Out and About in Letchworth Garden City 2015

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Out and About in Letchworth Garden City 2015
Looking for a hobby?
Need somewhere to
entertain the kids?
Want to learn something new?
Got a Wednesday evening or
a Friday morning to fill?
Your search ends here. This handy pocket guide
gives you a host of things to do, in and around
Letchworth Garden City.
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Discover the Arts
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Get Involved with a Charity or Cause 14
Find a Hobby
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Entertain the Kids
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Learn Something New
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Meet New People
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Get Active
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Explore the Countryside
68
Tell Us What You Think
76
Get Listed for Next Time
77
Town Centre Map
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Index
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DISCOVER THE ARTS
Britton School of
Performing Arts
Dance and musical theatre
training. Every Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday afternoon and evening
during term-time.
Wilbury Hall, Bedford Road,
SG6 4YF or Lordship Farm
School, Fouracres, SG6 3UF.
brittonschool.co.uk
T: 07973 308741
City Chorus
Friendly, mixed ability
community choir, raising
funds for local charities.
Rehearsals every
Wednesday evening.
Free Church, Norton Way
South, SG6 1NX.
citychorus.org
Garden City Samba
Percussion group playing
Brazilian samba and carnival
rhythms. Every Tuesday
evening during term-time.
St Francis School,
Broadway, SG6 3PJ.
gardencitysamba.com
Hertfordshire
Community
Youth Choir
Singing and socialising.
Every Thursday evening
during term-time.
The United Reformed Church,
Cuttys Lane, Stevenage,
SG1 1UL.
hertschoir.co.uk
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Jazz Appreciation
Society
Listening to all kinds of
recorded jazz, presented by
members. Normally every last
Thursday evening.
Letchworth Arts Centre Café,
2 The Arcade, SG6 3EW.
T: 01462 454562
Letchworth &
Baldock Blues,
Folk and Roots Club
Local live music. Every
Wednesday evening,
from January to June and
September to December.
The Orange Tree,
Norton Road, Baldock,
SG7 5AW
madnanny.co.uk
T: 01767 683583
Top musicians like Bruce Molsky
often feature at Letchworth &
Baldock Blues, Folk and Roots Club.
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Letchworth Arcadians
One of the premiere
amateur operatic societies
in the east of England.
Every Tuesday evening.
Norton Community Centre,
North Avenue, SG6 1DH.
letchwortharcadians.org.uk
T: 01462 850145
DISCOVER THE ARTS
Letchworth Art
Society
Drawing and painting for
pleasure. Every Tuesday
evening during term-time.
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
letchworthartsociety.info
T: 01462 673535
Letchworth Chorale
Chamber-style choir. Every
Monday evening during
term-time.
Central Methodist Church,
Pixmore Way, SG6 3TR.
letchworth-chorale.org.uk
Audiences recently enjoyed
Letchworth Arcadians
production of Crazy For You.
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Letchworth FilmClub
Letchworth Recorded
Showing quality world cinema. Music Society
Every first Sunday evening
(not July or August).
Broadway Cinema,
Eastcheap, SG6 3DD.
letchworthfilmclub.com
T: 01462 671679 or to book:
01462 681088
Letchworth
Music Club
Chamber music performances.
Every second Wednesday
evening, from January to May
and October to December.
Howgills, 42 South View,
SG6 3JJ.
letchworthmusicclub.co.uk
T: 01462 674084
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Music appreciation and
enjoyment. Normally every
second and fourth Friday
evening, from January to
March and September to
December.
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/
letch.html
Letchworth Sinfonia
Amateur orchestra for local
musicians. Meeting fortnightly
on Sundays during term-time.
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
letchworth-sinfonia.org.uk
DISCOVER THE ARTS
Lordship Theatregoers
Saving money on tickets to
local and national shows at
West End, Milton Keynes and
Aylesbury theatres.
lordshiptheatregoers.co.uk
Plinston Players
Youth Theatre
Youth theatre and drama.
Commencing their 20th
season. Every Saturday
afternoon during term-time.
Letchworth Parish Hall,
St Michael’s Church,
Broadway, SG6 3PQ.
plinstonplayers.co.uk
T: 01462 675117
Rainmakers
International Folk
Dance Group
Dancing traditional world folk
dances. Every Friday evening
during term-time.
Letchworth Parish Hall,
St Michael’s Church Hall,
Broadway, SG6 3PQ.
rainmakers.org.uk
T: 01462 454210
Song Pantomime &
Dramatic Society
(SPADS)
Rehearsals for shows.
Every Monday and Thursday
evening during term-time.
St Paul’s Church Hall,
Pixmore Way, SG6 1QT.
spads-drama.org.uk
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Stevenage Male
Voice Choir
Traditional-Style
Egyptian Dance
Learning to sing in
four-part harmony.
Every Friday evening.
Community Arts Centre,
Roaring Meg Retail Park,
Stevenage, SG1 1XN.
smvc.org
T: 01462 627502
Learn about the dance and
musical culture of Egypt.
Every Tuesday evening
during term-time.
St Thomas’ Church Hall,
Bedford Road, SG6 4DU.
egyptiandance.co.uk
The Settlement
Players
Amateur dramatics.
Every Monday and
Wednesday evening;
plus occasional Sundays.
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
settlement-players.org.uk
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DISCOVER THE ARTS
Variety Express
Amateur variety show for
charity. Every Wednesday
evening from March
to October.
St Mary’s Church Hall,
Baldock, SG7 5AE.
varietyexpress.org.uk
T: 01462 685690
Wilbury Hills Amateur
Theatricals
Entertaining the local
community to raise money
for charities. Every Monday
evening from January to May.
St Thomas’ Church Hall,
Bedford Road, SG6 4DU.
www.whatperform.org
T: 01462 629251
Learn about Egyptian
dance, music and culture.
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LETCHWORTH
CENTRE
Christmas Craft Fair
Based in the centre of Letchworth Garden City,
Letchworth Arts Centre offers:
•Courses for children
and adults.
•A lively events programme
including comedy nights,
drama, story telling and
live music.
•Three gallery spaces
featuring exhibitions from
a diverse range of artists.
•Vibrant Arts Café serving
tasty homemade food.
•Private hire available for
business meetings and
social functions.
2 The Arcade,
SG6 3EW
letchwortharts.org
T: 01462 670788
/letchworthartscentre
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@Letchworth_Arts
CENTRE
HEALTHY
LETCHWORTH
This award-winning centre is one of the region’s largest
provider of complementary approaches to health.
