The last Book Fair of the year will be held on Saturday ( 2nd December ) commencing at 10.a.m until 3.30.p.m. There will be hundreds of books for sale on every subject, ranging from general fact and fiction hardbacks and paperbacks   to speciality and antiquarian volumes. Ilkley author, Alan Reynolds hopes to attend, weather permitting. He will be promoting and signing copies of his latest book, a supernatural thriller entitled Pendle Cottage. Alan has written fifteen books in total and will also have some of these with him.Light refreshments will be available until 3.p.m. Admission is just 50p or by donation. The pocket booklets listing all next years Fairs including Flea Market and Craft Fairs will be available on the door or if you would like one posting please email info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk or telephone 07989 585564.

The calendars will be on sale which feature views of in and around Gargrave, the photographs have been taken by Lynn and Caroline from the Village Hall and after paying production costs they will be donating proceeds to Village Hall funds. Caroline will be selling the calendars on her book stall which is the first stall by the door. The calendars are a limited edition and are priced at £10.00. They are also on sale in the Village library during opening hours and at the next Flea Market on Sunday 10th December and the Coffee morning on Saturday 16th December.

Last week we were delighted to welcome Bethany to the Flea Market and Craft Fair. Bethany is a Village girl who recently closed her florists shop in Gargrave. She is a welcome addition to our regular stallholders and will be selling a great selection of plants, flowers and floral gifts outside the Hall when Collectable  and Book Fairs are held. We are hoping she will be there on Saturday , other commitments allowing. Please come along and see the Christmas wreaths and plants for both the home and garden.