Bishopstone: St John the Baptist

Set in the middle of the Chalke Valley, Bishopstone (pop 684) is a thriving village community with a good mix of young families and retired residents. Whilst lacking an obvious ‘centre’ there is plenty going on in the village, with a well-used village hall that hosts a wide range of events, from Moviola nights to a lively playgroup. There is also a village pub, popular with families, and a recently improved village playground. The church sits approximately one mile from the rest of the village, in a beautiful riverside setting. The village is in catchment for both Coombe Bissett and Broad Chalke primary schools. 

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Revd Dr Ruth Howlett-Shipley

c/o Chalke Valley Team Administrator
Byworth, Meadow Close, Dinton, Salisbury

SP3 5HY
Revd Dr Ruth Howlett-Shipley
01722 697022
Emily Broomhead Administrator
07890 262376

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Ride and Stride for Churches

Occurring
for 8 hours
Venue
Bishopstone: St John the Baptist
Address
Bishopstone, SP5 4AS, United Kingdom

Would you like to ride or stride to raise money for Bishopstone church? The Ride and Stride is an annual national sponsored event, organised locally by Wiltshire Historic Churches Trusts.

Wiltshire Ride & Stride (or its predecessor the Great Cycle Ride) has been going since 1984 and has raised over £1.7 million for the county’s churches. 50% of the money raised goes to the participant’s chosen church and the other half to the Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust.

Participants may be cyclists, walkers, horse-riders or drivers of mobility scooters. They can be of any age, but under-13s must be accompanied by an adult.

All denominations are welcome. Visit as many churches as you like, planning your
own route. Seek sponsorship from friends, relations and colleagues, so much per church visited or a lump sum.

Sign up at https://ridestride.org and follow the link to the Wiltshire page. Be sure to nominate Bishopstone Church to receive half the money you raise.

Any queries, contact Sarah Seal on 01722 780305.

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