St Columba’s Services
- Sunday 7 September – No said Holy Communion Service in September.
- Sunday 7 September at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong followed by pre-supper drinks and refreshments.
- Thursday 11 September at 11am – Morning Prayer service
- Sunday 14 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion
- Thursday 18 September at 11am – Morning Prayer service
- Sunday 21 September at 10.45am – Sung Matins
- Thursday 25 September at 11am – Morning Prayer service
- Sunday 28 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
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Carlton Miniott Mini Football Tournament and Family Day
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Thirsk Farmers’ Market
TODAY: Sunday 7 September between 9am and 2pm on the Market Place in Thirsk. All stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall.
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Emergency Alert Test
TODAY: Sunday 7 September at 3pm the UK Government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. The test is part of plans to strengthen the country’s preparedness and follows a government commitment to test the system regularly to make sure it works sufficiently and helps familiarise the public with the alerts. During the test, mobile phones will vibrate and make a loud siren sound for roughly ten seconds, even if they are set to silent. A message will also appear on phone screens, making it clear the alert is only a test.
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TONIGHT: Sunday 7 September – the quiz will take place at 8pm this evening in the Village Hall. All welcome.
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Last Sunday’s quiz was set by Doug and won by Derek, Alan, Sue and Joanne. 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. What in nautical terms is a spanker?
2. How many cents in a nickle?
3. Who is holding a trumpet on the Sgt Pepper album cover?
4. Which chicken dish is named after a US state?
5. Which military leader’s horse was called Marengo?
6. What nationality was Mother Teresa?
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Produce Show fundraising
A total of £391.35 was raised from show entry fees, the raffle, refreshments and the sale of Cath Towers’ lovely cakes at last weekend’s Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show. The cash has been presented to the Village Hall Committee to help with hall costs.
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The Tattler – September edition
Some households will already have received the September edition of the Tattler. Everyone else in the two villages should get it in the next few days.
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The Little Village Bakery
Catherine Cowton’s Little Village Bakery is now up and running from her home in Winn Lane. The micro bakery will supply sourdough bread, scones and other home-made treats each week. Check out Cat’s Facebook page to follow this new venture and for details of what’s available and how to order: https://www.facebook.com/share/1aXjmiv5mW/?mibextid=wwXlfr
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Asenby Village Improvement Plan
Recently a lot of work has gone into improving the bus shelter/library as part of the village’s Improvement Plan. It is looking splendid and there‘s a lot more storage for books now. If you have any books lying about, especially children and teen books, please consider donating them to the library.
The plan is to provide a second planter, but it’s proving difficult to source the right one. Once one is located, it will be installed ready for the 2026 blooms.
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Welcome Pack
The ‘Welcome pack’ prepared by Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall Committee is proving popular with new residents and since its launch in June, four packs have been handed out. The comprehensive information sheet is now offered to all people who move into either Topcliffe or Asenby. It lists important contact details for local organisations and lets people know how to get in touch with the organisers of activities in the two villages. Committee member Chrissy Findlay is managing the distribution of the Welcome Pack in hard copy or electronic format. As she’s a dog walker, she tends to notice what’s going on, but she would welcome being informed when someone new moves in. She can be called or texted on 07717 795711. See a copy of the Welcome Pack here.
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Sutton Bank annual maintenance
Sutton Bank on the A170 will be closed for 8 days from 7am today, Sunday 7 September until 7pm on Sunday 14 September. This is to allow maintenance to the rock face to prevent rock falls, and routine maintenance to the road. This ensures it remains in a structurally sound condition in the long term. A signed diversion will be in place. Access to premises on the bank will be maintained whenever possible, however, due to the nature of the works, there may be times when access will be restricted.
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Village Hall Committee Meeting
Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall Committee will meet on Tuesday 9 September at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
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Asenby Parish Council Meeting
The next meeting of Asenby Parish Council will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 10 September in the Village Hall.
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Ray Fothergill’s Funeral
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Ray’s life at 2.30pm on Thursday 11 September at Maple Park Crematorium. Family flowers only.
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Classic Cars at The Angel
Around twenty classic cars will be making a ‘pit stop’ at The Angel Inn, Topcliffe on Friday 12 September between 9.30 and 10.30am. Residents are invited to pop along to see these beautiful cars and chat with their enthusiastic drivers. Tea, coffee and cake will be available for purchase.
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Art classes at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall
- Monday Morning Art Class – the next series of six classes starts on Monday 15 September. For artists of all levels. 10am to 12 noon.
- 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 caterer 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 caterer to be delivered on the day.
Book online at: https://rebeccajayneartist.co.uk/
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Soup & Sweet Lunch
The next Soup and Sweet lunch will be held on Wednesday 17 September 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 food and drink items that must be purchased for each lunch.
The last lunch on Wednesday 3 September saw 37 meals served and £112 raised in donations. Of this sum, £50 was presented to Animal Rescue Crew and, after expenses, the balance was added to the warm Hub Fund.
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Macmillan Coffee Morning at The Angel
There’ll be another Macmillan coffee morning at The Angel Inn on Friday 26 September between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Everyone welcome.
