Groups
Members organise their own interest or activity groups. These are small groups of like-minded people meeting on a regular basis, usually weekly, fortnightly or monthly, to study a topic or take part in an activity of interest. Each group has a leader and meetings are usually held in a specific venue, although during the Pandemic we did not have access to any of our indoor venues. In Hackney we are very fortunate that we can use some of the facilities in the libraries, free of charge. Other meetings take place in the Group Leader's home or outside. For information on accessibility to our regular venues, please refer to Venue Access HU3A
Participation in most groups is included in the membership fee, although some groups have to pay a small amount towards the cost of using their venue (Ukelele) or access to sports facilities (badminton).
New Groups: A crucial part of the U3A are the learning or interest groups, covering a wide range of topics. To lead a group, you do not have to be an expert in the subject area. The U3A is based upon peer-to-peer learning, members all learning together with every person contributing to the learning process. Maybe you will consider starting a group engaged in an outdoor activity? Like more walking groups or a “well-being in nature group” or resurrect the Sketching group, whilst we wait to regain access to our indoor venues.
Other groups may be looking into ways to restart activities and if you would like any advice or help with this or starting up a new group, please contact our Chair or call the HU3A mobile 07526 093695.
The Group List below shows details on all groups normally active in Hackney U3A. For each group currently active, there is an information page which can be accessed by clicking on the relevant group name. Additional group pages will be added as and when groups resume activities or new groups start up.
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Art Friday a.m. Monthly 2pm, different venue | Friday a.m. Monthly 2pm, different venue | Badminton Thursday a.m. 11:00-13:00, NEW Brittania LC | Thursday a.m. 11:00-13:00, NEW Brittania LC |
Bird Watching Monday a.m. Monthly, meet 10:00 | Monday a.m. Monthly, meet 10:00 | Bridge Face-to-face + online websites | Face-to-face + online websites |
Current Affairs Discussion Tuesday a.m. Fortnightly, members' home | Tuesday a.m. Fortnightly, members' home | Dancing
Monday p.m. Suspended | Monday p.m. Suspended |
Drama
Monday p.m. Suspended | Monday p.m. Suspended | Exploring London Check Events for next outings | Check Events for next outings |
Folk Dance Wednesday a.m. 1st Wednesday 10:30-12:30 | Wednesday a.m. 1st Wednesday 10:30-12:30 | French Films and Conversation Variable days/times | Variable days/times |
Games Thursday p.m. 1st Thursday of each month | Thursday p.m. 1st Thursday of each month | Human Rights
Monday a.m. Suspended | Monday a.m. Suspended |
Long Walks Friday a.m. 2nd and 4th Friday | Friday a.m. 2nd and 4th Friday | Nordic Walking Wednesday p.m. 11:30-12:30 Springfield Park | Wednesday p.m. 11:30-12:30 Springfield Park |
Philosophy Friday p.m. Twice a month, 14:30 over Zoom | Friday p.m. Twice a month, 14:30 over Zoom | Pilates Monday p.m. 13:30-14:30 Stamford Hill Libr | Monday p.m. 13:30-14:30 Stamford Hill Libr |
Pilates
Friday a.m. 11:00-12:00 over Zoom | Friday a.m. 11:00-12:00 over Zoom | Poetry Reading Wednesday a.m. fortnightly 10:00-11:30 | Wednesday a.m. fortnightly 10:00-11:30 |
Poetry Writing Tuesday p.m. 14:00-16:00 1st Tuesday | Tuesday p.m. 14:00-16:00 1st Tuesday | Reading and Discussing Books
Tuesday p.m. Suspended, need new leader | Tuesday p.m. Suspended, need new leader |
Science
Monday a.m. Soon to restart | Monday a.m. Soon to restart | Shorter Walks Thursday Once a month, on a Thursday | Thursday Once a month, on a Thursday |
Stitch & Chat Textile Craft
Wednesday a.m. Suspended, need new leader | Wednesday a.m. Suspended, need new leader | Tai chi Monday p.m. Monday 2:45-3:45 Stamford Hill | Monday p.m. Monday 2:45-3:45 Stamford Hill |
Ukulele Tuesday p.m. 14:00-16:00 Victoria Park Comm | Tuesday p.m. 14:00-16:00 Victoria Park Comm |
Timetable Summary | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Monday | Bird Watching Human Rights Science | Dancing Drama Pilates Tai chi |
Tuesday | Current Affairs Discussion | Poetry Writing Reading and Discussing Books Ukulele |
Wednesday | Folk Dance Poetry Reading Stitch & Chat Textile Craft | Nordic Walking |
Thursday | Badminton | Games |
Friday | Art Long Walks Pilates | Philosophy |