Bishop's Stortford Town Council

Clubs and Associations

Please select a topic from the list below:

* LEISURE, SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS
* AMENITY SOCIETIES
* COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANISATIONS
* HISTORY SOCIETIES, MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
* HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES
* MISCELLANEOUS CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS
* RESIDENTS ASSOCIATIONS
* SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
* SENIOR CITIZENS
* WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS
* WOMEN'S ORGANISATIONS
* YOUTH ORGANISATIONS

LEISURE SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS

BISHOP'S STORTFORD CAMERA CLUB
Membership Secretary: Geoff Eldridge
01279 835559
Meets Hockerill Sports Club, Beldams Lane, Tuesday at 7.30pm

BISHOP'S STORTFORD AND DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY
Contact: Peter Denley
9 Oaklands park, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2BY
Tel: 01279 652458 Email: denly@petelor.fsnet.co.uk
Meetings monthly: 1 st Wednesday 7.45 - 10pm, 2 nd Wednesday 2.30 - 4.30pm and 3rd Wednesday 2.30pm. For location please contact.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD RAILWAY CLUB
Contact: Barry Bridges 01920 438586
38 Flouncely Avenue, Dane End, Ware SG12 ONQ
We were formed in 1969 and hold twice weekly meetings in our clubroom at Bishop's Stortford Station. On Tuesdays at 8pm our model railways section meets and on Thursdays at 8pm we hold meetings of general railway interest.

SLIMMING WORLD
Bishop’s Park Community Centre
Lancaster Way (By Tesco)
Tues 9.30am and 11.30am
Weds 5.30pm and 7.30pm
Email: kim@slimming-world.freeserve.co.uk

ANGLING

BISHOP'S STORTFORD AND DISTRICT ANGLING SOCIETY
Contact: David Tadgell
10 Orchard Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2AS
Tel: 01279 654154

ARCHERY

STORTFORD ARCHERY CLUB
Contact: Phil Lambert
178 Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford
Tel: 01279 651141
E-mail: enquiries@stortford-archers.org.uk
Website: www.stortford-archers.org.uk

We run beginners courses and welcome experienced archers.

BADMINTON

BISHOP'S STORTFORD BADMINTON CLUB
Contact: Phil Barton
Tel: 01279 654464
5, Maze Green Heights
Meets at Bishopsport, new players welcome. www.stortfordbadminton.net

ST MICHAEL'S MEAD BADMINTON CLUB
Contact: Cliff Cheeseman
86 The Thatchers, St Michael's Mead CM23 4FN
Tel: 01279 758509
Practice night is Friday 8-10pm at St Michael's Mead Community Centre. Not suitable for beginners. Waiting lists may sometimes apply.

BEEKEEPING

BISHOP'S STORTFORD BEEKEEPING ASSOCIATION
Contact: Mr Alan Lewis
36B Hadham Road
Tel: 01279 651002

BOWLING

BISHOP'S STORTFORD BOWLING CLUB
21 Hockerill Street, Bishop's Stortford
Tel: 01279 755887
Founded in 1903, (Centenary 2003). Men's and ladies' teams, all ages and abilities welcome.

HAVERS PARK BOWLING CLUB
(Outdoor) South Street
01279 501014
www.haverspark.org.uk
email: stan@haverspark.org.uk

BRIDGE

BISHOP'S STORTFORD BRIDGE CLUB
Chair: Harry Goring
13 Blackbushe
Tel: 01279 503764
Meet every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Apton Centre

CRICKET

BISHOP'S STORTFORD CRICKET CLUB
Contact: Jen Lindop
6 Cecil Close, Bishop's Stortford CM23 5RD
Tel: 01279 652692
Grounds: Cricketfield Lane
All XI's play league cricket on Saturdays. The club enters four cup competitions and has a strong, flourishing and successful junior club.

HOCKERILL CRICKET CLUB
Contact: R King
37 Manor Links Bishop's Stortford CM23 5RA
Tel: 01279 507064
Affiliated to Hockerill Sports Club. Meets Thursday evenings throughout the year at Beldams Lane clubhouse and social club.

THORLEY CRICKET CLUB
Contact: John Davies
14 Walnut Drive, Bishop's Stortford
Tel: 01279 504483
E-mail: JRAJD@BTOPENWORLD.COM

CHESS

Bishop's Stortford Chess Club
The Royal British Legion
Windhill
Bishop's Stortford
Herts
CM23 2NG

Contact: Jonathan Spencer
Tel: 01920 484954

Meets Thursdays between 7.30 - 10.30pm
Website: http://www.stortfordchess.co.uk

CANOEING

BISHOP'S STORTFORD CANOE CLUB
Contact: Angela Aldam (Hon Sec)
Tel: 01279 755089
www.stortfordcanoe.org.uk

DANCING

APTON DANCE STUDIO
Contact: Grahame Mizen
Tel: 01279 465381
Email: Aptong@aol.com

