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2017

DateEvent

Tuesday 19th December


Arkendale Carol Service

St Bartholomew's Church, Arkendale, 6.00pm

Do come and join us at our traditional Carol Service this year. The perfect start to your Christmas celebrations.

Friday 15th December


Cinema in Arkendale Film Club

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

Due to our umbrella licence restrictions we cannot display the film title here.

This showing is cert: 12A running 106 mins

A young Englishman plots revenge against his late cousin's mysterious, beautiful wife, believing her responsible for his death. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms. A story by Daphne du Maurier. Starring Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, Holliday Grainger

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 7th December


Arkendale Community Hall AGM

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

Serving Arkendale, Coneythorpe, Clareton and Ferrensby


Wednesday 6th 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 6th December


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Thursday 30th November


Blue Bell Burger & Ribs Evening

For further details and menus for the evening see the Blue Bell website:

www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk


Friday 24th November


Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Lion

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

This showing will be Lion (cert: PG 118 mins)

A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family. Starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara

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 15th November


Parish Council Meeting

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm


Wednesday 15th November


Arkendale Women's Institute - Group Meeting - Aldborough Village Hall



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Tuesday 14th November


Nightmares in Norfolk

Marton cum Grafton Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Presented by North Country Theatre.

A double dose of terrifying tales, one told tongue in cheek and one straight down the line!

Oh, whistle and I'll come to you by M. R. James.

The Signalman by Charles Dickens.

Saturday 11th November


An Evening with the Girls

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm.

Judith Howe sings the Female Legends.
Dinner and Cabaret. Bar available.

Tickets £10 from Judith 340185, Jean 340596 or Caroline 340240.

Saturday 4th November


Arkendale Bonfire Night

6.30pm - Field next to the Vicarage, Westfield Lane

All welcome.

Mike Burniston & Paul Cocker very kindly donate their time and all the fireworks each year. So this year we are going to have a collection for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Buckets will be passed around on the evening, so please show your appreciation to Mike & Paul and support this worthy, local charity.

Further information from Caroline 340240

Click here for the Bonfire Night poster (pdf)


Thursday 2nd November


Arkendale Wine Society

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

Wine Tasting Quiz with hot food

£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 Gavin Holman know if you intend coming, so that the appropriate quantities can be provided - tel 01423 341945 or gavin@ibew.co.uk

See the Wine Society web page for more information.


Wednesday 1st November


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Wednesday 1st 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.

Saturday 28th October


Arts & Crafts

Staveley Village Hall, 10am to 3pm


Friday 27th October

Viceroy's House

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

This showing will be Viceroy's House (cert: 12A, 106 mins)

The final Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten, is tasked with overseeing the transition of British India to independence, but meets with conflict as different sides clash in the face of monumental change. Starring Gillian Anderson, Michael Gambon, Simon Callow, Hugh Bonneville

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 October


Blue Bell French Evening

For further details and menus for the evening see the Blue Bell website:

www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk


Saturday 7th October

Blackheart
Blackheart

Arkendale Comnmunity Hall, 7.30 for 8pm

We are delighted to welcome back Blackheart as part of their European 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.theblackheartorchestra.com if you would like to find out more about the group and their music.

Tickets £10.00 in advance only, from Caroline 340240

Bar, Raffle


Wednesday 4th 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 4th October


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Sunday 1st October
Harvest Service

St Bartholomew's Church, 11.00 am

This will be followed by a harvest lunch (ploughman's lunch and apple crumble) in the Community Hall (starting about midday)

All are welcome to either or both of these events but please purchase a ticket by 29th September to enable us to organise catering. Available from Jean (340586) or Kay (341945) Tickets for lunch are £5 (children under 10 free).

A donation from the proceeds will be made to FOAG (Farmers Overseas Action Group).

Friday 29th September


Cinema in Arkendale Film Club

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

Due to our umbrella licence restrictions we cannot display the film title here.

This showing is cert: 12A, running 117 mins

A former secretary, newly appointed as a scriptwriter for propaganda films, joins the cast and crew of a major production while the Blitz rages around them. With Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and 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.


