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Posted on 18 July 20222 October 2026 by Doug Allan

Sunday Email: Issue 117 - a correction.

In last Sunday’s Email some information was presented concerning Music at Junction 50 concerts which unfortunately was incorrect. It is a huge task collecting details for the Sunday Email and my information comes from a wide range of sources, which are mostly reliable, but the error on this occasion proves that anyone can make mistakes.

Anyway, correcting this error couldn’t wait until next Sunday because one of the events in question is actually taking place that day and I wouldn’t like anyone to travel to the event only to be disappointed. Nor would the organisers of Music at Junction 50 events want people turning up for a concert that is not happening.

Correct details are:
Thursday 1 September at 7pm – Sirocco Winds – the 2022 concert series has featured five young talented musicians of the highest quality who will perform a wide range of music, and will speak about the music they play and why it is important to them. 7pm. £10 including refreshments. For tickets telephone 01765 640624 or on the door on the day.

Incorrect details:
The information that you should ignore relates to a Mary Reid concert on Sunday 24 July and a Genovia Bassoon Quartet concert on Friday 2 September.

Many apologies to everyone – and especially the concert organisers – for this error.

On another issue: Hearts & Crafts
Rural Arts has just contacted the Village Hall to say that because of the high temperature expected tomorrow they are postponing the Heart & Craft session on Tuesday 19 July. This was to have been the final session in the series and it’s hoped that a new date will be arranged fairly soon.

Doug

07785 223707

Posted on 17 July 20222 October 2026 by Doug Allan

Sunday Email: Issue 117

Welcome to the 117th issue of the Sunday Email.

Take care over the next few days as the temperatures are likely to be very high. A red warning for extreme heat has been issued in much of England for the first time ever – meaning there is a “very likely” risk to life.

Doug
07785 223707

Milk Churn Farm Shop
The final day of trading at the Farm Shop will be Friday 5 August. The shop will trade until 5pm that day. It is understood that the property is to be converted back to a family house.

Topcliffe Bridge – an update
Last week North Yorkshire County Council’s latest response regarding repairs to Topcliffe Bridge was presented. An update was expected this week but unfortunately no new communication has arrived. Hopefully the further promised update can be presented next week.

Another jab for over 50s this autumn
All over-50s in the UK will be offered another Covid booster and a flu jab this autumn. For some people it will be their sixth dose of a Covid vaccine. Previously it was suggested it would be those older than 65 that would be offered the vaccinations. Others who will be eligible for a further dose include residents in a care home for older adults and staff, frontline health and social care workers and those aged five to 49 in a clinical risk group – including pregnant women. The jab will also be offered to those aged five to 49 who are household contacts of people with immunosuppression, and those aged 16 to 49 who are carers.

The details of the rollout have not been confirmed, however, it is thought immunisation will start with the oldest and most vulnerable from September.

The news comes as the spread of the BA.4 and BA.5 variants of Covid again rise to very high levels. It’s believed that expanding the offer will provide necessary protection to those at higher risk of severe illness and keep greater numbers of people out of hospital.

Cost of Living payments
Soaring energy bills – coupled with rising prices in supermarkets and shops – continue to put pressure on people, with figures showing more and more people are buying less food to get by. Now the government has begun to get the first of two payments, totalling £650, to around eight million households.

It’s being targeted at low-income households on benefits or those who receive certain support, such as Universal Credit, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit. Those eligible – identified by the Department of Work & Pensions or HM Revenue & Customs – will be paid automatically, so they do not need to apply and payments should appear in accounts as “DWP Cost of Living.”

The first instalment of £326 should be made to most people between 14 and 31 July, while the second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn. For those receiving Tax Credits, however, the first payment is to be made from the autumn and the second from winter 2022.

In addition to the above, pensioner households will receive an extra £300 to help cover the rising cost of energy this winter, while people on disability benefits will receive an extra £150 payment in September. From October, households will have £400 taken off energy bills.

Supermarket helps families
Asda has announced it will help feed children this summer as part of its initiative to help families at a time of financial difficulty. Children aged 16 and under can eat a hot or cold meal for just £1 in Asda Cafés, with no minimum adult spend required. The ‘Kids Eat for £1’ initiative is available all day, every day from 25 July until 4 September. Baby food is also available as part of the initiative, with little ones able to enjoy a free pouch of Ella’s Kitchen baby food (70g pouch).

The nearest Asda supermarkets with a cafe are in Harrogate and York, so it’s only an offer worth taking up if you are already planning a trip to one of those stores.

Car rally to pass through Topcliffe
The annual St Wilfred’s Classic Car Rally, run by Ripon Motor Sports Club, is being staged on Sunday 7 August and the organisers have indicated that the cars will pass through Topcliffe between 9.55 and 11.30pm. The event is a mixture of special tests on private land and rallying (at designated highway speeds or less, through a number of villages surrounding Ripon. It should be quite a spectacle to see these classic motors going through the village.

Booking the Village Hall online
The new online booking system – Hallmaster – allows enquiries and bookings to be made directly on the village website. Payments are completed via PayPal or BACs. The Hallmaster booking pages can be found at
https://www.topcliffe.org.uk/village-hall/hall-booking-system/ Anyone experiencing any difficulty making a booking, should call 07857 836332.

Asenby Parish Council meeting
The newly elected Asenby Parish Council will meet at 8pm on Wednesday 20 July, in the Village Hall.

The Big Race Night

The Big Race night will take place on Saturday 10 September at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
There’ll be eight races on the big screen and supper will be served at the halfway point. There’ll be a bar serving beer, lager, wines and soft drinks (sorry – no bring your owns!).
Those who had paid £5 to name a horse back in 2020 can be confident their payment is still valid and their choice of name is on the Race Card for September’s event. If anyone wants to check their purchase and chosen horse name they can call 07785 223707 or email [email protected]).
There’s a few horses still left to be named and they are available on a first come, first served basis at £5 per name.
Tickets for the event are now on sale at £6 each. Entry includes a beef in red wine and crispy dumplings supper (or veggie alternative). Each ticket is numbered and will be entered in a draw, the winner of which will win a night’s bed and breakfast at Crab Manor Hotel.
You can buy tickets now from Topcliffe Post Office, Doug Allan (07785 223707) or Judith Lowe in Asenby (01845 577911).

Gone phishing! How scams work
You wouldn’t let a thief enter your home, but what if the thief was masquerading as someone familiar, such as a postman, and tricked you into opening the door? Phishing works in a similar way – criminals impersonate trusted organisations by creating legitimate-looking messages and websites in order to trick people into opening the doors to their personal information. Once criminals have this information, it can be used to perpetrate fraud and cyber against you, or in your name.

Phishing attacks are a common problem faced by both individuals and businesses on a daily basis. The most impersonated organisations in phishing emails reported last year were the NHS, HMRC and Gov.UK. As of 31 May 2022, the National Cyber Security Centre’s Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) has received over 12million reports from the public, and has removed over 83,000 scams and 153,000 malicious websites.

Most of the phishing scams have one thing in common, they started with an unexpected email or text message. The goal of a phishing attack is usually the same – to trick you into revealing personal and financial information.

