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Centre Christmas Closure Dates
December is an action-packed month for many of our Clubs and Affiliates as they host their festive...
Donations needed please – for Sat 7 Dec
🎄✨ **Calling All Greyfriars Followers!** ✨🎄 We’re gearing up for our **Christmas Book Sale and...
Photo’s from Flamin’ Ukes – Live in Concert 30.11
What an incredible weekend of events we’ve just had! On Friday night, November 29th, the Flamin’...
Man The Builder – Photo’s
Every one who attended today thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Huge thanks go to Alastair Duncan for...
Greyfriars Study Group Music Day School – The Romantics
Orchestral songs became an important vehicle for Romantic composers in the 19th and 20th centuries...
Music Appreciation Study Group – Inspired by Shakespeare
The plays of William Shakespeare have inspired a host of musical works across various genres,...
Greyfriars’ famous Christmas Book Sale & Grand Draw – Dec 7
We’re thrilled to announce that Greyfriars’ famous Christmas Book Sale & Grand Draw is back on...
Ringwood Afternoon WI Display.
We need to give a HUGE thanks to the Ringwood Afternoon WI who has created another WONDERFUL...
One last Travelling Trends Fashion Show – Nov 30
Over the years, many of you will have attended our Travelling Trends Fashion Shows. Elaine and her...
Flamin’ Ukes – Live Concert
The Flamin' Ukes Live in Concert! Friday 29th November 7:30pm Flamin' Ukes are a local, joyful...
Moviola – Vindication Swim
Here Saturday, November 23.. 2 pm for a 2:30 start! Moviola Presents - Vindication Swim The...
Man the Builder with Alastair Duncan
Alastair Duncan presents... MAN THE BUILDER. Starting Tuesday 19th November! Throughout the...
With great sadness, we inform you or the passing of Gillian Habbin MBE
It is with great sadness that we share with you that on Saturday, October 26th our president,...
Home Energy Event with Greening Ringwood – Here Nov 6
💸 **Is Your Home Losing Heat? That’s Money Going Out the Window!** 💸 Join us at our FREE Home...
Pub Quiz – Here this Thurs 31 – Anyone can join in!
HERE THIS THURSDAY!!!! Thursday 31st October, is our Pub Quiz evening! Tickets are £6 only per...
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🎅WE NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE🎅 Centre Christmas Decorating Please do join us on the 27 November at 12:30pm to put up our Christmas decorations in readiness for the Book Sale & Craft Fayre! Mince pies and mulled wine for those who can join us! We would love your help, a real case more hands make lighter work!
🎄☕ Fundraising Christmas Afternoon Tea 🍰✨ Come along to a festive afternoon filled with tea, coffee, homemade sandwiches, and delicious sweet treats—all for a wonderful cause! 🫖 What’s included: Delicious festive afternoon tea with homemade sandwiches & treats Tea, coffee, and refreshments Live music by Bella Broadhouse (Ringwood Sixth Form Performing Arts) Raffle with exciting prizes 📍Where: Greyfriars Community Centre 📅 When: Sunday, 13th December | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM 🎟️ Tickets: £12 per person All proceeds go toward supporting Freya Maddams and Holly Wentworth’s volunteering trip to Kenya with African Adventures and Ringwood Sixth Form to help children in an African school. Come along for lovely company and holiday cheer! ❤️
Join Chris Bradley, with a one-day talk, exploring the Art, History and Culture of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. Tickets are £30 which include tea/coffee and a light lunch. Book your tickets now via Ticket Source on the link below: https://www.ticketsource.com/greyfriars.../t-dkgexja Art of North Africa The Art, History, and Culture of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia & Libya (3 × 60 mins) Ep 1: Frontiers of Empire Embark on a high-stakes journey across 10,000 years of Saharan rock art, hidden oases, and ancient coastlines. From mysterious desert tribes and Greek seaports to remote Roman garrisons, discover how golden trade routes, gladiatorial spectacles, and rich harvests forged a legendary crossroads of culture. Ep 2: Empires of Marble & Mosaic Step inside world-class museums and breathtaking ruins—from Carthage to Volubilis—where stunning Roman mosaics bring lost worlds to vivid life. Witness the rise of Septimius Severus, North Africa’s own Roman Emperor, and see how the resilient Berber people preserved their unique identity through centuries of changing empires. Ep 3: The Islamic Golden Age Feel the sweep of history as Arab traditions transform the North African landscape. Explore the spellbinding mosques, intricate zillij tilework, and delicate arabesques of Fez, Rabat, and Kairouan—a brilliant artistic dialogue flowing between the deserts of North Africa and the courts of Moorish Spain. Course Overview: Vast Roman cities and brilliant mosaics meet the spectacular decorative art of the Islamic world. A breathtaking journey through the cultural treasures of North Africa. Recommended Reading: Islamic Art and Architecture (Könemann, 2000) Islamic Architecture: North Africa by Antony Hutt (Scorpion, 1977) The Genius of Arab Civilization by J.R. Hayes (Phaidon, 1978) Roman North Africa by Lennox Manton (Batsford, 1988)
