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 support the Village Hall.
Stalls available: Organiser, Karen Morley says there’s still a few stalls available for crafters, artists, 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.
Help with Baking: Karen is also hoping that a few kind residents will bake some cakes, savouries or biscuits for the afternoon tea.
Please contact Karen on 01845 577426.
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St Columba’s Services
- TODAY: 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.
- Sunday 3 August at 8.30am – BCP Said Holy Communion (Rev Dawn Ward).
- Sunday 3 August at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong, followed by a pre-supper glass of wine.
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TONIGHT: The Sunday quiz will take place at 8pm this evening in the Village Hall. All welcome.
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Last Sunday’s excellent summer party night quiz was set by Irene. Two teams shared first place; they were Chris, Fiorella, David & Bob and Shirley, Sylvia, Peter & Sue. 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. Where was Winston Churchill born?
2. Which is the smallest state in the US?
3. How many legs does an ant have?
4. Which fictional character lives at 32 Windsor Gardens?
5. The King has the postcode SWIA 1AA, but who has SW1A 2AA?
6. Name the Jersey-born mistress of Edward V11?
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Toll Booth Update
Just a short report this week. The Parish Council has asked me to report that last Monday’s Parish Council meeting, which was attended by around 20 residents, was very positive and that the next steps were agreed between councillors and the Toll Booth volunteers. The Clerk has indicated that she will provide a report for a future edition of the Sunday Email to summarise the Parish Council’s position.
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Hosepipe ban now in place
As of last Friday (11 July) Yorkshire households are covered by a temporary order restricting the use of hosepipes. The aim is to help the region’s reservoir levels recover and protect Yorkshire’s Water resources throughout the summer months, following one of the driest springs on record and the region being in drought.
If you are a blue badge holder, on Yorkshire Water’s Priority Services register, or their WaterSure tariff for medical reasons, then you will be an exception to the restrictions.
Yorkshire Water is encouraging everyone to think about how they can save and re-use water around the home as much as they can. People should not put themselves at risk unnecessarily. If you know someone who may struggle to use a watering can, they can apply for an exemption.
Anyone who has a question about the ‘ban’, can check the detailed FAQs on Yorkshire Water’s website at: https://www.yorkshirewater.com/hosepipes
The restrictions will be in place until the region has seen significant rainfall to bring reservoirs and groundwater stocks back to where they need to be. This may even last into the winter months. The legislation behind the ban gives a court power to fine customers who ignore it up to £1,000.
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Topcliffe Academy – Dates for your diary
Tuesday, 15 July – Parent Consultation meetings, 1pm – 4pm.
Wednesday, 16 July – Parent Consultation meeting, 3.30 – 6.30pm.
Friday, 18 July – End of Year Celebration Service, 10am at St Columba’s Church.
Friday, 18 July – Ice-cream van visiting school. Parents able to purchase from 2pm.
Friday, 18 July – School Closes for the Summer Holidays, 2pm.
Tuesday, 2 September – School Opens for Autumn Term.
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Topcliffe Academy – Emergencies during school closures
Neighbours of the school often ask what they should do if they are aware of incidents at the school during holiday periods. Unfortunately, there’s no live-on-site caretaker so calls need to be made as follows:
- If you think there is a break-in taking place, please call the police on 999.
- If there is something else that needs reporting, please call 01845 577412 and leave a message (this will be picked up) or email admin@topcliffeacademy.org
- Or call Elevate Multi Academy Trust on 01423 541996.
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Chip ‘n’ Dales
The fish and chip van will be back in Topcliffe this coming Friday, 18 July between 5 – 7pm.
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Park 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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Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup and Sweet lunch will be held on Wednesday 23 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.
The last lunch on 9 July saw 35 meals served and £83 raised in donations. A gift of £50 was made to Herriot Hospice in Thirsk and the balance, after expenses, was added to the Warm Hub Community Fund.
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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Comedy Night at The Angel
The next Hilarity Bites comedy night at The Angel Inn will be at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm) on Thursday 7 August. Chris Lumb will be hosting the evening and two excellent comedians will be the main acts. Tickets £12 in advance or £15 on the door. More information onhttp:// www.hilaritybites.co.uk or call The Angel’s reception on 01845 578000.
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BBQ and Boogie Night – Tickets now on sale and selling fast!
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. This is a bring your own drinks event and here’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
- TODAY ONLY: The Lion King – Sunday 13 July at 2.30pm, the very first film screened when the cinema reopened in 1995. Tickets are just £3, which is about what you would have paid in 1995.
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life – to Thursday 17 July – matinee on Wednesday 16 July.
- 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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Racing in Thirsk
- There’ll be an evening race meeting 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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James Herriot Walking Tour
Beginning at the World of James Herriot, the tour will guide participants through key locations in Thirsk that inspired Herriot’s beloved All Creatures Great and Small books, films, and television series. Friday 18 July starting 12noon and again at 7pm. £13.70 including museum entry. Visitor Centre only: £8.50. Book online at http://www.worldofjamesherriot.com
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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.
- Pink Floyd by Candlelight (performed by What the Floyd) – Thursday 16 October 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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Thirsk Artisan Market
Taking place on Market Place on Sunday 20 July from 10am to 3pm. An artisan market that wants to help serve local communities with the best artisan stalls, whilst giving traders the best opportunities to showcase and sell their handmade goods.
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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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Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
The Coffee and Chatter Group that meets in St James’ Church at Baldersby St James hold a jigsaw puzzle exchange on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The next ‘exchange’ is on Tuesday 22 July between 10am and 12 noon. Please take along any puzzles that you would like to swap. This is a great opportunity to obtain new ones without having to buy them.
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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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Repair Cafe
To be held at Thirsk Library in Thirsk on Saturday 26 July from 10am to 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. Cost is a voluntary donation.
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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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Thirsk Model Railway Show
At Thirsk Town Hall on Westgate on Sunday 27 July from 10am to 4pm. Plenty of layouts, traders and demonstrations. Dioramas built by members of Thirsk Model Railway Group will also be on display. Refreshments will be available. Profits to Yorkshire Air Ambulance. £5 per adult. Accompanied children free of charge. Tickets: On the door.
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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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James Herriot Walking Tour
Beginning at the World of James Herriot, the tour will guide participants through key locations in Thirsk that inspired Herriot’s beloved All Creatures Great and Small books, films, and television series. Friday 1 August starting 12noon. £13.70 including museum entry. Visitor Centre only: £8.50. Book online at http://www.worldofjamesherriot.com
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Thirsk & Sowerby Festival
To be held on Sowerby Flatts, Thirsk on Sunday 3 August. A free volunteer run family event, with loads of full on fun, live music and more. See the website at http://www.thirsksowerbyfestival.co.uk
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Thirsk Farmers’ Market
To be held on the Market Place on Sunday 3 August between 9am and 2pm. All stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall.
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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. Blenheim Palace
2. Rhode Island
3. 6
4. Paddington Bear
5. The Prime Minister
6. Lily Langtry.
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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