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Baby Clinic

For immunisation

Knebworth Surgery, Thursdays between 9.00 - 10.00 am by appointment only through Health Visitors.

For weighing and milk supplies, etc

Knebworth Church Hall, Mondays between 2.00 - 4.00 pm.

Stevenage Health Centre, Mondays 9.30 - 11.30 am.

For further information contact Health Visitors on: (01438) 781404 or leave a message at Knebworth Surgery.

British Legion

Knebworth & District branch

Datchworth Representative: Mr P J Wright (01438) 814135, 59 Nutcroft, Datchworth

British Red Cross

The British Red Cross cares for people in crisis everywhere - meeting the needs of vulnerable people in times of emergency.

There are over 20 Red Cross Centres in Hertfordshire providing support:

First Aid Training for the family and for work; Loan of Medical Equipment especially wheelchairs; First Aid Duties at events VOLUNTEERS for all areas of support welcome.

Phone County Headquarters (01992) 586609 (9.00 am - 5.00 pm)

Brownies and Guides

The Datchworth Rainbows, Brownies and Guides meet in Datchworth during term time. Please contact Knebworth@girlguidingstevenage.org.uk

Bus Services

Herts Traveline 0845 724 43 44 for ALL bus and train enquiries.

Concessionary fares: Contact: East Herts D. C. (01279) 655261

From Datchworth:

• 379 Stevenage - Hertfrod, Arriva Bus Service via Knnebworth, Woolmer Green, Datchworth (Plough and Nutcroft) Bulls Greenand Bramfield. 388 (Thursdays only) Hertford - Welwyn Garden City, Reg’sCoaches (01992) 586302 via Tewin, Burnham Green, Welwyn North, Bessemer Road.
  
• E179 Datchworth - Stevenage (school days only), Reg’s Coaches 7.50 am - Hawkins Hall Lane, Brookbridge Lane, DatchworthGreen, Datchworth Village Hall, Knebworth, Stevenage.  Return Stevenage: 3.30 pm, Datchworth Green 4 pm.
  
• R66 Bragbury End - Ware (school days only), Reg’s Coaches 7.39 am - Bragbury End, Knebworth, Woolmer Green, Datchworth (cross roads) Bulls Green, Burnham Green, Tewin, Hertford, Ware. Return: Ware 4.00 pm, Datchworth (crossroads) 4.38 pm.
• R88 Welwyn - Hertford (school days only), Reg’s Coaches 7.40 am - Welwyn, Woolmer Green, Datchworth, Bulls Green,Tewin Wood, Burnham Green, Tewin, Hertford Bus Station.  Return: Hertford (Mill Bridge): 4.10 pm, Datchworth 4.38 pm.
  

From Knebworth and Woolmer Green

• 300 Hitchin (Lister Hospital) - Hemel Hempstead, Sovereign Bus Co. (01438) 726688
• via Stevenage, Knebworth, Woolmer Green, Welwyn GardenvCity, Hatfield, St. Albans. Rural Rides Service (Fridays only)
• E2 Datchworth: 18.21, Stevenage 19.15. Return: Stevenage 22.20.

Useful Numbers

East Herts only 01992 465642/443902

Cancellations 01992 465441

Comments

If you wish to discuss, or are not happy with Dial-a-Ride, please tell the Booking Office. They will try to resolve the issue promptly. If you are not satisfied with their answer then please contact David Neilan, Dial-a-Ride Officer who will explain the County Council’s complaints procedure and deal with your comments.

David Neilan 01992 588652  E-mail: DialaRide@hertscc.gov.uk

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Car Service (Voluntary Drivers)

British Red Cross Society

Transport & Escort Service Voluntary Service (01992) 509323

Lister Hospital Health & Care Car Service

Voluntary Drivers (2 - 4pm Mondays to Fridays) (01438) 781238

Stevenage CVS Voluntary Car Scheme

Voluntary drivers (Bookings12.30 - 4.30 pm) (01438) 353951

Children’s play areas

The Parish Council maintains play areas at the following sites:

Burnham Green, Datchworth Green, Nutcroft, and the Turkey Farm Recreation Ground.

Contact: The Parish Clerk (01438) 815267

Churches

Church of England:

All Saints Church Bury Lane, Datchworth

Rector: Rev. Coralie McCluskey (01438) 817183, The Rectory, Brookbridge Lane, Datchworth
All Saint's website.

