Houghton-le-Spring

EVENTS PLANNED

The Annual Membership Renewals will be taking place in January, February and March 2024. These will take place in surname alphabetical order - January A to F : February G to O : March P to Z

The schedule is to try and alleviate too many people renewing at the same time. Don’t worry if you can’t attend at the right time, we will accept your renewal but would prefer you to try and come at the allotted time.

Use this page to find and check dates. It is also useful when planning future Group activity.

We list all planned events here both in date order and by Group heading.

DISPLAY EVENTS by CATEGORY or in DATE ORDER

Contact the leader of any group by clicking the bird logo on the top right of any group page.

Coronavirus – Implications for our U3A Meetings and Activities:

All of our activities have now restarted. However, individual Members must continue to assess their own personal risk to decide whether or not to participate in any restarted activity, must not have Covid 19 symptoms and, if participating, comply with Covid safe measures.


Dates for your Diary
April 2024
Tue Apr 23rdQuiz GroupQuiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Tue Apr 23rdCanastaMeeting St. Andrew's Church Hall 10.30am to 12.30am.
Wed Apr 24thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Thu Apr 25thPainting and DrawingThis is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. We meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall from 2pm to 4pm on second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Fri Apr 26thLet’s Talk11.00am until 12noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall Chilton Moor. Talking about current affairs. Everybody welcome.
May 2024
Wed May 1stLocal HistoryMeeting at the Wild Boar 6pm to 7.30pm.
Wed May 1stSinging for FunWe are just singing for fun, you don't have to be perfect. Join us, the First Wednesday in the month at St Andrews Church Hall, 11.00am until 12.30pm. Everybody Welcome.
Tue May 7thLocal HistoryMay Day Party. Westlife / Boyzone / Take That Tribute Act THR33. Cherry Tree Bistro, Orchard Place DH5 8GY. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Event.

2.30pm to 5.30pm. Hot beef sandwich and chips. Bingo and raffle. Performance by Westlife / Boyzone / Take That Tribute act called THR33. Currently performing to sell out audiences. £16 per person. Red, white and blue theme.
Tue May 7thGardeningMay Day Party. Westlife / Boyzone / Take That Tribute Act THR33. Cherry Tree Bistro, Orchard Place DH5 8GY. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Event.

2.30pm to 5.30pm. Hot beef sandwich and chips. Bingo and raffle. Performance by Westlife / Boyzone / Take That Tribute act called THR33. Currently performing to sell out audiences. £16 per person. Red, white and blue theme.

This is instead of the Gardening Group Meeting 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Wed May 8thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Thu May 9thPainting and DrawingThis is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. We meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall from 2pm to 4pm on second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Fri May 10thReal Murder Mystery GroupReal Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrews Church Hall from 11am to 12.30pm. Everybody welcome.
Mon May 13thTable TennisSecond Monday in the month. 2pm until 3pm in the Dance Studio behind the Welfare Hall. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Tue May 14thMeetingCOMMITTEE MEETING . Held in St Andrew’s Church Hall at 2 pm
Wed May 15thGamesGames Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Thu May 16thLocal HistoryAlnwick Castle or Gardens and Alnwick Town NE66 1NQ. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Visit.

9.30am from the church arch and before that at Margaret's house.
EITHER Castle self-guided walk through the State Rooms and self-exploration of the grounds and museums. Guides in every room to answer questions.
OR Gardens include such as the grand cascade, rose garden, cherry tree garden, poison garden, serpent garden, Tree House.
Lilidorei magical kingdom is an additional price.
Pay admission directly to venue on the day.
1pm bus pick up at each venue to go into Town - shops cafes and restaurants. 4pm pick up in town then castle and gardens for anyone who wanted to spend the whole day there.
Pay £15 for the bus in advance. Large coach booked. Non refundable unless someone can take your place.
Thu May 16thGardeningAlnwick Castle or Gardens and Alnwick Town NE66 1NQ. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Visit.

