Author: Caroline Thompson

We are pleased to say that some activities will slowly be making a return to the Village Hall.

The Childrens Gym class was able to resume last month after the first stage of lockdown was lifted. This activity was allowed under government rules as it is an educational, supervised activity for children.

The Community Library was also allowed to re-open albeit it with one borrower or hub allowed in at any one time. The flow of borrowers is controlled by a volunteer who will be in the Hall foyer, whilst a second Volunteer is help on hand within the Library. Opening hours are Mondays 3-4.p.m, Fridays 2 – 4.p.m and Saturdays 10.a.m – Noon. Any further information on the facility please contact 01609 536547 or admin@gargravelibrary.co.uk

Other small classes and exercise classes are able to return from the 17th May though have to adhere to the conditions of their relevant risk assessments. We look forward to the return of Yoga and Pilates and so too the Art class and the Art group. The Snooker club members will also be able to resume their sport from this date.

The final stage of the end of lockdown will hopefully arrive as scheduled in June. It may then take time to assess any new rules and arrange adaptions to events ensuring compliance is in place for all activities. Therefore we please ask everyone to remain patient. We have a duty of care to the public who use our fantastic facilities and it is our responsibility to ensure that safety is paramount. Therefore we have taken the decision that we cannot take any new bookings which include social mixing of larger groups from August at the earliest.  Any events which are possible will be posted on this website as soon as it is practical to do so. We do hope to arrange an outdoor Coffee morning as soon as we can but this is dependant on the weather conditions.

We continue to sell a few items to raise funds for the Village Hall and thank anyone who has kindly donated goods. Last months Chicco pushchair sold very quickly.

This month we have a folding metal dog cage. Suitable for a small to medium size dog. Priced at £6.00.

Also a Silver Cross all terrain folding pushchair priced at £60.00.  ( Surf model )

They can be viewed at the Village Hall, no physical contact. Cash sale only please.  Please contact 01756 749235  07989 585564 info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk Please see the website gallery for the image.

Unfortunately the Hall is still closed due to the current lockdown rules.

Gargrave and Malhamdale community Library is however still open for select and collect only. Please contact 01609 536547 admin@gargravelibrary.co.uk with your name, library card number and type of books you require. A day and time will be given for collection. The books will be in the entrance Hall lobby in a paper bag with you name on. A volunteer can assist with any enquiries, books may be returned at the same time. If you are unable to collect the books yourself, a home delivery can be arranged.

Access to the public computers and printer can be available by appointment only, calling the above number.

Please remember to keep an eye on the Village Hall noticeboard and the website for our sale items which at this present difficult time aid our funds slightly. New listings below :

Electric Flymo HoverVac ( Model 280 )  £20.00

Electric Flymo Strimmer ( Power trim )  £10.00

Vintage Booklets ” About Gargrave ” published in 1980. 27 pages with business and shop adverts of the period, centre page Village map and historical information. £1.00 each, a few still available.

These can all be purchased with having no physical contact, cash sales only please. Collection can be arranged from outside the Hall. Please contact 01756 749235. 07989585564 info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk.

Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee members wish everyone a very happy and healthy New Year.

Unfortunately Tier three restrictions now mean that the majority of our small classes are unable to continue at present and  the Snooker Hall is also closed until further notice.

However there is some good news as the Library facilities are exempt from the restrictions and the hours can continue as normal. New members are always welcome and a volunteer will be happy to take details for membership. Opening hours are Monday 2-3.p.m, Friday 2-4.p.m and Saturday mornings 10.a.m – Noon.

Please check out our for sales section ( see gallery ) in aid of Hall funds and also supporting Manorlands ( Caroline will be handing over funds shortly to Molly from the Manorlands fundraising team. Normally she would have been selling items at the monthly Flea Markets, but instead she has been distantly selling a small number of items to friends so she will announce the amount raised as soon as possible. Special thanks to a fellow committee member who has kindly donated two amounts of cash over the year, a local business who has donated items to sell and a friend with a donated shoe collection)!

Items selling this week are:  Dick Francis collection of paperback thrillers. ( 10 in total ).  £10.00

Brand new un-opened Creature comforts DVD  from the award winning creators of Wallace and Gromit – 7 episodes. £2.00

Vintage About Gargrave booklets, published in 1980. 27 pages with shop adverts of the day, some historical information and centre page map. Orginal price was 35p, due to inflation they are now priced at a £1.00 each! I currently have more than one available to sell.

Lots of paperbacks and hardbacks for sale too, just name the author or subject and we can let you know what is available. Paperbacks 50p, Hardbacks £1.00 each. Sold in aid of Hall funds.

Any sales can be made at a social distance, cash sales only please, I can arrange to leave items for collection outside the hall if required. Payment may be made via the front door letterbox. Please contact 01756 749235, 07989585564 info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk