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| Banks | ||||
| HSBC | 08457 404404 Website | High St, Leyburn DL8 5AL | Mon - Fri 09:30-15:30 | |
| Barclays | 08457 555555 Website | Market Pl, Leyburn DL8 5BQ | ||
| Computer Services | ||||
| Cobnut Web Services | Website | |||
| District Council | ||||
| 01748 829100 Website | Richmondshire District Council Swale House Frenchgate Richmond DL10 4JE | |||
| Highways | 0845 8727374 Website | North Yorkshire County Council County Hall Northallerton N Yorks DL7 8AD | Mon-Fri 0800-17:30 | |
| Planning | 01969 652349 Website | Yoredale Bainbridge Leyburn N Yorks DL8 3EL | Mon-Thu 0800-17:30 Fri 08:00-16:30 | |
| Electricity Supply | ||||
| NEDL | 0800 668877 | To report a loss of supply, or if you are concerned about the safety of NEDL electrical equipment. | ||
| Fire Brigade - IN AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS DIAL 999 | ||||
| Leyburn Fire Station | 01969 622114 Website | Grove Square Leyburn N Yorks DL8 5AE | HQ, Thurston Rd Northallerton N Yorks DL6 2ND 01609 780150 | |
| Medical - IN AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS DIAL 999 | ||||
| Central Dales Practice | 01969 663222 Website | Aysgarth N Yorks DL8 3AA | Morning surgeries are open access surgeries run on a 'first come, first served' basis. Evening surgeries are by appointment only, with a limited number of emergency appointments available each day. Evening surgeries are primarily for those who wish to attend surgery after work and these patients will be given priority. For some clinics, the optician, dentist, chiropodist and physiotherapist, an appointment is required. | Mon-Fri 09:00-1030 16:00-17:30 Sat by appt. |
| Leyburn Medical Practice | 01969 622391 Website | Leyburn Health Centre Brentwood N Yorks DL8 5EP | Mon-Fri 08:30-18:30 Sat by appt. | |
| Out of Hours | 01969 667200 | Provided for serious medical emergencies only Your call will be answered by Tees, East & North Yorkshire Ambulance Service (TENYAS) who will either offer you advice, invite you to attend the nearest primary care centre, visit you at home or call an ambulance, depending on the severity of your medical condition. | ||
| Accident & Emergency | 01609 779911 Website | Friarage Hospital Bullamoor Road Northallerton DL6 1JG | Visiting: 15:00-17:00 18:00-20:00 | |
| 01642 850850 Website | James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW | Visiting: 15:00-17:00 18:00-20:00 | ||
| Dentist | 01969 623999 EmailWebsite | The Health Centre The Holme Hawes DL8 3QR | ||
| 01969 622132 Website | Leyburn Dental Practice Wensley Road Leyburn DL8 5BN | Mon-Fri: 09:00-12:30 13:30-17:00 | ||
| Optician | 01969 623001 | R A Orkney High Street Leyburn DL8 5AQ | ||
| Pharmacy | 01969 663222 | Central Dales Practice Aysgarth DL8 3AA | If you live more than one mile from the Central Dales Practice pharmacy you can elect to have your medicines supplied direct from your surgery or to the drop-off point, Withywood Stores, West Witton. Repeat prescriptions can be ordered by telephoning 01969 667200 (Hawes), 01969 663222 (Aysgarth), or by visiting the surgery during office hours only, preferably between 11.00am and 3.00pm. You can also order direct online by using the form below (you need to register with your reception first). Please give 48 hours’ notice to be sure of getting your medicine. You can also order direct online by using the form below (you need to register with your reception first). | |
| 01969 622160 | Ian Irving Ltd 7 Market Place Leyburn DL8 5BG | Mon, Tues 09:00-17:30 Wed 09:00-13:00 Thurs-Sat 09:00-17:30 | ||
| Rescue - IN AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS DIAL 999 | ||||
| Mountain Rescue | Website | |||
| Cave Rescue | Website | |||
| Petrol Stations | ||||
| Leyburn Filling Station | 01969 624019 | Harmby Road Leyburn DL8 5EU | ||
| Post Offices | ||||
| West Witton (Mobile) | 08457 223344 | Main St opposite Wensleydale Heifer | Mon & Thurs 12:45-13:45 Fri 09:15-10:15 | |
| Village Shop | ||||
| Withywood Stores | 01969 622066 | Main St West Witton DL8 4LP | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 08:30-17:00 Wed 08:30-12:00 Sat 08:30-16:00 Sun 09:00-12:00 | |