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Family Notice – Peter Wilby

Peter Wilby 1930 – 2022 It is with deep sadness that I learnt of the death of Peter Wilby. Peter was a friend and a regular and valued contributor to the ‘Embsay-with-Eastby […]

Policing Update

It has come to my attention that there has been some anti-social behaviour occurring in the car park adjacent to St Mary’s church on Kirk Lane in Embsay. If you have any […]

Embsay & Eastby Beaver Scouts

1st Embsay and Eastby Beavers OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! Looking for friendship, fun and adventure? Beaver Scouts is a wonderful way to learn new skills, take part in a wide range of indoor […]

Library Update

Self Care Toolkits Have you heard about the books and activities in our brand new resource? Self-care Toolkits are free rucksacks full of resources to support young people experience positive mental health […]

Primary School News

So lovely to see how our local young children are supporting those in need. Pupils from Embsay C of E Primary School have been making chocolate chip cookies that will be given […]

Embsay with Eastby WI February Meeting

Metal Detecting in Embsay and Craven Our February talk is entitled, Metal Detecting in Embsay and Craven, by Andrew Fletcher. On Tuesday 8th February at 7.30pm at the Village Institute. Members and […]

The Chapels & Churches Of Embsay & Eastby – Part 1

This article is available in audio: In 1780 the population of Embsay and Eastby was about 300. Most of the adults were tenant farmers, farm labourers and servants, hand spinners and weavers, […]

Embsay’s Double Sunrise.

Embsay resident Allan Haspell captured this visual phenomenon from The Barn on Shires Lane. The pictures were taken between 08:55 & 9:20 on Wednesday 5th January and show the sun appearing before […]

Car Park Latest News

Many thanks to all those of you who took the time and trouble to attend the December meetings and offered help with the distribution of the survey forms. Thank you also to […]

Embsay with Eastby WI January Meeting

Just to inform all members we are having a Resolutions evening and a chance to catch up with members in the New Year. If people could bring their copy of the December […]