Grassington, a Yorkshire Dales Market Town - Never Fails, Never Disappoints.

Grassington, one of our favourite destinations is a picturesque market town in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It never fails to provide us with different viewpoints and moods for our photographic safaris in the Dales. 

This visit did not disappoint as we strolled in and around the town searching out some more of its hidden corners. The sunshine and blue sky helped to make wonderful compositions with an outstanding display of vibrant colours.

Hope you enjoy this small selection of photographs from the day.

  We do hope you have enjoyed this selection of our photographs from the day!

 More photographs from our Yorkshire Dales(and beyond)Safaris  can be viewed at our image stock library

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Flotilla Ilkley Summer 7's - 4th July 2026

It was an action packed day full of exciting rugby at the 'Flotilla' Ilkley Summer 7s. The weather was was not on our side but this did not dampen the enthusiasm for a day of action photography.

Despite the dark, gloomy skies, on the ground we were not disappointed with what followed: so much action and all so well organised! Well done to all volunteers, referees, officials and sponsors. Oh and let's not forget the dedicated players without whom this event would have not been possible. Especially with a record number of teams involved this year.  

Now to the photographs. In our excitement we had taken far too many, but managed to edit them down to only 544 which are contained in two albums and are available to view on our website 'Ruggerpix' see the link below.

https://ruggerpix.picfair.com/

Just to give you an idea of what to expect when you visit our website here are a few examples. We hope that they demonstrate what an enjoyable day it was with competitive and entertaining rugby, in the company of friends old and new.

What do you think? Certainly an exciting days rugby. Would you like to see some more? Go on then, have a look at these...

Don't forget there are many more photographs in the two online albums which we produced. 

To view at our 'Ruggerpix' website, follow the link to view.

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Ilkley vs Manchester - Pre-season Friendly - Home at Stacks Field.

 Ilkley vs Manchester  - Pre-season Friendly - Home at Stacks Field. 
Plus a pre match Surprise.

Finally, we were ready, all prepped, action at last. Ilkley were playing Manchester in a pre season friendly and we were booked to photograph the event.

As usual we arrived at the ground early to secure a parking place, this done it was then a walk into Ilkley for a pre match coffee, cake and our game plan discussion, or so I thought, a very pleasant surprise was in store.

Cecile had arranged for a visit to 'Cafe 39' for Brunch, this was a treat indeed and after a short deliberation we both decided to choose a pulled pork dish from a very appetising and extensive menu. What a great decision, it was absolutely delicious and we managed to clear our plates in time to get back to Stacks Field ready for the game.

Ilkley Rugby Club

The Ilkley Squad

The Manchester Squad

 

There was a lot of action from both teams, we managed to keep up with most of it and hope you enjoy our photographs from this pre season 'Friendly'

Please take a moment to follow the link below and scroll through our photographs which I hope you will enjoy.

https://www.procam.me/albums/276708-ilkley-rfc-vs-manchester-rc-pre-season-friendly-17th-august-2024-photographs-by-ruggerpix

In this album you will also find links to other aspects of our photography in our new Image Library ‘Procam’. We do hope you will enjoy our photographs and perhaps find some which will inspire and enhance your article or publication.

(downloads and prints are available)

For all album queries please contact Peter by

e-mail: ruggerpix@yahoo.com

 Ilkley RFC, Season Highlights Recap 2022-2023. Sport Action Photography.

As we are fast approaching a new rugby season '2024-2025' I started to look back at some of our previous seasons photographs and thought I would share a selection from 2022-2023 with you. 

Ilkley RFC, Season Highlights 2022-2023. Sport Action Photography. Photographed and selected by Ruggerpix photographers Peter and Cecile.

Ruggerpix  is brought to you by Yorkshire based photographers Peter and Cecile who specialise in Sport, Event and Travel photography.

Please take a moment to follow the link below and scroll through the Rugby Union related photographs which I hope you will enjoy.

https://www.procam.me/albums/275755-ilkley-rfc-season-highlights-2022-2023-sport-action-photography

In this album you will also find links to other aspects of our photography in our new Image Library ‘Procam’. We do hope you will enjoy our photographs and perhaps find some which will inspire and enhance your article or publication.

(downloads and prints are available)

For all album queries please contact Peter by

e-mail: ruggerpix@yahoo.com

‘Hebden’, a small but picturesque Yorkshire Dales village.

We re-discovered ‘Hebden’, a small but picturesque village in lower Wharfedale, full of character and history when we extended one of our favourite riverside walks: this being a stroll from Burnsall in the Yorkshire Dales. We diverted across the River Wharfe via Hebden Suspension Bridge built by local blacksmith William Bell and opened 1885. It is sometimes referred to locally as the Swing Bridge. I must say I preferred the bridge to the other adventurous option shown in the photograph below - 'the stepping stones'. 

 

We then followed the footpath to Hebden, only half a mile to go and the thought of coffee and cake or perhaps a light lunch in the Old School Tearoom to keep us going and looking forward to a stroll around this historic and photogenic village.

In the opposite direction the Dalesway Footpath from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere route can be entered. Total length of this route is eighty miles, not for the faint hearted or us, save it for another day or two, maybe a week or two!!!

 What a delight as we continued upwards approaching the village via Mill Lane and then on to Main Street, admiring quaint cottages with colourful gardens.

 The Old Bridge over Hebden Beck (explored after lunch)

St Peter’s Church (formerly a chapel of ease now grade II listed) 

St Peters church was built from local stone in 1841.

Photograph of the interior showing the Harrison and Harrison of Durham 'listed' organ.

As we walked a little further along Main Street another of Hebden blacksmiths William Bell's creations came into view. Not quite as imposing as his River Wharfe Suspension Bridge but an equally outstanding creation, a wrought iron 'Kissing Gate' which had been commissioned by the Parish Council in 1905. Details are on the commerative plaque which can be seen on the wall top next to the gate.

The Old School House, closed in 2007 

 now converted to 'The Old School Tea Room'. 

When we reached the Old School House this was certainly a welcome sight in an idylic, beautiful location. We enjoyed a very tasty lunch in a relaxed atmosphere, our table inside next to the window overlooking Hebden Beck.

We will certainly return to Hebden for more exploration and photography. Another visit to 'The Old School Tea Room' for refreshments will definitely be included.

Very gratifying to note The Times Newspaper has selected

'The Old School Tea Room as one of the seven Best Afternoon Teas

in the UK for under £30.00

Well Deserved 

Camera - IPhone 13 Pro Max and SmallRig Cage with Side Grip

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