Category: Sunday Email

• TODAY– Sunday 19 June at 10.45am – Choral Matins
• Sunday 26 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion.

All services conclude with refreshments and time to linger.

And a very special thank you is due to ex-chairman of the council, Peter Palmer, who has agreed to act as Parish Clerk on a temporary basis. There’ll be an advertisement in due course for a permanent clerk. Anyone fancy the job?

Fruityberry Fruit Farm 
The popular fruit farm on the Dishforth to Sharow Road has opened for another season. This year the farm 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

The Commissioner is considering proposals for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service over the next three years. The plan being discussed, sets out how the Service would seek to deploy its people, equipment, and resources. These proposals are based on an extensive risk assessment across North Yorkshire and York, which has identified the likelihood and severity of fires, road traffic collisions, water related incidents, and other emergencies. 

If you can’t call in to see Zoe, you can have your say online by completing the consultation at www.TellCommissionerZoe.co.uk

• To Thursday 23 June (Matinee on Wednesday 22 June) – Top Gun: Maverick
• Friday 24 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/

Ripon Theatre Festival
The popular festival in Ripon is set to take place from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 June and will host more than 40 performances for all ages, many of them free. Children and families will be spoilt for choice across the whole weekend. Ripon Library welcomes back Hoglets Theatre with a twilight show for little ones and Story Craft Theatre will bring an afternoon of crafty tales around the Heading into Space theme. Full information and tickets are available via the festival website at https://www.ripontogether.com/ripon-theatre-festival/

• 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. Prices to be confirmed.
• 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

• 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.

Hambleton (Topcliffe):

• Refuse – Mondays 20 June and 4 July.
• Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursday 30 June.

Harrogate (Asenby):

• Recycling  –  Mondays 20 June and 4 July.
• Refuse – Monday 27 June
• Garden waste – Thursday 30 June.

Last Sunday’s Email was issued before the Sunday Brunch was over. I mentioned that it had been a remarkable success. I can now report that a total of £343 was raised and this will be donated to the Village Hall to help support planned improvements including replacement of all windows in the hall and, hopefully, the construction of a new patio area later in the year.

• TODAY– Sunday 12 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion
• Sunday 19 June at 10.45am – Choral Matins
• Sunday 26 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion.

All services conclude with refreshments and time to linger.

Well, it looks like things are changing for the better as it’s understood a number of nominations were submitted by the deadline last Friday 10 June. The names of nominated candidates will be published next week.

This is very good news. It’s got to be better having local people managing village affairs, rather than nominated individuals from Harrogate Council.

• Friday 17 June, 4.30 to 8.30pm – burger night using as much of The Catton Kitchen’s produce and meat as possible. Join us at the market garden to enjoy your food where there will be a bar or pop in and collect your food to enjoy at home.
• 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. Prices to be confirmed.
• 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

• To Thursday 16 June – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy).
• Friday 17 to Thursday 23 June (Matinee on Wednesday 22 June) – Top Gun: Maverick

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

Unfortunately, because of poor attendance, Rural Arts is withdrawing the ‘Hearts and Crafts’ sessions from Topcliffe and Asenby Village Hall once this series of classes is completed. 

Ripon Theatre Festival
The popular festival in Ripon is set to take place from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 June and will host more than 40 performances for all ages, many of them free. Children and families will be spoilt for choice across the whole weekend. Ripon Library welcomes back Hoglets Theatre with a twilight show for little ones and Story Craft Theatre will bring an afternoon of crafty tales around the Heading into Space theme. Full information and tickets are available via the festival website at https://www.ripontogether.com/ripon-theatre-festival/

• 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.

Hambleton (Topcliffe):

• Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 16 June and 30 June.
• Refuse – Mondays 20 June and 4 July.

Harrogate (Asenby):

• Refuse – Monday 13 and 27 June
• Garden waste – Thursday 16 and 30 June.
• Recycling  –  Mondays 20 June and 4 July.

And, I am sure everyone in both Topcliffe and Asenby will wish to join me in offering their warmest congratulations to HM The Queen on this very special occasion.

