St Columba’s Services
- TODAY: Sunday 11 August at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
- Sunday 18 August at 10.45am – Sung Matins.
- Sunday 25 August at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
- Sunday 1 September at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
- Sunday 8 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
- Sunday 15 September at 10.45am – Sung Matins
- Sunday 22 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
- Sunday 29 September – No Service (5th Sunday)
- Sunday 6 October at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
Refreshments are served after most services.
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Village Quiz
TONIGHT: Sunday 11 August – The quiz is on at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall at 8pm.
Last Sunday’s excellent quiz was set by Elijah, the grandson of Jim and Carol. He certainly challenged the quiz teams and the winners were the Famous Four – Jim, Alan, Sue and Joanne. Well done the winning team and everyone else who joined in.
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Your local councillor…always available to help
Local councillor, Dan Sladden, who represents the Sowerby & Topcliffe division on North Yorkshire Council aims to be accessible to people and to listen to their concerns and ideas for our community. He has already been quite active in support of issues in Topcliffe and his support has been very welcome. His email address is cllr.dan.sladden@northyorks.gov.uk and his phone number is 07466 487989 – so do not hesitate to contact him if you have any issues you would like to discuss with him.
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The Big Topcliffe Horse Race
Make a note in your diary. The Topcliffe Horse Race will be held at the Village Hall on Saturday 22 February 2025. Put the date on your calendar and watch out for more details later in this year.
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Raffle prizes
Last week I mentioned that there are a few events coming up in next few months to raise funds for our Village Hall and I asked for donations of prizes for the raffles that are generally held at these events. Raffles are very popular and certainly increase the cash raised by our hard-working volunteers.
Thank you to those who have so kindly responded and helped out. Your support is greatly appreciated. It’s not too late to donate anything you think would make a nice prize…perhaps an unwanted gift or a bottle of wine. Donations can be left at the Village Hall or you can contact Doug Allan direct. He’s even happy to collect.
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Book Exchange
If you have any books you want to get rid of please take them to the Village Hall Library before before Saturday 17 August. You can get access whenever there’s an activity on in the hall. Our plan is to look through any books left at the hall to renew existing library stock, some of which have been on the shelves for many years. We’ll then be taking all surplus books to Baldersby St James church so they can be included in the Book Fair on the 7 and 8 September.
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Alex Scott concert at the Village Hall
There’s only a few tickets left for solo artist Alex Scott’s concert on Saturday 17 August. A big thank you to the team at Topcliffe Post Office for acting as selling agents for this event, but please note that the last few tickets are only available at £10 each from Doug Allan on 07785 223707
Those who have purchased ticket are reminded that this is a bring your own drinks and nibbles evening. There will be a raffle on the night so make sure you have cash in your pocket. All profits will go to help support and maintain the Village Hall.
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Warm Hub – Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup & Sweet lunch will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 21 August from 11.30 to 12.45pm. There’ll be a selection of home-made soups, puddings, delicious cakes and bakes and tea or coffee. All welcome. No set charge, but donations welcome.
Last week’s lunch saw 40 meals served and £105.70 raised. A donation of £50 was made to Animal Rescue Crew and after paying expenses the balance was added to the Warm Hub Community Fund.
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Asenby Picnic in the Park
There’s to be a picnic in Asenby Community Park on Sunday 25 August between 2 and 5pm. Take your own drinks and food. There’ll be a performance from local singer Harry Hutch. Free entry. Meet your friends and neighbours. Poster here.
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The Angel Comedy Night
The next Hilarity Bites Comedy Night at The Angel in Topcliffe will be held on Thursday 29 August. Doors open 7.30pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets £10 if purchased in advance or £12 on the door. For more information and tickets call 01845 578000. See poster here.
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Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show 2024
Just three weeks to go until the Produce Show on Saturday 31 August. It will be held at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall and there will be 83 classes in five categories: 47 horticultural classes: 17 baking, jams, preserves and pickles classes: 3 floral classes: 11 hobbies classes and 5 specific classes that only children can enter. The full list of categories and show rules, together with timings on the day, are available here.
