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This handy pocket guide gives you a host of things to do, out and about in Letchworth Garden City.
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BLUES, FOLK AND ROOTS CLUB Live music concerts. Every Wednesday evening from January to June and September to December. madnanny.co.uk 01767 683583 alan@madnanny.co.uk
BRITTON SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Dance and musical theatre training. Every Tuesday to Saturday during term-time, afternoon and evening sessions. Wilbury Hall, Bedford Road, SG6 4DU, The Icknield Centre, SG6 1EF or Lordship Farm School, Fouracres, SG6 3UF brittonschool.co.uk 07973 308741 info@brittonschool.co.uk
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CITY CHORUS Singing and raising money for charity. Every Wednesday evening. Free Church Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 1NX citychorus.org
DOT TO DOT GALLERY Arts and crafts. Every Thursday to Sunday daytime, occasional evenings for special events. 6-8 The Wynd, SG6 3EN rhapsode.org.uk/dot-to-dot kate@rhapsode.org.uk
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LETCHWORTH ARCADIANS One of the premier amateur operatic societies in the East of England. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening and Saturday morning, from January to June and September to December. Norton Methodist Community Centre, North Avenue, SG6 1DH letchworth-arcadians.co.uk
LETCHWORTH ART SOCIETY Drawing and painting for pleasure. Every Tuesday evening, from January to August and in November The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB
LETCHWORTH CHORALE Choral singing. Every Monday evening from January to July and September to December. Central Methodist Church, Norton Way South, SG6 3TR letchworth-chorale.org.uk
LETCHWORTH FILMCLUB Bringing quality world cinema to the area. 12 titles over 10 months, usually first Sunday of the month (not on in July or August) Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap, SG6 3DD letchworthfilmclub.com 01462 671679 peter@letchworthfilmclub.com
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LETCHWORTH JAZZ APPRECIATION SOCIETY
LETCHWORTH RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY
Coming together to enjoy listening to jazz. Usually the last Thursday evening of the month.
Hearing programmes of mainly classical music presented mostly by members. Second and fourth Friday evenings of the month from January to March and September to December.
Moving to a new location at the time of printing. Please call for new location details. 01462 622772
LETCHWORTH MUSIC CLUB Promoting chamber music concerts. Second Wednesday of the month, from January to April and October to December. Howgills, 42 South View, SG6 3JJ letchworthmusicclub.co.uk
The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB thefrms.co.uk 01462 632171 kenstarkey@ntlworld.com
LETCHWORTH SINFONIA Amateur orchestra for local musicians. Meet fortnightly on Sundays from January to June and September to December. The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB letchworth-sinfonia.org.uk
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LORDSHIP THEATREGOERS
SONG PANTOMIME AND DRAMA SOCIETY (SPADS)
Theatre visits. Various times throughout the year.
Presenting theatrical entertainment. Every Monday and Thursday evening from January to July and September to December.
lordshiptheatregoers.org 07831 417687 cliveroylance@btinternet.com
NORTH HERTS ORGAN SOCIETY Evening concerts of live keyboard music by professional musicians. First Wednesday evening of the month. Icknield Centre, Icknield Way, SG6 1EF 01462 683604
spads-drama.org.uk jacquibaker67@hotmail.co.uk
STEVENAGE MALE VOICE CHOIR Sing a variety of songs in four part harmony and raise money for local charities. Rehearsals every Friday evening. Stevenage Arts Centre, Roaring Meg Retail Park, SG1 1XN smvc.org
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THE SETTLEMENT PLAYERS Amateur theatre. Every Wednesday evening, year-round. The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB the-settlement-players.co.uk
WILBURY HILLS AMATEUR THEATRICALS (WHAT) Amateur dramatics and music in the community. Every Monday evening in January and February. St Thomas’ Church Hall, Bedford Road, SG6 4DU whatperform.com 01462 629251 b.dawes2@ntlworld.com
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LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY & BALDOCK LIONS CLUB
Service and friendship, supporting local and international charities. Every first Tuesday evening of the month except for August.
Socials and fundraising. Second and fourth Monday evening of the month.
