THE UPPER WENSLEYDALE NEWSLETTER Issue 205 August 2014

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By Janet Rawlins

Yorkshire Day, August 1st Published by Upper Wensleydale The Upper Wensleydale Newsletter Newsletter Editorial else. We must not take ourselves too Burnside Coach House, ugust 1st: Yorkshire Day. seriously. Jokers say we’re tight with our Burtersett Road, Hawes DL8 3NT Issue 205 — August 2014 “Pride cometh before a fall”, (or money: ‘better give a shilling than lend half a more correctly’ pride goeth before crown’. ‘You can always tell a Yorkshireman, Features A but you can’t tell him much’. Everyone in a destruction’) says the proverb. We’re going Tel: 667785 to risk it! What a fantastic boost for England’s flat cap, eating blackpudding or rhubarb while e-mail: [email protected] Rainfall Figures 9 biggest county these last few weeks have trying to whistle ‘Ilkley moor bah’t ‘at’ ______been. The world has no excuse for not The Yorkshire Day declaration is knowing where it is and what we can offer. significant, affirming Yorkshire’s ancient Printed by Wensleydale Press A View of’Le Tour’ 11 Even the weather was perfect! Did you see foundation in the year 875 and asserts the ______some of the other Tour stages in France – in inviolability of its ancient boundaries: "I, Committee: Alan S.Watkinson, Police Report 12 Barry Cruickshanks (web), Sue E .Duffield, the cloud and drizzle? [Name], being a resident of the [West/North/ ______Karen Jones, Alastair Macintosh, So what then are we so proud of? A hundred East] Riding of Yorkshire or the City of York Neil Piper, Karen Prudden, Competition 5 miles of varied coast: cliffs, beaches and declare: That Yorkshire is three Ridings and Janet W. Thomson (treasurer), Peter Wood ______tucked away fishing villages; wide open the City of York, with these Boundaries of Stage 1 Cycles 25 heather moors, the vales with their gradually 1139 years’ standing (2014 minus 875); That Final Processing: Sarah Champion, ______growing rivers through some of the bread the address of all places in these Ridings is Adrian Janke Doctor’s Rotas 15 baskets of the country, and of course our Yorkshire; That all persons born therein or ______Dales; becks, gills, waterfalls,crags and the resident therein and loyal to the Ridings are Yorkshiremen and women; that any person Postal Distribution: Derek Stephens Letters 7 & 8 special Yoredale series of stepped edges with , their alternate layers of limestone and or corporate body which deliberately ignores ______gritstones. Sheep, lambs, barns, drystone or denies the aforementioned shall forfeit all Anne Barlow 22 PLEASE NOTE walls, not much woodland, but what we have claim to Yorkshire status. ______contains the rare native Lady’s Slipper That statement is very welcoming and This web-copy does not contain the commercial What’s On 14 & 15 Orchid. Go further south to the coarse open-hearted; we might have all these riches adverts which are in the full Newsletter. ______gritstones which provide us with the in ‘God’s own county’ but we won’t keep Plus all the regulars sculptured, weather-worn crags like Brimham them to ourselves. Let’s all do our bit. As a general rule we only accept adverts from ______Rocks or the steep, deep valleys of the South Welcome to Yorkshire! within the circulation area and no more than one- Pennines. third of each issue is taken up with them. The built environment includes famous abbeys and minsters in their idyllic valley Wensleydale 100 Whilst we try to ensure that all information settings, castles and famous stately homes, but is correct we cannot be held legally Chloe Richardson from Gayle is doing a Advertising also the impressive signs of the industrial sponsored cycle ride on Friday August 1st: responsible for omissions or inaccuracies in revolution – the mills, the weirs and the goyts. articles, adverts or listings, or for any 100 miles in one day, for SARCOMA UK the Boxed adverts: £6, £12, £18 Our cities, each with their individual histories bone and soft tissue cancer inconvenience caused. Views expressed in of wool, textiles, steel or the sea, with their articles are the sole responsibility of the charity. There is a big reduction for six issues or grandiose Victorian town halls, market halls person by-lined. Articles by comittee If you would like to sponsor more, so for six issues the totals are: and commercial premises and historic her: members carry just their initials. We transport sites of canals and railways. appreciate being asked before any part of Justgiving.com ‘Wensleydale 100’ Chloe £25, £50 or £75 Then there are the people! The county has the Newsletter is reproduced Richardson, or you can catch Chloe with her provided, and still provides, famous scientists, sponsor forms. Greetings etc. £2.00 industrialists, sportsmen and women, Thank you for your support and good luck What’s ons (non-commercial) are free theologians, philanthropists and politicians. Chloe! THE AUGUST 2014 ISSUE Also all those who make up the essential Friday August 1st. Yorkshireness, some dour until you get to WILL BE PRODUCED ON BBQ at the Crown Hotel, Hawes, in the beer Contacts for adverts: know us, many ‘hiding their light under a garden from 6.00pm to welcome Chloe back AUGUST 26th AND 27th bushel’ disguising their local knowledge and from her hundred mile cycle ride For Hawes area and westward: wisdom, of arts, music and crafts; their blunt wit but with warm hearts. Not afraid to put an Barry Cruickshanks, Ashfield, Hardraw: 667458 alternative point of view! Bainbridge 'Bash' DEADLINE FOR COPY: So, is it right to be proud, to be patriotic? For elsewhere: Can you be patriotic to Yorkshire and also to Saturday 9th August from 5.00pm. There THURSDAY Britain? We think so, but there is something will be the usual bar, barbecue, live music and Sue Duffield, Fellside, AUGUST 21st 'Jack & Jill' slide. Everyone is welcome! Thornton Rust: 663504

2 2 Published by Upper Wensleydale The Upper Wensleydale Newsletter Newsletter Editorial else. We must not take ourselves too Burnside Coach House, ugust 1st: Yorkshire Day. seriously. Jokers say we’re tight with our Burtersett Road, Hawes DL8 3NT Issue 205 — August 2014 “Pride cometh before a fall”, (or money: ‘better give a shilling than lend half a more correctly’ pride goeth before crown’. ‘You can always tell a Yorkshireman, Features A but you can’t tell him much’. Everyone in a destruction’) says the proverb. We’re going Tel: 667785 to risk it! What a fantastic boost for England’s flat cap, eating blackpudding or rhubarb while e-mail: [email protected] Rainfall Figures 9 biggest county these last few weeks have trying to whistle ‘Ilkley moor bah’t ‘at’ ______been. The world has no excuse for not The Yorkshire Day declaration is knowing where it is and what we can offer. significant, affirming Yorkshire’s ancient Printed by Wensleydale Press A View of’Le Tour’ 11 Even the weather was perfect! Did you see foundation in the year 875 and asserts the ______some of the other Tour stages in France – in inviolability of its ancient boundaries: "I, Committee: Alan S.Watkinson, Police Report 12 Barry Cruickshanks (web), Sue E .Duffield, the cloud and drizzle? [Name], being a resident of the [West/North/ ______Karen Jones, Alastair Macintosh, So what then are we so proud of? A hundred East] Riding of Yorkshire or the City of York Neil Piper, Karen Prudden, Competition 5 miles of varied coast: cliffs, beaches and declare: That Yorkshire is three Ridings and Janet W. Thomson (treasurer), Peter Wood ______tucked away fishing villages; wide open the City of York, with these Boundaries of Stage 1 Cycles 25 heather moors, the vales with their gradually 1139 years’ standing (2014 minus 875); That Final Processing: Sarah Champion, ______growing rivers through some of the bread the address of all places in these Ridings is Adrian Janke Doctor’s Rotas 15 baskets of the country, and of course our Yorkshire; That all persons born therein or ______Dales; becks, gills, waterfalls,crags and the resident therein and loyal to the Ridings are Yorkshiremen and women; that any person Postal Distribution: Derek Stephens Letters 7 & 8 special Yoredale series of stepped edges with , their alternate layers of limestone and or corporate body which deliberately ignores ______gritstones. Sheep, lambs, barns, drystone or denies the aforementioned shall forfeit all Anne Barlow 22 PLEASE NOTE walls, not much woodland, but what we have claim to Yorkshire status. ______contains the rare native Lady’s Slipper That statement is very welcoming and This web-copy does not contain the commercial What’s On 14 & 15 Orchid. Go further south to the coarse open-hearted; we might have all these riches adverts which are in the full Newsletter. ______gritstones which provide us with the in ‘God’s own county’ but we won’t keep Plus all the regulars sculptured, weather-worn crags like Brimham them to ourselves. Let’s all do our bit. As a general rule we only accept adverts from ______Rocks or the steep, deep valleys of the South Welcome to Yorkshire! within the circulation area and no more than one- Pennines. third of each issue is taken up with them. The built environment includes famous abbeys and minsters in their idyllic valley Wensleydale 100 Whilst we try to ensure that all information settings, castles and famous stately homes, but is correct we cannot be held legally Chloe Richardson from Gayle is doing a Advertising also the impressive signs of the industrial sponsored cycle ride on Friday August 1st: responsible for omissions or inaccuracies in revolution – the mills, the weirs and the goyts. articles, adverts or listings, or for any 100 miles in one day, for SARCOMA UK the Boxed adverts: £6, £12, £18 Our cities, each with their individual histories bone and soft tissue cancer inconvenience caused. Views expressed in of wool, textiles, steel or the sea, with their articles are the sole responsibility of the charity. There is a big reduction for six issues or grandiose Victorian town halls, market halls person by-lined. Articles by comittee If you would like to sponsor more, so for six issues the totals are: and commercial premises and historic her: members carry just their initials. We transport sites of canals and railways. appreciate being asked before any part of Justgiving.com ‘Wensleydale 100’ Chloe £25, £50 or £75 Then there are the people! The county has the Newsletter is reproduced Richardson, or you can catch Chloe with her provided, and still provides, famous scientists, sponsor forms. Greetings etc. £2.00 industrialists, sportsmen and women, Thank you for your support and good luck What’s ons (non-commercial) are free theologians, philanthropists and politicians. Chloe! THE AUGUST 2014 ISSUE Also all those who make up the essential Friday August 1st. Yorkshireness, some dour until you get to WILL BE PRODUCED ON BBQ at the Crown Hotel, Hawes, in the beer Contacts for adverts: know us, many ‘hiding their light under a garden from 6.00pm to welcome Chloe back AUGUST 26th AND 27th bushel’ disguising their local knowledge and from her hundred mile cycle ride For Hawes area and westward: wisdom, of arts, music and crafts; their blunt wit but with warm hearts. Not afraid to put an Barry Cruickshanks, Ashfield, Hardraw: 667458 alternative point of view! Bainbridge 'Bash' DEADLINE FOR COPY: So, is it right to be proud, to be patriotic? For elsewhere: Can you be patriotic to Yorkshire and also to Saturday 9th August from 5.00pm. There THURSDAY Britain? We think so, but there is something will be the usual bar, barbecue, live music and Sue Duffield, Fellside, AUGUST 21st 'Jack & Jill' slide. Everyone is welcome! Thornton Rust: 663504

3 3 Parish Council Clerks Eunice the Ewe The Summer Competition Yorkshire’s Coronation Meadows As there have been several changes re- The clues below are of villages, farms, It’s official! The stunning wildflower hay cently, we provide here the current details becks or hills in the Newsletter area. The meadows at Muker have been chosen as the for contact. ones which are not anagrams show the official Coronation Meadows site in North Askrigg/Low Abbotside Karen Lynch number of letters in the answers. Yorkshire, and now have been presented with 650909 Last month I was hiding on the helmet of a a plaque to commemorate the honour. Aysgarth and District Gillian Harrison rider on the front cover. However my twin For the final part, take the last letters of The Coronation Meadows initiative was 663847 ewe was in Dooley advert on page 35 and the answers and find within them launched last year to mark the 60th Bainbridge Katie Seal the winners of the £10 prize for those who ourselves! anniversary of the Queen's coronation, and it 650224 spotted both were Lucy Allan, Horrow forms part of a growing campaign to save Burton cum Walden Sue Ryding Bank, Askrigg and Isabel Watkinson, 1. BEAM VALLEY (7) Britain’s wildflower grasslands. 663551 Litherskew 2. DISTANT MIXED UP BROWN IS (3,7) With Britain having lost 97 per cent of its Carperby Gillian Harrison 3. TEST TROUNCE wildflower meadows since the 1930s, the 663847 4. MUDDLED RACER IN MIXED BYT (8) scheme aims to identify a species-rich Hawes and High Abbotside Ian King 5. PULL HOTTING meadow in every county that will be used as a Leyburn Bowling Club 666096 6. STROLL TO REDMIRE FALLS FROM ‘donor’ site to provide seed to restore nearby Whilst we started the last month narrowly Preston under Scar Jan Jowett HERE (12) degraded meadows in an effort to conserve on top of the league we knew we had 625425 7. BIG PALE GIRL (4,7) the local characteristics of grasslands in each difficult games lying ahead -- and so it Redmire Sarah Weatherald 8. O JUST WHY? (5,3) region and the wide range of wildlife they are proved ! The current month began with a 622355 9. STIR THE STEW BY THE CASTLE able to support. home defeat to Thirsk by the close score of West Witton Tina Horsfield (4,6) The traditionally managed hay meadows at 4–3, then a 6–1 away defeat at Bedale. 622064 10. PENTECOST (4) Muker were chosen to represent North Next was an away fixture at Richmond Parish meetings: 11. POST COLLAPSED (5,4) Yorkshire in the scheme, following where we recorded a welcome 6–1 victory. Castle Bolton, East and West Bolton 12. NAGGER nomination by Yorkshire Dales Millennium Finally this month we had a home match Pauline Beckett 13. RE BEGGER TAW Trust. against Sessay but with a number of 663417 14. BLONDE The Muker meadows are amongst the best regular players unavailable we sadly Wensley Sarah Weatherald 15. TOP OF MAP GARDEN TOOLS (5,5 upland hay meadows in the Yorkshire Dales. suffered a 5–2 defeat. Away from our 622355 16. CLEARING CROSSING (7,6) They support a wide range of wildflowers and league matches we held our latest Jumbles 17. ADDIE IS WELD grasses including wood crane’s-bill, ( Pairs ) competition on Sun 29th June. th 18. DOSS FLEA melancholy thistle, pignut, Lady’s mantles, The 98 Moorcock Show Clear victors were Graham Watt and Bob th rough hawkbit, cat’s-ear and sweet vernal Sunday 7 September2014 Doig with the excellent score of 31 points. There is a £50 prize for the lucky winner to grass, as well as a wide range of pollinating Dick Milestone and Barry Richardson were keep. If you don’t quite finish it, send in the insects, birds and small mammals. These Thanks to the Van Cutsem family and the runners-up with 20 points. On Sat 12th result; you might just win! precious habitats are very fragile and are part current grazier, John Thorpe, your local July we held our annual Triples of the farmers hay crop, so please do not pick agricultural show will be held again on the Competition for the Jack Robinson Shield. July Competition Answers Showground at Mossdale Farm at Thwaite any flowers and do not stray from the Congratulations go to this years winners You won’t be surprised to see it’s about Bridge which is approximately 2½ miles footpath. John Gorman, Anne Steggles and Steve cycling and cycles. Not all are anagrams. on the Sedbergh side of Hawes. The show Cotter. Finally, please note that Leyburn 1. UTTERED = spoke will take place on Sunday 7th September Bowling Club are holding our annual Car 2 CYCLIST RAGES— BROKEN ONES 2014 with judging commencing at noon Boot Sale at our usual venue of Craken =gears and finishing approximately at 4.00pm. Rookery Nook House Farm Field, Harmby Road, Leyburn 3. SPINE RAN WEIGHED DOWN The entrance fee to the show is £4 per adult ( opposite Tennants ) on Sunday 10th =panniers Hawes Drama Group has booked a trip to this with children free. Car parking is also free. August starting at 8.00am. In addition to 4. BLAND SHARE = handlebars Ben Travers farce at The Theatre by the Lake, This year we have an exciting new food the car boot sale itself there will be all the 5. I UNKNIT A BESOM =mountain bikes Keswick. It will be to the matinee and drink provider at the show, Burger usual features including a tombola and 6. SOUNDS LIKE “OCEAN, DRINK, performance at 2pm on Thursday September Queen, who are locally-based. As always, th sizzling bacon butties for sale, as well as a LOOK” - but what does it stand for? 25 . A coach will leave the Market House our local ice cream maker, Wensleydale bric a brac stall and, for the first time, a = C.T.C :Cyclists’ Touring Club Hawes at 9.30am, stopping for coffee on the Ice Creams, will also be there. Each year bottle in a bag competition. We look 7. “WE’LL RUN THEM IN” = Gendarmes way and arriving in Keswick in time for lunch we have welcomed an ever growing forward to seeing as many people as 8. THE BIG LEAVING = Grand Départ before the performance. Tickets plus the number of local food and craft stalls, possible, whether regulars or people 9. REVEL MOOD = velodrome Coach cost £25 and can be booked with together with a bouncy castle and chil- th coming along for the first time. 10. TWO OLD COINS = penny farthing payment by Monday August 4 through dren’s games. So, as well as the sheep, Mervyn Buckley 11. A CHIN FOR A CHANGE = chain Norma Fowler Tel. 667044. Anyone is there is plenty for everyone to enjoy them- 12 AT LENGTH AS A ROMAN MIGHT welcome. selves. SAY = tandem

