Produced by Carleton Community Umbrella (CCU)

Carleton Courier
This issue: 06 September 2019
Next issue: 11 October 2019

Autumn Activities!
Forthcoming Events for A big thank you to our
September and early October regular Community Coffee
(full event details within) We hope you have all enjoyed the summer Morning supporters. On 27
and are looking forward to all the usual June £201 was raised for
* Monday 09 September – CCU
Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
AGM in the Village Hall at 7.30 village events and some exciting new ones!
pm – everyone welcome The Carleton Ladies Choir
* Friday 13 September – Sounding Out Skipton: Latin American Music Summer Concert raised
Financial Advice Pop Up Workshops – 21, 22, 28 and 29 September £520 for St Mary’s Church
Shop 1 – 4 pm, Village Hall The FREE creative music workshops, presented by and Candlelighters. Thank you
NYMAZ, will be over two weekends in the Village Hall to all who performed and all
* Saturday and Sunday 14/15 who supported this very
and are for young musicians aged 10 to 18 years. The
September – Photography enjoyable annual event.
workshops will be led by percussionist Ali Mac.
Competition and Exhibition
in St Mary’s Church
• Learn new instrumental and composition
techniques Thank you to all who
* Sunday 15 September – Car supported the Tea and
• Perform alongside Ali Mac in concert
Boot Sale at Ramper Park History on 30 June. £360
• All abilities are welcome was raised for St Mary’s
* Monday 16 September – Church.
Monday Club in the Village Ali Mac is a drummer, percussionist, drum
Hall at 7.30 pm programmer, and contemporary dance accompanist. A big thank you to all who
He is co-writer and drummer for Zimbabwean soul organised, supported and
* 21, 22, 28, 29 September – artist ‘Thabo’, and became an official Ludwig Drums
Latin American Music participated in Carleton
Artist in 2017. The workshops take place 10.30 am - Sheeplechase held on Sunday
Workshops (see opposite) 3.30 pm each day and culminate with a concert 7 – 8 14 July. The event's popularity
* Monday 23 September – Man’s pm on Sunday 29 September. For further information and success grow year on
Shed in the Social Club at and to book your free place and concert ticket visit year, again with an increased
7.30 pm soundingoutskipton2019.eventbrite.co.uk by 13 number of entries - over 150
September. Concert tickets are £5 each for family and in total - and an “Event
* Thursday 26 September – friends. Village” stretching from the
Community Coffee Morning
Village Hall to The Swan
for Sue Ryder in The Swan, Photography Exhibition and Competition - 14 Inn. The total raised for the
10 am - 12 noon
and 15 September school was £1,118.28, and
* Saturday 28 September – Film To be held in St Mary’s Church, Saturday between 11 am thanks must go to sponsors
Night, The Runaways in the and 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm, raising funds Saltaire Brewery, Landrover
Village Hall 7 for 7.30 pm for the Church. The theme this year is HAPPINESS. Experience North Yorkshire
Entry forms are available from the Village Shop, the and Physio Phoenix.
* Saturday 28 September – Live
Post Office and Church and the final deadline is
Band in The Swan from 9 pm
Friday 13 September at Church between 2 and 4 pm See back page for full
* Sunday 06 October – Harvest and at 12 Chapel House Mews between 5 and 7 pm. details of the winners.
Home, 6 to 8.30 pm in the Submissions cost £2 each whether for the competition
Village Hall or for display. Enter as many photographs as you wish. Thank you to all who enjoyed
There are three competition age groups: under 11 another Big Bank Holiday
* Monday 07 October – Carleton
years, 11 to 18 years, and adults. Entry is free and Breakfast in the Village Hall
in Bloom 7.30 pm Village Hall refreshments will be on sale throughout. on 26 August. Still excellent
SEE BACK PAGE FOR DATES FOR value for money at £2.50 for
YOUR DIARY FROM 12 OCTOBER Live Band - Saturday 28 September a full English!
ONWARDS Paisley Rehab will be playing in The Swan from 9 pm.
Other events in September and early October Regular activities:
Monday Club (ladies) – 7.30 pm every
third Monday. Contact Vicki on 795307
Carleton Community Umbrella (CCU) – AGM on Monday 09 September or [email protected]
Everyone is welcome in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm. See page 3 for further information.
Man’s Shed (men) - 7.30 pm every
Financial Advice Pop Up Shop – Friday 13 September fourth Monday at the Social Club.
Come along to the Village Hall from 1 to 4 pm and meet two financial advisors who will offer help [email protected]
with pensions, annuities, savings and investments, mortgages, life insurance, will writing and
Tuesday Afternoon Card Playing
lasting powers of attorney. There will be a short talk at 1 pm followed by one-to-one chats. Group – 1.45 – 4 pm in The Swan.

