St Columba’s Services
- TODAY: Sunday 10 November at 10.45am – Remembrance Sunday Service – a short service of remembrance with the reading of names of local residents who died in the two world wars, two minutes silence, last post and reveille. Members of the armed services will be in attendance. The service will be followed by refreshments. Everyone is warmly invited to attend the event.
- Sunday 17 November at 10.45am – Sung Eucharist.
- Sunday 24 November at 10.45am – Holy Communion, Father Robert Williamson.
- Sunday 1 December at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong followed by pre-supper refreshments with wine.
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TODAY: 10 November at 11am villagers who are not planning to attend the service of Remembrance in St Columba’s are invited to gather in Jubilee Gardens for a one-minute silence and a few minutes of quiet reflection.
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Village Quiz
TONIGHT: Sunday 10 November– The quiz will be held at 8pm in the Village Hall.
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Last week’s quiz was set and presented by Derek and the winners were Alan, Sue, Steve and Liz. Well done the winning team and everyone else who took part.
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Night flying warning
Leeming RAF Station has issued a warning about night flying exercises over North Yorkshire all next week. The Swiss Air Force will be flying F-18 Hornets from the base as part of their annual training programme. The Station commander says every effort will be made to keep the disturbance to a minimum.
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Christmas bonus from Topcliffe Charities
Every Christmas the Topcliffe Charities present a small gift to those in Asenby and Topcliffe who are aged 80 and over. In Asenby Carole Ford organises the distribution and in Topcliffe it’s Anne-Marie Barningham and Doug Allan who look after the gift arrangements.
The representatives try to assess who is eligible to receive the Christmas gift, but they can only rely on local information and knowledge to determine who qualifies: there’s no official list of those reaching 80 years of age.
If you have this year reached 80 years of age and would like to be added to the list of recipients, please get in touch as soon as possible. If you live in Asenby, contact Carole on 01845 577718 and if you live in Topcliffe, Anne-Marie on 07740 175311. If you have previously received a gift at Christmas, there’s no need to get in touch as you are already known to the organisers.
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Warm Hub Lunch
The Warm Hub next lunch will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 13 November from 11.30 to 12.45pm. There’ll be a selection of home-made meals, followed by puddings and tea or coffee. All welcome. There’s no set charge, but donations are welcome to help pay the rental cost of hiring the Village Hall and for essential food and drink items that must be purchased for each lunch.
Karen Morley, who leads the organisers of the Warm Hub, wants residents of Topcliffe and Asenby to know that meals can be delivered to anyone who is housebound – either on a short-term basis because of illness, or longer-term. If you wish to have a meal on the day the Warm Hub is held, please get in touch with Karen on 01845 577426.
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Topcliffe Christmas Fayre
The event will be held between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 16 November in the Village Hall. There’ll be twelve stalls selling a diverse mixture of items including Christmas treats, sewn crafted items, knitted garments, local honey, turned wooden pieces, second-hand jewellery, bric-a brac and Roxy Resin’s products. The Blue Cross animal rescue charity will be organising a tombola and there’ll be a raffle in support of the Village Hall’s Warm Hub and Animal Rescue Crew. Refreshments including hot drinks and cake will be served throughout and at lunchtime jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings will be served. Entry is free. Donations will be sought for the food and drink.
Appeal for help! Don’t forget that organiser, Karen Morley, would welcome any offers to help with baking of buns, cakes, traybakes etc for the refreshments counter at the Fayre. If you can help please call Karen on 01845 577426.
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Makeup Masterclass
Topcliffe resident Joanna Brierley is organising another Makeup Masterclass at 11am on Saturday 16 November at The Angel Inn. It’s a great opportunity to learn new makeup skills, including using longer lasting makeup and enhancing eye colour through the power of makeup. Tickets are £10 and available from The Angel reception or calling 01845 578000. See poster here.
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Kids’ Christmas Crafts
On Sunday 17 November between 3 and 5pm there’ll be a special Christmas craft session for children aged between 4 and 11 years being held at The Angel Inn in Topcliffe. There’ll be a maximum of 50 places and the cost is £4 per child. Participants will be encouraged to create decorations to be hung on Asenby’s Christmas tree…but there’ll be lots of other things to do as well. Take your own apron. Contact Holly Knowles on 07595 199344 for tickets. See poster here.
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Asenby Improvements Plan
There’s still time to comment on Asenby Parish Council’s improvement plan, which lists projects to be tackled in the coming months to maintain and improve the village. The council is seeking views on the following ideas…and would also welcome additional project suggestions:
- Clean and re-touch the lettering on the Asenby stones at the village entrances.
- Planting of flower beds at each stone.
- Erection of signs at the village entrances and at the end of Cundall Road, making motorists aware of children playing.
- Improvements to the bus shelter, including a second flower planter at the entrance, additional book shelves, including a children’s section, and the re-arrangement of the notice boards to accommodate the new bookshelves. Also, control of ivy and a general clean and re-paint where necessary.
