Crathorne Parish Plan pdf

CRATHORNE
PARISH
PLAN
2010
CONTENTS
Contents
Page 1
Crathorne - an Introduction
Page 2
Map of parish (showing Public Right of Ways)
Page 3
Parish Plan - the Process
Pages 4
Summary
Page 5
Highways and Road Safety
Pages 6-8
Environment and Services
Pages 8-9
Facilities
Pages 10-11
Social activities
Page 12-13
Communications
Page 13
Planning for the Future
Page 14
Action Plan
Pages 15-16
Implementation of the Plan
Page 17
Membership of the Steering Group
Page 17
Progress to date
Pages 18
Results of questionnaire
Page 19-20
Directory
Pages 21–22
Acknowledgements
Page 23
Website:
www.crathorne.org
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CRATHORNE
Crathorne lies within Hambleton District on the very northern periphery of the county
of North Yorkshire and only 5 miles from the beautiful area of the North York Moors
National Park. The A19 trunk road ran through the village until a bypass was built in
1975, providing access to the Tees Valley conurbation some 8 miles to the north. The
attractive River Leven runs through the parish.
The area has long been occupied, the earliest remains being a Romano-British
farmstead of the 4th century AD. Carvings found at the site of the church date back to
the 9th century, but the area was still waste at the time of the Domesday Book,
following the suppression by William the Conqueror of the rebellion by the Northern
Earls. The village was held by a family who took the name de Crathorne in the early
13th century and who continued as lords of the manor until the estate was sold to the
Dugdale family in 1844. The original Crathorne family were strong adherents of the
Roman Catholic faith, the village retaining a large Catholic population into the
Victorian era.
Crathorne remains an estate village, still largely in the ownership of the Dugdale
family and seat of Lord Crathorne. This gives it some demographic characteristics
which are unusual in the area, with only 25% of properties being owner occupied, the
majority being rental properties. In the past these were occupied by workers on the
estate, now many are short term lets although some tenants do remain resident in the
village for many years.
There are some 72 households in Crathorne, but only nine of these have children of
school age or younger. We are fortunate to have a post office and shop, two churches,
a village hall and a pub, the Crathorne Arms, as well as a fine cricket ground and
pavilion.
The centre of the village is a conservation area, giving it increased
environmental protection.
The population in the early 18th century was some 300 at a time when Crathorne had
a flourishing linen industry, but this has fallen over the years to around 165, with a
relatively high proportion of single people or couples, and fewer families. Although
subject to fluctuation, the number of children has fallen. As a result, the school
closed in 1979 and the population decline poses a question mark over the long-term
survival of village institutions such as the post office, shop and public house. Many
residents commute to work and the other businesses located within the parish, the
Crathorne Hall Hotel and an IT company VSC Solutions currently do not have any
villagers on their staff. The numbers employed in agriculture has also fallen
significantly over the years; despite this, the village remains essentially rural farming
in character with three working farms.
But the village is a very attractive place to live, with a strong sense of community.
Changes and improvements to the environment and services are essential as the
village moves forward into the 21st century, but there is no appetite for large
developments which would spoil the character of our village. Perhaps our greatest
challenge is to preserve, broaden and strengthen the community spirit which is a
feature of Crathorne life.
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PARISH PLANS - THE PROCESS
A Parish Plan aims to give people an opportunity to get involved in planning the
future of their village and community. It should reflect the views of a wide cross
section of the community, how they see their surroundings and services, both now and
in the future, and suggest a plan of action. It becomes a work of reference feeding in
to local development planning and influencing bodies such as Hambleton District
Council (HDC) when making decisions about our community.
Over the years issues have been raised at the Parish Meetings which require action
from other bodies. A Parish Plan demonstrates the wishes of the community to mould
its future and should provide leverage to achieve a positive outcome on some of these
issues.
An initial public meeting in March 2009 was well attended and demonstrated
enthusiastic support for the concept. A number of suggestions of areas that should be
explored were put forward. With support from the Parish Meeting, a questionnaire
was designed, structured along the lines adopted by neighbouring villages, and
circulated to all households in the parish, achieving a 72% response rate. A steering
group was formed from volunteers and the responses analysed, the main issues being
identified. These were then circulated and comments invited, before being presented
to an open meeting of residents held in January 2010. Of course, differing views were
expressed on many matters by individuals; these have been recorded but for the
purpose of publishing the plan those elements which commanded greatest support
have been included. A draft of the plan was then prepared for circulation to both
households and stakeholders such as HDC. The final version was received by the
Crathorne Parish Meeting in May 2010.
