25 June: CTISAD hosted the Settle (Skipton and Ripon Constituency) Election Hustings.
Here the candidates rest before the hustings in St John's "Eco-garden" and Marian McNichol outlines the programme.
Some Scenes from the Settle Passion Play on Friday 7 April 2023:
The theme of 2023 year's Week of Prayer for Chrisitian Unity was "Be-Longing" and included the theme of racial justice. This video was shown at the service on Sunday 22 Jan https://vimeo.com/782874124
. Gender-based violence is one of the most widespread violations of human rights. Spanning many societies, it can affect anyone at any time and takes many forms. It can be part of a damaging cultural ‘norm’, or hidden behind closed doors. It can be very difficult to ask for help.
1 Nov 2023: Hellifield Flash & LongPreston Deeps - Cororants and Marsh Harrier
1 Oct: Visit to Scaleber Foss and Attermire
2 Sept: Visit to Swindale near Haweswater.
1 Aug: - A walk to Blua Crags - the crags above Settle.
July: The walk will be part of National Meadows Day (held for National Meadow Day on 1 July) up at Lower Winskill Farm
1 June: Ashes Pasture in Ribblesdale
1 May - We ended up making four separate walks
1 April: Newton in Bowland
1 March 2023: Childrens Play area on Bond Lane (12 species of tree) followed by walk to the Folly Cafe.
1 Feb 2023 we walked from Giggleswick to look inside Giggleswick Chapel
Above: Window about Creation in Giggleswcik Chapel
On 1 Jan 2023 We did not hold a walk ourselves but encouraged people to attend the parish walk at Keasden Head Farm (See walk 12 months ago)
2023-2022
On 1 Dec 2022 six of us walked up the Nature Trail at Clapham sang a song for COP15 Biodiversity Summit - found waxcaps and saw the sunset.
On 1 Nov - Side of Settle Golf Course. Just two of us went and recorded Waxcaps (the other 12 had genuine excuses)
On 1 Oct Fungi were found at Scaleber, but themain group met at Upper Settle
On 1 Sept we found cranberries on Rathmell Common
On 1 Aug we revisited Malham Tarn Fen SSSI- so much has changed in a month!
On 1 July we visited Malham Tarn Fen
On 1 June we visited sites near Colt Park near Ribblehead
On 1 May we had a short walk at Horton following the Lambing Service.
On 1 April we walked up the slopes of Penyghent and saw the purple saxifrage
On 1 March we walked from Helwith Bridge round the Moss, and below Foredale
On 1 Feb we walked from Gig to Close House near the bypass & back via the Ribble
On 1 Jan 2022 we went to Keasden Head
2022 -2021
On 1 Dec 2021 we went to Rathmell
On 1 Nov we went to Austwick, Wharf and the Clapper Bridge
On 1 Oct we went to Thorns and Ribblehead
On On Sept 1st we went to Whelpstone Crag.
On 1 Aug we joined the annual St Oswald's Day walk (pics below) at Horton.
On 1 July we went for a walk on a nature reserve in Ribblesdale.
On 1 June we went to Selside
(23 May: CTISAD Pentecost Walk to Oxenber Woods)
On 1 May we walked throught the bluebells at Lord's Wood ) (7)
On 1 April we ( Just 2 of us - limited to 2 by covid restrictions ) - litter-picked beside the Ribble at Stainforth
On 1 March (I think litter picking in Settle)
On 1 Feb we litter picked beside the Ribble at Stainforth (Just 2 - Covid restrictions)
On 1 Jan 2021 there was not New Year's Day CTISAD walk but Judith went on a walk for the BSBI New Year Plant Hunt
On 1 Dec 2020 We (2) walked up Castleberg Crag and picked litter
On 1 Nov 2020 We went on our first walk for the climate (in the rain) -
(3 plus 3) beside the Ribble in Giggleswick and Settle
Welcome to our Churches Together Activities: Here is our 2023: Easter Sunday "Dawn" Service: 9 April outside the Friends Meeting House, next to the Settle Carlisle Line at 7am:
The theme of 2023 year's Week of Prayer for Chrisitian Unity was "Be-Longing" and included the theme of racial justice. This video was shown at the service on Sunday 22 Jan https://vimeo.com/782874124
. Gender-based violence is one of the most widespread violations of human rights. Spanning many societies, it can affect anyone at any time and takes many forms. It can be part of a damaging cultural ‘norm’, or hidden behind closed doors. It can be very difficult to ask for help.
