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Posted on 10 September 202313 October 2026 by Doug Allan

Sunday Email: Issue 175

Welcome to the Sunday Email. This week’s is the 175th since the first was circulated in April 2020.
Doug
07785 223707

St Columba’s Services

TODAY 10 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 17 September at !0.45am – Sung Matins
Sunday 24 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 1 October at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong

Everyone is most welcome to come along for any of these services. Refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.

A Festival of Brass
TODAY (10 September): A free concert at St Mary’s Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk at 3pm. Music by Thirsk Royal British Legion Band. Refreshments served. Donations to support St Mary’s Church.

Quiz night at the Village Hall
TONIGHT – the Sunday quiz is on at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall at 8pm.

This photograph is of last week’s quizzers. Just shows how popular the evening has become.

Library
There’ll be no ‘open’ session of the library this coming week, but f you want to get some books or exchange ones you have, please pop along at anytime the Village Hall is open (but please ask whoever is using the hall at the time).

The Tattler – September issue
The September Tattler has been delivered to all households in our two villages a little earlier than originally planned. It was due out on Tuesday but the printer finished the job ahead of schedule. I hope you enjoy the read.

Urgent action needed if you oppose latest planning application
Both Asenby and Topcliffe Parish Councils have expressed concern about a recently submitted planning application to expand the small business estate on the Rainton road not far from the Crab and Lobster. It is seen as another significant industrial area being built within the weight restriction zone that is meant to protect the two villages. Traffic to and from this new site would have a legal right to travel past Asenby and through the centre of Topcliffe.

Asenby Parish Council objects on the following grounds:
1) The application represents a major development and as such is too extensive for the area.
2) The volume of traffic (both cars and HGV) will be excessive for the small roads leading to and from the site.
3) The multiple junctions of the A167 with Whaites Lane and Wide Howe Lane are not suitable for such an increase in both volume and type of traffic.
4) Although the parish council agrees there are excellent road links to the A168 travelling south, and the A1M, any vehicles of all sizes travelling north on the A168 to the A19 would likely pass through Topcliffe, which is already a busy village. Preferably HGVs needing to get to the A19 would be forced access the A168 southbound down to the A1M junction and then undertake a ‘U-turn’ to travel north. But it is more likely many large vehicles would ignore the 7.5T restrictions and add to the Topcliffe congestion.
5) There are business parks already in the vicinity of Thirsk which have been planned with vehicle access in mind and, even if currently are full to capacity, it would make more sense to extend these than build in a rural area where roads are not designed for the purpose.
6) There are bus stops in Asenby and Topcliffe but we feel that these are mainly irrelevant as the types of visitors and reducing timetables will result in little use of public transport.

Hopefully residents of both villages will feel equally strongly about this application and will lodge objections/comments via https://uniformonline.harrogate.gov.uk/…/applicationDet…
but it must be done by tomorrow, 11 September.

Fence painting – thank you
Parish councillor Ben Collard would like to thank all the volunteers – Peter Manning, Roy Beckwith, Doug Allan, Stacey Kendall, Lee Wainwright, Malcolm Ealand, Fran Eckersley, Linda Bumby, Jenny Bumby and Florence Bumby who turned up yesterday (9 September) to help paint the white roadside fencing between The Swan and the school. Also a big thank you to Linda Robinson who lives close by and brought out a cup of tea for everyone.

Some photographs:
1 : The fence before painting.
2 : The volunteers
3 : Linda Robinson
4 . The fence after painting.

These little jobs are likely the responsibility of the Council’s Highways Department but getting action to keep them looking smart, tidy and safe is hard to achieve, so it’s easiest to simply do the job ourselves.

A huge thank you to Thirsk Decorating Centre who donated the paint.

Flu season approaches
Topcliffe Surgery is now offering flu vaccinations to the following patients – those aged 65 years and over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2024); under 65 years and in an at-risk group (e.g. asthma, diabetes, heart disease etc); pregnant women; those in long-stay residential care homes; carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person and frontline health or social care workers.

Patients aged 50-64 years not in an at-risk group are not eligible for a flu jab through the NHS this year.

Topcliffe Surgery patients entitled to a jab will be contacted and invited to call in for their vaccination during October and November as and when vaccinations are available. Please be patient and wait for the surgery to contact you.

Clerk to Asenby Parish Council – Vacancy
Asenby Parish Council is seeking a Clerk to support them with administrative duties. The council meets a number of times each year depending on needs within the village. This is a paid post and would particularly suit someone who has held a similar post in the past, although this is not essential. For further information please email: [email protected]

Baby Bubble in Topcliffe
New classes for mothers and babies have started in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall each Friday morning. Baby Bubble is provided by Rosie Hopps. More information see leaflets here (1 and 2) and for bookings go to https://bookthatin.com/link/thebabybubblecouk or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBabyBubbleNorthYorkshire

The Topcliffe Big Race Night
Have you bought your tickets for the Topcliffe Big Race Night on Saturday 14 October? They’re on sale now at £7 each from Doug Allan or Topcliffe Post Office. Ticket price includes a two course supper. Each ticket is numbered and there’ll be a draw on the night with top-class prize of a luxurious over night for two at Crab Manor followed by a delicious breakfast. The number who can attend is limited so don’t leave it too late!

Weekly art classes
The next block of six weekly art classes at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall start tomorrow (Monday 11 September). These classes, which run for two hours from 10am, are led by talented teacher/artist Rebecca Jayne. She’ll guide you with helpful tips and techniques and support you with creating your own artwork.

Full calendar of dates: Monday 11, 18 and 25 September, and 2, 9 and 16 October. Further details about the sessions will be issued the week before classes start to those who have booked. http://www.rebeccajayneartist.co.uk

Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall
The next meeting of the Village Hall Committee will be on Tuesday 12 September at 7.30pm.

Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup & Sweet lunch will be on Wednesday 13 September in the Village Hall. Lunch served from 11.30am to 12.45pm. There’ll be a selection of tasty soups followed by delicious cakes and bakes and tea or coffee. All welcome. No set charge, but donations welcome.

At the last lunch (30 August), £118 was raised of which £50 was given to Doug Allan to help fund the production of The Tattler and Sunday Email.

Public meeting to discuss Asenby play park
Following a village consultation about the play park, parish councillors have collated all replies from the questionnaire and are now planning to hold a meeting for Asenby residents where the results will be revealed and there’ll be discussions about the play area’s future. The meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13 September at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.

Macmillan Coffee Mornings
Several coffee mornings are planned in support of the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Please give them your support.

Thirsk Yarnbombers (which includes quite a few members in Topcliffe), will have a coffee morning at Thirsk Town Hall on Wednesday 27 September between 10am and noon. Take along your knitting or crocheting too if you wish.
The Angel at Topcliffe will hold a coffee morning on Friday 29 September from 11am.
Jane Burnett and friends will be holding a coffee morning in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall between 10am and noon on Saturday 7 October.

Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm.

