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  • MONKTON MAN MARKS MARATHON MAJORS MILESTONE

    MONKTON MAN MARKS MARATHON MAJORS MILESTONE

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Monktoner Phil Goodier has completed one of the most prestigious milestones in running - finishing the world's six most important marath...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 22 Apr 25
  • IT’S A WASTE OF TIME….

    IT’S A WASTE OF TIME….

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    .... putting your bins out on Tuesday! A reminder that rubbish collection dates change this week - not just because of the Easter holidays b...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 21 Apr 25
  • A PARISH MEETING FOR EVERYONE

    A PARISH MEETING FOR EVERYONE

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    The village's annual parish meeting will be held on Wednesday May 14th at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall, a meeting which residents are u...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 21 Apr 25
  • RARE SIGHTING OF PETANQUE AT PLAYING FIELDS

    RARE SIGHTING OF PETANQUE AT PLAYING FIELDS

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Bishop Monkton's petanque (boules) courts have had something of a chequered history since they were laid out around five years ago. But ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 21 Apr 25
  • MONKTON FEST 25 BOOKING OPEN

    MONKTON FEST 25 BOOKING OPEN

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Details of this year's Monkton Fest have been announced. It will take place on Saturday 30th August on the Village Playing Fields from 3...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 19 Apr 25
  • CHURCH SERVICES THIS EASTER

    CHURCH SERVICES THIS EASTER

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Both our Anglican and Methodist Churches will be holding special services for Easter this weekend. The Methodist Chapel services are - 18t...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 18 Apr 25
  • A61 50MPH SPEED LIMIT COMING IN

    A61 50MPH SPEED LIMIT COMING IN

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    A 50mph speed limit on the A61 between Ripon and Ripley is coming into force. Signs have been installed in the last couple of days heralding...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 17 Apr 25
  • THEY WILL BE BACK

    THEY WILL BE BACK

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    While all may have seemed relatively quiet at the Village Hall these last two weeks, it doesn’t mean the Strike crew making the CBeebi...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 17 Apr 25
  • ROCK SOLID FOR 60 YEARS

    ROCK SOLID FOR 60 YEARS

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    On behalf of the village, the website team would like to offer many congratulations to villagers, John and Lesley Taylor, on the occasion of...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 17 Apr 25
  • PC CHAIR APPEALS FOR VILLAGERS TO HELP SAVE 'BISHOP MONKTON TODAY'

    PC CHAIR APPEALS FOR VILLAGERS TO HELP SAVE 'BISHOP MONKTON TODAY'

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    The Chair of the Parish Council, Dean Culshaw, has called on villagers to step forward and offer their services to volunteer working on '...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 16 Apr 25
  • CHURCH MONTHLY DRAW-HAVE YOU WON?

    CHURCH MONTHLY DRAW-HAVE YOU WON?

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    St. JOHN'S CHURCH MONTHLY DRAW (drawn on April 12th) The winning numbers for April are:- 1. No. 1 2. No. 14 3. No. 20 This draw is...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 13 Apr 25
  • COULD YOU GROW A “SPUDTACULAR” POTATO?

    COULD YOU GROW A “SPUDTACULAR” POTATO?

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    The gauntlet has been thrown down for a second year as the time fast approaches for the launch of the village's “Great Potato Chal...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 12 Apr 25
  • IS THIS A RECORD? CHRISTMAS DO IN APRIL!

    IS THIS A RECORD? CHRISTMAS DO IN APRIL!

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    It must surely be the latest Christmas Do ever held in Bishop Monkton! Members of the village Singing for Fun Group had their 'Christmas...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 12 Apr 25
  • FINAL CALL - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE - OR WEBSITE CLOSES

    FINAL CALL - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE - OR WEBSITE CLOSES

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Paul Wade

    My name is Paul Wade and I volunteer on 'Bishop Monkton Today'. I do it because I find it a very rewarding experience to see my art...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 10 Apr 25
  • BBC DECOR AT VH COULD STAY AS SURVEY CLOSES

    BBC DECOR AT VH COULD STAY AS SURVEY CLOSES

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    The temporary redecoration of the Village Hall for the BBC production currently being filmed there could become permanent as a result of the...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 9 Apr 25
  • BIN COLLECTION DAYS CHANGING PERMANENTLY AFTER EASTER

    BIN COLLECTION DAYS CHANGING PERMANENTLY AFTER EASTER

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Bin collection dates are changing from the week beginning April 21st. Fridays will replace Tuesdays as the regular day for collections in...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 8 Apr 25
  • BM FUN DAY ON MAY 26TH DETAILS ANNOUNCED

    BM FUN DAY ON MAY 26TH DETAILS ANNOUNCED

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    The organisers of the revamped Hog Roast, now called the Bishop Monkton Fun Day, have announced the timetable of events for Monday 26th May ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 7 Apr 25
  • FATAL CRASH ON DAFFODIL BENDS ON A61

    FATAL CRASH ON DAFFODIL BENDS ON A61

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal car crash on the A61 near Bishop Monkton. The police have issued the follo...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 7 Apr 25
  • KIDS’ CRICKET RETURNS NEXT MONTH

