Spring is coming in Draughton (says Norman the Gnome)
The well tree is getting a makeover for Spring. Here's Norman the Gnome looking forward to warm Spring weather ahead, although he still needs his jacket on at the moment.
Revised summer bus service
Dalesbus are to run a limited summer Sunday and Bank Holiday service through Draughton. See the new timetable on the Bus Services page of this website or by using this link: https://www.dalesbus.org/uploads/1/1/3/9/113919127/cravenlink.pdf
Draft minutes of Parish Council meeting on 8 March
The draft minutes of the meeting held on 8 March are now available on the Minutes page of this site. Check the Council's response to planning matters considered at the meeting on the Planning Applications page in the Community section.
Next meeting of Parish Council – 8 March at 7pm
The agenda and papers for the next meeting of the Parish Council are now published on the Meeting Papers page of this site. All welcome to attend the meeting.
Spring Newsletter
Our Spring Newsletter has now been published. See a copy here: Newsletter 13
Draft minutes of meeting of Parish Council on 8 February
The draft minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 8 February are now available on the Minutes page of this site.
Candles in the Windows (and in the telephone kiosk)
At the beginning of February, for the festival of Candlemas, villagers in Draughton lit candles in their windows to turn thoughts away from the pandemic and the dark days of social restrictions towards new lighter times ahead.
Parish Council Meeting – 8 February 2021 at 7pm (on Zoom)
The agenda and papers for the next meeting of the Parish Council, to be held on 8 February at 7pm, are now available on the Meeting Papers page of this site. To join the meeting, use the link published at the
Tier 3 services in Draughton
North Yorkshire is now subject to tier 3 restrictions to help control spread of the coronavirus infection. In tier 3 non-essential shops and facilities must close, and social activity is strictly limited. This will affect any groups which had planned
Draft minutes of Parish Council meeting on 14 December
The draft minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council, held on Monday 14 December, are now available on the Minutes page of this site.