There are four post boxes serving Sandyhurst Lane.
These are situated:
(1) at the Faversham Road junction with Sandyhurst Lane
(2) opposite Sandyacres
(3) opposite 136 Sandyhurst Lane (by the SLRA notice board)
(4) at the Hare and Hounds
These are situated:
(1) at the Faversham Road junction with Sandyhurst Lane
(2) opposite Sandyacres
(3) opposite 136 Sandyhurst Lane (by the SLRA notice board)
(4) at the Hare and Hounds
Latest collection times are as follows:
(1) Faversham Road: Mon - Fri 9.00 am, Sat 7.00 am.
(2) opposite Sandyacres: Mon - Fri 4.00 pm, Sat 9.00 am.
(3) opposite 136 Sandyhurst Lane: Mon - Fri 9.00 am, Sat 7.00 am.
(4) Hare and Hounds: Mon - Fri 9.00 am, Sat 7.00 am.
All four of these post boxes are of limited slot size. Larger size post boxes are available in Faversham Road/Ulley Road (last collections Mon - Fri 9.00 am, Sat 7.00 am) and in Warren View, Orchard Heights (last collections Mon - Fri 4.00 pm, Sat 10.30 am). The post box at Kennington Post Office, situated at the junction of Faversham Road and Upper Vicarage Road, has latest local collection times Mon - Fri 5.15 pm, Sat 12.15
A later collection, Mon - Fri 6.15 pm, Sat 12.45 pm is available at Ashford Delivery Office, Tannery Lane. There are no collections on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
(1) Faversham Road: Mon - Fri 9.00 am, Sat 7.00 am.
(2) opposite Sandyacres: Mon - Fri 4.00 pm, Sat 9.00 am.
(3) opposite 136 Sandyhurst Lane: Mon - Fri 9.00 am, Sat 7.00 am.
(4) Hare and Hounds: Mon - Fri 9.00 am, Sat 7.00 am.
All four of these post boxes are of limited slot size. Larger size post boxes are available in Faversham Road/Ulley Road (last collections Mon - Fri 9.00 am, Sat 7.00 am) and in Warren View, Orchard Heights (last collections Mon - Fri 4.00 pm, Sat 10.30 am). The post box at Kennington Post Office, situated at the junction of Faversham Road and Upper Vicarage Road, has latest local collection times Mon - Fri 5.15 pm, Sat 12.15
A later collection, Mon - Fri 6.15 pm, Sat 12.45 pm is available at Ashford Delivery Office, Tannery Lane. There are no collections on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
Bus Services
Please note that concessionary travel passes ("bus passes") are valid between 9.30 am and 11.00 pm Mon - Fri and at all times at weekends and on public holidays.
Please note that concessionary travel passes ("bus passes") are valid between 9.30 am and 11.00 pm Mon - Fri and at all times at weekends and on public holidays.
Bus service 10X operates between Ashford and Maidstone (Mon - Sun) and stops at the Maidstone Road (A20) end of Sandyhurst Lane (by the Hare and Hounds). The timetable for the 10X services may be found here.
Post Office opening times are as follows:
Kennington: Mon - Fri 12.00 pm - 5.30 pm, Sat 9.00 am - 12.30 pm.
Hothfield: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9.00 am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm, Tue 9.00 am - 1.00 pm, Sat 9.00 am -
12.30 pm.
Singleton: Mon - Sat 6.00 am - 10.00 pm, Sun 7.00 am - 10.00 pm. Beware! These are the times advertised
on the Post Office website but they are not always correct (eg visit at 6.15 pm on a Saturday found PO
closed).
The main Post Office in Ashford town centre is in W H Smith. It is open Mon - Fri 9.00 am - 5.30 pm,
Sat 9.00am - 12.30pm.
Post Offices times are subject to frequent change.
Check https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder
Kennington: Mon - Fri 12.00 pm - 5.30 pm, Sat 9.00 am - 12.30 pm.
Hothfield: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9.00 am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm, Tue 9.00 am - 1.00 pm, Sat 9.00 am -
12.30 pm.
Singleton: Mon - Sat 6.00 am - 10.00 pm, Sun 7.00 am - 10.00 pm. Beware! These are the times advertised
on the Post Office website but they are not always correct (eg visit at 6.15 pm on a Saturday found PO
closed).
The main Post Office in Ashford town centre is in W H Smith. It is open Mon - Fri 9.00 am - 5.30 pm,
Sat 9.00am - 12.30pm.
Post Offices times are subject to frequent change.
Check https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder
Bus service 666 operates between Ashford and Faversham (Mon - Sat) and stops at the Faversham Road (A251) end of Sandyhurst Lane (by Eastwell Towers). The timetable may be found here.
Water Supply
Water is supplied to residents in the SLRA area by South East Water Ltd.
For water emergencies, call 0333 000 0365.
