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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 -
NO TRIP TO THE TIP - CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION ON YOUR DOORSTEP
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterDelightfully twinkling and sparkling all over the festive period, Christmas trees add joy to the festive season, but come Twelfth Night in J...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 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 -
SPECIAL FEATURE - SCHOOLS HISTORY PROJECT WELL UNDERWAY
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottOur village school may be quiet for now over the Christmas holidays but work on the joint project between the school and the BM Local Histor...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 26 Dec 24 -
TWINKLING TRACTORS RAISE OVER £2K AND SAY THANK YOU BM
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterHeralding the start of Christmas, on the first Saturday in December a twinkly parade of tinselled tractors cheerfully trundled through the v...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 23 Dec 24 -
SPECIAL FEATURE - THE MONKTONERS MAKING MEN'S LIVES BETTER
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottColin Philpott visited Ripon's Men's Shed to find out how Bishop Monkton men are helping with a vital community project. Tony Johns...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 23 Dec 24 -
SINGING FOR FUN... AND FOR CHARITY AT CHRISTMAS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottMore than £300 was raised for charity at Thursday night's "Singing for Fun" Christmas Concert". The Methodist Chape...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 22 Dec 24 -
FIRST CLASS IDEA FOR USED STAMPS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottA reminder that it's worth keeping the stamps from Christmas cards you receive (and from any other post) so that charity will benefit. ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 22 Dec 24 -
FIT FOR CHRISTMAS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Pip GarsideThe village Keep Fit Group enjoyed their annual Christmas Dinner at The Masons on Wednesday (19th December. ) Pauline Beecroft and Marilyn B...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 22 Dec 24 -
WILDLIFE TRUST RAISE CONCERNS OVER AVANT PLAN
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe Yorkshire Wildlife Trust says Avant's plans for sixty new homes in Bishop Monkton should not be approved unless a thirty-year plan f...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 21 Dec 24 -
NEW CHAIR SETS OUT STALL FOR 'TOTAL RESET' OF PARISH COUNCIL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottNew Chair Dean Culshaw is promising a 'total reset' of the Parish Council following his election at this week's meeting. He says...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 19 Dec 24 -
SNEAKY PEEK AT NEW SCHOOLROOM
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterFirst glimpse of the work currently being carried out on the upgrade of the Methodist Schoolroom, was offered to members of the congregation...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 19 Dec 24 -
SINGING FOR FUN CHRISTMAS CONCERT. TICKETS NOW ALL SOLD
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterIT'S A SELL-OUT. All tickets have now been sold for Singing for Fun's Christmas concert today (Thursday). A perennially popular vil...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 19 Dec 24 -
PC MEETING HIGHLIGHTS - NEW CHAIR, NEW COUNCILLORS PLUS AVANT, PLAYGROUNDS AND DOGS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottSix months ago Dean Culshaw announced his resignation from the Parish Council (a decision he later reversed) but last night, he became its C...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 18 Dec 24 -
AVANT SAY THEY CAN'T TALK TO VILLAGE YET ABOUT NEW HOMES PLAN
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottAvant Homes say they are not yet in a position to fulfil their promise to talk to the village about ideas for improving their plan to build ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 17 Dec 24 -
MUCH REJOICING AT THE METHODIST SERVICE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterSpontaneous applause broke out at Sunday's service at the Methodist Chapel this week when an announcement was made that a substantial gr...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 16 Dec 24 -
PC TO MEET IN PUB FOR FINAL MEETING OF DIFFICULT YEAR
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottWith the continuing redevelopment works at the Methodist Chapel and the Village Hall already booked, this week's Parish Council meeting ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 16 Dec 24 -
EXTRA OPENING PLUS SPECIAL EVENTS AT PUB OVER FESTIVE SEASON
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe Mason's will be playing its part in building the festive spirit in the village over Christmas and New Year. The pub will be open on ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 16 Dec 24 -
CHURCH SERVICES THIS CHRISTMAS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottBoth village churches will be busy over the Christmas period with important services in the next two weeks. The Methodist Chapel's Carol...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 15 Dec 24 -
KEEP ON CLICKING - LATEST VISITOR NUMBERS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottMore people visited this website yesterday (Saturday 14th) than any other day since its relaunch in October. A total of 309 different people...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 15 Dec 24 -
SITTING ON THE FENCE - NO NYC DECISION YET ON LAMB WALL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottMore than two months after the issue was first raised, there's still no final decision from NYC planners on what to do about wooden fenc...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 14 Dec 24 -
THEY SANG FOR THE KING, THEN THEY SANG FOR US!