On the day:
- Entries should be taken to the Village Hall between 9am and 11.30am.
- Judging 12 noon – 2pm.
- Public viewing of exhibits from 2pm
- Trophy presentations and raffle at 2.45pm
- Removal of exhibits by 3.30pm.
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Topcliffe Academy: dates for your diary
- Monday, 2 September – Staff Training Day
- Tuesday, 3 September – School reopens for the start of autumn term.
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Topcliffe Parish Council
The next meeting of Topcliffe Parish Council will be on Thursday 5 September at 7pm in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
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Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall Committee
The next meeting of the Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall Committee will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 10 September in the Village Hall.
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Late Summer BBQ and Dance
Jim Shaw and Andy Findlay are organising this special event to help raise funds for the Village Hall. It’s on Saturday 14 September starting 7.30pm. After the BBQ there’ll be music and dancing. This is a bring your own drinks event. Tickets are £12 and available from Topcliffe Post Office. Anyone with special dietary requirements should call Jim on 07761 501820.
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Topcliffe Christmas Fayre
The annual Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday 16 November between 10am and 2pm at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Organiser, Karen Morley, is on the lookout for local groups and individuals who would like to book a craft or product stall, or organise a fundraising activity for their favourite charity. The cost will be £5 for a table. All money raised by the fayre organisers will go towards supporting the Village Hall. For more information or to book a stall, call 01845 577426 or email – thomisfamily@gmail.com
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Chip ‘n Dales
The Chip ‘n Dales fish and chip van is in Topcliffe every Friday 5 ’til 7pm
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Local traders and businesses
See here for a list of businesses and traders based in or close to Topcliffe.
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Ripon Cathedral Tours
Every Thursday in August from 2 to 2:30pm you can explore Ripon Cathedral with knowledgeable guides for free. Highlights of the 30-minute tour include:
🔹The historic crypt dating back 1350 years
🔹The breathtaking Great East Window
🔹Sir Ninian Comper’s decorative Reredos
🔹Harold Gosney’s beautiful Mother and Child copper statues
🔹The intricate medieval woodcarvings that inspired scenes in “Alice in Wonderland”
Find out more here: https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/free-guided-tours-available-in-august/
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Summer activities at the library
There’s a lot is going on at Thirsk Community Library this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge, Mini Engineering, Knitterlings with the Thirsk Yarnbombers, Lego drop-in sessions and so much more. Drop into the library for more information or check out their website at https://thirskcommunitylibrary.org.uk/
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Ripon Canal Cruises
There are ‘Sunday Social’ cruises today, Sundays 11 August and on Sunday 18 August. These are a 1.5 hour trip. You can take your own food and drink.
The final dates in 2024 for afternoon tea cruises on the Ripon canal have been announced. They are Saturdays 17 and 24 August.
Book at http://https;//buytickets.at/riponsceniccruises/1169606
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Rural Arts events
Here are some of the workshops coming up at The Courthouse in Thirsk:
- Summer Holidays – Ancient Egyptian Sarcopagus Collage – Tuesday 13 August, 10.30am to 12 noon.
- Life drawing – Saturday 17 August, 2 – 5pm.
- Natural Textile Dyeing – Wednesday 28 August, 10am to 1pm.
http://Workshops – Rural Arts
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Family Circus
Enjoy a fabulous, fun-filled family show in a traditional tent with the famous National Festival Circus at Thorp Perrow. With clowns, contortionists, jugglers and tumbling acrobats, there’s entertainment for all the family. The circus runs from Wednesday 14 August to Sunday 18 August. Showtimes: 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. Refreshments will be available in the tearoom. Children under 2yrs old are free of charge, sitting on parent/guardian’s knee. The Circus will be located adjacent to the Arboretum, this is a stand alone event. Arboretum admission is not required to visit the circus. |
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The Ritz Cinema
- Fly me to the Moon – To Thursday 15 August – matinee on Wednesday 14 August.
