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 the chairman of

                             Purbeck u3a                                                                       

Catherine Kerridge

Secretary

                   

secretary@purbecku3a.org.uk

  

I have been a member of Purbeck u3a since 2016 and was Treasurer for three years up until May 2023.  My background is in financial services and I am joint group leader of the French Conversation Group.            

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

 

Vanessa Johnson

Vice Treasurer

                  

treasurer@purbecku3a.org.uk

 

I moved to the Isle of Purbeck in 2022 having spent many years holidaying in the area.  The lure of the sea was simply too great!  My working life was spent in financial services regulation.  My interests are classical music (pianist and clarinettist), walking / running, and French. 

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. 

TBA

Membership Secretary

                  

                                               membership@purbecku3a.org.uk 

I moved to Wareham in 2017, finally retired in 2022 and became a member of u3a the   same year.  I initially joined to be part of a Cycling Group but this only lasted a few months as the new ‘learn to play bridge group’ clashed on the same day.  My main time consuming hobby is the Allotment. 

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.

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

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.