Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707
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St Columba’s Services
- TODAY at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
- Sunday 4 June – (St Columba’s Weekend) – 6.30pm Festal Choral Evensong
- Sunday 11 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion
- Sunday 18 June at 10.45am – Choral Matins
- Sunday 25 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Everyone is most welcome to come and join us for any of these services and refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.
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Open Gardens
- Husthwaite – known as North Yorkshire’s orchard village – will have 12 gardens open open today and tomorrow between 11am to 5pm. The 12th century village church will also be open. Lunches and afternoon teas in the Village Hall. Sorry, but dogs will not be allowed in the gardens. £5 adults, accompanied children free. Tickets will be on sale at pay points in the village.
- The Hidden Gardens of Coxwold -14 gardens open for visits and the Village Hall open for plants stall and teas. Sunday 11 June, 1pm until 5pm. £5. Children free. Tickets from the desk in the Village Hall car park on the day.
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Quiz night at the Village Hall
TONIGHT – the weekly Sunday quiz is on at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Come along at 8pm. The quiz is attracting a regular crowd of 25 – 30 each week and it’s turning out to be a great social evening. There’s always room for a few more quizzers, so 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.
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Post Office closure
Topcliffe Post Office will be closed tomorrow – the late May Bank Holiday.
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Doug Manning
Doug’s funeral will take place at Maple Park Crematorium on 7 June at 2.30pm, then afterwards at The Angel, Topcliffe for a celebration of his life.
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The Tattler
The next edition of The Tattler is at the printers and will be delivered to households in Topcliffe and Asenby early in week beginning Monday 5 June.
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This month’s message from our sponsor Faro Finance
Inheritance tax – not just a tax on the very rich
Inheritance tax is something that many don’t think will affect them, but it’s not just well-off people who need to watch the figures. Considering the rate at which house prices and inflation is increasing, whilst the thresholds remain the same, it could quite quickly become a tax affecting more of us.
The nil rate bands for inheritance tax vary. They range from £325,000 for an individual not owning their own home, and up to £500,000 for an individual who does own their own home. These allowances effectively double for married couples and civil partners as transfers between them do not count towards these limits.
Gifts, if planned carefully, can be used to reduce the value of your estate and the tax payable. The most flexible exemption is the annual exemption which allows you to give up to £3,000 worth of gifts each year without any inheritance tax implication. This amount can be given to one person or split between several people. If you haven’t used all your allowance last year, you can bring it forward and use that allowance first.
It is important to note that gifts made regularly from regular monthly income, such as work pay or a pension, which you can afford after meeting your usual living costs, can be given tax free. This could be a gift given as a monthly standing order or something like a grandparent paying their grandchild’s university tuition or accommodation fees.
Further information on the rules surrounding various gifts is available on the HMRC website https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/gifts
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Blister pack recycling locally
Are you hoping to be more green this year and boost your recycling? Well now you can do a little bit more by saving your medical blister packs…and you can do it locally in Topcliffe!
The scheme is run by Superdrug and they will take blister packs from brands such as Anadin, Panadol, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Nexium, Piriteze, Rennie, Nicorette, Imodium, Sudafed and Benadryl.
But you don’t have to go far to join this scheme as Topcliffe residents Heather Holt and Kim Hughes have set up a collection point at their home at 4 Dovecote Mews. They have placed a bin next to their log store at the front of their house and you can deposit blister packs there at any time.
So, start collecting empty medicine blisters today and when you have a few, simply drop them off at your local dedicated collection point.
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Survey imminent on Asenby play park
In the next week or two, every household in Asenby will receive a questionnaire through their letterbox about the village play park at the bottom of Jameson Avenue. Asenby Parish Council is conducting a survey to help guide what actions they should take with regards to the play park’s future. They are interested in what users think of the equipment currently available, what might be provided if the case is made for improvement, how residents are using the park and any other ideas for the future.
It’s thought that some residents might not even realise that there is a play park in the village, so the exercise may also act as publicity for its existence. Everyone’s views on what should be done will be considered – even those who don’t use the park can have their say.
