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ALLENDALE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD

150TH ANNIVERSARY
GALA DAY

ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US ON

SUNDAY 7TH JULY from 11.00am to late

AT ALLENDALE VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND

 

MAIN HALL

11.00am – 1.00pm

Allendale Co-operative Timeline

Researched by the Allen Valleys Local History Group and children from Allendale Primary School, this promises to be a fascinating display. Complimentary refreshments will be available during this time. The display will be in place until 7.00pm

2.00pm – 3.30pm and 5.00pm – 6.00pm

Panto film

“Back to the Co-op” a short film produced by the Allen Valley Drama Group and showing on a loop. Be prepared to laugh out loud!

3.45pm and 6.15pm

Family Bingo

Six books, with the Allen Valleys favourite host John Short. Prizes for line and full house. All proceeds to Great North Air Ambulance and Tynedale Hospice at Home.

8.00 pm – Late

Music from Jason Arnup

Dance the evening away with music from Jason Arnup and his band.
Two 45-minute sets with a break at 8.45pm when the Raffle will be drawn.

GALA DAY PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY

Sheila has been hard at work making up hampers for the Prize Bingo and scavenger hunts.
(Click on the images to enlarge)

RECREATION GROUND

1.00pm – GRAND OPENING

Former Chairperson Mr Ian Stewart will officially open the event.
Join us in a toast to your Co-operative.

2.00pmAlston and Eden School of Dancing
2.30pm – Scavenger Hunt
3.00pm – Catton Line Dancers
4.45pmMusic from the Dale Singers
5.15pm – Accordion Music from Derek Archer

 

Ongoing from 2.00pm

Allendale Youth Ambition

A variety of outdoor games including Giant Jenga, and family craft activities for all ages.

Debbie Doodles

Clay modelling – design the Co-op delivery vehicle of the future.

From 5.45pm

Hamburgers by Allendale Butchers on sale: £4 each.

You are welcome to bring a picnic!

 

NEW HALL

From 1.30pm
Complimentary Nibbles and Cash Bar

(The Village Hall Bar accept all Major Credit/Debit Cards except AMEX.)

 

BOWLING GREEN

2.00pm – 6.00pm

“Try Bowling” with Allen Valleys Bowling Club

 

GRAND RAFFLE

Raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance and Tynedale Hospice at Home.

1st Prize - £150, 2nd Prize - £100, 3rd Prize - £50, and many other prizes donated by Local Businesses.
View prizes >>

Tickets on sale in the foyer.
11.00am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 8.00pm

 

Alston Ices will be on site from 11.00am

 

DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE GALA DAY PROGRAMME >>

Allendale Co-op Gala Day Schedule of Events on 7 July 2024

 

 

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