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Sunday Email: Issue 153

Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707
Thirsk Farmers’ Market
TODAY – On the Market Place, Thirsk from 9am to 2pm. All stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They’re passionate about what they do and it shows. http://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Indoor Car Boot Sale
TODAY – there’ll be an indoor car boot sale at Dalton Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon. Admission for adults is £1 and refreshments will be on sale.

The Friends of Topcliffe School will have a stand at the event to raise money towards the cost of replacing play equipment at the school.
St Columba’s – Lent Services

  • TODAY is Palm Sunday. There’ll be a Choral Evensong and distribution of palms at 6.30pm.
  • Wednesday 5 April at 7pm – Final Lent Compline.
  • Friday 7 April between 2 and 3pm – Good Friday Service‘At the Cross’ led by Rev’d Robert Williamson.
  • Saturday 8 April at 7.30pm – Easter Eve Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter, a choral communion service led by Rev’d Robert Williamson. This service, the highlight of the Christian year, begins with the vigil in the unlit church with readings and unaccompanied singing from the choir. The vigil finishes with the arrival of the Easter Light which spreads to all candles throughout the church and leads into the celebration of the Easter Eucharist sung by the choir to the glorious music of Byrd’s Four-Part setting. (The church music of Byrd is particularly commemorated this year, it being the 400th anniversary of his death in 1623). After the service the congregation will be offered refreshments, including wine and finger food, to complete the Easter celebrations. Matthew Atherton will play the organ for the second part of the service. Thanks are extended to Linda Hewlett for leading St Columba’s Choir and making these celebrations of Easter so special.
  • Easter Day – Sunday 9 April – No Service.
  • Sunday 16 April at 10.45am – Choral Matins.
  • Sunday 23 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion service led by Rev’d Robert Williamson.
  • Sunday 30 April – No Service (5th Sunday of the month).
Ben Lowe
Ben Lowe’s funeral will take place at 10am on Friday 14 April at Maple Park Crematorium.
Geoff Lamb passes away
It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of Geoff Lamb, who lived in East Lea. He died on Friday morning. Many villagers will remember Geoff as a very gentle and quiet person who regularly attended Boccia sessions and Warm Space lunches at the Village Hall.
Quiz night at the Village Hall
The weekly Sunday quiz is on tonight at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Come along at 8pm. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. Glasses are available, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Knit and Natter Club
The Knit & Natter club meets at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall from 1.30 to 3.30pm every Thursday.
Topcliffe & Asenby Community Warm-Up
The last Warm-Up lunch of the winter held last Wednesday saw the highest number of meals served since the Warm Hub started last October. It raised £203 of which £50 has been donated to Bluebell House in Northallerton, a self-funding day centre for people with dementia which a number of local people make use of to give their carers a few hours respite. The remainder went in to the Community Warm Up Fund.

After a much deserved short break, the volunteer team will restart Soup & Sweet lunches on a fortnightly basis starting Wednesday 12 April.
Swimming lessons for kids
Thirsk & Sowerby Leisure Pool is offering youngsters the chance to attend crash courses in swimming over the Easter holidays. The half-hour sessions will be ideal for those taking to the water for the first time or for young swimmers wishing to work on improving a specific stroke. See the details here.
Men in a shed!
An interesting project called ‘The Ripon Men’s Shed’, has been operating for nearly two years…and it continues to go from strength to strength. So much so, that’s it’s now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays – 10am to 3pm – each week.

Topcliffe resident Colin Ratcliffe is a strong supporter of the ‘Shed’, a concept that originated in Australia and is now well spread worldwide. He joined Ripon Men’s Shed when it was first formed and says it’s a fantastic organisation that can give individuals a great deal of pleasure. “I have always enjoyed working with wood and machines, and on retirement I took up woodturning. Initially I got involved with the Veterans Workshop run by Help for Heroes at Catterick, but sadly, due to staff changes and Covid, it has ceased to function.

"So, when the Shed was launched in Ripon l decided to join it and it has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I particularly enjoy helping to maintain the collection of machines and other equipment and sharing my experience in a group of like-minded people from all walks of life.”

If you fancy popping along and enjoying some woodworking and wood turning, or just a chat and a coffee or tea, the men would love to see you. It’s at 28 Water Skellgate, Ripon, HG4 1BH – behind the New Life Church. Check out our Facebook page…RiponMensShed
Modern Mosaic
Anyone planning a visit to RHS Harlow Carr Gardens over the Easter period will have the opportunity to see an impressive exhibition of mosaic artwork produced by local artists, including Siobhan Gifford, who lives in Asenby.

Under the banner ‘Coast & Country’, there are intricate pieces featuring land and seascapes, sea creatures, animals and birds. All items on display are for sale.

Siobhan said: "The exhibition is being mounted by this region’s arm of the British Association of Modern Mosaic Artists. Almost 30 members are exhibiting works of art which range in price from £1 to over £1000.

"I work mostly in hand cut glass tiles although two of my pieces are picque assiette, a type of mosaic made of pottery and ceramics. Some of my pieces are mounted on wooden boards or old roof slates but many of the works on exhibition are framed. There is a stunning mosaic jewellery cabinet and there are also kits so that you can try your hand at making your own small mosaic. It’s a really good exhibition and I highly recommend a visit."

The exhibition is on now between 10am to 4pm each day through to 16 April. Check out the poster here.
Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm.
Book signing event
J M Hall, the author of a new book, ‘A pen dipped in poison’, will give a talk, answer questions and sign copies of his book, at Thirsk Garden Centre on Tuesday 4 April at 2pm. The event, which is being staged in conjunction with White Rose Books, is free to attend.
Pipe Band Performance
The North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Pipe band will give a performance entitled ‘Spring into Spring’ between 6 and 8pm on Tuesday 4 April on Thirsk Market Square.
Racing in Thirsk
The season opener at Thirsk Racecourse is the Easter Family Day on Tuesday 4 April. There’ll be some fantastic racing but also lots of entertainment for all ages, including face painting and balloon modelling, plus live music from Georgia Grace. Gates open from 11am. First race at 1.10pm.
https://www.thirskracecourse.net/fixtures-tickets/
Sandro Botticelli and Renaissance Art
The next event at Solberge Hall Hotel, Newby Wiske will see James
Lindow’s illustrated lecture on Sandro Botticelli and the golden age of
Renaissance Art. Botticelli’s art epitomises this period under the patronage of Lorenzo de Medici and his circle. Tuesday 4 April – 1.45 – 3.15pm free to Art Society members, visitors £7. Tickets on the door or online from: http://theartssociety.org./hambleton
The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

  • To Thursday 6 April (matinee on Wednesday 5 April) – What’s love got to do with it?
  • Friday 7 to Thursday 13 April (Matinee on Wednesday 12 April) – Allelujah.
  • Friday 14 to Thursday 20 April – (No matinees) – 65.
  • Friday 21 to Thursday 27 April (No matinees) – Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
  • Friday 28 April to Thursday 4 May (No matinees) – Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.

Ticket prices: All ticket prices are £6, unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/
Middleham Stables Open Day
A unique chance to look behind-the-scenes in Middleham stables. This year eight racing yards will be open. There will be a shuttle bus service running from car parks located at DL8 4PP or DL8 5SG throughout the day. 9am-4pm on Friday 7 April. Book online
http://www.middlehamopenday.co.uk
Easter Egg Fun
The annual Topcliffe & Asenby Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Easter Saturday, 8 April. There’ll be a trail of eggs, including a golden egg, to find. Purchase your trail sheet from the Post Office or Elm Gallery in Topcliffe. Suggested donation £2. See more details here.
Easter Sunday Lunch at The Swan
The Swan serves great Sunday lunches every week, but there’s a special lunch treat coming up on Easter Sunday – 9 April. A great time to spend time with family and friends. Serving lunch 12 noon to 4pm. Please call 01845 595185 to book or message us on Facebook.
Dalton Film Club
Films are shown on the second Sunday of every month in the Village Hall. The shows are free of charge. Popcorn and sweets are available for sale, and the bar will be open.

  • Sunday 9 April at 2pm – Hop – the Easter bunny’s teenage son heads to Hollywood!
  • On the same day at 7pm, the 15+ film will be the murder mystery When the Crawdads Sing.
Thorp Perrow events

  • Guided Daffodil Tour & Afternoon Tea – Thursday 6 April – 2 to 5pm – A walk and talk tour when the daffodils are in glorious bloom. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea and a glass of champagne served in the Summerhouse.
  • Watercolour with John Harrison – Thursday 13 April – 10am – 4:30pm – Capture the beauty of the Arboretum in your own hand with John Harrison’s Watercolour Workshop. Lunch provided.
  • Easter trail – until Sunday 16 April – spot Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher and other well-known characters throughout the grounds of the Arboretum. Llttle explorers can meet Beatrix Potter and Mr McGregor as they collect clues for their trail prize. Standard entry applies. Trail sheets can be purchased on the day at an additional cost of £2.50 which includes a prize for all

For more information on all of these events, as well as prices and bookings, go to: https://www.thorpperrow.com
Art classes at the Village Hall
The next series of six classes begins on Monday 17 April, and subsequent dates are Monday 24 April, then in May they are Wednesday 3, Wednesday 10, Monday 15 and Monday 22 (In bank holiday weeks the classes are on Wednesdays). Classes are two hours long starting at 10am. The venue is Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Rebecca will guide you with helpful tips and techniques and support you with creating your own artwork.