Broadway Hotel, Broadway SG6 3NZ 01462 684533 01462 684608 iw.letchworth@gmail.com
KINGS KITCHEN Volunteer kitchen offering food and warm welcome. Second Monday of the month. Kings Community Church Whiteway, SG6 2PP kccletchworth.com 01462 677250
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The Three Horseshoes, Baldock Lane, Willian, SG6 2AE letchworthandbaldock lions.co.uk 0845 833 1406 president@letchworthand baldocklions.co.uk
LETCHWORTH SUSTAINABILITY FORUM Regular meetings to create a sustainability action plan for Letchworth. sustainableletchworth.org.uk info@sustainable letchworth.com
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NORTH HERTS CVS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SCHEME Supporting those unable to use public transport due to age, impaired mobility or special needs. nhcvstransport.org.uk 01462 689402
ROTARY CLUB OF LETCHWORTH HOWARD Fascinating talks with an excellent meal and good friendship. First, third and fifth Monday of the month. Broadway Hotel, Broadway SG6 3NZ letchworthrotary.org.uk
ROTARY CLUB OF LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY Service to the community. Every Wednesday evening. Broadway Hotel, Broadway SG6 3NZ lgcrotary.org.uk
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GET INVOLVED WITH A CHARITY OR CAUSE ST JOHN AMBULANCE First aid training. Every Monday evening from January to July and September to November. 13 Lacre Way, SG6 1NR sja.org.uk
TRANSITION TOWN LETCHWORTH Developing and implementing local projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and tackle climate change. Second Tuesday evening of the month from January to July and September to December. Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 1NX or Broadway Hotel, Broadway SG6 3NZ transitionletchworth.org ttletchworth@gmail.com
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ALL IN ONE SEASON Dutch-style floral workshops. Runs February to July and September to December, usually on Tuesdays. 15 Sollershott East, SG6 3PL allinoneseason.com alice@allinoneseason.com
CEROC CENTRAL Dance events and classes. Every Monday evening. Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, SG6 4ET ceroccentral.com 07801 734268 info@ceroccentral.com
CORNER BRIDGE CLUB Playing duplicate bridge in a friendly environment. Every Thursday afternoon. The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB 01462 433393
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EMBROIDERERS GUILD NORTH HERTS & BEDS BRANCH Learn about embroidery through workshops, talks and informal meetings. First Saturday afternoon of the month, full-day workshops on every third Saturday (not during August or December). The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB gill.davies2956@gmail.com barbara.deacon @btinternet.com
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LALG BRIDGE CLUB Social rubber bridge. Every Tuesday afternoon. Howgills, South View, SG6 3UU 01462 686806
LETCHWORTH & DISTRICT ST ANDREW’S SOCIETY Scottish country dancing. Every Monday evening from February to July and September to December. Scout Hut, Spring Road, SG6 3SH 01462 679112
LETCHWORTH & HITCHIN CHESS CLUB Playing chess. Every Monday evening from January to May and September to December. The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY CAMERA CLUB Promoting the enjoyment of photography. Every Thursday evening, from January to July and September to December. The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB letchworthcameraclub.org.uk 07772 812353 chairman@letchworth cameraclub.org.uk
LETCHWORTH MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY Building, exhibiting and operating model railways. Every Monday and Wednesday evening. Standalone Farm, Wilbury Road, SG6 4JN letchworthmrs.org.uk
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LETCHWORTH MORRIS MEN
LETCHWORTH SUGARCRAFT CLUB
Morris dancing. Every Thursday evening from January to April and October to December.
Developing cake decoration skills with demonstrations and workshops. Fourth Tuesday evening of the month from January to July and September to December.
Radwell Village Hall, SG7 5EW letchworthmorris.org.uk harperandrew937@gmail.com
Central Methodist Church Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 3TR shirleymparker@talktalk.net
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LETCHWORTH WRITERS’ GROUP
NORTH HERTS STAMP CLUB
Developing writing talent, from amateur to professional. First Tuesday evening of the month.
Showing and discussing stamp collections, postal history and happenings in the stamp world. Every last Friday evening from January to May and September to December.
Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 1NX lalg.org.uk/writersgroup jennifer@thoughtmatters.com
NORTH HERTS REEL CLUB
Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 1NX 01462 635752 david.northover1@ntlworld.com
Scottish country dancing. Every Wednesday evening from January to May and September to December.
RAINMAKERS INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE GROUP
St Thomas’ Church Hall, Bedford Road, SG6 4DU
International folk dancing. Every Friday evening from January to July and September to December.
01462 812691
St Michael’s Church Hall, Broadway, SG6 3PQ rainmakers.org.uk 01462 454210
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Letchworth Garden City’s traditional working farm New season begins in spring 2017
Wilbury Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4JN T: 01462 686775
Standalonefarm.com /StandaloneFarm /StandaloneFarm @StandaloneFarm
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248 (LETCHWORTH) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING Giving young people the opportunity to take part in a range of activities and gain an insight into the RAF. Every Monday and Thursday evening. Icknield Way, SG6 4AD raf-mod.uk/aircadets 01462 482794 248@aircadets.org
KINGS CLUB Activities for children aged 5 to 11 years. Every Monday evening during term time. Kings Community Church, Whiteway, SG6 2PP kccletchworth.com 01462 677250
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KOFFEE AND KIDS Activity morning for parents or carers with pre-school children. Every Friday morning during term time. Grange Baptist Church, SG6 4RW grangebaptist.org.uk 07923 225277
LETCHWORTH & BALDOCK DISTRICT SCOUTS Providing an activity based programme for a variety of ages. Various times based on age group. lbdscouts.org.uk
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MUDDLE TOTS Baby and toddler group for 0-5 years. Every Tuesday morning. Letchworth Parish Hall, St Michael’s Church, Broadway, SG6 3PQ 07979 202026
TINY TOTS Playgroup for pre-school children 0-5 years. Every Tuesday morning during term time.
