Neighbourhood News for the Starbeck Area:

SUMMER SHOW: Starbeck in Bloom summer produce show will be held at Starbeck Methodist Church on Saturday August 17 11.30am-3pm. Kindly sponsored by Bettys and Taylor’s, the show is a well established highlight of the summer holidays. Do go along and admire the wonderful flowers, vegetables and crafts that have been produced by our creative residents.

STARBECK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: The library will close for bank holiday weekend on Saturday August 24 12.30 and re-open on Tuesday August 27 10am.

The next talk of the month ‘learn, laugh, live, with the University of the Third Age’ is on Thursday August 29, doors open 6.30pm and the talk starts 7pm. Ian Munday from Harrogate u3a will give a presentation on opportunities u3a provides. Entry is £3 including refreshments.

Last years Starbeck show celebrating 25 years of Starbeck in Bloom

placeholder image — Last years Starbeck show celebrating 25 years of Starbeck in Bloom

The marvellous makers summer reading challenge is now open to registration for 4-11 year olds. Between now and September 7 the challenge is to read six books, fiction or non-fiction, long or short, even picture books, and receive rewards, along the way. Similarly the buzzy bees quest is available for the under 4s.

Please note that storytime and Lego club are not on during the school holidays.

The library is a welcoming space to spend time, read a newspaper, enjoy the garden and have a hot drink and biscuit at a very reasonable price. For all up to date information and news follow the library on Facebook and Instagram.

Normal Opening Times: Saturday mornings from 9.30am-12.30pm. Tuesday mornings from 10am-1pm. Afternoon sessions from 2pm-5pm every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Thursday all day closing.

BADMINTON: A small, friendly badminton group meet at Starbeck Methodist Church on Thursdays 2pm, sessions continue during the summer. For further information contact Ken 01423 540724

HAARROGATE NEIGHBOURS: Located at 16 High Street, the community hub is open throughout the summer holidays, every weekday from 10am until 4pm. Whether you are looking for some help with an application or a computer issue, searching for advice or guidance, or just looking for a lovely cool place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, the hub has got you covered. Child friendly, wheelchair user accessible, and with a 'pay what you can' cafe, the community hub is Starbeck's newest place to go. Why not pop in and say hello?

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