Sunday Email: Issue 137

I hope that all Topcliffe and Asenby residents have by now received the Christmas edition of The Tattler. If you haven’t, it’s on its way. Issues at the printers and a delivery misunderstanding, together with a clash as I was away caring for my Mum, led to an unavoidable delay in getting the newsletter delivered door to door. Despite the problems, I hope you enjoyed this festive edition.

Doug
07785 223707

• TODAY: at 10.45am – Holy Communion, Rev’d Robert Williamson.
• Sunday 18 December at 10.45am – Matins. Then at 6.30pm a traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols, with St Columba’s Choir, led by Linda Hewlett, accompanied by Matthew Atherton on the organ. Carols new and old and an opportunity to come and sing your favourites followed by finger food and wine.
• Thursday – 22 December Carols around the Christmas treeat the Village Hall. Please arrive promptly at 7.30. Please bring torches to read the carol sheets that will be provided. Brass accompaniment kindly provided by the Barber family, and singing will be aided by members of St Columba’s Choir.
• Christmas Eve, Saturday 24 December at 2pm – Crib Service with Rev’d Dawn Ward. An informal telling of the Christmas Story for everyone to enjoy, particularly those with children.
• Christmas Eve at 11.30pm – Midnight Mass – the Christmas service of Holy Communion for everyone, with Rev’d Robert Williamson.
• Christmas day – no service.

And in the New Year:

• New Year’s Day – no service
• 8 January – 10.45am- Holy Communion and at 6.30pm Choral Evensong for Epiphany.
• 15 January at 10.45am – Choral Matins.
• 22 January at 10.45am – Holy Communion.

Last Wednesday £104.50 was raised, of which £50 was donated to the Herriot Hospice in Thirsk. The balance has gone into the Warm-Up Community Help fund, which will be used to buy food for future lunches.

On Wednesday 21 December a Sunday-style roast beef lunch will be served. As usual, there will be no set charge and those attending are asked only to pay what they can afford…or nothing at all!

If you can donate any prepared food or 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.

News of possible financial support
Last week Hambleton District Council approved a new grant scheme aimed at supporting Warm Space initiatives similar to the one that operates at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. The Council is offering funding of up to £500 to help these schemes and an application for support is being made.

Afterwards, enjoy mulled wine and mince pies inside the Village Hall with seasonal good wishes from all at St Columba’s, Topcliffe Parish Council and the Village Hall Committee.

The St Columba’s Christmas Charity this year is Macmillan Nurses and any donations will be very gratefully received.

• Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 December – 2 to 8pm – An Illuminated Winter Wonderland at Ripon Spa Gardens. Free entry but donations welcomed.
• Sunday 18 December – 10am to 3pm – Christmas Market – soak up the atmosphere and follow the market trail as it winds through Ripon’s historic marketplace. All the traditional market favourites including bratwurst, pies, cheese, cakes, fresh coffee and mulled wine.
• Sunday 18, Friday 23 and Saturday 24 December– 5.30pm – Festival of Lessons & Carols at Ripon Cathedral. The Christmas story told in readings and music. Featuring the Ripon Cathedral Choir.
• Saturday 24 December – 11am – Ripon Cathedral presents the Journey to Bethlehem, an interactive service for families.
• Saturday 24 December – Midnight Mass at Ripon Cathedral.
• Sunday 25 December – 10.30am – Christmas Day Festal Eucharist.
• Monday 26 December (boxing Day) – 9.30am – Eucharist for St Stephen’s Day followed by pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey.

• 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 Friday 15 December (Matinees on Saturday 10, Sunday 11 and Wednesday 14) – Matilda – The Musical.
• Friday 16 to Thursday 22 December (No matinees) – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
• Friday 23 December through to Thursday 5 January (no matinees. Each day except dates the cinema is closed – see below) – Strange World.
• Closed 24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January

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

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

• Recycling – Thursdays 15 December and 30 December (one day later than normal).
• Refuse – Mondays 19 December and 3 January (one day later than normal).
• Green waste – no further collections until the post-Christmas collection on Thursday 12 January.

Harrogate (Asenby):

• Refuse – Monday 12 December and Tuesday 27 December (one day later than normal)
• Recycling – Monday 19 December.
• Green waste – no further collections until March 2023.