2013
Date	Event
Tuesday 24th December	Christmas Eve Crib Service St Bartholomew's Church, Arkendale, 5pm A service for all the family
Sunday 22nd December	Carol Service St Bartholomew's Church, Arkendale, 6pm Do come and join us at our traditional Carol Service this year. Mince Pies and Mulled wine will be served afterwards, the perfect start to your Christmas celebrations.
Wednesday 18th December	Carol Service St Oswald's Church, Farnham, 7.30pm Mulled wine and mince pies
Thursday 18th December	Copgrove Carol Service Swallowfields, Copgrove, 7.30pm Mulled wine and mince pies + Christmas raffle
Tuesday 17th December	The Mice who ate Christmas Marton cum Grafton Village Hall, 7.30pm. Presented by Badapple Theatre It's nearly Christmas and Edna and Wilbur are having problems getting into the Christmas spirit. That's because they are two particularly hungry village mice, who find themselves on an extraordinary winter journey. Seduced by an advert at the bus stop for 'Switzerland - Land of Cheese', they set sail for the country where the streets are paved with cheese, where the rivers run brimful of chocolate and the mountains themselves are made of Toblerone. Sheltering on arrival in a village church, they eat through the church organ bellows by mistake, forcing a pure young curate to present his Christmas song on the guitar. News of the eccentric new song reaches the ear of the King and a futile search of the composer ensues, until our heroic mice get the chance to repay the young man's favour. Tickets £9.50 each, from 01423 325179
Thursday 12th December	Arkendale Community Hall AGM Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Serving Arkendale, Coneythorpe, Clareton and Ferrensby
Saturday 7th December	Christmas Fayre Staveley Village Hall, 10am - 12 noon Plants, gifts, cakes, preserves, tombola, raffle
Thursday 5th December	Arkendale Wine Society - Christmas Dinner Arkendale Community Hall Members Only See the Wine Society web page for more information.
Wednesday 4th December	Arkendale Women's Institute Christmas Celebration
Wednesday 4th December	Community Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome.
Wednesday 4th December	The Reading Group 7pm We will be discussing the "The Garden of Evening Mists" For further information, please call Sylvia Bagnall on 340248. All are welcome at The Reading Group.
Tuesday 3rd December	The Mice who ate Christmas Staveley & Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm. Presented by Badapple Theatre It's nearly Christmas and Edna and Wilbur are having problems getting into the Christmas spirit. That's because they are two particularly hungry village mice, who find themselves on an extraordinary winter journey. Seduced by an advert at the bus stop for 'Switzerland - Land of Cheese', they set sail for the country where the streets are paved with cheese, where the rivers run brimful of chocolate and the mountains themselves are made of Toblerone. Sheltering on arrival in a village church, they eat through the church organ bellows by mistake, forcing a pure young curate to present his Christmas song on the guitar. News of the eccentric new song reaches the ear of the King and a futile search of the composer ensues, until our heroic mice get the chance to repay the young man's favour.
Sunday 1st December	Christingle Service All Saints Church, Staveley, 4pm The more the merrier and a cheerful service to put everyone in the mood for Christmas preparations!