Churchwardens:

Mrs Anne Charles (01438 812098)

Peter Tobitt, (01438 813926)

Secretary to the Parochial Church Council:

Mary Coleman (01438 814228)

Treasurer to the Parochial Church Council

Margaret Tebbutt (01438 798686)

Sunday services:

Parish Communion at 9.30 am each Sunday except on the 4th Sunday. Family service on 4th Sunday at 9.30 am (no communion). For any alterations to Sunday services, mid-week services, festivals and services during holiday periods, please look at the monthly All Saints Parish Magazine.

Children’s activities

Sunday Club at the Church Hall every Sunday at 9.15 am.

Christian Aid

Datchworth Collections organisers:

Mike and Linda Hall

Bellringing:

Contact Beverley Reid, 92 Brookbridge Lane, Datchworth (01438) 812669.

Coralie McCluskey, or the Churchwardens, will gladly provide information about other church activities - flower arranging, prayer

groups, study and discussion.

Other Faiths

Baptist

Port HillHertford (01992) 582951

Roman Catholic

The Church of St Thomas Moore,London Road,Knebworth

Methodist & Trinity Church

United Reformed: Park Lane, Knebworth (01438) 813629

Islam

26 Walkern Road, Stevenage (01438) 313103

Judaism

The Synagogue, Barn Close, Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City

Quakers

Friends Meeting House at: 21 Cuttys Lane Railway Street,  Stevenage

Cinemas

UCI Cinema

Hatfield 087060 34567. 8 screens in the Galleria. Ticket may be booked by phone and paid for with a credit card on arrival.  For recorded programme information: 087060 34567.  For credit card booking: 0990 889990

Cineworld, Stevenage

9 screens in the leisure complex off Six Hills Way. Box Office (01438) 740700. Details in local and national press.  Click here for Films showing this week at Stevenage.

Citizens Advice Bureaux

Stevenage

Swingate House, Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 8AF, Telephone (01438) 369491 Facsimile (01438) 722067

General advice:

Monday - Friday, 9.30 am - 4.00 pm. Personal callers, just call in.

Telephone advice:

Monday - Friday, 1.00 - 4.00 pm

Specialists in debt, family matters and employment available.

Solicitors sessions for free legal advice.

Welwyn Garden City

Campus East, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6LY, Telephone (01707) 327517

General advice:

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 10.00 am - 12.15 pm & 1.30 - 3.45 pm

Friday: 1.00 am - 12.15 pm

Appointments and telephone advice also at these times, when a solicitor or accountant can be seen by prior appointment.

Click here for Citizen's Advice public website

Continuing Learning

North Herts College

Varied and exciting adult classes are offered by North Herts College.  Classes are taught at several venues including Stevenage, Knebworth, Hitchin, Letchworth, Royston and the North Herts areas. Call (01462) 424242 - Prospectuses are available from early August and classes start in mid September.

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Datchworth Society

The Society might be described as seeking to preserve the environment of this part of Hertfordshire in general and of Datchworth in particular. Our view on planning applications is independent of the Parish Council’s but usually coincides. Footpaths and ponds, street furniture and traffic are among the matters in which we take an interest. At present we are spending little a subscription is not called for but anyone wishing to join the Committee would be welcomed.

Chairman: Mr T McLachlan, 10 Raffin Park, Datchworth (01438) 813082.

Treasurer: Mr J Leach, 16 Datchworth Green, Datchworth (01438) 813417

Datchworth Sports Club

Sporting facilities for the residents of Datchworth and surroundings.

The Clubhouse, Datchworth Green, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3 6TL, Telephone: 01438 812490.

President

Mrs. Jessie Little. www.datchworth.com www.datchcc.co.uk

Our Facilities

We have a comfortable, centrally heated club in a central location on the village green. The bar has a good range of alcoholic drinks for members over the age of 18. Soft drinks, snacks & confectionery are also available and we have catering facilities for special events. Social events include live music, quiz nights, barbecues, discos, dinner/dance, pantomime, children’s trips and variety shows. Darts, Dominoes, Pool, Petanque (Boules), Large Screen Television (Sky service) for sporting events.

Contact

Jock Robertson, Chairman  (01438) 813445  jock_robertson@thermadyne.com

Steve Nash Hon. Treasurer (01438) 812762  tinker_nash@msn.com

Derek Scott Hon. Secretary (01438) 871621 Dscott@gulbourne.com

  Annual Subscription

Membership is open to all players and supporters for £13 per year, irrespective of age, gender or ability. Players may be asked to pay additional match fees, etc.  All new members are welcome!  Applications (with fuller details) are available at the Club or from:

Mike Styles Mikestyles@onetel.net.uk (01920) 822683,Robber’s Cottage, The Street, Braughing, Herts. SG11 2QF

Our Aims

We are a Community Amateur Sports Club and are committed to promoting the playing and appreciation of sport in our village and in the wider community.