The Plan presents the findings in sections which correspond to working groups
established to take the recommendations forward. An action plan is provided at the
end. Some of these actions are “quick fix” items, others are more ambitious and will
require time if they are to be achieved. The Plan should be seen as a dynamic
document, subject to change as priorities alter, and will be reviewed in 5 years time to
see what further actions are needed. The steering group hopes that it will serve to
enhance partnership working between the local authorities and the residents of
Crathorne, helping to achieve our goals of a safe and vibrant community over future
decades.
RESPONSES
Out of 72 households, 67 were occupied at the time the questionnaire was distributed.
48 replies were received giving a response rate of 72%.
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SUMMARY
These are the main issues raised by the results of the questionnaire: Speeding traffic
 Traffic volume
 Number of HGV lorries
 Flooding on roads
 Development of a village green or recreational space
 Provision of additional benches
 Litter and dog fouling
 Need to preserve the Post Office
 Desire to maintain a community pub / restaurant
 Update the décor in the Reading Room and increase usage
 Improve the village involvement with the cricket club
 Produce a village directory – hard copy and on website
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HIGHWAYS AND ROAD SAFETY
Tis just a little village
with main road passing through,
we have no modern houses
for changes here are few
But change is now in progress
and soon will be complete
then all the heavy traffic
will bypass our village street
And when the road is open
for those who travel fast,
peace will come to Crathorne –
those days we thought were past.
Lily Calvert, Glebe Farm, 1975
Lily was referring to the imminent opening of the A19 Crathorne bypass and had high
hopes that peace and quiet would return to Crathorne. How we wish this was true !
Speeding traffic was recognised as a serious issue by 96% of respondents, 73%
favouring further traffic calming measures. Vehicles speed at the northern entrance /
exit to the village, along the main road inappropriately using it as a “rat run” from
Yarm to the A19, and also on Church Road, despite the bad bends at the entrance to
the village. Vehicles travelling south often travel far in excess of 30mph at the
junction, and further accidents are inevitable unless action is taken.
Favoured solutions include
 A radar matrix sign showing “SLOW DOWN” to speeding vehicles, ideally of
a type which could be moved to different locations within the village.
 A central island creating a visual pinch point or gateway just north of the hotel
entrance, perhaps combined with additional 40 mph sign and rumble strips.
 A mini roundabout at the junction or chicane on the slip road to the A19. This
would slow or eliminate traffic using the village as a rat run.
 A short 20mph zone on Church Road outside the village hall and churches,
with additional 40mph signs and rumble strips before the bends are reached.
All these measures would require support from other agencies, particularly from
the Highways Department of NYCC, the police and Hambleton District Council.
In the present tight financial climate it is proposed that savings held by the
village from the precept (part of the council tax) might be used to part fund some
of the traffic calming measures.
Traffic volumes seem high at certain times of the day, when commuter traffic
passes through the village. Most of this is unavoidable, but some reduction would
occur if vehicles from Yarm used the spiral slip road to access the A19 and did not
speed through the village. This also applies to some HGV traffic which regularly
passes through the village. Many Prestons of Potto lorries pass through the village.
The majority drive considerately but due to their size they sometimes mount the
pavements. Diverting some of this HGV traffic is a long-term objective.
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Air ambulance attends accident in village
Parking can cause problems for drivers
Flooding occurs annually
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Excessive or inconsiderate parking outside the churches can cause difficulties on
occasions. There is ample parking available on the grassed area behind the Reading
Room and on the slip road towards the A19.
Road surfaces are particularly poor at the northern entrance to the village. Other
roads such as York Street to the Rountons and Mill Bank are also in poor condition,
but carry much lighter traffic load.
The verges to the northern approach to the village from the A19 fly-over are
frequently in poor condition, despite periodic attention from the Highways
Department. This is a spot favoured by pigeon fanciers from the region who park on
the verges in considerable numbers to launch their birds.
