Sunday Email: Issue 330

Doug Allan
07785 223707
doug@dougallan.co.uk

• TODAY: Sunday 30 August (5th Sunday) at 11am – 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.
• Thursday 3 September at 11am – Midweek Morning Prayer.
• Sunday 6 September at 8.30am – Said Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer).
• Sunday 6 September at 6.30pm Choral Evensong.
• Thursday 10 September at 11am, Midweek Morning Prayer
• Sunday 13 September at 10.45am, Holy Communion
• Thursday 17 September at 11am, Midweek Morning Prayer
• Sunday 20 September at 10.45am Sung Matins
• Thursday 24 September at 11am, Midweek Morning Prayer
• Friday 25 September at 7pm, Harvest Service with ‘Bring & Share’ finger food and wine to follow. Further announcements with full details in due course
• Sunday 27 September at 10.45am, Holy Communion  

Refreshments follow Sunday and Thursday services, but not the Sunday 8.30am Said Holy Communion.

1.  In 2012 five female activists protested in Russia’s largest Orthodox cathedral. What did they call the feminist group they belonged to?                                                 
2.  Which was the last country in the Americas to ban slavery?                                         
3.  Yugoslavia disintegrated in 1989. How many individual countries are now in existence where Yugoslavia once was? Just the number required. 
4.  Travis Keice, a famous US sportsman, married who on 4 July this year?                    
5.  Besides the country named Guinea, can you name the other two West African countries with Guinea in their name?                                                                       
6.  Which is Europe’s largest airline?           
7.  Which country receives the most tourists each year?                                                      
8.  Which country was the first to introduce mandatory seat belts in cars?         
9.  Which infamous woman hanged in 1955 was in July granted an official pardon? 
10.  What is the capital of Oman?

Despite the near-drought conditions over the last few months, gardeners from Topcliffe and Asenby managed to grow and present a wide range of vegetables. The overall winner in the horticultural section was David Bowman who also won the most ‘firsts’. This completed a double for David as he won the same prizes last year.

A new trophy, The Cucumber Cup, in memory of Ray Fothergill who died last year and had been a great supporter of the Show, was won by Kevin Butters.

The hobbies section was as popular as ever and the quality and diversity of entries was absolutely amazing. The winner was Chris Moss who exhibited an amazing textile life-like hare among other category entries.

In the floral section there were some spectacular creations and bouquets. The winner was Cath Towers with an imaginative display based on decorating.

As usual the level of competition in the baking section was intense with upwards of 50 entries in the various classes. The overall winner was Carol Dyson who had seven firsts, one second and one third. 

The money raised on the day from show entries, the raffle, sale of refreshments and sale of slices of Cath Tower’s beautiful cake, amounted to £471.80. After upfront expenses of £65.42 and the projected cost of trophy engraving, the amount to be presented to the Village Hall Committtee will be around £325.  That’s an amazing amount, so thank you very much to everyone who supported this Show.

The fraudsters invite the victims to verify their credentials by calling 999 or similar – this is part of the offence – they simply stay on the line, which means the call remains connected. A different offender will then pretend to take the 999 call, creating the illusion it is the police. The police emphasise the importance of properly cancelling a call, especially when using a landline. They suggest you should use a separate or different device if you need to verify someone’s identity.

If you have concerns about a police officer’s identity – clear the call, wait for a dialling tone (if using a landline), then contact the police control room via 101 and they will be able to verify an officer’s ID. Fraudsters may pretend to be police officers, or at other times they’ll pretend to be from the Financial Conduct Authority or bank staff on the phone. They often claim your bank account is at risk and instruct victims to withdraw or transfer cash, or hand over bank cards, PIN numbers, jewellery, or valuables to a ‘courier’.

But remember, your bank and the police will never:
• Ask for your PIN or online banking password
• Request you withdraw cash or ask you to part with valuables.
• Ask you to transfer money to a ‘safe account’
• Send a courier to collect money, cards, or valuables

If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately, contact your bank using the number on the back of your card and report it to the police via 101 or Report Fraud.

For those who might prefer an evening class, Becky organises a block of six Tuesday night sessions at Thirsk Town Hall between 6.30 and 8.30pm. They commence on Tuesday 8 September. Also, on Monday evenings between 6.30 and 8.30pm ,she runs an online zoom class.

In addition, the following special one-off classes are planned:

• Wild birds in pastels. Thursday 10 September at Sutton Bank Nature Hub between 10am and 3pm.
• The nature and landscape of Sutton Bank. Friday 11 September at Sutton Bank Nature Hub between 10am and 3pm.
• ‘Inspired by Gustav Klimt’s Magical Gardens’. Friday 18 September at Thirsk Town Hall between 6.30 and 9.30pm.
• Draw or paint dogs, cats and other animals. At Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Thursday 1 October between 10am and 3pm.
• Autumn Flora and fauna: Nature’s Table. Using water colours, acrylics, charcoal or pencil to create studies of local nature. Sutton Bank Nature Hub on Thursday 8 October, 10am to 3pm.
• Painting in Acrylics: Sparkly winter landscapes and fun festive scenes. Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall – Thursday 3 December between 10am and 1pm. 
• Seasonal crafts Experience: creating and painting baubles, paper Nordic stars and glass hanging tealights. At Thirsk Town Hall on Friday 4 December between 6.30 and 9.30pm.

