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THE LINK IS PUBLISHED BY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILS A thought from the Vicarage. MICHELLE SZYMANSKI (BREWSTER) OF ALL SAINTS’, CHURCH, ORTON, by Rev Beverley Lock ST JAMES’ CHURCH, TEBAY AND ST OSWALD’S CHURCH, RAVEN- MOBILE HAIRDRESSER STONEDALE WITH NEWBIGGIN- At this time of the year our Christmas wreaths and ON-LUNE For all your hairdressing needs in villages look their best with Poppies are the only artificial the comfort of your own home VICAR beautiful flowers, blossom and flowers that should be placed Beverley Lock 24045 if we are fortunate the on graves but they must be Call for an appointment on

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MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS Kasese Street Kids Update: April 2012, Part 1

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RAVENSTONEDALE 9.15am Morning Prayer Diana Ground Works Readers Hilary Law, Tom Oldham STEVEN (WOODY) HODGSON Contractor th Sunday 27 May Pentecost Lessons Liturgical colour Red Foundations, bulk excavation, TREE SURGERY ~ MINI DIGGER HIRE septic tanks, drainage and ORTON 9.30am Morning Prayer Beverley Lock Acts 2: 1-21; Romans 8: 22-27 landscaping. STUMP GRINDING. and Archdeacon Kevin Roberts 5 and 15 ton 360 ° excavators & Garden clearance Grass Cutting Sidesman Jim Milburn Prayers Brian Lock Readers Mary Jenkin, Ronnie Elliott 180° wheeled excavator Mulch/woodchip supplied Hedge Trimming.

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Back/neck pain Tebay wants a “Danger” sign for cars at Cumbria RUXTONS south end of Old Tebay and at Red Gill. Caller - Chris Bland Sciatica Cars make the road dusty too. Design FUNERAL SERVICE Cricket: Tbey 27, Lyvenet 47. with the Reunion Band SAIF,BIFD,BIE,DipFD Sports injuries There was a Public meeting on Saturday Scaffold Shoulder, hip or 28th with the Vicar in the chair, as to Bring & Share Supper Incorporating the funeral business of whether to make 12 acres of Brown’s Ltd. STAN BROCKBANK knee pain… Moor Common a recreation ground for B.Y.O.B.

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Gardening, Tree pruning beyond mere survival. What is Christian Aid Christian Aid works entirely through Paving, Walling, Fencing local partners – local organisations on The people of Gbap have taken their Full Public Insurance Thousands of churches will stand the ground – who know the needs of the future into their own hands. NPTC qualified. together this Christian Aid Week (13 - communities in which they work. MCSL Helped by MCSL, the people of Gbap 19 May 2012) to speak out for is one such partner. Contact Max Rawlins lobbied for government funding to change. Some 100,000 committed improve life in their small town. They volunteers will go out and put their It encouraged the community to set up a 015396 24460 are well on the way to having two strong faith into action, raising funds to help village development committee (VDC) and inspiring symbols of change. some of the world’s poorest and most that gave the community a channel through which to make their voices An agricultural work centre will house vulnerable people. heard. Power structures in Sierra Leone machinery with which the people of A. R. MASON This includes Britain’s largest house-to- Gbap can process their raw produce and are complex, and the voices of women PAINTING house collection – an extraordinary act and younger adults, in particular, have command a higher price at market. of witness, demonstrating to our traditionally been ignored. SERVICES Fire Security & Electrical Contractors communities that we care about poverty MCSL has helped the people of Gbap to Building for the future NICEIC approved and justice. move beyond hunger. Inside, outside, no job too small Children in Gbap can now look forward Christian Aid is an international Fire Alarms Portable Appliance Testing to a brighter future. development agency. We currently work Tools for the job Andy Wilson Security Alarms Re-wires (Domestic, Commercial, Agricultural) with 507 partner organisations in 47 A new school building is a long overdue Emergency Lighting Electrical inspection and testing countries around the world. From Sierra At the same time, MCSL also looked at replacement for the previous building, Tel: 015396 24071 which was cramped, termite-ridden and Leone to Tajikistan, from Kenya to the small town’s farming output and set Mobile: 07813846768 structurally unsafe. It opened this school Tel 015396 24078 Mobile 07879 891119 Bolivia, we are helping communities to up a food production group. It provided year, and is complete with latrines and a make their voices heard and look seeds and some basic tools – hoes and Shire Homes Ltd towards a brighter future. farming knives – which were distributed new kitchen. Joe Sylva by the VDC. It helped the group to Timber Lodge and ‘We organise a one-off event each year, cultivate the vast floodplain outside the MCSL is working with 63 other Sierra Eco Arboriculture which involves the whole community; town. By doing this, they developed a Leonean communities near Gbap. In Park Home Manufacturers Professional tree care. seeing everyone of all faiths and no communal rice farm in addition to a some, the project was met with Lead & Feed Garden Maintenance faiths working together for one cause is cassava plot. scepticism, but people are starting to see Professional dog sitting service, in the Pesticide spraying For all your Timber at competitive prices very uplifting and raises a large amount the benefits this can bring. comfort of your dog’s own home! Hedge Laying Hedge trimming Decking Boards, of money at the end.’ Christian Aid The benefits of being properly fed speak Around the world, Christian Aid is Call Julie for a free individual quote to Stump grinding Mini-digger Structural timbers Week voluntee for themselves: but the security of being giving people the tools to help suit you and your pet. Woodchip firewood Rough sawn Treated rails, Skirting, fed has allowed the community to think themselves. Pet sitting whilst you’re away on holiday Redwoods, Flooring, Cladding, Sheet or just for the night. Let us give the tools to help Materials Telephone 015396 23291 mobile Tel 015396 24391 or 07979266294 people in poverty out of 07855320872

