VISITOR & COMMUNITY INFORMATION POINT

For information and leaflets on local attractions and services, visit our visitor and community information point.

The friendly team at the Key Centre are always happy to tell you what's on or assist with any enquires.

OFFICE SERVICES
Full colour photocopying, laminating and fax facilities all at competitive rates.


CUPPA WITH A COPPER 

PCSO Richard Braddick holds regular sessions at the Key Centre.  Next visit:    Thursday 20 March 11 am - 12 noon.  You can call  in or ring  01969 624002

RECYCLING SUPPLIES

Middleham residents can pick up an RDC green box, blue  bag  and green  garden waste bags from The Key Centre. Green boxes and blue bags are free of  charge. Green garden waste bags are £2.08 a roll.
KEY CENTRE COFFEE MORNINGS
Saturdays 1, 15, 22 & 29 March.  10 - 11.30 am in the Garden Room.  We raised £240 for the RNLI in November - a big thank you to all who supported the event.

'T' in the Afternoon: Every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm Come for tea, biscuits and chat, bring knitting, crochet, art or craft. **Also join us to knit Jersey Bunting  for Tour de France weekend- pattern supplied. 

SPRING QUIZ AT THE KEY CENTRE

Friday 21st March at 7.30pm Teams of up to 6, Bring a plate.  Tickets £3.50 includes tea/ coffee/juice. 

MIDDLEHAM QUILTERS

The makers of the wonderful Millennium Hanging which adorns our foyer, meet every Monday from 11.00am to 2.30pm.


WENSLEYDALE DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY

Tuesday 11 March at 2 - 4 pm  "Berlin to Bridlington, Lucian Freud to David Hockney, which is the greatest".   Speaker John Iddon.


ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIRS:

Held the last Sunday each month (except December).  Open from 10.00am to 4.00pm Refreshments available.

Next Fair: 30 March

For details or to book a stall ring Stella Pheysey Johnson Tel 01969 625692.

MIDDLEHAM & DALES LOCAL HISTORY GROUP:                       Tuesday 18 & 25 March & 1 April at 2 pm. Spring course of 3 workshops: "Tenants of the Crown" by Marion Moverley.  For further details ring Tony Keates on 01969 640436 or email: dotandtony@btinternet.com

BOOK SWAP

If you need a clear out of books after Christmas bring them to our Book Swap.  Feel free to pop in and browse, to borrow books free of charge or to bring good quality books to be enjoyed by others.  We have a good selection of adult and children's fiction, non- fiction.  If you don't have a book to swap a donation of 50p would be gratefully received.

BOOKS FOR SALE:

A range of  books, maps and postcards are available to purchase.

Fall in love with Local Food in North Yorkshire: 90 page directory available at Middleham Key Centre, price 50p

WALKING:

A Grand Day Out (well 5 actually)            Five fantastic short walks in Wensleydale including walks around Hawes, Bolton Castle, Aysgarth, Middleham & Jervaulx. Booklet price £3.00

The Six Dales Trail (A 38 mile walk from Otley to Middleham)

The Six Dales Trail runs through some of the most beautiful, yet little - known countryside in the Yorkshire Dales, in Northern England. The trail starts in Otley, 12 miles northwest of Leeds, and heads north, for 38 miles to Middleham, traversing the Nidderdale area of outstanding natural beauty along its way, and taking the walker into 6 dales, each with its own distinctive character: £5.99

MIDDLEHAM STABLES OPEN DAY

GOOD FRIDAY - 18 April 2014.  Stables open their gates at 9.30 am.  Admission by ticket.  For further details telephone 01969 624411 or www.middlehamstablesopenday.co.uk

FAIRHURSTS BISTRO           
Bistro open: Thursday - Saturday Evenings.  To make a table reservation ring  01969 624668.        

Other events and times by arrangement.  For further details see www.fairhursts.co.uk or email:   guy@fairhursts.co.uk

Middleham Key Centre now boasts a small modern and intimate Bistro run by the enthusiastic young chef Guy Fairhurst, from the long established Fairhurst Family catering company.  Menus change regularly and feature a modern interpretation on classic dishes, using locally sourced produce.  Available for private dining and parties.    Bigger events/functions can be catered for in the Richard III Room for up to 100 guests.  Access to the Bistro is from the rear of the building .

NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE

Next dates:  Friday 28 March, Friday 16 May and  Friday 25 July 2014.  2-4 pm; 5-7.30 pm, by appointment only.   Please ring 0300 123 2323 to book an appointment.


BRIDGE CLUB:

Come to play Bridge       at the Key Centre.

Come to play Bridge on Wednesday evenings.  If you do not have a partner, or are a complete beginner, please contact us, so that we can arrange for a partner or instructor for you.

Bridge Match: Sunday 9 March

Contact Susan Mackellar 01748 822261 or Mary Buglass 01969 623533

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LUNCHEON CLUB:

Meets weekly on Thursdays, at 12 noon providing a valuable social occasion for the  over 60's. 

Everyone welcome, ring 01969 624002 for further details.


MIDDLEHAM TOWN COUNCIL: The Town Clerk's office is situated in the Key Centre and the clerk, Julie Owram, can be contacted on 01969 625225 or email: mtcouncil@talktalkbusiness.net

Normal council office opening hours:

Mondays    8.30am - 3.30 pm

Tuesdays   8.30am - 3.30 pm

Thursdays  8.30am - 3.30 pm

Town Council Meeting:  26 March in the Garden Room, at 7 pm

MIDDLEHAM MOBILE POST OFFICE

The Middleham "mobile post office" service  is available near the Village Stores, Middleham:

     Mondays    11.00 am to 12 noon

     Tuesdays     9.00 am - 10.30 am

     Thursdays  11.00 am - 12.00 noon 

      Fridays       10.30 am - 11.45 am


For further information phone 08457 223344 or visit: www.postoffice.co.uk


 

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