Category: Sunday Email

Doug Allan
07785 223707
doug@dougallan.co.uk

• TODAY: Sunday 6 April at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
• Wednesday 9 April at 7pm – Compline for Lent
• Palm Sunday 13 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion Rev Robert Williamson
• Wednesday 16 April at 7pm – Compline for Lent
• Good Friday 18 April at 2pm – Reflection with Rev Robert Williamson, an hour long quiet service of readings, prayers and thoughts on the events of Good Friday.
• Easter Eve celebrations – Saturday 19 April at 7pm – Easter Vigil and Choral Eucharist for Easter with Rev Robert Williamson. Starting with readings, prayers and choral pieces, that leads to the lighting of the ‘Easter Fire’ outside, which is brought in to light  all the church candles, including one each for everyone who is there. Then, in this blaze of light, begins the Easter Choral Eucharist, sung by the full Choir to the wonderfully joyous setting of the Mass in A by Eduard Rottmanner (1809-1843). A very special service indeed, which is undoubtedly one of the highlights of our church calendar and to which everyone is very warmly invited. A finger buffet with wine completes the evening! 
• Easter Sunday 20 April – No Service
• Sunday 27 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion Rev Robert Williamson.

Here are a few of the questions from the quiz to test your knowledge. See the answers at the end of today’s email.

1. What nationality was Alfred Noble, the man who invented dynamite?
2. Louis Armstrong was nicknamed ‘Satchmo’, but what did it mean?
3. Belize has a coastline on which sea?
4. Name the two ‘ladies’ involved in the Profumo affair?
5. Which breed won Crufts this year?
6. Which comic character lives in Cactusville?

1. Support the formation of a group to bring forward sensible proposals for the use of the building and the means of fundraising
2. Consider any expressions of interest via local estate agents
3. Bring the matter to the attention of the Village Hall Committee and offer them the opportunity to develop the building 

Additional comments are very welcome from any of the remaining 743 residents registered to vote in the village and volunteers are also sought to support the two residents who have agreed to look into proposals. These should be sent via the Clerk at parishclerk@topcliffe.org.uk.

2. Work to deliver tasks identified in the Village Improvement Plan is underway. So far the village sign at the Crab Manor end of the village has been re-aligned and the ‘out of control’ ivy has been removed from the bus shelter. A large amount of debris which had gathered behind the bus shelter over the years has now been removed and the area tidied up. The next job is to carry out maintenance on the benches in the village and on the riverside walk. Progress on all work can be checked out on the Parish Council website and Facebook page.

3. The Parish Council is planning an Easter Picnic in the Community Park on Sunday 20 April starting at 2.30pm. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic. There’ll be various Easter-themed games with prizes. Come along and celebrate Easter with your friends and neighbours.

Now the Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals. A ten-week consultation on the proposals will run until 9 June 2025. You can have your say here: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/north-yorkshire/feedback

Door-to-door scammers!
Following last week’s article about door-to-door rogues selling tarmacadam, North Yorkshire Police have issued a further warning of people claiming to be ex-soldiers or ex-offenders who are just out of prison, selling household items like cleaning products on the doorstep. The police say that neither the Probation Service or the Army support any such schemes.

Although some legitimate organisations – such as gas, electricity and water companies, or charities seeking donations) – will visit homes you are advised not to buy or sell anything on your doorstep. Door-to-door callers may be offering poor quality goods at inflated prices – or even gathering information for future crime!

Always be on your guard when someone unknown calls at your door. Consider reporting any incidents to the police via 101. If you feel threatened or intimidated by the behaviour of callers at your door, you should dial 999. Consider also reporting rogue traders to Trading Standards, and contacting Citizens Advice for help and support.

There are also some special events coming up:

• World Heritage Day – 18 April
• Great Big Green Week – 8 June
• Festival of Archaeology – 27 July

For more information about this famous abbey and the tours, please contact sam.macfie@english-heritage.org.uk 

• Black Bag – to Thursday 10 April – matinee on Wednesday 9 April.
• SIX The Musical – Friday 11 and Saturday 12 April.
• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy – Sunday 13 to Thursday 17 April.
• Snow White – Friday 18 to Thursday 24 April – matinees on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April.

