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Paella on the lawn – Sunday 29th September
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES!!!! Paella on the Lawn at Greyfriars #2 Sunday 29 September 2024 Drinks...
Craft De-Stash (& Re-Stash)
R.A.C.E are hosting a Destash event on Saturday 7th September from 11am. You will be able to...
Upcoming Study Days – Bookable NOW!
We want to inform you of some dates for your diary going forward... We have dates for the...
Idelica Paella Sunday Lunch – A date to remember
Sunday 4th August, 12pm - 4pm Be set for a laid-back afternoon of delicious freshly-cooked...
RMDS Starts tomorrow!
There are still tickets available for different evenings so please do check it out if you are...
Pub Quiz Evening – A date for your diary!
We have a Pub Quiz coming up, here at the centre on Thursday, 31st October. Light refreshments and...
Ringwood Art Society – Summer Exhibition 2024
Please come and join Greyfriars for an exhibition of Ringwood Art Society members’ exhibits Open...
Book Sale photos – 06/07/24
PLEASE CLICK ON THE FIRST IMAGE TO ENLARGE AND THEN YOU CAN CLICK THROUGH. Summer Book Sale...
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𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. Run over a number of weeks, these FREE flexible courses...
From Corn to Popcorn – with Mary Baldwin
What is going to happen with the empty old cinema in the Market Place? Local historian Mary...
Fashion Show Photos – 29/06/24
Fashion Show Photo's. June 29th 2024. We had such a wonderful time this last Saturday! Thank you...
NEW CLUB – JOLLY GOOD COMPANY
We have a NEW Greyfriars Club, on the 3rd Thursday of the month...... The 'Jolly Good Company'...
RMDS IS BACK NEXT MONTH!!
RMDS Summer Show 2024 “History, Mystery and Listerine!” will be running from 23rd - 27th July. As...
Spiral Blue Table Top Sale
Join Spiral Blue for their Summer Coffee Morning and Table Top Sale hosted by the Windward...
Afternoon Tea Fundraiser
Come along on Friday, July 5th at 12:30 PM, and join us for a delightful afternoon tea, graciously...
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A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES!!!! Paella on the Lawn at Greyfriars #2 Sunday 29 September 2024 Drinks and Dessert Bar opens 12pm Chicken and Chorizo, Seafood and Mixed Vegetable Paella Service between 12.30pm-2.30pm Live Music with Baldy & Friends from 1pm-3.30pm We are SO excited that @idelica_paella have decided to come back and do another Paella on the lawn 😍 It was an absolute success last time, so let's make the most of the last few summer days before Autumn sets in. Bring along friends and family for a thoroughly enjoyable Sunday lunch! We cant wait to see you there.
Who’s ready for an unforgettable Ringwood Carnival? Come and spend it with us!🎉 We've got an action-packed day full of fun, featuring… 🎶 Local musical talent 🚘 TRANSFORMERS 🎨 Face painting & glitter 🤡 Thrilling circus acts 🧸Teddy bear tombola 🍺 Full size Carnival Bar …and all the classic carnival treats—tea, cake, and delicious ploughman's rolls, hot dogs and burgers! 🍔 PLUS our car park will be JAM PACKED with 30 Super Cars… we can’t wait! 🚙 ⭐️ Here’s the lineup to keep you entertained: ⭐️ 🎶 12pm - *Tuesday Choir* 💖 12:30pm - *Lois Bibbins* 🎡 2pm - *Procession Break* 🎤 2:30pm - *Sam Lowen* 🎸 4pm - *Lewis Simons* 🎵 5:30pm - *Matt Black* 🎭 6pm - *Nigel Revill* 🚘Transformer Appearances: 🚘 1:30-2pm Greyfriars Roundabout 3:30-4pm On the Lawn 5-5:30pm On the Lawn 6:45-7:15pm Greyfriars Roundabout Come down, bring your friends, and make some amazing memories with us!
This month's timetable for local Ringwood and Fordingbridge Healthy Walks. The next walk is Friday 13th September, Meet by 10:20am to walk for 10:30am. Meet at Frog Lane Fordingbridge. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leads. All walks are at your own risk and it's advised to wear walking shoes or boots as paths can be muddy after rain, and there may be trip hazards. Free to join in!! Just turn up and Go!