1 Jan: people do thier own thing - e.g. join the Clapham Parish Walk at Keasden Head.
1 Dec 2023: Walk up How Beck at Stainforth
1 Nov 2023: Hellifeild Flash & LongPreston Deeps - Cororants and Marsh Harrier
1 Oct: Visit to Scaleber Foss and Attermire
2 Sept: Visit to Swindale near Haweswater.
1 Aug: - A walk to Blua Crags - the crags above Settle.
July: The walk will be part of National Meadows Day (held for National Meadow Day on 1 July) up at Lower Winskill Farm
1 June: Ashes Pasture in Ribblesdale
1 May - We ended up making four separate walks
1 April: Newton in Bowland
1 March 2023: Childrens Play area on Bond Lane (12 species of tree) followed by walk to the Folly Cafe.
1 Feb 2023 we walked from Giggleswick to look inside Giggleswick Chapel
Above: Window about Creation in Giggleswcik Chapel
On 1 Jan 2023 We did not hold a walk ourselves but encouraged people to attend the parish walk at Keasden Head Farm (See walk 12 months ago)
2023-2022
On 1 Dec 2022 six of us walked up the Nature Trail at Clapham sang a song for COP15 Biodiversity Summit - found waxcaps and saw the sunset.
On 1 Nov - Side of Settle Golf Course. Just two of us went and recorded Waxcaps (the other 12 had genuine excuses)
On 1 Oct Fungi were found at Scaleber, but themain group met at Upper Settle
On 1 Sept we found cranberries on Rathmell Common
On 1 Aug we revisited Malham Tarn Fen SSSI- so much has changed in a month!
On 1 July we visited Malham Tarn Fen
On 1 June we visited sites near Colt Park near Ribblehead
On 1 May we had a short walk at Horton following the Lambing Service.
On 1 April we walked up the slopes of Penyghent and saw the purple saxifrage
On 1 March we walked from Helwith Bridge round the Moss, and below Foredale
On 1 Feb we walked from Gig to Close House near the bypass & back via the Ribble
On 1 Jan 2022 we went to Keasden Head
2022 -2021
On 1 Dec 2021 we went to Rathmell
On 1 Nov we went to Austwick, Wharf and the Clapper Bridge
On 1 Oct we went to Thorns and Ribblehead
On On Sept 1st we went to Whelpstone Crag.
On 1 Aug we joined the annual St Oswald's Day walk (pics below) at Horton.
On 1 July we went for a walk on a nature reserve in Ribblesdale.
On 1 June we went to Selside
(23 May: CTISAD Pentecost Walk to Oxenber Woods)
On 1 May we walked throught the bluebells at Lord's Wood ) (7)
On 1 April we ( Just 2 of us - limited to 2 by covid restrictions ) - litter-picked beside the Ribble at Stainforth
On 1 March (I think litter picking in Settle)
On 1 Feb we litter picked beside the Ribble at Stainforth (Just 2 - Covid restrictions)
On 1 Jan 2021 there was not New Year's Day CTISAD walk but Judith went on a walk for the BSBI New Year Plant Hunt
On 1 Dec 2020 We (2) walked up Castleberg Crag and picked litter
On 1 Nov 2020 We went on our first walk for the climate (in the rain) -
(3 plus 3) beside the Ribble in Giggleswick and Settle
Oct 2023
Fri 13 Oct: Workshop on Money
(incl supper).
Facilitator: Lyndsay Burtonshaw (campaigner with the Faith in Action team at Friends House London.) Held at Settle Catholic Church.
6pm: Simple meal.
Summer/Autumen 2023
Eco-Explorers: (for children aged 4-11 plus their families) Alternate Mondays. On Oct 9: Meet at the sharp bend at the top of Langcliffe Brow at 4pm for a walk SD82976529. Bring strong shoes. - Fungus foray, -Waxcap watch. Please phone 07950469545 or email if you plan to come. return by 5.30pm. I can offer a lift from Settle for up to 3 people.
We had two successful Eco-Explorers Day Camps up at Lower Winskill Farm on 15 and 16 Aug.
Eco-Explorers meet on alternate Mondays for the first half of this term Sept 11 25, Oct 9 & 23 4pm-5.30pm. Please tell anyone you know with children aged 4-11 that they will be very welcome.
On 25th Sept we meet at St John's Methodist Church Hall.
Wed 20 Sept: Meeting of Settle Hangout - Youth Club at Settle Methodist Church Hall
14-20 May 2023 - Christian Aid Week
Christian Aid Week 2023 raised £3019.12 A big thank you to all who collectd, organised events and donated. The events were:
Plant sale in the Friends Meeting House Garden all week
Wed 17 May: Christian Aid Coffee Evening 6-7.30pm at St John's Methodist Church
Sat 20 May 10-1pm: Christian Aid: Big Brekkie & Brunch Butties Holy Ascension Church, Church St, Settle BD24 9JA
Sat 20 May:Christian Aid Afternoon Tea Quaker Meeting House Kirkgate, Settle BD24 9DZ 3 – 4.30pm Saturday 20 May
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Rev Keith Hunter - Bishop Keith - formely of Zion Church Settle died recently. His funeral is on 10 July at 10.50am at Waltonwrays Crematorium, Skipton followed by refreshments at the Conistone Hotel.
Rev Diane Hunter was the minister Zion Chapel community before it closed a few years ago [after 199 years!] along with Rev Keith. They were big supporters of CTISAD, hosting our Sunrise Service on Easter morning, and providing breakfast afterwards. They also led a time of remembrance at the cenotaph on 11 November for many years. Keith would play his accordion at many outdoor events.
Lots of people were so sorry not to be able to say goodbye to Rev. Diane nearly three years ago, when she passed on during lock down. Please make this information known to your church community: there are those who would like to know, even if they can't accept the invitation to attend the funeral.
2023
This week we remember Phyllis Walker who died 13th January 2023.. Her funeral is at the Cremetorium on Monday 30 January. She organised the Christan Aid Coffee evenings for many years. Back in 2017 we presented her with a 50 years certificate
The theme of this year's Week of Prayer for Chrisitian Unity was "Be-Longing" and included the theme of racial justice. This video was shown at the service on Sunday 22 Jan https://vimeo.com/782874124
. Gender-based violence is one of the most widespread violations of human rights. Spanning many societies, it can affect anyone at any time and takes many forms. It can be part of a damaging cultural ‘norm’, or hidden behind closed doors. It can be very difficult to ask for help.
At the begining of the Autumn term Eco-Explorers will meet forthnightly on a Monday evening from 4pm till 5.30pm and go for a short walk near Settle. Ask For details. Next meeting: Mon 14 Nov
Thanks to all who helped and contributed at Christian Aid Week: 15-21 May 2022. We raised £2834!!
4 March 2022
Friday 4 March 2pm: World Day of Prayer- this year it was held at St John's Methodist Church. - This year it was been written by the women of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
God of the past, the present and the future,
Our thoughts and prayers are with our sisters and brothers in the Ukraine and the surrounding countries in their fear and distress
We pray that reconciliation will overcome hatred,
peace will conquer war,
hope will replace despair
and that your plans for the region will be fulfilled,
God, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
See video of the favourite hymn "The Day thou gavest"
Six of us went on a "Pray for the Environment" Walk (and look at flowers , lichens and pick up litter walk on 1 May 2021
2021
Note: Doris Cairns' book "Wildlife in a Churchyard" - 112pp, A3 landscape - a beautiful coffee table book with her paintings, photos and interesting facts about wildlife - from flowers and fungi, birds and bees to moths and mosses - has now been printed. You can get a copy at St Alkelda's. It follows the trees through the year - so now is a good time to get it.
These cost £10-00 (generously subsidised by the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust) and make an excellent Christmas Present. They can also be bought from the YDMT £12-50 inluding postage .. (If you send it direct as a present it solves the postage hassel!). If you live in Giggleswick/Settle contact David Fox to buy a copy direct 01729 823493 for £10-00. There are only a few left.
The map of the tree species in the churchyard -
enables you to teach yourself how to identify trees.
The book is worth it for the map alone!
Dec 2019
We remember with affection and respect Father Tony Boylan - former Chair of Churches Together
who died recently at the age of 80. A funeral servicetook place at 11am on Wed 11 Dec at The Roman Catholic Church, Robin Lane, High Bentham.