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November	Sponsored Table Tennis Marathon Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, from 9am Proceeds to charity For futher information, contact Ken Barker, 01423 340293
Friday 22nd November	Cinema in Arkendale - Summer in February Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. Courtesy of Cine Yorkshire This showing will be Summer in February (cert: 15, 100 mins) The Newlyn School of artists flourished at the beginning of the 20th Century and the film focuses on the wild and bohemian Lamorna Group, which included Alfred Munnings and Laura and Harold Knight. The incendiary anti-Modernist Munnings, now regarded as one of Britain's most sought-after artists, is at the centre of the complex love triangle, involving aspiring artist Florence Carter-Wood and Gilbert Evans, the land agent in charge of the Lamorna Valley estate. True - and deeply moving - the story is played out against the timeless beauty of the Cornish coast, in the approaching shadow of The Great War. Director: Christopher Menaul. Stars: Dominic Cooper, Emily Browning, Dan Stevens £5 admission, pay on the door. Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Wednesday 20th November	Arkendale Women's Institute Group Meeting - Aldborough Village Hall AGM + "The end of the pier"
Wednesday 20th November	The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Marton cum Grafton Village Hall, 7.30pm. Presented by North Country Theatre, adapted by Nobby Dimon. But seeing is believing, and when the infamous Professor Challenger declares the existence of a pre-historic plateau hidden in the Amazon jungle, Roxton and his fellow explorers set out to see for themselves. Each man approaches the adventure with private motives but the wonders and terrors of the place draw them together as they are forced to confront the unbelievable truth! Zany zoologists on a prehistoric plateau, ape-men, madcap balloon rides and a pterodactyl loose in London. How can it be done on stage? Tickets £9.50 each, from 01423 325179
Saturday 16th November	ABBA Magic Scotton Village Hall, 7.30pm Raise the Roof concert. Tickets £15
Wednesday 13th November	Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm
Saturday 9th November	Christmas Arts and Crafts and afternoon tea Marton cum Grafton Village Hall, 1pm Come and enjoy afternoon tea and look round a selection of local handiwork, including paintings, cushions, jewellery, scarves, bags, doorstops, Christmas decorations, home-made cakes and jams, and more. This tea is a fundraiser for S.N.A.P.P.Y. (Special Needs & Play Provision for York) which supports special needs children in the York area, including our local villages.
Saturday 9th November	St Thomas' Christmas Fayre Scotton Village Hall, 2pm Stalls, refreshements. Admission free.
Saturday 9th November	The Yorkshire Show Girl Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm, open from 7.00pm Direct from the Edinburgh Festival, Robyn Howe returns to her home town to present, for one night only, her One Woman Show. Tickets £10, include a hot 2 course supper. Bar and raffle. Sold Out - contact Judith Howe 340185, if you want to be on the waiting list for any returns.
Thursday 7th November	Arkendale Wine Society Arkendale Community Hall, 7.45pm Tasting - A selection of 7 Spanish wines. Presented by Des Tinline from Ake and Humphris (Leeds Road, Harrogate). These will be labels that none of us will have come across before and they will be from an exceptionally good and new range. £10 for members, £12 for non-members. Ideal for those who enjoy wine and want to learn more about it in an easy social setting. It is important that you let Alan Stokes know if you intend coming, so that the appropriate quantities can be provided - tel 340517 or topo@ajstokes.plus.com See the Wine Society web page for more information.
Wednesday 6th November	Community Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome.
Wednesday 6th November	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm AGM + "Making a Christmas card" Members are asked to bring a raffle prize for future meetings. New members will be very welcome and are promised good company, a happy atmosphere and some very varied speakers. The more the merrier!
Wednesday 6th November	The Reading Group 7pm We will be discussing the "A Cat Named Bob" For further information, please call Sylvia Bagnall on 340248. All are welcome at The Reading Group.
Saturday 19th October	Quiz Night and Fish Supper St Oswald's Church, Farnham Tickets £15, from Sophie, 340931
Friday 18th October	Cinema in Arkendale - Life of Pi Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. Courtesy of Cine Yorkshire This showing will be Life of Pi (cert: PG, 127 mins) Pi is an Indian zookeeper's son, raised as a Hindu, but who now also follows three religions. Following a shipwreck in the Pacific Ocean, Pi finds himself onboard a raft in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger. This old-fashioned children's tale of wonder is elevated to an elegant spectacle about our place in the world. Adaptation of Yann Martel's Booker Prize winning 2001 novel. Director: Ang Lee. Cast :Rafe Spall, Gérard Depardieu, Adil Hussain, Irrfan Khan £5 admission, pay on the door. Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Monday 14th October	Staveley Historical Society Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm. Julian Humphrys - The Battle of Waterloo Membership cards on sale for £10, visitors can pay £4 on the door.
Sunday 13th October	Harvest Service St Bartholomew's Church, 6pm All very welcome. Light refreshments will be served afterwards
Saturday 12th October	Irish Night Staveley Village Hall, 7.30pm Tickets include reception drink, dinner and pudding, Irish fun and games. Tickets and further information from Bob, 01423 340568
Sunday 6th October	St Thomas Church - Harvest Lunch Scotton Village Hall, 12.00pm. Following the Harvest Festival Service in church at 11.00am. Contributions of food, savoury or sweet will be most welcome. Also donations of raffle prizes. Adults £5, children free.
