Guestbook

April 2024 - Quiz - Too hard but we enjoyed the booby prize. Little Hope, Littlethorpe

April 2024 - Quiz - A brilliant evening and thank you and all the team for all your hard work putting it on.  Liz Tite, Littlethorpe

October 2023 - Quiz - Good fun evening. Well organised. Anonymous, Littlethorpe/Ripon

October 2023 -Quiz - Good quiz and good supper - lighting could be improved. Good time had by all. The Five Fools, Ripon

October 2023 - Quiz - Good fun as usual! The Potters, Littlethorpe

September 2023 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the gardens. Not only were the gardens beautiful and a joy to behold but our whole visit was enjoyable. A lot of thought and planning had gone into the different aspects of the gardens. The afternoon was perfectly finished off with excellent tea and cake! Barry & Diane Spring, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

September 2023 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Our last open garden of 2023 and it didn't disappoint. We have visited before and always look forward to seeing it again. So much colour and variety at the tail end of summer. The lemon polenta cake was delicious! Mrs Purdie, Walton, Nr Wetherby

September 2023 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Stunning, beautiful, interesting, educational. Our friend suggested we visit today as she had enjoyed a visit last year - we are so glad to have been able to visit today, gardens all amazing and tea and cake very welcome! Many thanks to all concerned. Mrs Ackroyd, Addingham, West Yorkshire

September 2023 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens Teas - Wonderful choice of a large collection of different cakes which tasted incredible. Elaine & Chris Stelling, South Duffield, Selby

September 2023 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Well organised and beautiful gardens. A pleasure to wander round. Tea and cakes were delicious. Thanks to all. Mitchell family, Killinghall & Rawson family, Wetherby

September 2023 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens Teas - Excellent array of fresh cakes, lovely cup of tea, nice touches with tablecloths and fresh flowers. Lots of willing helpers. The best tea-stop we've been to ? 10 out of 10. Mr & Mrs E. Moss, Asenby, North Yorkshire

September 2023 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Fabulous gardens. So impressed with the box hedges! Wonderful afternoon all round. Sue Lydall, Ripon

September 2023 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - The garden becomes more spectacular every time you visit. The vistas are stunning and the flowers are exceptional. The cakes are delicious and they are a tribute to the local cooks. Bill Richardson, Littlethorpe

September 2023 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - I live very nearby but didn't know this existed. Fantastic garden - loved it. Lynda Moss, Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge

September 2023 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Fabulous gardens - we loved the medicinal garden, the sculptures and water features and the amazing variety of trees and flowers. Tea and cakes were delicious and very welcome. Lovely friendly staff. A thoroughly enjoyable day out! Dot Scriven, Hebden and Hilary & David Budd, Grassington.

March 2023 - Roundabout - Regular readers of the "Roundabout" magazine will realise that we no longer have the Littlethorpe contributions from Richard Tite. His fascinating reports-"Nature Notes" of plants and trees in his garden, around Ripon and on his travels and the detailed drawings of birds have been an absolute delight. His observations and obvious knowledge have been much appreciated. Richard's "better half" - Liz, also decided to step down from years of reporting to "Roundabout" but the latest edition has photographs and details as usual from Liz, thank goodness. We are grateful to this indomitable duo for representing Littlethorpe for so many years and hope that someone will take over the role, though it will be a hard act to follow.  Margaret Plunkett, Ripon

March 2023 - Dear Sandra, thank you for announcing my retirement on your site. Best wishes to you all in Littlethorpe. Steve McGowan, Ripon

December 2022 - Carol Service - It was a lovely service, much enjoyed by all, despite the bitter cold night outside, (our church is always warm!) Ann Lancaster, Ripon

December 2022 - Carol Service - Thanks very much Sandra. We can always rely on you to record village events. Gerry Spoors, Littlethorpe

October 2022 - Quiz - You enabled us to achieve all our aspirations. Well done, Sandra. The Famous 5, Littlethorpe

October 2022 - Quiz - Please make questions easier for us!! Helen, Ripon & Rachel, Wetherby

September 2022 - England at its best - We sang the National Anthem at the end of the marvellous concert given by the Skelldale Singers in St. Michael’s Church, as the country came to the end of its mourning for our beloved Queen Elizabeth.  It was a fitting sign-off to a dramatic fortnight:  we shall never forget the country’s emotional farewell tributes to that amazing woman who had been part of our lives for so long, and it was pure luck that enabled us to enjoy a really good village get together to round off an era.   

It was England at its best, with the talented choir giving us an evening of our favourite music with soloists and a harpist – what more could you ask? Juliet Jowitt, Ripon

 July 2022 - I wonder if you can help me.  I am trying to track down a former colleague, Ken Ridley, who, I understand was organist at St.Michael's for a long time.  Ken and I worked together at North Riding College in the 1980s. I wonder if you have any contact details for him, as I would like to get in touch with him again. He and I published a book together in1986.  If you could pass on any contact details for Ken, then this would be great. Thank you. Professor Keith Morrison, Macau, China. 

Your message has been passed on to one of Ken's daughters - Editor

April 2022 - Website - Thank you for the wonderful website! It was so helpful when we were considering moving to the village, to be able to see what happens in the community. We still check the site regularly and love seeing all the updates. Louise Blyth, Littlethorpe

March 2022 - Tea and Cake for Ukraine - Well done, Littlethorpe. Thank you for your support. Christine Curtis, Littlethorpe 

March 2022 - Tea and Cake for Ukraine - A great community support for Ukraine. Angela Seeger Horner, Littlethorpe

March 2022 - Quiz Night - Very good fun as usual. Looking forward to the next one. Les Smith, Littlethorpe

March 2022 - Quiz Night - We would like to see more questions on culture like what we used to get. Sue wants 'Theatre'. 'Littlethorpe Olympic Committee' team

January 2022 - Hi. We have recently found a 1901 penny and also the head of a WW1 toothbrush in the garden. Does anyone have a map of the camp that was in the fields between Harrogate and Knaresborough Roads? I found some very low res ones, which would indicate the camp was outside of the estate we live on, but better resolution would be much appreciated? Scott Bartle, Ripon - scottbartle@hotmail.co.uk 

September 2021 - Quiz Night - Really enjoyed last night. It was great to catch up with so many people. Thank you to Chris and Sandra for all your hard work organising and on the night. Pam & Pete Waite, Easingwold 