Traders in Topcliffe, Asenby and surrounding area
There’s a wide range of small businesses operating in Topcliffe and Asenby and in close proximity to our two villages. Check them out when you need work doing or a service provided: it’s great to be able to support local! The list is here.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Lucy Day is holding Vinyasa Flow yoga sessions at Rainton Village Hall every Saturday morning at 9am. If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] or call 07970 049928 for details.

Slow and gentle Yoga with Alex
Another yoga class that may be of interest to Topcliffe and Asenby residents is organised by Alex at two locations close by:

Thirsk Town Hall, Tuesday 1.45 to 2.45pm and Thursday 11.15am to 12.15pm.
Coronation Hall, Boroughbridge, Wednesday 9.45 to 10.45am.

Suitable for anyone wishing to improve or regain their balance, strength and mental well-being. Call 07927 141616 or email Alex on [email protected]

The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

To Thursday 14 September – no matinee – Talk To Me.
Friday 15 to Thursday 21 September – no matinee – Gran Turismo: From Gamer to Racer.
SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday 16 September – Heritage Open Day – free tours of The Ritz, including the projection room. 10am to 5pm, on the hour. No booking required, but ‘first come first served’. Maximum 15 people per tour. Approximately 45 minutes.
Friday 22 to Thursday 28 September – no matinees – And Then Come the Nightjars.
Friday 29 September to Thursday 5 October – matinee on Wednesday 4 October – My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.
Friday 6 to Thursday 12 October – (matinee Wednesday 11 October – A haunting in Venice.

Opening times: evenings – doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. matinees – doors open at 2pm for 2.30pm. https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

More than a Name on a Memorial
As part of the celebrations marking the centenary of Harrogate’s cenotaph, a special exhibition is being staged showing how the names of 1163 local brave men and women who died in two world wars and are listed on the war memorial, have been matched with their personal stories. The title of the exhibition is ‘More than a Name on a Memorial’, and it’s on is on at West Park United Reformed Church, Harrogate until 12 November (Fridays and Saturdays, 10am – 4pm, Sundays 1 – 5pm).

The commemoration plans also include a comprehensive programme of 15 illustrated talks, three music performances two plays and two special film screenings. You can check out all event details at https://thecenotaphcentenary.info

Thorp Perrow

13 September – Join expert, Paul Holden Ridgway, on a hunt for forest and field-based food and you learn how to forage from nature’s seasonal pantry in a safe and sustainable way. Wear appropriate footwear and outerwear. You may also like to take your own gardening gloves.
19 September – Experience the healing benefits of nature and mindfulness under a canopy of autumn glory, led by Faith Douglas, author of The Nature Remedy and Mindfulness Practitioner.
21 September – Create a seasonal layered planter of floral colour at this autumnal planting workshop. Learn about the right types of bulbs for potting and the practicalities of creating a pot of planted bulbs. Ready for flowering in spring 2024, you’ll take home a concoction that will delight next year.

http://Your Visit (Home) – Thorp Perrow

Heritage Open Day
England’s largest history and culture festival takes place during September – and the best part is that every property taking part is free to visit. It’s a great chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences. The Heritage Open Days are on until Sunday 17 September. Dates, times and booking details for all 178 free properties and events in North Yorkshire are online at http://VisitThirsk.uk/HeritageOpenDays

Events in Dalton

St John’s Church Harvest Service: The Harvest Service will be in church on Friday 15 September at 7pm, followed by a supper. All welcome.
Vintage Afternoon Tea: Back after being cancelled last year due to the passing away of Queen Elizabeth. In the church on Saturday 16 September 2pm until 4pm. Come along and have a chat and enjoy sandwiches, cakes, scones and tea and coffee. Donations welcome.
Through the Decades Disco: The disco will be in the Village Hall on Saturday 30 September. Songs from the 60s through to the 2020s. Tickets are £5 available from Eleanor on 07841 036340.

Baldersby Park After-School Club
The popular After-School Club will be returning on Thursday 14 September and running every Thursday until October half-term. Sessions are 3.30 to 4.45pm and the cost is £5 per child. For more information go to http://www.basecamplearning.co.uk

The Cookery Theatre at Stokesley Show
Jack Baldwin, Head Chef at The Angel, is one of six North Yorkshire chefs taking part in a Cookery Theatre at this year’s Stokesley Show on Saturday 23 September. Jack will be ‘performing’ at 2pm. Advance tickets available to purchase at https://stokesleyshow.co.uk/ticket-information/

Independent Thirsk Traders – Craft Fair
The next craft fair at Thirsk Town Hall will be held on Sunday 24 September from 10am to 3pm. There’s a wide range of stalls offering handcrafted items, tombola and refreshments.

‘Pearl of Africa’ Ugandan Children’s Choir
Fundraising Concert, Monday 25 September in St Columba’s Church, Topcliffe, organised in conjunction with Topcliffe Academy. Further details to follow shortly. Save the date.

Music at Junction 50
In the final concert of this year’s Junction 50 festival, four female singers – The All Sorts – will perform on Thursday 28 September at 7pm. This group consists of singers who regularly appear for the likes of Scottish Opera. They offer arias from opera, songs from musical shows and well known items. They are renowned for providing a fun filled evening with audiences begging for more so don’t miss out! Tickets are £12.

Bags2School recycling event
Save the date – Friday 6 October. If you’re having a clear out please save textiles for the regular village recycling event at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. You can help volunteers raise much-needed funds for the Village Hall and Topcliffe 1st Scouts.

Just as a reminder, the following items are welcomed: men’s, ladies and children’s clothing – paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around) – handbags – hats – bags – scarves and ties – jewellery – lingerie – socks – belts – soft toys – household linen – household curtains – household towels – household bedding (bed sheets, pillow-cases and duvet covers). We are unable to accept duvets and blankets, pillows and cushions, carpets, rugs and mats (including bath, shower and toilet mats), soiled, painted, ripped or wet clothing, school uniforms, corporate clothing and workwear or textile off cuts or yarns.

Bin Collections
Topcliffe:

Refuse – Mondays 11 and 25 September.
Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 21 September and 5 October.

Asenby:

Recycling – Mondays 11 and 25 September.
Refuse – Mondays 18 September and 2 October.
Garden Waste – Wednesdays 20 September and 4 October.

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.

This email is proudly sponsored by Faro Finance

Posted on 3 September 202313 October 2026 by Doug Allan

Sunday Email: Issue 174

Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707

Thirsk Farmers’ Market
TODAY (3 September) – Lots of local independent businesses who are passionate about the things they produce. 9am to 2pm. http://www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

St Columba’s Services

TODAY (3 September) at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
Sunday 10 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 17 September at !0.45am – Sung Matins
Sunday 24 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 1 October at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong

Everyone is most welcome to come along for any of these services. Refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.

Quiz night at the Village Hall
TONIGHT – the Sunday quiz is on at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall at 8pm. If you fancy testing your general knowledge and later having a chat with friends and neighbours, please come along. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Glasses are available, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show
Despite worries about the erratic weather during this year’s growing season, the range and quality of produce on show at the Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show at the Village Hall yesterday (2 September), was amazing. There was a stunning array of produce across all categories. A large crowd visited the show and mingled among the many horticultural and other exhibits, had a cup of tea and chatted with competitors, friends and neighbours.

