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Shops, Food & Drink There's lots to do and explore in the Village and we hope the below categories are of interest Walks & Nature Sports, Cubs & Wellness Shops, Food & Drink Architecture Places to stay BelArto Fine Art framing Dummer Down Farm based, belArto is passionate about Art and specialise in Bespoke Framing solutions, focusing on producing quality workmanship using specifically selected materials. View More Board & Bread Oak chopping Boards Bespoke oak chopping boards, cheeseboards and platters crafted by local resident. Items built to order and lovingly made. View More Brewery & Farm Dummer Down Farm and Dummer Down Brewery was established in 2021 and has grown in popularity and regularly holds events and festivals throughout the summer as well as providing camping facilities. View More Chase Cricket Chase Services repairs & Refurbishments. The Dummer workshop in provides a comprehensive bat repair
 service for all makes of bat, ranging from an end of season
 refurbishment to a major repair. View More Dovetails Joinery Dovetail Joinery creates bespoke furniture products that combine innovative design and traditional workmanship with a passion for solving the challenges that come with individuality. Function, reliability and a style that’s all yours for years to come. View More Dummer Fair The Dummer Fair has been held around Michaelmas for over 25 years. Held at the Dummer Cricket Centre in Basingstoke and featuring over 80 stalls, the fair attracts over 1000 visitors. Stalls range from crafts and food to clothing and gifts. There is sure to be plenty to tempt you for early Christmas gifts or just to treat yourself! View More Dummer Garden Centre Basingstoke garden Centre in Dummer offers top quality plants, gardening tools, furniture and garden essentials, bird care products, floristry and plants, homeware and gifts. It is dog friendly and includes a small cafe owned by Honesty Group. View More Food Doula Food support delivered to your door. Postpartum food support when you need it most, to aid a softer landing into parenthood in the earliest days or to benefit from at any point in your Fourth Trimester. The meals, snacks & herbal tonics are all designed with principles from the ancient traditions of Ayurveda & Traditional Chinese Medicine. View More Henry Mann Violin Maker Henry Mann, who graduated from The Newark School of Violin Making in 2018, is a maker of contemporary violins, violas and cellos, based in Dummer. His currently collaborating with specialists across the country and creating unique instruments of his own design. View More Honesty Bakery & Shop Founded in 2014 by Romilla Arber, a home cook turned food activist, who believed in one thing: Food should be made with care, not chemicals. Raised in a household where baking bread was the norm, Romilla has never bought into the convenience food culture. When she moved to rural Hampshire and couldn’t find a decent loaf, she decided to do something about it. View More Newspapers & Post Office Services Dummer villagers can order their newspapers from Kempshott Post Office and store. They are delivered to the lychgate at the entrance to All Saints' Church and stored in a large storage box. 147 Pack Lane, Kempshott, Basingstoke, United Kingdom +44 1256 465517 Additionally a post office van visits the village every Wednesday at 11am and parks outside the Village Hall. View More ProGolfOnline Owned by local Dummer resident, Clive Riches, Progolfonline offers everything you could possibly want to start or upgrade your golf hobby. You can buy clubs, bags & trolleys, clothing, technology, accessories and much more. It also offers trade in and second hand equipment. Clive also offers local residents a generous discount if contacted directly. View More Serious Sport Established in 2005, as a specialist sports clothing and teamwear company, Serious Sport provides high-quality team clothing and personalised sportswear, delivered in just 5-7 working days. Serious Sport is now one of the fastest-growing teamwear companies in the UK due to its philosophy of offering quality garments, backed up with unrivalled quality service at competitive prices. View More The Queen Inn The Queen Inn is located in the centre of the beautiful, picture postcard village of Dummer in Hampshire. The perfect country escape yet only ½ a mile from J7 of the M3 and less than 10 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of busy Basingstoke. In case you need to keep connected, we have FREE WIFI for your use. View More The Sun Inn Our three rosettes chef Francis Das has been involved with the provision of fine dining and quality cuisine since the 1990's and has served as Executive Head Chef at a number of prestigious locations. He has a wide knowledge of British & international food and has developed impressive menus influenced by diverse regional cultures. View More Tim Way Turkeys & Chickens As first generation farmers we are passionate about providing high quality turkeys & Chickens that stand out from the crowd. Tim Way turkeys was established in 2016, beginning with just 10 turkeys in the back garden! Today we have grown into a small but mighty business rearing 250 in 2024! Tim Way Turkeys and Chickens are based at Dummer Down Farm with Bryony and Tim living a stones throw away. View More Worthy Earth Market Garden Established in 2020 Worthy Earth is a flourishing market garden, which designs and manages nine sites including one at Dummer Down Farm. The gardens provide fresh, organically-grown produce to the local area and serve as natural hubs of social engagement and learning. Worthy Earth at Dummer has recently built a barn where it sells it's fresh produce on a Friday as well as enjoy produce made onsite in its small outdoor cafe or even relax with its 9am yoga sessions. View More Worthy Lamb First generation farmers supplying grass fed lamb boxes to Kingsworthy and surrounding areas. Worthy Lamb regularly are grazed on Dummer Down Farm land and in the surrounding area. Lamb can be purchased by contact via the businesses Facebook page or emailing: kworthylamb@gmail.com View More

