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05:30pm - 10:30pm

 
 


News
Drystone Radio's Current Schedule
Our ever expanding schedule is now too long to feature in its entirety on the home page! Please click on the heading for our full current listing and why not print it off for ease of reference. More programmes will be added soon.


 
 


Dales Life
My story of the lack of facilities in Gargrave for my generation
I am Adele Leeming and I am 15 years old. I live in Gargrave which is a rather large village containing many people of different ages. Gargrave is highly popular with tourists making it a huge tourist attraction. There are many facilities and good benefits in the village but it is not well suited for the young teenage residents.


 
 


Event
Full Steam Ahead for Bronte Vintage Gathering
The 10th annual Bronte Vintage Gathering will be held this coming weekend in Cullingworth near Keighley and the two day event, held in aid of Sue Ryder Care - Manorlands Hospice is set to be the biggest and best yet with a bumper weekend of famous exhibits and attractions in prospect


 
 


News
Local Election Results
Following Local District Council Elections held in Craven on 1 May 2008, the political constitution of the Council as at 2 May 2008 is as follows Conservatives - 15 Members Independent - 10 Members Liberal Democrats - 5 Members -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the purposes of political proportionality, in allocating such as committee seats, one of the Independent Members has indicated that he wishes to be affiliated to the Conservative Group. This means that for the purposes of political proportionality the calculations will be based upon Conservatives - 16 Members Independent - 9 Members Liberal Democrats - 5 Members CLICK ON HEADING FOR MORE DETAIL


 
 


Dales Life
Oyez,,, Oyez,,, Oyez.
Kevin Griffiths Skipton's very own Town Crier announces Drystone Radio's place in the community. We were honoured to have our name rung out over Skipton from the Waterway Festival! We will feature Kevins chat with us soon on this page.


 
 


News
Becky Taylor in the studio.
Jonathan Taylor interviewed Becky Taylor live in the studio on Friday 2 May. He asked many questions about the launch of the Ireland Bridge CD and the compositions she makes by adapting traditional songs to create fantastic arrangments with the use of playing a variety of instruments. Don't forget you heard it here first on Drystone Radio!


 
 


Event
ALL THE FUN OF THE SKIPTON WATERWAY FESTIVAL
What a success the Skipton Waterways festival has been this year. The festival was a fun family event with the aim of raising people's awareness of Skiptons Waterways. Thanks to Pam Clarke and family it certainly filled that aim. Drystone Radio was at the event Sunday. Thanks to everyone who supported us!


 
 


Event
2700 SKIPTON WOMEN RSVP TO BEAT CANCER
With just two days to go until the Cancer research UK's Race for Life 2008 makes a welcome return to Skipton, a total of 2700 local women have accepted the charity's invitation to come together and help beat cancer. Race for life is the UK's largest women only event where women of all ages and fitness levels walk, jog or run to raise money for vital research into the disease. It is anticipated that there will be increased traffic congestion on the day and participants are strongly encouraged to car share where possible and to leave ample time for their journey.


 
 


Music
Chris Dinsdale in session
Chris Dinsdale local singer song writer from Silsden, West Yorkshire came to Drystone Radio for a chat and performed some of his latest music in the studio. Click on the play link.


 
 


News
Latest Job Vacancies in our area
In association with Job Centre Plus we are promoting the latest job vacancies on our broadcasts and also in this webpage.


 
 


Sports
Local Sports Service
RUGBY UNION: Wharfedale 7th in National League 2 Skipton promoted to Yorkshire 1 in 2nd Place North Ribb 6th in Yorkshire 2 Ilkley promoted in second place to North2 East. Keighley 10th in Yorkshire 1 Football> Unibond League Premier> Guiseley finish 6th one place outside the play off places. Bradford Park Avenue promoted as champions from Unibond North after one year in the lower league. North West Counties Premier Division > Silsden 10th: Colne 4th : Nelson Relegated. West Lancashire League> Premier> Barnoldswick Town 12th Division 1> Crosshills 11th West Riding County Amateurs> Keighley Shamrocks relegated from Premier Division after one year to join in Division 1 Bronte Wanderers who were 5th and Steeton who were 9th. Amateur Rugby League> Pennine Premier> Keighley Albion 4th Div1> Keighley Town 6th Silsden Park Rangers Relegated to Div 5 to join West Craven Warriors. Cowling Harlequins remain in Divsion 6. CLICK ON HEADING FOR MORE DETAILS


 
 


Sports
Barnoldswick Town Loose in West Riding County Cup Final
The Town played Bardsey at Woodlesford Leeds the Couty Ground on Friday. If you are wondering what a lancashire club is doing in a Yorkshire Cup think back to the old west riding boundaries.Two goals down after four minutes Barlick battled on to loose 3-1


 
 


Arts Scene
Settle Voices
will be giving a concert on Friday 16th May to celebrate their fifth anniversary.


