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An Amazing Story, Fabulous Food

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Afghanistan is coming to Bishop Monkton on Saturday October 4th, when The Afghan Kitchen is hosting a pop up restaurant at the Village Hall,...

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Posted: 2 Sep 25

All Good Things "Crumb" to Bishop Monkton-Badapple Theatre Returns

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

For one night and one night only, on Wednesday October 8th, at the Village Hall, the perenially popular Badapple Theatre Company returns to ...

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Posted: 2 Sep 25

Bringing History To Life-Courtesy of History Group

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Bishop Monkton Local History Group has recently announced its Autumn programme, a series of four talks, all with very much a local focus. A...

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Posted: 1 Sep 25

It's Autumn-Time For BeckBusters Again

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

You don't have to be a runner to get involved and fully enjoy the spirit of the day. Will records tumble again at the eighth annual Bec...

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Posted: 31 Aug 25

Mighty Potatoes From One Little Seed Potato Grow

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

As the days start to shorten and with that smell of Autumn pervading through the air, it is now fast approaching the time to harvest your po...

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Posted: 28 Aug 25

Embracing The City Of Ripon's Heritage

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Did you know about the beautifully restored, Grade II listed, Georgian brick and stone gazebo with a wonderful view of the surrounding count...

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Posted: 24 Aug 25

A New Look For The Website

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Editorial Team

The team at “Bishop Monkton Today” hope you like the new look home page of our village website. Pictures have been updated and t...

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Posted: 20 Aug 25

Best Years School Film Now Available Online

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Editorial Team

The film about the history of education in Bishop Monkton, made earlier this year, is now available to view online. The film, called &lsquo...

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Posted: 19 Aug 25

Tickets Still Available for Children's Free Fun Day At Village Hall

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Just one week to go before Summer FunFest, a free action day for youngsters aged between six and eighteen, takes over the Village Hall and P...

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Posted: 5 Aug 25

Bienvenue Au Jeu De Boules

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

In preparation for a new lease of life, the two slightly neglected boules courts at the Village Hall have recently been receiving a make-ove...

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Posted: 4 Aug 25

Water Pumps Could Be Seen By the Beck Again-It's a No

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

UPDATE. Monday August 4th. The results of this survey have now been published with the majority of people (almost 73%) who responded not in...

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Posted: 4 Aug 25

A Yorkshire Day Gathering

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Ee bah Gum, it were a 'reet grand' Yorkshire Day spread at the Methodist Chapel when every seat in the house was taken as almost 40 ...

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Posted: 3 Aug 25

Rafters Raised As Singing For Fun Rings Out

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

The summer concert performed by the Singing for Fun Group is always a popular date on the village's social calendar. This year was no ex...

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Posted: 2 Aug 25

Avant Homes Revisions-Two Less Houses, Alternative Drainage Proposals

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

UPDATED-JULY 16th. Planning Site Notices have now appeared, with a comment deadline date of August 4th 2025. Details of how to register ...

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Posted: 2 Aug 25

Sounding The Horn For Yorkshire Day

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

It's Yorkshire Day today, Friday August 1st, a date that never fails to stir pride in anyone who lives in “God's own county&rd...

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Posted: 1 Aug 25

Night Closures On The A61

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

The main A61 road from the village into Ripon will be affected by night closures for most of the month of August. From approximately the tur...

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Posted: 31 Jul 25

Working To Lessen The Impact Of Heavy Rain

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Featuring on the agenda of May's Annual Parish Meeting was a presentation by Ousewem, an initiative, working in conjunction with the Yor...

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Posted: 30 Jul 25

Changes Afoot To The Website

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Eagle-eyed and regular readers of this website may have noticed subtle changes appearing on the website in the almost two months since a new...

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Posted: 28 Jul 25

Aladdin, His Lamp And Three Mice

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Cerys Gill

For one day and one day only, giant puppets that glow in the dark will spectacularly appear at Bishop Monkton Village Hall. On Sunday, Octo...

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Posted: 28 Jul 25

Villagers Prefer No Change To Name Of Parish Council

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

The village's Parish Council recently conducted a survey as to whether residents would like to see a change to the name of the Parish Co...

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Posted: 24 Jul 25

Delicate Delights Of Our Hedgerows

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Cerys Gill

In the hedgerows, and indeed down by the river, at this time of year, there is an abundance of cow parsley. Delicate and lace-like in appear...

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Posted: 21 Jul 25

Chapel Re-Development Work Starts Up Again

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

At long last, after seemingly endless months of red tape and form filling, work on the fitting out of the new kitchen at the Methodist Chape...

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Posted: 21 Jul 25

Just Like Wimbledon, But Without The Tennis

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

The Village's Bowling Club held their first strawberry cream tea recently and to say it was a resounding success seems something of an u...

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Posted: 19 Jul 25

The Latest Monkton Mover Chapter

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Paul Wade

Read the latest article about Monkton folk with a tale to tell. This article features the W.I. and its current President, Kate Fenwick. Cli...

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Posted: 19 Jul 25

Parish Council-Or Not

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

How would you feel if the village's Parish Council changed its name? Would you prefer it to remain known by its traditional and historic...

