News
‘News items from Members and Group Leaders are always welcome; please send to ferndownu3a@gmail.com‘
CHINESE NEW YEAR – THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Member Moo Leng Loakes, treated us to a wonderful and highly entertaining talk on the traditions of the Chinese New Year. Moo Leng shared stories from her youth, explained the significance of each day of the festival. The talk ended with us making and tossing a...
1st FRIDAY TALKS – My Father Was A Spy
Our professional speaker for March was an old friend of FU3A – Mike Randall, who had spoken to us on several occasions previously, including via Zoom during the Lockdown in 2020. Mike is an highly engaging speaker and we were treated to His t “My Father was a Spy”. ...
CURRENT AFFAIRS
Members enjoy a full and free discussion of current topics in a relaxed atmosphere.
BADMINTON
Our three badminton groups meet in Ferndown Village hall each week. Players of all standards enjoy keeping fit in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Thanks to all our group leaders: Paul Ellis, Pat Meldrum and Pam Dickinson
BON VIVEURS
This year, the Bon Viveur group has enjoyed some wonderful and varied meals. Each restaurant we have visited has provided a wonderful atmosphere and enabled us to meet new friends over delicious food. Thanks goes to Corinne Board for arranging these wonderful...
BAGS & MORE
Members of Bags and more have enjoyed making a range of different bags ranging from totes to box and make-up bags. Every bag has been unique due to making material from scrap fabric.
GARDENING GROUP – HELPING THE COMMUNITY
The Gardening group, led by Kevin Steele have been supporting Kings Park Care home by planting a range of bulbs and plants. Over the afternoon residents of the care home joined in and offered support. Thank you everyone.
Tea at the Museum – Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum uncovers moving and important stories of everyday people’s interactions with the justice system since the late 18th century. It shows how the law affects all of us, and how we can also affect the law. The Museum makes this...
Spies, Pies, Lies and Disguise
A big thank you for Yesterday – Spies, Pies, Lies, and Disguise was a wonderful end of term entertainment. We all laughed so much. Peter’s script, Rita’s direction and the dedication and enthusiasm of all the cast and backstage supporters made this a fantastic...
SATURDAY WALKS 2ND DECEMBER
Saturday Walks - December 2nd Yesterday 19 hardy U3A members turned out at Moors Valley for the December Saturday walk. Considering the cold weather this was a truly brilliant number who all donned winter coats and set off from Potterne Park in Verwood to walk the...
KNIT & NATTER: TRAUMA TEDDIES
Our knit and natter group meets once a fortnight and along with our own projects we also knit for to support others. This term it has been to support STAR with their teddy appeal. The Trauma Teddy initiative started out initially to comfort children who have been...
LINFORD BOTTOM
On Friday 17th November 18 intrepid walkers set off for a stomp from Linford Bottom ( just off the A 31). After the unprecedented amount of rainfall in recent weeks the sun shone and the forest looked beautiful. The walk was a mix of gravel tracks through forest and...