When we had meetings about "Fair Trade goods" (see picture and account of 2013 Fair Trade Fortnight event here..
he used to say it is much much, much, more important to change our trade systems
, than just to satisfy our consciences by buying Fair Trade Goods and he encouraged us to support Global Justice Now.
Afterour St John's/Churches Together Party for Fair-Trade Fortnight on March 2013 He gave a short talk on trade justice, pointing out that unfair tax rules between rich powerful countries and poor countries often makes it impossible for poor farmers to sell their products.
Below:-Churches Together Barn Dance - Catholic Church Hall in Aid of Saving World Wildlife for Future Generations - 5 May 2017. The Barn Dance raised 133.50
Singing We Three Kings - Settle Market Place 20 Dec
Christian Aid Talk for One World Week on 25 Oct 2016. Shelagh Fawcell recommended resources
The talk was held at the Catholic Church Hall
The Christian Aid Coffee evening on 18 May 2016 raised 390 pounds for Christian Aid. The stalls were cards, cakes, plants, bricabrac, with extra donations for refreshments, door and quiz sales and other donations.
Money raised for Christian Aid in May 2015: Thanks to all who helped: £2853.90 made of:-
Coffee Evening + quiz sheets......... £574.61 supplemented by additional plant sales!
Talk and lunch at the Friends..........£150.00
Street collection outside Naked Man.£126.65
Door to door envelopes................£2002.64 supplemented by extra donations at shops
Churches Together Christian Aid Coffee Eveing on 13 May raised £500.03. thanks to all who came and who contributed.
Election Hustings- Panel of prospective parliamentary candidates 17 April
Carol singing December 2011 - here at Booths. Afterswards we went to the Coop.
Bishop Nick the new Bishop of Bradford ascends Pen y Ghent on the longest day 21 June 2011
Ascending the steep face
CTISAD web editor says: "There were 17 of us. We saw Yorkshire Fog - both the meteorological sort and the grass sort - and Red Clover.. and more..
For more pictures of the Settle Easter 2011 passion play
Click on A and B and C . Join us again in 2013!
The Series of Five Evenings in Lent 2011 arranged and sponsored by -CHURCHES TOGETHER IN SETTLE AND DISTRICT- For the people of Settle and District - FACING-UP TO END OF LIFE ISSUES - (Practicalities) - was held at : St John's Methodist Church Hall, Church Street , Settle BD24 9JH - 7.30 – 9.00pm each evening
( Please enquire about the video and more pictures of the event. )
Fri 10 April
Picture above: Barabas
Pic on right - Jesus arrested and taken to the High Priest.
Left above: Pilate
Left below: The Roman Centurion
Route followed: 10.15 Meet in front of the Catholic Church, Kirkgate, Settle
10.20 Jesus washes the disciples' feet Beside Catholic Church
10.40 Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane Millennium Gardens
11.00 The trial of Jesus Market Place
11.30 Reflections from the cross Grass slope above Greenfoot Car Park
Above: Jesus washes disciples feet.
Below: Dress rehearsal
The last supper:
Right: 6.45 am Easter Morning
Churches Together service followed by breakfast at Zion.
A sum of £1215-38p was raised in this year's Christian Aid Week, as a result of all the events including the Coffee Morning and the House to House collections. Thank you to all who took part and to all who gave.
Bottom left: Rev Peter Yorkstone in green, leads a prayer on a rock near Queens Rock, Giggleswick.
Bottom right: After the market place service, where we were joined by members of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, we went to Settle Parish Church for hot cross buns.
A German family on holiday in Settle came round with us - sad to miss an ecumenical service in their home town 100km north of Frankfurt, they were delighted to join our event.
On the Square Don Secretan read a good poem about there being no remains of the wooden cross left, but that Jesus words are left and words can give us vision.
Wendy Holt told us movingly about the pain that people suffer in a crucifixion - but that Jesus had words of kindness for his mother and for the thief crucified beside him. Jesus' words of forgiveness, encouragement and comfort show the depth of God's love for us all, for his love has no bounds. This led into the final hymn which finished:
"Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small. Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all"
Over 40 people from right across Yorkshire to Lancashire came to the Churchyard Management Seminar held at St Mary's Church, Long Preston on Saturday 21 May 2005. Three staff and three volunteers from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust ran the seminar.