Opening times: Evenings – doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees – doors open at 2pm for 2.30pm. You can now book online at https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/ 

• Friday 11 April – Spring detectives and natural art – 5 to 11 year-olds.
• Monday 14 April – Forage, fire and cooking – 7 to 13 year-olds.
• Tuesday 15 April – Archery and den building – 7 to 13 year-olds.
• Thursday 17 April – Spring treasure hunt and nest-making – 5 to 11 year-olds.

£3 per session. Book early online to avoid disappointment – https://www.basecamplearning.co.uk/

• Queen by Candlelight – Friday 16 May at 7.30pm.
• Country by Candlelight – Saturday 17 May at 7.30pm
• Coldplay by Candlelight – Friday 18 July at 7.30pm.
• U2 by Candlelight – Friday 8 August at 7.30pm.

Book online at https://riponcathedral.org.uk/whats-on/

1. Swedish
2. Satchel Mouth
3. Carribean Sea
4. Mandy Rice-Davies and Christine Keeler
5. Whippet
6. Desperate Dan.

Doug Allan
07785 223707
doug@dougallan.co.uk

• TODAY: Mothering Sunday 30 March at 10.45am – a special service with Rev Dawn Ward. It will be a fairly brief stand alone service devised and run by Dawn and should be a lovely occasion for families to gather and mothers and those mothering to be appreciated on this special day.
• Wednesday 2 April at 7pm – Compline for Lent
• Sunday 6 April at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
• Wednesday 9 April at 7pm – Compline for Lent
• Palm Sunday 13 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion Rev Robert Williamson
• Wednesday 16 April at 7pm – Compline for Lent
• Good Friday 18 April at 2pm – Reflection with Rev Robert Williamson
• Easter Eve Saturday 19 April at 7pm – Easter Vigil and Choral Eucharist for Easter Rev Robert Williamson
• Easter Sunday 20 April – No Service
• Sunday 27 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion Rev Robert Williamson

Here are a few of the questions from the quiz to test your knowledge. See the answers at the end of today’s email.

1. A cowboy rode into town on Friday and stayed three nights. He stayed in town for three nights and left on Friday. How was that possible?
2. What is the name of the coffee shop in the hit TV series Friends?
3. Which is the oldest tea brand in the UK?
4. During World War II, Howard Hughes built an all wooden flying boat for the US military. It was officially called Hughes H-2 Hercules, but what was its nickname and what wood was it constructed from?
5. Which town is the most easterly located in the British Isles?

Thanks are due to Karen and Malcolm Morley, Linda Carver and Linda Robinson who organised the catering, and also to the many volunteers who baked the delicious cakes, quiches, biscuits, sausage rolls…and lots more. It was an excellent example of the community coming together to celebrate its support for their invaluable Village Hall. And, although fundraising was not the key purpose, £332 was raised from donations and the raffle, so well done everyone who attended.

Some photographs appeared last weekend on the Top Residents and the Asenby Facebook pages, but those not on social media vcn view them here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

The future of the Toll Booth – one day left to comment
The last couple of Sunday Emails have carried information about the state of the Toll Booth and Topcliffe Parish Council’s dilemma over its future. And last Sunday (23 March) many residents took the opportunity to take a look inside the building and talk to the Parish Chairman, Jamie Moores, about its future.

The Toll Booth is a Grade 2 listed building for which the Parish Council, and subsequently all Topcliffe council tax payers, are responsible.

The overall condition of the building is poor and getting worse.  A recent survey suggests necessary works would cost a minimum of £70,000, though this is likely to rise if further issues are revealed. The Parish Council has put forward three options for discussion:

• applying for a government loan to pay for repairs – a loan would have to be repaid which would require a significant rise in council tax to pay the interest and capital.
• applying for any grants and organising a fundraising campaign. Grant providers would expect the community to raise as much as 50% of the cash. This could be a lengthy process.
• selling the building – estate agents think the building could be developed within the Grade 2 listing framework.  This option would probably mean relocating the snooker club, if possible.

