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Methodist Church May/June Service Dates
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys Gill3rd May 10.30am Sunday Worship led by Rev Keith Phipps. 10th May 10.30am led by Church Members 17th May 10.30am United Christian Aid Service...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Apr 26 -
Strike Productions - Screening of Series 2 - Thursday 4th June 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillDominic from Strike Productions has kindly agreed to host a pre-screening of some of the Series 2 material before it is broadcast! This ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Apr 26 -
Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Meeting - REMINDER
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillNeighbourhood Plan Steering Group Meeing Thursday 30th April, 7 pm, Village Hall.
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Apr 26 -
Potato Challenge 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillLast Chance to Sign Up! Email: [email protected] or call 01765 676243, or come along to collection day and register as you co...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 24 Apr 26 -
Village Hall Update
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillThe Village Hall management team have taken the decision to dispose of the BMEG costumes and props which have been stored upstairs at the ha...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 24 Apr 26 -
Neighbourhood Plan Working Group Meeting – April 30th
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillThursday 30 April at 7:00pm Bishop Monkton Village Hall The next meeting of the Working Group will take place at the Village Hall. Members...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 23 Apr 26 -
Annual Parish Meeting 28th May 2026, 7 pm to 9 pm
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillAnnual Parish Meeting – Your Village, Your Voice! Join us for the Annual Parish Meeting, hosted by the Bishop Monkton Parish Council....
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 23 Apr 26 -
Ladies Group
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillMeeting Date will be Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 6 pm The next meeing will be a bowls evening at the Bowling Club £3 to include Pr...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 20 Apr 26 -
Chair Jon Pimley and other club members getting the courts ready for the new season!
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillTENNIS AND PICKLEBALL SET TO RETURN Tennis and pickleball are due to return to the courts at the Village Playing Fields next week, weather...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 17 Apr 26 -
Coffee and Cake Morning - Friday 1st May 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillCoffee and Cake Morning St John's Church Friday 1st May 2026 10 am to 12.15 pm Come along for coffee or tea (with refills) and homema...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 13 Apr 26 -
Bishop Monkton Local History Group - Battle of Marston Moor
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillBishop Monkton Local History Group - Battle of Marston Moor Wednesday 20th May 2026, 7 pm (doors open at 6.30 pm) Bishop Monkton Village H...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Apr 26 -
St John's Church Services - April 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillSt John's Church Services - April 2026
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 7 Apr 26 -
Come and Play Croquet
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillFree Come and Try It sessions! http://[email protected]
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 7 Apr 26 -
Bishop Monkton's Annual Fun Day - Monday 25th May 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillBishop Monkton’s Annual Fun Day Featuring 1 Hog and a lot of Ducks! [🐷] [🦆] [🦆] [🦆] [🦆] [🗓️] Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 12-4...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Mar 26 -
Potato Challenge 2026 - Two Villages
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillJoin the challenge now! Email [email protected] or call 01765 676243 On Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April, collect your se...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Mar 26 -
Coffee and Cake Morning - Good Friday
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillCoffee and Cake Morning St John's Church A Bishop Monkton Community Event Good Friday, 3rd April 10.00 am to 12.15 pm Everyone ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Mar 26 -
Ripon Theatre Festival - 5th to the 12th July 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillRipon Theatre Festival, running from 5-12 July 2026, is a vibrant celebration of the performing arts, offering an exciting mix of drama, str...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 30 Mar 26 -
Rev Robb's Final Letter
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillEaster Thanksgiving from the Vicarage In this, my final letter to you all before I retire on April 19th I wish, no we Lindy and I wish, to...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 24 Mar 26 -
Monkton Fest 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys Gillhttp://buytickets.at/monktonfest/2127325 Saturday 4th July, 3pm until late! Live Music I Bar I Food We are excited to announce a new venu...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 20 Mar 26 -
Ripon Walled Garden Spring Fair 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillFlyer attached!
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 20 Mar 26 -
Come and Play Croquet
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillBishop Monkton Croquet Club An Invitation to COME AND PLAY CROQUET Saturday 25th April - 2 to 4 pm Thursday 7th May - 5 to 7 pm S...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 2 Mar 26 -
Bishop Monkton Local History Group
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillBishop Monkton's Local History Group Knaresborough Forest - Thousands of Years of History on our Doorstep Tuesday 31st March at 7 pm M...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 2 Mar 26 -
Methodist Church Services - March and April 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillMarch and April 2026 1 March 10.30am Holy Communion led by Rev Keith Phipps 8th March 10.30am United Service at Boroughbridge Methodist Chu...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 24 Feb 26 -
Croquet Club Coffee Morning
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillBishop Monkton Croquet Club COFFEE MORNING Saturday 21st February 2026 10.00 am to 12.00 noon The Village Hall, Bishop Monkton Delic...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 20 Feb 26 -
Bishop Monkton Bowling Club Spring Coffee Morning
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillSaturday 28th March 10 am to 12 noon Methodist Chapel Come and enjoy a chat, meet friends, neighbours and newcomers. Enjoy a cup o...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 20 Feb 26 -
Ladies Group Dates 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys Gill18th March 15 th April 20th May 17th June 15th July 19th August 16th September 21st October 18th November 16th December Further i...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 12 Feb 26 -
Hi, I am Cerys!
