THEATRE VISIT
Lighthouse Theatre Poole Kirkland road, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom12 ANGRY MEN Arranged by Performance Arts Group but open to all members
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TRAVELLER’S TALES
MISSISSIPPI TRAVELS Speaker: Keith Banks
FIRST FRIDAY TALK
Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, FerndownThe Discovery of the Northwest Passage. Speaker: Brian Margetson Brian will be presenting to us the story of the discovery of the Northwest Passage on the 2nd February. We’ll be hearing about two competing explorations that were attempting to be the first to discover the missing link to the Far East.
THEATRE TRIP
Lighthouse Theatre Poole Kirkland road, Poole, Dorset, United KingdomOH WHAT A LOVELY WAR Arranged by the Performing Arts group, but open to all members
TRAVELLER’S TALES
Researching Orangutans Fiona is the 26 year old Granddaughter of our member Sue Shuttleworth. Fiona studied Veterinarian Sciences Cambridge, but her passion is conservation and as such is currently working as researcher in Parliament 4 days a week. The rest of her time is taken up as a locum vet. Last year, she saw an […]
FIRST FRIDAY TALK
Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, FerndownMy Father was a spy Speaker: Mike Randell Mike has always been connected with education – he spoke to us in 2019 about his time as a young Headmaster in an “Outstanding” Dorset school. He still works as an Education Consultant and has a keen interest in Archaeology as well as Local History. Mike’s talk […]
‘How to get to Naples’ Travel by train or plane?
Bob Reeve will share his adventures travelling to Naples!
QUIZ NIGHT
West Moors Memorial Hall Station Road, West Moors, dORSET, United KingdomA fun night for all. Details to follow
TRAVELLER’S TALES
Patagonia
ABBOTSBURY COACH TRIP
ABBOTSBURY Buller's Way, Abbotsbury, Dorset, United KingdomDetails and booking forms nearer the time
VERONA & VENICE STUDY TRIP
Venice , ItalyStudy visit to the Veneto region of Italy. Visits to Venice and Verona, pasta and Prosecco!
TRAVELLER’S TALES
MONGOLIA, TIBET & CHINA Speaker :Kevin Steele
TRAVELLER’S TALES
Speakers: Christine Orange & Mike Andrews The History of Pantomime
FIRST FRIDAY TALK
Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown30 years at the Bar Speaker: Nick Tucker Nick Tucker is a very experienced local Barrister who has spoken to our members on a number of occasions. He last visited us two years ago when his talk was entitled “Is the Justice System Broken”. Nick is a very knowledgeable speaker on the subject of the […]
MUSICAL SHOWCASE
Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, FerndownMOTTISFONT COACH TRIP
Mottisfont House Visit Romsey, Hampshire, United KingdomAn ancient house given new life by the Russell family in the twentieth century, beautiful parkland and gardens adjoining the River Test and an impressive collection of mid-century British art including a saloon decorated in 'trompe l'oeil' by Rex Whistler Mottisfont is managed by the National Trust, so bring your membership card. […]
VARIETY SHOW
Ferndown Village HallA FUN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT
ANNUAL OPEN DAY
Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, FerndownYour chance to see what's happening in 2024/2025 and to speak to course leaders. Bring along a friend who's not already a member.
IN HOUSE COFFEE MORNING
Spies, Lies, Pies and Disguise The drama group film for their Christmas production.
EVENING CRUISE
Tuckton Tea Gardens 323 Belle Vue Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth, United KingdomTuckton to Christchurch Harbour, including a barbecue
WINE TASTING EVENING – CALL MY BLUFF
Call My Bluff Style Evening. Try to identify wines from their descriptions - Fun for all
IN HOUSE COFFEE MORNING
BELIZE Speaker : Rod Rod will share his love of the country
STORYTELLING EVENING
King George V Regency Room Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Select a State or Province:, United KingdomSTORYTELLER IAN TOVEY Ian will entertain us with a range of tales. Bring a chair and nibbles - cost £1.00
IN HOUSE COFFEE MORNING
PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE MILLENNIUM During the Millennium the photography group took a range of phots of Ferndown. Come and see how life has changed.
COACH TRIP TO THE VYNE
THE VYNE Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, United KingdomTHE VYNE - NATIONAL TRUST We are planning a coach trip to this lovely house and gardens.