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East Herts District Council

Datchworth is in the District of East Hertfordshire, represented by our District Councillor:

Mr Tony Jackson, 41 Brookbridge Lane, Datchworth (01438) 814497

District Council Offices

PO Box 101, Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8EQ

Finance and Administration

The Causeway, Bishops Stortford CM23 2EN

District Council Services:

Call (01279) 655261 for all departments during office hours. The departments you may wish to contact are:

Finance - rent, Council tax, rebates, grants

Administration - electoral register, legal services;

Planning - planning and building control.

For dangerous structures after office hours telephone (01707) 660770 or (01992) 465922 or (01920) 821149

Environmental Health - refuse collections, pest control, contaminated food, environmental pollution, noise etc. Afteroffice hours (0850) 330187 Homelessness - Stort Valley Housing Assn. (01279) 714714

Emergency Housing Repairs

Riversmead Housing Association Managed Properties (01992) 514503.  After office hours: (01279) 639561.  Stort Valley Housing Association (01279) 714714

Local organisations may apply to the Council towards the provision of leisure activities including physical recreation, cultural and artistic activities. Individuals may also apply for a grant from the Lottery Fund towards sporting events, training or equipment. Contact the Finance department. To apply for any grant to improve your home, eg insulation or basic amenities, contact the Finance Department.

Elderberries Club

The Club meets in Datchworth Village Hall every Wednesday, from 2.30 - 4.30 pm. Transport is arranged for all members of the Club, which is for people over 60 years old who live in the Parish. New members are always welcome. Secretary: Mrs Patricia Brown (01438) 798722

European MEP

the Essex West & Hertfordshire East European Constituency and our European MEP is: Mr Christopher Beasley, c/o 4 Aswains Hill, Cranemead, Ware, SG12 9PY (01920) 463064

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Family Planning Clinics

Danestrete Clinic, Stevenage

Clinics held Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6.30 - 8.30 pm; 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9.30 - 11.30 am; Thursday, 9.45 - 11.30 am; Fridays, 9.30 - 11.45 : every 2nd and 4th Friday open until 1.15 pm. For appointments phone (01438) 351786 Mondays and Fridays, 9.30 am - 12.00 noon or Thursdays 6.30 - 8.30 pm. For emergencies see GP or go to nearest A & E Department

Parkway Health Clinic, Birdcroft, Welwyn Garden City

Clinic held Thursday evenings 6.30 - 8.30 pm. For appointments phone (01707) 324541

Bull Plain Clinic, Hertford

Clinics each Tuesday (not 5th), 7.00 - 9.00 pm. Appts: (01992) 583597

Fete

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Hospitals

Lister

Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB (01438) 314333

Queen Elizabeth II

Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ (01707) 328111

County

North Road, Hertford, SG14 1LP (01707) 328111

Hertfordshire County Council

Administrative Centre, County Hall, Hertford, SG13 8DF (01992) 555555 for general enquiries.

Datchworth is in: the Hertford Rural Electoral Division and our County Councillor is : Mr Bryan Hammond

Robins Wood, 41 Burnham Green Road, Datchworth (01438) 798298

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Interior Design

Tewin Interior Design

Interior Designers and Soft Furnishing Specialists, 8 the Walled Garden, Tewin Water, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BZ, Tel 01438 712839
info@tewininteriors.co.uk | www.tewininteriors.co.uk

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WGC Judo Club

WGC Judo is a friendly community based, not for profit, club, established over 40 years and is one of the oldest judo clubs in Hertfordshire. We teach Judo as a sport for all and welcome judo players of all ages (from 6 years to 60 years) and standards. The Club is registered with the British Judo Association (BJA). More details can be found on http://wgcjudoclub.com or ring Coach: Andy Bonfield on 01707 329 265 or Club Secretary: Ben Almond on 01707 659 778

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Leisure Activities

Leisure Centres

There are a number of centres in the surrounding area which offer a wide range of leisure activities. details can be obtained from the local press and Yellow Pages.

Leisure Garden Plots

These are situated on the Turkey Farm Recreation Area in Brookbridge Lane.  Apply to: The Parish Clerk (01438) 815267

Library

Hertfordshire Customer Service Centre: (01438) 737333, (centralised enquiry centre for all Library requests).

