The StreamThe Stream
is an excellent source of local information published regularly and
available online. Some more significant local links are provided below.
Library and Information FacilitiesThe Great Ayton Library and Information Centre is now called the Great Ayton Discovery Centre Ltd; also know as the Discovery Centre. It situated just 50 metres west along the High Street from the High Green. The Discovery Centre has increased, and continues to grow the facilites for the Village and Visitors. It is run by a Community Group and is supported by the Parish Council. It provides access to information on most media and is a channel to other North Yorkshire Libraries . Opening times are:-
105b High Street, Great Ayton, TS9 6NB Local Clubs and SocietiesGreat Ayton Twinning Association. "Ninety miles from the capital, through the forest of Orléans and just before the banks of the Loire, you will find our twinned village of Ouzouer-sur-Loire ..." The Great Ayton Community Archaeology Project researches, records information on landscape features and associated local history in the parishes of Great and Little Ayton. This information is made available to a wider audience through public presentations and exhibitions, guided walks and publications. The group meets every Wednesday from nine o’clock to half-past four in the Friends’ Meeting House on High Green. There is no formal membership procedure (if you are interested just join us on any Wednesday) but we do have a constitution, officers and comprehensive insurance.
The Great Ayton Cricket and Football Club has its grounds to the south of the village which can be approached by footpath from either Waterfall Park or Easby Lane. The club offers opportunity for players and spectators to enjoy the games in summer and winter. Great Ayton and Stokesley Fairtrade Steering Committee.
Having achieved Fairtrade status for both Great Ayton and Stokesley in
recent years, this group works to continue to fulfil the requirements
for the status by encouraging local people and businesses to use
Fairtrade products. We promote Fairtrade at events such as the Great
Ayton Village Fair and the Guisborough Forest Festiival, and organise
and support events during the annual Fairtrade Fortnight, including
coffee mornings and a promotional stall in Stokesley Co-op. Two of our
members are Traidcraft traders and hold regular events to sell their
ethically produced food and gifts. We are supported by both Great Ayton
and Stokesley Parish Councils. We are a small group and would welcome
more members. If you are interested please contact Jo Tulip on 714644
or Mair Forder on 723718. SchoolsGreat Ayton is served by Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School (ages 5-7) and Roseberry Community Primary School (ages 4-11). Typically, when they reach 11 years old, pupils go on to Stokesley School which has an integral sixth form college. Some pupils prefer to go to Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough for Further Education. Places of WorshipThere are four main places of worship in Great Ayton:- Christ Church located on Guisborough Road 100m north of the Stone Bridge, HealthGreat Ayton Health Centre is a modern purpose built building owned by Hambleton and Richmondshire Primary Care Trust. It is conveniently located close to the centre of the village and has ample car parking space for visitors. Great Ayton Health Centre Tel: 01642 723421 The
museum is situated west of the Library on the High Street and presents a
facinating display of the life and times of Great Ayton's famous
navigator Captain James Cook. More can be found at Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum GovernmentGreat Ayton is in Hambleton, governed by Hambleton District Council. Hambleton is a district of North Yorkshire, controlled by North Yorkshire County Council. TravelGreat Ayton is served by Arriva Buses. Great Ayton railway station is on the Middlesbrough to Whitby 'Esk Valley' line. Timetables for the service can be found on the Esk Valley Railway website. StatisticsThe government "Neighbourhood Statistics" website contains summary information for the population of Great Ayton Ward from, among other sources, the 2001 Census. Neighbourhood Statistics for Great Ayton. Other LinksIf you would like to see a link to your site on this page (please, it must be in some way related to the needs of the local community), please contact the Clerk to the Council. |