ABBOTSBURY COACH TRIP

ABBOTSBURY Buller's Way, Abbotsbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

Details and booking forms nearer the time

VERONA & VENICE STUDY TRIP

Venice , Italy

Study visit to the Veneto region of Italy. Visits to Venice and Verona, pasta and Prosecco!

TRAVELLER’S TALES

Speakers: Christine Orange  & Mike Andrews     The History of Pantomime    

FIRST FRIDAY TALK

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

30 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 […]

MOTTISFONT COACH TRIP

Mottisfont House Visit Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom

  An 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 Hall

A FUN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT

ANNUAL OPEN DAY

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

Your 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 Kingdom

Tuckton to Christchurch Harbour, including a barbecue

STORYTELLING EVENING

King George V Regency Room Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

STORYTELLER 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 Kingdom

THE VYNE - NATIONAL TRUST We are planning a coach trip to this lovely house and gardens.

OPENING FRIDAY

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

WELCOME BACK Come and catch up with friends and welcome our new members.   Tea / Coffee and biscuits.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

KINGS PARK CARE HOME 14 CHURCH ROAD, Ferndown

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS  This is an opportunity for new members to meet our committee and other new members. It is an informal occasion chatting over coffee/ tea and cake.  and enabling the opportunity to ask any question new members might have.  

WHAT’S ON THIS AUTUMN

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

AUTUMN TERM  An opportunity to hear details of all our visits, events and presentation this term over tea / coffee.

FIRST FRIDAY TALK

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

NICOLA TESLA - GENIUS?  SPEAKER:  RICHARD HURLEY

IN HOUSE FRIDAY

King George V Regency Room Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

FORENSIC SCIENCE: GIVE US A CLUE Speaker:  SANDRA KEEN

QUIZ NIGHT

West Moors Memorial Hall Station Road, West Moors, dORSET, United Kingdom

QUIZ NIGHT  Get together with friends or join a table and make new ones. Bring nibbles and drinks. 

FIRST FRIDAY

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

DIET IS A FOUR LETTER WORD  SPEAKER:  ALAN JONES 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  All paperwork will be sent prior to the meeting. Please support the committee by attending. . Questions welcomed. Tea / coffee / and pastries will be served. 

CHARITY CRAFT FAIR & COFFEE MORNING

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

CRAFT FAIR & COFFEE MORNING Our talented members will be selling craft items, cake and coffee in support of local charity The  Leonardo Trust  which supports unpaid cares. Please come and support 

IN HOUSE FRIDAY

King George V Regency Room Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

70 MILES FOR 70 YEARS OR HOW NOT TO ORGANISE A LONG-DISTANCE WALK IN 2025. Speaker:  CHRISTINE ORANGE

MULTICULTURAL EVENING

MULTICULTURAL EVENING  VISIT THE LANDS OF THE U3A MEMBERS.

FIRST FRIDAY TALK

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

AUCTIONEER + VALUATIONS OF TREASURERS. SPEAKER:   MICHAEL ROBERTS Michael will talk about current trends in the antique world followed by valuing prearranged items supplied by members. 

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Remedy Oak Golf Club REMEDY OAK GOLF CLUB, HORTON ROAD, WOODLANDS, DORSET, United Kingdom

OUR ANNUAL LUNCH IN A  BEAUTIFUL SETTING. BOOKING FORMS WILL BE SENT CLOSER TO THE EVENT. 

MINCE PIES / COFFEE & MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

King George V Regency Room Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

Relax with mince pies coffee/tea and enjoy some light entertainment.

DRAMA GROUP PRESENTS

West Moors Memorial Hall Station Road, West Moors, dORSET, United Kingdom

ALWAYS A FUN AFTERNOON. 

FIRST FRIDAY TALK

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

WOODCARVING SPEAKER:  MIKE TUCK Mike will talk about his love of carving and display examples

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

KINGS PARK CARE HOME 14 CHURCH ROAD, Ferndown

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS This is an opportunity for new members to meet our committee and other new members. It is an informal occasion chatting over coffee/ tea and cake.  and enabling the opportunity to ask any question new members might have.

WHAT’S ON THIS SPRING / SUMMER

King George V Regency Room Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

An opportunity to hear details of all our visits, events and presentation this term over a cup of  tea / coffee.

IN HOUSE FRIDAY

King George V Regency Room Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

COVID AND LOCKDOWN IN FRANCE SPEAKER: JENNY DANIELS

MURDER MYSTERY EVENING

West Moors Memorial Hall Station Road, West Moors, dORSET, United Kingdom

WHO DID IT? All details nearer the event -  a fun night guaranteed. 

FIRST FRIDAY TALK

Barrington Centre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

SPRING IN JAPANESE GARDENS SPEAKER:  ROSEMARY LEGRAND Rosemary will give an illustrated talk about her time in Japan.