Sports, Clubs & Wellness There's lots to do and explore in the Village and we hope the below categories are of interest. Included under this heading are Sports Clubs, Groups, Activities and Wellbeing providers. Walks & Nature Sport, Clubs & Wellness Shopping & Food & Drink Architecture & More Places to Stay Basingstoke Golf Club Basingstoke Golf Club has transformed and created one of the best clubs and courses in the South of England. The fabulous reimagined downland layout, engages and challenges every level of golfer and sits alongside the stunning new state-of-the-art Clubhouse and Driving Range. It welcomes you to its wonderful new Club this year. View More Bell Ringing The belfry wall still carries fragments of a 17th century inscription of the rules for seemly behaviour by the ringers. The bells are still rung regularly by our local ringers & visiting groups. The All Saints Tower is affiliated to the Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers. View More Book Club We’re a lively group of around ten people who meet at the Clifton Room in Dummer - some of us are locals, others are from Basingstoke. Our objective is to read, enjoy and discuss books including classics, fiction and non-fiction, ranging from Daemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver to Precipice by Robert Harris. View More Cricket Centre The Dummer Cricket Centre at Dummer Down Farm boasts three refurbished indoor net lanes & a playing arena with the addition of state-of-the-art Bola bowling machines to enhance your practice. It provides some of the best coaching available in the country through its team of resident ECB Level 3 coaches & guest coaches from the international and English first-class arena. View More Cricket Club With it's new cricket Pavilion Dummer Cricket Club is an active club within the village. It currently has a Cricket Team with over 50 available players who play local teams on a Sunday. In 2017 we leased the Paddock at a peppercorn rent and in 2025, Sir Crispin Davies our landlord, generously built a superb pavilion. New players welcome. Contact via the clubs Facebook page. View More Dummer Cycling Dummer has a qualified British Cycling ride leader and cycle coach. Check out the free Let’s Ride website (Let's Ride ) and Facebook page for any local rides, there are group, family and women only rides available. If you can’t find a ride that suits your needs please message Jane (07801 456419) who will happily organise a ride for you. View More Grace Mann Osteopathy Dummer resident Grace is dedicated to working in partnership with her patients to help them achieve their optimal health and wellbeing, using a holistic framework for treatment and management. View More Harvey Matthewson CHANGING PERSPECTIVES “PUBLIC SPEAKING THAT INSPIRES CHANGE” Professional Speaker Disability Awareness Advocate & Trainer Through lived experiences, practical training, and engaging public speaking, Harvey helps schools, businesses and communities build a greater understanding of disability, accessibility and inclusion. Local resident Harvey: enquiries@harveymatthewson.com View More Lumus Clinic - GD Aesthetics GD Aesthetics and Emma Dolding Semi Permanent Make Up. LUMOS Clinic, The Coach House, Kempshott Park, Dummer, Basingstoke, RG25 2DB 01256 397081 georgie@gdaesthetics.com View More Lunch Bunch Started in 2024 the residents of Dummer Village regularly meet and socialise as part of the Dummer Lunch Bunch group. Everyone is welcome and the group currently meets for a Village Xmas celebration, around February and after the summer holidays. If you wish to join the group please message dummerlife@gmail.com View More Mental Health Awareness Club Designed to promote the benefits of exercise on your body + mind, the MHAC aims to create a supportive community for mental health awareness View More Pete Mears Sculpture Peter Mears (b. 1988, UK) is a process-driven artist living and working in Dummer. Drawing on a background in architecture, spatial design, and fine art, his practice explores the relationship between internal experience and external form—between intention and interpretation, control and improvisation. Pete regularly runs workshops for all ages. info@petermears.studio View More Photographic Club - Dummer This is a fun group of villagers submitted two images a month or as requested on a given theme. Started in August 2026 by Ian R and Mary S. Images are uploaded during the month and then club members vote on their favourite. A separate Gallery will be set up for images. If you wish to join please email enquiriesdummerlife@gmail.com View More Realign Therapies A wide range of hands-on treatments including sports massage, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, pregnancy massage, cupping, myofascial release and KT taping. Clinic combines clinical expertise with holistic care, supporting pain relief, injury recovery, stress reduction and overall wellbeing. View More Recreation Ground & Tennis Dummer Recreation Ground has two tennis courts, playground facilities, football area, picnic area and wild flower meadow. Tennis courts can be booked via the LTA. Message the parish Clerk also for more information regarding access. clerk@dummerparishcouncil.gov.uk View More Riding for the Disabled - Wellington and Dummer RDA The RDA has its own stables at Dummer. Group activities include: Therapeutic Riding, Sporting Disciplines, Awards & Learning, Equine Assisted Activities, Duke of Edinburgh. All abilities welcome. Facebook: WellingtonDummerRDA Phone: 01256397637 View More Torbett Physio & Performance Torbett Physio, which is located on a Monday and Tuesday at the Your Body Guru Gym at Dummer Down Farm is offering 25% off your first visit. Physio for everyday life to extreme action - move well, always! Call Kieran on 07568 531109 Email: k.torbett.1994@gmail.com View More Vocalize Dummer Adult Choir run by professional choir master and musician at Dummer Village Hall on Thursday evenings from 7pm until 8:30pm. No previous experience needed or ability to read music. This is a fun adult choir launched in April 2026 and a huge amount of fun singing together. Contact choir master Sue via the below contact details. View More Yoga & Dance Classes at the Village Hall Well equipped, Dummer Village Hall recently celebrated its 50 year anniversary. Previously known as the reading room and built as a wooden shack it was updated in 1975. The hall has resident dance and yoga classes and is available for private for hire. It regularly hosts village events from live music, plays and charity events. View More Your Body Guru Situated tucked away at the back of Dummer Down Farm, Your Body Guru fitness studio is an ideal place to receive personalised fitness training and group classes. Qualified instructors provide 121 and group sessions on all apparatus and regimes. View More

