About Dianne Norton
Dianne is the founder of Third Age Press, an independent publishing company dedicated to providing books which recognise that the period of life after full-time, gainful employment and family responsibility can be a time of regeneration.
Dianne is one of the founders of U3A (University of the Third Age) in the UK and was a Policy Officer at Age Concern England. She edited Defining Women . . . On Mature Reflection and is also an enthusiastic performer with Wimbledon Light Opera Society.
Visit the WOW page for links of specific interest to women.
Age Concern ~ now Age UK
Age Concern and Help The Aged have now become Age UK. See the Age UK link for full details. Read more…
Age Exchange
The leading UK charity working in the field of reminiscence. Read more…
Age UK
Age UK is a new organisation created by the amalgamation of Age Concern and Help the Aged.
Education Quizzes
Although designed for school children, this website has proved very popular with older learners. From maths, English literature and science to news, religion and British birds, there are more than 500 quizzes covering 12 subjects. http://www.educationquizzes.com/wider-world/books/3/27/
Feisty Side of Fifty
. . an American website for ‘Baby Boomer Women’ that aims to ‘totally transform the spirit and style of aging’. It invites you to ‘join the forum and share your thoughts, experiences, humour and sass as you shine in all your mature magnificence.’ It even has a radio station!
Grandparents Plus
Grandparents Plus promotes the vital role of grandparents and the extended family in children’s lives. Read more…
Gransnet
Gransnet is a fascinating new (ish) site simply exploding with news, resources, discussion forums and opportunities aimed at ‘grannies’ but any older person will find it worth a visit. Read more…
growing old disgracefully
growing old disgracefully is a network of friendship for older women. Read more…
Help the Aged
Age Concern and Help The Aged have now become AgeUK. For more details please see the link to Age UK. Read more…
Older & Bolder / NIACE
Older & Bolder promotes learning opportunities and needs of older people, the awareness of contribution older people make to learning, good practice in education, the needs of carers and support workers and policy in all areas that might affect provision and participation. Read more…
Ransackers
The Ransackers project provides an opportunity for people over the age of 55, who have a positive view about ‘growing’ older & have not previously benefited from further education. Read more…
Ruskin College
Offering a second chance for education for adults with few or no qualifications. Read more…
Seniors Network
Seniors Network website offers a wide variety of information and links to sites focusing on health, leisure and book reviews and has a particular interest in campaigns to improve the lot of pensioners and the work of the National Pensioners Convention. Read more…
University of the Third Age (U3A)
U3A is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. Read more…