Village & community life in Greetham

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<p>There is a wonderful community spirit in Greetham with lots being organised for the benefit of villagers.</p><p>In order to sustain this we need your help.</p><p>Some of the organisations which you could help with are:</p><ul><li>&#160;The Community Centre</li><li>&#160;Greetham Good Neighbour scheme</li><li>&#160;The Church</li><li>&#160;The village website</li></ul><p>and lots more.</p><p>If you can spare a little time, &#160;please ring David Hodson on 01572 813902 for contact details of&#160;organisations and&#160;suggestions on how you can help.</p> Your Village Needs You!

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<h3>List of Parish Councillors</h3><ul><li>Mr P Hitchcox (Chair)</li><li>Mr R Wicks (Vice Chair)</li><li>Mrs N Brown</li><li>Mr R Begy</li><li>Mrs J Chapman</li><li>Mr K Edward</li><li>Mr D Hodson</li><li>Mrs J Roberts</li></ul><h3>Clerk Details</h3><p>ANNE BASDEN<br />24 GREAT LANE<br />GREETHAM<br />RUTLAND<br />LE15 7NG<br />01572 812742<br />mail to: <a href="mailto:greethampc@gmail.com">greethampc@gmail.com</a>&#160;</p><p><br />For burial information for Greetham Cemetery, please see <a href="http://greethamrutland.com/burial-information-greetham-cemetery/">this page</a>.</p> Greetham Parish Council

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<h3>Sports</h3><ul><li><strong>Greetham Valley Bowls Club:</strong>&#160;The outdoor bowls green offers 6 rinks and is home to the Greetham Valley bowls team, which plays in the&#160;Stamford League.&#160;&#160;Contact Frank Hinch on 01572 812339.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Golf:</strong> Greetham Valley. Contact the Golf Shop on 01780 460666 or the reception on 01780 460444.</li><li><strong>Tennis:</strong>&#160;Court available at the Community Centre. Contact&#160;Bookings Secretary via the Community Centre booking line 01572 812389 or alternatively at&#160;<a href="mailto:bookgreetham@gmx.com">bookgreetham@gmx.com</a>&#160;</li><li><strong>Cricket:</strong> Pitch and changing facilities available at the Community Centre. Contact Bookings Secretary via the Community Centre booking line 01572 812389 or alternatively at <a href="mailto:bookgreetham@gmx.com">bookgreetham@gmx.com</a>&#160;</li><li><strong>Football:</strong> Pitch and changing facilities available at the Community Centre. Contact&#160;Bookings Secretary&#160;via the Community Centre booking line 01572 812389 or alternatively at <a href="mailto:bookgreetham@gmx.com">bookgreetham@gmx.com</a> &#160;</li><li><strong>Bowmen of Rutland Archery:</strong> Greetham Valley.&#160;<a href="http://www.b-o-r.org">http://www.b-o-r.org</a></li><li><strong>Nordic Walking</strong>: Contact Karen Mellor on&#160;01780 721 257</li><li><strong>Trout fishing:</strong>&#160;At Greetham Valley. Contact the reception on 01780 460444.</li><li><strong>Basket Ball:</strong> Outdoor facilities available at the Community Centre. Contact&#160;Bookings Secretary&#160;via the Community Centre booking line 01572 812389&#160;</li><li><strong>Badminton: </strong>Can be played in the Main Hall. Contact&#160;Bookings Secretary&#160;via the Community Centre booking line 01572 812389&#160;</li></ul><h3>Walking</h3><p>The Viking Way runs through the village between the Humber Bridge and Oakham. You can park at Greetham Valley or in the village, and walk through Exton Park and to Rutland Water. You can find more information on this on the <a href="http://www.greethamvalley.co.uk/leisure/walking/">Greetham Valley website</a> and at <a href="http://www.discover-rutland.co.uk/things-to-do/sport-and-leisure/walking">Discover Rutland</a>.</p> Sports not listed elsewhere

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<p>Greetham Engineering Society meetings regularly on Wednesday night at 8.30 pm in the Plough to plan visits to places of interest.</p><p>All welcome.</p><p>If you let me have your e-mail address, I'll keep you posted of meetings and events.</p> Greetham Engineering Society

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<p>Greetham Bowls Club: At the Community Centre. Both indoor and outdoor facilities.&#160;</p><p>Chair: Mick Sharp - Home No 01572 813338, Mobile 07952538573</p><p> Don McGarrigle - 01572 812804</p><p> Debbie Oakes - 01572 812236</p> Greetham Bowls Club

