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.
Open Door Coffee Morning: Today, Thursday. Come and visit our beautiful building. Free refreshments and a warm welcome. At Letchworth Free Church Hall, Norton Way South. From 10.30am to 12pm.
Brexit and the Veterinary Profession: Friday, May 11. British Veterinary Association President John Fishwick talks about the issues facing the profession. At The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £10 available from the office, online or David’s Bookshop. For more details call 01462 682828 or visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk.
Open Session: Saturday, May 12. Your chance to speak to Heritage Foundation staff and Governors. At Heritage Advisory Centre, Station Road. From 10am to 12pm. For more details call 01462 476694 or visit www.letchworth.com.
Liminal Spaces: Saturday, May 12 to Monday 14. An exhibition by Covell, Munroe, Picton and Reid for Digswell Arts, with a private view on Friday May 11 from 7pm – 9pm. At The Gallery, The Fenners Building, 7 Openshaw Way. From 12pm – 4pm.
North Herts Irish Association Dance: Saturday, May 12. Dancing to the Thrillbillies. All welcome. At Jackmans Community Centre, Ivel Court. Starts at 8.30pm. NHIA members and JCC members £6, non-members £7. For more details call Pat on 07725 913594.
Handel’s Messiah: Saturday, May 12. North Herts Guild of Singers invite you to come and sing Handel’s Messiah. At Letchworth Free Church, Norton Way South. Rehearsal 2pm, Performance 6pm. Tickets £10 for both singers and audience. Scores available. In aid of Garden House Hospice. For tickets email: tickets@nhgs.org.uk visit: www.nhgs.org.uk or call: 01438 861185.
The Greenway Challenge: Sunday, May 13. The Greenway Challenge takes in 13.1 miles of the Greenway starting at 10am from Standalone Farm. This annual event is hosted by North Herts Road Runners. For more details and to sign up for the event visit www.nhrr.org.uk.
Family Arts Studio – Model Village: Sunday, May 13. Artist Thea Field leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display in the Broadway Gallery. At Broadway Gallery, 2 The Arcade. From 10am to 1pm. Admission is free with no booking required. Family Arts Studio activities are open to all but primarily aimed at accompanied children aged 3+ and families. For more information call 01462 476110 or email broadway@letchworth.com.
Letchworth Film Club: Sunday, May 13. This month’s film is ‘Measure of a Man’. 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.
Bournville & Letchworth (1895-1914) – similar or different? : Monday, May 14. Ian Cotterill gives this illustrated talk to The Letchworth Garden City Society. At The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts 7.30pm. Admission £5, £4 LGCS and LALG members. For more details call Allan on 01462 685307 or email allan@alupton.co.uk.
Dementia Friends Information Session: Wednesday, May 16. A friendly and informative session to find out more about dementia, why it affects people and small actions that can help. At Garden City Court, Whiteway. At 11am. For more details call 01462 473100
Poet - John Green: Thursday, May 17. Join Poetry ID as they welcome the poet, playwright and critic John Greening ahead of the Letchworth Festival. At David’s Bookshop, 14 Eastcheap. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £3 in advance from David’s Bookshop or email johngohorry@www.johngohorry.co.uk.
