I’m delighted to announce that the new ukulele beginners group will be starting on Monday 16th February. We are meeting weekly at All Saints church hall from 2-3pm. No previous musical experience necessary. I’m aiming to teach you the basics whilst we have a sing along to some popular hits. The cost is £3 per… Read more

A new Science Fiction group is just starting. The aim is to explore films, literature, historical context, art and design etc. At the moment it has a nucleus of 5 members and is looking for more. The plan is to have a theme for each meeting and take it in turn to lead.    If… Read more

Welcome to the Wednesday Matlock U3A Mindfulness and Meditation Group. Why Mindfulness and Meditation ? The practice of meditation and the use of mindfulness have been shown to help both physical and mental wellbeing. If you are new to Mindfulness and Meditation: From 4th February 2026 , the Wednesday Mindfulness and Meditation Group  will be following… Read more

Welcome to the Matlock U3A Mindfulness and Meditation Friday Group. Why Mindfulness and Meditation ? The practice of meditation and the use of mindfulness have been shown to help both physical and mental wellbeing. How do mindfulness and meditation differ? While mindfulness and meditation are closely related they are not the same.Mindfulness involves paying more… Read more

The area around Matlock has rich and varied flora. Join this group if you would like to discover more about our local wildflowers. You don’t need to be an expert in finding and identifying wildflowers to join as members learn together sharing their knowledge and expertise along the way. You will be welcome to join… Read more

Wind Recorder Group meets every Monday afternoon 2-4pm in Tansley Community Hall. Fees are £15 every 10 weeks (1.50 per week, paid irrespective of attendance in order to ensure the hire fee is covered). Refreshments are included in the fee. We currently have 11 members with a range of recorders from descant to bass. We… Read more

The group is open to all members of Mau3a and additional singers will be very welcome! No experience is necessary, just a desire to sing for enjoyment. Members of our group vary in singing experience, from those who last sung at school (if at all), to those who have sung in various roles most of… Read more

Our Lunch Club began in April 2019 and has grown rapidly in numbers, erudition and friendship. We meet at selected – and “prior tested” places –giving us an inclusive range of ambience, menus, convenience and cost. More often than not gathering for a pre-lunch drink, we typically enjoy places such as Biggin Hall, Piedaniels French… Read more

The Jazz Appreciation group meets once a month in members’ homes to share our favourite tracks of recorded music on CD or vinyl, and if we can get the technology to work, on the internet. Our tastes are eclectic and there is little restriction to the definition of “jazz”. We meet on the second Thursday… Read more

Geography is such a wide ranging subject that we have covered many different aspects. Originally the group was set up because people realised that they did not know the answers to quiz questions such as the longest river, smallest country. From that starting point we explored deserts, oceans then countries starting with the UK. We… Read more