Make the most of life and join with our 350 + members by exploring new ideas and interests with Verwood u3a.
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Verwood u3a is part of a National and International Organisation for people no longer in full-time employment, there are no age boundaries. Our aim is to help people get the most out of life by providing the facilities for group activities. We have groups from discussion and art groups through to music and badminton, and just about everything in between. Please visit our ACTIVITIES page for more information.

Explore Brighton with the Travel Group

Why not come and join us on our next trip to Brighton on Thursday, August 29th.
Wander through the Lanes, visit the Pavilion or promenade on the Pier – the choice is yours!

For more information, click here

Tales from the Fayrewood

Written by our very own Writers Circle Group now available on Amazon

This is an eclectic and supernal collection of stories and articles by all the current members of the Verwood u3a Writers Circle, published for your delectation and delight.

Buy your copy now by clicking here

Support your u3a and have a chance of winning £50 every week by joining the Spare Ball Prize Draw for only £10 per month.

There are only 59 numbers so you have a great chance of winning.
Contact Howard on 07710673235 to participate.

For this weeks winning number click below.

Howard in a Prize Ball Hat

Spotlight On Our Groups

Click here for our full Activities list

Mike Billington - Folk Dancing

Folk Dance Group

The dances suit any age, gender and ability. Dressing up is not required.

There are no specific steps to learn. The dances can be skipped or walked, even if you think you have two left feet!

In the spirit of the u3a it is a shared learning experience, for the callers as well as the dancers! 

Visit the Group page here.

Pickleball Comes To Verwood

Our new Pickleball Group offers members the chance to learn and play this exciting game wich is growing in popularity throughout the U.K.
Pickleball suits all ages and abilities.

Visit the Pickleball Page here for more information

Forest FM Interview

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Listen to Diane Northam (Venues Officer), Vern Harris (Watercolour Art Group Leader) and Howard Wells (Vice Chair) talking about our Group Activities and this years Rustic Fayre with Forest FM’s Richard Oliffe.

Listen to other u3a interviews on our Forest FM Page