Harrogate

General Interest Items

On this page and under Links on the right you will find items that are not necessarily related to U3A activities but may inform, offer help or otherwise be of interest to members.

Bishop Monkton Croquet Club

Some years ago the Harrogate U3A Croquet Club merged with Bishop Monkton Croquet Club and as such is no longer a U3A group.
The next season of the Bishop Monkton Croquet Club runs from April to October 2024 and the Club is now looking to widen its recruitment of new members from Harrogate residents.
The club is a very friendly, all-inclusive club with some of the finest lawns in Yorkshire. There are club days, social days and events, coaching and friendly matches as well as Yorkshire Federation matches. Come and join us.

We are a friendly, welcoming Club seeking new members.

Croquet is a fun sort of skill, strategy and cunning tactics.
We’ll teach you how to play and how to improve your game.
Interested? We’re holding ‘come and try it’ sessions at the Club on
Saturday 20th April – 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Thursday 2nd May - 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Saturday 4th May – 10.00 am to 12.00 noon.
To book a session email lindy.wainwright@gmail.com – or just come on the day
We look forward to welcoming you!

For further information via email please click either of the blue links below:

The Chair: Jill Barraclough, The Secretary: Hilary Philpott.

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White Rose Squares American Square Dance Club

The Club is running a Beginners' Class starting on 21 January 2024, 7.30pm to 10pm at Pannal Hall, Station Road, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1JG. The first week is free, then £4.50 a week.

Square Dancing is suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness. It is very friendly, and good physical and mental exercise. You don't need a partner.

The Social Square Dance Program gets you dancing and is fun - come regularly to become a proficient dancer.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and please bring a refillable bottle of water.

"Square Dancing is Friendship Set to Music". If you would like more information contact Ann on 01943-878066.

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Knaresborough Historical Society

Membership is open to all who are interested in history. For further information please click the link above.

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Harrogate District over 50s Forum

The Forum is a regular meeting for older people to have a say about the things that matter to them. The Forum offers a chance to find out about different services available to older people and to help influence the way these services are delivered. It is also a good opportunity to meet people and enjoy a social gathering.

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ONLINE LEARNING OR REFERENCE SITES

'Future Learn' Free Online Courses

For free online courses from UK and International Universities check out Future Learn Free Online Courses web site.

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Open University OpenLearn Free Online Courses

A large number of courses are offered by the Open University's OpenLearn project. The courses are for varied duration and registration is required. See Open Learn web site here Open University.

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MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses

MOOCs offer university-level courses without the need to complete an entire programme of studies, and are becoming increasingly popular.
• They offer a large number of students the opportunity to study high quality courses online with prestigious universities, often at no cost.
• They are ideal for independent study and users can select courses from any institution offering them.
• MOOCs do not always lead to formal qualifications. There are no entry requirements.
• Video-based, they offer interaction either through peer review and group collaboration or automated feedback through objective, online assessments (including quizzes and exams).

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TED

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a set of talks offered by the private non-profit Sapling Foundation, under the slogan "Ideas Worth Spreading". It includes talks on many scientific, cultural and academic topics.
The talks are offered for free viewing online

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OTHER ACTIVITIES (no longer part of Harrogate u3a)

Exercise and Fitness takes place once a week on Tuesday afternoons. Led by a trained tutor for an hour each week. These sessions take place at the Jennyfield Styan Centre. For more information email Val Cooke

Tai Chi is also taken by a trained teacher - and happens at the Jennyfield Styan Centre on Wednesday afternoons. It aims to stimulate by exercises and movement, a feeling of wellbeing, calm and relaxation. Again more information is available by email from Val Cooke

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