Fifield Bavant: St Martin

Charlton All Saints

The parish of Charlton All Saints is at the eastern end of the beautiful Chalke Valley Benefice. We aim to be warm and welcoming to all. We have church services twice a month. On the second Sunday at 11.00am we hold Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer and on the fourth Sunday at 9.30am we hold a Communion Service from Common Worship.

All Saints' Church is open daily from around 9am to 5pm. We welcome people of all faiths and those of none. The Church is the heart of our community and is available for everyone. Do drop in for a few moments of peace and reflection in your busy day.

We are a small village (population of 221 in 2021) with a strong community and hold a number of annual village events. Watch out for the Progressive Supper, Quiz Night, Eco Picnic & Nature Count, Village BBQ, Harvest Festival, Bonfire Bash and Downton Band Concert.

We are proud to have joined the Eco Church Project, and we received our Bronze Award at the end of May 2024.

We look forward to meeting you!

Broadchalke: All Saints

Broad Chalke (pop 650) sits centrally in the Benefice and has a good mix of age-groups. There is a CofE maintained primary school, a sports centre, a village hall where WI, Flower Club, Film Night are each held once a month and Teddybears (for mums, babies and toddlers) once a week, and a pub – The Queen’s Head.

The jewel in our crown is The Hub – a shop (Chalke Valley Stores) and Coffee Shop, situated in the URC building. There are 7 working farms and several small businesses. The village also hosts the internationally famous Chalke Valley History Festival.

Ebbesbourne Wake: St John the Baptist

Ebbesbourne Wake is the largest of three neighbouring villages with most houses around the centre, but some are outlying and West End joins Ebbesbourne and Alvediston. The Horseshoe pub is very popular, while the Village Hall is a centre for all 3 local villages. It hosts the 'Alvewake' fête, flower show, film club, concerts and special occasions like the Coronation Tea. Farms are mainly arable and livestock pasture, with a commercial shoot. Ebbesbourne shares a Parish Council with Fifield

Nunton: St Andrew

ONB (pop 550), short for Odstock, Nunton, and Bodenham, is a charming community nestled towards the eastern end of the picturesque Chalke Valley on the eastern edge of the Chalke Deanery.

Coombe Bissett: St Michael & All Angels

Coombe Bissett is a medium sized village on the cross roads where the valley East- West road meets the Salisbury-Blandford road. The village is extremely friendly. Coombe Bissett enjoys the prominence of the church of St Michael and All Angels and benefits from an excellent village shop, small church primary school and a pub.

Odstock: St Mary

"The parish of Odstock w Nunton & Bodenham: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Britford: St Peter

The ancient village of Britford (pop 560) is 1 mile south of Salisbury, with beautiful views of the Cathedral from the water meadows. It is a small community with no shop, but proud of a very successful cafe with delicious homemade food. Longford castle is at the southern end of the village, there is a fish farm and two other farms and for centuries the sheep fair was held in Britford.

Longford C of E Primary school serves children from the surrounding area. There are a few families in Britford with children but most of the residents are retired.

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.

Berwick St John: St John

Berwick St John (pop 250) is the westernmost village in the Chalke Valley, and the Benefice. Nestled amongst the chalk downs, the River Ebble rises here. It is a rural community, with four working farms and associated businesses including a blacksmith. There is a pub and Village Hall, both well supported.

Berwick is renowned for its community spirit, from street parties for national events to its Harvest Supper and Fete.

Bowerchalke: Holy Trinity

Bowerchalke (pop 280) is a ribbon development, nearly two miles from end to end, set in the Cranbourne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with farms surrounding it. It has a stream fed from a spring that rises in the natural basin that joins the Ebble River and supports a fish farm. It is, in the main a close- knit community of all ages. The “outstanding” Broad Chalke School is a draw for those with young children. There is a monthly farmers market in the Village Hall, and other community events provided by Church and Village Hall supporters.

Alvediston: St Mary

Alvediston (pop 80) to the west is the most scattered village with clusters of houses. Following a recent fire at the 'Crown'Inn, the church provides a venue for concerts and special events, eg. a Coronation exhibition of local activities and interests. Sheep farming predominates, with some arable, livestock and a race horse stud.

Homington: St Mary the Virgin

Homington is a little over one mile down the valley road from Coombe Bissett - easy walking distance across Homington Down. Homington is a small, friendly village, with its pretty church of St Mary.

The sense of community is extremely important and you will always find a friendly face and someone to pass the time of day with. Social coffee mornings take place monthly in Homington church.