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.
Forty Plus Cycling Club: Today, Thursday. A small friendly group that generally meet and ride to a pub, café or tearoom for lunch. This week’s ride is to St Paul’s Warden, with lunch at The Strathmore Arms (including Garden City Wheelers). Next week’s ride is to Pullox Hill, with lunch at The Cross Keys. Meet at 10.30am. At The Three Magnets, 18-20 Leys Avenue. For more details call Geoff, the rides organiser on 01582 618196.
Christmas Carols in The Wynd: Today, Thursday. Christmas Music from the Letchworth City Chorus from 5pm followed by Carol singing at 6.30pm until 7.45pm with a special appearance by Santa. In aid of charities including Cancer Research and Societi (The UK Kawasaki Disease Foundation).
Festive Fun Day: Friday, December 22. A fun day at The Arts and Crafts Christmas Exhibition in The Arcade. Includes a craft session with local artist Chantelle Stephenson to decorate your own festively themed ceramic mug, gift bag and tag, to create a great Christmas present (Suitable for children & adults). Plus face painting and a chance to make your own magical reindeer food. All activities are free, but a donation to Hertfordshire MIND would be welcome. At The Arcade, between 11am and 3pm.
Fun in The Arcade: Saturday, December 23. Miss Jones will be singing 1pm-4pm, free Balloon Twisting 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm. Facepainting and Glitter Tattoos between 10am 4pm and The Garden City Band performing Christmas Carols and Songs 11am-12pm.
Meet Santa’s Reindeer: Saturday, December 23.In Leys Square between 10am and 4pm.
Letchworth Morris Men: Tuesday, December 26. Letchworth Morris Men will be dancing in Willian Village on Boxing Day. They will be at The Fox at 12.30pm and The Three Horseshoes at 1.30pm. Weather permitting. For more details contact Andrew Harper on 01462 440683 or email bagman@letchworthmorris.ork.uk.
LALG Group - Early Morning Walk: Wednesday, December 27. Meet at Letchworth’s first roundabout on Broadway at 7am returning at about 8.30am. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
Dick Whittington and his Cat: Wednesday, December 27 to Saturday, December 30. SPADS presents their spectacular annual pantomime. Entertainment for the whole family not to be missed. At St Francis’ College, Broadway. Performances at 1pm and 5pm daily. Tickets £12 adults, £8 concessions (under 16’s and over 60’s), £5 babies and toddlers (under 3), £38 family (2 adults, 2 children 3 -16) available from 0845 652 2478 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/spads (booking fee £2.50 per transaction) and Letchworth Tourist Information Centre, 33 – 35 Station Road until Saturday, December 23. For more details visit www.spads.org.uk.
New Pilates Beginners Classes: Pilates classes for beginners starting in January on Mondays 6pm-7pm and Thursdays 11.45am-12.45pm. At the Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living. To book a place visit www.letchworthcentre.org/classes/pilates or call 01462 678804.
Gordon House – Paint to Print: On now until Sunday, January 28. Gordon House (1932-2004) was an influential artist and graphic designer who was brought up in Letchworth Garden City. This exhibition displays a selection of his paintings and prints focusing on the 1960s. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm. For more details visit www.broadway-letchworth.com
British Legion - Letchworth Branch: Members please note there will be no meeting in December, the next meeting will be on the 4th Tuesday in January at the Free Church, Norton Way South.
