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Welcome to the Sunday Email.
Doug
07785 223707
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St Columba’s Services
- TODAY (8 October) at 10.45 – Holy Communion, including the annual Neptune Commemoration – an act of remembrance for the aircrew of RAF Neptune WX545 that flew out of Topcliffe on 10 October 1956 and crashed on the Mull of Kintyre whilst on a training exercise.
- Sunday 15 October at 10.45am – Sung Matins
- Sunday 22 October at 10.45am – Holy Communion and at 6.30pm a Harvest Festival service followed by a ’Bring and Share Harvest Supper.’
- Sunday 29 October – No service (5th Sunday)
All Souls Service
This is to give advance notice that on Thursday 2 November at 7pm a service will be held to remember those who have died in the past year. Their family and friends will enjoy the beautiful and uplifting music from the ‘Requiem Mass for six voices by Tomás Luis de Victoria’ (1548-1611), sung by the choir. Those who would like to do so can remember their loved ones by name during the service. Names of those to be remembered can be added to the list before the start of the service or, if preferred, may be emailed beforehand to John Phillips – johnphillips05@gmail.com or Chris Hewlett – celhewlett@outlook.com
Everyone is most welcome to come along for any of these services. Refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service.
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The Topcliffe Big Race Night
Just one week to go before the Topcliffe Big Race Night on Saturday 14 October. Only four tickets still available. First come, first served at the Post Office or from Doug Allan on 07785 223707.
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Dog food sale
The sale of pet food donated by Dalton Industrial Estate-based company IPN, raised an amazing £257 so far in support of Topcliffe’s Big Race Night which is on next Saturday evening. This cash and whatever is raised at the event itself will go to help fund Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
I’d like to thank John Pearson for his invaluable help and support manning the stall on Friday. His friendly approach helped sell more dog food than perhaps I would have sold if I’d been alone.
There’s 4 x 4kg bags of dry ‘Adult Dog’ chicken or beef remaining. These are just £7 each and available from Doug Allan – 07785 223707.
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Quiz night at the Village Hall
TONIGHT – the Sunday quiz is on at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall at 8pm.
Photograph shows last week’s winning team – The Long Street Mafia – with quiz reader Sue.
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Poppy display
It has been agreed that the Knit & Natter group’s incredible poppy creation will be displayed on the outside of the Toll Booth this year. The ‘waterfall of red’ will be erected soon and remain up for Remembrance Sunday. Thank you to Topcliffe Parish Council for giving permission for this display on one of Topcliffe’s most prominent buildings.
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Macmillan Coffee Morning 1
The Macmillan coffee morning (above) hosted by The Angel a week ago was a great success, raising nearly £700 for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Looked like a great spread to me and an all round enjoyable occasion. Dave, Maggie and the team would like to thank everyone who supported the event.
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Macmillan Coffee Morning 2
The coffee morning organised by Jane Burnett, with a little help from friends, held yesterday in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall raised an amazing £802 for Macmillan Cancer Support. There was a crowd of around 70 to 80 people. Sorry there are no photographs: everyone was so busy there wasn’t time to take any. But I was there and can confirm it was a very good spread, just like The Angel’s. The Angel supported this event too by baking plenty of scones. Jane thanked them and all the other villagers who made cakes.
Amazing that our communities could raise £1500 for this very worthwhile charity.
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Bags2School recycling event
The regular village recycling event at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Friday last was a huge success with around 50 bags of textiles gathered for recycling and £130 raised to be shared equally between the Village Hall and Topcliffe 1st Scouts. Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraising event.
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Asenby Parish Council
Asenby residents are reminded that a vacancy currently exists on Asenby Parish Council. This is an opportunity to join others in overseeing village services, both now and for the future, and to contribute to further developments. The parish council meets a number of times each year depending on the needs of the village. The vacancy can be filled by co-opting an interested person i.e. there’s no election to fight. For further information please email asenbypc@gmail.com
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National Three Peaks Challenge
A group of locals are tackling one of the biggest walking challenges to raise cash for the British Heart Foundation in memory of Ben Lowe, who passed away in March this year.
Five brave walkers, including Ben’s son Issac, are heading out on Saturday 14 October, tackling Snowdon first, then on to Scafell Pike in the Lake District and finally to Scotland’s biggest mountain, Ben Nevis.
They aim to conquer all three peaks in 24 hours and raise £2,000. If you can help by donating, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/ymjkzurz
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Thirsk Community Library
The library will be closed for refurbishment until Thursday 19 October. The good news is that during the closure no fines will be incurred on book loans.
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Dumped body mystery has local connections
The identity of a woman whose body was found dumped more than 40 years ago is still not clear and ‘cold case’ detectives are hoping new information might result in further leads from the public.
