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Distance 16.5KM (just over 10miles!)  Estimated Walking Time: 5Hours Elevation 453m OS Map Three Waterfall Walk from Settle Forget the Yorkshire Three Peaks – we have the Three Waterfalls ! There are no GIANT climbs or peaks to ascend or descent, by no means flat either! Rolling hills will take you on this lovely walk […]

We are very blessed here in Settle to have a lovely collection of Independant food shops selling every day items to something a little different or special. All these shops are within the Market Square and town centre, so you can pop and shop with no hassel. Read and see more Download QR

Your 60-Minute Reset is Waiting in Settle. If you live in or near Leeds, Manchester, or Lancaster, you know the “Saturday Scramble.” It’s the alarm you didn’t want to set. It’s the hunt for a parking space in a concrete multi-storey. It’s the fluorescent hum of a shopping mall, the lukewarm chain coffee, and the […]

Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life? Hide yourslef away in our loft room at the King William the Fourth Guest House in Settle. With a King Sized Double bed and its own lounge area, and bathroom with a double jacuzzi bath! During the day you could take yourself on […]

York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub are running a 2-day workshop in Bentham for digital marketing skills with Purple Creative in March, suitable for businesses in the area that might be interested in this support. Here’s the website link:  2 Day Digital Marketing Workshop: Bentham – Y&NY Growth Hub Download QR

Please would you share the information with all local businesses and encourage the completion of the survey. Visit North Yorkshire have launched a survey consulting on the announcement of the Visitor Levy.  This survey will be used to help shape our response as North Yorkshire Council to the consultation.  I would appreciate it if you […]

      Enjoy an après-ski drink here at Settle Swimming Pool  (this picture taken 6 Jan 2025) or an après-swim or après-barbells/senior circuits refreshments Dear Mark,Happy New Year 1-4 Jan: New Year Plant Hunt.  Wherever you live in Britain, you can take part in this. See the New Year Plant Hunt website – You record plants on your mobile […]

Last weekend was Settle’s annual Christmas Market and light switch-on event. It is lovely to see the town come together every year. Schools, businesses, residents and visitors all mingle in the market square to mark the start of the town’s festive period. As usual, there were plenty of proud parents as the local schools all […]

“FiPL” brings upland farm into profit 2 December 2025   A hill farmer in the Yorkshire Dales has credited a grants programme funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for making his farm “sustainable and profitable”. James Newhouse produces beef and lamb on gritstone hills above Long Preston in Craven. He […]

    Father Christmas on the Settle Carlisle Line Bridge at Settle Station. Events Updates from JudithI went to Senior Circuits at Settle Swimming Pool on Wednesday lunchtime, Aqua-jogging in the evening – maybe Functional Fitness tomorrow.   https://www.settleswimmingpool.co.uk/swimming/timetable/Settle Community Christmas Day Meal. If you live in Settle or a village nearby and know anyone who might be alone – […]

Our Local MP for Skipton and Ripon has sent a letter to us about the new Tourism Tax   Dear Settle & District Chamber of Trade   The pdf can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the picture below   Text Wording :   The Government has announced plans to allow Mayors to introduce a […]

Settlemas: Alright, Let’s Get This Done! So, the Settle Christmas Lights Switch-On is Saturday. Fine. Consider it the official goddamn signal: Settlemas is upon us. No turning back now. And frankly, we’re ready for it. More than ready. You’ve probably seen us, slowly but surely, turning this place into something resembling a festive operation. Lights, […]

Just 6 miles from the King William the Fourth Guest House (Settle) is the village of Malham, a honeypot for visitors to Yorkshire. There is a lovely walk which takes a couple of hours and takes in the three main features of the local landscape – the Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss. This […]

One of the 15 different species of tree to be found on Harrison’s Playing Fields near Bankwell Road, Giggleswick.  I photographed this whilst preparing for Eco-Explorers who will be meeting on Tuesday. Do you know what it is?  (Answer at end)  Sept 2025 EVENTS: Mon 22 Sept- 5 Oct  Fair Trade Fortnight: Look out for […]

