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Somatic Yoga with Mari Dixon
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 Tuesdays from 1:30 - 2:45pm . In this practice we shall be emphasising slow internal...
Ringpex 2026
Calling all treasure hunters, and stamp lovers! The Ringwood Philatelic Society is thrilled to...
Fridge Fundraiser
Did you know it costs around £1,000 a year just to keep our Community Fridge running? Behind the...
Our Pub Quiz night is back
We’re delighted to welcome Julian Titt for another lively Pub Quiz on Thursday 4 June at...
Paul Martin is BACK!
🌟 Flog It! Star Paul Martin is Back! Don't Miss the Greyfriars Valuation Day, and interactive...
Not long to go now till our Pop up Community Cafe starts
As a taster of great things to come, we have organised a pop-up Community Cafe for the week...
In search of….
A request please.. We are looking for an electric piano to replace the piano in Ann Rose Hall...
New music appreciation study Group – The string quartet
Join the ever popular and welcoming course at Greyfriars and discover the rich history and...
New Study Group – The roman world
The Study Groups return this April with a brand‑new course from the ever‑popular Nick Griffiths,...
April’s News letter deadline!
‼️‼️URGENT REMINDER‼️‼️We would normally ask you to have your content to us by the second Monday...
Spring is coming…
Spring is in the air at Greyfriars! The evenings are getting lighter, the days are getting warmer,...
Ringwood Antiques Club – a date for your diary
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Join Ringwood Antiques on Wednesday 25 February for a captivating talk by...
News letter content deadlines
Please submit your content as early in the month as possible. This allows us enough time to review...
Heathside Travel Event
On 19 February, Heathside Travel are holding an Information morning at Greyfriars; a local,...
EXCITING NEWS!!
We’re excited to share that we will be holding our first Pop‑Up Community Café, opening 23 March,...
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Sadly this week we had some antisocial behaviour again at the centre. Some youths gathered and climbed onto the roof & it appears that a piece of parapet was thrown onto one of our commemorative benches - breaking the back of the bench. If there is anyone in the community who could restore the bench for us please? We would love some help please, as these benches are so well used at Greyfriars. Thank you!
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 On Tuesdays from 1:30 - 2:45pm . In this practice we shall be emphasising slow internal sensory based movement. Retraining the nervous system and reconnecting to the body can be beneficial in relieving pain and counteracting the impact of stress, helping to restore our overall wellness. Finding a way toward stillness we can... Rest / Restore / Rejuvenate and Heal. To book a place for a free trial or for further information please contact Mari (BWY dip / IYT) Tel: 01425 480839 Email: mari@interbeingyoga.com
Sound bath and relaxation sessions.... Take time to rest, reset and restore with a deeply relaxing sound healing experience led by Jayne Evans. Gentle vibrations and soothing tones from singing bowls help calm the mind, ease stress and anxiety, and support better sleep and overall wellbeing. The first session is free, with subsequent sessions just £10. Join us on Friday mornings, at 10am and allow yourself a moment of calm in your week. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended to secure your place, email jayneevans111@icloud.com
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 On Tuesdays from 1:30 - 2:45pm . In this practice we shall be emphasising slow internal sensory based movement. Retraining the nervous system and reconnecting to the body can be beneficial in relieving pain and counteracting the impact of stress, helping to restore our overall wellness. Finding a way toward stillness we can... Rest / Restore / Rejuvenate and Heal. To book a place for a free trial or for further information please contact Mari (BWY dip / IYT) Tel: 01425 480839 Email: mari@interbeingyoga.com
