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
Little Smashers: Today, Thursday. Music and French Parent and Toddler Group. At St Francis College, Broadway. From 9:15 – 10:00. Cost is £2 per child or £1 per sibling. For more information call 01462 670511.
Letchworth Ark: Today, Thursday. A Community Drop-in Centre for homeless and vulnerable people. Offering practical and emotional support, including hot drinks, food, clothing and toiletries. At The Salvation Army, Norton Way North. From 9.30am – 11.30am. For more details call 01462 677263.
Forty Plus Cycling Club: Today, Thursday. This week’s ride is to Mangrove Green, with lunch at The King William. Next week’s ride is to Gt Offley, with lunch at The Red Lion, including GCW. Meet at 10.30am. At The Three Magnets, 18-20 Leys Avenue. For more details call Geoff, the rides organiser on 01582 618196.
LALG Whist Club: Today, Thursday. Join this Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group for a friendly and fun weekly whist drive. New members of all levels welcome. At Letchworth Free Church Hall, Norton Way South. Starts 7.15pm. For more details call David on 01462 636373.
Norton Community Archaeology Group - Reading old handwriting: Today, Thursday. Kate Thompson will hold a workshop on 'Reading old handwriting' using documents from sixteenth and seventeenth century Norton. Meet at 7:30pm. At the Upper Hall of the Mrs Howard Hall, Norton Way South. Free Admission for SG6 residents.
Introduction to Meditation: Today, Thursday. A session for newcomers to explore how Buddhist meditation can help you understand and change our minds. At Howgills, 42 South View. Starts 7.30pm. All welcome. Free admission. For more details visit www.buddhismandmeditation.co.uk/letchworth.
Letchworth Recorded Music Society: Friday, January 11. Join the AGM and Members’ Choice. At The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts at 7.30pm. Guests £2.50. New members and visitors welcome. For more details call Judie on 01462 632171.
Who Let the Dad’s Out: Saturday, January 12. A group for Dad’s, Grandad’s and Father Figures to enjoy with their under 6’s. Pop along and enjoy a bacon roll, coffee and biscuits. Make some crafts and have a comfy seat! Usually ends with a story. Every second Saturday monthly. At St Paul’s Church, Pixmore Way. From 10am – 11.30am. For more details call Peter on 07986 709199.
Klimt/Schiele Course: Saturday, January 12. Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele were the two major figurative and landscape painters of the Secession movement in late 19th to early 20th century Vienna. Both artists were renowned for their evocative depictions of women; Klimt as a symbolist and Schiele as an expressionist. To coincide with the Royal Academy exhibition of their drawings this day course will explore their lives, times and works. At Letchworth Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Times 10:30am – 3:30pm. Costs £25.
LAGL All Things Feathered Poultry Society: Saturday, January 12. Meet some delightful hens and fellow keepers and enjoy some light refreshments. At 2pm, admission free. For more information call Claire Bunyan 077788 153500
IMPACT GOALS - Workshop: Saturday, January 12. Get your New Year off to a great start. Integrating your goals with your values helps you to achieve your aspirations, giving you the motivation, method and momentum to live your dreams. At The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road. (In aid of the Garden House Hospice Care). For more details email hello@Impactgoals.com or call Bernie on 07900 683330.
Adriana Lecouvreur: Saturday, January 12. Met Opera: Soprano Anna Netrebko joins the ranks of Renata Tebaldi, Montserrat Caballé, and Renata Scotto, taking on—for the first time at the Met—the title role of the real-life French actress who dazzled 18th-century audiences with her on-and offstage passion. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts 5.40pm. Tickets £20 includes a complimentary drink on arrival. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Saturday Social Dance: Saturday, January 12. 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.
North Herts Irish Association Dance: Saturday, January 12. An evening of dancing to Joe McCarney and Jerry McGuinness. At the Jackman’s Community Centre, Ivel Court. Starts 8pm. Admission £7 (or members £6). For more details call Pat on 07725 913597.
The Creation Station - Baby Discover: Monday, January 14. 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.
Baby Rhyme Time: Monday, January 14. Baby Rhyme Times are fun sessions of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages. At Letchworth Library, Broadway. From 10.30am – 11am. Free event.
