Broomley & Stocksfield Parish Council
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Local information

This page contains information on local authority and public services available in the parish, also names and contact numbers of the secretaries of local organisations.

Quick Links: Northumberland CC, Airport, Ambulance, Buses, Carers, Chemists, Child Care, Churches, Citizens Advice, Community Centre, Dancing, District Nurse, Doctors, Dogs, Electricity, Electrician, Environment, Fire, Gas, Guest Houses, Health Visitors, Help, Hospitals, Housing, Jobs, Leisure, Library, Local Paper, Marriage Guidance, Plumbers, Police, Post Office, Public Transport, Rail, Refuse, Recycling. Registrar, Schools, Shops, Stencil Library, Street Lighting, Sports, Taxis, Telephones, Trains, Vet, Water, Websites, Youth.

Tynedale District Council

Website: tynedale.gov.uk

General matters, legal matters, Electoral Registration
Chief Executive, Hexham House, Hexham

Financial matters, Council Tax Enquiries, etc.
Director of Finance, Hexham House, Hexham

Public works, Refuse Collection & Disposal, House Improvement Grants, Local Sewers, etc.
Environmental Services Office

Contract Services - Parks & Open Spaces, etc.

Leisure & Tourism - Heritage & Arts, Tourism Development, Leisure Policy - Prospect House, Hexham

Planning Applications & Local Planning Matters, Building Regulations
Director of Planning, The Old Grammar School, Hallgate, Hexham


Northumberland County Council

Website: northumberland.gov.uk

All Departments , except where otherwise stated, are at County Hall, Morpeth

01670 533000

All General Enquiries

01670 533000

Business Centre - Help for existing businesses

01670 533933

Childcare

01670 534440

Consumer Protection & Fair Trading

01670 534585

County Records Office & Archives
Woodhorn, Northumberland Museum and Archives, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington, NE63 9YF

01670 528080

Childrens Services

01670 533636

Highways - Road maintenance, pot holes, gritting etc

0808 1008910

Library Service - General enquiries

01670 534504

Northumberland Care Trust - Adult Care Services

01670 394400

Planning Applications - Director of Environment

01670 533000

Public Rights Of Way - Countryside Issues

01670 533994

Public Transport - Timetables

0870 6082608

School Holiday Dates

01670 534163

Social Services Offices

01670 533824

Student & School Transport

01670 534164

Youth Services

01670 511923


General Information:

Airport

Newcastle International Airport, General enquiries

0870 122 1488

Flight Enquiries

0870 122 1484

Website: newcastleairport.com

 

Ambulance Services

In emergency dial 999
North Eastern Ambulance Service

0191 273 1212

Bus Services

Arriva Northumbria Ltd., Hexham Bus Station

01434 602061

National Express

08705 808080

Care & Carers

Helping Hands Community Care

01661 843839

Newlife Care Services

01661 844140

Chemists

Branch End Pharmacy at Flavours, Branch End, Stocksfield
Monday - Friday. 9 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. & 1.30 - 5.30 p.m.
Saturday. 9.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

01661 842137

Child Care

 

Stocksfield District Early Years Partnership consists of:

Childminders - Contact Mrs J Scott

01661 843705

Pre-School Groups:
Broomley:
Mrs M Balloch

01661 844807

SICA: Mrs L Walker

01661 843826

Broomley First School

01661 842271

Mid Tyne Kid’s Club Out of School Club

01661 844610

Fern Hollow Day Nursery

01661 842717

Churches

 

Parish Church of St Peter Bywell

01661 842272

St John the Divine, Meadowfield Road.

