Fire - Dial 999 for emergencies Wheatley Fire Station - 16 Old London Road, Wheatley OX33 1YW Telephone: Pete Smith 07796 941337 for details of becoming a retained Fire Fighter
Accountants
Carter & Carroll Ltd- 19 Wheatley Business Park, Old London Road, Wheatley OX33 1YW Telephone: 01865 876443 Fax 01865 875448 Opening Hours: Telephone for appointment. Mon - Fri 8.15am - 5.15pm
Architectural Services
The Anderson Orr Partnership - The Studio, 70 Church Street, Wheatley OX33 1LZ Telephone: 01865 873936 Fax: 01865 875275 Opening Hours: Telephone for appointment. Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6pm
Jeremy Price - Architectural & Interior Design - 44 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XX Telephone: 01865 875690 Opening Hours: Telephone for an appointment
Banks & Post Office
Abbey National - Counter Service available at Wheatley Estate Agents - 74 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 872073 Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat 9.30am - 11pm
Barclays Bank - 93 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XL Telephone: 0845 7555555 New Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm Cashpoint
Post Office - 107 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 872341 Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9am - 1pm then 2pm - 5.30pm Wednesday 9am - 1pm only. Sat 9am - 12noon
Building Services Supplies - Plant Hire - Construction Services
AW Mobbs - The Coal Depot, London Road, Wheatley OX33 1JG Telephone: 01865 872691 Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm Sat 7.30am - 12noon
Greenplant Ltd- Unit 1, Greenford Development, London Road, Wheatley OX33 1JH Telephone: 08456 876000 Fax: 01865 876222 Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5.30pm Sat 7.30am - 3pm
Arriva - 260/261 - Oxford to Aylesbury via Worminghall, Shabbington, Thame, Long Crendon & Cuddington Telephone: 0870 6082608 Click here for 260 Timetable
Arriva - 280 - Oxford to Aylesbury via Headington, Wheatley, Thame, Haddenham Telephone: 0870 6082608 Click here for 280 Timetable
Heyfordian Travel - 103 - Denton, Cuddesdon, Little Milton, Little Haseley, Great Haseley, Great Milton and Wheatley, Littleworth, Horspath, Oxford Telephone: 01869 241500 Click here for 103 timetable
Oxford Bus Company - U1 - Oxford to Brookes Campus, Holton Telephone: 01865 785400 Click here for U1 Timetable
Charities & Trusts This entry will be supplemented by a more comprehensive account of the charities and trusts in the Villages. To find out what they do, who they help and how and when to apply look at the Charities tab in the main index.
Dr Rogers Trust Trustees: Doris Pridmore, Bry-Eve, Holton, Jean Hambridge, Kirton House, Holton, Caroline King, The Rectory.
Grants to assist apprentices, trainees and students, under the age of 21, from Holton, towards the purchase of books, equipment or towards the cost of special courses. Bursaries are offered towards the cost of outward bound courses.
For application forms please contact one of the trustees.
The Emma Wilson Memorial Fund
Following the generous gift from the Farndell Bequest our trustees have set up a new fund to support initiatives by young people which benefit the communities of Wheatley or Littleworth. These initiatives must be created and managed by the young people themselves. We would welcome any applications or enquiries from groups of young people interested in setting up a project of any kind that will benefit the community. Details are as follow:
1. Applications can be made at any time during the year. 2. Applications must be from groups of young people 12 – 21 years old and resident in the villages of Wheatley or Littleworth, or from Wheatley Park School. 2. A project can be a single event or a series of on-going activities or events which benefit individuals or groups within the communities of Wheatley or Littleworth or which benefit the community life of Wheatley Park School at Holton. 3. Grants will be towards the running expenses of the project. 4. No individual from the applying group may gain financially from the project. 5.Grants of up to £1000 can be made in two instalments 6. Each applicant must also name a mentor willing to oversee expenditure and guide the group in developing the project.
