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The annual Pantomime production will be taking place this weekend, commencing with the first performance of The Sleeping Beauty on Thursday February 28th at 7.15.p.m. The performance on Friday will also take place at 7.15.p.m and there will be two matinee performances on Saturday at 1.p.m and 5.p.m. Tickets are available from the Dalesman Café in Gargrave or cast members. 7.00 per adult and 5.00 for children and OAPs ( 8.00 and 6.00 on the door ).

Come along and enjoy the story of Princess Beauty, Prince Michael, The Lilac Fairy, Black Fairy ( Boo ) and lots of other fun characters.

Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee are delighted that the 60th celebrations went so well. The weather was perfect for the occasion and because of this  Robert and his fellow members from the Craven Old Wheels  were able to bring along their Vintage vehicles. Edward  also had his 1950` Fergie parked alongside them.

The 1959 classic comedy film was enjoyed on Friday evening. Many thanks to the Gargrave and Malhamdale community library for organising the event.

A good crowd turned out on Saturday morning to view the display of Gargrave Village Hall memorabilia and also the display from Gargrave Heritage group showing the businesses and shops which were in Gargrave in the 1950`s. Coffee and bacon sandwiches and homemade cakes were an added attraction.

The Swing City Big band played to a capacity crowd on Saturday night, the seventeen piece band and their female vocalist, Rachael were a huge success.

Hattie Bee entertained the audience on Sunday afternoon with her songs from the 1950`s and Tom and Ellie from the Swingcats gave an amazing display of Swing and Lindy Hop dancing. A splendid homemade afternoon tea was also enjoyed.

Many thanks to everyone who attended and special thanks to anyone who helped in anyway with the events – it was quite a weekend! Photographs will appear shortly.

This weekend there will be a Picnic Supper dance on Friday night with live music from  Brian Griffin who will be travelling all the way from Lockerbie. We are fortunate that Brian has stepped in at short notice as Bill Johnson is unwell. Brian will be playing the accordian. Admission 5.00 on the door, music commences at 7.30.p.m.

No Coffee morning on Saturday due to a Pantomime practise. Tickets for the Pantomime on Thursday 28th February to March 2nd are available from the Dalesman Café, cast members or call 01756 749443 for more details. This years production is The Sleeping Beauty with Grace Barnes in one of the leading roles as Princess Beauty. Laura Lipscombe will be playing the villainous Black Fairy and  Claire Addis the Lilac Fairy, will Chris Faulkner as Prince Michael wake the Sleeping Beauty??? Performances are at 7.15.p.m on Thursday 28th February and Friday 1st March and on Saturday there will be two Matinee performances at 1.p.m and 5.p.m.

Members and friends of the Village Hall Management Committee have been  hard at work preparing for the 60th anniversary celebrations which commence on the 15th February with a weekend of Nostalgia to celebrate the opening of the Village Hall back in 1959.

Gargrave and Malhamdale Community Library will be showing the 1959 classic comedy film, Carlton Browne of the Foreign Office starring Terry Thomas on Friday 15th February. Doors open at 7.p.m. Admission is 5.00 on the door. Café style seating, please bring along your own refreshments. 1950`s dress optional, a prize for the best dressed individual or couple.

A Coffee morning will be held on Saturday 16th February from 9.30.a.m until 1.p.m. There will be bacon sandwiches and lots of homemade cakes. Come along and browse Gargrave Village Hall memorabilia, some kindly lent from the Dennis French collection. Gargrave Village Hall membership books will be on sale and the Pantomime section will be selling tickets for this years production of The Sleeping Beauty ( 28th February – 2nd March ).

The Swing City big band will be performing live on the Saturday night, reliving the golden days of big band music, similar to the opening night on February 14th 1959 when Bill Saville and his orchestra travelled from London to entertain a captive Gargrave audience. Doors open 7.30.p.m. Admission by ticket only – 7.50 each, available by calling 01756 749235/07989585564 or info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk. There will be a licensed bar and raffle. Bacon sandwiches available in the interval.

Vintage singer Hattie Bee will be complimenting the anniversary weekend with a selection of songs from the 1950`s  on Sunday 17th February and there will be a further surprise performance in the interval – not to be missed! Doors open 1.30.p.m. Admission 7.50 per person which includes homemade afternoon tea. Please call the above numbers to reserve tickets.

If you have a sweet tooth there will be a sweet cart where Vintage sweets can be purchased throughout the weekend.

There are a few additional surprises lined up too including a visit from a classic car or two on Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon.

A Coffee morning will be held on Saturday commencing at 9.30.a.m, hot buttered teacakes, bacon sandwiches and homemade cakes will be on the menu. A fun raffle and book stall will also aid funds.

Tickets can be purchased at the Coffee morning for the live performance by The Swing City Big band on Saturday 16th February. The seventeen piece band and their female vocalist will take you back to the golden days of the big band era, playing anything from Glen Miller, Frank Sinatra through to Michael Buble. Tickets are priced at 7.50 each and are also available by calling Caroline on 01756 749235 /07989585564 emailing info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk . Doors open at 7.30.p.m, there will be a licensed bar and bacon sandwiches for sale in the interval. The event forms part of the celebrations to mark the opening of the Village Hall sixty years ago.

Vintage singer Hattie Bee will be performing at the hall on Sunday afternoon, 17th February, she will be singing a great medley of songs from the 1950`s, afternoon tea is included in the ticket price of 7.50. Please contact Caroline to reserve a ticket.

Other events over the celebration weekend  will include the showing of the 1959 comedy film , Carton Browne of the Foreign office with Terry Thomas on Friday 15th February . Doors open at 7.p.m and admission is 5.00 on the door. There will be a prize for the best dressed 1950s individual or couple ( 1950`s dress optional ).

