St Columba’s regular services
- TODAY: Sunday 27 September at 10.45am, Holy Communion
- Thursday 1 October at 11am, Midweek Morning Prayer
- Sunday 4 October at 8.30am Said Holy Communion (BCP)
- And at 6.30pm, Choral Evensong, followed by wine and pre-supper nibbles
- Thursday 8 October at 11am, Midweek Morning Prayer.
- Sunday 11 October at 10.45am, Holy Communion
- Thursday 15 October at 11am, Midweek Morning Prayer
- Sunday 18 October at 10.45am, Sung Matins
- Thursday 22 October at 11am, Midweek Morning Prayer.
Refreshments follow Sunday and Thursday services, but not the Sunday 8.30am Said Holy Communion.
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Masham Sheep Fair
The second day of the Masham Sheep Fair is on today – Sunday 27 September between 10am and 4pm. 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 Black Sheep breweries, as well as a small children’s fair.
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The Sunday Quiz
TONIGHT: Sunday 27 September – the quiz will take place at 8pm this evening in the Village Hall. All welcome.
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Another great quiz last Sunday. Prepared and presented by Mike and the winners, after a dramatic set of deciders, were Jean, Roger, Judith and Liz. Well done to them and everyone else who took part.
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Here’s a selection of questions from the quiz. The answers are at the end of today’s email.
1. What year was the Berlin Wall erected?
2. How many eyes does a bee have?
3. What was George the Sixth’s real first name?
4. Put these cities in order north to south – Amsterdam/Berlin/London.
5. Which country is credited with having invented Caesar Salad?
6. Which way does King Charles’ head face on a postage stamp?
7. What colour is a Polar Bear’s skin under it’s white fur?
8. Name the song and the artist that sang these lyrics: “I’ve been born with you inside my mind and in my dreams I’ve kissed your lips a thousand times.”
9. In the bible who was the first Christian martyr – chose from Paul, Peter or Stephen.
10. What is the dot over an i and j called?
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Coffee Mornings at the Village Hall
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Pic 1: Doug Allan, Editor of The Tattler and the Sunday Email.
Pic 2: A good crowd at Saturday’s coffee morning.
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The first coffee morning organised by the former Warm Hub team was held yesterday (26 September) in the Village Hall. It was a resounding success with around 40 people popping in for tea, coffee and cakes…and for a look through a large number of back copies of The Tattler.
A total of £229 was raised, of which £27 covered the hall rent, leaving £202 which will support production costs associated with The Tattler and Sunday Email. A big thank you to the team – Karen, Malcolm, Richard, Chloe, Julie and the two Lindas, and also to those who baked cakes and biscuits and to everyone who popped in to support the event,
Two more coffee mornings to support local organisations will be held as follows:
- Wednesday 28 October – 10.30am to 12 noon – to assist with the running costs of the Boccia Club, which provides exercise and coordination activities for elderly villagers.
- Saturday 5 December (date changed from 21 November to avoid a clash with a similar event being held at The Angel Inn) – between 10.30am and 12 noon – to raise funds for the Topcliffe-based Blue Cross animal shelter and re-homing centre.
NEWS FLASH!
The Warm Hub team is discussing the idea of a weekly ‘winter warmer’ lunchtime get together at which a delicious dish of homemade soup and sausage rolls will be served, along with coffee tea and biscuits. More details in due course.
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Topcliffe Parish Council seeks a new councillor
Topcliffe Parish Council is looking for applications from residents of the parish for a co-opted councillor vacancy. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in local matters, be available to attend monthly meetings and actively participate in the work of the Parish Council. Interested parties should apply in writing or via email by Saturday 31 October to The Parish Clerk outlining the reasons they wish to be considered, including any skills and experiences they would bring to the role.
parishclerk@topcliffe.org.uk
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Alexandra Robson, Clerk to Topcliffe Parish Council, Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS
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Asenby Parish Council
Asenby Parish Council also continues its search for a volunteer resident who is willing to be co-opted as a new councillor. Anyone who might be interested is asked to message Parish Clerk, Colin Grimston, to set up an informal chat – clerk@asenbyparish.gov.uk
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Cash raised for Macmillan Cancer Support
A huge thank you to everyone who joined supported the recent Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning and helped us raise an incredible £1,064.48. Also thanks to those who baked cakes, donated prizes, bought raffle tickets, made a donation or simply came along and supported the morning. Dave, Maggie and their team are so grateful to everyone who played a part in making it such a success.
