Silchester Parish Clerk
Emma Stephens – 07470 809086 or clerk@silchester-pc.gov.uk
Local Borough Councillors
Cllr Keith Oborn – Cllr.Keith.oborn@basingstoke.gov.uk
Cllr Chris Tomblin – Cllr.Chris.Tomblin@basingstoke.gov.uk
Cllr Tony Durrant – Cllr.Tony.Durrant@basingstoke.gov.uk
Local County Councillor
Cllr Rhydian Vaughan – 07712 695476
Hampshire County Council Support for Residents
Silchester Parish Footpath Officer
Nigel Page – contact via the Parish Clerk. Emma Stephens – 07470 809086 or clerk@silchester-pc.gov.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau – Tadley
Telephone – 03444 111 306
Health
Chemists
Holmwood Pharmacy
Franklin Avenue 0118 981 1984
Morland Pharmacy
40 New Road Tadley 0118 982 0157
Thornhill Pharmacy
Mortimer 0118 933 2373
Lloyds Pharmacy
Chineham 01256 479 338
Dentists
Oaktree Dental Practice, West End Road, Mortimer – 0118 933 3121
Doctors
Holmwood Health Centre, Tadley – 0118 981 4166
Morland Surgery, New Road, Tadley – 0118 981 6661
The Surgery, Mortimer – 0118 933 2436
Opticians
Leightons, Tadley – 0118 981 2250
Optimum Vision Clinic, Tadley – 0118 981 0267
Pharmacies
Holmwood Pharmacy, Franklin Avenue, Tadley – 0118 981 1934
Morland Pharmacy, New Road, Tadley – 0118 982 0157
Thornhill Parmacy, Mortimer – 0118 933 2373
Policing
Emergencies – call 999
You should always call 999 when it is an emergency, such as:
- When a crime is in progress
- Someone suspected of a crime is nearby
- When there is danger to life
- When violence is being used or threatened
- There is a dangerous incident on the road/motorway
Non-Emergencies – call: 101
You should call 101 when it is less urgent than a 999 call, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response, such as:
- Crimes that are not in progress
- Your car has been stolen
- Your property has been damaged
- You suspect drug use or dealing in your neighbourhood
Or to:
- Give the police information about crime in your area
- Speak to the police about a general enquiry
Local Police Station
The local police station in Tadley closed to the public in 2012, however, members of the public are welcome to go along to the station to speak to officers – Mulfords Hill, Tadley, RG26 3HZ
Police Officers responsible for Silchester
Sergeant Liza Kempster 20523
PC Robyn Gaimster 27676
PCSO Hannah Clapham 17926
Crimestoppers
If you don’t want to talk to police you can call anonymously on 0800 555 111.
This is NOT an emergency service.
Village Schools
Impstone Pre-school – 07833 547810
Silchester CE (Aided) Primary School – 0118 970 0256, adminoffice@silchester.hants.sch.uk (Head of School – Rachel Moir)
PTA Chair – Rachel Dean silchesterpta@gmail.com
The Hurst Community College, Baughurst – Headteacher Jayne McLaren 0118 981 7474, info@thehurst.school
Churches
Parish of St Mary the Virgin Silchester
Details of service times, events and church news can be found at https://www.silchesterchurch.co.uk/
Rector of Tadley, Pamber Heath and Silchester
The Rev Steve McKay – Vicar@silchesterchurch.co.uk
Resident Vicar
The Rev Karen West
Church Wardens and Treasurer – Office@silchesterchurch.co.uk
Methodist Church Silchester
Rev John Banks
Church Contact – Gill Lawson
www.basingstokereadingmethodists.uk
Parish of St Michael’s Roman Catholic Church Tadley
Parish Priest: Father Pat Tansey 0118 981 4572
Local Organisations
Silchester Association
The Silchester Association is run for the benefit of the village and its surrounding areas. Anyone living in the village or the area of benefit is automatically a member. The Association organizes various events in the village such as the annual Bonfire Night, The Beer Festival, the Fun Run, talks, walks, parties and other activities. It is run by a committee of volunteers who are elected at the AGM.
The Objectives of the Association are:
- To encourage all aspects of Silchester village community life
- To engage with other local groups
- To foster the rural character and amenities of Silchester Village and Silchester Common
- To raise and retain sufficient funds to deliver these objectives
Chairperson – Sarah Roper
Website: www.silchester.org
Facebook. www.facebook.com/silchesterassociation
Silchester Playground Association
Silchester Playground is supported by a registered charity: the Silchester Playground
Association.
The Playground Association raise funds to provide new equipment and keep the playground in good condition. Over recent years, we have provided funds for new swings for older children, new picnic benches, the monkey climber, the toddler train and the climbing rock. The Playground Association also coordinates a group of around 40 local people, who check the playground daily for litter or damage to ensure that it remains safe and in good condition.
If you can help, want to report any problems with the playground, or just want to find our more, please contact:
Chair and Playground rota: Vanessa Richards 0118 970 1711
Trustee: Steve Spillane 0118 970 0996
Campaign to Protect Rural England
CPRE is a registered charity with over 60,000 members and supporters living in cities, towns and villages across the country and campaigns tirelessly for a sustainable future for our wonderful countryside.
To find out more about the campaign, visit http://www.cpre.org.uk/
For Children and Young People
Rainbow Guides & Brownies 2nd Silchester – Kirstie Jones 0118 970 1481
Guides, 1st Silchester – Della Raven 0118 970 1627
Tadley Calleva Boys and Girls Football – Tim Spagg 0118 981 5674
Other
Calleva Women’s Institute – Valerie Hudson 0118 9332870
Loddon Valley Lions – Ian Hellem 0118 970 0147
Macnillan Cancer Support – Virginia Budd 01256 850239
Phoenix Club – Ann-Marie Dalton 0118 970 0627
Richard Hyde Charity – Secretary to the Trustees Helen Morgan 0118 970 1055
RNLI (Lifeboats), Tadley Branch – Jack Shovel 0118 970 0992
Silchester Cricket Club – Paul Hearn 0118 982 1405
Silchester Football Club – Paul Evans 0118 970 1293
Silchester Give and Take Group
This is a transport service for people who can’t use public transport and have no other means of transport to get to medical appointments.
Helen Morgan – 0118 970 1055 or Rosemary Evans 0118 970 1070
Silchester Players – Tim Oliver 0118 981 9134
Silchester Welcomers’ Group – Jan Hughes 0118 970 0416