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Architecture & More There's lots to do and explore in the Village and we hope the below categories are of interest Walks & Nature Sports, Clubs & Wellness Shops, Food & Drink Architecture Places to stay All Saints Church The Domesday Survey of 1086 records the existence of a Church at Dummer*. The oldest, visible part of the present building is the south doorway of the nave which dates from the 12th Century. It is now a round-headed window, close to the font. Sunday services and additional events as well as Monday Evening bell ringing practice are regular features at the church. View More Listed Buildings and Landmarks in Dummer There are 32 listed buildings displayed on the local Listed Buildings Register many of which are thatched with the oldest dating back several hundreds of years and with a church noted in Dummer in the Domesday Book. The Dummer Treadmill pictured above is also Grade II listed. More information here. View More Telephone box The village telephone box is no longer operational as a traditional public telephone box but instead in recent years has been converted to a children's library which books can be borrowed and exchanged. More recently suggestion is to also turn the telephone box in to a tourist information station for Pilgrims walking the St James Way. View More Shelters & Mobile Post Office The Village has three wooden bus and bench shelters for weary travellers and locals alike. These are regularly used for village posters and announcements. In addition a Post Office Van visits the village on a Wednesday at 11am and parks outside the Village Hall to provide postal services to villagers. View More

Your Home Directory Maintaining any house and home can be expensive and especially in a village where many of the buildings are listed or very old. Below we have provided some local information from traders and businesses that either live in the village or nearby or who villagers have recommended from the local area and who can help or at least we hope they can. Please email enquiriesdummerlife@gmail.com if you wish to add any new contacts below. For emergency services for heating , plumbing, electrics, lost dogs, local council contact please go to the emergency page: EMERGENCY Cleaning Pets & Pest Services Fuel Services Property & Garden Maintenance Interiors Vehicle Maintenance Cleaning Services Below is a list of cleaning services from cesspits and septic tanks to household cleaning to oven, windows and carpets. All services have been recommended by villagers. Carpets Barry All Seasons Cleaning Services | Carpet, Rug & Exterior Cleaning 01252 408504 07740 605826 Gavin Threadgold Cleaning Services, Carpet & Flooring 07880 831239 info@gtcleaning.co.uk Sharif - Squeaky Clean (Ovens, Carpet Cleaning) 01256 633683 07969 133063 Ovens Greg W Clark Lives locally to Dummer but based in Andover. Comes recommended by Dummer Resident. 0800 140 9800 ask for Greg Domestic Alison (local Resident living in Dummer) Contact Alison for more information and what she can offer from a domestic cleaning perspective. Alison: 07949 943298 Windows Following all recommended by Villagers: Liam Roberts Window & Gutter clearing 07792 442898 BCC-WCC: Bin, Windows & Gutter Cleaning: 01276 605145 (Farnham company) DSUK Lltd - Domestic Services 08081446441 Effluent Services Caroline's Effluent Services : Regular sewage removal service? ECS Tanker Services: Septic tank and cesspit emptying repairs & maintenance, surveys Drain clearance & jetting Call: 01420 561 777 info@easycleanservices.co.uk ECS Also provide Plumbing and Heating repairs and installation. KLG Waste Services Wet Waste Removal. Septic tank and cesspit emptying repairs and maintenance Surveys Drain clearance and jetting Call: 01252 717550 Mobile: 07831 210152 Fuel Services Below is a list of fuel services from logs, to oil clubs. Logs Charlie Conduct: 07715 975549 Also a good supplier: Ben Log Man: 07774 36011 Barry in the village also maybe able to help and Andrew at Dummer Down Farm if you're stuck. A1 Logs: Firewood logs for sale - Bramley, Hampshire. https://a1logs.com/ Oil Club The Oil-Club is the largest, family-run oil club in the UK, with over 14 years of experience looking after our 180,000 members interests, securing great rates and reducing the amount of heavy-goods traffic through our villages every day. Our service is free, and will save you time and hassle. Rawlings Local firms supplying heating oil and fitting and servicing existing tanks. North Barn Pickaxe Ln, Hook RG29 1SD · 8.1 mi Open · Closes 17:00 · More hours 01256 761612 Interiors A list of interior and design services for your home from painting & decorating, tiling to blinds & curtains to carpets and more. Carpets Carpet Fitters recommended by residents: Oakley Carpets & Furniture 01256 782070 Eddolls Carpets Alresford 01962 735715 Contact Us - Eddolls Carpets Curtains & Blinds Clifford Blinds and Curtains: 01256 410003 Stylish Blinds for Your Home | Cliffords Blinds Shade Ahead 01256 350051 Blinds fitting | Basingstoke | Shade Ahead The little curtain & blind company 01252 641270 / 01489 354281 The Little Curtain and Blind Company - Home Honeysuckle Interiors www.honeysuckleinteriors.co.uk Painters & Decorators QDS Painters & Decorators Local Painter and Decorator with unit at Dummer Down Farm. Professional, independent painters and decorators serving Basingstoke, Fleet, Newbury, Reading and beyond. 