Category: Sunday Email

• TODAY – 10.45am – Choral Matins.
• Sunday 23 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion service led by Rev’d Robert Williamson.
• Sunday 30 April – No Service (5th Sunday of the month).

May Services

• Sunday 7 May at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong in celebration of the King’s Coronation
• Sunday 14 May at 10.45am – Holy Communion
• Ascension Day – Thursday 18 May at 7pm – Compline
• Sunday 21 May at 10.45am – Choral Matins
• Sunday 28 May at 10.45am – Holy Communion

Pension Tax Changes
Changes to pensions, announced in last month’s budget, mean there’s some big changes to how pensions are taxed. The pensions’ annual tax-free allowance has been increased from £40,000 to £60,000, allowing people to save more for retirement in a tax efficient way.

Although this won’t be immediately beneficial to many readers, a few could benefit significantly especially company owners who can reduce corporation tax bills by making company pension contributions, something that could be particularly important following the corporation tax rate rise this year. For example, if a company owner had put off making pension contributions in the early years of trading, but is now well established, it makes good sense for them to make up for lost time and increase their pension pot now.

The pension lifetime allowance has also been abolished meaning there is no longer a tax charge on those with pension pots greater than £1.07m. However, it is important to note that the 25% tax free lump sum that can be drawn down when first taking a pension, is now capped at 25% of the old lifetime allowance of £1.07m.

For those who have already accessed their pension, new contributions eligible for tax relief were capped at £4,000. This was done to stop people withdrawing the 25% tax free lump sum and ‘recycling’ it into their pension pot to gain further tax relief.  In the budget this limit was increased to £10,000 per year as a way of encouraging people to continue to enhance their pension pots.

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• To Thursday 20 April – (no matinees) – 65.
• Friday 21 to Thursday 27 April (no matinees) – Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
• Friday 28 April to Thursday 4 May (no matinees) – Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.
• Friday 5 to Thursday 11 May – (matinee on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May) – The Super Mario Bros: The Movie.
• Friday 12 to Thursday 18 May (no matinees)  Renfield.       

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/

Special one-off classes:
Thursday 27 April – 10.30am to 1pm – Escape to the Sea – paint a seascape in oils.
Thursday 25 May – 10.30am to 1pm – Beautiful Yorkshire Landscapes – paint a view of your choice in oils.

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

You can check out Maggie Wakeling here – https://maggiewakeling.weebly.com

The day sees a change of venue for the Repair Café. Get your broken item repaired. Learn how things are made. Meet and socialise over a cup of tea or coffee. Bring clothes, furniture, small
appliances, toys, computers, phones. Also knife and tools sharpening service. 

• Saturday 6 May – Thirsk Hunt Cup – the most prolific race day in the course’s calendar with first class racing. Watch top horses compete to be crowned Thirsk Hunt Cup Winner 2023. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm.
• Thursday 11 May – Evening Racing in support of The ABF British Legions Charity. Gates open 3.30pm, first race 4.50pm. www.thirskracecourse.net

Wednesday 10 May – Spring blossom tour and afternoon tea/champagne served in the summerhouse overlooking the glorious grounds. All attendees will be given a spring flower posy to display in their home.

Tuesday 23 May – Birds of Prey Photography Workshop – a fantastic opportunity for a stimulating photography workshop in the bird of prey centre. Capture birds of prey – both stationary and in flight against the beautiful backdrop of Thorp Perrow. Refreshments and lunch included.

For more information on prices and bookings, go to:  https://www.thorpperrow.com

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

• Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursday 20 April and Friday 5 May (one day later than normal).
• Refuse – Monday 24 April.

Asenby:

• Refuse – Monday 17 April and Tuesday 2 May (one day later than normal).
• Garden Waste – Wednesday 19 April and Thursday 4 May (one day later than normal).
• Recycling – Monday 24 April and 8 May.

You can check dates of collections and subscribe to the Green Waste collection service at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

• TODAY – at 2pm – ‘Hop’ – the Easter bunny’s teenage son heads to Hollywood!
• And at 7pm, the 15+ film will be the murder mystery ‘When the Crawdads Sing’.