The condition of the pavements is generally adequate, with the exception of the path
from Grange Farm to Crathorne Hall Hotel which is seriously overgrown. Safe access
to the top of Mill Bank can be achieved by walking through the Churchyard. HGV
lorries often mount the pavement at the junction as they turn towards Hutton Rudby.
Drainage remains a problem, particularly at the lay by in the centre of the village.
This has resulted in repeated flooding which appears to be increasing in frequency.
ENVIRONMENT AND SERVICES
Significant interest was expressed in developing a “ village green” or village
recreational area. This would include a small playground, but would primarily be an
area where all the community, whatever their ages, could meet and socialise. The
area needed to be available, central and easily accessible with adequate access paths.
Various sites were considered, the paddock at the junction being judged the most
appropriate, despite the proximity to the traffic through the village.
It was felt that initial development of the site should ideally not be funded through the
precept but by fund raising initiatives and by external grants.
Benches currently are located outside the Post Office, outside All Saints Church and
at the bus stop opposite St Mary’s Church. The provision of additional benches was
supported by questionnaire responses. A number of locations were suggested, that
favoured being on Back Lane overlooking the cricket ground. These would need to
be theft and vandal resistant.
Litter can be a problem in the village, on the approach roads and on the A19 slip
road, where fly tipping also occurs.
It is proposed that the Parish Meeting will
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arrange periodic litter picking sessions, supported by Hambleton District Council.
Public Liability insurance will be obtained to provide cover for those involved. Dog
fouling continues to be a problem, despite being an offence punishable by a heavy
fine. Increased signage and new dog waste bins should be provided.
Recycling was mentioned as a concern by a number of people, with requests for
extended facilities. Paper, thin cardboard, glass, tins and some plastics can be
recycled locally within the village, but heavy duty cardboard packaging should be
taken to the recycling centre in Stokesley. Blue boxes are only collected within the
village boundaries, excluding the farms. With the recycling centre in the village it is
unlikely that this policy will be altered.
The Neighbourhood Watch system works well and is appreciated. Currently
warnings are distributed by email and via notices on the notice board and at the post
office, but telephone distribution of important messages to those without email would
be useful. Everyone needs to be vigilant and report suspicious activity to the police or
coordinators.
Many people commented on the lack of visible policing in the village. Crime rates
are low in the area but people would feel reassured by a more visible presence. Drug
users do visit quiet areas within the parish and villagers are reminded that they should
report used syringes and needles to Hambleton District Council who will arrange to
clear up debris. Poachers also frequent the Estate. Attendance of the police at Parish
Meetings would be appreciated.
Public transport is limited and used by few villagers - perhaps a chicken-and-egg
situation. The times of the last bus service to and from Yarm and Stokesley are not
conducive for normal working hours or after school activities. Any improvement in
services would require coordination with neighbouring villages, as the numbers using
public transport in Crathorne will never be great.
A broader view of transport links shows an excellent network of roads, train
connections at Yarm (4 miles) and Darlington (12 miles) and local airport only 6
miles distant.
A library bus stops outside the post office on a regular basis. This is a useful
service but needs to be better publicised.
The provision of a defibrillator was suggested. In the event of someone suffering a
cardiac arrest in the village, the time taken for a paramedic to arrive would reduce
survival chances: in this respect we are in a similar position to other rural villages,
some of which now have defibrillators. These are designed for lay people to use and
the limited training required is provided by the ambulance service. A suitable
location with ready access would be required.
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FACILITIES
The Post Office is considered a valuable community asset and one that we need to
try to preserve. Opening hours inevitably do not suit everyone but Sue tries to open to
meet the needs of the majority of villagers. Unfortunately the Post Office will not
allow extended opening hours.
The presence of a pub in the village is welcomed by most people. The current
economic climate has been difficult for the trade and there were mixed reviews in
response to the questionnaires.
A few commented on the negative impact of
inconsistent opening hours and food quality. The village is too small to support the
pub without significant numbers visiting from elsewhere, so that events which attract
outsiders may be essential, but must also recognise the needs of locals. The quizzes,
BBQs and other special events are welcomed. Litter outside the pub can be an issue.
The Reading Room or village hall is another useful facility and is available for
village events, hire and private functions. Facilities have recently been modernised
with provision of disabled toilets. Improved contact information and notice of events
should be routinely available on the notice board and website.
