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MONKTON MAN MARKS MARATHON MAJORS MILESTONE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottMonktoner Phil Goodier has completed one of the most prestigious milestones in running - finishing the world's six most important marath...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 22 Apr 25 -
IT’S A WASTE OF TIME….
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle 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 TODAYPosted: 21 Apr 25 -
A PARISH MEETING FOR EVERYONE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThe 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 TODAYPosted: 21 Apr 25 -
RARE SIGHTING OF PETANQUE AT PLAYING FIELDS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottBishop Monkton's petanque (boules) courts have had something of a chequered history since they were laid out around five years ago. But ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 21 Apr 25 -
MONKTON FEST 25 BOOKING OPEN
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottDetails 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 TODAYPosted: 19 Apr 25 -
CHURCH SERVICES THIS EASTER
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottBoth our Anglican and Methodist Churches will be holding special services for Easter this weekend. The Methodist Chapel services are - 18t...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 18 Apr 25 -
A61 50MPH SPEED LIMIT COMING IN
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottA 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 TODAYPosted: 17 Apr 25 -
THEY WILL BE BACK
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterWhile 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 TODAYPosted: 17 Apr 25 -
ROCK SOLID FOR 60 YEARS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterOn 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 TODAYPosted: 17 Apr 25 -
PC CHAIR APPEALS FOR VILLAGERS TO HELP SAVE 'BISHOP MONKTON TODAY'
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe Chair of the Parish Council, Dean Culshaw, has called on villagers to step forward and offer their services to volunteer working on '...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 16 Apr 25 -
CHURCH MONTHLY DRAW-HAVE YOU WON?
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterSt. 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 TODAYPosted: 13 Apr 25 -
COULD YOU GROW A “SPUDTACULAR” POTATO?
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThe 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 TODAYPosted: 12 Apr 25 -
IS THIS A RECORD? CHRISTMAS DO IN APRIL!
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottIt 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 TODAYPosted: 12 Apr 25 -
FINAL CALL - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE - OR WEBSITE CLOSES
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Paul WadeMy 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 TODAYPosted: 10 Apr 25 -
BBC DECOR AT VH COULD STAY AS SURVEY CLOSES
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe temporary redecoration of the Village Hall for the BBC production currently being filmed there could become permanent as a result of the...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Apr 25 -
BIN COLLECTION DAYS CHANGING PERMANENTLY AFTER EASTER
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottBin collection dates are changing from the week beginning April 21st. Fridays will replace Tuesdays as the regular day for collections in...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 8 Apr 25 -
BM FUN DAY ON MAY 26TH DETAILS ANNOUNCED
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe 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 TODAYPosted: 7 Apr 25 -
FATAL CRASH ON DAFFODIL BENDS ON A61
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottNorth 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 TODAYPosted: 7 Apr 25 -
KIDS’ CRICKET RETURNS NEXT MONTH
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottSadly, Bishop Monkton's Cricket Club folded last year but the highly popular All Stars Cricket aimed at young children will continue thi...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 7 Apr 25 -
TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE - SURPRISE EXTRA SPEAKER AT WI
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe 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 TODAYPosted: 5 Apr 25 -
INTERESTED IN TAKING UP TENNIS OR PICKLEBALL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottBishop 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 TODAYPosted: 5 Apr 25 -
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE VILLAGE HALL & PLAYING FIELDS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottTime 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 TODAYPosted: 3 Apr 25 -
CONCERNS VOICED ABOUT LATEST DRAINAGE PLANS FOR AVANT HOUSES
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottAfter months of apparent inactivity, there is an important new development in the long-running saga over Avant Homes' scheme for new hou...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 3 Apr 25 -
PICKLEBALL GOES OUTDOORS IN SPRING SUNSHINE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottOn a beautiful Spring afternoon yesterday (Wednesday) Bishop Monkton's pickleball players took to the tennis courts for their first outd...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 3 Apr 25 -
FUTURE OF WEBSITE IN DOUBT UNLESS VOLUNTEERS COME FORWARD
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle 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 TODAYPosted: 2 Apr 25 -
