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CHURCH
+ St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Cholsey.
+ https://www.stmaryscholsey.org

CHOLSEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST (CCDT)
~ Up-to-date information on the work of CCDT is at: https://cholseycdt.org.uk.

CRICKET PAVILLION
+ OX10 9HH (off Newlands Way).
+ www.cholseycdt.org.uk
+ A room of 25 sq metres in delightful location overlooking cricket pitch. Fully accessible.
+ To contact the Cricket Club: Andy Chapman: 07753 949575

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DAY CENTRE
+ A 60 sq metre carpeted meeting room ideal for meetings, low-intensity classes or educational events.
+ Full kitchen also available.
+ Contact: Jenny Jenkins Tel: 01491 651579.

DEFIBRIILLATORS
~ See ‘MEDICAL - DEFIBILLATORS’.

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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

GREAT HALL
+ A Grade II Listed building, with a historic large hall (180 sq metres) with fully equipped stage, as well as sound and lighting systems. Meeting room for approx. 30 also available. Kitchen with 2 serveries, and large foyer. Fully accessible. Parking for 40 cars.
+ Great Hall, Fair Mile. OX10 9HH (off Newlands Way).
+ www.cholseycdt.org.uk
+ Email: info@cholseycdt.org.uk / Tel: 01491 652339

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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.

LIBRARY
+ Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road. OX10 9PT.
+ Calm, quiet carpeted meeting room with flexible space.
+ cholsey.library@gmail.com / Tel: 07747 012002
+ https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Library/Cholsey-Community-Library-789003904483420/

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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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PAVILLION
+ A multi-purpose 120 sq meter multi-room hall opening onto the recreation ground.
+ Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT.
+ A full commercial kitchen with serving hatch to main hall. Large open foyer also available for hire, as well as full changing rooms for sports use (need to check this due to Happy Hub using this space).
+ Dedicated parking / PA system to hire.
+ www.cholseypavilion.org.uk
+ Email: estatemanager.cpc@outlook.com / Tel: 01491 652255.

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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

SCOUT HALL
+ Immediately behind the RedLion pub.
+ The hall offers 960 square meters of space (8m by 12 m), kitchen with access hatch to the hall, Rear garden and patio accessed from the hall, off road parking. Bouncy Castle Hire also available.
+ https://cholseyscouts.org/hall-hire
+ Contact hallhire@cholseyscouts.org / Tel: 07847 186505.

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

STATION (MAIN-LINE RAILWAY)
+ Station Road, Cholsey OX10 9QD.
+ Part time ticket office: 03457 000 125.
+ Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:40
Saturday 07:00 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
+ https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/CHO.aspx

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TRAINS - see ‘Railway’ above.

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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.

NEW GARDEN WASTE RULES

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YOUTH ROOM
+ Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road. OX10 9PT.
+ A small self contained room ideal for informal meetings or small children’s parties. Kitchen area, WC and seating. Double doors lead to children’s park and recreation ground. The youth club also offers equipment hire (Disco Lighting, Projector).
+ Contact: admin@cholseyyouth.org.uk
+ http://www.cholseyyouth.org.uk