Crathorne has two churches, the Anglican All Saints Church and the Roman
Catholic St Mary’s Church. Both are historic buildings which are very attractive.
The Catholic Church is manned by Benedictine monks from Osmotherly, while All
Saints is now part of a group of five parishes which includes Hutton Rudby,
Kirklevington, Middleton and Worsall. Joint services involving both Crathorne
churches and those in the surrounding parishes are planned.
Services are held twice weekly at All Saints Church and are supported by a nucleus of
villagers. Special services are held at Christmas and Easter and carol singing and
other events raise money for the church and for charity.
The main comment about the churches related to inconsiderate or dangerous parking
on occasions. Adequate parking is available on the grassed parking area behind the
Reading Room and on the A19 slip road.
The management of Crathorne Hall Hotel have expressed a desire to be involved
in village life but interaction between the hotel and village remains less than in the
past. Dialogue is needed to try to establish better links.
There are no specific facilities for the elderly in the village, although the presence
of the post office is helpful for accessing pensions, etc. Due to the limited public
transport, most villagers either use their own cars or rely on relatives or friends to
access doctors and hospitals and for shopping.
The number of children in the village at present would not sustain a viable youth
club. This should be re-evaluated if the position changes. Limited facilities are
available in the Reading Room which could be used by teenagers or for children’s
parties.
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All Saints Church
Crathorne Hall Hotel
St Mary's Church Interior
Crathorne Reading Room
Crathorne Cricket Club
Annual Village Walk
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Considering the size of the village, the social activities working group felt that there
were a lot of activities going on in the village, although some could be better
publicised.
The annual village walk is very popular, being supported by both residents and nonresidents. There appears to be considerable support for a village walking group
with a monthly programme.
Crathorne cricket club has a long history and has an impressive ground and
pavilion. However, some respondents expressed concern over the long-term future of
the club, there now being very few team members from the village. Some method
needs to be found to attract new players to the team, both adult and youths - it is
recognised that this latter poses difficulties due to extra training requirements but the
future of any organisation depends on its ability to recruit.
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Is there an adult who would be prepared to lead practice with the children?
Should the catchment area be actively expanded to tap the populations of
Picton and Kirklevington?
Would it be possible to arrange some sort of village fixture as a step to greater
involvement - a fun day, perhaps male versus female teams or similar?
A fixture list of games should be available on the village website, notice board
and newsletter.
Domino drives in the Reading Room are popular but attract more players from
surrounding farming communities than from the village.
Village Quiz these help to fund the facility.
Together with the annual
The Women’s Institute in Crathorne has a long history and is appreciated by
members. Activities could be more widely publicised.
Carol singing around the farms and the village is enjoyed by all who participate.
More leisure classes could be held in the Reading Room. Suggestions include yoga,
Pilates and fitness classes. The numbers probably would not justify computer classes.
Until recently a successful china painting class was held and the Reading Room
committee has confirmed that they are happy to accommodate any group wishing to
organise specific courses or classes.
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Villagers engage in other activities such as the garden club and local history society,
based in neighbouring Hutton Rudby. The golf society is based at the Crathorne
Arms.
COMMUNICATIONS
A village website is maintained by Craig Dennis, supported by the Parish Meeting.
Comments in the survey were very positive about the website and it is likely to play
an increasing part in maintaining village communication in the future. It can be
accessed at www.crathorne.org .
The village newsletter is distributed in hard copy two or three times annually to
those without computer access.. The survey showed support for this to continue.
The village notice board is also a useful means of communication. A number of
people suggested that a second notice board would be useful but most felt that the
problem is that the current location is not ideal. An alternative site outside the post
office will be seen by more people.
All the above depend on information being fed to the coordinators by churches, clubs,
pub, Reading Room, Neighbourhood Watch and Parish Meeting.
A small but
permanent communications group to enhance communication in the village would
be useful.
It was suggested that provision of a Village Directory would be useful, particularly
for new arrivals. This might take the form of a hard copy distributed initially to all
households with an electronic version which could be updated regularly. The
directory would include details of available services and contact details for key
personnel and organisations within the village who consented to inclusion.
A map showing public right of ways could be posted on the website and the
notice board.
