News

Autumn mists and mellow fruitfulness

• Posted On: 25 September 2017
• Author: Dalegarth
• Number of views: 1013

A time of preparation, where flora and fuana are gathering themselves for the inevitable arrival of winter. Leaves are turning; indeed, falling. Berries are plumping up; a rich and varied harvest waiting to sustain the birds through the worst of winter weather. The wild pheasants congregating in our garden have been joined by rabbits from the adjoining fields, all enjoying the glut of fallen fruit - especially the plums and apples, after an exceptionally good season. Wild deer...

Kettlewell Festival -

- celebrates a 'Scare of Crows'

• Posted On: 23 August 2017
• Author: Dalegarth
• Number of views: 855

What do 'a muster', 'a hover', 'a horde', 'a parcel' and 'a murder' have in common?  Crows! We're proud to say that yet again 'Dalegarth' added to the scarecrows at Kettlewell for their recent annual Scarecrow Festival - in the shape of a Roman Emperor.  At least, he started out that way, but the organisers decided they had a surfeit of Romans and a shortage of Greeks, so he changed nationality to 'help...

A Summer Delight

Buckden Gala

• Posted On: 1 July 2017
• Author: Dalegarth
• Number of views: 836

It was just the perfect day for Buckden Gala.  Traditionally held on the third Saturday of June, Buckden Gala has grown into a major attraction of Upper Wharfedale.   Like so many other Dales Galas, which had as their origins a sheep show, it has expanded to include entertainment for the wider community.  One of the highlights must be the Buckden Fell Race, from the village to Buckden Pike (702m or 2,303ft.) and back.  Fell racing is a demanding sport, where...

Peregrines & Penguins

Today is National Dawn Chorus Day.

• Posted On: 7 May 2017
• Author: Dalegarth
• Number of views: 952

Not being dedicated ‘twitchers’, many of our bird identifications would be described as “lbj’s” (little brown jobs) – but lack of identity does not prevent us from enjoying them. To help us, the 69p purchase of an App of British Birds, including all their songs, was one of our best buys!  Another aid is that jewel of the BBC, ‘Tweet of the Day’. One of the joys of life – and totally free – is the Dawn Chorus, currently in...

Easter Greetings to you all

• Posted On: 16 April 2017
• Author: Dalegarth
• Number of views: 1015

Church is synonymous with Easter and we always have displays of lilies at this time, to which are added ribbons carrying personal dedications – reflecting people or events deserving of remembrance to the writers.  Not only does this form a beautiful picture, but it creates an atmosphere full of peace and hope. This is our ‘Quinquennial’ year – every five years there is an in-depth investigation of the fabric of our 12th Century church at Hubberholme and this...