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On 16th November, 140 people attended the country music themed ball for Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

Yesterday (19th November), Conservative MP, Julian Smith met with farmers from his constituency in Westminster.

A new show which re-imagines A Christmas Carol, with Dickens cast as Scrooge forced to face his sins, comes to Silsden Town Hall on Sunday 8th December as part of a UK tour.

Airedale Hospital & Community Charity are encouraging colleagues, visitors and patients to ditch the festive jumpers for festive socks on Friday 13th December.

Local residents are being urged to donate unwanted toys and games to ensure more children wake up to a gift on Christmas Day.

The plight of local farmers will be highlighted by local MP Robbie Moore in a major rally against Labour’s Family Farm Tax plans tomorrow (Tuesday, 19th).

Skipton Rotary will be hosting a charity boat race next May.

A Harrogate man has received the Prime Minister's Points of Light Award following his extraordinary fundraising efforts.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice at the start of next week.

Tickets for next year's Great Yorkshire Show have gone on sale this week.

Craven Arts is set to unveil a line-up of events to take place during the Christmas season in Skipton.

An Andy's Man Club branch is set to open in Skipton on 2nd December.

Veterans, colleagues, patients and volunteers have gathered for a Remembrance Service in the Chapel at Airedale Hospital this week.

Northern is offering a special £2 set fare for shoppers heading to the Christmas market in Skipton.

Skipton will host its annual Christmas Lights Switch On event on Sunday 24th November, and Santa Fun Run organiser, Mr Peter Ripley, will be invited to flick the switch!

Local residents laced their trainers for the much-anticipated Run Bolton Abbey on Sunday 10 November.

From the 30th of November, Skipton BID is opening a special post office allow children to send their letters to Santa.

Skipton Bid have announced via Facebook the return of the popular Christmas 'Make a Bear' workshops.

Joining the High Street in Skipton will be a brand new bar, Nightshade replacing the Oxfam Bookshop.

Conservative MP, Julian Smith has approved news that new bus services will be launched in Skipton and surrounding areas.

How many sleeps till Santa? There’s a question you won't have to ask in just a few days as the famous 'Sleeps to Santa' song is back!

The Christmas Elf Appeal is returning for it's fifth year to support struggling families in the Craven area.

Drake And Macefield have won Best Prepared Meat (hot) in Yorkshire's biggest food awards.

The library will be offering free slippers and social time for the elderly.

Spellman Care are excited to announce that its annual Christmas Appeal will be returning for the fourth consecutive year.

On 6th November, Julian Smith laid a Remembrance tribute in the Royal Legion Constituency Garden of Remembrance in the Houses of Parliament.

Oliver Walsh, a Silsden based dad and Merchandise & Shipping Manager of Kamico raised an incredible £2735 for Airedale General Hospital’s Neonatal Unit.

Due to the high demand, Kooky Nightclub is bringing back the Day Clubbers event on Saturday 28th December.

Paul Sinha or better known as 'The Sinnerman' will appear at Skipton Town Hall on 20th December.

Last night, North Yorkshire Police- Craven's Facebook page posted a plea for information about multiple break-ins.

North Yorkshire Police's Craven Facebook page have posted a safety guide for those lighting fireworks at home this bonfire night (tonight).

After its £1 million development at Sandylands, Skipton Community Hub has opened its doors to the community after an anticipated wait.

Remembrance Day is fast approaching and many services are taking place, Skipton will also be hosting a celebration on 10th November. So here is everything you need to know about the approaching service.

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The Rotary Club of Skipton Craven’s 15th Great Skipton Santa Fun Run is set to take place on Sunday 24 November 2024.

Glusburn Community & Arts Centre is delighted to announce its upcoming Christmas Fair and Makers Market, a day filled with holiday spirit, local craftsmanship, and delectable treats.

The festive season is just around the corner, so Airedale Hospital & Community Charity is inviting children up to the age of 12 to design Airedale NHS Foundation Trust’s official Christmas card.

Transport bosses have been asked whether the proposed pedestrian bridge across the A629, expected to cost almost £13m, was going to be “gold plated.”

The former Keelham Farm Shop in Skipton is set to re-open in the new year after it was sold for £2.2m.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has announced that Colette Scully, a Community Specialist Nurse at the hospital, has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse, in recognition of her commitment to excellence in delivering patient care and community nursing practice.

The annual Crafts in the Pen market will be held at Skipton Auction Market this November for the Christmas season.

Skipton Town Council is set to host a special Remembrance Day tribute in the town. 

Various competitions will be held for under 18s this winter in the Craven area to showcase young talent.