Hundreds of books!

Gargrave Village Hall will be a haven for book lovers on Saturday ( 3rd June ) when a Book Fair will be held from 10.a.m until 4.p.m. There will be hundreds and hundreds of books for sale covering every subject and they will range from general paperback titles through to specialist and antiquarian volumes. Break the visit with light refreshments which will be on sale from 10.a.m until 3.p.m. Admission is just 50p or by donation. Be assured of a warm welcome from everyone. Further details 01524 752968 07989 585564.

The next Book Fair of the year will be on Tuesday 15th August. 10.a.m – 4.p.m.

Bank Holiday weekend events…

On Friday May 26th Gargrave Cinema Club will be showing their last film of the season with Woman at War. A well acted and thoughtful comedy drama from Iceland. Cafe style seating will be in place so please bring along your own refreshments. 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. The film shows will restart in September for the Autumn/Winter season.

Broadway Fairs will be hosting the Flea Market and Craft Fair on Sunday, commencing at 9.30.a.m until 3.30.p.m. Lots of unique and affordable items to see and purchase. Vintage, Collectables, Bric a Brac, Books, Jigsaws, Gifts and Crafts. Light refreshments available until 3.p.m. 50p admission. Enquiries 01757 229805.

A Quiet weekend……

The Management Committee at the Village Hall can take a well earned rest this weekend as they have no events taking place ( 20th and 21st May ).

The last film night of the season will be held next Friday ( 26th May ) at 7.30.p.m. The comedy drama `Woman at War` tells the story of Halla an environmental eco warrior , the film is set in the stunning Icelandic landscape. Please bring along your own refreshments. Tickets £5.00 on the door.

Broadway Fairs Flea Market and Craft Fair will be held on the Sunday, 27th May. 10.a.m -3.30.p.m. Enquiries 01757 229805.

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.

Picnic Supper dance……

Live music from Cumbrian musician Denis Westmorland. Please bring along your own Picnic supper. Tea and Coffee will be provided in the interval. A raffle will aid Village Hall funds. Music commences at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m. Admission £6.00 per person on the door.

Film night…

Gargrave Cinema club will be showing the widely acclaimed film ” Mrs Harris goes to Paris” in the Village Hall on Friday evening ( 17th March). The comedy drama tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will not only change her outlook but the very future of Dior. The film stars Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert and Jason Isaacs.

The customary cafe style seating will be in place so please bring along 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.

On the 28th April there will be the showing of the comedy mystery ” See how they run”.

First Book Fair of the year……

Have you finished all the books you were given at Christmas then call at the Village Hall on Saturday where you will find a treasure trove of hundreds of books for sale, from general easy read paperbacks and hardbacks through to specialist and antiquarian volumes. The first book Fair ( five are held during the year ) of the year will open at 10.a.m and close at 4.p.m. prompt. Admission is just 50p or by donation. Our fantastic team from the Management Committee and Gargrave Library will be providing homemade refreshments from 9.a.m until 3.p.m. Come along and feast on bacon and sausage sandwiches, cheese or tuna sandwiches and toasted teacakes, not forgetting lots of homemade cakes. Sadly Sheila our normal caterer is not too well at present so good wishes are extended to her.

Further details please call Gerry 01524752968