FORDINGBRIDGE University of the Third Age (U3A) has celebrated its fifth anniversary.

The group were joined by fellow member and the mayor Malcolm Connolly, who did the honours of cutting the cake to mark the occasion last week.

Over the five years the U3A group has seen its membership grow to about 160.

Members toasted the future with a glass of bubbly and enjoyed a delicious slice of cake.

Anyone interested in joining is urged to call membership secretary Peter Woollett on 01425 655490.