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
Good Homes wanted for old Village Hall Chairs...
Conistone with Kilnsey Village Hall has new comfy chairs! However, this has left the committee with about 40 wooden chairs to relocate. There is no charge, but a donation to the Village Hall fund would be welcomed. Please call Win Clements: 01756 752087
Conistone and Kilnsey Road Verges Programme
Volunteers required:
Wednesday 22nd September: Cutting Day. Meet at the Conistone Maypole 10.30am
Wednesday 29th September: Raking Day. Meet at the Conistone Maypole 1.30pm
For more information, please call Shiela Ginger on 01756 752953
Annual General Meeting minutes
Please see here for the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Conistone with Kilnsey Parish Meeting held at the Village Hall on Monday 12th April 2010.
Extraordinary Meeting minutes
Please see here for the minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of Conistone with Kilnsey Parish Meeting held at the Village Hall on Tuesday 18th May 2010.
Parish Meetings Letter
The Conistone with Kilnsey Parish Meeting has received a letter from Craven District Council regarding how well Parish meetings are working and the possibility of merging small Parishes. If anyone has any comments or would like more information please contact Paul Batty on paulbatty@hotmail.com.
What's New at Kilnsey Park?
You can have a fun day fishing with all the family, and fly fishing on the two lakes continues to grow in popularity. Open for evening fishing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May until September. Evening sessions run from 5.10pm to 8.30pm.
We are delighted to welcome two new Kune Kune pigs, Tiggy & Wiggy, into Kilnsey Park. They are living under the trees near the source of Sykes Beck and have soon made themselves at home
The wild flower meadow is now open, see the Bird's Eye Primrose and a variety of Orchids. Kilnsey Park has been selected by English Nature as a location for the reintroduction of the rare Lady's Slipper Orchid.
The Red Squirrels are acting as if they are feeding babies (kittens). They are about 7-8 weeks old before they come out.
The honey bees are expected back towards the end of June. The observation bee hive will definitely be populated by 26th June
Angel Retreat Relaxation Spa
Now Open !!!
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
Yoga Classes
Yoga classes will be held in Conistone with Kilnsey Village Hall over the summer!
These classes will take place on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June
Duration: 7:30pm til 9pm
Mixed ability levels. For more information please call Sue Morris on:
Tel: 01756 730294
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
Kettlewell Bridge Club
Meetings take place every Tuesday at 7pm
in Kettlewell Village Hall Social Room
Everyone Welcome
Tel: 01756 751787
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:
September
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 5th September 6.30pm
Holy Communion Order 2
Rev P Yorkstone
Amerdale Hall
Sunday 5th September 2pm onwards
Litton Floral & Horticultural Society Show
Tel: 01756 770000 for more information
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Tuesday 7th September 10.30am
Walk in Grass Woods. Leader Alan Butterfield
Bring packed lunch and suitable attire
Meet at the old quarry (SD 982 653)
UWFS Botany Group
Tuesday 7th September 10am
Ferns at Grimwith
Meet NCP, Grassington
Kettlewell Bridge Club
Tuesday 7th September 7pm
Start of the new season. New members welcome
Kettlewell Village Hall
Tel: 01756 751787 (Bob Sayles)
Amerdale Hall
Wednesday 8th September 7.30pm
Bill Mitchell - 'Dales Folk'
UWFS Vernacular Buildings Study Group
Thursday 9th September 10.30am
Heritage walk round Sigsworth Grange, Nidderdale
Bring packed lunch and suitable attire
Meet Sportsmans Arms Wath
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 14th September 7.30pm
Flower Workshop - "Autumn Glory". Ruth Hall
Kettlewell Village Hall
UWFS Summer Walks
Saturday 18th September
Take the 9.56am bus to Asgrigg. Linear walk back.
Distance 7.5 miles. Leaders Philip and Anne Sugden
Meet 8.30am NCP Colvend, or 9.45am Castle Bolton
UWFS Bird Group Outings
Thursday 19th September 7.30pm
Planning Meeting
Tel: 01756 753154
Conistone and Kilnsey Verges Programme
Wednesday 22nd September 10.30am
Road Verges Cutting Day
Meet at Conistone Maypole
UWFS History Group
Thursday 23rd September
Guided visit to Wensley church, and visit to Aysgarth Church
Pub Lunch in Wensley
Tel: 01756 752702
Wharfedale Support Group for Manorlands Hospice
Saturday 25th September 8pm
'Pudding and Plonk Evening' - Tickets £8
Kilnsey Village Hall
Tel: 01756 760202 or 753139
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 26th September 9.30am
Holy Communion Order 1
Rev P Yorkstone
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 27th September 7.30pm
'A Small Town in Spain'
Win Clements
The Octagon Room, Grassington
UWFS Botany Group
Tuesday 28th September
Fungal Foray to be arranged!
Conistone and Kilnsey Verges Programme
Wednesday 29th September 1.30pm
Raking Day
Meet at Conistone Maypole
October
The Friends of St Michaels
Saturday 2nd October 7.30pm
Concert with Organist Brian Moles. Tickets £9
St Michaels, Linton
St Mary's Church Conistone
Sunday 3rd October 6.30pm
Holy Communion Order 2
Rev P Yorkstone
Kettlewell & District Horticultural Society
Tuesday 5th October 7.30pm
Meeting to decide the future of the society
Kettlewell Village Hall
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Thursday 7th October 7.30pm
Bordley Township Project
Janis Heward
Soroptimist Meeting Room, Skipton
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 11th October 7.30pm
The Works and Aims of the Yorkshire Rivers Trust
Dr John Shillcock
The Octagon, Grassington
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 12th October 7.30pm
AGM
Kettlewell Village Hall
UWFS Vernacular Buildings Study Group
Date to be re-arranged
Halton Gill and Litton
More information to follow
Tel: 01756 753887
UWFS Botany Group
Tuesday 19th October 10am
Fungi of Grass Woods. Leader Audrey Gramshaw
Meet NCP, Colvend
Tel: 01756 752155
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 25th October 7.30pm
Embsay Moor Reservoir
The History of Construction 1904 - 1910
The Octagon, Grassington
UWFS History Group
Thursday 28th October
Field Walking in Barden
Afternoon Meeting
Tel: 01756 752702
November
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Thursday 4th November 7.30pm
Burnsall and its buildings. Leader Alan Stockdale
Soroptimist Meeting Room, Skipton
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Monday 8th November 7.30pm
Group Reports
The Octagon, Grassington
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday November 9th 7.30pm
Sugar Paste Flowers. Sue Nelson
Kettewell Village Hall
UWFS Vernacular Buildings Study Group
Thursday 11th November 10.30am
The Pierce Survey in Grassington Square
Tel: 01756 753887
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
Saturday 13th November
Coffee Morning
Church House, Grassington
December
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Thursday 2nd December 7.30pm
Tony Stephens - 'Long Preston; Documents and Landscape'
Soroptimist Meeting Room, Skipton
Kettlewell & District WI
Tuesday 14th December
Christmas Dinner
Details to follow
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
Wednesday 15th December
Christmas Lunch
Details to follow
If you have some news or events you would like featuring on this Kilnsey and Conistone community website, please email info@kilnseyandconistone.co.uk.
