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.
From Wild Beasts to Pickled Sharks: Today, Thursday. Linda Collins will give an illustrated lecture to The Arts Society North Hertfordshire titled “From Wild Beasts to Pickled Sharks”. At Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road. Lectures at 11am and 2pm. Visitors £7. For more details visit www.theartssociety.org.uk.
LALG Patchwork: Today, Thursday. An informal group that patchwork together and swap tips. Plus of course a bit of chat! At Care Community Hub, 25 Station Road. Starts 11am. For more details visit www.lalg.org.uk.
North Herts Community Coffee Bar: Friday, March 2 and Tuesday 6. Drop in for a coffee and a chat at this weekly coffee bar. Hot refreshments range from tea, coffee and hot chocolate starting from just 60p a cup. Hot buttered toast and a selection of soup, snacks and soft drinks are also available. At The Brotherhood Hall, Gernon Road. From 9.30am – 11.30am. For more details call 01462 689400 or visit www.nhcvs.org.uk.
Women’s World Day of Prayer: Friday, March 2. Women’s World Day of Prayer (WWDOP) 2018 has been written by the Christian women of Suriname. Members of 16 churches in Letchworth will be taking part and this year’s theme is ‘All God's Creation is Very Good!’ At St. Thomas's Church, Bedford Road. Starts at 1.30pm. All very welcome.
Hitchin and Letchworth RSPB Local Group: Friday, March 2. Clare Stringer, Head of International Species Recovery will give a talk to this friendly group of local birdwatchers. At The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts 7.30pm. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk/groups/hitchinandletchworth. All welcome.
Wilbury Community Café: Saturday, March 3. Free cuppas and cakes, performance by Garden City Samba, Carnival crafts and family play sessions, yoga, Maths Matters and Youth Council activities. Everyone welcome. At Wilbury Hall, Bedford Road. From 10.45am to 12.30pm. Free.
St. Michael's Messy Church: Saturday, March 3. Pop along and learn about Jesus’ journey to the Cross. At St. Michael's Church Parish Hall, Broadway. From 3.30pm to 5.30pm. For more details call Jackie on 01462 484914 or Fr. Paul on 01462 684822.
Saturday Social Dance: Saturday, March 3. Come along for an evening of Sequence and Ballroom dancing. At Letchworth Free Church Hall, Norton Way South. From 7.30pm to 10pm. Admission £5.00. Everyone welcome. For more details call Janice on 07766 685679.
Spring Bazaar: Saturday, March 3. Easter Egg stall, homemade cakes and marmalade, bric-a-brac, clothes, toys, books, cards and refreshments. Children’s activity table. At Letchworth Free Church Hall, Norton Way South. From 10.00am to 11.30am. Free admission and parking. All welcome.
Letchworth Film Club: Sunday, March 4. This month’s film club screening is ‘Anomalisa’. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts at 7.45pm. Annual membership £33, concessions £28. Guests £5, concessionary guests £4 on the door. For more details call Peter on 01462 671679 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
The Creation Station - Baby Discover: Monday, March 5. Baby discovery is a unique baby learning & development experience with inspiring creative play & treasured artworks. At Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South. From 9.45am – 10.30am. Booking required as places are limited. For more details and to book call Chantal Craig on 07787 171546 or visit www.the creationstation.co.uk/chantalcraig.
Q Club Free Drop in Lunch: Monday, March 5. Garden City Court Day Centre are inviting the local community to have a free lunch with them. It will include a tour of their Day Centre facilities and residential Care Home. At Garden City Court, Whiteway. At 1pm. For more details and to confirm your attendance, please call 01462 473100.
Letchworth Heritage Bridge Club: Monday, March 5. At Fortescue Hall, Pixmore Way, (Broadway end). Central Letchworth with parking. Every Monday at 1.00pm. All players welcome, members £2.50, visitors £3.50. Also a relaxed learning group for beginners and improvers on Fridays at 10.00am. For more details call Marion on 01462 730289.
Active Letchworth Focus Group: Tuesday 6 March. In 2018 Active Letchworth will be working to encourage more adults to increase their activity levels, aiming to get more people in Letchworth moving. They will be looking at how best to do this, starting with focus groups with local residents. They are aiming to then set up a variety of programmes for people to join which could include table-tennis, walking, gardening, martial arts, walking football, seated exercise, bowls and many more!
For more information on the new programmes, or if you would like to be involved in this focus group, please contact Helen Newman at active@letchworth.com
Carmen: Tuesday, March 6. Royal Opera House Cinema: This ever-popular Bizet opera is given a fresh point of view in Barrie Kosky’s highly physical production. 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.
Meet Critique: Wednesday, March 7. Organised by the Broadway Gallery, Meet Critique is a regular event for artists to discuss their work and invite feedback from their peers. Through this the Gallery aims to build a network of artists that can offer professional advice and support to one another, similar to that experienced in an academic or studio context. At Broadway Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Starts 7pm. For more details visit www.broadway- letchworth.com.
North Herts Organ Society: Wednesday March 7. Enjoy all kinds of music, played by professional electronic organists, on the first Wednesday of the month. At The Icknield Centre, Icknield Way. Doors open 7pm, concert starts 7.30pm. Entry £5 members, visitors £6. For more information or to book call Jean 01462 683604.
Baldock and Letchworth Blues, Folk and Roots: Wednesday, March 7. Tonight’s guests are Country Blues, Rags and Stomps. At The Orange Tree, Norton Road. Starts at 8.30pm. Admission non-members £10, members and non-members concessions £9, members concessions £8. For more details call 01767 683583 email alan@madnanny.co.uk or visit www.madnanny.co.uk.
Open Door Coffee Morning: Thursday, March 8. Come and visit our beautiful building. Free refreshments and a warm welcome. At Letchworth Free Church, Norton Way South. From 10.30am to 12.00pm.
Kate Terry: A System of Parallels: On now until Sunday, April 22
Kate Terry is a British artist whose work explores architectural space, geometry, balance and colour. At Broadway Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4 pm. For more details visit: www.broadway-letchworth.com.