- Keep the four benches in the village and those on the Riverside Walk clean and well maintained
Feedback and new ideas are welcome by 22 November. A further version of the improvement plan will be circulated once it is finalised. Comments to steve.gallon@icloud.com or text, phone or WhatsApp on 07764 694979.
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Autumn and winter art classes
- Weekly classes at Topcliffe and Asenby Village Hall each Monday morning starting 10am.
- Friday evenings classes are currently running at Thirsk Town Hall – 6.30-9.30pm.
- Thursday 28 November – 10am to 1pm – at the Village Hall – Paint magical and joyful festive scenes in acrylics. Includes a glass of mulled wine or festive hot chocolate and nibbles in addition to cake.
- Friday 6 December – Thirsk Town Hall 6.30-9.30pm. Paint magical and joyful festive scenes in acrylics. Includes a glass of mulled wine or festive hot chocolate and nibbles in addition to cake.
- There’ll be a winter sketch and draw class on Thursday 27 February in the Village Hall from 10am to 2pm. Save the date or message to pre-book your space. Suitable for beginners and artists at all levels.
- For more information and to book, visit http://www.rebeccajayneartist.co.uk
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Morndyke Parrot Sanctuary Charity Dinner
There are just a few tickets left for the Morndyke Parrot Sanctuary’s charity Christmas Dinner party at The Angel Inn on Thursday 28 November. So far over 90 tickets have been sold and there’s one table of 10 available, plus a few gaps to fill on other tables. The charity fundraiser will include a meal, an auction of gifts and promises, tombola, merchandise stall and games. The dress code is smart – so no jeans or trainers! Tickets priced at just £25 can be purchased from Tricia Phillips on 07785 763738 or by email – tricia-phillips@hotmail.com See poster here.
The sanctuary, which houses around 170 parrots, costs in excess of £30,000 a year to run so more funds are always welcome. You can follow the sanctuary’s work on Facebook or by checking their website at http://morndykeparrotsanctuary.org.uk
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Topcliffe Academy – important dates
- Friday 29 November – Friends of Topcliffe School – Christmas Fair.
- Tuesday 17 December – Christmas Dinner and Christmas Jumper Day
- Wednesday 18 December – Carol Service at St Columba’s Church, 2pm
- Friday 20 December – Break up for Christmas at 2pm.
- Tuesday 7 January – School re-opens for start of Spring Term.
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Christmas Wreath-making Workshop
Sahra Rayner of Willow View Farm, Topcliffe has announced that her annual Christmas wreath-making workshops will be held on Monday 2 December. The first will be between 1 and 3pm and the second between 7 and 9pm, both at The Angel Inn. Tuition given and materials provided. Festive refreshments available. £50 per person. Limited places available. See poster here. Contact Sahra to book your space: 07734113069 or hello@willowviewfarm.co.uk
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The Catton Kitchen
The annual wreath making classes, led by Lavender & Bee Flowers, will be held on Sunday 8 December. Booking essential.
Christmas orders for meat, vegetables and puddings are now being taken. Please place your orders no later than Tuesday 10 December, but earlier if possible.
Orders and bookings at: http://thecattonkitchen.co.uk/
Catton Kitchen re-opens and gets back to normal opening times on Friday 22 November.
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Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunch
Residents of Topcliffe & Asenby aged 65 and over are invited to the Christmas lunch in the Village Hall on Wednesday 11 December. The cost for a full seasonal three course dinner, drinks and entertainment is £15 per head. Places are limited so please apply early to Judith Lowe on 01845 577911.
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Fabric Lantern Workshops
The fabric lantern workshops at The Angel Inn on Wednesday11 December sold out in less than a week. Twenty seven places have been sold and a waiting list has been opened in case of cancellations. Add your name to the list by contacting The Angel Inn on 01845 578000.
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Santa Claus to visit Asenby
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Here’s a lovely way for local children and their parents to begin the festive season. You can pop along to Asenby Community Park to meet Santa Claus and tell him what you are hoping to get this Christmas. It’s on Friday 13 December from 6 to 7.30pm. It’s just £2 a ticket per child to meet Santa. Also join in the Christmas carol singing. Refreshments will be available thanks to The Crab and Lobster and there’ll also be a raffle. All tickets purchased will be entered in a draw and the winner will receive a meal for four at The Crab and Lobster.
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Christmas at The Angel Inn
Party Nights
Party nights during the festive season are filling up quickly. The only dates with spaces left are Saturday 14, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 December. These party nights are for small or large groups from local businesses and the local community. Expect a night of delicious food, (three-course menu), plenty of festive fun and fantastic music provided by the in-house DJ. Get your tickets, priced £65 per person, from 01845 578000 or email holly@theangelinntopcliffe.co.uk
Note: exclusive hire is available for groups of over 50 people,
Christmas Opening Hours
- Christmas Eve – open until 8pm for food. Drinks normal hours.