BARROW DANCE STUDIO
Contact: Suzanne Barrow High
Tel: 01279 870925
Email: enquiries@barrowdancestudio.co.uk
Web:www.barrowdancestudio.co.uk

THE BISHOP'S STORTFORD EGYPTIAN DANCE GROUP
The Rhodes Centre 7.30pm Wednesday Evening
Beginners and Advanced Classes with a professional Egyptian dance Instructor
For further Information: contact 01279- 655134/658681

Friday mornings in Much Hadam Village Hall,( Egyptian Dance for Beginners) women on all ages welcome. please call Samirah on 07904 198309

JACQUI ISON THEATRE ARTS
Contact. Jacqui Ison,
Tel. 01279 321283
E-mail: studio@jacquiisson.co.uk
Contemporary Modern, Tap, National, Singing, Music, Piano, Violin, Ballet, Drama, Acting and performance, Irish, Baby Ballet and Tiny Tap.
Exams RAD/ISTD/ABRSM/LAMDA. Competitions and festivals. GCSE and A-Level Dance, Drama.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD CALEDONIAN SOCIETY
Contact: Mr Jim Wood
Tel: 01279 651868
Scottish country dancing at Bishop's House, Windhill, Thursday evenings 8-10pm.

EGYPTIAN DANCE
Friday morning in Much Hadham Village Hall,( Egyptian Dance for Beginners) women on all ages welcome. please call Samirah on 07904 198309

GRAHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE
Tel: 01371 878410
Email: enquiries@grahamdance.co.uk
www.grahamdance.co.uk
Classes held at Birchwood High School, Parsonage Lane Community Centre and in Stansted, Takeley and Church Langley.
RAD Ballet. ISTD Tap and Modern. Jazz. Adult classes also available

HERTFORDSHIRE HOLLY
Contact: Mrs Louise Gibbs
8 Holly Grove Road, Bramfield SG14 2QH
Tel: 01992 583173
Ladies North west Morris meet at Hertford Heath Church Hall, Thursdays 8pm. New dancers/musicians always welcome.

J.C.L.SCHOOL OF DANCE Bishop's Park Community Centre, Bishop's Stortford. Ballet, Modern Theatre Dance, Tap & Jazz. Contact Julia Last A.I.S.T.D. A.R.A.D. 01799 543207
email: julia.last@tesco.net
Web:www.jclschooldance.webeden.co.uk

JENNY MYHILL SCHOOL OF DANCE
Contact. Mrs J Myhill A.ISTED, A.DIP
Tel. 01279 655941
8 Mayflower Gardens, Bishop's Stortford
Ballet, Tap, National, Modern Theatre, Drama, Jazz, Singing, Pre School Dance and Adult Tap. Registered with Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Member of Council of Dance Education

PARSONAGE LANE EGYPTIAN (BELLY) DANCE GROUP
Contact Debbie 07904 198309
Parsonage Lane Community Centre
Thursday 8.15pm-9.30pm
Women and children welcome.
5 Pounds per session, concessions 2.50 Pounds.

SEQUENCE DANCE CLUB
Mr & Mrs Young
01438 861409
Meets Thursday evenings at St Michael's Mead Community Centre 8-10pm

SOUTH EAST HERTS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY
Contact: Mr John Brace
29 Upper Green Road, Tewin, Nr Welwyn, AL6 0LE
Tel: 01438 717420
Alternate Monday evenings: Dem team training. Tuesday evenings: Intermediate class/ improvers class, Thursday evenings: Beginners class. Monthly club dance and guest evening quarterly. We also perform displays for W.I, PTA's, Weddings etc in Bengeo Junior School

THISTLE HIGHLAND DANCERS
Contact: Mr J B Rangeley
The Lodge, Berden Hall, Berden, Bishop's Stortford CM23 1AY
Tel: 01279 777292
Classes held for all standards and displays given held in Little Hallingbury Village Hall

TRACEY WALKER SCHOOL OF DANCING B.A.T.D
Dancing for all abilities from 3 years to adults.
Tap, Ballet, Modern, Disco, Jazz, Street Dancing.
Shows* Exams* Displays
Ist Class always FREE OF CHARGE!!
classes held at The Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall, Little Hallingbury Village Hall, Great Hallingbury Village Hall and Howe Green House School Great Hallingbury.
Tel: 01279 501532 or 0777 306 2338
Email: dancecrazy.tracey@ntlworld.com
Web: www.traceywalkerschoolofdancing.co.uk

FOOTBALL

BISHOP'S STORTFORD FOOTBALL CLUB
Woodside Park Stadium
01279 306456

BISHOP'S STORTFORD COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Club President: D Bayley
26 Rushleigh Green Thorley, Bishop's Stortford CM23 4JH
Tel: 01279 507519
Ages 7-18 years (60+ boys and girls teams - all welcome)
www.bscfc.com

