Local Services

Mobile Library
A mobile library visits Beenham once every three weeks on a Friday, stopping at The Strouds 13:30-13:55, the bus stop in Stoneyfields 14.00-14.45 and The Warings from 14.50- 15.30. The library carries a wide selection of books. The librarians are very helpful and are willing to order any book that is not in the van. It is also possible to have books delivered to the School for collection after selecting them from the West Berks Library Service online at www.westberks.gov.uk

Dates for Winter 2009/10 are as follows: 11th September, 2nd and 23rd October, 13th November and 4th December.
Further enquiries to 01635 519827.

There are also libraries in Theale, Thatcham and Pangbourne.

Local Deliveries, Shops and Other Services
Milk: Dairy Crest (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Tel: 959 0286
Newspapers: D & M Izzard Tel: 01635 201567
Coal and Oil: Pinnock Bros, Thatcham Tel: 01635 864123
Gas Cylinders: Calor Gas Direct Tel: 933 2363

Nearest Local Shops
Unfortunately there are no shops in Beenham. However, other local villages do still have them. Southend Bradfield and Upper Bucklebury each has a Post Office and general shop. There is a butchers at Chapel Row. Fielders Farm Shop, on the A340 at Englefield, sells a wide range of local meat, vegetables, dairy, and other produce and is open every day except Monday from 9am to 6pm (4pm on Sundays). Theale, Thatcham and Pangbourne all have a good variety of local shops.

The nearest petrol stations to Beenham is on the A4 towards Newbury.

Pubs and Accommodation
The Six Bells, Landlords: Chris Harman & Glynis Snow
Bar Meals, Dining / Conference Room and Accommodation (1 double, 1 twin and 1 single room) Tel: 971 3368
Website: www.thesixbells.co.uk/

The Winning Hand, Restaurant and Accommodation (3 single en-suite rooms) Tel: 930 2472
Website: www.thewinninghand.co.uk/

Bottle Banks, Rubbish Collection, Recycling and tips
Veolia, on behalf of West Berkshire Council, collects household rubbish from all the houses in the village on Fridays. On alternate Fridays they also collect plastics,tins, cans, glass, newspapers, cardboard and green waste. Contact West Berkshire Council to arrange removal of large articles of rubbish.

The nearest Bottle Banks are located in the car park of The Spring Inn (on the A4 between Beenham and Theale), and in the car park adjacent to the Waitrose Supermarket in Thatcham.

There is a public tip for all types of rubbish at Newtown Road, south of Newbury open every day 08.30-17.30.

Community Facilities available to hire

Beenham is fortunate to have a choice of community facilities. Most village activities happen in these venues. Listed below are the rooms available and who to contact to hire them.

Community Room (built in 1986 and on the same site as the school)
This room is available for meetings of up to 50 people. It is available at all times but has regular bookings with Pre-School, toddlers and Wolves Club during term time. It has a kitchen and disabled facilities, tables and chairs. The latter can be hired separately.
To book, contact Carolyn Main, Tel: 971 0164.
E-mail: carolynmain126@googlemail.com

School Hall (built in 1986)
This is available for gatherings of up to 150 people, has tables, chairs and disabled facilities. The community room kitchen can also be booked. It is suitable for sports such as badminton, but not involving a hard ball. It is available for hire on school days after 5.30pm, and all day at weekends and during school holidays.
Contact Carolyn Main, Tel: 971 0164.
E-mail: carolynmain126@googlemail.com

Victory Hall (built in 1920)
This is suitable for meetings of up to 80 people. It has a stage, disabled facilities, kitchen, tables and chairs. The latter can be hired separately.
To book, contact Alan Wheatley, Tel: 971 0260

Healthcare

Doctor’s Surgeries

Chapel Row Surgery, The Avenue, Bucklebury
Tel: 971 3252
Website: www.crsurgery.co.uk
There is transport available from Beenham to Chapel Row Surgery on Monday and Friday mornings. Please contact the surgery if you would like a lift.

Theale Medical Centre, Englefield Road, Theale
Tel: 930 3081
This surgery has an offshoot in Cock Lane, Southend Bradfield.
Tel: 974 4147

Hospitals

The Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading
The Royal Berks has an accident and emergency department.
Tel: 987 5111
Website: www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/

West Berkshire Community Hospital, Benham Hill, London Road, Thatcham, Newbury
This recently built hospital has a minor injuries unit. Tel: 01635 27330
Website: www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/about_us/our_locations/west_berkshire_community_hospi.aspx