St Columba’s Services
- 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.
St Columba’s will again be celebrating the Feast of All Souls on Sunday 2 November, when family and friends who have died are remembered. The choir will sing the glorious Requiem Mass Tomas Louis de Victoria as the setting for the service.
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Baldersby St James Book Sale
TODAY: Sunday 14 September is the second day of the annual Book Sale at St James’ Church in Baldersby St James. There are thousands of books on display for sale. This is the church’s major fund raiser, which helps maintain the beautiful church in good condition.
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Dalton Village Autumn Lunch
TODAY: Sunday 14 September – The Dalton Village Autumn Lunch, run by St John’s Church at 12 for 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. Tickets are £14, under 5s free. Call Judy on 01845 577607. There will be cold meats, salads and new potatoes, followed by lots of delicious puddings.
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TONIGHT: Sunday 14 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 Joanne and won by Derek, Sue and Alan. 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 was the name of England’s only Pope?
2. Which was the only James Bond actor not to drive the famous Aston Martin on screen?
3. Name the only ‘U’ shaped bone in the human body not connected to another bone.
4. The indentation on the base of wine bottles is called what?
5. What is narcolepsy?
6. What’s another name for a snow leopard?
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Police and Crime panel seeks volunteer members
North Yorkshire Police Fire and Crime Panel is looking for three new members to bring a fresh, external perspective to their work. You could be involved in the governance and accountability arrangements for policing and fire and rescue, providing an important ‘check and balance’ to secure an efficient and effective police and fire service.
Independent co-opted members – sometimes referred to as ‘community members’ – need to be able to think strategically and analytically, in providing both support and challenge to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. You will be working alongside councillors from North Yorkshire and York in this role, providing an independent perspective, and as such will need to demonstrate objectivity, good judgment and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of partners and the public.
Candidates will be welcomed from a range of different backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies. Full details and how to apply are published online: https://www.nypartnerships.org.uk/pfcprecruit
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Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall – bookings and hire
The Village Hall is available for hire to local organisations, businesses and individuals. It is a superb venue with fully equipped kitchen – an ideal place for family parties. Book online for your event by scanning the QR code or visiting either the Topcliffe or Asenby village websites.
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What’s on in our village hall next week:
| Monday 15th |
Tuesday 16th |
Wednesday 17th |
Thursday 18th |
Friday 19th |
Saturday 20th |
Sunday 21st |
Art Class
10-12am |
Pilates
9-10am |
Warm Hub
11-30am – 1:30pm |
Knit & Natter 1:30-3:30pm |
Art Workshop 10am-3pm |
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Boccia
1:30-3:30pm |
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| Boot Camp 6:30-7:30pm |
Squirrels and Beevers
5-7:15pm |
Cubs
6:45-8pm
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Carpet Bowls 7-9pm |
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Quiz
8-10pm |
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Village Hall Committee Meeting
Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall Committee met last Tuesday in the Village Hall. Here’s a short summary of matters considered.
A thank you was given to a number of people who have freely given their time to undertake maintenance work at the Village Hall, namely John Heidstrom who did some repointing, Jim Shaw who painted a window frame and Malcolm Morley who changed two leaking taps.
The chairman also praised the efforts of the volunteers who have put on recent events to raise money for the Village Hall. The Summer Fair raised £370; the BBQ and Disco raised £1139 and the Produce Show raised £391 (though the cost of inscribing the various trophies will reduce this figure).
The Treasure reported that the hall’s finances are quite healthy at the moment and the Bookings Administrator reported that bookings are holding up well in comparison to previous years. QR codes linking to hall bookings are going to be displayed on village notice boards so that people with smart technology can check weekly booking arrangements.
A sub group of committee members has been looking at the idea of setting up a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to replace the current managing arrangement afforded by the Village Hall Committee. Such a change would not alter anything from a community point of view but would give individuals involved in the management of the hall greater security against personal liability if anyone was to sue. The committee decided not to proceed with the change at this stage as it would involve significant cost and time commitment to facilitate the change. However, it did agree that the constitution, which was set in1961, should be reviewed and updated. This will be undertaken over the next few months and residents of Topcliffe and Asenby will be invited to comment on the proposed new constitution before it is submitted to The Charity Commission for approval next spring.
Members noted that the Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 15 November and already all the available stalls have been reserved. They also authorised the purchase of a Christmas tree for outside the Village Hall in December and acknowledged that the annual Carol Singing outside the hall will take place on Friday 19 December, with refreshments afterwards in the hall.
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Asenby Parish Council News
At the Asenby Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 11 October councillors discussed the latest damage caused by a vehicle colliding with Topcliffe Bridge. Obviously, concern is high at present so the decision was made to contact the person in the highways division of North Yorkshire Council who have previously dealt with the parish’s highway issues, including appeals for a reduced speed limit from the A168 junction to the bridge to be introduced. The parish Council now feels its case is more viable following the latest incident and it will be pushing harder for a reduced speed limit and better warning of the sharp bend at the bridge. Parish councillors believe North Yorkshire Council is taking this latest damage very seriously, so no better time to increase the pressure. We will keep you informed.