WACKY WEDNESDAY CLUB Games, crafts, stories and fun activities from children aged 4-9 years. Fortnightly on Wednesday evening from January to July and September to December. Grange Baptist Church, Danescroft, SG6 4RW 01462 630894
Kings Community Church, Whiteway, SG6 2PP kccletchworth.com 01462 677250
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EXHIBITION SPACE ART, CRAFT & DESIGN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PRACTITIONERS LOCAL & EMERGING TALENT FLEXIBLE PERFORMING SPACE CAFÉ SERVING ALL-DAY MENU FOOD, SNACKS AND HOT DRINKS
broadway-letchworth.com broadway@letchworth.com 01462 476110 2 The Arcade Letchworth Garden City SG6 3EW
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LETCHWORTH & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY SOCIETY
Talks on family history, socialising with other amateur genealogists and occasional outings. Third Wednesday evening of the month, from January to July and September to November.
Promoting the ideals of the Garden City, local history and the Arts and Crafts movement. Usually meet on a Monday evening, dates available on website.
Upper Hall, Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 1NX
The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB
ldfhg.org.uk
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY EXHIBITION COTTAGES GROUP Supporting and advising owners and occupiers of historic Garden City homes. Regular committee meetings, otherwise Heritage Day events. exhibitioncottages.info 01462 674347 d.p.davis@btinternet.com
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lgcs.org.uk 01462 686828 philippaclare@me.com
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY TWINNING ASSOCIATION Promoting links with our twin towns in France and Germany. Various dates throughout the year. 01462 673956 jon.marshall@dsl.pipex.com
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LETCHWORTH NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Learning more about the plants, insects, birds and fungi all around us. Monthly indoor meeting on the second Tuesday of the month. Friday evening rambles in the summer and longer walks on the first Sunday of the month. The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB 01462 632171 kenstarkey@ntlworld.com
NORTH HERTS DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY (NADFAS) Art education through stimulating lectures, study days and visits. First Thursday of the month from February to July and September to December. Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, SG6 4ET nadfas-bedsandherts.org.uk 01462 433323
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26 CLUB Social with guest speakers. Fortnightly on Thursday mornings. The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB gale.micaform@sky.com
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS CLUB Bingo. Every Thursday afternoon. Jackmans Community Centre, SG6 2LQ 01462 627746
71 CLUB Social evenings. Every Wednesday evening, from March to July and September to December. Leyden House Day Centre, Leyden Road, Stevenage, SG1 2BP
GRANGE WIVES Speakers, chats and games. Second and fourth Wednesday evening of the month from February to June and September to December.
rayca@btinternet.com
Grange Community Centre, Middlefields, SG6 4NG
FIRST GARDEN CITY LADIES GROUP
marigold100@sky.com
Social afternoons for women of all ages. Second Monday afternoon of the month from January to July and September to November. 01462 676068
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LETCHWORTH CARIBBEAN HARMONY GROUP Community and social group. First Saturday afternoon of the month, over 60’s group first Thursday of the month. Howard Garden Social Centre, Norton Way South, SG6 1SU or Hadleigh, SG6 2LX letchworthcaribbean harmonygroup.com
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Friendship, education, craft and fun. Second Tuesday evening of the month, from January to July and September to December.
LETCHWORTH ISLAMIC SOCIETY Community cohesion, classes and activities. Every Sunday afternoon. St Thomas’ Church, Bedford Road, SG6 4DU nadiayr08@yahoo.co.uk
LETCHWORTH LADIES CIRCLE Fundraising and friendship. First, third and fifth Thursday evening of the month. facebook.com/ letchworthladiescircle letchworthladiescircle @gmail.com
01462 685712 bryanngoodwin@tesco.net
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Social meeting with coffee and chat for older and disabled people. Every Tuesday morning from January to July and September to December.
Giving a voice to older people. Third Thursday afternoon of the month.
Grange Baptist Church Hall, Danescroft, SG6 4RW 01462 630894
MONDAY DROP IN A friendly place to meet, play cards or just chat. Every Monday afternoon. Central Methodist Church Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 3TR 01462 672281 /683020
01462 689400 rebeccafatharly@nhcvs.org.uk
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE MOTOR NEURONE ASSOCIATION Supporting sufferers and their families. Last Wednesday morning of the month from January to July and September to November. Three Horseshoes, Hooks Close, Watton at Stone, SG14 3RY mnd.n-herts.freeuk.com 01438 717169 christineacarter@tiscali.co.uk
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ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION (623) LETCHWORTH, HITCHIN AND DISTRICT Social evening for members and guests and support for the RAF family past and present. Second Thursday evening of the month. Letchworth Conservative Club, Birds Hill, SG6 1PH rafa-letchworth.org.uk 01462 671534 secretary@rafa-letchworth. org.uk
SENIOR FRIENDS THURSDAY CLUB Social activities, whist and board games. Every Thursday morning.
