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

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