September 2021 - Hi there, I'd like to thank you for making my day. I've just seen the photo of the church group on your history page and was amazed to see my dad on there. He's 3rd from left front row, Brian Gibbon. I knew he grew up in Littlethorpe but knew very little of his life there. He sadly died in 1979. He lived at the potteries with his parents Tom and Rachel. I believe Tom dug the clay. Tom died in 1946 but I don't know the circumstances, so I never knew him. I don't suppose there's anyone around still who would remember them now, but thank you again. It's a wonderful photo. Linda Jones, Carmarthen, Wales

Photos sent, along with memories from someone who lived next door to your dad - Editor

September 2021 - Quiz Night - An excellent evening with lots of entertainment and fun. Thank you so much!!! The Knowles family, Littlethorpe

September 2021 - Quiz Night - Very enjoyable evening as always. Well organised. That is why we come. David & Helen Reason, Ripon

September 2021 - Quiz Night - The village hall needs a decent sound system (P.A. + kit for playing background music). This could be set up very easily and be very useful. June Garbutt, Littlethorpe

September 2021 - Quiz N ight - An excellent evening. James/Claire Bickers, Littlethorpe

September 2021 - Quiz Night - 9.30 - So far so good! Great spread. Great fun. John Battram, Littlethorpe

September 2021 - Quiz Night - A great evening, amazing food. Definitely come again. Jo Noonan, Littlethorpe

February 2021 - Hello everyone, I was pleased to receive 'Roundabout' and read all the interesting things that are happening around Littlethorpe. On Sunday 21st of this month, Suzanne and I were busy filling up the bird feeders, decided we had done a good job, went indoors and waited to see the results. There were lots of Blue Tits flying around dipping and diving but we were very surprised  to see a pair of Gold Finch. I lived in Littlethorpe most of my life but these two little beauties were certainly having a good time in Sowerby. Take care  everyone. Margaret Allen, Sowerby, North Yorkshire

December 2020 - Remembrance Day Packs - Thank you to all of you who helped us to promote our Remembrance Day packs recently, we sent out over 150 gift boxes to our veterans in time for Remembrance Day. Claire Hetherington, Community First Yorkshire

November 2020 - Remembering Roly - A lovely tribute. Robyn Malcolm, Littlethorpe

November 2020 - Remembering Roly - Beautiful bench and the owls are fabulous! Ruth Curtis, Littlethorpe

November 2020 - Remembering Roly - A wonderful tribute for a wonderful man! Carol Edmonstone, Littlethorpe

October 2020 - Memories ofJoan Harker - I first met Joan when we took our school children to Ripon Spa baths for weekly swimming lessons. She was always kind and patient with them. She was also patient with me when I had to do my life-saving training. After many years as a non swimmer I hesitated to jump into the deep end of the pool! Joan called out " come on, just jump and I'll catch you", my first close contact with Joan! Years later we shared the duties of sides men (or sidespeople) and she would tell me tales of her childhood in Littlethorpe and the origins of many of the treasures in St. MICHAEL'S CHURCH. We worked well together.When Joan and Bill moved into Lister House I once took her flowers from the Harvest festival. She was absolutely delighted with them and told us lots of stories of her parents and her friends in Littlethorpe. I sing with the Skelldale Singers and Joan and Bill were in the audience when we went to Lister House to do a Christmas concert for them. At the end Joan stood up and gave us an impromptu vote of thanks which was much appreciated. I was disappointed that I could not pay my respects to Joan at her funeral but quite understood the limits on the numbers due to the coronavirus epidemic. I shall always have fond memories of Joan and I'm glad that she is at rest with her beloved Bill in Littlethorpe, which was her special place.  Margaret Plunkett, Ripon

October 2020 - Remembering Roly - He would be really touched by this, he loved Littlethorpe and helping maintain it as a wonderful place to live. Thank you. Helen Perry, Harrogate

October 2020 - Remembering Roly - Definitely should remember our dear friend and this a great way to do it! Rob Ankcorn, Littlethorpe

August 2020 - Village Hall Phased Re-opening - Great! Rob Ankcorn, Littlethorpe

August 2020 - Village Hall Phased Re-opening - That's positive news. Mandy Downes, Littlethorpe

May 2020 - Mystery Package - A kind person left a pink bag, containing a slice of tea cake, on the gate of our home Wycke House last week and we have been puzzling over where it came from . We’d love to say thank you and return bag and container but you did not leave us a clue as to your identity! Our Tel is 01765690637, please get in touch! Don and Tessa Mack, Littlethorpe 

May 2020 - Searching for Family -  To keep myself occupied in this current situation I am doing some family research and wondered if you could help or perhaps put me in contact with anyone else who may be helpful. My late father Christopher Neville Beadle (1921-1997) lived certainly in his younger years at Bellwood Hall, Harrogate Road. His parents were Ivan & Monica Beadle. He was also brought up and lived with his aunt Lois Beadle a spinster (1875-1959 )  who lived at Littlethorpe Lodge Ripon.  I do remember staying many times with my Aunt Lois at Littlethorpe Lodge before she died....a lovely lady and a beautiful house and gardens. So I was wondering what has happened to these two properties, are they still in existence?  Would anyone know anything of my Great Aunt Lois?  I am 70 so there may still be people around who may have known her. I now live in Devon but was originally from Thirsk.  Geraldine Bull (nee Beadle), Devon

If you have any information, please send to  clerk.littlethorpe.pc@gmail.com - Editor

April 2020 - Canal Towpath - I have spoken to the local team and they have advised me that the Ripon Canal has always been closed to cyclists as there are sections which are no more than 1m wide. The no cycling signs have always been up, we have just put up some larger temporary signs to highlight it even clearer than before. The team have advised that the towpath is not a bridleway, should any cyclists think it so. Whilst as you mentioned that most cyclists are compliant with the correct behaviours on our towpaths and you have highlighted that there is a small minority who do spoil it for everyone else. Our signs are there to create a safe environment for all who share the towpath, dog walkers, walkers, families and those with mobility restrictions. We do take reports of anti social behaviour seriously, whilst we are a charity so do not have the power to enforce rules and regulations of behaviours. We strongly advise any verbal behaviour or abuse experienced to be reported to the police. I hope you do continue to enjoy the towpaths in the Ripon Canal area. Julie Moriarty, Customer Support Administrator, Canal and River Trust 

