A very full weekend of events…..

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.

Another busy weekend…..

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.

God save the King….

Thanks to all who came along to celebrate the Kings Coronation at the Village Hall on Sunday ( 7th May ). The popular local group Silhouette played live music throughout the afternoon and in the interval a homemade tea was served with endless cups of tea. Everyone had a good time and it was great to see some of the audience dancing especially the lovely lady from Neville House Care Home who even managed to find a younger dance partner! Special thanks to all those on Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee and their friends who decorated the Hall ( inside and out ), prepared all the sandwiches, served the afternoon tea and tidied up at the end of a long day. Big thanks to our two wonderful ladies who baked all the scones and cupcakes. There were lucky winners too who went home with some Royal raffle prizes but most importantly everyone went home having shared some special memories in celebrating the Coronation.

Next weekend is a busy one too for the Management Committee with a Picnic supper dance on Friday evening ( 12th May ) and live music from Alan Cookson. Please bring along your own Picnic Supper, tea and Coffee will be served in the interval. A raffle will aid Hall funds. Admission £6.00 per person on the door. Music commences at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m.

A Vintage, Collectable and Craft Fair will be held on Sunday ( 13th May ) from 9.30.a.m until 4.p.m. Light refreshments available until 3.p.m. Lots of stalls selling Vintage, Collectables, Bric a Brac, Jewellery, Books, Jigsaws and Crafts. There will also be stalls raising funds for The Cats Protection League and Manorlands Hospice. Admission just 50p. Enquiries 07989585564.

New class starting in June. Fun packed martial arts classes for 3-5 years. Fridays 9.45.a.m – 10.15.a.m. Six week block. Further details Charlotte@striketaekwondo.co.uk 07790 421872. Starts Friday 9th June.

Back to a busy weekend!

A hectic weekend begins with the showing of the widely acclaimed film “See how they run”  on Friday evening (28th April)   A comedy mystery which stars Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody and Ruth Wilson. The customary Cafe style seating will be in place, so please bring your own refreshments. The Village Hall doors open at 7.p.m with the film starting at 7.30.p.m. Tickets are £5.00 on the door with accompanied under sixteens free.

A Coffee morning jointly organised by Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee and the Library Committee will be held on Saturday morning from 10.a.m. Bacon sandwiches, toasted teacakes and lots of homemade cakes will be on the menu. A bric a brac and book stall will aid Hall Funds and proceeds from the raffle will go towards Library funds. The Library 100 club draw will also take place.

Sheila from Broadway Fairs will be hosting the Flea Market and Craft Fair on Sunday. There will be lots of stalls selling Vintage, Collectables, Bric a Brac, Books, Jigsaws and Crafts. Light refreshments available until 3.p.m. Event opens at 9.30.a.m until 3.30.p.m. 50p admission. Further enquiries: 01757 229805.

Easter Fair….

Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee will be holding an Easter Sunday Vintage, Collectable and Craft Fair on Sunday 9th April. There are a good variety of stalls booked in, selling Vintage, Collectable, Bric a Brac, Books, Jewellery, Jigsaws and Crafts. There will also be stalls raising money for Manorlands Hospice and The Cats protection league. Lots of bargains and unique items. Light refreshments served until 3.p.m. Event opens at 9.30.a.m until 4.p.m. Please pop in earlier if it is more convenient as most stalls are set up by 9.a.m. Admission just 50p.

Charity supper dance….

Funds will be raised for Education for vulnerable children in Zambia on Friday evening. A charity supper dance will be held and Elizabeth Harrison, the popular organist will be supplying the live music for the event. Please bring along your own Picnic supper, tea and coffee will be provided in the interval. Admission is £6.00 on the door. A raffle will be held. The evening commences at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m. For further details please contact 01535 9583751.

Don`t forget the Easter Collectable and Craft Fair which will be held on Easter Sunday in the Village Hall. 9.30.a.m – 4.p.m. 50p Admission. Lots of great bargains and unique items. 07989 585564.