Sunday 6th October	Staveley Harvest Festival and Village Supper Harvest Festival - All Saints Church, 5.00pm Supper - Staveley Village Hall, 6.00pm (Followed by a Promises Auction) - Tickets £6 (under 12's £2.50) Tickets from 01423 340442
Wednesday 2nd October	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm "The allure of the shoe" Members are asked to bring a raffle prize for future meetings. New members will be very welcome and are promised good company, a happy atmosphere and some very varied speakers. The more the merrier!
Wednesday 2nd October	The Reading Group 7pm We will be discussing the "Case Histories" by Kate Atkinson For further information, please call Sylvia Bagnall on 340248. All are welcome at The Reading Group.
Saturday 28th September	Coffee Morning and Autumn Plant Sale Staveley Village Hall, 10am Tea, coffee, home made cakes and raffle. All welcome
Wednesday 2nd October	Community Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome.
Friday 27th September	The World's Biggest Coffee Morning Manor Farm, High Street, Staveley 10.00am - 12.00pm In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
Thursday 26th September	Arkendale Wine Society Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30 for 7.45pm Tasting - from Majestic Wines, Harrogate £10 for members, £12 for non-members. Ideal for those who enjoy wine and want to learn more about it in an easy social setting. It is important that you let Alan Stokes know if you intend coming, so that the appropriate quantities can be provided - tel 340517 or topo@ajstokes.plus.com See the Wine Society web page for more information.
Wednesday 18th September	Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm
Tuesday 17th September	Group Meeting - Arkendale Community Hall A Fashion Show
Friday 13th September	Cinema in Arkendale - Quartet Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. Courtesy of Cine Yorkshire This showing will be Quartet (cert: 12A, 94 mins ) Retired opera singers and lifelong friends Reggie (Tom Courtenay), Cissy (Pauline Collins) and Wilf (Billy Connolly) live in a retirement home populated by folks with singing careers behind them. The annual concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents. An affectionate, emotional and charming showcase for the talents of some of Britain's most distinguished actors. Director: Dustin Hoffman. Cast: Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly, Sheridan Smith, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtenay £5 admission, pay on the door. Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Saturday 7th September	Wildlife Camera Trapping Workshop Staveley Village Hall + Staveley Nature Reserve, 10.30am - 4.00pm Cost: £15 - for info, or to book, call 01904-659570
Wednesday 4th September	Community Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome.
Wednesday 4th September	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Members' night Members are asked to bring a raffle prize for future meetings. New members will be very welcome and are promised good company, a happy atmosphere and some very varied speakers. The more the merrier!
Saturday 31st August	Arkendale Community Hall Clean Up Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00 am to noon The annual "spring" cleaning and maintenance day for the Community Hall. Washing, polishing, weeding, wiping etc.! Adult volunteers to help with the work are welcome.
Wednesday 21st August	Arkendale Cake Stall at Knaresborough Market The annual market stall is to be held on Wednesday, 21st August, in the morning at Knaresborough market. All offers of cakes, pies, chutney, jams, garden produce, and indeed anything else that will sell, is to be taken to Jean (340517), Margaret [Tel: 340494] or Sarah (Tel: 340515) by the evening of the 20th. Please come and buy on the day, from 9.00am. All proceeds from the stall will be donated to Arkendale Church. There are some urgent repairs to do in the Church before the winter and money needs to be raised to meet these costs.
Monday 19th August	Afternoon Tea - Harrogate Over 50's Forum In the lounge of the Best Western Dower House Hotel, Bond End, Knaresborough between 2.30p.m. and 4.00p.m. A great chance to pop in for chat in lovely surroundings and enjoy a cuppa.
9th-18th August	FEVA Knaresborough Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts www.feva.info
Wednesday 7th August	Community Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 12.00pm £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome.