April 2020 - Canal Towpath - We too have experienced cyclists on Ripon Canal towpath and their unpleasant responses to being reminded that cycling is not permitted…which discreet signs at intersections with Canal Lane and Green Lane have made clear for a long time now. The width of the towpath is not as wide as William Rich would have us believe –as evidenced by a picture of a dodging cyclist on the village website.  At the moment social distancing is being practised as far as possible by walkers, but cyclists do not have the bell or consideration to give others sufficient warning of their presence when approaching from behind as they scythe through.  At the moment cowslips, sweet violet, kingcup and cuckoo flower grace the towpath edge, and a pair of mute swans are still sitting on their nest – but I doubt cyclists have noticed these delights.  Julie Freytag and her Canal & Rivers Trust team work hard to keep our local asset looking as it does – it is really appreciated. Perhaps the kissing gate or stile should be reinstated at Renton`s Bridge – the present open zig-zag arrangement is no deterrent when manoeuvring a bike. Cyclists should heed the large new blue notices `No Cycling on the Towpath` put up this week.  Please take your bikes and lack of respect elsewhere. Liz Tite, Littlethorpe

April 2020 - Canal Towpath - William Rich’s letter is another example of those individuals who believe that the rules which are observed by the majority of people just don’t apply to them. He appears quite happy to flout the rules which most people observe. The abusive comments of cyclists when members of the public point out that they should not be on the towpath is also indicative of such attitudes. The towpath is not a bridleway so no cycling is allowed on it and the signs quite clearly state this. It is narrow and even for walkers it is quite difficult to keep 2 metres apart, but just doable. Cyclists (who nowadays have no bell to signal their approach), typically cut into the 2 metre distance. The towpath is not a hard surface and is eroded by the use of cycles – hence the signs. The roads are hardly busy at the moment and certainly not “dangerous”. The Way of the Roses national cycle route runs close to the canal area and is well-used every day. Why can’t Mr Rich use that instead of insisting on a non-existent “right” which exists only in his imagination? John Edmonstone, Littlethorpe

April 2020 - Dear Ms Roberts

In your newsletters you seem peculiarly hostile to cycling on the Ripon Canal towpath. Could I say that I have been cycling this towpath for decades and will continue to do so unless prevented by physical barriers or a court injunction. This towpath seems to be unique on the canal network in attempting to prevent cycling.  Do you realise that by discouraging people from cycling into Ripon on this scenic route you are a) forcing them into their cars or onto dangerous roads and b) making it less likely that holidaymakers will include Ripon in their canal boat itinerary, given your perceived hostility to cycling (cycling being an integral part of many canal boat holidays)? I can see no justification for preventing cycling on this towpath.  It is at least as wide as other sections of towpath on the network where cycling is permitted.  Also, in my opinion, this path should rightly be a bridleway, since it has been used by horses in the past to tow canal boats.  As you probably know, cycling is permitted on bridleways. I have been in contact with the Canal and Rivers Trust regarding this issue and they seem just as baffled as I and many of my friends are by your negative attitude, though the Trust did come up with some feeble, and easily refutable (see above), excuse about the width of the path.

Yours William Rich

March 2020 - Good Neighbours - Thank you to our neighbours Kirsten and Ken Wood who have offered help if we need it during the Coronavirus lockdown - it is much appreciated. Editor

March 2020 - It is not that I don't like dogs but twice now I have found dog poo by the roadside outside our house! Most dog walkers do clear up but there is a minority who don't! Also  I was driving down Littlethorpe Lane at 10.30pm when I noticed a car parked in the lay-by by the by-pass with its boot up . I asked the young man what he was doing; he replied that he was just sorting out his boot. He denied that he was dumping rubbish but I thought it was very funny to be  in the dark at 10.30 at night sorting out his boot! We all need to be vigilant or is it just me being paranoid? Moaning Minnie, Littlethorpe (Name supplied)

December 2019 - Littlethorpe Road Closure - I think the problem with the road closure has been that the road closure signs have been put at the wrong end of Littlethorpe Lane. Instead of them being at the junction with Pottery Lane they have been placed at the junction with the by-pass. For the last two days the signs at the by-pass have suggested that both Littlethorpe Road and Littlethorpe Lane have been closed. Martin Winterburn, Littlethorpe

October 2019 - Quiz - Great fun as always. Pity we left our brains at home but we enjoyed the wonderful spread of food. Val & Phil Cook, Jo & Terry Copsey, Ripon

October 2019 - Quiz - Very good as usual. Great evening. Les Smith, Littlethorpe

October 2019 - Quiz - Good fun. Mandy Downes, Littlethorpe

October 2019 - Quiz - It's always a good night for the camaraderie and especially the lovely supper. Carol Edmonstone, Littlethorpe

September 2019 - Beckbusters - We had a wonderful day; the weather was kind and we had fantastic support from around the village coming out to cheer on the runners. This support has been mentioned by lots of runners and we are so grateful to people in Bishop Monkton and Littlethorpe for embracing the event. Beckbusters, Bishop Monkton

June 2019 - Ripon Triathlon - Just wanted to say a huge 'Thank you'. It was Ripon Triathlon today and huge thanks to all the lovely considerate drivers out there! But mostly to the amazing residents of Littlethorpe who were so kind spraying the runners with water nearly the whole route. It was painfully hot out there and the cold water made such a difference, we were all incredibly grateful! Charlotte Merson, Boroughbridge

June 2019 - Christian Aid - Thank you all the residents of Littlethorpe who graciously answered the knock at the door from Christian Aid volunteers in mid May and contributed the amazing sum of £568.48. This is to provide much needed maternity services in Sierra Leone. Once again thank you for your generosity. Robert Ankcorn, Littlethorpe

April 2019 - Quiz Night - Very lovely evening. Our first time, brought the kids who were welcomed and enjoyed it. Food arrangement great. Sarah Hallworth, Littlethorpe

April 2019 - Quiz Night - A lovely, friendly, happy event, top food and I beat my mum and dad!! Yay! Richard Payne, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

April 2019 - Quiz Night - Thank you for a good night out. As an Js, Ripon & Harrogate

April 2019 - Quiz Night - Yet again - good fun enjoyable evening. Southerners (Les Smith), Littlethorpe

April 2019 - Quiz Night - Great idea - let's do it again soon. Nick Redfern, Studley Roger

