United Reformed Church
Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge
The United Reformed Church is situated close to the centre of town and is handy for the main car park. We are part of the Dorset District of the Wessex Synod of the URC.
Family Worship is held every Sunday at 10.30am, and includes Junior Church for children of all ages. Holy Communion is held on the first Sunday morning of each month.
Join us on Fridays at 9.45am for a short weekday service, and/or pop in for a Coffee Break any Friday from 10 to 11.30am. You can be sure of a warm welcome.
For information about other services and activities please contact:
Minister Revd David Langford dklangford@hotmail.com - Tel 01425 473777
Church Secretary Miss Jill Burton cjburton@supanet.com - Tel 01425 652519
Website www.fordingbridgeurc.org.uk
Fordingbridge Computer Services 01425 656462- Upgrades, installation, problem-solving,tuition,networks. Reliable local support for home and business computers.
FISHING - Day tickets are available from the Fordingbridge Service Station in Southampton Road. This allows fishing in the Recreation Ground away from the children's play area. Other members who fish there are the Ringwood & District Anglers Association.
Tutors4computers - local service covering the New Forest and in particular Fordingbridge - one-to-one tuition in your own home. This is especially suitable for Senior Citizens, but is available for all. Call Freephone 0800 0757560 www.tutors4computers.co.uk
www.armchairadvice.co.uk provides advice, information, support and resources for those concerned about dismissal or redundancy. Information on employee rights after job loss through redundancy, access to regional employment law expertise, job seeking advice and emotional support through a discussion forum.
Fordingbridge Visitor Information Centre
Kings Yard, Salisbury Street
Open Easter - Autumn
Tel: 01425 654560
A list of Bed and Breakfast is available on request.
Enquiries for Bed and Breakfast out of hours 01425 657544
Hyde Band This long established organisation founded in 1895 meets and rehearses at the United Reform Church, Salisbury Street twice weekly. Website is www.hydeband.co.uk
New Forest Basics Bank- supports those in need in providing free emergency food and essential items for people who have been referred from registered bodies such as the health service, social services, or women's refuge. Contact Basics Bank by telephoning or visiting the Church of Our Lady of Mercy & St. Joseph Catholic Church, 132 High Street, Lymington on 01590 610008. The centre is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 midday.
Police 0845 0454545
Doctors Surgery 01425 653430-www.fordingbridgedoctors.co.uk
Dental Surgery 01425 652331
Lloyds Chemist 01425 652300
A J Bass,Optician 01425 652663
Lorgnette Opticians Boutique 01425 650022
Perkins Motor Accessories 01425 653475
Fordingbridge Tyre and Battery 01425 655665
Fordingbridge Service Station 01425 652259
Solicitors - Dixon and Templeton, 43 High Street, Fordingbridge SP6 1AU - Tel: 01425 652194/ Fax- 01425 657288 - www.dixon-templeton.com
Taxis
Express Cars 01425 650000
Fordingbridge Cars 01425 652676
Wilts and Dorset Bus Company
Service X3 - Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Ringwood, Bournemouth, Poole. (Mon-Sat, every hour) (Sun, every 2 hours)
Local routes to surrounding villages
for more information 01722 336855 or 01202 673555
Places of Worship
Avon Valley Partnership - website www.avonvalley.fordingbridge.org ; Fordingbridge Methodist Church, West Street, Fordingbridge SP6 1JH; St. Mary & St. Philip RC Church, Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge - Tel: 01425 653131; Salvation Army, Roundhill, Fordingbridge SP6 1AQ - Tel - 01489 566800; United Reformed Church (see top of this page); New Life Community Church, Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge SP6 1HJ - Tel - 07909 711886- www.newlifefordingbridge.com
Pre-Schools/Schools
Stepping Stones Pre-School Playgroup - Contact Louise Pinder or Paula Ellis, joint managers of Stepping Stones Pre-school on 07796644970 or email manager@steppingstonesfordingbridge.co.uk.
St. Aldhelm's Pre-School Nursery Group - Contact - Mrs Haskell - 01425 654264
The Coach House Day Nursery - Contact Liz Morey - 01425 657711 or www.coachhousedaynursery.com
Fordingbridge County Infant 01425 653624-www.schools.hants.org.uk/fordingbridge-infant/
Fordingbridge County Junior 01425 652285- www.fjs.hants.sch.uk and email - adminoffice@fjs.hants.sch.uk
The Burgate School & Sixth Form Centre 01425 652039
Forres Sandle Manor - 01425 653181
Available outside catchment area
Bishop Wordsworth School for Boys - 01722 333851
Breamore C of E Primary School - 01725 512286
Hyde C of E Primary School - 01425 653350
South Wilts Grammar School for Girls - 01722 323326
Western Downland C O E Primary School - 01725 518293