ST PAUL’S & ALL SAINTS MOTHERS’ UNION Fellowship and listening to speakers. Second Wednesday afternoon of the month. St Paul’s Church Hall, Pixmore Way, SG6 1QT 01462 480214
THE BREASTFEEDING NETWORK Support and information for breastfeeding families. Every Monday lunchtime excluding bank holidays. Icknield Children’s Centre, Icknield Primary School, Archers Way, SG6 4UL breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk 0300 100 0210
Free Church Hall, Gernon Road, SG6 3HS 01462 684535
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THE WEDNESDAY DROP IN CLUB
WILBURY COMMUNITY FORUM
Providing a weekly drop in facility for people with mental health issues. Every Wednesday.
Building community. One Saturday morning during the month (usually mid-month) from January to May, July and September to December.
Central Methodist Church Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 3TR 01462 480528
WILBURY OVER 60’S CLUB Support and friendship. Last Tuesday of the month. St Thomas’ Church Hall, Bedford Road, SG6 4DU 01462 677342
St Thomas’ Church Hall, Bedford Road, SG6 4DU wilburycommunity.org.uk
YVONNE SAVAGE CLUB FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE Socialising with friends, having lunch, with a speaker or entertainer after. Third Tuesday lunchtime of the month. 01462 637405 muriellanderson @ntlworld.com
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Free, confidential and impartial advice to all in the community. 49 Station Road, SG6 3BQ
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SUPPORTING LOCAL ACTIVITIES as part of our charitable commitments to Letchworth’s communities This guide is designed to encourage social, educational and charitable activities throughout the Garden City and help clubs, groups and organisations promote themselves to residents and visitors to the town. It also features our own leisure facilities that we fund and run: • Broadway Cinema and Theatre • Broadway Studio and Gallery • Ernest Gardiner Treatment Centre • Garden City Collection • Garden City Greenway • International Garden Cities Institute • Letchworth Garden City Community Museum • Local & Tourist Information Centre • Spirella Ballroom • Standalone Farm
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Be a part of Letchworth’s best kept secret and learn something new at The Settlement. We offer a diverse range of recreational and educational courses as well as one-off workshops and special discussion evenings throughout the year. 229 Nevells Road, SG6 4UB
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Hip and knee classes following joint replacement Supported by Falls prevention Rehabilitation following illness, injury or surgery Aids and adaptation advice for your home Fasting blood tests and once weekly blood clinic Hand clinic following surgery, injury or fracture Registered with Doppler assessments for people who may require compression hosiery Ear syringing Wound care
Pearsall Close, Pixmore Avenue, SG6 1QZ
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Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group LALG – Creating a Balance In Life Interested in art, culture, trips, theatre, food & drink, gardening, games, sport, walking and more? Then LALG is for you. • LALG is a not-for-profit community organisation supporting over 90 local social and study groups • Activities every day, evenings and weekends • Great discounts from over 40 local businesses • Cooperation with other local clubs brings even more membership benefits Membership costs from just £10 per household per year, so why not join this unique, local phenomenon now. Simply fill out the application form that follows.
Find out more:
www.lalg.org.uk info@lalg.org.uk Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group @Letchworth_LALG Call in at David’s Bookshop, Eastcheap, SG6 3DE
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ARTS & CULTURE Arts & Design Group Crime and Murder Mystery Childrens Book Group Daytime Book Group Fairfield Book Group Readers Choice Book Group The Readers Group Film Appreciation Guided Village & Town Walks History Groups Letchworth Local History Group Letchworth Writers' Group London Villages Group Opera Painting Group Philosophy for Non-philosophers Play Reading for Pleasure Poetry Alive Poetry for Pleasure Singing for Pleasure Textiles Theatres and Excursions Visiting Churches
WALKING GROUPS Alternative Ramblers Early Morning Walks LALG Walking Holidays (Affiliated – HF Holidays) Long Distance Walkers Mid-week Walkers Midweek Amblers/Ramblers Slower Walkers Sunday Ramblers Trail Walkers Walking Buddies Wild Walks
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SOCIAL GROUPS Action for Happiness Daytime Social Group Broadway Buddies Bus Buddies Train Buddies Travel Buddies Walking Buddies Singles Group Firkin Club Food & Cookery Group Just Desserts Lunch Club Malt Whisky Appreciation Meet for Coffee Pudding Club Supper Club Wine Appreciation Wine Discovery
SPORTS & GAMES Backgammon Badminton Bowls Group Bridge Club Chess Games Club Mah Jong Scrabble Club Whist Short Tennis Social Cycling Garden City Wheelers Greater Mileage Cycling Gentle Exercise & Yoga Table Tennis for Fun Zumba
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Dutch Conversation French Conversation German Conversation Italian Conversation Latin Russian Language Spanish Conversation Welsh Language and Culture
OTHER LEISURE All Things Military Camping in Tents Chickens and Chicken Keeping Clock Group Computer Users Gardening: Tea and Tips Gardens for All HPB Bondholders Investment Club Knitting Meditation for Inner Peace Monday to Friday Plus Occasional Evening Talks Photography – Out and About Singing German Songs Topical Topics Transport & Industrial Heritage Travel Buddies Weather Weekend Trips Wild Flowers
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IMPAKT KICKBOXING
Variety of exercise classes for all. Classes usually run in Norton Common from April to September, some classes continue indoors in the winter.
