“60 members attended the opening meeting of the year, of the 1st Friday Coffee Mornings.  This was a very interesting presentation was given by Roy Norton on his 50 year career in television for the BBC and ITV. Roy started off as a camera man and finished up as a television director.

His talk was packed with photos and video clips, many of outstanding events during those years from the very first ITV adverts to Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral and Charles and Dianne’s Wedding, right up to date with recent EuroVision recordings. All of which were like a trip down memory lane for all those present. An excellent start to our new season.”

Music Appreciation Group

 

The Music Appreciation Group met on Thursday 19^th September for their first session.  ‘Last Night at the Proms’ was the theme for the afternoon.  The music choice loosely followed the world-famous ‘Henry Wood Proms’ at the Albert Hall – series of concerts held during the summer months.

We enjoyed various musical pieces in the first half of the session then, after a short tea and coffee break, we entered into the spirit of the ‘last night’ by waving flags and singing with gusto!  Everyone enjoyed the session and left with rosy cheeks!

On 20th September 27 members of the Five Mile Walking Group visited the Stour Valley Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Bournemouth. On a warm and sunny morning new member Peter Ashley took these photos. The group meets on the third Friday of every month, starting at 10 am and finishing with an optional pub lunch. New recruits are always welcome. Contact Ian Burr on 07501 049199 or ianburr353@btinternet.com – or look for details of the next walk on the notice board at the Barrington Centre.

Regards

Ian Burr

Our inaugural meeting at Somerley on Friday 20^th September 2019 was a complete success and we had a great afternoon. Not only were we able to share some beautiful weather but we were also able to make friends and have a good laugh.   And at the end of the day, did the golf we played actually matter?

If anyone reading this would like to join our band of merry golfers, please get in touch.

Until then, keeeeeep swinging!

Glyn Bosanko

On Friday nearly 50 of our new members met with your Committee to see how FU3A works, and heard about the Website (Anne Hutton), Using Beacon (Malcolm Gill), Group J1 Discovering Dorset (Keith Banks), and Future Events (Derek Holden). All agreed these were helpful and interesting presentations.  During the morning, Moo Leng Loakes our 600th member, was presented with free membership for the coming year.

Don’t forget the Opening Friday ‘Ferndown Quiz’ on September 20th with Rodger Pettengell – this will be in the Main Hall at the Barrington from 09:45, with the usual free tea/coffee available before the quiz starts.
I hope your own programme of chosen Groups gets off to a good start, and wish you another enjoyable year with FU3A.

Bob Reeve, Chairman