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
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 yeill'S 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.
Hon, Sec: Jenny Pestridge. (Tel: 473879) Hearing Aids. Batteries may be obtained from the Office on Monday afternoons, 1.45 to 3.30 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. Robin Nash (Tel: 01202533812)
Rethink drop-In sessions by referral only, Greyfriars Activities Centre, providing a wide range of activities to support clients to develop skills and promote individual recovery, Friday 10 a.m - 4.00 p.m. Telephone 01425 614542
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 4.00 p.m. (Tel: 474110) Mrs. C. Baehr (Tel: 473856)
Hampshire Association for the Care of the Blind. The Ringwood and Fordingbridge Branch acts as focal point for visually impaired people, starting with assessment of their needs and then offering appropriate advice and services. It maintains a register of sight-impaired persons in the area and runs a twice-monthly club with varying entertainment and occasional outings. Branch Chairman: Eric Love (Tel: 480057) Branch Secretary: Mrs. L. Jones (Tel: 477864)