The mobile library van

visits the following areas on alternate Wednesdays (see Parish Magazine for details):

• Datchworth Green (Village Hall car park) 10.30 - 10.45 am
• The Plough P.H. 10.50 - 11.00 am
• Nutcroft 11.05 - 11.35 am
• Datchworth Church 11.40 - 12.00 am
• Burnham Green 1.35 - 1.50 pm

For enquiries about the mobile library contact (01582) 713575

Branch

The nearest Branch of the County Library is at St Martins Road, Knebworth, (01438) 219033,

which is open:

• Monday - Friday 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm
• Saturday 9.30 am - 1.00 pm
• Storytime (under 5s) - Thursdays in term time 2.30 - 3.00 pm.
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Magistrates Court

The Court for the Parish of Datchworth is held at:

The Court House, Danestrete, Stevenage (01438) 219440

All correspondence to: Clerk to the Justices’ Office, Bayley House, Sish Lane, Stevenage, SG1 3SS, (01438) 730412

Member of Parliament

The Stevenage Parliamentary Constituency Member of Parliament is: Mrs Barbara Follett, c/o House of Commons, London, SW1.  Datchworth is in this constituency.
Click here for Barbara Follet's Website.

Medical Services

Full details can be obtained from the Practitioners’ Support Unit at:

East and North Herts Health Authority, Charterhouse, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6JL (01707) 390855

General Practices

are located in neighbouring villages:

Dr Abrahams & Partners

Bridge Cottage, 41 High Street, Welwyn, AL6 9EF (01438) 715044

Dr Wood & Partners

The Surgery, Station Road, Knebworth, SG3 6AP (01438) 812494

Dr Haslam & Partners

Watton Place House, High Street, Watton-at-Stone, Appts.: (01920) 830504, (01920) 830232,  Dispensary: (01920) 830555

Access to the District Nurse and Health Visitor is arranged through the General Practitioner.

Museums

Datchworth Museum

9A Datchworth Green.  Situated in the old Blacksmith’s shop, a collection of interesting artefacts, photographs and newspaper cuttings. Gifts of artefacts and documents are always welcome to ensure the collection grows in interest over the years. Open from 2.00 pm on 3rd Sunday of each month.

For further information contact Doreen Hodson-Smith,  1 Brookbridge Lane,  Datchworth (01438) 813477

St. George’s Church

St. George’s Way, Stevenage (01438) 218881

Mill Green

Hatfield (01707) 271362, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford (01992) 582686

Priory Lodge

89 High Street, Ware (01920) 487848

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Nursery Schools

Datchworth Pre-School

Datchworth Village Hall.

For children 21⁄2 to ‘rising’ 5. Visitors welcome.

Mondays - Fridays 9.00 am - 12.00 noon.

Contacts: Sue Wybrow (01438) 812244

Tiddlywinks

(Parents & Toddlers) For children 0-3 years and parents in Datchworth Village Hall, Mondays and Wednesdays 9.30 - 11.00 am. £1.00 per family session.

Contacts: Zoe Akers (01438) 817238, Jenny Larke (01438) 812693, Avice Snowden (01438) 798291, Dawn Williams (01438) 814584

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Parish Council

Chairman Chris Wilkins, 57 Burnham Green Rd. Welwyn AL6 0NH, (01438) 798180

Vice-Chairman Viv Marshall, Hoppers End,  Bramfield Road, Datchworth SG3 6RX,   (01438) 813284

Councillors

John Austin, Hoppers Hall, Watton Rd, Datchworth SG3 6RS, (01438) 813864

Fizzy Chambers, Raffin Green Farm, Raffin Green La. Datchworth SG3 6RL, (01438) 812353

Tony Stowe, 25 Brookbridge La., Datchworth SG3 6SU, (01438) 815122

Frank Pearman, Bury Farm, Bury La., Datchworth SG3 6RE (01438) 813222

Tony Charles, School Green Cottage, Hollybush La. Datchworth SG3 6RE (01438) 812098

Gill Lines, 42 Datchworth Green SG3 6TL, (01438) 813543

Adam Brown, 15 Great Lawne, Datchworth SG3 6SX, (01438) 817343

Parish Clerk

Wendy Prowle, 49 Brookbridge Lane, Datchworth SG3 6SZ, (01438) 815267

Council Meetings

The Council normally meets at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of every month in Datchworth Village Hall. The Annual Parish Meetingis normally held during April. Agendas for these meetings are put on the Parish noticeboards. These are situated at Datchworth crossroads (near the Plough), Datchworth Village Hall, All Saints Church and Burnham Green Post Office. Members of the public are welcome to attend Parish Council meetings and may addresss the meeting if invited do so by the Chairman. The present Council was elected in 2007 to serve for a period of four years.

