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Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707
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St Columba’s Services
- TODAY 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 come along for any of these services. Refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.
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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 each week and it has become a popular social evening. 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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Asenby play park survey – now live!
The survey of villagers’ views on the play park at the bottom of Jamesville Way in Asenby has gone live today. The Parish Council is conducting the survey to help guide what actions it should take with regards to the play park’s future. The survey contains nine questions and should take no longer than five minutes to complete. It can be completed online using this form (link below) or, if you would prefer, a paper copy is available with instructions in the bus shelter.
On-going maintenance of the park currently costs around £1,000 per year. The latest RoSPA report suggests the matting is starting to come apart and estimates show that repairs would cost around £4,000. Making additions will require further fund raising.
Complete the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/Asenby-Park
Everyone’s views on what should be done will be considered – even those who don’t use the park can have their say. The survey will be open for two weeks. You can give your views by email – asenbypc@gmail.com – if you wish.
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Playing Field safety warning
Topcliffe Parish Council has put out a warning that the playing field and play ground should not be used whilst work on the improvements are underway. The dangers are obvious and residents are asked to follow the advice and keep out for the time being.
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Village Tidy-Up day
The next tidy-up in Topcliffe will be held next 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.
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Topcliffe Bridge repairs underway
Last Monday, as promised, the repairs to the parapet of Topcliffe Bridge finally got underway. Three way traffic lights are in place whilst the work proceeds. At weekends the lights will be removed. It’s likely to be another two weeks before work is completed. A few more photographs of the work in progress can be viewed here: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4.
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Churchyard grass-cutting
The churchyard has been looking neat and tidy since the big clean-up on three consecutive Saturdays last month. Now, in an attempt to build on the enthusiasm of the many volunteers, another working party is planned for 10am to 1pm on Saturday 15 July. The aim is to keep the grass mown and tidy up around the gravestones.
On that day a view will be taken on whether to do the same on the following Saturday (22 July) if there is any work still required.
Many thanks to Chris Wiggins and Linda Bumby who have recently been seen doing a bit of grass-cutting to help out.
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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.
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The Angel refurbishment progressing well
It has been a hard slog but work on the refurbishment of The Angel is finally taking shape with the structure and shape of the new layout finally coming together. There’s still much to do, but the bar and restaurant area should be completed as planned by the autumn.
Here are a few more photographs – 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . 5
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The Angel is Recruiting
The Angel Inn is holding a recruitment event on Tuesday 27 June at 6.30pm when potential recruits can 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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Art classes at the Village Hall
The latest round of Monday morning classes is now well underway with classes remaining on 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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The RItz Cinema, Thirsk
- To Thursday 29 June – (No matinees) – Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse .
- 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/
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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’ Church may be protracted and could mean future concerts in the series are also moved to an alternative venue.
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Rural Arts at The Courthouse in Thirsk
Exhibitions
- Cafe artist of the month – July – Jenine Wardell – Saturday 1 to Monday 31 July – a contemporary artist originally from Greater Manchester, but now lives locally in Boroughbridge. Jenine loves to experiment with texture using whatever organic or recycled materials she can find, everything from wool to egg shells. She works in all mediums from oil, acrylic, textiles, glass and ceramics. Jenine is inspired by going out into various landscapes to discover the natural textures and colours found there. Images of Jenine’s work can be found on Facebook and Instagram, and her sculptures are on display at the Elm Gallery in Topcliffe.
- Fresh 2022 winner Eleanor Carney – Friday 7 July to Saturday 22 July – a two week exhibition of the artist’s work depicting a visual biography of living with the chronic disease, Crohn’s.
Performances
- NT Live Screening: Fleabag – Thursday 7 September at 7.30pm – written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) . Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.
- A Midsummer Night’s Mischief – Thursday 3 August at 2.30pm – the fairies in the forest are starting a fight – but which side are you on? Team Titania or Team Oberon? Hoglets Theatre presents their interactive and larger-than-life version of Shakespeare’s summer comedy – especially for young audiences. Expect wild characters, raucous singalong songs, puppets, stunts and some frankly ridiculous disco dancing. Age guide 5+.
http://What’s On – Rural Arts – Arts activities, events and exhibitions
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Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup & Sweet lunch will be on Wednesday 5 July 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 £95 of which £50 was donated to Herriot Hospice in Thirsk and the balance placed in the village Community Fund.
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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.
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Topcliffe Summer Fair & Brunch
The annual Summer Fair and Brunch will take place at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Sunday 6 August between 10am and 3pm. Brunch will include bacon, sausage and egg butties plus coffee, tea and cakes.
So far six of the ten available stalls have been taken. If you are interested in taking one of the remaining four, please contact Karen Morley on 01845 577426. They are £5 each.
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Family Events at Thorp Perrow
- Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August – Family Fun Weekend – There’ll be giant inflatables, soft play, archery, crafting and face painting. Visitors can also enjoy the Bird of Prey displays, walk the Summer Trail, eat at the Tea Room.
- Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 August – Thrills of the big top – Enjoy a fabulous, fun-filled family show in a traditional Big Top tent with the famous National Festival Circus in the grounds of Thorp Perrow. With clowns, contortionists, jugglers and tumbling acrobats, there’s entertainment for all the family. Showtimes: 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. Refreshments will be available. Children under 2 years old are free of charge, however they must sit on a parent or guardian’s knee. Admission into the Arboretum is not included in the circus ticket.
http://Your Visit (Home) – Thorp Perrow
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Base Camp for kids
Base Camp is an outdoor learning space in Baldersby Park, run by Hannah Secouet. Within the 90 acres of parkland, Hannah and her staff facilitate school visits, run an after-school club and also host holiday camps utilising all the wonderful natural attributes the park has to offer.
This coming summer holiday Base Camp is hosting four adventure days, each offering something very different.
- Friday 18 August – Forest Olympics and well-being (5 places left).
- Tuesday 22 August – Kayaking on the lake and forest adventure (3 places left).
- Friday 25 August – Forest Art and African drumming in the woods (5 places left).
- Tuesday 29 August – Archery with Thirsk Bowmen and forest adventure (4 places left).
- Thursday 31 August – Forest School adventure (8 places left).
10am – 3pm for ages 7-14. For more information go to http://www.basecamplearning.co.uk
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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:
- Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 29 June and 13 and 27 July
- Refuse – Mondays 3, 17 and 31 July.
Asenby:
- Refuse – Mondays 26 June and 10 and 24 July.
- Garden Waste – Wednesday 28 June and 12 and 26 July.
- Recycling – Mondays 3, 17 and 31 July.
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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