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

Over the last few months, crafters from across Ferndown U3A have created a range of high quality items for sale at a craft fair in aid of SERV WESSEX.  The good on sale included; pottery, cards, stone painting, jewellery, wood carvings, Christmas decorations and leather goods to name but a few.

As well as purchasing early gifts, members and friends enjoyed catching up with each other over coffee.  The Final outcome saw us raising £1017.

WELL DONE EVERYONE

On Saturday 21st October brave members of FU3A undertook a sponsored walk in aid of SERV Wessex, our charity of the year. The walk  took us along the entire length of the Castleman Trail, from Upton House to Ringwood., some 16 miles.   

The walk was divided into five stages with seven people walking the entire length. Many others joined in along the way.  Spirits were high and the weather tried hard not to rain!!