GOLF

GREAT HADHAM GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Great Hadham Road, Nr Bishop's Stortford Herts SG10 6JE
Tel: 01279 843558
18 Hole Golf Course, Health Club, Bars and Restaurant.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD GOLF CLUB 1993 LTD
Dunmow Road
Tel: 01279 654715
Club Professional Stephen Bryan Tel: 01279 651234
Bar Tel: 01279 465123
Pro shop 01279 651324
www.bsgc.co.uk

GYMNASTICS

THE LITTLE GYM
Stortford House, 231 London Road, Bishop’s Stortford
Tel: 07951 055 248
www.thelittlegym.co.uk

JUDO

BISHOP'S STORTFORD JUDO CLUB
Contact: Derek Eden
Tel: 01279 843136
Meets at Herts and Essex High School Gym
7-8pm ages 7-11 and 8-9pm ages 12-16

NORTHGATE CENTRE
Tuesday Evening
Contact: John Ritchie
01279 657262

EAST HERTS JUDO CLUB
Water Lane United Reform Church Hall, Bishops Stortford
Mondays: Juniors (7+year): 7:00 – 8:15pm / Seniors: 8:30 – 9:45pm Friday: Juniors (7+ years): 6:30 – 7:45pm / Seniors: 8:00 – 9:30pm
Phone: 07801 786452
Contact Name: ALLEN GODDARD
Website: www.easthertsjudoclub.co.uk

JIU JITSU

JIU JITSU CLUB BISHOPS'S STORTFORD
The club has been established in Bishops Stortford (Northgate activity
centre) for a number of years, with training on Monday evenings for both adults and children. Jiu Jitsu is a form of self defence, and a seriously good workout! For further information on what jiu jitsu is, our website is here: www.bsjjc.co.uk/

KARATE

ASSOCIATED KARATE SCHOOLS
Professional tuition For children and adults.
Beginner Classes Monday 4.30 - 5.30 St Michael’s Mead Community Centre Tuesday 6.00 - 7.00 Bishop's Park Community Centre Wednesday 4.00 - 5.00 Bishop's Park Community Centre Please call Sensei Anthony Barrett 4th Dan to book your place Tel 07929 100612 Web site www.karateschools.co.uk

BISHOPS STORTFORD SHOTOKAN KARATE RYU (SKR)
Traditional SHOTOKAN Karate tuition for Adults and Juniors taught by Senior English Karate Instructor and Nationally Qualified Coach, Sensei Michael Ring (4th Dan).

MONDAY - HAVERS COMMUNITY CENTRE, WAYTEMORE ROAD 7:30-8:30pm Adults Kata and Kumite

THURSDAY - HAVERS COMMUNITY CENTRE, WAYTEMORE ROAD 5:15-6:15pm Juniors (under 16 years) Kata and Kumite 7:30-8:30pm Adults Kata and Kumite

SUNDAY THORLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, FREIDBERG AVENUE 9:45-10:45am Adults and Juniors Kata and Kumite Lesson fees: Adults £4.50 and Juniors £3.50 (Free Karate suit with club membership).

For information call: 01279 731 752 or e-mail:skr@skr.org.uk or visit our Website: www.skr.org.uk

BISHOP'S STORTFORD KYOKUSHIN KARATE CLUB
Learn karate the Kyokushin way: from 6 to any age. Fitness training, traditional karate, kata, fight training, non contact competitions and full contact competitions.

All instructors have CRB clearance.

Meeting times and venues:

* United Reformed Church, Water Lane, Bishops Stortford on;

Tuesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, 6-11 year olds & Parents Club Night

Thursdays from 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Juniors/Beginners and 8.00pm to 9.00pm, Seniors.

* Thorley Community Centre on Sunday from 10.00am to 11.00am, Fight Training, all welcome

Costs:
£3.00 for juniors or students in full time education.
£4.00 adults. (£4.00 flat rate on Sundays)

Contact: Senpai Mark Kingsland 0776 486 0933

Email: markkingsland1@tiscali.co.uk or kyokushin@lycos.co.uk

www.kyokushinkarate.co.uk

BISHOP'S STORTFORD JIU JITSU CLUB
Contact: Darren barton
Tel: 07841 566974
Juniors (8-15 years) - Mondays 6.45 - 7.45pm
Adults (15 years+) - Mondays 8.00 - 9.30pm
Lesson fees - £3 (First session is FREE)
Northgate Activities Centre, Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford,
Herts CM23 2EU
www.bsjjc.co.uk
info@bsjjc.co.uk

UNITED KARATE ASSOCIATION BISHOP'S STORTFORD DOJO
Professional tution For children and adults.
Beginner Classes
Monday 4.30 - 5.30 St Michael's Mead Community Centre
Tuesday 6.00 - 7.00 Bishop's Park Community Centre
Wednesday 4.00 - 5.00 Bishop's Park Community Centre
Please call Sensei Anthony Barrett 4th Dan to book your place
Tel 07929 100612
Web site www.karateschools.co.uk

MUSIC AND THEATRICAL

BISHOP'S STORTFORD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY
We meet on Wednesday at the Bishop's Stortford Swifts club at the top of cricket field lane at 7.30pm., until November 2006. Age range 16 - 70 We produce at least one major show a year, in November, and often a Spring show as well. We also have a travelling group, known as the Entertainers, who stage concerts and cabarets on request.

