Storyshop
Our Storyshop continues through the summer. The next time we meet will be on Sunday 30th August at 4pm. As usual, we will meet in All Saints’, Compton.
Benefice Service
Sunday 30th August will be the fifth Sunday of the month. This month, the service will be held at All Saints’, Hursley at 11am. Do come and join us as we worship together as a benefice.
Otterbourne Summer Festival – Raffle results
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Otterbourne Summer Festival on Sunday 28th June 2026. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed hosting it! For those who took part in our raffle, here are the winning ticket numbers: Lainston House afternoon tea – 99 Boka Bars (box of 24) […]
Parentalk
Do you have a young person in your family that you struggle to talk to and understand? Are you worried about the stresses of parenting a teenager? Come and listen and share with other parents some of the stresses and conflict that arise when communicating with teens. We are holding the event on Tuesday 12th […]
Story Shop
Our next Story Shop will take place on Sunday 26th April at 4 pm. We will gather at All Saints’, Compton with cookies and a drink. Everyone will receive a warm welcome.
Seated Yoga
Starting on Tuesday 14th April, Vikki will be taking seated yoga classes in St. Matthew’s church room, Otterbourne. Classes will take place every Tuesday between 1-2 pm, If you would like to attend or like to know more, please email Vikki on vinyasawithvikki@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome. Why not get fit while you sit?
Oasis Christian Centre, Romsey
Oasis Christian Centre is a charity-run business that has operated in Romsey since 1984. It sells a wide range of second-hand books, Bibles, cards, stationery, and much more. This year, Oasis is holding its first ever Easter Egg Hunt. Drop in with your primary school aged children during the Easter school holidays, hunt for eggs, […]
Storyshop
Why not come to share in our Story time for families and children? This monthly gathering takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month at All Saints’ Church, Compton at 4 pm. You will be warmly welcomed as we share stories and faith, complete with hot chocolate, a cookie and plenty of fun.
Welcome to Storyshop
On Sunday 25th January at 4 pm, we are inviting families to come to All Saints’ church, Compton and join a family-friendly gathering where children (and grown ups!) can unwind snuggle in and hear a bedtime story. Come just as you are – ready for bed is absolutely encouraged. Children can bring their favourite pillow, […]
Appeal from Knit ‘n’ Natter for Ukraine
There is an urgent appeal for hand knitted items for men and women to be donated to our local Knit ‘n’ Natter group. If you are able to give any help, donate or for more information, please contact either Gill in Otterbourne or Dawn, our Administrator. Many thanks
Otterbourne Conservation Group
There is an exhibition of the archives on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November from 10am to 5pm in Otterbourne Village Hall. Come and see pictures of local wartime heroes, Sponder’s Mede, the founding of our group and the village as it was in the past.
Our churches
We would love to welcome all into our churches across the benefice and to prepare a place that you and your family feel wanted, safe and, most importantly, found. Take a look at our monthly service listing and join us at one of our services on offer.
CHO Tots
Please don’t forget that our benefice baby and toddler group meet on Wednesday mornings from 10-11.30 am during term time. We gather in St. Matthew’s church room and light refreshments are available. Everyone is welcome to join us.
New Church Electoral Roll
Every six years, the church electoral roll must be fully updated. Being on the roll allows you to attend and vote at the annual parochial church meeting. Every person who would like to be added to the roll must be baptised and reside in the parish or, if not a resident, regularly attend public worship […]
CHO Tots
All are welcome to join us at our regular baby and toddler group. We meet on Wednesday mornings from 10-11.30 am during term time in St. Matthew’s church room, Otterbourne. Light refreshments and a hot drink are available.
Harvest Festival
We shall be holding our Harvest Festival services in all three churches in the benefice. The Family Communion service with Harvest at St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne will be held at 9.30am on Sunday 6th October and All Saints’, Compton will be joined by Compton School for the service at 11.00am. All Saints’, Hursley will be celebrating […]
Knit and Natter
All are welcome to come along to this freindly gathering. We meet on the last Wednesday of every month. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 26th June from 2.30-4 pm in St. Matthew’s Church Room. Even if you don’t knit but like to natter, you will receive a warm welcome. Why not come and see?