EVENTSTHE correspondent for Castleton is Anne Smith and she can be contacted on (01287) 660674 or by email
annessmith@hotmail.comMONDAY night poker table at th
e Downe Arms, all stakes won on night, starts 9pm.
QUIZ night every Thursday at 9pm in the Downe Arms. Prize to the winning team, all questions set by local individuals. Money collected on the night to be distributed to good causes.
TICKETS are now available for the Dalesmen Singers' safari supper on Saturday 7 June from 6pm. The first port of call is Dawnay Hall before moving on to three other venues around the area. Tickets at £12 each from Alan Jones on (01287) 660773.
FUTURE outings for the Over-60s Club: Tuesday 6 May there is a trip to the Whitby Area Musical Theatre Company's production of Oliver with a fish and chip tea at Mr Chips. Names and £5 deposit to Linda, 660700. Anyone interested in going to Cragside in Northumberland for the day on 10 June should also contact Linda by Thursday 1 May to book. The alternative is an afternoon outing to the Dorman Museum.
ACOUSTIC night at The Downe Arms with free admission. The first gig took place as part of Festival on the Moor's new Acoustic Roots. The gigs are monthly and for more information about future gigs visit
www.festivalonthemoor.co.uk THE Moordale branch of the YCA meets at 3pm on Wednesday 14 May for a visit to Danby National Park Centre for tea. This will be followed by a coffee morning with raffle and stalls on Saturday 17 May in the village hall.
CLUBSESK Valley Youth Group meets in Castleton Chapel on Mondays 6.30-8.30pm for 8-11 year olds and Wednesdays 7-9.30pm for 12-16 year olds, 50p per person per night. Contact Kevin Wall on 660548 for details.
THE Meet Shop is now open Monday-Friday from 10am-noon and 2-4pm as a drop-in centre. All welcome.
OLDER residents are invited to a keep fit class every Friday from 10.30-11.15am in Castleton Village Hall. There is an exercise programme to suit varied abilities and ends with a cup of tea and a biscuit. The cost is £1.50 per session.
TAI Chi and Chi Gung on Tuesdays at 7.30pm in the village hall, suitable for all ages, no prior knowledge necessary, wear loose clothing, £5 per class. Further details from Sandie on (01287) 669101.
FESTIVAL on the Moor's youth project, Shoots & Roots runs alternate Fridays from 6-8pm at Danby Methodist Chapel. If you are aged between 11 and 20 years and interested in local heritage, music, dance, singing or drama or would just like to help run the Festival, then call Jeanette on (01287) 660200 for details or just come along.
www.myspace.com/shootsnrootsWATERCOLOUR class on Wednesdays, 10am-noon, ring 897803 for details.
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