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cheryl SalmonThe audience were bewitched by the energy and efforts of the Service Children's Choir last night in St John's Church. We were treate...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 14 Dec 24 -
ROADS TO NOWHERE - MORE WORKS NEXT WEEK?
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottYou may well have seen road closure signs again in the village. There are indeed two potential sets of works affecting Bishop Monkton next w...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 13 Dec 24 -
BIN COLLECTION DATES FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterMundane, but nonetheless important, are the dates for the collection of black bins and blue topped bins/blue recyling bags over the Christma...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 13 Dec 24 -
ROCKING' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterShiny brass instruments resounded and words of carols soared, as villagers, children from the school, their parents and grandparents congreg...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 12 Dec 24 -
MAINS LANE SOLAR FARM APPROVED
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottControversial plans to build a solar farm on land off Mains Lane between Bishop Monkton, Burton Leonard and Wormald Green have been given th...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 11 Dec 24 -
CHAPEL SCHOOLROOM SHOULD BE OPEN BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThe Methodist congregation in the village have had their fingers crossed this Autumn, hoping that the newly renovated schoolroom would indee...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 11 Dec 24 -
PC ADD FESTIVE SPARKLE TO VILLAGE CENTRE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottThe village's Christmas Tree and decorations provided by the Parish Council along the beck are in place. Parish councillors put up the t...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 11 Dec 24 -
DECEMBER CHURCH DRAW-WINNER TAKES IT ALL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterSt. JOHN'S CHURCH MONTHLY DRAW The one winning number for December is: No 59. The December draw is always a spe...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 11 Dec 24 -
APPLICATIONS NOW INVITED FOR NEW PARISH COUNCILLORS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterIf any parishioner would like to put their name forward for consideration to become a councillor on Bishop Monkton Parish Council, then that...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 10 Dec 24 -
NO ROAD CLOSURE TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY DEC. 11th)
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterBoroughbridge Road will NOT be closed tomorrow. A spokesperson from Yorkshire Water confirmed just before 4 p.m. this afternoon that the sc...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 10 Dec 24 -
FREE PARKING IN RIPON-TWO SATURDAYS ONLY
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThere will be free parking in Ripon, all day, in every car park, on Saturday December 21st and Saturday December 28th. This is in addditon t...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Dec 24 -
CHRISTMAS IS A-COMING
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterFar, far more welcome than Storm Darragh, with its associated wind and rain, was the cavalcade of twinkling tractors that passed through the...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Dec 24 -
NUMBER OF COMMENTS REGARDING AVANT HOMES EDGING CLOSE TO 100
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThe number of comments received by North Yorkshire Council in respect of the Avant Homes Development continues to grow. As of 4 p.m. today (...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Dec 24 -
SHOPPING 'TIL YOU DROPPED GENERATED £118.39 FOR THE SCHOOL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterIn September, the supermarket chain, ASDA launched a “Cashpot for Schools” initiative in which it pledged to donate 0.5% of the ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 7 Dec 24 -
SEWAGE LEAKAGE WARNING SYSTEM FOR YORKSHIRE WATER-LET'S HOPE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThe observant ones among us may have noticed, on occasion, engineers from Yorkshire Water seemingly busy at work at various strategic points...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 6 Dec 24 -
“WE WILL OBJECT TO AVANT HOMES DEVELOPMENT” SAYS PARISH COUNCIL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Paul WadeAt the November meeting of Bishop Monkton Parish Council it was unanimously agreed that the Council would raise an objection to the proposed...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 5 Dec 24 -
EVERYONE SAY WREATH
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterFestive decorations, soon to be adorning many of the homes in the village, were beautifully crafted at a Christmas wreath making session hel...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 4 Dec 24 -
METHODIST SCHOOLROOM RENOVATIONS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterDon't be alarmed, the white door that can currently be seen on the entrance to the Methodist Chapel schoolroom is only a temporary measu...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 4 Dec 24 -
MAINS LANE SOLAR FARM APPLICATION - NYC RECOMMENDATION & HEARING DATE
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterNorth Yorkshire Council will consider Harmony Energy's planning application for the proposed Solar Farm around Mains Lane/Bridleway at a...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 3 Dec 24 -
NEVER A BAD THING TO BE PREPARED
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThe media, in whatever guise, whether it be newspapers, television, radio, facebook or any of the myriad of ways that the public receive its...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 2 Dec 24 -
LITTLE EGRETS AND HERONS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cheryl SalmonBishop Monkton was twice blessed this week with the sightings in the beck of a lovely Little Egret and a majestic Heron seen fishing yesterd...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Nov 24