4 4 Parish Council Clerks Eunice the Ewe The Summer Competition Yorkshire’s Coronation Meadows As there have been several changes re- The clues below are of villages, farms, It’s official! The stunning wildflower hay cently, we provide here the current details becks or hills in the Newsletter area. The meadows at Muker have been chosen as the for contact. ones which are not anagrams show the official Coronation Meadows site in North Askrigg/Low Abbotside Karen Lynch number of letters in the answers. Yorkshire, and now have been presented with 650909 Last month I was hiding on the helmet of a a plaque to commemorate the honour. Aysgarth and District Gillian Harrison rider on the front cover. However my twin For the final part, take the last letters of The Coronation Meadows initiative was 663847 ewe was in Dooley advert on page 35 and the answers and find within them launched last year to mark the 60th Bainbridge Katie Seal the winners of the £10 prize for those who ourselves! anniversary of the Queen's coronation, and it 650224 spotted both were Lucy Allan, Horrow forms part of a growing campaign to save Burton cum Walden Sue Ryding Bank, Askrigg and Isabel Watkinson, 1. BEAM VALLEY (7) Britain’s wildflower grasslands. 663551 Litherskew 2. DISTANT MIXED UP BROWN IS (3,7) With Britain having lost 97 per cent of its Carperby Gillian Harrison 3. TEST TROUNCE wildflower meadows since the 1930s, the 663847 4. MUDDLED RACER IN MIXED BYT (8) scheme aims to identify a species-rich Hawes and High Abbotside Ian King 5. PULL HOTTING meadow in every county that will be used as a Leyburn Bowling Club 666096 6. STROLL TO REDMIRE FALLS FROM ‘donor’ site to provide seed to restore nearby Whilst we started the last month narrowly Preston under Scar Jan Jowett HERE (12) degraded meadows in an effort to conserve on top of the league we knew we had 625425 7. BIG PALE GIRL (4,7) the local characteristics of grasslands in each difficult games lying ahead -- and so it Redmire Sarah Weatherald 8. O JUST WHY? (5,3) region and the wide range of wildlife they are proved ! The current month began with a 622355 9. STIR THE STEW BY THE CASTLE able to support. home defeat to Thirsk by the close score of West Witton Tina Horsfield (4,6) The traditionally managed hay meadows at 4–3, then a 6–1 away defeat at Bedale. 622064 10. PENTECOST (4) Muker were chosen to represent North Next was an away fixture at Richmond Parish meetings: 11. POST COLLAPSED (5,4) Yorkshire in the scheme, following where we recorded a welcome 6–1 victory. Castle Bolton, East and West Bolton 12. NAGGER nomination by Yorkshire Dales Millennium Finally this month we had a home match Pauline Beckett 13. RE BEGGER TAW Trust. against Sessay but with a number of 663417 14. BLONDE The Muker meadows are amongst the best regular players unavailable we sadly Wensley Sarah Weatherald 15. TOP OF MAP GARDEN TOOLS (5,5 upland hay meadows in the Yorkshire Dales. suffered a 5–2 defeat. Away from our 622355 16. CLEARING CROSSING (7,6) They support a wide range of wildflowers and league matches we held our latest Jumbles 17. ADDIE IS WELD grasses including wood crane’s-bill, ( Pairs ) competition on Sun 29th June. th 18. DOSS FLEA melancholy thistle, pignut, Lady’s mantles, The 98 Moorcock Show Clear victors were Graham Watt and Bob th rough hawkbit, cat’s-ear and sweet vernal Sunday 7 September2014 Doig with the excellent score of 31 points. There is a £50 prize for the lucky winner to grass, as well as a wide range of pollinating Dick Milestone and Barry Richardson were keep. If you don’t quite finish it, send in the insects, birds and small mammals. These Thanks to the Van Cutsem family and the runners-up with 20 points. On Sat 12th result; you might just win! precious habitats are very fragile and are part current grazier, John Thorpe, your local July we held our annual Triples of the farmers hay crop, so please do not pick agricultural show will be held again on the Competition for the Jack Robinson Shield. July Competition Answers Showground at Mossdale Farm at Thwaite any flowers and do not stray from the Congratulations go to this years winners You won’t be surprised to see it’s about Bridge which is approximately 2½ miles footpath. John Gorman, Anne Steggles and Steve cycling and cycles. Not all are anagrams. on the Sedbergh side of Hawes. The show Cotter. Finally, please note that Leyburn 1. UTTERED = spoke will take place on Sunday 7th September Bowling Club are holding our annual Car 2 CYCLIST RAGES— BROKEN ONES 2014 with judging commencing at noon Boot Sale at our usual venue of Craken =gears and finishing approximately at 4.00pm. Rookery Nook House Farm Field, Harmby Road, Leyburn 3. SPINE RAN WEIGHED DOWN The entrance fee to the show is £4 per adult ( opposite Tennants ) on Sunday 10th =panniers Hawes Drama Group has booked a trip to this with children free. Car parking is also free. August starting at 8.00am. In addition to 4. BLAND SHARE = handlebars Ben Travers farce at The Theatre by the Lake, This year we have an exciting new food the car boot sale itself there will be all the 5. I UNKNIT A BESOM =mountain bikes Keswick. It will be to the matinee and drink provider at the show, Burger usual features including a tombola and 6. SOUNDS LIKE “OCEAN, DRINK, performance at 2pm on Thursday September Queen, who are locally-based. As always, th sizzling bacon butties for sale, as well as a LOOK” - but what does it stand for? 25 . A coach will leave the Market House our local ice cream maker, Wensleydale bric a brac stall and, for the first time, a = C.T.C :Cyclists’ Touring Club Hawes at 9.30am, stopping for coffee on the Ice Creams, will also be there. Each year bottle in a bag competition. We look 7. “WE’LL RUN THEM IN” = Gendarmes way and arriving in Keswick in time for lunch we have welcomed an ever growing forward to seeing as many people as 8. THE BIG LEAVING = Grand Départ before the performance. Tickets plus the number of local food and craft stalls, possible, whether regulars or people 9. REVEL MOOD = velodrome Coach cost £25 and can be booked with together with a bouncy castle and chil- th coming along for the first time. 10. TWO OLD COINS = penny farthing payment by Monday August 4 through dren’s games. So, as well as the sheep, Mervyn Buckley 11. A CHIN FOR A CHANGE = chain Norma Fowler Tel. 667044. Anyone is there is plenty for everyone to enjoy them- 12 AT LENGTH AS A ROMAN MIGHT welcome. selves. SAY = tandem

5 5 Letter re Band Bainbridge & District Motor Club, Sorry for the delay in contacting you but I Canny Rally have just retrieved my copy (my sister’s Wednesday 16th July, 11 cars met at Castle actually) of your excellent newsletter which Bolton to partake in the Canny rally; our I picked up visiting family in Hawes in first challenge of the night was to blind fold early July. My elder sisters Bunty Moss the driver whilst the navigator directed and Shirley Iveson pointed out the picture them between two bollards without hitting of the Band in Coverdale and I figure it them or the post in front of them! We were must have been taken in 1950. I am then given the route round and set on our standing on the extreme right of the band way; the rally covered roads we haven't (left as you look at the picture) and I did been on for a while heading over Grinton not have a uniform in 1949 and as you can Moor and Reeth, Kearton to Low Row see from the photo the one I had on was doing a big loop back to Castle Bolton, way too big for me and I think that the before doing another challenge. This time Foresters 'do' in Carlton was the first time I there were three posts and we were to move wore my brand new oversize uniform and three tyres one small, one medium and one hat with newspaper inside to keep it on. large from the post they were on to the I know that there are very few of us left other end keeping them in the small, Mystery picture. Last month’s was of the Lion’s Head rock formation near the from the guys featured in the photo medium and large stack- it took a bit of Dalesway and Conistone. probably only myself, John Moore, working out but was simple when you Raymond and a couple of others, so I think know how. West Burton School News Hawes Primary School PTFA that it important that we hold these pictures We then went from Castle t and any associated anecdotes for future Bolton over Aysgarth Falls and up Spickles A big thank you to everyone who has July has been dominated by many sporting generations. They may not want them at the lane which is scarily narrow and bumpy! supported us over the past academic year. events, moment but I am sure that they will do in From there we made our way through We have a few events organized over the The rounders tournament, held at Askrigg the future. I am no doubt covering Thoralby, Aysgarth, Thornton Rust, summer; the first is a cake stall at the School, was a great afternoon, and with ground that has been covered by others but Bainbridge and Askrigg! Apparently there Wensleydale Triathlon on the community great team work we got into the hope that it helps. All the very best. were marker boards out for us to spot but I field from 11.00am on Sunday 10th Au- semi-finals! John Batty thought Mike and Chloe put these in some We also took part in cluster sports at The gust. very sneaky spots! The Signpost Rally will Wensleydale School. We were very proud We will also be doing the refreshments at be on Wednesday 20th August and is the Hoppers sale in the Market Hall on Letter because we had many winners. May I please comment on one of the quotations being organised by Muriel Lambert and Saturday 6th September from 8.00am. Any In the final week we went to BAWB in the June newsletter editorial, Issue 203? Netta Davidson. donations of baking would be gratefully sports which again was held at Askrigg "Those who do not learn from history are E m m a received and can be dropped off at the School. It was well run by the Simon doomed." This reminds us all, I'm sure, of Thwaite beginning of each event. A Beetle Drive Carson Sports Academy. Everyone had a the gloomy Private Frazer's catch-phrase in has been arranged for Friday 19th Septem- great time and there was a great community "Dad's Army", but this misquotation is also ber at 6.30pm in the school hall – bring atmosphere with the three schools working incomplete and should, in fact, read: and share supper. Our annual Christmas Wanted together. "Those who cannot remember the past are Fair will be on Friday 28th November Music Master for LASS Singers Luckily we had fabulous weather for all condemned to repeat it." (From 'The Life also on the school hall, more details nearer the events! of Reason ' 1905, by the philosopher and the time! We are a group of people who meet once a During the last few days of term we will critic George Santayana in 1905). The Anna Lord fortnight from 7.30 to 9.30pm. to sing just be saying goodbye to the year 6 pupils as meaning conveyed is, therefore, very for pleasure! Our present Music Master had they move on to their secondary schools different from that in the editorial. to retire and we wish to recruit another to and to Mrs Stone as we celebrate her Edmund Burke is reputed to have made a join us from September! Unfortunately no retirement from teaching. Just Trying! similar statement in the 18th century, but remuneration - just the pleasure of helping Jack Dent and Ellie Harker Just trying to get the word out that I'm the actual source proves very difficult to us to enjoy our voices and hearing us sing! doing some fundraising for Askrigg United. find. Please forgive this piece of pedantry If you can help, or require more Askrigg Parish Walk I've set up a just giving page where from yet another aged retired schoolmaster; information please contact Diana Jolland donations can be made.: There will be a Parish Walk on 10th August, should my children ever read this, their on 623897 or email www.justgiving.com/yimby/ leaving The Cross in Askrigg at 2.00pm, walk- groans of embarrassment will be heard [email protected] ing to Hawes, via Mill Gill and AskriggUnitedFc from afar! Litherskew. Refreshments will be served in Any help would be much appreciated, Michael Waldman Hawes. Everyone is welcome to join in Thanks. Closing date: August 10th Jack Fawcett

6 6 Letter re Band Bainbridge & District Motor Club, Sorry for the delay in contacting you but I Canny Rally have just retrieved my copy (my sister’s Wednesday 16th July, 11 cars met at Castle actually) of your excellent newsletter which Bolton to partake in the Canny rally; our I picked up visiting family in Hawes in first challenge of the night was to blind fold early July. My elder sisters Bunty Moss the driver whilst the navigator directed and Shirley Iveson pointed out the picture them between two bollards without hitting of the Band in Coverdale and I figure it them or the post in front of them! We were must have been taken in 1950. I am then given the route round and set on our standing on the extreme right of the band way; the rally covered roads we haven't (left as you look at the picture) and I did been on for a while heading over Grinton not have a uniform in 1949 and as you can Moor and Reeth, Kearton to Low Row see from the photo the one I had on was doing a big loop back to Castle Bolton, way too big for me and I think that the before doing another challenge. This time Foresters 'do' in Carlton was the first time I there were three posts and we were to move wore my brand new oversize uniform and three tyres one small, one medium and one hat with newspaper inside to keep it on. large from the post they were on to the I know that there are very few of us left other end keeping them in the small, Mystery picture. Last month’s was of the Lion’s Head rock formation near the from the guys featured in the photo medium and large stack- it took a bit of Dalesway and Conistone. probably only myself, John Moore, working out but was simple when you Raymond and a couple of others, so I think know how. West Burton School News Hawes Primary School PTFA that it important that we hold these pictures We then went from Castle t and any associated anecdotes for future Bolton over Aysgarth Falls and up Spickles A big thank you to everyone who has July has been dominated by many sporting generations. They may not want them at the lane which is scarily narrow and bumpy! supported us over the past academic year. events, moment but I am sure that they will do in From there we made our way through We have a few events organized over the The rounders tournament, held at Askrigg the future. I am no doubt covering Thoralby, Aysgarth, Thornton Rust, summer; the first is a cake stall at the School, was a great afternoon, and with ground that has been covered by others but Bainbridge and Askrigg! Apparently there Wensleydale Triathlon on the community great team work we got into the hope that it helps. All the very best. were marker boards out for us to spot but I field from 11.00am on Sunday 10th Au- semi-finals! John Batty thought Mike and Chloe put these in some We also took part in cluster sports at The gust. very sneaky spots! The Signpost Rally will Wensleydale School. We were very proud We will also be doing the refreshments at be on Wednesday 20th August and is the Hoppers sale in the Market Hall on Letter because we had many winners. May I please comment on one of the quotations being organised by Muriel Lambert and Saturday 6th September from 8.00am. Any In the final week we went to BAWB in the June newsletter editorial, Issue 203? Netta Davidson. donations of baking would be gratefully sports which again was held at Askrigg "Those who do not learn from history are E m m a received and can be dropped off at the School. It was well run by the Simon doomed." This reminds us all, I'm sure, of Thwaite beginning of each event. A Beetle Drive Carson Sports Academy. Everyone had a the gloomy Private Frazer's catch-phrase in has been arranged for Friday 19th Septem- great time and there was a great community "Dad's Army", but this misquotation is also ber at 6.30pm in the school hall – bring atmosphere with the three schools working incomplete and should, in fact, read: and share supper. Our annual Christmas Wanted together. "Those who cannot remember the past are Fair will be on Friday 28th November Music Master for LASS Singers Luckily we had fabulous weather for all condemned to repeat it." (From 'The Life also on the school hall, more details nearer the events! of Reason ' 1905, by the philosopher and the time! We are a group of people who meet once a During the last few days of term we will critic George Santayana in 1905). The Anna Lord fortnight from 7.30 to 9.30pm. to sing just be saying goodbye to the year 6 pupils as meaning conveyed is, therefore, very for pleasure! Our present Music Master had they move on to their secondary schools different from that in the editorial. to retire and we wish to recruit another to and to Mrs Stone as we celebrate her Edmund Burke is reputed to have made a join us from September! Unfortunately no retirement from teaching. Just Trying! similar statement in the 18th century, but remuneration - just the pleasure of helping Jack Dent and Ellie Harker Just trying to get the word out that I'm the actual source proves very difficult to us to enjoy our voices and hearing us sing! doing some fundraising for Askrigg United. find. Please forgive this piece of pedantry If you can help, or require more Askrigg Parish Walk I've set up a just giving page where from yet another aged retired schoolmaster; information please contact Diana Jolland donations can be made.: There will be a Parish Walk on 10th August, should my children ever read this, their on 623897 or email www.justgiving.com/yimby/ leaving The Cross in Askrigg at 2.00pm, walk- groans of embarrassment will be heard [email protected] ing to Hawes, via Mill Gill and AskriggUnitedFc from afar! Litherskew. Refreshments will be served in Any help would be much appreciated, Michael Waldman Hawes. Everyone is welcome to join in Thanks. Closing date: August 10th Jack Fawcett

7 7 Letters not have been the success that it was without the dedication and support of the 2013 Janu- Febru- March April May June Total for I understand that you asked about the army of people in our communities who Rainfall ary ary half year removal of the bike yesterday? provided campsites, car parks, I know (and agree) that most people Hawes 231 296 99 75 111 49 911 refreshments, entertainment, and a whole would have liked to have seen the bike left host of other support facilities and activities Carperby 156 199 64 44 126 44 633 in place for a while longer, possibly even The community spirit was clear to see for until the end of the summer as a focus for the cyclists, visitors and the worldwide Bainbridge 196 269 84 57 135 38 779 residents and business to use as a draw to audience that viewed the race as it passed visitors to the area. Stalling Busk 276 358 114 67 132 38 985 through the District. You did The site up on Stags Fell was given to us Richmondshire proud. I know my staff Askrigg 180 214 88 14 132 33 661 by the "Stags Fell Estate" by kind at the District Council have been permission of Richard Johnson, However Thornton 183 236 92 60 121 49 741 overwhelmed by the assistance that they separate to this permission the site itself is Rust received from you and other community a registered SSSI site and therefore activists, in their endeavours to support the West Burton 170 266 122 41 134 46 779 permissions also had to be sought from event. It demonstrated a real willingness Natural England. of the public, private and voluntary Between their representative (Richard Hawes Bike Trail sectors to work together for a common Dimond) and Richard Johnson they worked Rainfall Figures As part of the Grand Depart good, and we have all now seen the benefit very hard to gain the necessary permission, We are grateful to the people who submit celebrations we have devised the of those endeavours. however for this to be possible it was clear these figures each half-year. Some of them Hawes Bike Trail. On behalf of myself and my staff, I want that the bicycle had to be removed at the have been involved with the Met Office for a Throughout Hawes over 41 bikes are to thank you for your fantastic contribution earliest possible opportunity and the very long time. If there are others in any of displayed by various businesses, inside to the Richmondshire section of the 2014 permission order that was granted our villages who collect rainfall figures and and out. On 21 of the velocipedes there Tour de France and hope that it has stipulated that it should be removed by the would like to be added to our list of con- are letters or figures, but which? given you positive and happy memories 8th July 2014. tacts, please get in touch. You can buy the Entry Form, for £1, in that will last for a long time to come. Whilst disappointing it is fair to say that various shops and pubs around town, Many thanks. the bicycle received wide support and it has including Mason’s Newsagents and the Tony Clark, set a few people wondering if there might Wensley Flower Festival Dales Countryside Museum. The Managing Director, Richmondshire be some mileage in looking for a similar participant has to find all the letters or District Council 01748 901044 Holy Trinity Church, Wensley image perhaps created from something with 8th – 10th August figures, write in the space next to the a bit more longevity. business name then re-arrange to make a Re le Tour Theme: Music and Song With an annual bike race now planned in As a cyclist, I have been most encouraged Preview: 8th August with wine and canapés relevant phrase. Completed forms may be Yorkshire for the next 3 years it would by the recent resurgence of cycling, no 9th and 10th August dropped into The Dales Countryside certainly put Hawes on the map and at the doubt linked to le tour. However as a Displays in Wensley Church Museum, The White Hart Inn, or The heart of any such event, perhaps if your motorist, I can fully understand the Refreshments in the village hall. Community Office or posted to The readers have any comments on this they frustrations felt when coming across bands Proceeds to the Wensley Organ Fund. Community Office would like to get in touch? of cyclists on our narrow Dales roads. We would like donations of cakes! Anyone can enter with prizes of £20 for Many Thanks. Griff Thomas Surely what is needed is for some of the Please ring Pip Bolton 623674 under 16 years and £20 for over 16 years. MIET money that has undoubtedly come into the The closing date for entries is 31st July. Managing Director, GTEC area to be spent on providing safe The winning entry will be drawn on Monday 4th August. www.gtectraining.co.uk/ alternative routes for bikes. There are From Farms to Arms GTEC Training Ltd numerous examples around the UK of Talk at Thornton Rust Institute Tel: 01969-666111 cycle tracks, and the most obvious routes to To commemorate the 100th anniversary of develop are disused railways. Don't we the start of WW1, we have a talk about the Church on Show - Wensleydale Dear All, have one of these? subject with particular reference to Catterick Show As the last of the Tour de France visitors Leslie T Kinsman Garrison. Saturday 23rd August are returning to their homes, I have had Wednesday September 10th 7.00pm Wensley Deanery is hosting Church on time to reflect on the huge impact that the Light refreshments, small admission charge. Show at this, the Centenary Wensleydale ‘Grand Départ’ has already had on Give us a ‘D’! Well done, Bainbridge: up Show, in Leyburn. A large marquee has communities in Richmondshire. What an to July 5th “Bainbridge Welcomes Tour de been booked for the day and resources amazing few days it has been for North will be provided from the Diocese's France”; from July 6th “Bainbridge Swim for Sue Ryder Yorkshire and in particular for our small Church on Show collection as used at the WelcomeDTour de France” on the large St Matthew's Breakfast at Semerwater. Join part of the County. sign on the Green. Great Yorkshire Show. I know that this incredible event would us to support the Sue Ryder swim and to have breakfast 8.30 -11.00am on Saturday