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Lottery Winners for April: LUNE LADIES Ravenstonedale Community 1st Prize - Tricia Croisdale, Hartley & Heritage Centre 2nd Prize - Maren White, PROGRAMME FOR 2012/2013 Ravenstonedale Table top /Garage and Car boot th 3rd Prize - Jenny Vincent, Hartley On the 27th March it was Orton schools On Friday 23rd March we did a Sports Relief Mile May 17 Thursday Sale Hutton in the Forest, leave village hall Upper Eden First Responders thank you very Easter Service. The words were all Treasure Hunt dressed in red, or as someone Sunday 6th May much for your continued support. at 10.30am, please contact Lynne on £10 per table/garage/car boot If you would like further information on written by the children of Class 3! sporty. The big children partnered up with a little 23600 for details Refreshments available UEFR's or to join the 100 Club Lottery, please one to do the treasure hunt. On the treasure hunt contact Mollie Young There were 4 main parts, Palm Sunday, June 13th Wednesday Enquiries to Chris on 20605 Telephone 017683 72833 or via E mail The Last supper, The Trial and The we had to find rain drop clues that had a letter on it [email protected] Richmond Theatre Tour, leave VH at Empty Tomb. All the children had a lot that spelt a place in the school playground. Each 10am, tour starts 11.30am colour house group had a bucket filled with treasure of fun and lots of people came to listen. July 4th Wednesday Newbiggin-on-Lune Public Hall We also had a musical introduction to (chocolate!). Each teams treasure was in a different Lannercost Priory, leave VH at 10am our service, and our recorder players place, one was on the willow, one was in the shed, one was on the adventure trail and the other was in July 18th Wednesday played some of the hymns like Lord of Guided tour of KS with Jo Keogh, French Evening the Dance, Come and Praise the Lord the woods. evening TBA We all had a lot of fun looking for clues and the Our King and Clap Hands. treasure. By Shona and Emma. August 1st Wednesday By Lauren and Eleanor Sedbergh treasure hunt, 5.30 at Sedbergh, more details to follow th Saturday 5 May September 5th Wednesday 7.30pm ( 1st On Monday Phil Dew came and he brought an meeting of winter season ) 7.30pm On the 27th of March 2012 we had an Easter Easter film for us all to watch. It is all about a Adventurer and upholsterer, Steve Ball, Egg Competition at Orton school. There were this will be an open meeting lady called Marley Meed who wants to put on a Come and enjoy some great designs. There were 1st, 2nd and show to help people. They want Cassie Cassava September 26th Wednesday 2pm A three course meal and glass of wine 3rd prizes which were chocolate bunnies or A matinee performance at Theatre by eggs yum yum! a famous person to take on the lead role, but the Lake, to see a Bedroom Farce, In Year 6, 1st was Hayley , 2nd was Lauren, she is singing at the church. So they concoct a Please contact Ann on 23317 for tickets and 3rd was Eleanor . plan to get her to sing at both the events. The rd In Year 5, 1st was Joshua , 2nd was Rachel , October 3 Wednesday 7.30pm Tickets £10 story taught us that we should help people by A year in a Cumbrian garden with Ron and 3rd was Emma . To book doing things for them. Davies Contact M Law 015396 23409 In Year 4, 1st was Rowan, and 2nd was Katie. In Year 3, 1st was Thomas, 2nd was Molly, and We really enjoyed it. October 20th Saturday 7.30pm 3rd was Meagan. A curry evening with Jessie Oddy, this will be an open meeting, please contact Wedding Designs In Year 2, 1st was Kayleigh and Oliver, 2nd was Sarah, and 3rd was Eilidh. Carole for tickets on 23226 Stunning cakes created to your In Year 1, 1st was Jenny, 2nd was Clemency, WORKSHOP WITH November 7th Wednesday 7.30pm own specifications, delicious fruit and 3rd was Anna. REVEREND BEVERLEY Land girls and lovers with Hazel cake. Design your own cake or let In Reception, 1st was George, 2nd was Jacob, On the 23rd March Reverend Beverley came Stephenson me design it for you. and 3rd was Charlie. to school to teach Class 3 about ACTS December 5th TBA Sally Coplowe In Nursery, 1st was Bicci.. By Lauren Christmas meal at the Royal Oak 07872 450990 Appleby A is for telling God how awesome he is. [email protected] Orton Swimming Gala We had a great Swimming Gala . C is for telling God we are sorry. Newbiggin on Lune STOBARS HALL, RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME We did lots of races. We had to be in our house KIRKBY STEPHEN groups. Methodist Church 017683 71291 T is for telling God how grateful we are. Green team, the winning team from last year, will be open every Tuesday In these times of uncertainty it is good to know that a Residential Home such were fourth unfortunately, Blue team were third, morning. You are welcome to as Stobars Hall, exists to look after you or your loved ones should it be on a Yellow team were second and the winning team S is for asking God for something. permanent, short stay, respite, convalescent or even on a day care basis. this time was Red team. Well done Red Team. pop in between 10 and 12 for We all swam really well and were quite tired at It was a lot of fun. coffee, cake and chat. We would Our committed team works hard to ensure that Stobars Hall offers safe and love to see you every week or pleasant surroundings along with a relaxed atmosphere, by giving genuine the end. Many parents came to support us, some were just once in a while. It's good to care and support tailored to our Residents’ specific needs, whilst offering them By Kimberley and Robert the opportunity to live life with dignity and pleasure. judges and scorers too. Thank You! get together. Stobars Hall The Home That Cares By Archie and Rachel.