01661 842272

St George’s, Mickley - Vicar: the Revd. T Emmett

01661 842272

Methodist Church, Mount View Terrace Minister: Rev. M Lloyd
Website: stocksfieldmethodists.org.uk

01661 852143

Baptist Church, Main Road, Minister: Rev. Paul Revill

01661 843710

Baptist Church, Main Road, Church Office

01661 842393

Our Lady & St Cuthbert Roman Catholic Church, Highfield Lane, Prudhoe
Father Paul Zielinski

01661 832298

Passionist Monastery, Ministeracres. Parish Priest:

01434 673248

Religious Society of Friends Mrs R Ritson (Clerk)

01661 853989

Citizens Advice Bureau

Hexham Community Centre, Gilesgate, Hexham

01434 605254

Prudhoe Information Point, 82 Front Street - Tuesday & Thursday
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 

Community Centre

 

Stocksfield Institute Community Association (SICA), Mount View Terrace, Stocksfield. Bookings & Enquiries:
Website: sica.org.uk

01661 842346

Dancing

 

The Stocksfield Scottish Country Dance Club. Every Tuesday evening from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. in the Baptist Hall, Main Road, Stocksfield. Beginners are welcome. Contact: Rosemary Newton

01661 843163

District Nursing Sister / Midwife

 

District Nurse: Denise Thompson
District / Practice Nurse: Christine Hunter
For midwife service: Contact Branch End Surgery

01661 842626

Maternity Unit, Hexham General Hospital

01434 606161

Doctors

 

Drs. D P Feeney, L Corbett and A A Maguire, Branch End Surgery, Stocksfield
Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon, Tues, Wed. Fri. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thurs.
Full range of family medical surgeries. Details on the Practice Leaflet available on request.

01661 842626

Branch End Surgery - Out of hours number:

0845 60 80 320

Prescription Line: Call this number to renew your prescription only. Available Monday to Friday 10.30-12.30, and Monday-Wednesday and Friday 2pm-4pm.

01661 845945

NHS Direct

0845 46 47

ADAPT - Action by Differently Abled People in Tynedale - ADAPT provides information and services for people with disabilities or long-term ill health, their carers and families in the Tynedale area.

01434 600599

Transport Co-ordinator

01434 606156

Dogs

 

A local by-law makes the fouling of pavements by dogs an offence.

 

Electricity

 

Emergency loss of supply

0800 66 88 77

Other enquiries call this number, or see Electricity Display Panel in the phone book

08450 70 71 72

Electrician

 

Nigel Hetherington

01661 842406

Environment Agency

 

Emergency Hotline - To report all environmental incidents

0800 80 70 60

Floodline

0845 988 1188

General Enquiries

08708 506506

Fire Service - in emergency dial 999

 

Nearest Fire Stations are at Front Street Prudhoe

01661 834598

Tyne Mills Trading Estate, Hexham

01434 602212

Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service H.Q., Morpeth

01670 534659

Gas

 

All reports of gas escapes at any time

0800 111 999

Guest Houses / Holiday Homes

 

Josephine Aldridge, Old Ridley Hall, Old Ridley

01661 842816

Robin & Josie Sandford, Locksley, 45 Meadowfield Road

01661 844778

Health Visitors

 

Jill Lee and Kim Knapton, Branch End Surgery

01661 843080

Prudhoe Health Centre

01661 832512

Help

 

In despair ? Contact the SAMARITANS

0845 790 90 90

Drugs & Alcohol Problem Service, Plummer Court, Newcastle - 24 hour helpline

0191 219 5610

ESCAPE Family Support - Supporting Substance Misusers & their Families and carers - 24 hour helpline

07702 833944

Hospitals

 

The village is in the catchment area of the Hexham General Hospital, Corbridge Road, Hexham, NE46 1QL

0844 811 8118

Other hospitals:

 

Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN

0191 233 6161

Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BE

0191 233 6161

Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP

0191 233 6161

North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH

0844 811 8118

Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Land, Ashington, NE63 9JJ

0844 811 8118

Prudhoe Hospital, Prudhoe, NE42 2NH

01670 394000

In despair? Contact the SAMARITANS

0845 790 90 90

Drugs & Alcohol Problem Service, Plummer Court, Newcastle - 24 hour helpline

0191 219 5610

ESCAPE Family Support - (Supporting Substance Misusers & their Families and carers - 24 hour helpline

07702 833944

Housing

 

Milecastle Housing, Beaufront Park, Anick Road, Hexham

01434 611400

Prudhoe Office

01661 832281

Repairs direct Hotline for tenants’ repair requests - 24 hours

0800 197 0020

Job Centre

 

Website: jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Hexham - Haugh Lane, Hexham

01434 602223

Prudhoe - Access to information is available at Prudhoe Library and Prudhoe Information Point.