For further information about any of the above initiatives please contact: Chris Sewell on 01865 423966 or Jan Raynor on 01865 873695.
Wheatley Charities
The Trustees of Wheatley Charities offer Grants to residents of the parish of Wheatley, which includes Littleworth, towards the cost of preparing or training for any trade, occupation or profession or promoting their education. Applicants must be under the age of 25 and normally be awarded up to three annual grants whilst under 25. In the past grants have been awarded to apprentices to assist them with the purchase of tools and to students for buying books relevant to their courses.
Application forms are available from Janet Redfern (Secretary) 35 Ambrose Rise, Wheatley. Telephone: 01865 873389 or from Peter Targett (Chairman), The Orchard, Holloway Road, Wheatley. Telephone: 08165 873147.
Applications for 2009 have been selected but you can apply for next year by September 2010.
Childminding Services
Siblings Childcare - 110/112 London Road, Wheatley OX33 1YH Telephone: Sarah 01865 873116
St Bartholomews - Holton OX33 1PR Contact: Vicar - Revered Caroline King or LLM Miss Marion Brown 01865 872245 Regular events arranged - look on their notice board for details
St Mary the Virgin C of E Church - Church Road, Wheatley OX33 1LU Telephone: 01865 872224 Contact: Team Rector Rev James Watson Activities arranged at the Church: Toddler Groups, Over 50's Group, Little Fishers (pre-school singing, activities and bible readings) Bell Ringing (new members welcome) Telephone: Peter Bayliss - Tower Captain 01865 872250
United Reformed Church - Crown Square, Wheatley OX33 1UF Contact: UCR Minister The Rev Tanya Rasmussen or Assoc URC Minister Colin Thompson on 01865 331520 Breakfast mornings, coffee mornings arranged see their notice board for details www.wheatleyurc.org.uk
Keith's Auto - Unit 3, Littleworth Industrial Estate, Wheatley OX33 1TZ Telephone: Keith Nixey 01865 874967 Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm
RCP Service Centre Ltd - Unit 15, Camp Industrial Estate, Rycote Lane, Milton Common, Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 2NP Telephone: 01844 278 177 or 0800 542 1904 Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8.00am - 6.00pm Sat 8.30am - 1.00pm Servicing, repairs, tyres, exhausts, batteries, MOT testing, body & accident repairs, vehicle hire and vehicle recovery www.rcpservices.co.uk
Wheatley Car Centre - 53 London Road, Wheatley OX33 1YJ Telephone: 01865 874046 Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am - 5pm Sun 10am - 4pm
Wheatley Tyre Centre - Holloway Road, Wheatley OX33 1NH Telephone: 01865 874044 Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm Sat 8am - 1pm
Garden Centres
Mill View Plant Centre - Ladder Hill, Wheatley OX33 1HY Telephone: 01865 873488 Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm Sun 10am - 4pm
Wheatley Farm Shop - Old London Road, Wheatley OX33 1YW Telephone: 07767 880242 Opening Hours: Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm Sat 9am - 4pm (Seasonal Sundays)
Gardening Clubs/Societies/Allotments
The Howe Trust Allotment Association Telephone: Chair - Roy Davis 01865 872467 or Secretary - Taff Morgan Jones 01865 874413 Over 80 Allotments and also grazing paddocks.
The Village Produce Association Telephone: Taff Morgan Jones 01865 874413 call for full details on joining Talks, outings throughout the year also annual members show.
Hair & Beauty
About Face Hair and Beauty - 42 Church Road, Wheatley OX33 1LZ Telephone: 01865 875964 Opening Hours: Mon 10am - 6pm Tues 10am - 9pm Wed & Thurs 6.30pm - 9pm Please telephone prior to visiting.
