# North Yorkshire Dales Methodist

> a community of Methodists churches based around the Yorkshire Dales.

Intended audience: local residents, visitors to the Yorkshire Dales, and members of the Methodist community seeking information, resources, and connections with churches in the area.

## Pages
- [Warm Welcome Space - Richmond](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/warm-welcome-space-richmond.html): Discover a warm and welcoming space in Richmond, where community and faith come together for all ages. Join us today!
- [Jo Brown](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/whos-who/jo-brown.html): Discover Jo Brown's role in the North Yorkshire Dales Circuit, fostering community within the North York Dales Methodists.
- [Home](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/): North Yorkshire Dales Methodist - Home
- [Julie Greenslade](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/whos-who/julie-greenslade.html): Hello! My name is Julie and I am the rural admin assistant for North Yorkshire Dales Methodist Circuit. I moved to Wensleydale with my parents and sisters when I was small and I love music, probably singing in most of the chapels in the dale at one time o
- [About Us](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us.html): North Yorkshire Dales - About Us
- [Supers Covid Letter](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/covid-update/supers-covid-letter.html): North Yorkshire Dales Methodist - Supers Covid Letter
- [Angie Bailey](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/whos-who/angie-bailey.html): I am a circuit steward. I was born in Penrith and lived in that area for 24 years until I married. We then travelled a bit, as my husband was in the forces; we moved up to Yorkshire in 2001, when my husband took early retirement. I work in Darlington. Our
- [Circuit News](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news.html): North Yorkshire Dales - News 'A wonderful turnout for Carlton Chapel's closing service held on Sunday 20th August. Mission Complete. To God be the Glory.'
- [Graham Di Duca](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/whos-who/graham-di-duca.html): Graham Di Duca is a part of the North Yorkshire Dales Methodist Circuit, serving the North York Dales Methodists. Learn more about his role and contributions.
- [Dales Gallery](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/galleries.html): Welcome to the Yorkshire Dales Gallery. There are a number of 'rooms' in our gallery, just click on the one you wish to visit. There is no particular order to the rooms. If you double click on a picture this will enlarge it and also tell you, if we have the information, about it and the artist. Enjoy your visit
- [Wendy Bunting](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/whos-who/wendy-bunting.html): Hello! My name is Julie and I am the rural admin assistant for North Yorkshire Dales Methodist Circuit. I moved to Wensleydale with my parents and sisters when I was small and I love music, probably singing in most of the chapels in the dale at one time o
- [Service Search](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/service-search.html): North Yorkshire Dales - Service Search
- [Who's Who](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/whos-who.html): North Yorkshire Dales - Who's Who
- [Story Corner](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/story-corner.html): Here you can watch and hear stories.
- [Search](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/search.html): North Yorkshire Dales Methodist Search
- [Contact us](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/contact-us.html): North Yorkshire Dales - Contact us
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/privacy-policy.html): Read our privacy policy. We are fully compliant with the 2012 EU e-Privacy Directive.
- [Churches](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more.html): North Yorkshire Dales - Churches
- [Brompton-on-Swale](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/brompton-on-swale.html): The chapel was built in 1890 and was refurbished in November 2007 when most of the pews were replaced by chairs, many chairs being donated by members of the congregation. A new central heating system was also installed. The floor was carpeted, and a new s
- [Carlton](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/carlton.html): Carlton (in Coverdale), appears on our earliest Circuit Plan, 1815, when a service was held in the village every Sunday; in the home of a certain John Yeoman.
- [Gayle](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/gayle.html): The Chapel at Gayle is, as far as we can discover, one of the few 'originals' in the circuit dating back to 1833. The Schoolroom was added later. Much of the labour and materials were provided voluntarily.
- [Gunnerside](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/gunnerside.html): North Yorkshire Dales - Gunnerside
- [Hunton](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/hunton.html): Hunton Methodist Chapel opened in 1829, which is the date of the deed when the property was secured. The title deeds from 1773 show that the site originally consisted of a house, a garden and an orchard.
- [Leyburn](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/leyburn.html): There was a Methodist Society in 1814.
- [Marsett](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/marsett.html): In 1814 a plot of land was bought for 5s. and so began the Chapel at Marsett, which was to serve the whole of Raydaleside. In 1897 a new site was acquired in exchange for the old Chapel building and site.
- [YouTube](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/youtube.html): Welcome to The North Yorkshire Dales Methodist Circuit YouTube.
- [Melmerby](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/melmerby.html): Melmerby appeared on the preaching plan between 1828 until 1863. Then for a number of years like minded Methodists met in local houses until 1894 when the society purchased a former joiners' shop for £50 in 1894.