Orton Orton Village Ravenstonedale Endowed Primary School Scarecrow Compotition

We hope you’ve been thinking about Key Steps Gymnastics your entries for this year’s Scarecrow Diamond Jubilee Celebrations SPORTS RELIEF SPONSORED WALK In March most of our school took part Competition. Remember this years On Friday 30th March (just one week late!) we did a theme is ‘A Shining Example’ in line in a gymnastics festival which was held with the Church Exhibition, which will sponsored walk to Newbiggin on Lune. We are rais- Week commencing 28 May - decoration of village and at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School. be held on the weekend of 2nd - 4th ing money for Sports Relief. This was organised by June. The subject lends itself to preparation of scarecrows ( need volunteers for decoration of We were entered in the small schools nd rd our brilliant School Council. It was their idea to many interpretations, people past village) registration of scarecrows by the 17 may, forms from section where we came 2 and 3 it and present who can be looked upon make it non uniform to raise a bit more cash. A bo- as a shining example, or perhaps a village shop was fun meeting up with the other literal interpretation of something that schools. nus, when we are doing a fast walk in this nice warm shines. You will most likely have Sunday 3 June - Sports Day -start 2pm Fell Race, Bale weather! received your entry form by now, but there will be plenty available in the Tossing, Three legged Relay Race, Keg Lifting, Wellie Orton shop, if you haven’t got one. Wanging, 5 a side football, Egg Throwing, Quoits, Tug of As before, there are THREE classes:- War ( 5 in a team and 1 must be a lady) 1. The General Senior Scarecrow