8 8 Letters not have been the success that it was without the dedication and support of the 2013 Janu- Febru- March April May June Total for I understand that you asked about the army of people in our communities who Rainfall ary ary half year removal of the bike yesterday? provided campsites, car parks, I know (and agree) that most people Hawes 231 296 99 75 111 49 911 refreshments, entertainment, and a whole would have liked to have seen the bike left host of other support facilities and activities Carperby 156 199 64 44 126 44 633 in place for a while longer, possibly even The community spirit was clear to see for until the end of the summer as a focus for the cyclists, visitors and the worldwide Bainbridge 196 269 84 57 135 38 779 residents and business to use as a draw to audience that viewed the race as it passed visitors to the area. Stalling Busk 276 358 114 67 132 38 985 through the District. You did The site up on Stags Fell was given to us Richmondshire proud. I know my staff Askrigg 180 214 88 14 132 33 661 by the "Stags Fell Estate" by kind at the District Council have been permission of Richard Johnson, However Thornton 183 236 92 60 121 49 741 overwhelmed by the assistance that they separate to this permission the site itself is Rust received from you and other community a registered SSSI site and therefore activists, in their endeavours to support the West Burton 170 266 122 41 134 46 779 permissions also had to be sought from event. It demonstrated a real willingness Natural England. of the public, private and voluntary Between their representative (Richard Hawes Bike Trail sectors to work together for a common Dimond) and Richard Johnson they worked Rainfall Figures As part of the Grand Depart good, and we have all now seen the benefit very hard to gain the necessary permission, We are grateful to the people who submit celebrations we have devised the of those endeavours. however for this to be possible it was clear these figures each half-year. Some of them Hawes Bike Trail. On behalf of myself and my staff, I want that the bicycle had to be removed at the have been involved with the Met Office for a Throughout Hawes over 41 bikes are to thank you for your fantastic contribution earliest possible opportunity and the very long time. If there are others in any of displayed by various businesses, inside to the Richmondshire section of the 2014 permission order that was granted our villages who collect rainfall figures and and out. On 21 of the velocipedes there Tour de France and hope that it has stipulated that it should be removed by the would like to be added to our list of con- are letters or figures, but which? given you positive and happy memories 8th July 2014. tacts, please get in touch. You can buy the Entry Form, for £1, in that will last for a long time to come. Whilst disappointing it is fair to say that various shops and pubs around town, Many thanks. the bicycle received wide support and it has including Mason’s Newsagents and the Tony Clark, set a few people wondering if there might Wensley Flower Festival Dales Countryside Museum. The Managing Director, Richmondshire be some mileage in looking for a similar participant has to find all the letters or District Council 01748 901044 Holy Trinity Church, Wensley image perhaps created from something with 8th – 10th August figures, write in the space next to the a bit more longevity. business name then re-arrange to make a Re le Tour Theme: Music and Song With an annual bike race now planned in As a cyclist, I have been most encouraged Preview: 8th August with wine and canapés relevant phrase. Completed forms may be Yorkshire for the next 3 years it would by the recent resurgence of cycling, no 9th and 10th August dropped into The Dales Countryside certainly put Hawes on the map and at the doubt linked to le tour. However as a Displays in Wensley Church Museum, The White Hart Inn, or The heart of any such event, perhaps if your motorist, I can fully understand the Refreshments in the village hall. Community Office or posted to The readers have any comments on this they frustrations felt when coming across bands Proceeds to the Wensley Organ Fund. Community Office would like to get in touch? of cyclists on our narrow Dales roads. We would like donations of cakes! Anyone can enter with prizes of £20 for Many Thanks. Griff Thomas Surely what is needed is for some of the Please ring Pip Bolton 623674 under 16 years and £20 for over 16 years. MIET money that has undoubtedly come into the The closing date for entries is 31st July. Managing Director, GTEC area to be spent on providing safe The winning entry will be drawn on Monday 4th August. www.gtectraining.co.uk/ alternative routes for bikes. There are From Farms to Arms GTEC Training Ltd numerous examples around the UK of Talk at Thornton Rust Institute Tel: 01969-666111 cycle tracks, and the most obvious routes to To commemorate the 100th anniversary of develop are disused railways. Don't we the start of WW1, we have a talk about the Church on Show - Wensleydale Dear All, have one of these? subject with particular reference to Catterick Show As the last of the Tour de France visitors Leslie T Kinsman Garrison. Saturday 23rd August are returning to their homes, I have had Wednesday September 10th 7.00pm Wensley Deanery is hosting Church on time to reflect on the huge impact that the Light refreshments, small admission charge. Show at this, the Centenary Wensleydale ‘Grand Départ’ has already had on Give us a ‘D’! Well done, Bainbridge: up Show, in Leyburn. A large marquee has communities in Richmondshire. What an to July 5th “Bainbridge Welcomes Tour de been booked for the day and resources amazing few days it has been for North will be provided from the Diocese's France”; from July 6th “Bainbridge Swim for Sue Ryder Yorkshire and in particular for our small Church on Show collection as used at the WelcomeDTour de France” on the large St Matthew's Breakfast at Semerwater. Join part of the County. sign on the Green. Great Yorkshire Show. I know that this incredible event would us to support the Sue Ryder swim and to have breakfast 8.30 -11.00am on Saturday

9 9 A View of “Le Tour” From Hawes On the Buttertubs Upper Dales Family History Plea to Dog Owners Five days before the Tour de France, three In June the speaker was Julia Mander, a Dog owners and walkers are being asked to cyclists swept past the Auction Mart down volunteer and costumed guide at Fairfax take extra care as they visit the National Park Burtersett Road. They reared up from their House in York, who gave us an overview of over the next few weeks. Alan Hulme, the handlebars to take it all in. "Beautiful here," one the history of the city as its fortune waxed National Park Authority’s Head of Ranger said. "Yeah lovely spot," came the reply. For all and waned over the years. Although there Services, said dogs can cause long-term dam- the drama on the road, the real story of the Tour are still many significant buildings from age if they are allowed to run free – and can de France was what was happening off it. earlier centuries, the Georgian period saw a also put their owners in danger. “The breed- Perhaps buoyed by the success of its football tremendous amount of rebuilding; sweeping ing season for wildlife and for farm animals team (!), Hawes poured itself out in civic pride. away the haphazard buildings and replacing is still with us and, although dog owners say One visitor was heard to say that the further you them with wide planned streets and graceful their pet never chases or attacks sheep and travelled up Wensleydale, the more beautiful it houses and civic amenities such as the lambs, some do. “In addition, a lot of people got. Whatever the truth of that statement, Hawes Mansion House, the Hospital, the Assembly don’t appreciate that dogs can cause just as certainly had the biggest bike. At first sight, you Rooms, and even the Prison. much harm unintentionally by keeping par- might think it was made of chalk, or cheese. But Certain streets were particularly desirable ents away from their young, which leaves in fact the artwork on Stag’s Fell was made of a there was no rubbish and no smell. The race for country families wanting a town property eggs, fledglings and lambs vulnerable. material called Terram. Five rolls of 100 metre brought, as one correspondent to the D&S had for the winter season and one of these was “At the same time, dog owners and walkers lengths were laid out by a team of 12 volunteers. predicted, “less disruption than a good winter’s Fairfax House. Originally built by a barrister should be aware that cattle can sometimes It took six hours to make. Next stop the Turner snow”. A lot of money was made, too. Dozens at the local law courts, the property was become aggressive towards their pets and Prize for the designer, Griff Thomas, who, by the of landowners opened their fields to cars, tents bought by the Fairfax family for £2,000 and them, especially when calves are around. “If way, was singled out with his team for praise by and camper vans. A typical price for a camper they then proceeded to lavish a small you are walking in a field of cows and they many people for pulling so much of the van per night was £30. Hotels and B&Bs were fortune on turning it into a showpiece where start coming towards you, the best thing you festivities together. It was like we used to do, long since booked up. And the shops in Hawes they could entertain and impress. Their can do if you feel threatened is to get to said one, the whole community coming together reported a roaring trade. The mind boggled at fondness for entertaining means that the safety yourself. If you have a dog with you, to celebrate. Creative outbursts were happening the number of bread buns baked, breakfasts surviving paper trail gives a very detailed let go of its lead – it can look after itself well all over the place. Take the bespoke bunting. It served and potatoes chipped in the space of 24 picture of 18th century domestic life, from enough.” The Countryside Code contains oozed class and style, especially when it fluttered hours. By some estimates, there were more what was on the table to the wages of the some simple rules that pet owners must re- in the breeze. In total, two miles of red, white people than sheep in the Hawes area for the first servants who put it there. member, the most important being that you and red polka-dotted bunting was manufactured. time in its modern history. The police said Julia painted a vivid picture of what must keep your dog on a short lead all year Meeting for two and a half hours every Tuesday 10,000 spectators crammed the road above attracted 'polite society' to York. round near farm animals. night from February at the Chapel Gallery, 8,500 Simonstone to watch the race. Fans could be Promenading to show off your fashion sense pennants were made and sewn together by thirty seen walking up the hill from Hawes even before was very popular and the Assembly Rooms volunteers. Some of the bunting was transformed the overnight rain dried up. They waited by the on Blake Street were a great attraction as into shawls and people wore the garments roadside for seven hours and then the riders well as the theatre which showed a wide A Special Service of around town. The dozens of red and white passed through in, well, around seven seconds. range of entertainments in a single evening Commemoration flower baskets, and the spectacular floral display The cyclists themselves, 198 of them, swarmed at town foot, cheered everyone up for weeks. rather than just one play. York races were a Sunday August 3rd at 6.00pm by in a flash. It was a fearful sight really. They Great red dots appeared on the sides of buildings popular event, although organised quite Holy Trinity Church, Wensley were preceded by outlandish sponsored vehicles such as Carrs Billington and JR Hopper’s. differently from the races we see today and Lord Bolton will be speaking on his family travelling at high speed with pom pom girls We’ve caught the Tour fever, said one. Scarlet the race ground on the Knavesmire was also and local connection with WW1, and there dancing in the back. British police motorcylists fever, said another. A fun feature was the the scene of another popular attraction, the will be a collection of readings, poetry, high-fived spectators along Burtersett Road, number of bikes hung here and everywhere and public execution! prayers and reflections, offered by mem- while their French counterparts looked on placed in gardens and outside shops. A bike Julia ended with some of the invoices and bers of our churches in the Benefice, to- bemused. At night, with the sun still shining, made of beer bottles hung on the side of Spar. bills from Fairfax House which showed that gether with appropriate music and hymns. the pubs overflowed. Children were allowed to the owners indulged in the luxury of taking And outside Mason Bros there was Chris stay up late. Local bands played out of the back tea, coffee and chocolate, all expensive Froome himself. One day I brushed by and of a lorry in the Penny Garth. When Pablo’s consumer goods. knocked off his foot, but he didn't seem the least Dog finished their set with the outrageously Meetings recommence after the summer bit bothered. In the run up to the race day on Aysgarth Village Fete th defiant, “Killing in the Name Of”, and locals break with a meeting at 7.30pm on Saturday July 5 there were plenty of worries, were seen roaring out the obscene chorus, then I AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY Wednesday, September 24th, in Harmby mainly concerning litter and a shortage of toilets. knew that the Tour de France weekend had seen Starts 1.00pm on the Village Green village hall, when Angela Clare will be talk- One local was heard to say that the Tour was the it all and that everybody, young. Old, local and Silver Band, Tea and Cakes, Raffle, ing about 'Gert & Jack Adam - letters of a worst thing to happen to Hawes since World War visitor had had a right good time. Stalls, Games and Bouncy Castle Doncaster couple in WW1'. Contact 01748- Two. But on the morning after the main event Andy Fagg 884759 for more information. Children’s Sports, BBQ from 4.30pm Tracy Little All proceeds to the Village Institute

10 10 A View of “Le Tour” From Hawes On the Buttertubs Upper Dales Family History Plea to Dog Owners Five days before the Tour de France, three In June the speaker was Julia Mander, a Dog owners and walkers are being asked to cyclists swept past the Auction Mart down volunteer and costumed guide at Fairfax take extra care as they visit the National Park Burtersett Road. They reared up from their House in York, who gave us an overview of over the next few weeks. Alan Hulme, the handlebars to take it all in. "Beautiful here," one the history of the city as its fortune waxed National Park Authority’s Head of Ranger said. "Yeah lovely spot," came the reply. For all and waned over the years. Although there Services, said dogs can cause long-term dam- the drama on the road, the real story of the Tour are still many significant buildings from age if they are allowed to run free – and can de France was what was happening off it. earlier centuries, the Georgian period saw a also put their owners in danger. “The breed- Perhaps buoyed by the success of its football tremendous amount of rebuilding; sweeping ing season for wildlife and for farm animals team (!), Hawes poured itself out in civic pride. away the haphazard buildings and replacing is still with us and, although dog owners say One visitor was heard to say that the further you them with wide planned streets and graceful their pet never chases or attacks sheep and travelled up Wensleydale, the more beautiful it houses and civic amenities such as the lambs, some do. “In addition, a lot of people got. Whatever the truth of that statement, Hawes Mansion House, the Hospital, the Assembly don’t appreciate that dogs can cause just as certainly had the biggest bike. At first sight, you Rooms, and even the Prison. much harm unintentionally by keeping par- might think it was made of chalk, or cheese. But Certain streets were particularly desirable ents away from their young, which leaves in fact the artwork on Stag’s Fell was made of a there was no rubbish and no smell. The race for country families wanting a town property eggs, fledglings and lambs vulnerable. material called Terram. Five rolls of 100 metre brought, as one correspondent to the D&S had for the winter season and one of these was “At the same time, dog owners and walkers lengths were laid out by a team of 12 volunteers. predicted, “less disruption than a good winter’s Fairfax House. Originally built by a barrister should be aware that cattle can sometimes It took six hours to make. Next stop the Turner snow”. A lot of money was made, too. Dozens at the local law courts, the property was become aggressive towards their pets and Prize for the designer, Griff Thomas, who, by the of landowners opened their fields to cars, tents bought by the Fairfax family for £2,000 and them, especially when calves are around. “If way, was singled out with his team for praise by and camper vans. A typical price for a camper they then proceeded to lavish a small you are walking in a field of cows and they many people for pulling so much of the van per night was £30. Hotels and B&Bs were fortune on turning it into a showpiece where start coming towards you, the best thing you festivities together. It was like we used to do, long since booked up. And the shops in Hawes they could entertain and impress. Their can do if you feel threatened is to get to said one, the whole community coming together reported a roaring trade. The mind boggled at fondness for entertaining means that the safety yourself. If you have a dog with you, to celebrate. Creative outbursts were happening the number of bread buns baked, breakfasts surviving paper trail gives a very detailed let go of its lead – it can look after itself well all over the place. Take the bespoke bunting. It served and potatoes chipped in the space of 24 picture of 18th century domestic life, from enough.” The Countryside Code contains oozed class and style, especially when it fluttered hours. By some estimates, there were more what was on the table to the wages of the some simple rules that pet owners must re- in the breeze. In total, two miles of red, white people than sheep in the Hawes area for the first servants who put it there. member, the most important being that you and red polka-dotted bunting was manufactured. time in its modern history. The police said Julia painted a vivid picture of what must keep your dog on a short lead all year Meeting for two and a half hours every Tuesday 10,000 spectators crammed the road above attracted 'polite society' to York. round near farm animals. night from February at the Chapel Gallery, 8,500 Simonstone to watch the race. Fans could be Promenading to show off your fashion sense pennants were made and sewn together by thirty seen walking up the hill from Hawes even before was very popular and the Assembly Rooms volunteers. Some of the bunting was transformed the overnight rain dried up. They waited by the on Blake Street were a great attraction as into shawls and people wore the garments roadside for seven hours and then the riders well as the theatre which showed a wide A Special Service of around town. The dozens of red and white passed through in, well, around seven seconds. range of entertainments in a single evening Commemoration flower baskets, and the spectacular floral display The cyclists themselves, 198 of them, swarmed at town foot, cheered everyone up for weeks. rather than just one play. York races were a Sunday August 3rd at 6.00pm by in a flash. It was a fearful sight really. They Great red dots appeared on the sides of buildings popular event, although organised quite Holy Trinity Church, Wensley were preceded by outlandish sponsored vehicles such as Carrs Billington and JR Hopper’s. differently from the races we see today and Lord Bolton will be speaking on his family travelling at high speed with pom pom girls We’ve caught the Tour fever, said one. Scarlet the race ground on the Knavesmire was also and local connection with WW1, and there dancing in the back. British police motorcylists fever, said another. A fun feature was the the scene of another popular attraction, the will be a collection of readings, poetry, high-fived spectators along Burtersett Road, number of bikes hung here and everywhere and public execution! prayers and reflections, offered by mem- while their French counterparts looked on placed in gardens and outside shops. A bike Julia ended with some of the invoices and bers of our churches in the Benefice, to- bemused. At night, with the sun still shining, made of beer bottles hung on the side of Spar. bills from Fairfax House which showed that gether with appropriate music and hymns. the pubs overflowed. Children were allowed to the owners indulged in the luxury of taking And outside Mason Bros there was Chris stay up late. Local bands played out of the back tea, coffee and chocolate, all expensive Froome himself. One day I brushed by and of a lorry in the Penny Garth. When Pablo’s consumer goods. knocked off his foot, but he didn't seem the least Dog finished their set with the outrageously Meetings recommence after the summer bit bothered. In the run up to the race day on Aysgarth Village Fete th defiant, “Killing in the Name Of”, and locals break with a meeting at 7.30pm on Saturday July 5 there were plenty of worries, were seen roaring out the obscene chorus, then I AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY Wednesday, September 24th, in Harmby mainly concerning litter and a shortage of toilets. knew that the Tour de France weekend had seen Starts 1.00pm on the Village Green village hall, when Angela Clare will be talk- One local was heard to say that the Tour was the it all and that everybody, young. Old, local and Silver Band, Tea and Cakes, Raffle, ing about 'Gert & Jack Adam - letters of a worst thing to happen to Hawes since World War visitor had had a right good time. Stalls, Games and Bouncy Castle Doncaster couple in WW1'. Contact 01748- Two. But on the morning after the main event Andy Fagg 884759 for more information. Children’s Sports, BBQ from 4.30pm Tracy Little All proceeds to the Village Institute