9.30am from the church arch and before that at Margaret's house.
EITHER Castle self-guided walk through the State Rooms and self-exploration of the grounds and museums. Guides in every room to answer questions.
OR Gardens include such as the grand cascade, rose garden, cherry tree garden, poison garden, serpent garden, Tree House.
Lilidorei magical kingdom is an additional price.
Pay admission directly to venue on the day.
1pm bus pick up at each venue to go into Town - shops cafes and restaurants. 4pm pick up in town then castle and gardens for anyone who wanted to spend the whole day there.
Pay £15 for the bus in advance. Large coach booked. Non refundable unless someone can take your place.
Mon May 20thStrollers GroupStrollers group will meet in the car park on Downs Pit Lane DH5 9AR on the 3rd Monday of every month at 1.00pm. More walks may be added once the group is established. The group decided that for the foreseeable future, walks would be in Hetton Lyons Country Park as it is easy to get to, good parking and is very easy walking. Great for wheelchairs too.
Mon May 20thSinging for Fun 2Singing for Fun on the third Monday of the month at St Andrew’s Church Hall 10.30am until 11.30 am. Suggestions for songs welcome. You don’t have to be a great singer, just have fun
Tue May 21stMeetingMonthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring
History of Whitburn and the Williamson Family
Wed May 22ndCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Thu May 23rdPainting and DrawingThis is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. We meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall from 2pm to 4pm on second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Fri May 24thLet’s Talk11.00am until 12noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall Chilton Moor. Talking about current affairs. . Everybody welcome.
Tue May 28thQuiz GroupQuiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Tue May 28thCanastaMeeting St. Andrew's Church Hall 10.30am to 12.30am.
Wed May 29thOutingsNorthallerton. leaving 9.15am from Judith's house, miners' cottages and church arch. £13 to be paid in advance please to Judith in an envelope with your name, date and destination.
June 2024
Tue Jun 4thLocal HistoryHowick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, Howick NE66 3LB. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Event.

House and gardens of the Earl Grey tea family. North of Alnwick. Featured on Robson Green’s Weekend escapes 2024 series. Ground floor open to the public with Visitor Centre and Tea Rooms. Family lives in the West Wing. Discounted group admission is £8 per person payable at our April meetings and includes a free guided tour of the gardens. 1 hour 30 minutes, about one mile.
11am Refreshments on arrival in Earl Grey Tea House
12.00 Group Tour of the gardens ( 2 groups in opposite directions)
1.30pm lunch in Earl Grey Tea House
Look around St. Michael’s Church on site
9.30am from the church arch and before that at Margaret’s house. Pay for the bus on the day. 4pm return.
Tue Jun 4thGardeningHowick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, Howick NE66 3LB. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Event.

House and gardens of the Earl Grey tea family. North of Alnwick. Featured on Robson Green’s Weekend escapes 2024 series. Ground floor open to the public with Visitor Centre and Tea Rooms. Family lives in the West Wing. Discounted group admission is £8 per person payable at our April meetings and includes a free guided tour of the gardens. 1 hour 30 minutes, about one mile.
11am Refreshments on arrival in Earl Grey Tea House
12.00 Group Tour of the gardens ( 2 groups in opposite directions)
1.30pm lunch in Earl Grey Tea House
Look around St. Michael’s Church on site
9.30am from the church arch and before that at Margaret’s house. Pay for the bus on the day. 4pm return.

This is instead of the meeting at 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Wed Jun 5thLocal HistoryMeeting at the Wild Boar 6pm to 7.30pm.
Wed Jun 5thSinging for FunWe are just singing for fun, you don't have to be perfect. Join us, the First Wednesday in the month at St Andrews Church Hall, 11.00am until 12.30pm. Everybody Welcome.
Fri Jun 7thReal Murder Mystery GroupReal Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrews Church Hall from 11am to 12.30pm. Everybody welcome.
Mon Jun 10thTable TennisSecond Monday in the month. 2pm until 3pm in the Dance Studio behind the Welfare Hall. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Tue Jun 11thMeetingCOMMITTEE MEETING . Held in St Andrew’s Church Hall at 2 pm
Wed Jun 12thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Thu Jun 13thPainting and DrawingThis is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. We meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall from 2pm to 4pm on second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Mon Jun 17thStrollers GroupStrollers group will meet in the car park on Downs Pit Lane DH5 9AR on the 3rd Monday of every month at 1.00pm. More walks may be added once the group is established. The group decided that for the foreseeable future, walks would be in Hetton Lyons Country Park as it is easy to get to, good parking and is very easy walking. Great for wheelchairs too.
Mon Jun 17thSinging for Fun 2Singing for Fun on the third Monday of the month at St Andrew’s Church Hall 10.30am until 11.30 am. Suggestions for songs welcome. You don’t have to be a great singer, just have fun
Tue Jun 18thMeetingMonthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring
Speaker - Linda Davidson - The Lambton Family
Wed Jun 19thGamesGames Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Thu Jun 20thLocal HistoryPreston Park Museum, Victorian Street and Garden and Butterfly World, Stockton, TS18 3RH. Strawberries and Prosecco! Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Event.

