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PARISH COUNCIL PROFILES - 2. STEVE OLIVER
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottName: Steve Oliver Where do you live (roughly) in the village? Park House Mill, Renton Close Tell us about your immediate family My mo...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 28 Jan 25 -
IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED…. ROADWORKS RETURN
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottRoadworks are taking place on Hungate all this week. The work, by North Yorkshire Council, will involve digging down to investigate the culv...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 27 Jan 25 -
PARISH COUNCIL PROFILES - 1. DEAN CULSHAW
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottToday we begin a series of profiles of our six Parish Councillors, starting today with the Chair, Dean Culshaw. We will be running one each ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 27 Jan 25 -
CHRIS FARRINGTON - FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS AND MORE TRIBUTES
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe family of Chris Farrington, a much-loved member of the Bishop Monkton community who died at his home in the village last week, have anno...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 26 Jan 25 -
LAMB FENCES CAN STAY, SAY PLANNERS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottNYC Planners have decided after all not to make developers remove controversial fences at the Lamb and Flag housing development in the villa...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 26 Jan 25 -
EXIT GERALD, ENTER PHIL - NEW TOP MAN AT VH
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottPhil Goodier is, as expected, set to take over as Chair of the Village Hall Committee following last night's (Wednesday) Annual General ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 23 Jan 25 -
PARISH COUNCIL CONSULTS CHILDREN ON NEW PLAYGROUND PLANS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottParish councillors are consulting children at Bishop Monkton Primary School about the plans for revamping the playground at the Playing Fiel...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 21 Jan 25 -
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FIONA BAILEY ANNOUNCED
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe family of former Bishop Monkton resident, Fiona Bailey, have announced that there is to be a memorial service for her next month. The se...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 21 Jan 25 -
AIR AMBULANCE CLOTHES BANK FLYING HIGH
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe Yorkshire Air Ambulance say they are delighted with the volume of unwanted clothing left in the Clothes Bank installed in the Village Ha...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 21 Jan 25 -
PC MEETS FOR FIRST TIME WITH NEW BOYS ON BOARD
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe Parish Council meets for the first time this week since the co-option of three new members and the election of a new Chair. The meeting,...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 20 Jan 25 -
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR JOAN QUINTRELL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe funeral of Joan QuIntrell, who lived at Clifton bungalow on Hungate, will take place on Thursday 6th February at 12 noon at St. John'...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 20 Jan 25 -
SO LONG SHERVIES - ALL CHANGE AT THE VILLAGE HALL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThis week's AGM will mark the end of an era for the Village Hall. The meeting will be the last as Chairman for Gerald Shervington and al...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 19 Jan 25 -
FOOD FOR THOUGHT- BOOK CLUB LUCKY DIP LUNCH
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe Bishop Monkton Book Club held its annual 'Christmas' Lunch yesterday (Saturday) at the Malt Shovel in Brearton. As well as enjoy...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 19 Jan 25 -
DEATH OF CHRIS FARRINGTON
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottUPDATED We are sad to report the death of villager Chris Farrington. Chris passed away at his home in the village on Wednesday night. He wa...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 19 Jan 25 -
WALL OF SILENCE OVER LAMB FENCES
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottA week after the promise of a decision 'within days' on what they would do about controversial fences at the Lamb and Flag developme...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 18 Jan 25 -
VILLAGE HALL WIFI NOW LIVE...AND FAST
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottBishop Monkton Village Hall has finally entered the internet age with the installation earlier today (Friday) of Wifi. Phil Goodier, who has...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 17 Jan 25 -
WE ENJOYED THE CELEBRATIONS, NOW RELISH THE MEMORIES
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda Hunter"Didn't we have a lovely day the day we".................................................................. marked in style the...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 16 Jan 25 -
HISTORY GROUP HEARS ABOUT RIPON MARCHIONESS WITH A REPUTATION
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottAround thirty members of the village Local History Group and others heard a fascinating talk last night (Wednesday) at the VH about the Marc...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 16 Jan 25 -
FAMILY REMEMBERS JOHN ON SECOND ANNIVERSARY
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottJohn Hague's family have contacted us to say they marked the second anniversary of his death yesterday (Tuesday) by placing a tartan sh...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 15 Jan 25 -
ANOTHER PICTURE EMERGES OF ARMY BRIDGING SITE IN BM
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottAnother picture has come to light of the Bishop Monkton Wet Bridging Site which played a crucial role in the Second World War- the third suc...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 15 Jan 25 -
HANGING ON(TO) THE TELEPHONE - NOT FOR MUCH LONGER?
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottYou might recall that plans were announced more than three years ago to remove the village's only public telephone box outside the Mecha...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 14 Jan 25 -
IT COULD BE YOU!
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe draw has taken place for the January prizes in the Anglican Church monthly draw. Participants pay an annual contribution with the chance...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 13 Jan 25 -
'ONLY HIS MUM CALLS HIM ADRIAN' - OUR SPECIAL NEW SERIES - 'MONKTON MOVERS'
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Paul WadeToday on 'Bishop Monkton Today', we are beginning a regular series of features in which we will be interviewing Monktoners who have ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 12 Jan 25 -
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterNo pews have been destroyed in the creation of a very smart, fit for the 21st century, Methodist chapel and schoolroom which is currently un...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 11 Jan 25 -
VISITOR NUMBERS LOOKING GOOD FOR 'BISHOP MONKTON TODAY'
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThere's been a marked increase in the numbers visiting 'Bishop Monkton Today' since the turn of the year. On average in the firs...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 11 Jan 25 -
FINAL CHOP FOR LAMB FENCES WITHIN DAYS?
