New Resident Welcome Pack Produced by Parish Council

GREEN HAMMERTON PARISH COUNCIL

WELCOMES YOU TO THE VILLAGE

Village Web Site - www.greenhammerton.org.uk

The information in this welcome pack (and lots more) is available on line at the above web site. A warm welcome to Green Hammerton from the Parish Council. Below you will find information about various groups in the village including contact details should you wish to find out more. Parish Council The Parish Council is made up of 7 Councillors and meets 10 times throughout the year. Please see the Parish Council notice board (located opposite the pub) and the Village web site for regular updates, agendas and meeting minutes.

Chair: Ian Bailes, Laurel House, Road, Green Hammerton, York, YO26 8BN 01423 330477 Clerk: Paul Whelan, Ashby House, Bernard Lane, Green Hammerton YO26 8BP 01423 331030 Email [email protected] Tel. 01423 331030 District Counsellor – Ash Teague 0744 3337216 County Counsellor – John Savage 01423 330236

Doctors' Surgery Springbank Surgery, York Road, Green Hammerton. Tel. 01423 330030 or visit their website at http://www.springbanksurgery.co.uk/

St Thomas’s Church (York Road) Church of Services are held on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of the month. Church Warden: David MacDonald 01423 330836

St Joseph's Catholic Church is situated on The Green Services take place every Saturday evening at 5.30pm.

Green Hammerton C of E School operates a before and after school club called The Hive. Contact the school for details. Tel: 01423 330314

Post Office & Shop Opening Times Mon-Fri 9 – 1 and 2 – 5.30. Sat 9 – 12.30. The shop stocks basic essentials, an excellent range of greetings cards and wrapping paper and offers a newspaper delivery service Monday – Saturday. Tel: 01423 331062

New Resident Welcome Pack Produced by Green Hammerton Parish Council

Milk Robert Conning delivers milk, cream, eggs, orange juice, kindling and wood briquettes to your door. Tel: 01423 330535

Neighbourhood Watch John Lange is the local co-ordinator. Low Royd, The Green, Green Hammerton, North , YO26 8BQ Mobile: 07532 015 796 Home: 01423 313185 Email: [email protected]

Green Hammerton Recreational Charity The Recreational Charity (GHRC) was formed to facilitate the creation of Green Hammerton Playing Field and Village Hall. Its role is to ensure the facilities continue to service the ever changing needs of the villagers. GHRC holds the keys to the Village Hall and can arrange bookings for regular or one off activities or events. GHRC Social Committee organises events such as charity auctions, open gardens, quizzes and themed evenings throughout the year. Please see the Recreational Charity notice board located opposite the pub for updates. Chair: Brian Halling, Tel: 01423 331485 Booking Clerk: Claire Jeffrey Tel: 01423 331304

Brownies/Rainbows Meetings every Monday/Wednesday. Contact Vicky Abbott Tel: 07815 109135 for more information

Green Hammerton & W.I. Meets every second Tuesday in the month usually at Kirk Hammerton Village Hall with occasional meetings in Green Hammerton Village Hall. Contact Christine Bonnett. Tel: 01423 331621 or visit the webpage below for more information. http://www.greenhammerton.org.uk/the-wi/

Dru Yoga Thursdays, 6.30 until 7.45pm in the Village Hall Jenni Dru Yoga For more information contact Jenni on 07546295968 jenniyoga.wordpress.com

Parent and Toddler Group Fridays, 10am to 11.45am (In Term Time) Parent and Toddler group at Green Hammerton Village Hall. Toys and crafts for children, coffee and chat for Parents/Carers Please contact Kirsten Henry email [email protected] for further information £2.50 Over 1 year, £1.50 Under 1 Year

New Resident Welcome Pack Produced by Green Hammerton Parish Council

Book Club Green Hammerton Readers form a book club which meets to discuss a wide range of contemporary and classic fiction. Meetings are very informal and members contribute as much or as little as they wish. Books are mostly supplied free of charge by CC library services. There is a small subscription fee to cover the cost of the hall. Meetings are held at 8pm on the second Thursday of each month (except December) in the Village Hall. For further details contact Peter Morrill Tel: 01423 331162 or email [email protected].

Circuit Training – Fit4Fun Wednesday mornings in the Village Hall from 9.30am until 10.30am. Not as terrifying as it sounds. Contact Ian Salvin 07827 338775 for further information.

Green Hammerton Cricket Club Would be delighted to welcome new players. Contact Neil Phillips Tel: 07795 387441.

Junior Football Saturday mornings in term time Years 1 – 3 – 9.30am to 10.30am Soccer Tots Pre-school – 10.40am to 11.40am Held on the village hall playing fields, £4 per student. Contact Kate Bramley at [email protected]

Karate Monday afternoons in the village hall from 4.45pm till 5.45pm. For further info please contact [email protected]

Pilates Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.30am (2 classes & pre booking required) Contact [email protected]

Coffee Morning/ Book Exchange On the second Saturday of the month at the Village Hall from 10am – 12pm. Enjoy a cup of coffee, meet up with neighbours and browse the bookshelves. Contact Tom and Annabelle Polito for more information. Tel: 01423 331993

Bad Apple Theatre This group brings live theatre to the Village Hall several times a year. Look out for posters. Contact Kate Bramley at [email protected]

New Resident Welcome Pack Produced by Green Hammerton Parish Council

West of Ouse oil Syndicate If any new residents in the village are interested in joining the preferential Tate Oil scheme (by joining, there is no commitment to ordering your oil from Tate Oil and you can still order with whichever company you choose but you are unlikely to get such a preferential price!) please contact [email protected].

Helenfield is a local woodland area and nature reserve with a pond and public footpath. The area has been preserved for public enjoyment and to protect wildlife. The Parish Council are custodians and Alistair Taylor and his team of helpers maintain and care for this very special place given to the Parish Council by James Leather in memory of his late wife Helen. Village View is a bi-monthly news sheet updating residents with information from the village.

And last but certainly not least The Bay Horse pub serves fine ales and food and has 10 letting rooms. Tel: 01423 330338

Green Hammerton Village Club provides its members with a great venue and entertainment for a nominal annual fee. New members welcome. Tel: 01423 330572

The Village Web Site – Information on village history, photo archive, news, email updates, events calendar, local businesses, village life and local groups.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any of the relevant bodies should you wish to join any of the organisations in the village.