This centre is presently closed due to Covid-19 outbreak.
The Trustees will review re-opening the centre at a meeting on 18th August 2020, following this a further announcment will be made.
Information about the Centre
Bishop's Park Community Centre offers two rooms which can be joined together for larger functions. There is a bar area in both rooms, and a modern kitchen. Suitable for disabled and elderly. Wi-Fi available. Access to ground floor via main entrance. Access to upper floor via front stairs. Large Car Park. Kitchen accessible by both rooms. the Centre has air-conditioning in each room, The Community Centre, situated next door to Tesco Supermarket,
There are two committee rooms upstairs away from the main hub of the building, suitable for quiet meetings, yoga or meditation. These upstairs rooms are not accessible by the disabled. There is a large outside garden which can be hired in conjuction with a room. To hirefor one off bookings please contact Tracey Gaynor on 01279 715004 (tracey.gaynor@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk) for Regular hire contact Anne Shirley on 01279 712146 (anne.shirley@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk)
Dog training sessions are not permitted in this venue.Only Guide Dogs permitted in the venue
Please note that no 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th or 21st birthday parties are permitted at this venue.
Parties ages 12+ are required to leave a £300 cash damage deposit.
NB: The use of helium balloons, chinese lanterns and naked flamed candles are not permitted at this community centre.
NB: In the unlikely event that there is a problem with the key to Bishop's Park Community Centre, during out of office hours, contact the Caretaker who may be located at the premises: Flat 2 or telephone 07941 636114. Further to this the Tourist Information Centre, in the Town Centre has a key and is open on Saturday between 10:00-16:00hrs. The neighbouring Tesco supermarket also has a spare key. In all other cases of where you cannot gain access and no one else is available please contact 07956 332814.
| Hirer | Main Hall 2020 | Club Room 2020 | Main Hall & Club Room 2020 | Committee Room 2020 | Garden (in conjunction with a room) 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Hire, U3A, Charity, Uniform Groups* | £11.20 | £8.10 | £19.30 | £6.40 | £7.50 |
| OFSTED Registered Play School* | £5.60 | £4.05 | £9.65 | £3.20 | £7.50 |
| Commercial* | £14.00 | £10.13 | £24.13 | £8.00 | £7.50 |
| All Hirers - after 6pm on Weekends/Public Holidays | £22.40 | £16.20 | £28.60 | £12.80 | £7.50 |
| *Except Weekends/Public holidays after 6pm | |||||
| The venue will be closed New Years Eve |
| Room | Capacity (people) | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Hall | Standing 70 Sitting 60 / during Covid-19 max capacity = 26 @ 2m distance | 32ft x 36ft / 9.8 x 11m |
| Club Room | Standing 40 Sitting 30 / during Covid-19 max capacity = 16 @ 2m distance | 21ft x 34ft / 6.4 x 10.3m |
| Main Hall and Club Room | standing 110/ Sitting 30 / during Covid-19 max capacity = 30 @ 2m unless extended by special arrangement with BSTC | |
| Committee Room - 4 x 4' Trestle Tables and 15 x Adult Chairs | 15 / during covid-19 max capacity = 6 @ 2m | 13ft x 15.6ft / 4 x 4.7m |
| Cupboard in Foyer - 12 x 10 x 6' & 2 x 4 x 4' Trestle Tables, 90 Adult chairs, red childrens tables and chairs for use in Club room 4 x childrens tables & 24 chairs stored in the Main hall |
Music Bugs starting Thursday 27 September 2020 in the Club room 10:00-12:00 Sensory music and singing classes for babies, toddlers and pre- schoolers, for further information contact Gemma 07881 595380 email harlow@musicbugs.co.uk
Joy Dance Fitness Monday 09:30-10:30 Main Hall and 19:00-20:00 Club room starting 7 September for further details contact Sam 0781103847 email sam@authenticallyyou.co.uk
