The Parish Centre has been at the heart of our community for over 50 years. In 2020, we were delighted to receive planning permission for a new building.
We are currently fundraising through a variety of events to make our new parish centre a reality. Alverstoke's Parish Centre, properly called St.Mary's Church Parish Centre, is now 50 years old, and although it always looks well-presented and cared for, it is in need of a major programme of refurbishment. Maintenance costs are starting to outstrip income, the roof leaks, the drains are crumbling,
the heating system is inadequate and the building does not meet current regulations for accessibility. If we cannot raise enough money to rebuild, then the facility will eventually fall into disrepair, and be lost to the community. Although the Centre is used by a number of St Maryβs Church groups it is Community Groups that make most use of the hall and lounge. Currently there are thirty community groups, representing a full range of age and needs, who use the centre on a regular basis, including Mothers and Toddlers, the Multiple Sclerosis society, Cardio Vascular Rehabilitation, a Youth Group, three Womensβ Institutes, the Guiding Association, Baby & Toddlers' to name a few. Only one room can be used at any time (as there is no soundproofing), and some potential users have been lost, as their preferred day and time had been allocated. Group members have made new friends, and joined other groups through contacts made in the centre. These are just a few examples of how important this centre is to the wellbeing of different groups within our community
The design of the new building, for which we now have planning permission, provides rooms of different sizes, with accessibility, catering and flexibility built in, to meet a range of needs. The main hall will be large enough for badminton, exercise classes, table tennis, large functions, and meetings; smaller rooms also available for meetings, and smaller social functions. A quantity surveyor has estimated that the cost of a new building, including professional fees, will be around Β£2 million. We realise that this is a huge undertaking, but we need to plan to provide a building that can meet increasing demands for usage, and will be fit for purpose now, and for many years to come. We are planning a series of fundraising events, which will be promoted here. This is a major project for the community and needs everyone to get involved if we're to provide a facility for ourselves, our families and for generations to come.
15/06/2026
π° Calling All Star Bakers! π
One of the highlights of the Alverstoke Garden Walkabout is enjoying a well-earned cuppa and a slice of delicious homemade cake while exploring the gardens.
To make this possible, we need your help! If you're able to bake a cake or prepare any other tasty homemade treat, we would be incredibly grateful for your contribution.
π Drop-off location: Parish Centre, Green Road PO12 2ET
π Drop-off times:
Friday 26th June - morning
Saturday 27th June β from 12:00 pm
Sunday 28th June β from 12:00 pm
Every bake, big or small, helps make the event special for our visitors.
Thank you for your support! β€οΈ
27/05/2026
Weβre really looking forward to this yearβs Alverstoke Garden Walkabout 27-28 JuneπΏπΆββοΈ
Explore some lovely local gardens, meet neighbours, and enjoy a relaxed day in our beautiful village.
Tickets are on sale now Β£10 adults - children FREE!
Alverstoke Post Office
Alverstoke Village Hardware (Village Rd)
Ginaβs (Clayhall Road)
Solent Springs Adventure Golf (Stokes Bay Road)
Tickets on the Day:
Available at Parish Centre from 12:00pm
and participating gardens - lookout for the signs! π
πΆπππ ππππππππ πππππππ ππππ ππππππππ ππππ‘ πππππ ππ. ππππ'π πππππππΆ With Spinnaker Shanty
Join us for an evening of shanties, sea songs, and salty entertainment for sailors and landlubbers alike!
Doors open 7pm | Starts 7.30pm
WE WILL BE SELLING TICKETS FOR Β£10 on the door
(no fish & chips included - you are welcome to bring your own)
β οΈ IMPORTANT β ADVANCE TICKET DEADLINE β οΈ
We need to finalise fish & chip orders on Thursday, so please purchase advance tickets ASAP from Alverstoke Post Office (by Thursday morning latest) if you would like the fish & chip supper.
π» BYO drinks and glasses (shop nearby in the village)
13/04/2026
SEA SHANTIES EVENING AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH THIS SATURDAY 18th APRIL! ππ΄ββ οΈ
Live music with Spinnaker Shanty BandπTasty Fish and Chips!
Tickets still available Β£17.50 from Alverstoke Post Office BUT BE QUICK! π
Experience a night of live sea shanties, fish & chips and fun at St Maryβs Church, Alverstoke πΆπ
Tickets just Β£17.50 from Alverstoke Post Office includes fish&chip supper!
31/03/2026
Parish Centre Latest News! π
Exciting progress is being made on the hall refurbishment β a brighter, warmer space is on the way!
πΆ Donβt miss the Sea Shanty Evening! 18th April at St. Mary's Church
π Tickets available now (Β£17.50 incl. fish & chips) from Alverstoke Post Office
π³ Sponsor a tree with a plaque and support the project β still available!
Read the full newsletter to see how you can get involved and support our Parish Centre β¬οΈ
πΈ Flower Origami Craft Afternoon β Next Week at the Parish Centre! πΈ
A relaxing, hands-on afternoon making beautiful paper flowers π·
βοΈ All materials provided
πΌ No experience needed
ποΈ Tickets Β£10 per person from Alverstoke Post Office
Proudly supported by Bernards Estate Agents π
16/12/2025
π Parish Centre Regeneration β some brilliant news to share! π
Thanks to the amazing support of our community, over Β£14,000 has been raised in 2025 through coffee mornings and events β and weβre delighted to say our regeneration project has now raised over Β£600,000 in total - fantastic!
Weβre also thrilled to confirm that Gosport Borough Council has awarded a Β£20,000 grant towards Phase 2 of the project, helping us refurbish and future-proof the Main Hall and improve our outdoor spaces for biodiversity and the environment π±
Thereβs more fundraising ahead, plans for new events in 2026, and even an opportunity to sponsor a tree as part of our landscaping work.
π Read the full December Regeneration News, including upcoming dates and ways to get involved, here:https://alverstokeparishcentre.org.uk/docs/regeneration-news.pdf
Thank you to all our volunteers, supporters and partners - we couldnβt do this without you π
25/11/2025
β TODAY! Parish Centre Coffee Morning 10:30am β12pm
Join us for our last coffee morning of the year!
Β£4 entry β tea/coffee + homemade cake π°
π Books β’ ποΈ Raffle β’ β¨ 2026 Plans
Come along, meet friends, and support our regeneration project!
Everyone welcome β see you soon!
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