There’s a special one-off class scheduled for Thursday 27 April – 10.30am to 1pm – Escape to the Sea – paint a seascape in oils.

These art class are for artists of every level of experience…or none! Expert guidance is offered throughout the sessions. Equipment and paint provided. Refreshments included. More information and online booking at http://www.rebeccajayneartist.co.uk
St Columba’s Church – Parochial Council Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting and election of officers will be held in St Columba’s Church on Monday 17 April at 7pm. If you wish to vote in the election please collect an application form for enrolment on the Electoral Roll from the church or from kitnorris

The Church Council would really welcome anyone from the wider parish, who might wish to learn something of how their local church works and to ensure that it continues always to be there for any and all who might find they need it for whatever reason.
Band Night with The Bootleggers
There will be a band night in Dalton Village Hall on Friday 21April from 7.30pm. Admission is £5 – please call Eleanor for tickets on 07841 036340.
The Flying Oysters
A few tickets for The Flying Oysters dance at the Village Hall on Saturday 22 April have become available. Contact Doug Allan – 07785 223707.
Cricket training for juniors
Rainton Cricket Club is looking out for young boys and girls, from school year 2 upwards, to join the club. There’ll be outdoor practice for year 2s to year 8s each Monday evening at 6pm starting Monday 24 April. Coaching will be taken by qualified and DBS checked trainers. More details from Pete Keighley, Head Junior Coach – petekeighleycricketcoaching@gmail.com
Ladies Fashion Show
The Friends of Topcliffe School are staging a ladies Fashion Show and Pop-up Shop at Dalton Village Hall on Thursday 4 May. See poster here. It’s one of a series of planned events being organised to raise funds to help replace dated and worn-out play equipment at the school. The show will feature a wide range of everyone’s favourite High Street brands and items will be on sale at greatly reduced prices. There’ll be a raffle with some fabulous prizes. Tickets are £5 from Karen on 07875 331277.
Local traders

An updated list of local traders in Topcliffe and Asenby can be viewed here.
Bin Collections
Topcliffe:

  • Refuse – Tuesday 11 April (one day later than normal).
  • Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 6 and 20 April.

Asenby:

  • Recycling – Tuesday 11 April (one day later than normal).
  • Refuse – Mondays 3 April and 17 April.
  • Garden Waste – Wednesdays 5 and 19 April.

Waste collections are now the responsibility of the new North Yorkshire Council. You can check dates of collections and subscribe to the Green Waste collection service at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/
That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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Sunday Email: Issue 152

Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707
British Summer Time
Hope you didn’t forget to alter your clocks, they jumped forward by one hour at 1am this morning as summer time begins.
Ben Lowe
Most villagers will by now have heard the very sad news that Ben Lowe had a suddenheart attack and passed awaylast Monday morning. Ben, aged just 50, who had lived in Asenby most of his life, was a real gentleman in every sense of the word and he will be hugelymissed by all who knew and loved him. Our thoughts are with his wife Lesley, children Adam and Isaac, his parents and siblings Judith, Peter, Sally and William and the rest of his family and friends. Ben’s funeral will take place at 10am on Friday 14 April at Maple Park Crematorium.
St Columba’s – Lent Services

  • TODAY at 10.45am – Holy Communion led by Rev’d Robert Williamson
  • Wednesday 29 March at 7pm – Compline
  • Palm Sunday – 2 April at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong and distribution of palms.
  • Wednesday 5 April at 7pm – Final Lent Compline
  • Saturday 8 April at 7.30pm – Easter Eve Vigil and First Mass of Easter, a choral communion service with full choir and refreshments afterwards
  • Easter Day – Sunday 9 April – No Service
  • Sunday 16 April at 10.45am – Choral Matins
  • Sunday 23 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion
  • Sunday 30 April – No Service (5th Sunday of the month).
Scout leader’s funeral arrangements
Just a reminder that the funeral of Stuart Carter, who was well-known in local scouting, will take place on St James Church, Baldersby St James at 2pm on Wednesday 29 March. Those in the scouting movement are invited to wear their uniform. Family flowers only.
The Flying Oysters
Tickets for The Flying Oysters dance at the Village Hall on Saturday 22 April have sold out, but anyone wishing to be added to the reserves list should contact Doug Allan – 07785 223707.
Quiz night at the Village Hall
The weekly Sunday quiz is on tonight at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Come along at 8pm. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. Glasses are available, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Knit and Natter Club
The Knit & Natter club meets at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall from 1.30 to 3.30pm every Thursday.

Cash donations continue to be accepted towards a wool fund so that the group can knit a range of decorations for the King’s Coronation on Saturday 6 June. Donations can be left at Topcliffe Post Office. If there is any cash left over, it will be used to purchase red and black wool for Remembrance Day poppies in November.
Topcliffe & Asenby Community Warm-Up
Last week £160 was raised of which £50 has been donated to the local Marie Curie nurses, with the remainder going into the Community Warm-up fund.

The last Warm-Up lunch of the winter will be held on Wednesday 29 March and a portion of the cash raised will go to Bluebell House in Northallerton, a self-funding day centre for people with dementia which a number of local people make use of to give their carers a few hours respite.

After a much deserved short break, the volunteer team will revert to providing Soup & Sweet on a fortnightly basis starting Wednesday 12 April.
North Yorkshire Police seek independent advisers
Our local police force is looking for volunteers to join its Independent Advisory Group which offers advice and support on a wide range of issues and acts as a link between the police and community. You can read more here.
Launch day approaches for new council
Next week sees the launch of the new North Yorkshire Council which replaces the existing county council and seven boroughs and districts in the biggest overhaul of local government services since 1974. The move to the new authority presents a “watershed” in how public services will be delivered for 615,000 residents and nearly 33,000 businesses and it is claimed will create vital savings running into millions of pound a year.

North Yorkshire Council will be the largest local authority in the country…though it will retain offices in each area and aims to keep local communities at its heart. Access to support and services will be via one telephone number, one website, one customer service team and one set of face-to-face customer access points spread across the whole county.
The savings that will be made by streamlining operations coincide with huge financial pressures on the public sector nationally amid soaring inflation of more than 10 per cent. It is estimated that there will be a shortfall of more than £30 million in the new council’s revenue budget for the next financial year, all of which will have to be covered by the one-off use of reserves after some additional savings have also been introduced.

It’s claimed that by joining up services and maximising spending power in its first few years, the new council is set to recoup between £30 million and £70 million, which will become annual savings.

The new council is being launched to pave the way for a long-awaited devolution deal, which is set to provide more decision-making powers to local political leaders and millions of pounds in additional funding from the government. A proposed 30-year devolution deal will provide a fund of £540 million and is due to lead to benefits ranging from new and better-paid jobs and improved skills and training to more affordable housing.
Swimming lessons for kids
Thirsk & Sowerby Leisure Pool is offering youngsters the chance to attend crash courses in swimming over the Easter holidays. The half-hour sessions will be ideal for those taking to the water for the first time or for young swimmers wishing to work on improving a specific stroke. See the details here.
Police to hold a scam surgery
On Wednesday 29 March, from 10am to 12 noon, Northallerton neighbourhood police team will be hosting a scam and crime prevention surgery at Barclays Bank, Northallerton. If you’re in town that morning, please feel free to drop in.

Fraud is when a person lies to you, or ‘scams’ you, to gain an advantage, such as taking your money or learning private information about you. This could be via email, text, phone or in person, either on the street or on your doorstep.

Some adults may be especially vulnerable to fraud and financial abuse. If you’re concerned about someone you know, contact your local social services and ask for Adult Social Care.

With a little knowledge you can protect yourself from fraudsters too. For more information and help and to report fraud, go to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre.
Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The Moors Railway has introduced a 12-month annual pass for the journey between Pickering and Whitby and return, using standard timetabled services. There’s also a new single-use £15 pass for shorter journeys. Children aged 15 and below continue to travel free at all times on standard timetabled services. The season starts on Monday 27 March, with services running every day up to Sunday 5 November. tinyurl.com/nymr2023
Parish Council meetings

  • Asenby Parish Council will meet at 7pm on Monday 27 March.
  • Topcliffe Parish Council will meet at 7pm on Thursday 30 March.
  • Both meetings will be held at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
Art classes at the Village Hall
The last weekly art class in the current series is on Monday 27 March.