A hosepipe ban was introduced on Friday 12 August 2022 and ended on 30 November 2022.
The previous hosepipe ban was introduced on 5 April 2012. Following a very wet spring, including the wettest June on record, the ban was lifted on 9 July 2012.
For water emergencies, call 0333 000 0365.
A hosepipe ban was introduced on Friday 12 August 2022 and ended on 30 November 2022.
The previous hosepipe ban was introduced on 5 April 2012. Following a very wet spring, including the wettest June on record, the ban was lifted on 9 July 2012.
Local Services
Royal Mail Postal Services
Bus Services
Water Supply
Electricity Supply
Mains Gas Leaks
Waste and Recycling Centre
Royal Mail Postal Services
Royal Mail Postal Services
Bus Services
Water Supply
Electricity Supply
Mains Gas Leaks
Waste and Recycling Centre
Royal Mail Postal Services
Waste and Recycling Centre
In addition to the weekly waste and recycling collections provided by Ashford Borough Council, there is a Household Waste & Recycling Centre operated by Kent County Council, for the disposal of domestic waste only. This is located in Brunswick Road, Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, TN23 1EL (SatNav 51.148995°N, 0.851410°E).
The KCC Waste & Recycling Centre is open for booked visits ONLY, including "on the day" slots.
Book your slot(s) here up to 1 month in advance.
There are charges for the disposal of certain types of waste at this site (card payments only). These are £4 per bag of soil, rubble or hardcore (maximum 5 bags/day) and £6 per bag or sheet of plasterboard. Tyres are charged at £2.50 per tyre and limited to 5 per visit; car and motorbike tyres only.
Asbestos disposal is free of charge, but no more than 5 bags/sheets (or equivalent) per month.
Opening times are as follows:
Mon - Sat: 8.00am – 4.30pm
Sun & Bank holidays: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
For the latest information, check the KCC website here.
The KCC Waste & Recycling Centre is open for booked visits ONLY, including "on the day" slots.
Book your slot(s) here up to 1 month in advance.
There are charges for the disposal of certain types of waste at this site (card payments only). These are £4 per bag of soil, rubble or hardcore (maximum 5 bags/day) and £6 per bag or sheet of plasterboard. Tyres are charged at £2.50 per tyre and limited to 5 per visit; car and motorbike tyres only.
Asbestos disposal is free of charge, but no more than 5 bags/sheets (or equivalent) per month.
Opening times are as follows:
Mon - Sat: 8.00am – 4.30pm
Sun & Bank holidays: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
For the latest information, check the KCC website here.
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Residents living towards the Faversham Road end of Sandyhurst Lane have access to the Route B bus services running along Trinity Road (as well as the 666 route which stops at Eastwell Towers in Faversham Road):
Route B runs approximately every 12 minutes (during the daytime) Mondays to Saturdays, linking Kennington, the town centre, the rail station, Asda, Park Farm and Bridgefield. During the evenings and on Sundays, buses run approximately every 30 minutes. The timetable for route B may be found here.
The bus map for Ashford may be viewed here.
Electricity Supply
Residents have a choice of electricity supplier in the competitive market. However, all electricity in this area is delivered by the same company, UK Power Networks, who own and operate the local electricity network.
If you experience a
Their alternative contact details are:
Tel: 0800 316 3105
Text: POWER and your postcode to 80876
Website: www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut. This website has an option to enter your mobile phone number and receive messages updating you on progress in resolving the power cut.
You can also call 105 if you spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put you, or someone else, in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, call the emergency services too.
If you are dependent on medical equipment, have a disability, are elderly or have small children, you can ask to be on the Priority Services Register, which will result in you getting extra support during any power cuts.
For full details, click here and to register, click here.
If you experience a
power cut
and wish to contact the network company, dial 105 free from any land line or mobile phone and you will be connected, in this area, to UK Power Networks.Their alternative contact details are:
Tel: 0800 316 3105
Text: POWER and your postcode to 80876
Website: www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut. This website has an option to enter your mobile phone number and receive messages updating you on progress in resolving the power cut.
You can also call 105 if you spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put you, or someone else, in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, call the emergency services too.
If you are dependent on medical equipment, have a disability, are elderly or have small children, you can ask to be on the Priority Services Register, which will result in you getting extra support during any power cuts.
For full details, click here and to register, click here.
Mains Gas Leaks
Residents have a choice of mains gas supplier in the competitive market. However, nearly all mains gas in this area is delivered by the same company, Southern Gas Networks, who own and operate the local gas network. A few properties are served by small independent gas network operators.
Should you experience a mains gas leak, please call the national gas emergency number: 0800 111 999.
Should you experience a mains gas leak, please call the national gas emergency number: 0800 111 999.
Sandyhurst Lane
Residents Association
Residents Association
Protecting the rural character of Sandyhurst Lane and the adjoining area