- [Richmond](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/richmond.html): North Yorkshire Dales - Richmond
- [Scorton](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/scorton.html): North Yorkshire Dales - Scorton
- [West Burton](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches-more/west-burton.html): West Burton can safely lay claim to have one of the loveliest Methodists Chapels; and one with a history. The present chapel built in 1898 by local craftsmen replaces one that was built in 1812 and which, until fairly recently was used as the Village Inst
- [About Our Faith](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/about-our-faith.html): Want to know more about Christianity? Then check out Christianity.org.uk.
- [Farming Support](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/farming-support.html): Whilst we have no direct control over these organisations we offer them as potential sources of support to those involved in the farming industry:
- [Aysgarth](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches/aysgarth.html): Information about Aysgarth Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Brompton-on-Swale](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/about-us/churches/brompton-on-swale.html): Information about Brompton-on-Swale Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Carlton](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/carlton.html): Information about Carlton Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Gayle](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/gayle.html): Information about Gayle Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Gunnerside](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/gunnerside.html): Information about Gunnerside Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Harmby](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/harmby.html): Information about Harmby Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Hunton](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/hunton.html): Information about Hunton Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Leyburn](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/leyburn.html): Information about Leyburn Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Marsett](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/marsett.html): Information about Marsett Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Melmerby](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/melmerby.html): Information about Melmerby Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Richmond](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/richmond.html): Information about Richmond Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Scorton](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/scorton.html): Information about Scorton Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [West Burton](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/churches/west-burton.html): Information about West Burton Methodist Church. Latest news, service times and contact details.
- [Notice Board](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/notice-board.html): North Yorkshire Dales - Notice Board
- [Hosting and Supporting Ukraines](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/hosting-and-supporting-ukraines-1.html): Latest News
- [The Two Sons](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/story-corner/two-sons.html): A story read by Rachel Pinkney.
- [The Persistent Widow](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/story-corner/persistent-widow.html): What was the widow so determined about? Find out with this activity sheet.
- [The Good Stranger](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/story-corner/good-stranger.html): A whole bundle of fun activities for you based on the story of the Good Stranger. Enjoy.
- [The Lost Sheep](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/story-corner/lost-sheep.html): Fun activities involving a sheep that was lost. Can you round it up?
- [The Sower](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/story-corner/sower.html): Rachel Pinkney tells the story of the Sower through Godly Play.
- [God's Very Good Idea](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/story-corner/gods-very-good-idea.html): A story read by Rachel Pinkney.
- [Tails](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/story-corner/tails.html): A story read by Rachel Pinkney.

## Articles
- [JJA26 Plan](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/jja26-plan.html): 1 Jun 2026 - North Yorkshire Dales - Plan JJA26
- [Warm Welcome Space - Richmond](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/warm-welcome-space-richmond-1.html): 9 Jan 2026 - Discover a welcoming space in Richmond for community gatherings, support, and connection at North Yorkshire Dales Methodist.
- [Talking God](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/talking-god.html): 31 Jan 2020 - I know many of you have a heart to grow your chapel in terms of numbers and strength. There are three publications you may be interested in to help you with this. Like buses, having missed one you wait a while and then two come along at the same time. They are all published by the Methodist Church and just for the reco
- [Safeguarding](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/safeguarding.html): 12 Jul 2019 - The link to the Methodist Church of Great Britain Safeguarding Policy and Guidelines has been added to this site. Please visit the safeguarding page for details.
- [Three Friends and the Miracle Man](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/three-friends-and-miracle-man.html): 20 Mar 2019 - What if we could find out what Jairus' daughter or the boy with the five loaves and two fish made of what happened to Jesus after their miraculous encounters with him? Based on the gospel accounts, our brand new Easter story for children Three Friends and the Miracle Man imagines their journey
- [To Be A Forces Child](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/to-be-forces-child.html): 16 Nov 2018 - Please see here a link to the Methodist Church's YouTube channel with a new film, 'To Be A Forces Child'. This powerful short film shares in their own words some of the children and young people's experiences of being part of a family in the military and explains how the MFBs project work supports famil
- [African Rhythms](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/untitled-article-november.html): 5 Nov 2018 - This year we welcome back the African Children's Choir, their visit last year was thoroughly enjoyable. They are performing at Richmond School at 7.30pm on Monday 3rd December. Look out for details locally on how to see them. They will also be at the 4pm service at Richmond Methodist the day before and may sing som
- [Bloomin Graveyard](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/bloomin-graveyard.html): 5 Nov 2018 - Hawes Methodist Cemetery Wild flower project Bringing new life to a graveyard ' and praying for rain ' are friends and trustees of the Methodist cemetery in Hawes who came to plant wildflowers in abundance. The top corner of the two-acre cemetery, on the brow of the hill next to Gayle Lane, has been planted wit
- [The Big Cheese](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/big-cheese.html): 5 Nov 2018 - #The Big Cheese Comes to Wensleydale'''''.