    KIDS’ CRICKET RETURNS NEXT MONTH

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Sadly, Bishop Monkton's Cricket Club folded last year but the highly popular All Stars Cricket aimed at young children will continue thi...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 7 Apr 25
  • TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE - SURPRISE EXTRA SPEAKER AT WI

    TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE - SURPRISE EXTRA SPEAKER AT WI

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    The BMWI had a bit of a surprise guest at their meeting on Wednesday night. The Team arrived to set up as usual expecting a talk on working ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 5 Apr 25
  • INTERESTED IN TAKING UP TENNIS OR PICKLEBALL

    INTERESTED IN TAKING UP TENNIS OR PICKLEBALL

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Bishop Monkton's Tennis and Pickleball Club is holding its AGM this coming Wednesday (April 9th) at 7pm in the Masons and new members ar...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 5 Apr 25
  • DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE VILLAGE HALL & PLAYING FIELDS

    DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE VILLAGE HALL & PLAYING FIELDS

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Time is running out to complete the survey about the future of Bishop Monkton's Village Hall and Playing Fields. The survey will close o...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 3 Apr 25
  • CONCERNS VOICED ABOUT LATEST DRAINAGE PLANS FOR AVANT HOUSES

    CONCERNS VOICED ABOUT LATEST DRAINAGE PLANS FOR AVANT HOUSES

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    After months of apparent inactivity, there is an important new development in the long-running saga over Avant Homes' scheme for new hou...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 3 Apr 25
  • PICKLEBALL GOES OUTDOORS IN SPRING SUNSHINE

    PICKLEBALL GOES OUTDOORS IN SPRING SUNSHINE

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    On a beautiful Spring afternoon yesterday (Wednesday) Bishop Monkton's pickleball players took to the tennis courts for their first outd...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 3 Apr 25
  • FUTURE OF WEBSITE IN DOUBT UNLESS VOLUNTEERS COME FORWARD

    FUTURE OF WEBSITE IN DOUBT UNLESS VOLUNTEERS COME FORWARD

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Editorial Team

    'Bishop Monkton Today' is making a fresh appeal for volunteers to get involved in running this website. Two weeks ago, the Editor, C...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 2 Apr 25
  • FUNDRAISER BOWLS THEM OVER

    FUNDRAISER BOWLS THEM OVER

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    The Village Hall reverted to normal this weekend and took a break from its starring role in a BBC children's drama to host the Bowling C...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 31 Mar 25
  • HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF YOUR VILLAGE HALL

    HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF YOUR VILLAGE HALL

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Bishop Monkton Village Hall has launched a major consultation with villagers to get views on how to shape its future plans. The Village Hall...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 30 Mar 25
  • MORE ON BM BOMB

    MORE ON BM BOMB

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    The 'Stray Ferret' has a follow-up piece today about last week's discovery, and subsequent detonation, of a Second World War bom...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 30 Mar 25
  • THE FUTURE OF THE VILLAGE HALL - LOG ON TOMORROW TO FIND OUT MORE

    THE FUTURE OF THE VILLAGE HALL - LOG ON TOMORROW TO FIND OUT MORE

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Advance notice that we will be running a piece tomorrow (Sunday) about the future of the Village Hall including a chance for everyone in the...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 29 Mar 25
  • DADS AND KIDS RUN MOTHER’S DAY SERVICE

    DADS AND KIDS RUN MOTHER’S DAY SERVICE

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    There's to be a special service for Mothers Day at St. John's Anglican Church this Sunday for which the children have been busy prep...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 29 Mar 25
  • PARISH PRECEPT EXPLAINED

    PARISH PRECEPT EXPLAINED

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    North Yorkshire Council tax bills have been plopping through letter boxes in the last couple of weeks, the contents of which have not, it is...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 29 Mar 25
  • CHANGE TO CAR PARKING ARRANGEMENTS AT VILLAGE HALL WHILE FILMING IS UNDERWAY

    CHANGE TO CAR PARKING ARRANGEMENTS AT VILLAGE HALL WHILE FILMING IS UNDERWAY

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    Hectic and buzzing it certainly is at the Village Hall as filming for the children's sit-com, “The Football Fantastics”, got...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 28 Mar 25
  • UPDATED - POLICE CONFIRM BOMB FOUND IN BM

    UPDATED - POLICE CONFIRM BOMB FOUND IN BM

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Police have confirmed that an unexploded bomb, believed to date from the Second World War, has been found in the river near Bishop Monkton. ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 27 Mar 25
  • GRASS CUTTERS NEEDED FOR BURIAL GROUND

    GRASS CUTTERS NEEDED FOR BURIAL GROUND

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    An appeal is being made for volunteers willing to cut the grass in part of the churchyard. There are four different groups who cut the grass...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 27 Mar 25
  • DAVE'S PLAN FOR MARKING VE DAY IN THE VILLAGE

