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We have a couple of confirmations for the children’s area at this year’s show.

We’re really happy to welcome back Andrew Wood who will be again baking with the children, this is always very popular and Andrew loves to involve his young audience on a practical level, making and baking and learning about ingredients.

NISCU Craven began in 1993. They work together with and get alongside schools to present the Christian faith in a fun and exciting way.
Since September 2003, Primary schools have also benefited from Bible Explorer. An Ofsted approved interactive teaching resource for year 5 & 6 pupils. Over a five week period of one hour lessons it aims to teach the storyline of the Bible. The children receive handouts and learning materials in conjunction with the course.
Peter Thomas joined NISCU as a part time worker in January 2003 and will be joining us in the marquee. He works in both secondary and primary schools in the south part of the Craven area. Before joining NISCU Peter was a full time minister. He has kept this up by combining both jobs and now works part time for NISCU and part time as a minister for a Congregational Church.
At the show Peter and his colleague Emily will be story telling, running drama workshops and craft activities.
In the children’s area there will also be an area where Mothers can feed and change their babies, and enjoy refreshments.

The animals from Hesketh Farm Park were a popular attraction in the children’s area at last year’s Kilnsey show and the organisers of REAL are pleased to announce that they’ll be making a welcome return this year.

There will be lots of smaller animals for visitors to become better acquainted with including guinea pigs and rabbits and staff on hand to explain more and give advice on how to get on well with our furry freinds.

The farm park is part of a 600 acre working farm situated in Bolton Abbey, one of the most picturesque parts of the Yorkshire Dales uplands.

Home to Sheep, Cattle, Pigs, Goats, Hens, Donkeys, Ponies, Rabbits and Guinea Pigs the park is an ideal place for children of all ages to get close to a variety of animals. They even have a giant Tortoise with a very unusual name!

Visitors to the park can take a stroll around the outdoor paddocks, or sit and relax around the pond with a picnic, scramble around on the outdoor playground or have fun on the huge outdoor pedal go-kart track. Or there’s a trip on the Tractor & Trailer with Farmer Chris who’ll explain what’s happening on the farm and experience some of the farm’s wildlife.

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A toy library has been set up in the Dales for children aged 0-5 to borrow good quality toys and equipment free of charge.

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The children’s area at our Kilnsey showcase event is now starting to take shape.

We will be joined by Peter J Murray, author of the spooky Mokee Joe books. Peter gained the inspiration for creating the spooky characters that feature in his books by reading to children and that’s exactly what he’ll be doing at Kilnsey. Peter lives with his wife on the edge of Ilkley Moor and says that the hills and limestone scenery locally offer a constant source of relaxation and inspiration, in fact they provide the setting for his next book!

Another confirmed booking for the children’s area is chef Andrew Wood who will be doing some entertaining and educational cooking with the children.

This important area of the showcase has come about with the help of the Kilnsey Show committee, Barclays Bank and Yorkshire Water.