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CPR and Defibrillator training
Asenby Parish Council is holding a CPR and Defibrillator training session in Topcliffe and Asenby Village Hall on Saturday 25 October from 10am to 12 noon. The session is being run by Davis First Aid Training, a local company with many years’ experience. Residents of Topcliffe and Asenby are urged to attend this free of charge session. In addition to learning potentially life-saving skills that hopefully you’ll never need to put to use, it can also be a lot of fun. Booking is not required, just turn up on the day.
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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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EVENTS ON IN THE WIDER AREA
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Creating Ceramic Figures
In this creative session at Rural Arts in Thirsk, you’ll explore hand-building techniques to mould expressive ceramic figures. Learn to shape realistic forms by studying proportions, curves, and frames, while experimenting with textures to bring your piece to life. It’s on Wednesday 10 September between 10:30am-12:30pm. Price £20 online http://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/
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The Ritz Cinema
- The Naked Gun – to Thursday 11 September – no matinees.
- Heritage Open Day – Saturday 13 September. Tours on the hour 10am to 5pm.
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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James Herriot Walking Tour
Beginning at the World of James Herriot in Kirkgate, 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 12 September at 12noon. Tickets £13.70 including museum entry. Visitor Centre or just £8.50 for the walking tour. Book online http://www.worldofjamesherriot.com
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Wheel Throwing Workshop
Join ceramicist Natasha – trained at Wedgwood and holding a first-class degree and master’s in ceramics – for an immersive wheel-throwing workshop at Rural Arts in Westgate, Thirsk. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills. Two sessions: Friday 12 September – 10.30am-3pm or 4.30pm-8pm. Tickets £75 online http://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/
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Heritage Open Days: Saturday 13 September
A wonderful opportunity to look inside and behind the scenes of these local historic buildings.
- St Mary’s Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk – 10am to 4pm – the Church will be open and exhibitions will be reflecting its history from mid 15th century to date, including the World Wars – hardly changed since built in the 1400s. See a working Church and the hidden bits that you might not notice! Extra exhibitions reflecting the history of the town and the life of the Church and the townsfolk. Special tours into the bell tower. Light refreshments available. Free entry.
- Falcon Lodge Masonic Hall, Masonic Lane, Thirsk – 10am to 4pm – free guided tours of hall, exhibits of masonic history and regalia. Questions and answers. Refreshments.
- The Ritz Cinema – 30 Years and Counting – free guided tours on the hour from 10am until 5pm (last tour 4pm) to celebrate 30 years as a cinema operated by volunteers. Numbers will be limited to 20 per tour – no booking, just turn up at the cinema. The Ritz, which is now over 100 years old, is offering behind the scenes tours to areas not normally open to the public. The tours will be guided by experienced volunteers who will take visitors to areas that cannot normally be seen whilst the cinema is operating and explain the history of the building as a Mechanics’ Institute. There’ll be an exhibition to view.
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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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Summer Shows
- Castleton Show & Road Race – Saturday 13 September
- Stanhope Agricultural Show – Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show – Friday 19 to Sunday 21 September
- Stokesley Show – Saturday 20 September
- Eggleston Agricultural Show – Saturday 20 September
- Nidderdale Show – Sunday 21 September
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Dalton Events
- The Dalton Village Autumn Lunch, run by St John’s Church, will be on Sunday 14 September, 12 for 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. Tickets are £14, under 5s free, available from Judy on 01845 577607. There will be cold meats, salads and new potatoes, followed by lots of delicious puddings.
- The next Coffee Morning run by St John’s will be on Wednesday 24 September in Dalton Village Hall from 10.30am until 12 noon, in aid of MacMillan.
- St John’s Harvest Festival will be on Friday 3 October.
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Racing in Thirsk
The Season Finale – Monday 15 September. Gates open 11am. First race 2.20pm. Check out the website for more details: https://www.thirskracecourse.net/fixtures-tickets/
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Concerts and Events at Ripon Cathedral
- 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.
- 80s Anthems by candlelight – Saturday 8 November at 7.30pm.
- Christmas by Candlelight – a festive spectacular – Friday 5 December at 7.30pm.
- G4 Christmas Concert – yuletide magic with mesmerising harmonies – Saturday 6 December at 7.30pm.
Book online at https://riponcathedral.org.uk/whats-on/
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Thirsk Artisan Market
On Thirsk Market Place on Sunday 21 September between 10am and 3pm – An artisan market that wants to 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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Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
The Coffee and Chatter Group that meets in St James’ Church at Baldersby St James will be holding jigsaw puzzle exchanges on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The next ‘exchange’ is on Tuesday 23 September 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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Yarnbombers’ coffee morning
Thirsk Yarnbombers, the group responsible for those amazing knitted creations that decorate the centre of Thirsk, are holding a coffee morning to support Macmillan Cancer Support. It will be on Wednesday 24 September between 10.30 and 11.45am at Thirsk Town Hall. Please pop along for a cuppa and cake and help support this fantastic charity and the Yarnbombers.
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Elvis plays Sessay Village Hall
‘The Magnificent Show – Elvis’, starring Lewis Hill’s award winning Elvis tribute is on Saturday 27 September at Sessay Village Hall. Doors open from 7pm. Show starts 7.30pm. There’ll be a pop-up bar, and raffle. Tickets £12, including table nibbles, in advance from http://www.sessayvillagehall.co.uk
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Quiz answers
1. Sail
2. 5
3. Ringo Starr
4. Maryland
5. Napoleon Bonaparte
6. Albanian.
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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