Parish Magazine

The Parish Magazine ‘All Saints’, is distributed monthly to subscribers and carries articles from the Church, Parish and District Councils, local people and organisations, together with details of forthcoming events. Items for publication in the following month‘s issue, should reach the Editor not later than the 5th of the preceding month. The editorial team consists of:

Editor: Mary Coleman, 48 Hawkins Hall Lane, Datchworth (01438) 814228

Parks

Fairlands Valley Park & Sailing Centre, Stevenage

Stanborough Lakes Park & Sailing Centre, W.G.City (01707) 327655

Hartham Park and Castle Gardens, Hertford.

Post Boxes

Collection Times

Burnham Green Post Office

• Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
• Saturday 9.00 am - 12.00 noon
• Sundays, Bank Holiday Monday & Good Friday at 1.00 pm.

Burnham Green Road (near Bulls Green)

• Monday - Friday 9.15 am, 4.45 pm
• Saturday 9.15 am

Datchworth Post Office

• Monday - Friday 9.15 am, 4.45 pm
• Saturday 9.15 am
• Sundays & Bank Holiday Monday 12.45 pm
• Good Friday 9.15 am

Hawkins Hall Lane (Near Paynters Green)

• Monday - Friday 7.00 am, 4.30 pm
• Saturday 7.00 am
• Good Friday 9 am
• Hollybush Lane (in Datchworth School Wall)
• Monday - Friday 7.00 am, 4.30 pm
• Saturday 7.00 am

Hooks Cross (by Three Horseshoes pub)

• Monday - Friday 8.00 am, 4.30 pm
• Saturday 8.00 am
• Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday: no collection
• Good Friday 8.00 am

Knebworth Post Office

• Monday - Friday 7 am, 12.30 pm, 5.30 pm
• Saturday 7 am, 11.30 am
• Sundays & Bank Holiday Monday 12.45 pm
• Good Friday 11.30 am

Late collection

Monday - Friday at the Posting Suite, London Road, Stevenage at 7.00 pm; or at the P.O., 86 Fore Street, Hertford at 6.30 pm; or at Bessemer Road Sorting Office, Welwyn Garden City at 6.20 pm; or Greencoates Sorting Office, Hertford at 6.45 pm

Post Offices

Sub-Post Offices are at Datchworth crossroads (01438) 813178 and Burnham Green (01707) 717532. The nearest Post Office is in Knebworth, which is our post town, and should be included in addresses.

The Electoral Register of Datchworth Parishioners who are eligible to vote is on display at each sub-post office.

Police

Emergencies: Dial 999, state service required abd give your name and address clearly.

Hertford Police Station - non-emergency 0845 330 0222

Neighbourhood Watch Scheme: Contact the Village organiser John Airey (01438) 813219 for a list of Street Co-ordinators. If any suspicious events or persons sre seen, pleas note any vehicle registration number, descriptions of vehicles and persons and pass these to your Street Co-ordinator, Village Organiser or Hertford Police Station (0845) 3300222

Pregnancy counselling service

Available at the Citizens Advice Bureau offices, Swingate House, Danestrete, Stevenage, (01438) 369491 on Tuesday evenings, 7.30 - 9.00 pm, and at the Family Planning Clinic, Danestrete, Stevenage on Thursday evenings, 7.00 - 9.00 pm.

Public telephones

• Burnham Green, Orchard Road, near crossroads (Coin box)
• Datchworth Green, outside sub-post office (Coin box)
• Hawkins Hall Lane, near Brookbridge Lane (Coin box)
• Datchworth Village Hall - only when the Hall is open (Coin box)

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Local Radio Stations

Herts Radio

Our local radio station: http://www.hertbeat.com/

Rail services

Herts Traveline

0845 724 43 44, A computerised service, for ALL train (countrywide) and bus (countrywide) enquiries, with up-to-date information.

WAGN Railway

Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JW, email@wagnrail.co.uk

Customer Service Helpline 08457 81 89 19

Rail enquiries 08457 48 49 50

Ticket sales hotline 0800566 566

Train timetable and finding a train

Click here to access the National Rail website to look up a train.

Recycling Facilities

Bottle banks/can banks/waste paper receptacles may be found at the following locations:

• London Road, Woolmer Green;
• Knebworth (off Station Road);
• Sainsburys Car Parks at Poplars and Corey’s Mill;
• Tesco Car Parks at Stevenage and Hatfield;
• Waitrose Car Parks at Welwyn Garden City and Old Stevenage;
• Gascoyne Way multistorey car park in Hertford;
• Household Waste Site, London Road, Stevenage;
• Digswell, Hertford Road.