•Over 70 weekly classes
including Yoga, T’ai Chi,
Pilates and Mindfulness.
•A complementary
therapy clinic.
Rosehill Hospital,
Hitchin Road, SG6 3NA
letchworthcentre.org
T: 01462 678804
•A large counselling service.
•Programmes for older
people, carers, and those
with Parkinson’s.
Registered charity number: 295219
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GET INVOLVED IN A CHARITY OR CAUSE
Act for Justice
Letchworth Garden
Practical action and awareness City Rotary Club
about modern day slavery.
Every Monday evening.
The Icknield Centre,
Icknield Way, SG6 1EF.
mylgcc.com
Service to the community.
Every Wednesday evening.
Broadway Hotel,
Broadway, SG6 3NZ.
lgcrotary.org
Inner Wheel Club
of Letchworth
Garden City
Letchworth Howard
Rotary Club
Friendship and fundraising.
Every first Tuesday evening
during term-time.
Broadway Hotel,
Broadway, SG6 3NZ.
E: iw.letchworth@gmail.com
Fellowship and charitable
activities with interesting
speakers. Every Monday
evening.
Broadway Hotel,
Broadway, SG6 3NZ.
letchworthrotary.org.uk
T: 01462 672269
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Letchworth Garden
City & Baldock
Lions Club
Socials and fundraising.
Every second and fourth
Monday evening.
The Three Horseshoes,
Willian, SG6 2AE.
letchworthand
baldocklions.co.uk
T: 0845 8331406
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North Herts Sanctuary
Providing shelter and targeted
support to people in need.
25 Nightingale Road,
Hitchin, SG5 1QU.
www.northherts
sanctuary.org.uk
T: 01462 435835
Over 150 people attended the
launch event of Letchworth’s
Sustainability Forum.
GET INVOLVED IN A CHARITY OR CAUSE
Sustainability Forum
Time Bank
Regularly discussing
important sustainability
issues; working to create an
action plan for our town.
sustainableletchworth.org.uk
Exchange your time and
skills to help others in our
community.
www.mytimebank.org.uk
T: 01462 689405
The Extra Smile
Project
Volunteer Centre
Providing practical help at
home for people on low
incomes or in difficult life
situations. Every first
Saturday morning.
The Icknield Centre,
Icknield Way, SG6 1EF.
mylgcc.com
Make a difference and help
your local community by
volunteering.
www.do-it.org.uk
T: 01462 689400
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Letchworth Garden
City’s traditional
working farm
Open from
Sunday
1 March,
10am to 5pm
Wilbury Road,
Letchworth Garden City,
SG6 4JN
T: 01462 686775
Standalonefarm.com
/StandaloneFarm @StandaloneFarm
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FIND A HOBBY
Corner Bridge Club
Hearts and Crafts
Playing duplicate bridge.
Every Thursday afternoon.
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
T: 01462 433393
A group of people who
enjoy crafts, especially
knitting. Every third
Monday afternoon.
The Icknield Centre,
Icknield Way, SG6 1EF.
mylgcc.com
Embroiderers’ Guild
North Herts &
Beds Branch
Learn about embroidery
through workshops, talks
and informal meetings.
Every first Saturday afternoon
plus workshops on third
Saturday afternoon
(not August or December).
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
E: textiles@ginaferrari.co.uk
LALG Bridge Club
Playing rubber bridge. Every
Tuesday and Friday afternoon.
Howgills, 42 South View,
SG6 3JJ.
www.lalg.org.uk/bridgeclub
T: 01462 670989
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LALG Photoshop
Group
Letchworth & District
Astronomical Society
Learn to edit photographs
using Photoshop. Every
first Thursday evening from
January to March, May to July
and September to December.
Fearnhill School,
Icknield Way, SG6 4BA.
lalg.org.uk/photogroupgroup
E: michael.woodford1@
ntlworld.com
Observing and learning about
astronomy with talks from
guest speakers. Every last
Wednesday evening.
Free Church Hall,
Norton Way South, SG6 1NX.
ldas.org.uk
Letchworth
District Gardeners’
Association
All things garden and
allotment. Every third
Thursday evening plus
coffee morning every
first Wednesday.
Central Methodist Church
Hall, Pixmore Way, SG6 3TR
(Thu) or Tapps Garden
Centre, Wallington Road,
Baldock, SG7 6RS (Weds)
ldga.org.uk
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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.
T: 01462 679112
FIND A HOBBY
Letchworth &
Hitchin Chess Club
Letchworth Garden
City Camera Club
Playing chess. Every Monday
evening from January to May
and September to December.
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
letchworthchess.com
Workshops, competitions,
photo-sharing and developing
skills. Every Thursday evening,
from January to June and
September to December.
Brunt Room, The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
letchworthcameraclub.org.uk
Letchworth Garden
City Angling
Association
Local fishing club.
Poppy Hill Lakes,
nr. Henlow
lgcaa.co.uk
Letchworth Garden
City Classic and
Vintage Car Club
Enjoying ownership and
appreciation of classic
and vintage vehicles.
Every first Monday evening.
The Rising Sun, Halls Green,
Weston, SG4 7DR.
lgccvcc.co.uk
Angling Association
members regularly cast
off at Poppy Hill Lakes.
Opposite: Members
of Letchworth District
Gardeners’ Association
recently enjoyed a talk
from Peter Harkness,
My Life in Roses.
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Letchworth Heritage
Bridge Club
Letchworth Model
Railway Society
Bridge and socialising.
Every Monday afternoon
and Tuesday evening.
Fortesque Hall, St Hugh of
Lincoln Church, Broadway,
SG6 3TP.
T: 01462 730289
Building, exhibiting and
running model railways.
Every Monday and
Wednesday evening.
Standalone Farm,
Wilbury Road, SG6 4JN
letchworthmrs.org.uk
Letchworth Model
Aeronautical
Society
Building and flying model
aircraft. Every Sunday
afternoon.
Behind Letchworth
Rugby Club,
Legends Lane,
Baldock Road,
SG6 2EN
lmas.org.uk
Fly with Letchworth Model
Aeronautical Society every
Sunday afternoon.
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Get creative with cakes at
Letchworth Sugar Craft Club.
Letchworth
Morris Men
Letchworth
Sugarcraft Club
Traditional English morris
dancing. Every Thursday
evening from October to April,
with events at weekends.
Radwell Village Hall,
Radwell Lane, SG4 8NX.
letchworthmorris.org.uk
T: 01462 440683
Developing cake decoration
skills with demonstrations
and workshops. Every fourth
Tuesday evening.
Central Methodist Church Hall,
Norton Way South, SG6 3TR.
