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 September 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 villagehall@kilnseyandconistone.co.uk.
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Enjoy the Big Screen Experience in your own community and support Grassington Hub and Library.
Grassington Community Cinema presents monthly Saturday Movie shows at The Octagon Theatre Town Hall Grassington. There are shows for children in the afternoons with films for the grown-ups in the evening. Bar, popcorn and ice cream for sale. Ask about our Loyalty Discount Scheme. All welcome!
For the next show, times and prices please see:
http://www.grassington.uk.com/grassington-community-cinema/4591381006
Conistone with Kilnsey War Memorial
A War Memorial has been erected in Conistone with Kilnsey.
In 2010 there was a discussion at the Conistone with Kilnsey Parish meeting about the absence of a War Memorial in Conistone with Kilnsey. It was agreed that a memorial should be erected at a suitable location.
The War Memorial plaque is now in place on the west wall of St.Mary's Church, Conistone with Kilnsey. Most of the expense has been met by the Co-operative Memorials of Nab Wood Shipley along with donations from local people.
Information about the memorial, together with the details of the six casualties and a map showing the places where they lived, can be viewed in the History and Nature section of this website.
If anybody has any further information about the casualties named on the memorial, (e.g. photographs or family details), please forward them to us through this website.
The Account Books of Richard Wigglesworth of Conistone and his Sons 1683-1719
Transcribed and edited by Peter Leach and published by the North Yorkshire County Record Office, is now available priced £6, either from Peter Leach at Leyland House, Conistone (email: leach.leyland@btinternet.com, telephone: 01756 752571), or from the Record Office at Northallerton.
Kilnsey - A Dales Township
The publication is now available from Kilnsey Park Farm Shop (Price £9.99)
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 Programme
A 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
Parish Council Minutes & Agendas
The agenda for the Parish Council AGM, to be held on 15/04/2013, is linked to here.
Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association
Quiz on Sundays, 9pm at The Racehorses Inn, Kettlewell
Supper Available
50% of all proceeds go to the Association
Web: www.uwfra.org.uk
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.
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
The fells and valleys of Upper Wharfedale are overflowing with delights from which, once under their spell, very few can escape.
Upper Wharfedale Field Society works to increase the enjoyment derived from the area by deepening and widening understanding of its many and various elements.
Meet us and experience it for yourself. You are very welcome to our winter talks or to join us.
Web: www.upperwharfedalefieldsociety.co.uk
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
The Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group (U.W.H.G.) was formed in 2005 to enable members to be involved in practical archaeological fieldwork within the rich historical environment of Upper Wharfedale and surrounding areas.
In addition to fieldwork, they hold a programme of talks by guest lecturers during winter, spring and autumn, as well as guided walks during the summer months.
Web: www.uwhg.org.uk
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
For information on our church services, please click here.
