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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 -
GARDEN BIN COLLECTION RESTARTS SOON BUT WITH A CHANGE OF DAY
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterGarden 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 TODAYPosted: 3 Mar 25 -
NO KITCHEN. LUNCH FOR 40. NO PROBLEM
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterA 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 TODAYPosted: 2 Mar 25 -
KEEP ON CLICKING!
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottIt's been another good month for 'Bishop Monkton Today' with above average visitor numbers. In February an average of 144 diffe...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 2 Mar 25 -
DIDN'T WE HAVE A LOVELY DAY THE DAY WE HAD THE......
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterHOG 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 TODAYPosted: 1 Mar 25 -
A PROPER YORKSHIRE WELCOME FOR THE BBC NEXT MONTH
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterFootball is nothing without its supporters and Bishop Monkton's residents, well known for their friendliness, will, no doubt, give their...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 28 Feb 25 -
WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE? YW DECLINE CHANCE TO RESPOND TO FRESH CRITICISM
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottYorkshire Water say they have no further comment to make about their performance in the village after stinging criticism from two leading Mo...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 27 Feb 25 -
PHIL CONFIRMED AS CHAIR AS VH DISCUSSES FUTURE PLANS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottAs expected Phil Goodier was confirmed as Chair of the Village Hall at last night's regular committee meeting. Phil succeeds Gerald Sher...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 27 Feb 25 -
ARE YOU THE EXACT PERSON THE VILLAGE HALL NEEDS?
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThe 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 TODAYPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
CRITICISM OF YORKSHIRE WATER STILL FLOODING IN
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottA week after Yorkshire Water finally completed work to connect the new Lamb and Flag development to the water supply, 'Bishop Monkton To...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 25 Feb 25 -
MAKING IT EASIER TO USE MASONS DEFIB
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottA 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 TODAYPosted: 24 Feb 25 -
LAST CALL ON VILLAGE PHONEBOX
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottIt 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 TODAYPosted: 23 Feb 25 -
YORKSHIRE WATER SAY 'THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE'
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottYorkshire Water have' thanked Monktoners for their patience' over the series of road closures and last minute cancellations of plann...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 22 Feb 25 -
BILLY'S BOWLING BASH ANNOUNCED
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottPlans have been announced for another Bowling Club fundraiser next month. Bishop Monkton Bowling Club, in association with BM Entertainment...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 21 Feb 25 -
MASONS LANDLORD GARY CROSS WITH YORKSHIRE WATER
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe 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 TODAYPosted: 20 Feb 25 -
PETER TAPLIN
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe 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 TODAYPosted: 19 Feb 25 -
PC TO PURSUE STREET LIGHTING CONCERNS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe Parish Council is to pursue the issue of street lighting on Boroughbridge Road after safety concerns raised by villagers. Last night...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 19 Feb 25 -
TROUBLED WATERS FINALLY CALMED - ROAD REOPENED OUTSIDE LAMB
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottUPDATED - 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 TODAYPosted: 19 Feb 25 -
PACKED AGENDA FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Editorial TeamThere'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 TODAYPosted: 17 Feb 25 -
ROAD CLOSURE AT LAMB UNDERWAY FOR YW WORK
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottUPDATED 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 TODAYPosted: 17 Feb 25 -
THREE MONTHS ON - NO MOVEMENT ON AVANT HOMES
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottOn October 30th last year, the Village Hall was packed with villagers to hear representatives of Avant Homes talk about their revised plans ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 15 Feb 25 -
BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET LIGHTING DEBATE-MORE REACTION
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottMore Monktoners are sharing their views on the suggestion that Boroughbridge Road should have more street lights as the Parish Council prepa...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 15 Feb 25 -
PC TAKES ON SAYING HELLO AFTER BOB SAYS BYEBYE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe Parish Council is taking over the job of distributing welcome packs to newcomers to the village following Bob Upton's retirement fro...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 13 Feb 25 -
SERVICE FOR CHRIS PROCTER
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Editorial TeamA 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 TODAYPosted: 13 Feb 25 -
BT CONFIRM PLAN TO REMOVE PHONEBOX
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottAs 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 TODAYPosted: 13 Feb 25 -
CHAPEL SCHOOLROOM OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND FOR ADVANCE BOOKINGS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterA 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 TODAYPosted: 12 Feb 25