Here’s some simple advice you can follow when it comes to dealing with phishing scams:

If you have any doubts about a message, contact the organisation directly. Don’t use the numbers or address in the message – use the details from their official website.
Remember, your bank (or any other official source) will never ask you to supply personal information via email.
If you think an email could be a scam, you can report it by forwarding the email to: [email protected]. Send emails that feel suspicious, even if you’re not certain they’re a scam.
Most phone providers are part of a scheme that allows customers to report suspicious text messages for free by forwarding it to 7726. Your provider can then investigate the origin of the text and arrange to block or ban the sender, if it’s found to be malicious.
If you’ve lost money or provided personal information as a result of a phishing scam, notify your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud: www.actionfraud.police.uk

Soup & sweet lunch
The next soup and sweet lunch will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 20 July at 12 noon. Cash raised will go towards the pensioners Christmas lunch.

St Columba’s services

TODAY– Sunday 17 July at 10.45am – Choral Matins
Sunday 24 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 31 July – the Fifth Sunday in the month – No Service

All services conclude with refreshments and time to linger.

Summer Fayre and Afternoon Tea
This year’s Summer Fayre & Afternoon Tea at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall will be held on Saturday 6 August between 11am and 3pm. Entry will be free of charge.

Stalls still available for produce, crafts, hobbies etc. – £5 each.
11am to 12 noon – tea/coffee will be served with a choice of cake for £2 per head.
From midday through to 3pm – afternoon teas (sandwiches, savouries, scones, cakes, plus tea, coffee or soft drink) all for just £5 per adult and £2.50 for children.

Can you help? Karen and Linda will be running a cake stall as well as organising afternoon teas. They would welcome any help from those able to supply baking – cakes, buns, quiches or sausage rolls etc. Please contact Karen (01845 577426) or Linda (01845 578014) if you can assist.

Events at The Catton Kitchen
Here’s news of a few events planned at The Catton Kitchen over the coming weeks:

Lucy Day is holding a yoga class from 9am until 10am each Sunday. It doesn’t matter what level you are at as this class will teach you along the way. Everybody is welcome. £9 for the hour (children free). If you are interested, contact details are below.
Thursday 21 July – Pizza night with Cozy P’s Woodfired Pizza. Go along to the market garden to enjoy your pizza where there will be a bar or pop in and collect your food to enjoy at home.

Check out Facebook and Instagram for more information. Or call 07747 083155
http://www.thecattonkitchen.co.uk

Knit and Natter: Last meeting at the Milk Churn
There’ll be a Knit & Natter session as usual at the Milk Churn Farm Shop on Wednesday 27 July between 1.30 and 3.30pm. But after that the venue will change as the Milk Churn Farm Shop is closing down.

It’s hoped that Knit & natter will transfer to the Village Hall …but more on this once details are confirmed.

Last Rural Arts class in current series
The final Rural Arts ‘Hearts and Crafts’ class will be held at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall at 10am on Tuesday 19 July, when the topic will be fused glass. You can simply turn up on the day – it’s free to attend and materials are provided.

Volunteer Recruitment Drop-In
Have you got time to help out at Kiplin Hall and Gardens? They’re holding drop-in day so potential volunteers can pop in for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat to find out more. It’s on Thursday 21 July between 11am. If you’re interested, drop them an email to let them know you’re going along: [email protected]

Horse racing at Thirsk Racecourse

The Sky Bet Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival continues on Friday 22 July. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm.
The William Hill Thirsk Summer Cup Day on Saturday 30 July. Gates open 11am, first race 2.05pm.

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

Leyburn 1940s Weekend
The Market Place in the centre of town becomes an arena for all things 1940s – with music, singing, dancing, stalls and all manner of vehicles including military vehicles, farm machinery, buses & vintage cars. Friday 22 to Sunday 24 July. Check out more details at: https://www.leyburn1940sweekend.org

Concerts at Thorp Perrow
By popular demand, ABBA Sensation and Flash! A tribute to Queen are back to perform at Thorp Perrow near Bedale. The two sensational tribute bands never fail to get the crowd up on their feet to dance the night away. There’ll be hit after hit, anthem after anthem, as the groups power out some of the greatest songs of all time. Performed in authentic costumes and with replica equipment the show really is as close as it gets.

ABBA Sensation – Friday, 23 July.
Flash! A tribute to Queen – Friday, 26 August.

Gates open at 7.30pm. Performance starts at 8.30pm and ends at 10.45pm. Picnics can be taken in, but there’s also hot and cold food and drinks on sale. Tickets via the website at: https://booking.bookinghound.com/fe/booking?og=6d55784e-4d5c-46a6-9940-a8d09d48b8b2&fbclid=IwAR01QMlm69xQRsBRlrMmwvYHigPc3mAGkdQ8zDeOlNPFfbRZkMMyp7XOiPg

Woodfield Car Boot Sale
Located off York Road, Thirsk. Saturday, 24 July – afternoon car boot sale. 1pm – close (sellers can set up at 12.15). Toilet facilities and catering on site. Sellers £5 per car + small trailer £2 extra. Vans £10. Buyers £1 each. Under-16s free.

Music at Junction 50

Sunday 24 July at 11am. The return of local harpist Mary Reid who has played in Baldersby St James a number of times. In this shorter more informal ‘coffee concert’ she will perform pieces from composers such as Bach, Paganini and Salzedo.
Thursday 1 September at 7pm – Sirocco Winds – the 2022 concert series has featured five young talented musicians of the highest quality who will perform a wide range of music, and will speak about the music they play and why it is important to them. 7pm. £10 including refreshments.
Friday 2 September at 7pm – The Genovia Bassoon Quartet will provide a whirlwind musical tour which will showcase items from various musical genres and will demonstrate the amazing versatility of the bassoon.

For tickets telephone 01765 640624 or on the door on the day.

St James Coffee and Chat
And here’s a reminder of the weekly coffee and chat session held at the church in Baldersby St James every Tuesday morning between 10am and 12 noon. A popular morning to meet friends old and new…and to swap your books at the same time.

Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show
Held at Newby Hall on Sunday 24 July, between 10am-4pm.Baking, handicrafts, horticulture, children’s classes, flower arranging, photography and farm produce. Dog, cattle, sheep, horse and donkey classes. Tickets include entry into the gardens and legendary adventure playground. Book online or buy at gate. http://www.boroughbridgeshow.co.uk

Ryedale Agricultural Show
Staged at Wellburn Park near Kirbymoorside from 8.30am on Tuesday 26 July. Adult £16, Child 5-16s £8, under 5s free. Tickets online or card payment on the day. https://www.ryedaleshow.co.uk

Ryedale Festival
Fifty inspiring performances are planned on various days through to Sunday 31 July. It might be called the Ryedale Festival but there are events everywhere – including Sowerby, Coxwold, Ampleforth and Husthwaite. Many will book up quickly, but there are others for which you can still buy tickets. Book online https://ryedalefestival.com

Children’s summer holiday events
A wide range of children’s activities is being held at Thirsk Community Library over the school holidays.

