Citizens Advice Bureau. 5 Fridays Court, Ringwood and School House, Provost Street, Fordingbridge. A strictly confidential and free service staffed by trained volunteers. Available in Ringwood: Monday, 10.00 - 4.00 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00 - 12.45, Tuesday 3.30 - 6.30. (Tel: 473330) and Fordingbridge: Monday and Wednesday 10.00 -12.30, and Friday 1.30 - 4.00. (Tel: 652643)
Ringwood Old People's Welfare Committee (affiliated to Age Concern) is an umbrella body bringing together representatives of some 20 or so local organisations whose aims wholly or partly include the welfare of the elderly in the district. By regularly sharing up-to-date information from the individual bodies, ideas can be pooled, gaps filled, initiatives positively encouraged and duplication avoided. Funds are obtained from legacies, donations etc. and are spent on grants to special initiatives and to support any project which will enhance the quality of life for our senior citizens. For further information please contact Jill Flowerday (Tel: 479283)
Mini-Bus. The Association operates two mini-buses, both equipped with hydraulic lifts. They are available for use by the elderly, disabled and other organisations and operate from Greyfriars. They are also used for shopping trips most days of the week Enquiries to the Manager (Tel: 472613) Ringwood and District Ringwood & District Good Neighbours provides help with shopping, driving to appointments, collecting prescriptions, collecting library books, walking the dog etc. Contact: Mon - Fri 10.00 to midday - 07933 202112 Ringwood & District Old People's Housing Society has properties to rent at three locations in Ringwood. The accommodation is warden assisted and consists of self contained studios and one and two bedroom flats, with all amenities, plus one double flat which has been adapted for a disabled person. Priority is given to residents with strong Ringwood connections. These flats are available for retired people over 60 years of age, who are able to live independently and who are financially unable to purchase flats in the private sector. The Society regrets that it is unable to accept pets.
Contact; Mrs June Scammell (Tel: 470002) Hearing Aids. Batteries may be obtained from the Office on Monday afternoons, 1.45 to 3.45 p.m.
St. John Ambulance. Meetings held at Greyfriars on Tuesday evenings excluding main school holidays, Cadets 6.30 - 8.00 p.m. Adults 8 - 9.30 p.m. for training in First Aid and associateCI subjects. New members most welcome. Emma Smart (Tel: 656017) W.R.V.S. Helps people of all ages and assists Local Authorities in general welfare. We deliver Meals on Wheels 5 days a week. Help is given at Blood Donor Sessions and Emergency Service Training is arranged. We can be contacted at Greyfriars Mohday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings between 10.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. (Tel: 474110) Mrs. C. Baehr (Tel: 473856)
Ringwood & Fordingbridge Club for the Blind. Runs a twice monthly social club for visually impaired people at Greyfriars. Entertainment is varied and occasional outings organised. A craft class is run by Brockenhurst College on Thursday mornings. A home-visiting service is available to offer appropriate advice and services for visually impaired people who are housebound. Branch Chairman: Eric Love (Tel: 480057) Branch Secretary: Mrs. L. Jones (Tel: 477864)
Greyfriars Community Centre is on Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW; phone 01425 472613 - CLICK HERE for a map and more details.