April 2019 - Spring Litter Pick - Well done Team Littlethorpe! Rob Ankcorn, Littlethorpe

February 2019 - Salmons family - Do the Salmons still farm in your area? I was a mate of Dave Salmons when he worked at AE Turbines at Yeadon back in the 70's. This is a genuine request, my tele number is 07830020247. I know his sister moved to Canada. Richard Braithwaite, email address supplied

December 2018 - Santa Lucia Carol Service - A most enjoyable service; the best one for me. It is always so exciting to see the children taking part. Sylvia Grice, Ripon

November 2018 - Samaritan's Purse - As Christmas approaches many people in Littlethorpe contribute filled shoeboxes for the Samaritan’s Purse appeal. The sentiments behind such giving are very laudable indeed, but most people know little or nothing about the organisation behind the appeal. Samaritan’s Purse is an organisation of fundamentalist American evangelical Christian missionaries, with an annual income of £16 million, headed up by Rev. Franklin Graham, son of the late Billy Graham. Rev. Graham spoke at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is pro-Vladimir Putin and is on record as being anti-gay, anti-same sex marriage and more particularly anti-Muslim. The shoeboxes are specifically targeted at Muslim children as part of the organisation’s missionary work. These are all facts on record. I leave it to Littlethorpe residents to make up their own minds on this matter. John Edmonstone, Littlethorpe

October 2018 - Happy Jack - Very nice night. Good performance. And the halftime ice-creams a real bonus. Sorry we rushed off, beer called. Kevin Gay, Ripon

October 2018 - Happy Jack - Excellent drama. Roger and Dbbie brought Jack and Liz to life effortlessly - an absolute treat. Richard Langley, Littlethorpe

October 2018 - Happy Jack - A different kind of evening - clever, funny and very entertaining. Downes, Moxhams, Abbott, Armstrong, Littlethorpe

October 2018 - Happy Jack - Very entertaining - thank you very much. Nick Scott & Sheila Carroll, Littlethorpe

October 2018 - Quiz Night - Another great night. Thanks Sandra for compiling the quiz and keeping order. Thanks also to everyone who supported it and made it a success - I have never seen so many fantastic puddings!! Christine Winterburn, ​Littlethorpe

October 2018 - An Unlikely Story - What a wonderful evening that must have been. Wish we were there! How we miss Littlethorpe! Kate Taylor Warren , Aurora, Colorado, USA

October 2018 - An Unlikely Story - This was a fascinating evening & thoroughly enjoyable. A very big thank you to all those involved, it was really great. Diana Dale, Littlethorpe

October 2018 - An Unlikely Story - It was an excellent evening!!! Christine Winterburn, Littlethorpe

September 2018 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Garden - Fantastic day out despite the short cloud burst. Delicious cakes. Anonymous

September 2018 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Garden - We look forward each year to our visit to this wonderfully designed garden with everything so immaculately cared for. The plants on the plant stall looking so healthy and the cakes in the marquee tasting delicious. A lovely day out whatever the weather. Anonymous

September 2018 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Garden - Coffee and cakes lovely. Thank you very much! Anonymous

August 2018 - Just wanted to tell you that I think the website that you so ably manage is a great credit to you. It is always up-to-date and well put together, and of interest to village folk and others wanting to know more about Littlethorpe. So.....on behalf of all of us who regularly view the website, many thanks. Judith Steele, Littlethorpe

August 2018 - Open Gardens - Littlethorpe House - A beautiful well-kept garden. June & William Monkman, Church Fenton, ​North Yorkshire

August 2018 - Open Gardens - A lovely day out. Really enjoyed it. Ian Spaulding, Bridlington, Yorkshire

July 2018 - ....... a great discovery to find the Littlethorpe website, lovely to see a small community connecting and sharing information that is easily accessible for residents and visitors alike. Keep up this amazing work ❣️. Mary Hawksworth, email supplied

May 2018 - This is a really informative, up-to-date and interesting website that keeps Littlethorpe people well-informed about what's happening. Well done! John Edmonstone, Littlethorpe

April 2018 - Quiz Night - Excellent evening; thanks for all the hard work and effort. We'll be back!! Keith Pettitt, Bishop Monkton

April 2018 - Quiz Night - Very enjoyable evening. Janet Sweeney, Ripon

April 2018 - Quiz Night - Good fun. Good supper. Fab company! Dizzy Rascals, Burton Leonard

​April 2018 - Quiz Night - I had no idea it was litter picking today. Sorry! More publicity needed!! Eleanor Sharp, Littlethorpe              

Thank you for coming to the quiz, I hope you enjoyed yourself; your support is appreciated. Just so you know for the future, the litter pick is advertised in 'Roundabout', on the Littlethorpe Village Hall Faceebook page and on the Littlethorpe Village website so sorry you missed it. Now that the Entertainments Committee have your email address you should be informed of their events. Editor

April 2018 - Quiz Night - Super quiz: excellent diction of the quizmaster and controlled reasonably by her minder. ​Tite/Curtis/Ankcorn, Centre of the Universe

​April 2018 - Quiz Night - A superb fun-filled evening - great people, great quiz and delicious food!! Maggie Hildreth, Newton-on-Ouse, York

April 2018 - Quiz Night - Enjoyable evening. Margaret Smith, Littlethorpe Park, Ripon

March 2018 - Mothering Sunday at St. Michael's - Thank you so much for the primulas, they were beautiful and so bright for this lovely Sunday morning. They will be given pride of place in my home. Madeleine Staniland Dixon, ​Ripon

March 2018 - Mothering Sunday  at St. Michael's -Thank you so much for the primulas given to every lady on Mothering Sunday. They are so bright and pretty. They will look a treat on my window sill where I can look at them while working at the sink and thank God for my precious family! Carol Edmonstone, Littlethorpe

​​February 2018 - Lived at Azerton, Littlethorpe Lane from birth to 1954. Is it still there? Our church was St. Michael's, Littlethorpe from an early age until we moved to Magdalen Road, Ripon (Ripon Cathedral) where my mother started 1st Ripon Girl Guides. Sister Diana M. J. Burton (nee Collins), ​02089508012, (Using a friend's email)

December 2017 - Santa Lucia Carol Service - Chris enjoyed the refreshments. Jan thought the whole experience a joy to behold. Jan & Chris Laker, Of no fixed abode, Travelled from the far east