 
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Leisure Activities

 

Prudhoe Waterworld

01661 833144

Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham

01434 607080

Hexham Swimming Pool

01434 652444

Leisure Tynedale, Sports Development

01434 604752

Tynedale Healthy Life

01434 652320

Westworld (Sports Hall)

01661 833144

Enquiries about activities in the area provided by the County Education Authority should be made to Head of Community Education, Community High School, Prudhoe

01661 832998

Library

 

Front Street, Prudhoe. Opening Hours:
Mon. 09.30-17.00: Tues. & Thurs. 09.30-19.00: Fri. 0930-13.30:
Sat. 0900 to 1230. Closed Wed.

01661 832540

Mobile Library visits the village fortnightly, calling at:
Tuesdays
Broomley 14.10 – 14.40

 

Wednesdays Hindley 10.05 – 10.20
Hedley 15.40 – 16.00
New Ridley 16.30 – 18.00

 

Thursdays Mickley Sq. 14.00 – 14.20
Branch End 14.30 – 14.55
Ladywell 15.00 – 15.30

 

Saturdays Guessburn – Tennis Courts 10.10 – 10.30
Guessburn – Middle Green 10.35 – 11.05
Guessburn – Church 11.15 – 11.45

 

Local Newspaper

 

Hexham Courant, Beaumont Street, Hexham
Website: hexham-courant.co.uk

01434 602351

Marriage Guidance Council, Tyneside & District

 

Mea House, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne

0191 232 9109

Plumbers

 

Robbie Armstrong , Burwood, Main Road, Mickley, Stocksfield
Hours 8 a.m. to late

01661 842080

Gas Tech - Domestic Gas Appliances

01661 843107

Police - In emergency dial 999

 

When it's less urgent that 999, dial:

101

101 is a new 24-hour number to deal with community safety issues, including certain non-emergency crime, policing and anti-social behaviour.

 

Northumbria Police

08456 043 043

Prudhoe sub-station

01661 832204

If no reply ring Principal Station, Shaftoe Leazes, Hexham

01434 604111

British Transport Police

0800 40 50 40

Postal Services - at Stocksfield and Branch End

 

Stocksfield, Amberley House, Station Approach.
Postmaster: Martin Nicol
Collections at Post Office:
Mon to Fri: 1200 1700 1800. Sat. 1215. Sun & Bank Holidays 1200

01661 842110

Branch End
Postmaster: Mrs A Holliday
Early Closing Thurs. and Sat.
Collections at Post Office:
Mon to Fri. 1200 1700 1800. Sat. 1215. Sun & Bank Holidays 1200

01661 842138

Public Transport

 

For all local public transport enquiries

0870 608 26 08

Rail Services

 

Passenger information at Newcastle Central Station.
National Rail Enquiries
Website: nationalrail.co.uk

08457 48 49 50

Northern Rail
Website: northernrail.org
Download the Tyne Valley Line Timetable - PDF

0845 000 0125

National Express East Coast
Tickets can be bought on-line.
Website: nationalexpresseastcoast.com - Timetable downloads

08457 225 333

Refuse Collection

 

Enquiries and requests to collect special or large items of rubbish, contact Environmental Services Office, Tynedale District Council

01434 652200

Recycling Facilities

 

Stocksfield Sportsfield Car Park - glass, cans, paper, textiles, books
Please note this is not a Civic Amenity Site. Other waste can be taken to Prudhoe or Hexham Civic Amenity Sites

 

Registrar - Births, Marriages & Deaths

 

Hexham - (Superintendent Registrar) Abbey Gate House, Market Street

01434 602355

Prudhoe - 82 Front Street - Mon. Wed. Fri. 10 a.m. - 12 noon

01661 832248

Schools

 

Broomley First School - Acting Headteacher: Mrs S Coulson
Website: broomley.ik.org

01661 842271

Ovingham Middle School - Headteacher: Mrs R Williams

01661 833215

Prudhoe Community High School - Headteacher: Dr Iain Shaw

01661 832486

St Matthew’s R.C. First School, Prudhoe - Headteacher: Mrs B Pye

01661 835484

Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham - Headteacher: Mr T Webster

01434 610300

St. Joseph’s R.C. Aided Middle School, Hexham - Headteacher: Mr A Hodgson

01434 605124

Mowden Hall School - Contact: Mrs L M Blair

01661 842147

Shops and Services

 

Bridal: Rosina Brown Bridal Gowns. Hours - Tues-Sat 10-4 p.m.

