Macmillan Coffee Morning, Beer and World Food Festival, Starlight Walk, Standalone 10K, Poetry ID and more...
Here’s our round-up of some events over the coming week, compiled by the Local & Tourist Information Centre, also available in The Comet. For more information visit the Local & Tourist Information Centre’s website here.
Forty Plus Cycling Club: Today, Thursday. This week’s ride is to Maulden, with lunch at The Dog & Badger. Next week’s ride is to Mangrove Green, with lunch at The King William. Meet at 10.30am. At The Three Magnets, 18-20 Leys Avenue. For more details call Geoff, the rides organiser on 01582 618196.
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning: Friday, September 29. Let’s Change Lives with Every Slice. Pop along for a nibble and a natter at this Macmillan Coffee Morning. At Garden City Brewery, 22 The Wynd. From 10am – 12pm.
North Herts Stamp Club: Friday, September 29. A talk by Bob Hill on A-Z of South Africa for North Herts Stamp Club. At Mrs Howard Hall, Norton Way South. Starts at 7.15pm. All welcome. For more information call 01462 635752.
Letchworth Beer and World Food Festival: Saturday, September 30 – Sunday, October 1. With a wide variety of stalls, world foods, a selfie trail, live music, Crafty’s Beer Tent and more. In Letchworth Garden City Town Centre. From 12pm – 6pm. For more details visit www.loveletchworth.com.
Um Pah Band: Saturday, September 30.The Bavarian Strollers will be performing a selection of German music and sing-along tunes. At Garden Square Shopping Centre, Leys Square. Performances at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For more details visit www.gardensquareshopping.co.uk.
Apple Pressing: Saturday, September 30. Transition Town Letchworth’s annual apple pressing service is free but donations to costs are welcome. Please bring your own apples and containers for the juice. In The Wynd. From 12 to 3pm.
Starlight Walk: Saturday, September 30. Join in this 6 mile fundraising walk in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Starts and finishes at North Herts Leisure Centre, Baldock Road. Starts at 9pm. For more details and to sign up visit www.ghhospicecare.org.uk or call 01462 679540.
Standalone 10K: Sunday, October 1.This year marks the 30th Anniversary of this annual race organised by North Herts Road Runners. Starts at 9.30am from Standalone Farm, Wilbury Road.
L’Hotel: Sunday, October 1. As part of Letchworth’s Beer and World Food Festival, This charming, eccentric, tiny venue erupts into a truly enchanting show to delight young and old. At Garden Square Shopping Centre, Leys Square. Performances at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For more details visit www.gardensquareshopping.co.uk.
Letchworth Film Club: Sunday, October 1. This month’s film club screening is ‘Little Men’. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts at 7.45pm. Guests £5, concessionary guests £4 on the door. For more details call Peter on 01462 671679 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Poetry ID – National Poetry Day: Monday, October 2. Poetry ID presents an evening to celebrate National Poetry Day. At David’s Bookshop, 14 Eastcheap. Starts 7.30pm. Featuring leading poets in the North Herts area, plus open mic. Reserve your slot to read on the night. Admission £3 on the door.
La Boheme: Tuesday, October 3. Royal Opera House Cinema: At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts 7pm. Tickets £16 includes a complimentary drink on arrival. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
The Hunting of the Snark: Wednesday, October 4. All aboard! The ship is departing! At Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap. Starts 2pm and 4.30pm. Tickets adults £14, concessions £12. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Meet Critique: Wednesday, October 4. Organised by the Broadway Gallery, Meet Critique is a regular event for artists to discuss their work and invite feedback from their peers. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Starts 7pm. For more details visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
North Herts Organ Society: Wednesday, October 4. Enjoy all kinds of music, played by professional electronic organists. At The Icknield Centre, Icknield Way. Doors open 7pm, concert starts 7.30pm. Entry £4 members, guests £5. For more information or to book call Jean 01462 683604.
Baldock and Letchworth Blues, Folk and Roots: Wednesday, October 4. The James Brothers - neither outlaws or brothers and only one of them is called James. At The Orange Tree, Norton Road, Baldock. Starts at 8.30pm. Entry £8 member’s concessions, £9 members, £10 non-members, under 16’s free. For more details call 01767 683583 email alan@madnanny.co.uk or visit www.madnanny.co.uk
Archeological Adventures in Albania: Thursday, October 5. An illustrated lecture by Louise Schofield to North Hertfordshire Decorative and Fine Arts Society. At Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road. Lectures at 11am and 2pm. Visitors £7. For more details visit www.nadfas.org.uk.
West Indian Front Room Exhibition: Thursday October 5 to Saturday October 7. Letchworth Caribbean Harmony Group presents this 3 day exhibition at the Community Museum, The Arcade. From 10am to 5pm. Free entry. Other activities included. For more details see www.facebook.com/letchworthcaribbeanharmonygroup/.
Hamlet (Encore): Thursday, October 5. Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch takes in the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. NT Live bring this incredibly popular title back after its 2015 live broadcast. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts 6.45pm. Tickets £11 includes a complimentary drink on arrival. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
The Garden City Postcard Project: On now until Sunday, November 5. What symbolises the world’s first Garden City? What are our favourite places and buildings? How do we choose to portray Letchworth? This autumn, Broadway Gallery will display postcards dating across the history of Letchworth, in an exhibition that seeks to consider these questions. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 10am – 4pm. For more details visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
