Links
This page provides a compendium of ALL links on the Hackney U3A website. The links are grouped by the page to which each link is associated; then in alphabetical order.
So if you recall having seen a link but cannot remember on which page, this is a good place to search for it. You can then easily navigate back to the relevant "owner" page.
| General Links | ||
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| Core Clapton 16 Nov 2021 | Core Clapton, presentation by Thomas Pinna | |
| Welcome to Hackney U3A | ||
| Membership Application Form | This is the HU3A Membership Application Form | |
| HU3A on Hackney Social Radio | Hackney Social Radio produced a short feature about HU3A for their show that went out on Resonance Radio (104.4FM) on Wednesday 3rd March at 11:00. It included interviews with members, group leaders and our membership secretary. The broadcast showed what a varied, interesting programme of classes is on offer, even in Lockdown, and also what a varied, interesting, not to say fascinating, group of people we are! Our feature starts about 20 minutes into the programme. | |
| Groups | ||
| Venue Access HU3A | This document provides information on access to our regular venues, including car parking, bus stops, access to the building and room and other relevant information. | |
| Events | ||
| Monthly Meetings archive | ||
| Contact us | ||
| Criteria for information on HU3A website | This outlines the criteria for adding information to the Hackney U3A Website on the Groups, Events, U3A and Hackney pages | |
| Hackney U3A Privacy Statement | Hackney U3A Privacy Statement for members | |
| Model Constitution | U3A-KMS-DOC-035 Model Constitution - England and Wales | |
| Safeguarding Policy | Safeguarding Policy 2024 | |
| Hackney Info | ||
| Friends of Hackney Archives | Friends of Hackney Archives, aka Hackney History, encourages and supports interest in Hackney’s past, through the use of Hackney’s 700 years of Archives. | |
| Hackney New Age Games | The New Age Games is a sport and physical activity programme for Hackney residents aged 50 and over. It can help you increase the amount of exercise you do and sustain it, contributing to a healthy lifestyle. Timetable of available classes and details on how to register can be found on this website. | |
| Hackney Society | The Hackney Society has encouraged positive development of the borough's built and natural environments, through engagement with a broad cross-section of local people and experts. It encourages exemplary new design, regeneration and conservation of Hackney's rich heritage through the newsletter Spaces. | |
| Hackney Walks and walking groups | For information on the Walkingtogether programme organised by Hackney Council, offering walks in many parks including London Fields, Springfield, Victoria and Clissold Parks. | |
| Tree Musketeers | Volunteering with the Tree Musketeers in Hackney | |
| U3A Information | ||
| Access to websites of 700+ UK U3A | This portal provides access to the websites of other U3A's in the UK who use the Site Builder tool to publish their website. | |
| London Region - Sharing Page | One of LRU3A core objectives is to support and help u3as to be more effective and efficient. On this page, you will find a collection of material highlighting good practice on particular subjects relevant to all our London Region u3as. Here you also find information on Peer Groups which exist for mutual support and sharing of good practice amongst members holding similar committee or other responsibilities, such as Group Coordinators. This page also holds Shared Practice Guides (SPGs), developed jointly by London u3as. These cover wide-ranging topics such as Volunteering, Induction for new members, Zoom and Beacon Guides and lots more. | |
| London Region of U3As | The 'London Region of U3As' (LRU3A) is a Regional Network of independent u3as operating within the London area and exists for the mutual benefit of London u3as and their members. There are currently 44 u3as in the London Region totalling nearly 26,000 members. Individuals become members of the 'London Region of U3As' by virtue of their membership of a constituent London u3a. | |
| London Region of U3As - Events | Events organised by the London Region of U3As | |
| National U3A Website | This link takes you to the home page of the main U3A website and provides access to resources and information provided by the National U3A. Here you will find lots of useful materials as well as events you can participate in. Visit the Events page for information on Online Events and Online Tutorials. Here you can also book yourself onto a Zoom training session. There is a wealth of information and resources available through this website, please have a look! | |
| Trust U3A | Trust u3a is an online u3a that gives you the opportunity to join groups, talks and courses. Like any u3a are activities a run by our members for our members. Take a look at their Groups page, for details of our Trust u3a groups, courses and talks. Trust u3a members can join groups etc via the Trust u3a, Beacon Members Portal. | |
| Bird Watching | ||
| Bird Watching List | ||
| British Trust for Ornithology | The British Trust for Ornithology website offers lots of useful information about birds and also offers training courses. | |
| Butterflies spotted 02 Aug 2021 | ||
| HU3A Bird - Visits to other reserves | Hackney U3A Bird Group - Visits to other bird reserves | |
| Royal Society for Protection of Birds | Very good site to learn how to identify birds by sight and by song. | |
| Woodberry Wetlands Nature Reserve | This site is provided by the London Wildlife Trust and provides visitor information for our own Hackney wildlife reserve as well as other relevant information for those interested in London's wildlife. | |
| Wrabness 11 July 2022 | ||
| Bridge | ||
| U3A Bridge Group | All major u3a Bridge news can be found on this website | |
| Exploring London | ||
| Exploring London archive | ||
| Poetry Reading | ||
| A Second Year in Poems | This was put together by the Poetry Reading Group with illustrations contributed by the Art Group members. | |
| Christmas Poems Anthology | Selection of poems selected by members of the Poetry Group to celebrate Christmas. | |
| Shorter Walks | ||
| Shorter Walks archive | ||
| Ukulele | ||
| Phoenix Ukulele Group | Phoenix Ukulele Group performing at the Well St Common festival in 2019. | |
| Phoenix Ukulele Group Poster - Flier | Publicity Poster for the Phoenix Ukulele Group | |