UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
The National U3A website includes links to all local, regional and network sites in the UK.
National U3A
www.u3a.org.uk
Virtual U3A
www.vu3a.org
NI Region
www.u3ani.info
International U3A
www.aiu3a.com
U3A Online
U3A Online is an individual independent and autonomous U3A based in Queensland, Australia. They produce GEMs, a monthly email newsletter which contains all sorts of useful information on, for example, Cognitive Fitness, Exercise, Diet, Fun and Technical topics.
www.u3aonline.org.au/content/gems
BANGOR LIBRARY
On the Libraries NI website, click on 'Libraries' on the Menu Bar, then on 'Bangor Carnegie Library'.
If you're interested in eBooks and/or Audiobooks, click on this heading on the Menu Bar for further details.
www.librariesni.org.uk
NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND
Both the Ulster Museum and the Folk & Transport Museum run a 'Making Connections' programme for the over 50s. The site also includes information on the Ulster American Folk Park , Omagh, and the Armagh County Museum.
For the latest information, click on the web address below and then select 'What's on'.
www.nmni.com
Age UK and Age NI
These national and regional organisations arose from the merger of Age Concern and Help the Aged in 2009. Their websites contain lots of useful information and advice.
www.ageuk.org.uk
www.ageni.org
EXPLORING RETIREMENT
This is a monthly magazine which you might find interesting.
www.exploringretirement.co.uk
LOCAL COUNCIL
In the reorganisation of local government in Northern Ireland, the former Ards BC and North Down BC came together with effect from 1 April 2015. The new Ards and North Down Borough Council's website can be found at
www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
NORTH DOWN COMMUNITY NETWORK
The NDCN aims to be a focal point for the community and voluntary sectors in North Down.
www.ndcn.co.uk
GRANSNET
This is a lively website for the modern granny!
www.gransnet.com
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN NORTHERN IRELAND
The HSCNI website is the official gateway to Health and Social care services. It contains links to a wide range of services, plus advice on healthy lifesyyles and the latest health news.
www.hscni.net
SILVERSURFERS
This is a very useful website designed for the over-50s and has information on a variety of topics including Finance, Food, Health, Lifestyle and Travel.
www.silversurfers.com