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Middleham Key Centre
Park Lane, Middleham
Our Website (see navigation list link) will show you what we can offer all year round
Community and Learning Centre with many facilities to suit Business Meetings, Parties, Clubs, Societies etc.
Events and Exhibitions. Day and Evening Classes in vocational and recreational subjects.
To Contact the Middleham Key Centre by Phone: 01969 624002

MIDDLEHAM PLAYGROUP at the Key Centre part of the Pre-School Learning Alliance

Press release (May 28, 2007) MICHAEL IS MADE OF THE 'WRITE' STUFF Michael Brown, aged 10, of Middleham Church of England Primary School, has won the inaugural Wensleydale Writers competition. As part of the Middleham Stables Open Day celebrations, the Wensleydale Writers held a writing competition for children of 11 years and under. The subject which the children had to write about was the Middleham Jewel. Mauram Burner of the Wenselydale Writers said: “We had around 50 entries, and the three founder members of Wensleydale Writers read them all and came up with a short list of four. Robin Battersby, the director of Arts in Richmond, then had the difficult task of picking a winner. “He chose Michael Brown’s story. Michael was presented with his prize of a £10 book token, donated by Philip Wickes of Castle Hill book shop in Richmond , by Richmondshire MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague,” she said. The Wensleydale Writers, whose numbers have swelled from three to 15 since their formation a year ago, also held a prize draw for a signed copy of William Hague’s book, Pitt the Younger. Mr P Jameson of Ripon drew the winning ticket.

Press release (May 27, 2007) MIDDLEHAM STABLES OPEN DAY RAISES £20,000 FOR CHARITY
The ever-popular Middleham Stables Open Event, which attracted a record-breaking 7,000 people on Good Friday this year, has raised £20,000 for North Yorkshire and racing charities. William Hague, MP for Richmondshire and Shadow Foreign Secretary, has handed over cheques to the local charities and organisations at the Middleham Key Centre. The beneficiaries included: The Middleham Key Centre itself, Racing Welfare, Middleham Sports Association, Middleham Over 60s Luncheon Club, Children Today, Middleham Town Council Community Fund, Middleham Primary School, Middleham Under 5’s Playgroup, St Alkelda’s Church, Middleham, Herriot Hospice Homecare, Wensleydale High School PTA, Leyburn Town band, Richmond and Catterick Furniture Store and the Middleham Community Wellbeing Group. The Middleham Stables Open Event, sponsored by the Northern Echo, presented a unique opportunity to visit some of England’s top racing stables. It was officially opened by television and radio star Kathryn Apanowicz, the partner of the late Richard Whiteley, and the Rt Hon William Hague, MP for Richmondshire, and Shadow Foreign Secretary. Billy Hartman, who plays Terry Woods in the popular television soap opera Emmerdale, was the guest of honour. William Hague said: “Middleham is a tremendous success story and fully deserves its reputation as the finest racing centre in the north of England. We have some tremendously successful trainers and it is wonderful that they open their yards to so many people, especially as the proceeds go to such deserving local charities” Tim Burner, the organiser of the Open Event, said: “The £20,000 raised represents a great achievement on the part of so many people, including the trainers, the loyal staff at the Key Centre and, last but not least, the thousands of people who flocked to our town and ensured the day was a resounding success. We are looking forward to an bigger and better event next year”. James Bethell, the chairman of the Middleham Trainers Association, commented: “The Open Event provided an opportunity to meet the winners and to talk to the trainers, jockeys and stable hands at this ever-popular annual event. This year it has proved more popular than ever and has raised a tremendous amount of money for charity”.

MIDDLEHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Chairman: Mrs Tammi Tolhurst, Middleham Grange, Middleham
The full Council meets on the last Wednesday of the month and in committee on the second Monday.
The public are welcome to attend. All meetings at 7.3Opm Middleham. Town Hall.
The Town Clerk is available to the public at the Key Centre or by telephoning her on 01969 625225,

MIDDLEHAM & DALES LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
Meetings once a month
For all the details contact Tony Keates on 01969 640436

MIDDLEHAM FEAST COMMITTEE
Contact: Andrea Fawcett (01969) 623769 Pauline Fawcett (01969) 623923
Aims: To organise annual sports and fancy dress event for the young people of Middleham, and
arrange social outings.

MIDDLEHAM PARISH CHURCH (St Mary and St Alkelda)
Contact:    The Rector Rev. Brendan Giblin (01969) 622276
Church Wardens: Margaret Brabban (01969) 624388 and Joy Franks (01969) 623657
Services:    1st Sunday of the month 11am Family Service,
                     2nd Sunday "   "        "     10.30am United Parish Communion
         3rd & 4th Sunday "   "        "     9.30am Parish Communion
                     5th Sunday   " "       "      3pm to 6pm Evensong
Please see Church Noticeboard or Bridge Magazing for venue for United Services and times of Evensong

MIDDLEHAM METHODIST CHURCH
Park Lane, Middleham - for information contact Mrs R Rollinson (01969 623276)
Methodist Ministers:
The Reverend Richard W Harris, The Manse, Reeth, Richmond Phone 01748 884486
The Reverend Henry Dubois, (Wensleydale Circuit Superintendent) Wesley House, Hawes Phone 01969 667268
Saturday mornings join us for Coffee and Biscuits in the Schoolroom from 10am to 11.30am (cost 60p)

WOMEN IN MIDDLEHAM
Contact: Christine Holland (01969) 624473
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7.OOpm
Venue: Middleham Methodist Schoolroom

MIDDLEHAM & DISTRICT LEEK CLUB
Contact: Mrs Elsie Bowes 36 Park Lane Middleham (01969) 623677
Aims: To provide the opportunity of showing leeks, onions and flowers in friendly competition.
Venue: (For over 30yrs) Richard 111 Hotel, Middleham. 3rd Sunday in September at 8pm.
Club makes a donation to Middleham 65’s Association and organises other social events to fund raise

MIDDLEHAM LUNCHEON CLUB
Contact:    The Key Centre - Middleham (01969) 624002
Aims:    To supply luncheon to the over 60’s of the area at reasonable price, and to offer company and
opportunity for social events.
Venue:     Middleham Key Centre. Tuesday and Thursday at 12pm

MIDDLEHAM INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Contact: Neil Tredwell (01969) 622179
Secretary: Mrs J Bonsor, 25 The Springs Middleham (01969) 622696
Treasurer: Mrs Olive Griffiths 40 The Springs Middleham (01969) 624178
Check with secretary for times and venue of meetings

MIDDLEHAM TOMBSTONE TOURS
Contact: Mrs Nigelle Munro (01969) 623618
Aims: Fund-raising for Middleham Church. To promote interest in monumental inscriptions and
the history of 18th and 19th century families in Middleham

MIDDLEHAM TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION
Contact: Hon. Secretary Jo Shorrocks Moat Cottage, West End, Middleham DL8 4QL (01969 623810)
Aims: To further the friendship and links between the twin towns of Middleham and Agincourt in
Northern France. Social fund-raising events are held throughout the year to finance regular visits of
guests from Agincourt.
Highlights of year: Bastille Day in July. Battle of Agincourt in October. AGM January/February.

MIDDLEHAM QUILTERS
Contact: Susan Cutting, Harmby House, West End, Middleham DL8 40L (01969) 623243
Aims: Social. To make individual and group work. Raise money for charity.
Venue: Middleham Key Centre, Park Lane, Middleham. Monday 11am to 3pm.