Doug
07785 223707

The majority of villagers embraced the Jubilee event and transformed Topcliffe and Asenby into a brightly decorated royal wonderland with bunting, flags and other decorations. Yesterday independent judges toured Topcliffe and Asenby and selected a the best decorated house from each village. The prize winners are:

• Topcliffe: Pauline Hand, Deans Square
• Asenby: The Robertson Family, The Old Barn.

Yesterday’s Party in the Park – the main event of the weekend – was held on the Playing Field in Topcliffe and dozens of families joined in the fun and games…and enjoyed a picnic, live music and ice creams. Here are a few pictures taken during the day:

• Fancy a tug of war?
• Afternoon teas galore
• View from the church tower (1)
• View from the church tower (2)
• View from the church tower (3)

A big thank you to all the parents who gave up their time to plan and organise the event and to Wendy and Louise Bumby who prepared 80 afternoon teas for those who preferred not to have to make up their own picnic. 

Children were invited to attend the picnic wearing their own homemade monarch’s crown and the best efforts were awarded prizes. The winner was:

• Teddy McLean of Half Moon House, Topcliffe
• The second and third places went to Evelyn and Connie Robertson
• All the competitors are pictured here

Throughout Saturday afternoon visitors had the opportunity to climb up the tower of St Columba’s Church to see how the village looked from above in its Platinum Jubilee colours. 

This morning, around 100 villagers attended the Sunday Brunch at the Village Hall, making it one the best attended brunches ever organised. A big thank you to the team in the kitchen – Judith Lowe, Malcolm and Karen Morley, Linda Robinson, Chris Wiggins and Lynne Mee (and anyone else who helped).

Royalty-themed paintings prepared by children attending Topcliffe Academy were on display at the brunch. The artwork was judged earlier in the week and the judges chose the following winners:

• Nursery & Reception: Amy Foster, Shaila Rahman and Louis Desquesnoe
• Dragons (Years 1 and 2): Annabelle Bumby, Rose Davis and Isla Burke
• Knights Coats of Arms – (Years 3 & 4): Tyler Dawson, Oliver Robertson and Ava Clark
• Queen’s Images – (Years 5 & 6) Marilyn Wright, Grace Butma and Lewis Clark.

TONIGHT
This evening at 6.30pm the community’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will close with a Choral Evensong at St Columba’s Church. The service will be followed by refreshments. It’s hoped that our two villages might find this a nice way to close the extended weekend’s celebrations. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.

• TONIGHT – Sunday 5 June at 6.30pm – Jubilee Service of Choral Evensong
• Sunday 12 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion
• Sunday 19 June at 10.45am – Choral Matins
• Sunday 26 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion.

All services conclude with refreshments and time to linger.

Much of the story of his early life in Ireland is disputed but he seems to have been involved in the Battle of Cúl Dreimhne in 561, during which many men were killed. A synod of clerics and scholars threatened to excommunicate him for these deaths, but eventually, the process was deemed a miscarriage of justice. However, Columba’s own conscience was uneasy, and on the advice of an aged hermit, Molaise, he resolved to deal with his uneasiness by leaving Ireland and moving to, in 563, to Scotland.

According to legend he first landed on the Kintyre Peninsula. However, being still in sight of his native land, he moved farther north up the west coast of Scotland. The island of Iona was given to him by his kinsman Conall mac Comgaill, King of Dál Riata, who perhaps had invited him to go to Scotland in the first place.
Columba subsequently played a major role in the politics of the country. He was very energetic in his work as a missionary and he founded several churches in the Hebrides. He also worked to turn his monastery at Iona into a school for missionaries. He was a renowned man of letters, having written several hymns and being credited with having transcribed 300 books.

According to traditional sources, Columba died on Iona on Sunday, 9 June 597, and was buried by his monks in the abbey he created. Columba’s relics were finally removed in 849 and divided between Scotland and Ireland.

Patients will be unable to order their regular prescription whilst the changeover is taking place in July so that month’s prescription should be requested early so that requests can be fulfilled ahead of the change.  