Revd. Mark Russell-Smith (the vicar) and Revd. Rachel Wilson (the curate) welcomed people to the meeting. The seminar was supported by the Bowland Deanery of the Bradford Diocese. ...
The event was timed to link in with the Environment Sunday on June 5 th
A Baptist from Leeds in 2004 walked from Land's end to John O Groats to raise awareness about Climate Change. (and giving talks at churches en route.)
A group of people from different local churches (Methodist, Catholic, Quaker and Anglican) and conservation organisations gave him a breakfast sendoff at Stainforth on 22 October 2004, whilst on the Pennine Way
Messy Church Third Sunday of the month 3.30pm-5.30pm (Except sometimes if there is a holiday club in the month)
Held at St John's Church Hall, Church Street. Settle. Fun church for families of all ages - celebration, Craft Activities and Meal. (Individuals welcome too)
NISCU (Northern Inter-School Christian Union) clubs: email
Niscu Craven is part of a larger charitable organisation working in Cumbria, North Lancashire and the Craven area of North Yorkshire. The work involves visiting local schools and delivering assemblies, running lunch clubs and taking lessons. Running alongside this is a residential programme and one off youth events and activities. Niscu Craven is funded by local churches and individuals in the area.
For further information, email or telephone 07919 694167
Sunday 10.30am Morning service
Evening service only on special occasions
Tuesday 10 am - 12 am Coffee Morning, with optional 15 min service at 10.45 . !st Tuesday in month coffee morning for special charity of the month, other Tuesdays for church funds
Sundays 9.30 am: Parish Communion
except 2nd Sunday 9.30am: Family Worship;
Tue 9.30 am Holy Communion ( 1/2 hour)
Tue 10am-midday Coffee; Lunches in Summer.
Mon-Sat 8.30am Morning Prayer
(If - (occasionally) priest/leader not there because they are away from Settle, use prayer sheet))
Every Sunday 8 am except 2nd Sun
BCP Holy Communion
1st Sun 11a.m All Age Communion (CW)
2nd.3rd.5th Sun11am Parish Communion CW
4th Sun 11am Morning Prayer
Every Sun 4.30pm Informal Worship
4th Sun 6pm Sung Evensong
Wed 9.30am Communion
Mon-Sat 5.15pm Evening Prayer (If - (occasionally) priest/leader not there because they are away from Settle, use prayer sheet))
KEY - BCP = Book of Common Prayer 1662; CW = Common Worship
Anley Hall Nursing Home Skipton Road
Last Sunday of month 3pm - Praise Service - organised by Zion- (01524 242011)
First Monday of month 2.30pm - Holy Communion (organised by Settle Parish church staff) 01729 824191
We remember that the best present we can give many people, especially the old, the house bound, the lonely etc is our presence - Deep attention and deep listening are the activities of true presence
Everyone has a story to tell, and when we ask others to share a personal story, they are almost always invigorated.
Churches Together in Settle & District
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Churches Together Christian Aid Coffee Eveing on 13 May raised £500.03. thanks to all who came and who contributed.
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Carol singing - join us again 11am 20 Dec 2014
3rd from left: Alex Jones of Christian Aid who talked to One World Week Meeting on 23 Oct with members of Justice and Peace Group
Churches Together Environment Sunday Walk June 2010 
Fri 10 April 
Lambing Service near Horton on 27 April 2008
It's 4 U Ceilidh with "Pluck and Squeeze" 20 Oct 2006 
Launch of It's 4 U 23 Sept 2006 
Joint trip to Malham: Women of Churches Together and Touchstone Interfaith Women's Group - July 2006 
Bishop of Bradford's 
Ramble from Austwick 
Churchyard Wildlife Seminar 
Over 40 people from right across Yorkshire to Lancashire came to the Churchyard Management Seminar held at St Mary's Church, Long Preston on Saturday 21 May 2005. Three staff and three volunteers from the 
Masses: 
Settle Methodist Church
Zion Congregational, Castleberg Lane, Settle 01524242011
Sunday 10.45am 
Settle Parish Church
Long Preston Anglican Church
Horton in Ribblesdale Parish Church (01729 860468)
