September Saunter Report 2024

This was the third time the event has been run and it proved as successful as last year with 125 entrants

James Herriot Country Trail Run 2024 Report

We had a beautiful, warm and sunny day, with only light winds, perfect for watchers and checkpoint staff, but maybe a bit hot for some of the runners!

Wensleydale Young Musician of the Year 2024

St Matthew's Church, Leyburn recently featured a very successful second running of the Wensleydale Young Musician competition

Wensleydale Wander 2024 Report

This year we had 433 entries and 391 runners and walkers starting, taking numbers back to pre-covid levels. They enjoyed much better weather and ground conditions than were predicted!

Visit to Theakstons Brewery

Club members went to Theakston's Brewery at Masham for a tour

Wensleydale Young Musician of the Year

As part of the Rotary National Young Musician of Year competition, Wensleydale Rotary Club joined with BlueBoxt Creative and Performing Arts in Leyburn to hold the Wensleydale Area heat of the competition held on the 2nd December.

Visit to Markenfield Hall

Members visited Markefield Hall, near Ripon. Built in the 13th century this moated house has remained much as it was when it was built

Gate A and Gate 16

Gate A and Gate 16

Finish

Finish

Presentations

Presentations

Gate 11

Gate 11

Finish Area Photos Courtesy of Philip Bland

Finish Area Photos Courtesy of Philip Bland

Gate 6 Pictures

Gate 6 Pictures

Black Hill Photos

Photos taken on Black Hill

Rotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2023

Wensleydale Rotary Club members helped steward and judge the efforts of students at the Rotary Technology Challenge 2023

Wensleydale Wander 2023 Report

A much improved turnout of 346 runners and walkers showed that we are finally recovering from the effects of the Covid lock downs.

Charter and Handover 2023

Members and guests enjoyed a talk by Tom Orde Powlett about his family history and their environmental efforts.

JAMES HERRIOT COUNTRY TRAIL RUN 2023 REPORT

Over 200 Runners enjoyed this year's Run despite a blustery wind

Excursion to Newby Hall Gardens

A small group of us enjoyed exploring Newby Hall Gardens

Presentations

Prizes given out

Later finishers

Photos of of those finishing out of the top 100

First 100 runners at Finish line

Photos of each runner in order of finishing, apart from first two, for some reason.

Photos of last 26 Runners through Gate 6

Needed due to large numbers of photos

SEPTEMBER SAUNTER 2022 REPORT

This first Saunter we have organised was very successful, and received many praises from those taking part

James Herriot trail Run 2022 Report

After early rain, conditions were ideal for the 174 runners who took part.

Rotary Technology Challenge

Wensleydale Rotary Club members David Spashett and Howard Binks judge the efforts of students at the 2022 Rotary Technology Challenge.

Visit to Tennants Silverware

Members of Wensleydale Rotary Club recently visited Tennants Fine Auctioneers where Tennants’ silverware expert Jeffrey Lasseline gave a talk demonstrating some of the items going into their upcoming Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Auction

Annual Charter & Handover evening 2022

Our 42nd Charter Evening, having first chartered in 1980, was again a big success.

Photos of Finish & Presentations

These photos have been kept separate from the main page

Wensleydale Wander 2022 Report

Despite reduced numbers due to Covid, 225 Walkers and Runners took part in ideal conditions to enjoy the magnificent views.

Ray's Coffee Morning

The coffee morning was a great success !

Rotary Young Leadership Award (RYLA)

Wensleydale Rotary sponsored a local student to attend the annual RYLA residential week at Hebden Bridge

Wensleydale Wander 2021 Report

Wensleydale Rotary Club's Annual Wensleydale Wander returned to the dale yesterday. It was a friendly and sociable walk through The Dale in aid of our usual charities. The principal charity for the event is Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

New Venue

Members moved our Rotary plaque to the new venue

An evening at the Proms

12 members and partners thoroughly enjoyed The Great Yorkshire Proms at Harewood House

Women in the Army a talk by Sue Ryding

Our guest speaker yesterday evening was Sue Ryding, who gave a very informative and entertaining talk on The Role of Women in The Army (a personal view).

JAMES HERRIOT COUNTRY TRAIL RUN 25th July 2021 Results

This year's Run was organised differently to make it as safe as possible while Covid-19 infections were still high.

Visit to RC Upper Eden Charter Evening

Ray, Philip, Albert and David's Muscroft and Milner met old friends at Upper Eden Rotary Club for their 42nd Charter Night in Brough.

An Indian Decade by Dr Cheryl Hardy

Our wonderfully entertaining speaker on the 23rd was Dr Cheryl Hardy, on the subject of “An Indian Decade” of Politics, Education and Textiles.

