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.
Yuletide to Nativity – Christmas in Early England: Today, Thursday. Dr Sam Newton will give an illustrated lecture to The Arts Society North Hertfordshire on Christmas in Early England. At Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road. Lectures at 11am and 2pm. Visitors £7. For more details visit www.theartssociety.org.uk.
Young Marx: Today, Thursday. Broadcast live from The Bridge Theatre, London, the production is directed by Nicholas Hytner and reunites the creative team behind Broadway and West End hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts 6.45pm. Tickets £16 includes a complimentary drink on arrival. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
An Arts & Crafts Christmas: Today, Thursday, Friday December 8 and Saturday December 9. An exhibition and pop-up shop celebrating the Arts & Crafts heritage of Letchworth. Free children’s craft activities plus a chance to decorate a bauble adding to their Christmas window display. At The Community Museum, 12-14 The Arcade. Open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-3pm until December 23.
Face Painting: Saturday, December 9. Including Christmas Glitter Tattoos. In the The Arcade. From 10am – 4pm.
Santa and his Sleigh: Saturday, December 9 and Sunday 10. Letchworth and Baldock Lions will be with Santa and his Sleigh outside Sainsbury’s, Third Avenue between 9am – 5pm on Saturday and 10am – 4pm on Sunday. All monies collected will go to meals on wheels for Christmas, New Year and the food bank.
Christmas Fair: Saturday, December 9. Hertfordshire MS Therapy Centre’s Christmas Fair with stalls, carols, Santa’s Grotto, raffle, children’s activity table and more. Come along for a cup of tea and a mince pie. At MS Therapy Centre, 30 Campus Five. From 2pm to 4pm.
Meet the Magical Snow Lion: Saturday, December 9. From the Forest of Eternal Snow, Letchworth welcomes the Snow Lion to Garden Square Shopping Centre. Show times 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For more details visit www.gardensquareshopping.co.uk.
Family Arts Studio: Sunday, December 10. A free drop-in activity session led by professional artists. Create a Christmas door decoration and cards whilst exploring fonts and lettering using stickers, stamps and collage. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. From 10am - 1pm. No booking is required and activities are open to all, but aimed at accompanied children aged 3+ and families. For more details email broadway@letchworth.com.
Christmas Fayre: Sunday, December 10. Grotto and child’s gift, market stalls, stocking fillers, yuletide refreshments and family fun. At The Cloisters, Barrington Road. From 11am to 4pm. Free entry and parking. For more details call 01462 678059.
The Civic Carol Service: Sunday, December 10. The annual Civic carol service with the Salvation Army Musicians, St Nicholas’ School choir and special guests. At Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road. Starts at 3pm. Tickets £5 available from The Salvation Army Shop, 63A Leys Avenue or David’s Bookshop, 14 Eastcheap. All proceeds to Jackie’s Dropin Centre.
Exhibition Club: Sunday, December 10. Love going to Galleries? Join this monthly exhibitions club organised by the Broadway Gallery. Each month they discuss an exhibition they have all been to see. This month they are reviewing 2 exhibitions: Degas: A Passion for Perfection and Elizabeth Frink. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Starts 3pm. Tickets £3, concession £2 including a hot drink are available from the Gallery information desk. For more details visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Dear Santa: Monday, December 11 to Wednesday, December 13. From the author of the well-loved children’s book Dear Zoo, Rod Campbell’s Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to our little hero Sarah. At Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap. Starts Monday 1.30pm and 4.30pm, Tuesday 10.30am and 4.30pm, Wednesday 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Tickets £12, family £44. Ages 2+. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Letchworth Natural History Society: Tuesday, December 12. Christmas Party with photos, games and food. At The Kincaid Hall, The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts at 7.30pm. Free parking. All welcome. Admission adults £2.50, LALG members £2. (With a valid LALG card). For more details on the programme call Thelma on 01462 893893 or visit www.letchworthnaturalhistory.org.uk.
Supermarket Carbon Accounting: Tuesday, December 12. Tesco’s Climate Change Manager will give a talk to Transition Town Letchworth on how the company is working to reduce their carbon footprint. From 7.30pm – 9.15pm. All welcome. At Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South. Admission free, but a donation of £2 to help cover room hire and refreshments is welcome. For more details visit www.ttletchworth.org.
Letchworth Music Club: Wednesday, December 13. Richard Sisson and Friends will entertain with an evening of music and talk. At Howgills, 42 South View. Starts at 7.45pm. Guest Tickets at the door £12, £6 children/students. For more details call visit www.letchworthmusicclub.co.uk.
Garden House Hospice Care Carol Concert: Wednesday, December 13. Enjoy carols by City Chorus and Stonehill School Choir, alongside compere Pam Rhodes. Refreshments available. At Letchworth Free Church, Norton Way South. Starts 7pm. Tickets £8 adults, £4 children (16 and under). For more details and tickets call Jessica on 01462 679540 or visit Garden House Hospice Care, Gillison Close, Letchworth Garden City SG6 1QU.
Gordon House – Paint to Print: On now until Sunday, January 28. Gordon House (1932-2004) was an influential artist and graphic designer who was brought up in Letchworth Garden City. This exhibition displays a selection of his paintings and prints focusing on the 1960s. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm. For more details visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