Details will also be posted on the Asenby Residents’ Facebook page drawing attention to the survey and inviting comments. In advance of the survey launch, anyone who wishes to register an interest and present a view, can email the Parish Council at http://[email protected]
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Bee aware!
Just to let everyone know that there are resident beekeepers in Asenby who are prepared to try and help out anyone local who has a honeybee swarming problem. Rachel and Colin run a company called Asenbeehoney and have apiaries around the village. Along with beekeeping, they sell honey, and many other items from their website at http://www.asenbeehoney.co.uk
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The £2 cap on bus fares extended
The cap on bus fares has been extended again until the end of October, the government has announced. The cap will then rise in November to £2.50 for 12 months, before prices are reviewed.
The current limit on fares has now been extended twice after warnings hundreds of services could be cut without it. Its aim is to ease the cost of living pressures on passengers but also to encourage people to use buses.
Bus operators have still not seen the same number of passengers return to using services as before the Covid pandemic, with levels only recovering to around 85 to 90%.
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Want a stall at Topcliffe Summer Fayre?
There’s to be a brunch and summer fayre on Sunday 6 August at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. There’ll be more details nearer the date, but for now Karen Morley is seeking interest from anyone who would like a stall. They are on offer at £5 each to any organisation with something to sell or promote. Contact Karen on 01845 577426.
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Churchyard looks a treat
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who have helped out with grass-cutting, tree lopping, weeding and other general maintenance jobs over the last three Saturdays. The effort has led to a transformation of the churchyard and made it look its best for the Heritage Weekend on 3 and 4 June (see item later in the email).
It is very much hoped that the volunteers who helped maintain the churchyard will pop along to the BBQ and Picnic from 12 noon on Sunday 4 June. But everyone is welcome.
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Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm, but please note that it will be closed from 31 May to 10 June.
Karen has said that she’d like to thank all customers for bearing with her over the last few weeks whilst her dad has been poorly and unable to prepare and fry the fish.
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After-School Base Camp
There’s fun, creativity and adventure to be had at the Thursday after-school base camp set up at Baldersby Park – the grounds of Queen Mary School. It’s open to youngsters aged 5 to 11 throughout June.
There has been an enthusiastic turn out most days so far, but there’s room for a few more. Each week the organisers put on a different adventure – everything from orienteering to making tree spirits, pond dipping and investigating just how many things you can do with sticky weed! Whatever the weather, children will be active, creative and supported by experienced practitioners as they explore the 90 acres of private parkland.
Drop off 3.30 – 3.45pm, pick up 4.45pm. Just £5 per session and that includes a drink and homemade snack on arrival. To book telephone Hannah Secouet on 07979 526883.
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The RItz Cinema, Thirsk
- To Thursday 1 June (matinees on Saturday 27, Sunday 28 and Wednesday 31 May) – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
- Friday 2 to Thursday 8 June (matinee on Wednesday 7 June) – Book Club 2: The Next Chapter.
- Friday 9 to Thursday 14 June (matinees on Saturday 10, Sunday 11, Wednesday 14) – The Little Mermaid.
- Friday 16 to Thursday 22 June (matinee on Wednesday 21 June) – Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret.
Ticket prices: All ticket prices are £6 unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/
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Northallerton Male Voice Choir – Summer Concert
This year’s summer concert will be held at The Forum in Northallerton on Saturday 3 June at 7.30pm. Featuring Musicality. Tickets £10 from The Forum Box Office or online at https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
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Topcliffe History Weekend
To mark St Columba’s Day and to celebrate the history of Topcliffe and the role of the church over the centuries, a special Village History weekend will take place next weekend on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June. It is being organised by St Columba’s Church and this year it will explore how events of the 17th century affected the people of Topcliffe. Plans iinclude:
Saturday 3rd June
A visit from members of Sir Thomas Lunsford’s Regiment, a re-enactment group specialising in recreating the battles and lifestyles of the English Civil War.
