Links
The links on this page cover a wide range of topics and websites. We hope they will provide useful and interesting information for members although of course we cannot guarantee any of the sites mentioned.
Every effort is made to ensure that the links shown below work. Please contact the Site Administrator, however, via the Contact page if you find any errors or wish to propose another useful link. As a matter of policy we prefer not show links to specific companies or trade or trade organisations.
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| General Links | ||
| Local | ||
| Reference | ||
| Senior Interest | ||
| Adobe Reader | To read files such as the North Messenger you will need the free Adobe Reader. You may already have this program on your computer, but if not you can download it from here: | |
| MET Office | Check out the weather forecasts before you have to go! | |
| Welcome | ||
| 2021 11 Nov Newsletter | ||
| 2022 04 Apr Newsletter | ||
| 2022 07 July Newsletter | ||
| Membership Form 2022 | ||
| Our Facebook Page | ||
| Our Members Only Facebook Page | ||
| Northumbria Region | ||
| A Work in Progress: Northumbria Region. | A brief research report by Prof Jim Edwardson. | |
| Rita Conclusions | The final conclusions from the Ponteland RITA Investigations. | |
| Northumbria Region | ||
| Voice North | Newcastle University Voice North Website | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art Styles Explained | An article that attempts to show some differences between art styles from Realism to Abstract | |
| Art Styles, Schools, and Movements | An article on the difference between art styles, schools and movements. | |
| How to Read a Painting | Some suggestions as to how paintings can be approached, analysed and understood. | |
| U3A Art Newsletter No 17 | The National Newsletter for U3A Art Appreciation Groups. August 2013. | |
| U3A Newsletter No 14 | The National Newsletter for U3A Art Appreciation Groups. January 2013. | |
| Bus Pass | ||
| Metro pass and ticket information. | Tyne & Wear concessionary fare and Gold Card pass information can be found on this page. | |
| Newcastle Elders' 2018 Buspass Guide | A guide to 1-day bus trips from Newcastle | |
| Traveline journey planning website. | A national journey planning website including public transport options. | |
| Family History | ||
| Cyndi's List | Genealogy: Cyndi’s List. A famous web portal to many genealogy sites. | |
| Family History | A brief overview and information on the activities of our Family History group. | |
| Rootsweb | Genealogy: Rootsweb -- A website linked to Ancestry. A useful guide to many aspects of genealogical research. Includes Mailing Lists for many British counties. NOT the same site as Rootweb. | |
| Rootweb | Genealogy: Provides a link to other web sites giving access to a wide range of databases for genealogical research. | |
| The War Graves Commission | Genealogy: The website of Commonwealth War Graves Commission. This site commemorates the 1,700,000 men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars. | |
| Photography Group | ||
| Photo Group Facebook Page | ||
| Short Walks Group | ||
| A Morpeth Meander May 2013 | ||
| Allendale Hay Meadows | A pleasant walk near Allendale taken by the Monday Walkers group. Well recommended. | |
| Basic Information on our Walking Groups | This information is intended to cover both of our current walking groups. | |
| Bolam A Short Walk 2015 | ||
| Our February Walk in Newbrough 2013 | ||
| RITA | ||
| Northumbria Region | Link to Region website | |