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.
Mr Doug Wright (Tel: 478312)
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 1.00 until 4.00 for cut-in rubber bridge - you do not need to bring a partner. There is a friendly, happy atmosphere, with a break for tea and a chat. New players and visitors are always welcome.
Isobel Nicholas (Tel: 470711)

Greyfriars Disabled Club - caters for the older people of Ringwood who may be less able, housebound, or just in need of social companionship.  It meets in the Activities Centre on 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. for a friendly chat, entertainment and tea.  Transport is available.
Contact Mrs. Poppy Garvey (Tel: 477740)

Greyfriars Bridge Club mmet for Duplicate on Fridays at 6.45 p.m. for a 7.00 p.m. start and for Rubber on Wednesdays at 1.30 p.m.   The Club has its own website (www.bridgewebs.com/greyfriars) showing results for each duplicate session.  If you are new to the area or need to find a partner, we will do our best to get you started!  Please contact Club Secretary Sue Watts-Phillips 0n 01425 478920 or 01202 814355

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. 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 Linda Window (Tel: 01725 514468 or Beryl Polak (Tel: 480738)

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 friendly, vibrant group who enjoy learning about antiques.  Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday in the month from September to May in Greyfriars' Hall at 7.30 p.m.
We have a list of prestigeous speakers, the best known no doubt being David Battie from the Antiques Road Show, who will speak on Madame de Pompadour and Sevres china.  Other topics include Gems of the Maharajahs, Whitefriars Glass, Miniature Portraits, Victorian Painting and Charles Darwin & the voyage of the Beagle.  Hopefully, something for everyone.
Wine is available at our meetings and guests and new members are always welcome.  For the full programme contact Dick Serjeantson (Tel: 473815)

Ringwood Art Society. Our meetings will be held at 7.30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month 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:
Mary Palmer (Tel: 01202 887053)
 
Ringwood Garden Club. The club for everyone who loves rdgardens, but not necessarily gardening! Meeting every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday between September to April, enjoying a wide range of talks from guest speakers, enthusiasts creating gardens, specialists or "plantaholics" about favourite plants, travellers visiting gardens around the world.
We have spring and autumn plant auctions and two coach outings during the summer to gardens of interest.
It's a great mix, something for everybody, come and join us as a new member or guest.  Our first talk is 17 September 7.30 p.m. - "Tales from Plant Collectors" by Irene Bowron.
Secretary:  Wendy Davies (Tel: 01202 574875)

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 Daphne Lodge (Tel: 01980 610659)

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 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)