REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE

ISSUE NO. 164 MARCH 2009

The local news magazine of the Two Dales

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Chairman : Forge House, Healaugh, Richmond DL11 6LD Tel/Fax : 01748 884113 Email : [email protected] Secretary : Gallows Top, Low Row, Richmond, DL11 6PP . Tel : 01748 886505 Email : [email protected] Treasurer : The Lodge, Marrick, Richmond, DL11 7LQ “” Tel. : 01748 884474 Email : Production Manager : Greenways, Grinton, Richmond, DL11 6HJ Tel. : 01748 884312 Email : [email protected] Distribution : Forge House, Healaugh,Richmond, DL11 6LD Tel. : 01748 884113 Subscription Secretary : , The Vicarage, Reeth, Richmond, DL11 Tel. : 01748 884706 EDITOR : Gallows Top, Low Row, Richmond, DL11 6PP Tel. : 01748 886111/886505 Tel/Fax : 01748 886111 Email : [email protected] Upper Dale Distributor Tel. 01748 886341 LARGE PRINT COPIES OF THE GAZETTE ’ We can now offer large print copies of the Gazette. These are issued free of charge, but are printed on special request only. Please inform the editor should you require this service. ‘’ REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 3 CHURCH SERVICES in Swaledale &

Sunday 1st March Sunday 15th. March ’ ’ Eucharist Holy Communion BCP Eucharist Eucharist ’ Eucharist ’ Holy Communion ’ Sunday 22nd. March-Mothering Sunday Evening Prayer BCP Holy Communion BCP ’ Sunday 8th March Eucharist ’ ’ Eucharist Holy Communion ’ Holy Communion ’ Eucharist ’ Morning Service ’ Mothering Sunday Service ’ Holy Communion BCP Sunday 29th March Family Service ’ United Parish Service with Guest Speaker Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Holy Communion

Roman Catholic Services ’ 4 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE

'WHEELS 2 WORK' 'Wheels 2 Work' is a moped leasing scheme aimed at helping people get over the initial problem of getting to work or training where no suitable alternative transport exists. Successful candidates will receive a Conditions of eligibility for the scheme are: moped for six months after completing Applicant must live in the Hambleton or Districts their Compulsory Basic Training (at no Applicant must be aged 16+ cost to the individual). Safety equipment will also be provided. Require transport to enable them to travel to employment, Insurance, tax and servicing are training, education or job seeking. covered. A contribution of £5.00 per week is required to cover general tyre The daily journey must be a practical distance for a moped

If you would like any further information 'Wheels 2 Work' launched May 2001 is a project of the about the 'Wheels 2 Work' Scheme please contact: Rural Transport Partnership 'Wheels 2 Work' Northallerton & District VSA Community House, 10 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SE Tel: 01609 761682 / Fax: 01609 770570 E-mail: [email protected] www.wheels2work.co.uk Registered Charity No. 508525

WENSLEYDALE TREE & HORTICULTURAL SERVICES (Est. 1995) DAVID ALLEN ( HND Arboriculture) Fully insured (£5million) Professional tree work: felling, crown thinning etc undertaken to BS 3998 Logs for sale. Petrol log splitter for hire. Woodchipper for hire. Woodchips for sale Tree stump removal (stumps ground out) Hedge establishment and maintenance. Supply /planting of forest and ornamental trees Fruit tree maintenance. Pesticide applications (weed control services) Also, fencing, trelliswork, pergolas, arches. Tel. 01969 667364, Mobile 07811 576108 or e: mail - [email protected] www.treesinwensleydale.co.uk

Upright Carpet Cleaner for hire FOR YOUR COAL & Very easy to use and includes SMOKELESS FUELS optional Pre - treatment function JAMES PEACOCK for areas of heavy build up. Approved Coal & Fuel Merchants Carpet shampoo is supplied Speedy & reliable deliveries of Solid Fuels & Oils throughout the £20 per day Swaledale & Arkengarthdale area. Please call 01748 884138 Tel. 01969 650465 To arrange a day and delivery Fax : 01969 650888 details REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 5 ’ – The Jonas Centre ’ ’ ’ ’ 6 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE

’ MESSAGE from the SWALEDALE Saturday 6 June 2009. M U S E U M i n R E E T H ’ ’ ’ ’ . Pauline Oldershaw The AGM of the Low Row & Feetham Literary Institute will be held in the Institute, Low Rowon Tuesday 10th March, at 7:30pmPlease do come along to support your local village hall. Reeth and District Athletic Club 300 Club February Winners 1st Stephen Dixon 2nd Paul Steele 3rd Rebecca Keyse 4th Phil Alderson REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 7 Marrick Parish Council Meeting Marrick to point out any problem areas or January 2009 issues relevant to the Safer Highway Matters Problems would be again Neighbourhoods initiative. The Clerk also relayed to the Highways Department. attended a Watch group meeting at These included potholes in Hurst and Leeming on 12 January, where the Chief Marske, water on the roads, overhanging Constable had stressed the importance of vegetation and deteriorating road edges. partnership working. Councillor Blackie All members were alarmed by the serious reported on the increase in thefts from subsidence of the road near farms in the Dales and of the Bridge and Councillor Stones expressed dissatisfaction with police response times, fears that any further deterioration could which he would raise at the Area cause a grave accident. Councillor Hodgson Committee meeting on 21 January. Parish remarked on the difficulties experienced Land The Chair reported wall repairs were by the school buses. Some repair work had required at Low Buska. Freedom of been done in the past, but it was thought a Information Publication Scheme The new more thorough solution was required. model publication scheme for all public Winter maintenance was discussed at some authorities came into effect on 1 January. length. Councillor Wilhelmy reported on It replaced all previously approved the patchy gritting. The Chair commented schemes, which had now expired. The new that local knowledge was essential. scheme aimed to encourage greater Councillor Blackie stated that payment to openness and transparency across the farmers was insufficient, particularly when public sector. All local councils should have considering the cost of insurance required. two documents in place, a completed guide Councillor Richardson remarked on to information and a copy of the model difficulties in contacting the relevant scheme. Following a proposal by Councillor individual to report problems. Councillor Stones, seconded by Councillor Hodgson, it Hodgson felt complaints produced little was resolved to adopt the model scheme result, though the Clerk's urgent request without modification. Dales for more gritheaps had received immediate National Park Authority call for housing attention. Councillor Blackie passed on sites Following consultation on future apologies from the Highways Department housing policies in the National Park, the for their lack of preparedness. The Area YDNP were seeking to identify a suitable Manager, Mr Woodford, would be asked to range of sites for affordable and local accompany Councillor Blackie to the next needs housing, where this would support meeting ofthe Parish Council to respond to the economic and social well being of local concerns. Community Safetv On 10 communities. The Government stated there December 2008 the Clerk accompanied was a requirement to build 88 homes each Police Constable Kirvell, Police Community year for the next 5 years. However Support Officer Taylor-Page and Kate Councillor Blackie informed the meeting Davies from Richmondshire Community that YDNPA wanted 44. £5000 per plot Safety Partnership on a walkabout in had been set by Government to be paid to 8 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE Gunnerside WI February Meeting Report ’ . 2DALES AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Open to all children of primary school age and not just for children of working parents. Available Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Children collected from school (Gunnerside and Arkengarthdale by special arrangement) Two fully experienced qualified staff, CRB checked always on duty. Come along for fun, socialising and lots of activities For prices and bookings please contact: Bob Fairbrother on 884323, 07971440565 or by e-mail: [email protected]. REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 9 REETH GARAGE LTD.