A visit to Saltaire

Day trip to the World Heritage Site at Saltaire.

Barbecue at Barrie's

14 members and partners enjoyed an excellent barbecue at Barrie's house

Visit to Coverham Abbey

The Club took advantage of a once a year opportunity to visit Coverham Abbey, near Middleham, for its yearly plant fair and open day.

Excursion to Jervaulx July 2021

A group of Wensleydale Rotarians and friends visited Jervaulk Abbey for a guided tour followed by tea in the cafe.

Visit to Himalayan Gardens

Wensleydale members enjoyed a visit to the Himalayan Gardens

Excursion to Bolton Castle

For our second Wensleydale Rotary excursion we visited a very local landmark, Bolton Castle.

2021 Charter Dinner & Handover under Covid Restrictions

A very different Charter Night with a Bring & Share picnic at Ray's house, with musical entertainment by Colin Bailey and Blue Box , limited to 30 people, but very successful and enjoyable.

Rotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2020

Wensleydale Rotarians, along with colleagues from Thirsk and Northallerton, hosted this year's School Technology Tournament at Catterick Garrison

Wensleydale Charter Night/Handover Dinner

In view of the Covid-19 restrictions, Charter night was virtual, using Zoom. This was the first Zoom Charter in District 1040, and was very successful. There were 48 “screens” and 72 guests from 16 clubs!

Rotary north Group School Technology Tournament 2019

Wensleydale Rotarians, along with colleagues from Thirsk and Northallerton, hosted this year's School Technology Tournament at Catterick

James Herriot Trail Run Report 2019

This year's Herriot Run was again very successful despite heavy rain the previous day and a poor forecast, which put off 48 entrants but 264 runners took part in relatively dry conditions.

Wensleydale Wander 2019 Report

There was a record entry of over 500 this year, with conditions that were excellent for running, though cold for the walkers, and very cold for the marshals!

Wensleydale Rotary Charter and Handover 2019

It is fair to say that our Charter night and handover was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Outgoing president David Spashett handed over to Wensleydale's first female president Susan Rogers at The Creamery in Hawes.

Helping at James Herriot Run 2019

Members, family and friends enjoyed helping at the event

James Herriot Trail Run Report 2018

236 runners braved atrocious weather, with heavy rain and wind, to run this year's race

Christmas Dinner 2018

40 members and guests attended the annual Christmas Dinner, this time at our new venue, the Bolton Arms

Rotary School Technology Tournament 2018

Wensleydale Rotarians, along with colleagues from Thirsk and Northallerton, hosted this year's School Technology Tournament at Catterick

District Conference 2018

Five members and three wives attended District Conference in Scarborough

Pancake Evening 2018

Members and partners gathered at Preston on Scar village hall for their annual pancake evening.

Charter and Handover 2018

About 60 members and guests enjoyed an excellent evening in Calverts restaurant in the Wensleydale Creamery on 29th June

Wensleydale Wander 2018 Report

There was a record entry of 471 walkers and runners, with 403 actually taking part on the day

Christmas Dinner 2017

Although numbers were lower than usual, for various reasons, the 20 members and wives that did attend had a very enjoyable evening in Tennants Dining room.

Visit to Foxglove Covert

12 Wensleydale Rotarians and wives enjoyed a fascinating visit to Foxglove Covert in Catterick Garrison

James Herriot Run Report 2017

There was a record entry of 400 for this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run, with 351 actualling running on the day.

Herriot Run 2017 Gate 13 photos

Photos taken between Gates 12 and 13 nearing Finish

Herriot Run 2017 Preparation photos

Photos taken by various Rotarians preparing for the event

Herriot Run 2017 Gate 1 Black Hill photos

Photos taken as runners reached the top of Black Hill

Herriot Run 2017 Gate 8 photos

Photos taken at Gate 8. Apologies for the disappointing quality.

Rotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2017

This year's Tournament was attended by some 80 students

Charter and Handover 2017

Almost 50 Rotarians and guests enjoyed an excellent evening in Calverts restaurant in the Wensleydale Creamery on 30th June

Wensleydale Wander 2017 report

The 2017 Wander was again blessed with perfect weather, even better than last year, and enjoyed by 352 walkers and runners.

Rotary Burns Night 2017

Wensleydale Rotary held a very enjoyable Burns Night

Hillthwaite House Hotel visit 2016

A group of members and wives had a two day stay at Hillthwaite House Hotel in Windermere in October

Herriot Run 2016 Photos from Gate 8

Extras photos taken from Gate 8 by Howard Binks

James Herriot Run Report 2016

There was an excellent turnout for this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run with 296 entered and 257 actually running.