Well done Peter Lowe who was the overall winner in the horticultural section, with 51 points. He also had the ‘Most Firsts’ with 13 category wins. He also won the show last year so he’s proving to be consistent.

Other trophy winners were: Hobbies – Julie Hunt; Floral – Karen Hargreaves and Baking – Fiorella Shepherd. There were very few entries in the Children’s category, but well done to those who did enter.

Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to everyone who took part, and especially to the Show Secretary Judith Lowe and all the volunteers who helped ensure the show went smoothly.

Cross Talk
The church magazine for September is now in circulation. You can see a copy here.

Topcliffe Parish Council
There is no meeting of the Parish Council in August. The next meeting will be on Thursday 7 September at 7pm in the Village Hall.

Baby Bubble in Topcliffe
There’s a brand new weekly range of classes for mothers and babies coming soon to Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall starting Friday 8 September. Baby Bubble is provided by Rosie Hopps. More information see leaflets here (1 and 2) and for bookings go to https://bookthatin.com/link/thebabybubblecouk or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBabyBubbleNorthYorkshire

Fence painting – helpers needed
Ben Collard is looking for a few volunteers to help paint the white roadside fencing between The Swan and the school on Saturday 9 September. If you have an hour to spare and are happy to help keep our village looking smart and tidy, please come along at 9am. All paint and brushes provided. Meet outside The Swan.

Sutton Bank closure
The A170 at Sutton Bank will be closed for routine maintenance by North Yorkshire Council from 7am Sunday 10 September to 7pm on Sunday 17 September. Diversion routes will be sign posted.

The Tattler – September issue
The September Tattler is now written, designed and at the printers. It will be delivered to all households in our two villages on Tuesday 12 September.

Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm.

The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

To Thursday 7 September – matinee Saturday 2 September – Meg 2: The Trench.
Friday 8 to Thursday 14 September – no matinee – Talk To Me.
Friday 15 to Thursday 21 September – no matinee – Gran Turismo: From Gamer to Racer.
SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday 16 September – Heritage Open Day – free tours of The Ritz, including the projection room. 10am to 5pm, on the hour. No booking required, but ‘first come first served’. Maximum 15 people per tour. Approximately 45 minutes.

Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

More than a Name on a Memorial
This year marks 100 years since Harrogate’s war memorial was unveiled on 1 September 1923 in a ceremony apparently witnessed by 10,000 spectators.

Like all war memorials, Harrogate’s is of huge historical importance to the town, proudly recording the names of 1163 local brave men and women who died in two world wars. To mark this milestone anniversary, their names are being matched with their personal stories in an immersive exhibition More than a Name on a Memorial, which is on at the West Park United Reformed Church, Harrogate until 12 November (Fridays and Saturdays, 10am – 4pm, Sundays 1 – 5pm).

Thorp Perrow

5 September – Try your hand at the line and wash technique at John Harrison’s Watercolour Workshop.
13 September – Join expert, Paul Holden Ridgway, on a hunt for forest and field-based food and you learn how to forage from nature’s seasonal pantry in a safe and sustainable way. Wear appropriate footwear and outerwear. You may also like to take your own gardening gloves.
19 September – Experience the healing benefits of nature and mindfulness under a canopy of autumn glory, led by Faith Douglas, author of The Nature Remedy and Mindfulness Practitioner.
21 September – Create a seasonal layered planter of floral colour at this autumnal planting workshop. Learn about the right types of bulbs for potting and the practicalities of creating a pot of planted bulbs. Ready for flowering in spring 2024, you’ll take home a concoction that will delight next year.

http://Your Visit (Home) – Thorp Perrow

Rural Arts at The Courthouse in Thirsk

NT Live Screening: Fleabag – Thursday 7 September at 7.30pm – written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) . Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.

http://What’s On – Rural Arts – Arts activities, events and exhibitions

Heritage Open Day
England’s largest history and culture festival takes place during September – and the best part is that every property taking part is free to visit. It’s a great chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences. The Heritage Open Days happen between Friday 8 September and Sunday 17 September. Dates, times and booking details for all 178 free properties and events in North Yorkshire are online at http://VisitThirsk.uk/HeritageOpenDays

The Repair Cafe
Be greener, avoid waste and save money by letting the team of dedicated and talented volunteers at the Repair cafe try to repair your broken or ‘worn-out’ items. It’s at Thirsk Community Library on Saturday 9 September between 10am and 1pm. No charge but a voluntary donation is welcomed. For further details or if you would like to volunteer, email [email protected]

Events in Dalton
Pop up Café: There will be a pop-up café on Saturday 9 September from 9.30 until 11am. in the Village Hall. Bacon and sausage sandwiches with tea and coffee. Come along and have a natter with friends and neighbours. There will also be a session of defibrillator training in the committee room at the same time.
St John’s Church Harvest Service: The Harvest Service will be in church on Friday 15 September at 7pm, followed by a supper. All welcome.
Vintage Afternoon Tea: Back after being cancelled last year due to the passing away of Queen Elizabeth. In the church on Saturday 16 September 2pm until 4pm. Come along and have a chat and enjoy sandwiches, cakes, scones and tea and coffee. Donations welcome.
Through the Decades Disco: The disco will be in the Village Hall on Saturday 30 September. Songs from the 60s through to the 2020s. Tickets are £5 available from Eleanor on 07841 036340.

Baldersby St James Book Sale
The annual book sale will be held in the church on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September between10am and 5pm each day. Entrance is free, refreshments will be available. Pop along and browse the thousands of books. If you wish to donate books, please leave them in the church porch.

A Festival of Brass
A free concert at St Mary’s Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk on Sunday 10 September at 3pm. Music by Thirsk Royal British Legion
Band. Refreshments served. Donations to support St Mary’s Church.

Weekly art classes
The next block of six weekly art classes at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall starts on Monday 11 September. These classes, which run for two hours from 10am, are led by talented teacher/artist Rebecca Jayne. She’ll guide you with helpful tips and techniques and support you with creating your own artwork.

Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall
The next meeting of the Village Hall Committee will be on Tuesday 12 September at 7.30pm.

Bin Collections
Topcliffe:

Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 7 and 21 September.
Refuse – Mondays 11 and 25 September.

Asenby:

Refuse – Mondays 4 and 18 September.
Garden Waste – Wednesday 6 and 20 September.
Recycling – Mondays 11 and 25 September.

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.

This email is proudly sponsored by Faro Finance

Posted on 27 August 202313 October 2026 by Doug Allan

Sunday Email: Issue 173

Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707

St Columba’s Services

TODAY (27 August) at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 3 September at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
Sunday 10 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 17 September at !0.45am – Sung Matins
Sunday 24 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 1 October at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong

Everyone is most welcome to come along for any of these services. Refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.

