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April & May
Bishop's Stortford and Villages
This Calendar was published on the first of the month and cannot be updated. In some instances, it may be advisable to contact certain organisations to ensure the events are still taking place. For precise location, please scroll down the page. Contributor Information can be found in the tab above.
Contact information: 07831 136152
Indoor Locations:
Bishop's Stortford Library
The Causeway, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2EJ
0300 123 4049
Bishop’s Stortford College
Memorial Hall, Maze Green Rd, Bishop's Stortford
CM23 2PQ
Charis Centre
& Community Church
31B Water Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JZ
01279 757635
TouchPoint Community Hub
Crafton Green, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet,
CM24 8AQ
01279 815091
07572 114882
United Reformed Church
Water Ln, Bishop's Stortford
CM23 2JZ
01279 755610
Outdoor Locations:
Castle Park, Bishop's Stortford
(Hertfordshire Health walks)
CM23 2EL
01992 555888
Church of St. James the Great,
(Thorley health walks)
Church Lane, Thorley, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 4BE
Meet at main Car Park opposite St. Barnabas Centre.
01992 555888
Touchpoint Community Hub
(Friday Walking Club)
Crafton Green, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet,
CM24 8AQ
01279 815091
Contact Information for booking:
Air Fryer Demo
Little Hadham Village Hall
Call Jan: 07973886806
Bat and Chat (Table Tennis)
A sociable turn-up and play table tennis session that's perfect for players of all ages and abilities. Wear suitable clothing, all equipment is provided.
Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre
sandraholbrookEA@hotmail.com 01279 965 2332
Bereavement Cafe
Little Hadham Village Hall
07710325363
Bereavement Cafe
In Partnership with St Clare Hospice
TouchPoint Community Building at Crafton Green
07572 114882
Bishop's Stortford Breathe Easy Group
Affiliated to A+LUK Charis Centre
Simon Barfoot 01992 531471
simon.barfoot@eastherts.gov.uk
Boccia Bowling**
Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre
01455 890508
BSCA Cafe Connect
Hockerill Christian Centre
01279 319206
stevepprince1954@gmail.com
Chair Based Yoga
Touchpoint
07572 114882
info@thetouchpoint.org
Compassionate Cafe - Digital Hub
The Hailey Centre
jo.bastick@homeinstead.co.uk
Compassionate Cafe - Digital Hub
Little Hadham Village Hall
jo.bastick@homeinstead.co.uk
Compassionate Cafe - Digital Hub
New Apton Centre
jo.bastick@homeinstead.co.uk
Craft and Chat
Bring your art and craft projects or, come and have a go, in the company of others.
Bishop’s Stortford Methodist Church
Craft Club
Bishop’s Stortford Library
0300 123 4049
Companionship Cafe
Advice, information and support for unpaid carers
Bishop Stortford Methodist Church
jo.bastick@homeinstead.co.uk
Isabel Hospice Compassionate Neighbours Cafe
For those affected by or living with cancer or other life limiting conditions
Bishop Stortford Methodist Church
enquiries@isabelhospice.org.uk 01707 382500
East Herts Dementia Friendly Action Group
Have you, or someone you know been diagnosed with Dementia? Would you like support? Come along to see what is available for you and your loved ones.
New Apton Centre
01279 295220
Forever Cycling
Tuesday - Havers Community Centre
Active East Herts *£2*
adam.howard@aitc.org.uk 07710 095245
Wednesday - Little Hadham Village Hall
Active East Herts *£2*
Karl.puranik@atic.org.uk 07710 095245
Friday Walking Group
TouchPoint Community Building at Crafton Green
book@thetouchpoint.org 07572 114882
Grief Encounters - Grief encounters offers a 6 week bereavement peer support group
Bishop's Stortford Methodist Church
family.support@isabelhospice.org.uk 01707 382653
Healthy Hub East Herts Drop-in
Bishop’s Stortford Library
07936953178
Hertfordshire Health Walks - Castle Park
Meet at the entrance to Castle Park by the Link Road car park, CM23 2EL
01992 555888
Hummingbird Cancer Support Group
South Mill Arts Centre
07510 178200
enquiries@hummingbirdcancersupport.org
Isabel Hospice Drop in Coffee Morning
Markwell Studio
01279 755320
Knit and Natter
Bishop's Stortford Methodist Church
01279 501745
Listening Cafe / Sound Mind Concert
A great way to enjoy music with good company with tea and cakes while listening to Bishop’s Stortford Sinfonia
Bishop’s Stortford Methodist Church
info@bishopsstortfordsinfonia.com 01279 501745
Meeting Place (Mind)
Our Meeting Places are a safe and welcoming social drop-in where you can feel supported
Wellbeing Centre, Sworders Barn
Mens Support Group
All gentleman welcome
The Methodist Church Bishops Stortford.
No booking required just come along
01279 721443
Parkinson Support Group
We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers.
Grange Paddocks
07595 674241 claire.uwins@mac.com
Red Chair Cinema Club
Annual membership £25
Little Hadham Village Hall
redchaircinema@littlehadhamvillagehall.com
Self Supporting Art Group
Wellbeing Centre, Sworders Barn
02037 273600 info@hertfordshiremind.org
‘This and That’ Group
Bishop’s Stortford Library
The theme of this group changes weekly so there is always something fun and new happening, plus, Coffee tea and cake. Contact them for more details
0300 123 4049
Thorley Hertfordshire Health Walk
Meet at main Car Park opposite St. Barnabas Centre, Church Lane, Thorley, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 4BE
01992 555888
U3A Monthly Meeting
Bishop's Stortford Methodist Church
*£15 Annual Membership*
www.u3asites.org.uk/bishops-stortford/home
01279 722399
membership contact: membership@bsu3a.org.uk
VIP Club
For the partially sighted
Monika Hills 01279 832837
Yoga
TouchPoint
07572 114882
info@thetouchpoint.org
Other local organisations that provide a variety of activities
ALLSORTS Dementia Group
First session is free then it is £40 a day includes hot drinks, snacks, Hot MEAL AND PUDDING
Sawbridgeworth Cricket club, Bell Street, CM21 9HJ
Mondays 11.30 to 16.00 and Thursdays 10.30-15.00
Contact Kelly -01279 498989 Allsortsdg@mail.com
Bishop’s Stortford U3A
£15 per annum
information and memberships details
call: 01279 722399
email: membership@bsu3a.org.uk
New Apton Day Centre
Age Concern, £30 per day
Book a free trial day 01279 504748
WI Hertfordshire
Information and memberships details
call: 01582 834010