FERNDOWN U3A 2023 – 2024

A lovely morning of skittles. A few members missing but that meant we all got a few more turns.Winner overall was Mags, wooden spoon went to Jenny. Then Jenny surprised us all by winning the game of killer.Well done.Thanks go to the lovely men standing the skittles up...

On Friday 15th November whilst we were busy with craft fair, Clive Dedman led the 5 mile walk around Breamore House this morning. He was joined by 15 walkers who benefited from the blue skies & stunning views over Cranborne Chase. They took in the Miz-Maze &...

On Friday 25th October the ‘5 mile walking group’ set off from West Moors along the Castleman Trailway. The weather was a little damp but not enough to put us off. We walked across Holt Heath which was a little boggy! However, on our return loop the sun broke through....

I am sure you would like to join us in wishing Jim Chappell a Happy 100th  Birthday. Jim is still an active member of Fu3a. He regularly takes part in Super Movers, Merry Singers, Skittles, Theatre visits and Solo Lunches. Have a great day with your family Jim.

A CRUISE   -   TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT 50 members of Fu3a set sail from Lymington recently  -  for a 40-minute cruise to the Isle of Wight! One group visited the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, where the locomotive named Royal Engineer was on duty.  Our picture shows it...

On Wednesday 16 October, the Green Fingers group were treated to a wonderful talk by Trudy Gillham at In-Excess, Parley. Tracy shared her expertise on identifying what constitutes partial and full shade, the appropriate plants and how different soils contribute to...

The Bon Viveurs spend a lovely afternoon at English Oak Vineyard near Lytchett Matravers.  We were welcomed by Sarah and husband Andrew who own the lovely Vineyard. As we toured the grounds, Sarah explained how she and Andrew’s mid-life crisis led to a change of...

Our trip began with a tour of the house. The Vyne is a well-presented property and we were able to access a large section of the house. The volunteers were knowledgeable and keen to share information. First built circa 1500–10 in the Tudor style by William Sandys, 1st...