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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
The profile of the population of the village is changing. The village supported a
school until the 70’s, at a time when more of the residents worked on the estate and
there were fewer working women. We now have an unusually low proportion of
young families.
Whilst there is an understandable desire to preserve the village as it is, the
questionnaire demonstrated significant interest in the concept of affordable housing
both for the elderly and to encourage young families to remain in the village.
Although the District Plan places some restrictions on the siting of new housing,
Hambleton District Council now employs a Rural Housing Enabling Officer and it is
suggested that a meeting might be arranged with this officer to explore the possibility
of a small development in the future.
Any future development should be designed with due regard to maximising energy
efficiency. The practicality of having a village energy survey performed should be
explored.
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ACTION PLAN
Speeding
Work with Councillors, Hambleton Strategic Partnership, North
Yorkshire Police and NYCC Highways Department to deliver
reduction in speeding throughout village.
Action: Road safety working group and Parish Meeting
Traffic volumes
As above to reduce use of village as “rat run” to A19.
Meet with management of Prestons of Potto.
Action: Road safety working group and Parish Meeting
Parking
Churches to encourage safe and considerate parking
Action: Parish Meeting to write to
Fr Damian and Rev Sanders
Road surfaces,
pavements,
drainage
Continue to press NYCC Highways Department to take action.
Action: Parish Meeting
Village green space To draw up plans for village green space or recreational area on
identified site, seek agreement with Crathorne Estate for
project, liaise with HDC and seek funding opportunities.
Action: Environment working group
Benches
To explore provision of further benches overlooking cricket
field.
Action: Environment working group
Litter
Parish Meeting to arrange periodic volunteer litter picking,
supported by HDC, having arranged public liability insurance.
Action: Parish Meeting
Dog fouling
Litter and dog waste bins to be replaced by HDC.
Flyer circulated to village dog owners.
Action: HDC and Parish Meeting
Neighbourhood
Watch
Revise contact details for villagers, re-establish phone contact
where appropriate.
Action: Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators
Police
Invite North Yorkshire Police to attend Parish Meeting
annually.
Action: Parish Meeting
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Defibrillator
To explore the practicality of providing defibrillator.
Action: Environment and Services Working Groups
Post Office
Villagers to support the post office to try to ensure its retention.
Action: all
Crathorne Arms
To seek to maintain a village pub for the community. Improve
publicity re events.
Action: the management, Crathorne Estate and villagers
Reading Room
Improve publicity about availability and booking arrangements.
Update décor in hall.
Improve disabled facilities with support from HDC.
Facilities for leisure classes are available.
Action: Reading Room Committee
Cricket club
To encourage greater involvement with the village.
Action: Crathorne Cricket Club, villagers
Website
Expand content by identifying key informants for organisations.
Update and maintain electronic version of village directory.
Action: Communications working group
Newsletter
Produce and circulate electronically and in hard copy 2-3 times
annually. Identify costs and seek funding from Parish Meeting.
Action: Communications working group
Notice Board
Move notice board to location outside post office.
Action: Parish Meeting to organise
Village Directory
Develop and publish in hard format in parish plan and on website.
Action: Communications and Steering Groups
Affordable Housing,
Green agenda
Consider meeting with HDC Rural Housing Enabling Officer and
the Estate to explore possibilities. Explore possibility of village
energy conservation survey.
Action: Parish Meeting, Crathorne Estate
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IMPLEMENTATION
The plan is only the first step of a process which, in time, should lead to
improvements in the life and environment of the village. Some of the issues listed
above are amenable to short-term solutions, while others will take longer to resolve
or, indeed, are long-term aspirations. The present economic climate may well delay
some of the desired initiatives and we must recognise the need for the village to take
the initiative and not wait for solutions from elsewhere.
We suggest that the elements of the plan are taken forward by the established working
groups. The steering group should retain an over-arching responsibility for ensuring
that progress is made, reporting annually to the Parish Meeting. Of course, personnel
will change and hopefully others will come forward to support the work of these
groups as the plan evolves.
The Parish Plan is a dynamic document, not set in stone but subject to constant
revision and development. It should be formally reviewed after a period of five years,
both to assess progress to date and to plan further in to the future.