ARKENGARTHDALE ROAD, REETH, RICHMOND, . DL11 6QT

HOGGS HOGMANAY BOOT HOOT

ORION TAN DEALER ATLAS TAN BOOT SATURN SAFETY BOOT HURRICANE RIGGER STEEL TOE SAFETY Cosy holiday cottage attached to owners farm- SPECIAL SALE PRICES house on Hill Farm in Arkengarthdale. Sleeps 2. SIZES 8,9,10,11,12 No pets, E.M. on request. Mrs Gladys Atkinson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tel. 01748 - 884550 MUCKBOOT WELLINGTONS MUCKTACK - LADIES

TEL. 01748 - 884243 EST. OVER 60 YEARS

REETH COMMUNITY ORCHARD There will be an Open Meeting of the Community Orchard Group on Tuesday 12th March, in the Barn at Hudson House to discuss plans for the coming season. Anyone interested in any aspect of the Orchard is welcome to come along and bring their ideas. All suggestions welcome. 10 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE Rowleth End “” Low Row, Swaledale

If you can get to, Gunnerside, Keld, Marrick, Muker or Reeth, you can connect to:- Richmondshire Citizen's Advice Bureau Richmondshire Council for Voluntary Services Little Red Bus Richmondshire District Council ______and from this month you can connect to Looking for local staff Summer and winter Hambleton and Richmondshire Carers Flexible working Mainly mornings and evenings Call into Hudson House or Give me a call (or drop by) if interested: Roger Tuckett for more information “”

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7 Mercury Road, Gallowfields Trading Estate Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4TQ

Builders and Developers and Main Contractors on the recently completed Dales Mountain Biking Centre

Tel: 01748 824145 12 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE Geoff Braithwaite Property Maintenance Muker Swaledale Painting and Decorating Basic Plumbing Kitchen and Bathroom Fitting Wall and Floor Tiling Pointing and Patios Fast Friendly & Reliable Service Fully Insured Qualitv Work Guaranteed Free No Obligation Estimates Tel: 01748 886 822 ‘’ Mob:07890 163 546 Future Events ’ 2 Courses £10 3 Courses £13.25 ’ 2 Courses £10 or 3 Courses £12.50 ’ 9.30pm start. No experts ‘’ ‘’‘’ S. J. R. Plumbing Services For all your domestic plumbing Requirements at very competitive rates, Please call Stuart on: 01748 884036 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 13 SWALEDALE CATERERS Any event catered for. All home cooked food. No problem, we travel. Waitresses provided, or, if preferred, we can just deliver food to your door. Lisa Porter on 01748 886434

NURSE CHERRY HOLIDAY COTTAGE Beautiful 2 bedroomed MARCH EVENTS Holiday Cottage in Reeth Down quiet back lane Private parking Cottage Garden All amenities in walking distance Children Welcome Sorry No Pets or Smokers www.cottagesin Reeth.co.uk ’ Mr.& Mrs. Waller Tel 01904 798127 or 07817 128655

‘’‘ ’‘’ B e d & B r e a k f a s t Arkle Town, Arkengarthdale Set in wonderful countryside, With spectacular views of Arkengarthdale SWALEDALE SEEDLINGS All bedrooms en-suite with colour TV For details contact Mrs. Sheila Good QUIZ NIGHT on 01748 884353 or Fax 01748 884015 Swaledale Seedlings are holding a Quiz Night on Friday April 3rd MUKER VILLAGE Traditional stone cottage. at 7.30pm in the Black Bull. Open range with background heating Teams of up to 6, 3 bedrooms. 2 double one twin. Two bathrooms. raffle prizes to be won, Well equipped kitchen. tel for info: 886166 No Pets Contact Wall : 01912662775 Everyone welcome. 14 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE

Cottage For LEASE 3 bedroom spacious cottage Wensleydale House Burtersett Road in centre of Reeth. Hawes DL8 3NT Available Now. Storage Central heating, Double Glazing, Patio Garden. Great Views of Harkerside —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Please call 0131 449 7435 or 07711 297 419 for details

Cosy Holiday Cottage for TWO Peaceful location with panoramic views of Arkengarthdale. Ideal for walking or just relaxing. Tel. Shirley Gale 01748 884779

