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 Old Knebworth, with lunch at The Lytton Arms. Next week’s ride is to Abington Pigotts, with lunch at The Pig & Abbot. Meet at 10.30am. At The Three Magnets, 18-20 Leys Avenue. For more details call Geoff, the rides organiser on 01582 618196.
Yerma: Today, Thursday. NT Live: A young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have a child in Simon Stone’s radical production of Lorca’s achingly powerful masterpiece. 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.
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.
Hitchin and Letchworth RSPB: Friday, September 1. Steve Lovell will be giving a talk on Primates of the World. At The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts 7.30pm. Visitors welcome £3.
Growers’ Market: Saturday, September 2. The Grow it Yourself Organic Group provides the Growers’ Market - a stall for growers to swap their home grown produce and for non-growers to buy. Reduce food miles, swap and buy locally home grown produce, or better still join their friendly organic gardening group. At Leys Square. From 9am - 1pm. For more details visit www.transitionletchworth.org or e-mail ttletchworth@gmail.com. For Gardening Group e-mail d.ketcher@btinternet.com
Shirley Hollis Photographic Exhibition: Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3. This exhibition shows a range of Shirley’s work and includes dramatic landscapes, Lake District images and much more. At Mrs Howard Hall, Norton Way South. From 10am to 4pm both days. For more details visit www.photographsbyshirley.co.uk
Open Day: Saturday, September 2. All are welcome at this open day with stalls, entertainment, demonstrations and refreshments. At Howard Garden Social and Day care Centre, Norton Way South. From 10am to 12noon.
Collection Explorers: Saturday, September 2. This month’s theme – Arts and Crafts in Letchworth Garden City - an ‘exhibition without walls’. The Garden City Collection team discuss the influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement through a selection of objects from the collection. Your chance to discover some of the fascinating stories behind Letchworth’s historical artefacts with a guided tour. At Garden City Collection, Wilbury Hills Road. From 11am to 12.30pm. For more details and to book a place call 01462 476075 or visit www.gardencitycollection.com.
St. Michael's Messy Church: Saturday, September 2. At St. Michael’s Church Parish Hall, Broadway. From 3.30pm - 5.30pm. For more details call Jackie on 01462 484914 or Fr. Paul on 01462 684822.
Indoor Football Training: Saturday, September 2. A weekly indoor football training session for adults with learning difficulties. At Fearnhill Sports Centre, Icknield Way. From 3pm - 4pm. £5 per session. For more details call Kam on 07809 109313.
Letchworth Film Club: Sunday, September 3. This month’s film club screening is ‘Wings of Desire’. At Broadway Cinema. 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.
Letchworth Heritage Bridge Club: Monday, September 4. 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 10.00am. For more details call Marion on 01462 730289.
QI Gong and Meditation: Monday, September 4 and Tuesday 5. Join these relaxing and enriching classes held every week. Monday classes QI Gong at 10am. Tuesday classes QI Gong at 7.30pm and Meditation at 8.30pm. At Evergreen Wellness Centre. 607 Works Road. Classes can be joined anytime. For more details or a free taster email iwarder@gmail.com, call 07890 032475 or visit www.ianwarder.com.
Mental Health UK – Fourtitude Challenge: Tuesday, September 5 to Thursday, September 7. Lloyds Banking Group are a charity partner of Mental Health UK and are supporting this 4 day challenge with their own fundraising event. With cake and sweet jar sale, plus Teddy Tombola. At Lloyds Bank, Station Road. From 9am – 4pm daily.
Yoga Bliss – Beginners Yoga: Tuesday, September 5 or Thursday 7. This six week course will provide a foundation in key yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques. At Wilbury Hall, Bedford Road. At 7pm Tuesday and 8.15pm Thursday. Course costs £54. Each class is 1 hour. Please bring your own yoga mat and blanket or something warm for relaxation. All other equipment is provided. For more details and to book call Jodie 07902 012598 or e-mail: info@yoga-bliss.co.uk or facebook: northhertsyogabliss.
LALG Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 5. The next Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group Committee meeting for members, will be held at the Reception Conference Room, Spirella Building, Bridge Road. At 7.30pm. If there is anything you would like discussed, please contact Marian Adams on 01462 683898 or secretary@lalg.org.uk.
Moving Through Life – Creative Dance Group: Tuesday, September 5 and Thursday 7. Get moving, be creative and express yourself. 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.
Citizens Advice North Herts - Energy Clinic: Wednesday, September 6. 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.
North Herts Organ Society: Wednesday, September 6. Enjoy all kinds of music, played by professional electronic organists, on the first Wednesday of the month. At The Icknield Centre, Icknield Way. Doors open 7pm, concert starts 7.30pm. Entry £5 members, visitors £6. For more information or to book call Jean 01462 683604.
Jewellery of the Renaissance: Thursday, September 7. A lecture by Clare Phillips to the North Herts Decorative and Fine Arts Society. At Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, SG6 4ET. Lectures at 11am and 2pm. Visitors are very welcome, cost £7. For more details email nhdfas@gmail.com or phone 01462 433323.
John Le Carre – An Evening with George Smiley: Thursday, September 7.In a rare public appearance broadcast live from London’s Royal Festival Hall, John le Carre reads from his new novel, A Legacy of Spies. At Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £16 includes a complimentary drink on arrival. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Historic Walking Tour - Letchworth Garden City's Early Industries: Book your place for this historic walking tour organised by the Letchworth Local History Group which will be on Saturday, September 9. Meet outside Pixmore Cafe, Pixmore Avenue. Starts at 2pm and expected finish 3.30pm. Tickets £2 from The Local & Tourist Information Centre, 33-35 Station Road. Places are limited so booking in advance is essential. For more details call 01462 684836
Karl Blossfeldt – Art Forms in Nature: On now until Sunday, September 10. Blossfeldt (1865-1932) is regarded as one of the defining photographers of the twentieth century for his exceptional contribution to the art through his intricate botanical photographs. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 10am – 4pm. For more details visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Single Ladies – Collages by Callum Abbott: On now until September 10. The series of collages on display in the Foyer Gallery are by artist Callum Abbott, a graduate of Camberwell College of Arts. 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
Shopping in Letchworth: On now until September 30. A special exhibition exploring over one hundred years of shops in Letchworth. Featuring photographs and objects from the Garden City Collection. At The Community Museum, 12 – 14 The Arcade. Open Thursday – Saturday from 11am – 4pm. Free admission.
Trek Borneo: Friday, May 11 to Saturday, May 19 2018. Do something amazing! Trek the lowlands and jungles of Borneo in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. For more details and to join the team of adventurers call 01462 679540 or visit www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/borneo. Limited places available so don’t hang about.