Carleton FC Car Boot Sale at Ramper Park – Sunday 15 September Local History Group – every
Wednesday, 11 am – 12.15 pm The Swan.
Following the successful car boot sale in June, this event is continuing to raise money for the
fence around the football field. Gates will open for sellers to set up at 7.30 am. No need to Quiz in The Swan – Cash prizes, 8.30
book, £10 per car and £15 for vans. Buyers can enter at 8.30 am. Bacon/sausage sandwiches, pm alternate Wednesdays. £1 per
burgers, tea/coffee etc will be on sale. Further information from Marianne on 07814 612625. person to enter the quiz, supper £2.

Bingo in The Swan – 8.30 - 10 pm

Monday Club – Monday 16 September - "Harlequins and More" alternate Wednesdays – cash prizes,
In the Village Hall at 7.30 pm, cost £3. Enjoy a fascinating and inspiring evening with Joan last ticket normally over £400!
Murray, a textile artist and designer and lecturer at Craven College as she tells us of her
teaching and design work. The Monday Club is a non-membership club for ladies from the Community Coffee and Cakes – the
village and surrounding area, everyone is welcome, See opposite (top) for further information. last Thursday of every month (term
time only) in The Swan Inn from 10 am
- 12 noon.
Man’s Shed – Monday 23 September
This month’s meeting will be a film documentary “The D-Day Spies”, to be shown in the Social Knit and Natter– every Thursday 10
Club at 7.30 pm, Cost £2, all men welcome. am – 12 noon at 3 Leys Close (except
when there is a coffee morning).
Community Coffee and Cakes - Thursday 26 September French Conversation – every
In The Swan, 10 am to 12 noon, raising money for Sue Ryder. For this event there will be a blue Thursday 10.30 am – 12 noon, The
theme to match the Sue Ryder logo, including the baking and the raffle! Everyone is welcome, Swan Inn.
please try and call in for a chat with friends, neighbours and family.
Carleton Crafters Woodturning Club
The Loft, Park Place (bottom of Park
Saturday 28 September – Special Pre-Release Screening: The Runaways, Lane). Every Thursday 3 – 9 pm.
2018 (12A) Biography/Drama
This humorous and uplifting film starts at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall, doors open at 7 pm. Bring Playgroup – stay and play in the
a cushion or a comfy chair and your own snacks if you wish, very reasonably priced drinks Village Hall every Friday (term-time)
available. Tickets are £4 for adults and £2 for under 18s, available on the door. 9.30 - 11.30 am. (0 to 4 years)

