Activities

We have regular activities that happen week in, week out at Marsden Mechanics.

Monday

Monday
9:00 - 11:00

Boards Games and Natter

Weekly
Location: Library

** This session will be taking a one week break on Monday 16th February **

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to spend your time? Join our Board Games and Natter group at the library! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious, you’ll enjoy playing classic and modern board games while meeting new people. It’s the perfect mix of friendly competition and great conversation. Bring your favourite game or try something new—everyone is welcome! Come for the games, stay for the laughs!

** This session will be taking a Christmas break. Last session 15.12.2025, restarting 5.1.2026 **

 

This is a free session as part of our National Lottery funded 'Your Choice' initiative, where the people of Marsden voted for the groups they wanted to take place here at Marsden Mechanics.

Monday
9.30-11.30

Stay and Play Group

Location: Main Hall

Marsden Mechanics is pleased to be able to offer a Stay and Play group for parents / carers and their pre-school children.
Adult + 1st child £3.00, subsequent children 50p each.

This session does run through the holidays, but will not run on Bank Holidays

** This session will be taking a Christmas break. Last session 15.12.2025, restarting 5.1.2026 **

 

Monday
10.30-12.30

Sketching class with Fran White

Weekly
Location: Large meeting room

A course on all things drawing. It will include charcoal, pencil work, pen & ink, and more, and also light refreshments

This class costs £7/session, and runs from 10.30-12.30

PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE IN ADVANCE WITH FRAN.
To join, please call Fran on 01484 844925.

Monday
17:30-18:30

Iyengar Yoga

Location: Main hall

Iyengar yoga for beginners with Lucy Beckingham. Please contact Lucy on  07855943589 to book a place.

Monday
19.15-20.15

ChiChi Fit with Sheila

Location: main hall

Almost every Monday of the year, ChiChi Fit with Sheila.

Booking is essential.
For slimming world members, there will always be a discount. Looking forward to seeing you. Anyone wanting to sign up, please contact Sheila with your email address.

Call Sheila to book your space, or for more information 07789 275868

Monday
8.15pm

Hooping with Sheila

Location: main hall

Come along and join hoop-fit with Sheila on Monday evenings at 8.15 pm.
Book your space now as bookings are closing soon! £5 plus £1 hoop hire.

It’s a full body workout and you don’t have to be able to hula hoop - it’s a skill you will learn.

Contact Sheila for details 07789 275868

Tuesday

Tuesday
10.00-12.00

Digital Drop in Session

Location: Library

Do you or someone you know need help with your phone or tablet?

You are welcome to bring your own device to the library to get the help you need on Tuesday mornings.

Tuesday
18-20.45

Tai Chi

weekly
Location: Main hall

Session followed by a cuppa and a chat!
Please call Emiel for more information or to reserve your place.

Tuesday
17.00-18.30

Hatha Yoga with Lesley Warner

Location: Large meeting room

£7 per session. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE IN ADVANCE WITH LESLEY (07462 829092)

Wednesday

Wednesday
13.30-15.30

Art Class with Fran White

Location: Large Meeting Room

£7 and includes light refreshments - concessionary rate available.

To join, please call Fran on 01484 844925.
PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE IN ADVANCE WITH FRAN.

Wednesday
19.00-20.30

Iyengar Yoga with Amanda Whitehead

Location: Main hall

PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE IN ADVANCE WITH AMANDA.

Call Amanda on 07508 816861 for more details or to book your place.

 

 

Thursday

Thursday
14.00-16.00

Canasta

This group meets fortnightly
Location: Large meeting room

This group will be restarting fortnightly from 26 March 2026. Come along and try your hand with this friendly group.

Upcoming dates:

2026: 26 March, 9 & 23 April, 7 & 21 May, 4 & 18 June, 2, 16 & 30 July, and fortnightly thereafter

 

Thursday
7pm-8pm

Burlesque Chair Dance

Please note the change in start time for 2026 - to 7pm.

Join us for our weekly Burlesque Chair Dancing class! It's a great way to keep fit, build confidence and have fun!

To book your space contact Ivy on missloladelight65@gmail.com

 

Marsden Mechanics Hall

Events

The Mechanics has events all year-round.

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Weddings

With the beautiful backdrop of Marsden Village and the flexible 200-seat Main Hall, Marsden Mechanics can offer the perfect setting for your wedding.