Middleham Key Centre

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. For the next date 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.

MIDDLEHAM TOWN ANNUAL MEETING:

Tuesday 8 April at 7.00 pm in the Garden Room. All residents of Middleham are welcome to attend.

KEY CENTRE COFFEE MORNINGS

Saturdays 29 March, 5 & 12 April. 10.00am - 11.30am in the Foyer. 5 April is with a cake stall - donations of home baking would be much appreciated.

'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.

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 8 April at 2.00pm - 4.00pm "Pevsner in your neighbourhood: Nikolaus Pevsner and the Buildings of England". Speaker Susie Harries.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIRS:

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

Next Fair: 27 April

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

MIDDLEHAM & DALES LOCAL HISTORY GROUP: Tuesday 1 April at 2 pm. 3rd class of 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. For further details of in-house and outside catering for private functions: 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. 2.00pm - 4.00pm; 5.00pm - 7.30 pm, by appointment only. Please ring 0300 123 2323 to book an appointment.

BRIDGE CLUB:

Come play Bridle 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.

Contact Susan Mackellar 01748 822261 or Mary Buglass 01969 623533

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: 30 April 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