Chalford
01452 770897
http://www.bisleybenefice.org.uk

This 18th century church on the main Stroud to Cirencester road and beside the Thames - Severn canal has a wealth of Arts and Crafts features. The stained glass is in part by Edward Payne and its quality reflects that the area in which the church is situated is known as "Golden Valley". The carved reredos, rood screen and font cover are particularly of note. The vital resource of the River Frome, next to the canal, is reflected in the identifiable fish species around the font bowl.

Its close proximity to the road means that these treasures need to be kept secure, so access - apart from at service times - needs to be through contact with clergy or a Churchwarden.

The community of Chalford continues the artistic tradition with studios, galleries and a foundry.
It is a microcosm of the cross over from agricultural to industrial life. The small but loyal congregation maintains friendly, welcoming worship in the moderate Catholic style. It has good relations with its adjacent Church School and its intricate network of narrow streets and alleyways where donkeys used to be the main form of transportation.
 

Keble Road France Lynch Gloucester
01452 770897
http://www.bisleybenefice.org.uk

St John the Baptist church dates from 1857 and is one of a number of churches in the wider area built at the instigation of Thomas Keble, then Vicar of Bisley.  With two highly populated adjoining villages, France Lynch and Chalford Hill, he saw the need for a centre of worship here. 

Situated on the side of the hill overlooking a picturesque valley, it is a beautiful and peaceful situation.  Inside, the fine work in lapis luzuli and malachite on white marble – prominent in and around the chancel, on the choir screen, pulpit and reredos – lifts our church above the ordinary.

St John's still maintains a tradition of involvement with the local community, not least through the nearby Church Rooms (our answer to a village hall).  We gladly welcome everyone to our mix of services and aim to provide the community with a centre for fellowship, mission and support, with special services such as our annual All Souls and Carol services

Bussage Hill Bussage Stroud
(01452) 770897
http://www.bisleybenefice.org.uk/stmichaelandallangels.html

In 1827, Thomas Keble, reformer and member of the Oxford movement, came to the parish of Bisley to be vicar. In 1833, the Movement began to publish various spiritual writings, or tracts, confirming their approval of the Anglican divines of the seventeenth century and rejecting reform of the church by the state. They became known as Tractarians. Keble was motivated to attend to the spiritual needs of his parishioners and went about setting up new churches and spiritual institutions, funded by appeals and private donations. He saw the need for the hamlets of Bussage and Brownshill to have a church, which would be funded in a unique way. On 28 May 1839, 20 anonymous young men from Oxford University formed an association for sacrificial giving and agreed to contribute to a fund for five years. The money would then be used to build a church in a suitable place. Issac Williams left Oxford in 1842 and became a curate to Thomas Keble. He drew the group's attention to Bussage and it was agreed that the funds should build a church in the area.
The church was to be built on a shelf of land by a yew tree overlooking the steep wooded valley - romantic yet inaccessible. The church was designed by J.P. Harrison - architect and it was stipulated by Thomas Keble that the tower should be capable of bearing a spire. In October 1846, the church was consecrated by Bishop Monk of Gloucester. It was a great Tractarian event involving forty-four clergy (who vested at the Ram Inn) and processed down the hill to the service. The foundation stone of the church, hidden from view and laid by Thomas Keble, bore a Latin inscription -
'To the honour of God, the Lord of the dead and the living and for the care of the poor ones in Christ this church was founded on the 21' November in the year of our lord 1844. Twenty alumni of the University of Oxford built it at their own expense. They are unknown in this place, but known to God".

Highfield Way, Stroud, France Lynch, GL6 8LZ
(01453) 884214
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Sports and Social club supporting many sports including: Several skittles teams through the Winter and lots of Summer skittles Four football teams Three cricket teams Tennis Short mat bowls Darts Aside from that various classes are h...

Queens Square, Chalford Hill, GL6 8EQ

Situated in delightful Cotswold stone village. Access by very narrow roads. First time visitors should go during daylight! Superb country garden.

Lynch Road, Stroud, France Lynch, GL6 8LT
(01453) 452280
thekingsheadfrancelynch.co.uk/

Friendly single-bar Cotswold stone pub in middle of compact village of narrow winding streets. Restaurant area adjoins the bar. Enjoy the superb garden with valley views. Village name denotes former Huguenot connections. French and Flemish...

High Street, Chalford, GL6 8DJ
(01453) 882384
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Two-bar pub alongside a derelict Thames & Severn canal, now a beautiful wild area, and the River Frome. Bar food available all day. A scenic path runs alongside that joins the Daneway pub upstream with Brimscombe and Stroud downstream.

Midway, Chalford Hill, GL6 8EN
(01453) 492180

Superb village inn well worth seeking out. Very welcoming. A host of features including open fireplaces, oak flooring and pine furniture. Large patio with good views across the Frome valley.

The Ridge, Stroud, Old Bussage, GL6 8BB
(01453) 883163
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Pleasant village pub on road now bypassed by new estate road. Opening times correct as of 12/11/2022