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  • HOW VILLAGERS FOUND WORK IN HARROGATE'S SPA BOOM 150 YEARS AGO

    HOW VILLAGERS FOUND WORK IN HARROGATE'S SPA BOOM 150 YEARS AGO

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

    There's a chance to find out how people from Bishop Monkton and other neighbouring villages found work in Harrogate's booming spa to...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 5 Nov 24
  • MP IN VILLAGE TODAY

    MP IN VILLAGE TODAY

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

    A reminder that the MP whose constituency includes Bishop Monkton, will be in the village this morning. Sir Alec Shelbrooke, elected for the...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 5 Nov 24
  • YORKSHIRE WATER OBJECT TO AVANT PLAN

    YORKSHIRE WATER OBJECT TO AVANT PLAN

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

    Yorkshire Water have submitted an objection to the latest revised plan by Avant Homes for sixty homes near the Knaresborough Road/Moor Road ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 4 Nov 24
  • FRESH APPEAL FOR PEOPLE WITH STORIES ABOUT OUR VILLAGE SCHOOL

    FRESH APPEAL FOR PEOPLE WITH STORIES ABOUT OUR VILLAGE SCHOOL

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

    The Village's Local History Group is issuing a fresh appeal for people with stories about our school to come forward to be interviewed. ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 4 Nov 24
  • A61 50MPH LIMIT APPROVED

    A61 50MPH LIMIT APPROVED

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

    As expected, North Yorkshire councillors have approved a recommendation that the speed limit on the A61 from Ripon to Ripley be reduced from...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 4 Nov 24
  • WW2 BISHOP MONKTON MYSTERY CONTINUES

    WW2 BISHOP MONKTON MYSTERY CONTINUES

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

    Just over two weeks ago we brought you the story of a previously unseen picture which we believe could possibly be of the so-called Wet Brid...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 3 Nov 24
  • TRICK OR TREAT, BAGS OF SWEETS, GHOSTS WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET

    TRICK OR TREAT, BAGS OF SWEETS, GHOSTS WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET

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

    All Hallow's Eve may well be one of the scariest nights of the year, but it could be classified as one of the most enjoyable ones as wel...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 2 Nov 24
  • WHAT DO YOU WANT US TO ASK OUR MP?

    WHAT DO YOU WANT US TO ASK OUR MP?

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

    This coming Tuesday (5th November) Sir Alec Shelbrooke, the MP whose constitueuncy includes Bishop Monkton, will be in the village again. He...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 1 Nov 24
  • PARISH COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT AUDITOR'S REPORT IN FULL

    PARISH COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT AUDITOR'S REPORT IN FULL

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

    The Parish Council says it will implement in full the recommendations of an auditor about its procedural failings revealed at a meeting last...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 1 Nov 24
  • UPDATED - AVANT PROMISE TO RESPOND SOON TO IDEAS RAISED AT PUBLIC MEETING

    UPDATED - AVANT PROMISE TO RESPOND SOON TO IDEAS RAISED AT PUBLIC MEETING

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

    UPDATED - NYC have confirmed to us that the deadline for submitting comments on the Avant Homes revised planning application for 60 homes is...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 31 Oct 24
  • SPREADING A LITTLE HAPPINESS

    SPREADING A LITTLE HAPPINESS

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

    Last Christmas, the Salvation Army distributed more than 76,000 gifts helping to bring a smile to the faces of so many children on December ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 31 Oct 24
  • NEW MP TO VISIT NEXT TUESDAY

    NEW MP TO VISIT NEXT TUESDAY

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

    Bishop Monkton's recently elected new MP, Conservative Sir Alec Shelbrooke, will be visiting the village again next Tuesday (5th Novembe...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 31 Oct 24
  • CHANCE FOR A SINGALONG TO GREASE

    CHANCE FOR A SINGALONG TO GREASE

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

    Fancy the chance to sing along to all those memorable tunes from Grease and relive your seventies memories? Of course you do, especially as ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 30 Oct 24
  • CRUCIAL AVANT HOMES PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT 7PM VH

    CRUCIAL AVANT HOMES PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT 7PM VH

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

    A quick reminder that one of the most important public meetings in the recent history of Bishop Monkton takes place tonight when representat...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 30 Oct 24
  • SPEED LIMIT ON A61 SET TO BE REDUCED TO 50MPH

    SPEED LIMIT ON A61 SET TO BE REDUCED TO 50MPH

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

    The speed limit on the A61 near Bishop Monkton looks set to be reduced following fatal accidents on the road. North Yorkshire councillors wi...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 30 Oct 24
  • MAINS LANE SOLAR FARM - DEADLINE FOR COMMUNICATION - THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER

    MAINS LANE SOLAR FARM - DEADLINE FOR COMMUNICATION - THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Martin Minett

    People concerned about the proposed Mains Lane Solar Farm development are being reminded that this Thursday is the deadline for sending comm...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 29 Oct 24
  • FAREWELL TO THE SCHOOLROOM KITCHEN

    FAREWELL TO THE SCHOOLROOM KITCHEN

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

    This week has seen the very last Spud and Pud lunch using the old kitchen in the Methodist Schoolroom. Work is due to start on a major refur...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 29 Oct 24
  • SPECIAL REPORT - WHERE HAVE ALL THE RINGLET BUTTERFLIES GONE?