The Carletones – sing for fun session

The Runaways - After their home life in Whitby is turned upside down, three children and their two donkeys in The Swan, 11 – 11.45 am every Friday.
escape across the backbone of Northern England, confronting both the harsh landscapes and what it means to be
All welcome. (07736 272204)
siblings. A beautifully told story, dealing with some tough realities with grit, grace, and humour; the children's
performances are captivating, the scenery is stunning, the score is delightful. A throwback to classic children's
Coffee Pot at St Mary’s – Every Friday
adventure films but with a modern aesthetic.
2 - 4 pm – pop in for a cuppa and a
chat with friends.
Harvest Home – Sunday 06 October
Come along to enjoy a lovely evening with family, friends and neighbours in the Village Hall from Carpet Bowls in the Village Hall –
new members welcome. Mondays
6 to 8.30 pm. The supper will be a Jacobs Join (bring some food to share), tea and coffee
from 2 - 4 pm and on Fridays 7 - 9 pm.
available or bring your own drinks if you wish. There will be musical entertainment from
Carleton Ladies Choir and Carleton Man’s Shed Singers. There will also be a raffle and a table
quiz. Everyone welcome, adults and children, free entry, donations to St Mary’s Church.
Around the Village (news, updates and information) Useful Information
Bus Timetable (Monday to Friday)
From Skipton: 09.05 10.05 11.05 12.05
Sheeplechase 2019 – Winners 13.40 15.00. From Carleton: 09.15 10.15
The winners of the fell race were: 11.15 12.15 13.50 15.10
Stuart Hunn (first male)
Mel Ives (first female) Bin Collection Timetable (Fridays)
The winners of the 2.5 km fun race were: Blue: 20 September, 4 October
Liam Steadman (senior male) Green: 13, 27 September, 11 October
Sarah Wills (senior female) Brown: 12, 26 September, 10 October
Nathan Caunt (under 18 male)
Lilyanna Woodhead (under 18 female) St Mary’s Church Services
1st Sunday - 8 am Holy Communion and
Nathan and Lilyanna, both of Carleton, retained last year's title. For the second year running,
11.15 am Family Praise; 2nd and 4th
Nathan Caunt not only won the 2.5 km race as an under 18 but he also recorded the fastest Sunday – 11.15 am Parish Communion;
time of anyone on the course. Prizes also went to the first girl and boy attending Carleton 3rd (and 5th) Sunday – 11.15 am Bread,
Primary School: Alfie Potter and Abigail Day. Well done to all our competitors. Wine and Worship.
Vicar: Rev. Ruth Harris (793612)
Knit and Natter Churchwardens: Annie Persaud
Please note, the group has moved back to 3 Leys Close for their meetings on Thursdays 10 am (07714 700595), Christine Hodgson
(798681)
to 12 noon (except when there is a Community Coffee Morning at The Swan).
The Village Shop
Carleton Community Umbrella – thank you to our volunteers Monday to Saturday 7.30 am - 10 pm
The group will be organising all the usual annual village events including: Bonfire, Yuletide, May Sunday 8 am - 9 pm
Day Festival of Dance, Duck Race, Gala and Sports, Big Breakfasts, and supporting the school’s
Beer Fest and Sheeplechase and the Village Hall Film Nights. This small group would not be able The Swan Inn
to stage all these events without the help of many volunteers and would like to take this Monday to Sunday 9 am - 11 pm
opportunity to thank you all for your help over this last year and look forward to your support Food served 9 am - 9 pm daily
in the future. New volunteers and committee members always needed, ring Steve
Richardson for more information (07592 503425). Please show your support by coming to The Social Club
Monday, Tuesday, Friday from
the AGM on Monday 09 September in the Village Hall Committee Room at 7.30 pm.
7 pm, Saturday from 3 pm, Sunday
Everyone will be very welcome. from 12 noon. Function/snooker room
hire charges £20 - £50. Contact
Table Tennis in the Village Hall Kerrie on 07792 455943 or email:
The community full-sized table tennis table is being used by small groups of friends/family who [email protected]
play on an ad-hoc basis when the hall is free. If you would like to use this facility, contact Debby
(see bottom of opposite column). Bats/balls are available, users need to cover the cost of the The Pharmacy
hall hire. Take advantage of this great way to be more active! Monday to Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 12.30 pm
01756 709712
Carleton Football Club – season 2019/2020
The season started in August with three away matches: 20 August against FC Sporting The Post Office
Keighley, a 2 – 5 loss; 27 August against Skipton Town Firsts, a 2 – 6 loss; 31 August against Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 1 pm
Rolls Royce Firsts, a 2 - 5 loss. The next fixture is 14 September at home to Trawden, kick off 3 (Wednesdays 9 am to 1 pm)
pm. The CFC look forward to your support, especially at their home games. Keep up to date
with results and fixtures on their Facebook page. The Village Hall
Hire charges are £12 per hour for the
The Village Shop Main Hall and £4.50 per hour for the
Rubina Hayat who works in a morning until 3 pm is leaving to care for her husband and the new Committee Room. Contact Debby
assistant is Sally Louise. Shams and the team thank you for supporting the shop and continue to 07834 545 679 or
[email protected]
offer a wide range of great value items. Special offer this month: All sizes of “Cobbydog”
dog food.
Special Events for the coming months: Further dates for your
diary (Further details in next
Something completely NEW! issue)
Sunday 20 October - Falling Stars Theatre presents:
Monday Club - Monday 21
Here I Belong by Matt Hartley October – in the Village Hall at
Live theatre at the Village Hall at 7 pm. Travel through time from 1953 to the present day in this
7.30 pm – talk on Patagonia.
moving funny and charming play about village life. Tickets available from Ruth Parker 07738
147042, £12 and £10 concessions. www.ticketsource.co.uk/falling-stars-theatre
Film Night - Sunday 27
October (Iron Man) in the
New Season of Films for the Village Hall Film Nights Village Hall 7 for 7.30 pm