The Parish Council has indicated its preferred option is to try to sell the building. The other two options all come at a significant cost to council tax payers in Topcliffe, with an on going maintenance cost for a building that is hardly used by the vast majority of people in the village. If successful the funds generated would be available for village projects.

The Parish Council is accepting comments or observations that villagers may have before  tomorrow Monday 31 March. You can email the parish clerk parishclerk@topcliffe.org.uk via the contact tab on the website  https://www.topcliffe.org.uk/ 

The Flying Oysters, one of the north east’s top bands, performed at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall last night and over seventy enthusiastic fans danced the night away and had a great evening. The event raised £410 for village hall funds. As usual a big thank you is given to the brilliant volunteers who organised the catering, namely Karen & Malcolm Morley, Linda Carver, Linda and Zoe Robinson and Lynne Mee

However, Fred  is extremely worried about a planning application that has been submitted for a large agricultural unit on land at Colin Potter Farms, which backs right on to the allotments. Fred says: “Already there are enormous piles of spoil there and I foresee many vehicles running up and down the sidelines of the allotments with all the pollution that entails”.

Fred hopes that the villagers of Asenby will make comments on the planning application prior to the deadline of Sunday 13 April, but is concerned that many villagers may not realise that the plans are for Asenby land. “The planning application has been filed under the address Cricket Bat Willows, Rainton. I have no knowledge of an area called Cricket Bat Willows, but I can categorically state that this application is for Asenby land and it is the land that borders the allotments. It is not land in Rainton.”

Villagers who want to make comments will have to search for the planning application under Rainton. The reference to look for is ZC25/00747/FUL.

Footnote: This application is for an agricultural building for the storage of machinery and equipment associated with the farming of lavender on fields adjacent to the allotments. 

Greg White, the council’s executive member for trading standards, described it as a “worrying incident” and said “Our contractors will never cold call or dispose of unused materials in this way. Some cold callers take advantage of residents by putting them under pressure and being forceful and intimidating. I would urge everyone to help spread this important message and make sure your loved ones, especially those who may be vulnerable or live alone, are aware. Our advice is always to close the door on them, do not agree to any work or hand over any personal details.”

These resignations mean that there is now an opportunity for at least two new faces on the committee and it’s hoped that residents will consider joining the committee and making an important contribution to village life.

The committee meets six times a year and deals with the management and upkeep of the Village Hall, as well as the organisation of events and activities.

If you are interested or would like to talk about what is involved, please get in touch with our chairperson, Richard Byas, on 07801 721528 or by email at rtbyas@outlook.com

• Mickey 17 – To Thursday 3 April – no matinee.
• Black Bag – Friday 4 April to Thursday 10 April – matinee on Wednesday 9 April.
• The Sloth Lane – Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April.
• Film to be confirmed – Friday 11 and Saturday 12 April.
• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy – Sunday 13 to Thursday 17 April.
• Snow White – Friday 18 to Thursday 24 April – matinees on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April.

Opening times: Evenings – doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees – doors open at 2pm for 2.30pm. You can now book online at https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/ 

One performance to look out for is Rhubarb Theatre. Our book-bonkers buddies will act out tales of whales, bears and manic monsters. A fun and fantastical show, packed with silliness and stories. A celebration of books for the whole family to enjoy. There are three free performances on Saturday 5 April at:

• White Rose Book Cafe – 10.15am
• Thirsk Community Library – 12noon
• Rural Arts Courthouse – 2.45pm

Check out more Bookmark activities on Rural Art’s website –http://www.ruralarts.org

• Family Race Night at the Village Hall on Saturday 5 April at 6.30pm. If you would like to buy a horse contact Eleanor on 07841 036340.
• Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 19 April starting at 11am through to 3pm at Dalton Village Hall.

