St Columba’s Services
- TODAY: Sunday 6 July at 8.30am – BCP Said Holy Communion (Rev Dawn Ward).
- TODAY: Sunday 6 July at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong, followed by a pre-supper glass of wine.
- Thursday 10 July at 11am – Morning Prayer, followed by refreshments and chat.
- Sunday 13 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion (Rev Robert Williamson).
- Thursday 17 July at 11am – Morning Prayer, followed by refreshments and chat.
- Sunday 20 July at 10,45am Sung Matins
- Thursday 24 July at -11am – Morning Prayer, followed by refreshments and chat.
- Sunday 27 July at 10.45am – Holy Communion (Rev Robert Williamson).
- Thursday 31 July at 11am – Morning Prayer, followed by refreshments and chat.
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Thirsk Farmers’ Market
TODAY: Sunday 6 July from 10am to 2pm on the Market Place, Thirsk. All stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They’re passionate about what they do and it shows.
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Last Sunday’s excellent quiz with a difference was set by Shirley and won by Bob and Irene with help from the weekend guests, Kevin and Jane. Well done the winners and everyone else who took part.
Here are a few of the questions from the quiz to test your knowledge. See the answers at the end of today’s email.
1. In which card game are teams designated as north, south, east and west?
2. How many individual bets make up a Yankee?
3. Which company was founded by the Swede Ingvar Kamprad?
4. Where would you find the Dewey System being used?
5. Which metal was formerly known as Kallium?
6 Which British actress appeared on British stamps in 1985?
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Chip ‘n’ Dales
Due to holidays, the fish and chip van will not be visiting Topcliffe until Friday 18 July (5 – 7pm).
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New friends wanted
Over the last couple of years the Friends of Topcliffe School have played a crucial part in providing a range of ‘extras’ that the school couldn’t have afforded without financial support. They have funded, among other things, much needed ipads and two sets of monkey bars on the field. The school is extremely grateful for the team’s hard work and dedication.
This year is the last year for many parents who have played a vital role with FOTS, including Jane Wagstaff who has been chairperson for six years. So, with so many moving on, it’s hoped some new, enthusiastic parents will step forward to take over the group and keep it going. If you have either some spare time or skills that would support the group, please get in touch with the school office.
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Child Safety Signs in Asenby
With the welcome increase in children in Asenby, the Parish Council has installed signs in the village encouraging motorists to be mindful of their speed and to be alert to the possibility that children will be riding their bikes and crossing the road. Councillors look forward to all residents and visitors creating a safe environment for our youngsters to play.
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Blue Cross says thanks
Staff at the Blue Cross Rehoming Centre near Topcliffe want to say thank you to the villagers who supported their coffee and cake event last weekend. It was a lovely event and £159 was raised to help support the centre. Particular thanks are given to the Warm Hub team for the donation of £50 from lunch held a couple of weeks ago and to Karen Morley who baked a tray bake for the coffee morning.
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Road closure warning
North Yorkshire Council has issued a notification about a day-long closure of Park Road, Asenby between the entrance to Queen Mary’s School and the junction on the Asenby/Rainton Road. The works, which are excavations to install around 600m of telecoms ducting, will take place on Tuesday 22 July.
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A proper Yorkshire Do!
The Angel Inn’s held its first birthday party last Friday evening. It was a ‘A proper Yorkshire Do’ with around 250 people turning up to celebrate the first anniversary. There was a fantastic BBQ feast, live country music, giant outdoor games and a few surprises too! Congratulations to Maggie, Dave and their wonderful team for a brilliant evening.
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Toll Booth Update
The survey offering residents another chance to submit questions about the future of the Toll Booth to both the Parish Council and the Toll Booth Group has now closed. The Toll Booth Group would like to thank the many residents who contributed. All of the questions for the Parish Council have been submitted to them to respond as they see fit.
The questions asked of the Toll Booth Group are answered here.
It is understood that the Toll Booth will again be raised as an agenda point at the Parish Council meeting tomorrow evening (Monday 7 July at 7pm at the Village Hall).
Following the meeting, the Toll Booth Group will reconvene to discuss all of the feedback from residents, along with outcomes of the Parish Council meeting, and make consider the next steps for the project.
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Topcliffe Parish Council
The next meeting of Topcliffe Parish Council will be held tomorrow – Monday 7 July at 7pm. The meeting will be held in Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall.
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Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup and Sweet lunch will be held on Wednesday 9 July from 11.30am to 1pm. There’ll be hearty soup choices with a selection of sandwiches, cakes 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.
