St Columba’s Services
- TODAY: Sunday 21 September at 10.45am – Sung Matins
- Thursday 25 September at 11am – Morning Prayer service
- Sunday 28 September at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
- Thursday 2 October at 11am – Morning Prayer service
- Sunday 5 October at 8.30am – BCP Holy Communion
- Sunday 5 October at 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
- Thursday 9 October at 11am – Morning Prayer service
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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Thirsk Artisan Market
TODAY: Sunday 21 September between 10am and 3pm on Thirsk Market Place – 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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TODAY: Sunday 21 September – at 2pm.
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TONIGHT: Sunday 21 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 Alan and won by Mike, Carolyn, Kate and David. 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 the gun moved from the Tower of London and returned to Scotland in 1859?
2. What is a 60th of a degree called?
3. Which country did King Zog rule until 1939?
4. The Sackbut was an early form of which modern brass instrument?
5. Who said: “Let’s be frank about it, most people have never had it so good”?
6. What sort of food are brislings?
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Your local councillor…always available to help
Local councillor, Dan Sladden, who represents the Sowerby & Topcliffe division on North Yorkshire Council aims to be accessible to people and to listen to their concerns and ideas for our community. His email address is cllr.dan.sladden@northyorks.gov.uk and his phone number is 07466 487989 – so do not hesitate to contact him if you have any issues you would like to discuss with him.
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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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Village Hall schedule
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Boccia
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Thirsk Falcons Walking Football
After only seven months training together, the Walking Football squad, consisting mainly of men aged over 50 from Topcliffe and Asenby villages, recently entered its first competitive tournament. Playing against more experienced teams with bigger and younger squads, the Falcons played four games on the day, performed really well and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The team would be very pleased to see more members joining the squad. They train every Tuesday from 5 – 6pm at Sowerby Sports Village. If you fancy a try, why not pop down to see how much the men enjoy their weekly session. For more information call/text Steve Gallon on 07366 419416.
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Art classes at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall
- 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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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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A Welcome at the Warm Hub
There’s always a warm welcome for friends and neighbours new and old at the fortnightly Warm Hub lunch at the Village Hall. From Wednesday 1 October and throughout the autumn and winter months, the dedicated team of volunteers will be serving hot meals. On the 1st, there will be mince and dumplings, cheese, onion and potato pie or chicken curry and rice, followed by a choice of hot puddings and custard. All lunches are served between 11.30am and 12.45pm. There is no set charge but customers are asked to make a donation to help towards unavoidable costs.
At the final soup & sweet lunch of the summer 37 meals were served and donations totaling £120 were made. A presentation of £50 was made to help support the production and printing of The Tattler. After expenses, the balance was added to the Warm Hub Community Fund.
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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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Autumn Pause – Yoga and Lunch
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Topcliffe Academy – Open Afternoon for Admissions 2026
Parents seeking a school place for September 2026 are invited to an open afternoon on Tuesday, 21 October at 5pm. Come and join the school team to find out what Topcliffe Church of England Academy is all about. The school is passionate about providing children in its care with the very best learning opportunities and experiences that will support them with their next steps in life.
We believe that all children can achieve well and thrive in an open, caring, happy school community. Topcliffe Academy is a small family school with Christian values at the heart of everything it does. The school’s motto is ‘growing, believing and achieving’.
Link to admissions here: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions/starting-primary-school-and-junior-school
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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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Village Hall Christmas Fair
This year’s Christmas Fair will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 15 November between 10am and 2pm. There will be lots of stalls, mostly selling items associated with the festive season, so it’s a great opportunity to get some early presents or decorations.
Organiser Karen Morley says she will be serving a hot brunch – bacon or sausage or egg rolls, plus tea and coffee. There’ll be a selection of cakes for those who just want light refreshments.
All available stalls have now been reserved, but a ‘reserve list’ has been opened if anyone wants to be considered should any of the bookings be withdrawn. Call Karen on 01845 577426.
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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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Thirlby Art Group Exhibition
The group’s annual art exhibition is on at Rural Arts in Westgate 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 water colours to linocuts, which are available to purchase. 10am-4pm. Free entry.
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The Ritz Cinema
- Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale – to Monday 22 September.
- 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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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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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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Yarnbombers’ coffee morning
Thirsk Yarnbombers, the group responsible for those amazing knitted creations that decorate the centre of Thirsk, are holding a coffee morning for 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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Concerts and Events at Ripon Cathedral
- 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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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. Mons Meg
2. A minute
3. Albania
4. Trombone
5. Harold Macmillan
6. Fish (sprats)
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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