    SPECIAL REPORT - WHERE HAVE ALL THE RINGLET BUTTERFLIES GONE?

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Cheryl Salmon

    There was consternation this summer in the Bishop Monkton Nature Reserve. Bob Upton and Tony Garnett, two unsung village heroes, spent time ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 28 Oct 24
  • AVANT AND PC GIVE THEIR VIEWS AHEAD OF PUBLIC MEETING

    AVANT AND PC GIVE THEIR VIEWS AHEAD OF PUBLIC MEETING

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

    Avant Homes say they will answer any questions residents may have about their plan for sixty homes in the village at this week's public ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 28 Oct 24
  • BECK TIDY BECKONS - YOUR HELP NEEDED

    BECK TIDY BECKONS - YOUR HELP NEEDED

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

    It's Beck Tidy Time again and your help is needed. Paul Collinson is organising things this year for Friday 15th November starting at 9....

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 27 Oct 24
  • CALLING ALL GHOSTBUSTERS, YOUNG AND OLD.

    CALLING ALL GHOSTBUSTERS, YOUNG AND OLD.

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

    Take part in the village's Halloween trail and help rid Bishop Monkton of those October 31st spirits, ghosts and ghouls by sending them ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 27 Oct 24
  • BMAG URGE PEOPLE TO ATTEND AVANT MEETING

    BMAG URGE PEOPLE TO ATTEND AVANT MEETING

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

    The village action group, BMAG, is urging as many people as possible to attend next Wednesday's crucial public meeting when Avant Homes ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 26 Oct 24
  • BBC VILLAGE HALL FILMING CONFIRMED

    BBC VILLAGE HALL FILMING CONFIRMED

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

    The production company making the next series of the BBC children's drama 'Jamie Johnson FC' has confirmed its booking of the Vi...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 26 Oct 24
  • KINGFISHER SPOTTED NEAR FORD

    KINGFISHER SPOTTED NEAR FORD

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

    Eagle-eyed Oliver Clarkson caught a rare moment on camera when he spotted a kingfisher on the bridge near the ford close to the Mechanics. W...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 25 Oct 24
  • COUNTDOWN TO AVANT MEETING - ANALYSIS OF THEIR NEW PLAN

    COUNTDOWN TO AVANT MEETING - ANALYSIS OF THEIR NEW PLAN

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Martin Minett

    With just five days to go to one of the most important public meetings in the village in recent years, we will be previewing Avant's pla...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 25 Oct 24
  • SPECIAL REPORT - FANCY ONE AT THE LAMB?

    SPECIAL REPORT - FANCY ONE AT THE LAMB?

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

    Fancy one at the Lamb? Sadly no longer possible. Not for a drink, of course, given that the pub has been shut for over four years. However, ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 24 Oct 24
  • ‘RESET TIME’ FOR PARISH COUNCIL AS ACTION PLAN AGREED

    ‘RESET TIME’ FOR PARISH COUNCIL AS ACTION PLAN AGREED

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

    The Parish Council approved a raft of reports and policies at an extra meeting last night to tackle problems identified earlier in the year ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 24 Oct 24
  • PUB KEEPS STAR RATING

    PUB KEEPS STAR RATING

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

    The Masons has retained its five star environmental health rating following a visit by inspectors. It's the seventh year running that th...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 24 Oct 24
  • AVANT NEW PLAN FOR 60 HOMES NOW VIEWABLE

    AVANT NEW PLAN FOR 60 HOMES NOW VIEWABLE

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

    Avant Homes' revised planning application for sixty homes on the Moor Road/Knaresborough Road junction site in the village is now ava...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 23 Oct 24
  • VILLAGE HALL’S MOST LUCRATIVE BOOKING EVER?

    VILLAGE HALL’S MOST LUCRATIVE BOOKING EVER?

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

    VH will be shut for two months but regular activities will carry on elsewhere The Village Hall is on the verge of securing the most prestig...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 22 Oct 24
  • YOUR REMEMBRANCE DAY MEMORIES PLEASE

    YOUR REMEMBRANCE DAY MEMORIES PLEASE

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Cheryl Salmon

    Calling all veterans and serving members of His Majesty's armed forces in Bishop Monkton Remembrance Day is officially defined as &quo...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 22 Oct 24
  • CHAPEL REVAMP WORK TO START NOV 11TH

    CHAPEL REVAMP WORK TO START NOV 11TH

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

    The first phase of the Methodist Chapel’s ambitious plan to upgrade its facilities has now been scheduled to start on Monday 11th Nove...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 22 Oct 24
  • SPECIAL REPORT - IF THEY ARE SITTING, THEY ARE KNITTING

