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| General Links |
| | Trades People | A list of Trades People suggested by Bishop's Stortford U3A members |
| | Act FAST - Stroke Identification | Use FAST to Remember the Warning Signs of a Stroke, you may also find it useful to visit this website by copying it and pasting it into your web browser. -
https://www.stroke.org.uk/take-action/act-fast/recognise-signs-stroke |
| | Risk Management |
| | B.S. Town Council | Bishop's Stortford Town Council, gives details of many local events, local clubs and organisations. |
| | BBC Webwise | This Link takes you to an a-z page showing the meaning of words, abbreviations etc. that you are likely to come across, on your computer and whilst using internet. There are also several other useful Headings on the site. |
| | Bishop | The Civic Federation exists both to represent its members and to campaign for a better Bishop's Stortford: a town that operates within its own limits to growth, with a thriving market, good schools within the town, employment and training opportunities and a place to feel safe in and to enjoy ourselves, whatever our age or ability. |
| | Bus Timetable | Bus timetables for the Bishop's Stortford area |
| | Cambridge Arts | Cambridge Arts Theatre |
| | Citizens Advice | This web site contains a great deal of self-help information in the form of an easily accessible database. |
| | Consumer rights | Government web site on consumer rights, including advice on how to protect your self against scams. |
| | East Herts Timebank | Time banking is a unique form of exchange that uses 'time' as a form of currency. It enables local communities to share skills, support others and build community spirit. |
| | EHIC - European Health Insurance Card | Apply on line to obtain or update your EHIC - don't get caught out when holidaying in Europe, some insurers now insist you hold an EHIC and many will waive the excess if you have one. |
| | Empire Cinema | Use this site to check what films are on at B.S. Empire Cinema |
| | Fall Prevention | Links to a page of a website produced by John Cowell - Liverpool U3A (Note: Liverpool N.S.W. Australia) the website is titled Lifestyle 3 Wise Monkeys |
| | Film 20th Century | 20th Century Life on Film - fascinating films from all our life times |
| | Goods Yard Redevelopment | Goods Yard Redevelopment showing Solum website with good timeline page |
| | Journey Planner | For public transport journey planning within Great Britain |
| | One Stop Arts - London | One Stop Arts is the new guide to London's glorious and eclectic arts scene. Look forward to what's coming up with a simple and comprehensive search facility, together with knowledgeable reviews. |
| | Patient.co.uk | Patient.co.uk is an independent health site, established for over 15 years. With more than 8 million visits a month, it is a trusted source of information for both patients and health professionals nationwide.The site contains over 4000 health information leaflets, a wellbeing centre, and thousands of discussion forums. It is accredited by The Information Standard, NHS England’s quality mark. |
| | Rhodes | Web site for Rhodes Arts, Gallery and Museum |
| | Saffron Screen Cinema | Saffron Screen is a not-for-profit independent community cinema.
Based within Saffron Walden County High School, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with additional screenings in the school holidays, and show a range of mainstream, independent, art-house and children’s films as well as streaming special events from around the world. |
| | Say No To Premium Cost Telephone Nos. | Search on this web site for alternatives to Premium Rate telephone numbers |
| | ScamSmart | A Financial Conduct Authority web page that gives advice about not getting caught by financial scams, as well as listing more than a 1,000 dodgy operators. |
| | School Readers | Volunteers needed to listen to children read in primary schools. Schoolreaders is looking for more volunteers in Hertfordshire. Reading time for many children at home and at school is often insufficient and one in four children are now leaving primary school unable to read to the required standard. This can have a lifelong consequence. |
| | The National Trust Herts & Essex Border | The Herts and Essex Border Centre was founded in 1969 to promote and prosper the work of the National Trust. Current membership is in excess of 300 from the towns and villages in the surroundings of Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, and Harlow, Essex.Membership is open to members of the National Trust and Volunteer Card holders of the National Trust.
The Group have monthly meetings with speakers in the winter months. During summer there are outings and short breaks. |
| | The Older & Wiser series | The Older & Wiser series is published by Wiley in partnership with the Third Age Trust.
It includes several books covering different technology related topics.
Typical subjects:-
Computing,
Computing with Windows 7,
The Internet,
iPad,
Laptops,
Microsoft Office,Family History,
Digital Photography,
Social Networking. |
| | Theatre Website | Lists all the latest Special Offers for London's West End. Also, their Theatre Seating Plans (colour-coded), plus detailed information on how to pick the best seats and those to avoid! A must for all theatregoers. |
| | U.K. Radio Browser | British Radio Stations |
| | Virtual U3A | A U3A Group that meets on the Internet, particularly useful for the house bound, or those dark Winter months |
| Welcome |
| | 2019 Summer Newsletter | 2019 Summer Newsletter available until 31st Jan 2020 |
| | 2019 Winter Newsletter |
| | Added Documents - PDF Format |
| | GIFT AID FORM | gIFT AID DECLARATION 0071 |
| | About Bishop's Stortford | Please press WELCOME top or bottom of first page to go continue with a really good guide of Bishop's Stortford. |
| | Weather Forecast |
| Groups |
| | 4. Web Site Guidelines | When using links there are some ideas how to open these in a new window. Also storing the B.S. U3A site on your web Browser |
| | Equipment List | List U3A Equipment held and location |
| | IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR WALKERS |
| | 5. Adobe Reader | Adobe Reader for down loading PDF files |
| | Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre | Grange Paddocks offers many activities to help us keep fit, swimming, dancing, fitness centre etc. etc. |
| | London Walks | London - footprints detailing many London Walks |
| Events |
| | Birchanger Wood | Birchanger wood is an ancient wood, rich in wildlife, trees and fungi, on the edge of Bishop's Stortford.