T: 01462 672323
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Letchworth Triratna
Buddhist Community
Letchworth
Writers’ Group
Practising meditation and
learning about Buddhism and
meditation. Every Thursday
evening.
Howgills, 42 South View,
SG6 3JJ.
buddhismandmeditation.
co.uk/letchworth
Encouraging writers of all
abilities to expand their
imaginations and abilities.
Every first Tuesday evening.
Craft Cocoon,
24-25 The Wynd, SG6 3EN.
E: jennifer@
thoughtmatters.com
Join fellow writers for encouragement,
ideas, tips and support at Letchworth
Writers’ Group.
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FIND A HOBBY
North Herts Reel Club
Scottish Country Dancing.
Every Wednesday evening
from January to May and
September to December.
St Thomas’ Church Hall,
Bedford Road, SG6 4DZ.
T: 01462 812691
North Herts
Stamp Club
Every last Friday evening
from January to May and
September to December.
Mrs Howard Memorial Hall,
Norton Way South, SG6 1NX.
T: 01462 635752
E: david.northover1
@ntlworld.com
The Lastminutecomedy
Club
Monthly comedy show.
Every first or second
Saturday evening.
Letchworth Arts Centre,
2 The Arcade, SG6 3EW
lastminutecomedy.com
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ENTERTAIN THE KIDS
4th Letchworth
Scout Group
See District Scouts entry for
full details. Every Tuesday
and Friday evening during
term-time.
St Paul’s Church Hall,
Pixmore Way, SG6 1QT.
4thletchworthscoutgroup.com
Active Creative –
Dinky Dancers
Dance, P.E. and action classes
for two to four year olds.
Every Tuesday and Friday
morning during term-time.
Norton Parish Centre,
Common View, SG6 1DA
or North Avenue Methodist
Church, North Avenue,
SG6 1DH.
active-creative.com
Boys & Girls Brigade
Fun and games; earning
badges. Every Friday
evening during term-time.
Central Methodist Church Hall,
Norton Way South, SG6 3TR.
T: 01462 630489
E: sallywoodhouse
@ntlworld.com
Kings Club
Games and learning for
reception up to year six.
Every Monday evening
during term-time.
Kings Community Church,
Radburn Way, SG6 2PP.
T: 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,
Danescroft, SG6 4WR.
grangebaptist.org.uk
T: 07923 225277
Babies and toddlers enjoy fun
and games at Muddle Tots.
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Letchworth & Baldock
District Scouts
Providing an activity based
programme for all young
people aged 6 to 18.
Nine groups meet in our
district across the week
during term-time.
lbdscouts.org.uk
Letchworth Garden
City District Guides
Girlguiding for girls aged 5 to
25. Every Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday evening during
term-time.
Letchworth Guides HQ,
247a Icknield Way, SG6 4UE.
girlguiding.org.uk/interested
E: letchworthguides@
btinternet.com
ENTERTAIN THE KIDS
Muddle Tots
Tiny Tots
Baby and toddler group for
under fives. Every Tuesday
morning, including during
school holidays.
Letchworth Parish Hall,
St Michael’s Church,
Broadway, SG6 3PQ.
T: 07583 081559
Mother and toddler group.
Every Tuesday afternoon
during term-time.
Kings Community Church,
Whiteway, SG6 2PP.
kccletchworth.com
T: 01462 677250
Merry Go Round
Under Fives
Pre-School & Nursery
Parent and toddler group.
Each Friday lunchtime during
term-time.
The Icknield Centre,
Icknield Way, SG6 1EF.
mylgcc.com
Parent and toddler group.
Every Friday afternoon during
term-time.
Hartsfield School, Clothall
Road, Baldock, SG7 6PB.
merrygoroundunder5s.co.uk
The Lounge @
Garden City Church
A youth club for teenagers.
Every last Friday evening.
The Icknield Centre,
Icknield Way, SG6 1EF.
mylgcc.com
Tots’ Time
Wacky Wednesday Club
Midweek children’s club.
Every Wednesday fortnightly
during term-time.
Grange Baptist Church,
Danescroft, SG6 4RW.
grangebaptist.org.uk
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LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Garden City
Cottages Group
Providing assistance and
advice to owners of some of
our town’s earliest homes.
Wednesday evening in
March, June and October.
T: 01462 674347
exhibitioncottages.info
Knit and Natter Group
Learn and develop knitting
and crocheting skills.
Every Friday morning.
Brotherhood Hall,
Gernon Road, SG6 3HL.
T: 01462 689405
The Garden City Cottages
Group regularly hold lectures
on interesting topics.
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Letchworth & District
Family History Group
Letchworth Local
History Group
Talks on family history,
occasional outings and
socialising with other
amateur genealogists.
Every third Wednesday
evening from January to July
and September to November.
Upper Hall, Mrs Howard
Memorial Hall, Norton Way
South, SG6 1NX.
ldfhg.org.uk
Researching our social history
for the benefit of the younger
generation. Every first
Monday evening.
The Community Hub,
Station Road, SG6 3BQ.
T: 01462 684836
Letchworth & District Family
History Group meet regularly for
talks from members looking at
national family history.
NADFAS welcomed James Taylor
to learn about Art and Design of
World War One.
North Herts & Beds Decorative
and Fine Arts Society (NADFAS)
Art education through stimulating lectures, study days
and visits. Every first Thursday morning and afternoon
from February to July and September to December.
Spirella Ballroom, The Spirella Building,
Bridge Road, SG6 4ET.
nadfas-bedsandherts.org.uk
T: 01462 683136
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Norton Community
Archaeology Group
Continuing to discover the
heritage of the manor of
Norton. Every third Tuesday
evening, from April to
October.
The Stable,
The Three Horseshoes,
Norton Road, SG6 1AG.
nortoncommarch.com
Transition Town
Letchworth
Sharing knowledge of
environmental issues and
preparing our town for the
future. Meeting second
Tuesday evening in January,
March, June, September
and December.
Mrs Howard Memorial Hall,
Norton Way South, SG6 1NX.
ttletchworth.org
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St. John Ambulance
First aid training to become
a member. Every Monday
evening from January to July
and September to November.
Letchworth Headquarters,
13 Lacre Way, SG6 1NR.
sja.org.uk
T: 01462 684438
NORTH HERTS
FREE SUPPORT FOR
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Do you have an idea for a new project or group?
Or does your existing community group need help?