Pilates by Clare - Mat Pilates mixed class for 18+ starting Tuesday 8 September19:00-20:00 in the Club room & Dynamic Pilates mixed class for 18+ on Tuesday 20:00-20:45 in the Club room for further information contact Clare 07572072257 email Pilatesbyclare@hotmail.com
Pilates by Clare - Dynamic Pilates starting Friday 25 September 2020 in the Club room 10:30-11:30 and pre & post natal Pilates 11;30-12:30 for further information contact Clare 07572072257 email Pilatesbyclare@hotmail.com
Dance Fever Tots class starting Thursday Main Hall 15:54 - 16:30 followed by Intermediate class 16:30-17:15 for further details contact Annice email annice@dance-fever.co.uk or phone 07778 382216
Slimming World starting Tuesdays 1 September 2020 08:30 -11:30 in the Club Room for further details contact samanthaaldous@hotmail.com or phone 07765327018
Pilates Breath & Control Tueday 10:30 -11:30 Wendesday 18:30-20:45, Thursday 19:30 to 20:30 in the Main Hall - for further information contact Rebecca email bcpilates18@googlemail.com or phone 07853894544
Joy Yinyasa Yoga for Men & Women all levels welcome - Saturday - Main Hall at 10:15-11:15 for further details contact Sam email sam@authenticallyyou.co.uk or phone 07811038427
Sweaty Mama Workout With Your Child from 6 weeks to 4 years - Exercise adaptations to suit your fitness and the age/development fo your child starting Friday 9 January 2020 - Main Hall 11:15 to 12:15 for further details contact Claire email claireneville@sweatymama.com or phone 07843530296
Cambridge Weight Plan 1:1 Dieting Sessions: Thursday 19:00-20:30 in the 1st floor Committee Room. Regardless of what your weight-loss goals are, there is a program to match you! For further details please contact jo.terry121@gmail.com
Irish Dancing for boys & girls - Monday in the Main Hall 16:00-17:00 for further details contact Mandy phone 07713974077 or email mandyhol@hotmail.co.uk
"Body Speak is an activity where play is taken seriously. Play is one of the most fundamental activities for the development of a child and in the adult phase it is our inner child that makes our external life more relaxed.
Most of the time communication will be non-verbal, By being spontaneous, we create a free space for play to develop. Play is one of the main resources that allow children to expand their creativity and their individual imaginary world.
During the sessions there is space created where the child or adolescent can use their imagination to express their emotions, fantasies, fears, conflicts, difficulties etc. They then feel comfortable, loved and accepted for who they are. Groups for ages ranging from 4 to 18 - .For further details contact Luciana Daconti bodyspeak.uk@gmail.com or phone 07456998937 -Classes in the Committee Room - from 15 November 2019 Fridays 16:30-18:30 and Tuesdays 7 January 2020 Tuesday 15:30-20:30,
U3A Pilates Tuesdays 11:45-12:45 in Main Hall - for further details contact Mandy email mandycdean@gmail.com or phone 07713272664
Meditation Club Lif's Balance Classes, Monday 18:00-19:30, Committee Room, Meditation, Mindfulness, Relaxation, and Chair Yoga. Plus 1:1 sessions, workshops Meditation and Mindlfullness retreats. For further details telephone John Harron on Telephone Number: 07818447673 or email johnharronrugby@yahoo.co.uk
Joy Dance Fitness Saturday 09:00-10:00 for further details contact Sam phone 07811038427 or email sam@authenticallyyou.co.uk -
Zumba Toning Class Main Hall Wednesday 09:30-10:15 via Zoom until January 2021- for fuurther details phone Adri 07956667434 or email adrianapotts1@gmail.com
Active in the Community for over 50s Strength & Balance Class Wednesday Main Hall 10:30-11:15 for further information phone Adri 07956667434 or email adrianapotts1@gmail.com
Photos below from left to right: Club Room and Main Hall, Patio and Garden.