We welcome enquiries from potential new members, both performers and back stage personnel. For more information please visit our web site at www.bsmtc.org.uk or call our Hon. Secretary: James Humphreys,
on 07968 122241

ACOUSTIC CLUB
Thursdays Half Moon Pub Bishops Stortford
From 8.30 p.m. Entry £3.00
For further info visit www.acousticclub.co.uk

BISHOP'S STORTFORD AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY (Junior Section)
Contact: Mrs J Wilson
Tel: 01279 771295
Meets Sundays 7pm - 9pm from September to May. (10-18 year olds)

BISHOP'S STORTFORD BAND
Secretary: John Green
96 Takeley Park, Takeley
Tel: 01279 870824
Tuesdays 7.30 - 8.30pm Markwell Pavilion and
Occasionally 7.30 - 9pm Thursdays

BISHOP'S STORTFORD BLUES ALIVE CLUB
Wednesday Nights Half Moon Pub Bishop's Stortford From 8.30pm
Entry £2.00 For further Information visit www.bluesalive.co.uk

BISHOP'S STORTFORD RECORDED MUSIC CLUB
Contact: Clifford Brown
Stansted Day Centre, Stansted
Tel: 01279 813722
Meetings second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7.45pm.

BISHOP’S STORTFORD MUSIC SCHOOL
Head of Centre: Rosemary Richardson. Our Saturday morning music school currenty has a wind band, small brass and wind groups, a sting group, a guitar group and a theory workshop. Bishop’s Stortford Brass Ensemble meet on Thursday evenings. On weekday evenings, individual tuition is available on violin, oboe, bassoon, recorder, flute, guitar, brass instruments and piano. Activities table place during school terms.
Contact: East Herts Music Centres on
01992 623489
email: eastmusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk

CANTATE YOUTH CHOIR
Open to children from 8 to 18 years old
meets at St Marys school Bishop's Stortford
Music Director Michael Kibblewhite
Contact: Pascale Bozzi
Tel. 01279 304 746 or cantateyc@aol.com
www.cantate.co.uk

CASTLE SINGERS
Secretary: Mrs V Lawrence
Tel: 01279 656307
Choir of 25 female members who sing in and around the area.

HERTS & ESSEX ELECTRONIC ORGAN CLUB
Secretary: K. Darton
Tel: 01279 834307 E-mail: k.darton@ntlworld.com
Ernie Quinney Tel: 01279 832540
Meets third Wednesday of each month at 8.00pm at St Michael's Mead Community Centre. Visiting Artiste presents music for most tastes. All welcome. 7-11pm

SNAP PEOPLE'S THEATRE TRUST
Contact: Andy Graham/Jill Bloomfield
29 Raynham Road
Tel: 01279 461607 Fax: 01279 506694 info@snaptheatre.co.uk

STORT FOLK MUSIC CLUB
Contact: Mr J McNamara
'Keodale' 17 Nursery Road
Tel: 01279 656664
Live acoustic music every Thursday in the Vestry of
All Saints Church, Stansted Road from 8.30pm.
All Welcome. Wheelchair access. Members Bar
Website: www.stortfolk.homepage.com
email: j.f.mcnamara@talk21.com

STORTFORD DRUM CIRCLE
Mondays Half Moon Pub Bishops Stortford
From 7.30 Entry £3.00
For further info visit www.jazzexplorium.net

ST MARY'S SINGERS
Contact: Ian Matthews
Tel: 01279 722792
Practice at URC Water Lane

WATER LANE THEATRE GROUP
We perform two or three times a year, including one large childrens play held in January at the Rhodes Centre Bishops Stortford. Starting soon are regular monthly workshops see our website for more information.

Website: www.waterlanetheatregroup.co.uk

email: enquiries@waterlanetheatregroup.co.uk

WATER LANE JUNIORS GROUP
For children aged 7 to 16. Weekly workshops take place every Monday (excluding school holidays and Bank Holidays) from 7pm to 9pm at the Bishops Park Comminuty Centre (Club Room). The workshops cost £2 a week paid weekly.

Contact Gemma on 07816 520907

email:
gemma_price13@hotmail.com or enquiries@waterlanetheatregroup.co.uk

YOUTH THEATRE
Contact: Jill Bloomfield
29 Raynham Road
Tel: 01279 461607
Fax: 01279 506634
becky@snaptheatre.co.uk
Saturday Morning: Ages 8-11
Tuesday Evening: Ages 12-16

PETANQUE

THORLEY PETANQUE CLUB
The Old Bull's Head, London Road
Chair: Ken Kilby
9 Elmwood, Sawbridgeworth
Tel: 01279 722907

RUGBY FOOTBALL

BISHOP'S STORTFORD RUBGY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
Contact: Chris Davies
Silver Leys, Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2QE
Tel: 01279 652092 www.bsrfc.co.uk

RUNNING

BISHOP'S STORTFORD RUNNING CLUB
The Clubhouse, Beldams Lane
Tel: 01279 507064 www.bsrc.org.uk
Planning to run a marathon or just get fit, then come and join us.