• Friday 11 April – Spring detectives and natural art – 5 to 11 year-olds.
• Monday 14 April – Forage, fire and cooking – 7 to 13 year-olds.
• Tuesday 15 April – Archery and den building – 7 to 13 year-olds.
• Thursday 17 April – Spring treasure hunt and nest-making – 5 to 11 year-olds.

£3 per session. Book early online to avoid disappointment – https://www.basecamplearning.co.uk/

• Queen by Candlelight – Friday 16 May at 7.30pm.
• Country by Candlelight – Saturday 17 May at 7.30pm
• Coldplay by Candlelight – Friday 18 July at 7.30pm.
• U2 by Candlelight – Friday 8 August at 7.30pm.

Book online at https://riponcathedral.org.uk/whats-on/

1. His horse was named Friday
2. Central Perk
3. Twinings
4. Spruce Goose and Birch
5. Lowestoft.

Doug Allan
07785 223707
doug@dougallan.co.uk

• TODAY: Sunday 23 March at 10.45am – Holy Communion, Rev Robert Williamson.
• Wednesday 26 March at 7pm – Compline for Lent.
• NEXT SUNDAY: Mothering Sunday 30 March at 10.45am – a special service with Rev Dawn Ward. It will be a fairly brief stand alone service devised and run by Dawn and should be a lovely occasion for families to gather and mothers and those mothering to be appreciated on this special day.
• Wednesday 2 April at 7pm – Compline for Lent
• Sunday 6 April at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
• Wednesday 9 April at 7pm – Compline for Lent
• Palm Sunday 13 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion Rev Robert Williamson
• Wednesday 16 April at 7pm – Compline for Lent
• Good Friday 18 April at 2pm – Reflection with Rev Robert Williamson
• Easter Eve Saturday 19 April at 7pm – Easter Vigil and Choral Eucharist for Easter Rev Robert Williamson
• Easter Sunday 20 April – No Service
• Sunday 27 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion Rev Robert Williamson

Here are a few of the questions from the quiz to test your knowledge. See the answers at the end of today’s email.

1. In the first James Bond film, Dr No, what children’s song is sung in the opening scenes?
2. Who is the current shadow secretary of state for Levelling-Up, Housing & Communities?
3. In what year did the Chernobyl nuclear reactor explode?
4. In what year were substitutes introduced in English football?
5. What is a group of lizards called?

And for good measure, here is the tie-break question: How many registered cars are there in the UK?

There’ll be a presentation on the large screen showing examples of what goes on in the hall every week. And members of both Topcliffe and Asenby Parish Councils have been invited to be present. You can talk to Topcliffe Parish members about the issues facing the Toll Booth.

The future of the Toll Booth
Last weekend’s Sunday Email carried information about the state of The Toll Booth and Topcliffe Parish Council explained what options it believed exist for its future. The Toll Booth, which is a Grade 2 listed building, is owned by the village and residents are responsible for its upkeep. As stated last week, the overall condition of the building is poor and getting worse.  A recent survey suggests necessary works would cost a minimum of £70,000, though this is likely to rise if further issues are revealed. The Parish Council believes there are three options

1. Apply for a loan from the government – a loan would have to be repaid which would require a significant rise in council tax to pay the interest and capital. 

2. Fund raising and grants – apply for any grants that may be available and begin a fundraising campaign. Grant providers would expect the community to raise as much as 50% of the cash. This could be a lenghty process.

3. Sell the building – Estate agents think the building could be developed within the Grade 2 listing framework.  This means externally the building would maintain its historical attributes. They also believe it would be of interest to a small project developer. This option would probably mean relocating the snooker club, if possible.

The Parish Council has indicated its preferred option is to try to sell the building. The other two options all come at a significant cost to council tax payers in Topcliffe, with an on going maintenance cost for a building that is hardly used by the vast majority of people in the village. If successful the funds generated would be available for village projects.

The Parish Council is accepting comments or observations that villagers may have before Monday 31 March. You can email the parish clerk parishclerk@topcliffe.org.uk via the contact tab on the website  https://www.topcliffe.org.uk/ 

Alternatively, meet your parish councillors today at the Village Hall Open Day & Buffet Lunch today between 11am and 1pm and tell them what you think.

On Tuesday evening 18th March the Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall Committee held their bi-monthly meeting. Chair Richard Byas opened by welcoming immediate past Treasurer Tony Bruce to the meeting. Tony had very kindly continued on behalf of the committee, to liaise with Business Stream, our water supplier over the Christmas 2023 water leak and the subsequent charges levied on the Village Hall. After months of negotiations and argument Tony could finally present to the committee an account which basically read ‘No Charge’. He had brought a successful conclusion to the matter by getting our suppler to scrap all charges and reimburse any charges to the account. The committee thanked Tony and presented him with a case of wine by way of thanks for all his hard work over the months on the matter.

Community First Yorkshire had successfully held their Village Hall Network Seminar at the hall on Friday 7 March and Doug Allan reported we are now on their list of training venues as they were much impressed with the facilities. Jim Shaw reported the PA System now had a new amplifier incorporating Bluetooth connectivity making it easy for hirers to provide themselves with music if required.
 
The Bingo sessions are proving very popular following on from the fortnightly Warm Hub. The Sunday Brunch overseen by Karen Morley held on 26 January had brought in £304.00 for the hall.  
The Horse Race Night held on 22 February organised by Doug Allan had again been a superb success bringing over £3,500 to Village Hall funds.
 
The electrical issues that had plagued the hall in recent weeks have now been fixed and appear to be working properly. Malcolm Morley reported an electrical problem apparently created by the outside water repairs of last year had also been repaired and could have contributed to the recent  internal issues.
 
A new sign was now in place highlighting the location of the Accident Book. Richard Byas reported he had supplied an instruction sign for exiting the halls front door as some users had found it difficult to leave. Helen Fothergill reported the Hallmaster Booking System was working well and bookings had recently been up with no outstanding accounts.
 
During the regular maintenance checks, a major problem had been highlighted with cracks appearing over some of the hall’s windows. A subsequent check by Malcolm Morley revealed that there are no lintels installed in the original build which had included wooden window frames, but the present UPVC frames are not designed to to be load bearing. It was agreed to seek at least three builders to quote with the possible use of a Structural Engineer if required.
 
This is Village Halls’ Week and as advertised, an Open Day will be held this coming Sunday 23 March between 11am and 1pm . All are welcome. There will be representations from some of our regular users along with both Parish Councils. Members of this Committee will be happy to answer any queries or questions you may have. 
 
The Flying Oysters will be appearing next Saturday 29 March. There are a few tickets left so hurry along to the Post Office to secure yours.
 
Committee Member resignations were received from Ann-Marie Mulley and Linda Robinson. The committee agreed it was sad to see them leave but thanked them for their valuable service over many years and wished them well in the future.
 
Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting will be held, along with the next regular meeting, in the Village Hall on Tuesday 13 May. With the recent resignations there are now places available on the committee and anyone interested in joining should get in touch with Chair Richard Byas or any present committee member.
 
We hope this has been of interest and informative.

Just one week to go! The Flying Oysters, one of the north east’s top bands will be performing at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Saturday 29 March. Dance the night away to the music of Coldplay, The Kinks, Kings of Leon, The Eurythmics, Queen, Radiohead, Killers, Pink Floyd, Elbow and the songs of many more top performers.

There’s still a few tickets left, priced  £15 from Topcliffe Post Office or Doug Allan (07785 223707). A supper of pie & peas and a choice of puddings to remind you of your schooldays is included. This will be a ‘Bring Your Own Drinks’ event. 

• September 5 – to Thursday 20 March
• The Last Showgirl – Friday 21 to Thursday 26 March – matinee on Wednesday 27 March.
• Mickey 17 – Friday 28 March to Thursday 3 April – no matinee.
• Black Bag – Friday 4 April to Thursday 10 April – matinee on Wednesday 9 April.
• The Sloth Lane – Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April.
• To be confirmed – Friday 11 and Saturday 12 April.
• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy – Sunday 13 to Thursday17 April.
• Snow White – Friday 18 to Thursday 24 April – matinees on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April.

