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BUS
+ There are bus stops on Papist Way, The forty, and close to the entrance to Goldfinch Lane.
+ There are regular bus services to and from Wallingford, timetables are displayed at bus stops.
+ See also ‘Bus Times’ on menu.
+ WWW: https://www.thames-travel.co.uk
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CHURCH
+ St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Cholsey: https://www.stmaryscholsey.org
+ Cholsey Free Church (Honey Lane) now closed.
CHOLSEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST (CCDT)
+ Up-to-date information on the work of CCDT is at: https://cholseycdt.org.uk.
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DEFIBRIILLATORS
+ See ‘MEDICAL - DEFIBRILLATORS’.
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GOVERNMENT - COUNTY COUNCIL
(OCC - OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL)
+ Responsibilities:
~ Bus passes
~ Education
~ Highways
~ Libraries
~ Social Services
+ WWW: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
+ Tel: 01865 792422
GOVERNMENT - DISTRICT COUNCIL
(SODC, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL)
+ Responsibilities:
~ Housing.
~ Planning.
~ Waste management.
+ Contact details: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk 01235 422422
GOVERNMENT - PARISH COUNCIL
+ Responsibilities:
~ Allotments
~ Burial Ground
~ Bus Shelters
~ The Forty
~ Happy Hub
~ Neighbourhood Plan
~ The Recreation Ground and Play Areas
~ Support Worker(s) - Family
~ Support Workers - Older Persons
~ Support Workers - Mental Health
~ Happy Hub
+ Parish Council Contact details: https://cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk// 01491 652255
GOVERNMENT - PARLIAMENTARY
+ Cholsey is in the Wantage Parliamentary Constituency and the current MP is Olly Glover (Lib Dem).
+ E-mail: olly.glover.mp@parliament.uk
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LEISURE
+ Cholsey is a very busy village and has many clubs and societies running classes, tea shops, scouts, brownies, golf, cricket, tennis, fitness, playgroups, choir and the list goes on.
+ For information relating to all our clubs and societies please visit our activities section.
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MEDICAL - DEFIBRILLATORS
+ Located at: Cholsey Pavilion, Tesco (Forty), Cricket Pavilion (Fair Mile), Papist Way phone box (by Weedon Close).
MEDICAL - GP
+ The nearest GP Surgery is in Wallingford.
+ Address: Wallingford Medical Practice, Community Hospital, Reading Road, Wallingford.
+ WWW: http://www.wallingfordmedicalpractice.co.uk
+ Tel: 01491 835577 (during surgery hours, or 111 outside surgery hours)
MEDICAL - MINOR INJURIES
+ Minor injuries can be treated at Wallingford Community Hospital Mon-Fri 08.30 - 18.30 (excl Bank Hols).
+ Minor injuries can also be treated at the Minor Injuries Unit at Henley-on-Thames or Abingdon Community Hospitals.
MEDICAL - MAJOR INJURIES
+ Major Injuries should be taken to the John Radcliff Hospital in Oxford, or The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.
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OLDER RESIDENTS - DAY CENTRE
+ The Day Centre (The Old School, Mary Mead, Church Road) is a centre for our over 50’s.
+ The centre provides social events and activities, lunch and refreshments every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
+ See also our clubs and societies section for more information.
OLDER RESIDENTS - COMMUNITY CAR SERVICE
+ The Community Car Service is a part-time voluntary service available to help elderly residents with transport difficulties to GP/Hospital appointments, shopping etc.
+ WWW: cholseyvolunteers@gmail.com
+ Tel: 01491 714050.
OLDER RESIDENTS - CHOLSEY’S OLDER PERSONS ACTIVITIES, ADVICE AND BEFRIENDING SERVICE
+ COPA is a service working closely with the Day Centre and Cholsey’s Older Persons Worker to support older members of our community.
+ COPA also provides film afternoons, brunch clubs, chat groups and a memory cafe.
+ E-mail: Jennie Kent at e-mail jennifer_kent@btinternet.com
+ Tel: 07979 188701.
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RAIL
+ Cholsey Rail Station has regular services to London Paddington (via Reading) and Oxford. For faster, direct services to London you can go from Didcot Parkway or Reading. The ticket office is manned on a part-time basis and tickets can also be purchased from the machine outside the station. There is no disabled access to the platforms (via stairs)
RAIL - HERITAGE STEAM RAILWAY
+ The Heritage Steam Railway runs from Cholsey to Wallingford using the preserved ‘bunk line’ operated by the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway. They run special services throughout the year
+ WWW: www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com
RECYCLING
+ See also ‘Waste Collection’.
+ Recycling centres:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/environment-and-planning/waste-and-recycling/household-waste/household-waste-recycling-centres/oakley-wood-recycling-centre
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SCHOOL - CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL
+ Cholsey Pre-School operates independently from Cholsey Primary School and caters for children 30 months - 5 years.
+ WWW: http://cholseypreschool.co.uk
+ Tel: 07584 258009
SCHOOL - CHOLSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
+ Cholsey Primary School (Church Road) provides state primary education to village children.
+ WWW: https://www.cholsey.oxon.sch.uk
+ Tel: 01491 651862.
SCHOOL - TREE-HOUSE SCHOOL
+ Tree House School (Wallingford Road) provides alternative non fee-paying primary education to village children.
+ WWW: http://thetreehouseschool.org.uk
+ Tel: 01491 652000.
SCHOOL - WALLINGFORD SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
+ Wallingford School and Sixth Form provides secondary state education for students of 11yrs to 18yrs.
+ WWW: http://www.wallingford.oxon.sch.uk/index.php / 01491 837355
SPORT - LOCAL FACILITIES
+ Wallingford Sports Park (Hithercroft Road)
http://www.wallingfordsportspark.co.uk
+ Didcot Wave (Swimming and Gym)
https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/south-oxfordshire/didcot-wave-leisure-pool
+ Wallingford open air swimming pool (May - September)
https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/south-oxfordshire/riverside-park-and-pools
+ Barn Fitness Club, Church Road (independent gym)
http://www.thebarnfitnessclub.co.uk
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WASTE COLLECTION
+ Food waste kerbside collection of food waste is weekly.
+ Garden Waste kerbside collections are on the same day as household recycling waste, garden waste bins can be hired from SODC for an annual fee - check their website for more information.
+ Household waste and recycling kerbside collections are on alternating Thursdays.
+ Check the SODC website for changes to kerbside collection dates following bank holidays and what items can/cannot be placed in the waste bins.