The Village of Wark

It’s hard to imagine that the summer holidays are over for another year, but if you had any doubt you’d only need to look at the clubs and groups starting up again to know that autumn is just round the corner. If you’re really quick you might just manage to get one of the spare tickets for a Local History Group visit to Catcleugh reservoir on Saturday 5 September. The bus sets off at 9 a.m. sharp, so you’re asked to be at the Grey at 8.45. The group will have lunch at the First and Last in Redesdale. Bus is £5.70 each and people are asked to have the right money ready. I understand everyone pays for their own lunch. At the time of writing (Sunday) there are still 4 places on the bus remaining. If you’re interested you can ring Philip of Margit on (01434) 230629. The History Group itself starts back again next week.

The same is true for the Yoga on Thursday nights; they will be having the first of their 5 sessions on Thursday the 10^th.

^{This is a very gentle and relaxing form of yoga suitable for beginners as well as people who’ve done some before. It’s taught by Karen Merkin-Air and classes run between 7 and 8.30 p.m. in the Town Hall. If you’re interested, just turn up on the night. Bring a mat to sit on and wear loose fitting clothing. The 5 sessions cost £30.}

The bookcase that’s been on the stage in the Town Hall finally made it into the library room upstairs last Friday with the help of some young men of this parish. Despite the fact that it splits into two parts the bookcase is a heavy piece of furniture and the stairs are not the easiest to negotiate, so the help was much appreciated. The new bookcase fits just between two windows in the library room, giving much needed extra space to the book collection. Having made a good start on re-cataloguing them at the start of July, that work now needs to be picked up and completed so that the collection will become more accessible once again.

Finally, it’s only 2 weeks until the annual Wark Leek Show. The summer has played havoc again with people’s leeks and you’ll hear plenty of stories of woe. I have no doubt though, that some fantastic leeks will suddenly appear again on the day, together with a whole range of other vegetables and flowers. Although we have our healthy competition, it’s all very good natured and a great atmosphere on the day. If you’ve always wondered what these Leeks Shows are about and secretly (or perhaps not so secretly) wanted to have a go, why not come along on the afternoon of 19 September. It’s worth going to have a look and new members are always welcome.