The Who, Why And Where Of Carvers Clubhouse
Find out more about us and how we represent the local community
Carvers Clubhouse is a community facility for all all but with a special focus on children, young people & families in the heart of Ringwood. We are surrounded by six acres of playing fields, a play area and skate park. Enjoy our range of activities and services, hire the facilities, hang out with friends or enjoy a cup of coffee in our Café whilst the children play.
Who Are We
Our Team
How Did We Start
Our History
Why Are We Here
Our Mission
Find Out More
FAQs
Our Team
Carvers Clubhouse is owned and managed by Ringwood Town Council. Charmaine Bennett is the Centre Manager. She manages the team, the finances, takes bookings, promotes the centre and develops the activities. Sue, Izzy, Eve, Holly, Ella and Holly (number 2) work in the café but are also on hand to help our hirers. We like to support young people and many of our staff are from local schools and we support work experience placements too.
Charmaine Bennett
Manager
Our History
The Centre was opened in 2015. It was largely funded by Hampshire County with additional funding from Ringwood Town Council and New Forest District Council.
Pupils from Ringwood School developed a business plan. They had identified that the young people of Ringwood wanted an inclusive space where they can relax, meet friends and develop social skills in a safe, comfortable, café style atmosphere. The ethos of providing an inclusive space with comfortable seating, affordable drinks and snacks, Wi-Fi and games equipment continues today.
Our Mission
Ringwood Town Council hopes that Carvers Clubhouse will enhance the quality of life for children, young people and their families in the town by providing a space for enjoyment, education, entertainment and recreation. We do this by encouraging hirers who provide activities and services aimed at children and young people, by developing our own activities, providing a community café and toys, games and sports equipment for the enjoyment of all.
Carvers Clubhouse FAQs
You might want to check out our Frequently Asked Questions before contacting us (although please do get in touch if we haven’t answered your question).
We have hirers who run a range of classes from preschool music and play groups to exercise classes. We are always keen to add more to our schedule so do get in touch if you are looking for a bright, clean venue near the centre of town. Please visit our What’s On page for the latest timetable, which varies throughout the year.
Anyone can hire the centre. However, we do prioritise those who provide services and activities for children and young people. We have an online enquiry form (see ‘Hire’ page) which you can complete or email Charmaine.bennett@ringwood.gov.uk to ask about availability.
We do not have a designated car park as such. There is plenty of street parking surrounding the recreation park. The main town centre car parks are a 5 minute walk (10 minutes at toddler speed!) We recommend you allow a few minutes extra for parking when first visiting us.
If you hire the centre and need to bring in large amounts of equipment then we can provide you with access onto the recreation ground but this needs to be arranged with us in advance.