VE Day – Friday 8 May 2020
Celebrate VE Day 75 at home Due to the coronavirus pandemic, community celebrations that were due to take place on the bank holiday weekend (8-10 May) to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day have had to be cancelled. Just because these
Walks around Draughton
A new page has been added to this site - Circular Walks from Draughton - accessed under the Community tab from the Home page.
Clap for Carers in Draughton
On Thursday 30 April, the village turned out at 8pm, observing social distancing requirements, to clap for the carers in the Dales Care Home and for all the local volunteers helping out in the community.
Covid-19 Tests in Skipton
Key worker mobile testing facilities in North Yorkshire Public information issued on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and Department of Health and Social Care As part of the national roll out of the Key Worker Testing for COVID–19, a number of military
Clap for Draughton Carers!
This Thursday, 30 April at 8pm, we will be clapping for our carers in Draughton - the staff at the Dales Care Centre, the volunteers who do so much around the village, and for everyone supporting each other as neighbours
Coronavirus update
As the lockdown continues, the social and civic facilities in the village have to remain closed and people are following the Government's social distancing requirements. However, there are many ways in which we are helping each other as a community, sharing
X84 Service during Coronavirus
During the coronavirus crisis, the X84 will be running on its Saturday timetable. The Government advises against use of public transport unless strictly necessary. See further information here: Bus timetable (Coronavirus)
St Augustine’s Church and Covid-19
As advised by the church nationally and by the government, public worship services will not be held at St Augustine's in Draughton until further notice. Prayers can be offered for anyone. Contact details: tel 01756 711118 or 07775 656257. We are encouraged
Grocery Delivery Service to village
Cookes Newsagents on Gargrave Rd, Skipton, are offering their grocery delivery service to the village to help people out during the coronavirus crisis. They offer basics – milk, bread, tea, coffee, some tinned goods, pasta, and rice – and they
Local Elections
The Local Elections, due to have been held on 7 May, have been cancelled and the members of the Parish Council will be continuing to serve for a further year until May 2021.