St Columba’s Services
- TODAY – Sunday 14 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
- SPECIAL EVENT: On Wednesday 17 July at 6.30pm, St Columba’s Choir will be singing Evensong at the church of Christ the Consoler, which is in the grounds of Newby Hall at Skelton on Ure. This is a redundant church now in the care of the Churches’ Conservation Trust and so this is a very special opportunity for the choir to sing and for others to hear Evensong in this beautiful church.
- Friday 19 July at 10.00am – Topcliffe Academy – End of term service.
- Sunday 21 July at 10.45am – Sung Matins.
- Sunday 28 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
- Sunday 4 August at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong (wine or soft drinks and pre-supper nibbles served following the service).
- Sunday 11 August at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
- Sunday 18 August at 10.45am – Sung Matins.
- Sunday 25 August at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
Refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.
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Morrison’s Petrol Station
TODAY: Sunday 14 July – The petrol station at Morrison’s in Boroughbridge is changing ownership. As of midday today the petrol service station will be closed for refurbishment and will reopen on 28 July. The main store will remain open as normal during this time. See poster here.
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TONIGHT: Quiz cancelled
Well done England for getting to tonight’s final in the Euros. The game against Spain kick off at 8pm – which just happens to be the same time we’d normally start the Village Hall quiz. Under the circumstances something had to give so the quiz is cancelled so that everyone can stay home and watch the match. Mike will now present his quiz questions next Sunday (21 July). Good luck England.
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Well done Mike, Linda, Karen and Malc who won last week’s quiz set by Doug. There was an excellent turnout with 36 participants.
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An Evening with Ian Moore
TOMORROW: Monday 15 July – Follow the hilarious misadventures of Ian Moore and his family as their search for serenity in rural France leads them on a journey of chaos, commotion and comedy. This will be a highly entertaining evening and includes a talk, reading, Q&A session and book signing. 7pm at White Rose Books, Thirsk. £5 including a welcome drink and £2 off the purchase of the book. Please telephone 01845 524353.to reserve a place.
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Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe every Friday 5 ’til 7pm
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Village Hall Committee – short report of meeting
Last Tuesday (9 July) Village Hall Committee members paddled their way along Front Street and braved the downpours to get to the Village Hall to attend the bi-monthly meeting. Here is a precis note of issues considered.
Chairman Richard Byas welcomed Cllr Steve Gallon as an invited observer on behalf of Asenby Parish Council.
Members discussed the idea of installing Wi-Fi within the hall. Jim Shaw had been tasked with researching the options and he advised on two options – wired broadband or a mobile modem. The former requires the installation of a landline for which a survey would have to be carried out and the cost could be prohibitive. The alternative, if a strong enough signal can be established, is a mobile Wi-Fi using the 4G network. Jim demonstrated that this could work using his own mobile modem and committee members were able to access Wi-Fi and log on to the internet. It was agreed that the necessary equipment should be purchased and installed.
Malcom Morley was thanked for his excellent work constructing four new trestle tables, which will be needed for the Produce Show in August. He has also agreed to undertake some re-pointing of the brickwork above the emergency door when the weather improves.
The Ceilidh held in June was a great success, bringing much needed funds to support the Village Hall. Sarah Barber and Jane Burnett were applauded for putting on such a great show.
A lack of action and clarification by the providers of the hall’s water supply means the dispute surrounding the recent leak still rumbles on. Former Treasurer Tony Bruce advised he was still pursuing the suppliers and hoped for some news in the coming weeks. Because of the uncertainty, the committee unanimously agreed that any significant expenditure would again, have to be kept on hold.
The bench kindly donated by the former Topcliffe Bowling Club has been treated and is now positioned at the front of the Village Hall. Members agreed it is a very welcome gift which will be much appreciated by hall users.
Up and coming events are the Alex Scott concert on 17 August. Tickets are moving very quickly so it’s wise to get to the Post Office or contact Doug Allan if you don’t want to miss out. Also coming up on 14 September is a Late Summer Barbecue & Disco to boogie on down to. Watch out for more details soon. These are both fundraising events to support our Village Hall.