SPORTS HALLS

BISHOPSPORT
The Bishop's Stortford Sports Hall Trust
Mr. D. H. Fordyce
The Bishop's Stortford High School, London Road
Tel: 01279-504002
Sports Hall - Public usage, Weekdays 6.00pm-11.00pm. Weekends and school holidays: 9.00am - 11.00pm

SQUASH

BISHOP'S STORTFORD SQUASH CLUB
Silver Leys, Hadham Road, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 2QE .
6 courts (3 glass back), gym, bar and friendly staff and players. National Club Champions 2006, European Club finalists 2006, Herts & Essex Division 1 Champions 2006. Internal leagues, tournaments and regular exhibition and social matches. Coaching for adults, juniors & beginners by SRA coaches. Contact Karen Selby (Manager) 01279 652897 email karenselby@stortfordsquash.co.uk or visit their excellent website at Stortford Squash www.stortfordsquash.co.uk
For our location click here

CHANTRY SQUASH CLUB
The Pavilion, Cricketfield Lane
Contact : John Palombo
Tel : 01279 501025
Email: john@palombo.com
Web: www.chantrysquashclub.com
We are a friendly local squash club with two courts. We run leagues and two competitions a year. We welcome players of all standards and all ages and we pride ourselves on our family club approach.

SWIMMING

BISHOP'S STORTFORD SWIMMING CLUB
Chairman: Barry Chandler
Email: Barry.Chandler@bsswimclub.org.uk
Membership Secretary: Pam Spratt
Tel: 01279 506077
Email: Pam.Spratt@bsswimclub.org.uk
Website: www.bsswimclub.org.uk

WHITEMEADS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact: M Berry
19 Stane Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2HU
Tel: 01279 832392
Non competitive club for adults over 25 years. Meets at The College Pool, Maze Green Road Monday evenings 9.00-10.00pm.

TABLE TENNIS

WATER LANE TABLE TENNIS CLUB
Contact: Paul Gooday
47 Gibbs Field, Bishop's Stortford CM23 4EZ
Tel: 01279 658932
Local table tennis league.

TENNIS

BISHOP'S STORTFORD LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Hon.Secretary: Mr T John
24 Chantry Road
Tel. 01279 832355
Membership Secretary: Stefanie Steil
16 Grailands, Bishop's Stortford
Tel. 01279 758211
Email: stefanie.steil@btinternet.com
Cricketfield Lane - Social and competitive tennis. Ten teams in league. Comprehensive junior activities, mini tennis centre and full time coaches.
Eleven tennis courts (5 floodlit) in Cricketfield Lane. Professional coaching available. www.bsltc.co.uk

TENNIS COURTS IN CASTLE GARDENS
East Herts District Council
Tel. 01279 655261

WATERSPORTS

STORTFORD DIVERS (SUB-AQUA CLUB)
Contact: Sue Piper
Mill Stream House, Pig Lane, Bishop's Stortford
Tel: 01279 757176 Fax: 01279 508422
E-mail: king_christopher@hotmail.com
Established 1984, Amateur Club with 100+ members. BSAC & PADI welcome.
Meets at Grange Paddocks Swimming Pool Thursday evenings 9-10pm
www.stortford-divers.org.uk

TODDLER GROUPS

Mini Monsters Baby and Toddler Group (Age 0 - 3 years)
Bishops Park Community Centre (next to Tesco's)
Every Friday 9.45 - 11.15
Contact Address 18 Marguerite Way, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4NB
Contact Caroline Mott on Tel 01279 658441

AMENITY SOCIETIES

BIRCHANGER WOOD TRUST
Contact: Selene Wrankmore
01279 656194

BISHOP'S STORTFORD CIVIC FEDERATION
Contact: Angela Marshall
Email: info@stortfordcf.org.uk
Web: www.stortfordcf.org.uk

BISHOP'S STORTFORD TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION
Contact: Graham Savage
46 Maze Green Road
Tel: 01279 656065
Email: grs@grahamsavage.co.uk
Twinned with Friedberg and Villiers Sur Marne
New members always welcome.

