The Village of Wark

In just a few weeks time we’ll be having another fabulous Highlights event in the Town Hall.  Musician Chris Wood and storyteller Hugh Lupton will be bringing ‘On Common Ground’, an evening of stories, songs and music exploring the life and times of the poet John Clare. Clare’s story is told within the context of the Enclosures Act which left many poor people without access to land and began the shift of the working class from the countryside to the factories of the Industrial Revolution.   In this programme of story, music, poetry and song Chris Wood and Hugh Lupton put their ears to the ground and tell the story of poet John Clare. You can order tickets for this performance on the 29^th of April from Judith Weir on (01434) 230250.  If you fancy hearing one of Chris Wood’s songs you can find him on YouTube.

A little nearer in time are the sessions in the Town Hall to help you prepare for the VE Day dance in early May.  These practice sessions start this coming Sunday, the 11^th of April at 11 a.m.  Liz Stringer and Margit Stoksted will help you get to grips with dances such as the foxtrot, jive and waltz.  The next one will be on Sunday the 18^th and both sessions are free. 

Monday the 12^th of April promises to be a busy evening with a Local History Group meeting in the Hall and the Sports club AGM at the club both starting at 7.30 p.m.  The Town Hall is also holding its AGM in the very near future. That one will be held in the Hall on Monday the 19^th, also starting at 7.30 p.m.  Both Town Hall and Sports club depend on the help and support of volunteers who keep these valuable organizations going and if you want to help with that, please come to the AGM and put yourself forward to join the Committee.

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