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Our Churches

The Octagon contains eight uniquely beautiful churches, many of them several hundred years old, seven of which are open for public worship.

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Our recent news

Community News

Octagon Lent Lunches Raise over £600 for Sage House

Many thanks to hosts, attendees and all who donated to this worthwhile cause at our…
Community News

Tea for Ukraine Raises over £1000

Thanks to the extremely generous residents of The Octagon (and beyond), the magnificent sum of…
Church news

David Parker Commissioned as Authorised Lay Minister

On Saturday 8 January David Parker from Forestside was commissioned for lay ministry in the…

Upcoming Events

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    Compton Square Dance

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    July 16, 2022, 6:00 pm
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    Its Back and Better the Ever! Saturday 16th July 2022 – Compton’s Famous Square Dance Staring – The Causeway Céilé Band This evening is for our community to celebrate and to raise money for the Octagon’s Recreation Ground in Compton Read more…
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    Tuesday Talk – Forestside

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    July 19, 2022, 7:00 pm
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    Our second talk in this year’s series will be on Tuesday July 19th and will be presented by Roy Fulker with the title of ‘A Sideways Glance at Modelling”. The modelling in question has nothing to do with catwalks, clay or railways but will look at the modelling of systems and its wide application in the modern world (think Covid, Read more…
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    Stansted Park Foundation Bookshop

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    In the heart of the Garden Centre, opposite the Gardener’s Kitchen cafe, is a secondhand bookshop. All the proceeds from the sale of the books go to support the Foundation. The shop has been refurbished as part of the refit of the Garden Centre, and now has plenty of space to browse our wide-ranging stock of fiction and non-fiction. We Read more…
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    The Coach and Horses Pub

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    Dave and Paul look forward to welcoming you to our country freehouse pub in Compton. The pub dates back to the 16th century and boasts 3 en-suite bedrooms, dining room and lounge. Having undergone a full refurbishment if you haven’t been for a while do pop in for a pint, cocktail or something to eat. We hope to see you Read more…
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    The Pavillion Tearooms – Stansted Park

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    Hidden within 1800 acres of ancient woodland on the Hampshire and West Sussex border, Stansted Park, with its stunning stately home and forest, is a wonderful setting for family and friends to gather. In the heart of The Walled Garden is a beautifully restored Victorian glass house, which now houses The Pavilion Tearoom. Read more…
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    The Barley Mow Pub

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    A traditional Sussex country pub offering great quality home cooked pub food, superb service with local real ales and fine wines. The Barley Mow South Downs National Park, Walderton, West Sussex, PO18 9ED Tel: 02392 631321 Email: info@thebarleymow.pub   Read more…
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