North Herts CVS can help and support you with:
•Funding and fundraising
•Publicity and marketing
•Finding volunteers
•Structuring your group
•Constitutions
•Insurance
•Bank accounts
•Policies and procedures
•Training
•DBS checks
•And much more
nhcvs.org.uk
T: 01462 689400
Registered charity number:
1097796
Company registration number:
4693569
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THE
LETCHWORTH
An independent adult education centre offering a range
of educational and recreational courses. Including:
• Arts and crafts
• Hobbies
• Fitness
• Languages
• Academic
• and much more...
38
Nevells Road,
Letchworth Garden City,
SG6 4UB.
letchworthsettlement.org.uk
T: 01462 682828
FREE ADMISSION
Telling the story of Garden Cities
across the world
The Parker Drawing Office,
296 Norton Way South,
Letchworth Garden City,
SG6 1SU
Open Friday and Saturday
10am to 5pm;
plus other times by appointment.
www.garden-cities-exhibition.com
01462 476070
@garden_cities
#ebenezerhoward
A charitable service of
/GardenCitiesExhibition
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MEET NEW PEOPLE
26 Club
Community Coffee Bar
Social with guest speakers.
Meeting fortnightly on
Thursday mornings.
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
E: gale.micaform@sky.com
Somewhere to meet and
socialise. Every Tuesday
and Friday morning.
Brotherhood Hall,
Gernon Road, SG6 3HL
T: 01462 689405
www.nhcvs.org.uk
71 Club
Social evenings.
Every Wednesday evening,
from March to June and
September to December.
Leyden House Day Centre,
Leyden Road, Stevenage,
SG1 2BP.
T: 01438 871479
First Garden City
Ladies Group
Social afternoon for women
of all ages. Every second
Monday afternoon during
term-time.
Kincaid Hall, The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
T: 01462 676068
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Friends &
Neighbours Club
Bingo. Every Thursday
afternoon.
Jackmans Community Centre,
Ivel Court, SG6 2NL.
T: 01462 627746
Growing People planting up
seedlings at the Centre for
Healthy Living.
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Growing People
Using gardening as therapy to
help mental health problems.
Half day sessions, running
each weekday.
Letchworth Centre for Healthy
Living, Rosehill Hospital,
Hitchin Road, SG6 3NA
growing-people.org.uk
MEET NEW PEOPLE
Guideposts Trust
Friendship Scheme
(Stevenage & North
Herts)
Drop-in. Every Wednesday
lunchtime.
Bowes Lyon Centre,
St George’s Way,
Stevenage, SG1 1XY.
guideposttrust.org.uk
T: 01920 484946
Kings Kitchen
Food and friendship.
Every second Monday.
Kings Community Church,
Radburn Way, SG6 2PP.
T: 01462 677250
Leisure Direct
Providing leisure
opportunities for adults with
learning disabilities. Offering
a range of activities, at least
twice a week.
leisuredirect.org.uk
Letchworth
Carers Cafe
Crossroads Care supporting
family carers looking after a
loved one to help meet other
carers and socialise. Every
fourth Thursday morning.
La Concha Wine Bar,
Station Place, SG6 3AD.
E: info@crossroadshn.org.uk
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Letchworth Caribbean
Harmony Group
Letchworth Garden
City Society
Promoting cultural, social and
educational activities in our
Caribbean community. Every
first Saturday afternoon.
Howard Garden Social and
Day Care Centre, Norton Way
South, SG6 1SU or Hadleigh,
SG6 2LU.
T: 07512 285606 or
07738 511772
Upholding the ideals of the
Garden City. Meet quarterly
on Monday evening; dates
on website and in press.
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
lgcs.org.uk
T: 01462 686925
Letchworth Circle
Letchworth Garden
City Twinning
Association
Fun, friendship and
fundraising. Every first and
third Thursday evening.
letchworthcircle.org.uk
Promoting the links between
our residents and twin towns.
Sign up to become a member at
letchworthtwinning.org.uk
MEET NEW PEOPLE
Letchworth Garden
City Women’s Institute
Friendship, education,
interest, craft and fun.
Every second Tuesday
evening during term-time.
Free Church Hall,
Norton Way South, SG6 1NX.
thewi.org.uk
E: middleton.susan
@gmail.com
Letchworth Yvonne
Savage Club for
Visually Impaired
People
Lunch and entertainment.
Every third Tuesday
lunchtime.
Central Methodist Church Hall,
Norton Way South, SG6 3TR.
T: 01462 674552
Lifegeta
Supporting the emotional
issues of people with acquired
conditions and their friends,
family and carers. Every first
Wednesday evening.
The Canary Club, Hitchin
Town Football Club,
Fishponds Road, SG5 1NU.
lifegeta.co.uk
Meeting Point
Make friends over tea
and coffee. Every Tuesday
morning, from January to July
and September to November.
Grange Baptist Church Hall,
Danescroft, SG6 4RW.
T: 01462 632277
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Monday Drop-In
North Herts Irish Club
A friendly place to meet,
chat and enjoy activities for
anyone lonely or in need of
cheerful company.
Every Monday afternoon.
Central Methodist Church Hall,
Norton way South, SG6 3TR.
E: jean.aitchinson@virgin.net
Cultural and social activities.
Events throughout the year,
at weekends and holidays.
North Herts Irish Club,
Works Road, SG6 1AZ.
T: 01462 485571
National Women’s
Register
Connecting women.
Interested in everything,
talking about anything.
Fortnightly on
Wednesday evenings.
E: jackie@harber.f9.co.uk
NH50plus
Providing a voice for older
people in North Hertfordshire.
Every Thursday afternoon
during term-time.
nh50plus.org.uk
T: 01462 689408
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North Herts and
Stevenage Community
Transport
Supporting anyone who
can’t use conventional public
transport due to age, illness
or mobility.
www.nhcvs.org.uk
T: 01462 689402
Letchworth Arts
and Leisure Group
Bringing like-minded local people together
Interested in art, culture, trips, theatre, food & drink,
gardening, games, sport, walking and more?
Then the LALG is for you.
They’re a not-for-profit community organisation,
supporting over 80 local social and study groups.
There’s activities planned every day, evening and weekend
– plus offer great discounts from over 40 local businesses.
They also co-operate with other local clubs offering
additional membership benefits.