Getting Ready for the Run 2016

Rotarians were up early to erect the registration tent etc

Charter & Handover 2016

About 40 Rotarians and guests enjoyed an excellent meal at Hawes Creamery for this year's Charter celebration.

Wensleydale Wander 2016 Report

The 2016 Wander was blessed with perfect weather, enjoyed by 309 walkers and runners.

Rotary Foundation Banner awarded

Rotary Club of Wensleydale was awarded a Foundation Banner for being 2nd highest contributor per capita in District 1040

Christmas Dinner 2015

40 Rotarians, partners and friends enjoyed Christmas Dinner at Tennant's.

District Conference 2015

17 members and partners enjoyed the Conference in Scarborough

A Visit to Vintage cars in Coverdale

A large contingent of Rotarians and partners from Wensleydale Rotary, together with guests from Upper Eden Rotary, were allowed a viewing of Neil Corner's amazing collection of cars

Herriot Run 2015 Before and After

A few rose early to set up the tents but many attended the feast at President David's house after the event.

James Herriot Run Report 2015

There was an excellent turnout for this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run with 286 entered and 244 actually running.

Charter & Handover 2015

This year's Charter Dinner was unusual in that there were TWO members of parliament on the top table!

Wensleydale Wander 2015 Report

This year's Wensleydale Wander was again well supported and the weather was kind apart from a strong westerly wind, particularly on the higher ground.

Rotary Technology Tournament for schools 2015

Teams of four students from seven schools across North Yorkshire attended this year’s Rotary Club Technology Tournament at Catterick Garrison. This was organised by several local Rotary Clubs including Wensleydale

Christmas Dinner 2014

45 members, partners and friends enjoyed Christmas Dinner at Tennant's Auction rooms.

Sally Lane's adventure in Ecuador

Sally Lane and Lucy Porter described their experiences with Camping International in Ecuador. Wensleydale Rotary had given a donation to Sally to help her fundraising efforts to enable her to go.

James Herriot Run Report 2014

The weather was again kind to us with the temperature several degrees lower than the heat of previous days, and with a gentle breeze.

7:00pm Dinner - Mark Arthur CEO YCC

Mark Arthur, Chief Executive of Yorkshire County Cricket Club was a guest at Wensleydale Rotary Club.

Charter & Handover Dinner 2014

Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes again provided an excellent meal for the 60 or so Rotarians, partners and friends who attended this year's Charter and Handover night.

Wensleydale Wander 2014 Report

This year's Wander was the coldest yet, which may explain why there were the largest number of non-starters!

Club Christmas Dinner 2013

About 40 members and their partners enjoyed an excellent dinner at Aysgarth Falls Hotel

Additional Photos of Herriot Run 2013

Michael Rheinberg who was marshalling at gate 12 took a number of photos of runners approaching the final part of the run. This is a slideshow of them.

Herriot Run 2013 Report

There was a record turnout for this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run with 320 entered and 265 actually running.

Annual Quoits 2013 with RC Newton Aycliffe

The annual Quoits match with RC Newton Aycliffe took place at Aldborough St John on 26th June.

Charter & Handover Dinner 2013

The 2013 Charter and Handover Dinner was again held at the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes. 64 Rotarians, partners and friends attended.

Wensleydale Wander 2013 Report

There were 305 entries for this year's Wensleydale Wander despite the recent weather, and they were rewarded by a glorious sunny day.

GSE Team from Venezuela

The Rotary Club of Wensleydale has been hosting a Group Study Exchange team from Venezuela

.Herriot Run 2102 More Photos

This second group of photos was taken by Cilla Alcock at gate 14 on the run into the finish

Herriot Run 2012 Report

Runners from all over the country took part in this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run near Bolton Castle, organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale.

Michael Weatheralds 90th

46 Rotarians and partners, together with Rtn Michael Weatherald's family, gathered at Penley's for his 90th birthday celebration

Club Charter Dinner & Handover Friday 22 June 2012

This year's Charter Dinner took place on Friday 22nd June at the Queen's Head, Finghall.

Hike and Quoits with visiting Rotary Club

Berkhampstead Rotary Club walking group spent a day in Wensleydale, first hiking in Wharfedale guided by members of the Wensleydale Rotary Club, then being introduced to Quoits in the evening

Wensleydale Wander 2012 report

There were 400 entries for this year's Wander- a record!

Rotary Technology Tournament for Schools

Eighty eight young people in teams of four students from seven schools across North Yorkshire attended this year’s Rotary Club Technology Tournament at Catterick Garrison. This was organised by several local Rotary Clubs including Wensleydale.

