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February 2026
Preparations
Richard Tite was busy in St. Michael's churchyard tidying the garden in preparation for the service of committal for Avril Mallett tomorrow (17th) at 2pm.
Missing Trees
Did you, like me, think that something looked different in St. Michael's churchyard and then spot a pile of wood? Two trees, a dead Lime and a Sycamore, have been chopped down in the corner next to Littlethorpe Road.
Road Closure
Pottery Lane will be closed between Appletrees Nursery and Glenview Cottage.
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Avril Mallett
Avril, who used to live at Broom House in the village, died peacefully in her sleep on 26th January aged 89. There will be a private cremation with family flowers only then a service of committal at St. Michael's Church on 17th February at 2pm.
January 2026
New Website
Our parish council now has its own website to comply with transparency, accessibility and legal requirements so why not take a look - https:littlethorpe-pc.gov.uk
Special Constabulary Recruitment
Special Constabulary recruitment opening 02/02/26
Recruitment for the Special Constabulary will be opening on 02/02/26. If you've ever thought of volunteering your time and have an interest in becoming a Special Constable but don't know what it involves, please click About the role | North Yorkshire Police to find out all you need to know.
Special Constables have the same power, uniform and responsibilities as regular (paid) police officers but volunteer on a part-time basis. Specials – as they are known – come from all walks of life and backgrounds bring a diverse range of skills and experience to the role. They volunteer a minimum of sixteen hours per month to support local policing. Being a Special Constable is not easy. You will be faced with challenging and confrontational situations that most people will never come across in their lifetime. But the rewards can vastly outweigh the challenges. You will gain confidence and new skills, work with a team of equally amazing people, and ultimately, you will have helped people in need or made their life better.
Details will be posted on NYP Careers and applications will go live on 02/02/26 here; Vacancies
Jonathan Lewis
(North Yorkshire police, PC, York city NPT)
Parish Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the parish council meeting, held on Thursday 22nd January, are now available on the 'Parish Council' pages. The report from Felicity Cunliffe-Lister is also available.
Flooding
After a short respite, the rain is back and is predicted to be with us for a while yet. Orchard Lane pond is back and the regular flooding near the by-pass is possibly as high as it has ever been.
27th January
Road Closure
Pottery Lane will be closed by the chicken farm at the end of the month.
Parish Council Meeting
The agenda for the parish council meeting, to be held on 22nd January, is now available on the 'Parish Council' pages.
Resignation
Gerry Spoors has resigned from the parish council. He was a parish councillor for many years including holding the position of Chair until last year. Back in 2018, he was instrumental in having the Parish Boundary Marker Stone installed in the pinfold. Thank you, Gerry, for all your work on behalf of the village.
Happy New Year Everyone
December 2025
Knives Surrender Scheme
Did you know you have a knife surrender bin in Ripon and Boroughbridge? Some are aware as a total of 98 knives and other bladed articles have been surrendered into these.
If you come across any bladed article legal and illegal you may post these items in a knife surrender box in your area so they can be disposed of safely. This can include kitchen knives and scissors if you are looking to get rid of yours after receiving new ones for Christmas.
These orange knife surrender bins are located in Ripons St Mary's car park next to the bottle recycling and also in Boroughbridges Morrison's car park also next to bottle and clothes donations as you exit the car park.
This is amnesty scheme so you do not have to give details or any information so feel free to use this to get as many knives off our streets.
Kind regards.
Jack Gudger
(North Yorkshire Police, PCSO, Harrogate Outer)
Christmas Day at St. Michael's
Photos of the Christmas Day service at St. Michael's can be found on the St. Michael's page.
Merry Christmas Littlethorpe
Advent at St. Michael's
Before the service this morning (21st), worshippers at St. Michael's were ready to light the 4th candle on the Advent wreath before lighting the Christ candle on Christmas Day. Reverend Paul Spurgeon took the service.
Sunrise
Red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning! Sunrise this morning (17th).
Santa Lucia Carol Service
More photos of the Santa Lucia Carol Service, held on 7th December, can be found on the St. Michael's' pages.
November 2025
Letter from Julian Smith re Directory of Support Services
Subject: End of Garden Waste Collection Service for 2025
The last garden waste collections will take place between Monday 24 November and Friday 5 December. To check when the last collections are, please visit the bin calendar page.
We’ll be in touch with more details early in the new year about the service for 2026. In the meantime, please visit our website for more information.
Anyone who plans on having a real Christmas tree this festive season, can chop it up small and leave it in their garden waste wheelie bin for collection in March 2026, once they’ve paid for their new licence. Alternatively, they can be recycled at a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
James Sherwood
Communications Business Partner (Environment)
North Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
Parish Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the parish council meeting, held on 5th November, are now available to view on the 'Parish Council' pages.
New Parish Councillor
Neil Robinson, who lives on Canal Lane, has been co-opted on to the parish council.
Resignation
Christine Winterburn has resigned from the parish council. Many thanks to her for everything she has done for the parish council over many years.
Fireworks over the village
Regional Consultation.
This letter has been received from Julian Smith MP.
More Repairs
Littlethorpe Lane has now also been repaired with a full resurface.
The Movement, Activity and Sport Investment Programme Funding Opportunity
MP Julian Smith has sent this information about 'a funding opportunity that could benefit your community, particularly in tackling rural isolation through increased physical activity'.
Church Tidy
Chris Sharp was clipping the yew trees in the church on Friday doing a very professional job. With his background in the army we can expect smart stripes when he gives the grass a cut in time for Remembrance Sunday!
Liz Tite
Work Completed
As expected, men were working on the telephone lines near the church today (3rd). The work has been completed and Pottery Lane is now open to traffic. HOWEVER, what was not expected was that the resurfacing of Pottery Lane/Green Lane would also be completed today (I received information that they weren't due until 11th November). So, approximately one week after filling in the potholes it has been properly resurfaced! Who cares when? It has finally been done!
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.
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