Sunday Email: Issue 134

According to the planning portal, 43 individuals, along with both Asenby and Topcliffe parish councils, have registered their comments. It’s clear that the majority would generally be in favour of new developments and the jobs that come with them, but only if guaranteed conditions are attached to protect our villages from illegal HGV trespass.

The updated planning officer’s report to the committee does now include a list of conditions that go some way to meet the demands of Topcliffe and Asenby.

Last week Topcliffe Parish Council had discussions with the developer and North Yorkshire County Council’s Highways Department. The developer has agreed to make a fixed sum contribution to the provision of an APNR camera system, and the Highways Department and the developer have jointly prepared a new signage scheme for the A168 and other local roads. Both actions meet the Parish Council’s suggested conditions and therefore it is now supporting the planning application.

The full text of Topcliffe Parish Council’s update on the situation can be viewed here.

Last Wednesday £111 was raised, of which £75 was donated to the local branch of Cancer Research. The balance has gone into the Warm-Up Community Help fund. This will help pay for food in future weeks and the organisers are looking at how further support might be offered to those in need during these financially difficult times.

If you can donate any ingredients for a forthcoming lunch or would like to help in some way, please get in touch with Karen Morley on 01845 577426 or Linda Carver on 01845 578014.

The road closure and associated diversion routes can be viewed using this link https://one.network/?tm=131606405

• Location: Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
• Date and time: Sunday 27 November between 1:30 and 4:30pm.
• Cost: £35.00 per person including all materials and afternoon tea.

Mala translates to ‘String of Beads’, originating from the ancient lineage of the Himalayan Yogis and traditionally used as a tool during prayers. Today a Mala is still used by thousands of practicing Yogis but it also makes a wonderful decorative necklace or bracelet for yourself or as the perfect Christmas gift. It can make for a really great talking point around the dinner table!
During this three-hour workshop participants will design and create their own string of Mala beads and learn about the history of Mala, and how they are used in practice. In a simple guided meditation, each person will set an intention for their beads.

No previous experience is necessary. All materials will be provided, including afternoon tea (please advise of any allergies) and an organic cotton drawstring bag in which to store or present your necklace. Places are limited and bookings should be made by using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-make-a-mala-bead-necklace-tickets-465092081937

• In the letter, let Santa know what you’d like for Christmas so he can add you to his list.
• Put your full name and address in your letter so Santa knows where to reply.
• Write this address – Santa/Father Christmas, Santa’s Grotto, Reindeerland XM4 5HQ – on the envelope and stick a stamp on it.

• Turn down your thermostat. Just one degree lower could save you up to £128 a year. Set a timer on your thermostat for your heating to come on only when you need it.
• Turn the heating flow temperature down on your combi boiler from 80℃ to 60℃ to save up to £112 per year. Such a reduction cuts the boiler’s energy consumption, without lowering the temperature of your home. This isn’t suitable for all systems so check your boiler instructions or contact your supplier.
• Don’t heat empty rooms. Individual radiator thermostats mean you can adjust the temperature in each room accordingly.
• Keep doors between adjoining rooms shut. This way, you stop the heat from escaping.
• Run your heating for an hour less each day. Even using a little less energy each day adds up to savings over time.
• Bleed your radiators. Trapped air can make your radiators less efficient, so they’ll be slower to heat up.
• Keep the heat in. Simply closing your blinds or curtains in the evening can also stop heat loss by up to 17%. Just be sure your curtains don’t cover the radiators.

On Sunday 27 November there’s also an Artisan Christmas Market being held on the Market Square between 10am and 3pm. www.littlebirdmade.com
then 5.30pm, there’ll be an Advent Procession and candlelit Carol service at the Cathedral.

• Friday 2 December at 5.30-7.30pm
• Saturday 3 December at 2.30-4.30pm
• Sunday 4 December at 12.30-2.30pm.

They will be held in the little tipi with wood burning stove, mince pies and mulled wine There’s already considerable interest in these sessions, so please book early so that you are not disappointed. £45 per person (same price as last year).

Ready Meals – a wide range of ready meals, including pies are available.

• Thursday 15 December – "How to paint a hare, fox or owl in a moonlit winter landscape using acrylics". The cost is £25 and this includes all materials needed to complete your masterpiece. Refreshments will be provided. Time: 10.30am to 1pm.
• Monday 9 January – a new series of the popular weekly art classes will start and run until 7 February. 10am and 12 noon. Bring your own materials and create works you will be proud of.
• Saturday 30 January 2023 – 10am to 1pm – Painting on Fabric – helpful tips and techniques with creating your own creative, vibrant painting on fabric. Equipment and paint provided. Refreshments included. Just bring your fabric item – Denim Jacket, purse, bag, baseball boots, cushion cover, table runner or other item. On booking further details will be sent about the session.

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

• To Thursday 24 November (No matinees) – Black Adam
• Friday 25 November to Thursday 1 December (Matinee Wednesday 30) – The Banshees of Inisherin.
• Friday 2 to Thursday 8 December (No matinees) – Living.
• Friday 9 to Friday 15 December (Matinees on Saturday 10, Sunday 11 and Wednesday 14) – Matilda – The Musical.

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

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

Hambleton (Topcliffe):

• Refuse – Mondays 21 November and 5 December.
• Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 1 December (final green bin collection this year) and 15 December.

Harrogate (Asenby):

• Recycling – Mondays 21 November and 5 December.
• Refuse – Mondays 28 November and 12 December.
• Garden waste – Thursdays 1 December (final garden waste collection of this year) and 15 December.