Saturday 23 July and Saturday 6 August – Clean and Tune up your bike workshop. 10am to 12.30pm. Children aged 7+ accompanied by an adult. Bring your bike to learn how to check it’s safe to ride. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Wednesday 27 July and Thursday 1 September – Aquatic Fanatic live animals workshop. 2 to 3pm. Children aged 4+ accompanied by an adult. £3 per child or £5 per family. Booking essential.
Thursday 28 July and Thursday 11 August – Young Gadgeteers, 2 to 3pm for 4-7 year olds. 3.15 to 4.15pm for 7 years+ age group. Become a mechanical engineer for the afternoon. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Tuesdays 2, 16 and 30 August – Lego and Duplo drop in. 2 to 4pm. Come and make your own creations. All ages welcome and under 8s need to be accompanied by an adult. Just turn up. Free.
Friday 5 August and Monday 15 August – Young Gadgeteers. 2 to 3pm for 4-7 year olds. 3.15 to 4.15pm for 7 years+ age group. Become an electronic engineer for the afternoon. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Thursday 25 August – Pin Ups. 2 to 3pm. Join local artist Chris Jeeson to create your own pin up and pop-up books. Children aged 5+ years. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Friday 2 September – Warhammer War Gaming taster session. 10.30 to 11.30am. Free session to find out what war gaming is all about. Suitable for children 7+ and no booking needed. Just turn up.

Pre-booking is required for some activities: Telephone 01609 534589 or call into the library.

The Ritz Cinema

To Thursday 21 July (Matinees – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July) – Lightyear
Friday 22 to Thursday 28 July (Matinee Wednesday 27 July – Elvis
Friday 29 to Thursday 4 August (Matinees – Saturday 30 July, Sunday 31 July, Wednesday 3 Aug) – Minions 2: Rise of Gru

Updates: Please keep checking the website for the latest details – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

The Repair Cafe
You can get your broken items repaired, learn how things are made and socialise over a cup of tea or coffee at The Repair Cafe, behind the Community Works re-use store in Thirsk. Be greener by avoiding creating waste and also saving money by letting a team of dedicated and talented volunteers try to repair your broken or “worn out” items. Access will be best from Gillings Court to the workshops behind the store. Saturday 30 July, 10am – 1pm. Voluntary Donation – https://www.repaircafe.org/en

Deer Shed Festival
The 12th Deer Shed Festival, Baldersby Park is taking place between Friday 29 and Sunday 31 July. Full ticket details are available at http://deershedfestival.com

Thirsk Model Railway Show
To be staged at Thirsk Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk on Sunday 31 July between 10am and 4pm. Ten model railway layouts, modelmaking demonstrations, trade stands and refreshments. All profits to Yorkshire Air Ambulance Adults £5. Accompanied children free. Pay in advance or at the door. http://www.expo-thirsk.co.uk

Open Days at Sutton Park, Sutton on the Forest

Monday 1 August to Tuesday 30 August.
Gardens Open – 11am – 5pm. Adult £5 / Child £2.50 / Concessions £4.
House Tours – 1:30pm and 2:45pm. Ticket includes entry to Gardens. Adult £10 / Child £5 / Concessions £6.50.
Tickets on the door or by email (advisable) – [email protected]
www.sutton-park.co.uk

Baldersby St James – Book Sale
The Book Sale is on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September – open from 10am to 5pm each day. If anyone has books to donate for the sale just drop them into the church. Lots of helpers are needed from Thursday 8th to put out books, and on Sunday 11th to tidy up. If you can help please email Susan Brown at [email protected]

Rural Arts events at The Courthouse, Thirsk
For information on classes and workshops, and to book places, go to https://www.ruralarts.org/:

Local traders
Most of these traders also have a Facebook page where you can check out latest information.

The Angel at Topcliffe – http://www.theangelattopcliffe.co.uk
Asenbee Honey – http://www.asenbeehoney.co.uk
John Aston Flooring Ltd – [email protected] – 01845 421111.
The Catton Kitchen – http://www.cattonkitchen.co.uk – 07747 083155.
Chip ‘n Dales – Friday teatime – 5 until 7pm in Topcliffe. https://www.chipndales.co.uk
The Elm Gallery – http://www.the-elm-gallery.co.uk – 01845 577316 or 07709 223920.
Fotiá Candles – http://www.fotiacandles.co.uk – 07879 447953.
Joanna’s Touch Photography – 07732 941758. Also on Facebook and Instagram.
The Little Yorkshire Hamper Company – http://www.thelittleyorkshirehampercompany.co.uk 07793 775987.
The Milk Churn Farm Shop & Cafe – https://www.milkchurnfarmshop.co.uk/ – 01845 400446.
Studio 18 Hairstylist – Nicola James, 18 Long Street (opposite the surgery). 07851 034815.
The Swan – 01845 595185 The Swan, Topcliffe | Facebook
The Thirsk Food Bank – collection point at the Milk Churn Farm Shop.
Topcliffe Post Office – 01845 577517.

Bin Collections

Hambleton (Topcliffe):

Refuse – Mondays 18 July and 1 August
Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 28 July and 11 August.

Harrogate (Asenby):

Recycling – Mondays 18 July and 1 August
Refuse – Mondays 25 July and 8 August
Garden waste – Thursdays 28 July and 11 August

That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.

Posted on 10 July 20222 October 2026 by Doug Allan

Sunday Email: Issue 116

Welcome to the 116th issue of the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707

Milk Churn Farm Shop to close
Announcement made on Top Residents’ Facebook page last Tuesday

It is with heavy hearts that we have decided that we can no longer keep The Milk Churn Farm Shop running as a viable business and so, in the not too distant future, we will be closing the doors for good.

Running a business in times like we are experiencing is a massive challenge but we have found it amazingly rewarding, with just a few disappointments along the way. We have met some fantastic customers who have become firm friends and so having to make the decision to close has been particularly painful and difficult.

Opening during the pandemic was always a gamble, but along with austerity, huge electric tariffs still rising, cost of foods at wholesale increasing hugely and for personal reasons, it is no longer viable to remain open.

It has truly been an honour to serve the local community. Our philosophy was to provide fresh food but shop local it seems for us, is becoming a thing of the past as food prices rise and people need to search for a deal in order to put food on the table. We cannot compete with the supermarkets who buy in bulk to reach cheaper prices.

All the staff will still remain with us as we will soon be opening the sandwich shop as an attachment to the Post Office. Following a few alterations the farm shop, with the council’s help, will return back into a home and be sold. We will be continuing our local products online and our fresh foods are earmarked for a new exciting venture.

We have no set date at the moment for closure but it won’t be too far away.

Thank you to all our customers for your support this last few years, it has meant the world to us. Onwards and upwards whilst new ideas are formulating and we will keep you posted.

Best Wishes
Debbie, Hannah and Rob

And unfortunately there’s another sad announcement…

John hangs up his gavel for the last time

Time has been called on the annual Attic Auction, an event which has been staged at the Village Hall for around 25 years. The decision was taken at last week’s Parochial Church Council where auctioneer John Phillips reported that it was time for him to retire from the event.

He said: “Unfortunately, despite so much help from people around the village, the principal burden still falls on me and, not being quite as young as I was, my ability to prepare and catalogue the sale and then conduct it all in the same day is beginning to fade!

“We have had these auctions every year since the mid-1990s, apart from 2020 when it had to be cancelled due to Covid. It has been a great run and always a pleasure for the organisers and villagers alike. I would prefer to step down while that is still the case – things were starting to creak a bit last year!