HERE TODAY!! ✉️ ✨ Calling all treasure hunters, and stamp lovers! ✨ The Ringwood Philatelic Society is thrilled to announce the return of our annual RINGPEX Stamp Fair! Whether you’ve been collecting for decades or are just curious to see what it's all about, there’s something for everyone. 📅 When: Saturday, 6th June | 10:00 AM onwards 📍 Where: Greyfriars, Ringwood 💰 Cost: FREE entry! Come browse incredible collections, chat with professional dealers, and hunt for your next hidden gem. Plus, we’ll have delicious refreshments available all day long! ☕🍰 Want to get involved? The Ringwood Philatelic Society is a super friendly group that meets monthly at Greyfriars. 'We love everything stamps and postal history, and we welcome new members of all experience levels. Come say hello this weekend! 👋' #RingwoodEvents #StampCollecting #Philately #HampshireEvents #Ringpex2026
🚨 Did you know it costs around £1,000 a year just to keep our Community Fridge running? 🚨 Behind the scenes, our incredible volunteers are working hard every single week—not just processing over 20 food donations, but also fundraising to keep this vital resource alive for everyone in Ringwood. Now, they need your help! 👇 🛍️ Preloved Clothes & Household Sale 📅 When: TODAY...Saturday, 6th June | From 11:00 AM 📍 Where: Ringwood Library Come grab a bargain, find some hidden treasures, and support a facility that helps so many. Reminder: The Ringwood Community Fridge is open to absolutely everyone! Pop in whenever the library is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings. We hope to see you ? 👋💛 #Ringwood #RingwoodCommunity #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #SupportLocal #CommunityFridge
THIS SATURDAY ✉️ ✨ Calling all treasure hunters, and stamp lovers! ✨ The Ringwood Philatelic Society is thrilled to announce the return of our annual RINGPEX Stamp Fair! Whether you’ve been collecting for decades or are just curious to see what it's all about, there’s something for everyone. 📅 When: Saturday, 6th June | 10:00 AM onwards 📍 Where: Greyfriars, Ringwood 💰 Cost: FREE entry! Come browse incredible collections, chat with professional dealers, and hunt for your next hidden gem. Plus, we’ll have delicious refreshments available all day long! ☕🍰 Want to get involved? The Ringwood Philatelic Society is a super friendly group that meets monthly at Greyfriars. 'We love everything stamps and postal history, and we welcome new members of all experience levels. Come say hello this weekend! 👋' #RingwoodEvents #StampCollecting #Philately #HampshireEvents #Ringpex2026
🚨 Did you know it costs around £1,000 a year just to keep our Community Fridge running? 🚨 Behind the scenes, our incredible volunteers are working hard every single week—not just processing over 20 food donations, but also fundraising to keep this vital resource alive for everyone in Ringwood. Now, they need your help! 👇 🛍️ Preloved Clothes & Household Sale 📅 When: TODAY...Saturday, 6th June | From 11:00 AM 📍 Where: Ringwood Library Come grab a bargain, find some hidden treasures, and support a facility that helps so many. Reminder: The Ringwood Community Fridge is open to absolutely everyone! Pop in whenever the library is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings. We hope to see you ? 👋💛 #Ringwood #RingwoodCommunity #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #SupportLocal #CommunityFridge
THIS SATURDAY ✉️ ✨ Calling all treasure hunters, and stamp lovers! ✨ The Ringwood Philatelic Society is thrilled to announce the return of our annual RINGPEX Stamp Fair! Whether you’ve been collecting for decades or are just curious to see what it's all about, there’s something for everyone. 📅 When: Saturday, 6th June | 10:00 AM onwards 📍 Where: Greyfriars, Ringwood 💰 Cost: FREE entry! Come browse incredible collections, chat with professional dealers, and hunt for your next hidden gem. Plus, we’ll have delicious refreshments available all day long! ☕🍰 Want to get involved? The Ringwood Philatelic Society is a super friendly group that meets monthly at Greyfriars. 'We love everything stamps and postal history, and we welcome new members of all experience levels. Come say hello this weekend! 👋' #RingwoodEvents #StampCollecting #Philately #HampshireEvents #Ringpex2026
