Harvest of Song
Langcliffe Village Institute will be celebrating the arrival of autumn with a fund raising concert entitled "A Harvest of Song" by the popular, local group Octameron.
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It's "Child's Play" with Octameron at Long Preston
Local singing group Octameron will be sharing the stage with the next generation as they join forces with the sons of two of its members to present a light-hearted family concert in aid of the National Children's Orchestra in Long Preston Village Hall on Sunday 12th June at 3pm.
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National Park housing development plan unveiled
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) has launched its new Housing Development Plan with the aim of delivering sites for affordable housing over the next 15 years.
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Richmond cycle day
A new cycling group take its inaugural ride at a special activities day in Richmond next month.
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National Park schemes to lessen impact of climate change
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) is working hard to help local people to offset the effects of climate change.
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A classroom with a difference at Gayle Mill
Children from schools in the Yorkshire Dales will soon be able to experience hands-on learning by visiting the 230-year old Gayle Mill, near Hawes, as it launches a heritage education project with the arrival of Samantha Belcher, a dedicated Heritage Education and Training Co-ordinator.
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Nidderdale AONB Launches 2011 Events Programme
Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has now launched its Events Programme for 2011. Events take place between April and October and are designed to help both visitors and residents explore and appreciate the outstanding Nidderdale landscape.
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Community groups cash in at Dragon’s Den event
Community groups in Craven bid for funding at a Dragon’s Den style event run by Craven District Council and Craven Youth Council on 25 February.
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Police and National Park Rangers clamp down on illegal off-roading
Rangers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) have joined forces with North Yorkshire Police to try to reduce the damage to the sensitive landscape caused by illegal off-roading.
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North Yorkshire's recipe for good health
School cooks in North Yorkshire have the recipe for success with the publication of a new book.
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Future of Richmondshire TIC’s to be determined
The future provision of tourist information services across Richmondshire looks set to be decided next week.
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Gardensharrogate...springing into action
Harrogate in Bloom’s latest project is underway to showcase the local area’s floral excellence by holding a free gardening event at the Great Yorkshire Showground.
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Yorkshire Dales landscape comes to life
The beautiful landscapes patterns of the Yorkshire Dales are brought to life in a new exhibition being staged in Bainbridge.
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Cycling for fun in Richmondshire
A new group promoting cycling for fun is being launched in Richmond next month.
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Votes needed for National Park conservation work
Lovers of the spectacular Three Peaks in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are being asked to vote for conservation work that is in the running for a cash award.
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March events at the Dales Countryside Museum
There will be some interesting and unusual attractions for visitors to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes this month. (March)
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Help people find out who they really are!
Volunteers are being sought for a family history project which could help people around the world find out who they really are.
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TV Chef Hosts A Dales Kitchen Challenge
The Wensleydale Creamery at Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales has marked the completion of a 800,000 pound investment in its Visitor Centre with a Dales Kitchen Challenge hosted by TV chef Rosemary Shrager.
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Nidderdale AONB Launches Traditional Farm Buildings Survey
Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is about to launch a two-year project to further our understanding of historic farm buildings in the area.
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Accolade for Yorkshire Dales pub
The Wensleydale Heifer, one of the Yorkshire Dales’ oldest inns and boutique hotels, has received yet another accolade after it was listed as one of the top 50 pubs in the country by The Times.
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Chips are down for card fraudsters
North Yorkshire Police have stepped up the fight against credit and debit card fraud.
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Consultation begins on new renewable energy guidance
New guidance for people wanting to install renewable energy equipment in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has been put out for public consultation today.
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Church appoints new Rural Officer
The Church of England’s Diocese of Ripon and Leeds has signified its continued commitment to the countryside with the appointment of a successor to former rural officer Canon Leslie Morley, who retired last year. Mr Andy Ryland, the Transport and Visitor Management Officer for the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, has been named as the new Rural Officer for the diocese.
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Charity book fair
A charity book fair will be held at Bolton Abbey next month in support of ABF, The Soldiers Charity.
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Protect yourself from fuel thefts – farmers warned
The CLA is urging farmers across Yorkshire to protect their fuel supplies following reports of a rural crime wave.
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Richmondshire artists to share ideas
Voluntary artists and art groups across Richmondshire are being asked to join forces to share information and ideas.
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Work of upland farmers ‘must be recognised’
The contribution of upland livestock farming still fails to be recognised nationally and internationally, according to David Butterworth, Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
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A love affair to remember in the National Park
Love is all around in the latest edition of the free annual visitor newspaper produced by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA).
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Morris taster session
If you’ve ever secretly fancied just ‘having a go’ at morris dancing, the Flagcrackers of Craven are offering just that chance to men, women and children in the area. For the first time, on Sunday February 27th the Skipton team will be holding an Open Taster Session workshop for anyone interested to try their hand at some Border morris. That’s the colourful stick brandishing variety.
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Love Birds? Get involved in National Nest Box Week
A special event is taking place at Gayle Mill near Hawes on Saturday, 19 February, from 10.30am to 4pm.
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