2015
Date	Event
Tuesday 29th December	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Inside Out Arkendale Community Hall, 2.00pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be Inside Out (cert: U, 94 mins) After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school. Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the afternoon - opens 1.30pm.
Sunday 13th December	Arkendale Exhibitions Arkendale, 2.00pm to 4.30pm You are invited to visit an exhibition of the lifetime's work of an Arkendale lady and her exquisite collection of over 50 dolls. Each doll is dressed in a handmade costume and are showcased in unique settings with some amazing bygone pieces It is Arkendale's best kept secret! Also, for the men, is an extraordinary collection of over 25 motorbikes and biking memorabilia Further information, and advance tickets, please call Wendy, 01423 340678 Tickets £5 per person, to include entrance to both displays, mulled wine and mince pies. All proceeds to St Michael's Hospice, Harrogate
Sunday 13th December -	Arkendale 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.
Sunday 6th 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!
Friday 4th December	Teddy Church Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00am - 11.00am For the under 5's and carers. Come and find out for yourself and don't forget your teddy!
Thursday 3rd December	Arkendale Community Hall AGM Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Serving Arkendale, Coneythorpe, Clareton and Ferrensby
Wednesday 2nd 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 2nd December	Arkendale Women's Institute Christmas Celebration Click here for the meetings schedule and details
Sunday 29th November	Blue Bell - Sunday Quiz - 7.30pm Entry £1 - great prizes to be won! Including a prize for best team name For further details, see: www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk
Friday 27th November	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Suite Française Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be Suite Français (cert: 15, 107 mins) France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own homes. Lucile initially tries to ignore Bruno von Falk, the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war. Director: Saul Dibb. Cast: Michelle Williams, Kristin Scott Thomas, Margot Robbie Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Thursday 26th November	Blue Bell - French Night For the second of our monthly Themed Menu Nights, our chefs have put together a great menu of French dishes. 2 courses £17.95, 3 courses £22.95 For further details, and the menu, see: www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk
Sunday 22nd November	Blue Bell - Sunday Quiz - 7.30pm Entry £1 - great prizes to be won! Including a prize for best team name For further details, see: www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November	Sponsored Table Tennis Marathon Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, from 9am Proceeds to charity For futher information, contact Ken Barker, 01423 340293
Saturday 21st November	St Thomas' Christmas Fayre Scotton Village Hall, 2pm Stalls, refreshements. Admission free.
Thursday 19th November	Arkendale Wine Society - David Lawson from Chez Vin (Otley) Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm £12 for members, £14 for non-members. Chez Vin is an independent wine merchant with an extremely good reputation, often being mentioned in the Yorkshire Post. David Lawson specialises in wines from southern Italy and he will be bringing along a selection of wines which are very individual and not what you would expect from this large wine producing area. 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 November	Allerton Park Landscape and Cultural Heritage Fund Roadshow Arkendale Community Hall, 6pm to 7pm Hear how the fund can make a difference in the community, what sort of projects are eligible and how to apply. The £50,000 grant opens soon and they are aiming to inspire community groups to start thinking about potential projects they can apply for, as well as promoting the £1,000 grants currently open to everyone in the grants area.This grant scheme is for environmental and cultural heritage projects within our community. See See the www.trcf.org.uk for more information.
Wednesday 18th November	Arkendale Women's Institute Group Meeting & AGM - Aldborough Village Hall , 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details
Sunday 15th November	Blue Bell - Sunday Quiz - 7.30pm Entry £1 - great prizes to be won! Including a prize for best team name For further details, see: www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk
Wednesday 11th November	Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm
Tuesday 10th November	Allerton Park Landscape and Cultural Heritage Fund Roadshow Tiger Inn, Coneythorpe, 6pm to 7pm Hear how the fund can make a difference in the community, what sort of projects are eligible and how to apply. The £50,000 grant opens soon and they are aiming to inspire community groups to start thinking about potential projects they can apply for, as well as promoting the £1,000 grants currently open to everyone in the grants area.This grant scheme is for environmental and cultural heritage projects within our community. See See the www.trcf.org.uk for more information.