🚨 Did you know it costs around £1,000 a year just to keep our Community Fridge running? 🚨 Behind the scenes, our incredible volunteers are working hard every single week—not just processing over 20 food donations, but also fundraising to keep this vital resource alive for everyone in Ringwood. Now, they need your help! 👇 🛍️ Preloved Clothes & Household Sale 📅 When: Saturday, 6th June | From 11:00 AM 📍 Where: Ringwood Library Come grab a bargain, find some hidden treasures, and support a facility that helps so many. Reminder: The Ringwood Community Fridge is open to absolutely everyone! Pop in whenever the library is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings. See you on Saturday? 👋💛 #Ringwood #RingwoodCommunity #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #SupportLocal #CommunityFridge
Many of you know that we have been busy fundraising for the Greyfriars Community Cafe and we are now at almost £225,000 of the £260,000 that we need. 🥳🥳 Our little team are working really hard on grant applications and would just love a little more help from our friends. If you think you could help, or you know a local group or business that might, please do get in touch. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Are you a crafter or small business owner interested in showcasing your work? Join our book and craft sale on Saturday 1 August, 9am to 1pm. Tables are £15 for centre members and £25 for non-members. To register your interest, please email greyfriarsringwoodevents@gmail.com and ask for Lynda or Noreen. Spaces are limited, so early booking is advised
Sound bath and relaxation sessions.... Take time to rest, reset and restore with a deeply relaxing sound healing experience led by Jayne Evans. Gentle vibrations and soothing tones from singing bowls help calm the mind, ease stress and anxiety, and support better sleep and overall wellbeing. The first session is free, with subsequent sessions just £10. Join us on Friday mornings, starts 29 May at 10am and allow yourself a moment of calm in your week. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended to secure your place, email jayneevans111@icloud.com
Do you have any concerns about your toddlers speech? Then this course may be for you... The course has been designed by the National Literacy course and is aimed at babies from 6 to 30 months . The five week sessions are delivered by a trained facilitator and involve play based activities to encourage early communication through play and Rhyme time. The sessions will start on 11th June and end on 16th July. They will be held at 9.30am every Thursday morning at Ringwood Library.
Sound bath and relaxation sessions.... Take time to rest, reset and restore with a deeply relaxing sound healing experience led by Jayne Evans. Gentle vibrations and soothing tones from singing bowls help calm the mind, ease stress and anxiety, and support better sleep and overall wellbeing. The first session is free, with subsequent sessions just £10. Join us on Friday mornings, starts 29 May at 10am and allow yourself a moment of calm in your week. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended to secure your place, email jayneevans111@icloud.com
ARE YOU A CRAFTER OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER? Are you interested in a table at our book and craft sale? Join us Saturday 1st August, 9am to 1pm. £15 for centre members £25 for non members PLEASE EMAIL THE EVENTS TEAM TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST AT GREYFRIARSRINGWCODEVENTS@GMAIL.COM AND ASK FOR LYNDA OR NOREEN
HERE TODAY 😍😍😍 🌟 Flog It! Star Paul Martin is Back! Don't Miss the Greyfriars Valuation Day, and interactive session! Did you miss out on meeting the legend last time? Good news! We're giving you another chance! Paul Martin, the much-loved antiques expert well-known from the BBC’s Flog It!, is returning to Greyfriars for a very special Valuation Day and Q&A on Thursday, April 30th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Paul brings years of experience and a keen eye to your treasures. This time you can join him for a afternoon tea and Q&A! Tickets are available via Ticket Source at just £8 What to bring? Whether you have a dusty family heirloom, a curious market find, or a collectible you've always wondered about—this is your opportunity! Paul will offer expert insights into the story and value of your items. Join us for the day and get the scoop straight from the expert! Date: Thursday, April 30th Valuations: 10:30AM till 2:00PM – ENTRY FREE Afternoon Tea & Q&A: 2:00PM till 4:00PM – TICKET NEEDED £8 Click the link to purchase your tickets today https://www.ticketsource.com/greyfriars-community-centre/t-jxxzolv Don't miss this unique opportunity to uncover the hidden value of your items!