Morland House Doctors Surgery - London Road, Wheatley OX33 1YJ Telephone: 01865 872448 Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 6.30pm and Sat mornings www.morland-house.co.uk
Wheatley Complementary Therapy Clinic - 45 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XX Telephone: 01865 876266 Opening Hours: By appointment www.wheatley-clinic.co.uk
Wheatley Dental Practice - 96 Church Road, Wheatley OX33 1LZ Telephone: 01865 873314 Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8.45am - 1.45pm then 2pm - 5pm (except Friday closed from 12.45pm) Private only no NHS
Hotels/Bed & Breakfast/Accommodation
Home Farm House - Holton, OX33 1QA Telephone: 01865 872334 Fax: 01865 876220 www.homefarmholton.co.uk
Wheatley Bed and Breakfast - 11 Mulberry Drive, Wheatley OX33 1UT Telephone: Terence Cozier 07833 344584
Miscellaneous Clubs/Societies
Scrabble Club Telephone: 01865 872641 First Saturday of each month at 7.30pm. Telephone for venue details.
Wheatley Bridge Club -Holton Village Hall, Holton OX33 1PS Monday’s 7.00pm - 10.00pm (except Bank Holidays) Telephone: 01865 872360 Email: ray.southgate:virgin.net Friendly Duplicate Bridge. New members and visitors welcome
Music Societies/Clubs/Groups
Community Choir - Around the Piano - from 12years and over URC Hall, Crown Square Wheatley OX33 1UF Telephone: Corinne Miley-Smith 01865 873509 or 07982 72970 From: Monday 7.45pm - 9pm (term times only) Just turn up and have fun. £3.00 per session
Wheatley Choral Society - URC Church Hall, Crown Square, Wheatley OX33 1UF Telephone: Celia Pagel 01865 872250 Rehearsals Tuesday 7.15pm - 9pm. Everyone Welcome. Just turn up.
Nursing Homes/Facilities for Older Residents
Isis Carers' Support Group - c/o The Alzheimer's Support Group 28 Crown Road, Wheatley OX33 1UL Telephone: Meg Barbour 01865 872433 Support services for dementia sufferers and those who care for them
Sharecare - Holton Village Hall, Holton OX33 1PS Telephone: Iris Ellis 01844 237006 or 0797 3783938 Social club providing lunch on Mon & Weds from 9.30am - 3pm Catering for people age 70 plus, transport can be arranged if required. Volunteers needed to help members and assist in the kitchen. Please give Iris a call
Triangle Care Home - Old London Road, Wheatley OX33 1YW Telephone: 01865 875596 Private Care Home operated by Southern Cross Health Group
Pet Services/Supplies
Maidenhead Aquatics - 57 London Road, Wheatley OX33 1YJ Telephone: 01865 876516 Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm Sun 10.30am - 4pm
Public Facilities
Wheatley Registry Office - Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths - Littleworth Road, Wheatley OX33 1NR Telephone: 0845 129 5900 Opening Hours: By appointment only
Wheatley Public Library - The Merry Bells, High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 875267 Opening Hours: Mon - Closed, Tues 2pm -7pm, Wed 9.30am - 1pm then 2pm - 5pm Thurs 2pm - 5pm, Fri 9.30 - 1pm then 2pm - 6pm, Sat 9.30 - 1pm Click here for link to library
Public Houses/Social Clubs
The Cricketer's Arms - 38 Littleworth, Littleworth OX33 1TR Telephone: 01865 872738 Licensee: Stuart & Angie Bull Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 12noon - 3pm then 6pm -11pm Sun 12noon - 3pm then 7pm -10.30
The Kings Arms - 95 Church Road, Wheatley OX33 1LU Telephone: 01865 872666 Fax: 01865 872666 Licensee: Mike Berry Opening Hours: Mon 6 - 11, Tues - Fri 12noon - 2.30 then 6m - 11pm Sat 12noon - 12pm, Sun 12noon - 10pm Restaurant, Live Music, Sky TV, Functions catered for The King & Queen - 57 High Street, OX33 1XX Telephone: 01865 873443 Licensee: Clive Jones & Jayne Davies Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs 4pm - 11pm Fri 12noon - 11.30 Sun 12noon 10.30pm Birds of Prey on display in beer garden, live music on occasions
