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Revision as of 13:07, 1 February 2006
| Barton-Le-Clay | |
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| Geography | |
| Status: | Village |
| County: | Bedfordshire |
| Region: | East of England |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Area: | Unknown |
| Demographics | |
| Population - Total (2002 est.) Density |
5,000 Unknown |
| Ethnicity: | Unknown |
| Politics | |
Barton-Le-Clay Parish Council http://www.bartonleclay.co.uk/ | |
Barton-Le-Clay is a medium sized village in the south of Bedfordshire,UK located at grid reference TL082310. A new estate has recently been built adding to the size of Barton. Barton has been around for quite a while and is mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Location
Barton-Le-Clay is on the outskirts of South Bedfordshire between Bedford and Luton. Nearby villages include Sharpenhoe, Silsoe, Westoning and Pulloxhill. The A6 which runs from Luton bypasses Barton and continues past Bedford all the way to Carlisle. The bypass was constructed in January 1990.
Local Newspapers
Two weekly newspapers are delivered free to all the houses in Barton. However they are not specific to Barton. They are:
- Herald and Post - Delivered every Thursday
- Dunstable on Sunday - Delivered every Sunday
Barton Hills
To the south-east of Barton there is a large hill at the bottom of which is a spring that is the start of a river. During the summer Dartmoor ponies roam the hills. Barton Hills are part of the Chilterns and many people come from all around the area to see them. Special paths run throughout the hills and maps of the route are shown at the entrance to the hills. Gates are in place to ensure that the wildlife on the hills do not escape.
Places of Worship
Baptist (Hope Chapel)
| Name: | Baptist Church |
| Address: | Baptist Church, Hope Chapel, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 |
| Services: |
Church of England (St. Nicholas Church)
| Name: | St. Nicholas Church |
| Address: | St. Nicholas Church, Church Road, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 881 266 |
| Reverant' | Peter Whittaker |
| Services: | Sunday Eucharist (said) 8:00 a.m. |
Methodist (Barton Methodist)
| Name: | Barton Methodist |
| Address: | Barton Methodist, Sharpenhoe Road, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 597 977 |
| Reverend | George Quarm |
| Meetings: | Sundays: 10.00 a.m. & 6.00 p.m. |
Roman Catholic (St. Matthew)
| Name: | St. Mathew |
| Address: | St. Mathew, Barton Ctholic Church, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 575 781 |
| Father | Mark Floody |
| Mass: | Sundays: 9:00 |
Schools
In Barton there are two main schools as well as a Pre-School. There used to be another school where the Indian Restaurant now is.
The Schools are:
Barton-Le-Clay Pre School
| Name: | Barton-Le-Clay Pre-School |
| Address: | |
| Telephone Number: | |
| Age Range: | Children under 4 |
Ramsey Manor Lower School
| Name: | Ramsey Manor Lower School |
| Address: | Ramsey Manor Lower School, Manor Road, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 881318 |
| E-mail Address: | ramsey@deal.bedfordshire.gov.uk |
| Headteacher: | Miss Heather Golding |
| Age Range: | Children from Reception (4-5) to Year 4 (8-9) |
Arnold Middle School
| Name: | Arnold Middle School |
| Address: | Arnold Middle School, Hexton Road, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 616 400 |
| Fax Number: | 01582 616 401 |
| Headteacher: | Mrs. Ann Payne |
| Age Range: | Children from Year 5 (9-10) to Year 8 (12-13) |
Children in Barton can go to either of these schools and when they finish Arnold Middle School they can go to Harlington Upper School of which Barton is in the catchment area. Arnold Middle School also serves the wider community of Westoning, Pulloxhill, Greenfield, Streatley, Silsoe and Flitton.
Transportation
The closest railway station to Barton is in Harlington. However regular buses run through Barton and stop at the seven bus stops.
Busses
The Stagecoach X1, 75, 76, 78 and 79 busses runs through Barton.
X1 (Luton to Bedford)
Runs about once an hour from 0740 to 2020 Mondays to Saturdays (Except Bank Holidays) serving:
Luton - Barton (Bedford Road, The Bull) - Silsoe - Clophill - Wilstead - Elstow - Bedford
A similar route also runs once every 2 hours from 11am to 19pm on Sundays serving:
Luton Airport - Luton - Barton (Bedford Road, The Bull) - Silsoe - Clophill - Wilstead - Elstow - Bedford
X1 (Bedford to Luton)
Runs about once an hour from 0620 to 1935 Mondays to Saturdays (Except Bank Holidays) serving:
Bedford - Elstow - Wilstead - Clophill - Silsoe - Barton (Bedford Road, Opposite The Bull) - Luton
A similar route also runs once every 2 hours from 10am to 18pm on Sundays serving:
Bedford - Elstow - Wilstead - Clophill - Silsoe - Barton (Bedford Road, Opposite The Bull) - Luton - Luton Airport
X1, 79, 76, 75, 78 and 76 (Luton to Bedford)
This route runs everyday however on Sunday it does not stop at Barton Road, Streatly and Barton (Windsor Road).
