Upcoming Events
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Date : Saturday 23 September 2017
Event : Guided group visit - Gayle Mill, Hawes
Meeting point : Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Transport : Free parking at Dales Countryside Museum on the day. Public transport option or lifts possible.
Description : Short walk to Gayle Mill, group guided visit, return walk to Hawes
Date : Saturday 23 September 2017
Event : Annual General Meeting
Meeting point: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Transport : Free parking at Dales Countryside Museum on the day. Public transport option or lifts possible.
Description : Our charity's Annual General Meeting, all welcome. Regret no dogs except RAD.
Date: Saturday 21 October 2017
Event: Celebration Open Day - Capturing the Past
Meeting Point: Victoria Hall, Settle
Transport: P&D Parking nearby, well served by buses and trains
Description: Celebrate the success of our community digital archive project, see photos and records being scanned and uploaded, meet the project team. Free all welcome.
Date: Saturday 28 October 2017
Event:Salmon Walk
Meeting Point: Settle Railway Station
Transport: Timed for arrival of Leeds train, or P&D Parking nearby
Description: 6 mile leisurely walk to Stainforth Foss, picnic time, back via impressive Hoffman Kiln heritage site. Free all welcome.
Date: Saturday 11 November 2017
Event: Kilnsey and its Show
Meeting Point: Conistone with Kilnsey Village Hall
Transport: Park at Hall or nearby Kilnsey Park Estate
Description: Morning walk around Kilnsey village with volunteers from the Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group. Afternoon talk from Jamie Roberts about his book "Studs and Crooks".
Date: Saturday 2 December 2017
Event: Ilkley and its Manor House
Meeting Point: Ilkley Railway Station for morning walk, Christchurch for afternoon talk
Transport: Public transport or P&D parking
Description: Morning walk around Ilkley looking at heritage buildings and new uses. Afternoon talk by Sir Rodney Brooke CBE, DL, about Ilkley Manor House restoration project.
Date: Saturday 20 January 2018
Event: Skipton Discovery Day
Meeting Point: Fred Trueman Statue for morning walk, St Andrew's Church Hall for afternoon talk
Transport: Public transport or P&D parking
Description: Morning walk to discover Victorian heritage of mills, canal, railway, pubs and churches. Afternoon talk on topic of local interest, speaker being confirmed.
Everyone is welcome at our events, members and non members - see Upcoming Events for more information. The next event is a visit to Gayle Mill followed by our AGM on Saturday 23 September in Hawes.
There are many ways to Support our Charity and be a Friend of the Dales, to help keep the Dales special and vibrant for years to come.
Join us as a member
Make a donation
Leave a gift in your will
Register as a supporter
Help as a volunteer at our events
Our Business members are very valuable to us and we thank them all. For a list of all these businesses, or for more information on the benefits of business membership, click HERE
Alastair Humpreys
Our Patron
says :
"it's more beautiful than you realise; the people are open and friendly and have time for you; your phone might not work which is a positive as you'll have more time - slow down and enjoy the silence".
Alastair’s quest for adventure began young. Aged 8, he completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge over 26 miles
Bill Bryson, a supporter, says :
"There isn't a more glorious and beguiling landscape anywhere, or one more deserving of our support. It really is as simple as that"
President Sir Gary Verity
Chairman Mark Corner
Registered Address:
Canal Wharf, Eshton Road, Gargrave, BD23 3PN.
Charity number 515384.Company limited by guarantee number 1822908
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