The Ringwood Society News
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From Corn to Popcorn
What is going to happen with the empty old cinema in the Market Place? This is a question that has been going on for many, many years. With a new local developer developing a scheme to revitalise the building, now is a good time for another look at the history of this...
Memories of the Ringwood Railway Exhibition
After many months of preparation, The Ringwood Society announces the premiere of their ‘Memories of Ringwood Railway’ exhibition at Greyfriars Community Centre. On Friday June 21st between 7.30pm and 9pm there will be a private showing for Ringwood Society members...
Guided Tour of Poole High Street Heritage Action Zone & Poole Museum
Margo Teasdale, BCP Senior Conservation Officer will guide us through the Historic England funded improvement works to Poole High Street. Taking a detailed look at planned, in-progress & completed projects to improve the public realm & shop fronts. You can...
Ringwood Society Annual General Meeting – March 12th 2024
At the Ringwood Society Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 12th March we will be providing an update on the old cinema site as well as some insight on the progress of our Memories of the Railway Project. The Old Town Hall and former Cinema building is of great...
The Ringwood Society Design and Conservation Awards 2023
Ringwood Society was delighted to present its Design and Conservation Awards on 18th October 2023, with three awards being presented by Town Deputy Mayor and Ringwood Society Committee member, Rae Frederick. The award for Best Residential Project went to...
Memories of the Railway in Ringwood
We are delighted to announce that we have successfully secured a grant of almost £44K for a Memories of the Railway project. This grant, awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund will not only enable the memories to be kept for generations to come it will...
Relaunching the Ringwood Town Trail
You may have noticed copies of the new Town Trail leaflet around Ringwood. Designed for visitors, but equally of interest to locals, the Town Trail starts at the Ringwood Meeting House and History Centre, taking you down to the Market Place, along the High Street down...