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Shotley, derived from ‘Sceatleah’ in Old English, means a “strip of cultivated land within a clearing in a forest” and was first mentioned in the 14th century, in association with corn milling. It was not until the 17th century that the village existed, following the settlement of the German Swordmakers from Solingen. In the 19th century a spa was developed beside the River Derwent. Today, Shotley Bridge has become a largely residential village on the edge of Consett, within easy commuting distance of Durham, Hexham and Newcastle. The village has some impressive architecture within its conservation area, related to its history. SHOTLEY BRIDGE DIRECTORY Our Lady of the Rosary (RC), Snows Green Road. Father Tom McHale - Tel. 502320 Father John Bagnall - Tel. 502196 St Cuthbert’s (C of E), Church Bank. Revd. Martin Jackson - Tel. 503019 2 COMMUNITY FACILITIES 3 Shotley Bridge Primary School, Snows Green Road and Benfieldside Road. Headteacher - Mr M C Bell - Tel. 260444 Benfieldside Primary School, Moorlands. Headteacher - Mr Kerry - Tel. 591369 Schools Churches 4/5 15 Doctor, Queens Road Surgery, 83 Queens Road. - Tel. 585890 Hospital, Shotley Bridge Community Hospital, (Urgent Care Centre - not A&E). - Tel. 0191 3332333 Medical 7 9 Anna S Proctor House, 24 Summerhill. Manager: Ms S Kelly - Tel. 502818 Shotley Park Care Home for the Elderly, Manager: Ms Tina Webster - Tel. 502052 Care Homes 10 11 The Village Trust is a registered charity which aims to improve the environment in the village and promote a high standard of development, whether in new buildings or the renovation and alteration of existing property. We aim to secure the protection and improvement of features of historic interest and encourage an interest in the history of the village and surrounding areas. The committee meets regularly and every four months holds an Open Meeting in Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall for members and guests to raise and discuss issues arising in the village. We circulate a newsletter to members before each meeting. In 2016 the Village Trust published a booklet on the history of the village and its people. This is available to purchase at Harrington Brown estate agents in the village or online from the Trust via ebay. For more information about the Trust and our Open Meetings, or if you wish to use the village notice board near Rumi’s, please contact us:- Email: [email protected] Website: sbvt.wordpress.com Shotley Bridge Cricket Club, The Spa Grounds. Mrs H Nesbit - Tel. 504981 Shotley and Benfieldside Tennis Club, Benfield Close. Mr Tony Pensom - Tel. 07973 553507 12 CLUBS AND GROUPS 13 Sport King’s Head Social Club, Front Street. Mr Bob Parker - Tel. 588502 14 Social St. Cuthbert’s Church Hall, Church Bank. Ms L Short - Tel. 503750 Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall, Snows Green Road. Mr Ray Fenwick - Tel. 592977 Shotley Bridge Cricket Club. Mrs H Nesbit - Tel. 504981 Shotley and Benfieldside Tennis Club. Mr Tony Pensom - Tel. 07973 553507 16 Halls for Hire At St Cuthbert’s Church Hall:- Rainbows, Brownies and Guides: www.girlguiding.org.uk Pilates: Graham - Tel. 07718 279355 Yoga: Jackie - Tel. 583832 Book Club: Kate Johnson - Tel. 507037 Parent and Toddler Group: Moira - Tel. 07808 129775 Messy Church: Lynne Severs - Tel. 502587 or Linda Short - Tel. 503750 Art Class: Fiona Carvell - Tel. 504806 Luncheon Club: Pam Hudson - Tel. 506148 Handbell Ringing: Lynne Severs - Tel. 502587 “One in Seven” Drama Group: Jim Hollingsworth - Tel. 505722 Out of School Club: Bev. - Tel. 07745 086793 At Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall:- Catholic Family History Group: Agnes Nelson - Tel. 592505 1st Shotley Bridge Brownies: Victoria Callaway - Tel. 581990 At The Crown and Crossed Swords:- Derwent Angling Association: Ian Colbourne - Tel. 591454 Derwentside Round Table: Tel. 07837 865117 16 Community 2 13 St John’s Church (C of E) St John’s vicarage - Tel. 255449 At Snod’s Edge Church Hall:- Sports Club Shotley WI Snods Edge Ladies Group Karate Yoga Flower Arranging Gardening Club Aerobic a Go Go Art Class Hall booking secretary: Tom Stukins - Tel. 505049, [email protected] or visit thesnods.org.uk 2 17 SNOD’S EDGE NEARBY IN BLACKHILL St Andrews United Reform Church, Durham Road. Blackhill Baptist Church, Durham Road. Blackhill and Shotley Bridge United Methodist Church, Durham Road. Our Lady Immaculate Church (St Marys), Derwent Street. Blackhill Spiritualist Church, Park Road. Assembly of God, Christian Fellowship, Park Road. Churches Published by Shotley Bridge Village Trust - June 2017. This information is believed to be correct at the time of printing, but have we missed your group or club from this list? Please let us know, so that we can include it in our online version at sbvt.wordpress.com No responsibility is accepted by the Trust for any advertisement in the directory or any omissions or errors. Designed and printed by Designs Unique Telephone 01207 528819 www.designsunique.co.uk St Mary’s RC Primary School, Pemberton Road. Shotley Bridge Nursery School Ltd., Derwent Street. Schools Derwent Street Dental Practice, Derwent Street. Shotley Bridge Dental Care, 10b Queens Road. Medical Blackhill Community Association, Blackhill Community Centre, Derwent Street. Blackhill Comrades Club, Ridley Street. Blackhill Day Centre for Older People, St Mary’s Church Hall. Other Facilities Providing information on community facilities, clubs and groups in the village and at Snod’s Edge. Shotley Bridge History booklets on sale at Harrington Brown Estate Agents. 10 chapters - 32 pages with photos and map. Published by Shotley Bridge Village Trust. ONLY £3.00 12