Competition on the school sports field . There will be no entry fee and 2. A Scarecrow Competition for open to all ages. children of Primary School age. 3. A ‘Window Scarecrow’ to be no larger than 14inches, which must be Depending on weather we hope to end the day with a sausage Educational Visits handmade. (Entries can be made in sizzle. After Easter the whole school will all classes, 1 & 2 and 3). Scarecrows will need to be be going to visit Conishead Priory displayed within the village Monday 4 June - Lighting of the Beacon Bonfire, approx to look at Buddhism, in the same perimeter, so those who have no time 9.30 to 10.00pm. 60 Rocket Salute and National Anthem front garden or who live outside the week Class 2 will be going to Mary- village can display their Scarecrows to be played. port Maritime Museum to finish on one of the many grass verges. off their topic by learning about This will concentrate the Scarecrows (If you have any unwanted pallet boards phone Kyle Blue 24422) for a better display, and make the Titanic and looking at the dif- Easter Film judging and the awarding of prizes ( weather permitting) on Orton Scar. ferent parts of the ship which have fairer and easier. Scarecrows Reverend Phil always comes in to give us displayed outside this area, will not been re created. be put on the map, and not judged. Tuesday 5 June - Bring & Share Supper and Kayleigh an Easter video to watch. This year it was Timetable:- called “Twas the night before Easter.” It Entry forms to be returned by at Orton Market Hall with a Fancy dress theme of Red, White was a Veggie Tales cartoon which we all Thursday 17th May. PLEASE NOTE LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE & blue (optional) Start 7.30pm thought was very funny. We really en- ACCEPTED as the judging maps will joyed it. It made us laugh but we also already have been Scarecrow Competition 2,3&4 June (shining example learned about the meaning of Easter. printed. Competed forms can be left theme) with the Church Exhibition. The Boundary walk at the Shop, or handed to Jackie Thanks Rev. Phil and Happy Easter! Huck, Dot Coates, Wendy Higgins or around Orton Parish (sat 2 June) will be rearranged for a later

Marion Robinson. date by Steve Crook. Scarecrows to be displayed sometime on Friday 1st June. Judging will take place over the Our Geography topic next term in class 2 is weekend, and finish by 5pm on MOUNTAINS! This should be easy as we Monday 4th. Completed forms to be As part of our Exhibition this Orton “Drop-In” are surrounded by fells! Maybe we can get a returned to The Church. year we need a lot of crowns Prize winners will be announced, school trip to Everest, the tallest mountain in prizes given out and lists posted on for one of the displays. If you Every Wednesday from the world! Tuesday 5th June. have one crown (or more) or 10.30-noon in the cosy So come on, thinking caps on, and are willing to make one or schoolroom at Orton lets have a bumper display this year. more could you please Best wishes Jackie Huck Chapel. Coffee/cakes and contact Angela Milburn on a chat with friends. 24282. Everyone welcome.

Ravenstonedale A big thank you Orton to all those who came to support the Coffee Morning at St Oswald’s Church on Saturday, April 7th in aid of Looney Tunes come to Orton with Curry-Aid. We raised over the Stu Brown Sextet £130, which will help to buy Songs of Praise mattresses for the children, The Stu Brown Sextet was formed Jessie tells us they now have in 2008 by jazz drummer, Stu A non-denominational service bunk beds to sleep on but no Brown, to celebrate 100 years since mattresses. the birth of the little known band leader, composer and inventor, at St Oswald’s Church At the end of April Paul Raymond Scott. You may not know Holroyd is riding to the Sahara much about jazz but you’ll probably recognize Raymond Scott’s wacky, and back on his motorbike and on Sunday, June 3rd at 6.pm hyper-animated, eyeball-popping any sponsorship received ‘cartoon jazz’ that accompanied the however great or small goes Looney Tunes cartoons from the Readings, hymns and songs to celebrate the directly to help these homeless 1940s onwards. orphan children. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee In partnership with Highlights Rural Touring Scheme, Stu Brown brings his sextet to Orton Market Hall on Forthcoming events Saturday 1 May for an evening of