Wednesday 7th August	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm "L.S. Lowry" Members are asked to bring a raffle prize for future meetings. New members will be very welcome and are promised good company, a happy atmosphere and some very varied speakers. The more the merrier!
Monday 5th August	Coffee Morning - Harrogate Over 50's Forum Bramham Suite at the Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road, Harrogate, 10.30am - 12.00pm A great chance to pop in for a chat in lovely surroundings and enjoy a coffee
Sunday 21st July	Aldborough and Boroughbridge Agricultural Show Pump Field, Skelton Road, Langthorpe, from 9.00am Further details from www.boroughbridgeshow.co.uk/
Wednesday 17th July	Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm. This is to discuss the further Bluebell alterations We feel that Arkendale residents need to express themselves through the Parish Council. Planning number: RE: 6.78.33.F.DVCON 13/02508/DVCON FAO Mark Danforth
Tuesday 16th July	A Musical dining Evening at Allerton Castle, 7.30pm To raise funds to STOP THE INCINERATOR. 18:30 -19:30 Arrive for pre-dinner drinks - on the terrace garden weather permitting 19:30 Two course meal in grand ballroom followed by coffee and petit fours Musical entertainment by "The SongBirds" Guided Tour of the magnificently refurbished ground floor rooms of Allerton Castle Price £40 per head plus wine as taken The Judicial Review to rule on the validity of The Planning Application will be held on 30th / 31st July
Monday 15th July	Afternoon Tea - Harrogate Over 50's Forum In the lounge of the Best Western Dower House Hotel, Bond End, Knaresborough between 2.30p.m. and 4.00p.m. A great chance to pop in for chat in lovely surroundings and enjoy a cuppa.
Thursday 11th July	Arkendale Wine Society Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30 for 7.45pm Tasting - The Tour de France - Nick Chadwick, Wine Array £10 for members, £12 for non-members. Ideal for those who enjoy wine and want to learn more about it in an easy social setting. It is important that you let Alan Stokes know if you intend coming, so that the appropriate quantities can be provided - tel 340517 or topo@ajstokes.plus.com See the Wine Society web page for more information.
Wednesday 10th July	The Reading Group 7pm, Sue Nixon's house (771342) We will be discussing the "The Spire" by William Goulding For further information, please call Sylvia Bagnall on 340248. All are welcome at The Reading Group.
Sunday 7th July	Farnham Village Lunch Heron Court Field, Farnham, 12.30pm Tickets £15 for adults, £6 for children (6-12), 5 and under free. Call 340316
Sunday 7th July	Jazz Picnic & Open Garden Beverley House, Stonegate, Whixley, 2pm to 5pm There will be strawberries galore. Enjoy a free glass of fizz (or wine or orange juice or a cup of tea) and jazz on the lawn. Additional refreshments will be available You are guaranteed a lazy summer's afternoon with a top grade jazz group who will provide a relaxing and exciting mix of music, which will certainly entertain. This garden only opens on a few occasions and it is a rare opportunity to see one of the Hidden Gardens of Whixley. Entry to this popular event is by advance ticket only. There are a limited number of tickets available at £12.50 for adults and £6 for children. Tickets will not be available on the day. Please phone 330639 to reserve yours. Please bring your own tables and chairs. There will some cover to keep off the sun! Raising funds for NYWAG and the Church of the Ascension in Whixley
Saturday 6th July	Staveley Village Summer Garden Party The Grange, Main Street, Staveley, 2pm - 4pm Music by Tewit Youth Band, Raffle, children's games, tombola, plant stall, and much more - including the famous cream teas!
Wednesday 3rd July	Community Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 12.00pm £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome.
Wednesday 3rd July	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm "Flower arranging" Members are asked to bring a raffle prize for future meetings. New members will be very welcome and are promised good company, a happy atmosphere and some very varied speakers. The more the merrier!
Monday 1st July	Coffee Morning - Harrogate Over 50's Forum Bramham Suite at the Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road, Harrogate, 10.30am - 12.00pm A great chance to pop in for a chat in lovely surroundings and enjoy a coffee
Sunday 23rd June	Marton cum Grafton Open Gardens 11am - 5pm As a much anticipated annual date in the diary, the event is a wonderful day, which will entertain all ages. With 18 gardens open to wander around in the picturesque village between Harrogate and York, there will also be art work on display, plenty of fun games on the Green and delicious food to enjoy. Adults £5. FREE for children.
