Forthcoming events
2nd October 2026
9:45 am - 11:30 am
1st Friday Meeting
9th October 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In House talk
Developing the New Towns in the late 1940s Speaker: Bob Reeve
16th October 2026
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Social
23rd October 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In House talk
6th November 2026
9:30 am - 10:30 am
1st Friday Meeting
6th November 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
1st Friday Meeting
The 2026 AGM will be held after the 1st Friday Talk. Coffee and pastries served between the talk and the AGM
Venue: Barrington Centre (Barrth)
13th November 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Social
Join us for coffee and cakes and the opportunity to purchase a few gifts.
Venue: Barrington Centre (Barrth)
19th November 2026
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Visit
Operation Mincemeat is a musical comedy based of the WW2 event. This will be a car share event travelling to the Mayflower Theatre Southampton
Cost: £34.00
20th November 2026
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Visit
A coach trip visiting the Abbey and other aspects of this delightful town
4th December 2026
9:45 am - 11:30 am
1st Friday Meeting
10th December 2026
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Social
An end of term social. Travel by car of join us on the coach.
Venue: Remedy Oak Golf Club
11th December 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Social
6th January 2027
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Social
Please join us for Coffee / Tea and a chat. There will be a short presentation about Ferndown and the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
8th January 2027
9:45 am - 11:30 am
1st Friday Meeting
15th January 2027
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In House talk
5th February 2027
9:45 am - 11:30 am
1st Friday Meeting
5th February 2027
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Social
12th February 2027
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Visit
Coach trip
5th March 2027
9:45 am - 11:30 am
1st Friday Meeting
12th March 2027
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In House talk
Speaker: Paula Stribling
19th March 2027
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Visit
A coach trip to a National Trust Property
22nd March 2027
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Social
12th April 2027
to 16th April 2027
Visit
A five day visit to Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
23rd April 2027
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In House talk
Speaker: Mike Andrews This talk will be followed by a book exchange
7th May 2027
9:45 am - 11:30 am
1st Friday Meeting
8th May 2027
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Social
An evening of lively entertainment by members for members.
Venue: Ferndown Village Hall (FVH)
12th May 2027
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Social
28th May 2027
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Social
An opportunity for members to meet group leaders and learn more about what their group involves.
Venue: Barrington Centre (Barrth)
11th June 2027
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
In House talk
Speaker: Dr Greg Duncan A talk on the French Resistance
18th June 2027
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Social
25th June 2027
Visit
A visit to this fabulous event - full programme will be uploaded when available Trip by car share
2nd July 2027
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
In House talk
16th July 2027
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Visit
The treasures of our local villages.
30th July 2027
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Visit
The walk will be about 3 - 4 miles starting and ending at the pub.
6th August 2027
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
In House talk
A talk about childhood and growth
13th August 2027
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Social
A race by public transport to various locations in Bournemouth
18th August 2027
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Social, Visit
Travel from Poole Quay and spend time visiting the sites of Swanage.