u3a

Littleborough

Groups (Scroll down for full list)

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What Groups are available?

Littleborough u3a currently has 42 activity groups which are led by u3a members. The list is below, alphabetically, by category, by day, or by venue. You can see some of our groups in action on these photos. Groups meet in members' own homes or in local venues. It depends on the kind of activity and the size of the group. All groups are self-supporting. If charges are incurred for venue hire or refreshments, group members will share the cost of this.

How do I join a group?

The fastest and easiest way is to visit that group's web page (below) and send a message to the Group Leader via the group email address.

How much does it cost?

Your annual u3a subscription gives you access to all groups. Each group is different. Some activities are free, some share costs such as room hire or refreshments, and some activities such as a visit to a local museum or a coach outing are at cost. There is a contact link on each page so you can message the group leader.

All Group Convenors (and Committee members) are volunteers and more are always welcome. We encourage all groups to have at least one Convenor but this is especially recommended for our larger groups and some have 2 or more members working as a team. If you can spare a little time and would like to know more about how you can take part then please contact the Group Convenor of the group that interests you or the Groups Coordinator on the Committee from the Contacts page.

New u3a members can attend one group session to try it out before joining the group but this is at the discretion of the Group Convenor.

Reminder to members that putting your name down for any chargeable event or activity is a commitment to pay for it.

How can I start a new group?

Groups are run for the members by the members; we are all volunteers. Groups can be run by one person, by a group of friends, or by a team. u3a is about sharing and members are encouraged to take an active part in the running of their respective groups where possible. You don't have to be an expert, just an enthusiastic member. Members who have an established interest or knowledge area that they would like to share with others, even just two or three others, are very welcome to start a new group .

u3a means meeting with other people to share experiences and knowledge while enjoying each other’s company and learning together, sometimes formally and often informally.

Further information about any group will be available at the monthly meetings, or by clicking on the link at the top of each group page you will be able to send an email to the group convenor.

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art for Beginners
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Monday of the month
  • Astronomy Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Thursday each month
  • Beginners Bridge Group
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday mornings 10:15 am-12:15 pm
  • Birdwatching Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings 9:15 am
    First Monday
  • Bridge Group
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    10am to Noon Weekly
  • Bridge Intermediate/Advanced
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday afternoons 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
    Evening
  • Choir
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
    every Tuesday of the month except the last
  • Craft Group
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons 1:30 pm-3:00 pm
    Last Monday and 2nd or 3rd Thursday
  • Creative Writing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Last Thursday pm in the month
  • Dancing
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-11:30 am
  • Discussion
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm
  • Easy Walks Group
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    2nd and last Tuesday monthly
  • Foodies Sunday Lunch
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Sundays
  • French Improvers
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Thursday mornings
  • Gardening
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-11:30 am
    First Monday in the month
  • Genealogy
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
    1st Monday in the month
  • Guitar Group
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
  • Italian Beginners
    Status: Waiting list
    On Thursday mornings 10:30 am
    First & Third Thursday
  • Italian Conversation
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am
    Contact Convenor for dates
  • Italian Improvers
    Status: Waiting list
    On Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:15 pm
    1st and 3rd Wednesday morning
  • Mahjong
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Every other Tuesday - contact covenor for dates.
  • Music Appreciation Group
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Monthly on First and Third Tuesday
  • Outings
    Status: Active
    Intermittent - as outings are arranged
  • Philosophy for Beginners
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am
    Last Weds Monthly.
  • Photography
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    4th Monday each month .
  • Play Reading Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Thursday monthly
  • Poetry Appreciation Group
    Status: Waiting list
    On Saturday mornings
    4th Saturday in the month
  • Psychology Group.
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Monday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    First Monday of the month - not May
  • Quiz Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
    Monthly
  • Reading 1
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Saturday mornings 10:30 am
    Third Saturday Monthly
  • Reading 2
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday evenings
    7.30pm - 9pm by MS Teams
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Contact Convenor for dates
  • Social Events Group
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Spanish Advanced
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Friday afternoons
    Weekly
  • Spanish Beginners 2
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Spanish Improvers
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    Weekly
  • Tech Buddies
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Todmorden Groups
    Status: Active
  • Ukulele Group
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday afternoons 1:30 pm
    Weekly.
  • Walking 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    3rd Thursday in the month
  • Walking Group 1
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    1st Tuesday each month.
  • Yoga
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday afternoons 1:00 pm
    Every Wednesday at 1pm
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