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.
A Kind of Light: Today, Thursday. HRF Keating’s wife, Shelia Mitchell, talks with Simon Brett about narrating her husband’s books, an unpublished novel and other aspects of his life. At Letchworth Library, Broadway. Starts 2.30pm. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Tickets available at the Library. Free admission. Donations welcome.
The Ghost Train: Today, Thursday to Saturday 16. The Settlement Players present this Arnold Ridley production directed by Cliff Francis. At The Little Theatre, The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts 7.45pm. Tickets £8 available from David’s Bookshop, Eastcheap or at www.settlement-players.co.uk/box-office.
MiniYogiMe (Parent and Child): Friday, June 15. First of three pop-up sessions. Yoga postures combined with breathing, visualisation and relaxation techniques to support your child’s transition from babyhood to more developed forms of self-expression. At The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Hitchin Road. From 10am – 10.35am. Advanced booking only, £6 per session. For more details and to book call 01462 678804 or visit www.letchworthcentre.org.
Bring Your Baby Exhibition Tour: Friday, June 15. A special tour at the Broadway Gallery designed for parents and carers. Join members of the Gallery team to discover more about our exhibitions. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. From 10.30am – 11.15am. For more details visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Henry Blofeld: Friday, June 15. Meet the voice of Test Match Special and purchase his book. At David’s Bookshop, Eastcheap. Starts at 1pm. Book in advance to guarantee your place in the signing queue - a limited number of £15 tickets are available (includes the book). For more details or to book call 01462 684631 or visit the Bookshop.
Letchworth Festival 2018: Saturday, June 16. Today celebrates the start of this year’s Letchworth Festival and there are many events happening across the town over the coming week, some of which are listed below. For a full programme please visit www.letchworthfestival.org or pick up a programme from the Local & Tourist Information Centre and other venues across the town centre.
Pop up Café: Saturday, June 16. Letchworth Ladies Circle invites you to join them at their Pop up Café. At Garden House Hospice Shop, Eastcheap. From 10am – 3pm.
Electric Motor Show: Saturday, June 16. A motor show with a difference – find out about developments in electric/hybrid vehicles and the environmental benefit of switching. Broadway Gardens. 10am - 4pm.
Letchworth and District Astronomical Society: Saturday, June 16. A safe way to look at the sun. In Leys Square 12pm - 4pm.
St Paul’s Family Fun Day: Saturday, June 16. Free family event with BBQ, crafts for children, cake, refreshments and lots more. At St Paul’s Church, Pixmore Way. From 10.30am – 2pm. For more details visit www.stpaulsletchworth.co.uk.
Historic Guided Walking Tour: Saturday, June 16. Join one of Letchworth's Town Historians on a pleasant stroll through some of the highlights of the first Garden City's history. Meet at Spirella Building, Bridge Road. Starts 10.30am. Free parking available, accessible off Icknield Way. Includes tea and coffee at The International Garden Cities Exhibition halfway through the tour. Free but booking essential at www.garden-cities-exhibition.com.
Artists Studios Open Day: Saturday, June 16. See the work of fine artists, ceramicists, textile designers, jewellers, photographers and a taxidermist, all fellows of the Digswell Arts Trust. At the Fenners Building, 7 Openshaw Way, from 10am to 4pm. There will also be a mini exhibition of work in the gallery space on the ground floor. Digswell Arts is an innovative charity celebrating over 60 years of providing studio space for emerging artists in Hertfordshire.
Summer Celebration: Saturday, June 16. Activities throughout the afternoon and entertainment for all the family. At The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Hitchin Road. From 12.30pm – 4.30pm. Admission and sessions are free. For more details visit www.letchworthcentre.org.
Open Gardens: Sunday, June 17. Twenty-five local properties will open their gardens to the public. All funds raised to go to British Red Cross and Garden House Hospice. From 11am to 5pm. Free Park & Ride at Spirella, mini buses approx. every 30 mins calling at the 25 gardens. Tickets will cost £6 in advance available at the Local & Tourist Information Centre, 33-35 Station Road and David’s Books Shop, Eastcheap or £7 on the day, children free.
The Pasadena Roof Orchestra: Sunday, June 17. Formed 50 years ago and is still going strong. An evening of pure joy for those who love Swing, 20’s and 30’s music. At Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £20, concession £18. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Festival Bowls: Tuesday, June 19. Join Willian Bowls Club and try your hand at bowls with tuition and a cup of tea. At Willian Bowls Club, Norton Common, Icknield Way. From 2pm – 4pm. For more details call 01462 642790 or visit www.willianbowlsclub.org.
Letchworth and District Family History Group: Wednesday, June 20. ‘The Lopsided Barge’ a talk by Robert Parker on his research into his Cambridge ancestors. At Mrs Howard Hall, Norton Way South. Starts at 8pm. Admission £4, members £2. All welcome.