• TODAY – No Service.
• Sunday 16 April at 10.45am – Choral Matins.
• Sunday 23 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion service led by Rev’d Robert Williamson.
• Sunday 30 April – No Service (5th Sunday of the month).

Emergency alerts are messages sent to all compatible 4G and 5G mobile phones when there’s a danger to your life, health or property in the area you’re located. They don’t need your location or phone number and only the government and the emergency services can send messages. If you don’t have a mobile, you’ll still be kept informed through other channels.

To ensure the service works effectively, there will be a nationwide test on Sunday 23rd April. If you receive a test alert you won’t need to do anything. 

After that, if you get an emergency alert on your phone, you’ll hear a loud, siren-like sound. A message on your screen will tell you about the emergency and how best to react, depending on the incident. You’ll be able to check an alert is genuine at gov.uk/alerts.

To learn more, look out for the nationwide information campaign and visit http://www.gov.uk/alerts

One recent example of fantastic volunteering is the Warm Space lunches that ran throughout the winter months and ended on Wednesday 29 March. During the six months over 2,720 meals were served, mostly to those who came along to the lunches to enjoy the food, keep warm and socialise, but of these, 350 were delivered to the homes of those unable to get to the Village Hall.

Most of food served was prepared and donated by the volunteers but some had to be purchased using cash donated at each lunch. But a staggering £1,700 was raised and given to seventeen local charities and a further £1,200, in the form of cash or groceries, was distributed to villagers thought to need a bit of help.

So a big thank you to: Karen and Malcolm Morley, Linda Carver, Richard Byas, Linda Robinson, Jane Burnett, Julie Coldbeck, Chris Bailey and Amanda Graham…and of course, to everyone who attended lunches or contributed in any way whatsoever.

• Easter Sunday – Closed
• Easter Monday – 9am to 5pm

• To Thursday 13 April (Matinee on Wednesday 12 April) – Allelujah.
• Friday 14 to Thursday 20 April – (No matinees) – 65.
• Friday 21 to Thursday 27 April (No matinees) – Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
• Friday 28 April to Thursday 4 May (No matinees) – Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.

Ticket prices: All ticket prices are £6, unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

• Watercolours with John Harrison – Thursday 13 April – 10am – 4:30pm – Capture the beauty of the Arboretum in your own hand with John Harrison’s Watercolour Workshop. Lunch provided.
• Easter trail – until Sunday 16 April – spot Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher and other well-known characters throughout the grounds of the Arboretum. Llttle explorers can meet Beatrix Potter and Mr McGregor as they collect clues for their trail prize. Standard entry applies. Trail sheets can be purchased on the day at an additional cost of £2.50 which includes a prize for all

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

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

The Church Council would really welcome anyone from the wider parish, who might wish to learn something of how their local church works and to ensure that it continues always to be there for any and all who might find they need it for whatever reason.

You can check out Maggie Wakeling here – https://maggiewakeling.weebly.com

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

• Refuse – Tuesday 11 April (one day later than normal) and Monday 24 April
• Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursday 20 April and Friday 5 May (one day later than normal).

Asenby:

• Recycling – Tuesday 11 April (one day later than normal).
• Refuse – Monday 17 April and Tuesday 2 May (one day later than normal).
• Garden Waste – Wednesday 19 April and Thursday 4 May (one day later than normal).

Waste collections are now the responsibility of the new North Yorkshire Council. You can check dates of collections and subscribe to the Green Waste collection service at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

The Friends of Topcliffe School will have a stand at the event to raise money towards the cost of replacing play equipment at the school.

• TODAY is Palm Sunday. There’ll be a Choral Evensong and distribution of palms at 6.30pm.
• Wednesday 5 April at 7pm – Final Lent Compline.
• Friday 7 April between 2 and 3pm – Good Friday Service ‘At the Cross’ led by Rev’d Robert Williamson.
• Saturday 8 April at 7.30pm – Easter Eve Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter, a choral communion service led by Rev’d Robert Williamson. This service, the highlight of the Christian year, begins with the vigil in the unlit church with readings and unaccompanied singing from the choir. The vigil finishes with the arrival of the Easter Light which spreads to all candles throughout the church and leads into the celebration of the Easter Eucharist sung by the choir to the glorious music of Byrd’s Four-Part setting. (The church music of Byrd is particularly commemorated this year, it being the 400th anniversary of his death in 1623). After the service the congregation will be offered refreshments, including wine and finger food, to complete the Easter celebrations. Matthew Atherton will play the organ for the second part of the service. Thanks are extended to Linda Hewlett for leading St Columba’s Choir and making these celebrations of Easter so special. 
• Easter Day – Sunday 9 April – No Service.
• Sunday 16 April at 10.45am – Choral Matins.
• Sunday 23 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion service led by Rev’d Robert Williamson.
• Sunday 30 April – No Service (5th Sunday of the month).

