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Todmorden

Group Category: Sport and Recreation

  • Pickleball

    This is a new group. Pickleball is a tennis-like game played with solid bats and hollow balls, on a court the same size as a badminton court. At our initial session, were joined by Tony Jenkins, who set up a Pickleball group in Mytholmroyd after playing the game in the USA. We're grateful to him.… Read more

  • Walking at the Weekend

    About the group This walking group is re-commencing in October after a shaky start. Walks are similar in scope to the (Tuesday) Walking Group, so the same advice about fitness, clothing and footwear applies. Notices of walks are always accompanied by public transport directions to the starting point. We can take advantage of there being… Read more

  • Golf for Fun ⛳

    We had our Champions Cup on Monday 19th August. A great day out on the golf course! Really good to see some old faces - Arthur, Howard - and particularly Mike, coming to wish us all well. The Cup goes to…myself this year, with a stunning(!) round of 52 (9 holes) and 27 points. The guest… Read more

  • Strollers Group

    The group will be meeting on the first Wednesday of each month for an easy walk at a leisurely pace around local areas from March to October each year. Full details of each stroll, including starting time, meeting point and approximate length, are sent by email to all group members in advance. Read more

  • Walking Cricket

    Walking Cricket involves a team of eight or six players (three to four pairs). Everything is walking including the runs and fielding. A match last about one hour and a half. A soft ball is used with plastic bats. The emphasis is on having some fun, and enjoying ourselves, whilst improving our fitness and our… Read more

  • Walking Group

    The Walking Group currently walks on the last Tuesday in the month (except December), usually starting from (and usually finishing) somewhere near the centre of Todmorden or Hebden Bridge between 10.00am and 11.00am and sometimes travelling by bus to the start of the actual walk. Walks are usually in the range 5 to 6 miles… Read more

  • Table Tennis and Badminton

    The Sports Hall at Todmorden Sports Centre is set up for us with two badminton courts and two table tennis tables. The group is very informal, and some drop in for just part of the two hour session. New players are welcome. Please bring your own racquet or bat. 🏓 🏸 Read more