A hectic weekend was enjoyed last week, both the Coffee morning and the Flea Market welcomed lots of customers. The Hall has a breather this Saturday and Sunday ( August 5th and 6th ) and will be closed to the public all weekend .
Up and coming events include a Picnic Supper dance on the 11th August and a mid week Book Fair on the 15th August. Further details on next weeks Post.
Don`t forget the annual Jumble sale on the 30th September. Donations are now being accepted. Contact 07989585564.
Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee together with Gargrave Library will be holding a Coffee morning on Saturday in the Village Hall. Bacon sandwiches, toasted teacakes and lots of homemade cakes will be served from 10.a.m. Slices of cake may be purchased to take home if a bacon sandwich proves to be too filling to manage both treats.
A book and bric a brac stall will aid Hall funds and a raffle will boost the Library funds. The Library 100 club draw will also be held and there is the opportunity to register your interest to join in future draws. The cash prize draws are held monthly.
Sheila from Broadway Fairs will be back at the Hall on Sunday. She will be hosting a Flea Market and Craft Fair. There are lots of stalls booked in for the event which commences at 9.30.a.m until 3.30.p.m. Light refreshments available until 3.p.m. Stallholders will be selling Vintage, Collectables, Bric a Brac, Books, Jigsaws, Gifts and Crafts. Something for everyone and a warm welcome guaranteed. 50p admission. Further details: 01757 1229805
Broadway Fairs will return on August Bank Holiday Sunday and Gargrave Village Hall Management Committee will take over the reins on Bank Holiday Monday ( Enquiries 07989585564)
There are no public events at the Hall this weekend. ( July 21st – 23rd ).
Congratulations to Harry Hinchcliffe and all the performers in the Accordion Orchestra, the summer showcase was thoroughly enjoyed by all last Saturday ( 15th July ). Well done to everyone involved in the excellent evening.
A Picnic supper dance will be held on Friday evening in the Hall commencing at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m. Local band Silhouette will be providing the live music. Please bring along your own Picnic supper. Tea and Coffee will be provided in the interval. A raffle will aid Village Hall funds. Admission is £6.00 per person on the door.
The Craven Accordion Orchestra will be presenting its Summer showcase on Saturday evening with “Music from the Movies”. The event commences at 7.30.p.m. Tickets and £8 with Concessions £5. All proceeds go towards Diabetes UK.
Please contact Harry Hinchcliffe for tickets and further details. 07401 768356 cravenschoolofmusic@hotmail.co.uk
6th – 9th July
Opening hours: Thursday – Saturday 10.a.m to 7.p.m
Sunday – 10.a.m to 4.30.p.m.
Free Admission.
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Gargrave Art Exhibition Committee are delighted to welcome artists and visitors to the Gargrave Art Exhibition. The show is one week earlier than “usual” but will include, as usual, many of the popular features such as the display from the Gargrave Art Group and delicious home-made treats from the Gargrave 2022 Group.
The committee are looking forward to showcasing all the exquisite, exuberant and entertaining artworks from local artists, professional and amateur alike, with Christine Thomas, the winner of our People’s Choice Vote, returning as the featured artist.
There are no open events at the Village Hall this weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.