Embleton, Northumberland

Accident & Emergency:
G.P. Surgery:
A local branch of The Alnwick Medical Group in Alnwick is located on the Greyfield estate, Embleton. Surgery opening hours are subject to change. A prescription service is provided.
Contact 01665 576635

Minor Injuries Department:
Alnwick Infirmary, Infirmary Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2NS Tel: 0844 811 8111.
Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington NE63 9JJ open 24 hours. Tel: 0344 8118111.

24 hour A & E Department:
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSEC), Northumbria Way, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 6NZ. Tel: 0344 811 8111.
Specialist hospital for all emergencies.

Banking:
The Post Office in Embleton offers some banking facilities including withdrawal of cash. Other banking services are available from banks and building society branches in Alnwick.

Boarding Kennels: Please note: These details are for information only and cannot be taken as recommendation. Owners are advised to satisfy themselves that the facilities meet their requirements.
Patterson’s Cottage Boarding Kennels: North Charlton Alnwick NE66 2TJ Day Care and Boarding. Tel 01665 517505 www.pattersonskennels.com

Happy Hounds: Low Hockett, Denwick. Tel: 01665 572425. E-mail: info@happy-hounds.biz. Fully insured and licensed boarding kennels, day care and grooming facility located approx. 4-5 miles from Embleton.

Broadband:
As part of the Northumberland County Council iNorthumberland superfast fibre broadband roll out, the service is now available in Embleton and Christon Bank. People wishing to take advantage of this will need to contact their service provider to upgrade, as improved speeds do not happen automatically. For further information contact John Cooper at iNorthumberland Tel. 01670 623415, e-mail John.Cooper@inorthumberland.org.uk or visit www.inorthumberland.org.uk.

Childrens Play Park:
A very popular state of the art children’s Play Park has been constructed in the heart of the village. There are several different types of play equipment in a safe environment. The play park also has a dedicated off-road car park.

Coffee Stops:
Eleanor’s Byre: Situated at Spitalford, just south of Embleton on the C54 Coastal Route to Craster, Eleanor’s Byre has a wide selection of coffee, cake and gorgeous things …..
Tel: 01665 571371 or www.eleanorsbyre.co.uk for opening times.

Mandell’s Coffee Pot: Based in the Parish Church Room in Embleton, Mandell’s offers a variety of beverages and home-made scones and cakes in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Cards and books for sale. Dog friendly.

Tel: Jean Lawrence 01665 576356 for information and follow us on Facebook.

Community Information:
Notice Boards: Public notice boards containing information about forthcoming events, advertisements, etc. are to be found on the wall outside Moody’s shop, outside the Parish Church Room, at the shop in Christon Bank and on the wall of the Creighton Memorial Hall.

The Net: The Net is a monthly leaflet produced by Holy Trinity Church, Embleton giving details of services at the churches in the wider parish and ecumenical readings for the month ahead, together with social events for the month.

Whinstone Times: Is the community magazine for Embleton and Christon Bank. Published bi-monthly it is delivered free to all homes in the area and features articles and stories, many of which are submitted by readers, as well as topical information from round and about. Copies are available in local shops and other establishments free of charge.

Defibrillator:
Defibrillators are available outside the Creighton Hall in Embleton and in the Phone Box opposite the Church at Christon Bank. In case of need, the first step is to call 999 for an ambulance. If necessary, the ambulance service will provide the code to open the safe and instructions for use will be supplied from thereon.

Dog Walker:
“Let’s Go Walkabout” offers dog walking services and home visits to feed and look after pets in their own homes. Contact Jill on 01665 571306 / 07816 611808, e-mail grant_jill@btinternet.com or visit www.grantjill.wix.com/letsgowalkabout. Also on facebook.

Eating Out:
Blink Bonny, Christon Bank: A popular pub serving lunches, (including Sunday lunch) and dinners. Varied menu with daily specials board. Selection of beers, lagers and real ale. Regular monthly quiz with all proceeds going to charity. Dogs welcome. Tel: 01665 575595.

