News
‘News items from Members and Group Leaders are always welcome; please send to ferndownu3a@gmail.com‘
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...
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.
Crafting for Fun group – glass painting afternoon
Our Crafting for Fun group recently enjoyed an afternoon of glass painting. The session was led by Cin and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The next session will be making Easter vases using felt and embroidery.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 &...
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....
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.
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...