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Visits 51,947
As of 1st October 2025
The site reached the milestone of 50,000 visits in March 2025
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October 2025
A Busy Canal Walk
The walk along the canal was very busy this afternoon including David and Karen from Eccleston, Lancashire who were in Ripon for a long weekend and were enjoying the view from Canal Reedbed Hide. The reeds in front of the hide have recently been cut back giving a wonderful view across the lake. We are very lucky to have such a beautiful attraction in Littlethorpe.
Harvest Festival
As always, St. Michael's Church looked beautiful ahead of the harvest festival. For more photos, go to the St. Michael's page.
Iris Alderson
As many of you already know, Iris passed away recently. She lived on Little Crossing in Littlethorpe, with husband Dennis, for many years before moving to Bishop Monkton after Dennis' death. She was involved in many aspects of Littlethorpe village life - Chair of the village hall committee, Chair of the parish council and also played a big part in St. Michael's Church to name just a few.
Her funeral will be held in St. Michael's at 2pm on Friday 17th October with refreshments at the Mason's Arms in Bishop Monkton afterwards.
Church Diary Dates
HARVEST FESTIVAL - 5th October 2025, Service at 10.30 a.m.
Items of vegetables, fruit or tins would be much appreciated to decorate the church. Following the service, items will go to the Salvation Army.
CAROL SERVICE/ST. LUCIA - 7th December 2025 at 4p.m.
This special service could not be held last year due to lack of young girls being available on the day to take part in the procession. If anyone knows of someone who would like to take part, please let Christine Curtis know by emailing her on christineroly@outlook.com
Thank you.
Parish Council Minutes
The minutes of the parish council meeting, held on Thursday 25th September, are now available on the 'Parish Council' pages.
September 2025
All Creatures Great and Small
A lovely, sunny day saw villagers bring their pets to be blessed at St. Michael's. Full report on the church page.
Together!
One day later and the whole family was seen feeding by Nicholson's Bridge. (23rd)
Only Six Swans A Swimming
This family of swans was spotted swimming along the canal by the boat club. Unfortunately, either mum or dad (photographed with the cygnets in June) was missing. (22nd)
Pet Blessing Service at St Michael`s Church
Sunday 28th Sept 10.30am
`All creatures great and small` and their owners are invited to this very special pet service at St. Michaels Church. Children (and grown-ups) can bring their well-behaved pets, any size from stick insects & tortoises up to larger sized pet lambs and horses. Horses might have to lean on the outside wall if they can`t fit under the church gate canopy. Canon Wendy Dalrymple and Michelle Dearlove will be leading this outdoor service.
Any questions please contact Church Warden Christopher Orme 07702 317290 or christopher.orme@btinternet.com
Parish Council Meeting
The agenda for the parish council meeting to be held on Thursday 25th September is now available on the 'Parish Council' pages.
Repaired!
Following the recovery of coping stones from the canal in July when Renton's bridge was damaged, repairs have now been completed.
Photo: David Laugher
August 2025
Church Flowers
The `garden flowers` arranged recently in St Michael`s Church have been much admired. Vivien Hare is responsible for the current display.
Liz Tite
26th August
Parish Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the parish council meeting, held on Friday 1st August, are now available on the 'Parish Council' page.
Greencroft NGS Open Garden
Photos of the open garden at Greencroft are now available on the 'What's On, What's Gone' page.
Jack's Journal
Not to be for Jack in the World Championships final of the 3m Springboard competition but he does come home with a brilliant bronze for the synchronised event.
July 2025
Renton's Bridge Repairs
The two coping stones from the top of Renton’s Bridge have now been recovered from the canal. According to Julie, they were probably knocked into the canal by a tractor and its trailing equipment.
David Laugher
Jack's Journal
It's a bronze medal for Jack and his partner Anthony Harding in the World Championship 3m synchronised competition - their third world championships medal together! Next is the 3m springboard which begins tomorrow (31st) with the preliminaries followed by the semi-finals and final on Friday.