✨ Leap into fun this September with babyballet ✨ Join us for magical dance classes every Sunday morning at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood! Whether your little one is taking their very first steps or loves to twirl, we have a class tailored just for them: Tots (6 months+) Tinies (18 months+) Movers (3 years+) Tappers (3 years+) Groovers (4½ years+) Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot! 📞 Contact Miss Claire to reserve your place: Phone: 07915 665 120 Email: bournemouthandpoole@babyballet.co.uk Website: babyballet.co.uk/babyballet-school/bournemouth-poole/ #babyballet #Ringwood #BournemouthAndPoole #ToddlerDance #KidsClasses #BabyBalletBournemouth #GreyfriarsRingwood
CAN YOU HELP?? We need volunteer Passenger Assistants!! Accompany our minibus users to do a bit of local shopping. Assist with getting on and off the bus. Join our minibus users on day trips out. If you have some spare time and would like to volunteer with us, please send an email to: Office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk
Vocal Vibrational Sound Healing Introductory Workshop Wednesday December 2nd – 1pm to 2.30pm Saturday December 12th – 10.30am to 12pm Experience the healing power of your voice for positive health and wellbeing by joining Michelle Nova, singing teacher and voice healer for over 30yrs. Learn a technique for breathing, humming and vocal toning to release pain, stress, depression, tiredness, and by using the Golden Key to connect to your pineal gland and vagus nerve. Singing in a group is very powerful and you will leave feeling relaxed and uplifter at the same time. Each session will also end with a vocal sound bath. Singers and non-singers are all welcome! To book an introductory workshop at 50% off full fee and for more information, please contact Michelle Nova, (MISM, AOTOS, NVN). Mobile: 07866607427 – email: michelle@lanovastudios.co.uk – www.lanovastudios.co.uk.
✨ Step into our Trainmaster Winter Wonderland ✨ Come along Saturday 5 December for a winter adventure with @Trainmaster Dorset Book by 14th November to add on an exclusive Trainmaster personalised wooden bauble – just £3.50! 🎟️ Booking essential via our website: www.trainmaster.co.uk/dorset 🚂 Make special memories together with festive train fun for the whole family! 🚂
FREE Newborn Feeding & Development Workshops Join Emily Norton, Chiropractor and IBCLC Lactation Consultant, for a morning of practical information, individual support and the opportunity to ask questions about your baby. Each workshop explores a different topic, including feeding, positioning, baby movement, unsettled babies and milk supply. Meet other mums, build confidence and receive guidance from a professional with over a decade of experience. Every Thursday in November | 9am–1pm For mums and babies aged 0–16 weeks. Four spaces per workshop, one workshop per family. Booking essential – reserve your free place: www.bumptobabes.com/workshops/
Breathe with Sam - Winter Pause ❄️🎁🎅🏼 Enjoy 50 minutes of guided breathwork, meditation and deep relaxation by candlelight, with a festive sweet treat to enjoy afterwards as you unwind. Each session combines breathwork, guided relaxation and meditation giving you time to slow down, reset and reconnect with yourself. 🤍 📍 Greyfriars, Ringwood 🗓 Tuesdays 8 December ⏰ 5:30–6:30pm 🌿£15 Email breathewithsamuk@gmail.com to book your space today
NEW FOREST GUILD SPINNERS & WEAVERS OPEN DAY Have you ever dreamed of mastering the wonderful arts of knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning or dyeing? There has never been a better moment to embark on your exciting new crafting journey! Come along and immerse yourself in the warm, inspiring atmosphere in the New Forest Guild of weavers, spinners and Dyers Open Day on Saturday 14 November, from 9.30 am to 1:30 pm
We are looking for a 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 to help organise and support our fantastic team of event volunteers. This new voluntary role would suit someone who enjoys working with people, is organised, and would like to help ensure our events run smoothly. The coordinator will work with event organisers to arrange volunteer support, manage rotas, communicate with volunteers, and welcome new team members. If you think this sounds like something you would like to do with your spare time, please get in touch. Contact us by email: office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk or call us on 01425472613
