Local Information
Political Representation
MP for West Dorset: Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP
http://www.oliverletwinmp.com/
County Councillor for Beaminster Ward: Cllr Rebecca Knox
http://westdorsetconservatives.com/?p=52&cpage=1
West Dorset District Councillor for Maiden Newton Ward: Cllr Nick Patmore
Doctors
Maiden Newton and Beaminster Surgeries
The nearest Doctor is at Pound Piece in Maiden Newton
- Phone
- 01300 320206
- Web
- http://www.drswileysinclairkettell.co.uk/
Vets
Girling and Bowditch, Beaminster
at Beaminster from Girling and Bowditch, who also are available in maiden Newton for about one hour each afternoon Monday through Friday.
- Phone
- 01308 862312
- Web
- http://www.beaminstervets.co.uk
Southfield Veterinary Centre, Dorchester
at Dorchester from Southfield Veterinary Centre.
- Phone
- 01305 262913
- Web
- http://www.southfieldvet.co.uk
- info@southfield.co.uk
Schools
Greenford School, Maiden Newton
The nearest Primary School is:
- Address
- Greenford School
Maiden Newton
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 0AX - Phone
- 01300 320644
- Web
- http://www.greenford.dorset.sch.uk
- office@greenford.dorset.sch.uk
Beaminster School
The nearest Secondary School is:
- Address
- Beaminster School
Newtown
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3EP - Phone
- 01308 862633
- Fax
- 01308 863909
- Web
- http://www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk
- office@beaminster.dorset.sch.uk
Church Services
Toller Church of St Andrew and St Peter by Jan Godfrey
Evensong 6.30 pm (3.30pm in the winter months)
1st & 3rd Sundays of the month
Holy Communion 11.00am
2nd & 4th Sundays of the month
Contact David Wallbridge, Church Warden, for other events and details. Phone: 01300 320046 or visit the Team Ministry web site at:
http://www.beaminsterteam.org/
The Team Ministry monthly journal Team News is available from Janet Knowles >Phone; 01300 320617
Post Office
Toller Porcorum
The village Post Office is on the High Street and is open each day Monday through Friday from 9.00am until 1.00pm. The post office sells a range of stationery and confectionery as well as some local produce. It is also a source of local free publications and has a notice board advertising local events and services.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday from 9.00am until 1.00pm
- Phone
- 01300 321546
Maiden Newton
Maiden Newton Post Office
- Address
- Maiden Newton Post Office
The Stores
2 Church Road
Maiden Newton
Dorchester
DT2 0AA - Hours
- Monday to Friday from 9.00am until 5:30pm
Saturday from 9.00am until 12:30pm
Newspapers
No 64
Newspapers, if you wish to order them, are delivered to the box outside the Village Hall by the newsagent No. 64 in Maiden Newton;
- Phone
- 01300 320260
Other Services
Refuse Collection
Refuse Collection takes place every Monday morning.
Recycling Collection
Recycling Collection takes place on alternate Monday mornings and should be left by the roadside in the appropriate containers.
Mobile Library
The Mobile Library visits the village on alternate Fridays. The dates are published on the village noticeboard.
The Fish Wife
The Fish Wife visits the village every Thursday morning selling fresh fish from her van. Mobile Phone: 07887 981850
Bus and Train timetables
Bus and Train timetables are available from the village Post Office and from the newsagent in Maiden Newton.
Arts and Community
Artsreach
The Artsreach co-ordinator for the village is Debbie Billen.
- Phone
- 01300 320737
- Web
- http://www.artsreach.co.uk
Village Hall
To book the Village Hall contact Jill Bacchus.
- Phone
- 01300 321429
- Web
- http://www.tollervillagehall.co.uk