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Posted: 18 Jul 25

Drive Safely-Be Polite To All Road Users

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

When our website photographer was out and about around the village last week she spotted a subject for a photograph that perfectly showcased...

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Posted: 16 Jul 25

It's Summer-A Time for High Jinks

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

There can be very few people who could turn down a free invitation to a day out that sounds so much fun and what's more, one which is ha...

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Posted: 14 Jul 25

Giving Bowls A Try

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Ever wondered if you would be any good at bowls, or simply fancied giving it a go, well now might be the time to find out. Members of Bisho...

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Posted: 13 Jul 25

Sing for Joy-It's Fun

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Who would have thought that a winter sunshine cruise would result in a germ of an idea out of which evolved “Singing for Fun”, a...

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Posted: 12 Jul 25

'Fantastic' World Premiere Wows Audience

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Paul Wade

The CBeebies television programme “Football Fantastics” is now officially on the air and available for everyone to view. However...

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Posted: 11 Jul 25

'Fantastic' Day To Watch The BBC

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Not many days to go now until Bishop Monkton appears on television, taking centre stage in a forthcoming television programme, "Footbal...

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Posted: 27 Jun 25

Chasing The Sun For Cancer Charities

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

On the day of the summer solstice, as temperatures soared, a group of cyclists from Bishop Monkton chased the sun across the breadth of the ...

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Posted: 24 Jun 25

Village Fun Day A Success

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Cerys Gill

It was a positive Bishop Monkton Fun Day debrief meeting recently where lots of ideas, suggestions and “things that could be improved&...

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Posted: 22 Jun 25

Another Chance to See….

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Colin Philpott

There's another chance next week to see the film presented by Bishop Monkton schoolchildren about the history of education in our villag...

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Posted: 21 Jun 25

Quick, Book Your Ticket For 'Football Fantastics'. They Won't Be Around For Long

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Red carpet ready to roll, glad rags washed and pressed and excitement building ahead of Bishop Monkton's very own private, preview scree...

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Posted: 20 Jun 25

A Planter As Pretty As A Picture

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Everyone loves a good chit-chat and one of the topics of note (all in a good way) this last few days has been the planter, now prettily in i...

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Posted: 17 Jun 25

On The Hunt For A Logo for the Website

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Calling all villagers with an artistic flair, or those with an eye for design, to help enhance the appearance of the village website, Bishop...

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Posted: 16 Jun 25

You Could Say It Has Been Dry

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

No-one can probably have failed to notice that there has been a well below average amount of rainfall during the last few months. Farmers an...

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Posted: 15 Jun 25

A New Week, A New Month, A New Website Team!

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Editorial Team

As summer officially starts and as a new team takes over the running of the village website, this first Monday in June seems an appropriate ...

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Posted: 15 Jun 25

Church Monthly Draw. The Winners

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

The monthly draw in aid of St. John's Church took place on Saturday June 7th with the first three numbers “out of the hat” l...

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Posted: 15 Jun 25

Getting Drummed Into Shape

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Sophie Carruthers

Last week, if you wondered what that mild tremor was in your coffee, or whether there was thunder or a stampede somewhere near the Methodist...

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Posted: 15 Jun 25

Doing His Bit To Help Ukraine

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Bishop Monkton is known for a lot of things. It has a thriving community, is a friendly and kind place to live with many of its residents qu...

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Posted: 15 Jun 25

Safari Supper Taking Sign Ups

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Sophie Carruthers

On Friday 18th July, if you look out of your window you are likely to see herds of neighbours migrating across the Bishop Monkton savannah, ...

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Posted: 15 Jun 25

Final Call For Bishop Monkton Phone Box

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Craig Wood

The village's last remaining public phone box, situated outside the Mechanics' Institute on Boroughbridge Road, was removed on Monda...

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Posted: 6 Jun 25

A Good Book, A Lovely Spot To Sit And Read-Contentment

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Cerys Gill

If you enjoy a good book read then take a look at the North Yorkshire Council Home Library Delivery Service. As well as a practical service ...

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Posted: 5 Jun 25

Knaresborough Road Closure, But Not For Long

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

There will be a short, both in time and distance, road closure tomorrow and Tuesday (June 2nd & 3rd). Knaresborough Road will be closed...

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Posted: 1 Jun 25

GENEROUS VILLAGERS SUPPORT CHRISTIAN AID

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

Money collected from the envelopes posted through letterboxes during May's annual Christian Aid week raised a total of £422, only ...

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Posted: 31 May 25

FOOTBALL'S COMING HOME - REUNION CAPTURED AT SCHOOL EXHIBITION

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

This week's exhibition of old Bishop Monkton School class photos provided a great opportunity for people to reminisce and to see their y...

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Posted: 31 May 25

BANGING THE DRUM FOR FITNESS

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Glenda Hunter

An exercise routine, Drum2Fitness, that sounds so much fun, is being trialled in Bishop Monkton this coming week. Called Cardio Drumming th...

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Posted: 31 May 25

FAMILY FUN DAY LIVES UP TO ITS NAME

Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Article by: Sophie Carruthers

There is an old saying, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” – Bishop Monktoners gathered to prove t...

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Posted: 31 May 25

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