u3a

Learn, Laugh, Live

Todmorden

Groups

One of the main benefits of joining the u3a is the opportunity to participate in our special Interest Groups. We have a wide variety of interest groups running very successfully – you can use the list on this page to find out more about each one.

To find out more about their activities, you can also look at the recent Monthly Groups Reports.

Prospective members are invited to a taster session of either one of our groups or one of our monthly meetings. After that, you must be a u3a member in order to take part in our interest group activities. This is essential to ensure that your participation in our activities is covered by the u3a’s insurance.

If you would like to join an Interest Group please contact the relevant Group Convenor whose details you will find on each group’s page.

Don't see the group you want?

You may be able to join a group we don't have in Todmorden u3a at a neighbouring u3a, such as Littleborough, where we have a reciprocal membership agreement.

Alternatively, if you have an idea for a new group that you think would appeal to a number of members, please get in touch with the groups coordinator.

Groups listed by category

Arts and Humanities

  • Alfresco History / Archaeology
    Status: Active
    Monthly
    The preferred date will be the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Some venues may require us to choose an alternative date. Short visits will be in the afternoons; Longer/further visits may start earlier.
  • Art Appreciation History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons
    The group meets on the first Thursday in the month 2-4pm at the Fielden Centre except every third month when a trip to a gallery or an artist’s studio is arranged
  • English Language and Linguistics
    Status: Active
  • First Tuesday Book Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
  • Genealogy
    Status: Waiting list
  • Local History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
    Usually on the first Monday of each month.
  • Opera Appreciation Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesdays
    1:15 pm, 2nd Tuesday of each month.
  • Philosophy
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Mondays
    10:15 am, alternate Mondays
  • Poetry Appreciation
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays
    11:00 am, 2nd Friday
  • Social History
    Status: Active
    On Fridays
    Friday 17 November 2023
  • The Book Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons
    2:00 pm, 1st Monday
  • World Cinema
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday afternoons
    Fortnightly during the season.

Expressive Arts

  • Art Club
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesdays
    2:00 pm, alternate Wednesdays
  • Concert party
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons
    2:00 pm,
  • Craft
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday mornings
    10:30 am, alternate Fridays
  • Creative Writing Group
    Status: Active
    On Thursdays
    2:00 pm, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
  • Gardening Group
    Status: Active
    Occasional, as required
  • Photography Group
    Status: Active
    On Wednesdays
    10:30 am, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
  • Practical Art
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Fridays
    Alternate Fridays

Games and Pastimes

  • Beginners' Bridge
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons
    to be determined
  • Board Games Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2:00 pm, 2nd Monday
  • Canasta
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons
    2.00pm - 4.00pm on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Monday in the month
  • Mah Jong
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesdays 2:15 pm-4:15 pm
  • Quiz
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:15 am
    4th Thursday
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st and 3rd Mondays in the month.

General

Languages

  • French Improvers
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons
    1:30 pm to 3.30pm, 2nd and 4th Mondays in the month
  • German Group
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesdays
    2:00 pm
  • Modern Greek
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Science and Technology

  • Artificial Intelligence
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
    2nd Monday
  • Psychology
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons
    12:00 pm, 2nd Thursday
  • Science
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday mornings
    10:00 am, Each Wednesday

Social

  • Coffee Club ☕
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings
    10:30 am, 1st Monday
  • Enjoyment of wine group
    Status: Active
    The group meets twice a month, online on the first Saturday in the month at 7pm and at Tod College on the 3rd Friday in the month at 1pm. Both meetings are nominally 2 hours duration. Costs are bring your own wine to the theme set at the previous meeting plus room hire charge for Tod College. There is occasionally a shared fee for our visiting expert. All members costs depend on the number attending and are shared equally. They are typically around £3 per person for room hire and £5 per person for the expert. The group is small and has space for new members but the current size means that we often have to cancel or reschedule meetings.
  • Let's Go
    Status: Active
    All day 9:00 am
    4 or 5 times a year
  • Lunch Club
    Status: Active
    Monthly
    12:30 pm
  • Online Zoom Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
    7:30 pm, 1st Thursday of Month - January to June 2026

Sport and Recreation

  • e-Bike
    Status: Active
    Times to be decided
  • Golf for Fun ⛳
    Status: Active
    Weekly
    Mondays 10 or 10:30 start, Tuesdays 1.00 or 1.30 start (May - September)
  • Intermediate Walking
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings
    Start times are usually mid-morning to allow for use of bus passes to reach the starting point.
  • Pickleball in Todmorden
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-11:00 am
    during school terms
  • Strollers Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesdays
    First Wednesday of each month. Start time will be sent to members by email.
  • Table Tennis and Badminton
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons
    3:00 - 5:00 pm each Monday, except school holidays
  • Walking Cricket
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons
    2:00 pm, Second and Fourth Thursday in the Month
  • Walking Group
    Status: Active
    Walks usually take place between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on the last Tuesday of each month (except December)