Sunday 8th November	Blue Bell - Sunday Quiz - 7.30pm Entry £1 - great prizes to be won! Including a prize for best team name For further details, see: www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk
Friday 6th November	Arkendale Bonfire Night 6.30pm - Field next to the Vicarage, Westfield Lane All welcome.
Friday 6th November	Teddy Church Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00am - 11.00am For the under 5's and carers. Come and find out for yourself and don't forget your teddy!
Wednesday 4th 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 4th November	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details 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!
Sunday 1st November	Blue Bell - Sunday Quiz - 7.30pm Entry £1 - great prizes to be won! Including a prize for best team name For further details, see: www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk
Saturday 31st October	Autumn 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, £8, children under 12 £3. For tickets in advance or to make a booking and pay on the day, or to offer a raffle prize, contact: Jean Cox 340586, Kay Holman 341945, Sarah Shipman 340515, or Peter Whitfield 340417
Sunday 25th October	Blue Bell - Sunday Quiz - 7.30pm Entry £1 - great prizes to be won! Including a prize for best team name For further details, see: www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk
Sunday 25th October	Coneythorpe Village Autumn 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. All welcome, children to be accompanied. The more help there is, the quicker the task will be completed - so please join us! Meet outside Tiger Inn, 10.30am.
Saturday 24th October	Arkendale Village Autumn 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. All welcome, children to be accompanied. The more help there is, the quicker the task will be completed - so please join us! Meet at Arkendale Community Hall Car Park, 10.30am.
Thursday 22nd October	Blue Bell - Mexican Night For the first of our monthly Themed Menu Nights, our chefs have put together a great menu of authentic Mexican dishes - including a few you've probably not tried before! For further details, and the menu, see: www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk
Sunday 18th October	Arkendale Harvest Festival St Bartholomew's Church, 5pm Light refreshments served after the service. Offers of savouries and cakes welcome on the evening.
Friday 16th October	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Far from the Madding Crowd Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be Far from the Madding Crowd (cert: 12A, 119 mins) In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor Director: Thomas Vinterberg. Cast: Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen 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 10th October	Blackheart Arkendale Comnmunity Hall, 7.30 for 8pm We are delighted to welcome back Blackheart as part of their UK & Ireland Tour, Amazing British Arthouse Folk Duo sing Acoustic Rock. Winners of UK Exposure Music Awards "Best British Duo". The BBC said "Blackheart are taking the acoustic scene by storm". Aled Jones: "A great band". Good Morning TV: "Beautiful". Come and join us for a wonderful intimate evening of music and entertainment. Not to be missed! See: www.blackheartmusic.co.uk if you would like to find out more about the group and their music. Tickets £10.00 in advance only, from Caroline 340240 or Jean 340586 Bar, Raffle
Wednesday 7th 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.
Wednesday 7th October	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details 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!
Friday 2nd October	Teddy Church Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00am - 11.00am For the under 5's and carers. Come and find out for yourself and don't forget your teddy!
Friday 2nd October	Arkendale Wine Society - Blind Tastings Arkendale Community Hall, 7.45pm £12 for members, £14 for non-members. Comparing 'like for like' wines from LiDL and Majestic 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.
Friday 25th September	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (cert: PG, 122 mins) As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel. Director: John Madden. Cast: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy 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 23rd September	Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm
18th - 20th September	Harrogate Autumn Flower Show Great Yorkshire Showground
Tuesday 15th September	Arkendale Women's Institute Group Meeting - Arkendale Community Hall , 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details
Friday 11th September	Teddy Church Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00am - 11.00am For the under 5's and carers. Come and find out for yourself and don't forget your teddy!
