Village Hall & Playing Field

There is an excellent village hall and large playing field on High House Road which runs a variety of events and classes. To hire this venue please contact June Overall on 01362 860750

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Defibrillator

The Parish Council has sited a defibrillator outside the Village Hall in High House Road NR20 4GB. The instructions to gain access and for use are all clearly displayed.

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Churches

There are three churches in the Parish.

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The Parish church for Beetley is St. Mary Magdalen in Old Beetley.

The Parish church for East Bilney is St. Mary, the Virgin.

Services are listed in the church porches, the 'Link Up' Parish Magazine and on the website www.derehamanddistrictteam.org.uk

For information on Weddings, Funerals and Christenings at the Church of England churches please contact the Rev. James Rosie on 01362 637311.

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The Methodist Chapel is on High House Road, celebrates its 150th Anniversary in July 2021. For information on services contact either the Methodist Minister, Rev. Anne Richardson on 01362 695582 or Ann Pope on 01362 860941.

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Beetley River Meadows

Beetley Meadows is a large area of parish land situated behind the housing estate opposite the Rural Life Museum. The river Whitewater, a tributary of the Wensum, divides Beetley Meadows from Hoe Rough. There are several viewing bays along the river and the banks are regularly mown and have seats. Access to the meadows is from Fakenham Road, River View, Birch Avenue and Beech Road. The play area has several recreational facilities and a hard area for children’s’ ball games. Many wild flowers complement Beetley Meadows including orchids and foxgloves. Roe deer and rabbits are the main wild animals of Beetley Meadows. Some paths may be muddy in winter.

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Beetley Common

Beetley Common is an area of 8.71 hectares and is accessed off the Holt Road via Common Lane at Gravel Pit House or Peacock Lane.
The common is dissected by tracks one of which follows the river which is the boundary whilst the main track through the common takes you to the lakes which are restored quarries. Owls, bats, deer and adders are some of the animals that live on the common. The lakes have encouraged many wild fowl such as mallard ducks, swans and geese.

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East Bilney Town Lands

East Bilney Town Lands is adjacent to Bilney Common and is accessed off the main Dereham to Fakenham Road just to the north of East Bilney. The Town lands have recently been planted with trees by the Parish Council and there is a boardwalk that links the area to Bilney Common giving access to footpaths within the Parish and onto Brisley.

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Footpaths

There are 18 footpaths within the parish and maps of these are available here for 

BILNEY

BEETLEY

BEETLEY/GRESSENHALL

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Primary School

St Mary’s is a happy school where everyone is valued. Our pupils and the adults who work in school, enjoy being part of a strong team that is focussed on working together, supporting and encouraging each other, learning through every opportunity and responding to the joys and challenges of life. We believe that the best learning happens in partnership: our pupils, the staff, governors, parents and the wider community. By working together we can celebrate the diversity of our world and our community and learn how to treat each other with awareness and respect.

Together we created our school values, which are extremely important to us: Care, Aware, Respect and share, Be honest and polite.

We are delighted with what our pupils achieve and are proud of all the different learning opportunities our children take part in.  We are always happy to show visitors around our school and we welcome your call or email.

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St Mary’s Community Primary School
Elmham Road
Beetley, Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 4BW

01362 860114

office@st-marysbeetley.norfolk.sch.uk

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Beetley Cricket Club

Sadly the Cricket club is not functioning at the present.

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The 1st Beetley Scout Group 

was formed in January 1983 when Cub Scouts started meeting in the local Primary School. Our purpose built headquarters in Stoney Lane opened in September 1994 on the present site, which is leased from Beetley Parish Council. Our young members enjoy a wide range of Scouting activities, guided by a group of dedicated Leaders.

Our HQ is in Stoney Lane, Off Fakenham Road, Beetley

We offer:

• Beavers Age: 6 – 8 year olds. Meet: Tuesday, 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Leader: Christine Pearson 01362 687231

• Cubs Age: 8 – 10½ year olds. Meet: Wednesday, 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm Leader:

• Scouts Age: 10½ – 14 year olds. Meet: Monday, 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm Leaders: Matthew Eastes

• Explorer Scouts/Young Leaders From 14 years onwards, Scouts join the Explorer Scout Section, which is run on a District basis. Further details www.norfolkscouts.org.uk

 

CAN YOU HELP?
We are interested in hearing from anyone that would like to help out with the maintenance of the scout group grounds including mowing, weeding, pruning etc. and anyone who would be willing to do some occasional cleaning for us, both on a voluntary basis.
Anyone who would like to find out more please contact www.scouts.org.uk

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Beetley & East Bilney Community Car Scheme

This scheme is available for all residents of Beetley, East Bilney and Old Beetley.

A car can be booked for any health related appointment, Doctor, Dentist, Hospital (including Addenbrookes and Papworth ), Chiropodist etc., and visiting the sick and elderly. The only criteria is that the person does not have use of a vehicle be it on a temporary basis (unable to drive due to illness, injury or treatment which is to be given at the appointment) or permanently, and there is no suitable public transport available or the person would have difficulty in using public transport.

 

This Car Scheme is an organised non-profit making community transport scheme which is subsidised by Beetley Parish Council.  Please contact for charges and  details. The contact number is 01362 861112.

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