Facilities for disposing of general household waste are available at the Household Waste Site, London Road, Stevenage. Site help line (01992) 556151. The site is open at the following times:

Mon - Fri Sat - Sun

April - September: 12.30 - 19.00 pm 10.30 am - 19.30 pm

October - March: 12.30 - 17.00 pm 10.30 am - 17.00 pm

Datchworth Village recycling of paper commences July 2005

– Household collection fortnightly

Registrar

Births, Deaths and Marriages should be registered at: Danesgate, Stevenage, SG1 1WW (01438) 316681

Business hours: Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm

Please telephone for appointment

Rugby

Competitive Men’s Rugby at all levels. London NW4 & Greene King Country Leagues. 4 senior XVs plus Veterans.

Andy Wood (01707) 881710, woody_apw@msn.com

Rob Botterman (01438) 811134, cbotterman@datalogic.it

Ian Butterworth (01462) 743371, ian@swiftsystem.com

Tony Jones (01438) 812288, jonesclan@tesco.net

Colts, Junior and Mini-Rugby sections to cover all age groups. Annual Tours. Sundays 10am to 12 noon Professional coaching. Fitness & Training: 7.30 - 9.00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Secretary Diane Wyatt (0920) 830407,  ld_wyatt@hotmail.com

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Samaritans

“Whatever you are going through, we’ll go through it with you.” 24 - hour Listening Service. North Herts and Stevenage area: (01462) 455333

School

All Saints Church of England Primary

Hollybush Lane, Datchworth, (01438) 812381

Headteacher: Miss J M Willatt, School Secretary: Mrs O Ginn

This Church of England Voluntary Aided School admits children between the ages of ‘rising’ 5-11 years. A school brochure for parents is available upon request from the Head. Parents of prospective pupils are welcome to telephone for an appointment to view the school.

Datchworth School Parent/Teacher Association

Please contact the School Secretary for information.

Datchworth School Hall is available for hire - contact the School Secretary for details.

Scouts

2nd Datchworth Scout Group

Scout Troop: Meets Friday evenings at HQ adjacent to Datchworth Village Hall from 19.30 - 21.30

Group Scout Leader: Keith Nash (01438) 742911

Scout Leader: Jacqui Nash (01438) 742911

Cub Pack: Meets Wednesday evenings at Headquarters adjacent to Datchworth Village Hall from 18.30 - 20.00

Sport

Datchworth Village Hall Badminton Club

New members always welcome. Club night Wednesday at 8.00 pm.

Junior Badminton Club (11 - 15 years) at 6.00 - 8.00 pm

Chairman: Steve Elms, 20 Deards End Lane, Knebworth

Secretary: Janet Dinsey (01438) 350247

Datchworth Bowls Club

The Datchworth Bowls Club is an active society based at its own green on the Turkey Farm site in Brookbridge Lane. A full fixture list is maintained and social events are also held from time to time. Membership numbers are limited, but applications are considered as vacancies arise. associate members are welcome. All membership enquiries should be addresses to the Secretary.  Chairman: Clive Hodson-Smith (01438) 813477.  Captain: Steve Arnold (01438) 812290

Cricket

Saturday, Sunday and mid-week fixtures. Saracens Hertfordshire League and friendly matches. Friday evening social cricket. Cricket practice and Coaching on Tueday evenings. Winter nets, Wednesday evenings. Annual Tour.

Contact

John Wells (01707) 328860, john@datchcc.co.uk

Steve Nash (01438) 812762 steve@datchcc.co.uk

Adrian Bennett (01438) 812251. ben@datchcc.co.uk

Julian Calvert (01438) 814779, jules@datchcc.co.uk

Swimming Pools

Indoor: St. George’s Way, Stevenage (01438) 313293

Swim Centre, Town Centre, Hatfield (01707) 264487

Hartham Pool, Hertford (01992) 584000

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Taxis

Geoff's Cars

Airport Specialists, 20 Hornbeam Spring, Knebworth SG3 6BE, Tel 01438 817971

geoff5852@btinternet.com | www.geoffcarsknebworth.com

Tennis

Two hard courts available to members throughout the year. Coaching available. Summer and Autumn Leagues, Club Tournaments. Club meets Tuesday and Friday evenings, Sunday mornings. Thursday

evenings for Juniors only

Contact: Steve Elms (01438) 817109, steve.elms@ntlworld.com

Jodee White (01920) 467253, jodeenash@hotmail.com

Carole Button (01438) 811775, carole_button@hotmail.com

Theatres

Gordon Craig Theatre

Stevenage (01438) 766866

Campus West

Welwyn Garden City (01707) 332880

The Forum

Hatfield (01707) 271217

Details in local press.

