The Wickets

Housebuilder Honours Settle's Iconic Building, The Folly, with £500 Donation

McCarthy & Stone has donated a welcomed £500 to The Folly on Victoria Street.

Since being restored, The Folly has become home to the Museum of North Craven Life, which is run entirely by local volunteers. The museum features a permanent exhibition narrating the story of North Craven's landscape and people, as well as a varied programme of exhibitions, events and talks.

Anne Read, Honorary Curator of the Museum of North Craven Life, commented: “The Folly is becoming a hugely important hub for the local community, and we are delighted to receive this donation from McCarthy and Stone. A proportion of the funding will go towards the printing of three beautiful watercolour drawings by historian Peter Brears, which depict how The Folly looked in the 17^th Century and will be displayed for visitors to enjoy. The remainder of the donation will also go towards a project which is very important to the Trustees – new, more visible signage to improve access for all visitors to The Folly.” 

Liz Green, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for McCarthy and Stone North East, comments: “When we were looking for a local group to support in Settle, The Folly stood out for the important role it plays for older people in the local area, and as a place that will very much be enjoyed by our future homeowners.

“The museum provides local residents with a friendly and welcoming meeting space where they can socialise with friends. Visitors can also take part in a variety of activities celebrating Settle's rich local heritage, and the Coffee House is also a fantastic place to enjoy a lovely cup of coffee by the cosy log fire.”

Ground Breaking at The Wickets

Skipton and Ripon MP, Julian Smith, visited McCarthy and Stone’s new Retirement Living development, the Wickets in Settle last week to check on how construction was progressing there.

Mr Smith joined McCarthy and Stone’s Senior Marketing Executive, Laura Wigglesworth and Site Manager Colin Howson, at the site on Kirkgate to be taken through the development plans in detail, and donned a hard hat and high vis jacket to lay a brick at the new development.

Skipton and Ripon MP, Julian Smith commented: “It was a pleasure to visit the site of McCarthy and Stone’s new development in Settle, and to mark the start of construction there. Developments like this are a great asset to the town, as they provide the perfect solution for people who are looking to enjoy an independent and active retirement, with the added benefit of security and peace of mind.”