NORTH WEST ESSEX AND EAST HERTS PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Contact: Mr N Mead
Tel 01279 870558
PO Box 311, Takeley
Focal environmental organisation for resistance to expansion of Stansted Airport
Beyond 15 million passengers per annum. To ensure that the necessary policies and
Procedures are in place and complied with to protect the public from its effects

COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANISATIONS

BISHOP'S STORTFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Contact: Les Pinnell
Charringtons House, The Causeway
Tel: 01279 505953

BISHOP'S STORTFORD ROUND TABLE
Contact: Philip Grout
63 The Shearers, Bishop's Stortford CM23 4AZ
Tel: 01279 508681

BISHOP'S STORTFORD TOWN CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
Town Council Office, The Old Monastery, Windhill
Contact: Janine Garner
Tel: 01279 758245

ROTARY CLUB OF STANSTED AND STORT VALLEY
Contact: Geoff Lay
44 Heath Row
Tel: 01279 652913
Fax:01279 652913
Email geoff.lay@ntlworld.com

ROTARY CLUB OF BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Contact: Graham Savage
46 Maze Green Road
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2PJ
Tel: 01279 656065
Fax: 01279 503942
E-mail: grs@grahamsavage.co.uk

HISTORY SOCIETIES, MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

BISHOP'S STORTFORD ART SOCIETY
Contact: Secretary Pat Gardner
Email: Secretary@bsartsociety.co.uk
Art Society web site: www.bsartsociety.co.uk
Meetings weekly: Thursday evenings 7.45pm - 9.45pm
Location: Thorn Grove Primary School, Bishop's Stortford
Beginners welcome.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD AND DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Contact: Mr A Foster
21 Banks Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AE
Tel: 01767 681475
The aims and object of the society are to bring together persons interested in the history of Bishop's Stortford and District.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD AND DISTRICT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Chairman: Carol Wylde
29 de Mandeville Road, Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6LR
Tel: 01279 815125
Meets twice a month from September to April

BISHOP'S STORTFORD MUSEUM
South Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3JG
Tel: 01279 651746
Fax: 01279 467171
E-mail: info@rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
Web: www.rhodesbishopsstorford.org.uk

The Rhodes Museum and Bishop's Stortford Local History museum have now merged into Bishop's Stortford Museum.

HERTFORDSHIRE ARCHIVES AND LOCAL STUDIES,
County Hall, Hertford.
The specialist centre for anyone interested in local and family history in Hertfordshire. www.hertsdirect.org/hals

THE HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION
Contact: Rosemary Walker/Becky Thomson
Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham, SG10 6EE
Tel: 01279 843333 Fax: 01279 843647
www.henry-moore-fdn.co.uk
visits@henry-moore-fdn.co.uk

Visits by appointment only . Open from April until the end of September. If you would like to make use of our extensive photo library please e-mail emma@henry-moore-fdn.co.uk or fax Emma Stower.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES

BISHOP'S STORTFORD ALLOTMENT AND GARDEN ASSOCIATION
Contact: Mr L J H Cornell
3 Pryors Close Bishop's Stortford CM23 5JX
Tel: 01279 655396
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/bsaga/index.htm

BISHOPS'S STORTFORD AND DISTRICT CHRYSANTHEMUM AND DAHLIA SOCIETY
Secretary: Mr F T Eldred
16 Grinstead Lane, Little Hallingbury, Bishop's Stortford CM22 7QY
Tel: 01279 725557
Annual show in September in Little Hallingbury Village Hall

HERTS & ESSEX BOUNDARY FLOWER CLUB
Contact: Mrs Christine Tew
3 The Shearers, St Michael's Mead, Bishop's Stortford CM23 4AZ
Tel: 01279 658861
Meets at St Mary's School, Windhill, on 1 st Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm for demonstrations, talks and matters of interest to flower arrangers and those into floral art.

MISCELLANEOUS CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
Contact Dan Bevis - Tel 07890 726299
Web: www.sja.org.uk/bishops-stortford
email: bishops-stortford@herts.sja.org.uk
Meet every Wednesday from 8pm at Havers Community Centre. First Aid, Care and Ambulance training and development, public first aid cover, commercial training and regular social events

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
Bishop's Stortford Cadet Division
Contact Samantha Ramsey
Tel 01279 501231
email bishops-stortford-cadets@herts.sja.org.uk
Offer a wide range of first aid and other activities for young people aged 10-17. Duke of Edinburgh Award provider. Youth Leader training also available. Meetings Wednesday evening in Bishop's Stortford - call or email for more details.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE
Bishop's Stortford Badger Sett
Contact Laura Adams - Tel 07894 532939
Web: www.sja.org.uk/bishops-stortford
email: bishops-stortford-badgers@herts.sja.org.uk
A weekly meeting for those aged 5 to 10 to learn new skills including first aid and livesaving skills, make new friends and above all have great fun, in a safe and secure environment. Please make contact for information on meeting times/day and location.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD AND DISTRICT FOOTPATHS ASSOCIATION
Contact: Mrs Dorothy Watts
144 Barrells Down Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2SZ
Tel: 01279 654483

BISHOPS STORTFORD DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY
Lectures on wide range of subject associated with decorative and fine arts held monthly on a Tuesday morning at Rhodes Art Complex.
Information and programme from Pat Matthews, Membership Secretary, 14 Matching Lane, Bishop's Stortford. CM23 2PP. Tel: 01279 659476’ can you also add NADFAS before their name.

