As we have now completed our Renewal Process, we have places available for new members. If you are interested in joining please contact the Membership Secretary through this website or, alternatively, attend the monthly meeting which is held on the third Tuesday of every month, at the Welfare Hall Houghton le Spring at 2pm. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
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.
Contact the leader of any group via the groups page.
Coronavirus – Implications for our U3A Meetings and Activities:
Members must continue to assess their own personal risk to decide whether or not to participate in any activity, must not have Covid 19 symptoms and, if participating, comply with Covid safe measures.
Forthcoming events
Gardening Group Meeting 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
The Film Group will meet once a month, on the first Thursday in the month. It will take place at St Andrew's Church Hall at 2pm until 4pm. The film […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Rainton Meadows walk with Mary. Meet 11am at Rainton Meadows car park.
Real Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrew's Church Hall from 11.15 am until 12.15 pm once a month. See Events Calendar for dates. Everybody Welcome.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
The second Monday in the month in the Dance Studio in the building behind the Welfare Hall. 2pm until 3pm. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
9th June 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Meeting
Held at St Andrew's Church Hall 1.30 pm until 2.30 pm
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
This is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. From 2pm to 4pm.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Strollers group will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 2.00pm. More walks may be added once the group is established. The group will decide where the next […]
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
16th June 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Short Monthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring, followed by Anniversary Afternoon Tea. Pre-booked at a Cost of £8.50. No Visitors, No Book Stall.
Venue: Houghton Welfare Hall
16th June 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Social
The 10th Anniversary Afternoon Tea will take place after the Short Monthly Meeting. If you are interested in attending please put the correct money £8.50 in an envelope with your […]
Venue: Houghton Welfare Hall
Cost: £8.50
Booking Required
Games Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Wolsingham walk with Enid. Meet at 11am Demesne Picnic Area, Wolsingham, closest postcode DL13 3DB. Parking is free. From A689 turn right at Black Bull Pub into Market Place and […]
Quiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
This is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. From 2pm to 4pm.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Real Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrew's Church Hall from 11.15 am until 12.15 pm once a month. See Events Calendar for dates. Everybody Welcome.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Pickle Ball takes place on the first Monday of every month at Houghton Sports Centre in the Sports Hall. The time is 2pm until 3pm. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
No Gardening Group Meeting today.
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Gardening Group Summer party. Houghton Golf Club. 12.30pm for 1pm start to 4.30pm. Hot beef bun, roast potatoes, buffet and fresh cream cakes. Raffle. Singer Alex McRae. £20 per person.
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
This is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. From 2pm to 4pm.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
The second Monday in the month in the Dance Studio in the building behind the Welfare Hall. 2pm until 3pm. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm. TEMPORARY change in venue. Davidson Room. Behind church in Houghton Broadway. Access through church arch, turn immediately right and take one […]
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
14th July 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Meeting
Held at St Andrew's Church Hall 1.30 pm until 2.30 pm
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Games Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Strollers group will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 2.00pm. More walks may be added once the group is established. The group will decide where the next […]
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
21st July 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Monthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring. Speaker - Linda Davidson - Ray Charles
Venue: Houghton Welfare Hall
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
This is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. From 2pm to 4pm.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
25th July 2026
9:00 am
Outing
The trip to Keswick will take place on 25 July 2026. Details to follow by email nearer the date.