Saturday 22nd June	Copgrove Midsummer Family BBQ Copgrove Village Green, from 6.00pm A fun filled family summer evening with fab food, music, games, quiz and raffle Adults £15, children (5-15) £6, under 5's free. Tickets from 340453, 340568
Sunday 16th June	Knaresborough Farmers' Market Market Place, 9am - 2pm
Monday 17th June	Afternoon Tea - Harrogate Over 50's Forum In the lounge of the Best Western Dower House Hotel, Bond End, Knaresborough between 2.30p.m. and 4.00p.m. A great chance to pop in for chat in lovely surroundings and enjoy a cuppa.
Sunday 16th June	Staveley Stampede This is a 10km fun run on the lanes and tracks around Staveley. Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 11am - 2pm See www.staveley-yorks.org.uk, for more details and entry forms. Runners, spectators, marshalls and catering help will all be needed.
Saturday 15th June	Scotton Feast Field opposite the village hall - 1.30pm to 4.00pm
13th-22nd June	Northern Aldborough Festival 2013
Wednesday 12th June	Farnham Ladies Anchor Inn, Whixley, 12.30pm - for lunch Everyone is welcome to join us - ring Mary on 340528 for further details.
Saturday 8th June	Knaresborough Bed Race See www.knaresborough.co.uk/bedrace, for more details
Saturday 8th June	Taste of Yorkshire Food Festival Ripon Racecourse. 10.30am - 5pm. See www.tastesofyorkshire.co.uk, for more details
Thursday 6th June	Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot A Clay Pigeon Shoot to raise money for Church Funds will be held at Knaresborough Gun Club, starting at 6.30pm. No advance tickets, just turn up on the night. Prizes will be awarded in each section. There will also be a raffle. "Regulars" for shooters with frequent experience - 1st prize: £50 "Seasonal" for shooters with less experience - 1st prize: £25 "Beginners" 12-16 years old - 1st prize: £15 Shooters will be required to bring their own gun and conform with regulations. There will be 30 sporting birds and entry is £10 per card. The organisers would be grateful for donations towards the raffle and towards the prizes for the shoot itself. Contact: Mr J. Green, 01423 340880 Knaresborough & District Gun Club Hazel Bank, Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0ND Entrance opposite Knaresborough Golf Club entrance
Wednesday 5th June	Community Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 12.00pm £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome.
Wednesday 5th June	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm "Food Glorious Food" Members are asked to bring a raffle prize for future meetings. New members will be very welcome and are promised good company, a happy atmosphere and some very varied speakers. The more the merrier!
Wednesday 5th June	The Reading Group 7pm - Faith's house (340611) We will be discussing the "A Week in December" by Sebastian Faulkes For further information, please call Sylvia Bagnall on 340248. All are welcome at The Reading Group.
Monday 3rd June	Coffee Morning - Harrogate Over 50's Forum Bramham Suite at the Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road, Harrogate, 10.30am - 12.00pm A great chance to pop in for a chat in lovely surroundings and enjoy a coffee
Saturday 1st June	Arkendale Coronation Festival Lyn Court, Arkendale, 12.30pm. (Community Hall if wet) By kind permission of Mr & Mrs H. Houseman. Live entertainment from "The Bandits" Tickets £7.50 per adult, including traditional Coronation Chicken, salad, bread, and celebratory cake. £3 (5-12 year olds), to include children's platter. Under 5's free. Pimms & Juice Bar - or bring your own drinks. Tickets are required in advance - available from Jean (3405856) or Caroline (340240). Please dress for the occasion!
Saturday 1st June	Coffee Morning & Open Garden Sunny Bank, Havikil Lane, Scotton, 10am - 1pm Admission £2.50, children free. Cake stall, raffle, plants. Proceeds to St Thomas Church.
Saturday 1st June	Coronation Strawberry Tea Village Green, Staveley, 2.30pm - 5pm Plant sale, competitions and games for all ages.
