Useful Links

These links offer a quick route to a wealth of information about properties, places of interest, cultural centres and organisations that may be of interest to our members. Please click on the ‘Site’ or the URL to go to the web site. 

Social Media

HWu3a YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0XhUBhNy3f-HxIRhRqZu0gVarious HWu3a videos including several by the Drones group.
HWU3A Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/202921518684959The Facebook group allows Harborough Welland U3A members to keep in touch with each other
National U3A Keeping in Touch Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/U3AKeepingInTouchThis Facebook group is for all u3a members who wish to stay in contact with each other and share ideas.
National U3A Instagram Pagehttps://www.instagram.com/u3auk/Make the most of life once you’re no longer in work. Explore new ideas, skills and interests.
Sustainable Harborough Communityhttps://www.sustainableharboroughcommunity.co.uk/Supports and promotes individuals, groups and businesses to embrace green concepts. Works alongside local and national leaders to help the right green decisions.

U3A Resources

The Third Age Trusthttps://u3a.org.uk/ The website of the national governing body of the U3A.
National U3A Newsletterhttps://u3a.org.uk/news/newsletterRead the latest TAT newsletter or sign up to their mailing list.
The Association of East Midlands U3Ashttp://eastmidlandsu3as.org.uk/ Contains details of other U3A networks in the East Midlands, including the Leicestershire & Rutland Region, of which HWU3A is a member.  

Resources relating to the Market Harborough District

Harborough Mailhttps://www.harboroughmail.co.uk/Provides up to date news, events and sport features from the Market Harborough area.
Harborough FM Newshttps://harboroughfm.co.uk/news/Harborough FM Radio Station News.
Highlights of Harboroughhttps://www.historypin.org/en/highlights-of-harboroughImages, historical information and oral history recordings from Harborough Museum collections.
Harborough District Councilhttps://www.harborough.gov.uk/Information on council services, economic overview, places to visit and the community.
HWu3a Market Harborough Retail Premises Projecthttp://harboroughhistory.org.uk/HWU3A_StreetProject/intro.htmlA photographic record of Market Harborough town centre in September 2020 and subsequent changes.

Education and Learning

Alisonhttps://alison.comFree online courses.
Courserahttps://www.coursera.org/Free online courses.
FutureLearnhttps://www.futurelearn.com/Free online courses.

National Bodies

National Trusthttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving places of natural beauty and historic interest for the benefit of everyone.
Historic Houses Associationhttps://www.historichouses.org/An association of independent historic houses, castles, and gardens. 
National Garden Schemehttps://ngs.org.uk/Gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Guernsey.
Royal Horticultural Societyhttps://www.rhs.org.uk/The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. They aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

Health

Dementia Harboroughhttps://www.dementiaharborough.org/Supporting people affected by dementia in Market Harborough and the surrounding areas.
Rehab 4 Addictionhttps://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/country-wide/drug-alcohol-rehab-leicester A UK-based addiction and mental health helpline
OK Rehabhttps://www.okrehab.orgOffers guidance and support for people experiencing problems with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health problems.
Article on sleep disordershttps://pacificmedicalacls.com/sleep-disordersFrom Claire Hockey at Pacific Medical Training

Volunteering

Do ithttps://doit.life/discoverVolunteer for people and causes that matter to you.