French flavoured food and folk on the menu at Whorlton Village Hall

FRENCH folk and a mystery chef will bring Gallic flavours to a dale village hall.
Flossie Malavialle will return to Whorlton Village Hall on March 4 for an evening of food and folk favourites.
The Bishop Auckland-based singer songwriter will be joined by a “mystery French chef” and his wife who’ll serve up a three course dinner through the evening.
Mary Stastny, secretary of Whorlton Village Hall committee, welcomed Ms Malavialle’s village return.
She said: “We’ve had her here in the past and she’s always had a good following with her.
“She is great – a French singer with a wide range of songs, many of which she writes herself.”
Ms Malavialle has been based in the North East of England since 2002 and has supported Fairport Convention and Show of Hands in the past.
An accomplished performer on the folk circuit, she is currently playing clubs and festivals up and down the UK.
Favourites from Edith Piaf on the evening with be interspersed between French onion soup, beef bourguignon and lemon tart with ice cream.
“We’re not asking for people to come dressed as the French flag,” said Ms Stastny.
“We’ve had a successful Turkish evening before with belly dancing and we thought this would be appropriate.”
The village hall has attracted a number of acts in recent years as part of the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme.
Ms Stastny added: “There are a lot of people who used to live in the village coming back for it. Judging by our recent pot luck supper, there is quite a large group who like to come together.”
Half the hall is already booked for the evening, starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £25 for music and the three course meal with £10 for those just along to listen. For more information, or to buy a ticket, call 01833 627419.