Thursday 30th May	Arkendale Wine Society Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30 for 7.45pm Tasting - Yorkshire Vintners £10 for members, £12 for non-members. Ideal for those who enjoy wine and want to learn more about it in an easy social setting. It is important that you let Alan Stokes know if you intend coming, so that the appropriate quantities can be provided - tel 340517 or topo@ajstokes.plus.com See the Wine Society web page for more information.
Saturday, 25th May	Spring Plant Sale & Coffee Morning Staveley & Copgrove Village Hall. Summer bedding plants, cakes, raffle
Saturday 25th May - Monday 27th	Whixley Flower Festival and Open Gardens Whixley Church and Gardens, 11am - 5pm. Tickets and details: 331419
Tuesday 21st May	Group Meeting - Boroughbridge Coronation Hall
Saturday 18th May	Super Soup Lunch Barnstones, New Road, Scotton, 12pm and 1pm sittings. In support of Christian Aid. Suggested donation of £2.50. Tickets tel: 866199
Saturday 18th May	The Fab Beatles Scotton Village Hall, 7.30pm Britain's "Best Beatles Tribute Band" Tickets £12.00, tel: 862061. Licenced Bar
Thursday, 16th May	Lights out Land Girls Staveley & Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm. The team behind the hit show 'Back to the Land Girls' are back with a hilarious new comedy sequel 'Lights out Land Girls'. Join our Land Army heroines Buff and Biddy for the last wartime summer of 1945 where in the long working days of the farm everything and nothing has changed. Enjoy more comic scrapes and tall tales as the two girls come to terms with life after wartime. Buff has the promise of romance, but it is complicated, and if she follows her heart will she be able to stay in the village? Biddy has her chance to be just like Vera Lynn if she can make it to the Tower ballroom showcase in Blackpool, but life just seems to be getting in the way. Presented by Badapple Theatre. Tickets from 340505 or 340512
Tuesday 14th May	Parish Meeting, Parish Council AGM and Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm. The agenda currently includes: Allerton Park Waste incinerator Judicial Review, Anthony Long, Marton-cum-Grafton PC Bluebell Inn Charlotte Cundall Head of PR and Marketing, West Park Services Community Hall Malcolm Howe Coneythorpe Association Jon West Neighbourhood watch in villages Cynthia Strong and Jane Watson Potholes in the villages Click here for the meeting agenda, notices and accounts This is an open meeting for all electors in the Parish so if there are any items you would like to raise please do come along and have your say! The Annual Parish Meeting follows the Parish Council AGM and a Parish Council Meeting. The Parish Meeting, which all parishioners are encouraged to attend, provides a very valuable opportunity to raise matters of concern or interest to all. The Parish Councillors will welcome a good attendance and also the chance to meet new people in the village who may as yet not know how the Council is run. This is a much more informal meeting than the usual Parish Council meetings and it provides a much-needed opportunity for the electors in the parish to come and discuss matters of their choosing. Free tea and coffee will be provided.
Monday 13th May	Staveley Historical Society AGM Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm.
Sunday 12th May	Aldborough Children's Day Aldborough Village Green, 1pm - 4pm.
Saturday 11th May	Pot to Plate Boroughbridge Town Centre, 10am - 4pm Scarecrow trail, Bake Off, Entertainments, Demonstrations, Stalls and much more.
Friday 10th May	Cinema in Arkendale - Les Miserables Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be Les Miserables (cert. 12A) - 158 mins. The classic tale by Victor Hugo, which ran for years as a musical in the West End, now an Oscar winning film. £5 admission, pay on the door. There will be a bar with drinks and refreshments on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Wednesday 8th May	The Reading Group 7pm We will be discussing the "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens For further information, please call Sylvia Bagnall on 340248. All are welcome at The Reading Group.
Sunday 5th May	Great Ouseburn Hidden Gardens and Spring Festival 11am - 5pm A fantastic annual event and family day out. Wander through 12 outstanding gardens. Visit the craft fair, garden jumble sale, plant stalls & flower and music festival in the church. There will be games, stalls and a BBQ at the school. Have lunch at the fabulous village pub - The Crown Inn (Yorkshire Pub of the Year) or sample the delicious home cooked food at the village hall cafe. For children there will be an animal farm, scarecrow trail, animal garden, playground and lots more. Adults £4. FREE for children under 16 .
