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Visits 54,416
As of 1st July 2026
The site reached the milestone of 50,000 visits in March 2025
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July 2026
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.
Rural Thefts
We are seeing an increase in fuel thefts from rural, farming communities including Oil and Diesel.
North Yorkshire Police will be conducting visits to farms in the community, if you would like us to specifically come and see you then please contact us on: harrogate.outer@northyorkshire.police.uk to arrange a time and date that is suitable. We ask that you ensure that all security measures are taken, and items of high value are locked securely somewhere safe. Please continue to be vigilant at this time.
If you have any information regarding this, then please report it by calling 101 - If suspicious activity is happening and you have concerns, call 999.
Hannah Gill
(North Yorkshire Police, PCSO, Harrogate and Ripon)
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.
Are you supporting or caring for someone with Dementia?
The Herbert Protocol is a nationwide scheme adopted by all UK police forces with the aim of reducing the risk of harm to someone living with Dementia who may go missing, by enabling swift access to key information that can help the police find the person more quickly.
We have previously requested a hard copy of the form is completed by their carer, updated regularly and produced to Police on request.
We are now working in Partnership with 'Safe & Found Online' (SAFO) who offer an editable, digital copy of the form.
As part of Missing Persons strategies, UK Police Forces are encouraging carers of vulnerable people who are a risk of going missing to compile useful information about them, via this website https://safeandfoundonline.co.uk/index.html
Should a person suffering from Dementia, be reported as a missing person, we will be able to access the information their carer has recorded on the form, immediately.
Potential lifesaving information can be with the police at the touch of a button.
Alison Swan
(North Yorkshire Police, PCSO, Harrogate Outer)
April 2026
Littlethorpe Young People's Development Fund
The village hall committee has funds available from money previously held in the Serjeanston trust to provide financial support for the young people of Littlethorpe.
The committee has decided to make an annual grant of up to £100 to promote Education, sport, music, art, writing and reading.
If you feel your project would meet any of the above criteria and you would like to apply, please contact Sue Little, secretary of the Littlethorpe Village Hall Committee, on 01765 690485 or email suelittle500@btinternet.com for an application form.
Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs Sue Little, The Old Workshop, Pottery Lane, Littlethorpe, HG4 3LS
Safe!
Isn't it wonderful that some people care enough to save a lamb from drowning in the canal! Thank you to Ian Seeger Horner and a kind passer-by who stopped to help him.
Annual Parish Meeting
This was an enjoyable and interesting evening hearing about village activities which was preceded by a glass of wine or a soft drink. There were reports from various village activities. Unfortunately, few villagers came but Jo Langton, who only moved into the village at the weekend, was there to meet everyone and find out more about the village. Welcome to Littlethorpe, Jo (and your family). All reports will appear on the Parish Council website shortly.
Enjoying a glass of wine before the meeting.
Village website
Littlethorpe Parish Council (Jackie Laugher not present)
Back row: Vhairi Luck, Neil Robinson, Kirstin Wood
Front row: Keith Pettitt (Parish Clerk), Christopher Orme (Chair)
Criminals stole over £879 million through investment fraud in 2025.
Victims of investment fraud lost an average of £1,675 every minute last year, new figures from the City of London Police, the National Lead Force for Fraud, have revealed.
Criminals stole £879.8 million through investment fraud last year - an average of £2.4 million a day.
In 2025, 34,673 people reported investment fraud to Report Fraud, the national service that replaced Action Fraud in December 2025. This marks a 31 per cent rise on the previous year. The rise in reporting is not only linked to an increase in investment fraud, but also due to the point at which victims realise what has happened. Reports began climbing steadily from March and spiked in July and September when many people review their investments, move money into new products or check their returns ahead of the new financial year.
As part of wider fraud‑prevention work, we are urging the public to take simple steps to protect themselves.
Before making any investment, use the FCA’s firm checker tool, to confirm whether a firm or individual is authorised. The tool can be accessed via the FCA website and is one of the most effective ways to avoid cloned firms and bogus advisers.
We encourage anyone considering an investment to be cautious of unsolicited messages, adverts promising unusually high returns, or requests to keep the offer “confidential”.
You can also contact the Financial Conduct Authority’s consumer helpline on 0800 111 6768 or report suspicious businesses or individuals by using the reporting form on their website.
Any suspicious activity should be reported to Report Fraud as soon as possible at www.reportfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, victims of fraud and cybercrime should report to Police Scotland on 101.
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Storm Dave
An amber weather warning was issued ahead of Storm Dave with winds of up to 60mph possible. Littlethorpe seems to have avoided major damage but a tree by the junction at the church did come down.
Easter Day at St. Michael's
The flower arranging ladies had been busy at St. Michael's creating wonderful displays on the font, the altar and every window for the Easter Day service which was led by Cliff Bowman. Despite the inclement weather, the service was well attended.
From left to right: Christine Curtis, Trevor Vaughan, Glenys Gittings, Christopher Orme, Christin Thackray and Cliff Bowman
The font was decorated by Nicola Routledge
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