Friday 4th September	Feasting and Friendship Friday Staveley Village Hall, 10am - 12.30pm Live music and dancing, drinks on the lawn and a sumptuous feat. Further information and tickets 01423 340568, email: rf@mcbratney.co.uk
Wednesday 2nd 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 2nd September	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details 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 22nd August	Summer "Hoolie at the Hall" Copgrove Hall, 6.30pm Live music and dancing, drinks on the lawn and a sumptuous feat. Further information and tickets 01423 340568, email: rf@mcbratney.co.uk
Friday 7th August	Teddy Church Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00am - 11.00am For the under 5's and carers. Come and find out for yourself and don't forget your teddy!
Wednesday 5th August	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. Cake stall and raffle - proceeds in aid of Arkendale Church.
Wednesday 5th August	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details 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 1st August	Arkendale Community Hall's Summer Extravaganza CANCELLED
Sunday 19th July	Aldborough and Boroughbridge Agricultural Show Dishforth Airfield, from 9.00am Further details from www.boroughbridgeshow.co.uk/
Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th July	Great Yorkshire Show Great Yorkshire Showground
Tuesday 14th July	Singing for Fun Farnham Church, 7.30pm - 9pm Tea, coffee, merriment and music may all be had in equal abundance. Concert from 8.15pm 2nd Tuesday of each month - all welcome
Sunday 12th July	Staveley Village Summer Garden Party The Grange, Main Street, Staveley, 2pm - 4pm Raffle, children's games, tombola, plant stall, and much more - including the famous cream teas! Music from Tewit Youth Band.
Saturday 11th July	Staveley Nature Reserve Guided Walk Family Fun Session - with owl related activities, 11am-1pm Please book online at www.ywt.org.uk
Saturday 12th July	ARK Sunday Club Summer Party Arkendale Community Hall, 10am Details from Rachael - 07919 026498
Friday 10th July	Arkendale Wine Society - Ladies Evening Arkendale Community Hall, 7.45pm £12 for members, £14 for non-members. When six of our Lady members will present a range of Summer Wines together with specially selected food to complement the wines. ( men are, of course, invited!) 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.
Monday 6th July	Staveley Nature Reserve Guided Walk Bob Evison will lead a dragonfly/botanical walk, 10am-12pm Please book online at www.ywt.org.uk
Friday 3rd July	Teddy Church Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00am - 11.00am For the under 5's and carers. Come and find out for yourself and don't forget your teddy!
Sunday 5th July	Helperby & Brafferton Hidden Gardens and Street Fair
Wednesday 1st July	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 1st July	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details 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!
Sunday 28th June	Marton cum Grafton Hidden Gardens
Saturday 27th June	Coneythorpe Summer Extravaganza - BYO Picnic/Barbeque, 2pm Games, Miniature Ponies, Races, Ice Creams, and more! The Barbeques will be hot and ready to cook your sizzling specialities, or you can relax with your picnic and a glass of something cool! Bring your own picnic tables, chairs or rugs
Friday 26th June	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Testament of Youth Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be Testament of Youth (cert: 12A, 129 mins) During World War I, a young English woman named Vera Brittain, postpones her studies at Oxford University to serve as a Voluntary Aid Detachment nurse in London and abroad. After the war she returns to Oxford to read history and later becomes a writer, feminist and pacifist. A searing story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain which became the classic testimony of that war from a woman's point of view. A powerful and passionate journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it's a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times. Director: James Kent. Cast: Colin Morgan, Georgina Bennett, Emily Bevan Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
11th - 20th June	Northern Aldborough Festival 2015 See: www.aldboroughfestival.co.uk
Saturday 13th June & Sunday 14th June	North Yorkshire Open Studios Over 2 weekends in June, 114 artists will open their studios in stunning locations across North Yorkshire. A chance to meet artists and buy original artwork from a range of inspiring studios and venues. A free event and a fantastic day out with a range of stunning locations to get around and explore along the way. See www.nyos.org.uk for a full list of the artists and studios, or contact info@nyos.org.uk / 01756 748529.
