Craven Open Door

Thanks to the generosity of Skipton Rotary members of Craven Open Door were able to enjoy a splendid Christmas meal at the Bay Horse , Snaygill. The celebrations took place on Tuesday 16 December when we were all in full swing with the Christmas spirit! The 20 members who attended tucked into a delicious turkey dinner followed by sticky toffee pudding or profiteroles. ‘The staff at the Bay Horse were extremely kind and attentive,’ said Graham Hamilton, Chair of Trustees at Craven Open Door....

Volunteers, trustees and members of Craven Open Door are celebrating the end of 2025 with some excellent news. The group’s recent application to the National Lottery for funding to help continue its work has been successful with the award of £10,000 which will be received early in 2026. ‘The funding means we can continue to organise trips and events and we already have some ideas for some great days out in the summer. Our crafting and cookery sessions can be developed too as well as games and...

Members of Craven Open Door certainly got into the Christmas spirit with a trip aboard the Polar Express. We caught the train from Bolton Abbey and travelled to the North Pole (Embsay) all the time being entertained by the train staff, conductor and a magician. We were served hot chocolate and chocolate cookies which were very welcome given the cold and wet weather outside the carriage windows. And once at the North Pole (Embsay) – a very special guest boarded the train … a visit from Santa!...