside parishes, including the advance- Derek Ramsden ters for me has been the one that deals with ment of education and of citizenship or MOORE community development. TREVOR AND EVELYN climate. Much of what he writes makes 25 YEARS AT THE FOUNTAIN! good sense. It seems clear that we are likely The Trustees will shortly be considering would like to thank family and friends Greetings and Best Wishes to Angus and to experience drier summers and wetter applications for grants from residents or for all the lovely flowers, cards and Mandy who complete 25 years as pro- winters, but also greater variability and the organisations in the parish. Anyone wish- presents received on the occasion of unexpected deluges will be more frequent. ing to make an application should contact prietors of the Fountain Hotel, Hawes on Rev A Chapman (667553) or Ian Fowler March 1st their Golden Wedding Anniversary Since plants which can tolerate both nd drought and flooding are a bit thin on the (667044) not later than Friday, 22 Feb- ground he suggests that taking better care ruary.

21 21 Letter buildings are designed to be traditional in char- acter - in stone, set in expansive gardens to the HAWES SURGERY ROTA Wb - week beginning AYSGARTH SURGERY ROTA Wb - week beginning aving lived at south and incorporating such outdoor features Gaudy Farm above Wb Feb 4th Feb 10th Feb 18th Feb 25th Wb Feb 4th Feb 11th Feb 18th Feb 25th as a conservatory and coffee lounge with suit- Gayle and Hawes H able easy grade access paths. Day a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. Day a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. from 1970 to 1999 and only The scheme is in the hands of the Planning Mon W W FJ FJ J J J W Mon F F W W W W WF F then reluctantly moved to Authority for preliminary advice. We are Tues F F W W W W FW W Tues W W FJ J J J J J Askrigg, we have long nur- aware that the National Park Planning Author- tured the hope of returning Wed W W F F J J J J Wed F F J J W W W W ity is seeking suitable sites in Grassington, to our old stamping ground. Thur F F W W W W F F Thur W W F F F F J J Sedbergh and Hawes. Although it has made As the years have gone by Fri W W J J F F W W Fri F F W W J J F F some of the neighbours anxious we have been we have considered a variety of schemes, but at pains, due to the advantageous lie of the in the end we have been shown that there is a land, to locate the development well away Doctors, F - France, J - Jones, W - West , C - Closed Doctors: , F - France, J - Jones, W - West , C - Closed real need in Hawes for an Extra Care Home from their current boundaries. Morning Surgery: 9.00 - 10.30 a.m. (no appointments) Morning S'y: 8.45-10.15 Tues till 10.45 (no appointments) along the lines of Sycamore Hall in Bain- Some who currently are obliged to park their bridge, and where there can be additional fa- Afternoon Surgery: 3.30 - 5.30 p.m. (appointment only) Afternoon S'y: 4.40-6.00 Tues 1.30-4.00 (appointments only) cars on the Ingleton road will be offered gar- cilities beyond a normal old people's home. In For appointments and all enquiries ring 663222 For appointments and all enquiries ring 667200 den and garage space using the same entrance our view provision is needed for various thera- to the Home. Traditional Village Dance Organ Donor! pies including consulting rooms for various As far as operators are concerned we will be in Askrigg types of assistance including dementia suffer- I have an electric organ which I have been happy to engage with any responsible not-for- ers. Waiting lists are ever increasing for this The Friends of the Dales Countryside Museum are trying to give away for a while and wondered profit charitable organisation or private opera- kind of accommodation and Hawes has been organising a traditional village dance in Askrigg if any readers would like it or know someone/ tor. Village Hall on Saturday 2nd March from 8.00 to specifically named in many discussions and youth group/community group who would Graham and Mary Watts 11.00p.m. This event will be a celebration of the plans. In fact we have a much higher propor- like it. It is a YAMAHA ELECTONE B-605 village