Our second 3 mile walk of the year was around Ferndown Common.
Richard Buxton led us round the common stopping for the occasional interesting fact. – Pigs and acorns were the under great discussion!! Mushroom and ponds were also a focus.
The weather held out and we even saw some sun. A perfect walk.
Our ‘What Happened Where You Live’ group has recently been out and about walking around and viewing sites of local historical interest. One visit took them to West Moors where they viewed the site of the railway once which connected the village to the national network. Another revealed the location of the one time Ferndown Zoo. Their meetings conclude with a hearty pub or café lunch.
Two Fu3a members in their 70s are married – the Registrar for the ceremony was another Fu3a member. Is this a first! (the Registrar was member Caroline Marsh)
Huge congratulations, Clare and Bob
On Thursday 18th September 18 intrepid cyclists set off on their first cycle of the U3a year. The rain held off as we set off through Uddens Plantation using gravel tracks, roads & the newly installed cycle path. Our circular route of about 6 miles returned us to Ferndown Forest Golf Club where many of us enjoyed a well earned cup of coffee.
On 20th August 72 members of Fu3a set off for a trip to Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew. This was a first for us by taking two coaches.
Kew Gardens is a world heritage site and houses the largest and most diverse botanical collections in the world. We were able to wander at leisure enjoying the pavilions, gardens and exhibitions including the newly opened Carbon Garden highlighting the carbon crisis. We were also able to experience Of the Oak, a one-of-a-kind immersive art installation that celebrates the oak tree as a vital hub of biodiversity. The ground-breaking artwork is the creation of world-renowned experiential artist collective Marshmallow Laser Feast. As part of the experience, you found out more about the future of trees and the important work that Kew is doing to protect them. In addition, some members enjoyed the tree top trail and other the palace. There was something for everyone.
Due the the visits group wonderful organisation, led on this occasion by Anu Patel, the day went without any hiccups.
Thank You Anu.