Spring/Summer 2012 offbeat compositions, performed

th with zest and spontaneity by the Rogation Sunday- May 13 drummer’s brilliantly orchestrated 10am in St Oswald’s Church sextet - Brian Molley - tenor sax;

Friday, May 18th Martin Kershaw – clarinet; Tom Ceilidh 7.30pm at Newbiggin MacNiven – trumpet; Tom Gibbs – Ravenstonedale piano, Ray Percy – double bass and Public Hall in aid of the 3 Parochial Church Stu Brown himself on drums. parishes. Council wishes to thank all Saturday, June 2nd Maria Holroyd ,Jessie and The show opens with a brief film Cobwebs Promenade Concert those who help with the daily husband Alan stand alongside about Raymond Scott before the Stu St Oswald’s Church at 7.30pm running of St Oswald’s Paul on the motorbike he is riding Brown Sextet takes over with tunes to the Sahara Desert. such as ‘Dinner Music for a Pack of rd Church in any way… from Sunday June 3 Hungry Cannibals’ and ‘Square 6pm St Oswald’s Church playing the organ, reading Dance for Eight Egyptian Non-denominational Songs of the Lessons, doing the Mummies’ which lent themselves Orton Farmers’ Markets Praise flowers, cleaning the church, perfectly to the antics of Bugs and enjoy a really professional Churchyard Boon days and Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner Celebrating the Diamond winding the church clock, supporting us financially and performance in a local venue. This The next three of these Jubilee and the rest. Further information should be an amazing evening of locking the church night and (and sample music) is online at popular markets will be: practically in our wild and wacky music suitable for Late-July morning, delivering the Link fundraising efforts. www.raymondscottproject.com. all ages and from jazz buffs to young May 12th Parish Garden Trail magazines, helping on families.” In aid Of St Oswald’s Church “Wittily daft, exotic and swinging… June 9th his band bounce through the LISTINGS INFORMATION July 14th hilariously detailed charts with Date/ Time: Saturday 19 May, doors Newbiggin on Lune Methodist Chapel. immense relish and skill. Brilliant Newbiggin-on-Lune Public Hall open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start Join us in Church for Come and join us for:- Contacts: resurrection of 190’s crackpot jazz” Venue: Orton Market Hall, Refreshments,  Sunday Services – weekly at 10.30am until further notice. Chairman : Pauline Capstick Mob: 07973 502355 Mojo Magazine Orton Tickets:£7 adult, £4 child Bargains and  Sunday School – weekly at 10.30am Secretary : Marion Law Tel: 015396 23409 &£18 family Youth Club – fortnightly on Thursdays; 6.30pm – 8pm (year 5 “The Stu Brown Sextet and their Bookings: Tickets are available A friendly chat. Treasurer : Carl McLaughlin Tel: 015396 23674 upwards). Snooker, pool, table tennis, playstation, football & madcap jazz will be something a bit from Orton Village Store hockey (term time only). Caretaker : Paul Boustead Tel : 015396 23033 different for Orton,” says volunteer In April we raised or from Sally on 01539 624732 All bookings should be placed with the Caretaker All promoter, Sally Seed, “but that’s or via [email protected] £ 490 to help us continue We are friendly and welcoming and would love you to come and payments to the Treasurer. what Highlights is all about – a God’s work spend time with us. chance to try something different For more information phone Andrea on 23033 at All Saints.

