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The annual Art Exhibition is fast approaching and opens for business on Thursday 11th July at 11.a.m. The show promotes the original works from local artists, both amateur and professional. The majority of the works are for sale with cheque, cash and card payments accepted. The artists of Gargrave Art group will also have a themed display of their work ” Inspired by Gargrave”. The youngsters of Gargrave School and Pre School will also be proud to show their artistic skills with a special display. Light refreshments courtesy of Gargrave W.I will be available until 5.p.m each day. The show runs from Thursday until Sunday. Opening times Thursday and Friday 11.a.m – 7.p.m, Saturday 10.a.m – 7.p.m and Sunday 11.a.m -5.30.p.m.

If a visit to the exhibition fuels your interest in learning how to paint ( particularly using watercolours ) please contact info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk for more details about Alison Drakes Art classes at the Village Hall. Alison is a very talented local Artist and an enthusiastic teacher, she holds weekly classes at the Village Hall each Thursday. The classes are both fun and informal.

Please be advised to reserve your tickets as soon as possible for the Live music and afternoon tea event on Sunday 21st July. A similar afternoon was held back in February at the 60th celebrations and was very popular and enjoyed by all. The music on this occasion will be provided by Arthur Geldard singing classic songs made famous by artists like Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Joining Arthur on stage will be Trish Ferrarin and John Fuller. Homemade afternoon tea will be served in the interval. The cost per ticket is 10.00 ( including the afternoon tea ). Please reserve tickets by calling Caroline on 01756 749235 07989585564 0r info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk.

The performance from the Ribble Valley Jazz big band was thoroughly enjoyed last weekend. The band performed an amazing selection ranging from the iconic sounds of Glenn Miller, through to the Beatles and Justin Timberlake. The band members had an equally good night praising both the facilities and the welcome.

The Coffee morning on Saturday will raise funds for the building of filters to provide access for clean water in remote Kenyan Villages. A Safari fun quiz will be held for the children.Please come along and support the event from 10.a.m.

Broadway Fairs will be holding a Flea Market and Allsorts Fair on Sunday from 10.a.m until 3.30.p.m.

Playing live at the Hall on Friday 21st June, doors open 7.p.m for a 7.45.p.m start. Tickets 10.00 each please call 01756 749235 or text  07989585564 to reserve tickets which may now be paid for on the night. Licensed bar and light refreshments.

Jazz, swing and blues.

Coffee morning on Saturday from 10.a.m in aid of LASRUG – Lancaster and District rail users group.

There will be no Coffee morning on Saturday due to a private booking in the main hall.

( No events on Sunday either ).

Tickets are now on sale for The Ribble Valley Jazz big band ( under the musical direction of Paul.J.Rigby ) who will be playing at the hall on Friday 21st June. Tickets are already selling well and can be obtained by calling 01756 749235 07989585564 info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk.

Having a Spring clean? The Village Hall committee will be holding their annual Jumble sale on Saturday 14th September and donations of any saleable items, clothing, household,garage items etc can be brought along to the hall on any of the Saturday Coffee morning dates, or alternately please arrange a delivery time by calling 01756 749235. All items gratefully received ( tombola prizes too ) but please no large electrical items ( TV`s, Printers, Computers ).

A Coffee morning will be held on Saturday 17th November. Hot buttered teacakes and homemade cakes will be on the menu.

A book stall and fun raffle will also aid Village Hall funds.

9.30.a.m until Noon.

A Picnic supper dance will be held on Friday evening ( 14th September ) commencing at 7.30.p.m. Admission is 5.00 on the door. Live music for ballroom and sequence dance will be provided by Alan Cookson. Please bring your own picnic supper.

The Village Hall Management Committee will be holding a Coffee morning on Saturday from 9.a.m until Noon. Bacon Sandwiches, hot buttered teacakes and homemade cakes will be on the menu. A bric a brac, book stall and fun raffle will also aid funds.

Don`t forget the Neil Diamond Tribute act on Saturday night. Tickets are priced at £6.00 each and are available by calling 01756 749235.  Please feel free to bring your own drink and nibbles. Doors open 7.p.m for 7.30.p.m.

A Flea Market, Vintage, Collectables and Craft Fair will be held on Sunday commencing at 10.a.m. Light refreshments served until 3.p.m. Only 50p admission.

The popular Annual Jumble sale is back and at a slightly earlier date than normal – Saturday 4th August.

Hundreds of amazing items from clothing, household ( you would not believe the amount of curtains, bedding and cushions ), books, jewellery, bric a brac, literally allsorts !

Open 10.a.m to 1.p.m.

Tombola.

Light refreshments.

The Gargrave Heritage group will be holding a Meat and Potato Pie lunch on Saturday to aid funds towards the publishing of their book on the social history of Gargrave from 1900-1925. A Tombola and raffle will also be held. There will be information and previews on the contents of the book. Please come along and enjoy a delicious home made lunch which will also include a pudding and drink for only 5.00 per person.

The monthly Flea Market organised by Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee will be held on Sunday from 10.a.m until 4.p.m. There will be lots of stalls selling Antiques, Collectables, Vintage, Bric a Brac and Crafts. Light refreshments served until 3.30.p.m. Outdoor Plant stall.

Apologies in advance to anyone inconvenienced by the on going work in readiness for the re-surfacing of the carpark. Originally the contractors were booked to tarmac and complete the work to the carpark on Monday and Tuesday 9th and 10th July but the temperatures have continued to rise which was not foreseen when the work was planned so it has now been decided to postpone the work until the weather cools down. This is a disappointment as plans were to have the work completed ready for the busy summer months of events commencing with the Art show next week. However the good news is that the landscaped area at the edge of the carpark has now been covered with a membrane and wood chippings ready for the planting of shrubs and replacement tree`s, the planting will be undertaken in September – weather allowing!!!

Gargrave Summer Art Exhibition commences on Thursday 12th July. The annual event will have a large number of original works of Art displayed from both local Artists and those further afield. Last years winner of best in show, Lesley Woodhouse will have her own display in the main committee room alongside members of Gargrave Art group. There is no entry charge to the event.

Exhibition opening times: Thursday 12th July – 11.a.m – 7.p.m.

Friday 13th July – 11.a.m – 7.p.m.

Saturday 14th July – 10.a.m – 7.p.m.

Sunday 15th July – 11.a.m – 5.30.p.m.

Members of Gargrave Village Hall Committee will be holding a Coffee morning on Saturday (26th May ) commencing at 9.a.m until Noon. Call in for a  Bacon Buttie, Hot buttered teacakes or feast on homemade cakes, A fun raffle and book stall will also aid funds.

Broadway Fairs will be holding a Flea Market, Collectables, Crafts and All sorts Fair on Sunday from 10.a.m. Lots of stalls with interesting and affordable items. Outdoor plant stall. Light refreshments available until 3.p.m.

The monthly Picnic supper dance will be held on Friday evening – the 13th!!!  Alan Cookson will be providing the live music for ballroom and sequence dancing. The event commences at 7.30.p.m. Admission is £5.00 on the door, please bring along your own picnic.

A Coffee morning will be held on Saturday commencing at 9.30.a.m until Noon. Hot toasted and buttered teacakes are on the menu along with a good selection of homemade cakes. A fun raffle and book stall will also aid the Village Hall funds.

Come along on Sunday and grab a bargain at the Flea Market, Collectables, Vintage and Craft Fair. Lots to see and buy. Only 50p admission. Light refreshments served until 3.p.m. Event open from 10.a.m until 4.pm. Outdoor plant stall.