dances that were common in Wensleydale and I am happy to deliver. tion of retired people than the national average. and the surrounding dales during the nineteenth I can be contacted on 663792 or email Arguably every person who moves into one of West Burton School News century and the first half of the twentieth. these units is likely to release housing on to the Dances that were once popular locally, such as [email protected] general market. Meeting Six, Buttered Peas and Huntsman’s Cho- Christine Pratt The idea of an amenity like this only recently Last term ended on a high with the World War rus, will be explained by callers Fiona Rigg and began to take shape as it became evident that II Christmas Concert. It was a big success due Les Robinson and then danced to the music of the field we own above Kirkbride Way could to Mrs Eastwood’s and Mrs Stone’s guidance, Tumbling Tom, a highly respected folk dance band from the Kendal area. be a generously proportioned site for an Extra Mrs Roocroft’s piano playing, and of course, the Chef Club’s mince pies and cupcakes! Modern technology will be used to enable Tum- Care Home to accommodate 40 to 45 oldies bling Tom to play along with recordings made a like ourselves. We have from our architect/ Also Class One were stars in their nativity play lifetime ago of traditional dance musicians such as planning expert a detailed plan of the possible directed by Miss Taylor. Harry Cockerill from Askrigg, Kit White from development which would be in a central posi- And to kick-start the Spring Term, Class Swaledale and the Beresford family from Lang- tion for all that Hawes offers in the way of Two have been on a residential to Marrick strothdale. services, access by car, and on foot via a rea- Priory, in the heart of Swaledale. It was once a Between dances Eleanor Scarr will provide some sonably level foot path to the Creamery and nuns’ convent, but in the 1960s, it was trans- light-hearted anecdotes about dances from the past. thence by existing paths into the centre of formed into an Outdoor Education Residential Refreshments are included in the price of the tickets and a bar will be provided. Tickets cost Hawes. The intention would be to provide on Centre. The activities included: archery, high ropes (vertical climbing), low ropes (assault £10.00 and are available from : Local Food Pop Up Market the spot facilities as required by residents, their Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, course), outdoor climbing wall, team building visitors and staff alike, and plenty of car park- Eleanor Scarr in Askrigg (650216), A celebration of Yorkshire Dales Food ing space for all using an easy and safe en- activities, orienteering (indoor and outdoor), Bob Ellis in Gayle (666074) and Dales Countryside Museum trance from the Ingleton road. indoor abseiling, half-day walk, and a night Sue Foster in Hardraw (667424). Sunday 21st April 2013 10.00am-4.00pm We now have a beautiful block model of the walk in the woods! kind of place we - and many others - envisage. Altogether, Class Two thoroughly enjoyed Free stands in the exhibition Hall, meeting It has been prepared for consultation purposes the trip, and found it very informative. Joe Great Success room and concourse for local food producers and we are therefore especially interested in Beaton stated: “It was a very independent and The organisers of the Sunday Lunch held at and suppliers. people's views and opinions and are happy for exciting trip; I would recommend it to any- the Stone House Hotel on Sunday December A family event at the Dales Countryside anyone to view it either at our home in body!” 2nd wish to thank everyone who contributed Museum promoting local food producers and Askrigg (telephone: 650641) or at another suit- We are looking forward to our new term, in any way, including Chris and the staff at the suppliers as part of our ongoing museum able venue in Hawes which can be arranged. based around the history and geography of hotel, for making it such a huge success. based local food project. There will be free The south-facing site will allow for unobtru- India, and are determined to do our personal £1000 was raised for Herriot Hospice Home- admittance to the public sive development on its slopes and levels as bests. care. To book your free stall please email: well as providing outstanding views. The Jack Greenslade and Myles Robinson Doreen Whitehead [email protected]

22 22 Letter buildings are designed to be traditional in char- acter - in stone, set in expansive gardens to the HAWES SURGERY ROTA Wb - week beginning AYSGARTH SURGERY ROTA Wb - week beginning aving lived at south and incorporating such outdoor features Gaudy Farm above Wb Feb 4th Feb 10th Feb 18th Feb 25th Wb Feb 4th Feb 11th Feb 18th Feb 25th as a conservatory and coffee lounge with suit- Gayle and Hawes H able easy grade access paths. Day a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. Day a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. from 1970 to 1999 and only The scheme is in the hands of the Planning Mon W W FJ FJ J J J W Mon F F W W W W WF F then reluctantly moved to Authority for preliminary advice. We are Tues F F W W W W FW W Tues W W FJ J J J J J Askrigg, we have long nur- aware that the National Park Planning Author- tured the hope of returning Wed W W F F J J J J Wed F F J J W W W W ity is seeking suitable sites in Grassington, to our old stamping ground. Thur F F W W W W F F Thur W W F F F F J J Sedbergh and Hawes. Although it has made As the years have gone by Fri W W J J F F W W Fri F F W W J J F F some of the neighbours anxious we have been we have considered a variety of schemes, but at pains, due to the advantageous lie of the in the end we have been shown that there is a land, to locate the development well away Doctors, F - France, J - Jones, W - West , C - Closed Doctors: , F - France, J - Jones, W - West , C - Closed real need in Hawes for an Extra Care Home from their current boundaries. Morning Surgery: 9.00 - 10.30 a.m. (no appointments) Morning S'y: 8.45-10.15 Tues till 10.45 (no appointments) along the lines of Sycamore Hall in Bain- Some who currently are obliged to park their bridge, and where there can be additional fa- Afternoon Surgery: 3.30 - 5.30 p.m. (appointment only) Afternoon S'y: 4.40-6.00 Tues 1.30-4.00 (appointments only) cars on the Ingleton road will be offered gar- cilities beyond a normal old people's home. In For appointments and all enquiries ring 663222 For appointments and all enquiries ring 667200 den and garage space using the same entrance our view provision is needed for various thera- to the Home. Traditional Village Dance Organ Donor! pies including consulting rooms for various As far as operators are concerned we will be in Askrigg types of assistance including dementia suffer- I have an electric organ which I have been happy to engage with any responsible not-for- ers. Waiting lists are ever increasing for this The Friends of the Dales Countryside Museum are trying to give away for a while and wondered profit charitable organisation or private opera- kind of accommodation and Hawes has been organising a traditional village dance in Askrigg if any readers would like it or know someone/ tor. Village Hall on Saturday 2nd March from 8.00 to specifically named in many discussions and youth group/community group who would Graham and Mary Watts 11.00p.m. This event will be a celebration of the plans. In fact we have a much higher propor- like it. It is a YAMAHA ELECTONE B-605 village dances that were common in Wensleydale and I am happy to deliver. tion of retired people than the national average. and the surrounding dales during the nineteenth I can be contacted on 663792 or email Arguably every person who moves into one of West Burton School News century and the first half of the twentieth. these units is likely to release housing on to the Dances that were once popular locally, such as [email protected] general market. Meeting Six, Buttered Peas and Huntsman’s Cho- Christine Pratt The idea of an amenity like this only recently Last term ended on a high with the World War rus, will be explained by callers Fiona Rigg and began to take shape as it became evident that II Christmas Concert. It was a big success due Les Robinson and then danced to the music of the field we own