11 11 option when you install something and garden many people do not give a second Police Report check every page to make sure you aren’t thought to the front of their property, This Apologies for the absence of this column going to accidentally install extra tool bars is ideal for sneak in burglaries. So whilst over the past couple of months, it has been Sometimes it feels like I am in that episode or change your search engine – lots of free partying in the back garden a locked front quite a busy period policing wise and we of the Simpsons when Bart becomes the “I downloads bundle in rubbish (at best) for door makes the house much less have been involved in some large events. didn’t do it” boy. Computers/tablets/ commission to cover their costs. vulnerable. Also it may be tempting to go Now that the biggest thing to hit Yorkshire smartphones etc. are machines that 5) Wayward family members who click and to a river, lake etc for a picnic or camping. in years is over, I think we can all see what (generally) do as they are told. If you have install anything in front of them– make sure Remember drinking alcohol and swimming a success it has been for the county. The pop up ads or viruses generally it is be- you set up your device for multiple users – do not mix well. Open water is often very pictures on the television were outstanding cause of something you have done, or make yourself the administrator and give cold even though the air temperature may and I have never seen Hawes so busy. someone else who uses your computer. It yourself a password that only you know be high, and having the alcohol often gives Crime over the period in question in Upper isn’t necessarily your fault entirely but is and make it something they can’t guess! the swimmer misplaced confidence and Wensleydale has been thankfully low. almost always caused by something you Then set up accounts for other family takes away any sense of risk. This leads to There have been two reported assaults, both have downloaded and installed, an members that don’t have administrator tragedies. Parents please make sure you have been domestic related. If you feel that attachment you opened or a dodgy website rights on the computer – that way they will know what your teenager is up to as there your relationship is getting to the stage that you opened (hopefully by mistake). need YOUR permission to install things. In have been several fatalities within the north where this may occur then seek Lots of people blame their children, windows you can find these settings in the east so far this year. professional help rather than risk a criminal children’s friends, visitors, someone control panel under User Accounts. It takes The other themes in this campaign are record. A power washer was taken from a outside the house hacking in – anything to two minutes to set up and saves an awful more obvious such as do not ever drink and garage at an isolated property in Widdale. avoid accepting it just might be something lot of headaches. If you use the computer drive, domestic violence is often alcohol The garage unfortunately was left insecure. they did themselves! remember to shut down or logoff when you fuelled and wrecks lives. And when on a Help yourselves and make life difficult for I seem to come round to this theme quite have finished so no one can change the night out think about protecting yourself the criminals by remembering to lock often but here are a few old and new tips: settings! and the personal “stuff” you may have with outbuildings when you are not present. 1) Don’t open attachments in an email or 6) If you have children using the computer you and think about how you will get home In early June there was a spate of click links unless you are 100% sure that it make sure they have their own standard safely. These are often not the priorities of outbuilding burglaries the Askrigg and is from the person you think it is from. If it account to click when the computer is revellers who can be seen “out and about” Worton areas. Some property has been is from a bank and it says click here to switched on. Then use the Family Safety on weekend evenings. Stay safe . recovered in the Worton area which is login please don’t – there is a good chance Settings in Windows Vista/7 or 8 (there are Andy Foster PC 826 currently languishing in the property store it is a scam – instead open a webpage similar things for Mac and tablets) to at Richmond unclaimed and not accounted manually and type in the address of the restrict what the children can do on the for in any of the burglaries. Please check to bank yourself in the address bar: eg. computer. see if you have had property stolen. If you Open Gardens www.hsbc.co.uk (or whatever) – that way 7) Regularly make backups of your have any information regarding a potential Once again the event at Carperby was a you KNOW you are going to the correct computer and keep multiple copies – if the suspect please get in touch. great success. The weather was excellent website. worst happens you can then roll back to a Pet owners and owners of working dogs and the visitors arrived in droves. The 2) Don’t click on the first link that comes date that the computer worked properly. please be aware. There have been two total sum raised this year reached up when you search for something – separate thefts of dogs in the last couple of £3,173.69 not quite a record, but almost. carefully read the address of the website Quick comment – Windows 8 bug? months. This type of crime appears to be on Many thanks to all who supported in any before you click make sure it is the website I have come across this a few times the increase nationally with specific dogs way because it all helps. you actually want to go to. There are lots of recently – when you switch on, Windows 8 being targeted. Locally these have been websites out there that manage to wangle tries to repair itself for no apparent reason. Bichon Frise dogs and a working Labrador Also the exhibition of work by local their way to the top spot in search results – If this happens DO NOT FORCE the and Springer Spaniel. Please ensure that artists raised £153.00 for the Yorkshire Air don’t always assume it is the correct result! computer to switch off – be patient – I have your animals are microchipped as this helps Ambulance. 3) If you are downloading something go to come across cases where it appears to in identification.. the manufacturer’s website and read freeze at a certain percentage (commonly Finally, now that summer is upon us, Hawes Fire Station everything carefully before you click the 27%) … it will complete but has been North Yorkshire have launched a summer Open Day download button. Some free software is known to take 24 hours. Just leave it alone. safety campaign entitled “More Thinking Sunday August 3rd, noon to 4.00pm linked from websites with so many Powering off causes all sorts of problems Less Drinking”. The purpose is to make Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, download buttons it is almost impossible to and in a number of cases I have seen the people think about the broader Raffle, Tombola, BBQ. know which one to press and it usually only solution was to wipe the computer and consequences of drinking as some are not Everyone welcome. means you end up with something you start from scratch! As always comments so obvious. For example whilst having Any questions please contact don’t want – if in doubt close the windows and ideas for future articles are welcome. barbeques/social gatherings in the back Michelle Barnes, 07967 443423 and look elsewhere. [email protected] 4) Always use the custom or advanced Carol Haynes

12 12 option when you install something and garden many people do not give a second Police Report check every page to make sure you aren’t thought to the front of their property, This Apologies for the absence of this column going to accidentally install extra tool bars is ideal for sneak in burglaries. So whilst over the past couple of months, it has been Sometimes it feels like I am in that episode or change your search engine – lots of free partying in the back garden a locked front quite a busy period policing wise and we of the Simpsons when Bart becomes the “I downloads bundle in rubbish (at best) for door makes the house much less have been involved in some large events. didn’t do it” boy. Computers/tablets/ commission to cover their costs. vulnerable. Also it may be tempting to go Now that the biggest thing to hit Yorkshire smartphones etc. are machines that 5) Wayward family members who click and to a river, lake etc for a picnic or camping. in years is over, I think we can all see what (generally) do as they are told. If you have install anything in front of them– make sure Remember drinking alcohol and swimming a success it has been for the county. The pop up ads or viruses generally it is be- you set up your device for multiple users – do not mix well. Open water is often very pictures on the television were outstanding cause of something you have done, or make yourself the administrator and give cold even though the air temperature may and I have never seen Hawes so busy. someone else who uses your computer. It yourself a password that only you know be high, and having the alcohol often gives Crime over the period in question in Upper isn’t necessarily your fault entirely but is and make it something they can’t guess! the swimmer misplaced confidence and Wensleydale has been thankfully low. almost always caused by something you Then set up accounts for other family takes away any sense of risk. This leads to There have been two reported assaults, both have downloaded and installed, an members that don’t have administrator tragedies. Parents please make sure you have been domestic related. If you feel that attachment you opened or a dodgy website rights on the computer – that way they will know what your teenager is up to as there your relationship is getting to the stage that you opened (hopefully by mistake). need YOUR permission to install things. In have been several fatalities within the north where this may occur then seek Lots of people blame their children, windows you can find these settings in the east so far this year. professional help rather than risk a criminal children’s friends, visitors, someone control panel under User Accounts. It takes The other themes in this campaign are record. A power washer was taken from a outside the house hacking in – anything to two minutes to set up and saves an awful more obvious such as do not ever drink and garage at an isolated property in Widdale. avoid accepting it just might be something lot of headaches. If you use the computer drive, domestic violence is often alcohol The garage unfortunately was left insecure. they did themselves! remember to shut down or logoff when you fuelled and wrecks lives. And when on a Help yourselves and make life difficult for I seem to come round to this theme quite have finished so no one can change the night out think about protecting yourself the criminals by remembering to lock often but here are a few old and new tips: settings! and the personal “stuff” you may have with outbuildings when you are not present. 1) Don’t open attachments in an email or 6) If you have children using the computer you and think about how you will get home In early June there was a spate of click links unless you are 100% sure that it make sure they have their own standard safely. These are often not the priorities of outbuilding burglaries the Askrigg and is from the person you think it is from. If it account to click when the computer is revellers who can be seen “out and about” Worton areas. Some property has been is from a bank and it says click here to switched on. Then use the Family Safety on weekend evenings. Stay safe . recovered in the Worton area which is login please don’t – there is a good chance Settings in Windows Vista/7 or 8 (there are Andy Foster PC 826 currently languishing in the property store it is a scam – instead open a webpage similar things for Mac and tablets) to at Richmond unclaimed and not accounted manually and type in the address of the restrict what the children can do on the for in any of the burglaries. Please check to bank yourself in the address bar: eg. computer. see if you have had property stolen. If you Open Gardens www.hsbc.co.uk (or whatever) – that way 7) Regularly make backups of your have any information regarding a potential Once again the event at Carperby was a you KNOW you are going to the correct computer and keep multiple copies – if the suspect please get in touch. great success. The weather was excellent website. worst happens you can then roll back to a Pet owners and owners of working dogs and the visitors arrived in droves. The 2) Don’t click on the first link that comes date that the computer worked properly. please be aware. There have been two total sum raised this year reached up when you search for something – separate thefts of dogs in the last couple of £3,173.69 not quite a record, but almost. carefully read the address of the website Quick comment – Windows 8 bug? months. This type of crime appears to be on Many thanks to all who supported in any before you click make sure it is the website I have come across this a few times the increase nationally with specific dogs way because it all helps. you actually want to go to. There are lots of recently – when you switch on, Windows 8 being targeted. Locally these have been websites out there that manage to wangle tries to repair itself for no apparent reason. Bichon Frise dogs and a working Labrador Also the exhibition of work by local their way to the top spot in search results – If this happens DO NOT FORCE the and Springer Spaniel. Please ensure that artists raised £153.00 for the Yorkshire Air don’t always assume it is the correct result! computer to switch off – be patient – I have your animals are microchipped as this helps Ambulance. 3) If you are downloading something go to come across cases where it appears to in identification.. the manufacturer’s website and read freeze at a certain percentage (commonly Finally, now that summer is upon us, Hawes Fire Station everything carefully before you click the 27%) … it will complete but has been North Yorkshire have launched a summer Open Day download button. Some free software is known to take 24 hours. Just leave it alone. safety campaign entitled “More Thinking Sunday August 3rd, noon to 4.00pm linked from websites with so many Powering off causes all sorts of problems Less Drinking”. The purpose is to make Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, download buttons it is almost impossible to and in a number of cases I have seen the people think about the broader Raffle, Tombola, BBQ. know which one to press and it usually only solution was to wipe the computer and consequences of drinking as some are not Everyone welcome. means you end up with something you start from scratch! As always comments so obvious. For example whilst having Any questions please contact don’t want – if in doubt close the windows and ideas for future articles are welcome. barbeques/social gatherings in the back Michelle Barnes, 07967 443423 and look elsewhere. [email protected] 4) Always use the custom or advanced Carol Haynes

13 13 10 Thoralby Fete: 2.00 to 5.00pm Doctors’ Rotas Supplied by the Health Centre What’s On 10 Semerwater Swim:11.00am to August 1.00pm.Details: 07738 077710 AYSGARTH SURGERY ROTA Wb - week beginning HAWES SURGERY ROTA Wb - week beginning (For films and other events at TOSH, 10 West Burton Chapel Anniversary Wb Jul 28th Aug 4th 11th 18th 25th Wb Jul 28th Aug 4th 11th 18th 25th See p.24 with Reeth Band. 6.30pm. Day am pm am pm am pm am pm am pm Day am pm am pm am pm am pm am pm 1 Crown, Hawes, BBQ. See p.3 10 Thornton Rust Show. From Mon J J J J B B J J C C Mon F F B B J J B B C C 1 YORKSHIRE DAY 2.00pm: Venue Institute. £1, Tues F F B B J J B B J J Tues J J J J B B J J F F 2 Men’s Prayer Breakfast: 08.30am children free Wed J J J J B B J J F F Wed F F B B J J B B J J at Sycamore Hall, Bainbridge 10 Aysgarth Chapel, Songs of Praise. Thur F F W W W W B B J J Thur W W J J B B W W W W 2 Swim for Sue Ryder. See p.9 6.30pm Fri W W B B J J W W W W Fri J J W W W W J J F F 2 Tea in the Garden. See p.27 12 YDNPA Planning Committee: 3 Hawes Fire Station Open Day, Yoredale, Bainbridge, 1.00pm. Doctors, B-Brown, F - France, J - Jones, W - West , C - Closed Doctors: B-Brown, F - France, J - Jones, W - West , C - Closed from noon. See p.12 16 Mobile Skip:Gayle Village Green, Morning Surgery: 9.00 - 10.30 am no appointments Morning Surgery: 8.45-10.15am Tues till 10.45 no appts 3 Service of Commemoration, 9.00am to 1.0pm. Afternoon Surgery: 4.00 - 5.30 pm appointment only Afternoon Surgery: 5- 6.00pm Tues 1.30-4.00 appts only 6.00pm. Wensley. See p. 10 Usual conditions For appointments and all enquiries ring 663222 For appointments and all enquiries ring 667200 3 War memorial dedication in 17- “Seeing is believing” Art display Bainbridge: 3.00pm starts at Tennants. See p. 21 DCM What’s On GAYLE MILL Whatr’s On 4 “Lights out” night. See p.20 17 Stalling Busk Show from 3.00pm. Exhibitions: August 4-6 King’s Club Week: Askrigg See p.24 13 June—30 September in the 3 Two hour Demonstration Guided 4-8 and 11-15 Mary Queen of Scots 18-22 and 25-29 Bolton Castle: Exhibition Hall Tours. 11.00am and 2.30pm. daily event: Bolton Castle Spanish Invasion event. 10.00am Yorkshire Dales Journeys: Booking advised. 5 St Andrew’s Church. Coffee to 5.00pm An exhibition celebrating the 60th 6,20 Family Fun Morning: 10.00am morning: 10.00am to noon at 22-25 Stalling Busk Concert and anniversary of the YDNP and the jour- to noon, £4. All children Talworth, Carperby 663334 Flower festival and Semerwater ney of the Tour de France 2014 through accompanied by an adult 5,6 and every subsequent Tuesday Service. See p.19 the Dales 16 Introduction to Stone Slate and Wednesday Tea and 23 West Witton Feast and Cottage August Roofing. 10.30am to 4.30pm. Scones in St Margaret’s Church, Show. 1 Book signing by Janet Rawlings of £50 includes lunch. All work Hawes 23 St Oswald’s, Askrigg. Gift Day her book “A Grass Rope to Catch done at ground level! 6 Church Coffee Club, 10.30am to from 9.00am See p.18 a Unicorn” 27 Introduction to Stained Glass noon. At Hambleton House, 23 Wensleydale Show, Leyburn. 1,8,15,22,29 Family Fridays. Making. £45 per person including Redmire. 624742 10.00am to 5.00pm 10.00am to 4.00pm. materials and lunch 6 Wild Wednesday: Meet Aysgarth 24 Marsett Chapel Sing-a-long. 3 Stone Carving with Jennifer Tetlow, Upper Falls 11.00am 8.00pm 10.00am to 4.00pm. Gayle Mill is open for one hour guided 6,20 Gayle Mill Fun Day. 10.00am to 24 Guided Walk. Meet Askrigg 5,12,19,26 Dry Stone Walling Demo tours (Sunday – Friday) at 1.00pm and st noon Church 1.00pm. 6.5miles 11.00am to 3.00pm. 3.00pm Except 1 Sunday of each 8-10 Wensley Flower Festival. 24 West Witton Flower Display and Volunteers demonstrate this craft month. 667320 to book See p.9 Family Fun Day. with five sessions during the day 8,15,22 Yorebridge Sport and 25 Cream Teas and Stalls, 6,13,20,27; Crafts for Kids. 1.30 to Fitness events. See p.24 St Margaret’s, Hawes in aid of 4.30pm. Session. Price £3 9 King’s Club BBQ, Askrigg School, Restoration Fund 7 Meet a Ranger: 2.00 to 3.00pm. Yorebridge 5.00pm 25 Aysgarth Village Fete from Come and chat with Matt Neale Education Foundation 9 Bainbridge Bash. See p.3 1.00pm. See p.10 14,29,31 In the kitchen with Aunt 10 Askrigg Parish Walk. 2.00pm 25 Askrigg Produce Show. See p.25 Martha. Are you in or going on to Higher See p.6 28 Wildlife in Snaizeholme. 16 Learn to Dry stone Wall.10.00am Education? 10 Wensleydale Triathlon: Assemble Meet Mirk Pot House, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Adult only. Do you live in the Primary School Community Field, Hawes, 30 Hawes Town Trail. Meet Dales £10 Booking required. catchment areas of Hawes, Bainbridge or 10.00am Countryside Museum 1.15pm. 18,22,23 Woodworking: 10.00am to Askrigg? 10 Gayle Chapel Anniversary. 30,31 Bolton Castle Spanish Armada 4.00pm. If so you could receive a small grant from 2.00pm Weekend 23 YDNPA Walk. Owd Bartle walk, the Yorebridge Education Foundation. 10 Guided Walk: West Burton 31 Bainbridge Methodists’ at St 3 miles starting at 2.30pm at Apply with your details to:- circular. Meet 11.00am. 6 miles Oswald’s Church, Askrigg West Witton Sports field Yorebridge Education Foundation All walks cost £3 per adult, children C/o The Upper Wensleydale Community under 16 free. Check with DCM for Office, The Neukin, Market Place, booking. Hawes, For further information on any activity DL8 3RA ’phone 666210 ‘

