Ringwood NWR Programme 2026

26 Mar 26Lunch group at Riggers, Poole Topic for discussion: Bravery and heroism
13 Apr 26Book group: A Man Called Ove – Frederik Blackman Host Caroline
21 Apr 26Discussion meeting Taking photos with camera or phone. Nigel to give a talk and set up a competition. Host Janet
29 Apr 26Lunch group at The Old Holt Inn, Wimborne Topic for discussion: Hotels, hostels, B&B, where have you been and what was the best and worst experience?
07 May 26Book group Read and discuss a short poem of your choice Host Irene
13 May 26Discussion meeting Topic for discussion: Words and meanings, a quiz set by Maggie Host Caroline
19 May 26Lunch group at Wendy’s Bring an Icelandic dish to share Topic for discussion: Iceland  
02 Jun 26Book group: Precipice – Robert Harris Host Josephine
08 Jun 26Discussion meeting Disappearances: have you lost something? Someone? Have words and manners disappeared? What else? Host Josephine
18 Jun 26Lunch group at The Cottage Garden, Landford Topic for discussion: Lavender, flower, oil, fragrance, colour.  What does lavender mean to you?  
01 Jul 26Book group: Hamnet – Magge O’ Farrell Host Anne
09 Jul 26Discussion meeting National theme: The ripple effect – any interpretation you wish Host Sue
22 Jul 26Lunch group at The Cartwheel Inn, Whitsbury Topic for discussion: Transport, from cart to the modern electric car.  What was your earliest car memory, or favourite car.
06 Aug 26Book group – Yellow Face – Rebecca F Kuang Host Sheila
  
17 Aug 26Discussion meeting Something out of your control. Can include anything except health! Host Jan
25 Aug 26Lunch group at The Fleur de Lys, Cranborne Topic for discussion: What does Fleur de Lys mean; its historical context? What does it mean to you, this and other symbols?
02 Sep 26Book group – Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter Simone de Beauvoir Host Dee  
08 Sep 26Discussion Meeting A crafty afternoon. Discover your creativity with the assistance of Wendy Host Wendy
24 Sep 26Lunch group at The Greyhound Inn, Wilton Topic for discussion: Dogs
05 Oct 26Book group: Raising Hare – Chloe Dalton Host Sheila
14 Oct 26Discussion meeting Planning for 2027 Host Shirley
21 Oct 26Lunch group at The White Buck, Burley Topic for discussion: If you were to own a pub or small hotel, what would you call it and why?
  
03 Nov 26Book group: Nuclear Family – Kate Davies Host Tina
16 Nov 26Discussion meeting Telephone Treasure Trail Host Irene
24 Nov 26Lunch group at The Curlew, West Parley Topic for discussion: Birds are symbolic in many cultures, choose one bird and share.
03 Dec 26Book group: Beautiful World Where are you? – Sally Rooney Host Maggie
17 Dec 26Lunch Group  – date and venue to be confirmed