Live Music at The Angel
TODAY – (27 August) – there’ll be a special live music event featuring The Doubtfuls, plus some songs from Asenby resident, Harry Hutchinson. It all takes place in the garden at The Angel. The group starts playing at 3pm and will do a couple of sets. Harry will play in their intervals. Drinks will be served from 2-9pm and pizzas from 3-8pm.

Newburgh Priory Plant Fair
TOMORROW – Monday 28 August starting 11am. Always a favourite Bank Holiday plant fair with fabulous plants on sale, to suit all gardens and pockets. Home-made delicious food. Forty acres to explore. £5 per person (card or cash). http://www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk

Lifebuoys installed
Two lifebuoys have been installed at riverside sites in Topcliffe – one at The Mill and the other at The Sheepwash. Nine year-old Amelia Pearson put them up with a little help from her dad, John, and Rob Roberts. Josh Barningham put in the posts that they are attached to. They were paid for by Topcliffe Parish Council. Thanks to all concerned. The riverbank is all the safer for your efforts.

John and his family have been busy on a few other village jobs lately, including:

Sweeping the turning circle at the school, removing all debris and clearing out the drains that were blocked.
Cutting the two hedges at the doctors surgery
Removing bags of rubbish from the cemetery on Whin Lane.

Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup & Sweet lunch will be on Wednesday 30 August in the Village Hall. Lunch served from 11.30am to 12.45pm. There’ll be a selection of tasty soups followed by delicious cakes and bakes and tea or coffee. All welcome. No set charge, but donations welcome.

£140 was raised at the last lunch, of which £50 was donated to Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the remainder added to the Warm Hub Community Fund. An additional £26 raised by Richard Byas at the recent Fair & Brunch was also donated to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Library – get yourself a good read
Peter Manning will be opening the library in the Village Hall between 11am and 12 noon on Wednesday 30 August. If you want to get some books or exchange ones you have, please pop along.

A big thank you to Mary Manning (no relation) who has kindly donated a substantial number of new books to freshen up the collection. To start with, they’ll be kept separately on the table so that users can easily identify them.

The Tattler – September issue
Preparation of the next edition of the Tattler newsletter is now underway. It will be delivered to all households in our two villages on Tuesday 12 September.

Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show
Less than a week to go until the Produce Show on Saturday 2 September in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.

There are 83 classes in five categories, including:
• 47 classes in the Horticultural section.
• 17 classes in the baking/jams/preserves and pickles category.
• 3 floral classes.
• 11 classes in the hobbies section
• 5 specific classes that only children can enter.

Key Times

Entries must be registered at the Village Hall between 9 and 11.30am on the day.
Entry fee of 50p per adult exhibit and 25p per child exhibit
Judging between 12 noon and 2pm.
Public viewing from 2pm.
Presentation of trophies and raffle draw at 2.45pm.
Exhibits can be removed at the conclusion of the draw.

The full list and show rules, together with timings on the day, are available here or can be found on both village websites – http://www.asenby.net and http://www.topcliffe.org.uk

Fence painting – helpers needed
It was intended that the roadside fence from The Swan to the school would be painted on the last village Tidy Up day held in July, but the weather was so bad it was impossible to tackle. Now parish councillor, Ben Collard is looking for a few volunteers to help him do the painting on Saturday 9 September. If you have an hour to spare and are happy to help keep our village looking smart and tidy, please come along at 9am. All paint and brushes provided. Meet outside The Swan.

The Topcliffe Big Race Night
Tickets for the the Race Night on Saturday 14 October are now on sale at £7 each from Doug Allan or Topcliffe Post Office. Each ticket is numbered and there’ll be a draw on the night with top-class prize of a luxurious over night for two at Crab Manor followed by a delicious breakfast.

North Yorkshire Independent Advisory Groups are recruiting
North Yorkshire Police are looking for new members to join the IAGs (Independent Advisory Groups) that operate in each part of the county. IAGs are a way for the community to work with the police to help improve services. Locally there are vacancies in Hambleton and Harrogate areas.

IAGs consider local issues such as stop and search figures, hate crime statistics, critical incidents or issues raised as relevant and topical to the public in their area. They act as a critical friend to scrutinise policing and policy decisions and debrief incidents and operations.

Group members are not expected to be a spokesperson for any particular community, but should bring their own personal experiences and perspectives. Anyone who works or lives within the North Yorkshire Police area is eligible to apply to become a member.

Meetings are held at least quarterly. However, in the event of a major incident additional meetings may be held. If you are interested please email: [email protected]

Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm.

The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

To Thursday 31 August – matinees today 27 August – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Friday 1 to Thursday 7 September – matinee Saturday 2 September – Meg 2: The Trench.
Friday 8 to Thursday 14 September – no matinee – Talk To Me.
Friday 15 to Thursday 21 September – no matinee – Gran Turismo: From Gamer to Racer.
SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday 16 September – Heritage Open Day – free tours of The Ritz, including the projection room. 10am to 5pm, on the hour. No booking required, but ‘first come first served’. Maximum 15 people per tour. Approximately 45 minutes.

Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

Racing at Thirsk
All Creatures Great and Small Family Fun Day – Friday 1 September – a great day out for the whole family, and lots of entertainment for children, including a petting farm. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm. Book online at http://www.thirskracecourse.net

More than a Name on a Memorial
This year marks 100 years since Harrogate’s war memorial was unveiled on 1 September 1923 in a ceremony apparently witnessed by 10,000 spectators.

Like all war memorials, Harrogate’s is of huge historical importance to the town, proudly recording the names of 1163 local brave men and women who died in two world wars. To mark this milestone anniversary, their names are being matched with their personal stories in an immersive exhibition More than a Name on a Memorial, which is on at the West Park United Reformed Church, Harrogate from 1 September to 12 November (Fridays and Saturdays, 10am – 4pm, Sundays 1 – 5pm.

Wild Wok at the Catton Kitchen
There’s to be a Wild Wok evening at the Catton Kitchen on Saturday 2 September from 4 until 8.30pm. There’ll be live music from the exceptional Maggie Mae – an artist who performed at an event last year and proved to be extremely popular. Tickets are £18 for adults and £10 for children. Price includes a bowl of delicious market garden noodles or stir fry.
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The Catton Kitchen’s market garden shop and cafe shack is open each Friday and Saturday 10am-2pm and Sunday 10am-12 noon.

Music at Junction 50
The second concert in this year’s Junction 50 series will be held at 2.30pm on Saturday 2 September at St James’ Church, Baldersby St James. The event will feature Mary Reid and brilliant Scottish folk singer, Ainsley Hamill. The pair met through their work with Live Music Now which supports young musicians to play in hospitals, care homes and schools for special needs pupils. They will provide a short programme of about 45 minutes duration and afterwards tea will be served. The event is free, but donations would be welcome.

Four female singers – The All Sorts – will be in concert on Thursday 28 September at 7pm. This group consists of singers who regularly appear for the likes of Scottish Opera. They offer arias from opera, songs from musical shows and well known items. They are renowned for providing a fun filled evening with audiences begging for more so don’t miss out! Tickets are £12.

