Category: News and Events
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What’s on in November and December
November and December, the time of year when the preparations for the festive season are well upon us and the calendar is packed full of local events every weekend in the run up to Christmas – from festive stalls through to running adventures, take your pick!
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World class cycling recognised in Yorkshire
We are delighted to hear the news that Yorkshire has been recognised as a World Class Cycling Destination by the World Governing Body for cycling, the Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI), in its recent accolade of a ‘UCI Bike Region’. Well done to everybody involved in promoting cycling in our region, much enjoyed by many. The…
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Kilnsey Show – A great family day out
Kilnsey Show was a great fun-filled day on Tuesday. The setting of the showfield in Upper Wharfedale never ceases to impress and the landscape is as inspiring as it is beautiful. The day was action-packed from classes being judged in the morning, through to Falcony displays, the sound of the brass band playing, and watching…
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1st August – it’s Yorkshire Day!
Tomorrow marks the First Day of August – Yorkshire Day. It’s a time to celebrate the wonderful county that we live in. As celebrations commence throughout the county, here is a flavour of the events taking place to mark the occasion.
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Food, Farming, Famous People, Freedom Milk, Family and the Fun Bus!
This weekend saw the arrival of the Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival to our family’s very own Funkirk Farm, just outside Skipton, for the very first time. It was a fantastic weekend with a vibrant atmosphere. Here is a flavour of what we discovered over the weekend.
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The new 2017 Farm Stay Brochures have arrived
It’s always great to see the new set of Farm Stay Brochures – available for all guests in our cottages and B&B rooms to browse and take home with them. Farm Stay is a brilliant network of accommodation found in delightful, rural settings throughout the country – often on working farms. From Bed and Breakfasts…
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Challenge yourself in the Yorkshire Dales
A new year is upon us. A chance to pause and reflect, and perhaps to plan ahead too and make 2017 the year when we take part in something that takes us out of our comfort zone and try something new. We have put together a list of a a few challenge events taking place…
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A summer of events in the Yorkshire Dales
Now the sun is shining brightly we are ever brimming with excitement at a fun-filled summer of local events in the Yorkshire Dales and the chance to discover something new. With last weekend’s fabulous Le Petit Depart from Skipton and the fabulous Malham Safari Trail the weekend before, we feel so thankful to have the picturesque Yorkshire Dales…
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Horses on holiday in Bank Newton
It was SOOOO lovely to see these smiling faces staying at Newton Grange this weekend – Horses on holiday in the sunshine.
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Spotlight on Gargrave Show
We’re looking forward to going to Gargrave Show on Saturday – the 22nd August. Situated on the field in front of Eshton Hall just outside the village, it is a picturesque place for a country, family day out. It reminded me of last year, when we enjoying seeing the animals, watching the fell race and…