The next series of six classes begins on Monday 17 April, and subsequent dates are Monday 24 April, then in May they are Wednesday 3, Wednesday 10, Monday 15 and Monday 22 (In bank holiday weeks the classes are on Wednesdays). Classes are two hours long starting at 10am. The venue is Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Rebecca will guide you with helpful tips and techniques and support you with creating your own artwork.

There are two special one-off classes scheduled:

  • Thursday 30 March – 10.30am to 1pm – Spring Flowers and Garden Birds painted in oils.
  • Thursday 27 April – 10.30am to 1pm – Escape to the Sea – paint a seascape in oils.

These art class are for artists of every level of experience…or none! Expert guidance is offered throughout the sessions. Equipment and paint provided. Refreshments included. More information and online booking at http://www.rebeccajayneartist.co.uk
The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

  • To Thursday 30 March – CLOSED for film work on a popular TV series.
  • Friday 31 March to Thursday 6 April (matinee on Wednesday 5 April) – What’s love got to do with it?
  • Friday 7 to Thursday 13 April (Matinee on Wednesday 12 April) – Allelujah.
  • Friday 14 to Thursday 20 April – (No matinees) – 65.
  • Friday 21 to Thursday 27 April (No matinees) – Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
  • Friday 28 April to Thursday 4 May (No matinees) – Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.

Ticket prices: All ticket prices are £6, unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/
Free concerts at Ripon Cathedral
The last free lunchtime concert in the current series at Ripon Cathedral is on Thursday 30 March featuring Prima Musica students. Although entry is free, there will be a voluntary collection at the end. Refreshments are served at 12.30pm and the 50 minute performance starts at 1pm.
Thorp Perrow events

  • Easter trail – Saturday 25 March to Sunday 16 April – This year’s trail comes to life over the Easter weekend when Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher and other well-known characters can be spotted throughout the grounds of the Arboretum. Llttle explorers can meet Beatrix Potter and Mr McGregor as they collect clues for their trail prize. Standard entry applies. Trail sheets can be purchased on the day at an additional cost of £2.50 which includes a prize for all.
  • Easter Wreath Making – Thursday 30 March – 10am to 4pm – celebrate the joys of springtime creating a beautiful, nature-inspired door wreath. Tickets include refreshments and a light lunch.

Classic Car Show

Thorp Perrow and Classic Shows have partnered to present a special King’s Coronation spectacular display of over 300 classic and modern classic cars, vintage vehicles, and motorcycles. On Monday 8 May from 10am, visitors can enjoy a full family day of dual access to both the car show and the Arboretum, all for the standard Arboretum admission price. There’ll also be a wide variety of retail stalls, food outlets, autojumble stalls alongside plenty of entertainment on the competition concours with Classic Show’s commentators and judges.

Thorp Perrow Arboretum admission prices apply for entry to both the Arboretum and Car Show. Bookings made online by 31 March, will get a special rate.

For more information on all of these events, as well as prices and bookings, go to: https://www.thorpperrow.com
Springtime Live
This special springtime show is on at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate on Saturday 1 April. Families can get up close to farm animals including rabbits, goats and sheep. There’s lots of activities to choose
from, including rides on tractors, cookery workshops, face painting, felting,
moosical fun with Moo Music, wizard wand whittling and much much more! There’ll be Peppa Pig as well as Peter Rabbit who will be making his debut
and both will be on stage throughout the day. Diggerland will also be at
Springtime Live for the first time. £12, child £7, family (2+3) £33. Tickets
online only. http://springtimelive.co.uk
Thirsk Farmers’ Market
On the Market Place, Thirsk on Sunday 2 April from 9am to 2pm. All stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They’re passionate about what they do and it shows. http://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Indoor Car Boot Sale
There’ll be an indoor car boot sale at Dalton Village Hall on Sunday 2 April between 10am and 12 noon. Any organisation or individual wishing to have a table should contact Deborah Sayer on 07762 085408 or send a message on Facebook to Bagby & Balk Village Society page. Public admission for adults will be £1 and refreshments will be on sale.

The Friends of Topcliffe Schools will have a stand at the event to raise money towards the cost of replacing play equipment at the school.
Book signing event
J M Hall, the author of a new book, ‘A pen dipped in poison’, will give a talk, answer questions and sign copies of his book, at Thirsk Garden Centre on Tuesday 4 April at 2pm. The event, which is being staged in conjunction with White Rose Books, is free to attend.
Racing in Thirsk
The season opener at Thirsk Racecourse is the Easter Family Day on Tuesday 4 April. There’ll be some fantastic racing but also lots of entertainment for all ages, including face painting and balloon modelling, plus live music from Georgia Grace. Gates open from 11am. First race at 1.10pm.
https://www.thirskracecourse.net/fixtures-tickets/
Sandro Botticelli and Renaissance Art
The next event at Solberge Hall Hotel, Newby Wiske will see James
Lindow’s illustrated lecture on Sandro Botticelli and the golden age of
Renaissance Art. Botticelli’s art epitomises this period under the patronage of Lorenzo de Medici and his circle. Tuesday 4 April – 1.45pm-3.15pm free to Art Society members, visitors £7. Tickets on the door or online from: http://theartssociety.org./hambleton
Middleham Stables Open Day
A unique chance to look behind-the-scenes in Middleham stables. This year eight racing yards will be open. There will be a shuttle bus service running from car parks located at DL8 4PP or DL8 5SG throughout the day. 9am-4pm on Friday 7 April. Book online
http://www.middlehamopenday.co.uk
Sunday Lunch at The Swan
The Swan serves great Sunday lunches every week, but there’s a special treat coming up soon:

  • Easter Sunday – 9 April – A great time to spend time with family and friends. Serving lunch 12 noon to 4pm.
  • Please call 01845 595185 to book or message us on Facebook.
Cricket training for juniors
Rainton Cricket Club is looking out for young boys and girls, from school year 2 upwards, to join the club. There’ll be outdoor practice for year 2s to year 8s each Monday evening at 6pm starting Monday 24 April. Coaching will be taken by qualified and DBS checked trainers. For more details please contact Pete Keighley, Head Junior Coach by emailing petekeighleycricketcoaching@gmail.com
Ladies Fashion Show
The Friends of Topcliffe School are staging a ladies Fashion Show and Pop-up Shop at Dalton Village Hall on Thursday 4 May. See poster here. It’s one of a series of planned events being organised to raise funds to help replace dated and worn-out play equipment at the school. The show will feature a wide range of everyone’s favourite High Street brands and items will be on sale at greatly reduced prices. There’ll be a raffle with some fabulous prizes. Tickets are £5 from Karen on 07875 331277.
Local traders

An updated list of local traders in Topcliffe and Asenby can be viewed here.
Bin Collections
Hambleton (Topcliffe):

Harrogate (Asenby

  • Recycling – Monday 27 March and Tuesday 11 April (one day later than normal).
  • Refuse – Mondays 3 April and 17 April.
  • Garden Waste – Wednesdays 5 and 19 April.
  • The charge for 2023 is £43.50 for 19 fortnightly collections and you can apply at http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/garden-waste-subscription-service
That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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Sunday Email: Issue 151

Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707
St Columba’s – Lent Services

  • TODAY at 10.45am – Choral Matins on Mothering Sunday.
  • Wednesday 22 March at 7pm – Compline
  • Sunday 26 March at 10.45am – Holy Communion led by Rev’d Robert Williamson
  • Wednesday 29 March at 7pm – Compline
  • Palm Sunday – 2 April at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong and distribution of palms.
  • Wednesday 5 April at 7pm – Final Lent Compline
  • Saturday 8 April at 7.30pm – Easter Eve Vigil and First Mass of Easter, a choral communion service with full choir and refreshments afterwards
  • Easter Day – Sunday 9 April – No Service
  • Sunday 16 April at 10.45am – Choral Matins
  • Sunday 23 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion
  • Sunday 30 April – No Service (5th Sunday of the month).
Artisan Market
TODAY – There’s an Artisan Market on Thirsk Market Place between 10am and 3pm. It offers locally-produced arts, crafts, food and drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. http://www.littlebirdmade.com
Scout leaders funeral arrangements
The funeral of Stuart Carter, who was well-known in local scouting, will take place on St James Church, Baldersby St James at 2pm on Wednesday 29 March. Those in the scouting movement are invited to wear their uniform. Family flowers only.
Flag idea dropped
Andrew Eckersley has reluctantly dropped his idea to construct a commemorative flagstaff and pole above the old stone cross on Long Street. Following publication of his scheme in The Tattler and last week’s Sunday Email he received a couple of positive comments, but quite a few negative ones. If, in the future, there is any appetite to resurrrect the idea, Andrew says he will be happy to get involved again.