The wood is now owned by Birchanger Wood Trust, a charitable trust created exclusively to hold the wood for the public good. |
| | Cafe Scientifique | Talks in Bishops Stortford of a scientific nature |
| | E.H. Audley End | English Heritage - Audley end house and gardens |
| | Hatfield Forest | The National Trust - Hatfield Forrest Web Site |
| | N.T Anglesey Abbey | National Trust - Anglesey Abbey |
| | N.T. Wimpole Estate | National Trust - Wimpole Estate |
| Administration |
| | 2019 Insurance Cover Note |
| | Accident Report Form |
| | Appendix 1 | Appendix 1 Personal Data Access, Correction and Deletion Policy |
| | Appendix 2 | Appendix 2 Data Access, Correction and Deletion Policy |
| | Application for grant | PD6 Application notes for grant May 19 |
| | Code of Conduct for General Members |
| | Complaints Policy |
| | Conflict of Interest |
| | Constitution |
| | Contributions for Lifts |
| | Data Breach Handling | Personal Data Breach Handling and Notification Policy |
| | Data Protection Policy v1.2 | Data Protection Policy v1.2 |
| | Form for Grants | PD6a Form for Grants May 19 |
| | Gift Aid Form | Gift Aid Declaration form |
| | http://u3asites.org.uk/files/b/bishops-s |
| | Important details for Coach trips |
| | Paid Tutors |
| | Personal Data Access, Correction | Personal Data Access, Correction and Detection Policy |
| | Planning a trip,outing, holiday | Policy document for Planning a trip,outing, holiday |
| | Privacy Policy | PD 19 Privacy Policy |
| | Reserve Policy |
| | Safeguarding Vulnerable People Policy |
| | Standing Orders | Standing Orders |
| | Standing Orders |
| | Tour Operators |
| | Trip Income Expenditure Form |
| | Useful Policy Statements |
| | Volunteer Policy |
| | Walking Policy (ed2) | Walking Policy PD7 |
| BRIDGE |
| | Chicago Score Sheet | Chicago Score Sheet |
| COMPUTER/IT |
| | Computer Security Product Test Reports | Products analysed by AV-TEST that are tested in terms of their performance in the categories of Protection, Repair and Usability. |
| | Creating Simple Powerpoint Presentation | Colin Reed Presentation 20 October 2015 |
| | Gizmos | Site listing and giving reviews on free-ware, as well as many how-to write ups, for instance "How to Remove Google Text Ads" |
| | Training - All Office | On line training for 2003/7/10 Office modules |
| HISTORY GROUP 1 |
| | U3A British History Blog | The objectives of this website are:-
a) to allow U3A British History Groups to post research material that they have produced;
b) to raise issues that relate to their particular BH Groups;
c) to post material from outside sources that may be of interest to BH Groups. |
| WALKING - MONTHLY BRISK WALK |
| | Brisk Walkers on Isle of Purbeck 2018 |
| WEEKLY WALK & MONTHLY AMBLE |
| | Sept. 2018 - Aug. 2019 Update 1 |
| 3. On-Line Courses/Tutorials |
| | Future Learn | FutureLearn is a digital education platform. It is a company launched and wholly owned by The Open University and is the first UK-led massive open online course (MOOC) learning platform, and as of January 2017 included 109 UK and international partners. |
| | Mixed Universities | Free courses from dozens of universities such as MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, Oxford, Imperial, Sorbonne. |
| | Open Culture | Claimed to be the best free cultural & educational media on the web, with some 1300 free courses. |
| | Open University | The Open University provides over 600 free on-line courses. |
| A.G.M. |
| | 2012/2013 Chairmans Report | Chairmans report given at A.G.M. on 11th March 2013 |
| | 2017/2018 Chairmans Report |
| | A.G.M. Minutes April 2014 |
| | A.G.M. Minutes March 2013 |
| | A.G.M. Minutes March 2015 |
| | A.G.M. Minutes March 2016 |
| | A.G.M. Minutes March 2017 |
| | A.G.M. Minutes March 2018 |
| | A.G.M. Minutes March 2019 |
| Charity Commission |
| | Charity Commission | Link to Charity Commission Website |
| | Charity Commission Report for 2017 |
| Minutes of Trustee Meetings |
| | 2018 - 08 August ECM Minutes | 2018 - 8 August ECM Minutes |
| | 2018 - 09 September ECM minutes |
| | 2018 - 10 October ECM Minutes |
| | 2018 - 11 November ECM minutes |
| | 2018 - 12 December ECM minutes |
| | 2019 - 01 January ECM minutes |
| | 2019 - 02 February ECM Minutes |
| | 2019 - 03 March EDM Minutes |
| | 2019 - 04 April ECM Minutes |
| | 2019 - 05 May ECM Minutes |
| | 2019 - 06 June ECM Minutes | 2019 - 06 June ECM Minutes |
| | 2019 - 07 July ECM Minutes | 2019 - 07 July ECM Minutes |
| | Herts Network |
| Possible Venues |
| | Town Council | Link to town council web site for venues |
