Services

There are a variety of services available in the village.

If you would like details of your service featured here, please contact the Parish Clerk

Cango Bus Service

The Cango bus service travels between Alton, Basingstoke and Alresford and serves the rural communities in between.

It was introduced by Hampshire County Council in August 2004 and has dramatically improved public transport to and from the parish.

What is it?

It is a bus service that can respond to your needs – the route is not fixed and the bus can travel to wherever it is needed within the above area.

Who can use it?

All Cango bus services are available to any member of the public in the operating area. Cango buses are low to the floor and wheelchair accessible. Those with mobility impairments can be picked up from their door. The drivers have been trained to help passengers with special needs.

Where will it pick me up?

You can get on the bus at either a “timed” or a “bookable” stop. A timed stop is where a Cango will definitely stop on each journey. You can get on a bookable stop if you have booked your journey in advance. If there isn’t a stopping point near you, Cango will arrange for you to have your own stopping point. This could be any agreed location in the operating zone.

How can I make a booking?

Simply phone 0845 6024135. Registration is free, and once you have registered you can book online at http://cango.hants.gov.uk or by phone. A user pack is sent to you after registration and you will be kept up to date about developments.

The Cango call centre is open between 8.00am and 6.00 pm Monday to Friday, and 8.00am to 4.30 pm on Saturday.

Bookings can also be made after the bus has set off, using special technology that links the Cango buses with the call centre.

When, where, and how much?

Up to date information on fares and routes can be found on the Cango website http://cango.hants.gov.uk or by phoning the call centre on 0845 6024135

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Doctors Surgery

The Alresford Surgery
Station Road, Alresford, Hants SO24 9JL
Tel: 01962 732345

Surgeries are also held in Preston Candover Village Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 10.30.

Please book on the above number so that the GP has your notes to hand.  The surgeries are run by Dr David Green and Dr Susie Wright.

The surgery offers a dispensing service through the Post Office, and home delivery.

For a practice leaflet please telephone the surgery or visit www.alresfordsurgery.co.uk

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Library Services

Main libraries nearest to the parish are at Chineham, the Basingstoke Discovery Centre, Odiham and South Ham.  For full details visit www3.hants.gov.uk/ 

For full details of the library service visit the HCC libraries and information service homepage at www3.hants.gov.uk/  

Email library@hants.gov.uk
Tel 0845 603 5631 or 01329 225 391

For full details of the mobile library service visit www.hants.gov.uk/library/mobilelibraries/

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Refuse and Recycling

Household Waste and Recycling Collections

Refuse collections take place in the parish on Fridays, apart from parts of Axford where the collection takes place on Wednesdays.

There are glass recycling facilities to the left of the village hall, and the Purefoy Arms has kindly suggested that their recycling bins can also be used by residents.

To find detailed information on these services, locate household waste recycling centres, and find out exactly what happens to your rubbish visit www.basingstoke.gov.uk/ 

Click here to report a missed bin to the borough council

Bulky Household Waste Collections

A chargeable bulky household waste collection service is available from the borough council for items such as furniture, fridges, washing machines etc.

Full details of the charges can be found at www.basingstoke.gov.uk/ 

To request a bulky household waste collection ring 01256 844844 (have your credit/debit card details available if you wish to pay using this method).

Green Garden Waste Collection

Green garden waste is collected fortnightly, on a Saturday, during the peak growing season.  The service is for grass cuttings, hedge clippings, leaves, flowers, weeds and other green garden waste. 

For full details of the service and to view the timetable visit www.basingstoke.gov.uk/ 

Furniture Recycling

The Community Furniture Project (Basingstoke)

6 Joule Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XH
Maps: Streetmap Multimap  Googlemaps

Telephone: 01256 320700
Fax:  01256 327500
Email : enquiries@cfpbasingstoke.org

This is a charity selling good quality reused furniture and household goods at affordable prices to everyone.  Visit www.cfpnewbury.org/ for more details.

St Michael's Hospice Furniture Store

Unit 7 & 8 Onslow Close, Kingsland Business Park, Basingstoke, RG 24 8QL
Get map and directions

Telephone: 01256 471191
Email: smh.furniturestore@live.co.uk
Visit www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/ for more details.

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Useful Numbers

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Vets

Mildmay Veterinary Centre
Easton Lane, Winchester
Tel: 01962 854088

Evening appointments can also be made for your pet to be seen in Preston Candover.

Please call John Drew on the above number or on 01256 389406 to make an appointment.

To find out more about Mildmay Veterinary Centre visit www.mildmayvets.co.uk

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