Residents of Topcliffe and Asenby can have lunch delivered if they are housebound – either on a short-term basis because of illness, or longer-term. If you wish to have a delivery please get in touch with Karen Morley on 01845 577426.
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Holiday Club Sessions at Curious by Nature Forest School
Are your children looking for adventure this summer school holiday? Do they want to explore, play and learn in nature? If so, these fun-filled, hands-on outdoor sessions could be the answer. They are for kids aged 5–10 years and are held at Willow View Farm, Topcliffe. Activities include shelter building, woodland crafts, scavenger hunts, wildlife exploration, use of tools, natural art and outdoor games. Each session is 2 hours long and costs £20. The dates are Thursday 24 July; Tuesday 29 July; Tuesday 12 August and Tuesday26 August. Book at https://www.curiousbynature.simplybook.me
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The Deershed Festival
This year’s festival takes place at Baldersby Park, near Topcliffe over the weekend Friday 25 to Sunday 28 July. Among those appearing are Wunderhorse, The Unthanks, Joan as Policewoman, Idlewild, Big Special and Honeyglaze. On the comedy front, Lucy Beaumont, John Shuttleworth, Katie Pritchard and Su Mi will be taking to the stage. For more details and ticket information, visit The Deershed Festival’s website.
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Topcliffe Summer Fair
This year’s annual summer fair at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall will be held on Saturday 2 August between 10am and 2pm. Besides a variety of stalls and a raffle, the summer fair will include afternoon tea, which will be available for a donation. Funds raised on the day will help boost the Warm Hub Community Fund, which is periodically distributed to those in financial need.
Organiser, Karen Morley says there’s still a few stalls available for crafters, groups, charities or other organisations that would like to be involved. They are available at just £5, the same price as was charged for the last few years. Please contact Karen on 01845 577426.
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BBQ and Boogie Night – Tickets now on sale
This year’s BBQ and Boogie Night at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall will be held on Saturday 16 August starting at 7.30pm. Food on the BBQ will include burgers and sausages, served with coleslaw and salad. There’ll be alternatives for those with special dietary requirements, though the organisers need to be informed in advance about requirements. Those attending will need to bring their own drinks. It’s planned that there’ll be a fabulous raffle with some amazing star-studded prizes.
Tickets, which again are just £12.50, are now on sale at Topcliffe Post Office. Those with special dietary requirements can call the dedicated number – 07761 501820 to advise on requirements. Funds raised will go to support the Village Hall.
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Asenby Summer Soiree
On Sunday 24 August between 2pm – 4pm, Asenby Village is holding a Summer Soiree in the Community Park for all residents. The theme of the event is the era of the 1940s and 1950s. There will be music (swing and jazz included) and fun and games for the children. Those attending are encouraged to dress up in clothing appropriate to the era and to bring a picnic. Tables and chairs will be available for older residents. The £5 entry fee for adults includes live music, a big prize draw raffle ticket, prizes for ‘best dressed’ and a cup of ‘Pimms’ (or a non-alcoholic refreshment) and a dessert. Children go free! All event profits will go towards maintaining and updating Asenby Community Park.
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Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show
Our annual show will be held on Saturday 30 August at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. The classes and categories will be same as last year, meaning there’ll be 84 classes in total in five categories. The full list and show rules, together with timings on the day, are available here or can be found on both village websites – http://www.asenby.net and http://www.topcliffe.org.uk
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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
- How to Train Your Dragon – to Thursday 10 July – matinee on Sunday 6 July.
- Jane Austen Wrecked My Life – Friday 11 to Thursday 17 July – matinee on Wednesday 16 July.
- The Lion King – Sunday 13 July at 2.30pm.
- Elio – Friday 18 to Thursday 24 July – matinees on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July.
- F1 The Movie – Friday 25 to Thursday 31 July – no matinees.
- Lilo & Stitch – Matinees only on Saturday 26, Sunday 27 and Wednesday 30 July.
- Jurassic World Rebirth – Friday 1 to Thursday 7 August – no matinees.
- Four Letters of Love – Friday 8 to Thursday 14 August – matinee on Wednesday 13 August.
- Smurfs – Friday 15 to Thursday 21 August – matinees on Saturday 16 and Wednesday 20 August.