We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us in raising money for the Community Cafe. We have reached a total of £213,000 and with a few more grant applications to still hear from we are getting close to our target of £260,000. But, we still need help, any donation or fundraising event would be so appreciated. To give you a sense of why we are so passionate about the project we have made a little video. We hope it inspires more people and local businesses to support us. Please get in touch if you think you could help. https://greyfriarsringwood.org.uk/community-cafe-donations/
HERE TOMORROW!!!! Make sure to get your tickets before time runs out!!! 🌟 Flog It! Star Paul Martin is Back! Don't Miss the Greyfriars Valuation Day, and interactive session! Did you miss out on meeting the legend last time? Good news! We're giving you another chance! Paul Martin, the much-loved antiques expert well-known from the BBC’s Flog It!, is returning to Greyfriars for a very special Valuation Day and Q&A on Thursday, April 30th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Paul brings years of experience and a keen eye to your treasures. This time you can join him for a afternoon tea and Q&A! Tickets are available via Ticket Source at just £8 What to bring? Whether you have a dusty family heirloom, a curious market find, or a collectible you've always wondered about—this is your opportunity! Paul will offer expert insights into the story and value of your items. Join us for the day and get the scoop straight from the expert! Date: Thursday, April 30th Valuations: 10:30AM till 2:00PM – ENTRY FREE Afternoon Tea & Q&A: 2:00PM till 4:00PM – TICKET NEEDED £8 Click the link to purchase your tickets today https://www.ticketsource.com/greyfriars.../t-jxxzolv Don't miss this unique opportunity to uncover the hidden value of your items!
LAST CHANCE TO JOIN! Use it or loose it.... Love knitting, sewing, crocheting or beading? Come and be part of our friendly, relaxed craft mornings—no pressure, no leader, just great company and creativity. Bring your project, have a chat, and enjoy crafting together. Fridays, 9am–12pm. First session free, then £3 per week. Tea and coffee provided. Just turn up and join in!
📣 Community Concert Announcement 🎶 Spring Concert 🎶 Join us for a wonderful afternoon of live music with Ringwood & Burley Band and Southern Union Chorus 🗓 Saturday 17th May ⏰ Starts at 3pm 📍 Trinity Church 53 Christchurch Road Ringwood, BH24 1DN A perfect way to welcome spring — everyone welcome! 🌸
1 week today!!! Make sure to get your tickets before time runs out!!! 🌟 Flog It! Star Paul Martin is Back! Don't Miss the Greyfriars Valuation Day, and interactive session! Did you miss out on meeting the legend last time? Good news! We're giving you another chance! Paul Martin, the much-loved antiques expert well-known from the BBC’s Flog It!, is returning to Greyfriars for a very special Valuation Day and Q&A on Thursday, April 30th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Paul brings years of experience and a keen eye to your treasures. This time you can join him for a afternoon tea and Q&A! Tickets are available via Ticket Source at just £8 What to bring? Whether you have a dusty family heirloom, a curious market find, or a collectible you've always wondered about—this is your opportunity! Paul will offer expert insights into the story and value of your items. Join us for the day and get the scoop straight from the expert! Date: Thursday, April 30th Valuations: 10:30AM till 2:00PM – ENTRY FREE Afternoon Tea & Q&A: 2:00PM till 4:00PM – TICKET NEEDED £8 Click the link to purchase your tickets today https://www.ticketsource.com/greyfriars-community-centre/t-jxxzolv Don't miss this unique opportunity to uncover the hidden value of your items!
Ringwood Antiques Club My life as an Auctioneer with Charles Hanson Entertaining anecdotes from charismatic Charles Hanson, well known from Bargain Hunt, Flog It and Antiques Road Trip. Wednesday 22nd April - 7pm for 7.30 start. Members free - Guests £10.00 Ringwood Antiques Club meet monthly at Greyfriars, New members are always welcome
🌟 Flog It! Star Paul Martin is Back! Don't Miss the Greyfriars Valuation Day, and interactive session! Did you miss out on meeting the legend last time? Good news! We're giving you another chance! Paul Martin, the much-loved antiques expert well-known from the BBC’s Flog It!, is returning to Greyfriars for a very special Valuation Day and Q&A on Thursday, April 30th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Paul brings years of experience and a keen eye to your treasures. This time you can join him for a afternoon tea and Q&A! Tickets are available via Ticket Source at just £8 What to bring? Whether you have a dusty family heirloom, a curious market find, or a collectible you've always wondered about—this is your opportunity! Paul will offer expert insights into the story and value of your items. Join us for the day and get the scoop straight from the expert! Date: Thursday, April 30th Valuations: 10:30AM till 2:00PM – ENTRY FREE Afternoon Tea & Q&A: 2:00PM till 4:00PM – TICKET NEEDED £8 Click the link to purchase your tickets today https://www.ticketsource.com/greyfriars.../t-jxxzolv Don't miss this unique opportunity to uncover the hidden value of your items!