Thirsk Farmers’ Market
Lots of local independent businesses who are passionate about
the things they produce. Sunday 3 September from 9am to 2pm. http://www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Thorp Perrow

5 September – Try your hand at the line and wash technique at John Harrison’s Watercolour Workshop.
13 September – Join expert, Paul Holden Ridgway, on a hunt for forest and field-based food and you learn how to forage from nature’s seasonal pantry in a safe and sustainable way. Wear appropriate footwear and outerwear. You may also like to take your own gardening gloves.
19 September – Experience the healing benefits of nature and mindfulness under a canopy of autumn glory, led by Faith Douglas, author of The Nature Remedy and Mindfulness Practitioner.
21 September – Create a seasonal layered planter of floral colour at this autumnal planting workshop. Learn about the right types of bulbs for potting and the practicalities of creating a pot of planted bulbs. Ready for flowering in spring 2024, you’ll take home a concoction that will delight next year.

http://Your Visit (Home) – Thorp Perrow

Rural Arts at The Courthouse in Thirsk

NT Live Screening: Fleabag – Thursday 7 September at 7.30pm – written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) . Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.

http://What’s On – Rural Arts – Arts activities, events and exhibitions

Topcliffe Parish Council
There is no meeting of the Parish Council in August. The next meeting will be on Thursday 7 September at 7pm in the Village Hall.

Heritage Open Day
England’s largest history and culture festival takes place during September – and the best part is that every property taking part is free to visit. It’s a great chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences. The Heritage Open Days happen between Friday 8 September and Sunday 17 September. Dates, times and booking details for all 178 free properties and events in North Yorkshire are online at http://VisitThirsk.uk/HeritageOpenDays

Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall
The next meeting of the Village Hall Committee will be on Tuesday 12 September at 7.30pm.

Monk Park Farm
This popular family attraction at Bagby near Thirsk is now open 10am – 5pm, seven days a week. To avoid disappointment on weekends and during school holidays – please book your tickets online – http:// www.monkparkfarm.co.uk

Bin Collections
Topcliffe:

Refuse – Tuesday 29 August (one day later than usual) and Mondays 11 and 25 September.
Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 7 and 21 September.

Asenby:

Recycling – Tuesday 29 August (one day later than usual) and Monday 11 September.
Refuse – Mondays 4 and 18 September.
Garden Waste – Wednesday 6 and 20 September.

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.

This email is proudly sponsored by Faro Finance

Posted on 20 August 202313 October 2026 by Doug Allan

Sunday Email: Issue 172

Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707

St Columba’s Services

TODAY (20 August) at 10.45am – Sung Matins
Sunday 27 August at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 3 September at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
Sunday 10 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 17 September at !0.45am – Sung Matins
Sunday 24 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 1 October at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong

Everyone is most welcome to come along for any of these services. Refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.

Thirsk Artisan Market
TODAY (20 August) – 10am-3pm – locally-produced arts and crafts, plus food and drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. http://www.littlebirdmade.com

Quiz night at the Village Hall
TONIGHT – the Sunday quiz is on at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Come along at 8pm. The quiz is attracting a regular crowd each week and it has become a popular social evening. If you fancy testing your general knowledge and later having a chat with friends and neighbours, please come along. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Glasses are available, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Library – get yourself a good read
Peter Manning will be opening the library in the Village Hall between 10 and 11am on Thursday 24 August. If you want to get some books or exchange ones you have, please pop along.

Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show
Only two weeks to go until the Produce Show on Saturday 2 September in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.

Key Times

Entries must be registered at the village hall between 9 and 11.30am on the day.
Entry fee of 50p per adult exhibit and 25p per child exhibit
Judging between 12 noon and 2pm.
Public viewing from 2pm.
Presentation of trophies and raffle draw at 2.45pm.
Exhibits can be removed at the conclusion of the draw.

The full list and show rules, together with timings on the day, are available here or can be found on both village websites – http://www.asenby.net and http://www.topcliffe.org.uk

Can you help?
The organisers of the Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show would like to run a raffle to help raise extra funds to help keep the hall in good shape. If anyone has anything they would be prepared to donate as raffle prizes – a bottle of wine, box of chocs or unwanted prezzies – we’d love to hear from you. Call Doug Allan 07785 223707 or Judith Lowe on 01845 577911. Thanks.

The Topcliffe Big Race Night
All 64 horses competing on Race Night on Saturday 14 October have now been named. Thank you to all those who have supported the charity night by naming a horse and becoming an owner.

Tickets for the event are now on sale at £7 each from Doug Allan or Topcliffe Post Office. Each ticket is numbered and there’ll be a draw on the night with top-class prize of a luxurious over night for two at Crab Manor followed by a delicious breakfast.

Keep your doors locked
North Yorkshire Police are warning that opportunist thieves are trying and sometimes gaining entry to properties via unlocked front doors whilst homeowners are out enjoying or working in their rear garden. They are asking people to remember to lock front/side doors to reduce the potential for burglaries of the type described.

Leeming announce increased air movements
RAF Leeming has announced that there will be increased movement for multiple exercises taking place from the airfield from 21 August to 22 September.

The Station will be hosting various aircraft types for events which will include low flying and some periods of 24 hour operation. Station bosses want to act as good neighbours and inform local communities of such events that are additional to their normal flying activities. They say every effort will be made to keep the disturbance to a minimum.

Bags2School recycling event
Save the date – Friday 6 October. But better still start putting together all those textiles that you have been meaning to recycle or take to a charity shop. Our regular recycling event will take place at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall and will raise much-needed funds for the Village Hall and Topcliffe 1st Scouts. Further details to follow nearer the date.

Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm.

Traders in Topcliffe and Asenby
Here’s information about known traders in our two villages and surrounding areas. If any other traders would like to be added, or any details need correcting, please get in touch with Doug Allan on 07785 223707.

AC Handyman (Andrew Cattle) – 07368 532393.
The Angel at Topcliffe – 01845 578000 –http://www.theangelattopcliffe.co.uk
Amanda Graham – clinical hypnotherapy – www.aghypnotherapy.co.uk
Asenbee Honey – http://www.asenbeehoney.co.uk
John Aston Flooring Ltd – 01845 421111 http:// [email protected]
Barney’s Burners – logs/coal/kindling – 07716 334211 http://logs@ja b-agric.co.uk
Barningham Milk Deliveries – 07740 175311
The Catton Kitchen – 07747 083155 http://www.cattonkitchen.co.uk
Chip ‘n Dales – Friday teatime – 5 until 7pm in Topcliffe. https://www.chipndales.co.uk
The Elm Gallery – 01845 577316 or 07709 223920 http://www.the-elm-gallery.co.uk
Gemma’s Cleaning & Ironing Service – 07710 607059
JAB Agricultural (Josh Barningham) – 07716 334211 http://www.jab-agric.co.uk
Joanna’s Touch Photography – 07732 941758
Jonathan Pinder – Landscaping – 07429 620250 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083270414528
The Little Yorkshire Hamper Company – 07793 775987 http://www.thelittleyorkshirehampercompany.co.uk
New Horizon – composite door and window specialist – Paul Stoves – 07801 496603 http://www.newhorizondoors.co.uk
P Bumby & Sons (Chris Bumby) – Chimney Sweeping and repairs, installer of wood burning stoves – 07921 074934
Sharon Payne at Hays Travel – 01845 405015 – http://[email protected]
Simon Parker Bespoke Joinery – 07739 893699
Studio 18 Hairstylist – Nicola James, 18 Long Street 07851 034815
The Swan – 01845 595185 http://httwww.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063753631825p://
Topcliffe Post Office – 01845 577517

Most of these traders also have a Facebook and Instagram pages where you can check out latest information.

