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 | |||
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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' home | Current 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 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. 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 | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Monday | Bird Watching Science | Pilates Tai chi |
Tuesday | Current Affairs Discussion Gardening Group | Ukulele |
Wednesday | Folk Dance Poetry Reading | Nordic Walking |
Thursday | Badminton Stitch & Chat | Book Club Games Play Reading Poetry Writing |
Friday | Long Walks | Art Philosophy |