KEW GARDENS AUGUST 2025

KEW GARDENS AUGUST 2025

On 20th August 72 members  of Fu3a set off for a trip to Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew. This was a first for us by taking two coaches.

Kew Gardens  is a world heritage site and houses the largest and most diverse botanical collections in the world.  We were able to wander at leisure enjoying the pavilions, gardens and exhibitions  including the newly opened Carbon Garden highlighting the carbon crisis. We were also able to  experience Of the Oak, a one-of-a-kind immersive art installation that celebrates the oak tree as a vital hub of biodiversity. The ground-breaking artwork is the creation of world-renowned experiential artist collective Marshmallow Laser Feast. As part of the experience, you found  out more about the future of trees and the important work that Kew is doing to protect them. In addition, some members enjoyed the tree top trail and other the palace. There was something for everyone.

Due the the visits group wonderful organisation,  led on this occasion by Anu Patel, the day went without any hiccups.

Thank You Anu.

 

5 Mile Walking Group – March

5 Mile Walking Group – March

Last Friday our walkers were led  by Christine Orange on a 5 mile route around around Moors Valley Country Park. Seventeen of us joined in and we saw parts of Moors Valley which we hadn’t seen before! It was a varied walk with lots of points of interest as the photos show! Not all of us felt it was ice cream weather but David couldn’t resist.

 

 

5 Mile Walking Group – February 28th

5 Mile Walking Group – February 28th

Clare Clayton guided 18 of us around Knighton Heath in glorious sunshine. We had a coffee break whilst taking in far reaching views towards Poole. It was a little muddy underfoot but it didn’t spoil the beautiful walk in excellent company.

Bon Viveurs at The Guildhall Poole

Bon Viveurs at The Guildhall Poole

On Friday 24th January the Bon Viveurs were treated to a delicious meal at the Guildhall Tavern in Poole. Many of us had not been there before and were impressed by the quality of the meal.
The restaurant has a refined nautical theme to the décor, including in the teak-furnished Yacht Lounge upstairs. Situated so close to the quayside, seafood plays a key role on the menu
We all have to thank Corinne Board for arranging such a lovely event.
We are now looking forward to the next lunch at Dicky’s Bar & Brassiere.
CRAFTING FUN

CRAFTING FUN

This Term some of our crafters have been trying their hands at “NEEDLE FELTING.”  Needle felting is a craft that involves repeatedly stabbing a needle into a piece of wool in order to stiffen and shape it into the desired form.

It is becoming a popular method for creating small animal figures since the texture of the felted creations resembles an animal’s fur.

Thank you Carole for organing a fun afternoon.