Groups and activities
Besides the regular Funk Wire sessions, the continuing Creative Writing Group and the upcoming Shakespeare Project we have planned more activities for you to participate in:
Creative Writing Workshop with Ian Clayton
Wednesday 17th August 2022 ｜10am – 4pm
Arncliffe Village Hall
Ian Clayton is a freelance writer and, in a career spanning 20 years, he has edited and authored more than forty books and broadcast on TV and radio. If you would like to try your hand at creative writing for the first time or if you have more experience and want to improve your skills this workshop is a must. Ian will explore the wonderful world of creative writing and his experience and guidance will make this workshop a day to remember.
£18 UWALS members £20 non-members, includes lunch and refreshments. For reservations email uwalsociety@gmail.com or telephone 01756 770051/770350
UWALS AGM 2025
Wednesday 12th November 7pm at Conistone with Kilnsey Hall.
You are invited to join us for our AGM. As usual, business will be dealt with swiftly and at 7.30pm cheese and wine will be served. Then we are very pleased that Jonathan Riley will be delivering a talk.
"From the Peak District to the Yorkshire Dales via Orkney, Stockholm, Sydney and London"
To book your place: Email uwalsociety@gmail.com or phone 01756 770350
An Enamelling Workshop led by Emily Knight
Emily established Studio Vault, Settle in 2015 https://studiovault.co.uk/. Her background is originally in Jewellery, which she studied at the prestigious Glasgow School of Art. The workshop will give opportunities for sampling different ideas before working on a piece of your choice e.g. earrings or a wall plaque. The day will cater for everybody. DATE: Thursday 20th November TIME: 10am to 4pm VENUE : Conistone with Kilnsey Hall COST: £55 including all materials, tea, coffee etc. Please bring your own lunch.
To secure a place email uwalsociety@gmail.com or telephone 01756 770350
Cheese Tasting at The Courtyard Dairy, Settle
Since The opening of the Courtyard Dairy owners Kathy and Andy Swinscoe have won many awards and helped to promote British cheese in a multitude of ways. This is an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon cheese tasting guided by an expert in cheesemaking and learn about the history of. Anybody who cannot drive or arrange lifts, let us know and we will try to match people up with drivers
Date: Tuesday 30th September 2pm to 4pm at the
Courtyard Dairy, Settle. Cost: £11
Book your place by emailing uwalsociety@gmail.com or phoning 01756 77035