Re-opening of village facilities
From 4 July, village halls are allowed to re-open, but, unless Covid-secure, are advised to do so only where social interaction can be restricted to 2 households (or groups of 6 unrelated individuals outside). Draughton Village Hall trustees will post
Bus services
The x84 service will no longer be serving Draughton. From 13 July, the 784 service will instead run through the village, connecting us to Skipton and offering journeys only as far as Otley in the other direction. For further information,
Draughton’s Mini-Library takes shape!
With thanks to Bridie, our mini-library in the kiosk is beginning to take shape with the stock of books growing more extensive by the day. Going forward (and post Covid restrictions), we are working with North Yorkshire County Council's library
Coronavirus Response: New Social-Distancing Guidance from Police – 15 May
In light of the Government's recent announcements concerning relaxation of some of the rules for the coronavirus response, new guidance has been issued by the Police. Policing Guidance 130520 Everyone is asked to respect one another and to keep each other safe.
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