Local Services

Bag2school operate throughout the UK; collecting and selling your unwanted textiles to importers and wholesalers in many countries of Eastern and Western Europe, Africa and Asia to benefit the schools Mortimer St John’s, Mortimer St Mary’s and Willink.  Bag2school has been working in partnership with volunteers in Mortimer since May 2009 and has raised over £16,000 for our local schools. 

Three times a year volunteers deliver bags to most of Mortimer to enable householders to have a clothing clearout.  Clothing needs to be ‘good quality’ for RE-USE

We CAN recycle:  Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s clothing, Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around), Handbags, Hats, Bags, Scarves and ties, Jewellery Lingerie, Socks, Belts, Soft toys, Household linen, Curtains

Towels, Bedding (bed sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers)

We CANNOT recycle: Duvets and blankets, Pillows and cushions, Carpets, rugs and mats (including bath, shower and toilet mats), Soiled, painted, ripped or wet clothing, School uniforms with and without logo, Corporate clothing and workwear, Textile off cuts, yarns or threaded material

We are always looking out for volunteers to help distribute some of the bags and also to collect them when full.  If you are interested in learning more please contact Peta Clark.

Opening hours:
8-7 Mondays to Fridays, 
8-1 Saturdays (plus after hours emergency service)

The Burghfield Mortimer and District Foodbank Centre at the Leonard Rooms, St Oswald's Catholic Church, Burghfield Common will be opening up again this coming Friday, 11th March 2022, and every Friday from then on. 

The Centre will be open from 1pm to 3pm. Food parcels can be collected during these times following registration with the Crisis Foodline on 01635 760560.

Anyone wanting to donate food items can do so through a local Church or the collection points in Tesco or the Co-op.

Mon: 10.00 - 15.30 appointments 10:00-15:30 and drop in service 10:00-13:00 
Tue: 10:00 - 13:00 appointments and drop in service
Wed: 10:00 - 13:00 Specialist appointments
Thu: 10:00 - 15:30 By appointment
Fri: 10:00 - 13:00

Admin Line: 0118 981 7567
Advice Line: 03444 111 306 (same local call cost)

In addition a session especially for Mortimer and Burghfield residents is held on Monday mornings from 10am - 1 pm at the Children's Centre, Blands School, Burghfield. Call the number above for an appointment

West Berkshire District Councillors for Mortimer Ward are :

Mollie Lock mlock@westberks.gov.uk

0118 933 2858

The Oak House
64 West End Road
Mortimer
RG7 3TH

Graham Bridgman gbridgman@westberks.gov.uk

0118 933 1707

1 Gordon Palmer Close
Mortimer
RG7 3PZ

Kennel and Paddock is a leading veterinary physiotherapy and hydrotherapy practice specialising in improving the health, wellbeing and preformance of animals following injury.

Our dedicated and skilled team will deliver a professional, gentle approach to your animals care either delivered in the home or in our dedicated centre in Grazeley Green.

Thorough assessments are carried out prior to the administration of any of our treatments and for behaviour and clinical care your veterinary surgeon will be constantly updated.

A wealth of experience and qualifications coupled with the ability to work as a team ensure we are able to put together comprehensive rehabilitation packages for every animal referred to us.

For further details contact
Karl Jones MSc (Vet Physiotherapy) BSc(Hons) ACPACT CAT A, CSP HPC

A non-profit making facility open to all organisations to hire. The Community Centre, newly completed in 2009, offers changing rooms, a kitchen area, large meeting hall and toilet facilities (disabled too) for clubs, and groups to hire. A central location in the village, with car parking available, it is ideal for any event, including children's parties.

Enquiries: Adrian Smith on 077 1000 6628 

Opening hours:

Monday 1:00 - 5:00
Tuesday 9:30 - 5:00
Wednesday - CLOSED
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 1:00 - 6:00
Saturday 10:00 - 12:30

0118 933 2882

The hall is available for hire. Use the email below.

Village hall available for hire. Bookings online at https:/hallbookingonline.com/mortimer/

If you’re looking for somewhere to hold your party, meeting or a series of classes, Mortimer West End Village Hall could be the ideal venue. The flexible layout, with its spacious entry hall, large hall (6m x 9m) and small hall (6m x 3m) lends itself to many purposes. The kitchen is fully equipped and there are plenty of tables and chairs available to use. Fast and efficient heating makes it warm and cosy. The hall is also just 15 minutes from Junction 11 of the M4 and 20 minutes from Junction 6 of the M3 and has parking for about 20 cars. There is a recreation ground and children's playground across the road, and footpaths through the woodlands behind.  The small hall can be hired for as little as £3.50 per hour during the day.

The Parish Council Office is located at the back of the Public Library. It is open 9:30 - 17:00 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For reporting problems with roads, streetlights, speeding traffic, dog fouling, abandoned vehicles etc to the relevant parts of West Berkshire Council

08459 200800

The Oaks is a not-for-profit organisation (a Community Interest Company) providing wraparound and preschool care in Mortimer, Burghfield and Silchester. All of our clubs are a fun, safe place for children of different ages to play, relax and spend time together.  The Oaks was started nearly 20 years ago in Mortimer and has evolved from one club run by volunteer parents to a Community Interest Company running 9 clubs in 3 villages with over 250 children being looked after by a friendly, professional, and caring team of around 35 staff.

In Mortimer we run Early Little Oaks breakfast club at the Mortimer Community Centre (7.30-9.00am), and then accompany the children safely to their classroom at Mortimer St John’s school.  Our Little Oaks club provides after-school care on-site at Mortimer St John’s from the end of the school day until 6.00pm.

Down the hill at Mortimer St Mary’s, we run Early Big Oaks breakfast club (7.30-9.00am) and Big Oaks (3.30-6.30pm).  Children are able to use the extensive school playing fields, astroturf area, and playground equipment for outdoor play, and indoor play extends from the Oaks building into the school hall and classrooms on some days when these are available.

 Our staff are trained in ‘child-led play’, a method which develops children’s confidence and imagination as well as their friendships. We really get to know your child and love seeing them have fun. Often the biggest complaint we get from parents is that their child won’t come home because they’re having too much fun!

Main Office 01635 42400

Out of hours service 01635 42161