Horton-in-Ribblesdael local history group


	he Group was founded in 1984 as a continuation of the successful WEA evening class researching the history of the parish of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. The research continues with monthly meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month. Membership is only £3 a year. Most meetings where there is an outside speaker are open to non-members, admission £1, which includes excellent refreshments. In the Summer months the meetings take the form of walks and outings in the area.
	he Winter 2002 programme of meetings is:

Wed 25^th September 2002	Members meeting	Please bring along any documents or photographs of your house, or any other building in the parish which interests you.
Wed 9^th October 2002	Public lecture: speaker John Robinson	"Local caving/my Yorkshire" audio-visual slide/sound presentation
Wed 13^th November 2002	Public lecture: speaker Wilf Fenten	"History of the local Quakers" a talk with slides
Wed 11^th Dcember 2002	Members only	Eating meeting at The Shaws, Selside

	here are still a few copies left of the Group's limited edition book, "Horton-in-Ribblesdale - the story of an upland parish". 62 pages of information which you won't find anywhere else! Price £3.00 including postage & packing. Available from Mrs M Smith, Penyghent Lodge, Station Road, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH. Telephone: 01729 860520, email smiths_horton@btinternet.com.
	he Horton Local History Group also holds much information of interest to people researching their ancestors in the area. One of the group's members is a professional genealogist. If you are interested in having research carried out in North & West Yorkshire, Westmorland or north Lancashire contact Helen Sergeant M.Sc. e-mail: helen@managerie.co.uk
	f you would like to know how a small community like Horton-in-Ribblesdale raised Ł93,500 to repair the roof and bells of its Norman church, send for the free booklet "We raised the Roof!" available from Josephine Hornby, Bridge End Cottage, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 0HF. A small donation to cover postage and/or to St.Oswald's Church would be appreciated.
	f anyone would like any further information about the Group or the programme of events please contact the Secretary: Sheila Fleming, South View, Newhouses, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle, BD24 0JE. Telephone: 01729 860394. Email: ian@south-view.org.uk
	he latest publication from the History Group has just come out - "Horton-in-Ribblesdale 2000" This 60 page book provides a look at life during the Millennium Year. Price Ł4.00, available from the Group's secretary, Sheila Fleming, address below.