above Kirkbride Way could to Mrs Eastwood’s and Mrs Stone’s guidance, Tumbling Tom, a highly respected folk dance band from the Kendal area. be a generously proportioned site for an Extra Mrs Roocroft’s piano playing, and of course, the Chef Club’s mince pies and cupcakes! Modern technology will be used to enable Tum- Care Home to accommodate 40 to 45 oldies bling Tom to play along with recordings made a like ourselves. We have from our architect/ Also Class One were stars in their nativity play lifetime ago of traditional dance musicians such as planning expert a detailed plan of the possible directed by Miss Taylor. Harry Cockerill from Askrigg, Kit White from development which would be in a central posi- And to kick-start the Spring Term, Class Swaledale and the Beresford family from Lang- tion for all that Hawes offers in the way of Two have been on a residential to Marrick strothdale. services, access by car, and on foot via a rea- Priory, in the heart of Swaledale. It was once a Between dances Eleanor Scarr will provide some sonably level foot path to the Creamery and nuns’ convent, but in the 1960s, it was trans- light-hearted anecdotes about dances from the past. thence by existing paths into the centre of formed into an Outdoor Education Residential Refreshments are included in the price of the tickets and a bar will be provided. Tickets cost Hawes. The intention would be to provide on Centre. The activities included: archery, high ropes (vertical climbing), low ropes (assault £10.00 and are available from : Local Food Pop Up Market the spot facilities as required by residents, their Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, course), outdoor climbing wall, team building visitors and staff alike, and plenty of car park- Eleanor Scarr in Askrigg (650216), A celebration of Yorkshire Dales Food ing space for all using an easy and safe en- activities, orienteering (indoor and outdoor), Bob Ellis in Gayle (666074) and Dales Countryside Museum trance from the Ingleton road. indoor abseiling, half-day walk, and a night Sue Foster in Hardraw (667424). Sunday 21st April 2013 10.00am-4.00pm We now have a beautiful block model of the walk in the woods! kind of place we - and many others - envisage. Altogether, Class Two thoroughly enjoyed Free stands in the exhibition Hall, meeting It has been prepared for consultation purposes the trip, and found it very informative. Joe Great Success room and concourse for local food producers and we are therefore especially interested in Beaton stated: “It was a very independent and The organisers of the Sunday Lunch held at and suppliers. people's views and opinions and are happy for exciting trip; I would recommend it to any- the Stone House Hotel on Sunday December A family event at the Dales Countryside anyone to view it either at our home in body!” 2nd wish to thank everyone who contributed Museum promoting local food producers and Askrigg (telephone: 650641) or at another suit- We are looking forward to our new term, in any way, including Chris and the staff at the suppliers as part of our ongoing museum able venue in Hawes which can be arranged. based around the history and geography of hotel, for making it such a huge success. based local food project. There will be free The south-facing site will allow for unobtru- India, and are determined to do our personal £1000 was raised for Herriot Hospice Home- admittance to the public sive development on its slopes and levels as bests. care. To book your free stall please email: well as providing outstanding views. The Jack Greenslade and Myles Robinson Doreen Whitehead [email protected]

