Welcome to the Sunday Email.
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Topcliffe History Weekend
Yesterday the celebrations to mark St Columba’s Day and the Village History Weekend got off to a fine start. The main themes were the history of Topcliffe and how events of the 17th century affected the people of the village, along with the role of the church over the centuries.
The visit of Sir Thomas Lunsford’s Regiment was a colourful and fascinating feature of Saturday’s events, with people enjoying seeing the regiment pass from Asenby to Topcliffe and then undertake exercises on the playing field in Topcliffe. And a talk in St Columba’s about the Civil War and other conflicts was much enjoyed.
Today the celebrations continue with:
- 11am Choral/Sung Matins (Book of Common Prayer).
- BBQ and Village Picnic in the churchyard from 12.30pm. There’ll be sausages, burgers, salads and puddings as well as wine and soft drinks and everyone from the parish is warmly invited to join us. If there is anything else that people might like to bring along to contribute to the meal, please do. It is very much hoped that the volunteers who helped maintain the churchyard on three consecutive Saturdays last month will pop along and join in the meal.
- Tours of church, particularly the climbing of the tower, 2 until 5pm, though they will have to work around the other things going on in the church.
- Special exhibitions and displays in the church.
- 3pm – More manoeuvers by Sir Thomas Lunsford’s Regiment on the Topcliffe Playing Field.
- 3.30pm ‘1662 and All That’ a talk in church given by Iain Milne of the Prayer Book Society (York Branch). A celebration of the beauty, poetry and majesty of the Book of Common Prayer as reissued for use in church in 1662.
- 4pm teas served in the Church Hall/School Room.
- 6.30pm Choral Evensong (Book of Common Prayer). Wine reception to follow.
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St Columba’s Services
- TODAY – See above.
- Sunday 11 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion
- Sunday 18 June at 10.45am – Choral Matins
- Sunday 25 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Everyone is most welcome to come and join us for any of these services and refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.
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Thirsk Farmers’ Market
TODAY – All stallholders at this market are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They’re passionate about what they do and it shows. Thirsk Market Place, 9am to 2pm.
http://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
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Quiz night at the Village Hall
TONIGHT – the weekly Sunday quiz is on at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Come along at 8pm. The quiz is attracting a regular crowd of 25 – 30 each week and it’s turning out to be a great social evening. There’s always room for a few more quizzers, so if you fancy testing your general knowledge and later having a chat with friends and neighbours, please come along. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Glasses are available, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
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The Tattler
Watch out for The Tattler arriving through your letterbox in the next few days.
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Doug Manning
Doug’s funeral will take place at Maple Park Crematorium on 7 June at 2.30pm, then afterwards at The Angel, Topcliffe for a celebration of his life.
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Topcliffe’s playing field closed until further notice
The Parish Council has announced that work on a significant improvement of the playing field and equipment will start on Monday 5 June. The whole area will be closed until the work is completed.
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Cross Talk
The June edition of the church magazine, Cross Tallk, is out now. You can read it here.
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Repairs to Topcliffe Bridge parapet
It looks like it’s finally going to happen! After nearly two years of complaining and pushing, arrangements have been made for the parapets of Topcliffe Bridge to be repaired. During last week signs appeared on the bridge to announce that work will begin on 20 June and take around three weeks.
It has been a long hard battle to get to this point, so let’s hope that no more problems arise and the work is completed as planned.
We all know that it is likely the bridge will be crashed into again at some point fairly soon after the repairs are done, but that’s no reason why villagers and visitors should have to put up with unsightly red and white plastic barriers on the bridge. One day the council will find a solution that works but we’ll all have to be patient (as the sign suggests) until that time.
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Topcliffe Academy
Pupils in Ash Class at Topcliffe Academy recently undertook a sponsored walk in support of the Madagasca Smile Project. The aim is to help provide a permanent water supply for the La Montagne Antanamonpera school in Madagasca, with which they have pen pal links. Currently children there have to walk 7km each day to get clean water. The Topcliffe pupils completed 55 laps of their school playing field, which is also 7km, to experience what is is like to have to walk that distance. They managed to raised £700. Well done to all pupils involved.
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Village Tidy-Up day announced
The next tidy-up in Topcliffe will be held on Saturday 1 July and it’s hoped that lots of volunteers will give up a couple of hours to help clean up the village and make it more presentable. Tasks will include a litter pick, removing weeds and debris from gutters, painting of fences and road sign cleaning. Meet at the village hall at 8.45am. Bacon sandwiches and coffee will be provided at 11.15am in the village hall.