Back by very popular demand! Strawberries and prosecco provided on arrival. £5 per person please payable at April meetings. Please feel free to additionally bring your own picnic food and drinks if you wish. Please bring your own folding chairs. We will set up our picnic camp on the grass, beside a lovely tree for some shade, just in front of the car park so we don’t have to carry things too far and leave it up for the duration, taking it in turns to mind the camp. It is nice to have somewhere to keep returning to for a rest and a chat.
In the event of bad weather we have booked a room for our camp in the main house which we will only need to pay for if we decide to use it. About £2 each.
Entry to Museum House, walled garden and Victorian Street which includes a café is £3.00 for over 60s. Pay at the venue. Tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase. History of the families who lived at Preston Hall and the life in surrounding area, displays and exhibitions. Last admission 3.30pm. Closes 4pm.
Optional entry to Butterfly World which is in the grounds £4.00 for concessions. Pay at the venue. Closes 4.30pm.
Coach at church arch 11am and before that at Margaret’s house. Pay for the coach on the day. We have booked a coach with plenty of storage. Likely to be about £16 depending on final numbers. 4pm return.
Thu Jun 20thGardeningPreston Park Museum, Victorian Street and Garden and Butterfly World, Stockton, TS18 3RH. Strawberries and Prosecco! Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Event.

Back by very popular demand! Strawberries and prosecco provided on arrival. £5 per person please payable at April meetings. Please feel free to additionally bring your own picnic food and drinks if you wish. Please bring your own folding chairs. We will set up our picnic camp on the grass, beside a lovely tree for some shade, just in front of the car park so we don’t have to carry things too far and leave it up for the duration, taking it in turns to mind the camp. It is nice to have somewhere to keep returning to for a rest and a chat.
In the event of bad weather we have booked a room for our camp in the main house which we will only need to pay for if we decide to use it. About £2 each.
Entry to Museum House, walled garden and Victorian Street which includes a café is £3.00 for over 60s. Pay at the venue. Tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase. History of the families who lived at Preston Hall and the life in surrounding area, displays and exhibitions. Last admission 3.30pm. Closes 4pm.
Optional entry to Butterfly World which is in the grounds £4.00 for concessions. Pay at the venue. Closes 4.30pm.
Coach at church arch 11am and before that at Margaret’s house. Pay for the coach on the day. We have booked a coach with plenty of storage. Likely to be about £16 depending on final numbers. 4pm return.
Fri Jun 21stLet’s Talk11.00am until 12noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall Chilton Moor. Talking about current affairs. . Everybody welcome.
Tue Jun 25thQuiz GroupQuiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Tue Jun 25thCanastaMeeting St. Andrew's Church Hall 10.30am to 12.30am.
Wed Jun 26thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Thu Jun 27thPainting and DrawingThis is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. We meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall from 2pm to 4pm on second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Sat Jun 29thOutingsNorthallerton. leaving 9.15am from Judith's house, miners' cottages and church arch. £13 to be paid in advance please to Judith in an envelope with your name, date and destination.
July 2024
Tue Jul 2ndLocal HistoryLanchester Garden Centre in Summer with Lunch DH7 0SS. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Event.

Lunch at Lanchester Garden Centre. Check out the bargains and look round indoors and outdoors. Payment of £5 deposit and food orders will be needed in advance. 11.30am minibus from the church arch and before that at Margaret’s house. Pay for the bus on the day. Likely to be £7 / £8 depending on final numbers. Lunch on arrival 12.30pm for 1pm.
Tue Jul 2ndGardeningLanchester Garden Centre in Summer with Lunch DH7 0SS. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Event.

Lunch at Lanchester Garden Centre. Check out the bargains and look round indoors and outdoors. Payment of £5 deposit and food orders will be needed in advance. 11.30am minibus from the church arch and before that at Margaret’s house. Pay for the bus on the day. Likely to be £7 / £8 depending on final numbers. Lunch on arrival 12.30pm for 1pm.

This is instead of the meeting at 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Wed Jul 3rdLocal HistoryMeeting at the Wild Boar 6pm to 7.30pm.
Thu Jul 4thLocal HistoryMid Summer Party with Jonny Trax and Buffet, Houghton Golf Club, DH5 8LU. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Event.

We loved Jonny Sax when they performed for our Hallowe’en party at the Golf Club last year. The saxophonist has since retired. The vocalist with backing tracks is continuing as Jonny Trax. An eclectic mix of music such as the Eagles, Sam Cooke, Dire Straits,Van Morrison, Gerry Rafferty, Brian Ferry, Elvis, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Dean Martin, Mumford and Sons, Bob Marley, James Brown, Stereophonics, Brian Adams, Amy Winehouse, Lindisfarne and many more.
1.30pm be seated and get your raffle tickets
2pm Jonny Trax
3pm Buffet and desserts, raffle draw
4pm Jonny Trax
5pm finish
The price is likely to be £19 per person depending on final numbers. Payment due May.
Thu Jul 4thGardeningMid Summer Party with Jonny Trax and Buffet, Houghton Golf Club, DH5 8LU. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Event.