Parish Council Meeting
The agenda for the upcoming parish council meeting is now available on the 'Parish Council' page.
Jack's Journal
Jack is currently in Singapore for the World Championships. He begins his challenge for a medal on Monday 28th with the preliminaries and finals of the 3m synchronised event both taking place on that day. Come on Jack! 🏅
A61 Harrogate Road, Ripon – Carriageway Surfacing Works.
For details of these roadworks, follow the link below.
Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for this weekend covering the whole of North Yorkshire – and elsewhere in the country:
“There are several unsettled, muggy days ahead across Yorkshire and the Humber region, as slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms develop in the heat of the strong summer sunshine and some warm muggy nights too.
There is currently a Yellow Warning of Thunderstorms in force valid 1100 to 2000 tonight with a HIGH likelihood of low impacts across the whole of our region.
The Yellow Warning of Thunderstorms issued yesterday is now valid from midnight tonight until 20:00 on Saturday with a low likelihood of MEDIUM impacts currently covering the whole of our region. It is worth emphasising that there is the potential for the rain to be torrential in places with 20-30mm in less than an hour and 60 to 90 mm in 2-3 hours possible in a few spots. The unsettled nature of our weather will continue well into next week with something potentially more settled on Thursday and Friday next week.”
The link below will take you to the Met Office warnings website which has further advice regarding possible impacts.
At the time of emailing, the North Yorkshire is at risk level Yellow, we are monitoring the situation as part of our business as usual multi-agency emergency arrangements. If the situation deteriorates and the risk level is raised to AMBER the Council’s formal Severe Weather response arrangements will be invoked. Regular updates on service impacts - including any roads affected by surface water flooding will be available on the Council’s website.
As eyes and ears on the ground, if you become aware of any significant impacts on your local community, please let the Council know by calling the Council number: 0300 131 2131. In addition, if you mobilise your local emergency plans, please also inform the Council on that number.
Your help is appreciated.
Peter Cole
Parish Liaison, Partnerships and Participation Officer
North Yorkshire Council
(18th July)
Littlethorpe Charity Fete
Photos of the charity fete are now available on the 'What's On, What's Gone' page.
Ripon Triathlon
The first race through the village was the sprint which took place in the morning when competitors ran along Littlethorpe Road and down Canal Lane. Water stop ladies, Olivia and Louisa, were kept busy at the top of Canal Lane with some runners drinking and others pouring it over themselves. The early afternoon saw the longer run along Littlethorpe Road, Pottery Lane and Green Lane down to the canal. Road sign man was kept busy trying to stop vehicles driving through the village and even having to tell others to slow down particularly one at the junction by the church just as three runners came around the corner.
Burglary in Littlethorpe
On 9th July between 1700hrs and 2000hrs 2 push bikes were stolen from a garage, if you have any information re this or CCTV/ ring doorbell of anyone acting suspiciously NYP would be interested to hear from you.
Please reference 12250127018
This is a reminder also to ensure all property is locked and secured in the hot weather that doors and windows are secure.
Pierre Olesqui
(North Yorkshire Police, Police Officer, Harrogate Outer)
A Busy Weekend Ahead - Two Reminders
Two events will be taking place on Sunday with a fete in the village hall and the Ripon Triathlon competitors passing through the village. If you are hoping to go to the fete, please remember that Littlethorpe Road and Pottery Lane will be closed between 9.15am and 5pm.
NGS Open Garden
Photos and update of the open garden day at Littlethorpe Manor can be found on the 'What's On, What's Gone' page.
Reminder
Don't forget that Littlethorpe Manor will be open tomorrow (6th) as part of the National Garden Scheme. It will be open from 1.30pm until 5pm. Full details can be found on the 'What's On, What's Gone' page.
Lock up your goldfish
Big aren't they? This heron was eyeing up fish in the pond in Chris and Martin Winterburn's back garden.
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