Sarah Louise Olney Keld Public Hall MOBILE HAIRDRESSING Domino and Whist Drive Weddings Friday 13th March John Masters Organics Hair & Skin Care 7.30pm. Colour Herbe 01748 884537 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 15 Crime in the Two Dales PCSO 5550 Tracie Lee Taylor. NEWS FROM THE BELLERBY STUDY GROUP THE REAL JAMES HERRIOT ”” The Real James Herriot ’ What the Doctor Ordered Jervaulx Journey, In a crash at 30mph,if you are unrestrained, you will hit the front seat ,and anyone in it, with a force of between 30- 60 times your own body weight. 16 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE

CHARMING OLD COTTAGE IN THE CENTRE OF REETH (sleeps 6+) well placed for all the village amenities. Open fire & background heating, fully fitted kitchen, dishwasher, fridge / freezer etc. Two bathrooms 2 dble bedrooms, one twin bedroom and attic play area fourth bedroom with three single beds. (Cot available). Private, secure, rear courtyard area with patio table & chairs. Dogs welcome. Contact Denyse on 01740 631470. or e-mail [email protected]

Silver Street, Reeth. ’

HILLARY HOUSE REETH Family run Bed & Breakfast One Double & One Twin Room Tea & Coffee making facilities, TV. TEL. 01748 884171 Email: [email protected] REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 17 THE CHARLES ALDERSON TRUST The above Trust was established, in memory of Charles Alderson, for the purpose of relieving, in cases of need, persons resident in the former Rural District Of Reeth (the parishes of Arkengarthdale, Ellerton Abbey, Fremington, Grinton, Marrick, Melbecks, Muker and Reeth) who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm, by providing or paying for items, services or facilities which are calculated to alleviate the suffering or assist recovery of such persons, in such cases where help is not readily available to them from other sources. Applications for assistance should be made in writing to the : Clerk to the Trust - Mrs J Kendall, Kendall Place, Arkengarthdale Road, Graham Wilkinson, Raymond Alderson and Richard Good with Prince Andrew, Duke of York, at the This Seasons Top Tip presentation ceremony. ’ ’ THANKYOU Richmondshire Choral Society Spring Concert www.richmondshirechoralsociety.org.uk 18 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE

’ The Punch and Judy Show: a subversive symbol from Commedia Del'Arte to the Present Day, ANDY MALTON LTD Punch General Building Contractor Plastering / Roofing / Dry lining/ Ceiling Work / Pointing / Guttering MOST BUILDING REPAIR WORK CARRIED OUT (Estimates Free) NO JOB TOO SMALL Tel : 01748 - 884621 Email : [email protected] ’ ‘’ REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 19 If you think this may be of interest to you or someone you know, then come along and see us. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Alternatively, if you are unable to attend but would like to find out more, then please call Vale and Dale on 0845 200 8646. Stay Warm, Stay Safe, Stay Put - ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Help for Homeowners Dear Editor, We visited Reeth for 3 days Are you a homeowner struggling with in October last year and loved it. We enjoyed reading the "Gazette" so much heating bills, or essential maintenance and that we have it as one of our favourites on improvements to your home? Perhaps you the computer! As well as the beautiful need alterations to your home to help cope countryside, there are so many activities with a disability? going on locally that we think it would be a There is a wide range of help available great place to retire to in a few years from Richmondshire District Council and time! Keep up the good work! Yours sincerely, Peter and Penny Johnson our partners, from which you might be able Taunton Somerset to benefit. Whilst the majority of the help is directed at people who are on low SWALEDALE AND ARKENGARTHDALE incomes and are of pensionable age, DALES WATCH disabled, or parents of young children, As you may be aware, since it was formed in there is still a lot of help which is more 1997 the Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Dales widely available. Watch, in conjunction with North Yorkshire Police Richmondshire District Council are running has met with considerable success in reducing a series of roadshows around the District the amount of crime which has taken place in our to explain what is on offer, and to give dales. Sadly however, time has taken its toll and advice. These are supported by our recently fewer and fewer people have been partners, Vale and Dale Building Care and volunteering to help to patrol the area. We are the Energy Partnership, both of whom will urgently in need of new volunteers. It is not an be able to offer help and advice with the onerous task as the amount of time spent on wider range of services that they are able patrol is only as long and as often as you wish, to provide. We will be holding roadshows in Reeth and additionally drivers will be reimbursed with the Muker on Friday 3 April 2009. These will cost of any fuel which is used. Please do give be held at The Black Bull, Reeth from 10 your time to this very worthy cause which helps am until 1pm and at the Farmers Arms, us all to live in more safety. If you wish to Muker from 2 pm until 4 pm. There will be volunteer would you please leave your name and free advice on the range of assistance contact details at the Post Officer addressed to available, eligibility and how to apply as Dales Watch Coordinator. well as energy saving tips and information. 20 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE Tree Surgeon Trevor Grigg NCArb and NPTC qualified  Crown thinning/cleaning and lifting

