Category Archives: Cathy Parry
16 Aug |
The Stepping Stones Project in Skipton |
Last year I commented to a neighbour on how lovely their hanging baskets looked and they explained how they’d bought them from the Stepping Stones Project in Skipton. I’d never heard of the group so decided to find out a bit more. Continue reading “The Stepping Stones Project in Skipton” »
Published Date: 16th August 2014
Category: Cathy Parry, General, Yorkshire Dales
Tags: Hanging Baskets, The Stepping Stones Project
11 Jan |
WAGS – Women around Grassington |
The WAGS was set up several years ago by two women who attended The Congregational Church in Grassington. The idea was to set up a group that was very informal with no membership fee or committee, for women in and around the village to meet up once a month, (usually the second Tuesday). Continue reading “WAGS – Women around Grassington” »
Published Date: 11th January 2014
Category: Cathy Parry, Entertainment in Grassington, Grassington Village
Tags: WAGS, WI, Women around Grassington, Womens Institute
12 Oct |
The Grassington Players |
The Grassington Players celebrate 90 years of walking the boards this year, apart from the break for the duration of the Second World War, there is a continuous record of productions, usually three a year.
Published Date: 12th October 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Entertainment in Grassington, Festivals, Local events
Tags: Dickension productions, Grassington Players, Wharfdale
12 Sep |
Grassington 1940′s weekend |
Friday 20 – Saturday 21 -Sunday 22
September 2013
Have a short break at Riverside or River View and enjoy a weekend to remember in Grassington, as well as a time to rekindle treasured memories.
The weekend starts on Friday evening in the Town Hall with an evening of entertainment provided by Burnsall Empire Players followed by a Lindy Hop with Shack Shakin’ Jack.
On Saturday and Sunday take a stroll around the village and cobbled streets while listening to the sounds of Paul Harper, Jane Francis, Mickey Ramsbottom and the Alka Seltzer Sisters and others.
Sit inside the cockpit of a full size replica MK1 Spitfire, sponsored by Cottages4you. Wander down to the Vintage Market , inspect the Military Displays and Re-enactor Camps.
Look out for the BBMF flypast featuring a Hurricane and a Spitfire.
There is a Tea Dance in the Town Hall on Saturday and Sunday from 2.00 – 4.00pm.
Saturday evening features Echo 42 Big Band, (by popular demand) with supper included.
(Tickets are required for all dance events, book early to avoid disappointment)
This year’s 1940′s weekend is to include:
Royal British Legion Skipton Band
A full size replica Spitfire Mk1 in Grassington Square
West Yorkshire Austin / Classic Car Club parked around the village
Re-enactor camps and displays in YDNP Car Park to include:
A large selection of Vintage Military Vehicles
Fox Commando Royal Navy and Combined Operations Unit
American encampment
German 21st Panzer Div LHG
German 1st Kompanie GD
Russian 13th Guards ‘Poltavaskaya’ Rifle Division
West Riding 28th Battalion Home Guard – ‘C’ Company
Some displays will include pyrotechnics.
Vintage Market Stalls
Paintball and Rifle Ranges
What’s the cost to the public for all this entertainment (excluding the dances & cockpit visit)?
£6 per car for the park & ride in a 1940′s Vintage Bus from Threshfield Quarry
Parking in the Hebden Road YDNP car park is for disabled only.
Contact info@grassington1940sweekend.co.uk for more information.
By Cathy Parry
Cathy Parry is the owner of two holiday cottages set alongside the picturesque River Wharfe. You can view them on her website www.riversidegrassington.co.uk and connect via Facebook www.facebook.com/RiversideGrassington.
Published Date: 12th September 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Entertainment in Grassington, Festivals, Local events
Tags: 1940s weekend, Grassington, things to do in Grassington
30 Aug |
Riverside and River View supporting the Richard Ford Trust. |
Recently, we were fortunate to be asked by a family member to donate a prize for a raffle being held at a dinner to raise funds for the Richard Ford Trust. At that time although I had heard of Richard I was not really familiar with his amazing story. So we donated a long weekend stay at River View, which has since been enjoyed by a lovely family, whose boys particularly liked playing in the river.
Continue reading “Riverside and River View supporting the Richard Ford Trust.” »
Published Date: 30th August 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Cottages in Yorkshire Dales, General
Tags: Donation of River View, Donations, Richard Ford Trust
22 Jul |
The Tour de France 2014 – Grassington |
Cycling around Grassington in The Yorkshire Dales
What a fantastic base or stopping point as part of a touring holiday. Exploring The Yorkshire Dales by bicycle gives you the opportunity to either use the network of minor roads or for the more adventurous the ‘green lanes’, byways and bridleways -there are over 800 km (500 miles) with some testing climbs and challenging descents. Continue reading “The Tour de France 2014 – Grassington” »
Published Date: 22nd July 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Entertainment in Grassington, Local events, Outdoor Activities in Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire Dales
Tags: Cycling in Grassington, Cycling in the Yorkshore Dales, Riverside Grassington, Tour de France in Yorkshire Dales
11 Jun |
Dining out in Grassington |
An evening in Grassington and wondering where to dine?
Grassington village in the Yorkshire Dales may not be very big but there are many options to choose from if you want to eat out during the evening. There really is something for everyone with the village being home to several excellent pubs and restaurants. Continue reading “Dining out in Grassington” »
Published Date: 11th June 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Entertainment in Grassington, Grassington Village, Yorkshire Dales
Tags: Eating out in Grassington, Eating out in Yorkshire Dales, Grassington pubs, Grassington Restaurants
30 May |
Fishing on the River Wharfe in Grassington. |
The River Wharfe is a wonderful sight whatever the weather. The name Wharfe is Celtic and means ‘twisting, winding’. It rises near Beckermonds, in Langstrothdale, at the head of Wharfedale and flows some 60 miles through the the wonderful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales to meet the Yorkshire Ouse at Cawood. For much of its length it forms the county boundary between West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire. Continue reading “Fishing on the River Wharfe in Grassington.” »
Published Date: 30th May 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Outdoor Activities in Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire Dales
Tags: dry fly fishing, Fly Fishing, Grassington, Nymph Fishing, Outdoor activities in Yorkshire Dales, River Wharfe
21 May |
Grassington Festival launches its very own festival beer |
FestivAle goes on sale from Saturday 1st June, 2013
The Grassington Festival Team are delighted to announce that local brewers, Richard and Carole Eyton-Jones of the Dark Horse Brewery in Wharfedale, have produced a fabulous creamy Yorkshire Ale, especially for Grassington Festival. FestivAle is 4% ABV. Continue reading “Grassington Festival launches its very own festival beer” »
Published Date: 21st May 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Festivals, Local events
Tags: Dark Horse Brewery, FestivAle, Festivals in the Yorkshire Dales, Grassington Festival
16 Apr |
Things to do in Grassington, Yorkshire Dales |
Wondering what to do when you visit Grassington? Well of course there are the wonderful walks by the river but that’s just the beginning. Enjoy fishing, horse riding, climbing, canoeing, cycling and running. The scenery is stunning, which adds to the activity you choose. But what about the village and what it can offer you on a day to day and evening to evening basis. The wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants mean you don’t need to leave the village. There are:
Continue reading “Things to do in Grassington, Yorkshire Dales” »
Published Date: 16th April 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Grassington Village, Local events, Yorkshire Dales