A day at the races: Ringwood Social Connections goes to the Grand Prix
With a few motorheads in the group, two minibuses with clients and employees from Ringwood Social Connections made their fourth visit to the track, arriving around 10.30am.
Originally published December 2025 — Updated April 2026
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