Blue Bell Inn, Embleton: A small friendly pub in the heart of Embleton that offers food and Bed and Breakfast. Call 01665 576639

Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel: The hotel has an excellent restaurant with a varied menu using locally sourced produce. Tel: 01665 576111 or www.dunstanburghcastlehotel.co.uk.

Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course: The club house is open daily from 8.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. (4.00 p.m. after end of September) for breakfast, main meals and snacks. Fully licensed bar. Freshly ground Coffee, Lattes and Cappuccinos. Free Wi-Fi. Everyone welcome. Twilight golf rates from 3.00 p.m. only £15. Tel: 01665 576562 for more information.

Greys Inn, Embleton: A popular inn at the heart of the community, featuring fine ales (including real ale) and good homely food. Dogs welcome. Tel: 01665 576983 for bookings.

Education & Early Years :
Vincent Edwards Primary School: In the heart of Embleton and catering for the surrounding area, takes children aged 4 – 11 as well as some early years activity from 3. Pupils will continue their education at secondary schools in Alnwick.

Garage Services:
Embleton Service Station (J. R. Grieves Ltd.) is located on the B1339, the main road through Embleton, and offers a full range of fuel and garage services including servicing, M.O.Ts and on-line tyre ordering service at www.embletontyres.co.uk. The service station also includes a convenience store and newsagents. Proprietor John Wilson Tel: 01665 576213 or e-mail j.wilson11@btconnect.com.

Golf:
Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club: A beautiful 18-hole seaside links golf course which sweeps around Embleton Bay with 8 holes fringing the bay itself. The club house offers excellent food and beverages. Superb golf, food, hospitality and scenery. For full details telephone 01665 576562.

Halls/Meeting Rooms:
Creighton Memorial Hall, Embleton: Multi-purpose village hall comprising one large hall, complete with stage and sound system; snooker room and a smaller room for meetings, etc.; large, well-equipped kitchen; toilet facilities, including disabled toilet. The hall is popular as a wedding venue, charges for which start at £300, and is also available for Beavers’ sleepovers, family gatherings and all sorts of parties. For quotes to hire and for bookings contact Shelagh Coxon on 01665 576791 or gorcoxon@hotmail.com.

Parish Church Room, Embleton: Medium size room available for hire, suitable for meetings, etc. Includes servery and toilet facilities. Hire charges: £15.00 per session. Contact Jean Lawrence 01665 576356 for details and to hire.

Church Hall, Christon Bank: Hall with servery and toilet facilities available for hire. Regular events include a weekly coffee morning on Tuesdays 10.00 a.m. – noon and a Whist Drive every Monday at 7.00 p.m. Everyone welcome to both. To book the hall contact Norma Young – telephone 01665 576680.

Mole Catcher:
If you have unwanted moles, help is at hand. Contact George Gregory on 01665 576122 or georgegregory905@gmail.com.

Public Toilets:
Public toilets are available in the Parish Church Room from 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. daily and in the Golf Club House at the bottom end of Sea Lane, Embleton. There are currently no public toilets in Christon Bank.

Shops:
Moody’s Londis is located in Front Street, Embleton and stocks a wide range of groceries, wines & spirits, newspapers and magazines including many locally sourced products. All major Post Office services are available. Tel: 01665 576215.

Shop/Post Office, Christon Bank: Convenience store and post office in the heart of the village. Proprietor: Norma Young 01665 576680.

Worship:
C of E – Holy Trinity, Embleton: The times of services at Holy Trinity vary from week to week as services are also held in churches in Craster, Rock, Rennington and Newton. Rev. Alison Hardy revalisonhardy@gmail.com tel 01665 571314

Methodist – Christon Bank: In the heart of Christon Bank. Contact Rev. Kim Hurst on 01665 713251.

Roman Catholic – St. Aidan’s Seahouses: The closest Roman Catholic church to Embleton is St. Aidan’s, 18 King Street, Seahouses. Sunday Mass 11.30 a.m. Contact Fr. Stephen Watson 01665 602012.