Tuesday 9th June	Singing for Fun Farnham Church, 7.30pm - 9pm Tea, coffee, merriment and music may all be had in equal abundance. 2nd Tuesday of each month - all welcome
Tuesday 9th June	Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot A Clay Pigeon Shoot to raise money for Church Funds will be held at Knaresborough Gun Club, starting at 6.00pm. No advance tickets, just turn up on the night. Prizes will be awarded in each section. There will also be a raffle. In aid of Arkendale Church. "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 50 sporting birds and entry is £12 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
Saturday 6th June & Sunday 7th June	North Yorkshire Open Studios Over 2 weekends in June, 114 artists will open their studios in stunning locations across North Yorkshire. A chance to meet artists and buy original artwork from a range of inspiring studios and venues. A free event and a fantastic day out with a range of stunning locations to get around and explore along the way. See www.nyos.org.uk for a full list of the artists and studios, or contact info@nyos.org.uk / 01756 748529.
Saturday 6th June	Coffee Morning Beechwood Farm, Main Street, Scotton, 10.30am - 12 noon
Saturday 6th June	Strawberry Tea Village Green, Staveley, 2.30pm - 5pm Plant sale, competitions and games for all ages.
Friday 5th June	Teddy Church Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00am - 11.00am For the under 5's and carers. Come and find out for yourself and don't forget your teddy!
Thursday 4th June	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, from 10.00am Live streaming of the Centenary AGM from the Royal Albert Hall Click here for the meetings schedule and details 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 3rd June	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. Donations of cakes/raffle prizes would be great! For further information please call Caroline 340240 All proceeds to the MS Society
Wednesday 27th May	Annual Parish Meeting and Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.00pm (PC meeting), 8.00pm (AP meeting). 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 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.
Friday 22nd May	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Mr Turner Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be Mr Turner (cert: 12A 150 mins) An exploration of the last quarter century of the great, if eccentric, British painter J.M.W. Turner's life. Director: Mike Leigh. Cast: Timothy Spall, Paul Jesson, Dorothy Atkinson Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Thursday 21st May	Arkendale Wine Society - Off the Beaten Track Arkendale Community Hall, 7.45pm Blind tastings? £12 for members, £14 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.
Tuesday 19th May	Arkendale Women's Institute Group Meeting - Boroughbridge Coronation Hall , 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details
Sunday 17th May	Little Ouseburn Hidden Gardens
Saturday 16th May	Christian Aid Super Soup Lunch Barnstones, New Road, Scotton, 12.00 and 1.00 Enjoy delicious home-made soup and rolls in good company.
Friday 15th May	Walkingham Hill Benefice Awayday Washburn Heritage and Retreat Centre, Fewston, 10am - 4pm Coffee, lunch and afternoon tea are included. Details, please contact Jean Stokes, 340517
Thursday 14th May	Arkendale Community Hall Committee Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Serving Arkendale, Coneythorpe, Clareton and Ferrensby
Tuesday 12th May	Singing for Fun Farnham Church, 7.30pm - 9pm Tea, coffee, merriment and music may all be had in equal abundance. 2nd Tuesday of each month - all welcome
Sunday 10th May	Staveley V.E. Day Big Picnic Staveley Village Green, 12pm to 3pm Bring your own picnic. Music and games.
Sunday 10th May	Aldborough May Day
Saturday 9th May	Boroughbridge Plot to Plate Boroughbridge Town Centre, 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 6th May	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 May	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details 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 4th May	Great Ouseburn Spring Festival Over 10 Superb Private Gardens & Allotments Open Scarecrow Trail & Competition, Homemade Food Café, Barbeque, Pimms Bar & Posh Tombola on the Vicarage Lawn, Ice Creams, Church is Open, Woodland Walk, Nuzzlets – animal rescue, Craft Fair, Morgan Car & Vintage Tractor Display, Raffle, Plant Stall, Duck Race, Produce stall, Free shuttle bus, Free Parking, Disabled Toilets in the Hall. Further details from www.great-ouseburn.org
3rd - 4th May	Whixley Open Gardens
Friday 1st May	Teddy Church Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00am - 11.00am For the under 5's and carers. Come and find out for yourself and don't forget your teddy!
