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There are no public events taking place over the weekend commencing 1st May so it means a welcome rest for members of the Village Hall Management team. They are a pretty busy bunch as they are involved in around forty fund raising events during the year ( Collectable Fairs, Book Fairs, Dances, Coffee mornings, Man Fridays and more). Some of the weight was taken off them recently when friends of the Village Hall, local residents Cath and Richard hosted a Spring tea dance. All proceeds were kindly donated to the Village Hall and ninety three dancers had a great Sunday afternoon.

Next weekend its back to a busy one!

Friday 8th May – Man Friday morning

Friday 8th May – Picnic supper dance with the talented Organist Elizabeth Harrison ( Elizabeth also graces the stage of the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom)

Saturday 9th May – Coffee morning, organised jointly between Gargrave Village Hall Management committee and Gargrave Library committee.

Looking quite a way ahead, we shall be holding a one off information, advice and help morning at the Village Hall on Thursday 11th June. This will be held in conjunction with a Coffee morning and is a joint collaboration between Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee and Gargrave Library Committee. In attendance will be representatives of Gargrave Parish Council, Carers Resource, Dementia Forward and the local community Police. Laura from North Yorkshire fire and rescue prevention team will be there to give everyone the opportunity to book a free home safety visit to check smoke alarms or to fit new ones free of charge. The Library team will be on hand for anyone needing help to apply for bus passes or blue badges. Cyber blue line will be in attendance to give advice on staying safe on line and there will be a slipper social where advice is given on the correct slippers needed to reduce the risk of trips and falls in the home and free ones will be distributed accordingly. Some great advice on offer. We also look forward to welcoming any groups who are looking for volunteers to help their cause. Please contact info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk if you are interested or call 07989 585564

The Annual General meeting of Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee will be taking place in the Annexe on Wednesday 18th March at 7.p.m, the monthly meeting will follow the AGM.

Gargrave show committee will be holding a meeting on Monday 23rd March in the Annexe at 7.30.p.m.

The fortnightly Man Friday will be taking place on Friday morning from 10.a.m until Noon in the Match Room. This is a chance for the menfolk to gather for a good chat in warm and comfortable surroundings with unlimited tea, coffee, biscuits ( and maybe even Cake) . £3.00 admission.  Cards, dominoes and scrabble are also available.

Gargrave Cinema Club will be showing the acclaimed film I swear on Friday evening in the main hall. Doors open at 7.p.m with the film commencing at 7.30.p.m. The film is currently in the News with the lead actor receiving a BAFTA award for best actor.  The film follows the story of John Davidson a man with severe Tourette syndrome who grows up in the 1980s facing misunderstanding, bullying and family rejection before finding support and purpose. As and adult he transforms his struggles into advocacy work, educating others about the condition and eventually receiving an MBE from the Queen. Before the film starts two local therapists will give a short talk on Tourettes.

The film stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shelley Henderson and  Scott Ellis Watson.

Cafe style seating is in place so please bring your own refreshments. Tickets are £5.00 cash on the door with accompanied under sixteens free. Sorry only guide dogs are allowed to this event. Proceeds from the evening go toward the running costs of the Community Library.

The Annual Pantomime will be taking place this weekend commencing on Thursday evening the 19th February at 7.15.p.m. There will also be performances of Snow White on Friday at 7.15.p.m and Saturday at 1.p.m and 5.p.m. Tickets are priced at £9.00 per adult and £5 for concessions. Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/gargrave-pantomime-group.

Its all about the Men on Friday.

Friday morning see`s the fortnightly Man Friday taking place in the Village Hall Match room from 10.a.m until Noon. A warm and welcoming space for menfolk to meet up and have a good chat with unlimited hot drinks and biscuits for £3.00. Cards, dominoes and scrabble are also available.

On Friday evening Gargrave Cinema club will be showing the 2018 Comedy film Swimming with Men. When accountant Eric seeks to win back his wife, he stumbles upon a solution by joining a local male synchronised swimming team as they train for the World Championships in Milan. The leading actors are Rob Brydon, Jane Horrocks, Rupert Graves, Daniel Mays, Thomas Turgoose and Jim Carter.

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 commencing at 7.30.p.m. Tickets are £5.00 on the door ( cash only please ), accompanied under sixteen year olds are free. Sorry but only guide dogs can be allowed into this event. All proceeds from the Film nights go towards the running costs of the Community Library.

Firstly on the agenda this weekend is the return of the Man Friday and Yes you`ve guessed- its on Friday! A Gents social morning with lots of chat and unlimited hot drinks and biscuits which are included in the £3 admission charge. The meet up is held in the Match room which is a warm and welcoming space, access is via the kitchen door with an immediate right turn on entry. Dominoes, cards and scrabble are also available. 10.a.m until Noon. Please come along and enjoy meeting new and old friends.

