The heart of any community is in the people who live there, and the activities they do together are a big part of what breathes life into a village. Haydon Bridge has a wide range of groups for all ages and interests. You can volunteer to help at the Luncheon Club, or maybe come for lunch itself. The Gardening Group are working wonders in making the village a more beautiful and welcoming place all year round, while the Nature Club is a long standing village institution. However, the village’s oldest institution is the Shaftoe Charities, who have been offering philanthropic help to parishioners sinch the 17th century.

If more vigorous activity is what you want then contact our Sports Clubs, popular with adults and children alike. And for everything from Allotments to Yoga, our list of local groups has something for everyone.

Gardening Group

 

Luncheon club

Nature Club

Shaftoe Charities

Allotments & Community Gardens

Haydon Bridge allotments are known as California Gardens opposite the railway station just along the road to Newbrough.

Contact: James Brown

01434 684188 or 07808 431211

Angling

Fly fishing on the river South Tyne with STAC

Contact: Malcolm Hogg

01434 684747

Bands and Music

For all musical events in the village contact Kevin Moore 01434 684736

The Book Group

The book group holds meetings at ‘The General Havelock’ on Ratcliffe Road. For books and times of meetings ring Pat 01434 684474

Bowls

Haydon Bridge Bowls Club

Haydon Bridge Community Centre Thursday evenings 7.30pm

Contact: Joseph Tulip, 07534 214365

Coffee Mornings

The Meeting Place at The Methodist Church, Church Street
Tuesday and Thursdays 10am – 12 noon
Contact: Colin Todd 01434 684560 or Kathleen Armstrong 01434 684483

The Community Centre Ratcliffe Road
Saturdays from 10am in support of the community centre and various local groups and charities

Community Association

Haydon Bridge Community Association has an excellent venue for many village activities and private hires. A John Martin Heritage display can also be seen here.

Contact Mrs Valerie Bell on 0780 9609166, or by email.

For more information visit our page on the Northumberland Village Halls website.

Ratcliffe Road
Haydon Bridge
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 6ET

Cycling

HBDT members are promoting a proposed cycle path route from the village to Hexham

Haydon Bridge Cricket Club

Haydon Bridge Cricket Club play in the West Tyne Senior League and West Tyne Knock Out Cup.

Website: Haydon Bridge CC

Haydonian Community Lounge and Bar

The Haydonian Social Club in Shaftoe Street has been a meeting place for the thirsty and for village social events for some fifty years. As well as catering for weddings, funerals, birthdays and anniversaries, the Club hosts numerous fund raising and other social events. Its popular cash Bingo evenings are on Wednesdays at 8.30pm and Sundays at 8pm.  Check on activities on the Haydonian website or telephone 01434 684383.

Haydon Bridge United AFC

Football  is booming in Haydon Bridge as the village’s junior and senior players make the most of first class facilities at Low Hall Park. The club runs twelve teams from Under 7s upwards, including a girls team.

For full information and contact details contact the club via their website or their Facebook page.

Hornby Collectors Association

Held in the Community Centre, Ratcliffe Road 10am, 2nd Sundays in (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov,). Contact Grant Robinson on 07311 605366

Keep Fit

Every Friday morning, 9-45 am.  Contact: Carole Price on 07939 202930, or by email.

Quoits

At the General Havelock Inn with practices on Sundays 15-00. Contact: Joanna Thompson @ The Havelock on 01434 684376.

Recreation/Picnic Areas

Shaftoe Doorstep Green
In 2004-5 the Parish Council acted as an umbrella organisation for a group of local parents who wanted to create a safe place to play for their children. The site lies on land above the Shaftoe First School, with outstanding views North over the village. With a separate toddlers play area, something more challenging for older children, and seats and picnic tables for parents to relax at, there is something for everyone.A car park located behind the First School provides access for all.

Riverside Picnic Area
Located on the north side of the South Tyne with entry and parking from the west end of the new bridge. There are seating areas and stone built BBQ pits for your own fires. Please dispose of BBQ safely

Scouts

1st Haydon Bridge Scouts Group meets at St. John of Beverley Catholic Church Hall North Bank.

  • Squirrels (4-6 years) Monday 4.45-5.45;
  • Beavers (6-8years) Monday 6-7;
  • Cubs (8-10.5years) Tuesday 5-6;
  • Scouts (10.5 to 14.5 years) Tuesday 6.30 to 8.30

Email Robert Copley for further information.

West Tyne Junior Rugby Club

West Tyne Junior Rugby Club is free and inclusive for ages 5-12. We play at Haydon Bridge High School.

Haydon Bridge High School Sundays 10.30am – 12 noon

Information: West Tyne Junior Rugby Club Facebook Page

Yoga

With Gill Valentine at Haydon Bridge Community Centre, Ratcliffe Road, Tuesday 7.15pm and Thursday 9.30am.

Tel. 07711 110850