After a much deserved short break, the volunteer team will restart Soup & Sweet lunches on a fortnightly basis starting Wednesday 12 April.

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

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

If you fancy popping along and enjoying some woodworking and wood turning, or just a chat and a coffee or tea, the men would love to see you. It’s at 28 Water Skellgate, Ripon, HG4 1BH – behind the New Life Church. Check out our Facebook page…RiponMensShed

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

Siobhan said: “The exhibition is being mounted by this region’s arm of the British Association of Modern Mosaic Artists. Almost 30 members are exhibiting works of art which range in price from £1 to over £1000.  
 
“I work mostly in hand cut glass tiles although two of my pieces are picque assiette, a type of mosaic made of pottery and ceramics. Some of my pieces are mounted on wooden boards or old roof slates but many of the works on exhibition are framed. There is a stunning mosaic jewellery cabinet and there are also kits so that you can try your hand at making your own small mosaic. It’s a really good exhibition and I highly recommend a visit.”

The exhibition is on now between 10am to 4pm each day through to 16 April. Check out the poster here.

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

Ticket prices: All ticket prices are £6, unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

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

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

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

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

The Church Council would really welcome anyone from the wider parish, who might wish to learn something of how their local church works and to ensure that it continues always to be there for any and all who might find they need it for whatever reason.

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

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

Asenby:

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

Waste collections are now the responsibility of the new North Yorkshire Council. You can check dates of collections and subscribe to the Green Waste collection service at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

• TODAY at 10.45am – Holy Communion led by Rev’d Robert Williamson
• Wednesday 29 March at 7pm – Compline
• Palm Sunday – 2 April at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong and distribution of palms.
• Wednesday 5 April at 7pm – Final Lent Compline
• Saturday 8 April at 7.30pm – Easter Eve Vigil and First Mass of Easter, a choral communion service with full choir and refreshments afterwards
• Easter Day – Sunday 9 April – No Service
• Sunday 16 April at 10.45am – Choral Matins
• Sunday 23 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion
• Sunday 30 April – No Service (5th Sunday of the month).

Scout leader’s funeral arrangements
Just a reminder that the funeral of Stuart Carter, who was well-known in local scouting, will take place on St James Church, Baldersby St James at 2pm on Wednesday 29 March. Those in the scouting movement are invited to wear their uniform. Family flowers only.

Cash donations continue to be accepted towards a wool fund so that the group can knit a range of decorations for the King’s Coronation on Saturday 6 June. Donations can be left at Topcliffe Post Office. If there is any cash left over, it will be used to purchase red and black wool for Remembrance Day poppies in November. 

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

After a much deserved short break, the volunteer team will revert to providing Soup & Sweet on a fortnightly basis starting Wednesday 12 April.

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

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

The new council is being launched to pave the way for a long-awaited devolution deal, which is set to provide more decision-making powers to local political leaders and millions of pounds in additional funding from the government. A proposed 30-year devolution deal will provide a fund of £540 million and is due to lead to benefits ranging from new and better-paid jobs and improved skills and training to more affordable housing.

Police to hold a scam surgery
On Wednesday 29 March, from 10am to 12 noon, Northallerton neighbourhood police team will be hosting a scam and crime prevention surgery at Barclays Bank, Northallerton. If you’re in town that morning, please feel free to drop in.

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

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

With a little knowledge you can protect yourself from fraudsters too. For more information and help and to report fraud, go to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre.

• Asenby Parish Council will meet at 7pm on Monday 27 March.
• Topcliffe Parish Council will meet at 7pm on Thursday 30 March.
• Both meetings will be held at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.

