St Columba’s Services
- TODAY: 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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Fragrance on our doorstep!
TODAY: Sunday 20 July – Northern Lavender – the company that is growing the extensive fields of lavender near Asenby – is opening its gates to visitors today (20 July) and next Saturday and Sunday (26 and 27 July). Visits are free of charge and if you’re walking to the site, you can just arrive anytime. However, if you are planning to arrive by car and require a car parking space, a slot must be booked on the company website – https://www.northernlavender.co.uk/
There’ll be a stall from which you can purchase a range of lavender products. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Northern Lavender is the largest organic lavender farm in the country. There’s over sixty miles of rows of lavender grown for use in cosmetics, food and flowers. Originally imported from Provence, these plants are apparently loving life in the Vale of York! The company carefully extracts the precious oils in the height of summer and make all their products on site.
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Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally
TODAY: Sunday 20 July – The second day of the Rally is on at Marfield Fields, just north of Masham. It features exhibitors, food, fairground and trade stands, along with exhibitor parades, public steam engine steering and tug of war. Plus 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
TODAY: Sunday 20 July from 10am to 3pm on the Market Place. 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
TODAY: Sunday 20 July – 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. 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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TONIGHT: The Sunday quiz will take place at 8pm this evening in the Village Hall. All welcome.
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Last Sunday’s terrific quiz was set by Shirley. The winners were Irene, Bob, Andrew and Doug. 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. Last week the Great Yorkshire Show was on in Harrogate. How many shows have there been? Is the answer 155, 166 or 177?
2. How many numbers and how many colours are there on a roulette wheel?
3. Name the landlocked countries in South America?
4. How long did the 100 Year War last?
5. How many contestants are there at the start of The Weakest Link?
6. For how many years was Nelson Mandela imprisoned?
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Village Hall Committee
A short report of last week’s committee meeting – read here.
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Registering your CCTV or video doorbell is a great way to help fight crime
If you have a video security system – such as CCTV or a video doorbell – you can register the details with North Yorkshire Police…and help fight crime. Not only will your security camera deter crime and anti-social behaviour, investigators will be able to quickly pinpoint any local cameras that may have captured evidence of a crime, saving everyone’s time. Registering will also make it easier for you to send footage to the police to help catch criminals and stop them offending again.
The more cameras that are registered on the system, the more efficient and effective the police will be. To register send an email to digitalevidence@northyorkshire.police.uk
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Where are all the stallholders?
Not many stallholders have booked a stall at the Summer Fair in the Village Hall on Saturday 2 August. Yet it’s only £5 to hire the space and showcase your products and services to residents of Topcliffe and Asenby. It would be great if a few more traders, charities or other organisations were to come forward to help make the day a great success. Please contact Karen Morley on 07736 086369.
The Summer Fair will be on from 10am to 2pm and will include afternoon tea, which will be available for a donation. Funds raised on the day will help support the Village Hall.
Help with Baking: Karen is also hoping that a few kind residents will bake some cakes, savouries or biscuits for the afternoon tea.
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Art classes at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall
- Paint in Oils – Food Still Life – a five hour workshop running from 10am to 3pm on Friday 19 September. Helpful tips, techniques and support in creating your own Still Life or series of smaller still life single study paintings in oils. All materials provided and refreshments are included. Bring your own lunch or order a light lunch from a local caterers to be delivered on the day.
- Soft pastel garden landscape experience – Thursday 25 September – 10am to 1pm. Helpful tips, techniques and support in creating your own beautiful landscape views. All materials provided and refreshments are included. If you already love working in pastels please do take along your own sets.
- Autumn Sketch and Draw in pencil and charcoal experience – Thursday 9 October – 10am – 2pm. All materials provided and refreshments are included. Bring your own lunch or order a light lunch from a local caterers to be delivered on the day.
Book online at: https://rebeccajayneartist.co.uk/
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Anyone fancy playing indoor bowls?
The indoor bowls club, which meets in the Village Hall, is looking for new members. It’s a very informal evening and usually a good laugh! All equipment is provided along with tea/coffee and biscuits to finish. If you’re new to the game, there is friendly instruction provided. All ages welcome. £3 per session (no annual fee). Pop along for a free taster any Thursday evening between 7 and 9pm.
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Topcliffe Academy – Emergencies during school closures
The school is now closed until the start of the autumn term on Tuesday, 2 September.
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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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.
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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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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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 Tuesday 29 July; Tuesday 12 August and Tuesday26 August. Book at https://www.curiousbynature.simplybook.me
News Flash! After so many parents asked about pre-school sessions during the summer holidays, one special date just for you. There’ll be a pre-school session on Tuesday 5 August. This is a pre-school session but older siblings are welcome to come along too. Just add a sibling booking if you are bringing along a sibling.
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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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Chip ‘n’ Dales
The fish and chip van is in Topcliffe every Friday from 5 – 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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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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The Ritz Cinema
- Elio – 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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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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Racing in Thirsk
- 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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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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Concerts and Events at Ripon Cathedral
- 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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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. 166 years
2. 37 numbers (0 to 36) and three colours (black, red and green)
3. Bolivia and Paraguay
4. 116 years
5. Nine contestants
6. 27 years.
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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