u3a

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. 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 (ukulele) 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.

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.

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings 11:00 am-1:00 pm
    Second Friday of the month
  • Art History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Thursday of the month
  • Badminton
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursday mornings 11:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Bird Watching
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings 10:00 am
    First Monday of the month
  • Book Club
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 1:30 pm-3:00 pm
    4th Thursday of the month
  • Bridge
    Status: Active
    Weekly or fortnightly
  • Current Affairs Discussion
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Tuesday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
    2nd and 4th Tuesdays of month
  • Exploring London
    Status: Active
    Monthly
    See below for next outings
  • Family History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays 11:00 am
    2nd Friday of the month
  • Folk Dance
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:45 am-12:00 pm
    1st Thursday of the month
  • French Films and Conversation
    Status: Full
    Monthly evenings
    Variable days/times
  • Games
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Thursday of month
  • Gardening Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    2nd Tuesday of the month
  • Line Dancing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:45 am-12:00 pm
    Third Thursday of the month
  • Long Walks
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday all day
    2nd and 4th Friday
  • Memoir Writing
    Status: Active
    On Wednesdays
    Variable date and time
  • Nordic Walking
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday mornings 11:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Philosophy
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    1st and 3rd Friday
  • Pilates
    Status: Full
    Weekly on Monday afternoons 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
  • Play Reading
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Thursday
  • Poetry Reading
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-11:00 am
    1st Wednesday of the month on Zoom, 3rd Wednesday at venue
  • Poetry Writing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Thursday
  • Rio Cinema Classic Matinee
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    2nd or 3rd week of the month
  • Shorter Walks
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays
  • Stitch & Chat
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    2nd Thursday
  • Swimming Group
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-11:00 am
  • Tai chi
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons 2:45 pm-3:45 pm
  • Ukulele
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm