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
Letchworth General Market: Today, Thursday and Saturday. The general market will run from 8am to 4pm in Leys Avenue.
Back Pack Decorating Workshop: Today, Thursday. Let the kids get creative at this free decorating workshop. Don’t forget to bring your Passport to Fun. At Garden Square Shopping Centre. From 10am – 3pm. For more details visit www.gardensquareshopping.co.uk.
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 Pulloxhill, with lunch at The Cross Keys. Next week’s ride is to Old Knebworth, with lunch at The Lytton Arms. Meet at 10.30am. At The Three Magnets, 18-20 Leys Avenue. For more details call Geoff, the rides organiser on 01582 618196.
Batty about Norton Common: Today, Thursday. Join the Countryside Management Service for a guided walk around Norton Common. They will be looking out for night time visitors and hopefully spot a few bats along the way. Bring a torch. From 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Booking essential. For more details and to book visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/walksandmore.
The Raggle Taggle Pirates: Friday, August 25. Imajica Theatre Company presents this funny interactive show, with arts and crafts, storytelling, dressing up and lots more family fun for under 5’s. At Letchworth Corner Sports Club, Whitethorn Lane. From 10am – 12pm. Admission free.
Saturday Social Dance: Saturday, August 26. 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.
NHIA Dance: Saturday, August 26. Dancing to music by 3D Trio with North Herts Irish Association. 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 07725 913594.
Sunday Dance Club: Sunday, August 27. A warm welcome to Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence dancers of all abilities. At Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road. From 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Bar tea and coffee. Ample free parking. Members £6.50, non-members £7.50. For more details call David & Viv 01234 300179 or visit www.sundaydanceclub.uk.
Baldock and District Canoe Club: Sunday, August 27. The Canoe club meet every Sunday, offering the first pool taster session where all equipment and qualified instruction is provided FREE. Learn to canoe in the warmth and safety of a heated swimming pool. At the North Herts Leisure Centre, Baldock Road. From 8pm – 9.30pm. For more details visit www.thecanoeclub.co.uk.
Kids Cook! Summer Holiday Lunch Club: Tuesday, August 29. Bring the kids to this weekly summer holiday lunch club where the kids do the cooking. With pasta, pizza, salad, fruit, baked potatoes and drinks. At St Thomas’ Church, Bedford Road. From 11.30am – 1pm. For more details call 01462 623119.
Family Arts Studio: Wednesday, August 30. Family Arts Studio is a free drop-in activity. Artist Thea Field leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the art works on display in the Broadway Gallery. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. From 10am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4pm. No booking is required and activities are open to all, but aimed at accompanied children aged 3+ and families. For more details email broadway@letchworth.com.
Using Sound for Health and Healing: Wednesday, August 30. Discover the power of your own voice for maintaining or improving your health and creating a sense of wellbeing. At The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Hitchin Road. Workshop runs from 10.30am to 12 noon. Cost £10. To book call 01462 678804.
Citizens Advice North Herts - Energy Clinic: Wednesday, August 30. 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.
Yerma: Thursday, August 31. 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.
Karl Blossfeldt – Art Forms in Nature: On 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.
Showing in the Foyer Gallery is Single Ladies – Collages by Callum Abbott: A series of collages 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 and Sundays 10am – 4pm. For more details visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Shopping in Letchworth: On now until Saturday, 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.
