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 0900 to 1030.

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 our web site: www.alresfordsurgery.co.uk

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Mobile Library Service

The mobile library service is provided by Hampshire County Council and the mobile that visits our parish is operated from the Chineham Library.

The timetable for 2005 is detailed below:

A wide range of adult and children’s reading material is stocked. The service is currently under review, so please use this valuable service otherwise it may be lost from our villages.

For more information visit www.hants.gov.uk/library/mobilelibraries/

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Refuse and Recycling

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

For any queries about your refuse collection, contact 01256 845474.

Rolls of recycling bags are provided by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council twice a year. A small stock of these bags is held by the parish council if you should run out in between. Please contact the clerk to obtain further supplies.

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.

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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, please follow the link www.mildmayvets.co.uk

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