Broadway Fairs….

We do hope to welcome Sheila back to the Hall on Sunday ( 26th March )with her Broadway Flea Market and Craft Fair. Unfortunately Sheila was unwell when she held her last Fair at the end of February but she was able to travel home safely and has been resting since then. She plans to return on Sunday but if you wish to check all is still well before you visit the Fair please ring Sheila on 01757 229805 or ring Caroline on the day to check on 07989 585564.

There will be many stalls selling Collectables, Vintage, Books, Bric a Brac, Jigsaws, Watches and Crafts. Light refreshments available until 3.p.m. The event opens at 9.30.a.m until 3.30.p.m. Admission just 50p.

The next Fair will be on Easter Sunday April 9th and will be run by Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee, Sheila will be back at the end of the month on 30th April.

Dancing and Vintage,Collectable and Crafts……

A busy weekend at the Hall which kick starts with a Picnic Supper dance on Friday evening with live music from the popular local group Silhouette. Admission is £6.00 on the door. Please bring along your own Picnic supper. Tea and Coffee will be provided in the interval. The event commences at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m. A raffle will aid Hall funds.

Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee are delighted to welcome back the stallholders and customers to their first Vintage, Collectable and Craft Fair of the year on Sunday. The Committee take a short break from organising the Fairs after Christmas to allow the Pantomime time to rehearse and perform and to avoid any bad weather – lets hope the forecasted snow has gone by Sunday!!

There will be a good selection of stalls selling Collectables, Vintage, Jewellery, Books, Jigsaws, Bric a Brac and Crafts. Lots of bargains and unique items. There will also be stalls selling a variety of goods which raise money for Hall funds and stalls raising funds for the Cats Protection league and Manorlands. 50p admission. Opening hours 9.30.a.m – 3.30.p.m.

Light refreshments will be available from 9.30.a.m until 3.p.m. The refreshments are all homemade and prepared and served by our great team of volunteers. Unfortunately Sheila our regular Caterer is not too well at present so the menu is not quite as comprehensive but you can be assured that there will be the tasty smells of bacon and sausage cooking all day, as well as a selection of homemade quiche ( with salad), toasted teacakes, tuna sandwiches, cheese sandwiches and of course a great selection of homemade cakes and scones ( take home available on these). See you on Sunday!

Lots happening at the Hall this weekend….

The Cinema club will be showing the film Brian and Charles in the Village Hall on Friday evening, The film is a humorous story about loneliness, friendship , family and finding love. The customary cafe style seating will be in place, so please bring along your own refreshments. The doors open at 7.p.m with the film starting starting at 7.30.p.m. Tickets are £5.00 on the door with accompanied under sixteens free.

Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee jointly with Gargrave Library Committee will be holding a Coffee morning on Saturday in the Village Hall. There will be bacon sandwiches, toasted teacakes and a great selection of homemade cakes available. A raffle will aid Library funds and a Book and Bric a Brac stall will boost Hall funds. The Library 100 club draw will also take place.

Broadway Fairs will be hosting the Flea Market and Craft Fair on Sunday in the Village Hall. There will be lots of stalls selling affordable and unique items and charity stalls will also be there supporting Manorlands Hospice and The Cats Protection league. It was good to welcome back the local Plant stall last month and hopefully this will be a fixture throughout the year at all the Flea Market and Craft Fairs which from March will generally be held at fortnightly intervals. The event opens at 9.30.a.m until 3.30.p.m.Light refreshments available until 3.p.m. Admission just 50p. For more details please phone Sheila on 01757 229805. If you would like a pocket booklet posting which lists all the years dates please phone 07989585564.

Its Panto time…

Jack and the Beanstalk will be performed at the Village Hall this weekend, Thursday night saw the first showing of the old favourite. Further performances take place on Friday night at 7.15.p.m and Saturday at 1.p.m and 5.p.m.

Tickets are £8 and £5 from the Dalesman Cafe and the Library or on the door at £9 and £6.