With the recent resurgence of interest in board games, Gerri Clifton wondered if there might be interest in organising a board games club. Members considered it a good suggestion and suggested she might test the waters to see if there is interest in our two villages.
The next meeting will be held 10 September.
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Village Hall Library
Did you know that there is a library in the downstairs committee room at the rear of Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall? This question is asked because a resident recently expressed surprise that there is a library in the village.
The library has been there for several years and is free to use. There are shelves of fiction novels by all the leading authors, plus some factual books. Topcliffe resident Peter Manning pops in every week to keep the book shelves tidy.
There isn’t an opening time as such. That idea has been tried and people rarely turned up. Regulars tend to call in when they know the hall will be open, such as when the Soup and Sweet lunch or Boccia Club are on. If you turn up and there’s a private event underway, a polite request to be allowed to walk through to the library will usually get approval.
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Thistle Hill Golf Club
This nine hole golf course at Alanbrooke Barracks is a brilliant sporting facility on our doorstep. It offers incredible value for money and caters for golfers of all abilities. Check out this poster for more information.
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Ray Kirby
Here’s reminder that the funeral of Swale View resident Ray Kirby will take place at Maple Park Crematorium at 2.30pm on Wednesday 17 July. Afterwards there’ll be an opportunity to chat and remember an old friend over a drink and refreshments at The Swan in Topcliffe. Everybody is welcome to attend.
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School dates for your diary
- Friday, 19 July – End of Year Celebration Service, St Columba’s Church, 10am
- Friday, 19 July – School closes for the summer holidays at 2pm.
- Monday, 2 September – Staff Training Day
- Tuesday, 3 September – School reopens for the start of autumn term.
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Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup & Sweet lunch will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 24 July from 11.30 to 12.45pm. There’ll be a selection of home-made soups, puddings, delicious cakes and bakes and tea or coffee. All welcome. No set charge, but donations welcome.
The last lunch held on 10 July saw 50 meals served and £193 raised in donations. £50 was subsequently donated to Marie Curie Nurses in Thirsk. After expenses, the balance was added to the Warm Hub Community Fund.
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Topcliffe Parish Council
The next meeting of Topcliffe Parish Council will be on Thursday 25 July at 7pm in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
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The Angel Comedy Night
The next Hilarity Bites Comedy Night at The Angel in Topcliffe will be held on Thursday 25 July. Doors open 7.30pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets £10 if purchased in advance or £12 on the door. For more information and tickets call 01845 578000. See poster here.
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Deer Shed Festival
This year’s Deer Shed Festival will be on at Baldersby Park over the weekend – 26 to 29 July. The programme for this year’s festival is shown here.
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Chef’s Table at The Catton Kitchen
Following the success of last year’s Chef’s Table event, it is being repeated this year on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 August. There’ll be a delicious range of meat, seafood, vegetables and cheese served over seven or eight courses, with wine pairing. Tickets are £140 per person. Booking essential. Contact Amy at Catton Kitchen via the Facebook page or by calling 07747 083155.
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Concert at the Village Hall
This cabaret-style concert on Saturday 17 August features solo artist Alex Scott. Alex is a very talented singer with a great repertoire of songs from the 1960s to the present…all guaranteed to get you on the dance floor or at least to get your feet tapping.
This is a bring your own drinks and nibbles evening. All profits will go to help support and maintain the Village Hall. Tickets, priced at £10, are selling fast so if you don’t want to miss out, get yours soon. Available from Topcliffe Post Office or Doug Allan on 07785 223707.
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Summer Basecamps
Plans for summer base camps at Baldersby Park have been announced.
- Monday 19 August – Kayaking & Willow-weaving
- Wednesday 21 August – Archery & Make-Your-Own-Bow-and-Arrow
- Wednesday 28 August – Wild Art & Bubble Science
- Thursday 29 August – Fire, Food & Forest Games
For more information see poster here. Book online at: http://www.basecamplearning.co.uk
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Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show 2024
The show will be held on Saturday 31 August at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall and there will be 83 classes in five categories: 47 horticultural classes: 17 baking, jams, preserves and pickles classes: 3 floral classes: 11 hobbies classes and 5 specific classes that only children can enter. The full list of categories and show rules, together with timings on the day, are available here.