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

There are two special one-off classes scheduled:

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

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

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

Ticket prices: All ticket prices are £6, unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

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

Classic Car Show

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

For more information on all of these events, as well as prices and bookings, go to: https://www.thorpperrow.com

The Friends of Topcliffe Schools will have a stand at the event to raise money towards the cost of replacing play equipment at the school.

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

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

• Refuse – Monday 27 March and Tuesday 11 April (one day later than normal).
• Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 23 March and 6 and 20 April.
• Subscriptions for the 2023/24 garden waste service can be made now. The charge is £43.50.  https://www.hambleton.gov.uk/garden-waste/garden-waste-service

Harrogate (Asenby

• Recycling – Monday 27 March and Tuesday 11 April (one day later than normal).
• Refuse – Mondays 3 April and 17 April.
• Garden Waste – Wednesdays 5 and 19 April.
• The charge for 2023 is £43.50 for 19 fortnightly collections and you can apply at  http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/garden-waste-subscription-service

• TODAY at 10.45am – Choral Matins on Mothering Sunday.
• Wednesday 22 March at 7pm – Compline
• Sunday 26 March at 10.45am – Holy Communion led by Rev’d Robert Williamson
• Wednesday 29 March at 7pm – Compline
• Palm Sunday – 2 April at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong and distribution of palms.
• Wednesday 5 April at 7pm – Final Lent Compline
• Saturday 8 April at 7.30pm – Easter Eve Vigil and First Mass of Easter, a choral communion service with full choir and refreshments afterwards
• Easter Day – Sunday 9 April – No Service
• Sunday 16 April at 10.45am – Choral Matins
• Sunday 23 April at 10.45am – Holy Communion
• Sunday 30 April – No Service (5th Sunday of the month).

Scout leaders funeral arrangements
The funeral of Stuart Carter, who was well-known in local scouting, will take place on St James Church, Baldersby St James at 2pm on Wednesday 29 March. Those in the scouting movement are invited to wear their uniform. Family flowers only.

Now he hopes someone else will pick up the baton and come up with an idea for commemorating both the late Queen Elizabeth II and recognising the coronation of our new King.

Company directors: pay yourself an additional £300 per year tax free
Using HMRC’s ‘trivial benefits’, companies can provide gifts to employees and directors which are tax deductible for the employer and don’t incur any personal tax liability for the employee. The following conditions need to be met:

• The gift or gift voucher must cost £50 or less to provide per gift
• It isn’t cash or exchangeable for cash
• It isn’t a reward for their work or performance
• It isn’t in the terms of their contract

There is a limit of 6 gifts per director, so we recommend that company directors gift themselves 6 x £50 gift vouchers per tax year to make the most of this tax free benefit.

If you need any more information on trivial benefits, please feel free to get in touch.
 
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Cash donations continue to be accepted towards a wool fund so that the group can knit a range of decorations for the King’s Coronation on Saturday 6 June. Donations can be left at Topcliffe Post Office. If there is any cash left over, it will be used to purchase red and black wool for Remembrance Day poppies in November. 

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

Last week 54 meals were served. A total of £159 was raised of which £50 has been donated to the Royal British Legion in Thirsk, with the remainder going into the Community Warm-up fund.

There are two special one-off classes scheduled:

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

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

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

New ticket prices: On 3 March all ticket prices are £6, unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Updates: Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

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

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

For more information, prices and bookings, go to: https://www.thorpperrow.com

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

• There’s a comedy night at Sessay Village Hall on Wednesday 22 March starting at 7.30pm. It will feature Rob Rouse and Peter Brush, with host Jon Pearson. The bar will be open. It is £12 on the night or £10 if booked in advance call 01845 577906. 

• Asenby Parish Council will meet at 7pm on Monday 27 March.
• Topcliffe Parish Council will meet at 7pm on Thursday 30 March.
• Both meetings will be held at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.

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

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

Harrogate (Asenby)

• Refuse – Mondays 20 March and 3 April.
• Recycling – Monday 27 March.
• Garden Waste – Wednesday 22 March (only for those who have paid the annual subscription). The charge for 2023 is £43.50 for 19 fortnightly collections and you can apply now at http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/garden-waste-subscription-service