Jonathan Smith runs Where2walk, a walking company in the Yorkshire Dales. Jonathan has written his own book, the Dales 30 which details the highest mountains in the Dales. He also runs one-day navigation courses for beginners and intermediates. Join his Learn a Skill, Climb a Hill weekends in the Dales. To find out more details on any of the above visit his website, where2walk.co.uk MANY will have driven through Long Preston but few will have stopped and fewer still walked in the lovely Dales landscape. This short walk follows the river and offers a lovely taster of the area.
This short walk follows the river and offers a lovely taster of the area. The walk starts from the Maypole pub, presently closed (although the Boars Head opposite is open). Head away from the main road until it reaches and passes the Primary School. Follow the lane as it bends right and heads towards the Norman church of St Mary’s. The entrance is to the right and it is worth exploring the large, well-kept graveyard. A lane runs alongside the church if you do not wish to. From the far side of the church head along the lane for 250 metres till it reaches a river (Long Preston Beck). Before arriving at the beck there are some stables on your right with some friendly horses often sticking their noses over the wall!
Minimum wage increase, protections for orcas among new laws taking effect in 2021
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With 2021 now upon us, a handful of new laws either already have or will soon take effect in the months to come.
Minimum wage set to rise
Beginning on Jan, 1., Washington’s minimum wage increased by 19 cents, now sitting at $13.69. That increase also saw Seattle’s minimum wage increase to $16.69 hour, while SeaTac’s raised to $16.57.
Meanwhile, companies like Uber are warning that rides could be 25% more expensive to account for a separate new wage law passed by Seattle City Council in 2020. The law passed at the city level guarantees minimum wage for rideshare drivers, starting at the $16.69 baseline and paying out at $0.56 per minute and $1.33 per mile driven while transporting passengers.
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