We hope to be able to hold our Christmas Fair again this year, on Sunday 5 December.  More details to follow.     COVID-19 STATUS UPDATE All community events and activities and private hires can now take place, with risks to be managed by hirers through good ventilation, encouraging social distancing, hand washing and use... read more

Whitley Chapel Parish Hall

In place of the usual Harvest Festival, this year St Helen’s is reviving St Helen’s is Singing on Sunday 21 November at 5 pm. This will be a service of songs of praise and thanksgiving chosen by members of the community. There is a sheet to complete in the church, or you can give suggestions... read more

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

Neighbourhood Plan The Parish Council would like to draw up a Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish. This Plan will act as supplementary guidance to the Northumberland Local Plan and will provide an opportunity for local residents to have a greater influence on local development. A number of parishes have already drawn up Neighbourhood Plans, 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

  Whitley Chapel C of E First School is a small rural school situated 5 miles from Hexham in beautiful countryside.Our aim is to provide an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice, in a happy, secure and well-disciplined environment. In Whitley Chapel Church of England First School we... read more

Whitley Chapel C of E First School

  St Helen’s Gate is a complex of 14 houses in Whitley Chapel, owned and managed by Castles and Coasts Housing Association. From time to time two and three bedroom homes become available for rental or for sale under the shared ownership scheme.  If you would like to be considered  for one of these homes, as... read more

St Helen’s Gate