Opening times: Evenings – doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees – doors open at 2pm for 2.30pm. You can now book online at https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/ 

One performance to look out for is Rhubarb Theatre. Our book-bonkers buddies will act out tales of whales, bears and manic monsters. A fun and fantastical show, packed with silliness and stories. A celebration of books for the whole family to enjoy.
There are three free performances on Saturday 5 April at:

• White Rose Book Cafe – 10.15am
• Thirsk Community Library – 12noon
• Rural Arts Courthouse – 2.45pm

• Friday 11 April – Spring detectives and natural art – 5 to 11 year-olds.
• Monday 14 April – Forage, fire and cooking – 7 to 13 year-olds.
• Tuesday 15 April – Archery and den building – 7 to 13 year-olds.
• Thursday 17 April – Spring treasure hunt and nest-making – 5 to 11 year-olds.

£3 per session. Book early online to avoid disappointment – https://www.basecamplearning.co.uk/

• Queen by Candlelight – Friday 16 May at 7.30pm.
• Country by Candlelight – Saturday 17 May at 7.30pm
• Coldplay by Candlelight – Friday 18 July at 7.30pm.
• U2 by Candlelight – Friday 8 August at 7.30pm.

Book online at https://riponcathedral.org.uk/whats-on/

1. Three Blind Mice (calypso style).
2. Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk & Malton (and, of course, Topcliffe).
3. 1986 (26 April)
4. 1965 – when one substitute per game was allowed for injuries.
5. A lounge

Tie-break: 34 million (to the nearest million) in 2024

Doug Allan
07785 223707
doug@dougallan.co.uk

• TODAY: Sunday 16 March at 10.45am – Sung Matins.
• Wednesday 19 March at 7pm – Compline for Lent.
• Sunday 23 March at 10.45am – Holy Communion, Rev Robert Williamson.
• Wednesday 26 March at 7pm – Compline for Lent.
• Mothering Sunday 30 March at 10.45am – a special service with Rev Dawn Ward.

Here are a few of the questions from the quiz to test your knowledge. See the answers at the end of today’s email.

1. Which famous baseball player was married to Marilyn Munroe?
2. Which is larger, the Isle of Wight or Anglesey?
3. Which king of England, Scotland and Ireland was executed in 1649?
4. What is the name of the female boxer who won gold at the Olympics in 2012?
5. Which country did Celine Dion represent at the 1988 Eurovision Song contest? 

A Message from Topcliffe Parish Council
This weekend every household in Topcliffe should receive a leaflet from Topcliffe Parish Council about the future of the Toll Booth. This is what it states:

There are decisions to be made about the future of the Toll Booth which have implications for the whole village.  Topcliffe Parish Council believe you all need to be aware of the situation and that you may wish to voice your opinion.

Topcliffe Toll Booth has been owned by the village for many years.  It is a Grade 2 listed building with some historical significance and the village/Parish Council is responsible for its upkeep.  The ground floor is unused and in a poor state of repair while the upstairs for many years has been used by the snooker club, which pays the village a token annual rent.

The overall condition of the building is poor and getting worse. The Parish Council commissioned a full survey a month ago to understand the full extent of the issues and the estimated costs to restore the building.  The detailed survey estimated a minimum cost of £70,000 to carry out the work but this is likely to rise significantly once work starts when further issues may be found.

The Grade 2 listing means that North Yorkshire Council could issue an improvement notice to us to restore the building. They used these powers last year in Sowerby, forcing a local farmer to restore a listed building.  They have not approached us yet but the longer we leave it the more likely this becomes, so we believe we need to act now.

The Parish Council believes there are three options

1.     Apply for a loan from the government
2.     Fund raising and grants
3.     Sell the building.

Government Loan
Long-term government loans are available to parish councils.  However, they have to be repaid by the Parish Council which would require a significant rise in council tax to pay the interest and capital. We would also have to budget for further expenditure over the years for maintenance to keep the building up to standard which, again, would have to be reflected in the level of council tax.

