Local Services

Mobile Library
A mobile library visits Beenham once every three weeks on a Friday, stopping at The Six Bells 11:50-12:05, the bus stop in Stoneyfields 12.10-12.35am and The Warings from 12.40- 13:05. 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 2006/7 are as follows: 1 & 22 Dec, 12 Jan.
Further enquiries to Thatcham library, Tel: 01635 866049.

There are also libraries in Theale 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, Upper Bucklebury and Chapel Row each has a Post Office and general shop. There is a butchers at Chapel Row. Wickcroft Farm Shop on the Pangbourne Road, open Wednesday to Saturday, sells a wide range of local produce. Theale and Thatcham each has a good variety of local shops.

The nearest petrol stations to Beenham are on the A4 towards Newbury and at Upper Bucklebury.

Pubs and Accommodation
The Six Bells, Landlord: Chris Harman & Glynis Snow
Bar Meals, Dining / Conference Room and Accommodation (1 double and 2 single rooms) Tel: 971 3368

The Winning Hand, Landlords: Vivian Hever-Smith and Ian Callaway
Bar, Restaurant and Accommodation (2 doubles, 1 single and 1 twin room) Tel: 930 2472

Bottle Banks, Rubbish Collection, Recycling and tips
Biffa, on behalf of West Berkshire Council, collects household rubbish from all the houses in the village on Wednesdays. On alternate Wednesdays they also collect tins, cans, glass, textiles and newspapers. Contact West Berkshire Council to arrange to 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.

A public tip for all green waste and recycling is available at Aldermaston on the A340, open 8:00am – 4:30pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Public tips for all types of rubbish are available at Pinchington Lane, Newbury or on the A33 between M4 J11 and Reading town centre.

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 Betty Aldus, Tel: 984 4388.

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 after 5.30pm, at weekends and during school holidays. Contact Betty Aldus, Tel: 984 4388

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 Becky Scanlon, Tel: 971 2822

Healthcare

Doctor’s Surgeries

Chapel Row Surgery, The Avenue, Bucklebury
Tel: 971 3252
Website: http://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: http://www.rbbh.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: http://www.berkshire.nhs.uk/newbury