Open House Open House
Continuing nearly 300 years of community involvement at High Chapel.
Contact Frank Chalmers (t: 015396 23638, e: frankrdale@yahoo.co.uk)

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Activities at Open House

Our list of activities is not fixed. We are always open to suggestions Currently we offer...

Bullet point Searchable computer archive of Newbiggin on Lune and Ravenstonedale – ongoing & increasing. Search the archive for images and text.
Bullet point History Archive – paper based.
Bullet point Films and photo slide shows on computer.
Bullet point 60’s Film by Aleck Corder of  Ravenstonedale, Sedbergh, Weasdale and Kendal – the changes.
Bullet point Audio historical record of conversations with villagers.
Bullet point Ravenstonedale community website.
Bullet point High Chapel – historical archive of non conformity.
Bullet point Genealogy assistance – database, contacts, Link articles.
Bullet point Photos - often rare flowers that Eden is famed for.
Bullet point Red Squirrel information point, feeding, breeding, conservation.
Bullet point Toys for children & adults.
Bullet point Planning application information from the internet.
Bullet point Magazine exchanges – bring yours, borrow theirs.
Bullet point Millennium Ravenstonedale houses – photos and Whos Who – now and then, ongoing.
Bullet point Slide shows of social events – Mayday Madness, Yacht Club, Trial of Elizabeth Gaunt, Fothergill weekend, Trimmers Big Breakfast and more.
Bullet point Sit outside enjoy the flower beds, the quiet  and the well tended grounds.
Bullet point See 10 years of scrap books, by the Revd & Mrs Owen – social trends.
Bullet point Find out about Rev. W. Nicholls – author of “The History & Traditions of Ravenstonedale” – see the first editions (prior request) of Vols 1 & 2, Mallerstang & Prestwich editions. Other “Wharton” ancient books to see, by prior request.