Local Groups & Organisations
December 2003
Bishopstoke Parish Council apologises for any errors and omissions in this list. Please e-mail The Clerk to request any additions/amendments/deletions
 
Web Links
Three Rivers Rail - a local travel information site
Access to Libraries

If you check the library finder on our website, you'll find details of each library's address and opening hours:

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/library-finder.htm

And if you need to check which library is nearest to you, you can enter a postcode on this page and it will tell you:

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/findmynearestlibraries.htm

Many people who are not able to get to a library use one of the mobiles instead, so it's useful to include details of mobile stops in your area, which you can check by looking at the alphabetical list of places served, at:

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/mobile-libraries/mobile-library-finder.htm

Halls/Rooms for Hire
Bishopstoke Community Centre
The centre is on Church Road, opposite St Mary's Church. This used to be an infant school, but it has been recently renovated. It offers a medium size hall, and two smaller meeting rooms, together with toilets and a modern kitchen, provided with an oven, warm cabinet, fridge, microwave, and an extensive supply of crockery and cutlery. It also provides a reasonable size car park, accessed from Sydney Road.
Further details from Betty Rice 023 8061 0134
Bishopstoke Memorial Hall
This village hall, which was built in memory of the fallen of the two world wars, provides a good size village hall with a stage. It is provided with toilets and a simple kitchen. It is situated on Riverside, next door to the Anglers Inn public house. Further details from Mrs Pam Joy (023) 8064 3666
St Mary's Church Room
This Church Of England room is just to the south of St Mary's Church on Stoke Park Road. It provides a reasonable size hall together with a basic kitchen and toilets, and a reasonable amount of off-road parking.
Further details from Audrey Phillimore (023) 8064 3260
The Methodist Church Hall
This is within the Methodist Church building on Sedgwick Road, and provides a medium size meeting room, kitchen and toilets.
Further details from Stan Roberts (023) 8061 3313
St Paul's Church Hall
This is located on Fair Oak Road in east Bishopstoke, near to the Welcome Inn. It has 2 medium size meeting rooms, kitchen and toilets.
Further details from Ann Brown (023) 8061 3893
12th Eastleigh (1st Bishopstoke) Scout Hall
This is located on West Drive, Bishopstoke. It is a reasonably sized function room with separate toilets and a fully kitted modern kitchen. Some storage facilities and off-road parking also provided.
Further details from Wendy Harris (023) 8061 7191.
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Local Churches & Church Groups
Bishopstoke Methodist Church

Mrs Janice Upton (Church Steward)
52 Guest Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants
(023) 8061 7885

Mr Stan Roberts (Room Bookings)
2A Sayers Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants
(023) 8061 3313
Bishopstoke Evangelical Church
Reverend Chris Hughes (Minister)
11 Michaels Way, Fair Oak
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 7NR
(023) 8069 4071
St Mary's Church & St Paul's Church
Mrs Ann Brown (Church Warden)
9 Pendula Way, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 6GL
(023) 8061 3893
www.hants.org.uk/parishofbishopstoke
Bishopstoke 'Man Friday Club'
Mr Stan Roberts (Organiser)
2A Sayers Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants
(023) 8061 3313
Bishopstoke 'Ladies Monday Club'
Mrs Chris Atkinson (Organiser)
55 Guest Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants
(023) 8061 0667
Little Angels (pre-school group) – C of E

Carolyn Jennings

(023) 8061 1056
Young Church Builders – C of E

Pat Abbott

(023) 8069 4521
Prayer Healing Fellowship – C of E

Sheila Sebborn

(023) 8069 4521
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Sports Groups
Bishopstoke Tennis Club
Mr Reg Wilkinson (Chairman)
Gordon Cottage, Botley Road, Fair Oak
Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7AN
(023) 8069 3928
Earls Football Club