14 14 10 Thoralby Fete: 2.00 to 5.00pm Doctors’ Rotas Supplied by the Health Centre What’s On 10 Semerwater Swim:11.00am to August 1.00pm.Details: 07738 077710 AYSGARTH SURGERY ROTA Wb - week beginning HAWES SURGERY ROTA Wb - week beginning (For films and other events at TOSH, 10 West Burton Chapel Anniversary Wb Jul 28th Aug 4th 11th 18th 25th Wb Jul 28th Aug 4th 11th 18th 25th See p.24 with Reeth Band. 6.30pm. Day am pm am pm am pm am pm am pm Day am pm am pm am pm am pm am pm 1 Crown, Hawes, BBQ. See p.3 10 Thornton Rust Show. From Mon J J J J B B J J C C Mon F F B B J J B B C C 1 YORKSHIRE DAY 2.00pm: Venue Institute. £1, Tues F F B B J J B B J J Tues J J J J B B J J F F 2 Men’s Prayer Breakfast: 08.30am children free Wed J J J J B B J J F F Wed F F B B J J B B J J at Sycamore Hall, Bainbridge 10 Aysgarth Chapel, Songs of Praise. Thur F F W W W W B B J J Thur W W J J B B W W W W 2 Swim for Sue Ryder. See p.9 6.30pm Fri W W B B J J W W W W Fri J J W W W W J J F F 2 Tea in the Garden. See p.27 12 YDNPA Planning Committee: 3 Hawes Fire Station Open Day, Yoredale, Bainbridge, 1.00pm. Doctors, B-Brown, F - France, J - Jones, W - West , C - Closed Doctors: B-Brown, F - France, J - Jones, W - West , C - Closed from noon. See p.12 16 Mobile Skip:Gayle Village Green, Morning Surgery: 9.00 - 10.30 am no appointments Morning Surgery: 8.45-10.15am Tues till 10.45 no appts 3 Service of Commemoration, 9.00am to 1.0pm. Afternoon Surgery: 4.00 - 5.30 pm appointment only Afternoon Surgery: 5- 6.00pm Tues 1.30-4.00 appts only 6.00pm. Wensley. See p. 10 Usual conditions For appointments and all enquiries ring 663222 For appointments and all enquiries ring 667200 3 War memorial dedication in 17- “Seeing is believing” Art display Bainbridge: 3.00pm starts at Tennants. See p. 21 DCM What’s On GAYLE MILL Whatr’s On 4 “Lights out” night. See p.20 17 Stalling Busk Show from 3.00pm. Exhibitions: August 4-6 King’s Club Week: Askrigg See p.24 13 June—30 September in the 3 Two hour Demonstration Guided 4-8 and 11-15 Mary Queen of Scots 18-22 and 25-29 Bolton Castle: Exhibition Hall Tours. 11.00am and 2.30pm. daily event: Bolton Castle Spanish Invasion event. 10.00am Yorkshire Dales Journeys: Booking advised. 5 St Andrew’s Church. Coffee to 5.00pm An exhibition celebrating the 60th 6,20 Family Fun Morning: 10.00am morning: 10.00am to noon at 22-25 Stalling Busk Concert and anniversary of the YDNP and the jour- to noon, £4. All children Talworth, Carperby 663334 Flower festival and Semerwater ney of the Tour de France 2014 through accompanied by an adult 5,6 and every subsequent Tuesday Service. See p.19 the Dales 16 Introduction to Stone Slate and Wednesday Tea and 23 West Witton Feast and Cottage August Roofing. 10.30am to 4.30pm. Scones in St Margaret’s Church, Show. 1 Book signing by Janet Rawlings of £50 includes lunch. All work Hawes 23 St Oswald’s, Askrigg. Gift Day her book “A Grass Rope to Catch done at ground level! 6 Church Coffee Club, 10.30am to from 9.00am See p.18 a Unicorn” 27 Introduction to Stained Glass noon. At Hambleton House, 23 Wensleydale Show, Leyburn. 1,8,15,22,29 Family Fridays. Making. £45 per person including Redmire. 624742 10.00am to 5.00pm 10.00am to 4.00pm. materials and lunch 6 Wild Wednesday: Meet Aysgarth 24 Marsett Chapel Sing-a-long. 3 Stone Carving with Jennifer Tetlow, Upper Falls 11.00am 8.00pm 10.00am to 4.00pm. Gayle Mill is open for one hour guided 6,20 Gayle Mill Fun Day. 10.00am to 24 Guided Walk. Meet Askrigg 5,12,19,26 Dry Stone Walling Demo tours (Sunday – Friday) at 1.00pm and st noon Church 1.00pm. 6.5miles 11.00am to 3.00pm. 3.00pm Except 1 Sunday of each 8-10 Wensley Flower Festival. 24 West Witton Flower Display and Volunteers demonstrate this craft month. 667320 to book See p.9 Family Fun Day. with five sessions during the day 8,15,22 Yorebridge Sport and 25 Cream Teas and Stalls, 6,13,20,27; Crafts for Kids. 1.30 to Fitness events. See p.24 St Margaret’s, Hawes in aid of 4.30pm. Session. Price £3 9 King’s Club BBQ, Askrigg School, Restoration Fund 7 Meet a Ranger: 2.00 to 3.00pm. Yorebridge 5.00pm 25 Aysgarth Village Fete from Come and chat with Matt Neale Education Foundation 9 Bainbridge Bash. See p.3 1.00pm. See p.10 14,29,31 In the kitchen with Aunt 10 Askrigg Parish Walk. 2.00pm 25 Askrigg Produce Show. See p.25 Martha. Are you in or going on to Higher See p.6 28 Wildlife in Snaizeholme. 16 Learn to Dry stone Wall.10.00am Education? 10 Wensleydale Triathlon: Assemble Meet Mirk Pot House, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Adult only. Do you live in the Primary School Community Field, Hawes, 30 Hawes Town Trail. Meet Dales £10 Booking required. catchment areas of Hawes, Bainbridge or 10.00am Countryside Museum 1.15pm. 18,22,23 Woodworking: 10.00am to Askrigg? 10 Gayle Chapel Anniversary. 30,31 Bolton Castle Spanish Armada 4.00pm. If so you could receive a small grant from 2.00pm Weekend 23 YDNPA Walk. Owd Bartle walk, the Yorebridge Education Foundation. 10 Guided Walk: West Burton 31 Bainbridge Methodists’ at St 3 miles starting at 2.30pm at Apply with your details to:- circular. Meet 11.00am. 6 miles Oswald’s Church, Askrigg West Witton Sports field Yorebridge Education Foundation All walks cost £3 per adult, children C/o The Upper Wensleydale Community under 16 free. Check with DCM for Office, The Neukin, Market Place, booking. Hawes, For further information on any activity DL8 3RA ’phone 666210 ‘

15 15 Four days later around 8.30pm they're joined Class 1 – Anne Halliwell Heavens Above Hawes School News by a slender crescent Moon only 0.2 degrees Class 2 – Gracie Haigh We're in for a 'Mega Moon' this month. On th below Saturn. A beautiful sight in the deep- Low Mill Outdoor Education Class 3 – Ruby Emmerson August 10 the rising full moon makes its ening darkness. Have Clear skies! Over the last term children in years 5 and 6 Class 4 – Josh Thwaite closest approach of the year. It's a mere Al Bireo have been going to Low Mill for fun and 356,896 kilometres away compared to just exciting outdoor activities. These activities All are very worthy winners. over 406,000 kms included zip wiring, climbing, caving, gorge Congratulations! last month when it Bainbridge School News was at its furthest walking, abseiling, archery, orienteering, Thank you to Helene for presenting the The summer term was particularly busy with from us. Its canoeing and kayaking. Some of these ac- awards. the usual sporting activities and visits. The nearness, ombined tivities were challenging for some people. Thank You children performed brilliantly in their with the famous My favourite activities were caving and Thank you to everyone who has helped our sporting events and did especially well at the 'Moon illusion' gorge walking. school in any way over the last academic Cluster Sports in Leyburn, gaining several which makes the lunar globe appear much Millie Barnes - Year 3 year. The list is far too numerous to men- first places. bigger when it's close to the horizon than it tion by name but includes parents, gover- The school also celebrated its 50th really is, should make for a dramatic sight. nors, voluntary helpers and the PTFA. Anniversary this term on the current site Have a look for yourself around 8.15pm in with a busy morning of sports followed by the evening on the 10th and see what you an afternoon of fun with an entertainer, face think. An elevated clear view to the east- painter, bouncy castle and velcro wall which New faces for National Park south-east will help. With an interesting the children thought was great - and even a Authority foreground and a telephoto lens keen few staff enjoyed! At the end of school day, Former barrister and circuit judge Peter snappers could end up with some pretty the anniversary was celebrated with a Charlesworth has been re-elected chairman spectacular photos. special assembly at which previous of the National Park Authority for the next On August 18th there's another good photo members of staff joined the current staff and year. opportunity when two bright planets meet children to mark the occasion and view a Mr Charlesworth became a trustee and a up for a spectacular close conjunction in the display of old photographs. Mrs Pat chairman of the Yorkshire Dales early morning sky. Venus and Jupiter will Daykin, a previous teacher, was invited to Millennium Trust and is a member of the be separated by less than 15 arc minutes - cut the cake and everyone enjoyed the Council of Management of the Yorkshire half the width of the full Moon. Both planets KS2 Production opportunity to reminisce. Dales Society. In addition, he is chairman of are bright and should be easy to spot but Huge congratulations to all the children who The school year culminated with an the Rugby League Disciplinary Panel. they're very low down. Try looking for them took part and performed in our produc- emotional Leavers Assembly during which Members also voted to elect the in the north-east just before dawn around tion of ‘Cinderella and Rockerfeller’. The we said goodbye to several of our lovely Authority's Planning Committee chairman 5.00am. children did a fantastic job learning all those children as well as David Moore, a very Harold Brown as the Authority's Deputy It's a shame the Moon spoils our view of lines and songs and their hard work really valued member of the staff team. Mr Moore Chairman for a second term. this month's Perseid meteor display. The paid off. I think we have some budding is taking on a headship in West Cumbria and Mr Brown is a farmer from Grinton in shower – usually the best of the year - stars in our midst! we all wish him well in this new role. We Swaledale and has been chairman of Grinton comes to a peak on the night of August We would like to thank the parents who also thank him for his enormous Parish Council since 1975. He is also a 12/13th. The Moon is just two days past helped to provide costumes and came to contribution to Bainbridge School over the member of various organisations and Full, however, so sadly only the very watch and support us. past seven years and particularly for the way committees including the Country brightest meteors will escape from being he has enriched the children's learning with Landowners Association and the Yorkshire drowned out by strong moonlight. Best time Craig Iveson Award Winners numerous outdoor activities and Agricultural Society. for observing is after midnight when the The Craig Iveson Awards are trophies in environmental projects. The YDNPA also has two new Members. hourly rate noticeably increases. memory of Craig Iveson, who un- Next year will see a very different Ian McPherson has been appointed as a This month and next are a ideal for fortunately died in tragic circumstances at a structure with West Burton School joining Parish Member for the South Lakeland area. viewing the Summer Milky Way. It young age. Helene Iveson very kindly used the Askrigg/Bainbridge collaboration and Mr McPherson, who first joined the stretches right across the sky from the some of the money given at Craig’s funeral with the children of Askrigg and Bainbridge YDNPA in 2011 as a district council constellation of Cygnus high overhead in the to buy trophies for children who have Schools being taught over the two sites - appointment, lives in Sedbergh. zenith down to Sagittarius close to the made the most significant progress both nursery and Key Stage 1 at Bainbridge and South Lakeland District Council has southern horizon. From a really dark socially and academically over the academic Key Stage 2 at Askrigg. Breakfast and appointed Brenda Gray to the Authority. location proper binoculars (10x50s are ideal) year. The winners were announced at the After School clubs will also begin at the two Mrs Gray, who lives in Milnthorpe in will reveal masses of stars, nebulae, and star end of term assembly. This year’s awards sites in September, offering parents Cumbria, represents Kendal Oxenholme and clusters. Unbeatable! were given to: childcare options. Natland. Right at the end of the month, from the We all hope to enjoy a relaxing summer 27th onwards, you can spot another planetary holiday so that we can return fresh and ready duo, this time in the early evening sky. for the challenges of the new school year in About 45 minutes after sunset Mars and September Saturn can be seen low in the south-west.

16 16 Four days later around 8.30pm they're joined Class 1 – Anne Halliwell Heavens Above Hawes School News by a slender crescent Moon only 0.2 degrees Class 2 – Gracie Haigh We're in for a 'Mega Moon' this month. On th below Saturn. A beautiful sight in the deep- Low Mill Outdoor Education Class 3 – Ruby Emmerson August 10 the rising full moon makes its ening darkness. Have Clear skies! Over the last term children in years 5 and 6 Class 4 – Josh Thwaite closest approach of the year. It's a mere Al Bireo have been going to Low Mill for fun and 356,896 kilometres away compared to just exciting outdoor activities. These activities All are very worthy winners. over 406,000 kms included zip wiring, climbing, caving, gorge Congratulations! last month when it Bainbridge School News was at its furthest walking, abseiling, archery, orienteering, Thank you to Helene for presenting the The summer term was particularly busy with from us. Its canoeing and kayaking. Some of these ac- awards. the usual sporting activities and visits. The nearness, ombined tivities were challenging for some people. Thank You children performed brilliantly in their with the famous My favourite activities were caving and Thank you to everyone who has helped our sporting events and did especially well at the 'Moon illusion' gorge walking. school in any way over the last academic Cluster Sports in Leyburn, gaining several which makes the lunar globe appear much Millie Barnes - Year 3 year. The list is far too numerous to men- first places. bigger when it's close to the horizon than it tion by name but includes parents, gover- The school also celebrated its 50th really is, should make for a dramatic sight. nors, voluntary helpers and the PTFA. Anniversary this term on the current site Have a look for yourself around 8.15pm in with a busy morning of sports followed by the evening on the 10th and see what you an afternoon of fun with an entertainer, face think. An elevated clear view to the east- painter, bouncy castle and velcro wall which New faces for National Park south-east will help. With an interesting the children thought was great - and even a Authority foreground and a telephoto lens keen few staff enjoyed! At the end of school day, Former barrister and circuit judge Peter snappers could end up with some pretty the anniversary was celebrated with a Charlesworth has been re-elected chairman spectacular photos. special assembly at which previous of the National Park Authority for the next On August 18th there's another good photo members of staff joined the current staff and year. opportunity when two bright planets meet children to mark the occasion and view a Mr Charlesworth became a trustee and a up for a spectacular close conjunction in the display of old photographs. Mrs Pat chairman of the Yorkshire Dales early morning sky. Venus and Jupiter will Daykin, a previous teacher, was invited to Millennium Trust and is a member of the be separated by less than 15 arc minutes - cut the cake and everyone enjoyed the Council of Management of the Yorkshire half the width of the full Moon. Both planets KS2 Production opportunity to reminisce. Dales Society. In addition, he is chairman of are bright and should be easy to spot but Huge congratulations to all the children who The school year culminated with an the Rugby League Disciplinary Panel. they're very low down. Try looking for them took part and performed in our produc- emotional Leavers Assembly during which Members also voted to elect the in the north-east just before dawn around tion of ‘Cinderella and Rockerfeller’. The we said goodbye to several of our lovely Authority's Planning Committee chairman 5.00am. children did a fantastic job learning all those children as well as David Moore, a very Harold Brown as the Authority's Deputy It's a shame the Moon spoils our view of lines and songs and their hard work really valued member of the staff team. Mr Moore Chairman for a second term. this month's Perseid meteor display. The paid off. I think we have some budding is taking on a headship in West Cumbria and Mr Brown is a farmer from Grinton in shower – usually the best of the year - stars in our midst! we all wish him well in this new role. We Swaledale and has been chairman of Grinton comes to a peak on the night of August We would like to thank the parents who also thank him for his enormous Parish Council since 1975. He is also a 12/13th. The Moon is just two days past helped to provide costumes and came to contribution to Bainbridge School over the member of various organisations and Full, however, so sadly only the very watch and support us. past seven years and particularly for the way committees including the Country brightest meteors will escape from being he has enriched the children's learning with Landowners Association and the Yorkshire drowned out by strong moonlight. Best time Craig Iveson Award Winners numerous outdoor activities and Agricultural Society. for observing is after midnight when the The Craig Iveson Awards are trophies in environmental projects. The YDNPA also has two new Members. hourly rate noticeably increases. memory of Craig Iveson, who un- Next year will see a very different Ian McPherson has been appointed as a This month and next are a ideal for fortunately died in tragic circumstances at a structure with West Burton School joining Parish Member for the South Lakeland area. viewing the Summer Milky Way. It young age. Helene Iveson very kindly used the Askrigg/Bainbridge collaboration and Mr McPherson, who first joined the stretches right across the sky from the some of the money given at Craig’s funeral with the children of Askrigg and Bainbridge YDNPA in 2011 as a district council constellation of Cygnus high overhead in the to buy trophies for children who have Schools being taught over the two sites - appointment, lives in Sedbergh. zenith down to Sagittarius close to the made the most significant progress both nursery and Key Stage 1 at Bainbridge and South Lakeland District Council has southern horizon. From a really dark socially and academically over the academic Key Stage 2 at Askrigg. Breakfast and appointed Brenda Gray to the Authority. location proper binoculars (10x50s are ideal) year. The winners were announced at the After School clubs will also begin at the two Mrs Gray, who lives in Milnthorpe in will reveal masses of stars, nebulae, and star end of term assembly. This year’s awards sites in September, offering parents Cumbria, represents Kendal Oxenholme and clusters. Unbeatable! were given to: childcare options. Natland. Right at the end of the month, from the We all hope to enjoy a relaxing summer 27th onwards, you can spot another planetary holiday so that we can return fresh and ready duo, this time in the early evening sky. for the challenges of the new school year in About 45 minutes after sunset Mars and September Saturn can be seen low in the south-west.

