Welcome to HGS u3a
HGS u3a, serving Hampstead Garden Suburb and adjoining areas in North-West London, is open to all who are retired or semi-retired. Join a community that enjoys learning and offers an opportunity to meet new people, make lifelong friends, and be part of a worldwide movement.
“Thoroughly enriching — am so pleased to have joined”
Monthly Talks
HGS u3a Monthly Talks are held at The Free Church, North Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London NW11 7AG.
Our Monthly Talks are open to HGS u3a members, and non-members are very welcome to attend. Carers may attend at no charge.
The venue has a ramp for access and an accessible toilet.
Visit our Calendar here to see all upcoming HGS u3a events, excluding regular group activities. For details of our regular interest groups and activities, please visit our Groups Page.
Recordings of selected past talks are available to watch online via our Talk Recordings Page.
HGS u3a At Home
For those who are unable to attend our Groups in person, or who prefer to take part online, our At Home Page lists HGS u3a online activities and includes a link to national u3a online events.
Special Interest Group Meetings
Many special interest groups, such as Bridge, table tennis, Tai Chi, yoga, and wine appreciation, gather in well-ventilated and comfortable venues. Additionally, some groups are available on Zoom, while others have adopted a hybrid format, accommodating both in-person and remote participation. To explore our group activities, please refer to our timetable, accessible through this link.
Code of conduct for participation in HGS u3a groups.
Term Dates for 2026
Term dates apply only to groups that meet in hired halls. Groups that meet on Zoom, outdoors, or in members’ homes can continue throughout the year.
- Summer 2026: 20 April – 17 July
- Autumn 2026: 14 September – 11 December
Learn & Enjoy
To browse the groups by subject, click the following links:
- Arts & Crafts
- Computers, Science & Technology
- Current Affairs
- Economics & Finance
- Fitness & Wellbeing
- Food, Drink & Social
- Fun, Games & Puzzles
- History & Humanities
- Languages
- Literature & Writing
- Music, Cinema & Theatre
- Outdoor Activities
Keep in touch with other members by joining the private HGS U3A Facebook Group.
“I’m doing things that I was too embarrassed to do before”
What our Members Like about HGS u3a*
- “Learning and social development”
- “Expert teaching, caring and friendly leader”
- “Camaraderie”
- “Professionally run. Charming and interesting people”
- “Appreciate the time and effort organisers put into making the group event a success”
- “Inspiration and commitment from leader”
* Taken from a Member Survey
Search
There is a search facility on this website on the Groups, Meetings and Events and News sections.
Make a donation
We welcome donations, both financial and physical such as Bridge tables. If you wish to make a donation please contact our Chair.