Sunday Email: Issue 141

Doug
07785 223707

• TODAY – 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.
• 29 January – No service (5th Sunday).

Since highlighting this problem (but really not claiming any credit) there has been a big improvement: in the week Friday 30 December to 5 January, the practice had only ten appointments wasted due to non-attendance. Still far too many, but much better than previous weeks.

Surgery managers realise that In an ever-busy world, there will be occasions when it’s impossible to keep to an arranged time and date, but they appeal to anyone who can’t keep an appointment to let the surgery know. This enables staff to offer the slot to another patient.

1. Meeting cancelled
The meeting of the Parish Council scheduled for tomorrow, 9 January has been cancelled because of illness. The unavailability of one of the three remaining members of the council means the meeting would be inquorate.

2. Parish Council vacancies
As reported in recent Sunday Emails, there are two vacancies on Asenby Parish Council. The formal closing date for nominations is 5pm Monday 9 January. It’s hoped that eligible village residents will put their names forward by the closing date. If two eligible persons apply to join the Parish Council they would be automatically ‘elected’, but if more than two step forward, an election would be held no later than 14 March 2023.

If nobody puts their name forward, eligible residents can be co-opted onto the council…but right now no potential co-optees’ names have been put forward.

The scheme will help families, commuters and other passengers save money this winter, backed by £60 million of government investment to cap single tickets at £2 until 31 March. The scheme seeks to get more commuters on buses and help to reduce emissions and congestion by taking an estimated 2 million cars off the roads.

Full government information on this and other Yorkshire bus companies’ £2 fares is at http:// https://www.gov.uk/guidance/2-bus-fare-cap#yorkshire-and-the-humber

Last week’s lunch raised £101.50 of which £50 was donated to The Blue Cross animal rescue service in Topcliffe, with the remainder going into the Community Warm Up fund.

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.

• Monday 9 January – a new series of the popular weekly art classes will start on 9 January and run until 7 February. 10am to 12 noon. Bring your own materials and create works of which you can be proud.
• Saturday 30 January – 10am to 1pm – Painting on Fabric – helpful tips and techniques for creating your own 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.

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

It’s hoped that a new committee will be formed. Anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a committee member is invited to ring Siobhan Gifford on 01845 578300 or 07966 228206.

There isn’t a similar special collection for Harrogate residents so those living in Asenby will have to make arrangements to dispose of their tree at a local Household Waste Recycling Centre. The nearest is located near Thirsk (Ox Moor Plantation Lane, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1FA) and it’s open everyday except Wednesdays.

Here’s a reminder of the items that are welcomed: men’s, ladies and children’s clothing – paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around) – handbags – hats – bags – scarves and ties – jewelry – lingerie – socks – belts – soft toys – household linen – household curtains – household towels – household bedding (bed sheets, pillow-cases and duvet covers).

The following items can’t be accepted: duvets and blankets, pillows and cushions, carpets, rugs and mats (including bath, shower and toilet mats), soiled, painted, ripped or wet clothing, school uniforms, corporate clothing and workwear or textile off cuts or yarns.

Independent Thirsk Traders is a trading group holding craft fairs throughout the year. Most of its traders hand craft their individual creations which include jewellery, cards, cushions, bags, crystals, pictures, sweet hampers, wood turned clocks, floral display pieces and many more. They are all local people bringing their talents to share with others in villages around Thirsk.

It’s easy! Simply count the birds you see from your garden, balcony or local park for an hour, then go online to tell the RSPB what you saw. You can watch from inside with a cuppa or wrap up warm and sit quietly with the birds outside.

So, if you’ve made a resolution to take more action for nature this year, Birdwatch is a great way to start.

• To Thursday 12 January (matinee Wednesday 11 January) – Aftersun.
• Friday 13 to Thursday 19 January – (No matinees) – Avatar: The Way of Water.
• Friday 20 to Thursday 26 January (matinee Wednesday 25 January) – I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

Updates: Please check the cinema website for the latest information –
https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/

• The Flying Oysters rock and pop band will be performing at the Village Hall on Saturday 22 April. Tickets will go on sale soon. Reserve tickets on Top Residents Facebook page.
• The date of this year’s Deer Shed Festival has been announced. It’s on Friday 28 to Monday 31 July.

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

• Recycling – Thursdays 12 and 26 January.
• Garden waste – the Christmas tree collection is on Thursday 12 January. Other green waste can be included.
• Refuse – Mondays 16 and 30 January
• Subscriptions for the 2023/24 garden waste service will be available March 2023.

Harrogate (Asenby):

• Refuse – Mondays 9 and 23 January.
• Recycling – Mondays 16 and 30 January.
• Garden waste – no further collections until March 2023.
• Subscriptions for the 2023 garden waste service open on Monday 9 January 2023.