Author: Caroline Thompson

The Village Hall will be closing over the Christmas period from Tuesday 22nd December until Monday 4th January.

The Community Library closes at Noon on the 19th December until Monday 4th January ( open 3-4.p.m )

Despite not being able to hold our Annual General Meeting in December it would still seem an appropriate time to thank Gargrave Village Hall committee members for all their work behind the scenes in this very difficult year. Special thanks to Robert, Simon and Lynn who have done sterling work over the year. Thanks too must be extended to our small group of Hirers who have been able to return with their classes. The risk assessments they have been duty bound to create have been comprehensive and compliant. They have acted in a very responsible manner and have ensured that safety has been paramount. Unfortunately the Tier restrictions introduced recently have had a knock on effect on pupil attendance so some teachers have found it financially difficult to continue. The loss of Tier 3 pupils has also altered the dynamics in some groups. Hopefully at some point in the New Year if nearby areas can get the Tier 3 dropped to a 2 Tier then pupils can return once more.

We still have hundreds of books in stock at the Village Hall, very reasonable prices, 50p per paperback, £1 hardbacks. If you have a particular author or title you would like please don`t hesitate to contact info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk  07989585564 or drop a note through the front door of the Hall. Any sales can be made at a social distance, cash only please. Proceeds for Village Hall funds.

We are also happy to support fund raising for Manorlands, again lots of household, general items available, please contact the above with any requests.

Please note on the gallery image on the front page, the tealights are now sold.

We wish all our patrons, friends and the wider community a very Happy and above all a Healthy Christmas.

Unfortunately due to the current situation there is no alternative but to re-schedule the Annual General meeting of Gargrave Village Hall committee to a date in 2021.  In normal circumstances the meeting would have been held on the 16th December 2020.

Gargrave and Malhamdale Community Library will be re-opening for browsing and borrowing . The weekly hours of opening are Mondays 3.p.m – 4.p.m, Fridays 2.p.m – 4.p.m and Saturdays 10.a.m to Noon. Social distancing will be in place at all times and volunteers will be available for anyone wishing to become a new member. The Christmas closure period will be from Noon on Saturday 19th December, re-opening on the 4th January.

Sale items in aid of Hall funds for this month include a variety of unique hand crafted tea lights in the shape of houses with prices ranging from £4 – £8 .00 and a Christmas advent light at £5.00. Collection and payment ( cash only please ) may be made at the Village Hall from a social distance. Please see the gallery image on the home page to view the items listed above.

We are also pleased to support funding for Manorlands, perhaps the nearest you may get to New York for a while is a large canvas print measuring 53″ x 18″ showing the New York Skyline and the text in large letters on the front of the print – Lets go to New York – its in muted shades of cream to rust.  There is also another in the same size but it does have a few marks on it, this is mainly in shades of blue and looks like it is the skyline of Paris. I can send images via phone text.  Only £5 for the New York picture and £2 for the Paris picture.

Please look at previous posts for other sales items, a few of the items remain unsold so its worth asking about them if you are interested.  Please contact 01756 749235  07989585564 info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk for any further details or to arrange viewing and/or purchase.

Unfortunately due to the new lockdown restrictions implemented from Thursday 5th November we are closing the Village Hall and Snooker Hall until the restrictions are lifted. Fingers crossed this is just until the beginning of December when we shall look forward to welcoming our exercise and small group classes back – again!!

The Library is closed for browsing and borrowing but the select/collect and home delivery services will still be operating as will access to the IT service. The latter is by appointment only, it includes use of a computer and/or photocopier. Please contact 01609 536547 admin@gargravelibrary.co.uk for details of all the Library services including membership.

The Village Hall has hundreds of books for sale, very reasonably priced 50p paperbacks and £1.00 hardbacks. If you enjoy reading books by a particular author  please contact 07989585564/01756 749235 info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk  we may just have the one you are looking for. Normally the books would be for sale at Coffee mornings and Flea Markets but this has not been possible since March. We also, due to the kindness of others have a number of donated items for sale in aid of Hall funds. One or two will be placed on the website and listed on the Village Hall noticeboard over the next few weeks, many thanks to those who have already made purchases. Cash sales only please, collection will be at a social distance outside the premises or if you are isolating a doorstep delivery can be arranged.

This weeks items for sale include two brand new jigsaws still in the cellophane wrap; Waddingtons 500 piece racing car jigsaw ( a line up of grey sports cars and people depicting the 1960`s era) £5.00.  1000 piece BBC Planet Earth Crab jigsaw. £6.00

Jigsaws for children – opened but in good condition and all complete – 100 piece , a collection of disney/fairytale characters and a 50 piece, sleeping beauty. Both a £1.00 each. ( see gallery image, front page of website )

Get ready for Christmas with some Christmas card plaid ribbon bows . Single ribbon 50p, pack of two ribbons £1.00. Pack of peg ( 12 ) card holders ( elves, snowmen, santa ) £1.00. Length of tiny red peg ( 20 ) card holders with snowmen. £1.00.  Contact 07989585564 info@gargravevillagehall.org. for more details or to purchase.

We are also pleased to support fund raising efforts for Manorlands so again some items will be listed for their funds. Two boxed sets of DVDs are up for grabs this week: The complete first season of Prison Break ( 6 discs ) £10.00 and the complete series of the 2006 BBC Planet Earth ( 5 discs ) £6.00. Contact details are as per Village Hall item sales.

Vintage ( 1980`s) two branch silver plated candleabra, would look great as a Christmas table centrepiece. ( see gallery image front page of website ) £5.00