FERNDOWN U3A 2021- 2022

BADMINTON U3A STYLE

BADMINTON U3A STYLE

I don’t usually watch sport on TV, but while I was doing my ironing, I thought I would watch the gold medal mixed final in badminton played at NEC, Birmingham. I learnt a little bit.  Firstly, they have a little rest when they get to 11 points and then continue to...

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MIKE THOMPSON

It  is with great sadness we report the death of Mike  Thompson. Several members of the u3a Drama group were with Mike when he passed away of Tuesday  so I am attaching a message from the Drama group, in his memory.  Thank you, Peter Hunt.    OUR LOVELY FRIEND...

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SKITTLES

SKITTLES

What a great session, enjoyed by everyone who took part. Our main skittle winners were Hillary and Sue the killer skittles winner. We are hoping to have another day in October.  As these events are always oversubscribed - Book early! Carole Ward.

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JUBILLEE CELEBRATION

JUBILLEE CELEBRATION

About 40 members gathered for the Platinum Jubilee Concert on Ferndown  St George V field    The weather could have been warmer but dressed up with coats and rugs we enjoyed a very convivial evening with drinks and nibbles.   We sat at the back of the audience so that...

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CORNWALL 2022

CORNWALL 2022

This was a wonderful visit. Richard Tucker had put together an extremely interesting and well organised tour. Everything went smoothly and even the sun was on our side. The weather was glorious. The accommodation at Lanhydrock was lovely and we enjoyed pre dinner...

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OPEN DAY 2022

OPEN DAY 2022

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who attended or contributed in any way to our Open Day event which was an outstanding success. We attracted a lot of interest from visitors so much so at one point we could hardly move! It was great to be back in the Barrington...

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Discovering Wessex. Sherborne Castle May 2022

Discovering Wessex. Sherborne Castle May 2022

We all set of in high spirits despite the heavy rainfall. On arriving at the Castle, we were driven along the drive to alight at the front door. Once inside, we were treated to a wonderful tour of this beautiful house, by three extremely knowledgeable and engaging...

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Events Committee. Exbury Gardens May 2022

Events Committee. Exbury Gardens May 2022

This was a glorious day out. The sun shone and we were treated to a wonderful, guided tour of the gardens. Exbury gardens are situated on the border of the Beaulieu River. They were created more than 100 years ago by the Rothschild family who still manage them today....

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International Study Visit. Bruges May 2022

International Study Visit. Bruges May 2022

What a wonderful Study Visit. We were so lucky with the hotel which was situated just off the Burg square, the centre point of this beautiful city. Bruges is famous for its stunning architecture, cobbled streets and canals. The architecture in Bruges spans the...

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Bletchley Park 9th April 2022

Bletchley Park 9th April 2022

39 members set off from Ferndown and West Moors for another successful visit organised by the Visits & Events Team. After a comfortable and smooth journey, punctuated by a comfort stop for coffee at Chievely Services, we arrived at Bletchley on time and were met...

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Hillier Garden and Arboretum 8th April 2022

Hillier Garden and Arboretum 8th April 2022

Despite some uncertain forecasting the weather stayed dry for 24 members of the FU3A Discovering Wessex Group who visited the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum in Romsey on Friday 8th April.  They met for coffee first in the main café before venturing out to...

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Another Triumphant Tree Planting Session

Another Triumphant Tree Planting Session

Triumphant Tree Planting Session - West Moors CommunityThe Free Tree initiative in February, only saw 60 saplings rehomed inWest Moors, leaving 130 still to be planted.In addition to these, 200 extra saplings were purchased by the Council inFebruary, to add to the New...

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