Kickboxing training. Every Tuesday evening.
activenorthherts.co.uk 01462 474838 sam.halbert @north-herts.gov.uk
ACTIVE TOGETHER Love to dance classes. Every Monday morning from January to March. St Michael’s Church Parish Hall, Broadway, SG6 3PQ activetogether.org.uk/ activity/event-13
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Norton Parish Centre, Common View, SG6 1DA impakt-kickboxing.com dan@impakt-kickboxing.com
INNER PEACE CENTRE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING Meditation and Yoga. Meditation group on Tuesday, Yoga on Thursday. St Christopher School, Barrington Road, SG6 3JZ 01462 677455
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LETCHWORTH & DISTRICT BADMINTON LEAGUE
LETCHWORTH AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB (LASC)
Organising the local badminton league. Ad-hoc times throughout the season.
Teaching and coaching swimming. Every Sunday evening from January to May and September to December, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in June and July.
ldbl.org.uk
LETCHWORTH ADULT SWIMMING CLUB Teaching swimming from non-swimmer, improver to advanced. Every Tuesday evening from January to July and September to December. St Francis’ College, SG6 3PJ 01462 894273
North Herts Leisure Centre, Baldock Road, SG6 2ER or Letchworth Outdoor Pool, Icknield Way, SG6 4UF letchworthswimmingclub.co.uk
LETCHWORTH CORNER SPORTS CLUB Bowls, cricket, hockey and weightlifting, plus facilities for hire for football functions and parties Whitethorn Lane, SG6 2DN letchworthsports.com
LETCHWORTH CYCLING Social cycling over varying distances on roads and trails. Various dates. letchworth.cycling@gmail.com
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LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY EAGLES YFC
LETCHWORTH PAR 3 GOLF COURSE
Youth football. Every Saturday and Sunday from January to May and August to December.
9 hole, par 3 golf course ideal for experienced golfers, novices and families with café/bar facilities for all year play.
Pixmore Playing Fields, Baldock Road, SG6 2EN
Willian Way, SG6 2HJ
letchwortheagles.org ladyreff66@hotmail.com
LETCHWORTH GOLF CLUB Local golf club. letchworthgolfclub.com 01462 683203 secretary@ letchworthgolfclub.com
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letchworthfamilygolf.co.uk 01462 483863
LETCHWORTH ROLLER HOCKEY CLUB Roller hockey training and skating academy. Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings. lrhc.co.uk 07918 684516 letchrollerhockey @hotmail.co.uk
North Herts Road Runners
LETCHWORTH SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Playing short mat bowls. Every Monday and Wednesday afternoon and Friday evening from January to June and September to December. The Scout Hut, Sparhawke, SG6 4PY 01462 632208
NORTH HERTS ROAD RUNNERS Lively and friendly running club. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Spriella Building, Bridge Road, SG6 4ET
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NORTON BOWLING CLUB Lawn bowls. Every Tuesday evening running from April to September. Clubhouse and green behind the Three Horseshoes, Norton Road, SG6 1AG nortonbowls.co.uk
POLENASTICS HERTFORDSHIRE A fun way to stay fit. Every Monday and Tuesday evening. Mrs Howard Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 1NX 07946 300744 lucypolenastics@gmail.com
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REDHOODS BADMINTON CLUB
WILLIAN BOWLS CLUB
Social and competitive badminton. Every Friday evening.
Bowling. Every Tuesday afternoon, from May to September.
Fearnhill Sports Centre, Icknield Way, SG6 4UF
Lower Green, Norton Common, Icknield Way, SG6 4UE
glew@ntlworld.com
willianbowlsclub.org davidpollard@hotmail.co.uk
ST PAUL’S WOMEN’S BADMINTON CLUB Playing social badminton. Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons from January to May and September to December St Paul’s Church Hall, Pixmore Way, SG6 1QT 01462 432118
WYMONDLEY TENNIS CLUB Playing social and competitive tennis. Various times throughout the year. The Recreation Ground, Tower Close, Little Wymondley, SG4 7JG 07749 755989 bande.anderson @btopenworld.com
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This award-winning centre is the region’s largest provider of complementary approaches to health.