Thursday 28th September


Blue Bell 1970's Evening

For further details and menus for the evening see the Blue Bell website:

www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk


Sunday 24th September


ARK Sunday Club

Arkendale Community Hall, 10am - 11am

Details from Rachael - 07919 026498




Saturday 23rd September


Staveley - Reet Yorkshire Masquerade Ball






Thursday 21st September


Salsa Verde

Marton cum Grafton Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Presented by Badapple Theatre.

World premiere of a new original comedy with music and dance. Salsa Verde, or Green Sauce to give it a more local flavour, follows two different generations of characters where a romantic love-triangle seems destined to be repeated down the years. A wartime Bevan Boy and a navy recruit clash at the dance hall, as do another thoroughly modern duo fighting over the instructor at the local village hall Salsa night. Classic Badapple comedy for all ages, with a bit of a song and a dance thrown in.

Tuesday 19th September


Arkendale Women's Institute - Group Meeting - Boroughbridge Coronation Hall



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Saturday 16th September




Family Fun Quiz Night in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.00pm

Coneythorpe and Clareton Village Association invite you to join us for a great night with fun questions for all.

This event raised £2,000 for a great charity last year. Please join us again this year.

Tickets: £6 (under 16s, £3), including jacket and chilli meal. Cash bar available. For more info & tickets, please text Aoife McKenna on 07375 070610 or email aoifebob@gmail.com.

Fantastic prize raffle with prizes from The Bluebell, The Tiger and many more.

Additional offers of raffle prizes welcome.


Thursday 14th September


Arkendale Community Hall Committee Meeting

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

Serving Arkendale, Coneythorpe, Clareton and Ferrensby


Wednesday 13th September


Parish Council Meeting

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm


Sunday 3rd September


Benefice Eucharist

Reverend Camilla's final service. St Oswald's Church, Farnham, 11.00 am

After the service, there will be speeches and a farewell lunch. All are welcome to this, but it would help us to arrange the catering if we knew how many people intended to attend.

Please let Annie know (on 340944) if you will attend/stay for lunch by August 25th. Thank you!

Tuesday 5th September


Sugar Beet Factory - Public Meeting

Marton Village Hall, 7.00 pm

A representative of the Sugar beet developers is coming to Marton village hall for a public meeting to set out their proposals. Anybody interested in the proposals is invited to attend.

Wednesday 6th 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 6th September


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Friday 8th September


Auction of Gifts and Promises

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm (viewing from 6.30pm)

In aid of St Bartholomew's Church, Arkendale

Auctioneer Mr Ian Thornton

Click here for the CATALOGUE (pdf)

Thursday 31st August


Blue Bell Thai Evening

For further details and menus for the evening see the Blue Bell website:

www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk


Sunday 27th August


Songs of Praise

Reverend Camilla's final service at St Bartholomew's Church, Arkendale - at 6.00pm

All welcome


11th-20th August




FEVA

Knaresborough Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts

Art, Music, Street Entertainment, Spoken Word, Activities, Theatre, Dance, Food and more.

www.feva.info

Thursday 10th August


Arkendale Wine Society

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

A presentation by Veeno, of Harrogate. This will include specially selected food to complement the wines, and as such will be a slight increase in cost over usual evenings.

£15 for members, £17 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 Gavin Holman know if you intend coming, so that the appropriate quantities can be provided - tel 01423 341945 or gavin@ibew.co.uk

See the Wine Society web page for more information.


Wednesday 2nd 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.

Wednesday 2nd August


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Monday 31st July


Harrogate Borough Council Development Plan - Drop In Session

Arkendale Community Hall, 7pm - 9pm

This "Drop-In" session is to help and assist you in learning how to Register on the HBC Portal and how & where to enter your "comments". We will have live internet connections to HBC Web Portal
  • Large Screen display for all to see
  • Facility for you to plug in and connect your Laptop/Tablet
  • Volunteers on-hand to assist you.
Please take advantage of this opportunity as the "window" for you to Register & make your thoughts/comments count in the future planning of our communities and Parish will run out faster than you think!

