ILKLEY & DISTRICT u3a

Around the Area - Otley

Drop In's at Otley Town Council's 'The Core', Orchard Gate

An opportunity for potential and existing members to chat to Otley u3a members over a cup of tea or coffee Friday mornings 10:30 am to 12 noon:

  • 12th December
2026
  • 9th January

  • 13th February
  • 13th March
  • 10th April
  • 8th May
  • 12th June
  • 10th July
  • 14th August
  • 11th September
  • 9th October
  • 13th November
  • 11th December

Coffee and chat

We have reserved the foyer space at Otley Courthouse, Courthouse St, LS21 3AN. The cafe now has a super dooper coffee machine. It's accessible, there's parking nearby and it's a short walk from the bus station.

We'd love to see you, whether you're currently a member or thinking about joining. 

Mondays from 10:30 am to 12 noon on the following dates:

  • 15th December

2026

  • 12th Jan
  • 9th Feb
  • 9th Mar
  • 20th April
  • 18th May
  • 15th June

 Groups that meet in Otley

Name  When and Where
 Organiser
Art for Fun
Tuesdays 10am at The Bridge Church [artwork examples] Lynda Drummond
Blues Appreciation First Monday of each month, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at The Black Horse Lee Wellbrook
Board Games in Otley Alternate Mondays 10am to 12pm in the foyer at The Courthouse Sheila Brett
Bridge for Fun Mondays 10am to 12:30pm at the OTP rooms on Mercury Row Steph Lee, Trevor Williams
Bridge for Fun 2 Mondays 1.30pm to 4 pm at the OTP rooms on Mercury Row Steph Lee
Canasta in Otley Every 2nd Wednesday, 1 - 3pm starting from 4th June 2025 at The Courthouse Patty Campbell
Ceilidh Dancing Friday afternoons in January and February at Beech Hill Church, Otley Heather & Ray Williams
Improvers Photography

Last Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Horse and Farrier Pub, Bridge Street Otley LS21 1BQ.

Peter Robinson
Go With - Otley A group of u3a friends around Otley who support each other by sharing experiences and activities. No need ever again to be put off going to the theatre or the cinema because you don't want to go on your own. Jacqui Wellbrook
Otley Sewing Collective The first Saturday of the month 11:00am to 1:00pm and third Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. September 2022 to July 2023 at Beech Hill Church, 20 – 24 Westgate, Otley Andrea Petch
Patchwork and Quilting
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 1pm at Bridge Street Church Kathryn Thompson
Photography for Beginners Horse and Farrier Pub, Bridge Street, Otley LS21 1BQ Peter Robinson
Piano Duets Quarterly Thursday mornings from 10am to noon at Bridge Street Church Pam Harris
Reading for Fun Every 3rd Wednesday at the OTP rooms on Mercury Row Steph Lee
Songwriters 2nd Wednesday of the month 10am to 12 noon at Otley Parish Scout Hall, Burras Lane
Lee Wellbrook
Tai Chi for Beginners Weekly on Thursdays, 2 sessions 2.30 - 3.30pm and 4 - 5pm at the Chippendale Centre, Otley. Steph Lee
Walk for Fitness
Alternate Wednesdays 10am at the Buttercross Sue Raffo and Ray Moss

Digital Inclusion

Otley Action for Older People hold an IT Support Drop in on Mondays 9:30-11:30 at the Chippendale Centre near the bus station.
There is no need to book and it's free.
If you live within OAOP's geographical remit of Otley, Pool and Arthington joining OAOP is free.

More info: https://www.otleyactionforolderpeople.org.uk/activities/digital-inclusion/ or 01943 463965


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