St Columba’s Services
- TODAY: Sunday 29 September – No Service (5th Sunday)
- Sunday 6 October at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong and Harvest Festival service, followed by a supper in church. All are very welcome.
- Sunday 13 October at 10.45am – Holy Communion, Father Robert Williamson
- Sunday 20 October at 10.45am – Sung Matins
Sunday 27 October at 10.45am – Holy Communion, Father Robert Williamson.
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Masham Sheep Fair
TODAY: Sunday 29 September – The second day of the Masham Sheep Fair is on between 10am and 4pm. Sheep showing, sheep racing, craft market, Bishop Blaize Procession, fleece stalls, sheepdog demonstrations, hand bell ringers, Morris dancers, art exhibition and tours of Theakstons and Black Sheep Breweries, as well as a small children’s fair. http://www.mashamsheepfair.com
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Helperby Sports and Classic Car Show
TODAY; Sunday 29 September between 10am and 2pm. Despite heavy rain on recent days, the all clear has been given to the show to go on! It’s located on the Helperby Sports Association Field at the south end of the village and there’s plenty of parking close by. Entry is free, though donations will be welcomed in support of improvements to the sports pavilion. Refreshments available.
If you go, watch out for Topcliffe resident Gordon Hatton, who will be there showing his ’68 Beetle.
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Carlton Miniott Charity Event
TODAY: Sunday 29 September between 2 and 5.30pm, Carlton Stores & Post Office is organising a charity day at Carlton Miniott Playing Field. There’s lots to see and do. There’ll be an 11-aside football match (30 minutes each way) between Carlton Stores and the Old Red House teams. Kickoff 4pm. Around the field there’ll be stalls with food and drink, mini games of football, tombola, sweet stall, bric a brac and hook a duck! All cash raised with go to the new eye unit at the Friarage Hospital. See poster here.
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Village Quiz
TONIGHT: Sunday 29 September – The quiz will be held at 8pm in the Village Hall.
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Last week’s quiz was a brilliant test of general knowledge set by Sue. The winners were Chris, Andy and David. Well done the winners and everyone else who took part.
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Manton Capps, who adopted Asenby as the place for his retirement 24 years ago, died on 21 September, aged 84. He is survived by his wife Patricia. Manton was born in South Shields and he served for seven years in the Merchant Navy. Later he worked in textile manufacturing in Leeds for 35 years.
Many Asenby residents will have met Manton on his daily walks with their dog Lily. He loved to meet and chat with villagers. Manton’s funeral will be at Harrogate Crematorium on 9 October at 1pm.
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Boccia Club seek new members
The regular Tuesday Boccia Club held in the Village Hall is looking for a few more members. Boccia is a friendly and fun activity for people of all ages and physical and mental ability. It’s on between 1.30 and 3.30pm each week. And after the fun comes the tea and cakes! Just £3 per session. Pop along and have a go. Everyone’s welcome.
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Asenby Parish Council updates
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Changes to Asenby Parish Council – As from the 1 October 2024 Peter Palmer, pictured above, will be stepping down as Clerk to the Council. His 16 years of commitment as councillor and clerk are very much appreciated by all of those involved, both present and past. His replacement will be Colin Grimston who will step down as a councillor to become our new clerk. A local resident will fill the gap on the Parish Council, keeping the membership at five. Councillor Steve Gallon will take on the role of Chair. Further details will be provided at a later date.
Dogs in Asenby Community Park: Currently dogs, other than assistance dogs, are not allowed anywhere in the Community Park. Following the receipt of several requests for a change of policy, councillors discussed the possibility of allowing dogs into the main park area (not the play area) at the Parish Council meeting on 25 September. Unfortunately, the problem of dog faeces in the park, despite the fact dogs aren’t supposed to be taken in there, is huge and needs someone to clean it up at least every 2 or 3 days. Councillors are fully aware that the majority of dog walkers are responsible residents but they are concerned that this problem could escalate if dogs are allowed in the park. With that in mind, a decision was made to keep the current restriction in place for the time being, but it was agreed that if the issues with dog poo in the park were to improve significantly then the Parish Council will reconsider its decision at the next meeting in December.
If you are one of those who allow your dog into the park, then it is respectfully suggested that you stop for the benefit of others, and so that there can be an immediate improvement. If you know someone with a dog who may not see this message then we would be grateful if you would share it with them.
Facts: It is illegal not to pick up your dog’s poo in a public area. Following recent legislation, it is now illegal not to carry poo bags if you are walking a dog.
