Yesterday 19 hardy U3A members turned out at Moors Valley for the December Saturday walk. Considering the cold weather this was a truly brilliant number who all donned winter coats and set off from Potterne Park in Verwood to walk the mile and a half to the Moors Valley visitor centre – and more importantly the cafe  ! – before taking an alternative route back to Verwood.

An added bonus was catching sight of all 5 of the steam trains  preparing for the “Santa Special” rides taking place that day – there was more than one member who would happily have jumped on board!

Everyone said they thoroughly enjoyed themselves despite the temperature!

The next walk will be on Saturday February 3rd and will be at Ashley Heath and led by Keith & Janet Banks. Further details will be sent out nearer the time.

Clare Clayton.

On Friday 17th November 18 intrepid walkers set off for a stomp from Linford Bottom ( just off the A 31). After the unprecedented amount of rainfall in recent weeks the sun shone and the forest looked beautiful. The walk was a mix of gravel tracks through forest  and open heathland with lots of mud and water! We met a few ponies and cows along the route to keep us company. If you have never been to this part of the New Forest we would recommend a visit, but choose drier months as it is susceptible to being extremely muddy in places. It I was a lovely way to spend a couple hours with friends in the Autumn sun. The colours were stunning.

This week members ventured into the world of sugar paste modelling with wonderful results. 

Moo Leng Loakes led the session and each member of the group produced a lovely cake topper in the form of an elephant!!

Since September, Angela Larcombe has been encouraging ladies to clear out their undies, in particular “bras!”   These will be sent to support ladies in Africa.

To date she has filled four sacks and is well on the way to number five. 

There is still time to donate!!

WELL DONE