The fallen tree situation outside Crab Manor continues to be an issue. The Parish Council is still pestering both North Yorkshire Council and the Crab & Lobster management to adhere to the promises that were made to make this stretch of the road and pavement safer for residents and visitors, and to remove the debris which is an eyesore.
The Parish Council would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall for generously providing tables and chairs for the recent Soiree community event in Asenby’s Community Play Park. Their support helped make the event both welcoming and successful for the attendees. The event raised £296.96 which will go towards maintaining the Community Play Park. The Parish Council also wishes to thank all the businesses, volunteers and residents who supported this event.
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Village Hall Christmas Fair
This year’s Christmas fair will take place on Saturday 15 November. There will be stalls and a brunch will be served. The organiser, Karen Morley, has announced that all available stalls have now been reserved. She has opened a ‘reserve list’ if anyone wants to be considered should any of the bookings be withdrawn.
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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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RAF Leeming
There will be increased movement by aircraft operating from RAF Leeming from Wednesday 17 September to Thursday 2 October 2025. The Station will be hosting helicopters for a tri-service exercise which will include low and late flying.
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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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Rev Dawn Ward
The Bishop of Whitby will install Rev Dawn Ward as the house-for-duty priest for the benefice of Topcliffe, Baldersby with Dishforth & Skipton-on-Swale and Dalton at a service at Baldersby St James at 7pm on Wednesday 1 October. Everyone is warmly invited to join us for this happy occasion.
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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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Christmas Day Afternoon Tea at Maple Park
This may seem an early announcement but it might be worth those interested getting in touch to book their place. Maple Park cafe is once again planning to host a free afternoon tea for anyone who may be spending Christmas Day on their own. It was very popular last Christmas and no doubt will be again this year. book your place by phone – 01845 813115.
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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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The Ritz Cinema
- Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale – to Thursday 18 September – matinee on Wednesday 17 September.
- Friday 19 to Thursday 25 September – check website for details.
- The Life of Chuck – Friday 26 September to Thursday 2 October – no matinees.
- The Roses – All’s Fair when Love is War – Friday 3 to Thursday 9 October – matinee on Wednesday 8 October.
- Paris 75: The European Cup Final Football Tried to Forget – Sunday 12 October at 7.30pm.
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Thirlby Art Group Exhibition
The group’s annual art exhibition is on at Rural Arts in Westgate from Tuesday 16 until Saturday 27 September (except Sunday 21 and Monday 22). This year’s event is particularly special as it’s the group’s 25th anniversary. On display will be a selection of the group’s work in various media, from watercolours to linocuts, which are available to purchase. 10am-4pm. Free entry.
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Summer Shows
- 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 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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NYMR Annual Steam Gala
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is staging its annual steam gala from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 September in Pickering. This four-day event is a thrilling celebration of Britain’s steam heritage for rail enthusiasts and families alike. Plenty of opportunities to experience the sights and sounds of classic steam across the scenic 18-mile heritage railway, with shuttle services also running between Grosmont and Whitby. http://www.nymr.co.uk/event/annual-steam-gala
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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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Oktoberfest at Thirsk Hall
Thirsk Hall’s Yorkshire inspired Oktoberfest is back by popular demand on Saturday 27 September from 5pm.. This year with a twist… the best Yorkshire beers will be going head-to-head with a range of German drinks in our TH Beverage Battle. Only you can decide which drink will come out on top. The Dave Keegan Band will be performing live from 7pm. Entry £6.50 including a drink token. Under 16s go free. Book online at http://www.thirskhall.com/events
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Masham Sheep Fair
Sheep showing, sheep racing, craft market, Bishop Blaize procession, fleece stalls, sheepdog demonstrations, hand bell ringers, Morris Dancers, art exhibition and tours of Theakstons and the Black Sheep breweries, as well as a small fair for children. Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September, 10am-4pm.
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St Cecilia Orchestra Gala Concert
A rare chance to hear the mesmerising virtuosity of one of the world’s leading Indian classical musicians paired with Rimsky-Korsakov’s exuberantly colourful and much-loved dramatic masterpiece, Scheherazade. Saturday 27 September at 7.30 pm at Ripon Cathedral. Adults £20-£35; Under 18s Free. Book online at http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-cecilia
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Music Monthlies: The Dunwells
Performing at Rural Arts on Westgate on Thursday 2 October – The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band known for rich vocals and heartfelt songwriting. Since their 2012 debut Blind Sighted Faith, they’ve released multiple albums and toured globally, supporting acts like Mumford & Sons and Elbow. 7:30pm. Book online at http://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/
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Thirsk Farmers’ Market
On Sunday 5 October at 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. 9am-2pm.
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Yarnbombers Market Stall
The Yarnbombers will be having a stall on Thirsk Market on Saturday 11 October to sell their Halloween and Christmas gifts.
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The Yorkshire Flea
The next flea market at Thirsk Farmers’ Market will be held on Sunday 19 October between 11am and 6pm.
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Quiz answers
1. Adrian
2. Roger Moore
3. Hyoid
4. Punt
5. Falling asleep uncontrollably
6. Ounce
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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