23 23 Thank You and Bye Bye WHAT’S ON LISTING; please add these dates to your Diary Having spent 5 years working at Brown Moor Caravan Club Site, we have now com- Happy New Year to everyone. February ‘Conservation in the Yorkshire pleted our time here in Hawes. 1 Wensleydale Society. See p.5 Dales’. 663742 for details. We would just like to say a huge “Thank Dalesplay opened its doors after the Christ- 5 Hawes Drama Group reads two one 21 Hawes W.I. 7.00pm. Methodist rooms. you” to you all for making us feel so wel- mas break and a good spring clean on 3rd act plays. Gayle Institute; 7.30pm. Jonathan Woolley: ‘Jubilee celebra- come and at home. We have had the most January. It’s all change around for staff 6 “LEADER” event. See p.11 tions’. wonderful time here and have made some members as Joanne has gone off on mater- 8 Annual Glitz’n Glamour Ball at 22 Mixed darts Knock Out at Hawes Club lovely friends. nity leave; whilst she is away, Louise is step- Simonstone Hall. See p.16 22 Deadline for Poor’s Close. See p.20 There are not many places left in this coun- ping into her shoes and Adelle is acting dep- 9,27 Upper Dales Family History Group 22 West Burton supper and quiz. See p.4 try where you can feel a real sense of com- uty. Meetings. See p.16 23 Horse race night; Board Hotel Hawes munity, but you have it here in Hawes and We have also had a bit of a change of the 10 Holy Communion, St Oswald’s, From 8.00pm you should all feel very proud of yourselves. layout in the cuddles room as we have been Askrigg. 10.30am (New date) 28 Gayle Ladies, 7.30pm. Susan It is with heavy hearts that we leave but able to purchase a fantastic new story corner, 12 YDNPA Planning committee; Yore- Bassnett. ‘Politeness in different with fantastic memories - and we will be thanks to a grant kindly donated to us from dale, Bainbridge. 1.00pm. places’. back to visit. Our very best wishes to you all. Betty’s. 12 Decorative and Fine Arts Society; 28 Leyburn Arts Soc. film. Warhorse. Ian and Ros McAll The children have been busy helping to Middleham Key Centre; 2.00pm. Thornborough Hall. Detail: 622023 Wardens - Brown Moor Caravan Club make a castle for the role play area and have See p.10 Site, Hawes had lots of fun doing activities based around 12,13,18,19 Tea and Scones at St Mar- March this and playing inside it. gret’s Church, Hawes for Church 1 Quiz and Supper; Wensleydale Pantry. We have a couple of new starters receiving Restoration Fund See p.24 their 15 hours funded entitlement at Dales- Chicken and Chips Supper 12 Shrove Tuesday 1 Singer in the Bar to celebrate 25 years 13 Ash Wednesday Church Services: play for the spring and summer term. Followed by a 'Yorkshire' Quiz and Raffle of Angus and Mandy at the 9.15am. St Andrew’s Church, Fountain, Hawes Dalesplay is still running the Monday After Aysgarth 2 Traditional village dance in Askrigg. School Film Club from 3:30 – 4:45pm. If Friday 1st March 10.00am. An ‘Ashing Service’ at See p.23 you wish to book a place or have any other at The Wensleydale Pantry, Hawes St Oswald’s, Askrigg. 11 Lent Taiz service in Hawes Methodist enquires please phone 667789. from 6.30pm é 7.00pm St Oswald’s Church, Castle Chapel; 1.00pm. Louise Cloughton Adults £7 Children £4 Bolton Proceeds for 14 Valentine’s Day St Margaret’s Church Restoration Fund 14 Leyburn Arts Society film: Corinna - Tickets from Gayle Mill What’s On Corinna. Thornborough Hall. De- The Old Sweet Shop and Cancer Screening tails: 622023 Whites of Wensleydale NHS North Yorkshire and York is keen to 15 Museum Friends; 7.30pm. Jonathan increase the uptake of cervical screening ser- Woolley: “Scenes in the Dales” February vices amongst young women. In the last 15 and 22 Lent lunches. See p.5 3 Demonstration Tours: 11.00am and three years there has been a 10% drop in the Drop-off points and contacts 16 Coffee morning for St Oswald’s, 2.30pm.—£12.00 per ticket number of 25-34 year old women using the for news, articles, reports, letters, what’s on Askrigg; back room of the Village 11-22 (Mon-Friday) Half-term opening at service in North Yorkshire. The NHS wants dates, competition entries, suggestions and Hall. 10.00am to noon. Gayle Mill, afternoon tours only, at to raise the awareness of the benefits of early comments: 1.00 and 3.00pm. 16 Mobile Skip in Gayle. See p.4 14 Special Crafting Group Open Day from diagnosis and is asking close relatives of the Hawes: Alan S. Watkinson, Burnside Coach House. 