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Village Fete

This event is held on Datchworth Green each year on the second Saturday in June. It is organised by a Fete Committee and the proceeds are shared between All Saint's Church, Datchworth Village Hall and other, local charities.
Organiser : Annie Dexter (01438) 798242

Village Halls

There are two in the Parish - both are available for hire. See also entry for the School Hall.

Burnham Green Village Hall

This consists of a small hall (seating 50) with kitchen, toilet and car parking. It is run by a Management Committee elected at the Annual Meeting. Chairman: Les Davis (01438) 798768

Datchworth Village Hall

As well as the information here, much fuller details of the Village Hall, including photos, prices and a ground plan can be found from its own pages (click here) on the Datchworth website.

In brief, the Village Hall Consists of a large hall (seating 250) with stage, a small hall (seating 60), a committee room, large kitchen, bar, toilets and car parking. Situated at the lower end of Datchworth Green, it was opened in 1972 and is run by a Management Committee consisting of members elected at the Annual Meeting (normally held in May) and nominated representatives of the village organisations.

Casual hire for private functions, by individuals living within the Parish of Datchworth or by village organisations, under normal circumstances will be offered at a 20% discount off the current casual hiring rates.

Chairman of Management Committee:

Julian Leach, Pettits, Datchworth Green, SG3 6TL telephone 01438 813417

Bookings Secretary

Annie Dexter, 5 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN telephone number 01438 798394

Village Website

This website - www.datchworth.info - is organised by a local group of volunteers: Chris Wilkins, Tony Charles, Sara Miller and John Gordon.

Please bring any suggestions to their attention.  You can click here to send your suggestion or comments.

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Women’s Institute

President: Rita Howe (01438) 811608.  Meetings are held on the second Tuesday in the month, at 7.30 pm in Datchworth Village Hall; new members are always welcome.

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ADVERTISERS

Accountancy and Taxation Services

Southwell Tyrrell & Co

9 Newbury Street, London EC1A 7HU Tel: 020 7606 9787 (Day) 01438 813284 (Evenings). Email info@southwell-tyrrell.co.uk

Personal & Business Tax - Self Assessment Procedures.  Private Companies - Business Planning - Managements Accounts.  Medical Practitioners’ Accounts, Partnerships - Charities, Inheritance Tax & Trusts - Value Added Tax.  Please telephone Paul Marshall for an initial consultation.

Boarding Kennels & Catteries

Tewin Boarding Cattery

Est 1956 Mrs J Izzard Tel 01438 798476.  "All specialist needs catered for. Licenced and Approved by Local Authorities”

Building & Plumbing Contractors

David P Bunyan

Builders & Plumbing Contractor.  Tel 01438 812640 or 01992 587226.  Fax No 01438 817735

Building/Home Extensions

Master Developments Limited

Datchworth Green.  Tel 07795 474214 01438 814498.  Specialising in Home Extensions, working with clients to Deliver Projects on time, to cost and at a high standard.

Cemetery & Crematorium Services

Harwood Park Crematorium

Watton Road, Knebworth, Herts. Tel:01438 815555 Email hpc@crematorium.co.uk.  Web site www.crematorium.co.ukCremation Services may be arranged for any day including Saturdays and Sundays. Book of Remembrance, Memorial Gardens.

Harwood Park is a fully owned subsidiary of Austin’s Funeral Service.

Child Minders

Julie Centa

23 Brookbridge Lane, Datchworth Tel 01438 817184.  (NCMA Registered)

Cosmopolitan Au Pairs

Whitehorse Lane, Burnham Green, Herts, AL6 0HA, Email caro@cosmopolitanaupairs.com, Web www.cosmopolitanaupairs.com

Au pairs available from many European countries. Long and Short term placement. References checked. call Caroline on 01438 798727 for details and information pack.

Civil Engineering Contractors

Contract Surfacing Limited

Tel 01438 817099 Fax 01438 817094.

Asphalt and Tarmacadam - Domestic and Commercial Enquiries. All carried out to the very highest standards (BS4987 & BS594) Repairs - Surfacing & Re-Surfacing - Household Driveways, Paths, Playgrounds, Patios and Car Parks - Local Authority Approved. Free written quotations. An unbeatable service from an established firm.

Head Office - 5 Wheatcotes, Datchworth SG3 6TP.

Electrical Appliances and Television

G.W.Tebbutt & Sons

Burnham Green, Tel 01438 717348.  Ring for keen prices and installation.

Estate Agencies

Country Properties

11 London Road, Knebworth SG3 6ET, Tel 01438 811355 Fax 01438 811164, Email tonycox.cpknebworth@virgin.net www.country-properties.co.uk.

