Useful Information
Community Transport Scheme
Southam Town Council Volunteer Transport Scheme This is a vital service for people in the local community who are disadvantaged
through disability or lack of alternative transport. The scheme office is situated in the Grange Hall, Southam, manned by volunteers, and open Monday to Friday 10 am to 12 noon. Journeys can be
booked by calling 01926 815817 or by visiting the office
Community Library Service
The Home Library Delivery Service is a free Warwickshire County Council service to those who are unable to visit or use their local library or Mobile Library due to ill health or infirmity
We have attached a copy of our leaflet to this email and would encourage you to watch our promotional video via our website, www.warwickshire.gov.uk/homelibraryservice.
The Post Office
The community Post Office is located in The Priors Hall and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00
-13.00 & 14.00 - 16.00, the phone number is 01327 261743
Deliveries
Milk &
Eggs; Delivered four days a week, please
contact Pete Brown on 01327 260281 to arrange delivery.
Medical Information
The village has its own defibrilator which is located in the old Telephone Box at the end
of School Lane at its junction with The Holloway and Shuckburgh Road.
The local medical practice is in Byfield,
click here to
visit their website - their phone number is 01327 265841, they also have their own in house pharmacy.
Other pharmacies can be found at 1 Market Hill, Southam, 01926 812287 and 40 Station Road, Woodford Halse, 01327 260393
Hospitals with Accident & Emergency Departments
Horton General Hospital in Banbury: 01295 275500
South Warwickshire Hospital in Warwick: 01926 495321
Northampton General in Northampton: 01604 347000
Veterinary Services
Avonvale, Southam, 01926 812569
West Bar, Woodford Halse, 01327 262016
Staverton Vets, 01327 704919
Local Pubs and Restaurants
The Hollybush Inn, Priors Marston (click here)
The Butchers Arms Restaurant, Priors Hardwick, booking essential, 01327 260504 (click
here)
The Kings Head, Napton (click
here)
The Folly, Napton (click
here)
The Red Lion, Hellidon (click
here)
The Fox & Hounds, Charwelton (click
here)
Roman Catholic Churches
Southam; Our Lady and St Wulstan, 01926 812351
Daventry; St Augustine,01327 300248
Aston Le Walls; Sacred Heart,01295 660221
Village Directory & Parish News
The Village Directory is an invaluable reference document for all villagers of Priors Marston, Priors Hardwick and Wormleighton, they are available from the village Post Office
or from the Parish Clerk (click
here).
Please note that these will only be supplied to residents of Priors Marston, Priors Hardwick and Wormleighton.
The Parish produces a monthly magazine, The Parish News, which is distributed to all households and is edited by Helen Menezes click here to email her.
Rubbish Collection
The majority
of the village have their bins emptied on Fridays, residents of Byfield Road and Hardwick Road have theirs emptied on a Wednesday.
Blue and
Green bins are emptied every fortnight, Grey bins are emptied alternate weeks. You can check what collections are taking place by visiting Stratford District Council's website
(click
here).
Communication
In order to
improve communication within the village the Parish Clerk is looking to compile an email directory - if you wish to be added to it please email the
Clerk.
Utilities
Water
Priors Marston is one of a few number of communities that has two water boards providing services to it; Severn Trent is responsible for delivering waterto the village, whilst Thames Water is responsible for taking water away. So if you have a water delivery problem contact Severn Trent on 0800 783444 and Thames Water on 0800 714614 if its a sewerage or surface water problem.
Gas
Your gas is brought to the village by National Grid and it is them that you should contact, on 0800 111999, if you smell gas or suspect a leak.
Electricity
Western Power are responsible for delivering electricity to the village and your home. If you have a problem with your supply you should contact them on 150 or 0800 675150.
Telephone & Broadband
The telephone and broadband network is the responsibility of Openreach, currently a division of BT. If you are experiencing problems with either your phone or broadband you are advised to contact your service provider first.
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