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  • 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
  • GARDEN BIN COLLECTION RESTARTS SOON BUT WITH A CHANGE OF DAY

    GARDEN BIN COLLECTION RESTARTS SOON BUT WITH A CHANGE OF DAY

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

    Garden bins (the ones with the brown lids) will now be collected on a THURSDAY, fortnightly, starting on Thursday March 13th. Make sure the...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 25
  • NO KITCHEN. LUNCH FOR 40. NO PROBLEM

    NO KITCHEN. LUNCH FOR 40. NO PROBLEM

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

    A bright, open, inviting and, it has to be said, lovely and warm, space has been created with the renovation of the Methodist Chapel Scho...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 2 Mar 25
  • KEEP ON CLICKING!

    KEEP ON CLICKING!

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

    It's been another good month for 'Bishop Monkton Today' with above average visitor numbers. In February an average of 144 diffe...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 2 Mar 25
  • DIDN'T WE HAVE A LOVELY DAY THE DAY WE HAD THE......

    DIDN'T WE HAVE A LOVELY DAY THE DAY WE HAD THE......

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

    HOG ROAST But it is not just a Hog Roast, it is a Family Fun Day as well and it takes place on the Monday of the Spring Bank Holiday weeken...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 1 Mar 25
  • A PROPER YORKSHIRE WELCOME FOR THE BBC NEXT MONTH

    A PROPER YORKSHIRE WELCOME FOR THE BBC NEXT MONTH

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

    Football is nothing without its supporters and Bishop Monkton's residents, well known for their friendliness, will, no doubt, give their...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 28 Feb 25
  • WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE? YW DECLINE CHANCE TO RESPOND TO FRESH CRITICISM

    WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE? YW DECLINE CHANCE TO RESPOND TO FRESH CRITICISM

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

    Yorkshire Water say they have no further comment to make about their performance in the village after stinging criticism from two leading Mo...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 25
  • PHIL CONFIRMED AS CHAIR AS VH DISCUSSES FUTURE PLANS

    PHIL CONFIRMED AS CHAIR AS VH DISCUSSES FUTURE PLANS

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

    As expected Phil Goodier was confirmed as Chair of the Village Hall at last night's regular committee meeting. Phil succeeds Gerald Sher...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 25
  • ARE YOU THE EXACT PERSON THE VILLAGE HALL NEEDS?

    ARE YOU THE EXACT PERSON THE VILLAGE HALL NEEDS?

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

    The Village Hall is in need of a Bookings Secretary. Perhaps there is somebody in the village who feels they could fill this voluntary role,...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 26 Feb 25
  • CRITICISM OF YORKSHIRE WATER STILL FLOODING IN

    CRITICISM OF YORKSHIRE WATER STILL FLOODING IN

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

    A week after Yorkshire Water finally completed work to connect the new Lamb and Flag development to the water supply, 'Bishop Monkton To...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 25
  • MAKING IT EASIER TO USE MASONS DEFIB

    MAKING IT EASIER TO USE MASONS DEFIB

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

    A light has been provided above the defibrilator on the outside of the Masons to help make it easier to use. The Parish Council was asked by...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 24 Feb 25
  • LAST CALL ON VILLAGE PHONEBOX

    LAST CALL ON VILLAGE PHONEBOX

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

    It looks like the village's only phonebox will be taken out of service. The Parish Council discussed BT's plan to remove it at their...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 25
  • YORKSHIRE WATER SAY 'THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE'

    YORKSHIRE WATER SAY 'THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE'

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

    Yorkshire Water have' thanked Monktoners for their patience' over the series of road closures and last minute cancellations of plann...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 22 Feb 25
  • BILLY'S BOWLING BASH ANNOUNCED

    BILLY'S BOWLING BASH ANNOUNCED

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

    Plans have been announced for another Bowling Club fundraiser next month. Bishop Monkton Bowling Club, in association with BM Entertainment...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 21 Feb 25
  • MASONS LANDLORD GARY CROSS WITH YORKSHIRE WATER

    MASONS LANDLORD GARY CROSS WITH YORKSHIRE WATER

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

    The long-running saga of Yorkshire Water and the Lamb and Flag may finally be over but the frustration and anger caused by it shows no sign ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 25
  • PETER TAPLIN

    PETER TAPLIN

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

    The family of Peter Taplin who died recently have asked us to pass on this message - PETER TAPLIN 1942 -2025 - Jane, Chris and Tracy would ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 19 Feb 25
  • PC TO PURSUE STREET LIGHTING CONCERNS

    PC TO PURSUE STREET LIGHTING CONCERNS

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

    The Parish Council is to pursue the issue of street lighting on Boroughbridge Road after safety concerns raised by villagers. Last night...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 19 Feb 25
  • TROUBLED WATERS FINALLY CALMED - ROAD REOPENED OUTSIDE LAMB

    TROUBLED WATERS FINALLY CALMED - ROAD REOPENED OUTSIDE LAMB

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

    UPDATED - ROAD REOPENED TODAY (TUESDAY) The developer of the new homes on the former Lamb and Flag site in the middle of the village has co...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 19 Feb 25
  • PACKED AGENDA FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

    PACKED AGENDA FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

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

    There's a packed agenda for this month's Parish Council meeting which takes place on Tuesday night. Among new matters to be discuss...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 17 Feb 25
  • ROAD CLOSURE AT LAMB UNDERWAY FOR YW WORK

    ROAD CLOSURE AT LAMB UNDERWAY FOR YW WORK

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

    UPDATED YW have begun work today and Boroughbridge Road is closed by the Lamb. The road outside the Lamb and Flag development is expected ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 17 Feb 25
  • THREE MONTHS ON - NO MOVEMENT ON AVANT HOMES

    THREE MONTHS ON - NO MOVEMENT ON AVANT HOMES

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

    On October 30th last year, the Village Hall was packed with villagers to hear representatives of Avant Homes talk about their revised plans ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 15 Feb 25
  • BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET LIGHTING DEBATE-MORE REACTION

    BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET LIGHTING DEBATE-MORE REACTION

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

    More Monktoners are sharing their views on the suggestion that Boroughbridge Road should have more street lights as the Parish Council prepa...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 15 Feb 25
  • PC TAKES ON SAYING HELLO AFTER BOB SAYS BYEBYE

    PC TAKES ON SAYING HELLO AFTER BOB SAYS BYEBYE

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

    The Parish Council is taking over the job of distributing welcome packs to newcomers to the village following Bob Upton's retirement fro...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 13 Feb 25
  • SERVICE FOR CHRIS PROCTER

    SERVICE FOR CHRIS PROCTER

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

    A service to celebrate the life of Chris Procter will be held at Hambleton Crematorium Maple Park at Skipton Bridge near Thirsk on Friday Fe...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 13 Feb 25
  • BT CONFIRM PLAN TO REMOVE PHONEBOX

    BT CONFIRM PLAN TO REMOVE PHONEBOX

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

    As predicted by 'Bishop Monkton Today' a few weeks ago, BT have now begun a new attempt to remove the last remaining phone box in t...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 13 Feb 25
  • CHAPEL SCHOOLROOM OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND FOR ADVANCE BOOKINGS

    CHAPEL SCHOOLROOM OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND FOR ADVANCE BOOKINGS

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

    A space that is light, bright, warm and inviting. That was the verdict of 'Bishop Monkton Today' when one of the team popped into th...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 25