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This Sunday we'll be walking 8 miles from Healaugh to Gunnerside via the desolate summit of Great Pinseat with amazing views of the surrounding countryside We'll be leaving Ribblehead at 10:36 taking @DalesBus to Healaugh. For details click here foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

Thank you @DalesBus ! Cumbria Classic Coaches will meet trains from stations on the Settle-Carlisle line on Sunday 27 July & take passengers on to other westmorlanddalesfestival.org sites - find the timetable here! westmorlanddalesfestival.org/events/shuttle… @SettleCarlisle @foscl

If you are looking for something to do in the holidays why not have a go at the lego trail in Hawes. The trail is available @LibraryHawes all proceeds go to Hawes Primary PTFA & Dalesplay. £1 donation.

If you missed the event at Richmond Library yesterday, not to worry! You can still combine the joy of reaching with the great outdoors - why not head into the garden, or venture out and find your new favourite reading spot? Or visit one of the other libraries running events 😍

The first ‘Art in the Mart’ is to be held in the Auction Mart at Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July from 10am - 4pm both days! orlo.uk/lda4v

Bonus walk this Sunday...Ribblehead to Horton. Our second walk starting at Ribblehead (10:38) with its famous viaduct before journeying to Thorns, a long-deserted hamlet, and finishes at Horton foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

Well, what a lovely week we’ve had so far, getting plenty of you signed up to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge! If you’re taking part but you’re unsure of what to read, just look at the brilliant reading lists for this year's challenge. bit.ly/3FfoP8N

To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of The Settle-Carlisle Railway we have produced our first ever bespoke jigsaw. There is a limited supply of these jigsaws which are available NOW from our shops at Settle and Appleby stations and from our webshop foscl.org.uk

Single fares are just £3 (£1 for under 19s) on all buses in the Yorkshire Dales, including Saturday DalesBus services: 59: Harrogate-Bolton Bridge-Skipton 74: York-Knaresborough-Harrogate-Otley-Ilkley-Bolton Abbey-Grassington 80: Lancaster-Bentham-Ingleton-Ribblehead Stn-Hawes

Lots of free activities for kids at westmorlanddalesfestival.org in Kirkby Stephen. On Sat 26th July @lakelandarts are back with their award-winning eco-inspired craft workshops - no need to book, just look out for the bright yellow bus in the Market Square, 11:30-15:30, & have a go!

We're consulting on our plans for the next four years and would love to hear your views. If you have a spare 10 minutes please complete our consultation survey. The consultation is open until 11:59pm on 7th September. Here's the link to find out more: northyorksfire.gov.uk/news/consultat…

We have some free courses coming to Richmond Library, thanks to Adult Learning North Yorkshire. First up, we have a 'Master Your Digital Device' session on Thursday 24th July, where you'll gain practical advice to help you feel more confident and in control of your technology.

Enjoy a great day out at the 58th Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally this weekend 19th/20th July 2025. @Yorkshiredays @CoachesHodgsons @yorkbus

DCC Concepts are holding an open weekend at Settle station on 19th & 20th July. Please see below for details of the activities available and come and say hello to some of our volunteers! dccconcepts.com

Setting up our new exhibition, ready for this weekend. A celebration of rural history, heritage woolcrafts and the increasingly popular and sustainable practice of using British wool in textiles, highlighting the Wensleydale breed as a luxury wool producer.

If you're looking for school holiday activities to occupy the kids, then @DalesMuseum has lots of great events from drystone walling demo's to guided walks, archaeological activities, arts and crafts sessions and much more. #YorkshireDales #SchoolHolidays

This year's summer reading challenge starts tomorrow, Saturday 12 July. Children aged four to 11 are challenged to read six library books of their choice over the summer holidays. Visit your nearest library to sign your child up to the challenge. More northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/youn…

The Summer Reading Challenge starts today @LibraryHawes we are open until 12.00pm if you want to join today. #summerreadingchallenge

Find the full #WestmorlandDalesFestival 2025 programme on our website now: westmorlanddalesfestival.org . Join us in Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 July for a packed weekend of exploration, events & entertainment for all - we can’t wait to see you there!

We’re thrilled this year’s Festival features a trip from Kirkby Stephen to the wonderful @DalesMuseum on Sat 26 July, when they’ll be celebrating all things sheep! Info: westmorlanddalesfestival.org/events/trip-to…. Booking essential: [email protected] @yorkshire_dales @LibraryHawes