​December 2017 - Santa Lucia Carol Service - Lovely service. Needed to be warned to have torches to read words of carols when lights turned off! Sue Anckorn, Littlethorpe

October 2017 - Quiz - We'll be back! Peruvian Highlights, ​Littlethorpe/Ripon

October 2017 - Quiz - Sport round difficult! Quizmaster coped well under pressure! Roly Curtis, ​Littlethorpe

October 2017 - Quiz - A good fun evening. Lovely food too! Cooks & Copseys, Littlethorpe Park, Ripon

​October 2017 - Quiz - Excellent organisation - wonderful evening! Not the Railway Children, Littlethorpe

October 2017 - Quiz - A superb, fun night with well researched and varied questions. The communal supper is always a highlight. Already looking forward to the next one. Helen MacKenzie, Ripon

October 2017 - I have sent out a `message alert` to Simon Hannam`s sister Vicky to let her know that another friend wishes to get in touch with her brother.  He does seem very popular! Liz Tite, Littlethorpe

​​October 2017 - Hello, I have been reading your site and came across an old friend's name. I have been looking for Simon Hannam myself and would like to know if it is the same Simon Hannam who lived in Littlethorpe, Ox Close? Could you please pass my details to Simon if you know how to contact him. Thanks. Nigel Stanley/Shipman, nigelstanley68@hotmail.com

October 2017 - Harvest Festival - A big thank you to all who contributed and helped. Peter & Iris, ​St. Michael's Church Wardens

October 2017 - Harvest Festival - Lovely inspiring service from Rev. Ken and the church looked amazing. The Littlethorpe ladies have done a fantastic job once again. Mr. & Mrs. Routledge, Littlethorpe

October 2017 - Harvest Festival - Beautifully decorated church, lovely service - organist had a shocker. p.s. I was the organist. Jeremy Banyard, Ripon, ​North Yorkshire

​October 2017 - Harvest Festival - Wonderful happy occasion. Superb flowers. Very uplifting. Friendly crowd. Roly Curtis, ​Littlethorpe

​October 2017 - Harvest Festival - Beautiful colourful harvest arrangements. Well arranged music. Well attended service., Katherine Kay, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

September 2017 - Railway Reinstatement Meeting - Thank you to the almost 80 people who attended the open meeting on 18th September. The level of support for opposition to Ripon City Council's proposal to reinstate the railway line running through Bishop Monkton, Littlethorpe and the south of Ripon was really gratifying. The views of the meeting have already been communicated to Ripon City Council, the County Council and the local MP. John Edmonstone, ​Littlethorpe

September 2017 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - A most impressive garden, very creatively designed. Everything is exceptionally well maintained. Simon & Christina Hoare, Ripon, ​North Yorkshire

September 2017 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Simply outstanding, amazing! Tea and cakes superb - all staff first class. You sell yourselves short - could have charged more. Thank you so much. Mary Smith, Sowerby, North Yorkshire

September 2017 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Very beautiful. Lovely day out. Stunning. The cakes were amazing. p.s. See you next year. Susan Moorhouse & Joan Hazel, Keighley, West Yorkshire

September 2017 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - We've enjoyed the scenery and learnt some more, rounded off with excellent refreshments. A good day out. Sowerby, Brompton on Swale, ​North Yorkshire

September 2017 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Beautiful garden, well worth the trip. Excellent cakes. Gill Hillman, Aysgarth, North Yorkshire

September 2017 - Fly Tipping - Fly tipping extreme..... Looks like some moron(s) have dumped a stripped out caravan on the unofficial passing place 100yds beyond Potters Farm on Pottery Lane towards Knaresborough Road. Charming! Tony Burgin, Littlethorpe

August 2017 - Open Gardens - Littlethorpe House was amazing. The Yew hedge was stunning and in keeping with the character of the house. The hollyhocks were wonderful. We also liked the peepholes which gave a different view of the garden. Sharon, Bingley, West Yorkshire   Lynne, Skipton, North Yorkshire   Susan, Baildon, West Yorkshire

August 2017 - Open Gardens - It was lovely to visit a variety of gardens as all were very different. It was interesting to see, at Kirkella, what can be done with a small plot. Xanthe Price, Littlethorpe   Leanda & Steve van Noort, ​Ripon, North Yorkshire

August 2017 - Open Gardens - Greencroft - A lovely garden and it wasn't raining! Mr. & Mrs. Queenan, ​York

​July 2017 - Garden Party - I'd like to blow the horn for my mum, Sylvia Grice MBE, for once again hosting a magnificent garden party. The food was supreme, the cakes divine, the company exemplary. And over £1000 raised for her chosen charities. Well done mum xx Helen Mackenzie, Ripon, North Yorkshire

July 2017 - Trevor's Retirement - What a party! And what fun, even if it were tinged with sadness. Thank you to everyone for the magnificent send-off (momentum!) you gave me on June 25th. I shall remember it always. Thank you also for the wondeful array of farewell presents - the photo album and personal cards to me, all the Burnley memorabilia and the most generous gift of a cheque. I am deeply touched by all your love and generosity. My thanks to those who provided and prepared the sumptuous spreads: what more can I say? And with all the claret and blue decor, Burnley can't fail to win the Premiership next season! I have enormously enjoyed my three years among you all at Littlethorpe. In my early bereavement you came into my life and were truly a Godsend. I have not decided yet on what to spend the money you gave me. I want to buy something which will remind me of all your kindness and our shared ministry in our village. Since I hope to do some more writing, a desk would seem a most appropriate purchase: I'll let you know what transpires! I shall always remember you in my prayers. Jennifer and I are determined that wherever we eventually live, we shall join you all in worship at St. Michael's from time to time. Until then, may GOD bless you all. My love and sincerest thanks once again. Trevor Vaughan, Ripon

June 2017 - Trevor's Retirement - You are one in a million Trevor, it's a blessing to know you. ENJOY your retirement, here is wishing you many happy times to come. ​Sue Eddleston, Ripon, ​North Yorkshire

June 2017 - Village Barbecue -The barbie was excellent as usual with wonderful company in beautiful surroundings. Thanks to Rob and Sue for letting us invade their garden. Thanks to the Entertainment Committee for all of the arrangements and special thanks to whoever organised the weather. What a beautiful day.  Martin Winterburn, ​Littlethorpe

