The Village of Wark

The reopening of the sports club last Saturday went as planned with funders, committee, supporters and contractors all there to help celebrate the fact that the club is once again fit for the future.  Mrs. Allgood officially reopened the club and was very interested to hear that thanks to the ground source heat pump, the energy bills for the club have been reduced by about 75-80%.  Having reached this milestone, the committee is already thinking about what to do next.  Internally the building could do with some changes too and the group is also thinking about what other renewables they might include to give the club an income from selling electricity to the grid, something that is set to become much easier during next year.  For the next few months however, they can take a bit of a breather and enjoy the success so far!

Last week the sad news reached us of the passing of Margaret Archer after a long illness.  Margaret was President of the Wark WI for many years and their representative on the Town Hall Committee.  In addition to that she was an active member of the congregation at St. Giles’ Church in Birtley and her baking was legendary.  She’ll be much missed and we wish Robin and the family strength at this difficult time.

I’ve been given advance warning of the Annual Stonehaugh Craft Fair in the brand new Community Hall on Sunday 29 November 2009.  There will be a wide range of quality crafts to choose from, ranging from prints and cards, to books, paintings and jewelry.  There will also be a raffle and tombola, a bar and homemade refreshments.  The Craft Fair takes place between 11 am and 4 pm.

Finally, don’t forget the Annual Christmas Bingo in aid of funds for Wark Town Hall next week.  The bingo will take place on Tuesday 24 November 2009 and will start at 7.30 p.m.