Fellowship meeting in Aysgarth

15 members enjoyed an informal evening at the George and Dragon in Aysgarth

Christmas Dinner 2011

This year's Christmas Dinner was held at the Queens Head, Finghall, and was very enjoyable

A Curry lunch in Newbiggin

Rotarian Adrian Jones and his wife Margaret hosted a very successful curry lunch at their home in Newbiggin

Slideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 at Castle Bolton and around12K

Photos taken by Carol Haynes at around the 12K stage of the race.

Quoits with RC Newton Aycliffe

The annual Quoits match with Newton Aycliffe Rotary Club took place in Aldborough St John.

Slideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 between gates 13 -14

These photos were taken by Cilla Alcock while marahalling at Gate 14.

James Herriot Country Trail Run 2011

Runners came from all corners of England on Sunday, July 31, to take part in The James Herriot Country Trial Run at Castle Bolton, organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale.

Charter Night 2011

The Rotary Club of Wensleydale held its annual Charter Night and Handover at Wensleydale Creamery on 24th June.

Wensleydale Wander 2011 report

This year's Wander was again a big success, with over 300 entries and lots of sunshine!

Rotary Technology Tournament

The Rotary Clubs of Wensleydale, Richmond, Northallerton and Thirsk joined to organise a schools technology tournament

Crocus Planting at Askrigg Primary School

Pupils planted crocuses as part of the nation wide Rotary "Focus on the Crocus" initiative.

GSE team from Brazil arrives in Wensleydale

Members and Guests meeting at Penleys were very pleased to welcome the Group Study Exchange Team from District 4730 in Brazil.

Visit to Mark Johnston's Stables

Mark Johnston showed 25 Rotarians, wives and friends around Kingsley House stables

Runners on Black Hill - Herriot Run 2010

A sequence of photos taken at the top of the first hill of the Run

James Herriot Country Trail Run 2010 Report

204 runners took part in this years race. Conditions were good apart from a strong head wind on the top section. Click on the photos below to enlarge them.

Club Charter and Handover 2010

The 30th Charter & Handover took place at Wensleydale Creamery on 25th June.

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report

There was a record turnout for the 2010 Wensleydale Wander, with 315 walking or running the routes, and only one having to drop out near the end of the 22 mile version.

Rotarians packed bags at Tesco's

Richmond and Wensleydale clubs worked together to collect at Tescos for Polio Plus the Rotary International project to eradicate polio from the world.

Christmas Dinner 2009

33 members and guests enjoyed Christmas Dinner at Friars Head restaurant at Akebar on 22nd December.

Presentation of Paul Harris Fellowships

President Leslie Parfitt presented several Paul Harris Fellowships on behalf of the Club

Canal Cruise at Skipton

30 members, wives, and guests enjoyed a relaxing canal cruise at Skipton. Among the guests were Adrian, Sarah, and their daughter Jemima from Australia.

Herriot Run 2009 Report

Despite the poor weather forecast and the rain that did arrive, 258 runners registered, 70 of them on the day! In the end, 238 actually ran the race, and all finished. The grass sections were softer than in previous years, but none were too wet.

Quoits with Richmond

Club members enjoyed a game of Quoits with large team of Rotarians from the Richmond Club at Downholme

Charter and Handover Dinner 2009

Another successful Charter and handover dinner was held at Wensleydale creamery, with over 70 attendees.

Wensleydale Wander 2009 Report

This year's Wensleydale Wander was again a big success with over 230 entrants walking or running either the 22 or 12-mile routes

Rotary Technology Tournament

Rotary Club of Wensleydale joined with Clubs from Richmond, Northallerton, and Thirsk to organise a techology tournament for schhols in our area.

Wander 2008 report

Herriot Run 2007

Wensleydale Wander 2010

An annual 12 or 22 mile round walk in in scenic Wensleydale, in aid, this year, of British Heart Foundation and local Rotary charities. Very friendly and great fun.

NZ GSE Team visit 2006

Keith Bancroft Rotary Walk & Tea

Rotarians were invited to bring family and friends for a walk in Wensleydale, including an exclusive opportunity to view Bolton Hall Gardens, followed by tea.

Presentations

Lunch at the Mortons Aug 06

Fishing at Hawes Aug 2006

James Herriot Trail Run 2006

Charter 2008

Views of Wensleydale

Wensleydale Show Rotary stall

Preparations for Herriot Run 2008

James Herriot Trail Run 2008

Best Kept Village Presentation

Keith Bancroft Walk 2008

ShelterBox roadshow

Ambassadorial Scholars visit Jan 08

JAMES HERRIOT COUNTRY TRAIL RUN 27th July 2025

Now a popular annual event with runners coming from all over England

Wensleydale Show 2007

James Herriot Trail Run 2007

Charter 2007

Visit to CB Hall gardens May 07

Wensleydale Wander 2007

Views on Wensleydale Wander Routes

Christmas Dinner 2006