Let’s be honest, the Dales are glorious, but sometimes the heavens open. It’s the kind of rain that makes you want to pack it in and crawl back under the duvet. Don’t you dare. Settle’s got a rhythm, even when it’s throwing it down. Pull on your waterproofs—or not—and let’s get after it. Read More […]

Ever wondered why some local businesses appear at the top of Google search results while others remain buried on page three? The answer often lies in a powerful yet underutilised tool that’s available to every business owner: strategic blogging with SEO optimisation. If you’re running a business and have been thinking about starting a blog […]

Local charity announces latest support for communities in the Yorkshire Dales ​ August / September 2025 Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) has opened its latest Community Grants scheme, which aims to support organisations that benefit the people, landscape and wildlife of the Yorkshire Dales. There is no set minimum or maximum grant amount, though typical […]

  REMINDERS Applications for the Business Sustainability grants of up to £49,950, close 19th September. More details here. If you’d like to have a chat about this, let me know. If you’re struggling with technology, there’s a lot of 1:1 support coming through the Steps Into Digital programme and there’s going to be some funding to pay for the right expertise too. If […]

This is the time of year to enjoy Heather – Calluna vulgaris Via Judith Allinson EVENTS: Mondays 9.30am-3pm and Tuesdays 9.30am-12.30pm Digital Drop In  Pop in for any Tech or mobile help. Appointments can be booked on Mondays 01729 824968  The Place, Settle BD24 9RH (Opposite Ruchees near Ashfield CarPark) Wed 26 Aug: 10.30-12 Settle Methodist Church […]

Looking back on a previous walk just a 10mile car or bus journey from Settle “A walk in a waterfall wonderland” and they are not wrong! This Yorkshire Dales four and half mile walk through some of the most spectacular woodland made even more special as we went on a glorious sunny autumn day! Read […]

Settle, North Yorkshire – A night years in the making is finally here. Settle’s own rising stars, Kid Nowhere, are coming home for a one-off, high-energy celebration at Settle Victoria Hall to mark the release of their debut EP. More than just a gig, “The Homecoming” is a full-circle moment for frontman Josh Warburton and drummer Dan Lowe, who grew up together in Settle and […]

Sawwort – Serratula tinctoria – an uncommon, delicate relation of knapweed.Happy Yorkshire Day. (1 Aug) . If you visit Settle from now until Sept 7th leave time to see the flower pot characters in Settle – including the two waders at Settle Swimming Pool in the Giggleswick WI garden plot (Oyster catcher and curlew) settleflowerpotfestival.co.uk/ , Fri 1 […]

We’ve been sent some great photos of the Hoffman kiln – These were taken when I took my son to visit the Kilns on the evening of 15th Nov 24 using a head torch.  A great if not a little spooky experience for mum and 16 year old son. Best wishes, Paula Johnston, LEEDS.   Download […]

Whether you prefer the natural or a trail centre we have both within easy access of our guest house. You can ride straight out onto the “Settle Loop” a 10 mile circular route which takes in parts of the Pennine Bridleway and with spectacular views of Malham Tarn and the Dales. This is a great […]

Chamber of Trade Members Shepherd Partnership are hosting a free Making Tax Digital for Income Tax advice clinic – aimed at sole traders and landlords. The event is this Saturday morning (17th May) at the Skipton office on Carleton Business Park. The event details and booking link are here… FREE CLINIC: Get Ready for Making […]

Some info and links from the Senior Business Advisor at North Yorkshire Council Free accountancy & business advice – business essentials & drop In – 8th May 10:00am – 1:00pm Harrogate, Co-Lab Join us for a free workshop and free business advice from accountant, Jo Tomlinson, owner of Business Works UK. The workshop (10-11am) will cover choosing […]

Unlock your business potential: Blogging for the Settle Business Community Are you a valued member of the Settle District Chamber of Trade? Then, fantastic news! You have a golden opportunity to shine a spotlight on your business right here on the settle.org – all through the power of blogging. “That sounds amazing, but where do […]