- 1pm the group will pass through Asenby and Topcliffe to assemble at Topcliffe playing field.
- 2pm-3pm training/drilling at Topcliffe playing field (this will include some ‘bangs’ so nearby residents should be aware of this!).
- 3pm march through Topcliffe to St Columba’s Church.
- 3.30pm presentation and talk inside church with demonstrations on the use of arms, small scale versions of which will be available for children to handle.
- 4pm teas served in the Church Hall/School Room.
- Tours of Church Tower all afternoon until about 5pm. Some late morning if possible.
Sunday 4 June
- A celebration of the beauty, poetry and majesty of the Book of Common Prayer as reissued for use in church in 1662.
- 11am Choral/Sung Matins (Book of Common Prayer) followed by coffee and perhaps lunch also.
- NEW – BBQ and Village Picnic in the churchyard from 12.30pm. There’ll be sausages, burgers, salads and puddings as well as wine and soft drinks and everyone from the parish is warmly invited to join us. If there is anything else that people might like to bring along to contribute to the meal, please do.
- 3.30pm ‘1662 and All That’ a talk in church given by Iain Milne of the Prayer Book Society (York Branch).
- 4pm teas served in the Church Hall/School Room.
- 6.30pm Choral Evensong (Book of Common Prayer). Wine reception to follow.
- Tours of church, particularly the climbing of the tower, 2 until 5pm, though they will have to work around the other things going on in the church.
- Special exhibitions and displays in the church.
Appeal for help
At the last minute, the organisers of the Village History Weekend have been asked to provide marshalls for the events where Sir Thomas Lunsford’s Regiment is performing. That includes, whilst marching from Asenby to Topcliffe from the playing field to the church and during the drill activities on the playing field. It’s just about providing some safety support and crowd control. If you are prepared to help please contact John Phillips on 01845 577034.
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Thirsk Farmers’ Market
All stallholders at this market are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They’re passionate about what they do and it shows. Thirsk Market Place, 9am to 2pm on Sunday 4 June.
http://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
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Racing at Thirsk
- Monday 5 June – Afternoon racing – Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm.
- Friday 9 June – Afternoon Racing with live music from the Flat Cap Brass Band. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm.
- Tuesday 20 June – Afternoon racing, featuring Royal Ascot coverage. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm.
- www.thirskracecourse.net
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Art classes at the Village Hall
A new round of six Monday morning classes will start on Monday 5 June – then on 12,19,26 June and 3 and 10 July. Classes are 10 to 12 noon. Anyone booking by Friday 26 May will receive an early-bird reduction. Book at
https://rebeccajayneartist.co.uk/product/starts-june-5th-morning-art-class-topcliffe-and-asenby-village-hall
Classes are for artists of every level of experience…or none! Expert guidance is offered throughout the sessions. Equipment and paint provided. Refreshments included.
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Rural Arts
Rural Arts is celebrating its 30th anniversary year of bringing the arts in all of its forms to Thirsk and surrounding villages. To mark the event, there’s an anniversary exhibition on at The Courthouse from Tuesday 6 – 17 June. Alongside fascinating photos, documents and memories of the organisation’s history, the exhibition will feature creative work created by Rural Arts’ staff, artists, volunteers and participants, past and present.
Longer-term, Rural Arts has announced a variety of bright and bold workshops, exhibitions, performances, and screenings for the July to December period. With almost 200 creative events and activities across the period, there’s something for everyone. You can check out the programme online or call between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday to Friday. https://www.ruralarts.org/
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A History of Japanese Woodcut
The next Hambleton Art Society event at Solberge Hall will feature Carol Wilhide Justin giving an historical overview of the dominant, popular Japanese art form of woodcut between the 17th and 19th centuries. Tuesday 6 June between 1.45-3.15pm. Members free, visitors £7 on the door. www.theartssociety.org./hambleton
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Thorp Perrow events
- Wednesday 7 June – Bee willow weaving – join expert willow sculptor, Anna Cross, to create your own stunning willow bee. All materials supplied. Refreshments and lunch included.
