The Garden City Postcard Project Exhibition, Apple Pressing, Greenway Day, Daytime Social, Charity Golf Day 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.
Letchworth Jazz Appreciation Society: Today, Thursday. 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.
Forty Plus Cycling Club: Today, Thursday. This week’s ride is to Shillington, with lunch at The Musgrave Arms (including Garden City Wheelers). Next week’s ride is to Maulden, with lunch at The Dog & Badger. Meet at 10.30am. At The Three Magnets, 18-20 Leys Avenue. For more details call Geoff, the rides organiser on 01582 618196.
North Herts 50 Plus: Today, Thursday. This month’s meeting is to discuss the vote cast at the AGM to continue as a group. At Broadway Studio and Gallery Café, 2 The Arcade. From 2pm – 3.30pm.Free to members, £3 non-members. For more details visit www.nh50plus.org.uk.
LALG Whist Club: Today, Thursday. Join this 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.
Flower Festival – The Arts: Friday, September 22 to Sunday, September 24.Letchworth Parish of St Michael the Archangel and St Mary the Virgin will be holding a flower festival with all proceeds going towards the roof repairs. Includes refreshments in the Parish Hall. At St Michael’s Church, Broadway. Friday and Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 12pm – 4pm. Admission free.
The Garden City Postcard Project Exhibition: Friday, September 22 to Sunday, November 5. What symbolises the world’s first Garden City? What are our favourite places and buildings? How do we choose to portray Letchworth? View the display of postcards dating across the history of Letchworth, in an exhibition that seeks to consider these questions. 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.
Apple Pressing: Saturday, September 23. Transition Town Letchworth’s annual apple pressing service is free but donations to costs are welcome. Please bring your own apples and containers for the juice. In Garden Square. From 9am – 12pm.
Greenway Day: Saturday, September 23. Explore where town and country meet. Walk, run or cycle one of three short routes around the Greenway. Take part between 10am – 2.30pm. Starting points – Route A - Standalone Farm SG6 4JN, Route B - The Grange Rec. SG6 4PN, Route C – North Herts Leisure Centre SG6 2ER. For more details contact Helen on 07826 671384, email active@letchworth.com or visit www.letchworth.com.
Indoor Football Training: Saturday, September 23. 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.
NHIA Dance: Saturday, September 23. Dancing to music by Martin Ruddy 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, September 24. Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence for 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 pay on the door. For more details call David & Viv 01234 300179 or visit www.sundaydanceclub.uk.
Letchworth Heritage Bridge Club: Monday, September 25. 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 Daytime Social Group: Tuesday, September 26.A talk about Riding for the Disabled, the charity that improves the lives of thousands of people through education, therapy and fun. At the Central Methodist Church Hall, Norton Way South. Starts at 11am. Cost £3. All welcome. For more details contact Linda 01462 675713
Garden House Hospice Charity Golf Day: Tuesday, September 26. Charity golf day in aid of Garden House Hospice Care at Knebworth Golf Club, Deards End Lane, Knebworth. From 8am – 6pm. For more details and to book visit www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/golf, email katy.terry@ghhospicecare.org.uk or call 01462 679540.
LALG – Opera and Ballet - Margot: Tuesday, September 26. Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group will be showing Tony Palmer’s Film ‘Margot’, about the career and life of ballerina Margot Fonteyn. At The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. From 7.15pm – 9.30pm. Admission £3 members, £4 non-members on the door. All welcome. For more details call John on 01438 241043 or visit www.lalg.org.uk.
Letchworth & Hitchin Sugarcraft Club: Tuesday, September 26. Katie Harris will be demonstrating icing biscuits with an autumn theme. At Central Methodist Church, Norton Way South. Starts at 7.15pm. Visitors are very welcome whether beginners, experienced or just curious £5.50.
Moving Through Life – Creative Dance Group: Tuesday, September 26 and Thursday 28. 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.
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.
