Thanks everyone. will see how it goes, not sure if many post on the local Forums or mainly on here. Cherrytree maybe you have to have it as your local site to be able to post? I am not sure, still learning as I go along.
Please do pop in and say hello Poshgran, the more the merrier 
grannysyb if you lived in Thirsk you will know that is a great jumping off place for all over the Dales. I love Masham, especially when the Sheep fair is on, usually September time.
Black Sheep Brewery is there too, great for lunch, or just to sample the real ales ( Not for me), they also have a fab shop, and do a very good guided tour of the brewery.I will put that on the site for sure.