01256 397111 Heath Brothers: For all interior and exterior painting. Steve: 07776 302601 Nick: 07719 318951 Tiling Tile & Stone Specialist in ceramic, porcelain and stone tiling from kitchen walls, bathrooms and floors. Call Kevin Scriven 07530194722 Wigmore Ceramics Wall and floor tiling, including ceramics, natural stone, porcelain and terracotta tiles accented with mosaics. 07833 583049 01628 633820 info@wigmoreceramics.co.uk Pet & Pest Services The following list of pet services recommended by local residents from groomers to dog walkers and sitters. Dog Grooming Kempshott Dog Grooming Contact Jo: 07711 017966 Beethoven dream dog parlor 07402 453001 beethoven.dream.dog.parlor@gmail.com Dog Walker Pet Sitting, Dog Walking Bethan Buchanan local Dog Walker and the Village Yoga Teacher. She currently has spaces for new dogs in Dummer. Fully insured, Canine First Aid, 10 years experience. Prices from £15 for solo walks. Offers overnight sitting and other pet sitting. 07447 915313 Pest Control Pete Chivers: Pest & Rodent Control. 07777 145404 Recommended by many residents of Dummer Test Valley Pest Control Local Operator: 07542 853564 John Trealeaven +44 7779 184014 Property & Garden Maintenance A list of recommended property and garden maintenance providers including builders, plumbers, electricians, roofers, gardening, tree surgeons. Builders Alderton Properties Limited Graham Alderton (Qualified Plumber, Electrician and builder) Lives in Dummer. 07825699799 M&N Building & Property Maintenance. 07766693619 (Mick) Keith of AHV & RJ Dolton 01256 470247 Rob Yeates: 01256 396879 Ian King Building Contractors Ltd 07860 575990 ianking47@btinternet.com Chimney Sweep Ian Gay & Son Chimney Sweep Dummer based small family run business with over 35 years experience in the Chimney Sweeping industry and more recently Chimney Lining and Solid Fuel Installation Specialists serving Middlesex, Surrey, Basingstoke and surrounding areas. info@iangaychimneysweep.co.uk 01256 398 887 Double Glazing Recommended by Villagers: Keith Woolford 07771 957387 Electricians Lake Electrical: Providing reliable domestic electrical services across Hampshire and surrounding area. Rewires Consumer Unit & Upgrades Additions & Alterations & More Fully Qualified, insured and NAPIT registered. 07713 974500 info@lakeelec.com Roofing Matthew's Roofing offers all roofing services, repairs, roof replacements, fascia, soffit, guttering repairs and replacements. wayne@matthewsroofingservices.com www.matthewsroofingservices.com 07956 624673 Gardens & Maintenance Tree Surgeons and Garden Maintenance recommended by residents: John Crook Oakfall Tree Surgery Sherborne St John 07891 736402 TJR Gardens & Recycling Licensed waste management, removal & recycling services to domestic and commercial customers in Basingstoke and all surrounding areas. Email us: Info@tjrrecycling.co.uk Call us: 01256 578026 Plumbers Mark Smith Heating & Plumbing. Local heating and plumbing firm fitting Gas, electric, oil, air source heat pumps, bathrooms, kitchens. Authorised installer of Grant Oil Boilers. 01256 782410 Options Heating Professional Plumbing & Heating Services in Hampshire. 01256 592559 or Mobile 07961 010180 Thermodynamics Plumbing & Heating. Approved Gas, Oil and LPG engineers. Contact: 07834 400860 https://thermodynamic s.lt d Sports Ground Services & Installation Fieldform Ltd Based and locally owned, Fieldform provides design and build expertise to both commercial and residential clients, specialising in delivering detailed and challenging construction projects for sports, agricultural, MUGA. HQ: +44 (0) 1256 591001 James Coney: 07970 314465 Richard Burden 07722 095904 E: info@fieldform.co.uk Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Below is a list of local vehicle repair, service and MOT companies recommended by residents. Alexander Autos Need major bodywork repairs? Vehicle mechanical and body repair work by experienced specialists. 01256 398 883 alexander.autos@hotmail.com Alexander Autos Sunnyside Farm Dummer Basingstoke RG25 2AL D&N Autos Cars and light commercials. We cover all aspects of your motoring needs. From a MOT to a full engine rebuild. Dummer Down Farm, Dummer, Hants RG25 2AR 07780 625473 dandnautos@hotmail.co.uk Martin Mathewson Vehicle Servicing, MOT & Repair Specialists. Owned by Dummer resident Martin Mathewson. Unit 1 Pensdell Farm, Farleigh Road, Cliddesden, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 2HA Call: 01256 364 753

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

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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

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.