FUNDRAISER BOWLS THEM OVER
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe 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 TODAYPosted: 31 Mar 25 -
HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF YOUR VILLAGE HALL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottBishop 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 TODAYPosted: 30 Mar 25 -
MORE ON BM BOMB
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe 'Stray Ferret' has a follow-up piece today about last week's discovery, and subsequent detonation, of a Second World War bom...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Mar 25 -
THE FUTURE OF THE VILLAGE HALL - LOG ON TOMORROW TO FIND OUT MORE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottAdvance 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 TODAYPosted: 29 Mar 25 -
DADS AND KIDS RUN MOTHER’S DAY SERVICE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThere'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 TODAYPosted: 29 Mar 25 -
PARISH PRECEPT EXPLAINED
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterNorth 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 TODAYPosted: 29 Mar 25 -
CHANGE TO CAR PARKING ARRANGEMENTS AT VILLAGE HALL WHILE FILMING IS UNDERWAY
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterHectic and buzzing it certainly is at the Village Hall as filming for the children's sit-com, “The Football Fantastics”, got...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 28 Mar 25 -
UPDATED - POLICE CONFIRM BOMB FOUND IN BM
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottPolice 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 TODAYPosted: 27 Mar 25 -
GRASS CUTTERS NEEDED FOR BURIAL GROUND
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottAn 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 TODAYPosted: 27 Mar 25 -
DAVE'S PLAN FOR MARKING VE DAY IN THE VILLAGE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottVillager 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 TODAYPosted: 26 Mar 25 -
FAMILY FUNDAY HOG ROAST PLANS TAKING SHAPE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe 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 TODAYPosted: 25 Mar 25 -
BBC FILMING AT THE VILLAGE HALL ABOUT TO START AFTER A BUSY WEEK PREPARING
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterIt 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 TODAYPosted: 24 Mar 25 -
APPEAL FOR MORE HELP AS WEBSITE EDITOR SET TO STEP DOWN
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottI 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 TODAYPosted: 22 Mar 25 -
VH CHAIR APOLOGISES FOR OVERNIGHT DISRUPTION BY BBC PRODUCTION
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe Chair of the VH Phil Goodier has apologised after the production company involved in the BBC children's drama had equipment delivere...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 21 Mar 25 -
TRAFFIC, PLAYGROUNDS, WALKS, PARISH MEETINGS-ANOTHER BUSY ROUND OF DISCUSSIONS FOR THE P.C.
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterIn keeping with its policy of accessibility, communication and transparency, members of Bishop Monkton P.C. would like to encourage as many ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 20 Mar 25 -
FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK - WHEN LIFE CHANGED SUDDENLY
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottLooking 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 TODAYPosted: 18 Mar 25 -
CRICKET-A SOUND OF SUMMER
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterBishop 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 TODAYPosted: 17 Mar 25 -
MONTHLY MEETING OF PARISH COUNCIL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterIt 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 TODAYPosted: 14 Mar 25 -
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CHAPEL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterAs the Methodist Chapel redevelopment programme continues to progress, phase by phase, more funding has recently been received, good news re...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 13 Mar 25 -
DOWN OUR WAY-FILMING CREW AT VILLAGE HALL FROM NEXT WEEK
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterAlways 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 TODAYPosted: 11 Mar 25 -
CHURCH MONTHLY DRAW-HAVE YOU WON?
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterSt. 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 TODAYPosted: 10 Mar 25 -
MEET A VILLAGE ‘DOER’ IN OUR LATEST ‘MONKTON MOVERS’ FEATURE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Paul WadeWe are running a monthly series featuring people in the village with interesting stories to tell. Our first two features were on Adrian '...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 8 Mar 25 -
UPDATED - HEATING BACK ON FOR COFFEE MORNING
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottUPDATED - FRIDAY MORNING - HEATING BACK ON SO COFFEE MORNING GOES AHEAD AS NORMAL The team running the Coffee Morning this Friday at the...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 7 Mar 25 -
WILL WE CELEBRATE VE DAY?
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottWith 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 TODAYPosted: 6 Mar 25 -
WE'VE BEEN DIGGING INTO THE DRAINAGE WORK - WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN?
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottNorth 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 TODAYPosted: 3 Mar 25