Friends of Droxford Church

06/04/2026

We would like to report on one of the many projects FODC has focused on for the benefit of Droxford Church and community. The sound system has been inadequate for many years and three years ago FODC started a project to improve it.
After extensive research with church sound experts a system was proposed and accepted from Distributed Sound and Video Ltd (DSAV). To install this system in our Grade-1 listed church we applied for Faculty approval from the Portsmouth Diocese which was secured last year thanks to the hard work of many Friends. The Friends have been fund raising tirelessly for this project and had to stretch the budget as inevitably costs had risen through the lengthy selection and approval process. None the less, Phase 1, based on two high-quality Bose MSA speakers and associated amplification equipment, was installed in December in time for the Christmas services, and to universal approval.
This project represents the largest single investment in the church building since the Annexe was completed in 2019. Phase 2 will see the addition of two further speakers, and Phase 3 will be a Video extension project so that services and concerts can be fully streamed into the church with high quality audio.

03/12/2025

A constant beacon in our midst to cherish.

24/11/2025

https://www.friendsofdroxfordchurch.org.uk/fodc-response-to-the-end-of-the-dch-licence/

FODC Response to the end of DCH Licence Dear Community, Friends of Droxford Church (FODC) would like to clarify its position following recent challenges involving Droxford Community Hub (DCH). Under […]

14/11/2025

https://www.friendsofdroxfordchurch.org.uk/wilfrids-reopening-announcement/

Friends of Droxford Church are working to provide a fuller update to the situation and will keep you informed in the coming days.

Wilfrid’s Reopening Announcement Dear Community, Wilfrid`s Café was planning to close for its customary Christmas break and reopen in January. Following the decision by the Droxford Community Hub CIC to […]

31/10/2025

Our evening with Amy Baker sings exceeded our expectations. The big band sound, the big frocks and that amazing voice led to a toe tapping rollicking night to remember. And to those who took to the dance floor…. amazing! Modern jive, Lindy hop, ceroc melded into mesmerising fluidity. Obviously all to raise funds for a great cause and we raised nearly £1000.

24/09/2025

It’s this Saturday night! Amazing live singing from Amy Baker.

24/09/2025

It’s this Saturday night! Dance the night away for what promises to be a fantastic evening of music and dance 1950s style 💃

21/09/2025

Amy is getting ready for our evening of “Amy Baker Sings”! Are you ready to listen to that big band sound?
📍 Droxford Village Hall, SO32 3RB
📅 Saturday 27th September
🕢 19:30 – 22:30
🎟️ Tickets £20pp from Droxford Post Office or https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/AmyBakerSings
A 1950s-themed evening not only listening to the big band sound, but also swing, jive & rock ’n roll.

31/08/2025

Back by popular request, our deferred evening of “Amy Baker Sings”! Join us for a 1950s-themed evening listening to the big band sound, swing, jive & rock ’n roll; either Amy singing or experienced DJ keeping the tunes beating – with a licensed bar available.

📍 Droxford Village Hall
📅 Saturday 27th September
🕢 19:30 – 22:30
🎟️ Tickets £20pp from Droxford Post Office or https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/AmyBakerSings

We’d love to see you there for what promises to be a fantastic evening of music, dancing, and community spirit.
These events are more than just great nights out – they help us sustain our charitable mission of community activities, heritage in the making, and building support. Thanks to your help, FODC in the last five years has raised over £55,000 (independently of Wilfrid's Cafe) to keep our historic church building thriving for everyone in and around Droxford.

Thank you for your continued support – we look forward to welcoming you on the 27th!

28/08/2025

We want to reassure you all that Wilfrid’s Café will always remain open in the annexe as part of the community hub at the heart of Droxford.

We have reached out to Droxford Community Hub (DCH) with an offer of mediation and are awaiting in anticipation for a full response to set a date.

Update Number 1: 14/08/25: FODC have offered to DCH a 3 month extension to the termination date of the supplemental licence. FODC have also offered to DCH to enter a mediation process. To date, FODC have not received acceptance of either by DCH.

Update Number 2: 27/08/25: On Wednesday 13th August, FODC offered to DCH a 3 month extension to the termination date of the supplemental licence. DCH accepted the extension shortly before the deadline. FODC is still awaiting a response to the separate offer of mediation.

We can only comment on factual and verifiable information and we will keep you updated as things progress.

29/07/2025

Free Exhibition on Saturday 16 August to commemorate VJ Day.