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.
Coronavirus Pandemic
At this difficult time, neighbours are being asked to look out for each other and stand ready to help wherever we can with shopping and errands. If anyone who usually collects a newspaper from the kiosk feels unwell or is otherwise
Draft minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 16 March
The draft minutes of the meeting held on 16 March are now available on the Minutes page of this site.
Coronavirus – latest update
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update UK moves into the delay stage The UK has moved into the 'delay' stage of its response to the coronavirus following an emergency Cobra meeting on Thursday, 12 March. From Friday: all people with flu-like symptoms - a fever above
Next meeting of Parish Council – 16 March at 7pm
The next meeting of the Council is to be held on Monday 16 March. The agenda is published on the Meeting Papers page of this site. All welcome to attend.
Warning – thieves about in the area
We are ahead of the police in issuing this warning. There has been an incident in the village over the weekend involving the theft of 2 quad bikes. Please take extra care, and, if you can, lock vehicles away overnight where they