THE STORTFORD SCRIBBLERS
For all writers – beginners to published; and for all genres of writing. Every other Thursday at Apton Road Day Centre, Apton Road, Bishop’s Stortford at 8pm. Further details from Lesley on leo@applecroft.freeserve.co.uk

BISHOP'S STORTFORD DOG TRAINING CLUB
Secretary: Mrs Ann Fuller
11 Hillside, Bishop's Stortford CM23 5HS
Tel: 01279 654046 or Trainer 01279 812785
Monday evenings at Swifts Football Club, Silver Leys. Domestic and advanced training. New handlers 8.15 for introduction with out dog.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD EMBROIDERERS GUILD
Contact: Karin Keddy
01279 723606
Meet monthly at Birchwood School for varied programme of talks, social events, Classes and outings. New members always welcome. No skills required.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
Secretary: Mrs Kathy Hamilton
8 Dane Park, Bishop's Stortford
Tel: 01279 834202

FRIENDS OF GUIDING
Secretary: Jean Anson Tel: 01279 652083
93 Parsonage Lane

MAKING MOSAICS
Runs workshops and is based in Saffron Walden, 20 mins south of Cambridge.
Making mosaics, one or two day courses in this wonderful art. Fabulous materials, skilled teachers and small groups ensuring a fun and productive day in comfortable surroundings, see our students work at www.makingmosaics.co.uk
anne@makingmosaics.co.uk

HEDLEY WRIGHT WINE MERCHANT TASTING SOCIETY
11 Twyford Business Centre
Tel: 01279 465818 Fax: 01279 465819

RSPCA STORT VALLEY BRANCH
Mrs Wellsman
Advice centre 23 The Stow Harlow
Tel: 01279 306058 Fax: 01279 306459
Clinic open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2 - 3.30pm, Advice open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 - 1pm

THE CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP
Bishop's Stortford Branch
Contact: Mrs M Bunyan, 29 Highview, Birchanger, CM23 5ZG
Tel: 01279 813438

THE NATIONAL TRUST HERTS AND ESSEX BORDER CENTRE
Contact: Mrs S Bowden
White Lodge, Great Hallingbury, Bishop's Stortford CM22 7PE
Tel: 01279 652552

LIVING HISTORY GROUP
Polish Guard Lancers Napoleonic cavalry re-enactment group Polish members
welcome contact Jerry on 07834449149 e mail Lavendj1@aol.com.

WARGAMES CLUB
Sortford wargames clubs, historical wargames club starting interested
please contact Jerry on 07834449149 or email on Lavendj1@aol.com.

RESIDENTS ASSOCIATIONS

BISHOP'S PARK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Contact: Carolyn Woodman
19 Chequers, Bishop's Stortford CM23 4BX
Tel: 01279 659047 E-mail: bpra@sovdev.co.uk

THORLEY MANOR RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Contact: Mrs Alyson Bailey
26 Norman Avenue, Thorley Park, Herts, CM23 4HL
01279 656530

CHANTRY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Contact: Philip Rowley
5 Maple Avenue, Bishop's Stortford
www.ChantryResidents.org.uk
Representing members interests. Annual social event.

HOCKERILL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Chairman: Cllr R Gilbert
42 Kings Court
Tel: 01279 656200 Fax: 01279 755443

PARSONAGE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Contact: Brian Wallis
36 Prestwick Drive
Tel: 01279 655317
Venue: Parsonage Community Hall
www.parsonage-residents.org.uk

ST MICHAEL'S MEAD RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Contact: Cllr G McAndrew
1 The Shearers, St Michael's Mead
Tel: 01279 758815

SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS

BISHOP'S STORTFORD ROYAL LEGION CLUB LTD
Secretary: Mr H C Kitchener
28 Windhill, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2NG
Tel: 01279 653284 (after 6pm)
Members Social Club, open to persons over 18. Non ex-service personnel welcome.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMENS SECTION
Contact: Mrs V Bayford
27 Lindsey Road, Bishop's Stortford
Tel: 01279 656502
Meetings 3rd Wednesday of month at 28 Windhill.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BISHOP'S STORTFORD BRANCH
Chairman: Mr D A Bayford
27 Lindsey Road, Bishops Stortford
Tel: 01279 656502

BISHOP'S STORTFORD ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION
Contact: Cyril G Banks
20 Woodlands, Bishop's StortfordCM23 5BS
Tel: 01279 656396
Our branch meets at the Royal British Legion Club, Windhill on the 2 nd Monday of every month.

SENIOR CITIZENS

AGE CONCERN BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Contact: Mrs I Sallows
Apton Centre, 22a Apton Road, Bishop's Stortford
Tel: 01279 504748
Social activities 10 - 3pm Mondays and Tuesdays
Craft class 1.30 - 3.30pm Tuesdays
Gentle exercises 10-11.30am Thursdays
Evergreen club 2 -4pm Thursdays (alternate)
Dancing class Fridays 2-4pm
Bingo 1.15 - 3.30pm Fridays
A chiropodist attends Mondays once a month. Hairdresser in attendance 4/5 days a week 9am-2pm. Voluntary groups and charities. Senior Citizens Association.
The day centre is open to anyone of retirement age.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD U3A
Contact: Mrs Jackie Sanderson
Fulton Crescent, Bishop's Stortford CM23 5DA
Tel: 01279 656285
Meets at the Methodist Church, South Street. On the second Monday of every month at 2pm varied activities for active people over 50.