 
 


Sports
Wharfedale Lost to Doncaster in Yorkshire Cup Final
17-0 up the Greens were ahead until the last 5 minutes. They will never have abetter chance of winning one of the oldest cups in the game known as "Th'old tin pot "


 
 


Event
RAM Jam, a Jazz first for Ribblesdale
Young people have been meeting weekly to prepare for an exciting concert which is happening on Saturday 17th May at Settle Victoria Theatre. They will be performing with local group Dales Jam and internationally renowned jazz saxophonist, Tim Garland.


 
 


News
New Programmes on Drystone Radio
Some new programmes are now up and running with many more in the pipeline. We are currently in production with with a fuller Classical Interlude show with Sarah Trafford, "In my View" an idea in the pipeline for local people to air their views and "Your Choice" where we play requests from our listeners and the memory connected to their choice. If you have any ideas about the type of show you would like to hear on Drystone Radio please contact us.


 
 


News
“When I met Michael Palin at the reunion 24 years later, I told him of my part in the greater plan, and he kindly joked and said: ‘I thought that it was an intrinsic part of the film!’”
It’s a cliché, never the same it is true, time flies by, it’s now 24 years since I accidentally witnessed many of the exterior scenes being filmed for A Private Function shot in Ilkley and Ben Rhydding. Hollywood had mysteriously come to my back door, and not just that, I played a small part in the production of the film. Well, reluctantly, I have to admit, the only thing I had to do was turn off the odd streetlight or Zebra crossing to keep the authentic genuine period of 1948 alive.


 
 


News
Is Yorkshire still a region of animal lovers?
Or is this just another 'shabby' dog story? The Brits are said to a nation of animal lovers - but just how much do we in Yorkshire know about taking care of our pets? Is your four-legged friend the proudest pup on the street or the scruffiest during walkies on the rec? Is your moggie well cared for and purring with delight? And do you know the tell-tale signs that will help you identify whether your pet is in good health or showing signs of problems?


 
 


News
Useful Community contacts
In association with the Volunteer Centre Craven and the Home From Hospital Scheme we are providing a list of useful contact Telephone numbers for local voluntary care services.


 
 


Arts Scene
History Boys to be staged by amateur company
Daisy and Rose Theatre Productions are a new theatre company and are the first amateur company to be granted permission to stage The History Boys, a play by North Craven playwright, Alan Bennett.


 
 


News
Life and Limb- Skipton & Craven (Institute of Advanced Motorists)
My husband Andrew suggested rather surprisingly, that I could do my advance driving test. Now was he suggesting that there was something wrong with my driving? How dare he suggest such a thing? I felt quite competent about my driving skills; I had passed my driving test many years ago and had no accidents or complaints up to now, that is! We all tend to take our driving very personally. Click on heading to read on........


 
 


Sports
Sutton in Craven Cricket Club
Sutton-in-Craven Cricket Club have positive plans for the future Recently appointed Chairman Stuart Robinson praised last years committee saying they had worked extremely hard to put Sutton-in-Craven Cricket Club on the map. A five year development plan has now been introduced which includes redevelopment of a pavillion and training facilities.


 
 


Event
Grassington Summer Festival 2008
An explosion of music and arts in the Yorkshire Dales from 13th June to 28 June. There will be over 60 events at different venues and artists include,Clare Teale, Courtney Pine, Aled Jones.


 
 


Dales Life
Crisis on our rural Post Offices!
Farnhill Post Office has now closed it's doors as one of the Local Post Office's earmarked for closure, which has devastated this isolated community. Cowling Post Office which has not been in the firing line could also face closure, if a buyer for the property and business does not come forward.