Spring time brings a lot of joy in Settle and the surrounding countryside, we (King William Guest House) don’t hold much knowledge on what the names of various plants are but there is one that comes every year in abundance – Wild Garlic! This year with the very mild conditions from early March the leaves […]

Situated around 6 miles west of Settle is the village of Clapham which is home to many a nice day out or adventure! There are a few different ways to get to the village from Settle – apart from a good days hike 🙂 Driving is quicker! and there is a National Parks Cark Park […]

Langcliffe Quarry – A History of the Limeworks Industry is an existing initiative to develop a nationally significant site into a unique destination and improve accessibility. Langcliffe Quarry, located 1.5miles north of Settle, is rich in heritage and ecology. The site features the remains of historic lime production and limestone quarrying, including a Triple Draw […]

  Road from Settle to Airton and Kirkby Malham   Newly added “Flies unzipped: a general talk about hoverflies and other popular flies” by YNU president Derek Whiteley this Thursday 20 Feb at Settle Sat 1 March YNU Conference at York: “The State of Yorkshire’s Nature”   I may be able to offer a lift from Settle. Also please […]

Wed 12 Feb:  4pm. Eco Explorers for families – This is restarting after the winter break – with a focus on snowdrops!  New families welcome. Join a group of children aged 4 – 12 discovering nature – (Children must bring an adult) –  4 – 5.30 after school. Finding signs of Spring. – We will meet at Settle Parish Church grounds, then […]

When you book our only twin bedded room “Old Peculier” apart from a fab shower en-suite, this bedroom is on the first floor at the rear of the house overlooking Settle’s Iconic “Castleberg Crag”.  Due to the large window that overlooks this view we have made the balcony that is a feature in the foreground private […]

  Destination Management Plan Approved  A brand new 10-year Destination Management Plan (DMP) for North Yorkshire has been approved. The plan, which was created in consultation with over 500 key stakeholders, outlines Visit North Yorkshire’s vision for supporting the growth of the visitor economy in a responsible and sustainable way through five clearly defined priority areas: […]

January update The new year signals the start of our first full year as Visit North Yorkshire, and we are looking forward to another busy year promoting the incredible businesses and locations in North Yorkshire. Check out exciting opportunities and useful updates for the months ahead. Marketing and campaign opportunities Christmas in North Yorkshire 2024 […]

Spherical lanterns on Tortula muralis (Wall Screw-moss) surrounding Physcia adscendens (a lichen) – on a misty mountain wall-top on Smearsett Scar on Boxing Day ********************************** Thur 23,30 Jan: and Thursdays in Feb and March:  Warm Space 2pm-4.30pm at St John’s Methodist Church, Settle, BD24 9JH. There is a film each Thursday The church and coffee lounge is open for you to […]

Short amusing story! A few years back we had a couple of lads staying in our Guest House who had travelled from Italy.  They were here in Settle to walk the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks, it is one of our USP’s is to provide our guests with a full Yorkshire breakfast (should they wish) before […]

1. Shop local from local independent dealers 2. Give presents of home made gifts – or your time. 3. Settle Community Christmas Day Meal is on again. (See end). Also see list of Christmas events of Settle and District Churches at end. Lots of Events:  Wed 27 Nov: 10.30am-midday – FairTrade stall at the Coffee Morning at St […]

Settle Stories is an independent arts charity in one of the most rurally isolated parts of the UK. They change lives through story because stories are the most powerful way to engage, inspire and move people to action. By sharing stories from diverse cultures across the globe, exploring traditional myths and folktales. The biggest event […]

North Yorkshire Council is now in the second year of providing many of your local services, from rubbish collection and recycling, public health, social care and education, roads, transport and leisure services as well as support for businesses. The council has brought together the services previously provided by eight councils into one, but there is […]