There’ll be a fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer UK at The Angel Inn on Saturday 21 November between 10am and 1pm. Donations of cakes to supplement those made by The Angel chef, will be gratefully received at both events.
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Art classes
The following special one-off classes are planned and anyone interested in attending is invited to get in touch:
- Draw or paint your pet – or any dog, cat or other animals in pastels. Back due to popular demand. Bring your favourite photograph to copy. At Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall on Thursday 1 October. Either 10am til 1pm or 10 til 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 ’til 1pm or 10am ’til 3pm. Only 10 places available. £60 pp.
- Paint and Relax with Monet! – Friday 16 October 6.30 to 9.30pm at Thirsk Town Hall.
- Paint a Glass Vase/Storm Lantern – create beautiful floral designs in gorgeous colours. Thursday 5 November between 10.30am and 12.30pm at Topcliffe Village Hall.
- Paint an autumn sunset with bright reflections and beautiful hues. Friday 6 November between 6.30 and 9.30pm at Thirsk Town Hall.
- Painting in Acrylics: Sparkly winter landscapes and fun festive scenes. Learn how to add silver and gold leaf to enhance your painting. Thursday 3 December between 10am and 1pm at Topcliffe Village Hall.
- Seasonal Special crafts experience: creating and painting baubles, paper Nordic stars and glass hanging tealights. Friday 4 December between 6.30 and 9.30pm at Thirsk town Hall. Only 15 spaces available. £45.
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/
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Topcliffe and Asenby residents are invited to a special Halloween party in the Village Hall on Saturday 31 October from 7pm for a night of fun and games, music and laughter. Children are welcome to attend, but only if accompanied by their parent(s) or guardian.
Everyone attending is asked to take along a sharing plate of spooky food and guests are asked to note that this is a Bring Your Own Drinks event. Some of the games will be charged at £1, so please have plenty of change if you can. It would be great to see your fancy dress outfits, but it is optional.
Tickets are just £2.50 per person and they’re available from Topcliffe Post Office or from Sheila Squires at Swaleside Holiday Park on 07803 008461. Any surplus funds will be shared equally between the Village Hall and the Blue Cross Rehoming Centre at Topcliffe.
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Flying Oysters at the Village Hall
The Flying Oysters will be returning to Topcliffe on Saturday 7 November. Organiser, Doug Allan, promises another fantastic evening of music and dancing, along with an excellent supper consisting of pie and peas and a pudding.
Expert raffle organiser, Chrissy Findlay, is organising the raffle at the event and is already bringing together a fantastic selection of prizes donated by local businesses and organisation.
All funds raised will help support the Village Hall. Tickets, priced £15 are now on sale at Topcliffe Post Office and from Doug Allan…and they are already selling fast!
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Christmas Fair in Topcliffe
The annual Christmas Fair at Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall will be held on Saturday 14 November between 10am and 1pm. All the available stalls have been allocated and there’ll be a wide selection of local traders and organisations hoping to tempt you to purchase Christmas and other items. The catering team will be putting on a Brunch with bacon rolls, cakes, tea, coffee and squashes. There’ll also be a raffle. All funds raised will go to the Village Hall fund.
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Chip & Dales
Paul and Karen will be serving fish and chips in Topcliffe on Friday evenings between 5 and 7pm.
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The Ritz Cinema
- Pressure – to Thursday 1 October. Matinee on Wednesday 30 September.
- Bad Apples – Friday 2 to Thursday 8 October – no matinees.
- Heart of the Beast – Friday 9 to Thursday 15 October – no matinees.
- Sense & Sensibility – Friday 16 to Thursday 22 October – Matinee on Wednesday 21 October.
- Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom – Friday 23 to Thursday 29 October – matinees on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October.
- National Theatre Live: Golden Boy – Friday 6 November. 7.30pm
Evening shows start at 7.30pm. Matinees at 2.30pm.
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Coffee and Chat
Every Tuesday from 10am in the church at Baldersby St James. Please drop in to church for coffee and a feast of home-made scones and biscuits. Jigsaws always available to borrow.
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Thirsk Farmers’ Market
The next Thirsk Farmers’ Market will be held in Thirsk Market Square on Sunday 4 October between 9am and 2pm. 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.
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The Thirsk Friends of the Lambert Hospice
Friends of the Lambert Hospice are holding several fundraising lunches, with guest speakers, in partnership with The Angel Inn at Topcliffe.
- The autumn lunch will be on Thursday 8 October
- The winter lunch will be on Thursday 3 December.
