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 click the Menu above to view a list of all our Activities and pages of this site.
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.
Craft Workshop
7th May 2 ~ 4 pm
at Verwood Hub
Kath Webster will be showing us how to make Tissue Box Covers using card and fabric
All materials are provided (£2 on the day). Open to all members but please book in advance.
Spotlight On Our Activities
10:30 am on 15th May at the Hub
Carolyn Whitlock will be talking about her trip last year to the Isle of Man.
Carolyn travelled with Heathside travel by coach to the Isle of Man for 5 days.
The trip went by Ferry, crossing from Heysham to Douglas. The base for the Explorer tour was the Empress hotel on the sea front in Douglas.
During the tour the group explored Peel, Ramsey, the Calf of Man and of course, Snaefell and Laxey. Expect tales of Vikings, fisherfolk and Fairies……. and the famous Manx Loughtan sheep…….
The meeting is open to all u3a members, but please let Colin know if you will be attending to ensure that there is adequate seating by clicking here
Woodlands Village Hall
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 2:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm
Like to sing?
The Electric Band is looking for Vocalists.
Email Mike Dolan here
The Electric Band is a group mainly for electric and electro-acoustic instruments but will also accept other instruments like violins, accordions, brass etc. and for musicians who can play above beginner level.
The Hub Wednesday 21st May
2:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm
The Folk Circle is for anyone interested in keeping alive the folk tradition of shared music, story and song, played simply for enjoyment in a friendly and supportive environment.
If you would like to sing, play a tune or tell a story, please come along.
If you need inspiration, perhaps listen to modern day artists such as Steeleye Span, Donovan, Simon and Garfunkel, Joan Baez, Tom Paxton, Peter, Paul and Mary and Fairport Convention as well as more traditional folk.
The Ukulele Group
Come and spend an evening with Riverblue ~ Verwood u3a Ukulele Group.
Tickets are £8 including refreshments in the break.
Tickets are available from Gareth the group leader (email here)
or any of the Ukulele Group Members.
Raising funds for 2 charities
Jill & Vaughan Danning, leaders of The Folk Circle talking to Richard Oliffe about their new Verwood u3a group live on radio.
Listen to other u3a interviews on our Forest FM Page
Woodlands Village Hall is one of our venues that we hire for our activities and we have been invited to their Open Morning & Social (see below)
Verwood u3a supporting our community
What’s New ~ Updated 9th May