Hackney

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 07719 922419.

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.

Group List
Art
Friday p.m.
2nd + 4th Fri 2-4pm
Friday p.m.
2nd + 4th Fri 2-4pm
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, 1st Monday meet 10:00
Monday a.m.
Monthly, 1st Monday meet 10:00
Book Club
Thursday p.m.
4th Thu 1-3pm, Clapton Lib
Thursday p.m.
4th Thu 1-3pm, Clapton Lib
Bridge
 Members' home
 Members' homeCurrent Affairs Discussion
Tuesday a.m.
Fortnightly, Wetherspoon SN
Tuesday a.m.
Fortnightly, Wetherspoon SN
Exploring London
 Check Events for next outings
 Check Events for next outingsFolk 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/timesGames
Thursday p.m.
2-4pm, 1st Thursday of month
Thursday p.m.
2-4pm, 1st Thursday of month
Gardening Group
Tuesday a.m.
2nd Tuesday 11-12:30
Tuesday a.m.
2nd Tuesday 11-12:30
Long Walks
Friday a.m.
2nd and 4th Friday
Friday a.m.
2nd and 4th Friday
Memoir Writing
Wednesday 
Variable date and time
Wednesday 
Variable date and time
Nordic Walking
Wednesday p.m.
11:30-12:30 Springfield Park
Wednesday p.m.
11:30-12:30 Springfield Park
Philosophy
Friday p.m.
1st+3rd Fri, 2:30, Clapton Lib
Friday p.m.
1st+3rd Fri, 2:30, Clapton Lib
Pilates
Monday p.m.
13:30-14:30 Stamford Hill Libr
Monday p.m.
13:30-14:30 Stamford Hill Libr
Play Reading
Thursday p.m.
2nd Thursday 2-4pm
Thursday p.m.
2nd Thursday 2-4pm
Poetry Reading
Wednesday a.m.
fortnightly Wed 10:00-11:30
Wednesday a.m.
fortnightly Wed 10:00-11:30
Poetry Writing
Thursday p.m.
3rd Thursday 2-4pm
Thursday p.m.
3rd Thursday 2-4pm
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
Thursday a.m.
2nd Thu, 10:30-12:30
Thursday a.m.
2nd Thu, 10:30-12:30
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, various venues
Tuesday p.m.
14:00-16:00, various venues
Timetable Summary
Day MorningAfternoon
MondayBird Watching   Science   Pilates   Tai chi  
TuesdayCurrent Affairs Discussion   Gardening Group   Ukulele  
WednesdayFolk Dance   Poetry Reading   Nordic Walking  
ThursdayBadminton   Stitch & Chat   Book Club   Games   Play Reading   Poetry Writing  
FridayLong Walks   Art   Philosophy