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 are here!
If you have any news or events you would like featuring on this Kilnsey and Conistone community website, please email info@kilnseyandconistone.co.uk.
Latest News
Kilnsey - A Dales Township
The publication is now available from Kilnsey Park Farm Shop (Price £12)
To support the book, several Kilnsey Heritage Trail days have been organised. Each trail leaves from Kilnsey Park Farm Shop and Restaurant at approximately 10.30am and returning at approximately 3.15pm. A packed lunch is required, which will be eaten in Kilnsey village, where tea and coffee will be available. The trail is mostly on hard road and tracks, and is roughly 2 miles in length. There is one hill, but itherwise the going is easy. Local history is discussed while enjoyig a walk in the Kilnsey countryside. Stout footwear and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
The dates for the trails are as follows: Wednesday 8th February, Saturday 18th February, Saturday 17th March and Saturday 28th April (All dates are subject to weather conditions - The winter months are chosen for the trail as the vegetation is low and more landscape features can be seen)
Cost £2 to cover the trail sheet and refreshments. For availability and a booking form, please call: 01756 753887
If you can make up a group of your own, an alternative date for the trail can be arranged.
Grassi Cars, Kilnsey
Local private hire company
Airport/train transfers, baggage transfers, school contracts.
Tel: 07789 083770
Kilnsey Village Hall available for hire
Kilnsey Village Hall is now 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 are available from time to time
Mixed ability. For more information, please call 01756 730294 (Sue Morris)
Cross Hills Naturalists' Summer ProgrammeA link to the Summer Programme can be found here
Grassington Library
The new library has opened in Grassington and is part of the Hub in Garrs Lane.
The library is open 49 hours per week Monday to Saturday. For times and more information please call 01756 752222
Kettlewell Bridge Club
The bridge club will meet at 7pm on the first and third Tuesdays of every month in the Social Room of Kettlewell Village Hall. Beginners class can be made available. Please contact:
Tel: 01756 751787 (Bob Sayles)
Kettlewell Cricket Club
Kettlewell Cricket Club are always pleased to welcome new players. Please come and join a practice session 6.30pm each Friday during the season.
Tel: 01756 760469 / 760834
Indoor Bowling
Indoor Bowling commences on Wednesday 6th October 2pm, Kettlewell Village Hall
£2 per person, including tea and biscuits
Annual Letting Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Annual Letting Meeting of the Kilnsey with Conistne Parish Council, held on 19/12/11, can be found here.
Angel Retreat Relaxation Spa
Angel Retreat is a luxury day spa with packages designed for the ultimate relaxation experience. The ideal place to rejuvenate and re-balance your mind, body and soul.
Gift vouchers are available for that special gift. For further information:
Tel: 07702 113351 (Pam) or 07714 330010 (Carol)
Email: info@angelretreat.co.uk
Web: www.angelretreat.co.uk
Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association
Quiz on Sundays, 9pm at The Racehorses Inn, Kettlewell
Supper Available
50% of all proceeds go to the Association
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:
FEBRUARY
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Thursday 2nd February 7.30pm
The Buildings Preservation Trust
Talk by David Blackburn
28 Otley Street, Skipton
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 5th February 6.30pm
Holy Communion - Order 2
Rev P Yorkstone
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 13th February 7.30pm
Wildlife Management of Ingleborough Nature Reserve
Colin Newlands
The Octagon Theatre, Grassington
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 14th February 7.30pm
"What do you want from your WI?"
Kettlewell Village Hall
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 16th February 8.30am
Pilling Marsh
Win Clements
Meet NCP, Colvend, Grassington
UWFS Winter Walks
Saturday 18th February
Led by Roger Peel
More information to follow
Tel: 01756 770279
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 19th February 6.30pm
Evensong and Refreshments
Thanksgiving Service
Rev P Yorkstone & The Bishop
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 22nd February 7.30pm
Holy Communion & Ashing
Rev P Yorkstone
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 26th February 9.30am
Holy Communion - Order 1
Rev F Jenkins
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 27th February 7.30pm
Textiles - Pre-Mechanisation
Sonia Wilkinson
The Octagon Theatre, Grassington
Kettlewell & District Horticultural Show
Tuesday 28th February 7.30pm
AGM
Kettlewell Village Hall
MARCH
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Thursday 1st March 6.30pm, 7.30pm
AGM followed by:
Raikes Road Burial Ground, Skipton
Talk by Jean Robinson
28 Otley Street, Skipton
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 4th March 6.30pm
Holy Communion - Order 2
Rev P Yorkstone & Rev P Thompson
UWFS Vernacular Buildings Group
Thursday 8th March
Tour of Grindleton
Led by Marion Hutchinson
More details to follow
UWFS Winter Walks
Saturday 10th March
Walk led by S Wilkinson
Winterburn Circular - approx 6 miles
Meet 10am at NCP, Colvend, Grassington. Or at Winterburn 10.30am
Bring a packed lunch
Tel: 01756 753887
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 12th March 7.30pm
Restoration of 'Cowside' Langstrothdale
Linda Lockett
The Octagon Theatre, Grassington
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 13th March 7.30pm
Members' Evening
Kettlewell Village Hall
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 15th March 8.30am
Whitendale
Led by Gerald Light
Meet NCP, Colvend, Grassington
Wharfedale Support Group for Manorlands Hospice
Saturday 24th March
Mid Life Crisis
Grassington Town Hall
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 26th March 7.30pm
'Common Problems' - A histiry of common land in northern England
Dr Angus Winchester
The Octagon Theatre, Grassington
Kettlewell Variety Show
Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March
Volunteers and those wishing to perform, please call:
Tel: 01756 760314 (Geoff)
APRIL
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Thursday 5th April 7.30pm
Dales field barns in context
Talk by Arnold Pacey
28 Otley Street, Skipton
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 10th April 7.30pm
Bee Keeping
Kettlewell Village Hall
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 16th April
Annual Dinner
More information to follow
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 19th April 8.30am
Nosterfield
Led by Sheila Ginger
Meet NCP, Colvend, Grassington
UWFS Winter Walks
Saturday 21st April
Walk led by Les Bloom
For more information:
Tel: 01132 576947
UWFS Vernacular Buildings Group
Thursday 26th April
Tour of Appletreewick
More details to follow
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 30th April 7.30pm
AGM
The Octagon Theatre, Grassington
MAY
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 3rd May 8.30am
Stavely
Led by Jo Drake
Meet NCP, Colvend, Grassington
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 8th May 7.30pm
Resolutions
Kettlewell Village Hall
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 17th May 8.30am
Leighton Moss
Led by Christine Bell
Meet NCP, Colvend, Grassington
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Saturday 26th May
Rough Haw
Walk led by Dr Rofer Martlew
More details to follow