We loved Jonny Sax when they performed for our Hallowe’en party at the Golf Club last year. The saxophonist has since retired. The vocalist with backing tracks is continuing as Jonny Trax. An eclectic mix of music such as the Eagles, Sam Cooke, Dire Straits,Van Morrison, Gerry Rafferty, Brian Ferry, Elvis, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Dean Martin, Mumford and Sons, Bob Marley, James Brown, Stereophonics, Brian Adams, Amy Winehouse, Lindisfarne and many more.
1.30pm be seated and get your raffle tickets
2pm Jonny Trax
3pm Buffet and desserts, raffle draw
4pm Jonny Trax
5pm finish
The price is likely to be £19 per person depending on final numbers. Payment due May.
Fri Jul 5thWalkingRichmond and Easby Abbey with Joan.
Take the A1 to Scotch Corner leaving the A1 at A66/A6108 exit
Then take 3rd exit onto A6108 to Richmond. Approaching Richmond turn left onto B6271 marked Easby Abbey. This road is Maison Dieu with free parking on the right. Park as close to the junction as you can. We meet here at 11am
We walk into Richmond for a riverside walk and those who wish can choose to walk around the Castle first then down to the riverside via steep steps but there is a handrail. We walk by the river to the station where there are toilets and refreshments. We continue to Easby Abbey a ruined Abbey on the banks of the River Swale and an old church which may be open to look around
A gradual incline brings us back to the main road and our cars
The walk is 4 miles and there are plenty of places to eat in Richmond
Fri Jul 5thReal Murder Mystery GroupReal Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrews Church Hall from 11am to 12.30pm. Everybody welcome.
Mon Jul 8thTable TennisSecond Monday in the month. 2pm until 3pm in the Dance Studio behind the Welfare Hall. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Wed Jul 10thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Thu Jul 11thPainting and DrawingThis is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. We meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall from 2pm to 4pm on second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Tue Jul 16thMeetingMonthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring
Speaker - TBA
Wed Jul 17thGamesGames Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Thu Jul 18thLocal HistoryRaby Castle and Newly Renovated Gardens, Staindrop, DL2 3AH. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Visit.

This visit is full and we are keeping a waiting list
Entry to the castle, deer park and newly renovated walled gardens for a group of at least 16 people is £15 per person. Payable 14 days in advance and then non-refundable. Lady Barnard has worked on the garden renovation with Italian garden designer Luciano whose speciality is stately home garden design. Elements of the old gardens have been retained including the yew hedges. A new Vinery Restaurant and Café is being built on the site of the old glasshouse with stunning views of the castle and gardens. The renovated Coach House will hold new retail and exhibition areas. Maps are provided on arrival. Set off at 9.30am from the church arch and before that at Margaret’s house. The developments are due to be completed in late Spring. Our visit will be dependent on it being ready for visitors.
Thu Jul 18thGardeningRaby Castle and Newly Renovated Gardens, Staindrop, DL2 3AH. Local History Group and Gardening Group Joint Visit.