Luton - Barton Road - Streatly - Barton (Bedford Road The Bull) - Barton (Windsor Parade)
X1, 79, 76, 75, 78 and 76 (Bedford to Luton)
This route runs everyday however on Sunday it does not stop at Barton Road, Streatly and Barton (Windsor Road).
Barton (Windsor Parade) - Barton (Bedford Road The Bull) - Streatly - Barton Road - Luton
More Information
Roads in Barton
This is a list of all roads in Barton. (alphabetical order)
Clubs and Groups etc.
Barton has many diverse groups and you can find almost anything you enjoy in Barton, many organisations offer Karate, Football and loads more. Their is even a Rotary Club held at The Bull Hotel. These include (in no particular order):
| Name | Address | Telephone No. | Type |
| Barton Tennis Club | |||
| Taido Karate and Fitness | |||
| Beavers | |||
| Cubs | |||
| Scouts |
Football
Barton-Le-Clay has a football team called Barton Rovers F.C. they have a small, basic, ground with one decent stand and a bar.
They play their home matches at Sharpenhoe Road.
The 2005-2006 season will see the club play in the Southern League Division One East.
Public Services
Library
| Name: | Barton Library | |
| Address: | Barton Library, Bedford Road, | |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 881 01 | |
| Fax Number: | 01582 881 101 | |
| Opening Hours: | Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Facilities: |
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Shops
Co-Op (Supermarket)
| Name: | Co-Op |
| Address: | 85-87 Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 883 521 |
| E-mail Address: | customer.relations@co-op.co.uk |
| Opening Hours: | Monday: 8:00 - 22:00 Tuesday: 8:00 - 22:00 |
| Facilities: |
Forbuoys (Newsagents)
| Name: | Forbuoys |
| Address: | Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 881 331 |
| Facilities: |
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Rogers Bakery
| Name: | Roger's Bakery |
| Address: | 33Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 881 257 |
Smith Family Butchers
| Name: | Smith Family Butchers |
| Address: | Windsor , Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 |
Banking
Currently there is only one bank in Barton.
Lloyds TSB
| Name: | Lloyds TSB |
| Address: | 22a Bedford Road, Barton-Le-clay, |
| Sort codes: | 30-10-49 |
| Telephone Number: | 0845 3000 000 |
| Fax Number: | 01582 881266 |
| Opening Hours: | Monday: 9:30 - 16:30 Tuesday: 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Facilities: |
Pubs, Resturaunts and Takeaways
The Bull Hotel
| Name: | The Bull Hotel |
| Address: | 77 Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 705 070 |
| Opening Hours | |
| Facillities: |
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The Speed The Plough
| Name: | The Speed The Plough |
| Address: | Barton Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01525 860 205 |
| Opening Hours: | |
| Facillities: |
Royal Oak
| Name: | Royal Oak |
| Address: | Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01525 881 329 |
| Opening Hours: | |
| Facillities: |
The Wagon and Horses
| Name: | The Wagon and Horses |
| Address: | 105 Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01525 882 0111 |
| Opening Hours: | |
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Meedou (Chinese Takeway)
| Name : | Meedou |
| Address: | Sharpenhoe Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 882 488 |
| Opening Hours: | |
| Facilities: |
Pasage to India (Indian Takeaway and Resturaunt)
| Name: | Pasage to India |
| Address: | The Old School House, Bedford Road, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 882 121 |
Young's Fish and Chips
| Name: | Young's Fish and Chips |
| Address: | 28 Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01525 881 302 |
| Opening Hours | |
| Facillities: |
Internet Cafes\Computer Retailers
Barton Computer Centre
| Name: | Barton Computer Centre |
| Address: | Windsor , Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 |
| Opening Hours |
4x4 Experiences
Devils Pit
| Name: | Devils Pit |
| Address: | Devils Pit, Just Off The A6, |
| Telephone Number\Fax Number: | 01582 883 349 |
| Opening Hours: | 9.30am - 3.30pm Oct - Feb 9.30am - 4.30pm March - Sept |
History
External links
- Barton-Le-Clay Rotary Club
- Barton-Le-Clay Parish Council
- St Nicholas Church
- Ramsey Manor School
- Arnold Middle School
- Harlington Upper School
- Taido Karate and Fitness
- Herald and Post
- Dunstable on Sunday
- Co-Op
- Devils Pit