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 Dozen Stitchers: Today, Thursday until Sunday, June 3. An exhibition of stitched textiles by the Letchworth Settlement Textile Masterclass. At the Community Museum, 14 The Arcade. Open Wednesday – Sunday from 10am – 4pm (closed Monday and Tuesday). Free admission. For more details visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk.
Dementia Friends Information Session: Today, Thursday. A friendly and informative information session where you can find out more about dementia, why it affects people as it does and small actions that can help people with dementia and their carers. At Garden City Court, Whiteway. At 7pm. For more details call 01462 473100
Forty Plus Cycling Club: Today, Thursday. This week’s ride is to Lilley, with lunch at The Lilley Arms. Next week’s ride is to Cardington, with lunch at The Kings Arms. Meet at 10.30am. At The Three Magnets, 18-20 Leys Avenue. For more details call Geoff, the rides organiser on 01582 618196.
Last Resort: Friday, May 25. Last Resort is an alternative future for Guantanamo Bay. The waterboarding has stopped, the noise has been turned down and the military base has been reclaimed as a holiday destination. You, the audience, are our holidaymakers. You will sit in a deckchair, you will get a rum cocktail on arrival and you will feel the sand between your toes. We will be your tour guides. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Starts 7pm and 9pm. Tickets £10. For more details and to book call 01462 476110 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
North Herts Stamp Club: Friday, May 25. Mr Fin O’Donaghu will talk on ‘Lichtenstein’. At Mrs Howard Hall, Norton Way South. Starts at 7.15pm. For more details call 01462 635752.
Letchworth Food & Drink Festival: Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27. Letchworth Town Centre will be filled with over 70 food and drink stalls. There will be cookery demos by a Masterchef finalist, live street entertainment, theatre performances, children’s activities and a fun fair. Town Centre from 10am to 4pm.
Spoon Pals Craft Workshop: Saturday, May 26. Are your kiddies crafty? Do they enjoy being creative? Then bring them along to this free Spoon Pals Craft Workshop, in association with Kids’ Club. At Garden Square Shopping Centre. From 10am – 3pm. For more details visit www.gardensquare-shopping.co.uk.
North Herts Irish Association Dance: Saturday, May 26. Dancing to the Tony Kearney Band. 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.
Liver Cottage Show: Sunday, May 27. Comedy chefs Hugh Fearn and Lee Whittingstall present a cookery demonstration like no other, in association with Kids’ Club. At Garden Square Shopping Centre. At 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For more details visit www.gardensquare-shopping.co.uk.
LALG Daytime Social Group: Tuesday, 29 May. John Wigglesworth talks to the Letchworth Arts and Leisure group about the Bloodrunners. At the Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way. Starts 11am. Cost £3. All welcome. For more information call Katie Pond on 01462 623027 or email katiepond@hotmail.co.uk.
‘Into the Woods’: Wednesday, May 30 to Saturday, June 2. Letchworth Arcadians present their latest production. At St Christopher School Theatre, Barrington Road. To book visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ letchworth-arcadians.
Letchworth Jazz Appreciation Society: Thursday, May 31. Andy Stevens presents music by legendary singer Bessie Smith, but with a twist. Plus a variety of other jazz. Includes monthly raffle. At Letchworth Conservative Club, 1 Birds Hill. Starts at 7pm, doors open 7pm. Visitors and new members always very welcome. For more details call Bernard on 01763 248421 or 01462 454562.