 Felling and dismantling

 Chainsaw/groundwork

 Hardwood logs for sale

All work considered For free advice please telephone FREMINGTON ( 01748) 880149

PROPERTY WANTED Local couple wish to buy property in Arkengarthdale/Swaledale 2+ bedrooms, probably detached This is your local news magazine, please with garden/oustside space. send to us any articles, adverts, Any condition considered. informative pieces for inclusion. Pictures always wanted for the front. 0174 884131 01748 880189 Contact the Editor or any of the [email protected] management team. Addresses on page 2.

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BOBCAT HIRE 01748 884360 01748 884718 07974 406647 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 21 ’ – Change 4 Life ’ – – Mike Brookes and the Team ‘ ’– ’ REETH Your Local Newsagent - Off Licence and Tobacconist Fresh sandwiches made daily Original Swaledale Ice Cream (try one of our tantalising flavours or delicious sorbets - all made on the premises) Take Away Tubs available Giftware for all occasions ‘ Greetings Cards, Post Cards, Maps and Books, Games, Toys, Milk and ’ – many other household items. Regulation Ballet Wear and Accessories ’ Agents for Dry Cleaning Orders now taken for H. Taylor Butchers, Darlington for pies and fresh meat (orders to be in by 1.30pm Thursday for delivery on Friday) Tel. 01748 884291 22 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE REETH GARAGE Ltd. Arkengarthdale Road, REETH, Richmond North Yorkshire. DL11 6QT

FOR SALE Good quality carpet, colour dark dusty pink, in excellent condition. Two pieces 25ft 6in X 11ft 9in and 11ft X 9ft approx. £40 ono. Pine surround, cast iron grate with gas burner, tile side panels. £120. good condition, complete with basket on front. Breaks down into 4 pieces for transporting in a car. Has 4 wheels for stability. £350 ono. 2 chairs (one recliner), in leather. Also solid pine table and 4 chairs. Offers on all. Must be seen. Can deliver locally : 1 x 3.8kva @ £240 and 1 x 2.5 kva @ £150. Both very good working order. WANTED or converted horse drawn farm machinery, any condition. Telephone Kirsty either for sale or to let, for local company to use as storage. Please call Marcus on . Telephone Jason on : , Loading Equipment etc. ’ wanted by collector SERVICES OFFERED up to 3 times per week mainly sheets. Steam press iron. Please speak to Sandra, Cambridge House. G F IN LE RN XI U BI B LI T TY FA Winter Opening Hours : C o m p l e t e B o d y W o r k o u t Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Sat. 8am - 1: 15pm – C G A IN RD N IO TO V A LE S C C S UL U AR M REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 23 24 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE

With continuing severe damage, the whole team played well. 6-3 weather, the only matches win. The snow then came and all further played this month were on 1st matches have been cancelled. We expect February. The Under 12's to resume outdoor training at Reeth on travelled to Carperby for a Friday afternoons/evenings at least for League match on a bitterly cold day but at the Under lO/12's. Check times with me as least the snow held off. We were not at they may vary until the hour goes on. We full strength but had the upper hand most are working on building up a strong Under of the game. We created many chances lO's squad for next season and this year's without putting the ball in the net. Under 9's are very welcome at these Carperby had a strong defence but the sessions. We welcome all new players, boys only times they came seriously into our and girls, and would particularly like some half were from long goal kicks which more 5 year olds (or thereabouts) as we sometimes saw our defence too far up the intend to split the Under 8's so the older field and from one of which they nearly ones can progress. With little play to scored but Peter While made a frantic report, I would like to take the save and kept a clean sheet. All our squad opportunity to thank all those who are played well with Harry Sunter now much prepared to give up their time to train the more confident in defence and we were children. Mark Tulip leads the Under 12's, unlucky not to score. It was nevertheless a James Keyse Under l4/16's, Eric Sedge, good game for both sides. 0-0 draw. We Carol Dorman and Phil Alderson Under 8's. then brought on 5 Under 10's retaining More help is needed and I would only 2 Under 12's and Carperby did similar. particularly appreciate a volunteer who can We started 7 -a-side with Harry Potter help get the pitch ready (mark out and put Captain and it was Carperby who opened up goals). Finally a new Tesco voucher the scoring but Nathan Tulip equalised by scheme is underway and these are a great halftime. Dales dominated and we help to us and help us to keep down the substituted our 2 Under 12's with 2 subscriptions. Vouchers may be given to others and the goals started to come, parents or left at the Farmers Arms, Red Nathan scored again followed by an own Lion, Reeth Garage or Reeth Post Office. goal. We took Sean Lord off to play 6 v 7 Sadly we are in direct competition with to even the match but Nathan had got into the Schools so please say who they are his stride and scored 2 more with another for. David Williams 884650 from Nick Baker-Haste. We then took off REETH COMMUNITY ORCHARD our remaining Under 12 playing 5 v 7 and The Community Orchard Group will be this allowed Carperby back into the game holding working parties on Saturday the 7th and 14th March from 10 am to 12.30 with 2 goals before we gave Callum Sunter pm to repair winter damage and prepare a run on for the last few minutes. the garden for spring. All are welcome. Although it was Nathan who did the REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 25

CREATIVE DESIGN IN FLOWERS C. J. BEESTON Chartered Accountant LUCY HUTTON SMITH NDSF AIFD Personal Taxation Accounts - Payroll/VAT Tel. 01748 829627 Mobile: 07958 957285 The Laurels, Reeth. EMAIL : [email protected] Tel. & Fax : 01748 - 884535 Www.lucyhuttonsmith.com Professional Wedding Floristry Unique designs created for that special day, also available Bespoke tiaras and flower jewellery for something really Delightful 2 bedroomed holiday cottage different. Corporate flowers to let in Grinton Contemporary displays to enhance the working (available April to October) environment - use flowers to create a colourful feature in Contact us for an illustrated brochure: your office, restaurant, B& B, Hotel [email protected] Parties and Events Mr and Mrs N A Colman Flowers to give your party a great atmosphere - themes and seasonal flowers are a speciality. Demonstrations, training and workshops Please call for details Over 20 years experience National Diploma Holder Society of Florists & The American Institute of Floral Design Winner of floristry designs at the Harrogate Flower Show & National Floristry Events

Freelance Florist based in Swaledale Please call to discuss your requirements ••• • • ’ • •

SHOUBRIDGE ELECTRICAL Dave Shoubridge Mobile : 07976 443380 Home : 01748 836184 All electrical work Domestic - Commercial and Industrial PAT Testing/Alarms Part P Registered Email : david @davidshoubridge.wanadoo.co.uk 01748 884245 26 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 27

HARKERS COACHES LEAHOLME COTTAGE, REETH, RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE,DL11 6SF. TELEPHONE 01748 884533 RIDING CENTRE [email protected] in the Yorkshire Dales