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EVENTS ON AROUND THE AREA
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North York Moors Railway
You can get a Rover ticket for unlimited travel on NYMR for an entire year. Enjoy access to over 24 miles of stunning scenery and the freedom to hop on and off whenever you like. Check out their website at: Adults all day, all line rover ticket £49.50 with 12 months return travel for free – Plus Kids Go Free in 2024 (nymr.co.uk)
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Hopetown – Darlington
Just in time for the school holidays the region’s newest visitor attraction,
Hopetown Darlington, opens on Tuesday 16 July and then seven days a week. In 1825, a railway journey changed the world forever. Locomotion No. 1 became the first steam locomotive to haul a passenger-carrying train on a public railway – the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
The restored Goods Shed on McNay Street, originally built in 1833 serves as the entrance to this fantastic new facility which includes a café, shop and digital media experience. Nearby, the North Road Station Museum features a brand-new interactive permanent exhibition celebrating rail travel and engineering brilliance. In the Carriage Works, visitors can explore “Brick Journeys”, an exhibition made entirely from LEGO bricks. And at Darlington Locomotive Works guests can watch the construction of the UK’s newest steam engine.
Open 10am-5pm. Free site admission. Some exhibitions, events and
activities carry a separate charge. Find out more at:
http://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk
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Summer activities at the library
There’s a lot is going on at Thirsk Community Library this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge, Mini Engineering, Knitterlings with the Thirsk Yarnbombers, Lego drop-in sessions and so much more. Drop into the library for more information or see poster here.
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Galeón Andalucía in Whitby
This amazing replica of a Spanish galleon will be visiting Whitby Harbour from until tomorrow, Monday 15 July. It’s a replica of the ship used by the Spanish during the 16th to 18th centuries. Once on board, you are free to stroll around its decks, talk to crew members and visit an exhibition, watch videos and projections and see historical documents. 10am to 8pm. £12, child (5-10) £6, under 5s free, Family (2+3) £30. Book online at www.tickets.velacuadra.es
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Rural Arts events
Here are some of the workshops coming up at The Courthouse in Thirsk:
- Working with Jesmonite – Wednesday 17 July
- Taste of Collage – Wednesday 17 July – A fun morning exploring all things cutting and sticking: how the great artists have used collage and you can too! 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Visit Rural Arts’ website – Home – Rural Arts for more details or to make a booking. Or just pop in to The Courthouse in Thirsk if you’d prefer a face-to-face chat.
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Racing at Thirsk
• Wednesday 17 July – afternoon racing
• Friday 26 July – GRIY Summer Festival
• Saturday 3 August – William Hill Summer Cup
• Friday 9 August – Circus family day
• Friday 16 August – Sausage and Craft Beer Evening
• Friday 30 August – All Creatures Great and Small Family Day
• Saturday 7 September- Ladies Day
• Monday 16 September – Season Finale
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The Ritz Cinema
- Inside Out 2 – to Thursday 18 July – matinees on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July.
- The Bikeriders – Friday 19 to Thursday 25 July – no matinee.
- The Dead Don’t Hurt – Friday 26 July to Thursday 1 August – no matinee.
- Despicable Me 4 – Friday 2 to Thursday 8 August – matinees on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August.
- Fly me to the Moon – Friday 9 to Thursday 15 August – matinee on Wednesday 14 August.
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/
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Gathering in The Garden
Join the Thirsk friends of the Lambert Hospice at the Gathering in The Garden at Thirsk Hall on Thursday 18 July from 6.30 to 8.30pm to raise funds for the Lambert Hospice. Price includes fizz, canapés and music by Strings Attached. Tickets £20 from 07774 983275.