Join now
d per year –
Membership costs just £12 per househol
omenon now.
so why not join this unique local phen
Simply fill out the Application Form on page 50
Find out more at www.lalg.org.uk or email info@lalg.org.uk
ure Group
Facebook: Letchworth Arts and Leis
Or call in at David’s Bookshop, 14 Eastcheap, SG6 3DE
Social Groups
Crime and Murder
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Mystery Book Grou
Arts & Culture
Arts & Design Group
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Film
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Guided Village & To
History 1
History 2
History 3
story Group
Letchworth Local Hi
Group
Letchworth Writers'
London Villages
Opera Group
Painting Group
philosophers
Philosophy for Nonasure
Play Reading for Ple
Poetry for Pleasure
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Poetry for Pleasure
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Readers Grou
Singing for Pleasure
Textiles
The 'Fat' Book Club
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Theatres and Excursi
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Action for Happine
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Broadway Buddies
Bus Buddies
Daytime Social Grou
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Firkin Club
Just Desserts
Lunch Club
Malt Whisky Apprec
iation
Meet for Coffee
Patchwork & Quilti
ng
Pudding Club
Social Cycling
Supper Club
Wine Appreciation
Group One
Wine Appreciation
Group Three
Wine Discovery
Sports & Games
Backgammon
Badminton
Bowls Group
Bridge Club
Games Club
Mah Jong
Scrabble Club
Short Tennis
Table Tennis for Fun
Whist
Zumba
Languages
Languages
Dutch Conversation
French Conversation
German Conversation
Italian Conversation
Japanese Conversation
Latin
Russian Language
Spanish Conversation
Culture
Welsh Language and
Walking Groups
Alternative Ramblers
LALG Walking Holidays
(Affiliated - HF Holidays)
Long Distance Walkers
Mid-week Walkers
Midweek Amblers/Ramblers
Slower Walkers
Strolling (not walking)
Sunday Ramblers
Trail Walkers
Walking Buddies
Wild Walks
Meditation for
Inner Peace
Other Leisure
All Things Military
Apps Group
Chickens and Chick
en Keeping
Computer Users
Gardening: Tea and
Tips
Gardening: Tea and
Tips 2
Gardens for All
Gentle Exercise & Yo
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HPB Bondholders
Investment Club
Knitting
Meditation for Inner
Peace
Monday to Friday Plu
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North Herts Speake
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Occasional Evening
Talks
Photography - Out
and About
Photoshop Group
Topical Topics
Transport & Industri
al Heritage
Travel Buddies
Weekend Trips
Wild Flowers
Find out more about these activities and more at:
lalg.org.uk T: 01462 643537 or call in at David’s Bookshop
Eastcheap; the Local & Tourist Information Centre,
Station Road or your local library.
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MEET NEW PEOPLE
North Herts and
Stevenage Diabetic
Support Group
Providing information and
support to anyone with
diabetes, plus their family
and friends. Meeting one
Monday evening in January,
March, May, July, September
and November.
Mrs Howard Memorial Hall,
Norton Way South, SG6 1NX.
E: david.pelling@ntlworld.com
North Hertfordshire
Motor Neurone
Association
Supporting sufferers
and their families. Every
last Wednesday evening
from January to July and
September to November.
Bedwell Community Centre,
Bedwell Crescent,
Stevenage, SG1 1NA.
T: 01438 717169
Oddfellows
Making friends and helping
people. Every third
Monday evening.
8 Nuns Close, Hitchin, SG5 1EP.
E: sue@oddfellowsbeds
andbucks.co.uk
Pembroke Retirement
Club
Keeping fit and social
activities. Every Monday.
North Hertfordshire Leisure
Centre, Baldock Road, SG6 2ER.
T: 01462 742221
Royal Air Forces
Association (623)
Letchworth & Hitchin
District
Social for members and
guests, with information
and support. Every second
Thursday evening.
Letchworth Conservative
Club, 1 Birds Hill, SG6 1PH.
rafa-letchworth.org.uk
T: 01462 671534
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Royal British Legion
(Letchworth branch)
Senior Friends of
Plinston (Thurs) Club
Social, fundraising
and welfare activities.
Every third Monday evening.
Howard Garden Social
and Day Care Centre,
Norton Way South, SG6 1SU.
branches.britishlegion.org.uk/
branches/letchworth
Social activities.
Every Thursday morning
and lunchtime.
Free Church Hall,
Gernon Road, SG6 3HS.
T: 01462 684535
Royal Naval
Association
(Letchworth and
Hitchin branch)
Pleasure, fellowship and
outings. Every second
Wednesday afternoon
during term-time.
St Paul’s Church, Upper Hall,
Pixmore Way, SG6 1QT.
stpaulsletchworth.co.uk
Supporting naval veterans
and serving members of the
Royal Navy. Every second
Monday evening.
Irish Club, Works Road,
SG6 1AZ.
T: 01462 673491
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St. Paul’s
Mothers Union
MEET NEW PEOPLE
The Craft Cocoon
Wilbury Over 60s
Offering low cost activities
for home educated children;
plus adults with learning
difficulties or mental health
problems. Every Tuesday and
Friday afternoon.
The Craft Cocoon,
24-25 The Wynd, SG6 3EN.
T: 01462 672126
Support and friendship.
Every last Tuesday afternoon.
St Thomas’ Church Hall,
Bedford Road, SG6 4DU.
T: 01462 677342
Wilbury Community
Forum
Join neighbours supporting
their community. Every
second Saturday morning.
St Thomas’ Church Hall,
Bedford Road, SG6 4DU.
wilbury.org.uk
Wonderful Wednesday
A time of fun, fellowship and
ministry over a three-course
meal for the elderly. Every last
Wednesday lunchtime.
Icknield Way, SG6 3EF.
mylgcc.com
The Wilbury Community Forum at the
unveiling of their Community Noticeboard.
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ERNEST GARDINER
TREATMENT CENTRE
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
No referral required
• Health Checks
• Blood Clinic
• Weight Advice
• Blood Pressure
• Safety In the Home
• Falls Group
• Rehabilitation
• Strength
• Hips and Knees Group
Pearsall Close, Pixmore Avenue, SG6 1QZ T: 01462 670955
Registered with
Supported by
A charitable service of
COMMUNITY
LETCHWORTH
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• Chat to the team about
making changes to your
home, community grants,
property or anything
else we do.
• Share your ideas about
the Garden City, present
and future.
• Find out more about the
work we do for Letchworth’s
communities.
43 Station Road,
Letchworth Garden City,
SG6 3BQ.
T: 01462 476694
communityhub@
letchworth.com
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GET ACTIVE
Ahimsa Yoga
Weekly yoga classes.
Every Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday and Sunday.
ahimsayoga.co.uk
Body Evidence
Fight klub beat box exercise
class. Every Thursday evening.
St Christopher’s School
Sports Hall,
Barrington Road, SG6 3JZ.
