Local Clubs and Societies
There are a thriving number of Clubs and Societies in the parish which go to make the area a pleasurable place to live. Further details of their membership and meetings can be obtained from the contact details provided below.
If you would like your Club or Society listed in this page then please contact us.
Age Concern
Meet in the St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall on Mondays between 10.00 to 3.00pm.
Contact Judy Jones, 01425 476935 (or the Age Concern Office on 01202 895252)
Age Concern
Meet in the St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall on Wednesdays between 2.00 to 4.00pm.
Contact Edna Birchell, 01425 478081
Age Concern
Held at the St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall on Fridays between 2.00 to 4.00pm.
Contact Brenda Crossman, 01425 485255
Ashley Heath Women's Institute
Meets the second Thursday in each month at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall at 7.30pm
Contact Carol Wadsworth, 01202 874675
Audio Visual Club
Meets the last Thursday in each month (except June, July, Aug and Sept) at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall.
Contact Dudley Button, 01425 638601
Avon River Church
Meet every Sunday at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall between 10.00am to 12.00pm.
Contact Peter Mckenzie, 01425 478797
Badminton Tuesday Club
Meets every Tuesday at the St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall between 7.30 until 11.00 pm.
Contact Mrs Maureen Eady, 01425 472617
Badminton Friday Club
Meet every Friday Held at the St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall between 2.00 and 5.00pm.
Contact Mrs Barter, 01202 897416
Beavers
Held in the Scout and Guide Joint Headquarters situated behind the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall, held on Wednesday between 5:15 and 6:30 pm.
Contact Miss C White, 01425 470741
Braeside Art Group
Tuesday mornings 9.30am to 12.30pm in the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall.
Contact Sue Butler, 01202 874206
Braeside Bowls Club
Open all year round with all weather rink and clubhouse, situated at Braeside Road, St Leonards, Dorset, BH24 2PJ.
Contact Mike Bull, 01425 478625
Braeside Bridge Club
Meet on a Tuesday evenings between 6.45 and 10.00pm at the St leonards and St Ives Village Hall.
Contact Jill Rix, 01425 482747
Brownies
Held in the Scout and Guide Joint Headquarters situated behind the st Leonards and St Ives Village Hall, held on Mondays between 5:30 and 7:00pm.
Contact Mrs Dyer, 01425 479454
Carers Support Group
A support group for carers looking after an older person. Meet on the first wednesday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm at the St Leonards Hospital, Fayrewood Ward.
Contact Elizabeth Adey, Ward Sister, 01202 584228
Church Flower Group
Meet at the All Saints Church on the 2nd Monday of the month at 10.30am
Contact Mrs Davies, 01425 475700
Cubs
Held in the Scout and Guide Joint Headquarters situated behind the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall, held on Mondays between 6:30 and 8.00pm.
Contact Miss C White, 01425 470741
Dance Street
Meet at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall on Fridays starting at 7.30pm. For more information visit www.dancestreet.biz
Contact Chris, 07914 347275
Dorset Wood Turners Association
Meet every week on the 1st Wednesday on the month at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall between 7.15 and 10.00pm
Contact Mr Derrick Hilton, 01202 823212
Freedom Youth Club
Meet every week, Monday and Wednesday, at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall between 7.00 and 9.30pm.
Contact Andy Sceats, 01202 873786
Guides
Held in the Scout and Guide Joint Headquarters situated behind the St Leonard and St Ives Village Hall, held on Thursday between 7:00 to 8.30pm.
Contact Mrs Dyer, 01425 479454
Heatherlands Short Mat Bowls Club
Meet Wednesday and Sundays between 7.00 and 10.00pm at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall.
Contact Freda Maton, 01202 872648
Line Dancing
Held at St Leonards and St Ives Ex Services Club every Monday evening. Beginners at 7pm and next level beginners at 8.00pm.
Contact Lisa Johnson on 01425 475807 or lisa@me-online.net
Monday Nighters Dance Club
Modern Sequence Dancing held at St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall every Monday at 8.00 to 10.30pm.
Contact Joyce Vatcher, 01202 510131
N H S Retirement Fellowship
Meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall between 10.00am and 12.00pm.
Contact Irene Coulson, 01425 477335
New Forest Dahlia Chrysanthemum Society
Meet throughout the year at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall.
Contact Mr George Kean, 01202 694360
Nutkins Toddler Group
The Nutkins Toddler Group meet at the All Saints Church on Wednesday between 9.30 and 11.30am.
Contact Reverend Dave Grace, 01425 476198
Paws in Hand Dog Training
Meet every Thursday with different classes between 6.15 to 7.15pm, 7.30 to 8.30pm and 8.45 to 9.45pm at St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall. Please book prior to arrival.
Contact Denise Nutall on 01202 861340, www.pawsinhand.co.uk
Pilates
Meet at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall, on Tuesday between 6:00 and 7:15pm, Wednesday between 9:30 and 10:40am and Thursday between 1:30 and 5:30pm.
Contact Anne Dickson, 07763 214738
Rachel King Dance (shake)
Children’s Dance meet at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall.
Contact Rachel King, 07930 611517
Rainbows
Held in the Scout and Guide Joint Headquarters situated behind the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall, held on Mondays between 4:00 and 5:15pm.
Contact Mrs Dyer, 01425 479454
Ringwood Cheetahs Banger Racing Club
Meet every other Sunday in the Spring, Summer and Autumn at the Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale, racing starts at 12.00pm.
Contact Helen Holmes, 01202 582223
Ringwood & District Computer Club
We meet in the St Leonard and St Ives Village Hall on the third Tuesday of each month between 2pm and 5pm.
The Club is for anyone with a personal computer of and any level of knowledge from absolute beginner to the more or very confident. www.ringwoodcc.hampshire.org.uk
Contact Graham Ledbrook, 01425 474849
Ringwood & District Good Neighbours Scheme
Helping people in the local community
Contact us on 07933 202112 between 10am to midday Monday to Friday.
Ringwood Woodcarvers
We meet on the first and third Monday of every month at 6.30pm at the St Leonard and St Ives Village Hall.
Contact Mike Tuck on 01425 475129.
Slimming World
Meet at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall every Monday 7.00pm
Contact Vicki, 01425 476311
St Ives Players (SISA)
The St Ives Players annual production takes place at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall during the middle of May (Friday and Saturday).
Contact Tina Emery, 01425 475478
St Leonards and St Ives Home Watch
To join the local Home Watch group:
Contact Julie Carter, Membership Secretary on 01425 475536, www.2saints.org.uk
St Leonards and St Ives Tennis Club
The club has Astroturf all weather surface courts available for public use.
Contact Mrs J. Trickey, 01425 474922, www.stleonardstennis.org.uk
St Ives First School Swimming Pool
The St Ives First School Swimming Pool is available to the public and for private hire during the school summer break.
Contact Noel Mates, 01425 475478
Whist Drive
Meet the first Friday of the month during October to April, on Tuesdays between 7.00 and 8.30pm at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall.
Contact Freda Maton, 01202 872648
World Wide Church of God
Meet once a fortnight on Saturdays between 11.00 and 1.00pm at the St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall.
Contact Anthony Dawson, 01202 737604