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Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe each Friday tea time – 5 to 7pm, but please note that it will be closed until 10 June.
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Survey imminent on Asenby play park
In the next week or so, every household in Asenby will receive a questionnaire through their letterbox about the village play park at the bottom of Jamesville Way. Asenby Parish Council is conducting a survey to help guide what actions they should take with regards to the play park’s future. They are interested in what users think of the equipment currently available, what might be provided if the case is made for improvement, how residents are using the park and any other ideas for the future.
It’s thought that some residents might not even realise that there is a play park in the village, so the exercise may also act as publicity for its existence. Everyone’s views on what should be done will be considered – even those who don’t use the park can have their say.
Details will also be posted on the Asenby Residents’ Facebook page drawing attention to the survey and inviting comments. You can also give your views by email at http://asenbypc@gmail.com
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Topcliffe Summer Fayre & Brunch
There are still a few stalls available to hire at the Summer Fayre and Brunch on Sunday 6 August at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.If you are interested in taking a stall please contact Karen Morley on 01845 577426. They are on offer at £5 each to any organisation with something to sell or promote.
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After-School Base Camp
Held in the grounds of Baldersby Park and open to youngsters aged 5 to 11 throughout June. Each week the organisers put on a different adventure. Whatever the weather, children will be active, creative and supported by experienced practitioners as they explore the 90 acres of private parkland. Drop off 3.30 – 3.45pm, pick up 4.45pm. Just £5 per session and that includes a drink and homemade snack on arrival. To book telephone Hannah Secouet on 07979 526883.
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The RItz Cinema, Thirsk
- To Thursday 8 June (matinee on Wednesday 7 June) – Book Club 2: The Next Chapter.
- Friday 9 to Thursday 14 June (matinees on Saturday 10, Sunday 11, Wednesday 14) – The Little Mermaid.
- Friday 16 to Thursday 22 June (matinee on Wednesday 21 June) – Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret.
Ticket prices: All ticket prices are £6 unless otherwise stated.
Opening times: evenings – doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees doors open 2pm for 2.30pm.
Please check the cinema website for the latest information – https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/
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Racing at Thirsk
- Monday 5 June – Afternoon racing – Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm.
- Friday 9 June – Afternoon Racing with live music from the Flat Cap Brass Band. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm.
- Tuesday 20 June – Afternoon racing, featuring Royal Ascot coverage. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm.
- www.thirskracecourse.net
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Art classes at the Village Hall
A new round of six Monday morning classes will start on Monday 5 June – then on 12,19,26 June and 3 and 10 July. Classes are 10 to 12 noon. Anyone booking by Friday 26 May will receive an early-bird reduction. Book at
https://rebeccajayneartist.co.uk/product/starts-june-5th-morning-art-class-topcliffe-and-asenby-village-hall
Classes are for artists of every level of experience…or none! Expert guidance is offered throughout the sessions. Equipment and paint provided. Refreshments included.
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Rural Arts
Rural Arts is celebrating its 30th anniversary year of bringing the arts in all of its forms to Thirsk and surrounding villages. To mark the event, there’s an anniversary exhibition on at The Courthouse from Tuesday 6 – 17 June. Alongside fascinating photos, documents and memories of the organisation’s history, the exhibition will feature creative work created by Rural Arts’ staff, artists, volunteers and participants, past and present.
Longer-term, Rural Arts has announced a variety of bright and bold workshops, exhibitions, performances, and screenings for the July to December period. With almost 200 creative events and activities across the period, there’s something for everyone. You can check out the programme online or call between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday to Friday. https://www.ruralarts.org/
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A History of Japanese Woodcut
The next Hambleton Art Society event at Solberge Hall will feature Carol Wilhide Justin giving an historical overview of the dominant, popular Japanese art form of woodcut between the 17th and 19th centuries. Tuesday 6 June between 1.45-3.15pm. Members free, visitors £7 on the door. www.theartssociety.org./hambleton
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Thorp Perrow events
- Wednesday 7 June – Bee willow weaving – join expert willow sculptor, Anna Cross, to create your own stunning willow bee. All materials supplied. Refreshments and lunch included.
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Thursday 22 June – Evening Tour & Drinks – join estate owner, Sir Henry Ropner and Curator, Faith Douglas, for an atmospheric after-hours tour of the Arboretum. A guided walk full of interesting stories about the history of the family, the house, the estate and the planting of the Arboretum. You will also discover more about the work that goes on today to conserve, restore and improve the gardens. Then canapes, drinks, chat and a chance to walk around the garden.
