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BROWNS THE GREENGROCER

I hope you like my photo of William from the Browns the Greengrocer stall in Starbeck, he’s there on Fridays until 3pm and Saturdays until 1pm. The produce is all top quality, I am looking forward to making some spicy soups using the butternut squash and sweet potatoes that I purchased, thanks William.

STARBECK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Quality fruit and vegetables are available from Browns the Greengrocer outside the Prince of Wales on Fridays and Saturdays

placeholder image — Quality fruit and vegetables are available from Browns the Greengrocer outside the Prince of Wales on Fridays and Saturdays

Beth's Craft Shed/Toms tech, Elite Meat and The Red Box are all collecting donations for the Starbeck Christmas Lights Appeal.

You can also pay by bank transfer to:

Starbeck Christmas Lights Appeal

Account no. 16666344s

Sort code: 05-04-54

STARBECK COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Hoglets Theatre Group will present Yuletide Tales on Thursday December 12, doors open 3.20pm for a 4pm start. There will be a forty minute interactive, storytelling show with puppetry and live music. Tickets are on sale at the library, £1 per child, £2 per adult. This event has been generously sponsored by The Red Box Post Office.

The last storytime of the 2024 is on Tuesday December 17, 10.15am-12 noon. This is a drop-in session of stories, nursery rhymes, singing and crafts for under fives with carers. There is no charge but donations towards craft materials always appreciated.

The craft group meets on Tuesday 1.30pm. Do go along to this welcoming group. For details of current themes or with suggestions for future projects ring 01423 868643

The Lego club meets on Tuesday 3.30pm. Spaces are limited so please book in advance.

There is a jewellery making session on Saturday December 21 10am-12 noon. The session is aimed at for year 6 students and older. Equipment and material and guidance from experienced tutors will be provided. Tickets are £5 and available at the library.

The library will close on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 1pm and re-open on Friday, January 3 2025 2pm.

The library team would like to thank their loyal supporters and send their best wishes to everyone for a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

For up to date information and news follow them 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.

TREBLE CLEF

There were just forty six in the audience for the most recent concert at Starbeck Methodist Church however people were clearly moved by Treble Clefs musical brilliance and sheer joy of singing. It was a lovely relaxing afternoon with chance for a little reflection. If you were unfortunate and missed this event catch up with Treble Clef either at 'Carols by Candlelight' at The Playhouse, Pateley Bridge on Friday December 13 7.30pm or at the Christmas tree festival, St John's Church, Knaresborough on Saturday December 14 11am (free event).

STARBECK METHODIST CHURCH

Knit and natter is held in the Wharfedale room on the first and third Monday of the month 1.30pm-3.30pm.

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

The regular Sunday service takes place at 10.30am.

CHRISTMAS AT STARBECK METHODIST CHURCH

Christmas Eve 4pm - a quiet and reflective service of holy Communion

Christmas Day 10am - all age worship

CHRISTMAS AT ST ANDREWS CHURCH

Sunday December 15 12noon - carol singing on the high street

Sunday Dec 22 9am - carol service

Sunday Dec 22 10.45am - nativity service

Christmas Eve - 4pm and 6pm Christingle services