News Release:   Public asked for “active travel” wishlist People are being asked to share ideas on how active travel routes into, and around, the Yorkshire Dales National Park could be created or improved. Active travel refers to journeys that involve some form of physical activity.  In the National Park this includes walking, “wheeling” (wheelchair or […]

All Oct and November – The Yorkshire Waxcaps Project. https://www.neyedc.org.uk/waxcaps Wed 16 Oct = Improvers day- Wensleydale. – I hope to go to this one (should anyone want to share transport, but will have to come back a bit early) – but you do have to be an improver for this day, not a complete […]

  Settle and District Chamber of Trade Annual General Meeting Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 Location: Lion’s Den – Golden Lion, Duke Street, Settle Time: 6pm Open to Members (who will vote in the new committee) and Non-Members This meeting will give everyone the opportunity to hear about current projects and news from the Settle […]

When visiting Settle Ladies, we have a number clothes shops in Town to have a brouse and pick up something nice for going out or just casual wear for day to day. All are independant and offer a really friendly service in Settle – read more Download QR

We at  King William the Fourth Guest House are delighted to welcome the New Kid on the Block – our new neighbour “High Street Coffee” has opened its doors opposite our Guest House. This fresh and contemporary set up – specialises in great coffee (other hot drinks are available!) Tom is an experienced barister so […]

Since the Grand Depart in Yorkshire back in 2014 the elite race of the Tour de France coming to this part of the UK was great show case for the county. Ever since the sport has grown and more people are taking up this past time. The country lanes of the Yorkshire Dales make a […]

Wild Thyme and Rockrose during the Yorkshire Naturalists Union (YNU) visit to Lower Winskill Farm, Settle  on 22 June. View this email in your browser                                   Fri 5 July 2024 Dear *|FNAME| Lots more events over summer and autumn.  Sat 6 July: Yorkshire […]

Sweet Cicely on Road to Malham Tarn 18 May 2022.  It is like that now. I  hope you might get out so some of the events this month. All Events: All week until Sat 18 May: Plant Sale for Christian Aid Week: at Quaker Meeting House Garden:  Bring your plants there  (or to the Coffee Evening […]

“Love Your Local Market” a national campaign to promote Markets throughout the UK starts in May and Settle Market will be joining in the Campaign on Tuesday 21 and Tuesday 28 May. To encourage new traders, we are offering traders the opportunity to trade on the Market on a pitch measuring 3 x3 mts for […]

The charming town of Settle, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. This hidden gem offers a wealth of natural beauty, quaint shops and restaurants, and a warm welcome to visitors from all over the world. Whether you are a nature lover, a walking enthusiast, a history buff, or just seeking a peaceful retreat, […]

Have you noticed the bushes beside some of our roads that are just starting to produce white blossom? Do you know if they are Hawthorn or Blackthorn (also known as Sloe)?  Sloe will have sour fruit like tiny plums in October – they can be used for making excellent wine.   Hawthorn bushes produce red haws. The […]

Readings show stargazing at its best   Bainbridge, 12 March 2024 Dozens of ‘sky quality’ metre readings have underlined the Yorkshire Dales National Park’s status as an International Dark Sky Reserve. During 2023 the National Park Authority trialled permanent light metres at locations in Aysgarth, Garsdale, Grassington, Long Preston, Malham, Oughtershaw and Sedbusk. They consistently […]

Please contact for large filming jobs hello@locationcreation.co.uk or visit https://lnkd.in/egMjEwYs for more.   Download QR

Photography competition celebrates the Yorkshire Dales in all its glory ​ 27 February 2024   Entries are now open for the popular Yorkshire Dales photography competition – which celebrates the beauty and character of the Dales landscape. The competition, run by charity Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) and The Garden Rooms at Tennants in Leyburn, […]

    View up Malhamdale from Town End Farm Shop, Airton on 1 Feb Climate Walk Here is an action packed email with lots of useful information – including the benefits of Swimming, and how to become a Grasses expert (see the end for these two). All Events: Sun 18 Feb Cumbria Lichens and Bryophytes […]