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<p>All numbers (excluding mobile ones) prefixed by 01572</p><ul><li><strong>Book Club</strong> - Contact Helen Mc. Garrigle 812804 <a href="mailto:helenmcgarrigle@yahoo.co.uk">helenmcgarrigle48@gmail.com</a></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Age Concern</strong> - Contact Lisa Jackson 770324</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Village Newsletter</strong> - Contact Editor Clare Hitchcox 812585 email <a href="mailto:greethamnews@aol.com">greethamnews@aol.com</a></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Pétanque Clubs:</strong></li></ul><p>The village has 4 active Pétanque clubs and 6 separate teams, who all compete in the Rutland Pétanque League.</p><p><strong>Greetham Valley Invaders</strong></p><p>Division One</p><p>Based at Greetham Valley Golf Club</p><p>Robert.hinch@greethamvalley.co.uk</p><p>Robert Hinch 01780460444</p><p>&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; 07802567751</p><p><strong>Greetham Vikings Traders</strong></p><p>Premier League</p><p><strong>Greetham Vikings Wayfarers</strong></p><p>Division North</p><p>Both based at Greetham Community Centre</p><p>scemaindy@hotmail.com&#160;</p><p>Pat Evans 01572 813448</p><p><strong>Wheaties</strong></p><p>Division Two</p><p>Based at the Wheatsheaf</p><p>Chappers12345678@hotmail.co.uk</p><p>Martin Chapman 07845 594 233</p><p><strong>Wheatabees</strong></p><p>Division Two</p><p>Based at the Wheatsheaf</p><p>Mike.carr@keypublishing.com</p><p>&#160;Mike Carr 01780 410312</p><p><strong>Plough Greetham</strong></p><p>Division North</p><p>Based at The Plough</p><p>Andy Cockerill</p><p><a href="http://www.petanqueresults.com/rutland/index.php">Use this link</a> to view fixture and results in the league.</p> Community Clubs and Organisations not listed elsewhere

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<h3>Bus Times</h3><p>Bus times can be found at The <a href="https://www.rutland.gov.uk/my-community/transport/bus-times-and-travel/">Rutland County Council</a> website and there is a dial a ride service at&#160;<a href="http://www.wellandcallconnect.co.uk.">www.wellandcallconnect.co.uk.</a> Tel 0845 2638153. </p><h3>Mobile Library</h3><p>The Rutland Mobile Library visits Greetham fortnightly. You can find more details at the <a href="http://www.rutland.gov.uk/rutland_library_service/joining_and_borrowing/mobile_library.aspx">Rutland County Council website</a>.</p><h3>Fish &amp; Chip Van</h3><p>A fish and chip van is in Greetham on Thursdays, 6:00pm-6:45pm, and visits Locks Close, <a href="http://greethamrutland.com/directory/show/plough-inn/">The Plough</a>, and <a href="http://greethamrutland.com/directory/show/wheatsheaf-inn/">The Wheatsheaf</a>.</p> Village information

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<p>.</p> Greetham Website

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<p>WI</p> Womens Institute

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<p>The people of Greetham welcome you to our church building for rest, restoration and refreshment. This ancient building stands as a tribute to those many who have laboured and worshipped here for the last 800 years. Our church building may look old, but it stands to be used by everyone. The website (see below)&#160;is kept up-to-date with service schedules, events and pictures.</p><p>Greetham church is part of a 6 church benefice which also has a website with details of joint ventures and events and services in all 6 parishes in the benefice -<a href=" http://www.northrutlandchurches.org.uk"> click here</a>. to go to website.</p><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; line-height: normal;"></div> St. Mary's Church

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&#160;<p>Exton &amp; Greetham CE Primary School serves the villages of Exton and Greetham and is situated in the heart of Exton village in a picturesque, tranquil and inviting rural setting, only 2 miles from Greetham and surrounding villages. With new modern facilities and spacious grounds, this excellent environment makes it quite special; but then we believe our school is a very special place for many reasons.</p><p>The school provides wrap around care from 7.45am until 5.30pm during term time.&#160;</p><p>The school prides itself on:</p><p>·&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Providing a curriculum that is vibrant and creative</p><p>·&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Getting to know each child as an individual and catering to individual needs</p><p>·&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Providing a positive ethos that ensure that pupils are caring and respectful individuals</p><p>·&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Reinforcing Christian values, and caring for others</p><p>·&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Having high expectations and delivering results by supporting children to achieve</p><p>Excellent relationships and teamwork between staff, children, parents and governors make for a positive and welcoming atmosphere. All children are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards and thirst for learning, and we aim to create experiences that will become life long memories.&#160;</p><p>Rutland County Council provide a free bus from Greetham every day, to take pupils to and from the school.</p><p>The school joined The Rutland Learning Trust on 1<sup>st</sup>&#160;March 2018.</p><p>&#160;Nursery provision is available on-site from The Rainbow Childcare Centre.</p> Exton & Greetham CE Primary School

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<p>Greetham Parish Council extends a warm welcome to all new residents. We hope the information in the adjoining tabs will be useful to you.</p> Welcome to new residents

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