Wednesday 1st May	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm "Land girls and lovers" Members are asked to bring a raffle prize for future meetings. New members will be very welcome and are promised good company, a happy atmosphere and some very varied speakers. The more the merrier!
Wednesday 1st May	MS Cake Break Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 12.00pm £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome. Raffle & Cake Stall All proceeds to the MS Society
Sunday 28th April	Coneythorpe Village Spring Clean Volunteers are sought to help clean up the village, and spare a couple of hours to improve the local environment. The Parish Council have arranged this day in conjunction with Harrogate Borough Council, who will provide appropriate equipment, for example picking arms, plastic bags and thick gloves. The more help there is, the quicker the task will be completed - so please join us!
Saturday 27th April	Arkendale Village Spring Clean Volunteers are sought to help clean up the village, and spare a couple of hours to improve the local environment. The Parish Council have arranged this day in conjunction with Harrogate Borough Council, who will provide appropriate equipment, for example picking arms, plastic bags and thick gloves. The more help there is, the quicker the task will be completed - so please join us! Meet at Arkendale Community Hall, 10am.
Friday 19th April	Hollin House - Benefice awayday Hollin House, Weetwood Avenue, Leeds The benefice has an away day to Hollin House, residence of Bishop John, and everyone in the area, whether an occasional or regular churchgoer is welcome to come along on Friday 19th April. The day is being led by Rev Paul Hooper. The cost will be approximately £15. We usually car share, so lifts can be found if you are unable to drive. For more details or to book your place, please contact Jean Stokes, 340517. Numbers will be limited.
Saturday 13th April	Spring Soup and Sweet Arkendale Community Hall, 12pm - 2pm. Delicious home made soups and sweets Everybody welcome. Proceeds to Arkendale Church. Raffle prizes welcome. Raffle Tickets, £7, children under 12 £3.50, under 5's free. From Jean Stokes 340517, Sarah Shipman 340515, Jean Cox 340586
Thursday 11th April	Arkendale Wine Society Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30 for 7.45pm Tasting - comparing wines from two single grape varieties £10 for members, £12 for non-members. Ideal for those who enjoy wine and want to learn more about it in an easy social setting. It is important that you let Alan Stokes know if you intend coming, so that the appropriate quantities can be provided - tel 340517 or topo@ajstokes.plus.com See the Wine Society web page for more information.
Wednesday 10th April	The Reading Group 7pm We will be discussing the "Cambridge Blue" by Alison Bruce For further information, please call Sylvia Bagnall on 340248. All are welcome at The Reading Group.
Friday 5th April	Cinema in Arkendale - Skyfall Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be Skyfall (cert. 12A) - 143 mins. In this latest installment of the Bond franchise, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. £5 admission, pay on the door. There will be a bar with drinks and refreshments on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Thursday, 4th April	Lights out Land Girls Marton cum Grafton Village Hall, 7.30pm. The team behind the hit show 'Back to the Land Girls' are back with a hilarious new comedy sequel 'Lights out Land Girls'. Join our Land Army heroines Buff and Biddy for the last wartime summer of 1945 where in the long working days of the farm everything and nothing has changed. Enjoy more comic scrapes and tall tales as the two girls come to terms with life after wartime. Buff has the promise of romance, but it is complicated, and if she follows her heart will she be able to stay in the village? Biddy has her chance to be just like Vera Lynn if she can make it to the Tower ballroom showcase in Blackpool, but life just seems to be getting in the way. Presented by Badapple Theatre. Tickets £9.50 adults, £5 under 16s from Linda 325179
Wednesday 3rd April	Community Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 12.00pm £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome.