E: sophie.bodyevidence@
outlook.com
Hitchin & Letchworth
Weightlifting Club
Local weightlifting club
and gym.
Corner Sports Club,
Whitethorn Lane, SG6 2DN
hitchenandletchworth
weightliftingclub.org.uk
T: 01462 684530
Body Evidence
in action.
Hitchin Judo Club
Weekly training. Every
Tuesday and Thursday
evening during term-time.
Old Gym, Hitchin Boys’
School, Grammar School
Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JB
hitchinjudoclub.co.uk
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Inner Peace Centre for
Conscious Living
Letchworth Adult
Swimming Club
Guided group meetings of
restorative yoga and mindful
meditation.
St Christopher’s School,
Junior School Hall,
Barrington Road, SG6 3JZ
aummeditationyoga.com
Teaching swimming for
beginners, improvers and
advanced. Every Tuesday
evening during term-time.
St. Francis College,
Spring Road, SG6 3PJ.
letchworthswimming.org.uk
T: 01462 894273
Master the skills of tactics
and touch with Letchworth
Croquet Club.
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GET ACTIVE
Letchworth
Croquet Club
Letchworth Garden
City Eagles FC
Playing croquet in both codes.
Club sessions every week,
weather dependent.
Letchworth Sports
and Tennis Centre,
Muddy Lane, SG6 3TB.
letchworthcroquetclub.
weebly.com
Providing football for the
community. Every Saturday
and Sunday from January
to May and September
to December.
Pixmore Playing Fields,
Baldock Road, SG6 2EN.
letchwortheagles.org.uk
Letchworth Garden
City Cricket Club
Letchworth Garden
City Rugby Club
Playing cricket. Every
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday from April to
September.
Corner Sports Club,
Whitethorn Lane, SG6 2DN.
letchworth.play-cricket.com
T: 01462 684530
Playing rugby football.
Every Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday and Sunday
afternoon, from January
to April and August to
December.
Legends Lane,
Baldock Road, SG6 2EN.
www.pitchero.com/clubs/
letchworthgardencity
rugbyunionfootballclub/
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GOLF
LETCHWORTH
Golf and leisure in the community.
Letchworth Lane, SG6 3NQ.
letchworthgolfclub.com
T: 01462 683203
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Letchworth
Hockey Club
Letchworth Short
Mat Bowls Club
Playing hockey. Training
every Thursday evening with
matches on Saturday from
October to March.
Corner Sports Club,
Whitethorn Lane, SG6 2DN.
pitchero.com/clubs/
letchworth1
Playing bowls.
Every Wednesday afternoon
and Friday evening from
January to May and
September to December.
Scout Hut, Sparhawke,
SG6 4PY.
T: 01462 632208
Letchworth Roller
Hockey Club
North Herts Road
Runners
Roller hockey training
and league competitions.
Every Wednesday evening
(over 11s) and Saturday
evening (under 11s).
North Hertfordshire Leisure
Centre, Baldock Road, SG6
2ER (Wednesday) and Knights
Templar Sports Hall, Weston
Way, Baldock, SG7 6EY
(Saturday)
lrhc.co.uk
Sociable running club.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
evening plus some Saturday
and Sunday morning runs.
Meet: North Hertfordshire
Leisure Centre, Baldock Road,
SG6 2ER.
nhrr.og.uk
GET ACTIVE
Polenastics
A fun way to keep fit.
Every Monday evening.
Letchworth Arts Centre,
2 The Arcade, SG6 3EW.
polenasticshertfordshire.co.uk
T: 07946 300744
Pisces Swimming Club
Swimming for disabled
people. Every Friday evening.
North Hertfordshire Leisure
Centre, Baldock Road,
SG6 2ER.
T: 07746 291475
E: lee.goodwin@
rocketmail.com
Redhoods
Badminton Club
Social and competitive
badminton. Every Friday
evening.
Fearnhill Sports Centre,
Icknield Way, SG6 4UF.
E: glew@ntlworld.com
St. Paul’s Women’s
Badminton Club
Social badminton.
Every Tuesday morning and
afternoon and Thursday
afternoon, from January
to May and September
to December.
St. Paul’s Church Hall,
Pixmore Way, SG6 1QT.
T: 01462 432118
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LETCHWORTH
SPORTS CLUB
A not-for-profit sports
and social club, home to
Letchworth Hockey Club,
Letchworth Garden City
Cricket Club, Whitethorn
Bowls Club, Hitchin &
Letchworth Weightlifting
Club and the Whitethorn
Wanderers.
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State of the art 4G astroturf
pitches and function room
available for hire.
Whitethorn Lane, SG6 2DN
letchworthsports.com
T: 01462 684530
GET ACTIVE
Whitethorn
Bowls Club
Wymondley
Tennis Club
Lawn bowls club.
Corner Sports Club,
Whitethorn Lane, SG6 2DN
T: 01462 684530
Playing social and
competitive tennis.
Every Sunday afternoon;
plus Thursday evenings
from April to September.
The Recreation Ground,
Tower Close, Little
Wymondley, SG4 7JG.
wymondleytennisclub.
co.uk
T: 01462 677715
Willian Bowls Club
Lawn bowls club.
Every Tuesday afternoon,
from May to September.
Norton Common,
Icknield Way, SG6 4UF.
T: 01462 642790
Exercise to Latin and world
rhythms at Zumba with Fiona.
Zumba with Fiona
Fun and friendly classes.
Every Monday evening.
Letchworth Sports and Tennis
Club, Muddy Lane, SG6 3TB.
T: 07585 393332
E: fionazumba@hotmail.co.uk
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FILM, THEATRE
OPERA, BALLET, MUSIC
AND MORE
Plus special events, art house cinema, film seasons
and the essential popcorn blockbusters.
Book online now (no booking fee)
broadway-cinema.com
/broadwaycinemalgc
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@Broadway_Cinema
01462 681088
Eastcheap
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3DD
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EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE
Friends of Norton
Common
Letchworth Natural
History Society
Tidying, conserving,
maintaining and
improving our common.
Every first Thursday.
Meet by Bowls Club Car Park,
Icknield Way, nr SG6 4UF.
friendsofnortoncommon.info
T: 01462 672850
Learning about the natural
world and ambling.
Every Tuesday evening,
Friday evening (walks in
the summer) and first
Sunday (rambles
throughout the year).
Kincaid Room,
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
hnhs.org
T: 01462 632171
Gardens for All
Social gatherings of likeminded people who have a
keen interest in gardening
and want to improve their
horticultural knowledge.
Meeting monthly, usually
on Thursdays.