“So, I shall be hanging up my gavel at long last! I would, though, like to thank my ever enthusiastic and long suffering team of helpers both from the church and the village, as well as the generous donors providing things to sell, without whom nothing would have happened. It has always been fun and sometimes even hilarious and we have great memories to look back on.”

Editor’s Note: I am sure that everyone in Topcliffe and Asenby will wish to thank John for the many years service as a brilliant auctioneer and fundraiser. He was always part of a team, but the heaviest burden always fell on his shoulders. It was always a joy to see and hear him in action and his performances and the Attic Auction itself, will be sadly missed.

Topcliffe Bridge – an update
Regular Sunday Email readers will recall that a request was submitted to North Yorkshire County Council’s highway department for Topcliffe Bridge to be repaired in time for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The response was that every attempt would be made to schedule the works in June, but they were unlikely to be done in advance of the Jubilee celebrations. Last week a request for an update on proposals for doing the job was sent and this reply was received on Friday.

“Thank you for your latest enquiry concerning the improvement works at Topcliffe Bridge. Unfortunately it hasn’t been possible to progress the work as quickly as intended due to awaiting approvals from Historic England and the Environment Agency and a recent technical matter concerning the masonry. I’m pleased to say, however, that all approvals are now in place. Efforts have been made to include in the delivery of this work a broader procurement package of works for the Safer Roads Fund project, but, due to its more specialist nature, we are having to procure separately which has also extended the delivery time. Please be assured that the delivery of this work remains a priority and I am meeting with colleagues next week to finalise details and will contact you again following that meeting to provide a further update.”

There’ll be a further update next week.

Village Hall bookings go online
The ongoing trial of an online booking system at the Village Hall is going extremely well and by all accounts proving popular with those hiring the hall for their activities and private parties. Hallmaster, as it is called, allows enquiries and bookings to be made directly on the village website. People simply follow a link on the village hall pages which takes them to calendars and booking procedures. Currently, payment must still be made by BACS, but in the very near future all financial transactions will be undertaken using PayPal.

The Hallmaster booking pages can be found at: http://www.topcliffe.org.uk Anyone experiencing any difficulty making a booking, should call 07857 836332.

New Asenby Parish Council gets down to business
The newly elected Asenby Parish Council will meet at 8pm on Wednesday 20 July, in the Village Hall.

The Big Race Night
The Big Race night will take place on Saturday 10 September at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. There’ll be eight races on the big screen and supper will be served at the halfway point. There’ll be a bar serving beer, lager, wines and soft drinks (sorry – no bring your owns!).

The 2020 race night had to be cancelled at the last meeting due to Covid. Those who had paid £5 to name a horse at that time can be confident their payment is still valid and their choice of name is on the Race Card for September’s event. If anyone wants to check their purchase and chosen horse name they can call 07785 223707 or email [email protected]). There’s a few horses still left to be named and they are available on a first come, first served basis.

Tickets for the event are now on sale at £6 each. Entry includes a beef in red wine and crispy dumplings supper (or veggie alternative). Each ticket will be numbered and there’ll be a draw, the winner of which will win a night’s accommodation at The Crab Manor Hotel. You can buy tickets from Monday onwards from Topcliffe Post Office, Doug Allan (07785 223707) or Judith Lowe in Asenby (01845 577911).

Soup & sweet lunch
The next soup and sweet lunch will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 20 July at 12 noon. Cash raised will go towards the pensioners Christmas lunch.

Cash raised at the last two lunches – £188.50 in total – has been donated to help meet the increasing costs associated with printing the The Tattler newsletter.

St Columba’s services

TODAY– Sunday 10 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 17 July at 10.45am – Choral Matins
Sunday 24 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 31 July – the Fifth Sunday in the month – No Service

All services conclude with refreshments and time to linger.

Summer Fayre and Afternoon Tea
This year’s Summer Fayre & Afternoon Tea at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall will be held on Saturday 6 August between 11am and 3pm. Entry will be free of charge.

There is already quite a few stalls taken but organisers Karen Morley and Linda Carver are keen to hear from anyone else who would like to hire a table for £5 to sell their wares or promote something. There’ll also be raffles and tombolas to support specific charities.

On the day, from 11am to 12 noon, tea/coffee will be served with a choice of cake for £2 per head. Then from midday through to 3pm, afternoon teas will be served. You’ll get sandwiches, savouries, scones, cakes, plus tea, coffee or soft drink, all for just £5 per adult and £2.50 for children. If it’s a nice day the hall’s recently acquired marquee will be erected so that tea can be enjoyed in the garden.

APPEAL FOR HELP: Last time help with baking was sought there was a tremendous response from kind villagers who were happy to help by baking cakes, buns, quiches or sausage rolls. Once again any help would be much appreciated on this occasion. Please contact Karen (01845 577426) or Linda (01845 578014) if you can assist.

Happy 1st anniversary Catton Kitchen
This week marks the first anniversary of the opening of The Catton Kitchen and a special party was organised yesterday to mark the occasion. Owners Amy and Hugo held a garden party and BBQ, with music provided by a very capable soloist/guitarist Topcliffe resident Daniel Burdett who entertained the crowd with popular songs for all age groups and some he had even written himself. The day was a wonderful success and there’s a few photographs here:
Daniel singing his heart out
Enjoying the atmosphere
An afternoon in the sunshine

Other events at The Catton Kitchen
Here’s news of a few events planned at The Catton Kitchen over the coming weeks:

Lucy Day is holding a yoga class from 9am until 10am each Sunday. It doesn’t matter what level you are at as this class will teach you along the way. Everybody is welcome. £9 for the hour (children free). If you are interested, contact details are below.
Thursday 21 July – Pizza night with Cozy P’s Woodfired Pizza. Go along to the market garden to enjoy your pizza where there will be a bar or pop in and collect your food to enjoy at home.

Check out Facebook and Instagram for more information. Or call 07747 083155
http://www.thecattonkitchen.co.uk

The Great Yorkshire Show
Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 July and entry is by pre-paid ticket only. Tickets from http://www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

Knit and Natter
There’ll be a Knit & Natter session at the Milk Churn Farm Shop on Wednesday 13 July between 1.30 and 3.30pm. Pop along and enjoy an afternoon chatting and maybe trying something different whilst making new friends, or meeting old ones. A drink and cake is included in the price of £3. Bring your knitting or crocheting and share your knowledge or just come along to natter. Please ring the shop to confirm your seat 01845 400446.

It’s hoping the Knit & Natter gathering will find a new home in which to meet once the Milk Churn Farm Shop closes.

Pickhill Strawberry Fayre
The village Strawberry Fayre will be held on Saturday 16 July from 1pm to 11pm. There’ll be a wide range of activities including, a bouncy castle, water slide, assault course, games, sports races, craft stalls, ice cream van, all-day food and BBQ. From 5 until 9pm there’ll be a DJ playing everyone’s favourite music.

Dalton Village Gala
The Village Gala is on Saturday 16 July, from 2pm to 5pm. There will be children’s races, a photograph competition and various stalls. Entry is free. All welcome. More details on Dalton Village Facebook page.

Disco at The Angel
Everyone likes a disco featuring 70s, 80s and 90s hits so get on your glad rags for this big night out at The Angel. It’s on Saturday 16 July between 7.30pm and midnight and besides three decades of top hits music played by a great DJ, there’ll be a delicious BBQ supper. Anyone dressing in retro gear has the chance to win £75 worth of West Park Inn’s vouchers. And here’s the best part of it: buy your tickets in advance and get them for £5 – that’s half price. Purchase tickets on the night at the door and you’ll have to pay the full price of £10.

ABBA Sensation – 23 July.
Flash! A tribute to Queen – 26 August.

St James Coffee and Chat
Held at the church in Baldersby St James every Tuesday morning between 10am and 12 noon. A popular morning to meet friends old and new…and to swap your books at the same time.

Children’s summer holiday events
A wide range of children’s activities is being held at Thirsk Community Library over the school holidays.

Saturday 23 July and Saturday 6 August – Clean and Tune up your bike workshop. 10am to 12.30pm. Children aged 7+ accompanied by an adult. Bring your bike to learn how to check it’s safe to ride. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Wednesday 27 July and Thursday 1 September – Aquatic Fanatic live animals workshop. 2 to 3pm. Children aged 4+ accompanied by an adult. £3 per child or £5 per family. Booking essential.
Thursday 28 July and Thursday 11 August – Young Gadgeteers, 2 to 3pm for 4-7 year olds. 3.15 to 4.15pm for 7 years+ age group. Become a mechanical engineer for the afternoon. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Tuesdays 2, 16 and 30 August – Lego and Duplo drop in. 2 to 4pm. Come and make your own creations. All ages welcome and under 8s need to be accompanied by an adult. Just turn up. Free.
Friday 5 August and Monday 15 August – Young Gadgeteers. 2 to 3pm for 4-7 year olds. 3.15 to 4.15pm for 7 years+ age group. Become an electronic engineer for the afternoon. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Thursday 25 August – Pin Ups. 2 to 3pm. Join local artist Chris Jeeson to create your own pin up and pop-up books. Children aged 5+ years. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Friday 2 September – Warhammer War Gaming taster session. 10.30 to 11.30am. Free session to find out what war gaming is all about. Suitable for children 7+ and no booking needed. Just turn up.

Pre-booking is required for some activities: Telephone 01609 534589 or call into the library.

The Ritz Cinema

To Thursday 14 July (No Matinees) – Jurassic World: Dominion
Friday 15 to Thu 21 July (Matinees – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July) – Lightyear
Friday 22 to Thursday 28 July (Matinee Wednesday 27 July – Elvis
Friday 29 to Thursday 4 August (Matinees – Saturday 30 July, Sunday 31 July, Wednesday 3 Aug) – Minions 2: Rise of Gru

Updates: Please keep checking the website for the latest details – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

Deer Shed Festival
The 12th Deer Shed Festival, Baldersby Park is taking place between 29 and 31 July. Full ticket details are available at http://deershedfestival.com

Rural Arts events at The Courthouse, Thirsk
For information on classes and workshops, and to book places, go to https://www.ruralarts.org/:

Local traders
Most of these traders also have a Facebook page where you can check out latest information.

The Angel at Topcliffe – http://www.theangelattopcliffe.co.uk
Asenbee Honey – http://www.asenbeehoney.co.uk
John Aston Flooring Ltd – [email protected] – 01845 421111.
The Catton Kitchen – http://www.cattonkitchen.co.uk – 07747 083155.
Chip ‘n Dales – Friday teatime – 5 until 7pm in Topcliffe. https://www.chipndales.co.uk
The Elm Gallery – http://www.the-elm-gallery.co.uk – 01845 577316 or 07709 223920.
Fotiá Candles – http://www.fotiacandles.co.uk – 07879 447953.
Joanna’s Touch Photography – 07732 941758. Also on Facebook and Instagram.
The Little Yorkshire Hamper Company – http://www.thelittleyorkshirehampercompany.co.uk 07793 775987.
The Milk Churn Farm Shop & Cafe – https://www.milkchurnfarmshop.co.uk/ – 01845 400446.
Studio 18 Hairstylist – Nicola James, 18 Long Street (opposite the surgery). 07851 034815.
The Swan – 01845 595185 The Swan, Topcliffe | Facebook
The Thirsk Food Bank – collection point at the Milk Churn Farm Shop.
Topcliffe Post Office – 01845 577517.

Bin Collections

Hambleton (Topcliffe):

Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 14 and 28 July
Refuse – Mondays 18 July. and 1 August

Harrogate (Asenby):

Refuse – Mondays 11 and 25 July
Garden waste – Thursdays 14 and 28 July
Recycling – Mondays 18 July and 1 August

That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.

Posted on 3 July 20222 October 2026 by Doug Allan

Sunday Email: Issue 115

Welcome to the 115th issue of the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707

Village Hall bookings go online
Topcliffe and Asenby Village Hall is catching up with the times by introducing an online booking system. The Village Hall Committee is introducing Hallmaster, an electronic booking service. This will allow enquiries and bookings to be made directly online. The system is currently being trialed with users and hirers being asked to follow a link to access calendars and booking arrangements. Currently, payment must still be made by BACS, but in the very near future all financial transactions will be undertaken using PayPal.

The introduction of the online system is very timely as it coincides with the recent retirement of Judith Lowe who for many years looked after village hall bookings.

The Hallmaster booking pages are on the village website at http://www.topcliffe.org.uk Anyone experiencing any difficulty making a booking, should call 07857 836332.

Hall Hire Charges
At its meeting on 7 June, the Village hall Committee reviewed the hire charges for 2022-23 and these can be viewed here.

New Asenby Parish Council gets underway
The newly elected Asenby Parish Council met for the first time last Wednesday to conclude the Annual Meeting business held over from the May meeting. Congratulations to Tanyka Rawden who was elected as Chair of the new Council. The next full meeting of the Council will be held at 8pm on Wednesday 20 July, in the Village Hall.

Topcliffe Parish Council
There’ll be a meeting of Topcliffe Parish Council at 7pm on Thursday 7 July in the conservatory of The Angel Hotel. Beyond that, the next meeting with be on Thursday 1 September. Same time, same place.

And they’re off! The Big Race Night is back
The date is set for the Topcliffe Big Race night – it’s Saturday 10 September. It will be run at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. There’ll be eight races and supper will be served at the halfway point. There’ll be a bar serving beer, lager, wines and soft drinks (sorry – no bring your owns!).

Race goers will know that the planned Race Night in April 2020 had to be postponed due to Covid and a ban on gatherings. A record was kept of those who paid £5 to name a horse. If anyone wants to check their purchase and horse name chosen, please get in touch (07785 223707 or [email protected]). There’s five horses still left to be named: the cost is £5 per name/horse. They are available on a first come, first served basis.

Tickets for the event will be £6 per head, including beef in red wine and crispy dumplings supper (or veggie alternative). Each ticket will be numbered and there’ll be a draw, the winner of which will win a night at The Crab & Lobster. Details about where you can buy tickets will be in next week’s email.

iPhone Scam
Scammers are targeting iPhone users with claims that their Apple Pay has been suspended. This latest text scam tells recipients that their Apple Pay – Apple’s mobile payment service – has been suspended and that they need to follow a link to reactivate the account. This scam is a text, sent from a mobile number, and reads: ‘Apple Pay has been suspended on your device. Please visit [secure-mysuspension-info.com].‘

Scammers often use tactics like this so that you panic and act fast. If you receive this message, don’t respond to it and don’t click on any links. If you’ve clicked the link already and you’re concerned you’ve given your details to a scammer, you should contact your bank immediately and report the scam to Action Fraud. You can also contact Apple Support if you’re concerned about the message you’ve received.

Church to close and parishes to merge
The Church Commissioners have proposed several changes to local parishes. It’s proposed that the parish of Baldersby with Dishforth and the parish of Skipton on Swale should be merged and that the church at Skipton on Swale should close and no longer be a building for regular public worship.

You can read the full proposition here.

Heritage Hub – Northallerton
Until October, Hambleton District Council is running an exciting new Heritage Hub which is designed to bring the community together to celebrate the town’s unique heritage. The Hub, which is located at 90 High Street, Northallerton, will display, for the first time, information about Northallerton’s past, its built heritage and the communities that live and work there, alongside objects from local people’s own collections.

It is also a place where people can meet and take part in interactive workshops relating to the town’s heritage and share their own stories which are being captured through a designated oral history programme.

For more information on the project, please contact Virginia Arrowsmith, Community Engagement Lead via email at [email protected] or ‘phone 07914 347892. There’s more information online at http://www.northallertonheritage.uk

Soup & sweet lunch
The next soup and sweet lunch will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 6 July at 12 noon. Cash raised will go to help with production costs of the The Tattler newsletter.

Summer Fayre and Afternoon Tea
There’s to be a Summer Fayre & Afternoon Tea at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Saturday 6 August between 11am and 3pm. Entry will be free of charge.

Organisers Karen Morley and Linda Carver are inviting organisations and individuals to hire a table for £5 to sell their wares or promote something, and there’s already considerable interest. Anyone who would like a stall for crafts, hobbies, books, etc, is asked to get in touch as soon as possible. There’ll also be raffles and tombolas to support specific charities. Linda and Karen will put on their usual cake stall.

From 11am to 12 noon, tea/coffee will be served with a choice of cake for £2 per head. Then from 12 noon through to 3pm afternoon teas will be served. You’ll get sandwiches, savouries, scones, cakes, plus tea, coffee or soft drink, all for just £5 per adult and £2.50 for children. If it’s a nice day the hall’s recently acquired marquee will be erected so that tea can be enjoyed in the garden.

St Columba’s services

TODAY– Sunday 3 July at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
Sunday 10 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 17 July at 10.45am – Choral Matins
Sunday 24 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 31 July – the Fifth Sunday in the month – No Service

All services conclude with refreshments and time to linger.

Cross Talk
The latest edition of the church magazine has been published. It can be read here.

Events on at The Catton Kitchen
Here’s news of a few events planned at The Catton Kitchen over the coming weeks:

Starting today, Sunday 3 July, Lucy is holding a yoga class from 9am until 10am. It doesn’t matter what level you are at as this class will teach you along the way. Everybody is welcome. £9 for the hour (children free). If you are interested, contact details are below.
Saturday 9 July, midday to 6pm – BBQ and one year anniversary of The Catton Kitchen. An afternoon to showcase the market garden’s meat, salad and veg. There will be a bar and 90 minutes of live music. Adults and children welcome to come along to help Amy and Hugo celebrate twelve months of operation. Ticket prices are £15 adult £8 child under 11 which includes a plate of food, pudding and a welcome drink.
Thursday 21 July – Pizza night with Cozy P’s Woodfired Pizza. Go along to the market garden to enjoy your pizza where there will be a bar or pop in and collect your food to enjoy at home.

Watch Facebook and Instagram for more information. Or call 07747 083155
http://www.thecattonkitchen.co.uk

Open Day at High Batts Nature Reserve
The High Batts Nature Reserve on the Ripon to Masham Road (A6108) is holding an open day on Sunday 10 July from 10am to 4pm…and entry is free! There’ll be guided walks from 11am to 2pm, plus children’s activities, quizzes, bird ringing, refreshments. See link for further information.

The Great Yorkshire Show
Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 July and entry is by pre-paid ticket only. Tickets from http://www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

Disco at The Angel
Everyone likes a disco featuring 70s, 80s and 90s hits so get on your glad rags for this big night out at The Angel. It’s on Saturday 16 July between 7.30pm and midnight and besides three decades of top hit music played by a great DJ, there’ll be a delicious BBQ supper. Anyone dressing in retro gear has the chance to win £75 worth of West Park Inn’s vouchers. And here’s the best part of it: buy your tickets in advance and get them for £5 – that’s half price. Purchase tickets on the night at the door and you’ll have to pay the full price of £10.

Narrowboat Cruises on the Ripon Canal
Now here’s a nice idea for a summer activity to suit people of all ages. Ripon Scenic Cruises is offering narrowboat cruises on the Ripon Canal. It’s craft, The Pride of Ripon, is fully insured and licenced to carry 12 people. It is accessible for wheelchairs and up to two wheelchairs can be accommodated on each cruise. Based at the Ripon Canal Basin there is free ample car parking on site (spaces permitting). No booking is required for regular half hour long trips. The cost is £5 per adult and £2 per child.

For that special treat, you can hire the narrowboat for family outings, parties, staff or club trips, anniversary celebrations or any other excuse for a great trip in the outdoors. Private hire is £95 per hour, booking is essential and a few days’ notice is needed.

Operating days for half hour trips during term time are 11am to 4pm Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, whilst during the school holidays it will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Dates and times for private cruises can be agreed. For further details or to book please contact Richard Willis on 01765 609777 / 07712 774089 or check out the website at http://www.ripon-scenic-cruises.co.uk

Marfield Wetlands Nature Reserve
No matter whether you are seriously into Natural History or just like walking in a pleasant location, the Marfield Nature Reserve, located just outside Masham, offers a pleasant walk accompanied by lots of wildlife and lovely scenery. There are three hides which have padded seats [such luxury] and you can enjoy a fairly flat walk or try something longer. This is a little gem which is not particularly well known or overcrowded. There is parking at the Reserve and dogs are allowed on leads. The postcode is HG4 4NX.

Children’s summer holiday events
A wide range of children’s activities is being held at Thirsk Community Library over the school holidays.

Saturday 23 July and Saturday 6 August – Clean and Tune up your bike workshop. 10am to 12.30pm. Children aged 7+ accompanied by an adult. Bring your bike to learn how to check it’s safe to ride. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Wednesday 27 July and Thursday 1 September – Aquatic Fanatic live animals workshop. 2 to 3pm. Children aged 4+ accompanied by an adult. £3 per child or £5 per family. Booking essential.
Thursday 28 July and Thursday 11 August – Young Gadgeteers, 2 to 3pm for 4-7 year olds. 3.15 to 4.15pm for 7 years+ age group. Become a mechanical engineer for the afternoon. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Tuesdays 2, 16 and 30 August – Lego and Duplo drop in. 2 to 4pm. Come and make your own creations. All ages welcome and under 8s need to be accompanied by an adult. Just turn up. Free.
Friday 5 August and Monday 15 August – Young Gadgeteers. 2 to 3pm for 4-7 year olds. 3.15 to 4.15pm for 7 years+ age group. Become an electronic engineer for the afternoon. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Thursday 25 August – Pin Ups. 2 to 3pm. Join local artist Chris Jeeson to create your own pin up and pop-up books. Children aged 5+ years. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Friday 2 September – Warhammer War Gaming taster session. 10.30 to 11.30am. Free session to find out what war gaming is all about. Suitable for children 7+ and no booking needed. Just turn up.

