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Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707
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St Columba’s Services
- TODAY 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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Thirsk Farmers’ Market
TODAY – until 2pm – unlike other markets all stallholders are local independent businesses which grow, rear or produce food or drink locally. They’re passionate about what they do and it shows. 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 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
There’s a final chance this week to complete the survey about Asenby’s play park. 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. Complete the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/Asenby-Park
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Village Tidy-Up day
There wasn’t a massive turnout at yesterday’s tidy-up in Topcliffe but the eight adults and four children who were there did a brilliant job of sprucing up the village. Here are a few photographs of the volunteers at work:
1, 2, 3.
Afterwards they enjoyed bacon sandwiches at the Village Hall.
There’s still a few significant village tasks needing attention – painting the fence from The Swan to the school and strimming the long grass in the cemetery, so watch out for details soon.
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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.
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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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Tea Towel appeal!
Where have all the Village Hall’s tea towels gone? Apparently, despite volunteers regularly buying new ones, the number of tea towels seems to be constantly reducing. It’s thought that well-meaning helpers are taking them home to put in the laundry but failing to bring them back. If anyone reading this has any of the hall’s tea towels, please return them.
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Jobs at The Angel
The Angel’s first jobs fair last Tuesday evening went well, with around a dozen candidates turning up to get more information about forthcoming job opportunities and signing up for interviews. There was fantastic enthusiasm to be part of the team needed to run the venue once the extensive refurbishment is completed later this year. There are two more recruitment events on Tuesday 18 July and Tuesday 8th August, both at 6.30pm.
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Time is running out to use old-style stamps
Royal Mail is reminding everyone that regular stamps without a bar-code will no longer be valid for posting after 31 July. Recipients getting a delivery with a non-barcoded stamp may have to pay additional charges.
You must either use your old stamps by 31 July or contact Royal Mail (not your local Post Office) to swap them for the new bar-coded ones. Swaps can take place beyond 31 July.
You can print off an application form from the Royal mail website – http://www.royalmail.com/barcodedstamps
Send the completed form along with the old stamps in an envelope free of charge to ‘Freepost SWAP OUT’ (no stamp or additional information is required on the envelope). Returned self-adhesive stamps must be attached to their original backing paper or book. Individual stamps that are not adhesive must be stuck to a sheet of paper and attached to the form.
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The RItz Cinema, Thirsk
- To 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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Afternoon Racing at Thirsk
There’s to be an afternoon race meeting at Thirsk Racecourse on Wednesday 5 July. Gates open 11am, first race 2.15pm. Book online at http://www.thirskracecourse.net
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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 equally delicious cakes and bakes and tea or coffee. All welcome. No set charge, but donations welcome.
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Thirsk Repair Cafe
The next monthly repair day will be held at Thirsk Community Library, Chapel Street, Thirsk on Saturday 8 July between 10am and 1pm. It’s a chance to get broken items repaired, such as clothes, furniture, toys, small appliances, computers, phones and have house and garden tools sharpened. Voluntary donation.
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Meet the Fire Brigade
There’s to be an open day at Northallerton Fire Station on Crosby Road in Northallerton (DL61AA) on Saturday 8 July. It’s an event for all the family. Includes the Big Car Wash. 10am until 2pm.
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The Feast
Helperby & Brafferton Community Association are staging their annual village feast from 1pm on Saturday 8 July. There’ll be stalls and attractions for all the family, including a bouncy castle, games, BBQ and bar.
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Outdoor Cinema: Dirty Dancing
A special outdoor screening of the hit film Dirty Dancing will be made at Thirsk Racecourse on Friday 14 July at 7pm (until 11.30pm). This is an open air cinema experience not to be missed. Tickets starting from £12 online from
https://www.cinemaoutdoor.co.uk/thirsk outdoorcinema
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Artisan Market
The regular Artisan Market returns to Thirsk Market Place on Sunday 16 July between 10am and 3pm. Locally-produced arts and crafts, food and drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. http://www.littlebirdmade.com
And on the same day, walk round the corner to the Handmade & Vintage Fair being staged at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall on Westgate. Lovely stalls, beautiful gifts. Also 10am to 3pm.
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Historic Vehicle Rally
The Newby Hall annual Historic Vehicle Rally with – the North’s biggest one-day car show – featuring vintage and classic cars, will be held on Sunday 16 July between 10am-4pm. Adult £18, Child £15, Family £56, under 4s free (gardens only, house has supplement). http://www.newbyhall.com
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Beer and Pizza Night
Back by popular demand is the Beer & Pizza night at Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden. It’s on Saturday 22 July from 6pm. There’ll be Bute Pizza, Fred & Bert’s and a fully stocked bar.
This event is sponsored by Hopical Storm from Timothy Taylor’s Brewery. Each ticket allows free entry to the Sculpture Garden. You must book a free ticket in advance so that the organisers can be sure there’s enough pizza and beer!
This year the event is being staged to support Herriot Hospice @ The Lambert, a charity very close to everyone’s hearts. Free entry, but booking essential via http://www.thirskhall.com/events
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Rural Arts at The Courthouse in Thirsk
Exhibitions
- Cafe artist of the month – all of July – Wardell – a contemporary artist originally from Greater Manchester, but who now lives 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
- 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+.
- 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.
http://What’s On – Rural Arts – Arts activities, events and exhibitions
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Dates for your diary: Events coming up later in the year
- 28 to 31 July – Deershed Festival at Baldersby Park.
- Sunday 6 August – Jurassic Northallerton – a free family event in Northallerton town centre.
- Saturday 2 September – Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show will be held at the Village Hall.
- Saturday 14 October – Topcliffe’s Big Race Night at the Village Hall.
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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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Music at Junction 50
The second concert in this year’s Junction 50 series will be held at 2.30pm on Saturday 2 September at St Lawrence Church in Carlton Miniott. The event will feature Mary Reid and brilliant Scottish folk singer, Ainsley Hamill. The pair met through their work with Live Music Now which supports young musicians to play in hospitals, care homes and schools for special needs pupils. They will provide a short programme of about 45 minutes duration and afterwards tea will be served. The event is free, but donations would be welcome.
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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 3, 17 and 31 July.
- Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 13 and 27 July.
Asenby:
- Recycling – Mondays 3, 17 and 31 July.
- Refuse – Mondays 10 and 24 July.
- Garden Waste – Wednesday 12 and 26 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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This email is proudly sponsored by Faro Finance
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