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Saturday Yoga classes with Steph
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! Ready to transform your mind and body? Ditch the New Year stress and join Yoga...
NEW – Boxing classes starting Wednesday 7 January
Boxing lessons starting here THIS WEEK. Wednesday 7 Jan, join Elvis with MKD for either...
Challenge Quiz 2026
Our famous Greyfriars Challenge Quiz is back, Thursday 29 January, 7:30 start. Are you a part of...
Music Study course started today!
THIS STARTED TODAY - BUT THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN!! 🎶 Music Appreciation Study Group 🎶 The...
Rythmix performance cancelled
Sad 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀. Unfortunately, due to lack of ticket sales we have had to cancel New Forest Rythmix...
Photo’s from our Book & Craft Sale and Grand Draw 06.12.25
Well! What a wonderful Grand Draw and Book Sale we had on Saturday! Festive spirits were high and...
Flog It’s Paul Martin is back – Tuesday December 9
🌟 Flog It! Star Paul Martin is Back! Don't Miss the Greyfriars Valuation Day! Did you miss...
Hickory Moon here at Greyfriars
🎸 Kick Up Your Heels! Hickory Moon Returns for a Bluegrass Blast at Greyfriars Get ready to...
Flamin’ Ukes Christmas Concert
🎄 A Festive Fête! The Flamin’ Ukes Christmas Concert Returns to Greyfriars Get ready to mark your...
New Forest Rythmix Festive Fundraiser
🎶 Jazz Up Your Jingle Bells! Una and the Rhythmix Return for a Festive Fundraiser! Get ready to...
Book Sale THIS Saturday – 6 December
THIS COMING SATURDAY !!!! Greyfriars’ 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 & 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐰 is back on...
Pub Quiz cancelled.
Sad 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀. Unfortunately, due to lack of ticket sales we have had to cancel our Pub Quiz that was...
Community Cafe Update Meeting
𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘀! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆...
Deadline date For December News letter
As we have mentioned previously, we have had to implement a cut off date each month for sending...
Greyfriars Community Cafe Update
Greyfriars Courtyard Community Cafe Update This community update is all about making the dream a...
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STARTING TOMORROW!!! Did you know its Village Halls week this week? #VillageHallsWeek is a national annual campaign, shining a spotlight on the contribution England’s 10,000+ village halls make to rural communities. The annual week long celebration, organised by ACRE and the ACRE Network (England’s largest network of rural community support organisations), aims to raise the profile of village and community halls across the country, and is a big collective “thank you” to all the volunteers who work tirelessly to keep them open for the benefit of local residents, groups and rural businesses. This year’s Village Halls Week will run from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd March and the theme is connecting communities to health and wellbeing. Village Halls are at the heart of rural life, playing a vital role in keeping people healthy, active, and connected. By providing spaces for exercise, social clubs, health sessions, and peer support, they help prevent isolation and promote wellbeing at every stage of life. At Greyfriars, we believe we have a wealth of wonderful resources to keep you physically and mentally healthy—from exercise classes for all ages to our famous book sale, which provides great mental stimulation. We also have a preschool where children aged 2.5 to 4 years old learn on a daily basis. With so many different activities happening every single day, we are proud to serve our fabulous community. Why not take a look at our Newsletter to find out what's on, or check out our website... https://greyfriarsringwood.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/March-26-ISSUE-69-Final.pdf
Travel back to Ancient Rome this April! 🏛️ We are thrilled to welcome back the ever-popular Nick Griffiths for a brand-new Study Group series. Starting Friday, 10 April (10am–12pm), Nick will be diving into the fascinating daily lives of ordinary citizens across the Roman Empire. From the shores of Britain to the sands of Egypt, we’ll explore: 📜 Ancient letters and personal documents 🏺 Archaeology and hidden monuments 🌍 Life across the Roman provinces Cost: £70 for the full course. How to book: Secure your spot via Ticket Source or visit us at the Centre. Don't wait—Nick’s courses are always a hit! https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/greyfriars-community-centre
2 weeks to go!!! Spring is in the air at Greyfriars! 🌸 The evenings are getting lighter, the days are getting warmer, and the flowers are starting to bloom. That can only mean one thing... The Greyfriars Spring Book Sale & Craft Fayre is almost here! 📚✨ Join us for a lovely Saturday morning out featuring: 📖 Our FAMOUS Book Sale with a massive array of literature 🧩 Puzzles galore for every level 🎨 Beautiful local crafts to peruse 🗓 WHEN: Saturday, 28th March 🕘 TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 📍 WHERE: Greyfriars Community Centre Don't miss out—pop it on your calendar today! We can't wait to see you there.
𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 Embracing Light is a monthly gathering shaped by the rhythms of sun, moon, seasons and earth, offering a slow, grounded pause from everyday life; a space to reconnect with your body, breath, and inner world, within a small community that grows through regular practice. Sessions include gentle movement, breathwork, meditation, reflective writing, silence, and shared stories: working with what is present, allowing clarity, calm, and self-knowing to emerge naturally. This is deeper than a class, gentler than therapy & rooted in seasonal living & presence. ✨Starting Saturday 21 March, 10-30 - 13:30pm. ✨Email yolanda@lettingthelight.in to be on the mailing list.
