
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 venue
Central Methodist Church
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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. -
Social History
Status: Active
On Fridays
Friday 17 November 2023
Coach pick-up/set-down
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Let's Go
Status: Active
All day 9:00 am
4 or 5 times a year
Fielden Centre Main Hall
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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 -
Art Club
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Wednesdays
2:00 pm, alternate Wednesdays -
Craft
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Friday mornings
10:30 am, alternate Fridays -
Practical Art
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Fridays
Alternate Fridays
Fielden Centre Upstairs Room
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Photography Group
Status: Active
On Wednesdays
10:30 am, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Fire Station Community Room
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Concert party
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesday afternoons
2:00 pm,
Hare and Hounds
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Beginners' Bridge
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
to be determined -
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
Hebden Bridge Town Hall
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First Tuesday Book Group
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-3:30 pm -
Modern Greek
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Honest John
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Coffee Club ☕
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday mornings
10:30 am, 1st Monday -
German Group
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesdays
2:00 pm -
Psychology
Status: Full
Monthly on Thursday afternoons
12:00 pm, 2nd Thursday
Online Meeting
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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 -
Poetry Appreciation
Status: Active
Monthly on Fridays
11:00 am, 2nd Friday -
Science
Status: Active
Weekly on Wednesday mornings
10:00 am, Each Wednesday
Ridgefoot Community Room
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Board Games Group
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2:00 pm, 2nd Monday
Roomfield Baptist Church
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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 -
World Cinema
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Friday afternoons
Fortnightly during the season.
The Great Outdoors
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e-Bike
Status: Active
Times to be decided -
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. -
Strollers Group
Status: Dormant
Monthly on Wednesdays
First Wednesday of each month. Start time will be sent to members by email. -
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)
TLCCH - Gaddings Room
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Creative Writing Group
Status: Active
On Thursdays
2:00 pm, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
TLCCH - Swallowshaw Room
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The Book Group
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons
2:00 pm, 1st Monday
TLCCH- Hawkstones room
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French Improvers
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
1:30 pm to 3.30pm, 2nd and 4th Mondays in the month -
Local History
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Usually on the first Monday of each month.
TLCCH-Pex Tenements
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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.
Todmorden Community College
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Artificial Intelligence
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
2nd Monday
Todmorden Golf Club
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Golf for Fun ⛳
Status: Active
Weekly
Mondays 10 or 10:30 start, Tuesdays 1.00 or 1.30 start (May - September)
Todmorden Sports Centre
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Pickleball in Todmorden
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-11:00 am
during school terms -
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
Various
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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. -
Gardening Group
Status: Active
Occasional, as required -
Lunch Club
Status: Active
Monthly
12:30 pm
Unspecified venue
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English Language and Linguistics
Status: Active -
Genealogy
Status: Waiting list -
Pickling and Preserves
Status: Active