This month's timetable for local Ringwood and Fordingbridge Healthy Walks. The next walk is Friday 6th September, Meet by 10:20am to walk for 10:30am. Turf Hill & Hole Purlieu - Turf Hill Car Park. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leads. All walks are at your own risk and it's advised to wear walking shoes or boots as paths can be muddy after rain, and there may be trip hazards. Free to join in!! Just turn up and G
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES!!!! Paella on the Lawn at Greyfriars #2 Sunday 29 September 2024 Drinks and Dessert Bar opens 12pm Chicken and Chorizo, Seafood and Mixed Vegetable Paella Service between 12.30pm-2.30pm Live Music with Baldy & Friends from 1pm-3.30pm We are SO excited that @idelica_paella have decided to come back and do another Paella on the lawn 😍 It was an absolute success last time, so let's make the most of the last few summer days before Autumn sets in. Bring along friends and family for a thoroughly enjoyable Sunday lunch! We cant wait to see you there.
This month's timetable for local Ringwood and Fordingbridge Healthy Walks. The next walk is Friday 6th September, Meet by 10:20am to walk for 10:30am. Turf Hill & Hole Purlieu - Turf Hill Car Park. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leads. All walks are at your own risk and it's advised to wear walking shoes or boots as paths can be muddy after rain, and there may be trip hazards. Free to join in!! Just turn up and G
We are looking forward to having you back ☺️
🎉 Get Ready for LIVE ON THE LAWN in collaboration with Ringwood Carnival🎉 🎶 Unmissable Entertainment🎶 Kick off your Carnival Day from 11am with a lineup of local musical legends, including Sam Lowen, Lewis Simons Music, Lois Bibbins, and more! 🎤 Stay tuned for the full schedule—it’s going to be epic! 🚘 Transformers Takeover🚘 This year, we’re doubling the fun with TWO Transformers stomping onto the lawn! Stay tuned for their grand entrance times—you won’t want to miss this! 🎪 Circus Magic & Samba Rhythms🎪 Prepare to be dazzled by circus acts and get your groove on with a lively Samba Band. It’s going to be a day full of surprises! 🍔 Scrumptious Food & Drink🍔 Fuel your fun with refreshing drinks from the Carnival bar at Greyfriars Lawn. Indulge in Ploughman’s rolls, tea cakes, ice creams, and mouth-watering bites from Tucky’s Hog Roast & BBQ. Burgers, hot dogs, and more—your taste buds are in for a treat! 🎯 Games & Face Painting 🎯 Get in on the action with our TEDDY TOMBOLA 🧸 and make sure you’re Carnival-ready with face painting and glitter galore! We can’t wait to see you there—bring your best vibes and let’s make this Carnival Day one to remember! 🎉
Sculpture Update We are sad to announce that last week, when the sculptor went to collect the wood from the boughs of our Cedar tree from the timber yard, he discovered that it had all split and the quality of what was now left was not good enough to attempt a sculpture. We have now decided that as the sculpture was all about preserving the memory of our tree, we will not continue to fundraise for this project. Those people who have kindly donated, we will of course refund, but do want to thank you for your generous support of what we were trying to achieve for the centre. Those of you who came into the centre and donated, please come forward and we will refund you and those that donated on Just Giving, we are just working out how to refund you! Our very best wishes and thank you for your support.
𝑫𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑺 𝑻𝑶 𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑴𝑩𝑬𝑹 Here this Thursday & Friday! 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒔 - 𝑨𝒈𝒆𝒔 6 - 12 Thursday 1st August 9:30 - 12:30 - Pirate Ship painting and parrot in pastels. Friday 2nd August 9:30 - 12:30 - Colourful dinosaur and fossil print. Thursday 22nd August 9:30 - 12:30 - Orca Whale acrylic painting and Inky seahorse. Friday 23rd August 9:30 - 12:30 - Cheeky seagull collage and ice cream painting. Contact The Paintbox via thepaintboxarts@gmail.com for more information.