    SPECIAL REPORT - IF THEY ARE SITTING, THEY ARE KNITTING

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

    Imagine being so poor that you have to wrap your new born baby in newspaper. Almost impossible to comprehend in a rural, country village lik...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 20 Oct 24
  • RECORDS SMASHED BY BECKBUSTERS

    RECORDS SMASHED BY BECKBUSTERS

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

    Not only were course records well and truly shattered at the seventh annual BeckBusters race held in the village recently, but the amount ra...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 19 Oct 24
  • SANDBAGS FROM THE COUNCIL

    SANDBAGS FROM THE COUNCIL

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Martin Minett

    Villagers who need sandbags to protect their homes from flooding are now able to get them from North Yorkshire Council. Last night's Par...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 19 Oct 24
  • SCARY, SPOOKY BUT SO MUCH FUN

    SCARY, SPOOKY BUT SO MUCH FUN

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

    The Halloween trail around the village has been a popular Autumn event in years past and, if plans work out, it is hoped that there may be s...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 18 Oct 24
  • CHRIS TAKES EYES OFF THE ROAD TO SEE COMET!

    CHRIS TAKES EYES OFF THE ROAD TO SEE COMET!

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Chris Higgins

    Our resident astronomer, Chris Higgins, has been out on his bike again and reports what he saw last night:- Following the glorious Auroral...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 18 Oct 24
  • DINNER IS SERVED FOR TENNIS AWARDS NIGHT

    DINNER IS SERVED FOR TENNIS AWARDS NIGHT

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Paul Wade

    Bishop Monkton Tennis and Pickleball Club confirmed its reputation as one of the village’s most friendly and welcoming clubs with its ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 18 Oct 24
  • SPECIAL REPORT - IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE PARK TODAY...

    SPECIAL REPORT - IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE PARK TODAY...

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Cheryl Salmon

    There are strange noises coming from the Studley Royal Park – At this time of the year, visitors to Studley Royal Deer Park will see ...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 17 Oct 24
  • METHODIST CHAPEL CELEBRATES HARVEST

    METHODIST CHAPEL CELEBRATES HARVEST

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

    The Methodist Chapel celebrated Harvest with a service, charity collection and dinner on Sunday (13th October). The servcie was led by Reve...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 17 Oct 24
  • BM BOWLERS TRIUMPH

    BM BOWLERS TRIUMPH

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

    The village Bowlls Club has won another accolade. Bishop Monkton Becks won the Bowls Harrogate Ladies League 2024 and have recently been awa...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 17 Oct 24
  • AND THE WINNERS ARE…..

    AND THE WINNERS ARE…..

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

    The winning numbers in of the October draw for the St.John's (Anglican) Church draw are - First - 6; Second - 60; Third - 2. Check you...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 16 Oct 24
  • YW WORKS AT LAMB NOW DUE ON NOV 11TH

    YW WORKS AT LAMB NOW DUE ON NOV 11TH

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

    The developers of the former Lamb and Flag site say they've been told that works to connect them to the water supply, postponed this wee...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 16 Oct 24
  • COULD THIS BE WW2 BISHOP MONKTON?

    COULD THIS BE WW2 BISHOP MONKTON?

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

    Could this fascinating picture show a scene from our village during the Second World War? BM resident, Adrian 'Gunner' Mardon, found...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 15 Oct 24
  • YORKSHIRE WATER POSTPONE LATEST WORKS

    YORKSHIRE WATER POSTPONE LATEST WORKS

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

    LATEST UPDATE FROM YORKSHIRE WATER Yorkshire Water say they had to cancel the work scheduled today in the village due to illness but they c...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 14 Oct 24
  • TOTALLY, 100%, A SCAM. NO ACTION REQUIRED.

    TOTALLY, 100%, A SCAM. NO ACTION REQUIRED.

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

    Received a parking penalty charge by text. Think carefully before you respond as this will be a scam. Quite simply, just ignore it. Through...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 14 Oct 24
  • VILLAGE AUCTION RAISES £1500

    VILLAGE AUCTION RAISES £1500

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

    The village's annual charity auction, held at the Masons on Saturday night, is expected to have raised £1500. Organiser Stancey C...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 13 Oct 24
  • CALLING ALL CHRISTIANS

    CALLING ALL CHRISTIANS

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

    An informal prayer meeting for Christians in the village is starting this week. It's being set up by Rose Anstess and will take place on...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 13 Oct 24
  • ALL SET FOR TONIGHT’S CHARITY AUCTION

    ALL SET FOR TONIGHT’S CHARITY AUCTION

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

    Bishop Monkton's annual charity auction takes place tonight (Saturday) with thirteen exciting lots up for bids plus other things for auc...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 12 Oct 24
  • CHAPEL LOOKING BEAUTIFUL FOR HARVEST

    CHAPEL LOOKING BEAUTIFUL FOR HARVEST

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

    The Methodist Chapel's impressive floral arch is now in place for this weekend's Harvest Festival. The Harvest Service takes place a...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 12 Oct 24