- [Poise and Perfection](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/poise-and-perfection.html): 5 Nov 2018 - It was advertised as 'Afternoon Tea and light music'- in actual fact it was passionate, poised perfection from Jonathan and Elizabeth Sparey on violin and piano, respectively. What a treat- what class, what joy they brought to those forty or so folk gathered, entranced by the music emerging from those two instr
- [Singin' the Dales](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/singin-dales.html): 24 Aug 2018 - The 'Phil', as the choir is affectionately known, plays a significant part in the rich musical fabric of York. The choir loves to sing, and the passion, commitment, and continuity that has sustained since it was founded in 1925 is very much in evidence today. The story of the choir has been beautifully document
- [It's not about the whale](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/its-not-about-whale.html): 8 Aug 2018 - Jonah is not about the whale. But try and ignore it; the elephant in the room so to speak.
- [Rock around the Rock](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/rock-around-rock.html): 8 Aug 2018 - The Summerfest is underway at the Scargill Movement in Wharfedale. This year they are looking at the Apostle Peter of whom many tales are told in the New Testament and he himself is generally accredited with writing one of the letters.
- [Across in the Woods](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/home/news/across-in-woods.html): 8 Aug 2018 - #Step by step
- [Remembrance 100](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/remembrance-100.html): 3 Aug 2018 - (
- [Remembrance 100](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/remembrance-100-august.html): 9 Jul 2018 - North Yorkshire Dales - Untitled article
- [Would You Adam and Eve It](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/would-you-adam-and-eve-it.html): 3 Jun 2018 - North Yorkshire Dales - Would You Adam and Eve It
- [See it again](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/see-it-again.html): 1 May 2018 - The Bank Holiday weekends in May present another opportunity to see the photographic work of Rev Stephen Collinson at Keld Resource Centre. If you want to re-visit or missed it first time around then you can see it from 11- 5pm Sat 5th and Mon 7th May and again Sat 26 and Sun 27th May 12.30- 5pm and Mon 28th May 11- 5p
- [Spring Onions](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/spring-onions.html): 18 Apr 2018 - For 30 years Adrian Plass has been entertaining people all over the world with his books and performances. On Tuesday 17 April Gunnerside Methodist Chapel hosted the first night of his nationwide tour 'Out Of His Head'; an evening of laughter weaving excerpts from previous books with the insight and humour of h
- [Pilgrims Progress](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/untitled-article-april.html): 1 Apr 2018 - It was bleak, snowy and foggy as the band of pilgrims set off on the Good Friday walk from Keld to Grinton. The trek over Kisdon on the 'Corpse Way' was slippery and muddy and on arrival in Muker the smiling faces of the parishioners greeted the travellers as in times of old. Following tradition our contemporar
- [Time to Grow](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/time-to-grow.html): 5 Mar 2018 - Now is the Time There are so many opportunities this year to share what a relationship with Christ means to us and to grow his church. The year may seem to be flying by; here we are in Lent and many are undertaking the '40 Acts' doing something each day to benefit others. Soon it will be Easter and another oppo
- [Refugee Donations](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/refugee-donations.html): 5 Mar 2018 - Hi Everyone! Jim and I recently returned from France. Unfortunately our visit was initially delayed by three weeks thanks to the flu and had to be cut short as after we arrived I picked up another virus. However, we did have time to do a little volunteering and to deliver all our donated items. Many thanks to everyone
- [RSVP](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/rsvp.html): 28 Feb 2018 - #The weekend of invitation
- [Dad's getaway](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/dads-getaway.html): 28 Feb 2018 - #Who let the dads out?
- [Keld Landscapes](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/keld-landscapes.html): 14 Feb 2018 - I am mounting a photographic exhibition at The Keld Resource Centre from Easter Monday, 2nd April to Friday 6th April 2018. It will consist of 25 photographs of Upper Swaledale. Entry is free, though donations for the work of The Keld Resource Centre would be appreciated.