Pre-booking is required for some activities: Telephone 01609 534589 or call into the library.

ABBA Sensation – 23 July.
Flash! A tribute to Queen – 26 August.

The Ritz Cinema

To Thursday 7 July (No Matinees) – Good Luck To You Leo Grande
Friday 8 to Thursday 14 July (No Matinees) – Jurassic World: Dominion
Friday 15 to Thu 21 July (Matinees – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July) – Lightyear
Friday 22 to Thursday 28 July (Matinee Wednesday 27 July – Elvis
Friday 29 to Thursday 4 August (Matinees – Saturday 30 July, Sunday 31 July, Wednesday 3 Aug) – Minions 2: Rise of Gru

Updates: Please keep checking the website for the latest details – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

Deer Shed Festival
The 12th Deer Shed Festival, Baldersby Park is taking place between 29 and 31 July. Full ticket details are available at http://deershedfestival.com

Rural Arts events at The Courthouse, Thirsk
For information on classes and workshops, and to book places, go to https://www.ruralarts.org/:

Local traders
Most of these traders also have a Facebook page where you can check out latest information.

The Angel at Topcliffe – http://www.theangelattopcliffe.co.uk
Asenbee Honey – http://www.asenbeehoney.co.uk
John Aston Flooring Ltd – [email protected] – 01845 421111.
The Catton Kitchen – http://www.cattonkitchen.co.uk – 07747 083155.
Chip ‘n Dales – Friday teatime – 5 until 7pm in Topcliffe. https://www.chipndales.co.uk
The Elm Gallery – http://www.the-elm-gallery.co.uk – 01845 577316 or 07709 223920.
Fotiá Candles – http://www.fotiacandles.co.uk – 07879 447953.
Joanna’s Touch Photography – 07732 941758. Also on Facebook and Instagram.
The Little Yorkshire Hamper Company – http://www.thelittleyorkshirehampercompany.co.uk 07793 775987.
The Milk Churn Farm Shop & Cafe – https://www.milkchurnfarmshop.co.uk/ – 01845 400446.
Studio 18 Hairstylist – Nicola James, 18 Long Street (opposite the surgery). 07851 034815.
The Swan – 01845 595185 The Swan, Topcliffe | Facebook
The Thirsk Food Bank – collection point at the Milk Churn Farm Shop.
Topcliffe Post Office – 01845 577517.

Bin Collections

Hambleton (Topcliffe):

Refuse – Mondays 4 and 18 July.
Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 14 and 28 July

Harrogate (Asenby):

Recycling – Mondays 4 and 18 July
Refuse – Mondays 11 and 25 July
Garden waste – Thursdays 14 and 28 July

Covid is still with us
Covid infections are continuing to rise, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show. The data suggests about 2.3 million people had Covid last week. That’s an increase of half a million on the previous week. Experts say two new fast-spreading subvariants of Omicron – called BA.4 and BA.5 – are likely to be driving new infections. These two strains make up more than half of new Covid infections and officials expect more people to test positive in the next few weeks. Interestingly, this wave appears to be driven by reinfections meaning that people who have had the virus previously are catching it again. BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron are not thought to be any more dangerous than earlier variants of Covid and most people will not be very ill with it. The good news is that although hospitalisation rates are up, this hasn’t so far been accompanied by an increase in the number of Covid related deaths.

That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.

Posted on 26 June 20222 October 2026 by Doug Allan

Sunday Email: Issue 114

Welcome to the 114th issue of the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707

Don’t buy – just borrow when you need it!
Here’s an interesting idea getting off the ground in Topcliffe. It’s a “Borrow, not Buy” scheme and it already is attracting support from local residents. It was launched by Martin Smith, who lives at the Old Police House and he says he has 12 outdoor folding Ikea chairs that might be handy if anyone is holding a summer BBQ. He also offers a 2x3m gazebo, camping equipment and various tools (such as a cordless hedge trimmer and strimmer) to anyone who would like to borrow them.

Sally Machen thinks it’s a brilliant idea and immediately added to the pool of things that others might like to borrow, including dining chairs, soup makers, slow cookers, books and other items. Sam Key offers a couple of quite large gazebos and a garage full of random tools that may be helpful if anyone needs them.

No doubt the scheme will grow in popularity as the range of items available increases. Here’s a dedicated Facebook link – https://www.facebook.com/Borrow-not-buy-

Fruityberry Fruit Farm
The popular fruit farm on the Dishforth to Sharow Road is open for pick your own. The farm now has specially designed raised beds for the elderly, children and wheelchair users, so fruit picking couldn’t be easier! There are strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries and black currants available. Opening times are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Group bookings available Tuesday and Thursday. For more information check out – http://www.fruityberryfruitfarm.co.uk

Soup & sweet lunch
The next soup and sweet lunch will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 6 July at 12 noon. Cash raised will go to help with production costs of the The Tattler newsletter.

Summer Fayre and Afternoon Tea
Karen Morley and Linda Carver are planning to hold a Summer Fayre & Afternoon Tea at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Saturday 6 August between 11am and 3pm. Entry on to the event will be free of charge.

It’s going to be a similar event to the one held last Christmas when people were invited to hire a table for £5 to sell their wares or promote something. Anyone who would like a stall is asked to get in touch with Karen as soon as possible. There’ll hopefully be raffles and tombolas to support specific charities. Linda and Karen will put on their usual cake stall.

Afternoon teas which will include sandwiches, savouries, scones, cakes, plus tea, coffee or soft drink will be available at £5 per adult and £2.50 for children. If it’s a nice day (and it should be in August!) the hall’s recently acquired marquee will be erected so that tea can be enjoyed in the garden.

Last time help with baking was sought there was a tremendous response from kind villagers who were happy to help by baking cakes, buns, quiches or sausage rolls. Once again any help would be much appreciated on this occasion. Please contact Karen (577426) if you can assist.

St Columba’s services

TODAY– Sunday 26 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
Sunday 3 July at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
Sunday 10 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 17 July at 10.45am – Choral Matins
Sunday 24 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 31 July – the Fifth Sunday in the month – No Service

All services conclude with refreshments and time to linger.

Thirsk Farmers’ Market
The next Northern Dales Farmers’ Market will be on Sunday 3 July. It’ll feature some of the very best food and drink producers in the country and the best bit – they’re all local small independent family businesses. http://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Knit and Natter
There’ll be a Knit & Natter session at the Milk Churn Farm Shop on Wednesday 29 June between 1.30 and 3.30pm. Pop along and enjoy an afternoon chatting and maybe trying something different whilst making new friends, or meeting old ones. A drink and cake is included in the price of £3. Bring your knitting or crocheting and share your knowledge or just come along to natter. Please ring the shop to confirm your seat 01845 400446.

