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Upper North Tyne Village Notes for Thursday 1st May 2025

  • The final First Thursday Film of the 2024-25 season will actually be shown on the second Thursday of May, due to Tarset Village Hall being used as a polling station on the first Thursday!  This month’s film is something entirely different from the norm.  To commemorate 50 years (can it really be that long ago??) since its release, and as we head towards the summer season and start to contemplate trips to the beach, we are showing JAWS!  It is an opportunity to see how special effects were done before green screens and CGI were everyday aspects of film making, and the film was regarded as a watershed moment in cinema history as the prototypical summer blockbuster. Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss, it won a raft of awards and, until the Star Wars franchise came along, it was the highest grossing movie of all time.  As usual, doors and bar open at 7pm, with the film starting at 7.30pm.
  • Tarset Village Hall has two other events coming up in early May – both of which have been mentioned in the last couple of weeks’ notes:  The first event takes place on Monday 5th May (Bank Holiday).  Starting at 3.30pm, the hall will host a Community Tea Party which aims to commemorate the importance of the ending of the Second World War and the 80th Anniversary of VE Day (which falls on Thursday 8th May 2025).  The Tea Party will be followed at 6pm, by a screening of the film ‘A Royal Night Out’.  Further details can be found below.   The second event will take the form of a Quiz Night on Saturday 10th May.  Doors and bar open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.  Further details can also be found on the Tarset website (again via the link above).
  • Finally, on 31st May 2025 at Otterburn Village Hall, there will be an exhibition and sale of Arts and Crafts by local artist, Lisa Robinson.  Featuring original watercolours, prints, cards, handmade pottery and other items, the event will run from 11am – 3pm.  Entry is free and tea and coffee will be served.

Upper North Tyne Village Notes for Thursday 24th April 2025

  • A reminder that Thursday 8th May 2025 will be the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with events being organised all around the nation to recognise this important celebration of unity, peace and the end of World War II in Europe.  Not only is the day a tribute to the many millions who lost their lives fighting to uphold the freedom we all enjoy today, but it is a chance to remember the resilience and unity that we need to move forwards in an increasingly divided world.  To mark the occasion, Tarset Village Hall will be organising a community tea party.  Doors open at 3.30pm and everyone in the area is invited to come along and bring a contribution to the ‘pooled tea’.  The village hall committee will provide a complimentary glass of Pimms (non-alcoholic alternatives will be available) and teas/coffee.  In the evening, there will be a screening of the film ‘A Royal Night Out’, a 2015 romantic comedy drama loosely based on the true story of the teenage Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret venturing out of the confines of Buckingham Palace to enjoy the VE celebrations. This film is particularly notable for the big screen appearance of Tarset’s very own Ben Lucas! The film will start at 6pm and the bar will remain open throughout.
  • Tarset Village Hall will also be holding a Quiz Night on Saturday 10th May.  Doors and bar will open at 7pm, with the quiz starting around 7.30pm.  Please note that team size is limited to a maximum of 4 members, although there is no limit to the number of teams who can take part!  Ticket price includes cheese and a glass of wine (with additional glasses available to purchase).  The quiz itself will consist of several rounds, covering various topics and there will be modest prizes for the winners!  For catering purposes, it would be extremely helpful to know if you are planning to come along, so please email [email protected] or call on 240337.
  • Finally, a couple of last-minute places have opened up in the Wet Felting Workshop, which is run by Margaret (The Whitemere Crafter) on Saturday 3rd May.   The workshop runs from 10.30am to 4pm and we will be using wool to ‘paint’ felted pictures.  The course is suitable for both those new to felting as well as those with a little more experience in wet felting.  The modest entry price includes all equipment and materials as well as tea, coffee and homemade biscuits.   You will need to bring a packed lunch.  For further information and to book your place, please contact Margaret via email at: [email protected] or telephone 01434 240691.