Sunday Email: Issue 327

Doug Allan
07785 223707
doug@dougallan.co.uk

• TODAY: Sunday 9 August at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
• Thursday 13 August at 11am – Midweek Morning Prayer.
• Sunday 16 August at 10.45 – Sung Matins, with St Columba’s former organist Matthew Atherton accompanying the service.
• Thursday 20 August at 11am – Midweek Morning Prayer.
• Sunday 23 August at 10.45am – Holy Communion.
• Thursday 27 August at 11am – Midweek Morning Prayer.
• Sunday 30 August (5th Sunday) – Benefice Service at St John’s Church, Dalton. All the South Mowbray Rural Churches have been invited to attend the service, which will be led by Rev. Dianne Gamble.

All services, other than the Said Holy Communion (BCP) at 8.30am on the first Sunday of the month, are followed by refreshments. Following the Choral Evensong on the first Sunday of the month, pre-supper nibbles and wine are served.

An excellent quiz last Sunday presented by Derek (wearing his special quizmaster’s hat) and the winners were the Chrissy, Sarah, Myra and David. Well done to them and everyone else who took part.

1.  Name the two main presenters of the first series of Spring Watch in 2005.
2.  What was the former capital and largest city in the former Yugoslavia?
3.  Which is the older of the tennis players Serena and Venus Williams?
4.  Which Zodiac sign is also known as the archer?
5.  Which is the largest island in the Greek Dodecanese group of islands?
6.  Which international news agency was founded in London in 1851?
7.  Name the long-running TV western series for which Franky Lane sang the title song?
8.  Which girls name is the Greek meaning of flower and blossom?
9.  What is the name given to a film star’s wardrobe assistant?
10.  Which ornamental flowering tree has the botanical name Syringa?

• Saturday 26 September – to support The Tattler and Sunday Email.
• Wednesday 28 October – to assist with the running costs of the Boccia Club, which provides exercise and coordination activities for elderly villagers. 
• Saturday 21 November – to raise funds for the Topcliffe-based Blue Cross animal shelter. 

Chrissy and Myra have the tickets for the raffle with an amazing range of prizes on offer including hampers, afternoon teas, race day tickets, golf days, cinema tickets and a wine dine, and overnight stay at a local top quality hotel. If that’s not enough for one night, just make sure you bring your best dancing shoes as there’s some bopping to be done! A great night out in Your Village Hall and in aid of your Village Hall…and all for just £12.50. If you haven’t already got them, tickets are available from the Post Office or by telephone from Jim on 07761501820, especially if you have any special dietary requirements. Oh, and make sure you bring your favourite tipple with you. We’re all looking forward to it so lets see you there.

• Friday 28 August – There’s a treat in store for those visiting the beer garden for pizzas on this day  Following his amazingly successful visit earlier this year, solo singer and guitarist, Leon Marshall, has been invited back. He will be entertaining the crowd with his extensive repertoire whilst his audience enjoy delicious pizzas. But please remember, outdoor dining is weather dependent. Contact reception to order tickets. From 6.30pm
• Monday 31 August (Bank Holiday Monday) – Live music, pizzas anddrinks from the new outdoor bar. From 2pm.
• Friday 18 September – Macmillan Coffee Morning – our annual event to support this amazing charity. From 10am.

• Entries to be taken to the Village Hall between 9am and 11.30am.
• Judging – 12 noon to 2pm.
• Public viewing of exhibits – from 2pm.
• Presentations and raffle – 2.45pm
• Removal of exhibits – by 3.15pm

This year there are 88 classes, an increase of four on previous years. The new classes are:

• Pork Pies in the Baking category – we were asked to add this by someone well known for his pork pies. Will there be any challengers to take first prize?
• Woodworking in hobbies/handicrafts – it was clear from previous shows that the woodworking skills of residents needed greater recognition, so a specific class has been introduced.
• Handwriting for adults and children – many village shows feature the handwriting skills of children and adults, so we thought we would try it. Pupils of Topcliffe Academy are being encouraged to participate.

There is also a brand-new trophy – The Ray Fothergill Cucumber Cup, a special trophy donated by Joan Fothergill in memory of her husband Ray, who was a great supporter of the Produce Show, and he sadly passed away last year.

The five categories and classes are:
•              Horticultural category with 47 classes
•              Baking/jams/preserves and pickles category, with18 classes
•              Floral category with three classes.
•              Hobbies/handicrafts category with 12 classes
•              Children’s category with seven classes.
 
The full list of categories and classes, plus the show rules and 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 or requested from Doug Allan on 07785 223707. 

• The Invite – to Thursday 13 August – no matinees.
• The Odyssey – Friday 14 to Thursday 20 August – no matinees.
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day – Friday 21 to Thursday 27 August – matinees on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August.
• PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie – Friday 28 August to Thursday 3 September – matinees on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August.

Evening shows start at 7.30pm. Matinees at 2.30pm.

• Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival – TODAY until Sunday 16 August.
• Whitby Regatta, YO21 1TL – TODAY & TOMORROW – 9 and 10 August – Sea-based and on-shore fun.
• Ripley Show, HG3 3EA – TODAY: Sunday 9 August – 8.30am to 5pm.
• Danby Show, YO21 2NQ – Wednesday 12 August – 9am-4.30pm.
• Rosedale Show, Pickering YO18 8SA – Saturday 15 August – From 9am.
• Egton Horse & Agricultural Show – Thursday 20 August – 8.30am to 5pm.
• Whitby Folk Week – Saturday 22 to Friday 28 August.
• Bilsdale Show, Chop Gate – Saturday 29 August – 9am to 5pm.
• The Wensleydale Show, Leyburn – Saturday 29 August – from 9am.

• Country Music Night – Friday 14 August – Country Music Night – gates open from 3.30pm,
• All Creatures Great and Small Family Day – Friday 28 August – gates open 11am.
• Ladies’ Day – Saturday 5 September – gates open 11am
• Finale Day – Monday 14 September – gates open 11am.

Book online at http://www.thirskracecourse.net or on the gate.

There’s a wide variety of events on at this year’s de Mowbray Music Festival at venues around Thirsk, from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August. Tickets are now on sale and full details are available on the festival website – https://www.demowbraymusic.com/festival

• The Music of James Bond – Thursday 20 August at 7.30pm.
• The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight – Friday 21 August at 7.30pm.
• The Greatest Shows – Friday 4 September at 7.30pm.
• The Music of Adele by Candlelight – Saturday 24 October at 7.30pm.
• The Rozzers – Saturday 31 October at 7.30pm.

Book online at https://riponcathedral.org.uk/whats-on/

1.  Bill Oddie and Kate Humble (Simon King also played a lesser role)
2.  Belgrade
3.  Venus (15 months older than Serena)
4.  Sagittarius
5.  Rhodes
6.  Reuters 
7.  Rawhide
8.  Anthea
9.  Dresser
10.  Lilac