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EMERGENCY & HEALTH If you are new to the area the below may help with finding relevant and appropriate services. In an emergency call 999. Less urgent call 111. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE CURRENTLY FOUR DEFIBRILLATORS IN THE VILLAGE The Queen Inn Pub Dummer, Down St, Dummer, Basingstoke RG25 2AD what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location https://what3words.com/symphony.skewing.tailors The Cricket Centre at Dummer Down Farm, RG25 2AR what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location https://what3words.com/stylists.call.vanished Basingstoke Golf Club, Down Street, Dummer, Hampshire, RG25 2AD what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location Dummer Village Hall, Up Street, Dummer, RG25 2AK what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location Age UK Care and support for the elderly | Age UK Age UK Advice Line 0800 678 1602 Free to call 8am – 7pm 365 days a year Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council For anything else regarding Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council Beggarwood Medical practice Beggarwood Doctors Surgery: 01256 479747 https://cghpartnership.co.uk/ Electric Check which Electric Company you are with for any electrical issues. National Grid - Find your electricity supplier Fly Tipping Fly Tipping Reports to go to Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council Fly Tipping Reports Gas Leak Smell gas or suspect a leak? (Please note that Village is not on mains Gas) Call 0800 111 999 * (24 hours a day – free to call). To report a gas or carbon monoxide emergency, call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999 The Hampshire Vet New local vets run independently. Carefully chosen the veterinary team bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the practice and have individually obtained high standards of professional qualification. Hampshire Highways Hampshire Highways: Pot Hole Hampshire County Council Highways | Transport and roads | Hampshire County Council Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service, Official website of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service. In an emergency call 999 Harvey Matthewson CHANGING PERSPECTIVES “PUBLIC SPEAKING THAT INSPIRES CHANGE” Professional Speaker Disability Awareness Advocate & Trainer Through lived experiences, practical training, and engaging public speaking, Harvey helps schools, businesses and communities build a greater understanding of disability, accessibility and inclusion. Local resident Harvey: enquiries@harveymatthewson.com Beggarwood Dental Practice Beggarwood Dental Surgery is a mixed practice catering for both NHS and Private patients. Website: https://www.beggarwooddental.com/ Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police Non-emergency enquiries 101. PCSO 13301 Andy Jones: Call mobile: 07775 542021 Email: andrew.jones.13301@hampshire.police.uk Or call Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 www.hampshire.police.uk In an emergency call 999 Helping Hands Care Services Helping Hands Home Care Basingstoke Business Address: Champion House, Flavo Suite, Wella Rd, Basingstoke RG22 4AG Phone number: 01256 591776 Website: https://www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk/our-locations/basingstoke/ Lost Dogs & Abandoned & Injured Animals Local Dog Warden: Contact Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council: 01256 844 844 (24 hours) RSPCA Basingstoke & Andover: Basingstoke & Andover Branch - Home - rspca.org.uk - RSPCA HART Wildlife Rescue - Here to help wild animals in the Hampshire area Medical Equipment Loan For temporary loan of medical equipment call the Medical Loan Centre (Red Cross): 0344 871 1111. Podiatrist Danielle 07927614335. She comes to the house. Foot Clinic: ‎01256 355555 Owain Harris (ex Eclipse) - Alresford Podiatry larger clinic now at Bramdean SO24 0JL. Tel: 07300 869560 Email: alresfordpodiatry@gmail.com . Precision Rehab At Precision Rehab Limited we have over 30 years experience of assessing and supplying specialist powered wheelchairs. Tel: 01256 300111 Email: info@precisionrehab.co.uk Watership Down Health Watership Down Health has several surgeries. Overton, Oakley, Whitchurch and Kingsclere. Water issues Water: [Check which water company you are with firstly] South East Water: Report A Leak | South East Water Southern Water: Reporting a water leak in a public place | Southern Water Thames Water: Leaks at home | Water and waste help | Thames Water