“Offering friendly service whether selling your property or helping you find a new home”

Putterill’s of Hertfordshire

135 London Road, Knebworth, Tel 01438 817007 Email knebworth@putterill.co.uk, www.putterills.co.uk.  Offices at WGC, Welwyn, Knebworth, Stevenage, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston, Harpenden & Wheathampstead. Associated Mayfair Office.

Florist

Just Devine

Rose Cottage, Datchworth Green 07867 948037, 01438 814498.

Regular Home Floral design service also catering for special occassions, weddings, funerals and corporate events. Call Sharon.

Forage Merchant

P.W.Piper Ltd, Pound Farm, Hollybush Lane, Datchworth, Tel 01438 813401 & 811720 Fax 01438 814415 Mobile 07721 571020,  Email pwpiper@btopenworld.com

Old Established Hay & Straw Merchant, many different types of Hay & Straw available with full delivery service.

Funeral Services

Austin Funeral Services

16 High Street, Welwyn, Herts,  Tel 01438 714686 or 01438 316623 Email funerals@austins.co.uk.

Offices at Buntingford, Hertford, Hitchin, Stevenage, Welwyn & Welwyn Garden City.

Complete Family Funeral service. Home visits if required, Chapels of Rest at every branch, Professionally Qualified Staff, Overseas Specialists,Monumental Masons.. Operated by the same family since 1700.

Garden Machinery

Bedwell Garden Machinery

Bramfield, Hertford SG14 1QT, Tel 01992 500290 also at 01920 871651 (Van Hage Garden Company)

Large display of Garden machinery. Mowers and Tractors from leading brands Cuntax, Atco, Qualcast, Honda, Flymo, Stihl, Wolf.  We understand your needs - we know about machinery.

Hertfordshire Funeral Plan

Branches: Buntingford, Hertford, Hitchin, Stevenage, Welwyn & W.G.C. Tel 01438 316623 Email hfp@austins.co.uk. Complete funeral pre-arrangement and prepayment plan written for individual requirements. This can be either arranged at one of our
offices or in your home.

Hair & Beauty

Amanda

Brookbridge Lane, Datchworth, Tel 01438 817368 Mobile 09760 083338.

The Healthier Alternative in Nail Care - Bio Sculpture Gel nails

Garage Services

Jacksons

124 London Road, Knebworth, 01438 82928 (Jeff Jackson).  Best for Tyres and Servicing (Mon-Fri 8-6 & Sat 8.30-12.30 & 2-5)

Landscape Contractors

Frank Cooper & Sons Ltd

Unit 1, The Old Barns, Stringers Lane, Aston, Herts SG2 7EF, Tel 01438 880660 Fax 01438 880661, Grounds Maintenance & Landscape Contractor

Monumental Masonry

Austin (Memorials) Church Street, Welwyn AL6 0BL,  Tel 0845 6021303. Memorials of distinction for Cemetries, Churchyards & Crematoria.

Post Offices and General Stores

Datchworth Post Office & Shop, Including newspapers; on the Crossroads, 01438 813178.

G.W.Tebbutt & Sons. Post Office and Shop. Carrying large stocks of fresh produce.

Public Houses

Inn off the Green

(Formerly the Tilbury) on the Crossroads.  Brakspears Traditional Ales, Fine Wines and Spirits, Lunches and Evening Meals. Comfortable smoke-free restaurant with extensive menu. Telephone Bookings 01438 812496

Plough

On the Crossroads.  John and Sally welcome you for Fine Greene King ales, wines & spirits. A traditional friendly village public house 01438 813000

Soft Furnishings

Traditionally made loose covers and cushions. Other soft furnishings also available. For enquiries and free estimate 07879 294474

Solicitors

Foreman Laws, 25 Bancroft, Hitchin, Tel 01462 458711 fax 01462 459242, Email james.halliday@formanelaws.co.uk, www.formanlaws.co.uk, Property, commercial & family law. Two of the partners resident in the village & third past chairman Datchworth RFC.

Window Replacement Contractors

Stevenage Windows, 121 London Road, Knebworth, Suppliers and Installers of uPVC, aluminium & hardwood window and door systems, conservatories & porches. FENSA registered.  Tel 01438 811800/814515 Fax 01438 813381, www.stevenagewindows.co.uk

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Disclaimer

This directory is provided for the convenience of users of this website.  Much of the information is taken from the Datchworth Parish Directory 2005, edited by John Austin.  Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material, but we do not guarantee its correctness.

Neither the publishers of that directory nor the publishers of this website will be held responsibile for error or omissions.