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Local Amenities
Buses and TrainsHerriard is well served by public transport, both bus and rail. Commercial bus services in the area are operated by Stagecoach. Rail service providers include South West Trains, linking Basingstoke with London and the South Coast and Thames Trains offering services to Reading and Virgin Trains for cross country routes. For timetables of all public transport in the area contact Passenger Transport section at Hampshire County Council on 01962 846922 or visit www.basingstoke.gov.uk Doctors, Dentists and HospitalsThere are doctors and dental practices in Odiham, Alton and several in Basingstoke. The nearest NHS Hospital with A & E is the North Hants Hospital, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke 01256 473202 ISDNBroadband is available in the village from various operators including B. T. Lasham AirfieldIf you would like to see webcam images showing Lasham Airfield, go to www.lashamweather.co.uk/webcam.php Mobile LibraryThe mobile library comes to the village every other Friday and parks in the British Legion Hall car park Post and Phone BoxesThere are 3 post boxes scattered around the village - on the A339 crossroads, on Bagmore Lane opposite Hurst Farm turning and next to the Fur & Feathers pub. There is a phone box on Bagmore Lane and one next door to the Fur & Feathers pub. Refuse Collection and RecyclingCouncil refuse collection day is once a week on a Friday or Monday, depending on where you live in the village. There are recycling bins in the car park of the Fur & Feathers Pub and the British Legion Hall. The nearest council refuse depot is Wade Road, Basingstoke. SchoolsPrimary Secondary College All schools operate buses, which collect and drop off at various points in the village. Lord Wandsworth College, Long Sutton (01256 862201) and Alton Convent, Alton (01420 541711) are the nearest private schools Village HallThe Village Hall is a wonderful amenity. The main hall can seat up to 90 people and has a separate bar area, which can seat a further 40 or be used alone. Facilities include exposed beams, fully equipped kitchen, toilets, outside garden, dart board, snooker table and disabled access. There are also tables and chairs for about 70. The hall is run and maintained to a high standard by the Herriard & Lasham Branch of the Royal British Legion in partnership with Herriard Ex-Services Club. As well as being used by local groups, such as the WI and Aerobics, for their regular meetings, the hall plays host to around 5 to 6 village events a year, including quiz nights, a firework BBQ and village drinks. The hall is also frequently hired to villagers for private functions, such as birthday parties and wedding receptions, and is also used by a variety of local organizations for functions and events. Residents of Herriard can hire the hall for a reduced rate of £40 for the evening. Non residents can also hire the hall. To find out more contact 01256 381599 (answer phone) or Tony Falconer on 01256 862084 for bookings. Village Post OfficeThe nearest Village Post Office is at Upton Grey. The Post Office offers many of the standard Post Office Services, along with a range of other services such as:
The Post Office is open every weekday 9am to 1pm Village ShopThe nearest Village shop is at Upton Grey. The shop stocks 1600 items providing a full range of food, fresh fruit and vegetables delivered daily, delicious home cooked pies and quiches, homemade roulades, gateaux and much, much more. Over the years the shop has developed a great reputation for its superb range of cheese and for the range of quality fresh breads that are baked and delivered the same morning. The shop is licensed and offers a wide selection of wines, spirits and beers. Orders can be placed for any items and if there is something you would like that is not on the shelves, the shop will do its best to obtain it for you. There are a vast array of cards for any occasion and the shop also provides many other services such as dry-cleaning, shoe repairs, film developing & printing, photocopying and a notice board for advertising. The shop is open Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm (Thursday to 5.30pm) and 9am to 12.30pm on Saturdays. Telephone Number: 01256 862326 |
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