Sleigh Routes

Find out where we're going with Father Christmas this December

Who we're helping

We support some amazing local charities & good causes with Santa's Help

Christmas Tree-Cycling

Make your crispy Christmas Tree make a difference this year

Welcome to the home of Ringwood & District Round Table (And Father Christmas)

Every December, Ringwood & District Round Table have the honour of escorting Father Christmas around local towns & villages, spreading joy & raising money for local charities & good causes

Raised for local causes since 2020

Walked by our elves escorting Santa

KG of food donated to local foodbanks

"Of all of the things that I've done since joining Ringwood Round Table, being part of Santa's Sleigh is easily the best"

As the saying goes, Christmas is the "season of giving", so our intrepid team of Elves (Who happen to be members of Ringwood Round Table give up their time with loved ones to escort Father Christmas around Ringwood & other local Towns & Villages. Not only do we do it to spread Festive Cheer, but we're also doing it to raise much-needed donations for deserving local good causes & Food Banks

Will Father Christmas come past my house?

As you can imagine, Father Christmas is incredibly busy at this time of year, so his time is incredibly precious! We are lucky enough to have him come & join us for 6 evenings in December (While the elves carry on getting everything ready for Christmas Eve), so we do our utmost to cover as much of our local towns & villages as we can. We can't get down every road, but we'd love for you to come & join us on our route - Cheering, Waving, Singing (And hopefully making a donation)

Make your crispy Christmas Tree make a difference!

Cast your mind forwards to January….It’s time to say goodbye to your Christmas tree… but who’s got the energy to spend the next week finding pine needles in their car?

Let Ringwood & District Round Table handle it for you! We’ll pick up and recycle your tree so you don’t have to—and all proceeds go to the amazing local Charities & Good Causes!

If you live in the Ringwood, Verwood, Burley, Bransgore, Fordingbridge, Alderholt or Ferndown, we’re here to help!

So who are Round Table? And what's it all about?

Round Table is an organisation targeted at young men, focussed on encouraging the group within society least likely to get out and do good in the community while also giving them a chance to build new friendships and not take up their busy weekends! Added to this, they’re the least likely to focus on their mental health, and with suicide being the number 1 cause of death in young men, reducing loneliness is one of our key focuses.

We’re also part of a family of organisations that cater for all ages and genders, so there’s no excuse not to get involved in the community, make friends and have fun doing it!

The latest updates from the North Pole!

Santa's Sleigh Updates

Helping Older People New Forest (HOPe)

Helping Older People New Forest (HOPe) provides companionship, home visits and support for older residents. Your Sleigh Night donation helps tackle loneliness and keep vulnerable people connected and cared for.

Ferndown Community Support

Ferndown Community Support provides food parcels, outreach and companionship to residents facing hardship or isolation. Your donation keeps their volunteers on the ground helping local people in crisis.

New Forest Young Carers

New Forest Young Carers supports children and teenagers who care for family members. Your Sleigh Night donation funds respite trips, mentoring, activities and emotional support for these remarkable young people.

Helix Day Service

Helix Day Service supports adults with learning disabilities through creative activities, life-skills sessions and community involvement. Your Sleigh Night donation helps them provide meaningful experiences, independence and confidence for their members.

Testimonitals

What people say?

I moved to Ringwood basically knowing no-one. Since joining Round Table in 2019, I've built an amazing group of lifelong friends, have been involved in some amazing events & helped to raise an incredible amount of money to help some brilliant local causes

James Marley

Member since 2019

I joined Round Table not knowing anybody, I have made friends for life & have done things that I never would have had the opportunity to otherwise. Round Table has helped me to find my place in the local community

Charlie Field

Member since 2021