01661 844774

Butcher: Whitelaw, Birches Nook

01661 842239

Garden Design: Edson & Porteus

01661 843319

General Dealers & Bakery: Flavours, Branch End

01661 844499

Coach Hire: Hetherington's Coaches

01661 843855

Hairdressers: CK Hair Design

01661 843745

Hairdressers: Oaks

01661 844096

Milkman: Gordon Scott

01661 844349

Newsagents: Martin Nicol, Mace General Dealer and Post Office, Station Approach

01661 842110

Newsagents: Branch End Newsagents, Alexandra Terrace

01661 842215

Petrol and Spar General Dealer: Branch End Garage, Main Road

01661 842124

Pub: Dr Syntax, New Ridley

01661 842383

Tree Surgeon: Wheelbirks Tree Surgery

01661 842613

Stencil Library

 

The Stencil Library, Stocksfield Hall, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7TN. Open daily from 9.00-5.30 except Sundays and bank holidays.
The Stencil Library sells stencils and specialist home decorating items, and is generally accepted as being the world's leading stencil design company.
Website: stencil-library.com

01661 844844

Street Lighting

 

Report faulty street lamps to the Clerk to the Parish Council

01661 843114

or direct to Roadcare on Free Phone

08000 850029

Sports Clubs & Facilities

 

Badminton: * Monday Evenings

01661 843495

Badminton: * Thursday Evenings

01661 843395

Carpet Bowls: *

01661 843047

Cricket: Stocksfield Cricket Club - Club House
Website: stocksfieldcricketclub.co.uk

01661 842902

Football: Stocksfield Football Club
Website: stocksfield-juniors.org.uk

01661 842861

Golf: Stocksfield Golf Club
Website: sgcgolf.co.uk

01661 843041

Rugby: Prudhoe & Stocksfield Rugby Club

0191 413 3783

Tennis: Stocksfield Tennis Club

01661 842964

Multi-Sports Area, Stocksfield Sportsfield - for bookings

01661 842902

*Held at Community Centre, Mount View Terrace, Stocksfield

 

Taxis

 

Emerald BB Cars
Website emeraldtaxis.co.uk

01661 830283

Tate's Taxis: 20 Guessburn

01661 843311

Whittonstall Taxis

01661 844215
07782 640753

Telephones

 

BT - Operator
Website: bt.com

100

Enquiries about telephone faults

0800 800 151

BT Directory enquiries
Website: thephonebook.bt.com

118 500

Vet

 

Orchard Veterinary Centre, Station Yard, Main Road, Stocksfield

01661 843259

Water

 

All enquiries about local supply to Northumbrian Water, Abbey Road, Pity Me, Durham DH1 5FJ - Including emergency service day and night.

0845 717 1100

Leakline Freephone

0800 393 084

Website Design

 

Radiopages Web Design, Stocksfield

01661 844855

Young People's Organisations

 

Boys Brigade Broomley Grange - Mrs A Bolderson

01661 842299

Brownies Mrs J Scott

01661 843705

Cubs Mrs P Harpin

01661 842302

Football: Under 10s
League: Tynedale Mini Soccer
Website: stocksfieldunited.org

01661 842579

Football: Under 11s
League: Apollo Doors Gateshead Youth League

01661 842968

Football: Under 13s
League: Deakin Printers Coast Colts

01661 843592

Football: Under 15s
League: NABC/Nestle Rowntree Division 3

01661 842748

Football: Under 16s
League: NABC/Nestle Rowntree Division 2

01661 842861

Guides:

01661 842483

Pony Club: South Northumberland Pony Club

01434 603230

Scouts: 1st Stocksfield Scouts
Mr G Patton

01661 843843

Youth Association: Sally Jones
Tuesday evenings - Community Centre

01661 832343

Thursday evenings - Baptist Church - Contact the Baptist Minister

01661 843710

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