AS WE report earlier, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is organising a calendar of events varying from guided walks to craft shows to attract visitors to "safe" parks of the Dales.

The new events programme, which will run throughout April, has been drawn up by the park authority after it cancelled its original April events programme due to the foot and mouth outbreak and the closure of the footpaths and bridleways

Karen Griffiths, interpretation officer, says: "With the public set to return to the countryside this Easter we have revamped our events programme to ensure that there is something on offer to appeal to people of all ages and tastes."

"We will be leading village walks, running craft demonstrations and laying on fun events for children throughout April."

For information on the April events programme please phone 01756 752 748.

So if you want to play it safe but still wish to visit the Dales, here is the programme:

Sunday 8th April Guided walk: Linton village trail 2.00pm-4.00pm. Join Peter Horton at Linton Falls car park for a walk which takes in the pretty church of St Michael's and All Angels and then the historic village of Linton itself. (charge: £2 adults; children and public transport ticket holders free) (2miles/ 3km; easy).

Sunday 8th April Woodcarving demonstration Malham National Park Centre 10.30am-4.30pm. Professional woodcarver Peter Berry will be demonstrating his woodcarving skills throughout the day.

Wednesday 11 April Rag rug making workshop - Beginners Reeth 10.30am-4.30pm. Spend a day with Heather Ritchie in her cosy workshop in Swaledale rediscovering this delightful North Country craft. Adults: £15.00.

Wednesday 11 April Stick making demonstration Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre 10.30am-4.30pm. Dales stick maker Brian Bannister will be demonstrating this traditional craft.

Thursday 12 April Guided walk: Hebden Facets 2.00pm-3.30pm. Join Peter Hodge at Hebden Post Office. A stroll round Hebden, followed by a Yorkshire Cream Tea at the Old School Tea Rooms (charge: £3.50 adults £1 children includes price of tea, no reduction for public transport ticket holders) (1mile/2km; easy).

Friday 13th April Guided walk: Malham village trail 2.00pm-3.30pm. Join our Voluntary Wardens at Malham National Park Centre for a leisurely walk around this historic village. (charge: Free) (1miles/ 2km; easy).

Sunday 15 April Guided walk: Grassington village trail 2.00pm-3.30pm Join our Voluntary Wardens at Grassington National Park Centre for a stroll around one of the prettiest villages in the Dales. After the walk is over why not try one of the village's many places to eat for an afternoon snack? (charge: Free) (1miles/ 2km; easy).

Sunday 15 April Woolcrafts demonstration Malham National Park Centre 10.30am-4.30pm. Dilys McCaffrey will be demonstrating various traditional woolcraft skills.

Monday 16 April Woolcrafts demonstration Malham National Park Centre 10.30am-4.30pm. Dilys McCaffrey will again be demonstrating various woolcraft skills.

Tuesday 17 April Guided walk: Around Clapham Village 2.00pm-4.00pm. Join Roger Neale at Clapham National Park Centre for a walk around this pretty beckside village, (charge: £2 adults; children and public transport ticket holders free) (3miles/ 4km; easy).

Wednesday 18th April Children's workshop: Fabulous Fossils Malham National Park Centre 2.00pm-4.30pm. A messy afternoon making fossils; identifying them; drawing them and anything else we can think of! Suitable for 8-12 year olds. Free (no unaccompanied children please).

Thursday 19 April Guided walk: Surprises around Sedbergh 2.00pm-4.00pm. Join David Colley at Sedbergh National Park Centre for a stroll around this historic market town (charge: £2 adults; children and public transport ticket holders free) (2miles/3km; easy).

Friday 20 April Guided walk: Hebden Facets 2.00pm-3.30pm. Join Peter Hodge at Hebden Post Office. A stroll round Hebden, followed by a Yorkshire Cream Tea at the Old School Tea Rooms (charge: £3.50 adults £1 children includes price of tea) (1mile/2km; easy).

Sunday 22 April Guided walk: Linton village trail 2.00pm-4.00pm. Join Peter Horton at Linton Falls car park for a walk, which takes in the pretty church of St Michael's and All Angels and then the historic village of Linton itself. (charge: £2 adults; children and public transport ticket holders free) (2miles/ 3km; easy).

Sunday 22 April Clog making demonstration Clapham National Park Centre 11.00am-4.00pm. Once upon a time, nearly everyone in the Dales wore clogs to work. Come along and watch the last Dales clog maker, Daniel Nelson making these traditional wooden-soled shoes.

Sunday 22 April Monoprinting workshop Reeth 10.30am-4.30pm. A day exploring monoprinting techniques with Dales based print maker Sarah Don. Charge includes all tools and materials. Adults: £15.00.

Monday 23 April Guided walk: Around Clapham Village 2.00pm-4.00pm. Join Roger Neale at Clapham National Park Centre for a walk around this pretty beckside village, (charge: £2 adults; children and public transport ticket holders free) (3miles/ 4km; easy).

Wednesday 25 April Guided walk: Surprises around Sedbergh 2.00pm-4.00pm. Join David Colley at Sedbergh National Park Centre for a stroll around this historic market town (charge: £2 adults; children and public transport ticket holders free) (2miles/3km; easy).

Thursday 26 April Children's workshop: Papermaking Malham National Park Centre 2.00pm-4.30pm. A really messy session making real paper from waste materials. Wear old clothes! Suitable for 8-12 year olds. Free (no unaccompanied children please).

Saturday 28 April Archaeology Day School - Recent Archaeological Work in the Yorkshire Dales Grassington Town Hall 10.30am-4.30pm. Day school organised in association with the Yorkshire Archaeological Society. Adults: £10.00 YAS members & full time students: £6.00.

Sunday 29 April Guided walk: Historical Dentdale-1 1.00pm-4.30pm. Join Howard Blackie at Ibbeth Peril, Dentdale (grid ref. SD 742865) for a stroll up to Arten Gill and back (5miles/8km; easy).