As a result of the computer systems update, patients will need to take action to ensure they can access medical services via their Apps. The Patient Access app will soon stop working altogether and instead everyone should download and use the NHS App to order their medication. However, patients are advised that they won’t be able to order medication on the NHS app unless they also link their app to the Surgery. Help about how to do this can be found at https://help.login.nhs.uk

• To Thursday 9 June – The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
• Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 June (Matinees only) – Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Friday 10 to Thursday 16 June – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy)

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

Ripon Theatre Festival
The popular festival in Ripon is set to take place from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 June and will host more than 40 performances for all ages, many of them free. Children and families will be spoilt for choice across the whole weekend. Ripon Library welcomes back Hoglets Theatre with a twilight show for little ones and Story Craft Theatre will bring an afternoon of crafty tales around the Heading into Space theme. Full information and tickets are available via the festival website at https://www.ripontogether.com/ripon-theatre-festival/

• 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.

Hambleton (Topcliffe):

• Refuse – Tuesday 7 June (one day later than usual) and Monday 20 June.
• Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 16 June and 30 June.

Harrogate (Asenby):

• Recycling  –  Monday 6 and 20 June.
• Refuse – Monday 13 and 27 June
• Garden waste – Thursday 16 and 30 June.

• TODAY – Sunday 22 May at 10.45am – Holy Communion
• Sunday 29 May – No Service.
• Sunday 5 June at 6.30pm – Jubilee Service of Choral Evensong
• Sunday 12 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion
• Sunday 19 June at 10.45am – Choral Matins
• Sunday 26 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion.

All services conclude with refreshments and time to linger.

Very soon the “Patient Access” App will soon stop working altogether and instead everyone should download and use the “NHS” App to order their medication. Patients won’t be able to order medication on the “NHS” App unless they also link their app to the Surgery. Help about how to do this can be found at https://help.login.nhs.uk

Patients can also order their medication or submit enquiries via the Surgery’s website www.topcliffesurgery.co.uk

The change in IT Systems will allow better communication with local services, improving efficiency and optimising patient care. Surgery staff thank you for your patience during this important transition.

Commissioner’s Plans
North Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe has published her Police and Crime Plan and Fire and Rescue Plan for 2022 – 2025. The plans have been developed following extensive consultation within the emergency services, partners and members of the public through a series of events, surveys and engagement sessions over the past year. The consultation heard from thousands of people with dozens of organisations also having their say and has directly influenced the priorities put forward.

Overall, 87 per cent said they were happy with policing where they lived and 90 per cent said they were satisfied with the fire and rescue service, but the lowest satisfaction for both was regarding their visibility in communities. This element is a key focus for the coming three years.

The plans set out the priorities for the Commissioner’s Office, North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and are based around the principles of caring about the vulnerable, developing ambitious collaboration and enhancing our service for the public.

You can read the full plans on the Commissioner’s website at https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/plan/

Another scam to look out for
Fraudsters are always coming up with new scams that fit in with real issues going on around us. They never miss a trick! This week Action Fraud received 752 reports in four days relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem. The emails state that the recipient is eligible for a rebate as a result of a newly announced government scheme. The links in the emails lead to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal your personal and financial information. View a screenshot of the fake emails here.

Remember, your bank, or any other official organisation, won’t ask you to share personal information over email or text. If you need to check that it’s a genuine message, contact the company using details from their official website or app.

• Thursday, 2 June – 7am to 5pm.
• Friday, 3 June – 8am to 4pm.
• Saturday, 4 June – Closed (sorry but there’ll be no papers on sale. The staff are being given the day off so that they can enjoy the Jubilee celebrations with their family and friends).
• Sunday, 5 June – Closed.

Now another special royal occasion will see an ironwork bench constructed around the base of this historic tree to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee this year.

The project is being organised by Asenby Institute, which has been awarded a grant by Harrogate Borough Council towards the cost. Arrangements have been made to commission the bench and there’ll be more news when it is to be installed.

Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June

Street and House Decorations – It’s hoped that all Topcliffe & Asenby households will embrace the party vibe and help transform the two villages into a brightly decorated royal wonderland with bunting flags and other decorations. It’s suggested that house decorations should go up by Wednesday 1 June and remain in place until at least Tuesday 7 June, but longer if you wish. The best decorated house in each village will be chosen on Saturday 4 June, starting at 9am and there’ll be a prize for the winners.

Thursday 2 June and Friday 3 June

The Angel celebrates the Platinum Jubilee – There’ll be a special celebration at The Angel between 12 noon and 5pm on Thursday 2 June and Friday 3 June. Activities will include a bouncy castle, treasure hunt, games and live music. Vintage harmony duo, The Cherry Tones, will perform songs from across the seven decades of the Queen’s incredible reign. These promise to be a family-friendly, feel-good days out. Free Entry for all.

Saturday 4 June

Platinum Jubilee Party in the Park – This is the main event of the weekend and will be held on the Playing Field in Topcliffe. There’ll be live music, an inflatable assault course, family fun… and an ice cream van will be on site. Families will be invited to take part in a flat green bowls competition at the adjacent bowling green. Those attending are invited to make a donation towards the cost of putting on the event. Collection boxes will be positioned at the gate.

Gazebo pitches can be pre-booked for a fee of £10 via Jenny Bumby on 07840 468672.

It will start at 2pm and everyone is invited to come along with their own picnic and drinks to enjoy an afternoon of fun. 

Wendy and Louise Bumby are preparing afternoon teas for those who would prefer not to have to make up their own picnic. The teas must be pre-ordered by Wednesday 1 June and a form is included in the leaflet recently delivered to each home, or on Top Residents Facebook page. Forms can be left in the box outside Jenny Bumby’s house at Rangimarie, Long Street. Or call 01845 577358. The price is £5 per head and the tea will consist of sandwiches, a savoury, scone and cake.

Children are invited to attend the party in their own homemade monarch’s crown and there’ll be a competition to find the best on the day.

Saturday 4 June

A view from the tower – Throughout the afternoon there’ll be an ‘open-church’ event at St Columba’s for visitors to look around the church and enjoy refreshments. The church tower will be open for guided tours for those who wish to see how the village looks from above in its Platinum Jubilee colours.

Sunday 5 June

Platinum Jubilee Sunday Brunch – Brunch will be served in the Village Hall from 10am to 12 noon. There’ll be a full range of breakfast buns, cakes and a plentiful supply of hot and cold drinks. There’ll be Sunday newspapers available and all money raised will go to help maintain the Village Hall.

Paintings on a royal theme by children attending Topcliffe Academy (and any other children who care to enter) will be on display and they’ll be judged to pick winners from each age group. The best crowns will also be on display.

Sunday 5 June

Platinum Jubilee Choral Evensong – A service bringing the Platinum Jubilee Weekend to a close will be held at St Columba’s Church at 6.30pm. The service will be followed by refreshments. It’s hoped that our two villages might find this a nice way to close the extended weekend’s celebrations. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.

• To Thursday 26 May – The Lost City
• Friday 27 to Thursday 2 June – Downton Abbey: A New Era (Proceeds from the shows on 28 and 29 May will be donated to The Red Cross in aid of Ukraine)
• Friday 3 to Thursday 9 June – The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
• Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June (Matinees only) – Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Friday 10 to Thursday 16 June – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy)

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

The club is based in Newsham Road (YO7 1QP) and the dates are Sundays 5 June, 10 July and 14 August between 9.30 and 11.30am. You can check out the club at http:// thirskrufc.co.uk

• 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.

Hambleton (Topcliffe):

• Refuse – Monday 23 May, Tuesday 7 June (one day later than usual) and Monday 20 June.
• Recycling & Garden Waste – Wednesday 1 June (one day earlier than usual) Thursdays 16 June and 30 June.

Harrogate (Asenby)

• Recycling – Monday 23 May. 
• Refuse – Monday 30 May.
• Garden waste – details next week!

Covid infections continue to fall
The number of people infected with Covid continues to fall week by week. In the week to 13 May one in 50 people in the UK are believed to have had Covid, meaning around 1.27 million were infected – down 14% from the week before. Although there are still high numbers of infections, very few people get seriously ill.