THE STEERING GROUP
Lord Crathorne
Peter and Jaine Manns
Mike Orr
Sarah Hodgson
George and Shirley Cooke
David, Susie and Joe Dugdale
Peter and Jill Geiser
Christine Daynes
Stan Higgins
Madeline Brown
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PROGRESS TO DATE – JUNE 2010
During the course of consultation and production of this Plan, progress has already
been made on a number of the issues raised within it. Some of these are listed below.
Speeding
The use of a temporary radar matrix sign and active
enforcement by the police has led to some improvement.
Further work is needed to provide long term solutions.
Parking
Consultation with the churches has resulted in improvement.
Road surfaces
The poor surface at the northern entrance to the village is now
scheduled for a “proper” re-surfacing, when resources permit.
Pavements
The pavement to Crathorne Hall Hotel has been improved.
Drainage
A further gully is to be installed in the lay by area in an attempt
to resolve this problem.
Village green space
The Crathorne Estate has given agreement in principle to the
establishment of a village green space or recreational area on
the paddock in the centre of the village.
Litter
Having obtained public liability insurance, a village litterpicking event has been held and will be repeated periodically.
Dog fouling
This has improved following circulation of leaflets to dog
owners.
Neighbourhood
Watch
The call system has been revised and is working effectively.
Policing
The police held an “open surgery” in the village in April to give
information and advice.
Crathorne Arms
Has been refurbished and enjoying a resurgence under new
management.
Reading Room
The kitchen has been refurbished and the toilets rebuilt, now
being disabled friendly.
Social Activities
Coffee mornings and Dancercise Sessions have been started,
the Annual Village Walk took place and an Open Farm Day has
been held. A Village Fun Day is planned for July and evening
talks for the autumn.
Developed and included as part of the Parish Plan. It will be
updated on the website in future.
Village Directory
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QUESTIONNAIRE REPLIES
ROAD SAFETY
Question
Speeding
Traffic Calming Measures
Traffic Volume
HGV Lorries
Road Surfaces
Car Parking
Street Lighting
Safety of Pedestrians,
Cyclists and Riders:
(comments seem to relate to
speeding issues)
Cause for
Concern
46
35
19
33
11
14
3
25
Positive
Comment
1
6
10
4
16
16
24
14
No Comment
Cause for
Concern
12
Positive
Comment
20
No Comment
20
14
14
3
13
29
19
16
16
15
5
1
9
22
24
21
47
22
14
7
14
17
31
12
17
10
13
28
7
2
9
0
1
1
28
13
33
18
26
15
46
1
7
19
11
21
18
21
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ENVIRONMENT
Question
Litter: (slip road 3, northern
approach 3)
Pavements: (inc missing
pavements and condition of)
Trees, Hedges etc
Village Green Spaces:
(cricket pitch 2, corner field 6)
Play Area
Rights of Way (map please 3)
Others: tractor mud on road
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SERVICES
Gutters and Drains
Public Transport
Refuse Collection: (want
weekly 2, recycling issues 5)
Recycling: (blue boxes for
farms 2, skip for cardboard /
plastics 1)
Library Bus (unaware of one)
Police: no visible presence
Neighbourhood Watch
Other: Defibrillator
Other: More Activities
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FACILITIES
Question
Youth Club
Children’s Safety
(mostly speeding issues)
Facilities for Elderly
Benches (cricket field)
Pub
Post Office/Shop:
(opening hours)
Reading Room:
(drab/underused)
Churches
Hotel
Others: tennis court,
milk/paper deliveries
Cause for
Concern
7
7
Positive
Comment
8
11
No Comment
7
11
8
2
9
19
27
41
32
18
13
5
5
33
10
1
2
2
37
28
10
18
46
33
30
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Cricket Club
2
28
18
(more youth involvement)
Women’s Institute
0
30
18
Dominoes
0
30
18
Village Walk
0
35
3
Annual Quiz
1
30
17
Pub Events
1
29
18
(BBQ, New Year etc)
Carol Singing
0
37
11
Adult Education Courses
1
20 (interested)
27
Others include: Exercise Classes, Village Manual (who’s who), Walking Group,
Village Fete, Bonfire Night, Xmas Tree, Social Occasions for Whole Village
VILLAGE COMMUNICATIONS
Question
Cause for