- Christmas Day – open for drinks only – 11.30am to 1.30pm.
- Boxing Day – Sunday lunch menu until 4pm. Bar until 6pm.
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Carols around the Christmas Tree in Topcliffe
Residents of Topcliffe and Asenby are invited to gather at the Christmas tree outside the Village Hall to sing carols at 7pm on Friday 20 December. Sheets with the words of the carols…and a few other festive songs…will be provided, but you’ll need to bring a torch or a mobile phone to light your way! Afterwards, mulled wine and mince pies will be served in the hall. There’ll be no set price, but donations will be welcome to help cover the cost.
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Village Hall 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 make a note these dates:
- Sunday 26 January 2025 – Sunday Brunch – bacon and sausage buns in the company of your friends and neighbours.
- Saturday 22 February 2025 – The Big Horse Race – one of the most popular events held each year.
- 29 March 2025 – 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
- Joker: Folie a Deux – to Thursday 14 November – no matinee.
- The Crime is Mine – Friday 15 to Thursday 21 November – no matinee
- The Wild Robot – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November.
- Paddington in Peru – Friday 29 November to Thursday 5 December – matinees on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December.
- Gladiator 2 – Friday 6 to Thursday 12 December – matinee on Wednesday 11 December.
- Between the Lights – Sunday 8 December.
- Wicked – Friday 13 to Thursday 20 December.
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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Digital cafe
Anyone who needs a bit of advice and guidance with digital problems should drop in to Thirsk Community Library on Saturday 16 November, between 10 and 1pm, for the launch of the library’s Digital Cafe. You can enjoy some cake and a cuppa, and chat to the Digital Buddies who will be there to help and advise on all things digital. Digital Buddies can help with issues such as:
- Online bus pass or blue badge applications
- How to work the NHS app
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Borrowing ebooks
- Ancestry
- Internet searches
- Which?
- Online newspapers and magazines
- Or general help in learning new IT skills on a phone or tablet.
Pop along and find out what they have to offer. See poster here.
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The Polar Express
The annual festive treat of a ride on The Polar Express from Leeming Bar station up the Wensleydale line starts on the weekend of 16/17 November and carries on through to Christmas. Last year over 50,000 guests took the magical journey and its popularity guarantees another bumper event this year. Book online at Wensleydale Railway | Bringing Rail back into the dale (wensleydale-railway.co.uk)
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Thirsk Heritage Show
The fourth Thirsk Heritage Show will be on at Thirsk Auction Mart on Sunday 17 November starting at 10am. The North Yorkshire Group of North Vintage Tractor & Engine Club will present classic and vintage tractors. Collections, bygones, models and crafts on display in the entrance hall, with stationary engines running outside throughout the day. Admission: adults £6 and children under 14 free. http://www.facebook.com/nvtecnorthyorkshiregroup
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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 coffee morning on Wednesday 20 November between 10.30 and 11.45am 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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Rainton Christmas Fair
The village of Rainton will hold its Christmas Fair on Sunday 24 November between 2 and 4pm at Rainton Village Hall. There’ll be the usual range of festive treats and gifts, including decorations, cakes, jams and chutneys, as well as games, raffle and tombola. Festive refreshments will be served.
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Concerts and Events at Ripon Cathedral
- Queen by Candlelight: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November, both at 7.30pm. Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band.
- G4 at Christmas: Saturday 7 December at 7.30pm.
- Bowie by Candlelight – Friday 17 January at 7.30pm.
- The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight – Friday 14 February at 7.30pm
- Take That – tribute group Re-Take That in concert – Friday 14 March at 7.30pm.
Book online at https://riponcathedral.org.uk/whats-on/
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An Evening with Kate Fox
Poet, comedian and author Kate Fox will visit Northallerton library to present work from her latest collection and stage show. The event will take place on Friday 29 November, starting at 7pm. An Evening with Kate Fox will see the thoughtful, funny Radio 4 regular share poems from her newest collection, On Sycamore Gap – a celebration of the tree we lost and those to come – and her Bigger On The Inside stage show, about Doctor Who and neurodiversity. Kate will be available to sign her books afterwards. She was a resident of Thirsk from 2011 to 2019 and ran the popular Bloomin Words events at White Rose Bookshop in the town. Tickets cost £3 and can be booked by contacting Northallerton library on 01609 533832 or at northallerton.library@northyorks.gov.uk See poster here.
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Rainton wreath-making sessions
This festive season wreath-making sessions are being held at Rainton Village Hall on six days – Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1, Tuesday 3, Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December. Tuition, all materials and cake included in the price of £30. All funds raised will help support Rainton Village Hall. See poster here.
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A Christmas Carol – Scrooge
A performance with a difference in the church at Baldersby St James on Friday 6 December – 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Bring your own drinks. Tickets £10, pay on the door. A fun evening on the stage at the back of church, with seating in the cafe area.
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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