A Coffee morning will be held on Saturday 16th February from 10.a.m when there will be an exhibition of Gargrave Village Hall memorabilia to include a general nostalgic look back into the 1950`s. The Pantomime section will be selling tickets for their performance of The Sleeping Beauty which will take place from Thursday 28th February to Saturday 2nd March and Village Hall membership booklets will be on sale.

Remember those favourite sweets of yesteryear ? They will be on sale over the weekend from a Sweetcart .  Raffle prizes to be won too on the Saturday and Sunday.

Gargrave and Malhamdale community Library will be holding a film show on Friday evening. ( 18th January ). The featured film is the Oscar nominated animated ” The Bread Winner “. Set in 2001 Afghanistan it tells the inspiring story of a determined young girl, who following the capture of her Father, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for and reunite her family.

The customary Café style seating will be in place so please bring along your own refreshments. Village Hall doors open at 7.p.m for a 7.30.p.m start. 5.00 admission on the door.

PLEASE NOTE THE MONTHLY BINGO IS CANCELLED IN JANUARY.

As part of the celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Village Hall the next film show on Friday 15th February will feature a 1959 comedy film with Terry Thomas in the lead role. A Pathe News reel from the same year will also be shown. Enjoy an evening of nostalgia, 1950`s dress is optional and there will be a prize for the best dressed couple or individual.

Bacon sandwiches, hot buttered teacakes and homemade cakes will be on the menu at the Coffee morning on Saturday commencing at 9.30.a.m. A fun raffle and book stall will also aid Village Hall funds.

Tickets are now available for the Saturday night celebration to mark the opening of the Village Hall back in 1959. The seventeen piece Swing City Big Band will be performing live at the Hall on the 16th February. The band together with their female vocalist will be re-living the golden days of big band music. There will be a raffle and licensed bar. Admission is by ticket priced at 7.50 each, please contact Caroline via the info contact on the website or call 07989585564 01756 749235 or call in at the Coffee morning on Saturday.

Also available to reserve are tickets for the afternoon tea on Sunday 17th February when Vintage singer Hattie Bee will be performing her fantastic range of songs. Admission is 7.50 to include homemade afternoon tea.

Cumbrian musician Dennis Westmorland will be providing the live music for ballroom and sequence dance on Friday evening ( 11th January ). Admission is 5.00 on the door. Please bring along your own picnic supper. Dancing commences at 7.30.p.m.

The Management Committee will be holding a Coffee morning on Saturday, commencing at 9.30.a.m. Bacon sandwiches, hot buttered teacakes and homemade cakes will be on the menu. A fun raffle and book stall will also aid funds.

We hope everyone has had a very Happy Christmas and is enjoying the holiday break.

Not too much on at the Village Hall for the next few days but for anyone with a New Years resolution coming up we have some great classes and activities commencing again early in the New Year. Contact details below:

Tai Chi and Qigong – Ian on 01756 748540 07767242142 ian.cresswell@katiane.com

Modern Sequence dance classes – John and Ann 01756749867

Pilates – Bea 01756749443

Classical Pilates – Cate 07955338775

Yoga – Sally 01756461616

Art Group – Bev 01756 749910

Childrens Dance – Jaki 07582086345

Childrens Gymnastic`s – info@ambitionsgymnastics.com

Water colour Art class – Alison 07743007784

Indoor Bowls – Gerry 01756749277

Gargrave and Malhamdale Community Library Group will be busy this forthcoming weekend . The film ” Little Miss Sunshine” will be shown on Friday evening it is an hilarious comedy featuring Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell and Toni Collette.

Admission is 5.00 on the door. Accompanied under sixteens are free. Doors open at 7.pm for a 7.30.p.m start.

Café style seating so please bring along your own refreshments.

The group will be holding a Coffee morning on Saturday commencing at 10.a.m. The Christmas draw of the 100 club will also take place.

A Picnic supper dance will be held on Friday evening commencing at 7.30.p.m. The live music for ballroom and sequence dance will now be provided by Alan Cookson, unfortunately Bill Johnson is unwell so not able to play. Alan will be including some festive tunes in his repertoire. Admission is five pounds on the door. Please bring along your own picnic supper.

Who can resist the smell of bacon sandwiches?? Come along to the Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee Coffee morning on Saturday and enjoy a tasty sandwich, also on the menu are hot buttered teacakes and a selection of homemade cakes. A fun raffle and book stall will also aid funds.

Many thanks for all the positive messages about last weeks Flea Market, Collectable and Craft Fair. We are pleased everyone enjoyed the great selection of stalls . The Management Committee run Fairs have a small break now and return on March 17th 2019. Broadway Fairs will be back in action on 27th January 2019.

Visit Gargrave Village Hall on Sunday it  will be the perfect opportunity to buy Christmas presents and more….

A Christmas Flea Market, Collectables, Vintage, New gifts and Craft Fair will be held on Sunday from 10.a.m ( most stalls will be on site by 9.a.m so please do call earlier if it fits in better with the rest of the days plans ). This will not only be the last Fair of 2018 but also the biggest, a capacity amount of stalls selling both unique and affordable gifts. There will also be a Tombola. Need a jigsaw puzzle? One stall will be selling lots of great quality puzzles. Still wanting a Christmas wreath – look no further!

Members of Gargrave Management Committee will be providing homemade refreshments: meat and potato pies, bacon sandwiches, toasted teacakes, mince pies, Christmas cake and much much more.

Avoid the crowds of the local festive markets, who wants to pay to park, be jostled by the crowds, battle with the dismal weather –  none of this at Gargrave Village Hall, free car parking , a  relaxing shopping experience in a warm and comfortable hall. Only 50p admission.

Pick up a copy of the booklet showing next years Fair dates too.