Ferndown U3A

FIRST FRIDAY TALK
2025-11-07 09:30 - 10:30 (Europe/London) | Barrington Centre and Theatre, The Barrington Centre and Theatre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP, United Kingdom
London’s Burning
This month sees the return of Ian Tovey. Ian is a keen historian and storyteller who delivers is talk in character. On this occasion we will be taken back to the great fire of London.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2025-11-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Barrington Centre and Theatre, The Barrington Centre and Theatre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP, United Kingdom
AGM
After the first Friday Talk Coffee / Tea and pastries will be available. We will then host the Annual General Meeting where you will hear from the committee about their work over the last year and our plans for the future.

WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET - COACH TRIP
2025-11-21 | WINCHESTER, Winchester, SO23 0PJ, United Kingdom
We will travel to Winchester by coach and spend the day browsing the markets

CHARITY COFFEE MORNING
2025-11-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Barrington Centre and Theatre, The Barrington Centre and Theatre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP, United Kingdom
Come along and find a bargain or just enjoy a coffee and natter with friends

FIRST FRIDAY TALK
2025-12-05 09:45 - 11:30 | Barrington Centre and Theatre, The Barrington Centre and Theatre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP, United Kingdom
Romance, Romans & Ruins
Ron Taylor will be our speaker this month

CHRISTMAS LUNCH REMEDY OAK GOLF CLUB
2025-12-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Remedy Oak Golf Club, REMEDY OAK GOLF CLUB, HORTON ROAD, WOODLANDS, DORSET, BH21 8ND, United Kingdom
Enjoy a delicious lunch with friends in the beautiful setting of Remedy Oak Golf Club

CAROLS, MINCE PIES & COFFEE
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:30 | King George V Regency Room, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9EN, United Kingdom
A relaxing morning of fun to start the festive season

NEW MEMBERS' COFFEE / TEA AFTERNOON
2026-01-07 14:00 - 15:30 | PARLEY PLACE CARE HOME, 300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, BH22 8SL, United Kingdom
Welcome to our new member. This is an opportunity for you to meet the committee and ask any questions you may have.
An invite will be sent closer to the date.

FIRST FRIDAY TALK
2026-01-09 09:45 - 11:30 | Barrington Centre and Theatre, The Barrington Centre and Theatre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP, United Kingdom
King of Dorset Smugglers
This month we will be treated to a talk on Isaac Gulliver the Dorset Smuggler.

WHAT'S ON OVER THE SPRING AND SUMMER
2026-01-16 09:45 - 11:30 | King George V Regency Room, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9EN, United Kingdom
An opportunity to hear what is planned for the rest of the year.

FIRST FRIDAY TALK
2026-02-06 09:45 - 11:30 | Barrington Centre and Theatre, The Barrington Centre and Theatre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP, United Kingdom
Understanding AI
Richard Banks, son of Keith and Janet, will endeavour to improve our understanding of the challenging subject.

QUIZ NIGHT
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:30 | West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0HZ, United Kingdom
Another fun night, pitting you knowledge against others. No need to worry if you do not have a team, we will find you one.

LONDON COACH TRIP
2026-02-14
Full details closer to the visit

FIRST FRIDAY TALK
2026-03-06 09:45 - 11:30 | Barrington Centre and Theatre, The Barrington Centre and Theatre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP, United Kingdom
RAF Photography over 30 years.
Rob Forrester-Addie will share his experiences as an RAF photographer

BEETLE DRIVE CHARITY MORNING
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | King George V Regency Room, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9EN, United Kingdom
Lets enjoy some fun in aid of the Charity of the year.

GROUP LEADER LUNCH
2026-03-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Barrington Centre and Theatre, The Barrington Centre and Theatre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP, United Kingdom
THANK YOU TO OUR GROUP LEADERS
During the lunch leaders can meet with the committee to share experiences..

HAMPTON COURT PALACE & GARDENS COACH TRIP
2026-03-27 | Hampton Court Palace, East Mosely, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
HAMPTON COURT
A coach trip to end the Spring term. Experience the public and private lives of Henry VIII and the Tudor Court and walk through the beautiful gardens.

5 DAY STUDY VISIT TO THE AMSTERDAM REGION
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-18 | Amsterdam, Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden, Gouda, Delft, Keukenhof Gardens – and Amsterdam itself
Although fully booked, if you are still interested please contact Bob Reeve (reeve64@btinternet.com) as situations do change.

IN HOUSE FRIDAY
2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | King George V Regency Room, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9EN, United Kingdom
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
Roger Blaber is a Blue Tourism Guide and is happy to organise a visit after the talk.

Exbury Gardens
2026-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Exbury Gardens, EXBURY, SO45 1AZ, United Kingdom
This event is being run by the Gardening group. Any spare seats will be offered to non members of the Gardening group after the initial uptake.

THEATRE OUTING - THE CONSTANT WIFE
2026-04-29 14:00 - 17:00
THE CONSTANT WIFE – LIGHTHOUSE POOLE

FIRST FRIDAY TALK
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Barrington Centre and Theatre, The Barrington Centre and Theatre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP, United Kingdom
DORSET DOWNSTREAM
Speaker: Mary Van Collier

OLD TIME MUSIC HALL
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0HZ, United Kingdom
An evening of fun and laughter – members entertaining members

NEW GROUP LEADER MEETING
2026-05-06 14:00 - 15:30 | PARLEY PLACE CARE HOME, 300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, BH22 8SL, United Kingdom
An opportunity for those new to group leading to discuss with the committee.

THE DRAMA GROUP PRESENTS
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Ferndown Village Hall
The drama group will entertain us with their latest production. Proceeds to the Charity of the year.

OPEN DAY 2026
2026-05-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Barrington Centre and Theatre, The Barrington Centre and Theatre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP, United Kingdom
Come along and enjoy a coffee, meet group leaders and learn what we have planned for 2026 – 2027

IAM RoadSmart
2026-06-05 10:00 - 11:30 | King George V Regency Room, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9EN, United Kingdom
A presentation for institute of advanced motorists (IAM).

LYBURN CHEESE FARM EVENING OUTING
2026-07-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Lyburn Cheese Farm, SP5 2DN, United Kingdom
LYBURN CHEESE FARM
We will tour the farm, see how they make their famous cheese and enjoy a ploughman’s supper.
Details closer to the time

EMERGENCY PLANNING -
2026-07-03 10:00 - 23:30 | King George V Regency Room, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9EN, United Kingdom
Speaker: Alistair Sinclair – During Alistair ‘s career he spent time in the Military followed by a number of years as an emergency planner. Now retired. he trains up and coming emergency planners.

SUMMER GET TOGETHER
2026-08-07 14:00 - 16:00 | King George V Regency Room, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9EN, United Kingdom
THE BIG PICNIC AND MORE !
KGV – 2-4 PM
