Rathmell from the sky!
A hot air balloon passed by regally this weekend, and Keith kindly engaged in a trade of photos on the village’s behalf. He sent the balloon company photos of the balloon from the ground, and the balloon company sent him…
What would you like for the future of the Reading Room?
Rathmell Reading Room has been dedicated to villagers since 1901, but now finds itself in the unusual position of no longer having a full committee to manage events. At the most recent commitee meeting – the first since Covid –…
New website for Ribblebanks Parish Council
Rathmell residents will be interested to see that our Parish Council has a very smart new website at ribblebankspc.co.uk – includes a calendar of upcoming events, minutes of past meetings, the Rathmell Village Development Plan, and councillor information. Thank you…
John Harrison feeding the chickens
Mark Hill captured a bucolic Spring moment today, with John Harrison feeding the hens at Rathmell’s popular tourist destination – the “Rest A While” bench on the corner of Hesley Lane and Mill Lane :)
It’s snowing!
Gooselands snapper, Phil Simnett, was kind enough to send some beautiful photos of the Rathmell area under today’s snowfall:
Macmillan Coffee Morning & Village Collection
Due to the coronavirus and restrictions which are still in place and the safety of us all at this present time, the Macmillan Coffee Morning due to be held in Rathmell Reading Room will not take place on Saturday 26th September…
Out now: “Walkies!” – children’s book written and illustrated by Margaret Swift
News has reached Hesley Lane of another book from the prolific Gooselands Writers’ Enclave. “Read all about Doodle’s lockdown adventures in Margaret Swift’s wonderful new children’s book (this time she’s illustrated AND written it) – out now!” Tony Maguire, literary…
Letter from Craven District Council regarding Local Government Re-organisation
Discuss your views on the reorganisation of local government across York and North Yorkshire. The Minister for Local Government would like to replace district and county councils with a unitary structure District and borough council leaders in North Yorkshire have come together to make sure change right. As part of our work on this, we are running a series of online discussions, in which you will be able to share your views on how local government should be best structured to be responsive to the needs of local people and businesses.
Toby Lloyd’s coast-to-coast run has raised £2,100 for Manorlands Hospice!
Toby, of the Hesley Lane Lloyd musical dynasty, finished his lockdown charity runathon yesterday (Sunday 31st May) and has raised over £2,100 for Manorlands Hospice, beating his target of £2,000. Congratulations Toby! Villagers turned out (and spread out) in the…
Back Lane Bridle Path made One Way
For the duration of the Coronavirus Pandemic Back Lane has been made One Way. Walkers, dog-walkers and horse-riders have been asked to use it in one direction only – south to north, i.e. from Layhead to Hesley Lane. This allows…