Transport Dummer has exceptional transport links and is a quarter of a mile from Junction 7 of the M3/A303. To the back of Dummer the road takes you to the A30 leading on to A33/A303 and from A33 to A34 near Winchester. In addition Basingstoke Train Station is just 20 minutes away by car with direct links and fast trains to Waterloo London via South Western Railways with on average 2 to 3 trains per hour taking around 48 minutes to reach London. London Heathrow airport is just over 40 miles away and on average, traffic permitting, and under 40 minutes by car. Stagecoach Buses runs a village bus route through the village on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10-10:20am outward and return in the afternoon from the bus station. Times and days may vary so please check the website for information. There are three bus stop locations in the village. The junction of Bible Fields and Tower Hill Bus Shelter by All Saints' Church Bus Shelter as you leave the village in Down Street Timetables are available in the bus shelters or check the Stage coach website. There are numerous taxi services available in and around Dummer. To view the list of registered taxi firms click below: Recommended taxi services from villagers includes Oakley Chauffeur Services - Airport, docks and events. oakleychaffeurservice.co.uk Contact Tony Billson South Western Railways Heathrow Airport Stagecoach Buses Local Registered Taxi Firms

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Dummer Village has a small run off pond. Visiting wildlife regularly fly in. The pond is managed by villagers and underwent a refurbishment in 2023. Dummer Photographic Club - August 2026 - Wild Hampshire

DONATE Historic 'All Saints' Church' occupies a central position in the attractive Hampshire village of Dummer, England and is just a short stroll from our local pub, The Queen Inn. We welcome visitors from all over the world as we join up with our en route for the Wayfarers Walk and Camino De Santiago. GIVE ONLINE Your generous donations help us preserve the rich heritage of All Saints Church Dummer and support our community outreach programs. Every contribution makes a difference in our mission to serve others. Donate Now >> BECOME A VOLUNTEER Join our dedicated team of volunteers and be a part of meaningful projects that make a positive impact. Whether you can offer your time, skills, or resources, there are various ways to get involved and support our initiatives. Read More >> HOW YOU CAN HELP Your support is vital to the ongoing success of All Saints Church Dummer. Discover the different ways you can contribute and be a part of our mission to preserve history, foster community, and spread hope. Read More >> EXPLORE ALL SAINTS CHURCH DUMMER Take a glimpse into the beauty and significance of All Saints Church Dummer through our gallery. From architectural marvels to heartwarming community events, browse through our collection and witness the spirit of our cherished heritage.