The first Collectable and Craft Fair of 2026 will be held in the Village Hall and side room on Sunday from 9.30.a.m until 3.30.p.m. Please pop in earlier if it fits in better with your days plans as most stalls are open for 9.a.m. There will be a great selection of stalls selling Antiques, Vintage, Bric a Brac, Books, Pictures, Gifts, Small furniture, Jewellery, Wax melts, Jigsaws and Crafts. There will also be a Tombola raising funds for the Cats Protection League and stalls raising funds for Manorlands Hospice and the Village Hall itself. A plant stall will compliment the varied line up. Food available all day. Enquiries 07989 585564. Please call or message that number if you would like a pocket booklet posting which lists  all the 2026 Fair dates.

It sounds like a real male orientated weekend coming up with Man Friday ( Friday morning ) and The Lad showing on Friday evening!

Man Friday our new fortnightly social morning for men will be held on Friday morning in the Match room, This is a warm welcoming room accessed via the back door with an immediate turn right on entry. Open 10.a.m until Noon. An opportunity for a Mens get together to just chat, play cards, dominoes or scrabble. There is also the chance for a game of table tennis in an adjoining room. Admission is £3.00 which includes an unlimited supply of hot drinks and biscuits. Last fortnight, interest was shown especially by those new to the area,  in listening to some of the memories of how the Village was years ago . With this in mind  a collection of old postcards will be brought along and these can be looked at , hopefully there will be some books about the Village too, one or two of the latter may be available to buy with proceeds going towards Hall funds. Come along and make new friends , especially if you are new to the area. All welcome.

Gargrave Cinema club will be screening A Lad, a Yorkshire story on Friday evening at the Village Hall. This enchanting film, set in the Dales around Settle, tells the story of how the lad`s troubled life is turned around when he meets and works with a Parks Ranger. This was one of the first films shown at the Hall back in 2014 when the young actor ,Settle lad, Bretten Lord came along to the film for a question and answer session. The organisers are hopeful that Bretten will return on Friday and give an insight on how he went from local Panto to film stardom before returning to Settle and his Antiques business.

The customary Cafe style seating will be in place so please bring your own refreshments. The doors open at 7.p.m for the film beginning at 7.30.p.m. Tickets are £5.00 on the door ( cash only please ) with accompanied under sixteens free. Sorry but only guide dogs can be allowed to this event. All proceeds from the Film nights go towards the running costs of the community Library.

Gargrave Cinema club will be screening the film Mr. Burton on Friday evening at 7.30.p.m. The Village Hall doors open at 7.p.m.This acclaimed 2025 British biographical explores the early life and drama of the actor Richard Burton.The film stars Harry Lawtey, Toby Jones and Lesley Manville.Tickets are £5.00 cash on the door, with accompanied under sixteens free. Sorry but only guide dogs are allowed into this event.

A free open door day of events organised by Craven Accordion Orchestra from 11.a.m until 4.p.m. Various demonstrations throughout the day, for the the schedule of times please contact Harry Hinchcliffe on 07401 768356. Trade stand, Polverini accordions and culminating at 7.30.p.m with a grand showcase concert. Admission by ticket only £10.00 each or £8.00 each for concessions. Available by calling Harry on 07401 768356 or email carvenaccordionorchestra1@gmail.com

If you miss the concert, some of the members of the orchestra will be playing at the Christmas Cofffee morning on 20th December when bacon sandwiches and homemade cakes will be on the menu.

The wait is almost over as the Annual Jumble sale has arrived and will be held on Saturday ( October 4th )  in the main hall and side rooms. A huge quantity of Jumble has been arriving steadily over the past few weeks and there is a great selection of items to buy at incredibly low prices. Clothing, bags, shoes, jewellery, craft items, christmas decorations ( by the bucket load),pictures,cds,dvds,books,toys,linens,curtains bedding,clothing,garage items, garden items, small furniture,electricals ( sorry we cannot accept large electrical items or printers) and much much more. prizes can be won on the tombola stall and there is a good selection of light refreshments to buy in the Cafe area, rolls, toasted teacakes,quiche and cakes. The opening hours are 10.a.m until 1.p.m and admission is free. Sorry but we can only accept cash payments due to the huge quantity of items there are for sale and the very low prices.

An Autumn tea dance will be held in the hall on Sunday from 2-4.p.m. The event is hosted by Cath and Richard and there will be some great music for popular sequence dances. Admission is £3.00 ( cash only please)per person on the door which includes tea/coffee and biscuits in the interval. All proceeds to Gargrave Village Hall.