All classes are friendly and non-competitive, allowing participants to proceed at their own speed. For more information and to book classes online, go to  https://rebeccajayneartist.co.uk/

• Monday 31 August (Bank Holiday Monday) – Live music, pizzas and drinks from the new outdoor bar. From 2pm.
• Friday 18 September – Macmillan Coffee Morning – our annual event to support this amazing charity. From 10am.

Cyclists are being encouraged to take on this unforgettable challenge to raise funds that will help keep their helicopters and crews flying. Starting from the new Northern Airbase at Skipton Bridge, riders can choose between a 30-mile route finishing in Malton or take on the 102-mile challenge to the Nostell Airbase, near Wakefield. Every rider will be helping to raise vital funds to keep Yorkshire Air Ambulance saving lives across our region.

Those tackling the 30 mile route will be expected to raise £100 plus and those riding the 102 miles must have a £200 minimum fundraising target. If you fancy a challenge for a fantastic Yorkshire charity, have a look at the website and get signed up. 

http://Pedal to the Pad – Sponsored by Legacy Locker – Yorkshire Air Ambulance

The National Park Centre at the top of Sutton Bank will remain open for business throughout the closure period. 

• 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. 

Please add these dates to your calendar.

• PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie – to Thursday 3 September – matinees on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August.
• The End of Oak Street – Friday 4 to Thursday 10 September – no matinees.
• Sunny Dancer – Friday 11 to Thursday 17 September – no matinees.
• Heritage Open Day – 31 years and still counting! – Saturday 12 September – All welcome to visit and look around our fabulous local, volunteer-run cinema. Behind the scenes tours, to areas not normally open to the public, on the hour from 10am. Last tour starts at 3pm. Tours last one hour.
• National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope – Friday 25 September at 7.30pm.

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

• TODAY Raskelf Produce Show, Sunday 30 August – Raskelf Village Hall – free admission from 2pm.
• The Reeth Show, Monday, 31 August – 9.30am to 3pm.
• Farndale Show, Monday 31 August – 9.30am to 5pm.
• Kilnsey Show, Skipton, Tuesday 1 September – 9am to 5pm.
• Muker Show, Wednesday 2 September – 10am to 5pm.
• Kildale Agricultural Show, Saturday 5 September – 9.30am to 4pm.
• Castleton Show and Road Race – Saturday 12 September – 11am to 4pm.
• Stokesley Show, Saturday 19 September – 8am until 6pm.
• Eggleston Show, Saturday 19 September – Hayberries Farm, Mickleton – 10am to 4pm.
• Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, Friday 18 to Sunday 21 September – book online at http://www.flowershow.org.uk/autumn-show

• Thursday 3 September at 7pm. Music Monthlies features Steve Tilston – An intimate evening of music with one of our most celebrated songsmiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music. A style drawing from folk, blues, jazz and classical. 7:30pm. £15. Tickets from http:// www.ruralarts.org  
• Saturday 12 September between 10am and 1pm – Silver Pendant Necklace Making – have fun making your own silver necklace. Learn how to use basic jewellery making tools to cut and connect your shapes and how to apply different techniques to create textures and patterns on your silver pendant.

• The Greatest Shows – Friday 4 September at 7.30pm.
• ABBA by Candlelight – Friday 11 September at 7.30pm.
• The Music of Adele by Candlelight – Saturday 24 October at 7.30pm.
• The Rozzers – Saturday 31 October at 7.30pm.
• Motown by Candlelight – Friday 27 November at 7.30pm.
• The Rat Pack – A Swingin’ Christmas by Candlelight – Friday 4 December at 7.30pm.

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

• 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.

• Shopping event on Wednesday 9 September at the Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton, 11am-7pm. It will have artisan stalls and refreshments. There is a £5 entry fee and the event will help you get ahead with your Christmas shopping.
• In partnership with The Angel Inn at Topcliffe, several lunches with a guest speaker, are  planned. The autumn lunch will be on Thursday 8 October and the winter lunch will be on Thursday 3 December.

Details, times and prices are at http://.www.thirskfriendsofthelamberthospice.org

The Yorkshire Vet 
Join renowned Yorkshire vet Peter Wright for an entertaining and fascinating afternoon as he shares stories from a remarkable career in veterinary medicine. Friday 11 September between 3pm and 4pm at Rural Arts, The Courthouse, Thirsk. Tickets £25.

During this special one-hour event, Peter will take audiences behind the scenes of his life as a rural vet, sharing personal memories of Alf Wight, heart-warming stories, amusing experiences and insights into the realities of working with animals and their owners.

1.  Pussy Riot
2.  Brazil in 1888
3.  7
4.  Taylor Swift
5.  Equatorial Guinea and Guinea Bissau
6.  Ryan Air (by both passenger numbers and fleet size)
7.  France
8.  Australia (in 1970)
9.  Ruth Ellis
10.  Muscat.