This annual Walking festival lasts a week, and anyone that loves the Yorkshire Dales there is something for you! With organised walks, talks and music all along the famous Settle to Carlisle railway so you don’t even have to drive! Read More Download QR

Farmer meetings held at ‘crux moment’    Bainbridge, 23 January 2024   People farming in the National Park are invited to attend one of five evening meetings in February, which are being held at the ‘crux moment’ of the government’s seven-year agricultural transition in England. Advisers from the National Park Authority’s farm conservation team will […]

Current Pop – Up Banking in Settle Cash Machines at the Garage and Co-Op Download QR

  From RSH Artisans Markets   Hello to the community and businesses of Settle  We will be with you on Sunday 10th March 2024… Which is Mothering Sunday  Market Place 10am – 3.30pm Local businesses with registered business premises in Settle, we would like to offer 3 free pitches per monthly market, I pitch per separate […]

Why not take on the Yorkshire 3 peaks but instead of doing them all in 1 day, take your time to enjoy the delightful scenery and do them in 3 days ? read more Download QR

Public asked to shape ‘to-do list’ for National Park   from the Newsdesk at Bainbridge, 16 January 2023   A partnership of public bodies, farmers, land managers and tourism businesses is urging people to help shape a ‘to-do list’ for the Yorkshire Dales National Park for the remainder of this decade. The Yorkshire Dales National Park […]

1. Call  (to people near Settle) for volunteers for Settle Community Christmas Day Meal  (25 December) to be held at Settle Methodist Church and Hall. Due to Covid in Settle (2020 and 2021, and even 2022) we have had no Settle Community Christmas Day Meal for three years. This last week, I have had many people saying that […]

One of King Billy’s (King William the Fourth Guest House) previous businesses was an Antique Shop, prior to being a Guest House at the turn of this century. The two front downstairs rooms where home to various gems of furniture and basically old things! So taking this theme we would explore what Vintage Shops have […]

ONE MONTH TO GO: Edward Sexton at his family-run business Glencroft in Clapham, Yorkshire Dales.   Clapham-based country clothing brand Glencroft has been announced as a finalist in two categories at this year’s Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards 2023, due to take place in a month. The family-run business which makes country clothing and […]

Having sampled the various options for a curry or something with a bit of spice over the years here in Settle. “King Billy” will give you the low down on what is on offer with regards to sit in restaurants just within a few minutes walk of the Guest House…Read More for locations and Contact […]

Bread deliveries become part of nature’s bounty… Baker Aidan Monks from Lovingly Artisan Bakery, Cumbria, and organic farm Growing With Grace, based at Clapham, North Yorkshire, have teamed up to bring together a totally natural pairing of fresh fruit and veg and freshly made breads – all delivered direct to your door by Growing With […]

You can download this information as a pdf by clicking here First Step Go to home page Welcome to Settle Open Menu (the three lines top right hand side) Login / Register You just need an email address and password to remember. Wait 3 Days to be approved. IMPORTANT : We have already set up […]

Our Year 11 pupils are today celebrating their GCSE results. Headmaster, Sam Hart, has praised the year group saying: “Once again, our pupils have worked incredibly hard to achieve some excellent results whilst also remaining fully engaged in the breadth of opportunity that Giggleswick offers. I am grateful to our staff who went above and […]

Students at Giggleswick School in Settle are today celebrating A-Level success and are pursuing their personal passions as they move on to a wide variety of exciting futures. The results see students head off to red-brick and Russell group universities including Cambridge, Durham, Exeter and UCL as well as prestigious places on Degree Apprenticeships with […]

‘Changing Places’ toilet opens in National Park     25 July 2023       People with physical and learning disabilities will find the Yorkshire Dales National Park more welcoming and accessible, owing to the opening of a spacious new public toilet in the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes.     Campaigner Debbie North posed […]

Cycling Shakespearean troupe, the Handlebards, will pedal themselves across Yorkshire next month, setting the stage for a unique Summer of outdoor theatre in God’s own county. The two-wheeling low carbon 10th anniversary tour will see the mini peloton power themselves plus all their props over 1500 miles across the UK. They will stop off at […]