Kind regards, Jon West


Saturday 29th July


Harrogate Borough Council Development Plan - Drop In Session

Arkendale Community Hall, 10am-12pm

This "Drop-In" session is to help and assist you in learning how to Register on the HBC Portal and how & where to enter your "comments". We will have live internet connections to HBC Web Portal
  • Large Screen display for all to see
  • Facility for you to plug in and connect your Laptop/Tablet
  • Volunteers on-hand to assist you.
Please take advantage of this opportunity as the "window" for you to Register & make your thoughts/comments count in the future planning of our communities and Parish will run out faster than you think!

Kind regards, Jon West


Saturday 29th July


The Bandits - Live at Lanthorpe

The Bandits are making their second appearance at the Fox and Hounds, Langthorpe on Saturday 29th July, 8.30pm.

Come along and support Trevor Rowe (vocals and guitar) and his Arkendale based band as they play covers of The Eagles, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, The Stones, Bryan Adams and many, many more.

Great music, great beer, great company and 'be great to see you there!!"


Thursday 27th July


Harrogate Borough Council Development Plan - Drop In Session

Arkendale Community Hall, 7pm-9pm

This "Drop-In" session is to help and assist you in learning how to Register on the HBC Portal and how & where to enter your "comments". We will have live internet connections to HBC Web Portal
  • Large Screen display for all to see
  • Facility for you to plug in and connect your Laptop/Tablet
  • Volunteers on-hand to assist you.
Please take advantage of this opportunity as the “window” for you to Register & make your thoughts/comments count in the future planning of our communities and Parish will run out faster than you think!

Kind regards, Jon West


Thursday 27th July


Blue Bell Spanish Evening

For further details and menus for the evening see the Blue Bell website:

www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk


Sunday 23rd July

Aldborough and Boroughbridge Agricultural Show

Newby Hall, from 9.00am

Further details from www.boroughbridgeshow.co.uk/

Saturday 22nd July


Annie's Secret Garden

Visit the garden at Snow Hill, Moor Lane, Arkendale - courtesy of Annie Watson
Open 2pm to 5pm

The event will proceed as planned. A decision will be made at midday whether refreshments will be served in the garden or at the Community Hall. Please check when you visit the garden. Please be aware that the recent rain may make steps slippery.

Enjoy a glass of prosecco with afternoon tea

Try your luck at the Tombola

Tickets £7, children under 10, free.

Weather permitting - check website on the day.

Proceeds to church funds.


Sunday 9th July


Strawberry Tea

Beech House, Main Street, Scotton

2pm to 4pm

All proceeds to Scotton Methodist Chapel

Sunday 9th July


Garden Party

The Grange, Staveley

2pm

All proceeds to All Saints, Staveley

Friday 7th July


Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - La La Land

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

This showing will be La La Land (cert: 12A, 128 mins)

A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Sebastian and Mia are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart. Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt

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 5th 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 5th July


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Saturday 1st July


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.


Thursday 29th June


Blue Bell Greek Evening

For further details and menus for the evening see the Blue Bell website:

www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk


Saturday 24th June


St Thomas Church, Scotton - Gift Day

Coffee & Cake - between 10am and 12 noon. Music by Chris Denton


Sunday 25th June


Farnham Village Picnic Lunch

Farnham Hall, 12.30

Bring and share lunch and drinks

Sunday 25th 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.

22nd June - 1st July

Northern Aldborough Festival 2017

See: www.aldboroughfestival.co.uk

Thursday 15th June

Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot

A Clay Pigeon Shoot to raise money for Arkendale 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.

  • "Regulars" for shooters with frequent experience - 1st prize: £50
  • "Seasonal" for shooters with less experience - 1st prize: £25
  • "Juniors" up to 14 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 10th June


Knaresborough Bed Race






Saturday 10th June & Sunday 11th June



North Yorkshire Open Studios

Over 2 weekends in June, 129 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.

Friday 9th June


Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Doctor Strange

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

This showing will be Doctor Strange (cert: 12A, 115 mins)

A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams

Sound enhanced by Hearing Loop facility. There will be a bar with drinks, refreshments and ices on sale during the evening - opens 7.00pm.


Friday 9th 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!