- Twisters – Friday 16 to Thursday 22 August – no matinee.
- Deadpool & Wolverine – Friday 23 August to Thursday 29 August – no matinee.
- Harold and the Purple Crayon – Friday 30 August to Thursday 5 September – matinees on Saturday 31 August and 1 September.
- Kensuke’s Kingdom – Friday 6 to Thursday 12 September – matinee on Saturday 7 September.
Heritage Open Day – take a look behind the scenes of our local volunteer-led cinema. 10am on Saturday 14 September.
Opening times: Evenings – doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. Matinees – doors open at 2pm for 2.30pm. You can now book online at https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk/
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Concerts and Events at Ripon Cathedral
- Beatles by Candlelight: Thursday 15 August at 7.30pm. Featuring a fantastic band and a cast of West End singers. All your favourite Beatles songs.
- Pink Floyd by Candlelight: Friday 16 August at 7.30pm. The ultimate tribute to Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon.
- Summer Beer Festival: Saturday 24 August – 11.30am to 7pm.
- Guest beers, refreshing cider and delicious street food.
- The Choir of King’s College: Thursday 29 August at 7.30pm. The King’s Men perform songs from The Byrds to The Beatles.
- Eagles by Candlelight: Friday 8 November at 7.30pm. Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band.
Book online at https://riponcathedral.org.uk/whats-on/
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de Mowbray Music Festival
Thirsk’s annual music festival is on Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 August. Staged at venues throughout Thirsk, it offers something for everyone. See full programme on the poster here.
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Racing at Thirsk
• Friday 16 August – Sausage and Craft Beer Evening
• Friday 30 August – All Creatures Great and Small Family Day
• Saturday 7 September- Ladies Day
• Monday 16 September – Season Finale
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Wensleydale Railway
There’s something for everyone at Wensleydale Railway over the coming months. They are planning plenty of events and activities and here’s a taste of what’s on with a link to the booking system:
- Sunday 18 August at 2.30pm – Summer Afternoon Tea Train.
- Saturday 24 to Monday 26 August – Industrial Diesel Weekend.
- Saturdays – 31 August, 14 September and 26 October – Gin Train.
- Sunday 22 September – Summer’s End Tea Train.
- Sunday 20 October – Autumnal tea Train.
Contact email: admin@wensleydalerailway.com / 01677 425805
Bookings: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/events_and_experiences/
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World axe throwing championship coming to Thirsk
An international axe throwing championship is coming to the UK for the first time ever and Thirsk will be the host town. The event will be staged at Thirsk racecourse on the weekend 23 to 25 August. Baldersby-based club, the Axemore Throwing Club, is taking the lead on planning and delivering the world championships, which are sanctioned by the Global Axe Throwing Commission, the international governing body for double-bit axe throwing. See poster here.
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Summer Music Series
The summer Rural Arts/de Mowbray Music evening concert series continues with on Friday 30 August with Native Gallantry – baroque strings. The concert starts at 6.30pm and tickets are £10 (£8 for concessions). Venue: The Courthouse, Thirsk. Book online at http://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/performances
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Baldersby St James book sale
This year’s book sale will be held on the weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September between 10am and 5pm. The organisers are looking for volunteers to help arrange the book displays (Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September) and after the event to tidy the books away (Sunday 8 September at 4pm). They also invite donations of any books, which can be left in the church at any time during the day.
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Music@Junction 50
There’s a concert being held at Baldersby St James Church on Thursday 19 September at 7pm featuring husband and wife Andrea and Djodje Gajic. They’ll be performing Ad Libitum on violin and accordion. Further details available from Colin Reid – colinreid97@yahoo.co.uk – or by telephone – 01765 640624.
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Other events in the area this summer
Here are some dates to note in your diary.
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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