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Wensleydale Railway
There’s something for everyone at Wensleydale Railway over the coming months. They are planning plenty of events and activities and here’s a taste of what’s on with a link to the booking system:
- Saturdays – 20 July, 31 August, 14 September and 26 October – Gin Train.
- Sunday 18 August at 2.30pm – Summer Afternoon Tea Train.
- Saturday 24 to Monday 26 August – Industrial Diesel Weekend.
- Sunday 22 September – Summer’s End Tea Train.
- Sunday 20 October – Autumnal tea Train.
Contact email: admin@wensleydalerailway.com / 01677 425805
Bookings: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/events_and_experiences/
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Open Day at Nature Reserve
There’s to be an open day at High Batts Nature Reserve, near Lightwater Valley, on Sunday 21 July between 10am and 4pm. It’s free and there’ll be lots going on – check out the poster here for full detaills.
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Thirsk Artisan Market
Will be held on the Market Place in Thirsk on Sunday 21 July from 10am to 3pm. Locally-produced arts and crafts, food and drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. http://www.littlebirdmade.com
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Leeming Families Air Display
RAF Leeming is planning a families air display on the afternoon of Thursday 25 July and it will provide an opportunity for the general public to watch from various viewing points around the airbase boundary. The display will include take off and landings by Eurofighter Typhoons, Hawker Hunters, Quatari Hawks and Chinook Helicopters…and a fly-past by The Red Arrows. The public will not be allowed on the base, but several viewing areas, including Roman Road, Leeming, DL7 9SN, are available. There’s ample free public car parking.
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Bee & Bugs week
This exciting week-long event is on at Monk Park Farm, near Bagby from Saturday 27 July to Friday 2 August. Join Buzz & Honey, the park’s huge Bee mascots for an amazing themed week to kick off the summer holidays. Watch the thoroughly entertaining Bee Show and meet lots of creepy crawlies like snails, tarantulas, jungle nymphs, and stick insects, cockroaches and more. You can also help decorate a pebble and make the
world’s longest caterpillar,…and enjoy all the usual fun on the farm. Book online £12 in advance, £15 on the gate. http://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk
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Thirsk Model Railway Show
On at Thirsk Town Hall on Westgate from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 28 July. It will feature fifteen model railway layouts, a variety of traders and lots of different demonstrators, as well as refreshments, a children’s competition and a tombola. Profits to be donated to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Adults £5, accompanied children free of charge.
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Ripon Old Cars
A major Classic and Vintage Car Gathering at Ripon Racecourse on Sunday 28 July between 9am and 5pm. Besides plenty of classic and vintage cars, there’ll be motorcycles, military and commercial vehicles, auto jumble, trade stands, vintage tractors and kit cars, Also live music, children’s play area (courtesy of Ripon Toy Library), and kids entertainer and home made refreshments. All proceeds go to Parkinsons UK and numerous other local good causes. £5, children under 14 free if accompanied by an adult. Sorry but entry is cash only.http:// www.riponclassiccargathering.co.uk
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Dalton Scarecrow Festival
This festival includes a scarecrow tour around the village and lots of other activities at Dalton Village Hall, including refreshments, play area, crafts and more. Saturday 3 August from 11am to 3pm. All funds raised will help maintain the Village Hall and support Cancer Research UK. See poster here.
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Repair Cafe
The next repair cafe will be held at Thirsk Library on Saturday 3 August between 10am and 1pm. Be greener by avoiding waste and save money by letting a team of dedicated and talented volunteers try to repair your broken or worn-out items for the cost of a voluntary donation.
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Thirsk and Sowerby Festival
Will be held on Flatts Fields, Sowerby on Sunday 4 August between 10am and 5pm. A free volunteer-run family event with loads of full on fun. Live music stage, dog agility show, free bouncy castle, owl adventures, pony rides, axe throwing. Free entry.
