Church activities

Church life doesn’t only happen in church on Sundays. Ringwood parish offers a range of activities for church-goers and the public. See some of our recent activities in our gallery of church life.

For more information on any of these activities, ring the contact number below or email info@ringwoodparish.org.uk.

Family activities
Hobbies and social activities
Community groups

Family activities

Beacons Club

Beacons Club is a Sunday School for children aged 4-12, while parents worship at the 10.30am service.

Time: 10.15am every Sunday during term time (apart from second Sunday in the month)

Location: Parish Rooms, Parish Church

Further information: margaret@ringwoodparish.org.uk

“Bring the Family” Service and Tea

A friendly and informal welcome to church for children and their families.

Time: 4.00pm every second Sunday of the month

Location: Parish Church

Further information: liz@ringwoodparish.org.uk

Hobbies and social activities

Parish Church Choir

The Parish Church Choir sings at the 10.30am service on Sundays, and occasionally for weddings and funerals. New members are welcome regardless of age.

Time: Choir practice takes place every Friday evening

Location: Parish Church

Further information: johns@ringwoodparish.org.uk

Mother’s Union

The Mothers’ Union is a Christian organisation which promotes the well-being of families worldwide. Sections of the Union in Ringwood meet regularly both in the afternoon and evening. The Union meets socially, and supports families both locally and overseas.

Further information: sue@ringwoodparish.org.uk (evening section); dot@ringwoodparish.org.uk (afternoon section)

Mother’s Union events

Church bell ringing

Bell-ringing is a great English tradition. At the Parish Church there is a good peal of eight bells, which are rung on Sundays, for weddings, special services — and sometimes just for fun.

New members are always welcome. If you are fit enough to climb the spiral staircase and tall enough to reach the ropes, this may well be for you!

Time: Bell practice takes place on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm.

Location: Bell Tower, Parish Church

Further information: geoff@ringwoodparish.org.uk

Handbell ringing

For something slightly less strenuous than church bells, try the handbells. The Ringwood Church Handbell Ringers practice weekly and play regularly at at organised events.

Time: Handbell practice takes place on Tuesday evenings

Further information: vivienne@ringwoodparish.org.uk

Men’s Group

An opportunity for men of the parish to meet monthly in the evening (often in a pub) for chat, discussion and fellowship.

Further information: peter@ringwoodparish.org.uk

Men’s Group events

Community groups

Poulner Players

Poulner Players is a long-running amateur dramatic society which presents three productions annually: a pantomime or musical during the February half-term, a play during the summer half-term and a more meaty play in August.

Anyone interested in theatre is welcome to join, whether to tread the boards, to help with costumes and make-up, or to build sets and so on.

Further information: sally@ringwoodparish.org.uk

Coffee morning

Coffee is served to the public every week on market day, where visitors will also find a card and gift stall. An ideal opportunity to rest after a busy morning’s shopping!

Time: From 10am every Wednesday

Location: Parish Rooms, Parish Church

Ringwood Carers’ Group

Carers (with or without their ‘cared-for’) can drop in for a chat and helpful information from professionals every month.

The Group is hosted by members of Churches Together in Ringwood & District.

Time: Second Thursday morning of the month

Location: The Trinity Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood

Further information: www.ringwoodcarers.org.uk or email anne@ringwoodparish.org.uk

Carer’s Group events

Study and prayer

Study groups

The Parish of Ringwood offers a range of study groups. Some are discussion-based, some learn more about the Sunday readings, and others explore the Christian faith from a beginner’s level.

Further information: johns@ringwoodparish.org.uk

Julian meetings

A Julian Meeting is a small group of people who meet regularly for silent contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition. Ringwood Julian Meetings offer a short introduction, silence together in the presence of God and a cup of tea.

Time: First Tuesday of the month 2:15pm ; Third Monday of the month 7:30pm

Further information: anne@ringwoodparish.org.uk

Julian meeting events