 
 


Dales Life
Calling all drystone wallers
Dry stone wallers throughout the region are being invited to enter the 2008 Millennium Wall Competition, organised by rural economy experts, the CLA. Aimed at preserving the county’s ancient craft of dry stone walling, the biennial competition recognises and rewards the people behind the miles of distinctive walls that define Yorkshire’s famous landscapes.


 
 


Dales Life
Tim's mountain bike challenge
High Adventure director Tim Ferguson is racing for Parkinson's Disease sufferers in the Alps this July.You might think that the downhill stretches on a bike ride are the easy bits- but you haven't seen the cyclists coming down the 'Mountain of Hell' race in Les Deux Alpes!


 
 


News
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - still linking communities for 40 years
Back in 1968 a group of volunteers reopened the Keighley & Worth Valley line after the "Beeching Cuts". It was the first complete standard gauge branch line to be reopened by enthusiasts in the country. It now operates on nearly 200 days a year and as well as a tourist attraction it still links the communities of the Worth Valley.


 
 


Dales Life
Doggy Doo - Dont's
On a recent visit to into the Yorkshire Dales we took the delightful walk from Linton Falls Bridge to the village of Grassington.Instructions have been posted stating that responsable dog owners should clean up after their pets. What do we see on the route?..........nothing but filled plastic bags shoved into the gaps in the drystone walling! Is this some new trend? Or do we need to instruct them how to dispose of it too?


 
 


Event
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
The next events will be Ivor the Engine on Spring Bank Holiday weekend of 3rd May 2008. Drystone Radio travelled the Strawberry Special last summer and Interviewed people along the way. Click on the play link.


 
 


Dales Life
Craven's Hidden Problem
Domestic violence in the local area is not as rare as you might expect. Read an independent report by Charlotte Bingham focussing on this issue.


 
 


Arts Scene
Glusburn Institute gets a long awaited cash boost!
Over a century old and in need of a little TLC, Glusburn Institute has been awarded a £30,000 cash boost from Craven District Council. Over the next three years the cash will be released to keep this popular community Arts Centre going


 
 


Dales Life
Tales from the Dales with Gervase Phinn.
Gervase Phinn talked to Drystone Radio about life as a schools inspector and the inspiration behind his books. Click on the link to hear the interview. A recording of Gervase Phinns live show is available on DVD for the first time.


 
 


Dales Life
Car Boot Sales are better in the Dales
Weekly Sales:- Kelbrook Car Park A56 Skipton Road Sundays £5 per car (07903 142991 ) 7.30 to 9.00am unloading. Settle Social Club Saturdays £6.50 per car (07843 946837) Gisburn Sundays (Tables for Hire) ( 07887 757562) or (07796 266573) Others :- Riverside Field Silsden Cars £6 Vans £8 (01535 654747)


 
 


News
Looking for Young Broadcasters!!
Aidan our young presenter of The Teatime Show is looking for young broadcasters to help out with his community project aimed at getting young people involved in Radio and giving them a voice in the community.


 
 


News
Robert Wildeman - Volunteer's profile
A look at the life and musical tastes of our 'behind the scenes' man.


 
 


News
Drystone Radio presenter's profile - Aidan Taylor
Aidan our talented young broadcaster, present's his own brand of humour and wit and a few tunes in between on the Teatime Show on Sundays.


 
 


News
Drystone Radio presenters profile - Mark Brun
Mark Brun recently joined Drystone Radio and presents the Sports programme along with fellow presenters Andy and David on a Saturday. Mark was kind enough to impart some personal information about himself for the interest of his avid listeners. Listen in to Mark's Rock Show now airing on Saturdays at 9.00pm


 
 


News
Drystone Radio presenter's profile - Ben Tierney.
Drystone Radio presenter's profile, BEN TIERNEY Our very own talented Mr Ben Tierney presents the shows " Brass Galore" and "All That Jazz" on Drystone Radio.


 
 


Sports
Sports Commentators needed!
If you are passionate about sport in your community area, then why not join our Saturday Sports team? We are looking for commentators to report from live matches and events for inclusion in our Saturday Sports programme.


 
 


News
Notice of compliance
Registered Company Details; Our email is email@drystoneradio.com or studio@drystoneradio.com Telephone enquiries 01535 635392 Reg Charity No. 1119865


 

 

 

May 9, 2008(Fri)
05:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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May 10, 2008(Sat)
04:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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