17 Civic Service at 10.30am, St Mar- 10.30am onwards. Free entry women to encourage them to be tested. It 667785 garet’s, Hawes; Bishop James. See 16 Bird Box Making-Family Fun Day; stresses that the smear test is quick and easy Gayle: Lorna Ward, p 5 10.00am to 4.00pm. £2.00 entry and can be a lifesaver. It also says that those East House 667405 17 St Oswald’s, Askrigg. Café- 23 Wheel Wright Talk; 1.00-3.30pm. who fail to attend clinics are really putting Bainbridge: Hammond’s Butchers style10.30am (Note new date) Free entry their lives at risk. Further information can be 650631 19 Middlehan and Dales Local History; found online at http://mysmeartest.co.uk/. or Askrigg: Rima Berry, Key Centre 2.00pm. See p 11 8 Mill Lane. 650980 by ringing the NHS Communications Team 20 Carperby W.I. 7.30pm. Christine St Margaret’s Church are catering at the on 0300 303 8394. Carperby: Margaret Woodcock, Wallach; ‘Cast out and set free’. Bella Cottage 663488 Hoppers Sale on 2nd February to raise funds West Burton: Nadine Bell, 20 Upper Dales Ladies Luncheon for church restoration Margaret’s Cottage 663559 Club. Rose and Crown, Bainbridge, Donations of Cakes, Biscuits and Aysgarth: Hamilton’s Tearoom noon. Followed by Miles Johnson; Sandwiches would be much appreciated Falls Motel 663423 70s and 80s night, February 16th; 9.30pm Redmire: see Carperby above Thoralby: Sandra Foley, Shop 663205

24 24 Thank You and Bye Bye WHAT’S ON LISTING; please add these dates to your Diary Having spent 5 years working at Brown Moor Caravan Club Site, we have now com- Happy New Year to everyone. February ‘Conservation in the Yorkshire pleted our time here in Hawes. 1 Wensleydale Society. See p.5 Dales’. 663742 for details. We would just like to say a huge “Thank Dalesplay opened its doors after the Christ- 5 Hawes Drama Group reads two one 21 Hawes W.I. 7.00pm. Methodist rooms. you” to you all for making us feel so wel- mas break and a good spring clean on 3rd act plays. Gayle Institute; 7.30pm. Jonathan Woolley: ‘Jubilee celebra- come and at home. We have had the most January. It’s all change around for staff 6 “LEADER” event. See p.11 tions’. wonderful time here and have made some members as Joanne has gone off on mater- 8 Annual Glitz’n Glamour Ball at 22 Mixed darts Knock Out at Hawes Club lovely friends. nity leave; whilst she is away, Louise is step- Simonstone Hall. See p.16 22 Deadline for Poor’s Close. See p.20 There are not many places left in this coun- ping into her shoes and Adelle is acting dep- 9,27 Upper Dales Family History Group 22 West Burton supper and quiz. See p.4 try where you can feel a real sense of com- uty. Meetings. See p.16 23 Horse race night; Board Hotel Hawes munity, but you have it here in Hawes and We have also had a bit of a change of the 10 Holy Communion, St Oswald’s, From 8.00pm you should all feel very proud of yourselves. layout in the cuddles room as we have been Askrigg. 10.30am (New date) 28 Gayle Ladies, 7.30pm. Susan It is with heavy hearts that we leave but able to purchase a fantastic new story corner, 12 YDNPA Planning committee; Yore- Bassnett. ‘Politeness in different with fantastic memories - and we will be thanks to a grant kindly donated to us from dale, Bainbridge. 1.00pm. places’. back to visit. Our very best wishes to you all. Betty’s. 12 Decorative and Fine Arts Society; 28 Leyburn Arts Soc. film. Warhorse. Ian and Ros McAll The children have been busy helping to Middleham Key Centre; 2.00pm. Thornborough Hall. Detail: 622023 Wardens - Brown Moor Caravan Club make a castle for the role play area and have See p.10 Site, Hawes had lots of fun doing activities based around 12,13,18,19 Tea and Scones at St Mar- March this and playing inside it. gret’s Church, Hawes for Church 1 Quiz and Supper; Wensleydale Pantry. We have a couple of new starters receiving Restoration Fund See p.24 their 15 hours funded entitlement at Dales- Chicken and Chips Supper 12 Shrove Tuesday 1 Singer in the Bar to celebrate 25 years 13 Ash Wednesday Church Services: play for the spring and summer term. Followed by a 'Yorkshire' Quiz and Raffle of Angus and Mandy at the 9.15am. St Andrew’s Church, Fountain, Hawes Dalesplay is still running the Monday After Aysgarth 2 Traditional village dance in Askrigg. School Film Club from 3:30 – 4:45pm. If Friday 1st March 10.00am. An ‘Ashing Service’ at See p.23 you wish to book a place or have any other at The Wensleydale Pantry, Hawes St Oswald’s, Askrigg. 