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, Norton Way South. From 10.30am to 12.00pm.
Forty Plus Cycling Club: Today, Thursday. This week’s ride is to Bassingbourn, with lunch at The Hoops. Meet at 10.30am. At The Three Magnets, 18-20 Leys Avenue. For more details call Geoff, the rides organiser on 01582 618196.
LALG Whist Club: Today, Thursday. Join this Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group for a friendly and fun weekly whist drive. New members of all levels welcome. At Letchworth Free Church Hall, Norton Way South. Starts 7.15pm. For more details call David on 01462 636373.
Kate Terry: A System of Parallels: Friday February 9 to Sunday April 22. Kate Terry is a British artist whose work explores architectural space, geometry, balance and colour. Her new solo exhibition at Broadway Gallery, A System of Parallels, will bring together a site-specific thread installation, sculptures and drawings. At Broadway Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4 pm. For more details visit: www.broadway-letchworth.com
Letchworth Recorded Music Society: Friday, February 9. Featuring ‘George Lloyd (Didn’t know my Father)’ by Paul Adrian Rooke. At The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts at 7.30pm. Guests £2. New members and visitors welcome. For more details call Judie on 01462 632171
Standalone Farm Opens: Saturday, February 10. Come and meet all your favourite farmyard friends as Standalone Farm opens its gates for the season. Today’s event is a Kids Press Conference with Farmer Andrew where you can ask about anything you’ve ever wanted to know about the farm. Later, help create a new front page for The Standalone Times. Arts and crafts activities and a special quiz trail all week 10-18 February. At Standalone Farm, Wilbury Road. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Admission: Adult: £7, Child 2-16 £5.50, Senior £6, Family £24. For more details visit: www.standalonefarm.com.
L’Elisir D’Amore: Saturday, February 10. The Met Opera Cinema: Donizetti’s comic gem is conducted by Domingo Hindoyan, making his company debut. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts 4.45pm. Tickets £19 includes a complimentary drink on arrival. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Coffee Morning Plus: Saturday, February 10. Breakfast, cakes, Books, CD’s, DVD’s Crafts etc on sale Come and enjoy a time of fellowship with friends and family. At Letchworth Salvation Army, Norton Way North. From 9.30am.
Open Session: Saturday, February 10. Your chance to speak to Heritage Foundation staff and Governors. At Heritage Advisory Centre, 43 Station Road.
From 10am to 12pm. For more details call 01462 476694 or visit www.letchworth.com.
Saturday Social Dance: Saturday, February 10. Come along for an evening of Sequence and Ballroom dancing. At Letchworth Free Church Hall, Norton Way South. From 7.30pm to 10pm. Admission £5.00. Everyone welcome. For more details call Janice on 07766 685679.
Hansel and Gretel - Pop up Opera: Saturday, February 10. Magical and dark, this is perhaps the most popular operatic fairy tale of them all. At Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road. Tickets £20, concessions £16. Ages 7+. Starts 6.45pm. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
NHIA Dance to Logic: Saturday, February 10. North Herts Irish Association dance to Logic. At Jackmans Community Centre, Ivel Court. Starts at 8pm. Members of NHIA and Jackmans Community Centre £6 Non-members £7. For more details call Pat on 07725913594.
Family Arts Studio - Easy Weaving: Sunday, February 11. Artist Kaitlin Ferguson leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display. 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 are primarily aimed at accompanied children aged 3+ and families. For more information call 01462 476110 or email broadway@letchworth.com.
Exhibitions Club: Sunday, February 11. Love going to Galleries? This group meet at the Studio once a month to discuss an exhibition they’ve all been to see, and pick a new one to review the next month. At Broadway Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Starts at 3pm. Tickets £3/2 concessions include a hot drink, and are available from the Gallery information desk. For more information call 01462 476110 or email broadway@letchworth.com.
Einstein’s Entertainers - Kids science shows: Monday, February 12 to Friday 16.
Have you ever seen rainbow glasses? Want to build a rocket or even how to turn a carrot into a musical instrument? Two one hour shows a day at 11.30am and 1.30pm. Booking not required however places on a first come first served basis. These are indoor events. At Standalone Farm, Wilbury Road. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Admission: Adult: £7, Child 2-16 £5.50, Senior £6, Family £24. For more details visit: www.standalonefarm.com.
The Creation Station - Baby Discover: Monday, February 12
Baby Discovery is a unique baby learning & development experience with inspiring creative play & treasured artworks. At Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South. From 9.45am – 10.30am. Booking required as places are limited. For more details and to book call Chantal Craig on 07787 171546 or visit www.the creationstation.co.uk/chantalcraig.
North Herts Community Coffee Bar: Tuesday, February 13 and Friday 16. Drop in for a coffee and a chat at this weekly coffee bar. Hot refreshments starting from just 60p a cup. At The Brotherhood Hall, Gernon Road. From 9.30am – 11.30am. For more details call 01462 689400 or visit www.nhcvs.org.uk.
Moving Through Life – Creative Dance Group: Tuesday, February 13 and Thursday 15. Weekly classes for those who want to dance and move, without the pressure to perfect a style or technique. At Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South. Thursday from 12.30pm - 1.30pm term time only. With a traditional style Egyptian belly dance class held on a Tuesday from 8.15pm - 9.30pm. £6 per class, first class £3. For more details and to book call Bridget on 07766 086183 or email bridgetdmp@gmail.com or raqssharqi@ntlworld.com.
Letchworth Natural History Society - AGM and Members’ Evening: Tuesday, February 13. The AGM will be followed by members’ photos and other items of interest. At The Kincaid Hall, The Settlement. Starts at 7.30pm. Free parking. All welcome. Admission adults £2.50, LALG members £2. (With a valid LALG card). For more details on the programme call Thelma on 01462 893893 or visit www.letchworthnaturalhistory.org.uk.
The Climate Reality Project: Tuesday, February 13. Join David Woollcombe from Buntingford in Transition who will share the learning from AI Gore’s Climate Reality Training. Transition Town Letchworth will hold a short AGM at the start of the evening. At Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South. From 7.45pm – 9.15pm. Admission free, but a donation of £2 to cover costs is appreciated. For more details visit www.transition Letchworth.org.
Twelfth Night: Wednesday, February 14. Royal Opera House Cinema: Directed by Christopher Luscombe, Shakespeare’s greatest comedy, a brilliantly bittersweet account of “the whirligig of time”. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts 6.45pm. Tickets £16 includes a complimentary drink on arrival. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Letchworth Music Club: Wednesday, February 14. Toby Turton – cello and Rebecca Holt – piano will perform Schubert and Schumann. At Howgills, 42 South View. Starts at 7.45pm. Guest Tickets at the door £12, £6 children/students. For more details call visit www.letchworthmusicclub.co.uk.
Citizens Advice North Herts - Energy Clinic: Wednesday, February 14. It is now easier than ever to choose the best energy deal. Find out how by bringing your bill to this weekly drop in clinic and be switched to a better deal. At Citizens Advice, 49 Station Road. From 1pm - 3pm.
Highfield and Fearnhill 2018 Art Exhibition: On now until Saturday, February 24. The sixth form art students of Highfield and Fearnhill School present their annual art show. At the Community Museum, The Arcade. Open Thursday and Friday 10am – 12pm, Saturday 11am – 2pm.