The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

To Thursday 24 August – matinee on Wednesday 23 August – Oppenheimer.
SPECIAL EVENT: TODAY – Sunday 20 August – 3pm – de Mobray Festival – Charlie Chaplin’s ‘Shoulder Arms’ accompanied by the Festival Orchestra.
Friday 25 to Thursday 31 August – matinees Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Friday 1 to Thursday 7 September – matinee Saturday 2 September – Meg 2: The Trench.
Friday 8 to Thursday 14 September – no matinee – Talk To Me.
Friday 15 to Thursday 21 September – no matinee – Gran Turismo: From Gamer to Racer.
SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday 16 September – Heritage Open Day – free tours of The Ritz, including the projection room. 10am to 5pm, on the hour. No Booking required, but ‘first come first served’. Maximum 15 people per tour. Approximately 45 minutes.

Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

Thorp Perrow

Friday 25 August – The fabulous Mercury – the ultimate Queen tribute band – will be playing in the superb grounds of Thorp Perrow. Performed in authentic costumes and with replica equipment, the show really is as close as it gets to the real thing.
5 September – Try your hand at the line and wash technique at John Harrison’s Watercolour Workshop.
13 September – Join expert, Paul Holden Ridgway, on a hunt for forest and field-based food and you learn how to forage from nature’s seasonal pantry in a safe and sustainable way. Wear appropriate footwear and outerwear. You may also like to take your own gardening gloves.
19 September – Experience the healing benefits of nature and mindfulness under a canopy of autumn glory, led by Faith Douglas, author of The Nature Remedy and Mindfulness Practitioner.
21 September – Create a seasonal layered planter of floral colour at this autumnal planting workshop. Learn about the right types of bulbs for potting and the practicalities of creating a pot of planted bulbs. Ready for flowering in spring 2024, you’ll take home a concoction that will delight next year.

http://Your Visit (Home) – Thorp Perrow

Community Day at Helmsley Walled Garden
There’s to be a Community Day at the Walled Garden in Helmsley on Saturday 26 August from 10am. Last entry 4pm. Events include two free guided tours of the garden where visitors will learn about the garden’s history, its design and how the volunteers keep it running smoothly. There’ll be a wormery workshop to demonstrate how important worms are to soil health and two puppet-making craft workshops for children aged three to 12. There’ll also be a chance to feed the chickens (for a small donation), pick a posy, play hide and seek or walk the labyrinth in your bare feet.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and the RSPB will be in attendance so you can find out more about the protection of wildlife and birds and how these important organisations can be supported. The Vine House Café will host picnics, with a basket and blanket on loan to enjoy in the garden.

Dogs on leads are welcome throughout. £7 reduced entry rate, u16s free. Book the Craft Workshop, Wormery workshop and picnic at http://www.VisitThirsk.uk/WalledGarden

Wensleydale Show
(Leyburn DL8 5JG. On A6108 road Leyburn to Richmond) – Saturday 26 August from 9am. Cattle, sheep, ponies, poultry, heavy horses, carriage driving, handicrafts, homecrafts, vintage tractors cars and steam machines, flower and vegetable show, walking stick competition, sheep dog trials, dry stone walling demonstration, Leyburn Band, gun dog scurry, terrier racing, children’s fun fair, bouncy castle, face painting and over 200 trade stands. Free parking. Tickets online or at the gate. http://www.wensleydaleshow.org.uk

Firework Champions
The annual firework championships take place at Newby Hall on Saturday 26 August. There’ll be four great firework displays with three of the UK’s best firework companies competing against each other with choreographed displays to music, followed by a huge finale display. The audience votes for the fireworks team they liked the most using their mobile phone. £25.
Child £13. Free on-site parking.
http://www.fireworkchampions.co.uk

Malton Food Lovers Festival
A celebration of Yorkshire’s finest produce and cooking. Expect artisan stalls, delicious street food, talks, tastings, celebrity chefs, demos, festival bar, live music. Malton’s family foodie extravaganza is a festival like no other. It’s on Saturday 26 from 9am and Sunday 27 August from 10am. Free entry.
http://www.visitmalton.com/food-festival-yorkshire

Live Music at The Angel
On Bank Holiday Sunday, 27 August, there’ll be a special live music event featuring The Doubtfuls, plus some songs from Asenby resident, Harry Hutchinson. It all takes place in the garden at The Angel. The group starts playing at 3pm and will do a couple of sets. Harry will play in their intervals. Drinks will be served from 2-9pm and pizzas from 3-8pm.

Newburgh Priory Plant Fair
Always a favourite Bank Holiday plant fair with fabulous plants on sale, to suit all gardens and pockets. Home-made delicious food. Forty acres to explore. Bank Holiday Monday 28 August starting 11am. £5 per person (card or cash). http://www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk

More than a Name on a Memorial
This year marks 100 years since Harrogate’s war memorial was unveiled by Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood on 1st September 1923.

The projected cost of the memorial and site was £10,000, but had risen to £12,000 by its completion. The foundation stone was laid on 2nd June 1922, by Major The Hon Edward Wood MP for Ripon (later Viceroy of India and the Earl of Halifax), in a ceremony apparently witnessed by 10,000 spectators.

Like all war memorials, Harrogate’s is of huge historical importance to the town, proudly recording the names of 1163 local brave men and women who died in two world wars. To mark this milestone anniversary, their names are being matched with their personal stories in an immersive exhibition More than a Name on a Memorial, which is on at the West Park United Reformed Church, Harrogate from 1 September to 12 November (Fridays and Saturdays, 10am – 4pm, Sundays 1 – 5pm.

The commemoration plans also include a comprehensive programme of 15 illustrated talks and two special film screenings. You can check out all event details
at https://thecenotaphcentenary.info

The Catton Kitchen’s market garden shop and cafe shack is open each Friday and Saturday 10am-2pm and Sunday 10am-12 noon.

Rural Arts at The Courthouse in Thirsk

NT Live Screening: Fleabag – Thursday 7 September at 7.30pm – written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) . Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.

http://What’s On – Rural Arts – Arts activities, events and exhibitions

Topcliffe Parish Council
There is no meeting of the Parish Council in August. The next meeting will be on Thursday 7 September at 7pm in the Village Hall.

Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall
The next meeting of the Village Hall Committee will be on Tuesday 12 September at 7.30pm.

11am – Ian Munro, Chef/owner, The Velveteen Rabbit Luncheon Club, Great Ayton.
12 noon – Jon Appleby, Head Chef, The Feversham Arms, Helmsley.
1pm – Gareth Bottomley, Head Chef, The Station Café Bar, Richmond.
2pm – Jack Baldwin, Head Chef, The Angel Inn at Topcliffe.
3pm – Ed Trewhitt, Master Baker, The Brickyard Academy, Brickyard Bakery, Guisborough.

Advance tickets available to purchase at
https://stokesleyshow.co.uk/ticket-information/

Monk Park Farm
This popular family attraction at Bagby near Thirsk is now open 10am – 5pm, 7 days a week. To avoid disappointment on weekends and during school holidays – please book your tickets online – http:// www.monkparkfarm.co.uk

Bin Collections
Topcliffe:

Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 24 August and 7 and 21 September.
Refuse – Tuesday 29 August (one day later than usual) and Mondays 11 and 25 September.

Asenby:

Refuse – Mondays 21 August and 4 and 18 September.
Garden Waste – Wednesdays 23 August and 6 and 20 September.
Recycling – Tuesday 29 August (one day later than usual) and Monday 11 September.

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.

This email is proudly sponsored by Faro Finance

Posted on 13 August 202313 October 2026 by Doug Allan

Sunday Email: Issue 171

Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707

Summer Fair & Brunch
The annual Summer Fair and Brunch held last Sunday at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall was a great success with around plenty of people popping in for brunch and to browse the various stalls. A big thank you to everyone who went along.

Thanks also to the stallholders and to cake bakers, but most of all to organiser Karen Morley and all those who helped on the day, including Julie Coldbeck, Linda Carver, Linda Robinson, Jane Burnett, Malcolm Morley, Judith Lowe and Richard Byas (sorry if I have missed anyone).

A total of £380.55 was raised for village hall funds. Well done everyone.

St Columba’s Services

TODAY (13 August) at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 20 August at 10.45am – Sung Matins
Sunday 27 August at 10.45am – Holy Communion

Everyone is most welcome to come along for any of these services. Refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.

The Angel serving this afternoon
TODAY (13 August): You can get drinks and pizza at The Angel from 4pm. The garden is opening later than usual because of a Christening party earlier in the afternoon.

Post Office closure
Don’t forget that Topcliffe Post Office counter will be closed next Saturday, 19 August, though the shop will open as normal until 12.30pm. Apologies are offered for any inconvenience this closure causes.

Village Hall library
Peter and Linda Manning have now sorted the Village Hall library, putting all the books into alphabetical order and removing old or damaged books, the best of which will be donated to the Baldersby St James book fair. The aim is to have the library open on Wednesday 16 August – the day of the next Soup & Sweet lunch. Books can be borrowed free of charge and simply returned once read.

The Topcliffe Big Race Night
There are only three horse names left unsold. If you want to be an owner with a chance of winning a bottle of champagne on race night, you’ll have to act fast to buy one. Text Doug Allan on 07785 223707.

The Topcliffe Big Race Night will be held at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Saturday 14 October. Tickets for the night will go on sale next weekend from Doug Allan or Topcliffe Post Office.

Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show
Only three weeks to go until the Produce Show. Hopefully lots of village gardeners and allotment holders will meet the challenge of ensuring they have quality fruit and vegetables to display. The show will be held on Saturday 2 September in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.

The full list and show rules, together with timings on the day, are available here or can be found on both village websites – http://www.asenby.net and http://www.topcliffe.org.uk

Social media risks at holiday time
It’s the peak of the summer holidays and many of us will be planning on jetting off to the sun or even taking a ‘staycation‘ here in the UK. The temptation whilst away enjoying ourselves is to keep in touch with friends and family, via social media sites showing them photographs of the places visited and the experiences being had. But posting your holiday photos not only tells your friends and family you’re having a good time it also advertises to criminals that you’re away and your house is empty.

Many insurers now have an exclusion stating that if you post photos advertising the fact that you are on holiday, you may not be covered if your house gets burgled. If your insurer does not have a specific Social Media Exclusion, they will have a general condition often called a ‘Duty of Care’ which states that you must take reasonable precautions to try and prevent a claim. Advertising that you are on holiday is like placing a sign on your front door stating your house is empty.

There are some steps you can take to keep safe:

Wait until you get back – Post your photos when you get home.
Lock down your social media – keep your social media settings private so only your friends and family can see them.
Turn off location services – if this is on and linked to your social media accounts then it will post your location.
Check your friends list – have a clear out of anyone who shouldn’t be there.
Remove personal details you don’t need – check online to see just what you can find out about yourself. Remove information that you don’t want to share.
Make sure you’re not tagged – ask friends/family not to tag you and warn them only to post when you’ve returned home. Adjust settings so you can review anything you are tagged in.
Check your insurance policy – read the small print or contact your insurer to check for any clauses relating to posting on social media.

Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm.

Traders in Topcliffe and Asenby
it’s a while since the list of local traders was printed out in full, so here’s information about known traders. If any other traders operating in our villages would like to be added, or any details need correcting, please get in touch with Doug Allan on 07785 223707.

AC Handyman (Andrew Cattle) – 07368 532393.
The Angel at Topcliffe – 01845 578000 –http://www.theangelattopcliffe.co.uk
Amanda Graham – clinical hypnotherapy – www.aghypnotherapy.co.uk
Asenbee Honey – http://www.asenbeehoney.co.uk
John Aston Flooring Ltd – 01845 421111 http:// [email protected]
Barney’s Burners – logs/coal/kindling – 07716 334211 http://logs@ja b-agric.co.uk
Barningham Milk Deliveries – 07740 175311
The Catton Kitchen – 07747 083155 http://www.cattonkitchen.co.uk
Chip ‘n Dales – Friday teatime – 5 until 7pm in Topcliffe. https://www.chipndales.co.uk
The Elm Gallery – 01845 577316 or 07709 223920 http://www.the-elm-gallery.co.uk
Gemma’s Cleaning & Ironing Service – 07710 607059
JAB Agricultural (Josh Barningham) – 07716 334211 http://www.jab-agric.co.uk
Joanna’s Touch Photography – 07732 941758
Jonathan Pinder – Landscaping – 07429 620250 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083270414528
The Little Yorkshire Hamper Company – 07793 775987 http://www.thelittleyorkshirehampercompany.co.uk
New Horizon – composite door and window specialist – Paul Stoves – 07801 496603 http://www.newhorizondoors.co.uk
P Bumby & Sons (Chris Bumby) – Chimney Sweeping and repairs, installer of wood burning stoves – 07921 074934
Sharon Payne at Hays Travel – 01845 405015 – http://[email protected]
Simon Parker Joinery – 07739 893699
Studio 18 Hairstylist – Nicola James, 18 Long Street 07851 034815
The Swan – 01845 595185 http://httwww.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063753631825p://
Topcliffe Post Office – 01845 577517

Most of these traders also have a Facebook and Instagram pages where you can check out latest information.

