Social Events
Our Annual Shibden Valley BBQ will be taking place this year 2022
Our Annual Shibden Valley BBQ will be taking place this year 2022
The date has yet to be confirmed but the venue will be:
The date has yet to be confirmed but the venue will be:
Simm Carr Farm
Simm Carr Farm
Simm Carr Lane
Simm Carr Lane
Shibden
Shibden
Our hosts Richard and Samantha Campbell will once again welcome you all.
Our hosts Richard and Samantha Campbell will once again welcome you all.
Watch this space for more information.
Watch this space for more information.
Christmas Market 2018
Christmas Market 2018
The Shibden Mill Inn held a two day Christmas Market in December 2018 and Shibden Valley Society had a tombola stall at the market instead of having the annual Christmas Coffee Morning.
The Shibden Mill Inn held a two day Christmas Market in December 2018 and Shibden Valley Society had a tombola stall at the market instead of having the annual Christmas Coffee Morning.
We had many kind donations for prizes from members and committee and had such a great first day, that we could not run the stall on the second day as we had nothing left! Many thanks to all who contributed.
We had many kind donations for prizes from members and committee and had such a great first day, that we could not run the stall on the second day as we had nothing left! Many thanks to all who contributed.
2018 Shibden Valley BBQ at Simm Carr Farm
2018 Shibden Valley BBQ at Simm Carr Farm
Work for the BBQ began on Saturday 11 August with committee collecting chairs, tables and grills from store and then delivering to Simm Carr Farm. Committee met at 10am on the day to put up tents, arrange tables, chairs, wash cutlery, plates and prepare the Bar!
Work for the BBQ began on Saturday 11 August with committee collecting chairs, tables and grills from store and then delivering to Simm Carr Farm. Committee met at 10am on the day to put up tents, arrange tables, chairs, wash cutlery, plates and prepare the Bar!
Cooking started early [we pre-cook some items] and the chefs seemed to be in good spirits as usual
Cooking started early [we pre-cook some items] and the chefs seemed to be in good spirits as usual
Guests started arriving and making themselves at home around the various tables.
Guests started arriving and making themselves at home around the various tables.
Guests mingling
Guests mingling
Chef Fred
Chef Fred
Looks like a queue!
Looks like a queue!
Food was quickly snapped up and the bar offered welcome refreshment.
Food was quickly snapped up and the bar offered welcome refreshment.
Apart from a 'little' rain everyone seemed to be having a great time
Apart from a 'little' rain everyone seemed to be having a great time
Guests were kind enough to allow photos to be taken.
Guests were kind enough to allow photos to be taken.
David Horrocks-Taylor mentioned that the Shibden Valley Society will be 50 years old in 2020 and we are hoping to gather photos and articles from members to produce a special anniversary newsletter
David Horrocks-Taylor mentioned that the Shibden Valley Society will be 50 years old in 2020 and we are hoping to gather photos and articles from members to produce a special anniversary newsletter
Some of our Ward Councillors - where's Roger?
Some of our Ward Councillors - where's Roger?
Mary was enjoying herself with other guests
Mary was enjoying herself with other guests
Here are the Dessert ladies!
Here are the Dessert ladies!
Fantastic job serving
Fantastic job serving
The dessert table was as popular as ever
The dessert table was as popular as ever
Our committee member Gianina serving some delicious desserts,
Our committee member Gianina serving some delicious desserts,
Chef 'Jonny' manning the BBQ
Chef 'Jonny' manning the BBQ
Our host Richard relaxing - for a few minutes anyway.
Our host Richard relaxing - for a few minutes anyway.
Food is done - just the speeches and the washing up!
Food is done - just the speeches and the washing up!
Richard gave a great speech which included gifts for David and Ann Witcher
Richard gave a great speech which included gifts for David and Ann Witcher
David Witcher accepting a gift from the Society for his work over the years.
David Witcher accepting a gift from the Society for his work over the years.
David's wife Ann accepted a gift for putting up David working on planning issues for more than 13 years
David's wife Ann accepted a gift for putting up David working on planning issues for more than 13 years
David Witcher stepped down from his Planning Officer role with the Society in August 2018
David Witcher stepped down from his Planning Officer role with the Society in August 2018
The Committee and Members of Shibden Valley Society would like to thank David for all his efforts during his years as Planning Officer.
The Committee and Members of Shibden Valley Society would like to thank David for all his efforts during his years as Planning Officer.
His shoes will be very hard to fill!
His shoes will be very hard to fill!
Thanks go to Simon Heaton - Shibden Mill Inn - for his continuous support of Shibden Valley Society and for providing the beer and raffle prizes.
Thanks go to Simon Heaton - Shibden Mill Inn - for his continuous support of Shibden Valley Society and for providing the beer and raffle prizes.
Thank you to all members and guests who contributed prizes for the raffle - we cannot do without your generosity.
Thank you to all members and guests who contributed prizes for the raffle - we cannot do without your generosity.
We would like to thank everyone who assisted with the setting up and taking down of all the equipment, tents, tables and chairs. Thanks also to the ladies who did the washing up - you were brilliant!
We would like to thank everyone who assisted with the setting up and taking down of all the equipment, tents, tables and chairs. Thanks also to the ladies who did the washing up - you were brilliant!
Image kindly provided by David Witcher
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