Last Friday morning (6 October) the BBC Crimewatch programme updated the story and mentioned that the body might be that of a former Dalton resident named Joyce Curling or Curley and married to a Canadian named Vic who was linked to the military at Topcliffe Aerodrome at the time of her death.
The woman’s decomposed remains were discovered east of Sutton Bank in 1981, after an anonymous phone call to police. The mystery caller refused to give his name citing “security reasons”. Although she was found in 1981, the state of decomposition indicated it was likely she had been there since 1979. Experts concluded she was probably a married mother of two or three children, 5ft 4in (1.6m) tall, slim and aged about 40.
While police have long suspected she was murdered, there has never been enough evidence to officially categorise the case as such. Follow this link to watch the Crimewatch report – https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gjvjrf
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North Yorkshire Council – Locality Budgets
Each of the 90 councillors on North Yorkshire Council has a budget of £10,000 per year which they can allocate themselves to meet local needs and to support specific activities they wish to back.
These activities might promote social, economic or environmental wellbeing of the local communities the councillor represents. It is not a grants programme and each county councillor is responsible for determining how they wish to promote and use the budget.
You can read more about the scheme at https://edemocracy.northyorks.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=786
Asenby’s councillor is Cllr Nick Brown. He can be contacted on 07775 585661 or emailed at cllr.nick.brown@northyorks.gov.uk
Topcliffe (as part of Topcliffe & Sowerby), does not have an elected representative at the moment following the recent resignation of David Whitfield due to ill-health. It is likely an election will be called fairly soon and applications to the newly elected councillor can then be made.
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Inspire Fund
Groups of residents or community organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to help fund local projects and events. North Yorkshire Council’s ‘Stronger Community Inspire Fund’ is primarily about supporting local social action and encouraging people to get involved in their local community. These small grants aim to help establish new services, events or activities that increase social interaction, encourage neighbourliness or improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities.
The grant may be used to fund events or activities, help with start-up costs for new projects or services or to purchase small items of equipment. Grants will be made as a one-off contribution to the cost of an eligible project. Applications should demonstrate the project can be delivered without needing future support from this fund.
So, if any readers are thinking of starting a project or launching a new activity on our patch, this grant fund would be the perfect starting point. Here’s where you apply:
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/community-and-volunteering/grants-and-funding/inspire-fund
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Beware of Amazon scams
There’s an apparent ‘epidemic’ of telephone calls by fraudsters pretending to be from Amazon, and North Yorkshire Police have issued a warning that everyone using Amazon should be extra vigilant.
The most common scam is a telephone call claiming your Amazon Prime subscription is due to expire and the recorded message asks you to press 1 to cancel or to speak to customer services. The call then goes through to a fraudster posing as an Amazon customer service representative. The fraudster advises the victim that remote access to their computer is required, and advises them to download an app which grants the fraudster access to their computer. But this software is used by the criminal to monitor the victim logging onto their online bank account, which allows the fraudster to see the victim’s personal and financial details.
If you receive a call, claiming to be from Amazon, hang up. Do not provide any personal information, your Amazon log in details, banking details or credit/debit card information. Never install any software or visit a website as a result of a cold call. Unsolicited requests for remote access to your computer should always raise a red flag. If you think you may have been a victim of this scam, contact your bank immediately and also report the matter to the police on 101 or via their website.
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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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Events at The Angel
TODAY: Due to a private engagement today (8 October), the garden and function room are not open to the public.
Christmas Party Nights: Bookings for Christmas Party nights in the function room at The Angel are going extremely well and the only dates left available are 1, 2 and 23 December. Menus, prices and booking forms can be seen here.
Christmas Lunches: The Angel would be happy to cater for companies and family groups wishing to book lunches during the Festive season. Lunches can only be provided if the numbers make it worthwhile. Menus, prices and booking forms can be seen here.
Please call 01845 578000 for more information.
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Bible talks at the Village Hall
The undenominational bible talks continue throughout this month at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. They are on Tuesdays 10, 17 and 24 October from 7.30 to 8.30pm. Everyone welcome.
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Halloween Pumpkin Spooktacular
The Monk Park Farm Spooktacular features pumpkin picking, carving and painting, as well as a mini pumpkin trail and even a pumpkin catapult. And there’s lots more Halloween fun besides, including potion making, a spider infested barn and a spooky farm tour, to a Farm Fright Night for the over 12s. Running today and tomorrow: then Friday 13 to Monday 16 October; Friday 20 October to Sunday 5 November -10am-5pm. Children £12.95 (includes a pumpkin to prepare), adults £9.95 with concessions. Book online http://monkparkfarm.co.uk/events/halloween
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Autumn at Thorp Perrow
Autumn is a great time to see the changing colours of the vast number of trees in the Arboretum. If you are making a special journey, please call the autumn colour hot desk on 01677 425323 to check the colour progress. Centre stage are the Acers and Maples in every colour from flame reds to salmon pinks and sunshine yellows. The autumn bays are also a must see during this magical season. During this busy season, visitors are advised to pre-book day tickets online at www.thorpperrow.com – where a saving can be made by booking in advance.