The New Club - 3 Blenheim Lane, Wheatley OX33 1NG Telephone: 01865 873530 Steward: Jo Darvill Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs 7pm -11pm, Fri 12noon - 2pm then 5pm to 12midnight Sat 12noon - 12midnight, Sun 12noon - 10.30pm Open to non members, Live Music, Sky TV, Snooker, Pool, Table Tennis. Function room available for hire
The Plough Inn - 132 London Road, Wheatley OX33 1JH Telephone: 01865 872949 Licensee: John Payne Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 10.15am - 11pm Sat & Sun 10.15am - 3pm then 7pm - 11pm
The Railway Inn - 24 Station Road, Wheatley OX33 1ST Telephone: 01865 872889 Licensee: Phanpat Khanchanakub Opening Hours: Mon 4.00pm - 11.00pm Tues - Thurs 12noon - 2.30pm then 4.00pm - 11.00pm Fri & Sat 12noon - 12midnight Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm Function Room available for hire. Thai Food available
The SunInn - 5 Church Road, Wheatley OX33 1NB Telephone: 01865 872264 Licensee: Helen Webb Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 11pm - 11pm Sun 12noon - 10.30pm Restaurant, Large beer garden. Occasional live music
Recyling Facilities
Asda Car Park Collections for:
British Heart Foundation - Books and Music (no magazines or newspapers or old phone books) Planet Aid - Clothes and shoes in sealed bags Salvation Army - Clothes and shoes in sealed bags Variety Club - Shoes in sealed bags
The Firestation, 16 Old London Road, Wheatley Collections for: The Firefighters Charity Toys and Bric-a-brac
King and Queen Car Park - Church Street - Collections for: Planet Aid - Clothes and shoes in sealed bags Variety Club - Shoes in sealed bags
The Wheatley CAG group has produced a leaflet giving more details of what you can recycle locally, see www.wheatleycag.org/Recyling.pdf
Wheatley and Thame Freecycle Freecycle is a worldwide movement that encourages re-use and recycling of anything that might go into landfill. Everything must be free! For more information see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wheatley-Thame-Freecyle
Cinnamons Indian Restaurant and Take Away - 81 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 876688 or 01865 876636 Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 12noon - 2.30pm then 5.30pm - 11pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm - 11pm
Evagreen Chinese Take Away - 72 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 875151 Opening Hours: Sun - Wed 5.00pm - 10.30pm Thurs - Sat 12noon - 2pm then 5pm - 11pm Tuesdays Closed. Bank Holidays open 5pm - 10pm
The Harvester Restaurant - The Bridge, London Road, Wheatley OX33 1JH Telephone: 01865 875270 Opening Hours: 12noon - 10pm
Rose's Plaice - Fish and Chip Take Away - 1 Station Road, Wheatley OX33 1ST Telephone: 01865 874515 Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs 11.30am - 2.00pm then 5.00pm - 9.30pm Friday 11.30am - 2pm then 4pm - 10.00pm Sat 11.30am - 2.30pm then 4pm - 9.30pm Closed on Sunday
Wheatley Deli - 87 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 874988 or 07711 432982 Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed 9.30am - 3pm Thurs 9.30am - 4.30am Fri 9.30am - 5pm Sat 9am - 2pm
The Wok One - Chinese Take Away- 79 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 875666 Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs 4.15pm - 11.30pm Fri & Sat 4.15pm - 12 midnight Sun 4.15 - 11.30pm
Restoration Societies
Wheatley Windmill Restoration Society The Windmill, Ladder Hill, Wheatley Opening Hours: 11th October 2009 2pm - 5pm - Last opening date for 2009 No charge for visiting the mill but donations would be most welcome. www.wheatleymill.co.uk
Please contact any member of the committee or indeed any branch member if you would like further information or would like to join the Royal British Legion.