Now he hopes someone else will pick up the baton and come up with an idea for commemorating both the late Queen Elizabeth II and recognising the coronation of our new King.
The Flying Oysters
Tickets for The Flying Oysters dance at the Village Hall on Saturday 22 April have completely sold out.
Quiz night at the Village Hall
The weekly Sunday quiz is on tonight at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Come along at 8pm. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. Glasses are available, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
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There is a limit of 6 gifts per director, so we recommend that company directors gift themselves 6 x £50 gift vouchers per tax year to make the most of this tax free benefit.

If you need any more information on trivial benefits, please feel free to get in touch.

Timothy Potter | Faro Finance | 07726 775533 | farofinance.co.uk
Knit and Natter Club
The Knit & Natter club meets at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall from 1.30 to 3.30pm every Thursday.

Cash donations continue to be accepted towards a wool fund so that the group can knit a range of decorations for the King’s Coronation on Saturday 6 June. Donations can be left at Topcliffe Post Office. If there is any cash left over, it will be used to purchase red and black wool for Remembrance Day poppies in November.
Topcliffe & Asenby Community Warm-Up
The lunch on 22 March will be a ‘Daffodil Lunch’ to raise cash to support local Marie Curie nurses.

There are only two Warm-Up lunches left – 22 and 29 March – before the volunteer team revert to providing Soup & Sweet on a fortnightly basis starting Wednesday 12 April.

Last week 54 meals were served. A total of £159 was raised of which £50 has been donated to the Royal British Legion in Thirsk, with the remainder going into the Community Warm-up fund.
Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm.
Art classes at the Village Hall
The latest weekly art class led by artist and teacher Rebecca Jayne are underway and remaining dates are Mondays 20 and 27 March. Each class is two hours from 10 am to 12 noon at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Rebecca will guide you with helpful tips and techniques and support you with creating your own artwork. On booking further details will be sent about the session.

There are two special one-off classes scheduled:

  • Thursday 30 March – 10.30am to 1pm – Spring Flowers and Garden Birds painted in oils.
  • Thursday 27 April – 10.30am to 1pm – Escape to the Sea – paint a seascape in oils.

These art class are for artists of every level of experience…or none! Expert guidance is offered throughout the sessions. Equipment and paint provided. Refreshments included. More information and online booking at http://www.rebeccajayneartist.co.uk
The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

  • To Thursday 23 March (no matinees) – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
  • Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 – Matinees only – Marcel the shell with Shoes On.
  • Friday 24 to Thursday 30 March – CLOSED for film work on a popular TV series.
  • Friday 31 March to Thursday 6 April (matinee on Wednesday 5 April) – What’s love got to do with it?
  • Friday 7 to Thursday 13 April (Matinee on Wednesday 12 April) – Allelujah.

New ticket prices: On 3 March all ticket prices are £6, unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Updates: Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/
Free concerts at Ripon Cathedral
The free lunchtime concert series at Ripon Cathedral continues in March. Although entry is free, there is a voluntary collection at the end. Refreshments are served at 12.30pm and the 50 minute performances start at 1pm. Here’s what’s on:

  • 23 March – Ed Jones on the organ.
  • 30 March – Prima Musica students.
Thorp Perrow events

  • Easter Wreath Making – Thursday 30 March – 10am to 4pm – celebrate the joys of springtime creating a beautiful, nature-inspired door wreath. Tickets include refreshments and a light lunch.
  • Guided Daffodil Tour & Afternoon Tea – Thursday 6 April – 2 to 5pm – A walk and talk tour when the daffodils are in glorious bloom. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea and a glass of champagne served in the Summerhouse.
  • Watercolour with John Harrison – Thursday 13 April – 10am – 4:30pm – Capture the beauty of the Arboretum in your own hand with John’s Harrison’s Watercolour Workshop. Lunch provided.
  • An Introduction to Bushcraft – Tuesday 18 April – 10am to 4pm – Paul Holden Ridgway demonstrates bushcraft and wilderness skills, from shelters and fire lighting to navigation and plant identification. A course designed for beginners (adults only). Ticket includes lunch and refreshments.

For more information, prices and bookings, go to: https://www.thorpperrow.com
Sunday Lunch at The Swan
The Swan serves great Sunday lunches every week, but there’s a special treat coming up soon:

  • Mothering Sunday FULLY BOOKED
  • Easter Sunday – 9 April – A great time to spend time with family and friends. Serving lunch 12 noon to 4pm.
  • Please call 01845 595185 to book or message us on Facebook.
Hilarity Bites Comedy Night

  • There’s a comedy night at Sessay Village Hall on Wednesday 22 March starting at 7.30pm. It will feature Rob Rouse and Peter Brush, with host Jon Pearson. The bar will be open. It is £12 on the night or £10 if booked in advance call 01845 577906.
Dishforth Military Wives in concert
‘Spring into Song’ is the name of the concert the Dishforth Military Wives’ Choir will give at 7pm on Saturday 25 March at All Saints church, Thirkleby. Tickets are £20 and include the first drink and nibbles. The concert will raise money to be split between All Saints Together, a charity that supports the church in Thirkleby, and Herriot Hospice at The Lambert, Thirsk. Tickets from Gill Walmsley on 07969 571002.
Dalton Domino Drive
The next Domino Drive will be on Saturday 25 March at 7pm in Dalton Village Hall. It will raise funds for St John’s Church. Admission is £2. All are welcome.
The Sky at Night
Sutton Bank National Park Centre is organising a special event to give people the chance to get a step closer to the cosmos and to unlock its many treasures using powerful telescopes. The Hub provides a warm indoor space for colourful presentations with a purpose-built viewing area alongside. If it’s cloudy, you’ll still see stars thanks to a brilliant computer based planetarium show. The event is suitable for adults and children over six years old and is perfect for novices. Saturday 25 March, 7.30-9.30pm. £17 adults and £11 for children. Price includes warm refreshments. Tickets online at:
http://tinyurl.com/venusnym
British Summer Time
Clocks go forward one hour – Sunday 26 March at 1am.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The Moors Railway has introduced a 12-month annual pass for the journey between Pickering and Whitby and return, using standard timetabled services. There’s also a new single-use £15 pass for shorter journeys. Children aged 15 and below continue to travel free at all times on standard timetabled services. The season starts on Monday 27 March, with services running every day up to Sunday 5 November. tinyurl.com/nymr2023
Parish Council meetings

  • Asenby Parish Council will meet at 7pm on Monday 27 March.
  • Topcliffe Parish Council will meet at 7pm on Thursday 30 March.
  • Both meetings will be held at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
Springtime Live
This special springtime show is on at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate on Saturday 1 April. Families can get up close to farm animals including rabbits, goats and sheep. There’s lots of activities to choose
from, including rides on tractors, cookery workshops, face painting, felting,
moosical fun with Moo Music, wizard wand whittling and much much more! There’ll be Peppa Pig as well as Peter Rabbit who will be making his debut
and both will be on stage throughout the day. Diggerland will also be at
Springtime Live for the first time. £12, child £7, family (2+3) £33. Tickets
online only. http://springtimelive.co.uk
Thirsk Farmers’ Market
On the Market Place, Thirsk on Sunday 2 April from 9am to 2pm. All stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They’re passionate about what they do and it shows. http://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Indoor Car Boot Sale
There’ll be an indoor car boot sale at Dalton Village Hall on Sunday 2 April between 10am and 12 noon. Any organisation or individual wishing to have a table should contact Deborah Sayer on 07762 085408 or send a message on Facebook to Bagby & Balk Village Society page. Public admission for adults will be £1 and refreshments will be on sale.
Book signing event
J M Hall, the author of a new book, ‘A pen dipped in poison’, will give a talk, answer questions and sign copies of his book, at Thirsk Garden Centre on Tuesday 4 April at 2pm. The event, which is being staged in conjunction with White Rose Books, is free to attend.
Racing in Thirsk
The season opener at Thirsk Racecourse is the Easter Family Day on Tuesday 4 April. There’ll be some fantastic racing but also lots of entertainment for all ages, including face painting and balloon modelling, plus live music from Georgia Grace. Gates open from 11am. First race at 1.10pm.
https://www.thirskracecourse.net/fixtures-tickets/
Sandro Botticelli and Renaissance Art
The next event at Solberge Hall Hotel, Newby Wiske will see James
Lindow’s illustrated lecture on Sandro Botticelli and the golden age of
Renaissance Art. Botticelli’s art epitomises this period under the patronage of Lorenzo de Medici and his circle. Tuesday 4 April – 1.45pm-3.15pm free to Art Society members, visitors £7. Tickets on the door or online from: http://theartssociety.org./hambleton
Middleham Stables Open Day
A unique chance to look behind-the-scenes in Middleham stables. This year eight racing yards will be open. There will be a shuttle bus service running from car parks located at DL8 4PP or DL8 5SG throughout the day. 9am-4pm on Friday 7 April. Book online
http://www.middlehamopenday.co.uk
Cricket training for juniors
Rainton Cricket Club is looking out for young boys and girls, from school year 2 upwards, to join the club. There’ll be outdoor practice for year 2s to year 8s each Monday evening at 6pm starting Monday 24 April. Coaching will be taken by qualified and DBS checked trainers. For more details please contact Pete Keighley, Head Junior Coach by emailing petekeighleycricketcoaching@gmail.com
Local traders

