Clergy are going virtual to make up for the loss of a service that traditionally takes place on the eve of the Nidderdale Show.

The agricultural show, which was due to take place in Pateley Bridge tomorrow, was cancelled in June for the second year running due to covid.

An open air ecumenical service has been held at the Bewerley Park showground for many years on the Sunday before the show.

This prompted Nidderdale vicars the Rev. Alastair Ferneley and the Rev. Darryl Hall, along with Methodist minister the Rev. Mike Poole and Jean Marshall, a member of the congregation at Providence United Reformed Church in Dacre, to produce their 'No Show Service'.

Rev Ferneley, Vicar of Dacre with Hartwith and Darley with Thornthwaite, told the Stray Ferret:

The video, recorded at St Michael and All Angels in Wilsill, opens with a view of the Nidderdale countryside and the sound of a guitar being played by the Rev. Poole, who is then joined by fellow guitarist the Rev. Fernley

Rev Hall, Vicar of St Cuthbert, Pateley Bridge, which covers six parishes, said:

The 15-minute 'No Show Service’ can be seen on Youtube here.

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