Sunday Email: Issue 163 – Topcliffe and Asenby Sunday Email

Welcome to the Sunday Email. Please note I won’t be producing an email next Sunday, but your regular newsy update will be back as normal on Sunday 25 June.
Doug
07785 223707

St Columba’s Services

TODAY: at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 18 June at 10.45am – Choral Matins
Sunday 25 June at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 2 July at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
Sunday 9 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 16 July at 10.45am – Sung Matins
Sunday 23 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion
Sunday 30 July – No Service (5th Sunday of the month).

Everyone is most welcome to go along for any of these services. Refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.

Summer at The Angel
TODAY – The Angel will be serving pizza and drinks in the garden 3pm until closing time. Enjoy a taste of summer!

The Hidden Gardens of Coxwold
TODAY: There will be 14 gardens open for visits and the Village Hall open for plants stall and teas between 1pm until 5pm. £5. Children free. Tickets from the desk in the Village Hall car park on the day.

Flower Power Fair
TODAY: A select group of the north’s best plant nurseries and specialists will be selling their plants at this fair at Thirsk Hall between 11am and 4pm. Adults £5 and child (under 13) free. Tickets at the gate or online at
http://www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk

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.

Topcliffe’s playing field closed until further notice
The Parish Council has started work on major improvements of the playing field, which includes laying of a pathway around the field and fencing off the new allotment area. For safety reasons the whole playing field area will be closed until the work is completed.

This map was recently posted on the Top Resident’s Facebook page by the Parish Council.

Heritage Weekend in pictures
Here are some photographs of the events held last weekend as part of the Heritage Weekend. Plus some interesting photographs of the event, the church and the village taken from a drone.
1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10; 11: 12: 13: 14

A message from John Phillips, organiser of the Heritage Weekend.

I’d like to offer thanks for all the hard work put in by a huge number of people, seen and unseen, to make the St Columba & Village Heritage Weekend work so well. It was very much a team effort with all sorts of things going on in the weeks running up, particularly the churchyard working parties who made such a great difference to the look of things last weekend.

There was a lot of shifting of things (before & after) and of course the accommodation of the Regiment, both of which were principally down to the Blair family. Linda Carver did a fabulous job with the church flower beds which were in full colour and much commented on. The music at the Sunday services was lovely, thanks to Linda Hewlett, the Choir and Matthew Atterton.

The BBQ was great and well attended with thanks to those who added donations of food to give us a veritable feast and to those providing cakes and the like for the teas on both days!

Roz Norris put up wonderful and very informative historical displays in both the church and the school room. And Joan Blair’s flowers in church were simply beautiful.

I can’t thank everyone enough, or indeed by name, but all the help, donations and kind good wishes that we received were just wonderful and thanks of course to everyone who turned out to support us on the day.

Topcliffe Bridge Repairs
Most people will have seen the signs on the bridge stating that work on repairs to the parapet will start on Tuesday 20 June. In a letter to our Parish Councils, North Yorkshire Council gives a few more details: the work will be carried out with three way traffic signals and it will take the best part of three weeks to complete.

The letter also states that this work is part of an extensive programme of other works and some adjustment to this start date or the duration of the works may be necessary should unforeseen circumstances such as significant weather events or emergencies on the highway network arise.

If you have any issues during the works ring the Customer Service Centre on 0300 131 2131.

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.

Asenby play park survey
Every household in Asenby will soon 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. Everyone’s views on what should be done will be considered – even those who don’t use the park can have their say. You can give your views by email – asenbypc@gmail.com – if you wish.

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.

Art classes at the Village Hall
A new round of six Monday morning classes is underway with classes 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.

The RItz Cinema, Thirsk

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.
Friday 23 to Thursday 29 June – (No matinees) – Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse .
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June – Matinees only – My Fairy Troublemaker.
Friday 30 June to Thursday 6 July – (matinee on Wednesday 5 July) – Chevalier.
Friday 7 to Thursday 13 July (No matinees) – Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
Friday 14 to Thursday 20 July (Matinee on Wednesday 19 July) – Asteroid City.

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/

Tropical beauty
Are you looking for something different to do on the afternoon of Saturday 17 June? If so, why not pop along to The Catton Kitchen for a Tropic beauty session along with cake and coffee. There’ll be lots of useful tips and tricks how to get glowing for summer with Tropic’s natural products. Starts 1.30pm. Tickets now on sale at £5 from Joanne Brierley 07732 941758.

Father’s Day lunch at The Swan
Bookings are now being taken for lunches on Father’s Day, Sunday
18 June. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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

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.

Racing at Thirsk
Tuesday 20 June – Afternoon racing, featuring Royal Ascot coverage. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm. www.thirskracecourse.net

Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup & Sweet lunch will be on Wednesday 21 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.

The last lunch raised £117 of which £50 was donated to Bootshop charity in Easingwold and the balance placed in the village Community Fund.

Thorp Perrow events
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

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.

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.

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

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.

Music at Junction 50
On Thursday 29 June the first concert of this year’s season of concerts will be staged. However, because work is required to the roof of St James’ Church in Baldersby St James, the venue has moved.

Accordionist Paul Chamberlain and violinist/saxophonist Michael Hayward will perform at St Lawrence Church in Carlton Miniott. The start of the concert will be delayed until 7.20pm to allow anyone who turns up at Baldersby St James time to travel from to Carlton Miniott.

Tickets £12 from 01765 640398 or collect from the Good Food Shop in Baldersby, or just come along and pay at the door.

Note: The work required at St James’s Church may be protracted and could mean future concerts in the series are also moved to an alternative venue.

Village Tidy-Up day
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, road sign cleaning and painting of the fence from The Swan to the school. Meet at the village hall at 8.45am. Hi-vis jackets, litter pickers and black sacks will be provided. But please bring other tools – spades, brushes, shovels etc. – if you can. Bacon sandwiches and coffee will be provided at 11.15am in the village hall.

Dates for your diary: Events coming up later in the summer

Saturday 8 July – Open day at Northallerton Fire Station on Crosby Road in Northallerton (DL61AA). A family event 10am until 2pm.
28 to 31 July – Deershed Festival at Baldersby Park.
Sunday 6 August – Jurassic Northallerton – a free family event in Northallerton town centre.

Local traders

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

Bin Collections
Topcliffe:

Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 15 & 29 June.
Refuse – Mondays 19 June and 3 July.

Asenby:

Refuse – Mondays 12 and 26.
Garden Waste – Wednesday 14 and 28 June.
Recycling – Mondays 19 June. and 3 July.

You can check dates of collections and subscribe to the Green Waste collection service at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.

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