THE PARSONAGE LANE SENIOR CITIZENS SOCIAL CLUB
Chairman: Leslie Peachey
36 Cannons Close, Bishop's Stortford
Tel: 01279 659683
Meet every Wednesday 2pm at the Parsonage Community Hall.

WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS

BRITISH RED CROSS
Contact: Diana Griffin
Tel: 01279 658629
149 Parsonage Lane
Meetings Fridays 8 - 10pm at
Bishop's Park Community Centre

CANCER RESEARCH UK
91 - 93 Lowfield Street, Dartford,Kent DA1 1HP

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, EAST HERTS & WEST ESSEX BRANCH
Contact: 07880 828 858

RELATE NORTH ESSEX AND EAST HERTS
Contact: Appointments Administrator
The Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way, Harlow, Essex CM18 7BL
Tel: 01279 423655 Fax: 01279 452541 www.relate-northessex.org
Counselling and sex therapy for individuals and couples available in Bishop's Stortford and other local venues.

TALKING NEWSPAPER ASSSOCIATION OF BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Contact: Richard Barnett
Tel: 01279 651270
24 Chantry Close
Weekly local news on tape for blind and partially sighted.

THE HOME FARM TRUST
Contact: Sandra Forsyth
HFT Herts & Essex Service, Orford House, Ugley, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6HP
Tel: 01279 816165 Fax: 01279 816858 Email: hftorford@hft.org.uk
Provide support services for adults with learning disabilities, including, residential, community support, supported living and day and occupational
training and work opportunities.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
Contact Dan Bevis - Tel 07890 726299
Web: www.sja.org.uk/bishops-stortford
email: bishops-stortford@herts.sja.org.uk
Meet every Wednesday from 8pm at Havers Community Centre. First Aid, Care and Ambulance training and development, public first aid cover, commercial training and regular social events

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
Bishop's Stortford Cadet Division
Contact Samantha Ramsey
Tel 01279 501231
email bishops-stortford-cadets@herts.sja.org.uk
Offer a wide range of first aid and other activities for young people aged 10-17. Duke of Edinburgh Award provider. Youth Leader training also available. Meetings Wednesday evening in Bishop's Stortford - call or email for more details.

NORTHGATE CENTRE
Contact Jamie Southwell
Tel: 01279 657262
Youth Club evenings
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Duke of Edinburgh Open Awards
Tuesday 7.30pm - 10.00pm

SILVER LEYS SCOUT GROUP
Group Scout Leader - Daniel Clark
Saturn Cub Scout Leader – Gary Newberry 07771 737505
Silver Leys Scout Hut , Hadham Rd, Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM23 2QE
Meetings: Scout Hut, Hadham Road (behind Swifts Football Club) for Cub Scouts and Scouts.
Saturn Cubs Meet 6.45pm to 8.15pm Every Wednesday
www.silver-leys.co.uk

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
Bishop's Stortford Cadet Division Contact Samantha Ramsey
Tel 01279 501231 email bishops-stortford-cadets@herts.sja.org.uk
Offer a wide range of first aid and other activities for young people aged 10-17. Duke of Edinburgh Award provider. Youth Leader training also available. Meetings Wednesday evening in Bishop's Stortford - call or email for more details.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE
Bishop's Stortford Badger Sett
Contact Laura Adams - Tel 07894 532939
Web: www.sja.org.uk/bishops-stortford
email: bishops-stortford-badgers@herts.sja.org.uk
A weekly meeting for those aged 5 to 10 to learn new skills including first aid and livesaving skills, make new friends and above all have great fun, in a safe and secure environment. Please make contact for information on meeting times/day and location.

THE BOYS BRIGADE - 1st BISHOP'S STORTFORD COMPANY
Contact: Mr D Hughes
7 Grange Road
Tel: 01279 657868
Meetings Monday evening in the Methodist Church Hall

THE GIRLS BRIGADE - 1st BISHOP' STORTFORD COMPANY
Contact: Mrs J Finbow
11 Parsonage Lane , Bishop's Stortford CM23 5AA
Tel: 01279 659419
Uniformed organisation for girls which meets at the Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday evenings during term time. For girls age 5 years upwards. Varied programme of spiritual, physical, educational and service activities.

THE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Youth Club: Revelation
Charis Centre, Water Lane
Tel: 01279 465231
Meets Fridays 6.30 - 8.30pm.

THE KINGS ARMS TRUST
82 South Street
Chairman of Trustees: Tim Lovejoy
Chairman of Management: Miss Pat Burnell, 21 Heathrow
Tel: 01279 653252

YMCA
General Manager: Robert Purcell
4 Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford
Tel: 01279 838068 Fax: 01279 836063 enquiries@bishopsstortford.ymca.org.uk

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