Groups & Societies
Get involved, learn something new, and meet like-minded people.
Explore our online resource providing information and contact details for all the clubs, groups, and societies in and around Bishop’s Castle & Beyond. From environmental groups, support for wellbeing and mental health, creative pursuits, societies and sports clubs, we have something for everyone offering opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, share your skills or discover new experiences.
If your group or club does not appear in this list, please get in touch at info@enterprisehouse.org.uk and we will add it to our page.
Bishop's Castle Orchestra
A group of keen musicians of various ages, standards and skills. We are a friendly and supportive group eager to provide music wherever it is needed in Bishop's Castle and the surrounding areas.
Tel: 07790 007 469
Email: johnphillips@myphone.coop
Website: www.bcorchestra.org.uk
Bishop's Castle Railway Society
The society is run entirely by volunteers. If you would like information on how to get involved, please get in touch.
Contact: Mike Boyd (Company Secretary)
Email: thesecretary.bcr@gmail.com
Website: www.bcrailway.co.uk
The Shropshire Bedlams
New members are welcome from September to Christmas. You do not need to be an experienced dancer, but you do need to be at least 12 years of age. Just come along to a practice and make yourself known. Practices take place on Tuesday nights from 8.00pm to 10.00pm at two separate venues: The Three Tuns, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5BW and Lydbury North Village Hall, Lydbury North, SY7 8AU. Check out the website for more details.
Email: secretaries@sbmrtd.org.uk
Website: www.sbmrtd.org.uk
SpArC Theatre
Providing high quality, accessible arts opportunities for people living in Bishops Castle and the wider south Shropshire area.
Contact: Liz Still | Tel: 01588 638 038 | Mob: 07900 929 291
Email: liz@sparctheatre.co.uk
Website: www.sparctheatre.co.uk
Bishop’s Castle & District Community Land Trust
Providing affordable housing for local people in housing need.
Contact: Kate Evans | Tel: 07497 142 485
Email: info@bcclt.co.uk
Website: www.bcclt.co.uk
Bishop’s Castle Climate Action Group
Contact: | Tel: 0300 1024458 - Option 2
Bishop’s Castle Heat Network
Tel: 0300 1024458
Bishop's Castle Seed Bank
A resource for local food resilience.
Contact: Daphne
Email: daphne@littlewoodbatch.co.uk
Website: www.littlewoodbatch.co.uk
Bishops Castle Civic Society
Working to improve and protect the heritage of our Town and its open spaces.
Contact: Gaynor Pinches
Email: mrsgaynor@btinternet.com
Website: www.bishopscastlecivicsoc.org.uk
Clun Climate & Environment Group
Covering the Clun and Chapel Lawn parish, with links with others along the Clun Valley.
Contact: Chrissie Verduyn
Community Resource
Community Resource is a charity that is committed to making life better for people and communities facing challenges in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
Contact: Carole Moreton
Email: Carole.Moreton@community-resource.org.uk
Website: www.community-resource.org.uk
Going Wild in Bishop's Castle
Going wild in BC is a community project aiming to integrate more wildlife into Bishops Castle and the surrounding area to make it a more nature (and people) friendly place!
Contact: Dan Hodgkiss
Middle Marches Community Land Trust
A community-led Trust based in the Middle Marches committed to the promotion and development of sustainable and environmentally responsible agriculture that supports a thriving natural world.
Montgomery Civic Society
Montgomery Civic Society runs the Old Bell Museum in Arthur Street, and hosts regular talks /lectures on topics relating to the historic and natural environment. It also takes an active interest in the architectural heritage of the town. The society was founded in 1973 and membership is open to all who are interested in actively furthering its purposes.
Contact: David Wynn-Thomas | Tel: 07854 153646
Email: davidwynnthomas@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.oldbellmuseum.org.uk
Montgomery Civic Society
The Newcastle and District Garden Society meets on the second Thursday of the month throughout the year. The society invites specialist speakers and organises evening and day visits to gardens. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Tel: 01588 640 234
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (Clun & BC Branch)
The Clun and Bishops Castle branch provide essential help in nature recovery and engagement work.
Email: clunandbc@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Website: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/local-branches/clun
SpArC Charity
Looking for volunteers to help with fund-raising activities, to run pop-up plant stalls, as well as help with planting at the Centre. We welcome new trustee applicants.
Contact: Jean Shirley
Email: jeanshirley@btinternet.com
Website: www.savethesparc.org
Walter's Workshop
Walter’s Workshop is a community repair workshop. We operate from Enterprise House every Friday morning from 10am till 12pm. Run by volunteers. If you’d like to find out how you can get involved, contact us via our Facebook page or drop by on a Friday morning for a chat. We’d love to meet you and are always looking for new volunteers to help us expand our skills.
