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.
Letchworth Art Society Spring Exhibition: Friday, April 20 to Saturday, April 28.Visit this local art society’s Spring Exhibition and see some of their wonderful work. At the Community Museum, 14 The Arcade. Open Monday – Saturday from 10am – 4.45pm. For more details visit www.letchworthartsociety.info
Tribute Night – Pop Rockin’ 80’s: Friday, April 20. Wind back the years and enjoy an evening of sensational 80’s hits. At Letchworth Hall Hotel, Letchworth Lane. From 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £24.50 includes a two course buffet. For more details and to book call 01462 683747 or email sales@mlhh.com.
Record Store Day: Saturday, April 21. It’s that time of the year again. So pop along to David’s Bookshop, 14 Eastcheap. Opens at 8am. For more details visit www.davids-bookshop.co.uk.
Plastic Free Letchworth: Saturday, April 21. Find out about this new project from Transition Town Letchworth, why they are doing it and how you can get involved. At the Farmer’s Market, Leys Square. From 9am to 1pm. For more details visit www.transitionletchworth.org/events/
Coffee Morning Plus Plant Sale and Car Wash: Saturday, April 21. Children’s activities, breakfast, cakes, books, CD’s and DVD’s. At Letchworth Salvation Army, Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City SG6 1BH. From 9.30am. All welcome.
St Francis College Open Day: Saturday, April 21. Take a tour of the school, and meet members of staff, students and parents. At St Francis College, Broadway. From 10am – 12.30pm. The Headmistress will speak at 11am. For more details and to pre-register visit www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk, contact the Admissions Administrator on 01462 670511 or email: admissions@st-francis.herts.sch.uk.
Letchworth Garden City Bowls Club Open Day: Saturday, April 21. Come along and enjoy a free game of bowls. At Upper Green, Norton Common, Icknield Way. From 10am to 3pm. Refreshments will be available in the bar. For more details contact Sue on 01462 621067 or visit www.letchworthbowls.co.uk.
National Care Home Open Day: Saturday, April 21. Join the residents and staff for ‘Bernie’s Nostalgia Club’ at this open day. There will be a tea party and cakes. At Garden City Court, Whiteway. From 10.30am to 3pm. For more details call 01462 473100.
The Safe Use of Essential Oils: Saturday, April 21. A workshop on how essential oils are made, using them safely, the different oil types, their benefits and precautions. At The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Hitchin Road. Price £45 (deposit of £25 to secure place). For more details or to reserve a place call Jay on 07534199126.
Gallery talk by Artist Kate Terry: Saturday, April 21. Join exhibiting artist Kate Terry to find out how she creates her work, and discover the inspiration behind her remarkable installations, sculptures and drawings. At Broadway Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Starts 4.30pm. Tickets £5, £3 concessions. Tickets available from the gallery info desk or online. For more details and to book visit www.broadway-letchworth.com
Charity Quiz Night: Saturday, April 21. Fundraiser for Garden Hospice Home Care and Home Start Hertfordshire by Letchworth Howard Rotary Club. At St George’s Church Hall, Norton Way North. Starts at 7pm. Tickets £14 to include supper. For more details call 01462 491886.
NHIA Dance: Saturday, April 21. Dance the night away with North Herts Irish Association and 3D Trio. At Jackmans Community Centre, Ivel Court. Starts at 8.30pm. Members of NHIA & JCC £6, Non-members £7. For more details call Pat on 07725 913594.
Earth Day Litter Pick: Sunday, April 22. Join Transition Town Letchworth for a community litter pick. Wear suitable footwear, clothes for the weather and bring own gloves if you can. At Hillbrow Playing Fields, Hillbrow. From 10am - 11.30am. For more details visit www.transitionletchworth.org.
Willian Bowls Club Open Day: Sunday, April 22. Try your hand at bowls. Enjoy free tuition plus tea and cake! At Lower Green, Norton Common, Icknield Way. From 11am – 4pm. For more details call 01462 642790 or visit www.letchworthbowlsclub.org.
Howard Garden Bowls Club Open Day: Sunday, April 22. Everyone welcome. No charges. Have fun and keep fit. At Howard Garden Bowls Club, Norton Way South. From 10am – 4pm. Bring flat shoes, bowls provided.
Letchworth Film Club: Sunday, April 22. This month’s second film club screening is ‘After Love’. 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.
LALG - Daytime Social Group: Tuesday, April 24. A talk about Age Concern from Co-ordinators Jane and Debbie. At Central Methodist Church Hall, Norton Way South. From 11am to 12.30pm. Everyone welcome. £3.00. For more details call Katie Pond 01462 623027 or email katiepond@hotmail.co.uk.
LALG Opera and Ballet – the Sugar Plum Fairy: Tuesday, April 24. Scenes of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker, plus the highly dramatic scenes from Puccini’s opera Turandot. At The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts 7.15pm. Tickets £3 members, £4 non-members. All welcome, just turn up. For more details call John on 01438 241043 or visit www.lalg.org.uk.
Letchworth and Hitchin Sugarcraft Club: Tuesday, April 24. A demonstration of how to ice biscuits professionally. At Central Methodist Church, Norton Way South. Starts at 7.15pm. Visitors are very welcome whether beginners, experienced or just curious. £5.50 each.
Textile Interest Group: Wednesday, April 25. Join this new monthly LALG workshop on ‘Dyeing and Printing on cloth’. At Digswell Arts, Fenners Building, 7 Openshaw Way. From 7pm – 9pm. Cost £4 per workshop, includes refreshments and materials. For more details and to book contact amy@lilianeboutique.co.uk.
