November 2025

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Armistice Day service at Bishopstoke War Memorial

 

On Tuesday 11th November the Bishopstoke Armistice Service was held at the Old St Mary’s Churchyard, the new home of the Bishopstoke War Memorial.  The service was led by Revd Richard Wise with some poignant readings from local residents.  Wreaths and crosses were placed around the War Memorial in the new railings by local groups and residents.  It was great to see so many people there with over 60 people in attendance.  After the service, the Anglers Inn provided tea, coffee and some delicious cakes by a roaring fire for all those who needed it.

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​Glebe Meadow wheels park consultation 

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We are ready for the next stage of the new Wheels Park at Glebe Meadow.  On Wednesday 10th December there will be a chance for potential users of the Wheels Park to come and have their say on the proposed design.  Maverick Industries, who are designing and building the new Wheels Park will be there as well as Parish Councillors and Officers.  The consultation will be from 4.00pm to 7.00pm and is at Bishopstoke Community Centre, Sydney Road, Bishopstoke.  We would love to get as much input as possible from the people who will be using the Wheels Park so please come along if you can.

 

 

Christmas Craft & Shopping Fayre

 

On Saturday 8th November we held our first Christmas Craft and Shopping Fayre.  It gave people the opportunity to start their Christmas shopping early and support local charities and small businesses.  There was the opportunity for all ages to write their Letters to Santa and tell him if they had been naughty or nice.  There was also some great festive face painting and Really Awesome Coffee for those who needed it!  We have had some great feedback from stallholders and shoppers alike and look forward to another event next year.  

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Christmas Decorations

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Help Bishopstoke Sparkle this Christmas!  This year Bishopstoke Parish Council is offering local shops and businesses in Bishopstoke who have a display window £100 to brighten up their window.  If you own or run a shop or small business in Bishopstoke, please email clerk@bishopstokepc.org for more information.

 

We will also be putting some festive decorations in Shears Mill this year so please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more information on when they will be sparkling.

 

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Children In Need Ramble

 

On a lovely sunny Saturday in October, we held our first Ramble for Children in Need in Stoke Park Woods.  A huge thank you to the volunteers from Bishopstoke and to the Eastleigh Lions for helping to marshal the event.   We managed to raise £107.10 for Children in Need so a huge thank you to everyone who came along to support this event.

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Bishopstoke Carnival 2026

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Next year’s Bishopstoke Carnival will be on Saturday 27th June.  Put it in your diaries as it promises to be another fabulous event!  The Carnival Group are already busy planning for next year and have decided to have a Festival theme.  If you would like to join the truly amazing team of volunteers who organise this event, please email admin@bishopstokecarnival.org for more information. 

 

 

New Parish Office at Sewall Drive

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We are hoping to start the New Year in our new Parish Office on the Sewall Drive allotment site.  The opening times will be published in the new year so please keep an eye on our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Parish Council Address

Please address any post to:

Bishopstoke Parish Council

BPC

PO Box 716

Eastleigh

SO50 0RQ

 

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 7.30pm and will take place in Bishopstoke Methodist Church. For further details or information about anything the Parish Council does please visit the Parish website.

 

For further information, please contact the Administration Officer, Emma Earl.

by email: admin@bishopstokepc.org.

or visit the Parish website at:  www.bishopstokepc.org

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