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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...

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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...

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5 Mile Walk Saturday 18th January

5 Mile Walk Saturday 18th January

Seventeen of us set off from Tuckton Tea Rooms on Friday 17th January heading off to Mudeford Spit. The weather was fair and spirits were high. We passed Wick Fields and Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve en route. We walked over the headland to take in the superb views...

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1st FRIDAY:  Ringwood Wood Carver

1st FRIDAY:  Ringwood Wood Carver

Our speaker this month was Mike Tuck who is a Master Woodcarver and Stick Maker and leads the local popular Ringwood Woodcarvers Group. Mike shared his love of woodcarving, including the choice of woods available, the typical hand tools and the different types of...

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SKITTLES

SKITTLES

A lovely morning of skittles. A few members missing but that meant we all got a few more turns.Winner overall was Mags, wooden spoon went to Jenny. Then Jenny surprised us all by winning the game of killer.Well done.Thanks go to the lovely men standing the skittles up...

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FRIDAY WALKING GROUPS THREE  & FIVE MILE

FRIDAY WALKING GROUPS THREE & FIVE MILE

On Friday 15th November whilst we were busy with craft fair, Clive Dedman led the 5 mile walk around Breamore House this morning. He was joined by 15 walkers who benefited from the blue skies & stunning views over Cranborne Chase. They took in the Miz-Maze &...

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5 MILE WALKERS

5 MILE WALKERS

On Friday 25th October the ‘5 mile walking group’ set off from West Moors along the Castleman Trailway. The weather was a little damp but not enough to put us off. We walked across Holt Heath which was a little boggy! However, on our return loop the sun broke through....

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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY JIM

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY JIM

I am sure you would like to join us in wishing Jim Chappell a Happy 100th  Birthday. Jim is still an active member of Fu3a. He regularly takes part in Super Movers, Merry Singers, Skittles, Theatre visits and Solo Lunches. Have a great day with your family Jim.

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ISLE OF WIGHT

ISLE OF WIGHT

A CRUISE   -   TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT 50 members of Fu3a set sail from Lymington recently  -  for a 40-minute cruise to the Isle of Wight! One group visited the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, where the locomotive named Royal Engineer was on duty.  Our picture shows it...

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GREEN FINGERS – TALK BY TRUDY GILLHAM FROM IN-EXCESS

GREEN FINGERS – TALK BY TRUDY GILLHAM FROM IN-EXCESS

On Wednesday 16 October, the Green Fingers group were treated to a wonderful talk by Trudy Gillham at In-Excess, Parley. Tracy shared her expertise on identifying what constitutes partial and full shade, the appropriate plants and how different soils contribute to...

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BON VIVEURS VISIT ENGLISH OAK VINEYARD

BON VIVEURS VISIT ENGLISH OAK VINEYARD

The Bon Viveurs spend a lovely afternoon at English Oak Vineyard near Lytchett Matravers.  We were welcomed by Sarah and husband Andrew who own the lovely Vineyard. As we toured the grounds, Sarah explained how she and Andrew’s mid-life crisis led to a change of...

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