Andrea Illsley (Chairman)
3 Squirrel Close, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 8NE
(023) 8069 3817
a.j.illsley@ukgateway.net
Eastleigh & District Junior Athletics Club
Mrs Jacqui May (Club Secretary)
15 Oakley Road, Holbury
Southampton, Hants, SO45 2 PPJ
(023) 8089 4636 , 07718 572795
Eastleigh Rugby Club
Mrs Lorraine Matlin (Club Secretary)
16 Oakgrove Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 6LL
Stoke Park Rangers Junior Football Club
Mr John Edwards (Chairman)
4 Fircroft Drive, Chandler’s Ford
Eastleigh, Hants, SO53 2HE
(023) 8025 3207, 07913 384980
john@edwardss021.fsnet.co.uk
Eastleigh Ramblers Association
Mrs Lynne Shepherd (Membership Secretary)
3 Shalcombe, Netley Abbey, Hants, SO31 5GD
(023) 8045 4919
www.hants.gov.uk/eastleighramblers
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Groups for Young People & Schools
13th Eastleigh Sea Scout Group
Mr Ian Patrick (Group Scout Leader)
17 Stamford Way, Fair Oak
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 7JJ
(023) 8069 2684
e-mail: IanPatrick17@hotmail.com
Bishopstoke Guides
Mrs Carole Cook (District Commissioner)
37 Edward Avenue, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 6EH
(023) 8064 2753
12th Eastleigh Scout Group
Mr David McGregor (Group Scout Leader)
244 Fair Oak Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 8JR
(023) 6069 2190

Clive’s Music School
Guitar, bass drums and keyboards for 7-16 years
12th Eastleigh (1st Bishopstoke) Scout Hut, Sat mornings
simon@clivesmusic.com
(023) 8044 8773
Eastleigh Borough Youth Theatre
Ms Gjenya Cambray (Theatre Leader)
The Point,
Eastleigh, Hants,
(023) 8062 7805
1216 (E'leigh) Squadron Air Training Corp
David Barker
Woodside Avenue
Eastleigh, Hants
01264 771006
Bishopstoke Woodcraft Folk
Mr Dai Middleton (Group Leader)
28 St Margarets Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 6DH
(023) 8061 8664
Ambassador Majorettes
Mr R Eades (Chairman)
28 Orchard Avenue, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 8HP
(023) 8069 4984
Stoke Park Infants Association
Mrs Sheena Arthur (Secretary)
73 Itchen Avenue, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 8NL
(023) 8060 1705

Kidz Club
Paul & Marianne Hosey
65 Porteous Crescent, Chandler’s Ford
Eastleigh, Hants, SO53 2DG
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Groups for Adults & Older People
Bishopstoke Womens Institute
Mrs Joyce Burford (Branch Secretary)
55 Oakgrove Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 6LN
(023) 8061 4069
Association of Wrens
Shirley Lawson27 Broadlands Avenue, Boyatt Wood
Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4PP
(023) 8061 8708
Bishopstoke Players
Mr Chris Shehan (Chairman)
59 Angelica Gardens, Horton Heath
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 7PA
(023) 8069 3032
www.bishopstokeplayers.org.uk
Bishopstoke Society
Mrs Betty Rice (Hon Secretary)
3 Sydney Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 6DJ
(023) 8061 0134
Bishopstoke Community Association
Mrs Betty Rice (Hon Secretary)
3 Sydney Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 6DJ
(023) 8061 0134
Age Concern Bishopstoke
Mr Gordon Davis (Branch Chairman)
30 Weavills Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 8HS
(023) 8069 3310 
Bishopstoke History Society
Mrs Joan Simmonds (Hon Secretary)
114 Church Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants,
(023) 8061 7481
Fair Oak Gardening Club
Mrs Marilyn Andrews (Club Secretary)
18 Shorts Road, Fairoak
Eastleigh, Hants, S050 7EH
(023) 8060 2409
Stoke Residents Association
Mr Ron Turtle (Chairman)
157 Underwood Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 6GR
(023) 8061 3206
Fair Oak Art & Craft Society
Mr Gerry Goodwin (Secretary)
29 Weavills Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 8HQ
(023) 8069 2431
Bishopstoke Ladies Circle
Betty Johnson
15 Wooderson Close, Bishopstoke,
Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 8QB
(023) 8069 2140
Fifty Plus Club
Ann Humphreys
18 Hartley Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 8JB
(023) 8069 5132
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Groups giving Advice/Assistance
Eastleigh Citizens Advice Bureaux
Mrs Ros Nell (Deputy Manager)
101 Leigh Road
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9DR
(023) 8061 3949
Bishopstoke Good Neighbours Group
Mrs Gwen Pitt (Branch Secretary)
Bracklesham, 16 Oak Coppice Close, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 8PH
Home Start Eastleigh
Mrs Mary Diaper (Organiser)
ECS House, 16 Romsey Road
Eastleigh, Hants
(023) 8061 2310
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Miscellaneous
St Francis Animal Welfare
Mrs D. Cox (Member)
8 Fairlea Grange, Denbigh Gardens
Southampton, Hants, SO16 7EJ
(023) 8076 7299
Bishopstoke First Responders
Mr Rob Cole (Group Leader)
44 Drake Road, Bishopstoke
Eastleigh, Hants
(023) 8061 8138
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