During the summer months the Historic walking tour departs from the Settle Tourist Office (Town Hall, Market Place) here in Settle every Thursday at 2pm What can you expect for your £5 charge? Gentle walk for an hour or so around the town with gentle inclines and no steps, but no sitting down spots! The […]

For Northern, there will be 131 ticket office closures, plus 19 travel centre and customer information point closures that they’re not mentioning. The remaining 18 ticket offices will have reduced opening hours, with only one (Leeds) open after 6pm. Most other customer service staff will also disappear by 6pm. Customer service staff numbers at the […]

Five farmer meetings on ‘SFI’ Upland farmers will be briefed on how they could earn thousands of pounds a year from a government payment scheme, at meetings to be held this month.   The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has organised five meetings on the ‘Sustainable Farm Incentive’ (SFI), the main new farm payment scheme […]

Giggleswick Junior School, the junior part of the 400-pupil independent, co-educational and boarding school in Settle, has made the exciting decision to change its name to Giggleswick Prep School. The new name will be in place for the start of the next academic year starting in September 2023. The announcement follows a fantastic year for […]

A recent guest that stayed with us gave us at King William the Fourth Guest House, Settle inspiration to share his walk/stay with us. As previously mentioned in another addition of “King Billys News” many Long Distance Paths Long Distance Walks or Cycle? come either through or very close to our town of Settle. The Pennine Bridleway does […]

  From Bainbridge News Desk , 27 June 2023 A Dales hill farmer and a former Scouts chief have become Chair and Deputy Chair, respectively, of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Neil Heseltine, from Malham in Craven, was elected to serve a fourth consecutive year as Chair at today’s annual general meeting. Derek Twine, […]

    …and it’s not just the new aprons!   Solar panels are now powering Clapham Village Shop, thanks to a National Lottery grant. The recently completed installation will provide around 15 per cent of the shop’s energy requirements and is part of a wider strategy to minimise the community venture’s environmental impact.   “Clapham […]

NEWS RELEASE Tuesday 27th June 2023   Glencroft launches unique traceable 100% Yorkshire wool jumper   WORTH THE THWAITE: William Dawson, of Bleak Bank Farm, wearing Glencroft’s Thwaite jumper which is made from the fleece of the farm’s own sheep.    Yorkshire Dales clothing brand Glencroft has launched a limited edition Thwaite Jumper for AW23, […]

Local pupil Jack selected for North Yorkshire Schools Team Giggleswick School pupil and Settle resident, Jack Sanderson, has received a remarkable honor by being selected to represent the North Yorkshire Schools team in the Intermediate Boys 3000m race at the prestigious English Schools Track and Field Championships. The event is scheduled to take place on […]

  National Parks Press Release  20 June 2023 A detailed annual report on rights of way work in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which costs more than £1 million a year, has been published in advance of a meeting next week. The report reveals that 91% of the 2,637 kilometre-long rights of way network in […]

Can we make Settle Plastic Free? Would you like to help Settle become a plastic free community? That is to reduce the single use plastics e.g. drinks bottles, coffee cups and lids, packaging, bags used in the town? Plastic Free Settle Business Toolkit – to view or download here  This article is available as a […]

Giggleswick School in Settle is delighted to announce that it has been rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas, following its recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report. The rating is the highest possible under the current inspection framework. It is a fantastic achievement for the leading independent school – which prides itself on delivering academic excellence combined […]

Hi everyone As you are aware, transport is a hot topic in Craven. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) is asking everyone in the county to take part in a survey to help shape the future of transport in the district. The NYC Let’s Talk Transport survey will help us understand the issues in your local area […]

Vietnamese visit vast Dales woodland   Bainbridge, 13 June 2023   Leaders of a National Park in Vietnam had a two-day tour of the Yorkshire Dales National Park last week, including a visit to one of England’s largest native woodland creation sites. The director of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Phạm Hồng Thái, inspected some of the […]