Details, times and prices are at http://.www.thirskfriendsofthelamberthospice.org The funds are needed to support end of life and palliative care services in the area.
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Events at Rural Arts
Here is basic information about events coming up at The Old Courthouse in Thirsk. Check out the website for more details and booking information – http://www.ruralarts.org
Ceramic Pumpkins and Cider: Friday 9 October between 7 – 9pm. Celebrate the cosy charm of autumn with an evening of creativity, conversation and a warming glass of cider. In this workshop, you’ll hand-build your own unique ceramic pumpkin using clay, learning simple techniques to shape and decorate your design. 7pm – 9pm.
Bookmarked: Batty!: Saturday 10 October at 7.30pm. Have you got a wild side? Batty has, she dreams of running barefoot, wild swimming, of talking trees, strange animals and the scent of the seasons turning. In fact, she’s starting to wonder if she might be a witch.
Beautiful Botanicals: Collagraph Printing: Saturday 10 October between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Join York-based printmaker, Yvonne Hoggarth, for a creative and inspiring workshop making botanical prints using natural materials such as leaves, stems and seedheads.
Stained Glass Indoor Mosaic Plaque: Friday 16 October between 10.30am and 4.30pm. An exciting opportunity to work with stained glass to create a unique mosaic plaque (22cm sq) using the direct method for indoor display. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to expand their knowledge using this versatile material. Lots of colours to choose from.
Thirlby Art Group Exhibition: Tuesday 6 to Saturday 17 October between 10am and 4pm. Free entry. Bringing together work from 15 artists, the exhibition presents an eclectic selection of paintings, art prints, linocuts, watercolours, pastels and more. With such a wide variety of styles, subjects and media on display, there is sure to be something to capture every visitor’s imagination. All works for sale.
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Thirsk Artisan Market
Sunday 18 October between 10am and 3pm. On the Market Place, Thirsk – an artisan market that wants to help 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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Church supports RNLI
On Wednesday 21 October St John the Evangelist Church in Dalton will hold a coffee morning in support of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. It will be at Dalton Village Hall between 10.30am and 12 noon. No set charge, but donations gratefully received.
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Thirsk Repair Cafe
Be greener by avoiding waste and save money by letting a team of dedicated and talented volunteers try to repair your broken or “worn-out” items. At Thirsk Library on Meadowfields. The cost is a voluntary donation. Saturday 24 October from 10am to 1pm, last repair 12.30pm.
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Concerts at Ripon Cathedral
- 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/
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Live comedy comes to Sessay Village Hall
The Laughing Pug Comedy Show is coming to Sessay Village Hall on Saturday 24 October with the brilliant Paul Tonkinson, Helen White, Fran Garrity & Chris Lumb. The show will start at 7pm (doors open from 6pm) and tickets are £15. There’ll be a fully licensed bar available on the night. Follow this link for tickets and further information:
Sessay Village Hall Comedy Night at Sessay Village Hall event tickets from TicketSource
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The Yorkshire Flea Market
At Thirsk Auction Mart on Sunday 25 October between 15am and 4pm. Around 100 dealers in antiques and vintage items. Free parking, cafe. See website for more details:
http://www.antiquesfairs.com/thirsk.html
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Family Pumpkin Night
Experience the magic of The Great Yorkshire Pumpkin Patch after dark! at Monk Park Farm on Sunday 25 October between 5.30 and 8.30pm. Enjoy evening farm admission, thousands of pumpkins, entertainment, carnival games, pumpkin carving and fantastic family photo opportunities. Delicious food and drinks available. Wrap up warm and enjoy an unforgettable autumn evening. Prices starting from £3pp. Tickets: online or on the door.
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Perfectly Spooky Halloween Ghost Walk
From the Clock Tower, Thirsk Market Place on Saturday 31 October at 6pm. Enjoy a wonderful autumn treat this Halloween and explore the old haunted streets of Thirsk and hear ancient tales of history and ghosts with the Historic Experiences team. A 75 minute tour of spooky places, legends and creepy tales. The tour is led by Tina, an archaeologist, tour producer and writer of over 30 years who is passionate about bringing
the past to life! After exploring Thirsk end the evening with a delicious hot chocolate at a historic location. Price £16.96.
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Quiz answers
1. 1961
2. 5
3. Albert (Bertie)
4. Berlin, Amsterdam and London
5. Mexico
6. Left
7. Black
8. Hello and Lionel Richie
9. Stephen
10. Tittle.
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That’s all for this week. Keep safe and remain well.
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