Wheatley Pre-School - (Behind the Primary School Car Park) Littleworth Road, Wheatley OX33 1NN Telephone: 01865 873687
Wheatley Nursery School - Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1NN The bright yellow building at the bottom of the Wheatley Centre site. Telephone: 01865 452725
Wheatley Primary School - Littleworth Road, Wheatley OX33 1NN Telephone: 01865 872366 Fax: 01865 875859 Click here for school website
Wheatley Park School- Holton OX33 1QH Telephone: 01865 872441 Fax: 01865 877660 Click here for term dates
Little Playgroup - Merry Bells, High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 876330 (playgroup hours) 01844 217091 (after playgroup hours) From 9.30am - 11.25am every day except Thursday www.thelittleplaygroup.co.uk
Shops
Asda Superstore - London Road, Wheatley, OX33 1YZ Telephone: 01865 873888 Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 7.30am - 10pm Sun 10am - 4pm Other Facilities: Cashpoint 24hr Filling Station. Credit/debit cards only
Country Collections - 47 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XX Telephone: 01865 875701 Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 10am - 4.30pm
Cricks Family Butchers - 70 High Street, Wheatley, OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 872347 Opening Hours: Mon 7am - 1pm Tues - Fri 7am - 5.15pm Sat 6.00am - 1.30pm
Londis - 66 High Street, Wheatley, OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 872849 Opening Hours: 7am - 10pm 7 days a week
Sports Centres/Sports Clubs & Associations Want to join, thinking of become a member? - Give them a call
Badminton Club - Park Sports Centre, Holton OX33 1QZ Telephone: Petula 01865 876142 Wednesday 8.00pm - 9.00pm. Adult friendly social (not league) club. £2.50 per person. Just turn up.
Holton & Wheatley Cricket Club Telephone: John Simpson (01865 875140) Home ground: Oxford Brookes Wheatley campus
Friendly non-league club playing Sunday-afternoon cricket
Fishing Clubs The Old Waltonion Angling Society Telephone: Sally Bond 01865 875112 Fishing on the river Thame from M40 bridge to Wheatley Bridge then on to Cuddesdon. Licences available in Asda, King & Queen Pub and from Sally. Adults £20.00, OAP £10.00, Juniors £5.00 plus you will need a valid rod licence. Season runs from 16th June - 14th March.
Holton Table Tennis Club - Holton Village Hall OX33 1PS Telephone: Brian Dobson 01865 873038 Wednesday 7.00pm - 9.00pm. All welcome from age 10 and over. £1.50 per person weekly subsrcriptons. £5.00 per person annual membership fee.
Holton & Wheatley Cricket Club Telephone: John Simpson 01865 875140 Looking for experienced players to swell the ranks
'Jog Wheatley’ - Park Sports Centre, Holton OX33 1QZ Telephone : Helen Coombs 07979 538557 Wednesday 7.30pm and Friday 9.00pm Friendly running group. Everyone welcome
Park Sports Centre - Holton OX33 1QZ Telephone: 01865 872128 Opening Hours: Centre: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 11pm Sat & Sun 8.30am - 10pm Opening Hours: Gym: Mon, Wed, Thurs 8.45am - 10pm Tues & Thurs 7am - 10pm Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Wheatley Ladies Netball Club - Park Sports Centre, Holton OX33 1QZ Telephone: Holly 07876 582530 or Charlie 07890 034464 www.wheatleyladiesnetball.co.uk
Wheatley & Thame - England Karate-do Ryobu-Kai Club - Park Sports Centre, Holton OX33 1QZ Telephone: Roland Read 01865 873691 or 07976 258265 Family session: Wednesday 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Sunday 10.00am - 11.00am Adults only session: Wednesday 8.00pm - 10.00pm & Sunday 11.00am - 1.00pm
Wheatley Football Club Telephone: Peter Cudd 01865 873810 or 07718 584200 email: petercudd@grant-stone.co.uk Looking for new members to join or form new teams.
