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Village Fete: The social committee are thinking of changing the format for the 2009 fete. The idea is to have the traditional fete on Saturday afternoon starting at say 2pm. However, in the evening, in the marquee there would be a do with a live band along with either a hogroast or barbecue. We are thinking of either a Carribean or Country & Western theme. There will need to be a charge for this event. What are the views of the village? Would you support such an event.
27/09/2008
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sorry should add my name Bridget Parker
23/09/2008
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Hi, Just wondered what peoples views were on the Thornton Hall farm building another building two storys high in aluminum to increase their visitors site and caravan park. I think Thornton is a nice quiet relaxing village and have enough traffic with the already existing visitors farm. You can view plans at http://bopdoccip.pendle.gov.uk/PlanApp/jsp/RDfullPlanApp.jsp?PlanningApplicationNumber=13/08/0503P .
16/09/2008
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I belive my 7th g.Grandad was vicar at this church, Richard Burton 1700s he was also buried here can anybody give me confermation. Diane Burton
31/08/2008
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Looking for any information re my ancestors. I have traced them back to William Cowgill who married Susanna Ridehough. William was the son of Joseph Cowgill (b1763) and Jane Hargreaves who married in Kildwick (1788). I am trying to trace Josephs parents who I think might be Joseph(b 1729) and Mary. Anyone help? God Bless Billycowgill@hotmail.com
29/08/2008
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Caroline and Jon Hosty have made an error with the e-mail address and therefore cannot retrieve the replies which have been sent to us. the right e-mail address is... jonhosty@hotmail.co.uk.... no . between jon and hosty.
28/08/2008
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Looking for any information on my ancestors Rycroft Wilkinson killed in a mining accident at Raygill in 1867. Also Riddihoughs of Blearside. Rycroft married Elizabeth Riddihough in 1862 at Thornton Parish Church from this marriage three children Caroline & Mary ( twins ) & Joseph who was my Grandfather. Caroline married Thomas Stow in 1892 at Crosshills and Mary married William Dawson in 1888 also at Crosshills Chapel. any help appreciated and should anyone have any connection to these people. Any informatin I have will be gladly shared
24/08/2008
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15/08/2008
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we are hoping to move into Forge Cottage soon and are looking forward to meeting new friends in the village. Caroline and Jon jonhosty@hotmail.co.uk
14/08/2008
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I am researching my family tree and was fascinated to see the family history section of your website, especially the story about poor Henry Bell and his sad demise at the Rock. He was my great great great uncle! I would be very grateful for any information about the 4th generation Bells, in particular Ellen Bell (sister of Henry) or their parents Henry Bell and Ellen Speak. If you have any useful information I would be delighted and very grateful to hear from you. Catherine Webb (chwebb@hotmail.co.uk)
13/08/2008
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It would be great to have a new village hall
13/08/2008
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In order that all messages can be screened correctly, I would appreciate if all new message had the sender name and email address attached to the message. Regards Roger Staniland email: roger.staniland@birse.co.uk
13/08/2008
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It is intended to have a Parish Council meeting on Tues12th Aug in the village hall at 7.00pm to discuss the wind farm application. A message will hopefully be posted if insufficient Councillors are able to attend & a date will be rescheduled.
09/08/2008
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Would you like to have an village email directory so that information could be sent directly to you. Then let me know at roger.staniland@birse.co.uk
08/08/2008
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We have a resource i.e. the Cricket/Playing Field down Booth Bridge Lane that is under utilized. I believe there are many activities that it could be accommodated at this venue. Archery, rounders, flying model aircraft, children games etc etc. Cricket is generally only played on this land on a Saturday [see Event Calendar for details] and is therefore lying underused the rest of the time. What would you like to do? Make contact through this message board or email me direct roger.staniland@birse.co.uk
08/08/2008
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Villagers of Thornton in Craven, we have a resource that most villages in the country would die for. That is the playing field down Booth Bridge Lane, probably better known as the cricket field. This piece of idyllic land was left to the village, not the cricket club, to do with what ever they so wished. I have suggested to the Village Hall committee and the Parish Council that we should build a new Village Hall / Pavilion along the northern boundary of this land and have produced some draft plans. I am assured that funds can be obtained for this development and as it is North Yorkshire Council land our request for this use is unlikely to be opposed. Well what do you say. The Village Hall Committee is undecided. Car Parking would not be a problem. Children’s Parties would be wonderful. Please let me know what you think via this message board. If you would like to contact me directly, then it roger.staniland@birse.co.uk
08/08/2008
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Applications for up to £20,000 of funding from the North Yorkshire Aggregates Grants Scheme are now being invited. Has anyone got any ideas for projects which would enhance the village? If so please let the Parish Council know. Priority projects will be those that increase participation in volunteering and community-based activities and those that conserve and enhance biodiversity, natural habitats and the natural and built environments. For further info follow link below http://www.skiptonnews.co.uk/display.var.2412306.0.300_000_in_grants_available.php
30/07/2008
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Following the Village BBQ & Funday, the social committee are keen to here from anyone with ideas or suggestions to enhance this event next year. The point is not to raise funds although individual groups from within the village are free to do so, but to make it a fun day out without being too hard work to run.
