Ringwood | Posted on October 15th, 2026 | return to news

Travel opportunities for young Ringwood and Fordingbridge people

Measures have been installed to protect the Queen Oak, which was a sapling at the time of the Black Death.

Local people aged 16-22 are invited to apply for a place on the 2027 Lions Youth Camps.

This year, 10 young people from the local community enjoyed an exciting summer abroad in Japan, Finland, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Canada, Germany, Brazil and Hungary at a Lions International Youth Camp made possible through Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club.

The Lions International Youth Camp & Exchange Programme runs each year during the summer months. Multiple places are available on this scheme which is designed to promote friendship, travel and greater international cultural awareness. Every trip is unique, and each young person will spend up to two weeks living with a host family and then a further week to 10 days at an international youth camp with young people from around the world.

Every year, over 100 International Youth Camps are arranged by Lions International spanning 40 different countries. Those taking part will only need to raise enough funds for their flights and spending money, with Lions Clubs meeting other expenses.

To apply, contact Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club at www.randflions.org.uk or call 0345 833 5819.

Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club meets at 8pm on the second Thursday of every month at the Trinity Church in Ringwood.