• Over 80 weekly classes including Yoga, T’ai Chi, Pilates and Mindfulness. • A complementary therapy clinic. • A large counselling service. • Programmes for older people,
carers, and those with Parkinson’s.
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Monday – Friday 8.30am to 8.30pm Saturdays 8.30am to 3.30pm Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road, SG6 3NA
letchworthcentre.org 01462 678804
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LETCHWORTH & DISTRICT ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Conserving, renewing and caring for the trees and streams of Norton Common. First Thursday of the month all year, third Thursday added in the winter.
Sharing an interest in astronomy. Last Wednesday evening of the month.
Meet by bowls club car park, Icknield Way, SG6 4UF friendsofnortoncommon.org.uk 07969 507864
Letchworth Free Church Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 1NX ldas.org.uk
LETCHWORTH DISTRICT GARDENERS ASSOCIATION Promoting horticulture. Third Thursday evening of the month from January to November. ldga.org.uk
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY ANGLING ASSOCIATION Friends of Norton Common
Local fishing club. Third Wednesday evening of the month. lgcaa.co.uk
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EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS
LETCHWORTH MODEL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY Flying model aircraft. Most Sunday afternoons, weather permitting. Letchworth Rugby Club, Legends Lane, Baldock Road, SG6 2EN lmas.org.uk info@lmas.org.uk
RSPB HITCHIN & LETCHWORTH LOCAL GROUP Promoting the aims and vision of the RSPB, plus talks from invited speakers. First Friday evening of the month from January to May and August to December.
Letchworth Model Aeronautical Society
The Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB rspb.org.uk/groups/ hitchinandletchworth martinrjspc@hotmail.com
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The iconic Art Deco Broadway, now home to a new two-in-one theatre and cinema space, in the heart of Letchworth Garden City
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LE TCHWO RTH G AR D EN CIT Y
OPENING THEATRE SEASON FEB - MAY 2017 DRAMA COMEDY LIVE MUSIC DANCE ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY BLOCKBUSTERS FILMS EVENT CINEMA
BOOK TICKETS broadway-letchworth.com 01462 681088 Broadway Eastcheap Letchworth Garden City SG6 3DD
Letchworth Garden City
M U E S U M Y T I N U M M CO
Based in The Arcade in the heart of the town centre, the Community Museum provides the opportunity for local groups to host exhibitions. For more information on the event programme or about using this space, contact:
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G ARDEN C I T Y
Collection
With more than 250,000 artefacts, the Garden City Collection is a great resource for discovering more about Letchworth’s fascinating history. Browse the collection online or take part in our free monthly store tours and handling sessions at our dedicated Study Centre. Open by appointment. Study Centre, Wilbury Hills Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4LB
01462 476075 gardencitycollection.com /gardencitycollection @GC_Collection 57
e North Herts & Stevenag
SA MARI TA NS
KNOWING SOMEONE IS ALWAYS THERE GIVES ME HOPE
Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you.
Providing emotional support for people in distress. 5 Nuns Close, Hitchin, SG5 1EP
samaritans.org 01462 455333 58
HOWARD GARDEN
e Social & Day Care Centr
Recreational, educational, welfare and general amenities for people aged 50+ with special day care facilities for the frail and elderly. Norton Way South, SG6 1NX
howardgardensocialcentre.org 01462 682524
Lunches £4.50 daily Activities £1 to £2 each Annual membership required
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Bingo Seated keep fit Table tennis Art Scrabble and board games
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IN P O R D ’S E I K C A J Centre
Self-funded centre for adults with disabilities, offering a safe and fun environment for users to socialise with their friends.
Jackie’s Drop In provides:
Broadway Gardens, SG6 3PA
• A hot meal available to
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• Recreational activities
including pool, video games, internet enabled PCs and free Wifi, Arts and Crafts and more
purchase each day
• Educational and lifestyle
courses throughout the year
10-25 June 2017 Calling all local clubs, societies, businesses and organisations. Be part of the Festival fun in 2017 and be promoted in the festival brochure, delivered to 15,000+ homes. Programme deadline: 31 March 2017 Find out how you can get involved: contact@letchworthfestival.org
www.letchworthfestival.org
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Does your group, club or charity
NEED FUNDING to achieve its goals or ambitions? Do you need
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
to be the best at sport, music, dance or drama? One of the Heritage Foundation’s three grant programmes may be the answer. Club together Mainly for charities and voluntary groups involved with older people or vulnerable residents.
Be the best To support the development of talented individuals or groups.
General grants programme Aimed at charities and voluntary groups whose activities support and enhance the quality of life of Letchworth residents.
