Local News - BISHOP MONKTON TODAY, Bishop Monkton, Harrogate

BBC DECOR AT VH COULD STAY AS SURVEY CLOSES

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

The temporary redecoration of the Village Hall for the BBC production currently being filmed there could become permanent as a result of the...

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Posted: 9 Apr 25

BIN COLLECTION DAYS CHANGING PERMANENTLY AFTER EASTER

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

Bin collection dates are changing from the week beginning April 21st. Fridays will replace Tuesdays as the regular day for collections in...

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Posted: 8 Apr 25

BM FUN DAY ON MAY 26TH DETAILS ANNOUNCED

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

The organisers of the revamped Hog Roast, now called the Bishop Monkton Fun Day, have announced the timetable of events for Monday 26th May ...

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Posted: 7 Apr 25

FATAL CRASH ON DAFFODIL BENDS ON A61

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal car crash on the A61 near Bishop Monkton. The police have issued the follo...

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Posted: 7 Apr 25

KIDS’ CRICKET RETURNS NEXT MONTH

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

Sadly, Bishop Monkton's Cricket Club folded last year but the highly popular All Stars Cricket aimed at young children will continue thi...

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Posted: 7 Apr 25

TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE - SURPRISE EXTRA SPEAKER AT WI

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

The 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 ...

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Posted: 5 Apr 25

INTERESTED IN TAKING UP TENNIS OR PICKLEBALL

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

Bishop Monkton's Tennis and Pickleball Club is holding its AGM this coming Wednesday (April 9th) at 7pm in the Masons and new members ar...

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Posted: 5 Apr 25

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE VILLAGE HALL & PLAYING FIELDS

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

Time is running out to complete the survey about the future of Bishop Monkton's Village Hall and Playing Fields. The survey will close o...

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Posted: 3 Apr 25

CONCERNS VOICED ABOUT LATEST DRAINAGE PLANS FOR AVANT HOUSES

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

After months of apparent inactivity, there is an important new development in the long-running saga over Avant Homes' scheme for new hou...

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Posted: 3 Apr 25

PICKLEBALL GOES OUTDOORS IN SPRING SUNSHINE

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

On a beautiful Spring afternoon yesterday (Wednesday) Bishop Monkton's pickleball players took to the tennis courts for their first outd...

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Posted: 3 Apr 25

FUTURE OF WEBSITE IN DOUBT UNLESS VOLUNTEERS COME FORWARD

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article 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...

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Posted: 2 Apr 25

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...

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Posted: 31 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 30 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 30 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 29 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 29 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 29 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 28 Mar 25

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. ...

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Posted: 27 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 27 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 26 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 25 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 24 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 22 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 21 Mar 25

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 ...

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Posted: 20 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 18 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 17 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 14 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 13 Mar 25

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. ...

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Posted: 11 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 10 Mar 25

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 '...

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Posted: 8 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 7 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 6 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 3 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 3 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 2 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 2 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 1 Mar 25

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...

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Posted: 28 Feb 25

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...

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Posted: 27 Feb 25

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...

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Posted: 27 Feb 25

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,...

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Posted: 26 Feb 25

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...

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Posted: 25 Feb 25

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...

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Posted: 24 Feb 25

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...

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Posted: 23 Feb 25

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...

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Posted: 22 Feb 25

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...

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Posted: 21 Feb 25

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 ...

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Posted: 20 Feb 25

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