An updated list of local traders in Topcliffe and Asenby can be viewed here.
Bin Collections
Hambleton (Topcliffe):

  • Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursday 23 March.
  • Refuse – Monday 27 March.
  • Subscriptions for the 2023/24 garden waste service are now open. The charge is £43.50. The current (purple) licences are still valid until 31 March 2023. The 2023-24 service starts 3 April 2023 and ends 29 March 2024. https://www.hambleton.gov.uk/garden-waste/garden-waste-service

Harrogate (Asenby)

  • Refuse – Mondays 20 March and 3 April.
  • Recycling – Monday 27 March.
  • Garden Waste – Wednesday 22 March (only for those who have paid the annual subscription). The charge for 2023 is £43.50 for 19 fortnightly collections and you can apply now at http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/garden-waste-subscription-service
That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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Sunday Email: Issue 150

Welcome to the Sunday Email – the 150th edition!

Today marks the start of a sponsorship deal that will ensure that the Sunday Email will remain a weekly publication. Faro Finance Ltd (a company operated by my son’s partner) has agreed to pay MailChimp costs associated with the distribution of the email for a period of one year. In exchange he’ll get a small banner (see end of email) advertising his accountancy business and space for timely messages about important financial matters, such as when tax returns must be lodged with HMRC.

I may have been presumptious in arranging a full year’s sponsorship without asking recipients whether or not they want to continue receiving the Sunday Email. I can see that on average 65 to 70% of recipients actually open the email each week – that’s not a bad average, I guess. And people I meet at various events or even just in the village, generally provide positive feedback that leads me to believe the weekly email is welcomed and appreciated. In the end everyone has a choice – they can read it or delete it…or even unsubscribe! But I hope that the majority will continue to read and enjoy this weekly community newsletter.

Doug
07785 223707
Hello from Timothy at Faro Finance
I’m really pleased to be sponsoring your Sunday email which brings you news of things you might not always find out about without a lot of digging around.

That sounds a bit like our world, our clients don’t have the time to search out the best way to manage their accounts, tax and tax returns, payroll, how VAT works and much more. Faro Finance can do the digging and come up with better solutions for you.

Once a month, starting next week, the Sunday Email will have a message from us covering things you might not know about. It will be timely because the end of the tax year is looming. We are going to let you know about HMRC’s ‘Trivial Benefits’. Actually it isn’t trivial at all – it’s a tax free benefit for both employees and employers.

Timothy Potter | 07726 775533 | farofinance.co.uk
St Columba’s – Lent Services
Throughout Lent there’ll be a service of Compline at 7pm every Wednesday. Compline for Lent is a quiet reflective service of prayers and readings for the end of the day and the service lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. The usual services will be held on Sundays.

The church won’t be organising Lent lunches this year as the Warm Space lunches are being held each Wednesday.

  • TODAY at 10.45am – Holy Communion
  • Wednesday 15 March at 7pm – Complineled by Rev’d Robert Williamson
  • Sunday 19 March at 10.45am – Choral Matins on Mothering Sunday.
  • Wednesday 22 March at 7pm – Compline
  • Sunday 26 March at 10.45am – Holy Communion led by Rev’d Robert Williamson
  • Wednesday 29 March at 7pm – Compline
  • Sunday 2 April at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong for Palm Sunday
Dalton Film Club
TODAY – A newly formed film club starts at Dalton Village Hall. There’ll be a matinee at 2pm featuring Matilda the Musical. Then at 7pm the 15+ film will be Top Gun: Maverick. Entry is free of charge. The bar will be open and popcorn and sweets will be on sale.

Films will be shown every second Sunday of the month. Check out the hall’s Facebook page for details.
Platinum Park Project
As reported in the latest edition of The Tattler, Topcliffe Parish Council has confirmed the Platinum Park Project in the village will go ahead this year.
The exciting plans for the playing field, which were developed following a community wide survey, and will cost £95,000, include an accessible pathway/trail with raised areas for walking and bikes, a new gate for better pedestrian access, significant upgrades to the children’s play equipment, including some accessible items, and a fully-fenced allotment area. There will also be tree and wildflower planting to increase the diversity of the wildlife in the area. Pictures of the plans will be available to view on the parish website in due course. Sincere thanks are offered to Cllr Mark Robson, our local councillor and Leader of Hambleton District Council, for giving his backing to this project and enabling the use of Community Infrastructure Levy funds towards make it possible.
Topcliffe Bridge repairs delayed
In January, North Yorkshire County Council’s highways engineers promised that repairs to the Asenby side of Topcliffe Bridge would be completed before 31 March 2023. Unfortunately, that won’t happen now and there will be further delay before this job is tackled. Highway chiefs are saying that the Environment Agency is suggesting repairs can’t be undertaken whilst fish in the river are breeding. This restriction is being questioned but a new date for work to start will be required. Let’s hope this is soon sorted and our 400 year old bridge is repaired and tidied up before too long.
A bench fit for a king
Asenby will be commemorating the coronation of King Charles lll by installing a bespoke metal bench at the Whaites Lane entrance to the village. The bench will be forged by Asenby blacksmith Louis Sturt who designed and installed the Platinum Jubilee Bench under the chestnut tree in 2022. The Coronation Bench will replace a dilapidated seat which was donated to the village many years ago by a fishing syndicate. It will be funded by the recently defunct Asenby Institute whose last committee meeting voted to use remaining funds – previously donated by villagers – for this celebratory purpose.
Flying the flag for Topcliffe
Topcliffe resident Andrew Eckersley is seeking views on a plan he has developed for a commemorative flagstaff and pole above the old stone cross on Long Street. He sees it as a way of commemorating both the late Queen Elizabeth II and recognising the coronation of our new King.

The flag staff – see illustrations here – would be built in solid oak around the cross, taking care that the old blockwork is appropriately preserved and protected. It’s envisaged that the flag staff base would have four corners in solid oak coming to a point about 12 feet from the ground, and the flagpole itself would be around 30ft high. It has been estimated that the cost might be around £20,000, though it’s hoped that a much keener price might be achieved.

It will require both planning permission and support from Topcliffe Parish Council, which owns the land, and some councillors have already indicated their support in principle, subject to sight of a formal proposal. It will also require a major fund raising scheme.

At this point in time, Andrew is simply wishing to see what villagers think of the idea. If you have any thoughts or can offer any support for this initiative, then please email Andrew at alieneck1963

Any feedback received will help determine whether or not he invests more time and effort in trying to bring the project to fruition.
The Flying Oysters
Tickets for The Flying Oysters dance on 22 April have sold out! There may be a few more available if those people who have reserved tickets do not actually buy them. Email doug or call 07785 223707 to be put on a reserve list.
Village Hall needs new committee members
Our villages are fortunate to have a very successful village hall that provides a fantastic venue for regular activities – like the Warm Lunch hub, boccia, indoor bowls, art classes, scouts and brownies – as well as one-off events such as private parties, the Produce Show, Race Night and dances.

The hall needs volunteer committee members to make it work and the search is on for new blood to help secure this vitally important venue’s future. The committee meets six times a year, though it’s hoped volunteers might get a bit more involved in organising and running events. If you might like to be involved, please get in touch with the Chairman, Andrew Eckersley by email – alieneck4000
Scout Leader dies
A scout leader well-known to many past and present scouts in Topcliffe and Asenby has sadly passed away. Stuart Carter, who lived at Baldersby St James, was a leader with various local scout troops for 40 years including many with 1st Topcliffe Scouts. He was a passionate, dedicated, funny, inspiring, understanding and caring leader, always willing to teach and pass on his skills. He certainly knew everything there was to know about scouting and he was an excellent ambassador for scouting in this area and beyond.

Last Friday evening at the troop meeting in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall, there was a short period of reflection to remember Stuart and everything he did within the District. Details of Stuart’s funeral will be in next Sunday’s Email.
The Angel seeks old photographs
Kelly Shackleton, an Interior Designer commissioned to design the public rooms being refurbished at The Angel, is on the lookout for historic photographs, maps and newspaper articles of Topcliffe and the surrounding area. If any resident has anything she can look at and borrow for copying, please get in touch on 07368 175145.
Thirsk improves webcam capability
The webcam window onto Thirsk now shows the Market Place in full-speed video with optional sound. About 10,000 people a month watch what is going on in Thirsk. Improved infrastructure, including faster
broadband and new software, has enabled the upgrade. The webcam is sponsored by The World of James Herriot. http://VisitThirsk.uk/webcam
Quiz night at the Village Hall
The weekly Sunday quiz is on tonight at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Come along at 8pm. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. Glasses are available, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Knit and Natter Club
The Knit & Natter club meets at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall from 1.30 to 3.30pm every Thursday.