The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

To Thursday 17 August (matinees Saturday 12 and Wednesday 16 August – Barbie.
Friday 18 to Thursday 24 August – (matinee on Wednesday 23 August) – Oppenheimer.
SPECIAL EVENT: Sunday 20 August – 3pm – de Mobray Festival – Charlie Chaplin’s ‘Shoulder Arms’ accompanied by the Festival Orchestra.
Friday 25 to Thursday 31 Aug – (matinees Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August) – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Saturday 16 September – Heritage Open Day – free tours of The Ritz, including the projection room. 10am to 5pm, on the hour. No Booking required, but ‘first come first served’. Maximum 15 people per tour. Approximately 45 minutes.

Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup & Sweet lunch will be on Wednesday 16 August in the Village Hall. Lunch served from 11.30am to 12.45pm. There’ll be a selection of tasty soups followed by delicious cakes and bakes and tea or coffee. All welcome. No set charge, but donations welcome.

Family Events at Thorp Perrow

Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 August – Thrills of the big top – Enjoy a fabulous, fun-filled family show in a traditional Big Top tent with the famous National Festival Circus in the grounds of Thorp Perrow. With clowns, contortionists, jugglers and tumbling acrobats, there’s entertainment for all the family. Showtimes: 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. Refreshments will be available. Children under 2 years old are free of charge, however they must sit on a parent or guardian’s knee. Admission into the Arboretum is not included in the circus ticket.
Friday 25 August – The fabulous Mercury – the ultimate Queen tribute band will be playing in the superb grounds of Thorp Perrow. Mercury are the UK’s most authentic live tribute to the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen. Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, the group will power out the band’s greatest songs. Performed in authentic costumes and with replica equipment, the show really is as close as it gets. Always a sell-out, so book now to avoid disappointment.

http://Your Visit (Home) – Thorp Perrow

Racing at Thirsk

BresBet Sausage & Cider Evening – an evening of racing on Friday 18 August alongside a sausage and cider festival showcasing some of Yorkshire’s premium brands, including locally-produced Heck pork, chicken and vegetarian bangers and Masham Cider. Plus live music from Yorkshire lad Jack. Gates open 3.30pm, first race 5.25pm.
All Creatures Great and Small Family Fun Day – Friday 1 September – a great day out for the whole family, and lots of entertainment for children, including a petting farm. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm.

Book online at http://www.thirskracecourse.net

de Mowbray Music Festival
The annual Thirsk festival gets underway and a full weekend of musical delight is on the cards. Read the full programme here.

The festival opens on Friday 18 August at St Mary’s Church (next to Thirsk Hall), with a performance of the dramatic and thrilling opera double-bill Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci.
On Saturday 19 August follow the Musical Trail all over Thirsk. There will be musical acts popping up in cafes, courtyards and on green open spaces. Perfect for families and free throughout the day. And the Chestnut Suite at Thirsk Racecourse will host an evening of jazz with guest vocalist Eleanor Sandars,
Sunday 20 August – 3pm – at The Ritz Cinema – Charlie Chaplin’s ‘Shoulder Arms’ accompanied by the Festival Orchestra.

The Yorkshire Flea
The regular and popular Yorkshire Flea is at Thirsk Auction Mart on Saturday 19 August between 11am and 6pm. There’ll be around a hundred traders in antiques and vintage items. Ample free parking, plus cafe. Dogs allowed except in cafe. Admission £3 per adult. Free admission for accompanied under 16s and NHS employees (with work ID) free admission.

Dogs on leads are welcome throughout. £7 reduced entry rate, u16s free. Book the Craft Workshop, Wormery workshop and picnic at http://www.VisitThirsk.uk/WalledGarden

Thirsk Artisan Market
Sunday 20 August – 10am-3pm – locally-produced arts and crafts, plus food and drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. http://www.littlebirdmade.com

Wensleydale Show
(Leyburn DL8 5JG. On A6108 road Leyburn to Richmond)
Cattle, sheep, ponies, poultry, heavy horses, carriage driving, handicrafts, homecrafts, vintage tractors cars and steam machines, flower and vegetable show, walking stick competition, sheep dog trials, dry stone walling demonstration, Leyburn Band, gun dog scurry, terrier racing, children’s fun fair, bouncy castle, face painting and over 200 trade stands. Saturday 26 August from 9am. Free parking. Tickets online or at the gate. http://www.wensleydaleshow.org.uk

Firework Champions
The annual firework championship take place at Newby Hall on Saturday 26 August. There’ll be four great firework displays with three of the UK’s best firework companies competing against each other with choreographed displays to music, followed by a huge finale display. The audience votes for the fireworks team they liked the most using their mobile phone. £25.
Child £13. Free on-site parking.
http://www.fireworkchampions.co.uk

Malton Food Lovers Festival
A celebration of Yorkshire’s finest produce and cooking. Expect artisan stalls, delicious street food, talks, tastings, celebrity chefs, demos, festival bar, live music. Malton’s family foodie extravaganza is a festival like no other. It’s on Saturday 26 from 9am and Sunday 27 August from 10am. Free entry.
http://www.visitmalton.com/food-festival-yorkshire

Wild Wok at the Catton Kitchen
There’s to be a Wild Wok evening at the Catton Kitchen on Saturday 2 September from 4 until 8.30pm. There’ll be live music from the exceptional @maggiemaemusic – an artist who performed at an event last year and proved to be extremely popular. Tickets are £18 for adults and £10 for children. Price includes a bowl of delicious market garden noodles or stir fry.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070051850654

The Catton Kitchen’s market garden shop and cafe shack is open each Friday and Saturday 10am til 2pm and Sunday 10am to 12 noon.

Rural Arts at The Courthouse in Thirsk

NT Live Screening: Fleabag – Thursday 7 September at 7.30pm – written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) . Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.

http://What’s On – Rural Arts – Arts activities, events and exhibitions

Topcliffe Parish Council
There is no meeting of the Parish Council in August. The next meeting will be on Thursday 7 September at 7pm in the Village Hall.

Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall
The next meeting of the Village Hall Committee will be on Tuesday 12 September at 7.30pm.

11am – Ian Munro, Chef/owner, The Velveteen Rabbit Luncheon Club, Great Ayton.
12 noon – Jon Appleby, Head Chef, The Feversham Arms, Helmsley.
1pm – Gareth Bottomley, Head Chef, The Station Café Bar, Richmond.
2pm – Jack Baldwin, Head Chef, The Angel Inn at Topcliffe.
3pm – Ed Trewhitt, Master Baker, The Brickyard Academy, Brickyard Bakery, Guisborough.

Advance tickets available to purchase at
https://stokesleyshow.co.uk/ticket-information/

Bin Collections
Topcliffe:

Refuse – Monday 14 August.
Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursday 24 August

Asenby:

Recycling – Monday 14 August.
Refuse – Monday 21 August.
Garden Waste – Wednesdays 9 and 23 August

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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