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STARBECK COMMUNITY LIBRARY

There will be an exciting children’s art workshop run by the author and illustrator Elliot Chester on Tuesday October 29. The workshop is for 6-11 year olds and the theme is ‘Animal Mash-ups’ Tickets £3, booking in advance essential.

The October Talk of the Month is on Wednesday October 30 7pm. John Shackelton of Ambulance Aid will discuss the forty nine trips that he has made to deliver aid to Eastern Europe. Doors open at 6.30pm for teas and coffee with the talk commencing at 7pm. There is a small entrance fee of £3.

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The final talk on the current programme is on Thursday November 28 when Flora Simpson will discuss Henshaws College.

There will be a cake and book sale will be on Saturday November 2 9.30am-12.30pm.

There will be a Yorkshire dialect Call My Bluff on Saturday November 16 7pm. Tickets are £10 and this includes a buffet supper. Tickets are available from the library and from Starbeck Post Office.

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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.

ST ANDREWS CHURCH

Lunch club will be held in the large hall on Wednesday October 30 12 noon. Older people are welcome to go along, enjoy a hot meal and meet with friends.

The Yorkshire to Ukraine team are asking for donations as they prepare for another delivery to individuals and families in need; anything that would be useful and make life better if you were living in a damaged house or tent without electricity or heating. Donations can be left at St Andrew’s Vicarage, 51 Bogs Lane, Starbeck HG1 4EB.

STARBECK METHODIST CHURCH

Starbeck Methodist Church lunch club would like to welcome more diners; do go along and enjoy a nutritious two course meal and good company for just £6. Lunch club will take place at 12 noon on the following Tuesdays: November 12, November 26 and Christmas lunch on December 10.

There is a regular coffee morning on Saturdays 9.30-11.30.

The regular Sunday service takes place at 10.30am.

There will be a Big Quiz Night with proceeds going to tearfund.org on Saturday November 16 7.30pm. Grab a team of 4 and go along. Entry costs £3 per person with refreshments included.

The recent concert by Harrogate Male Voice Choir and the Ryelarks drew an audience of more than 80 people. The choirs sang their hearts out and a lovely evening was had by all. The next concerts are Tewit Silver Band on Saturday November 9 7.30pm followed by a Christmas concert by Treble Clef on Sunday December 1 2.30pm,

THE HARROGATE RAILWAY CENTRE

The monthly quiz night is on Friday October 25 7.30pm. It will include a quiz, raffle, play your cards right and stand-up bingo. All are welcome, entry £1.

The firework spectacular event starts on November 3 3pm. There will be a fun fair, Elvis tribute band and a DJ followed by a firework display starting at 7pm. Entry £2, under 14’s free.

COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

The residents of Starbeck will to remember the fallen of two world wars and subsequent conflicts at Starbeck Cenotaph on Sunday November 10 3pm Local dignitaries, community groups and residents will attend the service led by the Royal British Legion and organised by the Starbeck Residents Association. The service begins with a parade followed by readings by representatives of local churches, the last post, two minutes silence, the laying of wreaths and prayers. All are welcome and afterwards refreshments will be served at Starbeck Methodist Church. For further information contact Andy Dennis: andy4msf@pme 07427359111

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS APPEAL

The yearly collection begins November 1 when a newsletter and envelope will be delivered through letter boxes. If you would like to sponsor a Christmas light for Starbeck High Street please contact 07969823753

The Christmas fair will take place in St. Andrews Church on Saturday November 30 from 2pm, traditionally the lights are turned on after the Christmas fair at 6pm.

NIDDERDALE HARDY PLANTERS

The next meeting of Nidderdale Hardy Planters is at Saint Andrews Church Hall on Tuesday November 12. There will be the AGM at 7.10pm followed by a talk by Michael Myers. As well as being a passionate gardener Michael is a lecturer at Craven College and acts as an adviser for the RHS. For further information please contact Pat Roberts 01423 540610