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Agencies and Public Bodies

Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus is a part of the Department for Work and Pensions. The Jobcentre Plus network is made up of Jobcentre Plus offices, Jobcentres and social security offices. Jobcentre Plus aims to help: More people into paid work Employers fill their vacancies Give people the support that they are entitled to if they cannot work.
Tel:   0845 6060 234
Web Site:  www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Yorkshire Forward
Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and the Humber. It publishes its Aims and Objectives in the Regional Economic Strategy, regularly updated and available in either hard copy, or through the website listed below. The Nidderdale Plus Partnership gratefully acknowledges the help provided by Yorkshire Forward, through the Market Towns Initiative, to fund their own website as well as several major local initiatives.
Tel:   0113 394 9600
Web Site:  www.yorkshire-forward.com

The Countryside Agency
The Countryside Agency is the statutory body working to make the quality of life better for people living in the countryside, and the quality of the countryside better for everyone. The Nidderdale Plus Partnership gratefully acknowledges the support given it by the Agency in funding this website. For more details of the work of the Agency, and the range of services and support offered, click on the link below.
Web Site:  www.countryside.gov.uk

WorcNet
Womens Opportunity for Rural Contact through Networking Education and Training Providing access to information and training and help to remove barriers for women returners and women entrepreneurs
Tel:   01756 692788
Fax:   01756 701161
Email:  worcnet@craven-college.ac.uk    Web Site:  www.worcnet.co.uk

Business Link
Business Link York and North Yorkshire provides support, information and objective advice to help businesses in the region grow and prosper. We do this through teams of specialists who help both existing businesses and those thinking of starting a business
Tel:   01904 686000
Web Site:  www.here4business.co.uk

Local Government

Harrogate Borough Council
Web Site:  www.harrogate.gov.uk

Bewerley Parish Council
Web Site:  www.bewerley-pc.org.uk

North Yorkshire County Council
Web Site:  www.northyorks.gov.uk

Local Links

Nidderdale Business Association
The Nidderdale Business Association is a vigorous and active organisation representing over forty local businesses. NBA plays a full role in contributing to, not just the interests of local business, but the whole community - particularly encouraging tourism. See their site for details of how Nidderdale can provide YOU with a great experience!
Web Site:  www.nidderdale.co.uk

Iron-Age (Nidderdale) Project
A new community archealogy group based in Dacre, exploring the historic iron workings of this area from Iron Age to medieval remains.
Email:  gill@iron-age.org    Web Site:  www.iron-age.org

Friends of Pateley Bridge Cemetery
Web Site:  www.nidderdale.co.uk/friendsofpbc/index.htm

Nidderdale Museum
Step back in time in the Yorkshire Dales ...... A large and lively collection illustrating all aspects of Dales life in the past. Currently 11 rooms of exhibits with an original Cobblers' Shop, School room, Victorian Parlour, General Store, Transport and much much more.
Tel:   01423 711225
Email:  info@nidderdalemuseum.com    Web Site:  www.nidderdalemuseum.com

Nidderdale Festival
The Nidderdale Festival runs in July. There is a variety of events covering music, walks & talks, drama and the arts. Exhibitions run throughout featuring arts, crafts & local history. The dales unique festival encourages visitors to sample not only internationally-renowned artists but also some of the best young talent the area has to offer.
Tel:   01423 712580 / 712194
Email:  nidderdalefestival@lineone.net    Web Site:  www.nidderdalefestival.org.uk

Daelnet
The internet gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. For all news, views, events, business and more from the Yorkshire Dales, visit Daelnet.
Tel:   01756 730123
Fax:   01756 730107
Email:  info@daelnet.co.uk    Web Site:  www.daelnet.co.uk

Roddy Scott Foundation
Nidderdale Book Festival
Web Site:  www.roddyscott.org

Latin for All
A new evening class based in Birstwith, exploring the Latin that is all around us in our modern lives - no tests, no exams, just fun.
Tel:   01423 771290
Email:  gmhovell@tiscali.co.uk    Web Site:  www.muddyarchaeologist.co.uk

Pateley Bridge Dramatic Society
Web Site:  pateleyplayhouse.co.uk

Nidderdale AONB
The Nidderdale AONB covers 233 square miles (603kms2) of northern England in the county of North Yorkshire. The AONB shares a common boundary with the Yorkshire Dales National Park immediately to the west. The special quality of the landscape was formally recognised by the Government on 14 February 1994 when it was designated as An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tel:   01423 712950
Email:  nidderdaleaonb@harrogate.gov.uk    Web Site:  www.nidderdaleaonb.org.uk

Nidderdale Community Education
Nidderdale Community Education Aims to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and to do the things that are important to them
Tel:   01423 711532
Fax:   01423 712194
Web Site:  www.nidderdale.n-yorks.sch.uk

No 6 studio workshop
The Nidderdale creative arts space. Creating opportunities to experience and participate in visual art and design activities.
Tel:   01423 712216
Email:  numbersix@pateley.net    Web Site:  numbersix.info

King Street Studio Workshops
King St Studio Workshops bring together a small group of highly-talented and skilled craftspeople, who are masters of their art. Collectively they design and make their beautiful and exclusive pieces in a variety of materials including: fine wood, clay, hand-blown glass, precious metals and gemstones.
Email:  info@kingstreetworkshops.co.uk    Web Site:  www.kingstreetworkshops.co.uk

Project Funding Sources

Sources of information
This section will be updated as we acquire more information, but Craven District Council have an excellent website that lists some of the most active project funders. Click on the link below, and navigate to Funding Services - you'll find this listed on the page headed "Craven DC Services."
Web Site:  www.cravendc.gov.uk

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If you wish to have a link to your site added, please contact Sally Robinson at Nidderdale Plus, either using the "Contact Nidderdale Plus" facility on this site, or email Sally at the address below.
Email:  sally@niddplus.org.uk   
Yorkshire & Humber

What's on guide to Yorkshire & The Humber
Digyorkshire.com - the biggest database of Arts and cultural organisations in Yorkshire and the Humber
Web Site:  www.digyorkshire.com

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