If you think we could help or would like to know more you can contact us on:
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GET IN TOUCH If you’d like to get your group or club listed in our next Out and About guide, you can:
Complete our form online at
www.letchworth.com/entry_form or call us for a printed copy
01462 476062 We’d also love to hear your feedback to help us improve the guide in the future. You can send your comments to us:
By email at
response@letchworth.com or by post at FREEPOST RSSB-UHEX-JXAK Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation Foundation House, Icknield Way Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1GD About this Community Guide We’ve made every effort to try and ensure the accuracy of this guide. However, please double check with the group or club before making your journey. The majority of information has been submitted directly by clubs or groups during October 2016. We cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or mistakes. No prior checks or assurances about the featured groups and clubs have been made.
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E C I V R E S S U B I IN M
in Letchworth
Our fleet of minibuses take residents to social clubs, community meetings and on occasional trips. All of our minibuses are accessible. Get in touch to see if we could help you.
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Did you know
that Letchworth clubs and societies, charities and voluntary organisations can put forward their members to stand as a
Nominated Governor of the Heritage Foundation? Governors play a vital role in bringing the views of the town to us and, in turn, they are among the first to be consulted on issues of the day and our future work. Groups must be registered with the Heritage Foundation and demonstrate how they support one of the following categories: • The preservation of buildings and other items of historical interest • Artistic and cultural activities • Sporting activities • Recreational and leisure activities • Social welfare and relief of poverty • Education • Health Other criteria apply. To find out more:
01462 476002 jas.kaur@letchworth.com Read more about our Elected and General Governors at:
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FIND OUT more about what’s happening in Letchworth Garden City
Bookmark
www.letchworthgc.com/whats-on Follow
@Letchworth_TIC on Twitter Sign-up for our email newsletter at
www.letchworth.com/whats_on_email
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Read the Letchworth Garden City
Town and Around column in The Comet newspaper Call in at the Local & Tourist Information Centre 33-35 Station Road Check the Community Directory on
www.hertsdirect.org
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Social and Meeting Spaces
in Letchworth BROADWAY CINEMA Eastcheap, SG6 3DD
broadway-letchworth.com 01462 681300
BROADWAY HOTEL Broadway, SG6 3NZ
broadwayhotel.co.uk 01462 480111
BROTHERHOOD HALL Gernon Road, SG6 3HL north-herts.gov.uk/ brotherhood-hall 01462 474000
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH HALL Pixmore Way, SG6 3TR
centralmethodistlgc.org.uk
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FRIENDS’ MEETING HOUSE
Howgills, 42 South View, SG6 3JJ hhq.org.uk/letchworth 01462 484518
GRANGE COMMUNITY CENTRE Middlefields, SG6 4NG
grangecommunitycentre.co.uk 01462 620505
HERITAGE ADVISORY CENTRE
43 Station Road, SG6 3BQ letchworth.com 01462 476694
ICKNIELD CENTRE Icknield Way, SG6 1EF
icknieldcentre.com 01462 480126
JACKMANS COMMUNITY CENTRE Ivel Court, SG6 2NL
jackmanscommunity centre.co.uk 01462 642525
MRS HOWARD MEMORIAL HALL
Norton Way South, SG6 1NX howardhall.org.uk 01462 681951
NORTH HERTS LEISURE CENTRE Baldock Road, SG6 2ER
stevenage-leisure.co.uk 01462 679311
11TH LETCHWORTH SCOUT HUT
Pixmore Junior School, Rushby Mead, SG6 1RS lbdscouts.org.uk/groups/ 11th-letchworth 01462 624762
5TH LETCHWORTH SCOUT HALL
35 Spring Road, SG6 3SH lbdscouts.org.uk/groups/ 5th-letchworth 01462 624762
SPIRELLA BALLROOM Bridge Road, SG6 4ET letchworth.com 01462 476019
THE SETTLEMENT
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB letchworthsettlement.org.uk 01462 682828
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Looking for a unique and prestigious venue to host a special occasion, wedding or awards evening?
Take a look around the
Spirella Ballroom
Available to hire The beautiful ballroom of the town’s former corset and swimwear factory.
