The Settlement Players - 'Three Tables', Wilbury Cafe, Wisdom of a Fool, Art Forms in Nature - Curators Tour, LDGA Autumn Show, Historic Guided Walks and more...
Here’s our round-up of some events over the coming week, compiled by our Local & Tourist Information Centre, also available in The Comet. For more information visit the Local & Tourist Information Centre’s website here.
Jewellery of the Renaissance: Today, Thursday. A lecture by Clare Phillips to the North Herts Decorative and Fine Arts Society. At Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road. Lectures at 11am and 2pm. Visitors welcome cost £7. For more details email nhdfas@gmail.com or phone 01462 433323.
John Le Carre – An Evening with George Smiley: Today, Thursday. 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.
Wisdom of a Fool: Friday, September 8. In this acclaimed emotional roller coaster one-man play; Jack Lane takes you behind Norman Wisdom’s well known character to reveal a tough and lonely childhood. At Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £18. For more details and to book call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
Wilbury Community Café: Saturday, September 9. Pop along for a free cuppa and a piece of cake. Plus bike surgery, fabric collage crafts, fun activities and play sessions. At Wilbury Hall, St Thomas’ Church, Bedford Road. From 10.45am – 12.30pm. For more details visit www.wilburycommunity.org.uk.
Open Session: Saturday, September 9. 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.
Historic Walking Tour - Letchworth Garden City's Early Industries: Saturday, September 9. A historic walking tour organised by the Letchworth Local History Group. 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 is essential. For more details call 01462 684836.
LDGA - 111th Autumn Show: Saturday, September 9. Enjoy an afternoon out at Letchworth District Gardeners Association Autumn Show. With flowers, fruit and veg displays, demonstrations, refreshment and more. At Free Church Hall, Norton Way South. From 2pm. Admission free.
The Settlement Players - Opening Night: Saturday, September 9. Join The Settlement Players on their opening night. ‘Three Tables’ is a one act comedy play. You will have an opportunity to talk to the Players and find out about forthcoming events. At The Little Theatre, The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £4 on the door. For more details visit www.settlement-players.co.uk.
NHIA Dance: Saturday, September 9. Dancing to music by ‘Poor but Honest’ with North Herts Irish Association. At Jackmans Community Centre, Ivel Court. Starts at 8pm. Members of NHIA and JCC £6, non-members £7. For more details call Pat 07725 913594.
Family Arts Studio: Sunday, September 10. Free drop-in activity led by professional artists, the sessions involve hands-on craft activities inspired by the art works on display in the Broadway Gallery. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. From 10am - 1pm. 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.
Exhibitions Club: Sunday, September 10. Love going to Galleries? Join this exhibitions club, organised by the Broadway Gallery, they meet at the Studio on a Sunday afternoon each month to discuss an exhibition members have been to see, and pick a new one to review the next month. This month they are reviewing Franco Grignani: Art as Design 1950-1990 (Estorik Collection). Tickets £3/2 concessions include a hot drink, and are available from the Gallery Information desk.
Exhibition Cottages Guided Walks: Sunday, September 10. Find out about the 1905 Cheap Cottages and 1907 Urban Cottages Exhibitions – what the exhibitions and associated competition was about and why it was held in Letchworth. For 1905 walk - meet at Spirella Fountain, Bridge Road at 10.20am. For 1907 walk – meet outside Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap at 1.50pm. Tickets £1 per walk from the Local and Tourist Information Centre, 33 – 35 Station Road. For more details call 07957 390294.
Karl Blossfeldt – Art Forms in Nature – Curators Tour: Sunday, September 10. Tour of the exhibition by Laura Dennis, Curator of the Broadway Gallery. At Broadway Studio and Gallery, 2 The Arcade. At 2pm. Tickets adults £5, concessions £3 (includes tea or coffee). For more details call 01462 681088 or visit www.broadway-letchworth.com.
LALG Monthly Meeting: Monday, September 11. This month’s first speaker will be Tom Hardy, manager of the Letchworth BID who will talk about plans for the future. Followed by the main speaker, Graham Fisher, the new Chief Executive of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation who will give his first impressions of the town. At The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts 10.15am. Cost £2 (non-members £3, membership available at the door). For more details visit www.lalg.org.uk.
Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire – Volunteer Information Morning: Tuesday, September 12. The Citizens Advice are recruiting for volunteer Receptionists, Advice Workers and Administrators to start in October 2017. At 49 Station Road. From 10am – 12pm. If you are interested but unable to attend or wish to book, email Rosie at watersr@nhdcab.org.uk.
Letchworth Natural History Society – Members’ Evening: Tuesday, September 12. A welcome to the new programme, with members’ slides and stories. At The Kincaid Hall, The Settlement, 229 Nevells Road. Starts at 7.30pm. Free parking. All welcome. Adults £2.50, LALG members £2. (With a valid LALG card). For more details call Thelma on 01462 893893 or visit www.letchworthnaturalhistory.org.uk.
Citizens Advice North Herts - Energy Clinic: Wednesday, September 13. At Citizens Advice, 49 Station Road. From 1pm - 3pm.
LALG - Science Book Group: Wednesday, September 13. The chosen book is Sapiens, a brief history of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Book available from David’s Bookshop or the library. You are welcome even if you haven’t finished the book. At David’s Bookshop, 14 Eastcheap. Starts 7.30pm. Book your place at David’s Bookshop. For more details visit www.lalg.org.uk.
Open Door Coffee Morning: Thursday, September 14. 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.
Raising Arizona: Thursday, September 14. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the LALG 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.
