Barton-le-Clay
| Barton-Le-Clay | |
|---|---|
| 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:
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
There are many places of worship around Barton, however they are all churches. These include:
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 |
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| 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 |
| Age Range: | Children from Reception (4-5) to Year 4 (8-9) |
Arnold Middle School
| Name: | Arnold Middle School |
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| 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 busses run through Barton and stop at the three bus stops in Barton.
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 organsiations 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 they have a small, basic, ground with one decent stand and a bar.
Shops
Banking
Currently there is only one bank in Barton.
Lloyds TSB
| Name: | Lloyds TSB |
| Address: | 22a Bedford Road, Barton-le-clay, |
| Sortcodes: | 30-10-49 |
| Telephone Number: | 0845 3000 000 |
| Fax Number: | 01582 881266 |
| Opening Hours: | Monday: 9:30 - 16:30 Tuesday: 09:30 - 16:30 |
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Supermarkets
Currently there is only one supermarket in Barton.
Co-Op
| 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 |
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Pubs and Resturaunts
The Bull Hotel
| Name: | The Bull Hotel |
| Address: | 77 Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 705 070 |
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The Speed The Plough
| Name: | The Speed The Plough |
| Address: | Barton Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01525 860 205 |
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Royal Oak
| Name: | Royal Oak |
| Address: | Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01525 881 329 |
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The Wagon and Horses
| Name: | The Wagon and Horses |
| Address: | 105 Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01525 882 0111 |
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Chinese Takeaway's
Currently there is only one Chinese takeaway in Barton.
Meedou
| Name : | Meedou |
| Address: | Sharpenhoe Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 882 488 |
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Indian Reasturaunts\Takeaways
Currently there is only one Indian takeaway in Barton.
Pasage to India
| Name: | Pasage to India |
| Address: | The Old School House, Bedford Road, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 882 121 |
Fish and Chips
Currently there is only one Fish and Chips Shop in Barton.
Young's Fish and Chips
| Name: | Young's Fish and Chips |
| Address: | 28 Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01525 881 302 |
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Bakery
Currently there is only one bakery in Barton.
Rogers Bakery
| Name: | Roger's Bakery |
| Address: | 33Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, |
| Telephone Number: | 01582 881 257 |
History
