Virginia Lynch

Chairman

chair@purbecku3a.org.uk

 

I am a psychotherapist and analytical psychologist and have worked in the NHS and in private practice.  I moved to this beautiful part of the world in August 2020.  I have belonged to U3As in Kent and in London and have great admiration for the organisation. 

It is a privilege  to become chairman of Purbeck U3A.                                                                       

Nick Latham-Boal

Secretary

secretary@purbecku3a.org.uk

 

I settled in Dorset after leaving the Army, in 2001 and becoming an IT/IS Data, Quality Consultant/Contractor until retiring in 2014.  My wife and I have lived in Weymouth, Ridge, Corfe Castle, Wareham and now, finally, Wool.  

I joined the Purbeck U3A in 2016 and I’ve much enjoyed being a Member of the Science & Technology and Genealogy Groups. 

               

Tony Kelpie

Treasurer

treasurer@purbecku3a.org.uk

 

I moved to the Isle of Purbeck permanently in 2012 after being a frequent visitor for many years. Now retired, my working life was of a medical background

 

Mark Fielder

Groups Coordinator

groupscoord@purbecku3a.org.uk

 

In my working life I have been working in the field of Human Resourcing and Development. My most recent positions were in the UAE and before that in the Caribbean Region. In my early career I spent many years with the Prudential Group. I enjoy meeting new people, encouraging growth and learning .I look  forward to supporting existing and newly formed U3A groups throughout Purbeck. I am a member of the table tennis group. 

Denise Fuller

News Editor (mailings/website)

news@purbecku3a.org.uk

 

I moved to the lovely Isle of Purbeck in 2012 having spent many holidays in the area.

My background is in Banking and Childcare and I enjoy the Ukulele, Boule, Cycling, Crib/Games and Pickleball Groups

Steve Griffin

Beacon + Website Admin

BeaconAdmin@purbecku3a.org.uk

 

I feel privileged to have lived in this beautiful part of the world since the mid '80s whilst following a career in International and Corporate Banking.

I am currently a member of the Science & Technology and Nordic Walking and Boule groups.

Janet Jones

Membership Secretary

membership@purbecku3a.org.uk

 

 I moved to Purbeck in 2006 from Gloucestershire after many happy family holidays here. I joined Purbeck U3A in 2007, and have enjoyed all the groups and activities that I have taken part in. My working life was mostly in admin. I enjoy walking, singing in local choirs, and pottering in my garden.

Charles Woollin

Marketing

marketing@purbecku3a.org.uk

 

I retired from a career in Public Services in 2011. Member since 2009 (I think) erstwhile member of wine tasting group, currently member of cycling group, dog walking group and two bridge groups. 

 

Carol Summers

Mailings

mailings@purbecku3a.org.uk

 

I joined Purbeck U3A in 2013 and am currently a Leader of the Table Tennis Group as well as responsible for liaising with those Members who don't have emails to alert them to forthcoming activities. 

I have been and remain an active member of several groups.