Recycling Recycling services are provided via Hampshire County Council & Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council Anglo Doorstep Collections Free Charity Collections - Book Now - Anglo Doorstep Collections. Collection of Clothes, Shoes, Books, CD's, Video Games, Small Electrics, Kitchenware, Toiletries, Linen and Towells, Toys, Bags, Accessories, Hand Power Tools and more. Please ask: We kindly ask that household items are no larger than a medium box to ensure our drivers can safely lift and carry donations to the van when completing the collection. We have a limit to 10 boxes of books per collection. There is no limit on any other items e.g. Clothes, shoes, household items, bric a brac, and more. To confirm your large collection, email us at info@anglodoorstepcollections.co.uk with your collection date, full address, and postcode. Clothing Bank Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Clothing Bank There is also an Air Ambulance Clothing collection unit at Dummer Down Farm Car Park, Dummer, RG25 2AR: Recycle | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Dummer Facebook Item Sales If you are a member for Facebook there is a dedicated Facebook page for selling your unwanted or recyclable items. Nothing living though and please read the Facebook Rules for the page. Dummer Buy, Sell or Give Away | Facebook Household Waste Basingstoke Household waste recycling centre: Household Waste Centre Open 7 days a week, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day when this site is closed. This site is closed between 1pm and 1:30pm 9am to 4pm 1 October to 28 February 9am to 5pm 1 March to 31 March 9am to 6pm 1 April to 30 September Doorstop Waste Collection days below: Waste collection Recycling collection Glass recycling Food waste collection Garden Waste MISSED BIN REPORTING Garden Waste Bin Dates - 2026 Above dates for 2026 collection. To find out more about green waste recycling: Garden Waste Collection To sign up for waste bins: Green garden waste sign up form Furniture Recycling There are two main organisations that will take your old furniture away as long as they have fire resistant tags still on. Basingstoke Community Furniture Project Donate furniture, bric-a-brac household items between 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. Please note that on a Saturday (only) we close for lunch from 12.30 – 1 pm. Address: Units 11 & 12, Joule Road, Basingstoke, RG21 6XH Telephone: 01256 320 700 St Michaels Furniture Project Please call on 01256 844744 or email info@stmichaelshospice.org.uk TJR Waste & Recycling Licensed waste management, removal & recycling services to domestic and commercial customers in Basingstoke and all surrounding areas. Environment Licensed £5m Public Liability Email us: Info@tjrrecycling.co.uk Call us: 01256 578026

DIRECTORY & LOCAL SERVICES We have two defibrillators in the village. One at the Queen Inn and the other at Dummer Down Farm Cricket Centre Entrance It's always useful to be aware of local services in the area and who to contact in an emergency. Please call 999 if threat to life or property. This section of the site hopes to direct you quickly to services and information you may need throughout the year. If you wish to add to the directory, please email: enquiriesdummerlife@gmail.com Please note that this section of the website only includes services and organisations based locally or those used by villagers with recommendation. All Saints' Church Emergency & Health Education Your Home Parish & Local Council Recycling Transport Links Village Hall

Dummer Down Farm has its own brewery onsite called Dummer Down Brewery. It brews its own beer and has local guest beers also. Additionally has a Tap Room with wood burner and outdoor seating, a barn with large stage and smaller intimate stage for music. The Tap Room Food Trucks 2026 Beer Festival 2026 Spring Party Xmas Party 2025

Education There are numerous educational institutions in the local area. Whether you are looking for local government, independent, special education needs or others for all ages we recommend that you carry out a search using the Governments' Get Information About Schools webpage: Get Information about Schools - GOV.UK There are several local government schools that some of the younger children of Dummer attend below. For Secondary Schools or College Education please use the link above: Candover Valley Pre-school Alresford Road, Preston Candover, Basingstoke, Hants, RG25 2EE 01256 389008 Cliddesden Primary School Cliddesden, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 2QU 01256 321571 Cuckoo Meadow Pre-school Rathbone Pavilion, Church Road, North Waltham, Basingstoke, RG25 2BL 01256 398172 Hounsome Fields Primary School [NEW - OPENS 2026] Hounsome Fields Primary School, Tree Top Avenue, Basingstoke Hampshire, RG23 7GJ 01276 930 264 Kempshott Infant School Old Down Close & Homesteads Road, Basingstoke RG22 5LL 01256 461795 Kempshott Junior School Old Down Close & Homesteads Road, Basingstoke RG22 5LL 01256 461795 North Waltham Primary School Elementary school in Basingstoke, Church Rd, Basingstoke RG25 2BL · 01256 397344 Oakley Infant School Elementary school in Basingstoke, Oakley Lane, Basingstoke RG23 7JZ 01256 780445 Oakley C of E Junior School Elementary school in Basingstoke, Oakley Ln, Basingstoke RG23 7JZ 01256 780433 Preston Candover Primary School Elementary school in Preston Candover, Preston Candover RG25 2EE 01256 389278 St Mark's C E Primary School Elementary school, Danebury Rd, Basingstoke 01256 346111