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillFollowing the disappointing resignation of Glenda, I will be keeping an abridged version of Bishop Monkton Today website, updated with &ldqu...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 20 Jan 26 -
Editor of Village Website Stands Down
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Editorial TeamThe Editor of the village website, Bishop Monkton Today, has decided to step down from the role with immediate effect. Cerys Gill, who has ...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 14 Jan 26 -
Make Your Voice Heard-Get Involved With The Neighbourhood Plan
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterSignificant strong support was expressed for a Neighbourhood Development Plan to allow the Parish Council, at its December meeting, to decid...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Jan 26 -
Enhancements For The Village Hall in 2026
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThe Village Hall is to be painted white -at least to its rendered front elevation-and the perimeter path round the playing fields will be co...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 12 Dec 25 -
Avant Homes Application 'Reluctantly' Approved
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterMajor concerns over flooding and sewage escape in the village have been expressed on numerous occasions by residents, the Parish Council, ac...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 8 Dec 25 -
'Fantastic' To See Them Again
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterLights, cameras, crew and performers are all ready to bounce into action again next year when filming for the children's comedy televisi...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 3 Dec 25 -
Wreath Making
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillVillage ladies who “Wreath”! Sunday afternoon with scissors in hand, foliage in abundance, festive music playing in the backgro...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 2 Dec 25 -
A Chance To Influence Life In Our Village For Years To Come
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterA Neighbourhood Plan is an opportunity for our village to create its own development framework based on local needs – a bit like havin...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 28 Nov 25 -
Neighbourhood Plan-Let Your Voice Be Heard
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys Gill & Glenda HunterA Message to all Villagers-your voice really can, does and will matter, so, if at all possible, please come along to an important Parish Cou...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 24 Nov 25 -
Misdemeanour-Stealing Trees. Fine-£1
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterBelow is a report of a recent meeting of the village's Local History Group, kindly submitted by one of the group's members, Chris Sh...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 22 Nov 25 -
Nothing Says Cosy Like A Christmas Tree All Lit Up
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterCan it ever be too early to start preparing for your family Christmas and central to any festivities is often a brightly decorated tree. Pre...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 21 Nov 25 -
Heralding The Start Of Christmas-Here Come The Twinkling Tractors
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterEmerging through the dusk on Saturday December 6th, a sparking and glittering cavalcade of tractors, both vintage and modern, will illuminat...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 20 Nov 25 -
Coming Soon-Cafe & Shop As Chapel Renovation Nears Completion
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterSeptember 2024 saw major renovations begin on the Methodist Chapel and Schoolroom on Boroughbridge Road that marked an exciting new phase in...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 19 Nov 25 -
No Excuse Now To Not Slow Down
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterThe recent installation of a Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) near the Village Hall should visibly encourage drivers to watch their speed as the...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 17 Nov 25 -
Raising Money With Delicious Food & A Warm Welcome
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterOn a dank, grey, November day, what better way of spending a couple of hours could there have been than popping along to a Spud 'n Pud l...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 16 Nov 25 -
Proud Of Our Village History
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Colin PhilpottIt’s been a long time in the making but Bishop Monkton has now joined the list of places proudly displaying key facts about its histor...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 15 Nov 25 -
BISHOP MONKTON HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillUnder the cover of darkness, our village houses were dressed and the trail was set (kindly by Stancey!). 'Knock, knock, knock’ the...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 5 Nov 25 -
BISHOP MONKTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillMembers of Bishop Monkton Local History Group, together with guests and visitors from the surrounding area, were treated to a fascinating ta...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 27 Oct 25 -
BISHOP MONKTON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillAre you concerned about over-development in Bishop Monkton? Are you keen to see infrastructure, facilities and services improve to serve our...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 26 Oct 25 -
IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR VILLAGE HALL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Glenda HunterA planning application has recently been submitted to North Yorkshire Council by the Village Hall Committee for the following improvements t...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 21 Oct 25 -
METHODIST CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillA ‘Celebrate Harvest with All We Can’ Service was lead by Rev Gareth Baron who apparently was inspired by a simple tin of soup!!...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 16 Oct 25 -
CRUMBS
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillBadapple Theatre returned once again to the Bishop Monkton Village Hall with a ‘LAUGH OUT LOUD’ one-person show. ‘Crumbs&...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 9 Oct 25 -
HARVEST FESTIVAL 2025
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillWelcome! Come on in to the wonderful world of Bishop Monkton Harvest Festival! There was an abundance of gorgeous flowers, fruits, vegetable...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 8 Oct 25 -
INTERNATIONAL PURVES PUPPETS – ALADDIN AND HIS WONDERFUL LAMP
Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North YorkshireArticle by: Cerys GillBishop Monkton Village Hall was the venue. The scene was set. The lights dimmed. Giant glow in the dark puppets came to life! Telling th...
BISHOP MONKTON TODAYPosted: 7 Oct 25