The Parish Council meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. The responsibilities of the Parish Council include: Submission of comments to planning authority on planning applications. Commons and village greens. Playing fields, playgrounds and local open spaces. The... read more

Parish Council

The parish covers a large and mostly sparsely populated area which falls within the green belt and the North Pennines AONB. Find out more about the area.

About Hexhamshire

Forthcoming events

Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30 am every Sunday. Vicar: Rev Andrew Patterson  Tel: 01434 673379   revdocpatt@doctors.org.uk Click here to read Andrew’s report for 2017   See below for details of special services and celebrations        

St Helen’s Church

There are many distinct groups and clubs in Hexhamshire, offering a wide range of activities and events. The purpose of this page is to provide you with a contact name and number if you are interested in joining any of these groups.

Clubs and Organisations

This section is where local businesses can advertise. If you would like to feature, please contact us via the enquiry form or call Marge Rastall on 01434 673547 Advertising is subject to the following terms and conditions:

Local Businesses

Whitley Chapel Parish Hall has been the centre of Hexhamshire life for generations, hosting community groups, dances, classes, weddings, parties – the list is endless. Built by public subscription in 1932, and enlarged and improved in early 2000, the Parish Hall provides excellent facilities for a diverse range of user groups of all ages and... read more

Parish Hall

Whitley Chapel C of E School – the case AGAINST closure What makes us viable for the future?  We have a growing population – children of the next generation of Hexhamshire young farmers, and people moving in to the area, who want a small rural church school, who value the links with the church... read more

Whitley Chapel C of E First School

A property has become available at St Helen’s Gate for immediate rental No 7 is a 2 bedroomed bungalow. If you would like to be considered please contact a parish councillor for an application pack, or Diane Cooper at Castles and Coasts (0191 269 2609; diane.cooper@castlesandcoasts.org.uk) Priority will be given to local people and applicants... read more

St Helen’s Gate