Concern
10
Additional Notice Boards
(at PO 8, Pub 5, Church 1)
Paper Newsletter
Electronic Newsletter
Village Website: system to
gather information needed
Others: Village Welcome
Committee, Village Manual
(Who’s Who)
3
0
3
Positive
Comment
17
No Comment
28
28
29
17
20
16
2
21
46
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
Against
In Favour
No Comment
18
15
13
22
1
19
22
26
21
47
(+ambiguous)
Affordable Housing
Housing for Elderly
Internet Access at PO
Better Broadband Access
Other Changes
4
4
3
1
20
(+7)
(+7)
(+6)
(+4)
CRATHORNE DIRECTORY 2010
Crathorne Website
Editor
- Craig Dennis
www.crathorne.org
[email protected]
Crathorne Parish Meeting
Chairman - George Cooke
Secretary - Mike Orr
Treasurer - Denis Smyth
Police
01642 701702
01642 701254
01642 701692
0845 6060247
(if a crime is being committed or in an emergency, dial 999)
Neighbourhood Watch
Coordinators – Sarah Hodgson
Craig Dennis
Anne Orr
01642 700990
01642 700982
01642 701254
Hambleton District Council
Fly tipping, syringe and needle disposal
Hambleton Community Safety Partnership
01609 779977
0845 1211555
01609 779977
North Yorkshire County Council
01609 780780
NYCC Highways Department
NYCC Street lighting
0845 3669502
01609 773692
Utilities
- Electricity (NEDL)
(Emergency - Gas
numbers)
- Water
0800 668877
0800 111 999
0845 7171100
Friarage Hospital, Northallerton
James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough
North Tees Hospital, Stockton on Tees
01609 779911
01642 850850
01642 617617
Doctors’ surgeries
Hutton Rudby
Yarm
Stokesley
0844 4993998
01642 786422
01642 701748
Schools
Hutton Rudby Primary School
Stokesley School
01642 700203
01642 710050
Churches
All Saints Anglican Church - Rev Pam Sanders
- David Atkinson (church warden)
01642 700223
01642 701062
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church – Fr Damian Humphries
01609 883308
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Bus service
Check notice at bus stops and PO for full list of times and services, as subject
to alteration, or use Traveline - www.traveline.info or 08712002233
Currently calls at Crathorne at times shown below.
Stokesley – Crathorne – Yarm
Yarm – Crathorne – Stokesley
09.04 – 11.39 – 13.39 –(16.39 Sat only)
09.36 – 12.21 – 14.21 – 17.21
Mobile library
Every third Tuesday, in lay by outside Post Office between 2.15 and 2.30pm
Bin Collection
Alternating weeks – black (household waste) and green (garden waste – may
be no collection December to February)
Recycling
Kerbside blue box for paper, glass, tins and some plastics – on same day as
green bin
Recycling centre by Town End Farm – glass, tins, paper, card and telephone
directories (but not heavy cardboard – use recycling centre at Stokesley)
Crathorne Post Office
01642 700219
Times of Post Office 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday
Times of shop
9am to 1pm Monday to Friday
3.30 to 5pm Tuesday to Friday
9am to 11am Saturday
(closed Monday afternoon)
Newspaper deliveries: order and collect through Post Office
Milk and bread available on order
Crathorne Arms Pub
01642 701931
Crathorne Hall Hotel
0845 0727440
Crathorne Reading Room (Village Hall)
Letting officer - Joan Calvert
Secretary
- Mike Orr
01642 700545
01642 701254
Dominos - Reading Room, 7.30pm alternate Wednesdays, October to March
Crathorne Women’s Institute
2nd Thursday of month, in Reading Room
Secretary - Mavis Bentley
01642 700108
Crathorne Cricket Club
Chairman - John Calvert
Secretary - Ian Whitfield
01642 700265
01642 713328
Crathorne Estate
01609 780306
- agent: Strutt & Parker
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We would like to express our thanks to:

Councillor Bridget Fortune for encouraging the production of the Crathorne
Parish Plan and to Lord Crathorne for supporting the project.

Local villages who have shared their plans.

Crathorne Parish Meeting for funding the questionnaire and Barbara Short for
secretarial support.

To all those who completed the questionnaire and gave advice and
suggestions.

To all members of the steering committee who gave their time and support.

Hambleton District Council for funding the final edition of the Plan.
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