REMEMBER GEARSTONES?

Many local people will have fond and maybe not so fond memories of trudging around the Yorkshire Dales while on school trips to Gear Stones.

In 1972, the premises were purchased by public subscription, Monies were raised by the people of Mirfield, and Gearstones Lodge Charity was formed. The premises have now become Gearstones Lodge Outdoor Centre as it is known today.

The Outdoor Centre and Cottage sit in their own grounds amidst the fells of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Central to the Three Peaks of Whernside, Pen-Y-Gent and Ingleborough.

The famous Ribblehead Viaduct, on the Settle to Carlisle railway, just down the road and the Pennine Way footpath running along side the premises.

The whole area is surrounded by Potholes and Caves, with some interlinking, thus catering for those among us who like the darker places.

Malham Cove and Twistleton Scar limestone crags are close by, for those who like the heights of Rock Climbing.

The Centre is situated on the B6255 a few miles from Settle, Ingleton, Hawes and Dent, a mile from the Station Inn public house and Ribblehead Viaduct.

The Lodge provides group accommodation for Forty people on a self catering basis.

Accommodation is conformable and well furnished with full central heating and ample toilet and shower facilities.

Well-equipped Kitchen, Dinning Rooms, Lounges and Game/Lecture Room are situated on the ground floor.

The first floor provides the sleeping areas in which eight bunk bedded bedrooms provide for between two and eight persons each.

Outdoor enthusiasts are catered for with Drying and Changing Facilities in the converted cellar.

The Outdoor Centre, booked exclusively to the group, is ideal for large groups or family groups wishing to indulge in Outdoor Activities.

Venues for Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Caving and Fell Walking abound in the immediate locality.

The Converted barn, which adjourns the Outdoor Centre, is decorated in traditional Dales style and provides family accommodation for up to eight people.

The ground floor has a large fully equipped kitchen and an equivalent sized dining room.

An open span staircase leads from the Dining room to the upper floor lounge area, the bedrooms and bathroom.

There are two bedrooms, both sleeping four people in bunkbeds.

The ground floor is flagged in heritage stone and the upper floor is fully carpeted.

The whole cottage is fully central heated.

The cottage is suitable for families or small groups.

More details can be found on the gearstones website :-

http://www.pobice.co.uk/gearstones/home.asp

TAKE TWO!

Twice in two days! Another driver proves that size matters this time under the bridge at Station Road.

SIZE DOES MATTER!

Well it did on Monday for this driver who got stuck under the railway bridge on Newgate. It makes you wonder if the local roads are suitable for this size of vehicle doesn’t it?

KEEPING THE BOATS OUT, OVER £330 RAISED FOR THE LIFE BOATS

The Mirfield branch of the R.N.L.I raised over £330 from collections around Mirfield on Saturday.

 
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution saves lives at sea.

 

Their volunteer crews are funded entirely by voluntary donations and provide a 24-hour service around the coast of the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Storm Force -
the RNLI club for children

Tony Faulkner, Hon Treasurer 09/06/03

STRANGE GOING ONS DOWN THE NAVI!

The White Rose Morris Dancers came to town last Wednesday at the Navigation Tavern. The group hold regular practice sessions at different venues for all to watch. Landlord Kevin O'Donnell said "It would be nice to make it a regular feature".

Gary Peacock 07/06/03

NAVIGATION TAVERN PRESENTATION EVENING

Last Saturday was the annual football presentation at the Navigation Tavern. Twelve year old Jonathan Street, known as "Top Man" to regulars, was invited to give out the awards. Jonathan has cerebral palsy and over the last few years funds have been raised to help towards the cost of a special suit to enable him to strengthen his muscles to aid walking. Jonathan has been a welcome part of the evening since and his uncle and landlord Kevin O'Donnell is pleased that his nephew enjoys the occasion so much.
Fundraising over the past few months at the pub has been a massive success and as a result a cheque for £420 was given to Father Frank, a representative of St. Gemma's Hospice. Also presented was a cheque for Zack Jones, the Hopton boy who is battling leukaemia, to the massive sum of £2000. This was raised through raffles, a 12 hour pool-a-thon, a musical evening and various other money making schemes. Zack's dad, Geraint Jones, accepted the cheque and was a little surprised to also be given a trophy for Zack for being a "Boy of Courage". The family would like to thank everyone for their support and especially Kevin for all the hard work he does for local charities.
The football awards got off to a hilarious start when player Jamie Williams was told he was Dipstick of the Year and was awarded with a real boat dipstick. Managers player of the year was Brooksy who in 20 games had scored 12 goals. Captain of the Navigation FC, Scott Wilson, accepted the trophy for 2nd place in the Heavy Woollen Gate Cup Challenge on behalf of the team. Manager, Chris, told everyone he was proud of the team even though they had been relegated.
A good night was enjoyed by all and much enthusiasm was sparked for the efforts in the coming year.

Marie Chester 06/06/03

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