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Thursday 22 June – Evening Tour & Drinks – join estate owner, Sir Henry Ropner and Curator, Faith Douglas, for an atmospheric after-hours tour of the Arboretum. A guided walk full of interesting stories about the history of the family, the house, the estate and the planting of the Arboretum. You will also discover more about the work that goes on today to conserve, restore and improve the gardens. Then canapes, drinks, chat and a chance to walk around the garden.
For more information on prices and bookings, go to: https://www.thorpperrow.com
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Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup & Sweet lunch will be on Wednesday 7 June in the Village Hall. Lunch served from 11.30am to 12.45pm. Selection of delicious soups followed by cakes and bakes with tea or coffee. All welcome. No set charge, but donations welcome.
The last lunch was a lot quieter than usual, perhaps because of the lovely sunshine that day. Only 14 people popped in to the hall and five lunches were delivered to housebound residents. The lunch raised £75, of which £50 was donated to Community Works in Thirsk. The remainder will help pay for ingredients for future lunches and also support the local community fund.
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Carlton Husthwaite Craft Fair
This craft fair will take place on Saturday 10 June between 10am and 3pm inside and outside Carlton Husthwaite Village Hall. The event, which is in aid of Dementia UK, will have stalls, tombola, coffee, tea, cakes and lunchtime snacks. All welcome.
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Tractor Fest
The annual gathering of tractors of all shapes and sizes will take place at Newby Hall, near Ripon on Saturday 10 Jun and Sunday 11 June. It’s the UK’s largest vintage tractor and engine show with over 1,600 exhibits. Entrance includes access to the award winning gardens and other attractions. 10am-4pm. £56 family, £18 adult, £15 child, under 4s free. Tickets from http://www.bookings.newbyhall.com
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Flower Power Fair
A select group of the North’s best plant nurseries and specialists will be selling their plants at this fair at Thirsk Hall on Sunday 11 June between 11am and 4pm. Adults £5 and child (under 13) free. Tickets at the gate or online at
http://www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk
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Artisan Market
Locally-produced arts and crafts, food and drink will be on offer at the Artisan Market on Thirsk Market Square on Sunday 18 June. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. 10am to 3pm.
http://www.littlebirdmade.com
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Handmade & Vintage Fair
To be held at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate between 10am and 3pm on Sunday 18 June. Lots of great ideas for unusual gifts.
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Fun Dog Show
To be held at Thirsk Auction Mart on Saturday 24 June starting at 9.30am. Open to all dogs. Eleven fun classes. Prizes and rosettes. Judging by Peter Wright of Yorkshire vet fame. Proceeds for the Herriot Hospice. Judging from 11am. £2 per class or 3 for £5. Tickets at the gate on the day.
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Monk Park Farm discount
On the weekend of Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June, Monk Park Farm is offering a 50% discount for up to 500 residents living in the Thirsk and greater YO7 postcode area. 10am to 5pm. See website
for details and bookings – http://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk
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The Angel is Recruiting
In preparation for the grand reopening of The Angel in the autumn, Dave and Maggie are beginning to consider the staff that will be needed to make it a top-class venue. They are holding a a recruitment event on Tuesday 27 June at 6.30pm when potential recruits can to discuss all of the amazing job opportunities that will be on offer.
There’ll be two more events on Tuesday 18 July and Tuesday 8th August at 6.30pm.
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Local traders
An updated list of local traders in Topcliffe and Asenby can be viewed here.
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Bin Collections
Topcliffe:
- Recycling & Garden Waste – Friday 2 June (one day later than normal).
- Refuse – Monday 5 June.
Asenby:
- Refuse – Tuesday 30 May (one day later than normal).
- Garden Waste – Thursday 1 June (one day later than normal).
- Recycling – Monday 5 June.
You can check dates of collections and subscribe to the Green Waste collection service at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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This email is proudly sponsored by Faro Finance
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