T: 07749 471202
E: linda-gfa@hotmail.co.uk
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RSPB Hitchin
& Letchworth
Local Group
Talks and field trips to nature
reserves. Every first Friday
evening plus field trips on
some Sundays.
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
rspb.org.uk/groups/
hitchinandletchworth
E: martinrjspc@hotmail.com
Luke Massey recently spoke to RSPB
Hitchin & Letchworth about
wildlife photography.
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The Settlement
Gardening Club
Sharing an interest in
gardening and plants.
Every fourth Tuesday evening,
from January to June and
September to December.
The Settlement,
Nevells Road, SG6 4UB.
T: 01462 686312
Letchworth Garden City’s 13.6 mile country trail
Enjoy a gentle stroll or an energetic cycle ride around the Garden
City Greenway; with parks, meadows, woodland and much more.
Plan your route at greenway.org.uk
Pick up a map at: Local & Tourist Information Centre
33-35 Station Road, Letchworth Garden City.
The Garden City Greenway is
maintained and managed by
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HOWARD
SOCIAL & DAY CARE CENTRE
Recreational, educational, welfare and general amenities
for people aged 50+ with special day care facilities for the
frail and elderly.
Lunches £4 daily; activities £1 to £2 each.
Annual membership required.
• Bingo
Norton Way South, SG6 1NX.
• Seated Keep Fit
howardgardensocialcentre.org
• Table Tennis
T: 01462 682524
• Art
• Scrabble and Board Games
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Looking for a unique & prestigious
venue to host a special occasion,
wedding or awards evening?
Take a look around the Spirella Ballroom.
The Spirella Building, Bridge Road, SG6 4ET
spirellaballroom.com
T: 01462 476019
A charitable service of
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Available to hire: The beautiful ballroom of the
town’s former corset and swimwear factory.
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Letchworth Garden City
Local and Tourist
Information Centre
Helping you get the most out of Letchworth Garden City
01462 487868 • www.letchworthgc.com
@Letchworth_TIC
Open Monday to Saturday
9:30 to 16:30
33-35 Station Road
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3BB
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Complete our form online at
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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.
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during October 2014. We cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions
or mistakes.
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We SUPPORT 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
• Garden City Collection
• Garden City Greenway
• International Garden Cities Exhibition
• Letchworth Arts Centre
• Local & Tourist Information Centre
• Spirella Ballroom
• Standalone Farm
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or telephone 01462 476007
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We’re always looking for people to join our teams
and help us. Could you be who we’re looking for?
There’s several ways you could get involved, either as a Governor –
working to help guide our direction or Volunteer at one of our Charitable
Services – from our Garden City Collection to Letchworth Arts Centre or
Standalone Farm to International Garden Cities Exhibition.
Simply complete and return the form below,
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or call 01462 476007 to find out more.
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MINIBUS
IN LETCHWORTH
Our small fleet of minibuses help residents
attend lunch clubs and group meetings.
Get in touch to see if we could help you.
T: 01462 481131
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PARTY
IN LETCHWORTH
Broadway Cinema
Eastcheap, SG6 3DD.
broadway-cinema.com
T: 01462 681300
North Herts Leisure Centre
Baldock Road, SG6 2ER.
stevenage-leisure.co.uk
T: 01462 679311
Grange Community Centre
Middlefields, SG6 4NG.
grangecommunitycentre.co.uk
T: 01462 620505
Jackmans Community Centre
Ivel Court, SG6 2NL.
jackmanscommunitycentre.co.uk
T: 01462 642525
Letchworth Arts Centre
The Arcade, SG6 3EW.
letchwortharts.org
T: 01462 670788
Scout Hut
Icknield Way, SG6 4AD.
lbdscouts.org.uk
Letchworth Corner
Sports Club
Whitethorn Lane, SG6 2DN.
letchworthsports.com
T: 01462 684530
Letchworth Par 3 Golf Centre
Willian Way, SG6 2HJ.
letchworthpar3.co.uk
T: 01462 483863
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Scout Hut
Spring Road, SG6 3SH.
5thletchworthscouts.org.uk
Teamworks Karting
Pixmore Avenue, SG6 1JS.
teamworkskarting.com
T: 0845 1803020
Tumble Tent
The Wynd, SG6 3BL.
tumbletent.co.uk
T: 01462 483322
MEETING
IN LETCHWORTH
Broadway Cinema
Eastcheap, SG6 3DD.
broadway-cinema.com
T: 01462 681300
Broadway Hotel
Broadway, SG6 3NZ.
broadwayhotel.co.uk
T: 01462 480111
Brotherhood Hall
Gernon Road, SG6 3HL.
T: 01462 434658
Community Hub
43 Station Road, SG6 3BQ.
letchworth.com
T: 01462 476694
Dorchester Business Centre
Dorchester House,
Station Parade, SG6 3AW.
dorchesterhouse.co.uk
T: 01462 478900
Mrs Elizabeth Howard
Memorial Hall
Norton Way South, SG6 1NX.
howardhall.org.uk
T: 01462 681951
The Icknield Centre
Icknield Way SG6 1EF.
icknieldcentre.com
T: 01462 480126
Letchworth Arts Centre
2 The Arcade, SG6 3NX.
letchwortharts.org
T: 01462 670788
Letchworth Hall Hotel
Letchworth Lane, SG6 3NP.
letchworth-hall-hotel.co.uk
T: 01462 683747
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JACKIE’S
CENTRE
IN
Drop in centre offering adults with all disabilities lots to do –
including pool, arts and crafts, karaoke and much more.
St Michael’s House,
Norton Way South, SG6 1NY.
jackiesdropin.org
T: 03000 750130
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HOME
NORTH HERTS
Committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least
one child under five years of age. Offering regular support,
friendship and practical help to families under stress.
Office G, Business Centre West,
Avenue One, Letchworth SG6 2HB
www.homestartnorthherts.org.uk
T: 01462 678861
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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
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2014 saw the town’s Garden Screen
unveiled by Broadway Cinema on
Broadway Gardens, with a special
performance of Grease.
Sign-up for our email newsletter at
www.letchworth.com/whats_on_email
Read the Letchworth Garden City Town andAround
column in The Comet newspaper
Call in at the Local & Tourist Information Centre,
33-35 Station Road.
Check the Community Directory on w
ww.hertsdirect.org
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CITIZENS
BUREAU
NORTH HERTS & DISTRICT
A local charity which provides an independent free
impartial and confidential service of information advice
and guidance.
Free and confidential
advice to everyone
on their rights and
responsibilities.
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Open Monday to Friday.