This visit is full and we are keeping a waiting list
Entry to the castle, deer park and newly renovated walled gardens for a group of at least 16 people is £15 per person. Payable 14 days in advance and then non-refundable. Lady Barnard has worked on the garden renovation with Italian garden designer Luciano whose speciality is stately home garden design. Elements of the old gardens have been retained including the yew hedges. A new Vinery Restaurant and Café is being built on the site of the old glasshouse with stunning views of the castle and gardens. The renovated Coach House will hold new retail and exhibition areas. Maps are provided on arrival. Set off at 9.30am from the church arch and before that at Margaret’s house. The developments are due to be completed in late Spring. Our visit will be dependent on it being ready for visitors.
Fri Jul 19thLet’s Talk11.00am until 12noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall Chilton Moor. Talking about current affairs. Everybody welcome.
Tue Jul 23rdQuiz GroupQuiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Tue Jul 23rdCanastaMeeting St. Andrew's Church Hall 10.30am to 12.30am.
Wed Jul 24thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Thu Jul 25thPainting and DrawingThis is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. We meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall from 2pm to 4pm on second and fourth Thursday of the month.
August 2024
Fri Aug 2ndReal Murder Mystery GroupReal Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrews Church Hall from 11am to 12.30pm. Everybody welcome.
Tue Aug 6thGardeningGardening Group Meeting 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Wed Aug 7thLocal HistoryMeeting at the Wild Boar 6pm to 7.30pm.
Mon Aug 12thTable TennisSecond Monday in the month. 2pm until 3pm in the Dance Studio behind the Welfare Hall. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Wed Aug 14thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Fri Aug 16thLet’s Talk11.00am until 12noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall Chilton Moor. Talking about current affairs. Everybody welcome.
Tue Aug 20thMeetingMonthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring
Speaker - Sharon Vincent - Feeding the Army in WW1
Wed Aug 21stGamesGames Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Tue Aug 27thQuiz GroupQuiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Tue Aug 27thCanastaMeeting St. Andrew's Church Hall 10.30am to 12.30am.
Wed Aug 28thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Fri Aug 30thReal Murder Mystery GroupReal Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrews Church Hall from 11am to 12.30pm. Everybody welcome.
September 2024
Tue Sep 3rdGardeningGardening Group Meeting 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Wed Sep 4thLocal HistoryMeeting at the Wild Boar 6pm to 7.30pm.
Mon Sep 9thTable TennisSecond Monday in the month. 2pm until 3pm in the Dance Studio behind the Welfare Hall. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Wed Sep 11thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Fri Sep 13thLet’s Talk11.00am until 12noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall Chilton Moor. Talking about current affairs. Everybody welcome.
Tue Sep 17thMeetingMonthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring
Speaker - Stuart Robson - Roker Pier
Wed Sep 18thGamesGames Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Sat Sep 21stLocal HistoryGrassington Forties Event 21st / 22nd September overnight stay.
Sat Sep 21stGardeningGrassington Forties Event 21st / 22nd September overnight stay.
Tue Sep 24thQuiz GroupQuiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Tue Sep 24thCanastaMeeting St. Andrew's Church Hall 10.30am to 12.30am.
Wed Sep 25thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Fri Sep 27thReal Murder Mystery GroupReal Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrews Church Hall from 11am to 12.30pm. Everybody welcome.
October 2024
Tue Oct 1stGardeningGardening Group Meeting 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Wed Oct 2ndLocal HistoryMeeting at the Wild Boar 6pm to 7.30pm.
Wed Oct 9thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Fri Oct 11thLet’s Talk11.00am until 12noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall Chilton Moor. Talking about current affairs. Everybody welcome.
Mon Oct 14thTable TennisSecond Monday in the month. 2pm until 3pm in the Dance Studio behind the Welfare Hall. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Tue Oct 15thMeetingMonthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring
Speaker - Jane Cooper Co-op Estate Planning
Wed Oct 16thGamesGames Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Tue Oct 22ndQuiz GroupQuiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Tue Oct 22ndCanastaMeeting St. Andrew's Church Hall 10.30am to 12.30am.
Wed Oct 23rdCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Fri Oct 25thReal Murder Mystery GroupReal Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrews Church Hall from 11am to 12.30pm. Everybody welcome.
November 2024
Tue Nov 5thGardeningGardening Group Meeting 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Wed Nov 6thLocal HistoryMeeting at the Wild Boar 6pm to 7.30pm.
Fri Nov 8thLet’s Talk11.00am until 12noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall Chilton Moor. Talking about current affairs. Everybody welcome.
Mon Nov 11thTable TennisSecond Monday in the month. 2pm until 3pm in the Dance Studio behind the Welfare Hall. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Wed Nov 13thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Tue Nov 19thMeetingMonthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring
Rock Choir performance.
Wed Nov 20thGamesGames Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Fri Nov 22ndReal Murder Mystery GroupReal Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrews Church Hall from 11am to 12.30pm. Everybody welcome.
Tue Nov 26thQuiz GroupQuiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Tue Nov 26thCanastaMeeting St. Andrew's Church Hall 10.30am to 12.30am.
Wed Nov 27thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
December 2024
Tue Dec 3rdGardeningGardening Group Meeting 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Wed Dec 4thLocal HistoryMeeting at the Wild Boar 6pm to 7.30pm.
Fri Dec 6thLet’s Talk11.00am until 12noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall Chilton Moor. Talking about current affairs. Everybody welcome.
Mon Dec 9thTable TennisSecond Monday in the month. 2pm until 3pm in the Dance Studio behind the Welfare Hall. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Wed Dec 11thCraftCraft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Wed Dec 18thGamesGames Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Fri Dec 20thReal Murder Mystery GroupReal Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrews Church Hall from 11am to 12.30pm. Everybody welcome.
January 2025
Tue Jan 21stMeetingMonthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring
Speaker - Linda Davidson - Ray Charles