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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The Great Yorkshire Show
The 166th Great Yorkshire Show will take place at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 July. Visitors can expect to see the best animals in the country competing, alongside national breed shows, machinery, food and first-class entertainment to celebrate the very best of farming, food and the countryside. Free shuttle buses are operated by The Harrogate Bus Company every day. The buses run every 10 minutes from Harrogate Bus Station to the Showground’s White Gate, starting at 7.30am. The last bus departs the Showground at 7pm. The event raises funds for the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and for more information, visit the Great Yorkshire Show website.
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Racing in Thirsk
- There’ll be an evening race meetin on Tuesday 15 July with the first race at 6pm.
- Summer Family Race Day is being held on Friday 25 July with the first race at 2.15pm.
- The William Hill Summer Cup event is on Saturday 2 August with the first race at 2.15pm.
Check out the website for more details: https://www.thirskracecourse.net/fixtures-tickets/
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The second concert in the Music @ Juction 50 series is on Thursday 17 July when the JKL Duo will appear. The event is at St James’ Church at Baldersby St James and starts at 7pm.
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Concerts and Events at Ripon Cathedral
- Coldplay by Candlelight – Friday 18 July at 7.30pm.
- U2 by Candlelight – Friday 8 August at 7.30pm.
- Tina Turner by Candlelight – Friday 19 September at 7.30pm.
Book online at https://riponcathedral.org.uk/whats-on/
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Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally
This year’s show is on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July and features exhibitors, food, fairground and trade stands. It takes place at Marfield Fields, half a mile north of Masham on the A6108 towards Leyburn. In the main ring this year, along with exhibitor parades, public steam engine steering and tug of war, will be the Paul Swift Stunt Driving Team. Other attractions include the Force of Nature steam rocket bike and the Lonestar Old West Living History and Re-enactment Society. For more information, visit the Masham Steam Rally website.
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Historic Vehicle Rally
Newby Hall, near Ripon, will be surrounded by vintage and classic cars for the north’s biggest one-day car show – the annual Historic Vehicle Rally – on Sunday 20 July. The event, which is organised by the North of England Classics and Pre-War Automobiles, attracts exhibits from all over the country. More than 1,000 vehicles of all makes, from Aston Martin to Wolseley, will be polished up by their proud owners and put on parade for one of the highlights of Newby’s opening season. Adult tickets are £14 online, £15 on the door, while a child ticket is £9 online and £10 on the door. For more information, visit the Newby Hall website.
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Thirsk Hall history and architecture tours
House & Architecture tour of Thirsk Hall led by historian Dr Helen Metcalfe on Friday 25 July at 2.30pm. Please note that the number of tickets available is very limited and that tickets for the last tour sold out very quickly. Get yours, priced £20 from https://shop.beyonk.com/8p9ern3j/experiences/08docpwq
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Dalton Village Gala
This year’s gala will be held on the Village Hall Playing Field on Saturday 26 July from 2pm until 5pm. There will be lots of competitions, children’s races, and Ripon Morris Dancers will be performing. There will be an ice cream van and the bar will be open. Pop along and enjoy a lovely family day out. For more details of the competitions and how to enter, please check the Dalton Village Facebook page.
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Ripon Classic Car Gathering
Now in its thirtieth year, this major event is back this year and is likely to be bigger than ever! Organised by Ripon Old Cars, the Ripon Classic Car Gathering will be staged at Ripon Racecourse on Sunday 27 July starting at 10.15am and lasting through to 5pm. It features classic and vintage motorcycles, tractors, commercial and military vehicles, car clubs and specialist car stalls. And look out for Topcliffe resident Gordon Hatton who’ll be displaying his 1968 VW Beetle.
The organisers strive to create a family-friendly event with lots of attractions and activities taking place, including children’s entertainment, live music, stalls and trade stands of all descriptions, an auto jumble, games and quizzes as well as good food and much more. Check out the website for more details: https://riponclassiccargathering.co.uk/
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Dalton Coffee Mornings
St John’s Church is starting monthly coffee mornings in Dalton Village Hall. The first will be on Wednesday 30 July from 10.30am until 12 noon and will be in aid of North Yorkshire based charity Dementia Forward. There will be no set charge but donations will be welcome. Feel free to pop along to have a cuppa and a piece of cake and make new friends.
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Baldersby St James Book Sale
The annual mammoth Book Sale will be held in St James’ church on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. The organisers are on the lookout for volunteers to help put out books the week before and to pack away on the Sunday evening. This is a big event with many new books and is the church’s major fund raiser, which helps maintain the beautiful church in good condition.
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Quiz answers
1. Contract Bridge
2. 11
3. Ikea
4. Library
5. Potassium
6. Vivienne Leigh.
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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