17 17 Prunings sorts of garden perennials, and if, like me, Old School House Bus Timetable Change from A personal take on Plants, Propagating you have particular favourites, then now is Summary of films, August August 4th and other related rural ramblings. the time to propagate. It’s nice to use the All films show at 5.00 and 7.30pm on The time of the first journey from Bedale to spares as “swopsies” and welcome other Thursdays and Fridays Hawes on Service 156 has been amended to What a wonderful show the Geraniums and people’s treasured plants, all at no cost to 7,8th The Book Thief (12A) 2 hr 11 m enable passengers to connect onto Service Pelargoniums have given us this year. The anyone. How good is that? 113 at Hawes Market Place for onward 14,15th Downhill (15) 1 hr 38 m hardy varieties have been wonderful and We have had a wonderful display from travel to Garsdale Station. The current the tubs and pots and baskets have been the Alchemilla Mollis, or Ladies Mantle as 21st, 22nd One Chance (12A) 1 hr 43 m journey will depart 15 minutes earlier at superb. The Zonal Geraniums in particular my Granny would say. It is well past its 0805 from Bedale arriving Hawes at 0925 28,29th Tracks (12A) 1 hr 52m are very forgiving and don’t mind being best by now, and of course it seeds enabling passengers to connect onto short of water, which makes them good everywhere, but the acidic yellow looks Tickets: Adults £6 Concessions £5 Service 113 which departs Hawes Market subjects for pots and planters. Now is a lovely in both sun and rain. I’ve used it in Place at 0932. This change is effective from good time to take cuttings as they will vases quite a bit this year and have been Summer Holiday Specials (Children's Monday 4 August 2014. Because the bus strike in no time on a warm windowsill. impressed with how long it survives. With Films) Fridays at 2.00pm will run EARLIER from Aug 4th than is Give the plants a good drink before you the benefit of experience I now strip all the 1st Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy (U) 1 hr printed on some timetables, there is a real begin, and select shoots that are not leaves off the stems as they get scruffy 18 m risk that passengers may miss it! The showing flowers if possible. Get the pots or quite quickly, but the flowers themselves newest Dales and District timetable is 8th ET The Extra-Terrestrial (PG) 1 hr 50 m modules ready so that will last almost as long as the correct because it was printed after NYCC the cuttings don’t have Chrysanthemums with which I like to 15th Muppets Most Wanted (U) 1 hr 47 m announced the change to an earlier time. to wait, especially on combine them. In addition I like the way Others were printed too early to include the 22nd Despicable Me 2 (U) 1 hr 38 m warm days, and try to they give an arrangement a much softer change. The positive news about this find somewhere out of look. 29th The Croods (U) 1 hr 38 re-timing is that it will enable people to the sun to work. Good luck! And whatever you grow, take Tickets: Adults £5 ea. Children £3 ea 2+ reach the doctors' surgery in Hawes earlier Cut off pieces of time to enjoy it. Rose Rambler £2.50 ea AND it will restore the connection (lost in stem about 4 inches long and trim them to The Old School House, Richmond Road, April) between the Dales and District just below a node. Take off all the leaves bus service from Bedale, Leyburn etc with Leyburn DL8 5DL except the top two, or three if they are very August Bank Holiday Weekend Bookings 624510 the Little White Bus from Hawes to small. If the leaves are very large cut them St Matthew's Stalling Busk will be holding [email protected] Garsdale station. This service in half. Many prefer to use rooting its annual Flower Festival on the August connects with trains to Leeds (at 10.02) and compound. I never do. This is partly Other events at TOSH Bank Holiday weekend. Our theme this Carlisle (at 10.21). (Note that Dales & because it doesn’t seem to make much 'Singing for Pleasure' on the Saturday 9th year is Prayers and Posies. District have confirmed that the return difference, and partly because I generally August at 7.30pm - a duo performing It will open with a Preview and Concert service from Gayle to Bedale will waste it as its date lapses, or I can’t find it. music and songs from Lloyd-Webber to on Friday August 22nd at 7.30pm given NOT change). My trick to encourage rooting is to scrape Handel. Tickets cost £6.00. by the Askrigg Hand Bellringers. £5 en- Ruth Annison the stems gently, just enough to damage the Blue Skies featuring Bert Bohanan and trance includes a glass of wine. top layer and expose the cambium where Jean Robinson performing blues to pop August 23rd,24th,25th. We will be open the roots will form. Put five or six cuttings classics by artists including The Beatles, from 10.30am-4.00pm for coffee, light round the outside of a pot filled with Carole King, Leonard Cohen, Rod Stewart refreshments and teas including after the cuttings compost, water well to settle the and Cole Porter. R.D.C. Area Partnerships Lakeside Service which will be held at Se- Communities Opportunities Fund compost, and let them get on with it. Saturday 23rd August at 7.30pm, Tickets merwater at 3.00pm on Sunday 24th. I think they work better in clay pots and I cost £5.00 and can be purchased from The We look forward to seeing you. In our area the following have been granted keep a few just for cuttings, but you can Old School House. 624510 Jane De Swiet Lesley Williams, Administator for 2014-2015: use anything, even margarine cartons as Thoralby and District Village Hall: upgrade long as they are deep enough. Keep plastic £3000 out of £5500 total cost. pop bottles, and cut them in half to use as Local Talent Carperby cum Thoresby: Green mini greenhouses. They are much more Dan Cockett of Hawes has been nominated St Oswald’s Gift Day management £12,000/£15,400 effective than plastic bags which can touch by the National Operatic and Dramatic As- The Vicar and members of the PCC will sit Wensley Village Hall: Facilities upgrade the leaves and encourage mould or botrytis. sociation (NODA), for an award for his on the cobbles outside the church between £4700/£5400 Shade them from sunshine and check that performance as The King in “The King and 9.00am and noon on 23rd August and Burton cum Walden: Defibrillator project they remain moist but not waterlogged, and I” at the Georgian theatre Richmond in Margaret Thompstone will be outside her £750/£1350 Hey Presto – lots of free plants. May this year. We wish him every success. home in Bainbridge collecting donations The same technique can be used for all A.M. for the church.

18 18 Prunings sorts of garden perennials, and if, like me, Old School House Bus Timetable Change from A personal take on Plants, Propagating you have particular favourites, then now is Summary of films, August August 4th and other related rural ramblings. the time to propagate. It’s nice to use the All films show at 5.00 and 7.30pm on The time of the first journey from Bedale to spares as “swopsies” and welcome other Thursdays and Fridays Hawes on Service 156 has been amended to What a wonderful show the Geraniums and people’s treasured plants, all at no cost to 7,8th The Book Thief (12A) 2 hr 11 m enable passengers to connect onto Service Pelargoniums have given us this year. The anyone. How good is that? 113 at Hawes Market Place for onward 14,15th Downhill (15) 1 hr 38 m hardy varieties have been wonderful and We have had a wonderful display from travel to Garsdale Station. The current the tubs and pots and baskets have been the Alchemilla Mollis, or Ladies Mantle as 21st, 22nd One Chance (12A) 1 hr 43 m journey will depart 15 minutes earlier at superb. The Zonal Geraniums in particular my Granny would say. It is well past its 0805 from Bedale arriving Hawes at 0925 28,29th Tracks (12A) 1 hr 52m are very forgiving and don’t mind being best by now, and of course it seeds enabling passengers to connect onto short of water, which makes them good everywhere, but the acidic yellow looks Tickets: Adults £6 Concessions £5 Service 113 which departs Hawes Market subjects for pots and planters. Now is a lovely in both sun and rain. I’ve used it in Place at 0932. This change is effective from good time to take cuttings as they will vases quite a bit this year and have been Summer Holiday Specials (Children's Monday 4 August 2014. Because the bus strike in no time on a warm windowsill. impressed with how long it survives. With Films) Fridays at 2.00pm will run EARLIER from Aug 4th than is Give the plants a good drink before you the benefit of experience I now strip all the 1st Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy (U) 1 hr printed on some timetables, there is a real begin, and select shoots that are not leaves off the stems as they get scruffy 18 m risk that passengers may miss it! The showing flowers if possible. Get the pots or quite quickly, but the flowers themselves newest Dales and District timetable is 8th ET The Extra-Terrestrial (PG) 1 hr 50 m modules ready so that will last almost as long as the correct because it was printed after NYCC the cuttings don’t have Chrysanthemums with which I like to 15th Muppets Most Wanted (U) 1 hr 47 m announced the change to an earlier time. to wait, especially on combine them. In addition I like the way Others were printed too early to include the 22nd Despicable Me 2 (U) 1 hr 38 m warm days, and try to they give an arrangement a much softer change. The positive news about this find somewhere out of look. 29th The Croods (U) 1 hr 38 re-timing is that it will enable people to the sun to work. Good luck! And whatever you grow, take Tickets: Adults £5 ea. Children £3 ea 2+ reach the doctors' surgery in Hawes earlier Cut off pieces of time to enjoy it. Rose Rambler £2.50 ea AND it will restore the connection (lost in stem about 4 inches long and trim them to The Old School House, Richmond Road, April) between the Dales and District just below a node. Take off all the leaves bus service from Bedale, Leyburn etc with Leyburn DL8 5DL except the top two, or three if they are very August Bank Holiday Weekend Bookings 624510 the Little White Bus from Hawes to small. If the leaves are very large cut them St Matthew's Stalling Busk will be holding [email protected] Garsdale station. This service in half. Many prefer to use rooting its annual Flower Festival on the August connects with trains to Leeds (at 10.02) and compound. I never do. This is partly Other events at TOSH Bank Holiday weekend. Our theme this Carlisle (at 10.21). (Note that Dales & because it doesn’t seem to make much 'Singing for Pleasure' on the Saturday 9th year is Prayers and Posies. District have confirmed that the return difference, and partly because I generally August at 7.30pm - a duo performing It will open with a Preview and Concert service from Gayle to Bedale will waste it as its date lapses, or I can’t find it. music and songs from Lloyd-Webber to on Friday August 22nd at 7.30pm given NOT change). My trick to encourage rooting is to scrape Handel. Tickets cost £6.00. by the Askrigg Hand Bellringers. £5 en- Ruth Annison the stems gently, just enough to damage the Blue Skies featuring Bert Bohanan and trance includes a glass of wine. top layer and expose the cambium where Jean Robinson performing blues to pop August 23rd,24th,25th. We will be open the roots will form. Put five or six cuttings classics by artists including The Beatles, from 10.30am-4.00pm for coffee, light round the outside of a pot filled with Carole King, Leonard Cohen, Rod Stewart refreshments and teas including after the cuttings compost, water well to settle the and Cole Porter. R.D.C. Area Partnerships Lakeside Service which will be held at Se- Communities Opportunities Fund compost, and let them get on with it. Saturday 23rd August at 7.30pm, Tickets merwater at 3.00pm on Sunday 24th. I think they work better in clay pots and I cost £5.00 and can be purchased from The We look forward to seeing you. In our area the following have been granted keep a few just for cuttings, but you can Old School House. 624510 Jane De Swiet Lesley Williams, Administator for 2014-2015: use anything, even margarine cartons as Thoralby and District Village Hall: upgrade long as they are deep enough. Keep plastic £3000 out of £5500 total cost. pop bottles, and cut them in half to use as Local Talent Carperby cum Thoresby: Green mini greenhouses. They are much more Dan Cockett of Hawes has been nominated St Oswald’s Gift Day management £12,000/£15,400 effective than plastic bags which can touch by the National Operatic and Dramatic As- The Vicar and members of the PCC will sit Wensley Village Hall: Facilities upgrade the leaves and encourage mould or botrytis. sociation (NODA), for an award for his on the cobbles outside the church between £4700/£5400 Shade them from sunshine and check that performance as The King in “The King and 9.00am and noon on 23rd August and Burton cum Walden: Defibrillator project they remain moist but not waterlogged, and I” at the Georgian theatre Richmond in Margaret Thompstone will be outside her £750/£1350 Hey Presto – lots of free plants. May this year. We wish him every success. home in Bainbridge collecting donations The same technique can be used for all A.M. for the church.

19 19 ‘Seeing is Believing’ Hawes Post Office - Volunteer As- Welcome Service enjoy the floral displays created to Methodist Collection of Modern Art. sistance Required The congregation which filled St Andrew's celebrate the Tour de France Grand Depart 17th August – 21st September 2014 The new Hawes Post Office opened recently church, Aysgarth, on Tuesday, July 8th in Wensleydale (see Pip's Gallery at Tennants Auction Centre Leyburn at the Community Office has settled in very tried very hard to lift the roof with its joyful www.pipspatch.com), and it provided an The prestigious Methodist Collection of well and we are delighted the support from singing during the induction service for the opportunity to meet members of Lynn's Modern Art is to be exhibited at Tennant’s the local community and local businesses that new vicar of Penhill Benefice, the Rev family including her husband, Alan, her Auction Centre in Leyburn during August was evident at the old Post Office is transfer- Lynn Purvis-Lee. parents, Norma and John Osborne, and her and September. ring to the new location. I intend to write up a T h e youngest grandchild, Olivia. There are over 40 works, including some by full report for the Newsletter once 3 months service opened Lynn and Alan were married, with the well-known artists such as Graham have passed but suffice to say we have al- in song, thanks blessing of the Prioress, at St Hilda's Priory Sutherland, Eric Gill, Elisabeth Frink, ready attracted the attention of the national to the St Chapel in Whitby almost two years ago. William Roberts, Patrick Heron. More re- media in what appears to be a beacon model Catherine's Both are Friends of the Order of the Holy cently works by international artists have operation for a deeply rural area like the Up- Singing Group Paraclete which is based there. been added; the Indian artist Jyoti Sahi, per Dales. from Crook in They met when she attended a seminar at Sadao Watanabe from Japan and John We need to keep an eye on operational Weardale, Co which he was advising clergy and church Muafangejo from Southern Africa. expenditure as it was always going to be Durham, and members about pensions and investments. Travelling widely, to town and city tight so I am appealing for some voluntary the Penhill Between them they have four grandchildren galleries, cathedrals, churches and schools; assistance whilst the Post Office project Benefice choir also helped to lead the aged between five and 22. In the weeks and usually only showing at five or six gets fully established. We need help for 30 singing. The Rt Rev James Bell, Bishop of before the induction service Lynn and Alan venues a year, this is the first time it has been minutes each morning Monday - Saturday at Knaresborough thanked all those who had moved from Crook to the newly shown at an auction centre. the Sorting Office on the Business Park to list led services and taken part in the ministry refurbished vicarage in Carperby. The Collection is a highly regarded body of the Special Delivery items which are handled of the benefice since the Rev Canon Sue Pip Land art in itself and would stand comparison with separately from the incoming mail. It would Whitehouse retired last September. many fine art collections. Most of the involve being there around from 8.15 to At the induction service there were pictures depict scenes from the life and 8.45am. We also need help on a Saturday all representatives from throughout the teaching of Christ: some artists were or are UK Participatory Event day to have a person present in the Commu- benefice and Wensley Deanery as well as believing Christians, others not; and works ‘LIGHTS OUT’ nity Office to keep the sole Post Office those from the churches where Lynn had are still being acquired to ensure that the At 11.00pm on 4th August 1914 Britain counter staff member company as a security worshipped and ministered before, ideas and concerns of today’s artists are declared war on Germany, ushering in one measure. You would not be called upon to including the North Tees and Hartlepool represented in the Collection. The nature of of the darkest periods in our history. As the undertake any work in the Post Office al- NHS Trust where she was chaplain for 12 the works can be expected to prompt moment approached, the British Foreign though you might have to handle the odd years. discussion about the nature of faith beyond Secretary Sir Edward Grey made the fa- enquiry from a visitor who strays into the Lynn was presented to the church by its Christian focus. The exhibition will be mous remark: “The lamps are going out Community Office thinking it is a TIC. In those in the benefice who had helped to free to enter and should appeal to all ages and all over Europe; we shall not see them lit short bring some reading matter or your own select her and by Lord Bolton, the patron of all faiths. again in our life-time”. laptop to keep yourself occupied ! Preston under Scar and Wensley parish. To find out more about the collection you In a dramatic UK-wide event LIGHTS These two roles could be covered by a rota And she received gifts from all the parishes can: OUT is an invitation to everyone to turn off of volunteers covering part of Saturday / part in the benefice including a chocolate cake th visit www.methodist.org.uk/artcollection their lights from 10.00 to 11.00pm on 4 of the week each, but if they were predomi- from West Burton Cof E school. view most of the works at August, leaving on a single light or candle nantly covered by just two individuals a The Rev Ann Chapman was with the www.methodist.org.uk/static/artcollection/ for this shared moment of reflection. small honorarium could be offered. If you are many Anglican clergy at the service. index.htm interested and can help please contact us di- Among the others who welcomed her was You can visit the exhibition website at: rectly or Abbie Rhodes who works most the Rev Janet Park representing local www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/ Lights Out in Askrigg days at the Community Office. 667201 Methodists, David Pointon of the seeingisbelieving.htm John Blackie Wensleydale and Swaledale Society of St Oswald’s will be marking 'Lights Out' or ‘like’ on facebook www.facebook.com/ Community Volunteer Head Postmaster Friends, Jackie Warden the lay chair of by encouraging the community to turn off themoreyoulookthemoreyousee. 667256 / Mobile 0796 758 9096 Wensley Deanery, and Simon Eastwood of their lights on 4th August between the Jonas Centre at Redmire. 10.00pm and 11.00pm and placing a can- This collection is a significant and arguably After the service there was an excellent dle in the window to commemorate the unrivalled body of work relating to the start of the First World War. The church Christian faith and to bring it to this area pro- Penhill Benefice bring and share supper provided by the On Monday August 4th benefice congregations and also time to will be illuminated by candles vides an opportunity to attract visitors to Leyburn and the Yorkshire Dales and to The village churches will be open during the enhance the appreciation of fine art that day for quiet prayer, music and reflection. prevails in this area. Contact Rev Lynn Purvis-Lee (663235)

