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Visits 52,348
As of 1st November 2025
The site reached the milestone of 50,000 visits in March 2025
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November 2025
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!
October 2025
Road Repairs
The road at the junction of Pottery Lane and Green Lane is due for a full resurface by the end of this financial year so the current patching work is an interim measure until then.
Parish Council Meeting
The agenda for the next parish council meeting is now available on the 'Parish Council' pages.
Road Closure
Advance notice that Pottery Lane will be closed at the beginning of November for two days.
£7million mayoral investment made to get the region moving forward
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, is investing millions to empower communities to become healthier so that everyone can thrive in York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor’s new campaign ‘Moving Forward’ looks to address regional challenges through four key areas; Movement, Activity and Sport, Active Travel, Men’s Mental Health, and Connected to the Outdoors.
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said: “The health and wellbeing of our communities is at the heart of everything we do and has been my priority since day one. Empowering our communities to create more opportunities to move and be together is a key way we’re going to deliver healthy and thriving communities across York and North Yorkshire. Moving Forward has been developed in collaboration with partners from a range of organisations across two groups, the Sports Steering Group and Men’s Mental Health Taskforce. The first milestone is £2.75 million Movement, Activity and Sport funding. Investment will be targeted to support more women and girls to take part in movement, activity and sport, remove barriers for Disabled people by supporting inclusive activities, tackle rural isolation, support early intervention and prevention for health, anti-social behaviour and crime, and enhance skills development and training in the sector."
David Skaith added: “Sport changed my life, and I want as many people as possible to have that same opportunity. I know the impact that keeping moving has on our mental health, but in our region, too many people face barriers to accessing sport and activity, especially women and girls and Disabled people. Over 30% of adults do less than 30 minutes of exercise a week, and over 60% are overweight or obese. That contributes towards preventable long-term ill health. Moving Forward is about backing people across York and North Yorkshire to build the healthy and thriving communities they deserve.” North Yorkshire Sport is managing the delivery of the fund."
David Watson, Chief Executive of North Yorkshire Sport and Chair of the Sports Steering Group, said: “The £2.75 million Movement, Activity and Sport Fund is a major investment in York and North Yorkshire’s health and wellbeing, reducing inequalities, building stronger communities, and increasing opportunities to be active. North Yorkshire Sport is delighted to be working alongside the Combined Authority to help more people, especially those facing barriers, access inclusive opportunities for movement, activity and sport. Our close working relationship and shared goals will ensure the fund transforms communities across our region, creating lasting opportunities for health, connection, inclusion and economic development.”
York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority
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.
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