Thorp Perrow’s Halloween Trail
The spooky season is nearly upon us and the Arboretum is running its Halloween Trail until Sunday 5 November. Put on your cloak, grab your broomstick and head out into the Arboretum in search of spooky creatures. You’ll stumble across tombs and skeletons and many more Halloween frights. Trail sheets can be pre-booked or purchased on the day for £2.50 which includes a free gift. Standard entry applies. A discount is offered for all pre-booked tickets.
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Asenby Parish Council meeting
The next meeting of Asenby Parish Council will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 10 October in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
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Autumn painting class
- There’s a special one-off art class at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Thursday 12 October between 10.30am and 1pm. The theme is autumn and its magnificent colours. See more details here.
- The next series of six art classes starts on Monday 6 November through to 11 December. The classes run over 2 hours from 10-12pm at Topcliffe and Asenby Village Hall. Rebecca Jayne, artist and teacher will guide you with helpful tips and techniques and support you with creating your own artwork. Book online at https://rebeccajayneartist.co.uk/product-category/classes-workshops
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NYMR Through the Decades
This North Yorks Moors Railways event on the weekend of Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October will transport families and enthusiasts back to the iconic eras of the 1940s to 1970s. The music, fashion, and spirit of each era will come alive like never before with a journey through the decades highlighting some greatest hits and cultural touchstones of each era. So, grab your dancing shoes, dress in your favourite retro attire and prepare for a weekend of nostalgia and timeless entertainment on the Pickering to Whitby heritage line. Book online at http://www.nymr.co.uk/events
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Thirsk Artisan Market
Remaining Artisan Markets on Thirsk Market Square this year are on Sundays, 15 October, 19 November and 17 December – all between 10am-3pm. You can get locally-produced arts and crafts, plus food and drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. http://www.littlebirdmade.com
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Oktoberfest
Thirsk Racecourse will be holding a beer, food and music festival on Saturday 21 October from 12.30pm onwards. There’ll be a genuine German band. Tickets via Eventbrite or at the door on the day.
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The Repair Cafe
Be greener, avoid waste and save money by letting the team of dedicated and talented volunteers at the Repair Cafe try to repair your broken or ‘worn-out’ items. It’s at Thirsk Community Library on Saturday 28 October from 10am and 1pm. No charge but a voluntary donation is welcomed. For further details or if you would like to volunteer, email thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com
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Dalton Halloween Disco & Children’s Party
Dalton Village Hall is holding an adult Halloween disco, with optional fancy dress, on Friday 27 October, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 from Eleanor on 07841 036340.
Then on Tuesday 31 October, also in Dalton Village Hall, there’ll be a children’s Halloween party from 4pm until 6pm. Tickets, which include a hot dog and drink, are £3 from Eleanor.
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Topcliffe Parish Council
The next meeting of Topcliffe Parish Council will be at 7pm on Thursday 2 November in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
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Village Hall Committee
There’ll be a meeting of Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall Committee at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21 November in the village hall.
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The RItz Cinema, Thirsk
- To Thursday 12 October – matinee Wednesday 11 October – A haunting in Venice.
- Friday 13 to Thursday 20 October – no matinees – The Old Oak.
- Friday 20 to 26 October – no matinees – Past Lives.
- Sunday 22 and Wednesday 25 October – matinees only – I know Where I’m Going.
- Friday 27 October to Thursday 2 November – matinees on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October, and Wednesday 1 November – PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
- Friday 3 to Thursday 9 November – matinee on Wednesday 8 November – The Miracle Club.
- Friday 10 to Thursday 16 November – matinee on Wednesday 15 November – The Great Escaper.
- Sunday 19 and Wednesday 22 November – matinees only – A Matter of Life and Death.
Opening times: evenings – doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees – doors open at 2pm for 2.30pm. https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/
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Traders in Topcliffe, Asenby and surrounding area
There’s a wide range of small businesses operating in Topcliffe and Asenby and in close proximity to our two villages. Check them out when you need work doing or a service provided: it’s great to be able to support local! The list is here.
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Bin Collections
Topcliffe:
- Refuse – Mondays 9 and 23 October.
- Recycling & Garden Waste – Thursdays 19 October and 2 November.
Asenby:
- Recycling – Mondays 9 and 23 October.
- Refuse – Mondays 16 and 30 October.
- Garden Waste – Wednesdays 18 October and 1 November.
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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