Horse racing at Thirsk
There’ll be an afternoon race meeting at Thirsk on Wednesday 29 June. Gates open 11am, first race 1.20pm. Tickets online via http://www.thirskracecourse.net

Open Day at Nature Reserve
The High Batts Nature Reserve on the Ripon to Masham Road (A6108) is holding an open day on Sunday 10 July from 10am to 4pm…and entry is free! There’ll be guided walks from 11am to 2pm, plus children’s activities, quizzes, bird ringing, refreshments. See link for further information.

Children’s summer holiday events
A wide range of children’s activities is being held at Thirsk Community Library over the school holidays.

Saturday 23 July and Saturday 6 August – Clean and Tune up your bike workshop. 10am to 12.30pm. Children aged 7+ accompanied by an adult. Bring your bike to learn how to check it’s safe to ride. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Wednesday 27 July and Thursday 1 September – Aquatic Fanatic live animals workshop. 2 to 3pm. Children aged 4+ accompanied by an adult. £3 per child or £5 per family. Booking essential.
Thursday 28 July and Thursday 11 August – Young Gadgeteers, 2 to 3pm for 4-7 year olds. 3.15 to 4.15pm for 7 years+ age group. Become a mechanical engineer for the afternoon. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Tuesdays 2, 16 and 30 August – Lego and Duplo drop in. 2 to 4pm. Come and make your own creations. All ages welcome and under 8s need to be accompanied by an adult. Just turn up. Free.
Friday 5 August and Monday 15 August – Young Gadgeteers. 2 to 3pm for 4-7 year olds. 3.15 to 4.15pm for 7 years+ age group. Become an electronic engineer for the afternoon. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Thursday 25 August – Pin Ups. 2 to 3pm. Join local artist Chris Jeeson to create your own pin up and pop-up books. Children aged 5+ years. £2 per child. Booking essential.
Friday 2 September – Warhammer War Gaming taster session. 10.30 to 11.30am. Free session to find out what war gaming is all about. Suitable for children 7+ and no booking needed. Just turn up.

Pre-booking is required for some activities: Telephone 01609 534589 or call into the library.

Events planned at The Catton Kitchen
Here’s news of a few events planned at The Catton Kitchen over the coming weeks:

From Sunday 3 July the Kitchen is teaming up with Lucy who is going to be holding a class 9-10am most Sunday mornings. There’s already a great deal of interest but there’s plenty of space for more to join in. It doesn’t matter what level you are at as this class will teach you along the way. Everybody is welcome. £9 for the hour (children free). If you are interested, contact details are below.
Saturday 9 July, midday to 6pm – BBQ and one year anniversary of The Catton Kitchen. An afternoon to showcase the market garden’s meat, salad and veg. There will be a bar and 90 minutes of live music. Adults and children welcome to come along to help Amy and Hugo celebrate twelve months of operation. Ticket prices are £15 adult £8 child under 11 which includes a plate of food, pudding and a welcome drink.
Thursday 21 July – Pizza night with Cozy P’s Woodfired Pizza. Go along to the market garden to enjoy your pizza where there will be a bar or pop in and collect your food to enjoy at home.

Watch Facebook and Instagram for more information. Or call 07747 083155
http://www.thecattonkitchen.co.uk

Malton Show – Sunday 26 June – Scampston Park, Malton YO17 8NG
8am – 5.30pm. £12 adult, £16 OAP, £6 12-16s, under 12s free. E:
[email protected] – 07726 924450 – http:// www.maltonshow.com

Steam and vintage rally – Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 July – Duncombe Park, Helmsley,YO62 5EB. Featuring the The Great Yorkshire Traction Engine
Club 2022 Rally. http://gytec.weebly.com

Rural Arts classes
The final Rural Arts ‘Hearts and Crafts’ class will be held at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall at 10am on Tuesday 19 July, when the topic will be fused glass. You can simply turn up on the day – it’s free to attend and materials are provided.

The Ritz Cinema

To Thursday 30 June (Matinee on Wednesday 29 June) – Downton Abbey: A new Era
Friday 1 to Thursday 7 July (No Matinees) – Good Luck To You Leo Grande
Friday 8 to Thursday 14 July (No Matinees) – Jurassic World: Dominion
Friday 15 to Thu 21 July (Matinees – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July) – Lightyear

Updates
Please keep checking the website for the latest details – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

Music at Junction 50
The first concert in this year’s ‘Music at Junction 50’ series takes place at St James Church, Baldersby St James on Wednesday 29 June at 7pm. It features two very talented young artists – Tara Viscardi on the harp and Robert Finegan playing the saxaphone. Tickets available from Sue Brown [email protected] (07840 381558) or Colin Reid – [email protected] (07770 620897) or at the door on the night.

The Great Yorkshire Show
Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 July and entry is by pre-paid ticket only. Local vet Peter Wright will appear every day, whilst Adam Henson will be there on Tuesday 12 July; J B Gill on Wednesday 13 July; Matt Baker on Thursday 14 July and Amanda Owen on Friday 15 July. Tickets from http://www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

Disco at The Angel
Everyone likes a disco featuring 70s, 80s and 90s hits so get on your glad rags for this big night out at The Angel. It’s on Saturday 16 July between 7.30pm and midnight and besides three decades of top hit music played by a great DJ, there’ll be a delicious BBQ supper. Anyone dressing in retro gear has the chance to win £75 worth of West Park Inn’s vouchers. And here’s the best part of it: buy your tickets in advance and get them for £5 – that’s half price. Purchase tickets on the night at the door and you’ll have to pay the full price of £10.

Deer Shed Festival
The 12th Deer Shed Festival, Baldersby Park is taking place between 29 and 31 July. Full ticket details are available at http://deershedfestival.com

Rural Arts events at The Courthouse, Thirsk
For information on classes and workshops, and to book places, go to https://www.ruralarts.org/:

Local traders
Most of these traders also have a Facebook page where you can check out latest information.

The Angel at Topcliffe – http://www.theangelattopcliffe.co.uk
Asenbee Honey – http://www.asenbeehoney.co.uk
John Aston Flooring Ltd – [email protected] – 01845 421111.
The Catton Kitchen – http://www.cattonkitchen.co.uk – 07747 083155.
Chip ‘n Dales – Friday teatime – 5 until 7pm in Topcliffe. https://www.chipndales.co.uk
The Elm Gallery – http://www.the-elm-gallery.co.uk – 01845 577316 or 07709 223920.
Fotiá Candles – http://www.fotiacandles.co.uk – 07879 447953.
Joanna’s Touch Photography – 07732 941758. Also on Facebook and Instagram.
The Little Yorkshire Hamper Company – http://www.thelittleyorkshirehampercompany.co.uk 07793 775987.
The Milk Churn Farm Shop & Cafe – https://www.milkchurnfarmshop.co.uk/ – 01845 400446.
Studio 18 Hairstylist – Nicola James, 18 Long Street (opposite the surgery). 07851 034815.
The Swan – 01845 595185 The Swan, Topcliffe | Facebook
The Thirsk Food Bank – collection point at the Milk Churn Farm Shop.
Topcliffe Post Office – 01845 577517.

Bin Collections

Hambleton (Topcliffe):

Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursday 30 June.
Refuse – Mondays 4 and 18 July.

Harrogate (Asenby):

Refuse – Monday 27 June
Garden waste – Thursday 30 June.
Recycling – Mondays 4 and 18 July

That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.