Cash donations continue to be accepted towards a wool fund so that the group can knit a range of decorations for the King’s Coronation on Saturday 6 June. Donations can be left at Topcliffe Post Office. If there is any cash left over, it will be used to purchase red and black wool for Remembrance Day poppies in November.
Topcliffe & Asenby Community Warm-Up
Last week 49 meals were served. A total of £138 was raised of which £50 has been donated to the Blue Cross animal shelter in Topcliffe, with the remainder going into the Community Warm-up fund.

The final weekly Warm Space lunch of this winter will be held on Wednesday 29 March. The volunteers will revert to providing Soup & Sweet on a fortnightly basis starting Wednesday 12 April.
Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm.
Golf for the little ones
The Little Golfers scheme is being introduced at Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club during April. They are running four free taster sessions for boys and girls aged 4 to 12 throughout April with PGA professional, Bradley Rowntree. Equipment will be provided on the day. To book a child onto a taster session contact brgolfshop
Art classes at the Village Hall
The latest weekly art class led by artist and teacher Rebecca Jayne are underway and remaining dates are 13, 20 and 27 March. Each class is two hours from 10 am to 12 noon at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Rebecca will guide you with helpful tips and techniques and support you with creating your own artwork. On booking further details will be sent about the session.

Don’t forget that there are two special one-off classes scheduled:

  • Thursday 30 March – 10.30am to 1pm – Spring Flowers and Garden Birds painted in oils.
  • Thursday 27 April – 10.30am to 1pm – Escape to the Sea – paint a seascape in oils.

These art class are for artists of every level of experience…or none! Expert guidance is offered throughout the sessions. Equipment and paint provided. Refreshments included. More information and online booking at http://www.rebeccajayneartist.co.uk
The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

  • To Thursday 16 March (no matinees) – Magic Mike’s Last Dance.
  • Friday 17 to Thursday 23 March (no matinees) – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
  • Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 – Matinees only – Marcel the shell with Shoes On.
  • Friday 24 to Thursday 30 March – CLOSED for film work on a popular TV series.
  • Friday 31 March to Thursday 6 April (matinee on Wednesday 5 April) – What’s love got to do with it?
  • Friday 7 to Thursday 13 April (Matinee on Wednesday 12 April) – Allelujah.

New ticket prices: On 3 March all ticket prices are £6, unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Updates: Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/
Free concerts at Ripon Cathedral
The free lunchtime concert series at Ripon Cathedral continues in March. Although entry is free, there is a voluntary collection at the end. Refreshments are served at 12.30pm and the 50 minute performances start at 1pm. Here’s what’s on:

  • 16 March – Performance by students from Leeds University.
  • 23 March – Ed Jones on the organ.
  • 30 March – Prima Musica students.
Dream & Doodle
A new weekly event is running in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Thursday mornings led by Katrina Addison. Her intention is to provide relaxing classes where participants are encouraged to take a very free artistic approach using a variety of media from pencils to paint…and with relaxing music in the background. “These are classes to help you unwind”, says Katrina “it’s not about demonstrating a particular artistic strength, but more to do with relaxation and expression.”

Forthcoming classes are from 10 to 11am on Thursdays 16 and 23 March, and others may be organised if these go well. Each hour-long session is £7.50. For further information call dreamanddoodleart
Thorp Perrow events

  • Spring Pruning – Thursday 16 March – 10am to 3pm – a hands-on educational workshop covering the fundamentals of what, when, where and how to prune. Tickets include refreshments and a light lunch.
  • Easter Wreath Making – Thursday 30 March – 10am to 4pm – celebrate the joys of springtime creating a beautiful, nature-inspired door wreath. Tickets include refreshments and a light lunch.
  • Guided Daffodil Tour & Afternoon Tea – Thursday 6 April – 2 to 5pm – A walk and talk tour when the daffodils are in glorious bloom. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea and a glass of champagne served in the Summerhouse.
  • Watercolour with John Harrison – Thursday 13 April – 10am – 4:30pm – Capture the beauty of the Arboretum in your own hand with John’s Harrison’s Watercolour Workshop. Lunch provided.
  • An Introduction to Bushcraft – Tuesday 18 April – 10am to 4pm – Paul Holden Ridgway demonstrates bushcraft and wilderness skills, from shelters and fire lighting to navigation and plant identification. A course designed for beginners (adults only). Ticket includes lunch and refreshments.

For more information, prices and bookings, go to: https://www.thorpperrow.com
Dalton Village Hall Ceilidh
There will be a ceilidh on Saturday 18 March with music provided by Blind Stag. A pie and pea supper will be served. Tickets are £12, available from Eleanor on 07841 036340.
Sights & Sounds of Ripon 2023
This year’s Sights and Sounds event is being staged at venues across Ripon on Saturday 18 March between 11am and 2pm. It’s a great day to explore the city and find out more about the amazing range of opportunities to get active at various venues involved including the Cathedral and library. There’s something for everyone and families are especially welcome.

Ripon Cathedral – Family crafts and games, music by local choirs, pop up café, and twenty local voluntary and community organisations showcasing their services. Plus – North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Dancing from Ripon City Morris Dancers and Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers.

Ripon Library – Lego club, storytime for children up to 5 years of age (11.30 – 12 noon) and for ages 6+ from 1 ‘til 2pm. Throughout the day you can meet representatives and find out more about the services provided from Digital Champions, Skell Valley Project, Citizens Advice, Ripon YMCA, Harrogate Council’s tenant involvement and recycling teams, Horizons adult drug and alcohol recovery and Stop Smoking campaigns. And between 2.30pm and 4.30pm look out for the Thackray Medical Museum Outreach team giving an extra special free drop-in event all about brains and senses – suitable for ages 5+.

Ripon’s three museums will be open throughout the day.
Sunday Lunch at The Swan
The Swan serves great Sunday lunches every week, but there are two special treats coming up soon:

  • Mothering Sunday – 19 March – A day to celebrate and appreciate the wonderful women in our lives mums/grannies/aunties and everyone in between. Serving lunch 12noon to 4pm.
  • Easter Sunday – 9 April – A great time to spend time with family and friends. Serving lunch 12 noon to 4pm.
  • Please call 01845 595185 to book or message us on Facebook.
Artisan Market
The next Artisan Market on Thirsk Market Place will be held on Sunday 19 March between 10am and 3pm. It offers locally-produced arts, crafts, food and drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. http://www.littlebirdmade.com
Hilarity Bites Comedy Night

  • There’s a comedy night at Sessay Village Hall on Wednesday 22 March starting at 7.30pm. It will feature Rob Rouse and Peter Brush, with host Jon Pearson. The bar will be open. It is £12 on the night or £10 if booked in advance call 01845 577906.
Dishforth Military Wives in concert
‘Spring into Song’ is the name of the concert the Dishforth Military Wives’ Choir will give at 7pm on Saturday 25 March at All Saints church, Thirkleby. Tickets are £20 and include the first drink and nibbles. The concert will raise money to be split between All Saints Together, a charity that supports the church in Thirkleby, and Herriot Hospice at The Lambert, Thirsk. Tickets from Gill Walmsley on 07969 571002.
Dalton Domino Drive
The next Domino Drive will be on Saturday 25 March at 7pm in Dalton Village Hall. It will raise funds for St John’s Church. Admission is £2. All are welcome.
The Sky at Night
Sutton Bank National Park Centre is organising a special event to give people the chance to get a step closer to the cosmos and to unlock its many treasures using its powerful telescopes. The Hub provides a warm indoor space for colourful presentations with a purpose-built viewing area alongside. If it’s cloudy, you’ll still see stars thanks to a brilliant computer based planetarium show. The event is suitable for adults and children over six years old and is perfect for novices. Saturday 25 March, 7.30-9.30pm. £17 adults and £11 for children. Price includes warm refreshments. Tickets online at:
http://tinyurl.com/venusnym
British Summer Time
Clocks go forward one hour – Sunday 26 March at 1am.
Parish Council meetings
Both Asenby Parish Council and Topcliffe Parish Council will hold meetings at 7pm on Thursday 30 March at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
Springtime Live
This special springtime show is on at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate on Saturday 1 April. Families can get up close to farm animals including rabbits, goats and sheep. There’s lots of activities to choose
from, including rides on tractors, cookery workshops, face painting, felting,
moosical fun with Moo Music, wizard wand whittling and much much more! There’ll be Peppa Pig as well as Peter Rabbit who will be making his debut
and both will be on stage throughout the day. Diggerland will also be at
Springtime Live for the first time. £12, child £7, family (2+3) £33. Tickets
online only. http://springtimelive.co.uk
Thirsk Farmers’ Market
On the Market Place, Thirsk on Sunday 2 April from 9am to 2pm. All stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They’re passionate about what they do and it shows. http://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Racing in Thirsk
The season opener at Thirsk Racecourse is the Easter Family Day on Tuesday 4 April. There’ll be some fantastic racing but also lots of entertainment for all ages, including face painting and balloon modelling, plus live music from Georgia Grace. Gates open from 11am. First race at 1.10pm.
https://www.thirskracecourse.net/fixtures-tickets/
Sandro Botticelli and Renaissance Art
The next event at Solberge Hall Hotel, Newby Wiske will see James
Lindow’s illustrated lecture on Sandro Botticelli and the golden age of
Renaissance Art. Botticelli’s art epitomises this period under the patronage of Lorenzo de Medici and his circle. Tuesday 4 April – 1.45pm-3.15pm free to Art Society members, visitors £7. Tickets on the door or online from: http://theartssociety.org./hambleton
Middleham Stables Open Day
A unique chance to look behind-the-scenes in Middleham stables. This year eight racing yards will be open. There will be a shuttle bus service running from car parks located at DL8 4PP or DL8 5SG throughout the day. 9am-4pm on Friday 7 April. Tickets: Book online.
Local traders