19/07/2008
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The message board is now running again so please feel free to send any comments about village life or any other subject you to to discuss
17/07/2008
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This is a test from SkiptonWeb
17/07/2008
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THE MESSAGE BOARD AND FORUM HAVE BEEN CLOSED. This is due to the amount of spam the administrators were receiving to their inbox. We hope to be able to restore a message board sometime in the future
20/10/2006
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Cowling Moonrakers - Autumn Nostalgia Afternoon Sunday 22nd October 2006 Cowling Village Hall Park Road, COWLING 2:00pm – 4:00pm FREE ENTRY + Refreshments Available For More Details http://www.moon-rakers.co.uk Mark Barnes - Tel: 01535 637352 Mark Wilson - Tel: 01535 631225
10/10/2006
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Did you hold a Sitooterie in 2006, and if so will you be putting any photos on the web site? The ones of 2005 are lovely. Viv Holmes
07/09/2006
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I'm hoping to move to the Skipton area soon and don't think i have fully seen Thornton-just a couple of roads up off the main road. After browsing through your web site, i think there must be more to your village than meets the eye. What would be the best way to get involved in the community and meet people, if I moved into the area? Are there always plenty of things going on? Please would you e-mail me at viv.holmes@stees.nhs.uk Thanks a lot, and perhaps I'll meet you all before too long!
07/09/2006
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My name is Heidi Edmondson and I am trying to research the Edmondson family tree. I have been to the family history page and listened to Mrs Gladys Bowker talk about William Edmondson farmer (my great grandfather) delivering and giving the kids rides on his horse.I know that William is buried in Earby with his wife Gertrude nee Parker whom had connections with Malsis School. My Dad remembers that William was married twice, but doesn't know anything about his first wife, they had a daughter Dorothy. I have been to Thornton Churchyard and found a grave stone with William Edmondson died 26.12.1894, Jane died 15.7.1885 and Mary died 27.1.1870, I am not sure if they are related to me but I am missing a generation if they are. I am trying to find information regarding John (Willie) William Edmondson and his wife, who would be William's father. I know they had several farms and butchers shops in and around Thornton and Earby. If anyone has any information regarding John William or any of the Edmondson family I would be very grateful if you would let me know, please email me at heidi.edmondson@gp-B82053.nhs.uk. Thanks very much.
21/08/2006
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There seems to be a spate of cats going missing in the village
13/08/2006
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Have you seen Rupert? He is a six year old British Blue cat and he went missing Thursday 10 August. He has not been well recently and has stitches in a wound on has right shoulder. He lives at The Rookery, Old Road if you see him
13/08/2006
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MATRIX SPEED SIGN. I was wondering what people of the village think of Thornton having a Matrix speed sign. I was up the Lake District this week and on my travels came across a speed sign which flashes the speed you are doing. Anybody think we should have one or two. Please post your views.
