A dance in aid of the Air Ambulance will be held in the Village Hall on Friday evening from 7.30.p.m. Live music for ballroom and sequence dance will be provided by Cumbrian musician Denis Westmorland. Tickets are priced at 7.50 each ( pay on the door ) which will include a plated supper. There will also be a licensed bar and a raffle. Further details from Brian or Kath 01729 830217.
The North West Fuchsia Society invite everyone along to their Fuchsia and Plant Fayre which will be held on both Saturday and Sunday. Experts will be in attendance to demonstrate the growing of standards, baskets, bonsais, triphyllas and hybridising. There will be advice on growing plants and in particular how to take cuttings. Refreshments will be available and a tombola and general plant sale will also compliment the event which has free admission. Open each day 10.30.a.m until 4.p.m. For further information contact 01695 420834.
If you came along and enjoyed the live music from The Swing City big band in February then we have more of the same on Friday 21st June, albeit a different band. The talented and popular Ribble Valley Jazz band will be performing at the hall under the musical direction of Paul.J.Rigby. The twenty two band members play saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm. A male and female vocalist complete the line up. The set will include that iconic Glenn Miller number, A string of pearls, first performed back in 1942. Without giving too much away another favourite the band will be playing is How sweet it is to be loved by you. There will be a licensed bar , raffle, and light refreshments available in the interval. Admission is by ticket which are priced at 10.00 each. Cafe style seating and also a section of the floor free for dancing, so perfect for both dancers and non dancers.Please contact info@gargravevillagehall.org.uk 01756 749235/07989585564 to obtain tickets.