Anglo/Italian Society. Meets on the first Monday of the month at 7.30 p.m. for illustrated talks in English about Italy and the Italians.
Mrs. Jean Hamilton (Tel: 01202 827295)
Mrs. Hazel Dinelli (Tel: 476091)

Bickerley Bridge Club meets every Thursday at Greyfriars at 6.45 for 7.00p.m. start. Duplicate Bridge with occasional team matches - emphasis on a friendly game.
Mrs. Jean Collins (Tel: 403508)

Friendship Bridge Club. The Club meets on Thursday afternoons at about 1.30 until 4.30 for cut-in rubber bridge - you do not need to bring a partner. There is a friendly, happy atmosphere, with a pause for tea and chat at 3 p.m. New players and visitors are always welcome.
Isobel Nicholas (Tel: 470711)

Greyfriars Disabled Club - Formerly known as the Red Cross Disabled Club, meets in the Activities Centre on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month 2.45 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. and provides social companionship, entertainment and refreshment for the elderly residents of Ringwood, who are disabled, distressed, housebound or lonely.
Contact Mrs. Ellen Tynan (Tel: 476807)

Greyfriars Bridge Club meets on Fridays at 7.00 p.m. for Duplicate and Wednesdays at 1.30 p.m. for Rubber. New players and visitors welcome. For further information phone the Secretary
Penny Jackson (Tel: 461661)

Greyfriars Forum. This popular Club is designed to bring together members for social purposes. The Club holds five supper meetings with guest speakers during the autumn and winter months. Membership: There is a waiting list to which names can be added.
Gillian Habbin (Tel: 472805)

Greyfriars Lace Club. Meets on Monday 10.00 - 12 noon. Tuition given to beginners. members make according to their choice various Pillow Laces - Bucks, T orchon, Honiton and Beds - Maltese etc. Friendly informal atmosphere and new members made very welcome.
Mrs. H. Cowling, 95 Manor Road, Verwood. (Tel: 01202-824814)
 
Greyfriars Play Reading Groups. One group will meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 - 3.30 p.m. year round to read a wide range of plays, for pleasure and to make tapes. Please contact Russell Webb on 476618 Another group also on Wednesdays from
3.30 - 5.30 p.m.to do the same.
Please contact Chris Wightman on 475082

Greyfriars Pre-School. This group was one of the first to be formed in May 1961. We take Children from 2 years 9 months living in the catchment area of Ringwood and Poulner infant schools. Sessions are held every morning from 9.15 - 11.45 a.m. and every afternoon
12.30 - 3.00p.m. Parent / Toddler session on Monday afternoon from 1.15 2.45 p.m. in Ann Rose Hall. We are registered with, and inspected by, Ofsted. Lastest inspection 28.2.06.
Registration Secretary:
Sue Leather (Tel: 07852342312)

Greyfriars Spinners & Weavers. We are a friendly and enthusiastic group who meet on Wednesdays 10.00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Weavers meet in Room 2 (we regret no vacancies). Spinners are in the Hilary Christy Room from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Feel free to come and visit. Contact Pat Meaden 01202 524797

Group '94 is an art workshop for professional painters and printmakers. Meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of every month with occasional visiting lecturers. For further details contact Christine Hughes (Tel: 470464)

Men's Club. The Club was formed in 1975, since when meetings have been held every Thursday, except occasionally during Christmas week. We meet in Greyfriars at 10.00 a.m. for coffee (or tea) and discussion; the subjects are wideranging, sometimes of World or National importance to the light-hearted with an occasional touch of hilarity. If you would like more information, please telephone me or call in one Thursday morning to look us over? On joining members must also take up membership of Greyfriars.
G.R. Cornell. (Secretary) (Tel: 471282) J. Orrell. (Chairman)

Ringwood Antiques Club is a lively venue for all interested in Antiques.  Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday in the month from September to May in Greyfriars' Hall at 7.30 p.m. This year our speakers' list includes Paul Atterbury, Geoffrey Godden, Chris Lewis, all from the Antiques Road Show, and many international speakers. A wine bar is also available and guests and new members are always welcome.  For the full programme contact -
Anthea Lowell (Tel: 471825)

Ringwood Art Society. Our meetings will be held at 7.30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month during 2008 at which we have an interesting range of demonstrators.  There is also a varied programme of Painting Workshops, Life Drawing and Flower Painting afternoons, and occasional visits.

Members exhibit at various places in addition to our main Annual Summer Exhibition at Greyfriars, which allows members to show and sell their work. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist you will be welcome, so why not join us or come as a visitor.

For more information visit our website www.ringwoodartsociety.org or contact our Membership Secretary:
Alan Gibson (Tel: 01202 895501)
 
Ringwood Garden Club. The club for everyone who loves rdgardens, but not necessarily gardening! Meeting every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday from September to May, we have topical talks from knowledgeable and enthusiastic speakers on all aspects of gardens their flora and fauna, usually supported by superb slide illustrations. Throughout the summer we arrange visits to local and distant gardens. The Club's friendly membership has a wealth of knowledge to help you with your gardening and related problems. Do come along for the talk on Kingston Lacy by Andrew Hunt, head gardener, at the start of our new season on 6th September at 7 p.m.
Robin Atack (Tel: 478178)

The Ringwood Machine Knitting Club.
We are a group of enthusiastic Machine Knitters who meet on first and third Monday mornings of every month, except August and we would welcome new members to our friendly, informal meetings. For further information contract Diana Collins (Tel: 652447)

Ringwood Philatelic Society. Meets at 7.30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday in each month (not August) for displays, talks and discussions relating to all aspects of stamps and postal history. Visitors, guests and new members both beginners and experienced are made very welcome so why not come along and see what this great hobby has to offer. For further details contact Greyfriars or the Han. Secretary, Miss J. Knott. (Tel: 478214)
 
Ringwood Scottish Country Dance Club. This Club meets from 7.00p.m. to 9.30p.m. each Tuesday in Greyfriars followed by a cup of tea and a friendly chat for those who can wait. Our teacher, Sue, works hard to prepare varied, enjoyable programme to suit everyone. We also enjoy going to dances organised by other clubs in the area. Experienced dancers are always welcome but beginners need to apply in the first instance to:
Margaret Bulley, 5 Bramble Close, Alderholt, Fordingbridge SP6 3RA (Tel: 654763) Visitors also welcome - £2.50.

Ringwood Table Tennis Club. Club nights are held on Fridays from 7.30pm in the Activities Centre. League matches are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year (Premier to Division 5). New members and guests welcome. Please contact
Pat Baldwin (Tel: 476343)

Ringwood Travel Club. A Club for anyone who enjoys or is interested in any aspect of travel whether actively or passively. Illustrated talks by speakers on countries far and near. An opportunity to meet and exchange holiday experiences and ideas with other members. Meetings at Greyfriars on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30p.m.
Details: Ann Cole (Tel: 478764)

Sailing at Spinnaker Club, Blashford, RYA recognised Training Centre and Volvo Champion Club. General sailing and social events for members from juniors to families including cadets and students. Reets include Optimist, Topper Laser, RS Fevas, Solo, Rrefly, Mirror and other classes. Sailing with RYA Sailability for disabled persons in specially adapted boats. Organised racing on Sundays and on summer Wednesday evenings. Tuition available from full time RYA Senior Instructor.
Membership enquiries to:-
The Administrater (Tel: 01425 483692).