30th Anniversary Celebrations, RSPB Coach Trip, Councillors Surgery, The Magic Flute, Coffee Morning, Farmers Market and more...
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. This week’s ride is to Wheathampstead, with lunch at The Elephant & Castle. Next week’s ride is to Shillington, with lunch at The Musgrave Arms (including Garden City Wheelers). Meet at 10.30am. At The Three Magnets, 18-20 Leys Avenue. For more details call Geoff, the rides organiser on 01582 618196.
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 12.00.
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.
Raising Arizona: Today, Thursday. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group and Letchworth Film Club, Broadway Cinema will be holding a screening of this 1987 classic. The evening will include a 15 minute introduction from the two groups prior to the screening, with drinks and birthday cake afterwards. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £6. For more details and to book visit www.broadway-letchworth.com or call 01462 681088.
St Michael’s 60 Plus Club: Friday, September 15. Drop in for companionship, talks, tea, raffle, outings and more. At St Michael’s Parish Hall, Broadway. From 1.30pm – 3.15pm. New members always welcome. Annual membership £5. For more details call 01462 676001.
Farmers Market: Saturday, September 16. The monthly Farmers Market selling locally produced meats, vegetables and other foodstuffs. In Leys Square. From 8am to 1pm.
Historic Guided Walking Tour: Saturday, September 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 the Tourist Information Centre, 33-35 Station Road. Starts 10.30am. Finishes at the International Garden City Institute, where you can enjoy free hot drinks and discover more about the history of Letchworth. Free but booking essential at www.garden-cities-exhibition.com.
Councillors’ Community Surgery: Saturday, September 16. Do you have any concerns, suggestions or queries about District or County Council services or issues? If so, pop along and discuss then with a councillor. At Garden Square Shopping Centre. From 10.30am – 12pm.
Saturday Social Dance: Saturday, September 16. 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.
Coach Trip to RSPB Titchwell Reserve: Sunday, September 17. Hitchin and Letchworth RSPB are running a coach trip to the RSPB reserve at Titchwell on the Norfolk coast. £15 for adults, £7.50 juniors. Pick-ups in both Hitchin and Letchworth. For more information and to book call Malcolm on 01462 451320.
The Remains of Tom Lehrer: Sunday, September 17. Following sell-out shows in London’s West End, award-winning musical comedian Adam Kay presents his take on the legendary songbook of Tom Lehrer. At Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £18, concessions £16. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Letchworth Heritage Bridge Club: Monday, September 18. At Fortescue Hall, Pixmore Way, (Broadway end). Central Letchworth with parking. Every Monday at 1.00pm. All players welcome, members £2.50, visitors £3.50. Also a relaxed learning group for beginners and improvers on Fridays at 9.30am. For more details call Marion on 01462 730289.
LALG – Everything European – European Health Systems: Tuesday, September 19. A session comparing three different countries approach to health. Just turn up at David’s Bookshop, 14 Eastcheap. Starts 7.30pm. Admission members £2, non-members £3. For more details call Mandy on 01462 339438 or visit www.lalg.org.uk.
Citizens Advice North Herts - Wednesday, September 20. 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.
The Magic Flute: Wednesday, September 20. Mozart’s glorious opera is brought enchantingly to life in David McVicar’s production. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts 7pm. Tickets £16 includes a complimentary drink on arrival. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
L & D FHG ‘Female Convicts’: Wednesday, September 20. Letchworth & District Family History Group welcome everyone to this talk and monthly meeting. There will also be a chance to discuss any ‘brickwalls’ and seek some help with your own family trees. At Mrs Howard Hall, Norton Way South. Starts at 8pm. Admission £2 members, £4 non-members. For more details visit www.ldfhg.org.uk.
North Herts Mental Health Carer Support Group: Thursday, September 21. This monthly meeting is for those who care for someone with a Mental Illness. It is a peer led group with an opportunity to meet others in similar situations for friendship, support and information sharing. No need to book, just come along. At Heritage Advisory Centre, 43 Station Road. At 11am. For more information please call Carers in Hertfordshire on 01992 586969.
Letchworth Jazz Appreciation Society: Thursday, September 21. Clyde Watson presents a programme entitled ‘Universally Challenged’. Plus Colin Moore with a selection entitled ‘BRITtens – Big Bands and Orchestras’. Note the Society now meet at Conservative Club, 1 Birds Hill. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Visitors and new members always very welcome. More details from Bernie on 01763.248421 or 01462.622466 – or just come along.