Friday 24th April	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - The 100 Foot Journey Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be The 100 Foot Journey (cert: PG 122 mins) The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory's Michelin-starred eatery. Director: Lasse Hallström. Cast: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
23rd - 26th April	Harrogate Spring Flower Show Great Yorkshire Showground
Friday 17th April	St Aidan's Chamber Choir in Concert St Bartholomew's Church, Arkendale, 7.30pm The Nationally acclaimed Sixth Form Chamber Choir from St Aidans in concert Followed by refreshments at the Community Hall Tickets £8.50, students £5.00 - In advance please Peter Whitfield 340417 Jean Cox 340586 All proceeds to our Church Funds Anybody wishing to contribute Light Bites/Finger Food to the refreshments please let us know in advance.
Friday 17th April	The Unlikely Dads - Two friends who become fathers late in life Marton cum Grafton Village Hall, 7.30pm. Presented by Badapple Theatre. April 2015 sees the world premiere of a brand new two-hander comedy from Kate Bramley that follows the unusual tale of two friends who become fathers late in life, under extraordinary circumstances. Their usual weekly meetings at the club to discuss The Beatles and the Likely Lads are now re-located to a more baby friendly location, as their old and new lives clash head on, with comic repercussions and a life-changing twist in the tale.... We are delighted our wonderful actors for the upcoming tour are "The Two Robs"... aka company favourite Robert Angell (who also, incidentally, will be back at York Theatre Royal this summer for The Railway Children) and fresh from Northern Broadsides (via a tour of Dubai and Qatar...) the equally wonderful Robert Took. Tickets £9.50 adults, £5 for under 16s, from Linda on 325179
Tuesday 14th April	Singing for Fun Farnham Church, 7.30pm - 9pm Tea, coffee, merriment and music may all be had in equal abundance. 2nd Tuesday of each month - all welcome
Monday 13th April	Staveley Historical Society Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm. Simon Thomson - "Wine in Archaeology and Ancient Art" Membership cards on sale for £10, visitors can pay £4 on the door.
Saturday 11th April	Arkendale Community Hall Clean Up Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30 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.
Friday 3rd April	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Jesus Christ Superstar Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm This showing will be Jesus Christ Superstar (cert: A, 108 mins) Based on a concept album project written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and the subsequent long-running Broadway performance, this film tells the story of the final 6 days in the life of Jesus Christ through the troubled eyes of Judas Iscariot. Too often mis-labeled a musical, this film is a "rock opera." There are no spoken lines, everything is sung. Director: Norman Jewison. Cast: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. Entrance free. Tea and coffee will be served before the performance. A retiring collection will be held. Opens 7.00pm.
3rd - 6th April	Boroughbridge Easter Walking Festival Boroughbridge and Lower Ure Walks present a series of walks, talks, music, film and dance. For details see the website.
Wednesday 1st April	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 1st April	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details 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!
Sunday 29th March	The Stones - Be There Scotton Village Hall, 7.30pm Tickets £15 from Sue: 862079
Saturday 28th March	Easter Fayre and Gift Day All Saints Church, Staveley, 10am - 12 noon
Thursday 26th March	Blue Bell Inn re-opens We would like to thank everyone in Arkendale and Coneythorpe for their support and patience whilst we've been refurbishing the venue. We know it's been a long wait and look forward to welcoming you all to the venue very soon. I appreciate that many of you will have questions about the venue, or are interested in making a reservation. If you would like to get in touch with us, can I ask that you please email us on info@thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk. Over the next few weeks we will be very busy getting everything ready for the for the opening so would be very grateful for your understanding if it takes a little longer than usual to reply to emails, we will get back to everyone as quickly as we can. If you would like to follow our progress as we put the finishing touches to the venue, you can always follow us on twitter, @BlueBellArkend, or like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Blue-Bell-at-Arkendale/1619882098231488
Sunday 22nd March	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 21st March	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.