A list of local traders in Topcliffe and Asenby can be viewed here.
Bin Collections
Hambleton (Topcliffe):

  • Refuse – Mondays 13 and 27 March.
  • Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursday 23 March.
  • Subscriptions for the 2023/24 garden waste service are now open. The charge is £43.50. The current (purple) licences are still valid until 31 March 2023. The 2023-24 service starts 3 April 2023 and ends 29 March 2024. https://www.hambleton.gov.uk/garden-waste/garden-waste-service

Harrogate (Asenby)

  • Recycling – Mondays 13 and 27 March.
  • Refuse – Mondays 20 March and 3 April.
  • Garden Waste – Wednesday 22 March (only for those who have paid the annual subscription). The charge for 2023 is £43.50 for 19 fortnightly collections and you can apply now at http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/garden-waste-subscription-service
That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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Sunday Email: Issue 149

Welcome to the Sunday Email

A few weeks ago I mentioned that charges for use of the MailChimp platform for the preparation and circulation of the Sunday Email, were being introduced. To avoid payments, one suggestion was to publish fortnightly, rather than weekly. This would avoid charges as the number of emails issued each calendar month would be halved. Another idea suggested by some readers was to change platforms if a better deal could be found elsewhere.

A search has thrown up a few possibilities, but each presents new or different problems and the likelihood is that as with MailChimp, charges would also be levied in time.

But it turns out there is another solution. My son’s partner has offered to sponsor the MailChimp costs for a period of one year in exchange for a small banner advertising his accountancy business and timely messages about important financial matters, such as when tax returns must be lodged with HMRC.

I have happily accepted this kind offer, which means the Sunday Email can continue as a weekly newsletter.

Doug
07785 223707
The award-winning Catton Kitchen
Congratulations to The Catton Kitchen who have won the Start-Up Business Award in Hambleton District Council’s 2022 Business Awards.

Proprietors Amy and Hugo Pearson attended the awards ceremony last Tuesday evening to receive their award.

Hugo and Amy had a dream of setting up their own market garden where they could make a living from small-scale food production based on sustainable and environmentally responsible methods. They also wanted to create a community hub where local people can meet, enjoy the space that has been created, eat and buy the food that has been produced…all on a very local basis and without creating any food miles.

As well as winning the Start-Up Business Award, they were also finalists in the Sustainability category.

They opened Catton Kitchen in July 2021 and since then, trade has steadily increased and the ‘Kitchen’, along with its popular café, has become a regular venue for people from surrounding villages.

They say the award is a sign that "people are interested and aware about what we do. Food security is a huge issue currently – home produced, seasonal and locally-grown food is fundamental to regaining our food sovereignty and we are proud to be playing our part."
St Columba’s – Lent Services
Throughout Lent there’ll be a service of Compline at 7pm every Wednesday. Compline for Lent is a quiet reflective service of prayers and readings for the end of the day and the service lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. The usual services will be held on Sundays.

The church won’t be organising Lent lunches this year as the Warm Space lunches are being held each Wednesday.

  • TODAY at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
  • Wednesday 8 March at 7pm – Compline
  • Sunday 12 March at 10.45am – Holy Communion
  • Wednesday 15 March at 7pm – Complineled by Rev’d Robert Williamson
  • Sunday 19 March at 10.45am – Choral Matins on Mothering Sunday.
  • Wednesday 22 March at 7pm – Compline
  • Sunday 26 March at 10.45am – Holy Communion led by Rev’d Robert Williamson
  • Wednesday 29 March at 7pm – Compline
  • Sunday 2 April at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong for Palm Sunday
Thirsk Farmers’ Market
TODAY – on the Market Square between 9am and 2pm on. All stallholders are local independent businesses which grow, rear or produce the food or drink available on their stall. http://www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
The Spring Tattler
The March edition of The Tattler has been printed and will be distributed door to door in Topcliffe and Asenby during the next few days.
The Elm Gallery
The gallery is closed until Saturday 11 March.
The Flying Oysters
Reputedly one of the North East’s best rock and pop bands, The Flying Oysters, will be performing at the Village Hall on Saturday 22 April. Last time they appeared in Topcliffe those present rated them as one of the best groups to have played the Village Hall and a great night was had by one and all.

Tickets, which are £12 and include a sausage and mash supper, are already selling fast – with 75 per cent bought or reserved – so to avoid disappointment get yours soon. They are available from Doug Allan (07785 223707) or Topcliffe Post Office.
Church Street footpath repairs
Minor footpath repairs on Church Street this coming week are likely to create a few traffic problems in Topcliffe. The work is scheduled to start on Monday 6 March on pavements stretching from The Swan to the Methodist Chapel, and they will take a couple of days to complete.

There will be a diversion in place on Church Street and the one way system on Church and Front streets will be suspended and traffic lights will be in place. Car parking on Front Street will be banned for the duration of the works, so drivers will need to park their vehicles elsewhere.

Access to individual properties on both streets will be maintained whenever possible but, because of the nature of the work, there will be periods when access cannot be guaranteed. Anyone with special access needs can contact the County Council to discuss their position
Quiz success at the Village Hall
The weekly Sunday quiz is now held at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Come along tonight at 8pm and enjoy a bit of a laugh mixed with some good company. It’s also a chance to show off your general knowledge skills. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. Glasses are available, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Knit and Natter Club
The Knit & Natter club meets at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall from 1.30 to 3.30pm every Thursday.

Club members are busy creating bunting to decorate Topcliffe for the coronation of His Majesty the King on Saturday 6 May. They are still looking for cash donations so that sufficient wool can be purchased. They are looking for cash, rather than wool, as very specific coloured wool is needed and if they simply asked for wool donations, they would get too many different shades which would not work for the design.

Cash donations can be left in a collection pot at the Topcliffe Post Office. If there is any cash left over, it will be used to purchase red and black wool for Remembrance Day poppies in November.
Topcliffe & Asenby Community Warm-Up
Last week 54 meals were served. A total of £177 was raised of which £50 has been donated to the Salvation Army in Thirsk, with the remainder going into the Community Warm-up fund.

Please note that the final weekly Warm Space lunch will be held on Wednesday 29 March. The volunteers will revert to providing soup and sweet on a fortnightly basis starting Wednesday 12 April.
Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall
The Village Hall is available for hire to local organisations, businesses and individuals. It offers excellent facilities for a wide range of events including art and exercise classes, meetings, exhibitions, fayres, social events and lots more.

The Village Hall Committee has introduced the Hallmaster online booking service. This is accessed via the village website – www.topcliffe.org.uk and allows enquiries and bookings to be made directly online. The Village Hall no longer has a Bookings Secretary.

Village Hall Committee
The next meeting of the committee will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 7 March in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
£2 per journey bus fare scheme extended
The £2 cap on bus fares for single journeys introduced on 1 January, which initially was for a three month period, has been extended for three months to the end of June.

Reliance Bus Company, which serves Topcliffe and Asenby has given a few examples of the type of savings that can be made on single journeys: Thirsk to York was £5.90 and is now only £2 and Northallerton to Ripon was £6.40 but is now only £2. Take advantage whilst you can.
Cross Talk
The March edition of Cross Talk, the church newsletter, is available to read here.
Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm.
Art classes at the Village Hall
The latest weekly art class led by artist and teacher Rebecca Jayne are underway and remaining dates are 6,13, 20 and 27 March. Each class is two hours from 10 am to 12 noon at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Rebecca will guide you with helpful tips and techniques and support you with creating your own artwork. On booking further details will be sent about the session.