30th March - 6th April	Boroughbridge Walking Festival During the week we will be presenting a Festival of Walks, giving both locals and visitors the opportunity to take part in walking any number of the award winning 10 "Ure Walks Through Time". Each of the walks will have a leader giving a description of the walk with information on the history, nature and other interesting aspects of the area. There is an appropriately coloured badge given for each walk completed
Saturday 23rd March	All Saints Church, Staveley - Spring Cleaning 10am
Saturday 23rd March	All Saints Church, Staveley - Spring Fair and Annual Gift Day 10am - 12.00 Plants, cakes, raffle and more.
Saturday 23rd March	St Thomas, Scotton - Spring Cleaning 9.30am - 12.00
Saturday 23rd March	The Elysian Singers of Wetherby St Oswald's Church, Farnham, 7.30pm. With wine and nibbles Tickets £10 from 340316
Saturday 16th March	The Fab Beatles Scotton Village Hall, 7.30pm Tickets £12 from 01423 862061 Licensed Bar
Saturday 16th March	Murder Mystery Night Whixley Village Hall, 7.30pm One body, seven suspects - can you follow the clues and solve the mystery?! £10.00 per person, to include a home-cooked chilli supper (or vegetarian option) and choice of pud! Bar available. A fun evening, suitable for all ages. In support of NYWAG and our local communities. Contact: 339618 or 330207 for tickets.
Tuesday 12th March	Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm
Tuesday 12th March	Spring pruning to rejuvenate your garden Marton cum Grafton Village Hall, 7 for 7.30pm a talk by BBC Radio York's gardening guru Nigel Harrison. Tickets: £7 to include a glass of wine Ticket sales: Glen (01423) 322884; Jenny (01423) 323199; Mike (01423) 322120
Monday 11th March	Staveley Historical Society Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm. Donald Townsley - History of the Locomotive Industry in Leeds Membership cards on sale for £8, visitors can pay £3 on the door.
Wednesday 6th March	Community Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 12.00pm £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome.
Wednesday 6th March	The Reading Group 7pm We will be discussing the "A Town Like Alice" by Nevil Shute For further information, please call Sylvia Bagnall on 340248. All are welcome at The Reading Group.
Friday 1st March	Cinema in Arkendale - Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (cert. 12A) - 107 mins. A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible. With Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt. £5 admission, pay on the door. There will be a bar with drinks and refreshments on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Saturday 23rd February	Straveley Race Night Staveley Village Hall, 7.30pm Tickets £7.50 - include a pie and peas Bar
Saturday 16th February	Arkendale Quiz Night Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm There are 11 tables of 6 people available so please either book a table or come as individuals and we will make up tables. Tickets available from Peter Topham - 01423 864146, email: peterandcarole.topham@btinternet.com All proceeds to "fight the incinerator fund"
Monday 11th February	Staveley Historical Society Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm. Andrew Morrison - Finding the Vale of York Hoard Membership cards on sale for £8, visitors can pay £3 on the door.
Wednesday 6th February	Community Coffee Morning Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 12.00pm £1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. Come along and meet up with friends for a chat. All welcome.
Wednesday 6th February	The Reading Group 7pm We will be discussing the "The Red Dust Road" by Jackie Kay For further information, please call Sylvia Bagnall on 340248. All are welcome at The Reading Group.
Tuesday 15th January	Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm
Monday 14th January	Staveley Historical Society Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm. Warwick Burton - The Norman Conquest of York Membership cards on sale for £8, visitors can pay £3 on the door.
Friday 18th January	Cinema in Arkendale - The Descendants Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be The Descendants (cert. 15) - 115 mins. A land baron tries to re-connect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident. With George Clooney, Judy Greer, Beau Bridges. £5 admission, pay on the door. There will be a bar with drinks and refreshments on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Thursday 24th January	Arkendale Wine Society Arkendale Community Hall, 7.45pm Tasting - A selection of 7 Italian wines. Presented by Des Tinline from Ake and Humphris (Leeds Road, Harrogate). These will be labels that none of us will have come across before and they will be from an exceptionally good and new range. £10 for members, £12 for non-members. Ideal for those who enjoy wine and want to learn more about it in an easy social setting. It is important that you let Alan Stokes know if you intend coming, so that the appropriate quantities can be provided - tel 340517 or topo@ajstokes.plus.com See the Wine Society web page for more information.