Join the ever popular and welcoming course at Greyfriars and discover the rich history and repertoire of this much-loved musical form. Across ten weekly classes, expert tutor Ian Lowes will guide participants from the quartet’s classical beginnings through to contemporary works, offering insight, listening examples and lively discussion along the way. Sessions take place on Mondays from 10:00am to 12:00pm, running from 13 April to 22 June 2026, excluding 25 May. The full course fee is £90. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or simply curious, all are warmly invited to attend. Book your place via the link below:
Add the date to your diary! Step into spring with a bit of adventure! Enter our Walking Treasure Hunt around the streets of Ringwood, solving clues set by our resident historian, Mary Baldwin, on Sunday 12 April, starting from Greyfriars at 2pm. Enjoy a fun afternoon of sleuthing before returning to Greyfriars for a well‑earned cream tea. Tickets are available now from the Centre or via TicketSource: £8 for adults and £4 for children, including the cream tea. This is a Greyfriars fundraiser, so your support really does make a difference. Bring family, bring friends, and enjoy a cheerful spring outing filled with curiosity, community, and a delicious treat at the end!
Just a little reminder that on a Monday, the community fridge located in the library is closed. This means we have all the bread & bakery products come to US on a Monday morning. Please do pop into the centre to grab yourself a treat as it does make us sad if they go to waste. Thank you, The Greyfriars Team 🍞
‼️‼️URGENT REMINDER‼️‼️ We would normally ask you to have your content to us by the second Monday of the month ( which is today ). But this month we have extended the deadline to next Monday, March 16. If you could please send any content you wish to include for April over to our email address: office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk
A request! We are looking for an electric piano to replace the piano in Ann Rose Hall please. Are you downsizing or do you just not use yours…would you like to donate it to Greyfriars? We have one or two groups that need a piano but as the hall is used a lot our piano is moved in and out. Firstly, it is very heavy and so not ideal to move around but apparently this is not healthy once we have had it tuned as the bumping up and down are not good for its health! If you can help, please pop us an email on office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk. 🎹Thank you.🎹
MKD BXG - GROUP CLASSES Ready to unleash your inner fighter? Boxing classes that are designed for all fitness levels - from beginners looking to learn the fundamentals to advanced athletes seeking to sharpen their technique and conditioning. Each session combines high-intensity cardio, strength training, and boxing drills to give you a full-body workout that builds endurance, power, and confidence. Led by a very experienced coach, you’ll learn proper stance, footwork, punching combinations, and defensive techniques in a safe, supportive environment. Whether you're here to get fit, relieve stress, or train like a pro, MKD BXG boxing classes will challenge you physically and mentally - and keep you coming back for more. No experience? No problem. Just bring your energy! What to Expect: • Dynamic warm-ups and conditioning • Technique-focused boxing drills • Pad work, and partner drills • Core strengthening and cool down HERE Wednesday's • 6pm for 7-14 years old - 45 min session • 7pm for Adults - 60 min session Have questions or ready to book your free 1-to-1 boxing session? Fill out the form below and MKD BXG will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also reach out directly via WhatsApp for a quicker response. • mkdboxing@gmail.com 07505427978
3 weeks to go!!! Spring is in the air at Greyfriars! 🌸 The evenings are getting lighter, the days are getting warmer, and the flowers are starting to bloom. That can only mean one thing... The Greyfriars Spring Book Sale & Craft Fayre is almost here! 📚✨ Join us for a lovely Saturday morning out featuring: 📖 Our FAMOUS Book Sale with a massive array of literature 🧩 Puzzles galore for every level 🎨 Beautiful local crafts to peruse 🗓 WHEN: Saturday, 28th March 🕘 TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 📍 WHERE: Greyfriars Community Centre Don't miss out—pop it on your calendar today! We can't wait to see you there.
Did you know its Village Halls week this month ? #VillageHallsWeek is a national annual campaign, shining a spotlight on the contribution England’s 10,000+ village halls make to rural communities. The annual week long celebration, organised by ACRE and the ACRE Network (England’s largest network of rural community support organisations), aims to raise the profile of village and community halls across the country, and is a big collective “thank you” to all the volunteers who work tirelessly to keep them open for the benefit of local residents, groups and rural businesses. This year’s Village Halls Week will run from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd March and the theme is connecting communities to health and wellbeing. Village Halls are at the heart of rural life, playing a vital role in keeping people healthy, active, and connected. By providing spaces for exercise, social clubs, health sessions, and peer support, they help prevent isolation and promote wellbeing at every stage of life. At Greyfriars, we believe we have a wealth of wonderful resources to keep you physically and mentally healthy—from exercise classes for all ages to our famous book sale, which provides great mental stimulation. We also have a preschool where children aged 2.5 to 4 years old learn on a daily basis. With so many different activities happening every single day, we are proud to serve our fabulous community. Why not take a look at our Newsletter to find out what's on, or check out our website... https://greyfriarsringwood.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/March-26-ISSUE-69-Final.pd