The Spirella Building, Bridge Road, SG6 4ET 01462 476019 spirellaballroom.com 70
Letchworth Garden City
RIST U O T D N A L A C LO RE T N E C N IO T A M INFOR
Home Letchwo to rth
F RE E SHOPM OBI scooter and w LI T Y Helping you get the most out of Letchworth Garden City Monday – Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm 33-35 Station Road, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3BB
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Events Clubs and organisations Local and community information Attractions Travel Garden City books and gifts Historical tours and trails
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TOWN CENTRE MAP The Settlement Spirella Ballroom Heritage Advisory Centre Community Museum Broadway Hotel Broadway Studio and Gallery Broadway Cinema and Theatre Letchworth Free Church Hall Mrs Elizabeth Howard Memorial Hall St Hugh of Lincoln Church Brotherhood Hall Howard Garden Social and Day Care Centre
Central Methodist Church Hall St Francis College Howgills Local & Tourist Information Centre Car Park Public Toilets Railway Station Please check opening times of Car Parks and Public Toilets before visiting
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0-9 248 (Letchworth) Squadron Air Training 26 Club 71 Club
Dot to Dot Gallery 22 30 30
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Active Letchworth 49 Active Parks 44 Active Together 44 All in One Season 16
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B Blues, Folk and Roots Club 6 Britton School of Performing Arts 6 Broadway Cinema & Theatre 54 Broadway Studio & Gallery 24
C Ceroc Central 16 Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire 35 City Chorus 6 Corner Bridge Club 16
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Embroiders Guild North Herts & Beds Branch 16 Ernest Gardiner Treatment Centre 38
First Garden City Ladies Group 30 Friends and Neighbours Club 30 Friends of Norton Common 52
G Garden City Collection Grange Wives
57 30
H Heritage Advisory Centre Howard Garden Social & Day Care Centre
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Letchworth & District St Andrew’s Society
IMPAKT Kickboxing 44 Inner Peace Centre for Conscious Living 44 Inner Wheel Club Of Letchworth Garden City 12
J Jackie’s Drop In Centre
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K Kings Club Kings Kitchen Koffee and Kids
22 12 22
L LALG Bridge Club 17 Letchworth & Baldock District Scouts 22 Letchworth & District Astronomical Society 52 Letchworth & District Badminton League 45 Letchworth & District Family History Group 26
17
Letchworth & Hitchin Chess Club 17 Letchworth Adult Swimming Club 45 Letchworth Amateur Swimming Club (LASC) 45 Letchworth Arcadians 7 Letchworth Art Society 7 Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group 39 Letchworth Caribbean Harmony Group 31 Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living 50 Letchworth Chorale 7 Letchworth Corner Sports Club 45 Letchworth Cycling 45 Letchworth District Gardeners Association 52 Letchworth FilmClub 7 Letchworth Garden City & Baldock Lions Club 12 Letchworth Garden City Angling Association 52 Letchworth Garden City Camera Club 17 Letchworth Garden City Community Museum 56
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INDEX Letchworth Festival 61 Letchworth Garden City Eagles YFC 46 Letchworth Garden City Exhibition Cottages Group 26 Letchworth Garden City Society 26 Letchworth Garden City Twinning Association 26 Letchworth Garden City Women’s Institute 31 Letchworth Golf Club 46 Letchworth Islamic Society 31 Letchworth Jazz Appreciation Society 8 Letchworth Ladies Circle 31 Letchworth Model Aeronautical Society 53 Letchworth Model Railway Society 17 Letchworth Morris Men 18 Letchworth Music Club 8 Letchworth Natural History Society 27 Letchworth Par 3 Golf Course 46 Letchworth Recorded Music Society 8 Letchworth Roller Hockey Club 46 Letchworth Short Mat Bowls Club 47
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Letchworth Sinfonia 8 Letchworth Sugarcraft Club 18 Letchworth Sustainability Forum 12 Letchworth Writers’ Group 19 Local and Tourist Information Centre 71 Lordship Theatregoers 9
M Meeting Point Minibus Service Monday Drop In Muddle Tots
32 64 32 23
N NH50 Plus 32 North Hertfordshire Motor Neurone Association 32 North Herts & Stevenage Samaritans 56 North Herts CVS 28 North Herts CVS Community Transport Scheme 13 North Herts Decorative and Fine Arts Society (NADFAS) 27 North Herts Organ Society 9 North Herts Reel Club 19
North Herts Road Runners North Herts Stamp Club Norton Bowling Club
47 19 47
P Polenastics Hertfordshire
47
R Rainmakers International Folk Dance Group Redhoods Badminton Club Rotary Club of Letchworth Garden City
19 48
13 Rotary Club of Letchworth Howard 13 Royal Air Forces Association (623) Letchworth, Hitchin and District 33 RSPB Hitchin & Letchworth Local Group 53
S Samaritans 58 Senior Friends Thursday Club 33 Song Pantomime and Drama Society (SPADS) 9 Spirella Ballroom 70 Standalone Farm 20
St John Ambulance
14
St Paul’s & All Saints Mothers’ Union 33 St Paul’s Women’s Badminton Club 48
T The Breastfeeding Network The Settlement The Settlement Players The Wednesday Drop in Club Tiny Tots Transition Town Letchworth
33 37 10 34 23 14
w Wacky Wednesday Club 23 Wilbury Community Forum 34 Wilbury Hills Amateur Theatricals 10 Wilbury Over 60’s Club 34 Willian Bowls Club 48 Wymondley Tennis Club 48
y Yvonne Savage Club for Visually Impaired People
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