Tel: 07493 695 095
Email: info@waltersworkshop.org.uk
Website: www.waltersworkshop.org.uk
Bishop’s Castle Women's Institute
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm, at the Methodist Church Hall, Station Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AQ
Tel: 01743 461 646
Website: www.shropshire.thewi.org.uk
Chirbury Women's Institute
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm, at Chirbury Parish Hall, SY15 6BH
Email: chirburywi@gmail.com
Website: www.shropshire.thewi.org.uk
Churchstoke Women's Institute
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm, at Churchstoke Community Hall, SY15 6AA
Tel: 01588 620 775
Website: www.shropshire.thewi.org.uk
Clun Women's Institute
Meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30pm, at Hightown Community Room, 1 Vicarage Road, Clun, SY7 8JG
Email:secretary.clunwi@gmail.com
Lydbury North Women's Institute
Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:15pm, at Lydbury North Village Hall, SY7 8AU
Tel: 01588 680 390
Website: www.shropshire.thewi.org.uk
Norbury & District Women's Institute
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm, at Norbury Village Hall, SY9 5EA
Tel: 01588 650 940
Website: www.shropshire.thewi.org.uk
Mainstone Women's Institute
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm, at Mainstone Village Hall, SY9 5LQ
Tel: 01588 638 246
Website: www.shropshire.thewi.org.uk
800 Club
A support group for people in Bishop's Castle, Clun, and the surrounding area who are carers for people with dementia. Meets every month, usually on a Monday in the large meeting space at Bishop's Castle Community Hospital, at 2pm.
Tel: 01588 650 940 | Mob: 07950 270 491
Email: bc800club@gmail.com
Bishop's Castle Befriending Circle
If you would like details regarding being a befriender or if you would like a regular friendly conversation with a trained befriender.
Contact: Valerie Woodmansey | Tel: 01588 650940
Bishop's Castle Patients Group
It aims to help foster good relationships between practice and patients and to represent patients’ views and needs.
Contact: Christine Williams | Tel: 01588 650869
Bishop's Castle Walking Festival
Join local walk leaders who have planned favourite routes and visits to special places to create our programme of walks in Bishop's Castle and the surrounding areas - Details for 2025 coming soon.
Contact: Ian Kidd | Tel: 07470 444485 | Email: ian.kidd904@gmail.com
Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH) Charity
Join local walk leaders who have planned favourite routes and visits to special places to create our programme of walks - Details for 2025 coming soon.
Contact: Kate Ballinger| Tel: 01743 261473
Email: kate.ballinger@nhs.net
Bishop’s Castle Bowling Club
The unique, octagonal crown green is at the very heart of the old keep of Bishop’s Castle’s castle which fell into ruin in the late 16th century. Open: April – September by appointment.
Contact: Sarah Jenkins (Club Secretary) | Tel: 07973 568 714
Email: josh.dickin@bishopscastletowncouncil.gov.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BCastleCricket
Bishop’s Castle Cricket Club
The club has one of the most beautiful pitches in the country, in the grounds of Lydham Manor about half a mile from the town centre. Spectators are very welcome.
Contact: Simon Palmer (Club Secretary) | Tel: 07779 844 613
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BCastleCricket
Bishops Castle Football Club
On the Community College sports field, or the AstroTurf at SpArC Bishop’s Castle Leisure Centre, Brampton Rd, Bishops Castle SY9 5AY, please contact for further details.
Email: secretary@bctfc.co.uk
Website: www.bctfc.co.uk
Bishop’s Castle Pickleball Club
At SpArC Bishop’s Castle Leisure Centre, Brampton Rd, Bishops Castle SY9 5AY
Contact: Sue Richardson
Email: suer@pickleballengland.org
Website: www.pickleballrules.co.uk/courts/bishops-castle-pickleball-club/
Bishop’s Castle Rugby Club
Growing club open to players of all ages and all ability new and old. Men’s training - Tuesday and Thursday - 7:30pm/8:30pm
Tel: 07528 791 610
Bishop's Castle Tennis Club
Join us for Tennis, tournaments, coaching and events at Bishop's Castle Tennis Club, Love Lane, SY9 5DW
Email: info@bishopscastletennis.org
Table Tennis Group
Table Tennis takes place from 2pm every Monday afternoon unless otherwise stated and lasts for 2 hours at Norbury Village Hall. The entry fee is £3 per person.
Contact: Christine Williams | Tel: 01588 650869
SpArC Leisure Centre
The centre includes a Swimming Pool, Sauna, Fitness Suite, Squash Courts, 3 Court Sports Hall & Studio/Theatre.
Contact: Tel: 01588 630 243
Email: Sparc.leisure@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshireleisurecentres.com/sparc-bishops-castle