66-68 Leys Avenue,
SG6 3EG.
northhertscab.org.uk
T: 03444 111444
GARDEN
COLLECTION
Telling the story of the Garden City Movement
and history of Letchworth Garden City.
Guardians of a collection and extensive archive, housed
in a dedicated Study Centre off Wilbury Hills Road.
Open by appointment.
Study Centre,
Wilbury Hills Road,
/gardencitycollection
Letchworth Garden City,
@GC_Collection
SG6 4LB.
gardencitycollection.com
T: 01462 476075
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Index
26 Club 71 Club 4th Letchworth Scout Group 41
41
29
A
Act for Justice Active Creative – Dinky Dancers Ahimsa Yoga 15
29
57
B
Body Evidence 57
Boys & Girls Brigade 29
5
Britton School of Performing Arts Broadway Cinema 66-67
C
City Chorus Community Coffee Bar Community Hub Corner Bridge Club 5
41
55
21
E
Embroiderers’ Guild North
Herts & Beds Branch Ernest Gardiner Treatment Centre 92
Garden City Collection Garden City Cottages Group Garden City Grants Garden City Greenway Garden City Samba Gardens for All Growing People Guideposts Trust Friendship Scheme
(Stevenage & North Herts) 89
33
19
71
5
69
42
43
H
Hearts and Crafts Hertfordshire Community Youth Choir Home Start North Herts Howard Garden Social
and Day Care Centre Hitchin & Letchworth
Weightlifting Club Hitchin Judo Club 21
5
85
73
57
57
I
21
54
F
First Garden City Ladies Group Friends & Neighbours Club Friends of Norton Common G
41
42
69
Inner Peace Centre
for Conscious Living Inner Wheel Club of
Letchworth Garden City 58
15
J
Jackie’s Drop In Centre Jazz Appreciation Society 84
6
K
Kings Club Kings Kitchen Knit and Natter Group Koffee and Kids 29
43
33
30
L
LALG 47-50
LALG Bridge Club 21
22
LALG Photoshop Group Leisure Direct 43
Letchworth & Baldock Blues,
Folk and Roots Club 6
Letchworth & Baldock District Scouts 30
Letchworth & District
Astronomical Association 22
Letchworth & District
Family History Group 34
Letchworth & District
Gardeners’ Association 22
Letchworth & District
St Andrew’s Society 22
Letchworth & Hitchin Chess Club 23
Letchworth Adult Swimming Club 58
Letchworth Arcadians 6
Letchworth Art Society 7
Letchworth Arts Centre 12
Letchworth Carers Café 43
Letchworth Caribbean Harmony Group 44
Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living 13
Letchworth Chorale 7
Letchworth Circle 44
Letchworth Corner Sports Club 64
59
Letchworth Croquet Club Letchworth Festival 72
Letchworth FilmClub 8
Letchworth Garden City
& Baldock Lions Club 16
Letchworth Garden City
Angling Association 23
Letchworth Garden City Camera Club 23
Letchworth Garden City Classic
and Vintage Car Club 23
Letchworth Garden City Cricket Club 59
Letchworth Garden City District Guides 30
Letchworth Garden City Eagles FC 59
Letchworth Garden City Local
& Tourist Information Centre 75
Letchworth Garden City Rotary Club 15
Letchworth Garden City Rugby Club 59
Letchworth Garden City Society 44
Letchworth Garden City Twinning
Association 44
Letchworth Garden City
45
Women’s Institute Letchworth Golf Club 60
Letchworth Heritage Bridge Club 24
Letchworth Hockey Club 62
Letchworth Howard Rotary Club 15
Letchworth Local History Group 34
93
Letchworth Model
Aeronautical Society Letchworth Model Railway Society Letchworth Morris Men Letchworth Music Club Letchworth Natural History Society Letchworth Par3 Family Golf Course Letchworth Recorded Music Society Letchworth Roller Hockey Club Letchworth Short Mat Bowls Club Letchworth Sugarcraft Club Letchworth Sinfonia Letchworth Triratna
Buddhist Community Letchworth Writers’ Group Letchworth Yvonne Savage Club
for Visually Impaired People Lifegeta Lordship Theatregoers 24
24
25
8
69
61
8
62
62
25
8
26
26
45
45
9
M
Meeting Point Monday Drop-In Muddle Tots Merry Go Round Under Fives
Pre-School & Nursery Minibus Service 31
81
94
35
86
51
46
37
46
27
62
16
27
51
36
O
Oddfellows 45
46
31
51
P
Pembroke Retirement Club Pieces Swimming Club Plinston Players Youth Theatre Polenastics 51
63
9
63
R
N
National Women’s Register NH50plus North Herts & Beds Decorative
and Fine Arts Society North Herts & District Citizen’s
Advice Bureau North Herts and Stevenage
Diabetic Support Group North Herts and Stevenage
Community Transport North Herts CVS North Herts Irish Club North Herts Reel Club North Herts Road Runners North Herts Sanctuary North Herts Stamp Club North Hertfordshire Motor
Neurone Association Norton Community
Archaeology Group 46
46
Rainmakers International
Folk Dance Club 9
Redhoods Badminton Club RSBP Hitchin & Letchworth
Local Group Royal Air Forces Association (623)
Letchworth & Hitchin District Royal British Legion
(Letchworth branch) Royal Naval Association
(Letchwoorth and Hitchin branch) 63
70
51
52
52
S
Senior Friends of Plinston Club Shopmobility Service Song Pantomime & Dramatic Society St Paul’s Mothers Union St Paul’s Women’s Badminton Club St John Ambulance Standalone Farm Stevenage Male Voice Choir Sustainability Forum 52
75
9
52
63
36
18
10
17
T
The Craft Cocoon The Extra Smile Project The International Garden
Cities Exhibition The Lastminutecomedy Club The Lounge @ Letchworth
Garden City Church The Settlement The Settlement Gardening Club 53
17
39
27
The Settlement Players 10
The Spirella Ballroom 74
31
Tiny Tots Tots’ Time 31
Town Centre Map 90-91
Traditional Style-Egyptian Dance 10
Transition Town Letchworth 36
V
Variety Express Volunteer Centre 11
17
W
Wacky Wednesday Club Whitethorn Bowls Club Wilbury Community Forum Wilbury Hills Amateur Theatrics Wilbury Over 60s Willian Bowls Club Wonderful Wednesday Wymondley Bowls Club Wymondley Tennis Centre 31
65
53
11
53
65
53
65
65
Z
Zumba with Fiona 65
31
38
70
95
Please recycle me
when you’re done.