20 20 ‘Seeing is Believing’ Hawes Post Office - Volunteer As- Welcome Service enjoy the floral displays created to Methodist Collection of Modern Art. sistance Required The congregation which filled St Andrew's celebrate the Tour de France Grand Depart 17th August – 21st September 2014 The new Hawes Post Office opened recently church, Aysgarth, on Tuesday, July 8th in Wensleydale (see Pip's Gallery at Tennants Auction Centre Leyburn at the Community Office has settled in very tried very hard to lift the roof with its joyful www.pipspatch.com), and it provided an The prestigious Methodist Collection of well and we are delighted the support from singing during the induction service for the opportunity to meet members of Lynn's Modern Art is to be exhibited at Tennant’s the local community and local businesses that new vicar of Penhill Benefice, the Rev family including her husband, Alan, her Auction Centre in Leyburn during August was evident at the old Post Office is transfer- Lynn Purvis-Lee. parents, Norma and John Osborne, and her and September. ring to the new location. I intend to write up a T h e youngest grandchild, Olivia. There are over 40 works, including some by full report for the Newsletter once 3 months service opened Lynn and Alan were married, with the well-known artists such as Graham have passed but suffice to say we have al- in song, thanks blessing of the Prioress, at St Hilda's Priory Sutherland, Eric Gill, Elisabeth Frink, ready attracted the attention of the national to the St Chapel in Whitby almost two years ago. William Roberts, Patrick Heron. More re- media in what appears to be a beacon model Catherine's Both are Friends of the Order of the Holy cently works by international artists have operation for a deeply rural area like the Up- Singing Group Paraclete which is based there. been added; the Indian artist Jyoti Sahi, per Dales. from Crook in They met when she attended a seminar at Sadao Watanabe from Japan and John We need to keep an eye on operational Weardale, Co which he was advising clergy and church Muafangejo from Southern Africa. expenditure as it was always going to be Durham, and members about pensions and investments. Travelling widely, to town and city tight so I am appealing for some voluntary the Penhill Between them they have four grandchildren galleries, cathedrals, churches and schools; assistance whilst the Post Office project Benefice choir also helped to lead the aged between five and 22. In the weeks and usually only showing at five or six gets fully established. We need help for 30 singing. The Rt Rev James Bell, Bishop of before the induction service Lynn and Alan venues a year, this is the first time it has been minutes each morning Monday - Saturday at Knaresborough thanked all those who had moved from Crook to the newly shown at an auction centre. the Sorting Office on the Business Park to list led services and taken part in the ministry refurbished vicarage in Carperby. The Collection is a highly regarded body of the Special Delivery items which are handled of the benefice since the Rev Canon Sue Pip Land art in itself and would stand comparison with separately from the incoming mail. It would Whitehouse retired last September. many fine art collections. Most of the involve being there around from 8.15 to At the induction service there were pictures depict scenes from the life and 8.45am. We also need help on a Saturday all representatives from throughout the teaching of Christ: some artists were or are UK Participatory Event day to have a person present in the Commu- benefice and Wensley Deanery as well as believing Christians, others not; and works ‘LIGHTS OUT’ nity Office to keep the sole Post Office those from the churches where Lynn had are still being acquired to ensure that the At 11.00pm on 4th August 1914 Britain counter staff member company as a security worshipped and ministered before, ideas and concerns of today’s artists are declared war on Germany, ushering in one measure. You would not be called upon to including the North Tees and Hartlepool represented in the Collection. The nature of of the darkest periods in our history. As the undertake any work in the Post Office al- NHS Trust where she was chaplain for 12 the works can be expected to prompt moment approached, the British Foreign though you might have to handle the odd years. discussion about the nature of faith beyond Secretary Sir Edward Grey made the fa- enquiry from a visitor who strays into the Lynn was presented to the church by its Christian focus. The exhibition will be mous remark: “The lamps are going out Community Office thinking it is a TIC. In those in the benefice who had helped to free to enter and should appeal to all ages and all over Europe; we shall not see them lit short bring some reading matter or your own select her and by Lord Bolton, the patron of all faiths. again in our life-time”. laptop to keep yourself occupied ! Preston under Scar and Wensley parish. To find out more about the collection you In a dramatic UK-wide event LIGHTS These two roles could be covered by a rota And she received gifts from all the parishes can: OUT is an invitation to everyone to turn off of volunteers covering part of Saturday / part in the benefice including a chocolate cake th visit www.methodist.org.uk/artcollection their lights from 10.00 to 11.00pm on 4 of the week each, but if they were predomi- from West Burton Cof E school. view most of the works at August, leaving on a single light or candle nantly covered by just two individuals a The Rev Ann Chapman was with the www.methodist.org.uk/static/artcollection/ for this shared moment of reflection. small honorarium could be offered. If you are many Anglican clergy at the service. index.htm interested and can help please contact us di- Among the others who welcomed her was You can visit the exhibition website at: rectly or Abbie Rhodes who works most the Rev Janet Park representing local www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/ Lights Out in Askrigg days at the Community Office. 667201 Methodists, David Pointon of the seeingisbelieving.htm John Blackie Wensleydale and Swaledale Society of St Oswald’s will be marking 'Lights Out' or ‘like’ on facebook www.facebook.com/ Community Volunteer Head Postmaster Friends, Jackie Warden the lay chair of by encouraging the community to turn off themoreyoulookthemoreyousee. 667256 / Mobile 0796 758 9096 Wensley Deanery, and Simon Eastwood of their lights on 4th August between the Jonas Centre at Redmire. 10.00pm and 11.00pm and placing a can- This collection is a significant and arguably After the service there was an excellent dle in the window to commemorate the unrivalled body of work relating to the start of the First World War. The church Christian faith and to bring it to this area pro- Penhill Benefice bring and share supper provided by the On Monday August 4th benefice congregations and also time to will be illuminated by candles vides an opportunity to attract visitors to Leyburn and the Yorkshire Dales and to The village churches will be open during the enhance the appreciation of fine art that day for quiet prayer, music and reflection. prevails in this area. Contact Rev Lynn Purvis-Lee (663235)

21 21 and she became a medical secretary at the Best Foot Forward Scar leading to Forest in Teesdale and a bit Anne Barlow, Celebrated her neurological unit at Leeds General Our Dales-EdenValley-Lakes ‘Horseshoe further on the road to Langdon Beck and its 100th birthday on June 19th… Infirmary. "I had a very happy life with Walk’ continues from North Stainmore on Youth Hostel. As we are now truly in him," Mrs Barlow said wistfully about her a more or less unfollowable bridle track Co. Durham, I’ll only briefly mention how husband who died in May 1992. While north east ending insignificantly at a sheep- we got to Scafell Pikes! working in Leeds they bought a holiday fold after three miles. A further half mile Langdon Beck to Dufton; Dufton to cottage in West Burton, and when they north takes us to a very distinctive Pooley Bridge; Pooley Bridge to Keswick; retired they moved to Blades Cottage at boundary fence running north west and Keswick to Buttermere; Buttermere to Aysgarth. After 35 years living there her marked with numerous smart boundary Honister; Honister to Wasdale Head; birthday wish was that she could continue stones after it has crossed the B6276 from Wasdale Head to Eskdale (Via Scafell to do so. She is very grateful to all who are Brough to Middleton in Teesdale. Pikes) and none of the sections being helping to make that possible. As her son Thereafter it soon enters the ‘Danger direct! A joyful end to the whole walk was said - she has continued to use her energy Area’ but as the sheep seem to cope so a ride down La’all Ratty, the Ravenglass and enthusiasm to live life to the full, in- would we. A long rough walk, still with all and Eskdale Railway, to the main line at cluding going on a world tour when she the boundary stones, leads to Hanging Ravenglass. For the botanists, what an was 84-years-old. Seat, thence after a further mile and a half area! Within a few square yards by the She's still got a great sense of humour and north to King’s Pot at the escarpment Tees: orchids, self heal, yellow rattle, a zest for life - and is delighted that she was which runs east to the longed-for speedwell, stitchwort, clovers, deep purple able to witness such a "once in a lifetime field violets, betony, tormentil, bird’s foot and thoroughly enjoyed watching the Tour event" as the Grand Depart coming to trefoil, as well as all the more common de France Grand Depart as it passed Yorkshire. Pip Land ones, and nearer the river, musk in through Aysgarth. profusion. On the fell top an alpine willow Aysgarth and District parish council had herb… and a lizard! ensured that she had a good bench to sit on Wensleydale Railway in August A.S.W. outside her home and friends and family Train services run every day in August were there to take care of her. She was from Leeming Bar to Bedale, Finghall certainly impressed by all the helicopters. Lane, Leyburn and Redmire. She also enjoyed her birthday party at West Please check timetable carefully before Grants for Travel in 2015 Burton village hall on June 21st, and had a travelling - on most dates there are 5 return great time chatting with the 90 people who Applications for the next round of grants journeys but on Sundays and Mondays attended it. Earlier she had commented to for Churchill Travelling Fellowships may (except Bank Holiday week-end) there are destination of every true Yorkshireman: her son, Roger: "I haven't been to a 100th be made between now and September 3 return journeys, No need to book in ad- Mickle Fell. If Mickle means ‘much’ then birthday party before." She thought no-one 23rd. Up to 150 grants will be made in vance except for the following spe- it’s a good name for the highest peak in the would come and was very flattered when so 2015, covering all travel for 4-8 weeks, cial events: Fish and Chip Supper train whole of old Yorkshire at a height of 788m many did. Not only were members of her daily costs and insurance Eligible cate- (Thurs Aug 7th); Summer Lunch Train and completely lonely and unspoilt. (The close family there including her four great gories change each year and in 2015 (Sun Aug 10th); Curry Night at Leyburn triangulation pillar is apparently lower, two grandsons, but also some who had travelled awards will be made (amongst other sub- station (Fri Aug 22nd); Afternoon Tea train miles further east at 758m). from France, and the south of England, plus jects) in medicine, health and patient care; (Sun Aug 31st). To book phone WR office The views all round, especially north to a large contingent from Wensleydale. arts and older people/creative ageing; edu- on 08454 50 54 74. Cauldron Snout, the Tees and Cow Green Roger told them that his mother was born cation; environment and sustainable living; Aysgarth Station Open Days: Sat/Sun/ reservoir, are magnificent. There is a faint into a coal mining family at Atherton in designers; science etc and young people Mon Aug 23rd,/24/25th; Sat, Sun Sept footpath all along the top and the walking Lancashire - the sixth of eight children. (18-25) 13/14th is easy.(So others do go!) If, however you After she left school she worked as a clerk There is NO AGE LIMIT for applicants Other diary dates include 'First Thursday' wish to carry on north (to retain some and then as a secretary. She married and the Fellowship experience is described Quiz nights (£2) at Leyburn station on Aug semblance of an anticlockwise horseshoe), Edward (Eddie) Barlow in July 1939 just a as "the chance of a lifetime.". It is impor- 7th, Sept 4th, Oct 2nd, Nov 6th and Dec then things get harder as the area is full of few months before he joined the regular tant to follow the guidelines with great care 4th and some exciting autumn events small becks and gills leading into the aptly army. In 1945 she wrote to Winston when applying - see www.wcmt.org.uk or (details next month or see printed time- named Merrygill Beck. In summer the Churchill: "My husband has been fighting ask at a local library (or perhaps the Upper table, www.wensleydalerailway.com or banks are ablaze with wild thyme. in Europe for five years - how dare you Wensleydale Community Office?) email: [email protected] It is two and a half miles down to the send him off to India and Burma to fight In September there are 3 return trains footpath beside the Tees around Cronkley the Japanese!" After the war Mr Barlow each day except on Mondays (no service). worked as an electronics engineer in Leeds Ruth Annison

22 22 and she became a medical secretary at the Best Foot Forward Scar leading to Forest in Teesdale and a bit Anne Barlow, Celebrated her neurological unit at Leeds General Our Dales-EdenValley-Lakes ‘Horseshoe further on the road to Langdon Beck and its 100th birthday on June 19th… Infirmary. "I had a very happy life with Walk’ continues from North Stainmore on Youth Hostel. As we are now truly in him," Mrs Barlow said wistfully about her a more or less unfollowable bridle track Co. Durham, I’ll only briefly mention how husband who died in May 1992. While north east ending insignificantly at a sheep- we got to Scafell Pikes! working in Leeds they bought a holiday fold after three miles. A further half mile Langdon Beck to Dufton; Dufton to cottage in West Burton, and when they north takes us to a very distinctive Pooley Bridge; Pooley Bridge to Keswick; retired they moved to Blades Cottage at boundary fence running north west and Keswick to Buttermere; Buttermere to Aysgarth. After 35 years living there her marked with numerous smart boundary Honister; Honister to Wasdale Head; birthday wish was that she could continue stones after it has crossed the B6276 from Wasdale Head to Eskdale (Via Scafell to do so. She is very grateful to all who are Brough to Middleton in Teesdale. Pikes) and none of the sections being helping to make that possible. As her son Thereafter it soon enters the ‘Danger direct! A joyful end to the whole walk was said - she has continued to use her energy Area’ but as the sheep seem to cope so a ride down La’all Ratty, the Ravenglass and enthusiasm to live life to the full, in- would we. A long rough walk, still with all and Eskdale Railway, to the main line at cluding going on a world tour when she the boundary stones, leads to Hanging Ravenglass. For the botanists, what an was 84-years-old. Seat, thence after a further mile and a half area! Within a few square yards by the She's still got a great sense of humour and north to King’s Pot at the escarpment Tees: orchids, self heal, yellow rattle, a zest for life - and is delighted that she was which runs east to the longed-for speedwell, stitchwort, clovers, deep purple able to witness such a "once in a lifetime field violets, betony, tormentil, bird’s foot and thoroughly enjoyed watching the Tour event" as the Grand Depart coming to trefoil, as well as all the more common de France Grand Depart as it passed Yorkshire. Pip Land ones, and nearer the river, musk in through Aysgarth. profusion. On the fell top an alpine willow Aysgarth and District parish council had herb… and a lizard! ensured that she had a good bench to sit on Wensleydale Railway in August A.S.W. outside her home and friends and family Train services run every day in August were there to take care of her. She was from Leeming Bar to Bedale, Finghall certainly impressed by all the helicopters. Lane, Leyburn and Redmire. She also enjoyed her birthday party at West Please check timetable carefully before Grants for Travel in 2015 Burton village hall on June 21st, and had a travelling - on most dates there are 5 return great time chatting with the 90 people who Applications for the next round of grants journeys but on Sundays and Mondays attended it. Earlier she had commented to for Churchill Travelling Fellowships may (except Bank Holiday week-end) there are destination of every true Yorkshireman: her son, Roger: "I haven't been to a 100th be made between now and September 3 return journeys, No need to book in ad- Mickle Fell. If Mickle means ‘much’ then birthday party before." She thought no-one 23rd. Up to 150 grants will be made in vance except for the following spe- it’s a good name for the highest peak in the would come and was very flattered when so 2015, covering all travel for 4-8 weeks, cial events: Fish and Chip Supper train whole of old Yorkshire at a height of 788m many did. Not only were members of her daily costs and insurance Eligible cate- (Thurs Aug 7th); Summer Lunch Train and completely lonely and unspoilt. (The close family there including her four great gories change each year and in 2015 (Sun Aug 10th); Curry Night at Leyburn triangulation pillar is apparently lower, two grandsons, but also some who had travelled awards will be made (amongst other sub- station (Fri Aug 22nd); Afternoon Tea train miles further east at 758m). from France, and the south of England, plus jects) in medicine, health and patient care; (Sun Aug 31st). To book phone WR office The views all round, especially north to a large contingent from Wensleydale. arts and older people/creative ageing; edu- on 08454 50 54 74. Cauldron Snout, the Tees and Cow Green Roger told them that his mother was born cation; environment and sustainable living; Aysgarth Station Open Days: Sat/Sun/ reservoir, are magnificent. There is a faint into a coal mining family at Atherton in designers; science etc and young people Mon Aug 23rd,/24/25th; Sat, Sun Sept footpath all along the top and the walking Lancashire - the sixth of eight children. (18-25) 13/14th is easy.(So others do go!) If, however you After she left school she worked as a clerk There is NO AGE LIMIT for applicants Other diary dates include 'First Thursday' wish to carry on north (to retain some and then as a secretary. She married and the Fellowship experience is described Quiz nights (£2) at Leyburn station on Aug semblance of an anticlockwise horseshoe), Edward (Eddie) Barlow in July 1939 just a as "the chance of a lifetime.". It is impor- 7th, Sept 4th, Oct 2nd, Nov 6th and Dec then things get harder as the area is full of few months before he joined the regular tant to follow the guidelines with great care 4th and some exciting autumn events small becks and gills leading into the aptly army. In 1945 she wrote to Winston when applying - see www.wcmt.org.uk or (details next month or see printed time- named Merrygill Beck. In summer the Churchill: "My husband has been fighting ask at a local library (or perhaps the Upper table, www.wensleydalerailway.com or banks are ablaze with wild thyme. in Europe for five years - how dare you Wensleydale Community Office?) email: [email protected] It is two and a half miles down to the send him off to India and Burma to fight In September there are 3 return trains footpath beside the Tees around Cronkley the Japanese!" After the war Mr Barlow each day except on Mondays (no service). worked as an electronics engineer in Leeds Ruth Annison

