Mysterious Yorkshire
One bright breezy morning early this year following a night of strong winds, I was making my way along the Calderdale Way above Mytholmroyd. As I approached the foot of the tall standing stone known as Churn Milk Joan I was surprised to find a large number of small coins scattered on the ground around the foot of the stone. After gathering the coins, I replaced them in a hollow set in the top of the pillar and sat to ponder on the many stories which proliferate about the origins of this imposing stone, which stands isolated at the edge of the moor.
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What are Stanza Stones?
If like me, you enjoy the prospect of finding something out of the ordinary and inspirational as you walk on the tops, you might like the idea of searching for the Stanza Stones. The seven stones, each carved with a poem written by the poet Simon Armitage are at locations which in general follow the Pennine watershed. The Stanza Stones project, which started at Ilkley Festival in August 2010, is focused on poems specially written by Simon stirred by his response to the Pennine Watershed and the relationship between the landscape and language of Yorkshire.
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Roy Hattersley joins Peaks off-roading opposition
The Labour peer Roy Hattersley has become the president of the Peak District Green Lanes Alliance, adding his 
weight behind a campaign for a total ban on 4x4, quad- and trailbike off-roading in the Peak District National Park. "I have lived in the park for 14 years and have seen increasing destruction that has been done by off-roaders," says Lord Hattersley. "Throughout that time the Park authority has failed - indeed refused - to use the powers that it possesses to save the land of which it is custodian. My hope is that changes in the governance of the authority will herald a new era of responsible management"
An online petition to ban off-roading in all national parks has recently been created by a Ramblers member, which could hopefully prompt a Commons debate if it secures 100,000 signatures.
Add your name at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/9910
Wednesday 4th July 2012
Delights of Bingley
No. 662 bus at 18.20 to Bingley Market Place Circular walk, drinks, and Meal: Frank Starr
Order on arrival at Myrtle Grove
Names to Frank by 27th June please
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Ronnie Wade Climbs the Monros
My first recollection was Easter Monday in 1973 when Ben Nevis was climbed.
This was how it remained until Feb 1977 when I started what seemed an annual pilgrimage to Scotland. By that time all the English 3000 foot peaks had been ascended with the exception of Scafell.
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Pet Dog lost on Pennine Way
The Daly family, owners of the Tan Hill Pub are appealing for walkers on the Pennine Way which passes the pub, to keep an eye open for their Springer Spaniel pup who has gone missing this weekend. She was wearing a red collar and she often walks with walkers on the Pennine WayTelephone: (01833) 628 246 .
