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As of 1st August 2026
The site reached the milestone of 50,000 visits in March 2025
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August 2026
Ewe lead the way!
July 2026
Roundabout Article
Those of you who subscribe to the Roundabout magazine will have seen the very interesting 'Early Memories of Littlethorpe' articles in the August/September magazine. Please read the comment on the 'Guestbook' page.
Reminder
Don't forget the talk tomorrow at St. Michael's Church. It should be a very interesting and informative morning.
UPDATE: A full update can be found on the 'What's On, What's Gone' page.
Feed them and they will come!
Lots of villagers care about hedgehogs and do what they can to help them - are you one of those people? Feeding can really help these wonderful creatures but do your research first as there are things you should not feed them. We are regularly getting three in our garden at the moment - one very large, one smaller and a baby. Could it be Harry and his family?
Parish Council Minutes
The minutes of the parish council meeting, held on Thursday 9th July, are now available on the 'Parish Council' pages.
Ripon Triathlon
Olympic champions, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, competed in the event this year - Alistair in the sprint race and Jonny in the standard distance. Competitors had to contend with 22/23deg heat so the water stations were a welcome relief with excellent marshalling encouraging them all the way.
Manning Canal Lane drinks station
L to R: Louise Appleton, Sofia, Lilianna & Philippa Di Silvestro
Alistair Brownlee leading the sprint race down Canal Lane
As requested, "Just pour it over my head!"
⚠️ THINK BEFORE YOU JUMP: OPEN WATER IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU THINK ⚠️
Earlier this evening, we received reports of a group of teenagers jumping from a bridge into open water. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, but the incident serves as an important reminder of the very real dangers associated with open water.
With the warmer weather continuing and the summer holidays fast approaching, we're encouraging everyone across our communities to stay safe around open water. Whether you're out walking, enjoying a picnic, paddleboarding, fishing or meeting friends, please remember that rivers, lakes, reservoirs, canals and other open water can be far more dangerous than they appear. Cold water shock, hidden hazards, strong currents and sudden changes in depth can quickly become life-threatening. We also strongly encourage parents and carers to speak with their children and young people about the dangers of open water before they head out with friends. A simple conversation about the risks and making safe choices could help prevent a tragedy.
Please help keep yourself and others safe by remembering:
• Only swim at designated, supervised swimming locations where possible.
• Never jump or dive into open water – you may not know what's beneath the surface.
• Never enter the water after consuming alcohol or drugs.
• Keep a close eye on children and encourage older children and young people to make safe choices around water.
• If someone gets into difficulty, don't enter the water to rescue them. Call 999 immediately, ask for the Fire and Rescue Service if inland, or the Coastguard if at the coast. If it is safe to do so, throw something that floats and encourage them to stay calm until help arrives.
We are incredibly fortunate to have beautiful rivers, reservoirs and open spaces across Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough and the surrounding villages. By looking out for one another and taking a few simple precautions, we can all help prevent avoidable tragedies this summer.
Please share this post with your family, friends and local community to help spread this important message and keep everyone safe this summer. Thank you for helping to keep our communities safe.
Ross Hudson
(North Yorkshire Police, PC, Harrogate Outer Safer Neighbourhood team)
Harry the hedgehog is released!
Harry, rescued and named by Dave Laugher, has been released back into the wild. Dave found him out and about during the day which is not a sign of a healthy hedgehog so he took him to Bishopton Vets and he was returned to Dave when well enough. He was subsequently released, as darkness fell, in a garden where hedgehogs visit every night to feed.
Littlethorpe Manor Open Garden
A report and more photos of the open garden at Littlethorpe Manor can be found on the 'What's On, What's Gone' Page.
Jack's Journal
Two more medals for Jack! Diving at the Bolzano Diving Meeting in Italy, he won the Men's 3m Springboard Bronze and Men's 3m Synchro Silver with Anthony Harding. Well done Jack - a very successful weekend.
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Ripon Triathlon
Information about the Ripon Triathlon, due to take place on 12th July, can be accessed below.
Promotion via Social Media
Following their presentation on 4th June (see the UPDATE on the 'What's On, What's Gone' page), Amelia and Fran have agreed to give a training session on social media at 6pm on Friday 21st August in the village hall. Please put this date in your diary and forward this message to anyone else who might be interested.
June 2026
Saturday 27th June in the village hall
Jack's Journal
It is four years since Jack last competed on the 1 metre springboard but yesterday (4th) he came second behind Jordan Holden in the Aquatic GB Diving Championships in Sandwell, West Midlands. Two days later, Jack, with diving partner Anthony Holding, won gold in the 3 metre springboard which gained them entry into the European Championships being held in Paris in August.
A full report of this event can be found on the 'What's On, What's Gone' page.
Littlethorpe Lane
May 2026
Road Works
The road closure on Pottery Lane means the potholes are being repaired.
Jack's Journal
Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding have done it again with a brilliant bronze medal. This time, it was at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup Super Final event in Beijing. They are now looking forward to the European Championships in Paris in the summer.
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