This centre is now open and available for hire to groups that are not exempt (please refer to the Government Guidance for the list of exempt groups/activities).
Note: Private parties and social gatherings are currently not permitted with the exception memorial services following a funeral i.e. a wake and this is limited to a maximum of 15 people
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 is a 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: 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.
Please Note: The use of helium balloons, chinese lanterns and naked flamed candles are not permitted at this community centre.
Please Note: In the unlikely event that there is a problem with the key to Bishop's Park Community Centre, during out of office hours, or contact the Caretaker on 07956 332814.
Further to this the Tourist Information Centre, in the Town Centre has a key and is open on Saturday between 10:00-16:00hrs.
Neighbouring Tesco Supermarket also has a spare key. In all other cases of where you cannot gain access and no one else is available.
| Hirer | /2021 | Club Room 2020/2021 | Main Hall & Club Room 2020/2021 | Committee Room 2020/2021 | Garden (in conjunction with a room) 2020/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Hire, U3A, Charity, Uniform Groups* | £11.20 | £8.10 | £19.30 | £6.40 | £7.50 |
| OFSTED Registered Play School at Venue | £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 |
Youth Create Singing Lesson starting Sunday 8 November 2020 1st floor Committee room for further information contact Liz info@youthcreate.co.uk or phone 01279 843215
Wiggle Wiggle Class starting Friday 6 November 6 months to 4 years 11:30-12:20 in the Club room for further information contact Helen 07957634461 email wiggle_wiggle@hotmail.co.uk
Joy Yoga Class starting Monday 26 October 2020 10:46-11:45 in the Club room for further information contact Sam 07811038427 email sam@authenticallyyou.co.uk web site wwwownyourjoy.co.uk
One Two Pilates starting Tuesday 12 January 2021 Main Hall 09:45-10:45 for further details contact Daniele 07494567627 or email info@onetwoipilates.co.uk
Youth Create Drama Group 3 - 25 years open door - starting Sunday 8 November 2020 10:00-13:00 for further details contact Liz Evans phone 01279 843215 or email info@youthcreate.co.uk
Vinyasa Yoga starting Thursday 3 Sep 2020 in the Club room 18:30-19:30 for further details contact Sam email sam.poyser@live.co.uk or phone 07811038427
Ladies Dance Fit starting Friday 18 September in the Main hall 13:45-14:30 for further details contact Helen wiggle_wiggle@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07957634461
Wiggle Wiggle Thursday 6 month to 4 years Main Hall 09:10 to 09:50 or 10:00-10:40 for further details contact Helen email wiggle_wiggle@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07957634461
Wiggle Wiggle Friday 6 months to 4 years Main Hall 09:15 to 09:55 or 10:00-11:00 for further details contact Helen email wiggle_wiggle@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07957634461
Karate starting Wednesday 9 September 2020 16:15-18:15 in the Main Hall for further details contact Shauna Carroll email shaunacarrolluka@hotmail.com tel 07713866964
Forever Fitters Exercise Class starting Tuesday 3 November2020 11:00-12:00 in the Club room - for further information please contact Hannah email hannah@hannahchaudhry.com or phone 07545882437
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 - Dynamic Pilates mixed class for 18+ on Tuesday starting 8 Sep 2020 - 20:00-20:45 in the Club room for further information contact Clare 07572072257 email Pilatesbyclare@hotmail.com
Pilates by Clare - Dynamic Pilates Friday 23 October 2020 in the Club room 09:30-10:30 and Starting 6 November 2020 pre & post natal Pilates 10:30-11:30 for further information contact Clare 07572072257 email Pilatesbyclare@hotmail.com
Dance Fever Thursday Main Hall 15:45-17:15 for further details contact Annice email annice@dance-fever.co.uk or phone 07778 382216
Pilates Breath & Control Tuesday 11:00-12:00 Wednesday 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 for your child starting Friday 18 September 2020 - Main Hall 11:15 to 12:15 for further details contact Claire email claireneville@sweatymama.com or phone 07843530296
Irish Dancing for boys & girls - Thursday in the Main Hall 16:00-17:00 starting back 1 October 2020 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 - date TBC Fridays 16:30-18:30 and date TBC Tuesday 15:30-20:30,
U3A Pilates Tuesdays 11:45-12:45 in Main Hall - for further details contact Mandy email mandyspringham@gmail.com or phone 07713272664
Meditation Club Lif's Balance Classes, Monday starting back in October 2020 18:00-19:30, Committee Room, Meditation, Mindfulness, Relaxation, and Chair Yoga. Plus 1:1 sessions, workshops Meditation and Mindfullness 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 further details phone Adri 07956667434 or email adrianapotts1@gmail.com
Active in the Community for over 50s Strength & Balance Class Wednesday Main Hall 11:00-12:00 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.
