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| General Links |
| | Free Adobe Reader® | If you cannot access our pdf documents, follow this link to download the reader appropriate to your operating system |
| | Neighbouring U3As | Map showing neighbouring U3As |
| | Worldwide directory of U3A websites | Links to U3As and equivalent institutions throughout the World, maintained by Harrow U3A |
| Welcome |
| | 2019-20 Membership Renewal Form | If you were a member in 2018-19 (or an earlier) year here is the form and instructions on how to renew your membership for 2019-20 (year ending 30 March) and if you are still a UK tax payer, also renew you gift aid declaration. |
| | Constitution of Ely & District U3A | Constitution as amended at the AGM, June 2015 |
| | Ely & District Data Protection Policy | Uploaded 12 June 2018 |
| | Ely & District U3A Privacy Policy | Uploaded 12 June 2018 |
| | New Member Application Form | New members should complete this blank form and post it with a cheque (the address is on the form). The annual subscription is £8 per person (£5 for new members joining from 1 November). |
| | U3A National Events | The Third Age Trust is offering an extended series of workshops in 2016. Click U3A above and go to the member's area homepage, and open Summer Schools. You will need to register to login. |
| Groups |
| | Paying-in Form | Groups may deposit money (cash and cheques) in the Ely U3A Social Fund using this form |
| | Payment Request Form | Groups may draw cheques against the amounts they have deposited in the Ely U3A Social Fund using this form |
| Events |
| | Countess Free Church | Map of the location of the Ely and District U3A monthly general meetings |
| Arts and Crafts |
| | Arts Appreciation Newsletter May 2017 | Information about forthcoming events |
| | summer/september newsletter | Details of the autumn programme |
| Bird Watching |
| | Lackford Lakes | Virtual Tour of the Lackford Lakes reserve of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. |
| | Royal Society for Protection of Birds | The RSPB has a number of excellent sites within easy reach of Ely, notably those at Titchwell, Ouse Washes, The Lodge, Snettisham and Fowlmere. Details can be found on the RSPB website. |
| Gardens and Plants |
| | Botanical Latin | "What’s in a name? Botanical Latin without (too many) tears", an excellent introduction to the subject given to the Botany Group by Elizabeth Magba on 3-Feb-2014 (updated 10-Mar-2014) |
| | Botany Group Introduction | General information about the group, especially for potential new members. |
| | Botany: Why do names keep changing? | Terry Moore's presentation to the Botany Group on 3-Feb-2014 explaining the science behind recent changes towards a more evolutionary approach to plant naming based on DNA and RNA sequencing. |
| | CUBG Chronological Bed | A list of plants seen in the chronological bed of plant introductions in the Cambridge University Botanical Garden (CUBG) surveyed by members in July 2014 |
| | Flower Terms Explained | Terms used to identify flowers as presented to the Botany Group by Rose Dixon on 1-Oct-2017 |
| | Genus Translations | Ever wondered what the scientific name for a plant means? Here is a list of plant genus names and what they mean, produced by Rose Dixon of the Botany group |
| | Wild Plants in Ely | A note by John Davis on urban habitats to be found in the city |
| History and Current Affairs |
| | Ely Museum | Located in the old Gaol in Market Street, Ely Museum is the history centre for the Isle of Ely and the Fens. |
| | Fenland History on Friday | Not a club or society, but a series of open meetings held in Ely Library on Friday mornings for enthusiasts to share their researches |
| | History Group Activities 2008-18 | A summary compiled by Chris Holley of lectures, films and visits over the last 10 years, updated November 2018 |
| | History Group Programme 2017-18 | Details of the programme from September 2017 onwards (updated 1 March 2018) |
| | History Group Programme 2018-19 | Details of the programme from September 2018 to August 2019 (updated 6/04/2019) |
| | History in our Lifetime |
| | History of Pharmaceuticals | Talk by David Latham presented to the History Group Jan-2014 |
| | How Bill Tutte Won the War! |
| | John Trinder's Family History | A story delivered to the History Group in May 2018 |
| | Local History | Link to website of the Cambridgeshire Association for Local History, with links to the community archives network |
| | The History of Books | History Group Meeting 2nd Oct 2014 |
| | Village Visit to Isleham |
| Music |
| | Music of Stage and Screen | Music of Stage and Screen Overview |
| Photography |
| | Ely U3A Flickr page | Ely U3A photo group's Flickr page for sharing our work |
| | Learning Resources | Suggested links to find further information. This is from the January 2014 workshop session. |
| | U3A published sites | Frontpages of U3A branches on u3asites.org.uk |
| | Using your images | Notes from Liz's presentation in January 2014. Creative ways to use and share pictures from your collections. |
| Transport |
| | Group Activity 2010-18 | A summary of the Transport Group's main activities since it was formed in May 2010, prepared and updated November 2018 by Chris Holley |
| | Programme 2017-18 | Transport group activities from September 2017 to July 2018 (updated 18-June-2018) |
| | Programme 2018-19 | Transport group activities from September 2018 to July 2019 (updated 6/04/2019) |
| | Railways of Suffolk-Norfolk | Historical map with an itinerary for a circular tour taken by members of the group over the lines which still exist. |
| Written Word |
| | Book Lovers 2010-13 | A list of the books discussed, and mostly enjoyed, by members attending the Book Lovers' Group meetings from September 2010 to January 2014 |
| | Book Lovers 2014-16 | A list of the books discussed, and mostly enjoyed, by members attending the Book Lovers' Group meetings from January 2014 (updated 1 December 2016) |
| | Book Lovers 2017-19 | A list of the books discussed, and mostly enjoyed, by members attending the Book Lovers' Group meetings from January 2017 (updated 4-Apr-2019) |
| | Bookmarkers Schedule 2017-18 | December 2017 to May 2018 |
| | Writers' Group Stories |
| Outings |
| | Registration and Payment Form | Please use this form to register and make payment for an outing. |
