FERNDOWN U3A 2024 – 2025
ISLE OF WIGHT
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...
GREEN FINGERS – TALK BY TRUDY GILLHAM FROM IN-EXCESS
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...
BON VIVEURS VISIT ENGLISH OAK VINEYARD
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...
THE VYNE
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...