Although Drayton Bassett is a small village - and has an appeal for those who prefer village life to urban living - it offers a range of excellent facilities.

 The links below will take you to more information about the village, its community life, amenities and activities:

SCHOOLS

Manor School

In the centre of the village, in Drayton Lane

With just over 100 pupils on roll, from the age of rising 5 to 11, the school has a good reputation locally, which was reinforced by what the Tamworth Herald called "a glowing Ofsted report".

The Headteacher Ms Jane Mason is always pleased to see parents - please ring her secretary Mrs Margaret Riley on 01827 475200 for an appointment.

E-mail address: headteacher @manor.staffs. sch.uk

Secondary Schools

Wide range available in the area. School buses take students to and from Rawlett School, Comberford Road Tamworth (01827 57178).

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FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Cheeky Monkeys Play Group - Wed & Thurs mornings 10-12 noon W.I. Hall. For information, contact Diane Hartless (01827 69199, mobile 07796 795 546)

Nursery (53 places from birth to pre-school) and After-School/ Holiday Club (24 places up to age 11) at Oak Farm Centre and Children's Farm, Drayton Lane, West of the village towards Sutton Coldfield. For information, contact Margaret Kinson, proprietor (01827 289537).

Scout Group

Group Scout Leader: Judy Reeve. (01827 702328)

Beavers (age 6-8): Leader Sue Smith.

Cub Scouts (age 8-10¹/2): Leader Jane Williams.

Scouts (age 10¹/2- 15): Contact Group Scout Leader.

All meet at the Manor School, and accept both boys and girls. Adult help is always welcome in all sections - experience not essential, just be young at heart with a sense of fun and adventure.

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ACTIVITIES AT THE W.I. HALL

At the start of Heathley Lane just off the Village Green.

Women's Institute

General Meetings 2nd Wed in the month at 7.30 pm Members of all backgrounds and ages (30 to 90!)

Wide range of speakers and activities, including crafts, humorous talks and general interest.

Come as a visitor to sample - President, Shelley Rooney .

Also meetings for the Over 60's - last Wed in month 3 - 5 pm.

Other organisations meeting in the W.I. Hall:

 "Knit and natter" - every Monday 2 - 4 pm.

Whist Drive - Every other Friday 8 pm.

Age Concern Lunch Club - Mondays 12 noon (Call in any Monday, pre-book by Friday) also monthly lunches out, theatre trips etc. All over-60's welcome. Membership free. Co-ordinator, Jean McLellan.

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WORKING MEN'S CLUB

Offers a friendly local licensed club for the village, every evening 7.30 (7.00 Sat/Sun) to 11.00 (10.30 Sun), and Sat/Sun 12 to 3pm Call in and Tom the steward will introduce you to Secretary Kevin Whitehouse or Treasurer Sue Upton to arrange membership - only £3 a year - ladies are full members - children welcome.

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SPORT

Drayton Bassett Football Club (for over-18's) at the Sports Ground, Rectory Close, Sunday mornings.

OTHER LEISURE/SPORTS FACILITIES

Those locally include Belfry Golf Centre, Drayton Manor Family Theme Park, Snowdome, Livingwell Health Club, Strykers Bowl.

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Drayton Bassett Parish Council

Chairman: Cllr Phil Millard

The Council deals with a range of matters of real practical concern to villagers, including local amenities, facilities and events, traffic, transport, and the prevention of crime, working with other agencies and representing the Drayton view.

It normally meets each month in the sports pavilion, Rectory Close, when the public are most welcome. Date, time and agenda are posted on the parish notice-board on the village green. Villagers are encouraged to contact the Clerk, Mrs Linda Hayes, (01827 251276) if there is anything they think would improve quality of life in Drayton. (Website: www.draytonbassett.org.uk)

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Local doctors and dentists serving the area

The Community Healthmap (available at church or from the local Primary Care Trust - 01543 410020) gives full lists and locations. Some practices are over-subscribed, but if you have difficulty in being accepted by a GP, contact the Primary Care Trust as above. The NHS Direct 24-hour nurse-led phone help-line is 0845 4647.

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Hospitals

Sir Robert Peel Hospital Plantation Lane, Mile Oak (01827 263800) Facilities include Minor Injuries Clinic, though no resident doctor.

Good Hope Hospital Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield (0121 378 2211) With Accident and Emergency services.

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Mobile Library

Every other Thursday, outside the church 2.55 - 3.40 pm, Church Close 3.45 - 4.05 pm. (approx.)

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SHOPPING

In nearby Fazeley

Shops include a Tesco Express convenience-store/off­licence, open 5am - 10pm, and a Pharmacy; as well as Fish & chip shop, Cantonese and Indian restaurants and take-aways.

Bus

Community Council-run minibus goes to Tamworth 9.30am from outside church Tues & Thurs, back 12.30 Tues, 13.15 Thurs.

Shopping centres

Two Retail Parks between Fazeley and Tamworth

- with well-known names including Asda, Sainsbury, Boots, Argos, "big W", and W H Smith.

Close by are:

Tamworth:

 Ankerside shopping precinct, and in town centre: Woolworth, Tamworth Co-op, etc.

Sutton Coldfield

Gracechurch Centre for further major stores.

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Refuse collection and recycling

Fridays - alternate weeks for domestic refuse (black bins) and garden (brown bins) - every week for green recycling boxes - any problems ring 01543 308999

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Police

Lichfield Police Station, Frog Lane, Lichfield (01543 414646) To contact Fazeley Community Beat Officer (covering Drayton Bassett) phone 01785 2345

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