Asenby Parish Council http://www.asenby.org
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Young drivers in the spotlight
This week North Yorkshire Police is shining the spotlight on younger drivers and their passengers to highlight the main causes of road traffic collisions among this group of people. Under the national campaign, ‘Operation Spotlight’, the police will be focusing their attention on younger drivers and their habits behind the wheel.
In 2022, around a fifth of all deaths and serious injuries from collisions involving cars involved a young car driver or rider. Young male car drivers aged 17 to 24 are four times as likely to be killed or seriously injured compared with all car drivers aged 25 or over. There are five key reasons why there are so many fatalities among this age group – driving under the influence of drink or drugs, not wearing a seat belt, using a mobile phone whilst driving, excessive/inappropriate speed and careless/dangerous driving.
Between January and August this year there has been twenty fatal collisions in North Yorkshire. And behind every serious or fatal collision is a family that is devastated by the loss of a loved one and the ripple effect which it has on all those involved. By supporting this campaign, it shows our continued commitment to reduce the number of fatalities in the form of education and targeted activity.
Police will be out and about engaging with young drivers on the county’s road network and there’ll be several events at schools and colleges.
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Tackling Rural Crime
North Yorkshire Police has reported a rise in rural burglaries over recent months across the county. As a result, Hambleton’s Neighbourhood Policing Team is working alongside specialist operation units including the Rural Task Force, Roads Policing Group and the Operational Support Group to combat the increase in rural thefts.
Under the banner Operation Heel, these teams are actively patrolling during the night stopping suspicious vehicles, stop searching people and targeting known offenders to disrupt their criminal activity.
The police are asking the public to act as their ‘eyes and ears’, reporting anything suspicious by dialing 999, especially as the nights get darker and longer. The message is “be vigilant, keep all property locked and secured, ensure you have good working CCTV and avoid leaving valuables in easy to target places”. The police are happy to mark farm machinery or quad bikes so that they are instantly identifiable. Email reply@neighbourhoodalert.co.uk for details.
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Bids invited for dinner service
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This is a final chance to bid for this beautiful part dinner service. It has been donated by a kind resident of Topcliffe, who wishes for it to be sold and the money given to the Village Hall. It comprises of a large meat plate, six dinner plates, six tea plates, six cups and saucers, three soup dishes, one milk jug and a mended gravy boat. The majority of the pieces are stamped ‘Enoch Woods, English scenery. Wood and Sons, England’. Online the dinner plates alone are selling for between £13 and £23 each. If you wish to make an offer for for the dinner service please email Karen Morley at thomisfamily@gmail.com before Tuesday 1 October.
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Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup & Sweet lunch will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 2 October 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 a load of fruit was donated by Heather Allon and Judith Lowe, both of Asenby. This harvest has now been made into apple & raspberry and pear & raspberry crumbles, in various sizes, and they’ll be on sale this Wednesday, with all cash raised going into the Warm Hub Community Fund.
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Serenity Yoga Retreat
A four-week series of yoga and relaxation classes starts at the Village Hall on Friday 4 October. The ninety-minute sessions, 9.30 to 11am, are being organised by Stokesley-based Mind, Body & Soul Mentor, Carole Anne Knott and each session is a mini retreat offering gentle flow to slow Yoga (Hatha to Yin) and guided relaxation, including postures and breathing. The block of four sessions, together with a full set of chakra crystals and essential oil roller ball, costs just £49. Book online at http://www.caroleanneknott.co.uk
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Churchyard maintenance
An autumn tidy up will be held in the churchyard at St Columba’s on Saturday 12 October starting at 9.30am. Can you spare a couple of hours to help? There’s a number of different jobs needing to be tackled, including grass cutting, hand weeding, strimming and cutting back tree and bush branches. Please bring any tools that you think might help.
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Autumnal Pause One-Day Mini Retreat
Asenby resident Holly Brown is organising an ‘Autumnal Pause’ Yoga gathering to honour the change in seasons. She will share some of the Yogic practices and teachings that have helped her navigate life over the past decade. The Village Hall with be transformed into a calming oasis for the day on Sunday 13 October as she guides participants through some gentle movement in the morning (this is for all abilities) focusing on creating a healthy breath to nourish the body. This will be followed by a delicious long table lunch where a homemade feast prepared by Holly will be served. The afternoon will be spent together learning about the science of Yogic numerology, ending with the practice of Yoga Nidra (a laying down meditation). All details can be found via this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/autumnal-pause-retreat-tickets-1020079674767?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Topcliffe Christmas Fayre
The event will be held on Saturday 16 November. Watch out for more information in future editions of the Sunday Email and on Top Residents’ Facebook page.