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Thirsk Farmers’ Market
On Thirsk Market Place on Sunday 4 August between 9am and 2pm. Around 20 artisan food and drink producers bring the fruits of their labour direct to you. http:// www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.c om
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Beatles by Candlelight
The Beatles By Candlelight comes to Ripon Cathedral. Thursday 15 August 2024 at 7.30pm. Featuring a fantastic band and a cast of West End singers. All your favourite Beatles songs. Book online at http://www.concertsbycandlelight.com
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de Mowbray Music Festival
Thirsk’s annual music festival is on Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 August. Staged at venues throughout Thirsk, it offers something for everyone. See full programme on the poster here.
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World axe throwing championship coming to Thirsk
An international axe throwing championship is coming to the UK for the first time ever and Thirsk will be the host town. The event will be staged at Thirsk racecourse on the weekend 23 to 25 August. Baldersby-based club, the Axemore Throwing Club, is taking the lead on planning and delivering the world championships, which are sanctioned by the Global Axe Throwing Commission, the international governing body for double-bit axe throwing.
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Summer Music Series
The summer Rural Arts/De Mowbray Music evening concert series continues with on Friday 30 August with Native Gallantry – baroque strings. The concert starts at 6.30pm and tickets are £10 (£8 for concessions). Venue: The Courthouse, Thirsk. Book online at http://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/performances
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Baldersby St James book sale
This year’s book sale will be held on the weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September between 10am and 5pm. The organisers are looking for volunteers to help arrange the book displays (Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September) and after the event to tidy the books away (Sunday 8 September at 4pm). They also invite donations of any books, which can be left in the church at any time during the day.
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Music@Junction 50
There’s a concert being held at Baldersby St James Church on Thursday 19 September at 7pm featuring husband and wife Andrea and Djodje Gajic. They’ll be performing Ad Libitum on violin and accordion. Further details available from Colin Reid – colinreid97@yahoo.co.uk – or by telephone – 01765 640624.
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Other events in the area this summer
Here are some dates to note in your diary.
- Masham Steam Engines & Fair Organs – This very popular annual rally is on in Masham on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July. Adult £12, Family (2+3) £25. Tickets from http://www.hello@mashamsteamrally.com
- Picton Show – (near Yarm) – Saturday 20 July – sports, gymkhana and horticultural show. 9am-4pm. http://www.pictonhorticulturalshow.weebly.com
- Historic Vehicle Rally – Sunday 21 July – Newby Hall near Ripon – Vintage and classic cars – the North’s biggest one-day car show. 10am-3pm. Adult £14, child £9, family £40, under 4s free (gardens only, house has supplement). www.newbyhall.com
- Borrowby Show – Saturday 27 July – Hillside Rural Activities Park, Knayton YO7 4AX. Noon-6pm. www.borrowbyshow.co.uk
- Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show – Sunday 28 July – staged at Newby Hall – Baking, handicrafts, horticulture, children’s classes, flower arranging, photography and farm produce. Dog, cattle, sheep, horse and donkey classes. Tickets include entry into the gardens and legendary adventure playground. 10am-4pm. Book online www.boroughbridgeshow.co.uk
- Ryedale Agricultural Show – Tuesday 30 July – Wellburn Park near Kirbymoorside YO62 7HG. 8.30am-6pm. Online or card payment on the day. www.ryedaleshow.co.uk
- Osmotherley Show – Saturday 3 August – Home Farm, Thimbleby DL6 3PY. Traditional agricultural show.c10am-10pm. £8, Child (5-11) £5, free parking. www.osmotherleyshow.co.uk
- Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show – Tuesday 6 August – St Hedda’s Schoolroom, Egton Bridge. The oldest Gooseberry show in the world, every year since 1800. 2.00-6.30pm.
- Fireworks Championships – Newby Hall from 4 until 10pm on Saturday 24 August. Fireworks Championships 2024 – Newby Hall
- Ripley Food & Drink Festival – Ripley Castle – 10am to 6pm on Saturday 24 to Monday 26 August. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/foodfestival/1020553/r/website
- Harrogate Flower Show – Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September. Tickets are now on sale and you can save £5 by buying in advance. This year in the grounds of Newby Hall. Autumn Show | Autumn Show (flowershow.org.uk)
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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