Grants and Fund Raising

Potentially, there are grant funds available for us.  Grant providers would expect us to fund raise at least 50% of the total and, by their nature, the process tends to be drawn out. The ongoing maintenance costs would also have to be funded.

Sell the Building to a Developer
We have spoken to two estate agents who both think the building could be developed within the grade 2 listing framework.  This means externally the building would maintain its historical attributes   They also believe it would be of interest to a small developer. This would probably mean relocating the snooker club if possible.

Preferred Option
Your Parish Council believes the most sensible way forward would be to try to sell the building. The other two options all come at a significant cost to council tax payers in Topcliffe, with an on going maintenance cost for a building that is hardly used by the vast majority of people in the village. If successful the funds generated would be available for village projects.

The Parish Council would welcome any comments or observations you may have before the 31 March. You can email the parish clerk parishclerk@topcliffe.org.uk via the contact tab on the website  https://www.topcliffe.org.uk/ or, alternatively, meet your parish councillors at the Village Hall open day & buffet lunch on Sunday 23 March from 11am.

Holly has similar success with her ‘Four Week Meditation Made Simple’ course held recently at Sinderby.
 
You can follow and keep up to date with Holly’s latest offerings by following her on Facebook and Instagram. You can also reach her directly via email at salty.soul.yoga@outlook.com

This is the final Warm Hub serving the winter lunch menu. From Wednesday 2 April the Soup & Sweet lunches will return. There’ll be hearty soup choices with extras such as sausage rolls, followed by a variety of cakes and bakes.

Residents of Topcliffe and Asenby can have a meal delivered if they are housebound – either on a short-term basis because of illness, or longer-term. If you wish to have a meal delivered on the day the Warm Hub is held, please get in touch with Karen Morley on 01845 577426.

There’ll be a presentation on the large screen showing examples of what goes on in the hall every week. And our local North Yorkshire Council representative, Cllr Dan Sladden, and members of both Topcliffe and Asenby Parish Councils have been invited to be present. 

Bake to help out!
The lunch organisers would appreciate any assistance with baking of cakes, scones , quiches, or sausage rolls. If you can help out, please contact Karen Morley on 01845 577426.

Everyone loves a raffle
If anyone has anything they are prepared to give as a raffle prize, please get in touch with Doug Allan on 07785 223707.

Tickets, priced £15, are selling fast so make sure you don’t miss out!. Get yours from Topcliffe Post Office or Doug Allan (07785 223707). A supper of pie & peas and a choice of puddings to remind you of your schooldays is included. This will be a ‘Bring Your Own Drinks’ event. 

• Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy – To Thursday 13 March  Matinee on Wednesday 12 March.
• September 5 – Friday 14 to Thursday 20 March.
• Dog Man – Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March. Show starts at 2.30pm.
• London Mountain Film Festival – Showreel 3 – two Wheels (cycling, mainly off road) – Sunday 16 March.

Opening times: Evenings – doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees – doors open at 2pm for 2.30pm. You can now book online at https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/ 

• Friday 11 April – Spring detectives and natural art – 5 to 11 year-olds.
• Monday 14 April – Forage, fire and cooking – 7 to 13 year-olds.
• Tuesday 15 April – Archery and den building – 7 to 13 year-olds.
• Thursday 17 April – Spring treasure hunt and nest-making – 5 to 11 year-olds.

£32 per session. Book early online to avoid disappointment – https://www.basecamplearning.co.uk/

• Queen by Candlelight – Friday 16 May at 7.30pm.
• Country by Candlelight – Saturday 17 May at 7.30pm
• Coldplay by Candlelight – Friday 18 July at 7.30pm.
• U2 by Candlelight – Friday 8 August at 7.30pm.

Book online at https://riponcathedral.org.uk/whats-on/

1. Joe Di Maggio
2. Anglesey
3. Charles 1
4. Nicola Adams
5. Switzerland (and she won!).