Date of issue: 13 June 2023   New grants programme for community and heritage projects in the Dales Local charity Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) has launched a new grants scheme for projects and organisations that benefit the people, landscape and wildlife in and around the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale. The scheme can support a […]

Neil Heseltine, Malhamdale farmer and Chair of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has been elected Chair of National Parks England, the body which provides a collective voice for National Park’s across the country. This key appointment comes as National Parks face significant financial pressure as a consequence of the real terms reduction in the […]

Hannah Russell joins YDMT as Ambassador Bestselling author, award winning businesswoman and public speaker Hannah Russell has joined Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) as an Ambassador. She will support the Clapham-based charity’s aims in helping the people, landscape and wildlife of the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas. Hannah is also huge outdoor and wildlife lover who […]

A Viewpoint will open at Malham Cove this week for people to watch the world’s fastest animal, the peregrine falcon, up close. The opening marks the return of the Malham Peregrine Project, a long-running partnership between the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and the RSPB, which was paused during the ‘Covid years’. The free public viewpoint […]

Funders, Hyper Local Press, Regional Press & Papers, Community and Regional Radio, Regional Magazines, Miscellaneous & Freelancers   Forest of Bowland AONB Partnership News Release Wednesday 17th May 2023   Welcome to a Flower-Filled Summer in Bowland A riot of colour and buzzing with life, Bowland’s traditional hay meadows are true havens during the summer months […]

General Events and News/Chat 1.  Happy National Hedgerows Week – Mon  8 May – Sun 14 May. Or perhaps here in the Dales we should have a National Dry Stone Walls week.  Either way, these boundaries and their adjacent centimetres of soil are often excellent havens for wildlife, compared to the reseeded almost monoculture grassland in the […]

At the King William the Fourth Guest House in Settle has a Ground Floor Double room “Black Sheep” Room which is fully converted to guests arriving in a standard wheelchair. Accessed direct from the street with no ramps, through the front door we have a secondary door entrance which is 68cm wide (26.8″) which is […]

9 May 2023   Artist Hester Cox has collaborated with the Dales Countryside Museum to portray the abundant but ‘ephemeral and fragile’ life of traditionally-managed upland hay meadows. A special exhibition brings together eight years’ worth of her work, including a series of new, Marie Hartley-inspired linocuts depicting the flowers, insects and birds of three meadows near […]

The stage is set for a stunning season of outstanding theatre at the Richard Whiteley Theatre, including the chance to picnic whilst consuming two al-fresco shows. The season starts in late Spring with FANBOY on Thursday 18 May, as the production tours the UK tour after critically claimed runs at the Edinburgh Fridge and Soho […]

Giggleswick School is proud to have been shortlisted for ‘Best Use of Technology’ in the TES School Awards 2023. The prestigious awards, now in their 15th year, recognise the very best that the education sector has to offer. The awards include entrants from UK state and independents across early years, primary and secondary. The awards […]

The RSPB is urgently looking for pin badge fundraising volunteers to help with placing and managing boxes in and around Settle, to raise funds for nature in crisis. Boxes should be serviced every 4-8 weeks, donations paid in at your local post office and recorded online – all at a time that fits with your […]

Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust – News Release Tubex partners with local charity to expand tree shelter collection and recycling hubs Anybody planting trees in the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas can now benefit from a free Collection and Recycling programme for used tree shelters. Tree shelter specialist Tubex is offering hubs around the UK where […]

A man who found great help for depression in walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks has donated £1000 to rights of way maintenance in the area. David Field, a retired medical engineer and former Bradford Northern rugby player, has walked to the top of Ingleborough, Whernside and Penyghent a total of 600 times in the past […]

Charity appeals for donations to support ‘Miles More Meadows’ in the Dales A Yorkshire charity is urging people to take advantage of a scheme to double the impact of their donations this April, to help expand wildflower-rich habitats in the Dales and give nature a fighting chance. The ‘Miles More Meadows’ appeal, run by Yorkshire […]