Wheatley Rugby Club - Play on the Sports Field Opposite Wheatley Park School Telephone: Jolyon Roe on 07956 699071 Looking for children six and over to expand their minis section www.wheatleyrfc.com
Wheatley Tennis Club - Play at Brookes University Campus, Holton OX33 1XH Telephone: Tim Littlewood on 01865 872541 Formed in 1970 the club uses the facilities at Brookes campus in Holton. New members always welcome email: tim.littlewood@btinternet.com www.wheatley.myclubcoach.co.uk
Transport Services/Executive Travel - Airport Transfer - Long Distance - Coach Hire - Mini Bus Hire - Transport
Airport Cars Oxford - 35 Littleworth Park, OX33 1TS Telephone: John Cleaton 01865 872237 or 07931 795379
CCB Airport Cars- 91 Kelham Hall Drive, Wheatley OX33 1SL Telephone: 01865 876699 or 07754 005 644
Oxicars - Oak Close, Holton OX33 1PR Telephone: Richard 01865 875900
Silver Spires Mini Bus Hire Telephone: Gary 01865 434480 or 0791 2886001
Wheatley Care Scheme Telephone: Co-ordinator Joy Fitzpatrick 01865 872974 Transport to hospital, doctors, dentist or any other medical related appointment. This is voluntary run service with donations for your journey kindly accepted.
Wheatley Veterinary Surgery - 10 Roman Road, Wheatley OX33 1UU Telephone: Emergencies or enquiries: 01865 242600 appointments on 01865 875155
Women's Institute
Holton & Waterperry Womens Institute - Holton Village Hall, Holton OX33 1PS Telephone: Jane Mitchell 01865 874571 Meet the first Tuesday in the month at 7.30pm
Wheatley Women's Institute - Merry Bells, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: Anne Ambler 01865 872628 Meet every 3rd Tuesday in the Month (no meetings in August and December is the 2nd Tues)
Other Local Services
Citizens Advice Bureau - Inside the United Reform Church, Wheatley OX33 1UR Telephone: 01844 217186 (Mondays only 10am - 4pm)
Holton Village Hall - Holton OX33 1PS Telephone: Sheila Washington 01865 874029 Available to hire for private functions and parties. Licensed bar. Fully modernised kitchen. Seating for 150. Large Car Park
The Merry Bells - High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: Contact Mary Blake 01865 872411 Available to hire for private functions and parties. Licensed premises
Clubs & Meetings Held in the Hall Monday Not -so-young Club Over 60's 2pm - 4pm (turn up for coffee and a chat) Alternate Monday's Tuesday Coffee Room open 10am - 12noon Wednesday Coffee Room open 10am - 12noon Thursday Pilates 9.45am - 10.45am then 11am - 12noon For details call Tina Everett on 079261 96519 Coffee Room open 10am - 12noon Friday Coffee Room open 10am - 12noon
The Wheatley Society A civic society for activities in the village that complement those of other organisations. Social evenings, talks, quizzes and walks in the local area. If you are interested in joining: Telephone: 01865 873689 Jim Watson - Chairman or 01865 873343 David Harverson - Treasurer
Wheatley Community Action Group Wheatley Community Action Group (CAG) aims to promote waste reduction, re-use and recycling and sustainable use of resources in the village. It organises the ‘Swap Shops’ that have become a regular feature of village life and it is part of the Oxfordshire Community Action Group network promoted by Oxfordshire County Council. For more information, look at www.wheatleycag.org Telephone: Paul Bailey (Chair) on 01865 874588 email: paul@wheatleycag.org
Wheatley Parish Council - Parish Offices, 89 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP Telephone: 01865 875615 Opening Hours: Weds and Sat 9.30am - 11.30am
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