May 2017 - Hi, my name is Mark. I was at the race meeting on 12th May and met a lady who had a son called Oliver who would be about 5ish.  I was wondering if you could assist me trying to trace her to see if they will be going to the race meeting on Sunday 21st May.  Any information would help on how to find this lady. Mark Fletcher, ​​m.fletcher2@hotmail.com

April 2017 - APM - It was nice to meet everybody this evening. Hopefully we can create a nature reserve worthy of the area. Adam Mathwig, Bedale, North Yorkshire

April 2017 - Quiz Night (Roly's poem) - Bravo, Roly! I can just hear him reciting that! We do miss Littlethorpe and all the great folks there! Kate Taylor Warren, Aurora, Colorado, USA

April 2017 - Quiz Night - Self esteem at an all-time low. Great night, good food - thank goodness for small mercies. Roly Curtis, Littlethorpe

April 2017 - Quiz Night - A lovely evening of fun and failure! Leanda and Steven van Noort, Ripon, North Yorkshire

April 2017 - Quiz Night - A great light-hearted social evening. Christine and Michael Wilson, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

April 2017 - Quiz Night - Sports round please! The Splix Team, ​Littlethorpe

April 2017 - Quiz Night - One of our most enjoyable evenigs. The food was amazing, everyone so friendly. We will come again even if we couldn't win! Beryl Payne, Ripon, North Yorkshire

April 2017 - Quiz Night - Lovely food. Kind people. Raffle. Angela, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

April 2017 - Quiz Night - A brilliant, fun night with great company, fab food and an ultra hard quiz (with no sport round - we are 2 PE teachers!) Helen and John MacKenzie, Ripon, ​North Yorkshire

April 2017 - Quiz Night - Enjoyable quiz. Friendly people. Lovely food! Janet Sweeney, Ripon, North Yorkshire

March 2017 - Mankin Lane - I don't know if you've walked down Mankin Lane recently. I walk down it every day and over the last few months a new settlement has gradually appeared in the field north of the lane. Initially, a pigeon 'cree' appeared and I enjoy watching the homing pigeons on their morning fly out. Then a chicken shed - nice to hear the cock crowing. Then a flock of geese (also have a shelter) and it's so funny to watch their shenanigans. The gentleman also has sheep. I think it's great as it's like an old fashioned farmyard. Gerry Spoors, Littlethorpe

March 2017 - Mettapalayam Coffee Morning - I really enjoyed looking at the photos and information about Mettapalayam. Good to be able to support such a worthwhile cause. Helen Page, Ripon, North Yorkshire

March 2017 - Mettapalayam Coffee Morning - A superb venue for this wonderful small charity, Friends of Mettapalayam. Excellent cakes and Indian crafts. Superb dried flower cards. Great to know every penny will go to the charity - little admin charges. Glyn Harper, Pickhill (near Thirsk), North Yorkshire

​February 2017 - Supper with Simon - We thought that it was a 'crackling' good evening. Liz & Richard Tite, Littlethorpe                         

 ​​A witty reference to the pork supper, I think. Very clever!!! - Editor 

February 2017 - Supper with Simon - A brilliant night with great singing, dancing and food. Mandy Downes & Co., ​Littlethorpe

February 2017 - Supper with Simon - Wonderful evening with a great mix of music (and food). Let's do it again! Carol Edmonstone, ​Littlethorpe

February 2017 - Supper with Simon - Fantastic evening. Food excellent, music brilliant and company exquisite. Rob Ankcorn, Littlethorpe

​February 2017 - Supper with Simon - Another good night in the village hall which was missed by many! Food was brilliant and Simon wasn't bad either. More please!! Martin Winterburn, Littlethorpe

​January 2017 - Dear Sandra, On Jan. 17th of this year I sent you an email asking for help to try & trace someone from the Hannam family. As I said in that email," You were my last hope". For the last twelve months, I have been tryng to find Simon Hannam, the son of Di & the late John Hannam, whom I had finally tracked down to Littlethorpe through a contact in Swinderby, Linc's, where they used to live many years ago. What an experience that was. Simon Hannnam & my son Daniel,  back in the early 1970s,  were great friends & were connected together like a couple of magnets & the truth is now coming out about what they used to get up to in those days including drinking my home made wine! During the last 12 months, I have trawled the internet  & through the bt internet telephone directory have visited every city & town in Yorkshire looking for the Hannam name to no avail.  Thanks to Sandra, Chris Laker & an unknown person, who made the connection with Mrs. Hannam in Grewelthorpe where she now lives, I  have found Simon.  After 41 years & never having seen or spoken to each other in that time, they were re-united on Friday last, the day of the USA presidential inauguration. Simon tells me that they spoke at length until 1:15 am Saturday morning. I would add that my son has lived & continues to live in Colorado, USA, & has done so for the past 32 years. Thanks again to the aforementioned people who have helped me reunite two long lost friends. Geoff Whitaker, Hay-onWye, Herefordshire         

I'm glad  we were able to help. Liz Tite was instrumental in contacting the Hannam family - Editor 

January 2017 - Dear Sandra, My name is Mr. Whitaker and I live in Herefordshire. I am trying to locate some friends for my son who lives in America. He has not seen or heard from them for many years. Their last  known address was in your village of Littlethorpe. There name is Hannem. I think this is my last chance of finding them. If you can help me trace them or any of their 4 chidren, I would be most grateful. Many thanks. Geoff Whitaker, Herefordshire 

If you think you can help, please let me know and I will put you in touch with Geoff - Editor 

December 2016 - Omilettes Book Launch - It was an excellent evening. Christine Winterburn, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Talking Heads - Brilliant - such an enjoyable evening. Alyson Dawson, Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Talking Heads - Excellent performance and very welcoming village! Sheila Mowatt, Husthwaite, North Yorkshire

October 2016 - Talking Heads - Most enjoyable evening. Always a tonic to have a good laugh. Florence Mitchell, ​Littlethorpe

Ocotber 2016 - Talking Heads - Great entertainment. How do you remember all that? Well worth it. Thanks. Anon, Ripon, North Yorkshire

Ocotber 2016 - Talking Heads - Excellent performance delivered by a solo artist who was word perfect - really enjoyable and funny. The free ice-creams in the interval were enjoyed by all. Well done Entertainments Committee - more of the same please. Jan Laker, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Talking Heads - Really excellent - the flower arranger was most familiar. Has Alan Bennett been to St. Michael's, Littlethorpe? Richard Tite, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Talking Heads - FANTASTIC PRODUCTION! How does she remember it all? Michael Montgomery, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Talking Heads - Excellent performance of a perceptively cynical insight into life. Robert & Caroline Forber, Sharow, North Yorkshire