11/08/2006
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Missing timid black cat, answers to Tigger. If you see him around please contact Dawn Lee on 01282841224 Message placed 05-08-2006
05/08/2006
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Has anyone seen a black and white cat. His name is monty and he has been missing since 24.07.06. He was wearing a pink collar with a magnet on when we last saw him. He is 2 years old and blind in one eye. missing from Barnoldswick please contact Maxine on 07810353283 or email maxinedyson@hotmail.com. Thank you
27/07/2006
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I am doing my family tree. The Watson family, I have so far, starting with George Watson born in Earby in 1811 married to Ann born in 1816. They had 10 children; Betty 1832, Martha 1834, Daniel 1836, William 1838, John 1842, Thomas 1844, James 1848. To cut it short, Thomas married a Jane and they had six children, Geroge William 1872, Alfred 1873, Christopher 1875, Jane A 1877, Daniel 1880 and Mary A 1882. Now Jane A married a William Peacock and they lived at 20 Cowper street. I have been trying to find out where my Great Grandfather comes in, William Watson, born in Skipton - trouble is he was sent to Macau, where he met Catherine Goulbourn and then my Grandad William Arnold Watson was born in Hong Kong (1897) I am trying to find out where they lived when they came back from Hong Kong, and who were William Arnolds (Bills) brothers and sisters. Also does anyone know if George Watson born 1811 in Earby is brother to Francis Watson also born in Earby in 1800, they lived next door, his wifes name was Jane and they had six children; Elizabeth 1832, Hartley 1834, Sarah 1837, Ann 1840, Ellen 1842, and William 1846. My mom remembers going to skipton with her Dad, William Arnold Watson and visiting an Aunt in the Peacocks household, that is why I know I am on the right track. Anyone out there connected in any way, and has any information? Thanks Robyn
27/07/2006
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Hi, I am tracing my ancestors the Tillotson's that lived at the Hague. John Tillotson married Lucy Hargreaves in 1747 at T in C but married again after her death in 1751. I cannot find his second marriage to Mary or christening records for 2 of his siblings William and Ellen. Also cannot find the christening record for Hargreaves Tillotson who was born in Carleton 1816/1817. Have checked the Carleton parish records but not there. Anyone out there researching the same or anyone that can offer advise it would be greatly appreciated. You can contact me on eil50@hotmail.com
26/07/2006
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Are there any campsites in or near thornton-in-craven?
25/07/2006
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hi all i am trying to trace my ancestors in the east marton area,is there a similar site to this for that area.Or does anyone have any info on them.They were called williamson,Robert was a farmer in the area(williamson bridge?)his son william was church warden for 22 years at the local chuch,his other son robert married sarah nelson at mansergh church,they moved to bradford to be innkeepers at the turf tavern heaton,any info would be greatly appreciated thankyou very much roger holmes
18/06/2006
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Would Clare Brown, who contacted me at my email address as shown in my letter in your family history section please contact me again as | have tried unsuccesfully to reply using the email address she gave me. We are both researching the Cowgill family who originate from the Thornton-in-Craven area. My address is billcowgill@hotmail.com
06/06/2006
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ive just visited Thornton-in-Craven and it was wonderful .the veiws were so nice on saturday when the sun was shining.Also when will the village fete be?
04/06/2006
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Ive just been looking at the cricket section site - excellent addition to this web site!!!
31/05/2006
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Hi everyone, my mums ancestors (maiden name BERRY) all grew up in the little villages around Thirsk, like Wath, Asenby, Well, South Howgrave, Nosterfield, Thornton-in-Craven, I have done the family tree back to 1797 to present day. Just wondered if anyone had any information on the surname "BERRY" in these areas in the 1800s? Would be most grateful if anyone could get in touch, my email is: rowley150@rowley150.karoo.co.uk Thank you, Mark
30/04/2006
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I have noticed the lack of bins or dog poo bins in thornton does anyone know if any are planned or is it a matter of contacting craven district council.
20/04/2006
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Whitaker and Thistlewhite Families. Does anyone have any information of them. The Thistlewhite were in Thornton in the 1841,1841,1881and 1891 census. Ann Thistlewhite married Thomas Whitaker, he appears in the 1841 census as living with his father-in-law James Thistlewhite. Grateful for any information. anne@spine.freeserve.co.uk
13/04/2006
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Hi does anyone know how old Laburnum Cottage is on Booth Bridge Lane?
09/04/2006
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Does any one have any onformation on the manor house being a prisoner of war camp in 1939-1945. Thank you Sarah
06/04/2006
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Has anyone got any information on my black male cat which has been missing for 3 months any information would be helpful .
04/04/2006
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Hi all .I visit thornton in craven nearly every holiday i think the walks are great and the people are really nice can't wait untill easter
04/03/2006
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Hi all Has anybody any photos of the green landrover pulling all the stuck motors up the hill in Thornton today (3/3/2006). May I thank the young man for helping me out and others. I was very supprised that the old landrover would be able to do it. If there are any photos please would you put them on the website for me to see. G A Holden Gold BMW Thank You once again.
03/03/2006
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St Mary's Church have an ancient funeral bier that they are considering disposing of. If you are a collector of this type of 'transport', or know somebody who is, please contact Robert Hall on 01282 843259 email roberthall2@tesco.net. A photo will be available shortly.
28/02/2006
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the5435@thorntonincraven.com
27/02/2006
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Proffesional couple looking for unfurnished house to rent. Will consider anything
17/02/2006
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Anyone got a frame tent that they don't want? J. Banks. Middleton Cowling.
13/02/2006
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My name is Peter Craven,I live in York I'm 79 years old.I found your website whilst browsing the internet,found it very interesting,will most proberbly visit your village this summer. Regards P. Craven.
13/02/2006
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