Contact Jane on 01748 884731 Email [email protected] www.arklemoor.com WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINI BUS. Stunning rides over the moors MINI BUSES 7 TO 24 SEATERS PRIVATE HIRE. ARKENGARTHDALE SERVICE Ride for an hour or all day WE HAVE A SERVICE TO CONNECT WITH THE SERVICE BUS AT REETH BET qualified PLEASE RING BY 6/OCLOCK THE NIGHT BEFORE TO USE THIS SERVICE Holiday Help wanted for 2009 season TRANSPORT FOR AIRPORTS AND TRAIN STATIONS FREE QUOTATIONS GIVEN PROPRIETORS .M.M&F.M.TERRY WE NOW TAKE THE TRAVEL VOUCHERS SUPPLIED BY RICHMONDSHIRE DISTRICT

Blaeberry Cottage

– 28 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE THE SCHOOL HOUSE REETH The House on the Hill

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Greg Porter General Builder 01748 886434 07969998572

If you miss your Gazette you can now read it on line. Do check it out - go to February Deadline - January 15th. www.2dales.co.uk

KILLSECT/RODENTKILL PEST CONTROL & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Richard Baker Insecticide and Pesticide Applications, Guaranteed Woodworm Timber Treatment, Damp Proofing Rabbit netting, Bird Proofing, Supplier of UVL Flykiller Units, Fly screens/doors/curtains etc. Please call Richard Baker 01748-884178 Mobile: 07866-200687 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 29 physio@reeth marie brookes chartered physiotherapist aches & pains in joints and muscles back or neck pain arthritis sports injuries exercise programmes post-operative rehabilitation poor mobility consulting rooms at Reeth Surgery home visits available Tel: 01748 886921 or ICE CREAM PARLOUR 07967 732290 Situated on Reeth Green www.physioatreeth.com 01748 - 884929

Discover our treasury of beautiful holiday cottages, all in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. Well-equipped, stylish and individual, our cottages offer holidaymakers great value for money! We offer flexible owner packages, tailored to individual needs, whether you live locally or long- distance. We always need new cottages to add to Home Cooked Food served daily in our bar or restaurant our charming collection of lovely homes, so please feel free to get in touch and find out what we can Sunday Lunches offer you! Daily Specials A selection of local Cask Ales – always available

Telephone 01748-884210 for bookings Call Judith on 01748 886366 www.catholecottages.com [email protected] 30 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE CRITCHLEY HALL Solicitors at … Hudson House Reeth Critchley Hall Solicitors are pleased to bring the provision of legal services to the local people of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale by using the ‘’ facilities provided at Hudson House. ’ Please telephone 01969 625526 for an appointment  Residential property  Home information packs  Farms and common land  Land Registration  Wills  The Elderly Client Family Divorce & Separation Critchley Hall Solicitors of The Office Golden ‘’ Lion Yard Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AS www.chsolicitors.co.uk Critchley Hall Solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority TEL. 01748 884627

Cambridge House Arkengarthdale Road Reeth North Yorkshire DL11 6QX

Five Star Silver Award

Renovated to a high standard All en-suite rooms have spectacular views Warm welcome assured Special long stay / winter rates Please call in or phone Les or Sandra for a brochure 01748 884633 www.cambridge-house-reeth.co.uk REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 31 North Yorkshire County Council Upper Dales Mobile Skip Service Saturday March 21st Reeth Village Green CERAMIC WALL 9.00 am - 1.00 pm & FLOOR TILERS Refuse including large bulky items and SHOWROOM NOW OPEN recycling materials including plastic and cardboard all welcome. Enquiries - County Councillor John Blackie 0796 758 9096 IOLANTHE “ ’“” “” REETH . “” THE REETH TEA DANCE Thursday 19th March 32 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE

ELECSA Free Estimates Part P Approved

IAN HALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES Complete design, installation, maintenance and repair service of Domestic, Agricultural and Commercial Inspection, Testing and Certification PAT - Portable Appliance Testing 01748 884462 or 07739 585311 [email protected] JIB registered & Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers

Superb Holiday Cottage JOINER, ARKENGARTHDALE Quiet and private location with CABINET MAKER excellent views AND CARPENTER. Sleeps six - centrally heated - Modernised & equipped to an extremely high standard TIME SERVED Available all year PLUS CRAFTSMAN. Low season mini - breaks ALL WOODWORK Mrs. G. Stones 01748 884360 UNDERTAKEN AND NO JOB WILL BE TOO SMALL. COMPUTER TELEPHONE: TONY 01969 640678. SUPPORT in YOUR HOME

Is your computer running slow ? Do you want to get more out of your computer ? My services include:- G E BROWN & SON virus removal, hardware and software troubleshooting; Building Contractors software installation. Backups ; software training; broadband issues UPVC Doors - Windows and many more besides I give professional and friendly advice. & Conservatories Approved Very reasonable rates. Rapid response guaranteed Please call me : Pia Haley on 01748- 886804. Agent for Damp Proof Course & Timber Treatment Specialist Joinery Work Sliding Sash Casement Windows skeltonstudio Works carried out by DESIGN COLOUR FABRICS qualified craftsmen Specialising in soft furnishings The Old Mill, Low Row. Curtains & window treatments Tel: 01748 886356 T 01748 821107/M 07710 692 809 Fax: 01748 886026 [email protected] [email protected] REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 33

Kim and Richard Atkinson

WELCOME YOU TO The oldest Inn in Reeth

Quality accommodation

Excellent food

(very popular Sunday Carvery)

A fine selection of Real Ales and Wines

And a warm welcome Tel. 01748 884213 34 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE

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’ REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE 35 ’ available from John Little 01748 884759. The will take place on at 7.30pm. - 8pm - Martin Simpson - In Das Kapital Karl Marx writes:"Owners Martin's guitar playing is unsurpassed; he of capital will stimulate the working class is one of the world's finest finger pickers to buy more and more of expensive goods, and slide pickers. He was recently named houses and technology, pushing them to one of the top artists of the decade by take more and more expensive credits, Acoustic Guitar Magazine - winner of 5 until their debt becomes unbearable. The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, 2 of them in unpaid debt will lead to bankruptcy of 2008 for Best Original Song and Best banks, which will have to be nationalized, Album. He is a superb interpreter of and the State will have to take the road traditional music and song from both sides which will eventually lead to communism. of the Atlantic. Support by Landermason (Karl Marx, Das Kapital, 1867 -his doctrine £12, (door £14). There are just a few of the theory of surplus value) You may as tickets left. - 8pm - Bram Taylor with Ro1y Hindmarch. - 'A Little Bit well put collectivism in the place of of Bram Ro1y Poly'. Support by Loose communism and you have the situation as it Connection - Lancastrian, Bram plays is unfolding in the UK as we speak. We in acoustic guitar and duet concertina. He the Libertarian party want to have no part has vast experience from performing and in this, Collectivism is against libertarian entertaining audiences in most parts of principles. Perhaps we should send copies the British Isles and the USA. His of Das Kapital to MPs and tell them off ! distinctive vocals and sensitive delivery SUDOKU along with his renowned sense of humour, There is only one wimple rule in Sudoku! blend well with the solid musicianship of Each row and each column must contain the Roly who plays bass and acoustic guitars. numbers 1 to 9 and so must each 3 x 3 box. £10, door £12 - 8pm - Duncan Chisholm & Ivan Drever, with their dynamic performance of fiddle, guitar and song are one of Scotland's top duos, having toured together for 18 years. Their partnership has been described as 'an expression of the deep wells of the Scottish people'. Duncan's latest album, Farrar, won Album of the Year at the 2008 Scots Trad Music Awards. Together they wrote Heart and Soul used in the Oscar winning film Good Will Hunting. Support by Lacewing. £11, door £13 Tickets for all of the above are available from Reeth Post Office. Half price for under 16's. Tickets and further details 36 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE

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