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Gargrave Village Hall Management committee held their annual Mid week Summer Book Fair on Tuesday ( 15th August ). The mid week Fair was introduced three years ago and the first was just after Covid so it was a gambol to see if it was well supported. Both the Committee and the Book sellers ( many travel from all over the North West ) were however delighted as numbers on the door were equal or more to their four a year Saturday sales.Last years numbers increased again. The gambol had paid off.

The Book sale is promoted by word of mouth, this website, local newspapers,pocket booklets produced by both the Village Hall and the North West Book sellers but also by solid posters which are displayed in and around the Village a few days beforehand, just five so the area isn`t in-undated, and one of these is on private land and one on the Village Hall railings. These are instrumental in catching the eyes of holiday makers or those travelling through the Village. How disappointing to find that one had not only been removed but in all likelihood been vandalised as one of the ropes was still tied tightly to where the sign was placed which could only mean the sign had been broken up. This means we are now one sign short for the next Book Fair on Saturday 23rd September. The signs were purchased some years ago so owe nothing for the work they have done over time but it will be costly to replace one which should not have been necassary. The Management Committee can only apologise to the Book Sellers who support the event and the casual visitor who was not aware of the Fair due to the sign been removed. The Fairs are one of the biggest fund raisers for the Hall, fortunately the numbers on the door were only slightly down on last year with one hundred and fifty one visitors enjoying the great array of books which were for sale, not forgetting the tasty treats in the Cafe. However it is always rewarding to see numbers on the increase at any event, which sad to say due to the sign been taken did not in this instance happen.

All quiet at the Hall this weekend with no hires booked in. ( 19th and 20th August ). We do hope everyone will instead be attending the local show on Saturday which is held on the field in front of Eshton Hall. Lots to see, show jumping, dog show, cattle, sheep, crafts, baking, horticulture, trade stands, fell race, childrens sports, Vintage vehicles and to round the day off the ever popular terrier racing.07966 912210.

Busy next weekend, beginning with a charity picnic supper dance on Friday, Coffee morning on bank holiday Saturday and Broadway Fairs on the Sunday and Gargrave Village Hall Management Fair on bank holiday Monday. Phew!

Lancashire musician Alan Cookson will be providing the live music for the Picnic supper dance on Friday evening ( 11th August). Please bring along your own Picnic supper. Tea and Coffee will be provided in the interval. A raffle will aid Village Hall funds. The dancing commences at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m. Admission is £6.00 per person on the door. There will be a slightly different format to the night as Alans performance will be on the dance floor rather than the stage due to on going work with the stage lighting and related insulation work in that area.

A mid week Book Fair will take place on Tuesday ( 15th August ) commencing at 10.a.m until 4.p.m. There will be a fantastic selection of books for sale from book sellers from all over the North West of England. There will be general paperbacks, specialist and antiquarian volumes. Something for everyone and prices to suit every pocket. Light refreshments will be available until 3.p.m. Admission will be 50p on the door. Come along and stock up on your Autumn reading selection. 01524 752968  07989 585564

Don`t forget the annual Jumble sale on Saturday 30th August. 10.a.m – 1.p.m. Donations now been accepted.

Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee together with Gargrave Library will be holding a Coffee morning on Saturday in the Village Hall. Bacon sandwiches, toasted teacakes and lots of homemade cakes will be served from 10.a.m. Slices of cake may be purchased to take home if a bacon sandwich proves to be too filling to manage both treats.

A book and bric a brac stall will aid Hall funds and a raffle will boost the Library funds. The Library 100 club draw will also be held and there is the opportunity to register your interest to join in future draws. The cash prize draws are held monthly.

Sheila from Broadway Fairs will be back at the Hall on Sunday. She will be hosting a Flea Market and Craft Fair. There are lots of stalls booked in for the event which commences at 9.30.a.m until 3.30.p.m. Light refreshments available until 3.p.m. Stallholders will be selling Vintage, Collectables, Bric a Brac, Books, Jigsaws, Gifts and Crafts. Something for everyone and a warm welcome guaranteed. 50p admission. Further details: 01757 1229805

Broadway Fairs will return on August Bank Holiday Sunday and Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee will take over the reins on Bank Holiday Monday ( Enquiries  07989585564)

There are no public events at the Hall this weekend. ( July 21st – 23rd ).

Congratulations to Harry Hinchcliffe and all the performers in the Accordion Orchestra, the summer showcase was thoroughly enjoyed by all last Saturday ( 15th July ).  Well done to everyone involved in the excellent evening.

A weekend packed with events at the Village Hall will commence  on Friday night 23rd June with a charity dance which is organised by local families who are regular supporters at our monthly Picnic supper dances. Denis Westmorland will be providing the live music for the event which commences at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m. Please bring along your own Picnic supper, tea and coffee will be provided. Admission on the door is £6.00 per person. A raffle will be held and all proceeds from the evening will go towards Manorlands funds. Further details 01535 656884 or 01729 830217.

A Coffee morning will be held on Saturday and will be organised jointly between Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee and Gargrave Library . There will be bacon sandwiches, toasted teacakes and lots of homemade cakes. A book and bric a brac stall will aid Hall funds and a raffle will raise money for the Library. We look forward to seeing everyone for a 10.a.m start and a prompt Noon finish ( a private hire is booked in during the afternoon ).

The weekend concludes on Sunday when Broadway Fairs will be hosting a Flea Market and Craft Fair. There will be lots of stalls selling a great variety of items: Collectables, Bric a Brac, Vintage, Books, Jigsaws, Gifts, Jewellery and Crafts. The event opens at 9.30.a.m until 3.30.p.m. Light refreshments available until 3.p.m. 50p admission. 01757 229805.

The events over the weekend at the Village Hall kick off with a Picnic supper dance on Friday evening when Brian Griffin will be travelling from the borders to provide the live music for the dance. He is a very popular musician and he is only available to play this one date at the Hall. Please bring along your own Picnic supper. Tea and Coffee will be provided in the interval. A raffle will aid Hall funds. Admission is £6.00 per person on the door. The music commences at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m. Enquiries 01756 749730.

Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee will be hosting the Collectable and Craft Fair on Sunday. This will be their last one until August Bank Holiday Monday ( Broadway Fairs will be hosting Fairs on the last Sunday of each month but please continue to check out this site as Sheila the organiser is currently under the weather ). The Management Fair on Sunday promises to be a bumper edition as there are a number of new stalls, some just one off, either due to downsizing or the unfortunate task of clearing parents homes. There will be a great selection of items, all at bargain prices and with unique items for sale on the craft stalls ( again some new faces ). The event opens at 9.30.a.m but please pop in earlier if it fits in better with your plans for the day, most stalls are set up by 9.a.m. Event closes 4.p.m. Light refreshments available until 3.p.m. 50p admission. Enquiries 07989 585564.