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settle into Flaxby life quickly.
Also, check out the tradespeople section, a compilation of recommendations from villagers who have experienced good service.
Accommodation
Byways Boutique Bed and Breakfast, Shortsill Lane, Flaxby, HG5 0RT www.bywaysflaxby.co.uk
Allotments
Located in Station Road, Goldsborough. Contact the parish clerk (see below).
Bus stop
Next to the post box on York Road. Only the number 21 runs through Flaxby. Timetables can be downloaded here.
Church
St.Mary's, Goldsborough.
Council information about your postcode area
Use this link (and insert postcode in search box) to find information including:
- council tax band for your property
- environmental matters: flood risk, tree preservation orders
- NHS servicers
- planned roadworks
- political constituency and ward; nearest polling station
- waste collection arrangements
- your property's planning history
Goldsborough. Matches advertised on board by pitch. Pavilion for hire. Contact Ernest Clarkson 865794
Flaxby website
flaxbyvillage.blogspot.co.uk
Contact Buck White for content matters 860353
Flaxby History Group
Contact Buck White 860353
Flaxby Free School Foundation
The trustees consider requests to help students to assist their further education. Contact Mike Munden 860506, Mervin Straughan 864168, William Elliott 869541,
Flaxby Village Association
Formed to promote the interests of Flaxby residents and to organise social activities. Contact Buck White 860353
Golf Society
Goldsborough and Flaxby Golf Society. Contact Roderick Rhodes 864646
Local media
Knaresborough Post/Harrogate Advertiser, paper version published Thursdays
Stray Ferret online news from around the district
Local tradespeople
See the list elsewhere in this blog. Everyone from builders to window cleaners. Or contact Buck White 860353
Market Day
Wednesday - Knaresborough Market Square.
Milk delivery
Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Contact Philip Robinson 886010
Mothers Union
See Notice Board for current year's programme.
Neighbourhood Watch
Contact Buck White 860353
Newspaper delivery
Contact Peter Furnell 869997
Noticeboard
Contact Caroline Greenhalgh 860569
Oil cooperative
Contact Lance Ogden Goldsborough.flaxby.oil1@gmail.com
Parish council
Goldsborough and Flaxby Grouped Parish Council. See below and the noticeboard.
Parish council
Flaxby councillors:
- Caroline Greenhalgh 860569
- Simon Meynell 803881
- William Elliott 869541
Parish newsletter
Contact Mike Munden m.munden929@btinternet.com
Post
Post box on York Road near noticeboard and bus stop
Post office
Yew Tree Cottage, Station Road, Goldsborough Open 9am - 1pm on Mon, Tues, Thurs. Easy parking.
Pubs
- Tiger Inn at Coneythorpe with bar and restaurant 863632
- Bay Horse, Goldsboro'. Bar, restaurant, accommodation. 797777
- Bluebell Inn, Arkendale. Bar, restaurant, accommodation. 340222
Refuse collection
General refuse (black wheelie bins) for non-recyclable waste. Use this council link to find collection days as they can change). Simply insert postcode.
Recycling
Black boxes for glass and plastic. Blue bag for paper and cardboard. Brown wheelie bins for garden waste (a charge is made). No service during winter. Collected alternate Fridays.
Recycling centre
Opposite Sainsbury's, Harrogate.
Schools (nearest)
Primary: Goldsborough School.
Senior: King James' School, Knaresborough
School buses
Pick-up from the bus stop for the above schools.
Swimming Pool
King James' Road, Knaresborough
Supermarkets
- Nearest is Aldi. On third roundabout when going into Knaresborough.
- Lidl on Chain Lane. Turn right at traffic lights when going into K'boro.
- Morrison's, Boroughbridge
- Sainsburys local and a Tesco Express in Knaresborough High Street.
Out-of-hours shopping
Petrol stations in Manse Lane, Knaresboro' and Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough.
Walking
- Harrogate Rambling Club See www.harrogateramblingclub.org.uk
- Goldsborough and Flaxby Walking Group - contact goldsborough.walks@outlook.com
WI Goldsborough
See noticeboard or contact secretary 866086
Last updated January 2023
Buck White