Bishopstoke Parish Council

15/10/2026

Join us for Halloween Crafts this October half term!

Come along for some spooky fun and magical makes. It’s a great chance to get creative and enjoy a frightfully fun activity.

We’d love to see you there!

14/10/2026

Bishopstoke Parish Council meeting
Tuesday 20th October at Bishopstoke Methodist Church, Sedgwick Road

7.15pm People Committee

At the beginning of every Parish Council meeting there is a Public Session where the residents of Bishopstoke can come along and ask any questions they may have. You are then more than welcome to stay for the rest of the meeting or leave if you wish. For more details, including the Document Pack for the meetings, please visit our website.

14/10/2026

A huge thank you to Diana Goodyear, one of the fabulous Carnival Volunteers, who raised an amazing £100 for next year’s Carnival Grant Fund by selling her enormous pumpkin!

Would you like to get involved in next year’s Carnival or do you have a brilliant fundraising idea? We’d love to hear from you! Please email [email protected]
Bishopstoke Carnival

14/10/2026

Our next café will be THIS SATURDAY (17 October) from 10am - 12.30pm at St Mary's . As usual, it will be just £3 for a drink and delicious slice of homemade cake, and all proceeds will go to the Urgent Repairs fund. There will also be a raffle and other stalls, including paintings and books. You'd be very welcome!

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES

Please see below information received from Eastleigh Borough Council about temporary road closures on The Avenue and Chalcroft Way from Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 October while essential road maintenance works are carried out.

The roads will be closed one at a time, between 9.30am and 4pm.

Confirmed schedule:
Tuesday 20 October – The Avenue
Wednesday 21 October – The Avenue, followed by Chalcroft Way
Friday 23 October – Chalcroft Way, followed by The Avenue if required

The works include road surface treatment, lining, work to bollards and chevron signs. Some works may be noisy.

A diversion route will be in place during each closure and construction traffic will continue to be managed through the area as usual. See below and attached diversion details.

B3342 Bubb Lane to B3354 Botley Road, then B3037 Eastleigh Road and Allington Lane.

Or Allington Lane, B3037 Eastleigh Road, 3354 Botley Road and then B3342 Bubb Lane.

Residents with questions can contact Eastleigh Borough Council on 023 8068 8000.

13/10/2026

Free tickets to see Saints take on Juventus at St Mary's!

Southampton FC are offering free tickets for adults and children to watch Saints U21s take on Juventus U21s at St Mary's Stadium.

📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ Kick-off 7pm
🎟️ FREE for adults and kids when claimed in advance through the provided link

It's a relaxed, family-friendly game, and the perfect first visit to St Mary's. It's also a great chance to watch Southampton take on one of Europe's biggest clubs.

Arrive early for a free signing session with Matsuki & Peretz in the Stadium Store from 4pm to 5:30pm (match ticket required; players subject to change).

Claim your free tickets by copying the link in the comments.

08/10/2026

Bishopstoke Parish Council meeting
Tuesday 13th October at Bishopstoke Methodist Church, Sedgwick Road

7.00pm Planning Committee
7.15pm Finance Committee

At the beginning of every Parish Council meeting there is a Public Session where the residents of Bishopstoke can come along and ask any questions they may have. You are then more than welcome to stay for the rest of the meeting or leave if you wish. For more details, including the Document Pack for the meetings, please visit our website

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06/10/2026

Test your knowledge and help support the fabulous volunteers at Fair Oak Community Library.