October 2016 - Talking Heads - A very different evening's entertainment. Excellent! Sue Ankcorn, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Rotary Quiz - A real enjoyable evening, good wholesome food, would come again. Peter & Jill Barnfather, Ripon, ​North Yorkshire

October 2016 - Rotary Quiz - Very good evening. Thoroughly enjoyable. Lovely food. Many thanks. Les & Margaret Smith, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Rotary Quiz - Great evening. Thanks. Kevin Gay, Sharow, North Yorkshire

October 2016 - Littlethorpe Reunion - Spot the face! Big thanks to Michelle and Suzanne for a cracking night. Great to see so many "old" faces from the past!​ Cheers. Steve Emsley, Marton cum Grafton, North Yorkshire

October 2016 - Littlethorpe Reunion - Wonderful reunion. Thank you to Margaret and girls for arranging such a lovely evening. Lovely food. Florence Mitchell & Susan Quinn, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Littlethorpe Reunion - Wow, just as well my sister was with me to keep me right but great to see neighbours from 11 & 12 South View. Lesley Garthwaite-Bruce, Macduff, Aberdeenshire, ​Scotland

October 2016 - Littlethorpe Reunion - A wonderful night and a real pleasure to see so many friends of long ago living in Littlethorpe. Well done to Margaret and the girls. Kath Emsley, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

October 2016 - Littlethorpe Reunion - Very successful evening Margaret and her daughters put on. Joan Wilkinson, Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Littlethorpe Reunion - You have made a night that will be remembered for the rest of everyone's life. Well done. Irene Sowerby, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

October 2016 - Littlethorpe Reunion - We enjoy the Roundabout book. Think tonight's get together has been a wonderful reunion and the food was very good. Nice to meet up with people that lived in Littlethorpe. Joan Harker, Ripon, North Yorkshire

October 2016 - Littlethope Reunion - Brilliant to see everyone. Enjoyed. Linda Metcalfe, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Littlethorpe Reunion - Everyone looks older but still recognisable. Good to reminisce. Super night. Lots of old photos. Roly Curtis, Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Littlethorpe Reunion - Great village hall reunion catching up with all the kids I grew up with. Karen Kidd (Nee Elsegood), Ravensworth, North Yorkshire

October 2016 - Harvest - Enjoyed Friday's service, the supper afterwards with all the home-made produce so tasty - I loved it. Also the church flower arrangements are beautiful. Alvrea King, Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Harvest - Service enjoyed. Decoration of the church beautiful. Christine Curtis, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Harvest - After many years of attending harvest suppers, this was wonderful. Many thanks to all the people who put on a great supper. Joan Harker, ​Ripon (Spent many years in Littlethorpe)

October 2016 - Harvest - Absolutely splendid! Margaret Lloyd-Hughes, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Harvest - The church looks beautiful and the harvest supper was wonderful. Thank you to all involved. Florence Mitchell, Littlethorpe

​October 2016 - Harvest - A lovely heart-warming experience. Sylvia Grice & Elizabeth Thompson, Littlethorpe Road, Ripon

October 2016 - Harvest - Wonderful! Valerie Williams, Bishop Monkton, ​North Yorkshire

October 2016 - Harvest - How wonderful to see the church filled with flowers, fruit and vegetables, a TRADITION that seems to be dying out in so many churches. The absolutely delicious supper was a fitting end ot the harvest celebration. Sincere thanks to all those who made it happen! Margaret Plunkett, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Harvest Supper - Such a lovely evening, seeing friends, neighbours and family come together for wonderful food and conversation. Thanks to Christine et al for arranging everything. Nicola Routledge, ​Littlethorpe

October 2016 - Harvest Supper - Very good. Good company, good food, good evening. Yvonne Coupe, Sharow (Littlethorpe adoptee)

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Lovely gardens, nice cakes. Beautiful setting. Thank you. Lynne, Oliver & Barbara, Leeds, West Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - beautiful gardens. Matilda Ward (Age 7), Honley, West Yorkshire

​September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - A magical space full of surprises hidden on the other side of the canal. Thank you for sharing your wonderful space! Miss Sharon Smith, Wendy Smith & Dorothy Jackson, Ripon, Yeadon & Ripon, North and West Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - We've been here for 5 minutes -a lovely welcome, help from the men running the car park, tucking into cakes and tea now. We already have a plant in the creche - Honorine Jobert. Delicious cakes as we remember from visits when our children were young. Thank you...... Now on to the gardens! Thank you. Lou & Alvis Bilen

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - A fabulous garden(s) & outstanding hospitality provided by Littlethorpe Village Hall folk - how very kind. Tony & Caroline Glenton, Rothbury, Northumberland

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - I'm glad I don't have to cut all that box! (Biddy's ex gardener and dughter) Ian Dale & Louise Bowman, Smelthouses & Thirsk, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Wonderful garden experience. So much to see and such a variety of planting. Cakes delicious! Altogether a very good way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Gill Young, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

​September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Beautiful garden. Delicious cakes. We will visit again. Mr. & Mrs. House, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Lovely design, enjoyed water features. Like colour choices and all the trimmed trees and hedges, Well done.Thank you for a lovely day. Simon & Ginny, Northallerton, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Wonderful to walk round - most pleasant to see - a very enjoyable day. John & Pauline Ducker, Gate Helmsley, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Inspirational! An absolute pleasure and we were made most welcome from the moment we set foot on the drive, we will be back! Special thanks to your marvellous Village Hall Committee and their helpers for 'gold star' teas. June Robinson, family & friends, Boston Spa, West Yorkshire

​September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Wonderful property - so well tended especially the hedges. Also a very well organised event. Please open again - perhaps in each season. Roger & Deana Webb, Norton le Clay, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - A wonderful garden, peaceful and tranquil and a credit to the gardener! Mrs. K. Emsley, Boroughbridge but previously of Littlethorpe, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Thank you for an inspirational garden. Dawn, Hutton Rudby, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Super gardens, so well maintained and some clever ideas. Great teas too. Everything well organised. Loved it all! Celia & Tim, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Splendid to see the garden in all its glory having attended the talk with photos at Derwent Diggers G. C. earlier in the year. D. & J.A. Newton, Malton, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Lovely pavlova, orange cake and scones. Trevor & Sue, Harmby, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - A beautiful garden - everything so well organised - congratulations! My tea and scone was delicious. Well done. Mrs. Bethy Grant, Prudhoe, Northumberland

