The Village of Wark

 With the water in the river near perfect and a slightly overcast day, hopes were high for a good fishing competition last Sunday.  Many of you will remember the competition a few years ago having to be run again as no one managed to land a fish.  Fortunately that wasn’t the case this year although to total catch was only three fish.  Quite a few fish had been caught locally in the preceding week, but I suppose you can never count on it happening again.  I hope that the fishermen still had an enjoyable day.  The competitions was eventually won by John Henderson from Chipchase . Congratulations.

Children went back to school last week and I understand that both pupils and staff have settled in well after the summer break.  As you will be aware, Wark School has a new Head, Mrs Henry and a new teacher, Ms Coulthard. Mrs Henry has invited parents, family members and members of the local community to come an meet her for a cup of coffee on Wednesday 23^rd September anytime between 9 and 10 a.m. or 2 and 3.15 p.m.  She’s also asked me to let you know that she’d welcome anyone was is interested in helping in the school on the regular basis.  This could involve reading with the children, preparing resources or sharing skills, like sewing or gardening.  She be happy to discuss it with you.  The final note relating to school this week is that the AGM for the Friends of Wark First School will be held after school on Thursday 17^th September.  There will be an election for the committee for the coming year. If anyone is interested in being on the committee please come along and support the Friends.

I hardly need to remind you of the Leek Show this Saturday, 19 September, one of those important village events that mark the year, this one for me being one of the symbols of harvest time.  The growing and preparing done, it’s now time to have a look to see how everything compares, to make an assessment of the whole growing season.  Whether you’ve got something in the show or not, do come and  have a look..  Doors open to the public at 4.15 p.m. and the sale of all the produce starts at 6.30. And of course, if you fancy having a go yourself next year, you’d be more than welcome to join the club.

Finally a plug for a couple of things in the Hall in the coming week.  On Monday 21 September, you’ll have an opportunity to see the pictures of the ‘Yesteryears’ event last June on a large screen.  The Local History Group will be showing a good collection of them, starting at 7.30p.m.  Entry is free and cheese and wine are £1.50.  Then on Saturday 26^th September there will be a Quiznight in aid of Town Hall Funds.  It’s not too late to put a team (max. 6 people) together and join the fun.  Tickets are £5 and for that you don’t just have an evening of competition but soup and a roll too.  Ring Judith Weir on (01434) 230250 to put your team in.

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