There is always something going on in this beautiful part of the world, with the major events including the annual agricultural show Kilnsey Show, held on the Tuesday after August Bank Holiday, which is organised and run by the Upper Wharfedale Agricultural Society. The Society, founded in 1897, has developed the show, which takes place in the shadow of the famous Kilnsey Crag, into one of the country's largest and most successful one-day agricultural shows.
The show, which includes an 8-minute fell race to the top of Kilnsey Crag and return, has generally replaced the old 'Kilnsey Feast' and the two autumn sheep sales which existed earlier in the 19th century.
For those interested in classical and light music, comedy and more thought provoking evenings there is also the annual Grassington Festival, held for a fortnight in late June each year. This festival has now become internationally recognised for the caliber of the artistes which it attracts.
The Grassington Dickensian Festival, held on three consecutive Saturdays in late November/early December in the run up to Christmas, provides a unique experience with street entertainment, side shows and a multitude of stalls which draws thousands of visitors from all over the country year after year.
Look out here for up to date news of the monthly Grassington Farmers' Market, Women's Institute meetings, The Upper Wharfedale Field Society (UWFS) meetings, The Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group (UWHG) meetings, church services as well as walking, climbing and other outdoor activities in and around Kilnsey and Conistone in Upper Wharfedale.
All the latest events and news for Kilnsey and Conistone in Upper Wharfedale is here!
Latest News
Kettlewell & District Horticultural Society
AGM on Thursday 8th April 7.30pm, Kettlewell Village Hall
As all residents of our area are potential members we would urge as many people as possible to become involved in this society.
We need new committee members to ensure the society continues its 100+ years of history.
Due to retirements there will be elections for a new Chairman and Secretary
Conistone with Kilnsey Road Verges Project
Win Clements, Sheila and Colin Ginger would like to thank everyone who helped out with the Conistone with Kilnsey Road Verges Project on the 23rd and 30th September
Great Kettlewell Variety Show
Have you been inspired by 'Strictly', 'The X Factor' or even 'I'm a Celebrity'?
If so, Geoff Queen would like to hear from anyone willing to take part in the Great Kettlewell Variety Show on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th March 2010. Volunteers please ring 01756 760314
Kilnsey Village Hall Ready for Hire
Kilnsey Village Hall is now refurbished and available to hire for your events and activities.
See Activities page.
For further information or to book please call 01756 762008
Or email at: info@kilnseyandconistone.co.uk
Check our Food and Drink page for local caterers
Yoga
Yoga classes will restart on Wednesday 30th September
7.30pm in Kettlewell Village Hall
Classes are for adults, both male and female, and of all ages and abilities
For more information please contact Sue Morris on 01756 730294
Kettlewell Bridge Club
The Kettlewell Bridge Club season will start on Tuesday 22nd September, at 7pm in Kettlewell Village Hall Social Room
Beginners welcome, the first few sessions include "revision"
For more information please contact Bob Sayles on 01756 751787
John Roberts
Your councillor on Craven District Council, is available on 01756 760355 or j-roberts@supanet.com to help with your problems and concerns.
Please email us at info@kilnseyandconistone.co.uk with any comments you may have about the new Kilnsey and Conistone website, or anything you would like adding.