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Fundraising Events – dates for your diary
In addition to the Christmas Fayre mentioned above, volunteers have more events planned at the Village Hall in the coming months and you might want to note these dates in your diary or on your calendar:
- 20 December – Carols around the Christmas Tree – and afterwards mince pies, sausage rolls and mulled wine/soft drinks.
- 26 January – Sunday Brunch – bacon and sausage buns in the company of your friends and neighbours.
- 22 February 2025 – The Big Horse Race – one of the most popular events held each year!
- 29 March – The Flying Oysters – back by popular demand, everyone’s favourite dance band.
There’ll be more information announced about all of the events in due course.
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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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The Ritz Cinema
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – to Thursday 3 October – no matinee.
- Lee – Friday 4 to Thursday 10 October – matinee on Wednesday 9 October.
- The Critic – Friday 11 to Thursday 17 October – matinee on Wednesday 16 October.
- Starve Acre – Sunday 13 October.
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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Ask the Experts online fraud advisory session
The Counter Fraud Coordinator for the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit, Andy Fox, is to hold an online fraud advisory session aimed at youngsters about to go to university and their parents. It will take place between 7 and 9pm on Tuesday 1 October (note change of date – was 3 September). The event will be conducted using Microsoft Teams and persons registering for the event will be emailed a link prior to the date. You do not need to have Microsoft Teams installed on your computer to participate, just a good internet link. To register for the event please click on this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguarding-students-from-fraud-tickets-976142587757
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Sessay Events
- St Cuthbert’s Church in Sessay will be holding its Harvest Festival on Friday 4 October at 7pm. The church service will be followed by a celebration supper and auction in the Village Hall.
- On Saturday 19 October at 7.30pm Peter Rushton will give a talk and film show ‘Travels with my Camera’. Admission £10 including choice of home-made pudding. Tickets from Margaret on 01845 501452 or Pat on 01845 501491.
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Strictly Comes to Thirsk
An evening of dancing, wine, nibbles and laughter whilst raising money for the Dementia Day Care Service operated by Community Works 7pm on Friday 4 October at Thirsk Town Hall. Fancy Dress optional – any era from 20s to the 60s. Grand raffle. For tickets, priced £15, contact Alice on 07947 259335 or email alice@communityworks.uk
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Thirsk Hall’s Oktoberfest
This popular event is back for a second year. It takes place on Friday 4 October at Thirsk Hall. It’s a Yorkshire-inspired Oktoberfest being organised in partnership with Frank Family Butchers and thesm0keyjoe for a night of bangers and beer. 6.30pm. Adults £5, children (0-15) free.
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Pick Your Own Pumpkins
If you want first pick of this season’s best pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes, sizes and colours, make sure you head down to Yorkshire Pumpkins in Cundall on their opening weekend – 5 and 6 October. Beyond the opening weekend, the farm will be open between 10am and 4pm on 12, 13, 19 and 20 October, then every day from 24 – 31 October. Take plenty of layers, sturdy footwear and gloves as pumpkins can be prickly for small hands. Refreshments available, plus fun pumpkin games, bale mountain and rides on tractors. Tickets purchased in advance online are required. It is £1.50 per person. Lodge Farm, Cundall, YO61 2RN – between Boroughbridge and Thirsk. http://www.yorkshirepumpkins.com
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The World of James Herriot
A special celebratory evening is being held to mark 25 years since the opening of the World of James Herriot visitor attraction in Thirsk. The black tie event is being staged on Saturday 5 October in The Garden Rooms at Tennants of Leyburn. It starts at 6.45pm and likely to last until 11.30pm.
The evening includes live performances by internationally renowned tenor Sean Ruane and The York String Quartet. Plus, special guests including James Herriot’s son and daughter Jim Wight and Rosie Page, the Yorkshire Vet team, and more. Book online at VisitThirsk.uk/herriotdinner
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Thirsk Farmers’ Market
In the Market Place on Sunday 6 October from 9am to 2pm. Around 20 artisan food and drink producers bring the fruits of their labour to the centre of Thirsk.
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The Big Draw Festival
The nation gets drawing in October as Rural Arts helps celebrate The Big Draw Festival, a worldwide celebration of drawing. The festival is made up of a collection of thousands of creative events, activities and workshops across the globe run by organisations big and small, from individuals to entire cities…and it’s not just for children and young people.