Booking Required
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm. TEMPORARY change in venue. Davidson Room. Behind church in Houghton Broadway. Access through church arch, turn immediately right and take one […]
Quiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Real Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrew's Church Hall from 11.15 am until 12.15 pm once a month. See Events Calendar for dates. Everybody Welcome.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Pickle Ball takes place on the first Monday of every month at Houghton Sports Centre in the Sports Hall. The time is 2pm until 3pm. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Gardening Group Meeting 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
The second Monday in the month in the Dance Studio in the building behind the Welfare Hall. 2pm until 3pm. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
11th August 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Meeting
Held at St Andrew's Church Hall 1.30 pm until 2.30 pm
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Cancelled - summer break
Strollers group will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 2.00pm. More walks may be added once the group is established. The group will decide where the next […]
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
18th August 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Monthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring. Speaker - Derek Potter - Angus Sibbitt Murder
Venue: Houghton Welfare Hall
Games Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
Quiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Seated Exercise will take place in the Dance Studio at Houghton Sports Centre every Tuesday at 10.30 am. The cost will be £3. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Cancelled - summer break
Real Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrew's Church Hall from 11.15 am until 12.15 pm once a month. See Events Calendar for dates. Everybody Welcome.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Gardening Group Meeting 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Pickle Ball takes place on the first Monday of every month at Houghton Sports Centre in the Sports Hall. The time is 2pm until 3pm. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
8th September 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Meeting
Held at St Andrew's Church Hall 1.30 pm until 2.30 pm
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
This is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. From 2pm to 4pm.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
The second Monday in the month in the Dance Studio in the building behind the Welfare Hall. 2pm until 3pm. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
15th September 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Monthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring. Speaker - Denis Fox - Battle of Britain in NE England
Venue: Houghton Welfare Hall
Games Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Strollers group will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 2.00pm. More walks may be added once the group is established. The group will decide where the next […]
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
Quiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
This is a group for anyone who wants to try drawing and/or painting, whether an experienced artist or complete beginner. From 2pm to 4pm.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Real Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrew's Church Hall from 11.15 am until 12.15 pm once a month. See Events Calendar for dates. Everybody Welcome.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Pickle Ball takes place on the first Monday of every month at Houghton Sports Centre in the Sports Hall. The time is 2pm until 3pm. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Gardening Group Hallowe'en Party. Houghton Rugby Club. 12.30pm for 1pm start to 4.30pm. Hot beef bun, roast potatoes, buffet and chocolate pudding and cream. Raffle. Singer Claire Page. £15 per […]
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
The second Monday in the month in the Dance Studio in the building behind the Welfare Hall. 2pm until 3pm. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
13th October 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Meeting
Held at St Andrew's Church Hall 1.30 pm until 2.30 pm
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Strollers group will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 2.00pm. More walks may be added once the group is established. The group will decide where the next […]
20th October 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Monthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring. Speaker - Michael Gallagher - Climate Action Sunderland
Venue: Houghton Welfare Hall
Games Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Real Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrew's Church Hall from 11.15 am until 12.15 pm once a month. See Events Calendar for dates. Everybody Welcome.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
Quiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Pickle Ball takes place on the first Monday of every month at Houghton Sports Centre in the Sports Hall. The time is 2pm until 3pm. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Gardening Group Meeting 2pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall.
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
The second Monday in the month in the Dance Studio in the building behind the Welfare Hall. 2pm until 3pm. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
10th November 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Meeting
Held at St Andrew's Church Hall 1.30 pm until 2.30 pm
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Strollers group will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 2.00pm. More walks may be added once the group is established. The group will decide where the next […]
17th November 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Monthly u3a Meeting at 2pm held at The Welfare Hall, Houghton le Spring. Rock Choir. No visitors today please as we will not be able to accommodate increased numbers.
Venue: Houghton Welfare Hall
Games Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Real Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrew's Church Hall from 11.15 am until 12.15 pm once a month. See Events Calendar for dates. Everybody Welcome.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
Quiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
Canasta Christmas party. Details to follow.
No meeting at St. Andrew's today.
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.
The second Monday in the month in the Dance Studio in the building behind the Welfare Hall. 2pm until 3pm. Cost will depend on how many turn up. Everybody welcome.
Venue: Houghton Sports Centre
Gardening Group Christmas Party. Houghton Rugby Club. 12.30pm for 1pm start to 4.30pm. Hot turkey and stuffing bun, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, buffet and chocolate pudding and cream. Raffle. […]
Games Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club
Singing for Fun takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays in the month. Everybody welcome. We just sing for fun you don’t have to be a […]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Real Murder Mystery Group held at St Andrew's Church Hall from 11.15 am until 12.15 pm once a month. See Events Calendar for dates. Everybody Welcome.
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall
Strollers group will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 2.00pm. More walks may be added once the group is established. The group will decide where the next […]
Canasta Group arrive 10.45am for 11am start to 1pm in Houghton Rugby Club DH4 5BW.
Quiz 1.30pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chilton Moor.
Craft Group 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Houghton Bowls Club.