    DAVE'S PLAN FOR MARKING VE DAY IN THE VILLAGE

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Villager Dave Molyneux, who lives in Burngarth opposite the School, has come up with an idea to mark the eightieth anniversary of the end of...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 26 Mar 25
  • FAMILY FUNDAY HOG ROAST PLANS TAKING SHAPE

    FAMILY FUNDAY HOG ROAST PLANS TAKING SHAPE

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    The new team planning this year's Hog Roast Family Funday have announced more details about the event. It will take place on Monday 26th...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 25 Mar 25
  • BBC FILMING AT THE VILLAGE HALL ABOUT TO START AFTER A BUSY WEEK PREPARING

    BBC FILMING AT THE VILLAGE HALL ABOUT TO START AFTER A BUSY WEEK PREPARING

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    It was week of intensive hustle and bustle at the Village Hall last week as Strike Productions moved onto site to begin preparations for the...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 24 Mar 25
  • APPEAL FOR MORE HELP AS WEBSITE EDITOR SET TO STEP DOWN

    APPEAL FOR MORE HELP AS WEBSITE EDITOR SET TO STEP DOWN

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    I just wanted to let people know that I am going to step down as Editor of ‘Bishop Monkton Today’. Other priorities and commitme...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 22 Mar 25
  • VH CHAIR APOLOGISES FOR OVERNIGHT DISRUPTION BY BBC PRODUCTION

    VH CHAIR APOLOGISES FOR OVERNIGHT DISRUPTION BY BBC PRODUCTION

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    The Chair of the VH Phil Goodier has apologised after the production company involved in the BBC children's drama had equipment delivere...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 21 Mar 25
  • TRAFFIC, PLAYGROUNDS, WALKS, PARISH MEETINGS-ANOTHER BUSY ROUND OF DISCUSSIONS FOR THE P.C.

    TRAFFIC, PLAYGROUNDS, WALKS, PARISH MEETINGS-ANOTHER BUSY ROUND OF DISCUSSIONS FOR THE P.C.

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    In keeping with its policy of accessibility, communication and transparency, members of Bishop Monkton P.C. would like to encourage as many ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 20 Mar 25
  • FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK - WHEN LIFE CHANGED SUDDENLY

    FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK - WHEN LIFE CHANGED SUDDENLY

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    Looking back, it seems unreal and also it is difficult to believe that five years have elapsed since it happened. But this week marks the fi...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 18 Mar 25
  • CRICKET-A SOUND OF SUMMER

    CRICKET-A SOUND OF SUMMER

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    Bishop Monkton Village Hall and Playing Fields boast wonderful facilities and none more so than for cricket. It is, therefore, a sad day, as...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 17 Mar 25
  • MONTHLY MEETING OF PARISH COUNCIL

    MONTHLY MEETING OF PARISH COUNCIL

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    It is a busy agenda for a meeting of the full Parish Council on Tuesday March 18th at 7 p.m. to be held in the Methodist Schoolroom. It is o...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 14 Mar 25
  • ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CHAPEL

    ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CHAPEL

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    As the Methodist Chapel redevelopment programme continues to progress, phase by phase, more funding has recently been received, good news re...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 13 Mar 25
  • DOWN OUR WAY-FILMING CREW AT VILLAGE HALL FROM NEXT WEEK

    DOWN OUR WAY-FILMING CREW AT VILLAGE HALL FROM NEXT WEEK

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    Always a busy spot, the Village Hall is going to be probably the busiest it has ever been with the arrival of a BBC filming crew next week. ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 25
  • CHURCH MONTHLY DRAW-HAVE YOU WON?

    CHURCH MONTHLY DRAW-HAVE YOU WON?

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Glenda Hunter

    St. JOHN'S CHURCH MONTHLY DRAW (drawn on March 8th) The winning numbers for November are:- 1. No. 54 2. No. 12 3. No. 67 This draw...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 10 Mar 25
  • MEET A VILLAGE ‘DOER’ IN OUR LATEST ‘MONKTON MOVERS’ FEATURE

    MEET A VILLAGE ‘DOER’ IN OUR LATEST ‘MONKTON MOVERS’ FEATURE

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Paul Wade

    We are running a monthly series featuring people in the village with interesting stories to tell. Our first two features were on Adrian '...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 8 Mar 25
  • UPDATED - HEATING BACK ON FOR COFFEE MORNING

    UPDATED - HEATING BACK ON FOR COFFEE MORNING

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    UPDATED - FRIDAY MORNING - HEATING BACK ON SO COFFEE MORNING GOES AHEAD AS NORMAL The team running the Coffee Morning this Friday at the...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 7 Mar 25
  • WILL WE CELEBRATE VE DAY?

    WILL WE CELEBRATE VE DAY?

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    With plans announced for a national celebration in May of the eightieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War (VE Day), many in the...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 6 Mar 25
  • WE'VE BEEN DIGGING INTO THE DRAINAGE WORK - WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN?

    WE'VE BEEN DIGGING INTO THE DRAINAGE WORK - WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN?

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Colin Philpott

    North Yorkshire Council are claiming that work undertaken in the village over the past few weeks to clear out drains will reduce the likelih...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 25