For more information on prices and bookings, go to: https://www.thorpperrow.com
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Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup & Sweet lunch will be on Wednesday 7 June in the Village Hall. Lunch served from 11.30am to 12.45pm. Selection of delicious soups followed by cakes and bakes with tea or coffee. All welcome. No set charge, but donations welcome.
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Carlton Husthwaite Craft Fair
This craft fair will take place on Saturday 10 June between 10am and 3pm inside and outside Carlton Husthwaite Village Hall. The event, which is in aid of Dementia UK, will have stalls, tombola, coffee, tea, cakes and lunchtime snacks. All welcome.
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Tractor Fest
The annual gathering of tractors of all shapes and sizes will take place at Newby Hall, near Ripon on Saturday 10 June and Sunday 11 June. It’s the UK’s largest vintage tractor and engine show with over 1,600 exhibits. Entrance includes access to the award winning gardens and other attractions. 10am-4pm. £56 family, £18 adult, £15 child, under 4s free. Tickets from http://www.bookings.newbyhall.com
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Pop up cafe
On Saturday 10 June there’ll be a pop up cafe at Dalton Village Hall serving bacon and sausage sandwiches, tea and coffee between 9.30 and 11.30am. Pop along and have breakfast and a chat with friends and neighbours.
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The Hidden Gardens of Coxwold
There will be 14 gardens open for visits and the Village Hall open for plants stall and teas. Sunday 11 June, 1pm until 5pm. £5. Children free. Tickets from the desk in the Village Hall car park on the day.
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Flower Power Fair
A select group of the North’s best plant nurseries and specialists will be selling their plants at this fair at Thirsk Hall on Sunday 11 June between 11am and 4pm. Adults £5 and child (under 13) free. Tickets at the gate or online at
http://www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk
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Artisan Market
Locally-produced arts and crafts, food and drink will be on offer at the Artisan Market on Thirsk Market Square on Sunday 18 June. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. 10am to 3pm.
http://www.littlebirdmade.com
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Handmade & Vintage Fair
To be held at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate between 10am and 3pm on Sunday 18 June. Lots of great ideas for unusual gifts.
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Dalton Fest
A variety of bands will be playing throughout the day, with The Mothers headlining. Fish and chip van and pizza van on site to serve food. Bar will be open. A great family day out on Saturday 24 June – 2 to 11pm. Ticket only. Check Dalton Facebook page for details.
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Fun Dog Show
To be held at Thirsk Auction Mart on Saturday 24 June starting at 9.30am. Open to all dogs. Eleven fun classes. Prizes and rosettes. Judging by Peter Wright of Yorkshire vet fame. Proceeds for the Herriot Hospice. Judging from 11am. £2 per class or 3 for £5. Tickets at the gate on the day.
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Monk Park Farm discount
On the weekend of Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June, Monk Park Farm is offering a 50% discount for up to 500 residents living in the Thirsk and greater YO7 postcode area. 10am to 5pm. See website
for details and bookings – http://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk
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The Angel is Recruiting
In preparation for the grand reopening of The Angel in the autumn, Dave and Maggie are beginning to consider the staff that will be needed to make it a top-class venue. They are holding a a recruitment event on Tuesday 27 June at 6.30pm when potential recruits can to discuss all of the amazing job opportunities that will be on offer.
There’ll be two more events on Tuesday 18 July and Tuesday 8th August at 6.30pm.
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Music at Junction 50
On Thursday 29 June at 7pm the first concert of this year’s season at St James’ Church in Balderesby St James will feature accordionist Paul Chamberlain accompanied by Michael Hayward playing violin and saxophone. They’ll perform a wide ranging concert featuring many different styles of music from around the world. Wine and Refreshments. Tickets £12 from 01765 640398 or collect from the Good Food Shop in Baldersby, or just come along and pay at the door.
Note: Some urgent work is being undertaken to the church ceiling and it is hoped that it will be completed fairly soon. If an alternative venue is needed an announcement will be made well in advance.
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Local traders
An updated list of local traders in Topcliffe and Asenby can be viewed here.
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Bin Collections
Topcliffe:
- Refuse – Mondays 5 June and 19 June.
- Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 15 and 29.
Asenby:
- Recycling – Mondays 5 and 19 June.
- Refuse – Mondays 12 and 26.
- Garden Waste – Wednesday14 and 28 June.
You can check dates of collections and subscribe to the Green Waste collection service at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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