Herts Health Walks: Monday, January 14. Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces, with these free walks led by qualified volunteer leaders. Choose a stroll or a 2 mile walk. Meet at Three Magnets, Leys Avenue. At 10.30am. For more details of this and other walks visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks or call 01992 588433. No booking required, just turn up.
Letchworth Heritage Bridge Club: Monday, January 14. 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.
Rosehill Community Singers: Monday, January 14 and Tuesday 15. Rosehill Community Singers will meet every Monday and Tuesday. From 2pm – 3pm with time to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a chat afterwards. At Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road. £4 per person. No need to book, simply drop in and enjoy this friendly singing group. For more details contact Jaqui Derrick 01462 678804, jaqui@letchworthcentre.org or www.letchworthcentre.org.
Letchworth Chorale: Monday, January 14. Join this friendly group of singers performing a variety of music. No audition required! At Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way. Starts 7.30pm. Just turn up on the night. For more details visit www.letchworth-chorale.org.uk.
Yoga for Busy Mums: Tuesday, January 15. Join this friendly yoga class for busy mums who need a bit of time to relax, restore and re-connect. At Norton Parish Hall, Common View. From 9.30am – 10.30am. For more details and to book call Jodie on 07902 012598 or email info@yoga-bliss.co.uk or www.facebook.com/northhertsyogabliss/
Herts Health Walks: Tuesday, January 15. Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces, with these free walks led by qualified volunteer leaders. A 3 mile + walk. Meet at Standalone Farm (First carpark), Wilbury Road. At 10.30am. For more details of this and other walks visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks or call 01992 588433. No booking required, just turn up.
The Tragedy of King Richard the Second: Tuesday, January 15. Simon Russell Beale plays William Shakespeare’s Richard II, broadcast live from the stage of the Almeida Theatre in London to cinemas. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts 6.45pm. Tickets £17 includes a complimentary drink on arrival. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Moving Through Life – Creative Dance Group: Tuesday, January 15 and Thursday 17. Get moving, be creative and express yourself. Weekly classes for those who want to dance and move, without the pressure to perfect a style or technique. At Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South. Thursday from 12.30pm - 1.30pm term time only. With a traditional style Egyptian belly dance class held on a Tuesday from 8.15pm - 9.30pm. £6 per class, first class £3. For more details and to book call Bridget on 07766 086183 or email bridgetdmp@gmail.com or raqssharqi@ntlworld.com.
Herts Health Walks: Wednesday, January 16. Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces, with these free walks led by qualified volunteer leaders. Choose a stroll, 1 - 2 mile or 3 mile walk. Meet at St George’s Church Hall, Common View. At 10am. For more details of this and other walks visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks or call 01992 588433. No booking required, just turn up.
Gentle Yoga and Meditation Class: Wednesday, January 16. Enjoy a gentle and relaxing yoga practice followed by a guided meditation. At St Michael’s Parish Hall, Broadway. From 10.30am – 11.45am. For more details and to book call Jodie on 07902 012598 or email info@yoga-bliss.co.uk or www.facebook.com/northhertsyogabliss/
Toddler Tales: Wednesday, January 16. Toddler tales is a mixture of lively stories and rhymes. Aimed at toddlers and pre-school children. At Letchworth Library, Broadway. From 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Free event.
What is Buddhism?: Thursday, January 17. A session for newcomers which will introduce the fundamentals of Buddhist philosophy and how it can give us a different perspective on life. At Howgills, 42 South View. Starts 7.30pm. All welcome. Free admission. For more details visit www.buddhismandmeditation.co.uk/letchworth.
Eduardo Paolozzi – General Dynamic F.U.N.: On now until Sunday, January 13. An exhibition of prints by the pioneer of pop art. Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924–2005) was one of the pioneers of the pop art movement in the UK. Born in Scotland, Paolozzi was a compulsive collector and a jumbler of icons. At Broadway Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm. For more details call 01462 476110 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
LALG Barn Dance: Tickets now on sale for this popular event organised by the Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group. At The Cloisters, Barrington Road. Doors open at 7pm for 7,30pm start. Tickets £10 members/£12 non-members, available from the Local & Tourist Information Centre, 33-35 Station Road. There will be a Real Ale bar and a light snack at the interval.