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - The garden is inspirational, wonderful planting throughout. The tea was delicious, if not the BEST! Mr. & Mrs. G. Howard, Markington, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - WOW!! Barbara, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Thank you for welcoming us to your many lovely gardens and for arranging the sunshine. Janet & Hugh Turner, Gargrave, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Absolutely wonderful. A lovely surprise. So many beautiful plants and very good coffee cake. Very well done. Top marks!! Chris & Audrey Whelan, Copt Hewick, North Yorkshire

​September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - First class in every way. Well worth the visit. Mr. & Mrs. Kitchen, Bishop Monkton, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - A fantastic day - £6 well spent. The gardens are amazing - well kept - very educational - learned a few new ideas - well done to all the team - fantastic - what a great job. p.s. Just fabulous. Thank you. Susan Moorhouse, Keighley, West Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Superb gardens: unbelievable for this time of the year. Really well organized with friendly staff. Mr. & Mrs. Lyons, Horstorth, West Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Superb tea & cake. Loveley atmosphere! Many thanks. Anne Ogden, North Stainley, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Had a lovely afternoon. Alison & Keith Salisbury, Birstwith, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Beautiful gardens, lots to see, something for everybody. Have taken lots of ideas away with me. Friendly staff and refreshments lovely and plentiful. Well done!! Carole Montague, Crewe, Cheshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Beautiful garden. Sunny afternoon and enjoyed tea and cake. Service was particularly good. Sheila Duckett, Melmerby, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Wonderful show with such variety. Thanks for sharing your garden with us. Good tea and cake after our tour. Pat Vose & Tony Martin, Wetherby, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Wonderful garden and wonderful catering on a lovely day. Lots of preparation and a lot of organisation. Hope you have made lots of money. Carolyn Whitehead, York

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Thank you to the cake bakers and gardeners. Nice ponds. Beth (Age 9), Burton Leonard, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Great planting structure, textures and colours. Beautiful lawns especially around the fountains lawn. All the hard work from the gardening team has resulted in a wonderful free flowing and manicured garden with relaxing places to sit and contemplate. Ann Skinner, Wetherby, North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - What a wonderful garden! We were delighted to see such innovative design and a very high standard of maintenance. All credit to the highly skilled gardeners who work here. Sandra and John Ellis, Moorsley, Durham

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - The gardens were varied and extensive - a delight to visit. We especially enjoyed the lake and fountain and summer-house. The cakes were WONDERFUL too! Branson family, Middlesborough, ​North Yorkshire

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Perfect setting, you've worked so hard to create an idyllic garden, even down to a wild bee hive!! Lovely carrot cake too. Thank you. Leworth, Bratton Fleming, North Devon

September 2016 - Littlethorpe Manor Open Gardens - Outstanding garden, stunning plants. One of the best we've visited under NGS this year. Sue and Mike Hodgson, Carthorpe, Bedale, North Yorkshire

August 2016 -  Paint the post-box gold! Many congratulations to our Jack Laugher on his recent Olympic triumph. I reckon most of Littlethorpe was glued to the TV screen on the night of August 10th. We are all proud of our famous Littlethorpian! Trevor Vaughan, Ripon, North Yorkshire

August 2016 - ​I have recently been looking at the ​village website and feel that ​words of appreciation are in order ​for what you are doing with it. ​It looks great, thank you. Rob Ankcorn, ​Littlethorpe

August 2016 - What a marvellous result for Jack and his partner Chris Mears in the 3m springboard in Rio last night. Support is growing to paint the letterbox in the wall at 'The Beeches' gold! Liz and Richard Tite, Littlethorpe

August 2016 - Well done Jack. I was very excited. Chloe Roberts, Glynneath, West Glamorgan

August 2016 - Thank you to everyone who donated cakes to and visited the Open Gardens. Jacky Barber, Littlethorpe

June 2016 - ​Musical Extravaganza - ​I thought it was absolutely fantastic. ​I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. ​I've been to lots of similar concerts and this was the best.   Frances Richardson, Littlethorpe

June 2016 - ​Musical Extravaganza - ​So much musical skill - ​I thoroughly enjoyed it! ​We were serenaded and had our spirits lifted. Yvonne Coupe,  Sharow , North Yorkshire

June 2016 - Musical Extravaganza - ​Congratulations to Gerry and June for the musical evening. ​It was the best night we've had for years.  I loved the atmosphere and hope we have more. Glenys Gittings, ​Ripon, North Yorkshire

May 2016  - ​Thank you to everyone who supported my coffee morning. ​Kate Gray, ​Littlethorpe

May 2016 - ​Well done Jack! Chloe Roberts (Aged 9), Glynneath, West Glamorgan

April 2016 - ​APM - ​What a good turn out. ​Great to hear about all the village activities. John Edmonstone, ​Littlethorpe

​April 2016 - ​APM - ​First meeting we have attended. ​Short, succinct and informative. ​Thank you for inviting us. Kate and John Gunstone, ​Motot Boat Club (RMBC)

April 2016 - ​APM - ​Always enjoy supporting the open meeting ​and I am here if anyone requires assistance. Ian Galloway, District Councillor

​March 2016 - ​Quiz - ​Great fun as always! Many thanks Sandra and Christine. John Edmonstone, ​Littlethorpe

March 2016 Quiz - ​Wouldn't miss the quiz for the world.  ​A fab, fun evening - ​well done to Sandra and Chris ​for ​organising. ​Helen & John Mackenzie, Ripon​, North Yorkshire

March 2016 -​ Quiz - ​Cherrific ​Chris and Sandra. ​When's the next one?​ Tite, Anckorn, Curtis, Littlethorpe

March 2016 - Quiz - ​Always enjoy the Littlethorpe quiz - ​Great atmosphere and great fun. ​Thank you. ​Paul Hildreth, Newton-on-Ouse​​, York

January 2016 - Here are 2 postcards I have c.1910. The only link I have to your area is a name stamped on the back which is Thomas Loxton, Littlethorpe.......no other clues. Was he the man on the horse or the photographer?? Does anyone recognise the event or house? Any suggestions would help.  Alan Pugh, Leeds, West Yorkshire