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe long-running saga of the Lamb and Flag fences could be edging closer to a conclusion. North Yorkshire Council planners have promised a ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 10 Jan 25 -
HELLO, MR CHIPS - VAN HERE TONIGHT DESPITE FREEZE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottDespite the freeze, Mr Chips assures us that he will be visiting Bishop Monkton tonight (Friday) between 5pm and 630pm. The full list of dat...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 10 Jan 25 -
UPDATE ON POSTAL DELIVERIES
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottLisa Scales has provided a helpful update on post deliveries. "Morning all - I work for Royal Mail and have just spoken to the Regiona...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 10 Jan 25 -
CHRIS PROCTER
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThe village was saddened to hear this week of the passing of villager, Chris Procter, a much respected figure within our community, Many vil...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Jan 25 -
COLD SNAP LATEST - NYC RESPONDS ON SNOW CLEARANCE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottWith the big freeze set to continue for a few more days, there's growing concern about the dangerous state of side roads and pavements i...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Jan 25 -
CHAPEL RENOVATION PROGRAMME MOVING ALONG NICELY
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterOnly words of praise for members of Bishop Monkton Methodist Chapel could be heard this week from Tim Abel, senior steward at the Chapel, wh...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Jan 25 -
WI SLIP INTO 2025 ON ICY NIGHT
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottMore than twenty WI members ventured out in sub-zero temperatures last night (Wednesday ) for their first meeting of the New Year. Helen...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Jan 25 -
PLEASE MR POSTMAN! - POST DELIVERIES HIT BY COLD SNAP BUT BINS EMPTIED
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottBurton Leonard Post Office have let us know the current position with postal deliveries. Yesterday (Tuesday) there was a stop on deliveries ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 8 Jan 25 -
ICED COFFEE MORNING !
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe regular Tuesday morning village coffee, normally held in the Methodist Schoolroom, went ahead at Angie and John Archbold's home. A h...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 8 Jan 25 -
YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottRipon Community Orchestra, which performs regularly in Bishop Monkton Village Hall, is keen to attract new members from the village. Joy F...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 7 Jan 25 -
MORE MEMORIES OF FIONA BAILEY
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottFollowing the publication on "Bishop Monkton Today' on New Year's Day of a tribute by her family to former BM resident Fiona Ba...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 6 Jan 25 -
PERENNIAL PAVEMENT POO PROBLEM HIGHLIGHTED
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottIt's not a new problem and the Parish Council has already promised a major initiative soon to tackle it. Nevertheless, one villager has ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 6 Jan 25 -
YW CONFIRM TODAY'S ROAD CLOSURE POSTPONED
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottYorkshire Water have confirmed to us that planned roadworks to connect the new Lamb and Flag development to the water supply, scheduled for ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 6 Jan 25 -
CANCELLATIONS AS HEAVY SNOW FALLS IN VILLAGE OVERNIGHT
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin Philpott and Glenda HunterToday's planned Christmas Tree collection by Boroughbridge Young Farmers has been cancelled and this morning's Anglican Church servi...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 5 Jan 25 -
YW ROADWORKS DUE MONDAY IN DOUBT
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottIt seems unlikely that work by Yorkshire Water to connect the new Lamb and Flag development to the water supply, due to take place from Mond...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 5 Jan 25 -
DISRUPTION LIKELY THROUGH WEATHER AND ROADWORKS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe village is likely to face disruption over the next few days as a result of bad weather and planned roadworks. The current weather forec...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 4 Jan 25 -
BACK TO THE WALL - PLANNERS SAY NO TO LAMB FENCES
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottNorth Yorkshire Council have confirmed that they have told the developers of the former Lamb and Flag site that they need to put a wall at t...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 3 Jan 25 -
BISHOP MONKTON BEER CAN SHOWS SUN'S PROGRESS!
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Chris HigginsBishop Monkton's resident astronomer, Chris Higgins, has been at it again! Here he explains how he used a simple beer can to map the pro...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 2 Jan 25 -
AMAZING STORY OF GLADYS, LOCAL MARCHIONESS AND 'FAST WOMAN' AT NEXT LOCAL HISTORY GROUP EVENT
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottLocal historian David Winpenny will be telling the fascinating story of Gladys, the Marchioness of Ripon in the late 19th and early 20th cen...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 2 Jan 25 -
TRIBUTE TO FIONA BAILEY
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottMany people in the village will remember Fiona Bailey and some will already be aware of the sad news of her sudden death at the age of just ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 1 Jan 25 -
FRESH INNINGS FOR BM CRICKET PITCH AS DEAL SECURED WITH KNARESBOROUGH
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottA deal has been reached which means that cricket will continue to be played at Bishop Monkton Playing Fields despite the demise of the villa...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 1 Jan 25 -
BMAG URGE PEOPLE TO REPORT SEWAGE ISSUES IN COMING STORM
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe village action group, BMAG, is urging people to report any problems they see with the drains during the expected storms during the next ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 31 Dec 24 -
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR PUB NYE PARTY
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottTickets are still available for the New Year's Eve Party at the Masons tomorrow night. From 7pm onwards, it's a ticket-only entry - ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Dec 24 -
SPECIAL FEATURE - REVIEW OF 2024 AND LAUNCH OF OUR NEWS ARCHIVE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThere's a new feature now available on 'Bishop Monkton Today' - an archive of our news stories going back earlier in the year. ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Dec 24 -
TAKE A PEW - WELL, BUY ONE PLEASE ACTUALLY!
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterCould an old pew from Bishop Monkton Chapel perhaps provide a unique design feature for your home? If so, why not get creative and purchase ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 27 Dec 24