Boldre and South Baddesley Benefice including St Mary the Virgin, South Baddesley, St John the Baptist, Boldre and St Nicholas, Pilley

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KNIT-IN & PRAM SERVICE
St Nicholas' Chapel recently played host to a very mixed-age gathering.
At the front was the Pram Service, with tots of ten months upward and their mothers; at the back was the 'Knit-In' which is happening fortnightly at the moment, comprised more of

St Nicholas Chapel, Pilley
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grandmothers, all busy on balaclavas and woolly hats for Missions to Seamen and the British and International Society for Seamen. The two groups enjoyed one another's company, and the coffee and cake!

Pilley village is on the edge of  the New Forest National Park, making it an idyllic setting for weddings and with the adjacent Boldre War Memorial Hall, your entire day can be catered for in the one location.

Getting Married in this church

The tranquil setting in which this chapel sits is one of its features and one that many of its congregation enjoy. One day we hope to have a garden of meditation and prayer alongside the chapel where anyone can take a few moments out of their busy schedule, to recharge their soul.

A charming, modern, chapel with a welcoming atmosphere. Located in the heart of Pilley village with the memorial hall alongside offering a wide range of  interesting activities such as yoga and pre-school day care.  Please see the links alongside for more information.

Boldre Memorial Hall
Bookings can be made for this hall by contacting the Booking Secretary
01590 679 634

The grounds surrounding the chapel are currently laid to lawn with specimen trees and shrubbery.
This simple Oak Cross is in the chapel grounds and is accessible at all times for those who would like to spend a few moments in prayer.

When you drop a couple of coins onto the collection plate, do you ever stop to think how your church is funded?
Please click on this link to find out who pays

A hand scripted notice fixed to wall in the Chapels entrance lobby, reads:
The garden of St Nicholas Chapel was planted in the Spring of 1966 in loving memory of Major General Alexander Richardson CB - DSO Royal Tank Regiment, who died 22nd July 1964 aged 76 and of his sons, Major James Richardson DSO Royal Tank Regiment, killed on active service 10th July 1942 age 27 Guy Richardson late RNVR killed in civil air disaster 27th October 1965 age 44 and of his two grandchildren, Frederica Perkins who died in 1954 aged 4 days, Jane Perkins who died in 1955 aged 1 day.

Benefice of Boldre with Pilley, and South Baddesley