PAUL MARTIN VALUATION DAY WITH CREAM TEA & Q&A Paul joins us again on 30th April for another valuation day from 10.30 - 2pm, bring along your treasures to be valued by Paul (FOC). From 2pm (£8.00 per person) join us for a Q&A session followed by a Cream Tea at 3pm. All raising funds for our new Greyfriars Community Cafe! Tickets available in the centre or on Ticket Source.
ARE YOU A CRAFTER OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER? Are you interested in a table at our book and craft sale? Join us Saturday 1st August, 9am to 1pm. £15 for centre members £25 for non members PLEASE EMAIL THE EVENTS TEAM TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST AT GREYFRIARSRINGWCODEVENTS@GMAIL.COM AND ASK FOR LYNDA OR NOREEN
🌟 Flog It! Star Paul Martin is Back! Don't Miss the Greyfriars Valuation Day, and interactive session! Did you miss out on meeting the legend last time? Good news! We're giving you another chance! Paul Martin, the much-loved antiques expert well-known from the BBC’s Flog It!, is returning to Greyfriars for a very special Valuation Day and Q&A on Thursday, April 30th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Paul brings years of experience and a keen eye to your treasures. This time you can join him for a afternoon tea and Q&A! Tickets are available via Ticket Source at just £8 What to bring? Whether you have a dusty family heirloom, a curious market find, or a collectible you've always wondered about—this is your opportunity! Paul will offer expert insights into the story and value of your items. Join us for the day and get the scoop straight from the expert! Date: Thursday, April 30th Valuations: 10:30AM till 2:00PM – ENTRY FREE Afternoon Tea & Q&A: 2:00PM till 4:00PM – TICKET NEEDED £8 Click the link to purchase your tickets today https://www.ticketsource.com/greyfriars-community-centre/t-jxxzolv Don't miss this unique opportunity to uncover the hidden value of your items!
‼️URGENT REMINDER‼️ This month our May News letter deadline is 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 Monday, April 13. If you could please send any content you wish to include over to our email address: office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk If it is not sent by this date, unfortunately we cannot guarantee there will be space left for your feature.
What an amazing day for our sleuths as they took on the challenge of our Walking Treasure Hunt! Around 70 people joined in and came back to Greyfriars afterwards for a delicious cream tea! A huge thank you goes to Mary Baldwin for all her hard work in writing the clues, to Amanda Loader for her amazing cakes and scones and the rest of the volunteers who came along, laid tables, washed up, organised a raffle and generally helped make the day so memorable! Thank you all! Pictured the winning team who won a tie breaker!
CRAFTFULLNESS! Would you like to join others with your knitting, sewing, crocheting, beading etc. This is just a space to craft together, no leader, just a chance to chat & craft! Starts this Friday 10th April, 9am - 12pm, first session free, thereafter £3 per week. Coffee and tea available! Just come along & join in!
‼️URGENT REMINDER‼️ This month our May News letter deadline is next Monday, April 13. If you could please send any content you wish to include over to our email address: office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk If it is not sent by this date, unfortunately we cannot guarantee there will be space left for your feature.
We just wanted to say a huge thank you to Andy and Keith & Ringwood Men’s Shed for replacing our old shed doors with these beautiful new ones! What a fantastic job! We really are so grateful to you both for all the time and energy that you put into doing this for us, thank you again! #ringwoodmensshed
FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN! WALKING TREASURE HUNT! Join us at 2pm at Greyfriars on the 12th April for our WALKING TREASURE HUNT around the roads of Ringwood. FOLLOW THE CLUES AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON A STROLL AROUND RINGWOOD – SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES, EVERYONE WELCOME! Just £8 including cream tea & children £4 Tickets available in centre or Ticketsource
‼️URGENT REMINDER‼️ This month our May News letter deadline is Monday, April 13. If you could please send any content you wish to include over to our email address: office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk If it is not sent by this date, unfortunately we cannot guarantee there will be space left for your feature.