Events
Events taking place in the coming months include:
March
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 7th March 6.30pm
Holy Communion - Order 2
Rev P Yorkstone
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 8th March 7.30pm
'Water Power in the Yorkshire Dales' - Tom Hay
Octagon Theatre, Grassington
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 9th March 9.30pm
A Hidden Childhood - Hanneke Dye
Kettlewell Village Hall
UWFS Vernacular Buildings Group
Thursday 11th March 10am
Heritage Walk - Threshfield Quarry and Threshfield Moor Coal Workings
Meet at Quarry Entrance, Skirethorns Lane. Bring Packed Lunch
Tel: 01756 753887
Yorkshire Dales Landscape Research Trust
Thursday 11th March 7.30pm
'High Close, Grassington' Project
Talk by Dr Patrick Ottaway on recent research into Roman Yorkshire
The Octagon Theatre, Grassington
No Bowls on March 17th as the stage is needed for the
Variety Show
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 18th March 8.30am
Salthome
Leader Jo Drake
Tel: 01756 749725
Kettlewell (World Famous) Variety Show
Friday 19th & Saturday 20th March 7.30pm
Tickets on the door: £4 Adults, £2 Children
Kettlewell Village Hall
For more information, or to get involved, please call Geoff on 01756 760314
The Wharfedale Support Group for Manorlands Hospice
Saturday 20th March 8pm
Spring Event with Mid Life Crisis
Grassington Town Hall
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 21st March 6.30pm
Evensong
Rev P Yorkstone
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 22nd March 7.30pm
Raistrick Lecture - Rob Stoneman
'Yorkshire Peatlands and Carbon Sponge Effect'
Grassington Town Hall
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 28th March 9.30am (Palm Sunday)
Holy Communion - Order 1
Rev F Jenkins
April
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Thursday 1st April 7.30pm
'A Fishy Tale: Fishbones in Archaeology' - Hannah Russ
Soroptimist Rooms, 28 Otley Street, Skipton
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 4th April 6.30pm (Easter Day)
Holy Communion - Order 2
Kettlewell Village Hall
Easter Monday 5th April 10.30am
Jumble Sale
Amerdale Hall, Arncliffe
Easter Monday 5th April
Afternoon Teas
Kettlewell & District Horticultural Society
Thursday 8th April 7,30pm
Annual General Meeting
UWFS Vernacular Buildings Group
Thursday 8th April 10am
Survey of Cowgill Cote, Bordley
Meeting place to be arranged. Bring Packed Lunch
Tel: 01756 753887
Consitone with Kilnsey Parish Council
Monday 12th April 7.30pm
Annual General Meeting
Conistine with Kilnsey Village Hall
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 12th April
Annual Dinner (Now Booking)
Tel: 01756 752012
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 13th April 7.30pm
Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Kettlewell Village Hall
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 15th April 8.30am
North Cove, Hull. Leader Win Clements
Meet National Car Park, Colvend, Grassington
Tel: 01756 752087
UWFS Botany Group
Tuesday 20th April 10am
Freeholders Wood, Aysgarth
Meet National Car Park, Colvend, Grassington
Tel: 01756 752534 / 752155
May
UWFS Botany Group
Tuesday 4th May 10am
Bastow and Grass Woods
Meet National Car Park, Colvend, Grassington
Tel: 01756 752534 / 752155
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Tuesday 4th May
Fold Farm, Kettlewell. Visit and Walk
Barbara Lambert and Alison Armstrong
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 11th May 7.30pm
Resolutions and planning for Group Show
Kettlewell Village Hall
UWFS Vernacular Buildings Study Group
Thursday 13th May 2pm
Earby Mining Museum, School Lane, Earby
Tour and refreshments £2.50
Tel: 01756 753887
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 20th May 8.30am
To be decided.
June
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 3rd June 8.30am
Rodley Nature Reserve. Leader Julie Holt
Meet National Car Park, Colvend, Grassington
Tel: 01756 753154
UWFS Archaeology Group
Saturday 5th June 10am
Visit to Saltaire with lunch afterwards
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 8th June 7.30pm
Treasure Hunt and picnic
UWFS Vernacular Buildings Study Group
Thursday 10th June 2pm
Vist to Padside Hall, Heyshaw
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 17th June 8.30am
Stavelt/Nosterfield. Leader Win Clements
Meet National Car Park, Colvend, Grassington
Tel: 01756 752087
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Thursday 17th June TBC
Kingsdale and its Landscape - Walk
Carole Howard
UWFS Archaeology Group
Saturday 19th June
Visit to Wycoller
Details to follow
July
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Friday 9th July TBC
Walk in Addingham. Leader Alison Armstrong
If you have some news or events you would like featuring on this Kilnsey and Conistone community website, please email info@kilnseyandconistone.co.uk.