Don’t forget that there are two special one-off classes scheduled:

  • Thursday 30 March – 10.30am to 1pm – Spring Flowers and Garden Birds painted in oils.
  • Thursday 27 April – 10.30am to 1pm – Escape to the Sea – paint a seascape in oils.

These art class are for artists of every level of experience…or none! Expert guidance is offered throughout the sessions. Equipment and paint provided. Refreshments included. More information and online booking at http://www.rebeccajayneartist.co.uk
Australian Aboriginal Rock Art
Paul Bahn presents the world’s longest unbroken art tradition. Exploring both
this ancient and current art form, highlighting its regional differences and many meanings. At Solberge Hall Hotel from 1.45pm to 3.15pm on Tuesday 7 March. Free to Art Society members, Visitors £7 on the door.
http://theartssociety.org./hambleton
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Rural Arts

  • Wednesday 8 March – 3.30 to 4.30pm – Female Pioneer Portraits – a session inspired by influential women. Draw bold and colourful illustrations of famous female pioneers, such as Rosa Parks, Malala Yousafzai or Emmeline Pankhurst.
  • Wednesday 8 March – 11am to 12 noon – a second workshop inspired by influential women. How to recreate the stunning enlarged flower paintings of modern artist and contemporary painter Georgia O’Keefe.
  • Both events will be held at The Courthouse in Thirsk and the cost is £7.50. http://www.ruralarts.org
The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

  • To Thursday 9 March – Matinees on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 March – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
  • Friday 10 to Thursday 16 March (no matinees) – Magic Mike’s Last Dance.
  • Friday 17 to Thursday 23 March (no matinees) – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
  • Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 – Matinees only – Marcel the shell with Shoes On.
  • Friday 24 to Thursday 30 March – CLOSED for film work on a popular TV series.
  • Friday 31 March to Thursday 6 April (matinee on Wednesday 5 April) – What’s love got to do with it?
  • Friday 7 to Thursday 13 April (Matinee on Wednesday 12 April) – Allelujah.

New ticket prices: On 3 March all ticket prices are £6, unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Updates: Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/
Free concerts at Ripon Cathedral
The free lunchtime concert series at Ripon Cathedral continues in March. Although entry is free, there is a voluntary collection at the end. Refreshments are served at 12.30pm and the 50 minute performances start at 1pm. Here’s what’s on:

  • 9 March – Keith Dale on the organ.
  • 16 March – Performance by students from Leeds University.
  • 23 March – Ed Jones on the organ.
  • 30 March – Prima Musica students.
Dream & Doodle
A new weekly event is running in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Thursday mornings led by Katrina Addison. Her intention is to provide relaxing classes where participants are encouraged to take a very free artistic approach using a variety of media from pencils to paint…and with relaxing music in the background. “These are classes to help you unwind”, says Katrina “it’s not about demonstrating a particular artistic strength, but more to do with relaxation and expression.”

Forthcoming classes are from 10 to 11am on Thursdays 9, 16 and 23 March, and others may be organised if these go well. Each hour-long session is £7.50. For further information call 07890 429159 or email – dreamanddoodleart
Asenby Parish Council
There will be a meeting of the parish council at 7pm on Thursday 30 March at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
Opera for the People
Popular opera and crossover music (think Andrea Bocelli and Katherine
Jenkins), where the audience choose the songs to be sung from the song menu. Songs include popular opera, popular classical songs, songs from musicals and Pavarotti pop section. It’s on at The Courthouse in Thirsk at 7.30 pm on Thursday 9 March. Tickets are £10. http://www.ruralarts.org
Model Rail & Engineering exhibitions
This annual event is being staged at the Yorkshire Event Centre on the Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate on Friday 10 and Satuarday 11 March.
Two fantastic events, one admission ticket. Some of the best model railway
layouts including the UK’s biggest – the gigantic 200ft Heaton Lodge Junction.
10am-5pm each day. Adult £15, Family £30 (2+3). Tickets are cheaper when bought online – http://www.theeventsoffice.com
The Repair Cafe
The next repair cafe will be held on Saturday 11 March between 10am and 1pm at Thirsk Community Library on Chapel Street. It’s a chance to get items such as small appliances, computers, toys, tools and clothes repaired. It’s much better to try and give things a new life rather than bin them.
Dalton Film Club
A newly formed film club will start on Sunday 12 March at Dalton Village Hall. There’ll be a matinee at 2pm featuring Matilda the Musical. Then at 7pm the 15+ film will be Top Gun: Maverick. Entry is free of charge. The bar will be open and popcorn and sweets will be on sale.

Films will be shown every second Sunday of the month. Check out the hall’s Facebook page for details.
Thorp Perrow events

  • Spring Pruning – Thursday 16 March – 10am to 3pm – a hands-on educational workshop covering the fundamentals of what, when, where and how to prune. The workshop will take place both outdoors and in the Summer House, so sturdy footwear and gardening gloves are a must. Tickets include refreshments and a light lunch.
  • Easter Wreath Making – Thursday 30 March – 10am to 4pm – celebrate the joys of springtime creating a beautiful, nature-inspired door wreath. The workshop will take place in the beautiful Summer House. Tickets include refreshments and a light lunch.
  • Guided Daffodil Tour & Afternoon Tea – Thursday 6 April – 2 to 5pm – A lively and informative walk and talk tour when the daffodils are in glorious bloom. Learn some fascinating facts and care tips along the way. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea and a glass of champagne, all served in the Summerhouse overlooking the beautiful grounds.
  • An Introduction to Bushcraft – Tuesday 18 April – 10am to 4pm – Paul Holden Ridgway demonstrates bushcraft and wilderness skills, from shelters and fire lighting to navigation and plant identification. A course designed for beginners (adults only) which promises to be both fun and educational. Sturdy footwear and appropriate outdoor clothing required. Ticket includes lunch and refreshments.

For more information, prices and bookings, go to: https://www.thorpperrow.com
Sunday Lunch at The Swan
The Swan serves great Sunday lunches every week, but there are two special treats coming up soon:

  • Mothering Sunday – 19 March – A day to celebrate and appreciate the wonderful women in our lives mums/grannies/aunties and everyone in between. Serving lunch 12noon to 4pm.
  • Easter Sunday – 9 April – A great time to spend time with family and friends. Serving lunch 12 noon to 4pm.
  • Please call 01845 595185 to book or message us on Facebook.
Hilarity Bites Comedy Night

  • There’s a comedy night at Sessay Village Hall on Wednesday 22 March starting at 7.30pm. It will feature Rob Rouse and Peter Brush, with host Jon Pearson. The bar will be open. It is £12 on the night or £10 if booked in advance call 01845 577906.
Dishforth Military Wives in concert
‘Spring into Song’ is the name of the concert the Dishforth Military Wives’ Choir will give at 7pm on Saturday 25 March at All Saints church, Thirkleby. Tickets are £20 and include the first drink and nibbles. The concert will raise money to be split between All Saints Together, a charity that supports the church in Thirkleby, and Herriot Hospice at The Lambert, Thirsk. Tickets from Gill Walmsley on 07969 571002.
Dalton Domino Drive
The next Domino Drive will be on Saturday 25 March at 7pm in Dalton Village Hall. iIt will be to raise funds for St John’s Church. Admission is £2. All are welcome.
Dalton Ceilidh
There will be a ceilidh on Saturday 18 March with music provided by Blind Stag. A pie and pea supper will be served. Tickets are £12, available from Eleanor on 07841 036340.
Racing in Thirsk
The season opener at Thirsk Racecourse is the Easter Family Day on Tuesday 4 April. There’ll be some fantastic racing but also lots of entertainment for all ages, including face painting and balloon modelling, plus live music from Georgia Grace. Gates open from 11am. First race at 1.10pm.
https://www.thirskracecourse.net/fixtures-tickets/
Local traders

A list of local traders in Topcliffe and Asenby can be viewed here.
Bin Collections
Hambleton (Topcliffe):

  • Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 9 and 23 March.
  • Refuse – Mondays 13 and 27 March.
  • Subscriptions for the 2023/24 garden waste service are now open. The charge is £43.50. The current (purple) licences are still valid until 31 March 2023. The 2023-24 service starts 3 April 2023 and ends 29 March 2024. https://www.hambleton.gov.uk/garden-waste/garden-waste-service

Harrogate (Asenby)

  • Refuse – Mondays 6 and 20 March.
  • Recycling – Mondays 13 and 27 March.
  • Garden Waste – Wednesday 22 March (only for those who have paid the annual subscription). The charge for 2023 is £43.50 for 19 fortnightly collections and you can apply now at http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/garden-waste-subscription-service
That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.