Village & community life in Greetham

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<h3>Sports</h3><strong>Greetham Valley has various sports activities:</strong><ul><li><strong>Golf</strong></li><li><strong>Bowls&#160;</strong></li><li><strong>Archery -&#160;Bowmen of Rutland -</strong>&#160;<a href="http://www.b-o-r.org">http://www.b-o-r.org</a></li><li><strong>Trout fishing</strong></li></ul><p> Contact the reception on 01780 460444 for more information</p> Sports not listed elsewhere

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<p>Greetham Bowls Club: At the Community Centre. Both indoor and outdoor facilities.&#160;</p><p> Don McGarrigle - 01572 812804</p> Greetham Bowls Club

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<p>All numbers (excluding mobile ones) prefixed by 01572</p><ul><li><strong>Book Club</strong> - Contact Helen Mc. Garrigle 812804 <a href="mailto:helenmcgarrigle@yahoo.co.uk">helenmcgarrigle48@gmail.com</a></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Age Concern</strong> - Contact Lisa Jackson 770324</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Village Newsletter</strong> - Contact Editor Zarah Young &#160;email <a href="mailto:greethamnews@aol.com">n</a>ewsletter@greetham-cc.org</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Pétanque Clubs: </strong>For information<strong>&#160;- </strong>contact Don McGarrigle at 01572813002 or email escapedon@aol.com</li></ul> Community Clubs and Organisations not listed elsewhere

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<p>.</p> Greetham Website

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<p>WI</p> Womens Institute

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<p>The people of Greetham welcome you to our church building for rest, restoration and refreshment. This ancient building stands as a tribute to those many who have laboured and worshipped here for the last 800 years. Our church building may look old, but it stands to be used by everyone. The website (see below)&#160;is kept up-to-date with service schedules, events and pictures.</p><p>Greetham church is part of a 6 church benefice which also has a website with details of joint ventures and events and services in all 6 parishes in the benefice -<a href=" http://www.northrutlandchurches.org.uk"> click here</a>. to go to website.</p><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; line-height: normal;"></div> St. Mary's Church

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&#160;<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Exton &amp; Greetham CE Primary School serves the villages of Exton and Greetham and is situated in the heart of Exton village in a picturesque, tranquil and inviting rural setting, only 2 miles from Greetham and surrounding villages. With new modern facilities and spacious grounds, this excellent environment makes it quite special; but then we believe our school is a very special place for many reasons.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Choosing the right Primary School for your child is a tremendously important decision. At Exton &amp; Greetham CE Primary School we pride ourselves on our focus on individual learning needs and ensuring every child reaches their full potential in a warm, welcoming family environment.&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">We aim to achieve this by:</p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0cm;"><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Providing a curriculum that is vibrant and creative</li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Getting to know each child as an individual and catering to individual needs</li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Providing a positive ethos that ensure that pupils are caring and respectful individuals</li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Reinforcing Christian values, and caring for others</li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Having high expectations and delivering results by supporting children to achieve</li></ul><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">The excellent relationships and teamwork between staff, children, parents and governors make for a positive and welcoming atmosphere. All children are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards and thirst for learning, and we aim to create experiences that will become life long memories.&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">The school became an academy as part of The&#160;Rutland Learning Trust, a local multi-academy trust, on March 1st 2018.&#160;This opens up many wider opportunities to the children, including activities such as the annual RLT Music Festival and Athletics Festival.&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Rutland County Council provide a free bus from Greetham every day, to take pupils to and from the school.&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Nursery provision is available on-site from The Rainbow Childcare Centre.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Do visit the website to see more of our fantastic school, the activities that we take part in, the work produced by our children and learn more about the results we achieve. We think you’ll share our view that this is indeed a very special school</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: center; vertical-align: top;"><strong>"From&#160;the moment we first stepped into the school to view it, we knew it was the place&#160;for us. You have exceeded all of our expectations. Our&#160;children have flourished under your care, and as a family we couldn't be more grateful. We can't sing your praises enough. Please never change, as schools like this are rare and should be treasured."&#160;</strong></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: center; vertical-align: top;"><em>Parental Feedback</em></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;">Please feel free to contact us so that you can see the school in action.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">&#160;</p> Exton & Greetham CE Primary School

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<p>Greetham Parish Council extends a warm welcome to all new residents. We hope the information in the adjoining tabs will be useful to you.</p> Welcome to new residents

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