Thursday 19th March	Arkendale Wine Society - Off the Beaten Track Arkendale Community Hall, 7.45pm Nick Chadwick from Winearray, Boroughbridge, returns to take us through a selection of less usual wines from around the world £12 for members, £14 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.
Friday 13th March	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Gone Girl Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be Gone Girl (cert: 18, 149 mins) With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent. Director: David Fincher. Cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris 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 11th March	Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm
Tuesday 10th March	Arkendale Community Hall Committee Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Serving Arkendale, Coneythorpe, Clareton and Ferrensby
Tuesday 10th March	Singing for Fun Farnham Church, 7.30pm - 9pm Tea, coffee, merriment and music may all be had in equal abundance. 2nd Tuesday of each month - all welcome
Monday 9th March	Staveley Historical Society Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm. Janet Niepokojczycka - "Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlie" Membership cards on sale for £10, visitors can pay £4 on the door.
Wednesday 4th March	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 March	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details 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!
Tuesday 24th February	Staveley Nature Reserve - Birding Walk Staveley Nature Reserve, 10am - 12pm With naturalists Bob Evison and John Gandy. Meet in car park. Only 15 places available - booking essential - please phone 01904 659570. Cost £3 members, £5 non-members
Friday 20th February	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - What We Did on Our Holiday Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be What We Did on Our Holiday (cert: 12A, 95 mins) Doug (David Tennant) and Abi (Rosamund Pike) and their three children travel to the Scottish Highlands for Doug's father Gordie's (Billy Connolly) birthday party. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability Director: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin. Cast: Rosamund Pike, David Tennant, Billy Connolly Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Tuesday 17th February	Arkendale Women's Institute Group Meeting - Boroughbridge Coronation Hall , 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details
Saturday 14th February	Love is in the Air All Saints Church, Staveley, 7.30pm A St Valentine's candlelit evening of song from stage and screen - presented by Collavoce Tickets £7.50 include glass of wine and tasty nibbles. Call Faith, 340611
Friday 6th February	Teddy Church Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00am - 11.00am For the under 5's and carers. Come and find out for yourself and don't forget your teddy!
Wednesday 4th February	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 February	Arkendale Women's Institute Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm Click here for the meetings schedule and details 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!
Friday 30th January	Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - A Most Wanted Man Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm See recent release films in high definition. This showing will be A Most Wanted Man (cert: 15, 122 mins) When a half-Chechen, half-Russian, tortured immigrant turns up in Hamburg's Islamic community, laying claim to his father's ill gotten fortune, both German and US security agencies take a close interest: as the clock ticks down and the stakes rise, the race is on to establish this most wanted man's true identity - oppressed victim or destruction-bent extremist? Based on John le Carré's novel, it is a contemporary, cerebral tale of intrigue, love, rivalry, and politics that prickles with tension right through to its last heart-stopping scene. Director: Anton Corbijn. Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Daniel Brühl Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.
Tuesday 20th January	Singing for Fun! Farham Church, 7.30pm - 9pm Ability to read music not required! All types of music, rounds, ABBA, James Bond, Les Mis and more. Suggestions welcome. Suggested donation £2 (including tea/coffee)
Thursday 15th January	Arkendale Wine Society Arkendale Community Hall, 7.45pm "Call My Bluff" £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.
Monday 12th January	Staveley Nature Reserve - Birding Walk Staveley Nature Reserve, 10am - 1pm With naturalists Bob Evison and John Gandy. Meet in car park. Only 15 places available - booking essential - please phone 01904 659570. Cost £3 members, £5 non-members
Wednesday 14th January	Parish Council Meeting Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm
Monday 12th January	Staveley Historical Society Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm. Warwick Burton - "Royal Travel by Train" Membership cards on sale for £10, visitors can pay £4 on the door.
Wednesday 7th January	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 2nd January	Teddy Church Arkendale Community Hall, 10.00am - 11.00am For the under 5's and carers. Come and find out for yourself and don't forget your teddy!