Wonderful News
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
RUSTY RIDERS
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.
KEW GARDENS AUGUST 2025
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.
5 Mile Walking Group – March
Last Friday our walkers were led by Christine Orange on a 5 mile route around around Moors Valley Country Park. Seventeen of us joined in and we saw parts of Moors Valley which we hadn’t seen before! It was a varied walk with lots of points of interest as the photos show! Not all of us felt it was ice cream weather but David couldn’t resist.
5 Mile Walking Group – February 28th
Clare Clayton guided 18 of us around Knighton Heath in glorious sunshine. We had a coffee break whilst taking in far reaching views towards Poole. It was a little muddy underfoot but it didn’t spoil the beautiful walk in excellent company.