FC – R’dale Independent History Archive a searchable database of local history for Ravenstonedale and the DIAMOND JUBILEE WEEKEND surrounding area. Ravenstonedale nd th Email me at [email protected] JUNE 2 – 5 2012 See more on the web site of www.ravenstonedale.org FC – R’dale Independent History Archive look for “history archive”, ”local history”, “Open House” a searchable database of local history for CELEBRATIONS IN RAVENSTONEDALE NEW – Ravenstonedale Reunited Independent History Archive – on FACEBOOK Ravenstonedale and the surrounding area. Saturday, June 2nd Or Google – Independent History Archive [email protected] http:// Afternoon Tea in High Chapel www.facebook.com/pages/Ravenstonedale-Reunited- - for older residents of the Parish Independent-History-Archive/246992932036488 ‘Ravenstonedale in 1952’ Exhibition in High Chapel and Village Trail THE FAWCETTS OF BLEAFLAT, Only part of Cobweb Orchestra an extract of a long family history, 1562-1950+, An evening concert in St Oswald’s

contributed by Margaret Malkin rd 1st Generation: James Fawcett born about 1562 in Sunday, June 3 Blaeflat. James married Agnes Taylor in 1581. ‘Ravenstonedale in 1952’ 2nd Generation: James and Agnes their eldest Exhibition in High Chapel and Village Trail son John, b 1585 Service of Celebration, St Oswald’s 3rd Generation: John and Annas had three children A non-denominational, evening service and their second son Thomas b 1624 is our ancestor - married Margaret Dewthwaite in 1651. Monday, June 4th 4th Generation: Thomas and Margaret. Their eldest Morning son John b 1659 He married Ellin Adamthwaite in Relay race 1676. – along the new Ravenstonedale-Newbiggin link 5th Generation: John and Ellin had one child John Afternoon

b 1684, parents died when John was about four Grand Village Lunch 1795 Mary Hewetson’s Book of Common prayer image from the archive. years old. John married Margaret Whatford in - outside King’s Head – bring and share 1705. Games for all the Family 6th Generation: John and Margaret- Their fifth son - on the Millennium Field Robert b 1718, Robert married Elizabeth Atkinson, Garden Fete in Black Swan Gardens – all afternoon in 1745. They were a part of a group of over sixty Games, Stalls and activities worshippers who set up Birks Chapel on ‘Ravenstonedale in 1952’ 10th October 1754. Both their deaths are recorded Exhibition in High Chapel and Village Trail in Birks Chapel registers. Evening 7th Generation: Robert and Elizabeth. Their third The Black Swan Jubilee Celebration child Robert, b 1750. Robert b 1750 married 1950’s Dinner Dance Barbara Raine in 1769. Joint us at our Jubilee themed garden marquee for a th 8 Generation: Robert and Barbara- Their fifth 1950’s themed dinner dance. child Robert b his indiscretions included fathering Live 1950’s music & dancing, Jubilee decorations, illegitimate daughters to Alice Moss (Mary bapt ration books, bar & lots of food 9th August 1799), and her younger sister Isabella Moss (Ellis bapt 10th June 1799). He later married 1950’s style dress preferred but optional. Alice in December 1799. A fun, relaxed evening - 8 till late. 9th Generation: Robert and.Seventh child Richard Ration books available soon from The Black Swan (or b 1808. He married Hannah Atkinson in 1834. available on the gate) Hannah had an illegitimate daughter Mary b 1832. £5/ration book gets entered into our grand prize draw 10th Generation: Richard and Hannah . Seventh son Septimus b 1845. Septimus learnt his trade as a CHECK NOTICE BOARDS FOR TIMINGS AND DETAILS blacksmith at Penrith before coming to Australia on the Royal Standard in 1865/66. He married Ellen Millicent Jones in 1869. 11th Generation: Septimus and Ellen- Third child John b 1875. He married May Boswell in 1910. St OSwald’S church 12th Generation: John and May had two daughters,

Jean b 1912, and Millicent, b 1915. She married Ravenstonedale “Thank you very much indeed for so kindly bringing in the drum the other day. It is an William Young in 1941 13th Generation: Millicent and William had three exceptionally interesting item and it is most kind of the village hall committee to allow us to children – Betty b 1941, Margaret b 1943 and Rogation Sunday 13th May have it on long loan. We are placing it in the Kendal Museum with the other civic items.” Can

Michael b 1950. we have it back? Thank you Margaret! Lots more to be 10.00am found when you visit www.ravenstonedale.org search on local We are inviting all pets to this open air service. FC – R’dale Independent History Archive a searchable database of local history for Ravenstonedale and the history, history archive, open house – any surrounding area. questions – email me! Everyone welcome. Email me at [email protected]