Saturday 28 September The Runaways 12A, 2018, Biography/Drama Man’s Shed - Monday 28
Sunday 27 October Iron Man 12A, 2013, Sci-fi Adventure October in the Social Club at 7.30
pm
Sunday 24 November Yesterday 15, 2019, Fantasy/Musical
Monday 30 December Fisherman’s Friends 12A, 2019, Comedy/ Drama/Music
Halloween Ghost Walk -
Sunday 12 January Red Joan 12A, 2019, Biography/Romance
Thursday 31 October starting
Sunday 02 February On the Basis of Sex 12A, 2019, Biography/Drama at 8 pm from The Swan and
returning for pie and peas and a
Bonfire and Fireworks – Saturday 02 November fancy-dress Halloween party! (£5
In the Church Field, 6.30 pm bonfire, 7 pm fireworks. Tickets must be bought in advance (from includes the walk, food and party.)
18 October) or on the night from The Swan. See next issue for further details about tickets.
Christmas Gift Fair
Saturday 09 November
Christmas Lights Switch On – Sunday 01 December at 6 pm 10 am – 3 pm in the Village Hall
Assemble by the Jubilee Tree (outside The Swan) for the big switch-on by the 2019 Gala Queen.
Jumble Sale
Yuletide on Swan Street – Sunday 22 December Saturday 16 November
With alpine drinks, Christmas music and singing, street entertainment and much more! 6 – 8 10 – 11 am in the Village Hall raising
pm outside The Swan. (Further information in future issues.) funds for St Mary’s Church

The CARLETON COURIER is

A weekend of celebrations for the 75th anniversary of Victory in produced and edited by Vicki
Europe – 08 - 10 May 2020 Woodhead and Debby Richardson
It has recently been announced by the Government that the for the CCU and printed by Craven
early May Day Bank Holiday will be moved from Monday 04 Stationery, Skipton. If you want
May to Friday 08 May and there will be a three-day to get in touch about any of the
international celebration. The CCU and others will be taking entries, or would like to
part in VE Day 75 by organising similar events over this receive the Carleton Courier
weekend to those in 2015 for the 70th Anniversary. If you by e-mail, contact Debby at
have any suggestions or want to get involved, please let [email protected]
email Debby on the email below. Keep this weekend free to or on 07834 545679 or follow
enjoy a full programme of celebrations! Carleton Web on Facebook.

CARLETON IN BLOOM 2020: Are you interested in forming a group to enter this competition? Lots of help will be needed e.g.
design, making boxes, planting, weeding, tidying. Find out more on Monday 07 October in the Village Hall Committee Room at 7.30 pm.