Wednesday 7th June


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 June


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Saturday 3rd June & Sunday 4th June



North Yorkshire Open Studios

Over 2 weekends in June, 129 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 27th May


Big Staveley Picnic

12 - 4pm


Thursday 25th May


Arkendale Community Hall Committee Meeting

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

Serving Arkendale, Coneythorpe, Clareton and Ferrensby


Thursday 25th May


Blue Bell Moroccan Evening

For further details and menus for the evening see the Blue Bell website:

www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk


Tuesday 16th May


Arkendale Women's Institute - Group Meeting - Arkendale Community Hall



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Friday 12th May


Walkingham Hill Benefice Awayday

Ripon Cathedral




Thursday 11th May


Arkendale Wine Society

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

Members' Evening - Favourite wines under £10

£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 Gavin Holman know if you intend coming, so that the appropriate quantities can be provided - tel 01423 341945 or gavin@ibew.co.uk

See the Wine Society web page for more information.


Wednesday 10th 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.

Click here for the meeting agenda


Tuesday 9th May


Coffee Morning

at the home of Brian and Sarah Shipman, May Cottage, Arkendale, 10.30am - 12.00

The pastoral team would like to issue an invitation to anyone who is alone due to having lost a loved one, either recently or in the past, and who would welcome the chance to chat with other people who are in a like situation to themselves.

If you want to know more, please ring Brian or Sarah on 340515


Friday 5th 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 5th May


Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Allied

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

This showing will be Allied (cert: 15, 124 mins)

In 1942, a Canadian intelligence officer in North Africa encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their relationship is tested by the pressures of war. Starring Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared 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 3rd 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 3rd May


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Sunday 30th April


ARK Sunday Club

Arkendale Community Hall, 10am

Details from Rachael - 07919 026498




Thursday 27th April


Blue Bell Scandinavian Evening

For further details and menus for the evening see the Blue Bell website:

www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk


Sunday 23rd April


Voces Seraphorum in concert for St George's Day

St Bartholomew's Church, Arkendale, 4pm

A varied programme of wonderful music followed by afternoon tea at the Community Hall.

Please join us - all proceeds to St Bartholomew's

Tickets £8.00 Adult, £5.00 school age children from Jean Cox 340586 or Kay Holman 341945


Saturday 22nd April


Super Spring Saturday

Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 10am - 12pm

Plant stall, home made cakes and preserves, raffle, egg hunt, games, quizzes


Wednesday 12th April


Parish Council Meeting

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm


Monday 10th April


Staveley Historical Society

Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Jocelyn Brooks - "Gunpowder, Treason and Plot"

Membership cards on sale for £10, visitors can pay £4 on the door.


Friday 7th April


Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - The Light Between Oceans

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

This showing will be The Light Between Oceans (cert: 12A, 133 mins)

A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from a drifting rowing boat. Starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz

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 5th 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 5th April


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Thursday 30th March


The Disappearing Hedgehog

Memorial Hall, Marton, 7pm.

Dr Toni Bunnell is giving a talk on the subject of 'The Disappearing Hedgehog'.

Dr Bunnell is a wildlife biologist who lectured at Hull University for over 16 years & her talks are always hugely interesting & informative so I hope as many of you as possible can make it. In addition to her local talks she has also featured on Countryfile & The One Show.

Anecdotal evidence suggests the population is in decline, as is the case nationally, so we are hoping this talk will focus some light on their plight, and crucially give residents of our villages the information & motivation to adapt their gardens & hopefully reverse the trend.

Any donations towards hedgehog care in Yorkshire & the Humber gratefully received.


Thursday 30th March


Blue Bell Portugese Evening

For further details and menus for the evening see the Blue Bell website:

www.thebluebellatarkendale.co.uk


Friday 17th March


St Patrick's Day Ceildh and Irish Supper



Staveley Village Hall, 7pm to late

£12 per person, tickets from 07867 319414


Thursday 16th March


Tree and Hedgerow Meeting

Blue Bell Inn, Arkendale, 7.30pm

We were successful in the first stage grant application for survey fees to scope out The Mar and The Tree and Hedgerow Planting projects as well as the refurbishment of the Arkendale phone box.