11 Lent Taiz service in Hawes Methodist enquires please phone 667789. from 6.30pm é 7.00pm St Oswald’s Church, Castle Chapel; 1.00pm. Louise Cloughton Adults £7 Children £4 Bolton Proceeds for 14 Valentine’s Day St Margaret’s Church Restoration Fund 14 Leyburn Arts Society film: Corinna - Tickets from Gayle Mill What’s On Corinna. Thornborough Hall. De- The Old Sweet Shop and Cancer Screening tails: 622023 Whites of Wensleydale NHS North Yorkshire and York is keen to 15 Museum Friends; 7.30pm. Jonathan increase the uptake of cervical screening ser- Woolley: “Scenes in the Dales” February vices amongst young women. In the last 15 and 22 Lent lunches. See p.5 3 Demonstration Tours: 11.00am and three years there has been a 10% drop in the Drop-off points and contacts 16 Coffee morning for St Oswald’s, 2.30pm.—£12.00 per ticket number of 25-34 year old women using the for news, articles, reports, letters, what’s on Askrigg; back room of the Village 11-22 (Mon-Friday) Half-term opening at service in North Yorkshire. The NHS wants dates, competition entries, suggestions and Hall. 10.00am to noon. Gayle Mill, afternoon tours only, at to raise the awareness of the benefits of early comments: 1.00 and 3.00pm. 16 Mobile Skip in Gayle. See p.4 14 Special Crafting Group Open Day from diagnosis and is asking close relatives of the Hawes: Alan S. Watkinson, Burnside Coach House. 17 Civic Service at 10.30am, St Mar- 10.30am onwards. Free entry women to encourage them to be tested. It 667785 garet’s, Hawes; Bishop James. See 16 Bird Box Making-Family Fun Day; stresses that the smear test is quick and easy Gayle: Lorna Ward, p 5 10.00am to 4.00pm. £2.00 entry and can be a lifesaver. It also says that those East House 667405 17 St Oswald’s, Askrigg. Café- 23 Wheel Wright Talk; 1.00-3.30pm. who fail to attend clinics are really putting Bainbridge: Hammond’s Butchers style10.30am (Note new date) Free entry their lives at risk. Further information can be 650631 19 Middlehan and Dales Local History; found online at http://mysmeartest.co.uk/. or Askrigg: Rima Berry, Key Centre 2.00pm. See p 11 8 Mill Lane. 650980 by ringing the NHS Communications Team 20 Carperby W.I. 7.30pm. Christine St Margaret’s Church are catering at the on 0300 303 8394. Carperby: Margaret Woodcock, Wallach; ‘Cast out and set free’. Bella Cottage 663488 Hoppers Sale on 2nd February to raise funds West Burton: Nadine Bell, 20 Upper Dales Ladies Luncheon for church restoration Margaret’s Cottage 663559 Club. Rose and Crown, Bainbridge, Donations of Cakes, Biscuits and Aysgarth: Hamilton’s Tearoom noon. Followed by Miles Johnson; Sandwiches would be much appreciated Falls Motel 663423 70s and 80s night, February 16th; 9.30pm Redmire: see Carperby above Thoralby: Sandra Foley, Shop 663205

25 25 DCM What’s On Job Vacancy... From 1st February the museum for a Locum Support Worker to assist will be open 10.00am—5.00pm in the running of the daily for the rest of the year. Sycamore Club, Bainbridge. The first exhibition of 2013: Position includes supporting people 1 February till 27 February. with mental health problems “Your Yorkshire Dales: a snapshot”. in a group setting. The top 20 images and captions sub- Promoting independence as well mitted to a photographic competition, as group activities. which show the special qualities of the Monday - FORTNIGHTLY Yorkshire Dales. 12:30 - 4:30pm - February main base is 15 A lecture by Jonathan Woolley for Sycamore Hall Bainbridge. the For further information on this now paid, Friends of the Museum. The rather than voluntary, post please ring theme Malcolm Ashman on 01609 780758 or is “Scenes, Shows and Celebra- Jackie Glackin on 07891192271 tions in the Dales”. 20 Drop in and taste between 10.00am to 3.00pm, Yorkshire rhubarb and friendship cakes. Our summer exhibition will be focusing on ecology, and the wildlife photogra- phers Richard and Cherry Kearton. We are researching local information on the Kearton family. If you can help please speak to Fiona or Debbie at the museum. For further information on any activity ’phone 666210

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