- [Let Lent Begin](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/let-lent-begin.html): 14 Feb 2018 - So we're nearly half way through the first day of Lent. You may have decided to give up something for the weeks leading up to Easter. You may have decided to do nothing. You could still undertake this challenge; '40 Acts'. This is what the 40 Acts website tells us:
- [Wensleydale Filling Station](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/wensleydale-filling-station.html): 6 Feb 2018 - #New Year New Venue
- [Aid for Refugees](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/aid-for-refugees.html): 10 Jan 2018 - Hi Everyone, Jim and I will be travelling to Northern France again to take goods and to provide aid for the refugees at the end of January. Thanks to the generosity of the people in the dales we were able to purchase and take many items that the refugees
- [Adrian Plass - Gunnerside](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/adrian-plass-gunnerside.html): 10 Jan 2018 - #Adrian Plass celebrates 30 years of writing and performance...
- [Christmas Message](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/christmas-message.html): 14 Dec 2017 - #Presidential Christmas message
- [Tea and Toast?](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/hi-ho-hi-ho-hi-ho.html): 23 Nov 2017 - I have some brilliant volunteer opportunities, which I would love to share with you, a couple of 'one-off' events and another regular opportunity. Even if these are not for you, please pass article on to someone else you think would enjoy helping
- [Arran Peace](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/arran-peace.html): 23 Nov 2017 - John and Anne Peters of Brompton on Swale Methodist Church are making preliminary enquiries to see if there is sufficient interest to organise a party to go up to the Sannox Christian Centre, on the Isle of Arran (www.sannox.org) for a time of Retreat and
- [Beyond the Headlines](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/beyond-headlines.html): 18 Nov 2017 - Richmondshire will welcome five Refugee families in the New Year. Ahead of their arrival there will be at 7.30pm on Sat 9 Dec in the Richmond Town Hall an evening of information, Fundraising and Networking to raise awareness of:
- [Riding Lights - Richmond](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/riding-lights-richmond.html): 1 Nov 2017 - People are out on the street. Another generation is looking for answers- a rich young career woman, an angry gang leader, religious fanatics, activists, crooked bankers, a surprising refugee and the bloke who bought some seriously expensive jewellery. Des
- [Snow White & ...Magnificent 7](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/snow-white-magnificent-7.html): 22 Oct 2017 - #Oh Yes it is!
- [School Meals](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/school-meals.html): 22 Oct 2017 - So much enthusiasm was generated that it all became a bit of a blur when all the KS1 and KS2 children from Richmond Methodist School visited the Church for a harvest service. What is clear is the huge amount of food brought as donations for the Store Hous
- [Going Going Gone](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/going-going-gone.html): 4 Oct 2017 - West Burton harvest sale Make no mistake, bidding is rapid, intense and as competitive as if an original masterpiece was being auctioned. Which in fact it was- a harvest of produce ranging from green bean pickle, lemon curd, and bags of damsons to flowers
- [Richmond Tree Festival](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/richmond-tree-festival.html): 20 Sep 2017 - The Richmond Tree Festival is Friday 1st-Saturday 9th December. The Methodist church will be open 10-4pm every day, with the Richmond Town Trail 'Follow the Star!' starting and finishing here.
- [Two violins and a Piano](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/two-violins-and-piano.html): 20 Sep 2017 - Classy concert Led by Jonathan, Caroline & Elizabeth...two violins and a piano....in Leyburn church hall on Tuesday afternoon. Over 40 folk gathered, sitting informally round tables, held enthralled by the music that emerged from here there talented indiv
- [Harvest Celebration](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/harvest-celebration.html): 18 Sep 2017 - The Upper Wensleydale Churches Together held their annual Harvest Celebration at Hawes Market House on Sunday evening, 17 September 2017. The service was lead by Major Richard Cushing from The Salvation Army supported by Hawes Silver Band conducted by Sta
- [A Discipling Presence](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/discipling-presence.html): 14 Sep 2017 - Are you part of a rural church? Do you want to focus on mission and making disciples If so, 'A Discipling Presence' is for you, it contains: '' stories to inspire '' exercises and Bible passages to help you reflect '' pract
- [The year ahead](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/year-ahead.html): 8 Sep 2017 - Check out this video of the conference highlights.
- [Muker Show Musings](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/muker-show-musings.html): 8 Sep 2017 - The first Wednesday in September is always the Muker Show. We took along the 'Church about the Dale' trailer and set up for a very busy day of coffee and conversation. Staffed by people from the Anglican, URC, and Methodist churches in Swaledale w
- [Ministry of Sound](https://www.nydalesmeth.org.uk/news/ministry-of-sound.html): 28 Aug 2017 - Band ministry.... '.In tune, indoors (& out- weather permitting!), in good company, and incarnational...

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