The Tree and Hedgerow project itself will be the subject of the next grant application this summer and the surveyors have been out and about looking at the opportunities. They are coming to present their findings and this is everybody's opportunity to hear what they have to say and to comment on the proposals before their report is finalised, approved by the Parish Council and the application worked up and submitted.

This open meeting at the Bluebell will be an opportunity discuss the options. Please feel free to extend this invitation to anyone resident in the parish who may be interested.


Wednesday 15th March


Soup Lunch

Arkendale Community Hall, 12pm - 1pm.

Soup and a roll, tea and biscuits

Everybody welcome. No charge, but donations welcome - proceeds to FOAG Open Arms Malawi


Friday 10th March


Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - The Girl on the Train

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

This showing will be The Girl on the Train (cert: 15, 112 mins)

A divorcee becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation that promises to send shockwaves throughout her life. Starring: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson

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 6th March


Staveley Historical Society

Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Gillian Hovell - "The Might of Roman York"

Membership cards on sale for £10, visitors can pay £4 on the door.


Wednesday 1st March


Community Coffee Morning

Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am

£1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. come along for coffee/tea and a cake and to meet others from Arkendale and surrounding villages. All welcome.

Wednesday 1st March


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Tuesday 21st February


Arkendale Women's Institute - Group Meeting - Boroughbridge Coronation Hall



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Tuesday 21st February


Musical Tea & Cake



Staveley Rectory, 2pm - 3.30pm

Camilla will pour the tea and Chris will play a medley of your favourite tea-time tunes on the piano.


Saturday 18th February


Valentine's Mr & Mrs Quiz

Arkendale Community Hall, doors open 7.00pm

Tickets £10 including glass of fizz on arrival & Meal: Cupid's Chicken & Dessert

Come along and see several local "celebrities" quizzed about how much they know of each other!

Entry by ticket only. Please contact: Caroline 340240, Jean Cox 340586 or Jean Stokes 340517

Please join us for a great night. You don't have to be in a couple to come!

Raffle, Bar


Friday 10th February


Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Bridget Jones's Baby

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

This showing will be Bridget Jones's Baby (cert: 15, 123 mins)

Bridget's focus on single life and her career is interrupted when she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch ... she can only be fifty percent sure of the identity of her baby's father. Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Emma Thompson

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 1st February


Community Coffee Morning

Arkendale Community Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am

£1 for coffee and cake/biscuits. come along for coffee/tea and a cake and to meet others from Arkendale and surrounding villages. All welcome.

Wednesday 1st February


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details


Wednesday 25th January


Parish Council Meeting

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm


Friday 20th January


On Top of the World

Marton cum Grafton Village Hall, 7.30pm

A biographical profile of adventurer, Chris Brown - "Farmer on Everest"

Chris' presentation of his challenges on Mt. Everest is inspirational. He will share his experiences of the most inhospitable place on earth. You will hear first-hand of the thrills, excitement, the pain in losing friends and the gain as he battled his way to the rooftop of the world, fighting exhaustion and altitude sickness to reach his lifetime goal. This is an event not to be missed and will inspire adventurers in all walks of life. Chris proves that life really can begin at 40.

After the presentation there will be plenty of time to talk to Chris and enjoy the refreshments.

Tickets: £8 Adults, £6 U16 includes tea/coffee/nibbles. Wine extra. Call Tim on 01423 325179 or 07909 906069


Friday 20th January



Arkendale Wine Society - Burn's Night Dinner

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm



Details to follow on what promises to be an amazing evening for this annual members dinner. Book your place now!

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 January


Cinema in Arkendale Film Club - Love and Friendship

Arkendale Community Hall, 7.30pm

See recent release films in high definition.

This showing will be Love and Friendship (cert: U, 92 mins)

One of the best films of 2016 - an utterly delightful adaptation of Jane Austen's short story, Lady Susan. Kate Beckinsale is superb as the widow determined to scheme herself and her daughter into good marriages. Also starring Chloe Sevigny, Xavier Samuel, Jemma Redgrave, James Fleet and Stephen Fry. Director Whit Stillman.

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 4th 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.

Wednesday 4th January


Arkendale Women's Institute



Click here for the meetings schedule and details