23 23 Yorebridge Sport and Fitness take them back to their accommodation. Centre They have bought in British made Saracen mountain and hybrid bicycles which are New Activity in August 2014! great for the terrain of the Dales. They Fun and Fit on Fridays... .Join in with even have a child trailer and a balance bike friends and make new ones whilst partici- for the little ones. In August and September pating in sport. For school age children led with the support of the National Park they by a fully qualified P.E. teacher and sports will have two electric bikes for hire at spe- coach. Sports included Cricket, Rounders, cial rates. Helen explained that this will Athletics and Tennis. Dates are Friday make the Dales accessible for those th th nd 8 , 15 , and 22 August from 10.00am to who .need that extra help up the hills as 3.00pm. Please provide plenty of drinks they give the rider 50% more power than and packed lunch and ensure your child is just pedalling themselvesIf they prove suitably dressed for the weather with wa- Helen Pollard and Mike Allenby faced an popular they hope to have the electric bikes terproofs, sun hats and sun cream. The The Mountain Bike! uphill race against time to open Stage 1 available on a permanent basis. Helen It was visible from miles around! With cost per day is £10 per child and £8 for Cycles the week before the Tour de France certainly has great ideas to ensure the busi- thanks to the owners of Stags Fell and siblings. came through the Dales. They had wanted ness is busy all year round. They are offer- Natural England for their permissions, a To book a place or for more information to start a local cycle hire and repair business ing bespoke cycling tours and specialist team of 10 local volunteers set about contact us on 650060 or email us at ever since the Tour route was announced. skills courses. They have a weekly bike tour creating the major artwork on Sunday June [email protected] Mike, a keen cyclist, identified a definite for HPB members and are co-ordinating 29th. need when the bike shop in Hawes closed, with the little white bus to offer a one way Setting off up the Hillside at 10 o’clock Great North Air Ambulance clothes col- so when the premises opposite their house cycle tour and bus back option. They are th in the morning and finishing around lection,Friday September 5 2014 in Askrigg became available, they raced to very excited about working with Bolton 4:30pm it was a full on day out and about Yorebridge Sport and Fitness is having a get the business open for Stage One of Le Castle to set up a bike trail in the woods to create the huge image. clothes collection for the Great North Air Tour. He felt it was appropriate to locate which they aim to be ready for October half th Made using a fabric usually reserved for Ambulance on Friday September 5 . We the service in Askrigg as the Cycling term. They also intend to offer safe biking preventing weeds growing through gravel would be very grateful for any clothes, Touring Club wheel above Sykes shop skills course for children and will be start- drives measuring 4.5m across and deliv- shoes, bags (including suitcases), belts, indicates, cyclists have been welcomed in ing weekly cycle clubs for adults and ered in 100m rolls, it was a challenge even towels, curtains, bed linen (not duvets or the village since 1888 and he believes they children August 27th, 10.00am to noon. getting them into position but once there pillows). Please bag them up and leave can continue this tradition. On July 5th Helen is undertaking the registration the end result looked stunning from every them outside the centre front door (next to Stage1Cycles was a hive of activity process for the cycle to work incentive angle. the blue outdoor store) from Wednesday providing a meeting place, running repairs, scheme and they will be selling ex- rental It measuresd 100m by 55m and was made September 3rd onwards up to 1pm on Fri- advice on the best viewing points and a bikes in time for Christmas. Mike also ex- th of over 2,500 square meters of material and day 5 . Thank you for your support. water bottle filling stop. Helen and Mike plained that the repair and maintenance side 1,000 tent pegs. Griff Thomas who helped said it was a great atmosphere and will prove invaluable for regular cyclists in with its creation says ”the bicycle was a wonderful launch for their new venture. the hard winter months. Their enthusiasm is result of many hours of work by volunteers Stalling Busk Show Helen has worked hard on the marketing infectious and with the nation being gripped carefully planning its creation to ensure Sunday 17th August 3.00pm side linking up with Welcome to Yorkshire, by the cycling bug, Stage1Cycles seem maximum impact for the image”. Asked To be opened by Doreen Reynolds the National Park, the YHA and Caravan well prepared to meet the demand in the why the image was made Thomas said Afternoon teas, Side stalls Club to promote the business. She has Dales. K.J “We wanted to make something that would Raffle, Sheep show developed their website create a real ‘buzz’ and attract people to the Adult and children’s classes www.stage1cycles.co.uk and through social upper Dales not only on race day but for Askrigg and District Everyone welcome media has promoted a special family rate the days before and long after the event Produce Show that has proved popular already. During the itself”. Monday 25th August brief time I was in the shop it was certainly Askrigg Village Hall Pat Percival busy, three groups came in to hire bikes and Bruce Lambert Doors Open 2:45pm Mike expertly adjusted the saddles and would like to say a big thank you to would like to thank family, friends and Registration: Thursday 21st August handle bars, everyone had a helmet fitted family and friends for flowers, cards neighbours for cards and messages of Back Room – Village Hall and armed with a lock, puncture repair kit and gifts received on her recent support received throughout my stay in 7.00 – 9.00pm and a map of suggested trails they all set off birthday; also for the surprise party. hospital and since coming home. Or email: [email protected] re-assured that if they had a problem Mike Or register online could come and pick them up in the van and

24 24 Yorebridge Sport and Fitness take them back to their accommodation. Centre They have bought in British made Saracen mountain and hybrid bicycles which are New Activity in August 2014! great for the terrain of the Dales. They Fun and Fit on Fridays... .Join in with even have a child trailer and a balance bike friends and make new ones whilst partici- for the little ones. In August and September pating in sport. For school age children led with the support of the National Park they by a fully qualified P.E. teacher and sports will have two electric bikes for hire at spe- coach. Sports included Cricket, Rounders, cial rates. Helen explained that this will Athletics and Tennis. Dates are Friday make the Dales accessible for those th th nd 8 , 15 , and 22 August from 10.00am to who .need that extra help up the hills as 3.00pm. Please provide plenty of drinks they give the rider 50% more power than and packed lunch and ensure your child is just pedalling themselvesIf they prove suitably dressed for the weather with wa- Helen Pollard and Mike Allenby faced an popular they hope to have the electric bikes terproofs, sun hats and sun cream. The The Mountain Bike! uphill race against time to open Stage 1 available on a permanent basis. Helen It was visible from miles around! With cost per day is £10 per child and £8 for Cycles the week before the Tour de France certainly has great ideas to ensure the busi- thanks to the owners of Stags Fell and siblings. came through the Dales. They had wanted ness is busy all year round. They are offer- Natural England for their permissions, a To book a place or for more information to start a local cycle hire and repair business ing bespoke cycling tours and specialist team of 10 local volunteers set about contact us on 650060 or email us at ever since the Tour route was announced. skills courses. They have a weekly bike tour creating the major artwork on Sunday June [email protected] Mike, a keen cyclist, identified a definite for HPB members and are co-ordinating 29th. need when the bike shop in Hawes closed, with the little white bus to offer a one way Setting off up the Hillside at 10 o’clock Great North Air Ambulance clothes col- so when the premises opposite their house cycle tour and bus back option. They are th in the morning and finishing around lection,Friday September 5 2014 in Askrigg became available, they raced to very excited about working with Bolton 4:30pm it was a full on day out and about Yorebridge Sport and Fitness is having a get the business open for Stage One of Le Castle to set up a bike trail in the woods to create the huge image. clothes collection for the Great North Air Tour. He felt it was appropriate to locate which they aim to be ready for October half th Made using a fabric usually reserved for Ambulance on Friday September 5 . We the service in Askrigg as the Cycling term. They also intend to offer safe biking preventing weeds growing through gravel would be very grateful for any clothes, Touring Club wheel above Sykes shop skills course for children and will be start- drives measuring 4.5m across and deliv- shoes, bags (including suitcases), belts, indicates, cyclists have been welcomed in ing weekly cycle clubs for adults and ered in 100m rolls, it was a challenge even towels, curtains, bed linen (not duvets or the village since 1888 and he believes they children August 27th, 10.00am to noon. getting them into position but once there pillows). Please bag them up and leave can continue this tradition. On July 5th Helen is undertaking the registration the end result looked stunning from every them outside the centre front door (next to Stage1Cycles was a hive of activity process for the cycle to work incentive angle. the blue outdoor store) from Wednesday providing a meeting place, running repairs, scheme and they will be selling ex- rental It measuresd 100m by 55m and was made September 3rd onwards up to 1pm on Fri- advice on the best viewing points and a bikes in time for Christmas. Mike also ex- th of over 2,500 square meters of material and day 5 . Thank you for your support. water bottle filling stop. Helen and Mike plained that the repair and maintenance side 1,000 tent pegs. Griff Thomas who helped said it was a great atmosphere and will prove invaluable for regular cyclists in with its creation says ”the bicycle was a wonderful launch for their new venture. the hard winter months. Their enthusiasm is result of many hours of work by volunteers Stalling Busk Show Helen has worked hard on the marketing infectious and with the nation being gripped carefully planning its creation to ensure Sunday 17th August 3.00pm side linking up with Welcome to Yorkshire, by the cycling bug, Stage1Cycles seem maximum impact for the image”. Asked To be opened by Doreen Reynolds the National Park, the YHA and Caravan well prepared to meet the demand in the why the image was made Thomas said Afternoon teas, Side stalls Club to promote the business. She has Dales. K.J “We wanted to make something that would Raffle, Sheep show developed their website create a real ‘buzz’ and attract people to the Adult and children’s classes www.stage1cycles.co.uk and through social upper Dales not only on race day but for Askrigg and District Everyone welcome media has promoted a special family rate the days before and long after the event Produce Show that has proved popular already. During the itself”. Monday 25th August brief time I was in the shop it was certainly Askrigg Village Hall Pat Percival busy, three groups came in to hire bikes and Bruce Lambert Doors Open 2:45pm Mike expertly adjusted the saddles and would like to say a big thank you to would like to thank family, friends and Registration: Thursday 21st August handle bars, everyone had a helmet fitted family and friends for flowers, cards neighbours for cards and messages of Back Room – Village Hall and armed with a lock, puncture repair kit and gifts received on her recent support received throughout my stay in 7.00 – 9.00pm and a map of suggested trails they all set off birthday; also for the surprise party. hospital and since coming home. Or email: [email protected] re-assured that if they had a problem Mike Or register online could come and pick them up in the van and

25 25 Woodland in the Dales It Could be a Bit Late Some TdF Numbers 1 Bedroom Flat for rent in Bainbridge. Anyone dropping into Bishopdale from by the time you read this! Available August. Although we all enjoy the good weather, 3.5 million people lined the three stages of Kidstones Pass can’t fail to have noticed a £360 per month including water. when the temperature rises the very young, the route in England. big sign by the roadside encouraging eve- Please contact James or Angela on ryone to help fund tree planting in Lon- the elderly and the seriously ill are the There were 25 hours of live TV coverage 650212. gridge Wood. Whether the Tour de France groups who are particularly at risk of 100km of barriers and fencing riders felt the urge to donate is unlikely but health problems. In particular, very hot 70 km of bunting those of us who are left are asked to sup- weather can make heart and breathing Busiest day ever for Leeds station— Come and Have Tea port the growth of native broadleaved problems worse. 243,000 travellers in the Garden However, some simple steps can be taken 10,000 tour marker volunteers woodland in the dales. Longridge, a side With Margaret and Tony Playfoot to reduce health risks and help keep cool: West Tanfield Ice Cream shop sold a year’s gill in Bishopdale, used to be a wooded At River View, Lea Yeat, Cowgill, Dent. • Shut windows and pull down the shades supply in eight hours dale. Now replanting has already begun Saturday August 2nd, when it is hotter outside. If it's safe, open and the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust 11.00am to 4.00pm them for ventilation when it is cooler. urges us to dedicate a tree by giving £10 Proceeds in aid of Marie Curie, • Avoid the heat: stay out of the sun and either online at www.ydmt.org/dedicate-a- Dent First Responders and Air Ambulance tree or by calling the YDMT office on don't go out in the hottest part of the day 015242 51002. At forty acres this is a large (between 11.00am and 3.00pm) development with great wildlife potential • Keep rooms cool by using shades or re- and it should soon be visible from the road. flective material outside the windows. Watch out for open days to explore the • Have cool baths or showers, and splash woodland next June. yourself with cool water. • Drink cold drinks regularly, such as water and fruit juice. Avoid tea, coffee and alco- hol. Pantomime 2014 – Aladdin • Stay tuned to the weather forecast on the radio or TV, or on the Met Office website. Even though we are enjoying a glorious • Plan ahead to make sure you have enough mid-summer, the thoughts of The Wensley- supplies, such as food, water and any medi- dale Music and Theatre Group (formerly cations you need. HAOS) are already turning towards the • Identify the coolest room in the house so pantomime season. Following the fantastic you know where to go to keep cool. success of Peter Pan last year, the group • Wear loose, cool clothing and a hat if you have decided to go for another traditional go outdoors. pantomime - Aladdin. Rehearsals begin on Tuesday 2nd Thursday 4th September 2014 at GTec on Drop-off points and contacts for news, articles, reports, letters, what’s on Brunt Acres Industrial Estate, Hawes. New dates, competition entries, suggestions and members are always welcome; whether to comments: act, sing, play an instrument, build scenery Hawes: Alan S. Watkinson, Burnside Coach House. or work ‘back stage’. 667785 Junior participants (seven years and over) Gayle: Sarah Champion are particularly welcome but we do need 23, Little Ings 667006 parents or carers to be part of a supervision Bainbridge: Sylvia Crookes, 3, Bainside 650525 rota throughout the rehearsals and per- Askrigg: Rima Berry, formance. 8 Mill Lane 650980 Please ring Jennifer 667241 if you need Carperby: Margaret Woodcock, any more information Bella Cottage 663488 West Burton: Nadine Bell, For those simply intending to come and Margaret’s Cottage 663559 watch, make a note in your diary for Tues- Aysgarth: Hamilton’s Tearoom 663423 day 2nd to Friday 5 December 2014. Redmire: see Carperby above Graham Di Duca Thoralby: Sandra Foley, Shop 663205

26 26 Woodland in the Dales It Could be a Bit Late Some TdF Numbers 1 Bedroom Flat for rent in Bainbridge. Anyone dropping into Bishopdale from by the time you read this! Available August. Although we all enjoy the good weather, 3.5 million people lined the three stages of Kidstones Pass can’t fail to have noticed a £360 per month including water. when the temperature rises the very young, the route in England. big sign by the roadside encouraging eve- Please contact James or Angela on ryone to help fund tree planting in Lon- the elderly and the seriously ill are the There were 25 hours of live TV coverage 650212. gridge Wood. Whether the Tour de France groups who are particularly at risk of 100km of barriers and fencing riders felt the urge to donate is unlikely but health problems. In particular, very hot 70 km of bunting those of us who are left are asked to sup- weather can make heart and breathing Busiest day ever for Leeds station— Come and Have Tea port the growth of native broadleaved problems worse. 243,000 travellers in the Garden However, some simple steps can be taken 10,000 tour marker volunteers woodland in the dales. Longridge, a side With Margaret and Tony Playfoot to reduce health risks and help keep cool: West Tanfield Ice Cream shop sold a year’s gill in Bishopdale, used to be a wooded At River View, Lea Yeat, Cowgill, Dent. • Shut windows and pull down the shades supply in eight hours dale. Now replanting has already begun Saturday August 2nd, when it is hotter outside. If it's safe, open and the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust 11.00am to 4.00pm them for ventilation when it is cooler. urges us to dedicate a tree by giving £10 Proceeds in aid of Marie Curie, • Avoid the heat: stay out of the sun and either online at www.ydmt.org/dedicate-a- Dent First Responders and Air Ambulance tree or by calling the YDMT office on don't go out in the hottest part of the day 015242 51002. At forty acres this is a large (between 11.00am and 3.00pm) development with great wildlife potential • Keep rooms cool by using shades or re- and it should soon be visible from the road. flective material outside the windows. Watch out for open days to explore the • Have cool baths or showers, and splash woodland next June. yourself with cool water. • Drink cold drinks regularly, such as water and fruit juice. Avoid tea, coffee and alco- hol. Pantomime 2014 – Aladdin • Stay tuned to the weather forecast on the radio or TV, or on the Met Office website. Even though we are enjoying a glorious • Plan ahead to make sure you have enough mid-summer, the thoughts of The Wensley- supplies, such as food, water and any medi- dale Music and Theatre Group (formerly cations you need. HAOS) are already turning towards the • Identify the coolest room in the house so pantomime season. Following the fantastic you know where to go to keep cool. success of Peter Pan last year, the group • Wear loose, cool clothing and a hat if you have decided to go for another traditional go outdoors. pantomime - Aladdin. Rehearsals begin on Tuesday 2nd Thursday 4th September 2014 at GTec on Drop-off points and contacts for news, articles, reports, letters, what’s on Brunt Acres Industrial Estate, Hawes. New dates, competition entries, suggestions and members are always welcome; whether to comments: act, sing, play an instrument, build scenery Hawes: Alan S. Watkinson, Burnside Coach House. or work ‘back stage’. 667785 Junior participants (seven years and over) Gayle: Sarah Champion are particularly welcome but we do need 23, Little Ings 667006 parents or carers to be part of a supervision Bainbridge: Sylvia Crookes, 3, Bainside 650525 rota throughout the rehearsals and per- Askrigg: Rima Berry, formance. 8 Mill Lane 650980 Please ring Jennifer 667241 if you need Carperby: Margaret Woodcock, any more information Bella Cottage 663488 West Burton: Nadine Bell, For those simply intending to come and Margaret’s Cottage 663559 watch, make a note in your diary for Tues- Aysgarth: Hamilton’s Tearoom 663423 day 2nd to Friday 5 December 2014. Redmire: see Carperby above Graham Di Duca Thoralby: Sandra Foley, Shop 663205