- A Taste of Art: Mindful Mark Making – Wednesday 9 October between 10.30am and 12.30pm. These ‘Taste Of’ sessions are an affordable way to experience different forms of art and craft. For just £20 you get two hours of tutored workshops .All materials are provided.
- The Mind of Mike Barfield Exhibition – Tuesday 8 to Saturday 19 October – A selling exhibition of Mike Barfield’s original Private Eye cartoons from over two decades.
- Mike Barfield: An Illustrated Talk – Friday 11 October at 7pm.
- Experimental Drawing – Wednesday 23 October between 10.30am and 12.30pm – choose your own drawing implement – pen, paintbrush or finger – in this ‘Taste Of’ session. If you like the unknown or are a bit risk averse, the tutor will offer you support and guide you through the experimentation process. Cast off ideas of what something should and ought to look like and feel liberated with the result.
- Big Draw Children’s Holiday Activities – 29 to 31 October (half term).
All on at The Courthouse in Thirsk. Find out more and book online at www.ruralarts.org
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Halloween Outdoor Cinema
An Outdoor Cinema event showing two blockbuster films – ‘Hocus Pocus’ and ‘The Lost Boys’ at Thirsk Racecourse on Friday 11 October. 5 to 7.30pm Hocus Pocus and 8 to 10:30pm The Lost Boys. Tickets online from https://www.cinemaoutdoor.co.uk/thirsk outdoorcinema
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Thirsk Yarnbombers
The group that is responsible for some amazing knitted decoration in and around Thirsk Market Place is holding a couple of events soon.
- On Saturday 12 October they’ll be having a craft stall on Thirsk Market. There’ll be a variety of knitted and crocheted items on sale and everything raised will go to the Herriot Hospice Homecare.
- On Wednesday 20 November between 10.30 and 11.45am the group will hold a coffee morning at Thirsk Town Hall. There’ll be a stall where knitted and crocheted items will be on sale. Proceeds will go to support the group’s future projects.
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‘New to You’ sale
The Friends of the Lambert Hospice in Thirsk are organising a ‘New to You’ sales on Saturday 19 October between 10am and 3pm at Thirsk Town Hall. You can donate children’s, men’s and women’s clothes as well as accessories, homeware and bric-a brac. Please contact either Dawn on 07774 983275 or Sars on 07890 405159 if you can help. See poster here.
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Repair Cafe
The next monthly Repair Cafe will be held at Thirsk Library on Meadowfields in Thirsk on Saturday 19 October between 10am and 1pm. Be greener by avoiding waste and save money by letting a team of dedicated and talented volunteers try to repair your broken or worn-out items. No set charge: just a voluntary donation. For further details
or if you would like to volunteer, please email thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com
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Dalton Indoor Car Boot Sale
The next indoor car boot sale at Dalton Village Hall will be on Sunday 20 October between 10am and 12 noon. You can book a table now for £10. Contact Deborah Sayer on 07762 085408. On the day, public admission will be £1 per adult. Refreshments will be available.
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Thirsk Artisan Market
Takes place on Thirsk Market Place on Sunday 20 October between 10am and 3pm. Locally-produced arts, crafts, food and drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. http://info@littlebirdmade.co.uk
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Antique and vintage retail event
Being held at Thirsk Auction Mart on Sunday 20 October between 11am and 6pm. Around 100 dealers with a great variety of items. Ample free parking. All indoors. Family run cafe. Dogs on leads admitted. £3 adults and under 16s free. http://www.antiquesfairs.com
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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 20 October – Autumnal Tea Train.
- Saturday 26 October – Gin Train.
Contact email: admin@wensleydalerailway.com / 01677 425805
Bookings: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/events_and_experiences/
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Ghost Story: The Room Upstairs
This spooky Clap Trap Production written by BAFTA nominated Tom Needham, performed by Cal Stockbridge, Florrie Stockbridge & Natasha Jones, will be on at Thirsk Hall on Friday 25 October at 6.30pm. Performed in the Old Dining Room at Thirsk Hall. £20 adults only. Book online http://www.thirskhall.com/events
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Fountains Abbey by Floodlight
Harrogate Theatre Choir will perform for one hour in the Cellarium at Fountains Abbey on Friday 25 October at 7pm. It will be a feast for all your senses. Watch as the night sky falls over the abbey and the ruins start to glow with light, and hear the voices of Harrogate Theatre Choir ring out through the ruins. http://www.harrogatetheatrechoir.co.uk
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Concerts and Events at Ripon Cathedral
- Eagles by Candlelight: Friday 8 November at 7.30pm. Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band.
- Queen by Candlelight: Wednesday 27 November ay 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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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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