The Village of Wark

You’ll recall that I mentioned the Town Hall Local Music Night in the Town Hall this Saturday in this column last week and I am unashamed to do so again this week.  Ranging from Celtic harp to saxophone and from barbershop to North East England traditional and Scottish songs, the night promises to offer something for just about every musical taste.  And as with many of our local events, the evening offers an opportunity to have a bit crack with your friends and neighbours and raise some funds for the Town hall at the same time.. You can get tickets (£5 each) from Judith Weir on (01434) 230250 and there will be a shared supper and a bar.  Tickets will also be available on the door.

 I also mentioned the Christmas Fayre at the school last week of which I really only had the date then.  In the mean time I have been given some of the exciting detail.  There are more than 20 stalls booked for a huge range of different businesses.  They include food, wool products and clothing, games and toys, gifts and books, pamper stuff and photography.  The Friends of Wark School have done a great jobs in getting that many people to sign up and it promises to be a fayre worth attending.  The organizers have had a large number of flyers printed so the hope is that quite a few [people from outside the village will find their way to Wark and the school.  The Friends of Wark School Christmas Fayre takes place on Thursday 19 November between 3.30 and 7.30 p.m.

Also relating to the school, I understand Mrs. Henry is very keen to find a willing volunteer to help with the school garden.  If you have some gardening skills and are able to help the school, please let them know.

Finally a quick reminder of the bingo in aid of the North Tyne Hunt which will take place in the Town Hall on Tuesday 3 November.  The evening starts at 7.30 p.m. and all are welcome.