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Creative and fun alternatives to plastic – Part 1

Posted on August 6, 2019 by

#plasticfree #beeswaxwraps #beeswax There’s been a lot in the media recently about the damage plastic is doing to our environment. There is a lot of evidence which can’t be denied or ignored anymore., so we thought we would make August … Continue reading →

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Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

Did you know that May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month? There is no doubt that being in the great outdoors is good for everyone in the family. It allows children to run off a bit of steam and adults to … Continue reading →

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5 Famous Films Shot in Yorkshire

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

Yorkshire has some of the most diverse landscapes in the UK. From acres of flat arable land in the East, mountains in the North and gritty mill and mining towns in the South and West. The topography of Yorkshire makes … Continue reading →

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International Plastic Bag Free Day

Posted on July 3, 2018 by

We don’t normally blog about things that are seen as contentious, however, today is International Plastic Bag Free Day and I think most of us have seen the harrowing pictures that have been shown on TV recently about the effect … Continue reading →

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Access for all to Ingleborough Cave

Posted on December 5, 2017 by

Here in the Yorkshire Dales we have some of the most spectacular showcaves in the UK. If you have difficulties with mobility, visits to places such as these can be a non-starter, so it was fantastic to hear about the … Continue reading →

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If Settle could not go to the theatre…

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

There are many very interesting old buildings in Settle. One of the most notable is Settle Victoria Hall. It is a Grade II listed Victorian concert hall in Kirkgate, Settle and is England’s oldest surviving music hall. Built in about … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival: 23 to 30 September

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

Throughout the year there are many festivals and shows celebrating all aspects of Yorkshire Dales life. So… how about a cheese festival? The Yorkshire Dales National Park are organising  The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival: 23 to 30 September 2017 showcasing cheese and … Continue reading →

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