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LETCHWORTH ARTS AND LEISURE
GROUP
November 2017
LALG 30th Anniversary THE LALG AGM, TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER , SEE P2 AND 8
PORTSMOUTH AND ITS HISTORIC DOCKYARD
Join us on this fabulous trip in July 2018, see the Mary Rose, the only 16th century warship on display anywhere in the world, together with HMS Victory and many other Naval attractions. Visit the 170m Spinnaker Tower; Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, Southsea Castle, the D-Day Museum, the Blue Reef Aquarium and take a trip over to the Isle of Wight.
Trip will be three days on 5, 6 and 7 July – book at Letchworth Tourist Information Office by 15 December, £60 dep. required at time of booking. Full details P6.
RUGBY! LOCAL SPORTS FIXTURES & EVENTS
Friday 10 November - Championship rugby, Bedford v Nottingham. 7.45pm kick-off. Cost (pre-booked online £16, on the gate £20). Deadline if interested - Friday 3 November. See P14 for booking details.
Polite Reminder: To attend LALG Group activities you should be a member of the LALG
Please could members save their stamps. I'm always collecting any used postage stamps for charity throughout the year. It raises much needed money for The Letchworth Garden House Hospice and for The Guinea Pig and Rabbit Rescue Centre. Thank you.
Please telephone Jane Webb 01462 339338. If local I can always collect.
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Chairman: George Barnes (01462 673710) [email protected] Secretary: Marian Adams (01462 683898) [email protected] Membership: John Gregory (01462 674639) [email protected] Treasurer: Val Quieros (07787 512580) [email protected] Publicity Officer: [email protected] Newsletter Editors: [email protected] Website Editors: [email protected]
The LALG AGM will take place on Tuesday 7 November, 7.30pm in Mrs Howard Hall. Any nominations for Committee members need to be returned to me by 31 October.
The next LALG Committee meeting will be held on Monday 4 December at 7.30pm in the Reception Conference Room, Spirella
Building, LGC. This will be the first meeting of the Committee following the AGM on 7 November. If there is anything you would like discussed, please contact Marian Adams on 01462 683898 or [email protected].
The approved minutes of the Committee’s September meeting are now on the LALG website at www.lalg.org.uk/committee.
Marian Adams Secretary
CHAIRMAN'S LETTER
I would just like to reflect on two excellent events marking our 30th anniversary which have taken place in the last few weeks.
Firstly the Broadway Cinema hosted a joint celebration with the cinema club and ourselves. I would like to thank the staff and all involved for a very pleasant evening.
The second event was the grand party at the Broadway Hotel, which was a sell out with around 170 attendees and was a fantastic night. Again thanks to everyone involved including the management and staff at the hotel, the band - Full Circle who played three great sets and the team from the LALG committee who set the whole thing up.
So moving forward, we have the AGM to come on November 7th, which I flagged up last month, when full details were included in the newsletter. However, since then it has become apparent that we will have two or three vacancies on the committee and will also have a need to reinforce our sub committees and other teams. So, we have included an advertisement relating to this elsewhere in this newsletter which I hope you will take the time to read and that we will get some positive responses.
George Barnes
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LETCHWORTH ARTS & LEISURE GROUP NEEDS YOU!
Could you spare an hour or two sometimes to help LALG? Whether you are shy or bold, an IT whizz or not, busy or bored - there are lots of ways you can help.
We need volunteers to help with:
* newsletter editing * all things IT
* membership team * publicity
* supporting new groups * running trips
* liaising with discount suppliers
* many one-off activities and social events
Training and support is always available
For a no-obligation chat, please contact Jackie on 01462 686798 or [email protected]
LALG ANNUAL SURVEY 2017 – RESULTS
The committee would like to thank the 163 people who responded to this year’s survey. A fantastic 97% said that events are well organised, membership is good value for money and they would recommend LALG to a friend.
While 93% felt that LALG’s activities met their needs, there were 66 ideas for future outings, 6 ideas for speakers and over 20 ideas for new or duplicate groups. The committee is now looking for volunteers to help make some of these happen.
12% of respondents said they felt more could be done to make them feel welcome; the committee is looking at how to improve this.
Over a third of respondents use the LALG website but around a quarter would use it more if it was clearer and more comprehensive than the newsletter. This feedback will be useful when the committee next looks at ways to improve the website.
There were ten suggestions for more local businesses that could give discounts to LALG members. More volunteers will be needed to help with contacting those businesses.
The committee was especially grateful to the 17 respondents who offered to help with walks, social events, trips, publicity, the newsletter, new groups, the website and admin roles; and will contact them soon. There is still a need for lots more volunteers – see below.
Fuller details of the survey results are at www.lalg.org.uk
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MEMBERS’ MORNING MEETING
Normally on the first Monday of every month, all members of LALG are invited to attend this social gathering at the Settlement, Nevells Road, Letchworth.
Tea or coffee is served from 10.15am and at 10.30am the Chairman updates members with the latest news, and members can also make any announcements. At 10.40 there is a 15-20 minute talk by a group member or someone with close associations to Letchworth. This is followed at 11.00am by a 45-minute talk by a main speaker. The subjects vary from wildlife, historical events, transport, travel etc.
This is an ideal opportunity to meet old friends and new, people you don’t necessarily meet within your own groups.
The next meeting will be on:
Monday 6 November This will be held at the Settlement, Nevells Roadm Letchworth, 10.15am for a 10.30am start, £2.50 LALG members, £3.50 non-members.
The first speaker is Mark Tugwood from Letchworth Aquatics, who will give an insight into all aspects of tropical, marine and cold water fish.
The main speaker will be Paul Jiggens, who will be giving a talk entitled A Measure of History - a gentle & entertaining look at the history of measurement.
On Monday 4 December, Geoff Smith will be entertaining us with a presentation on hill / mountain walking called North Wales and BEYOND, from 300 feet to 5000 metres.
Mince pies and mulled wine will also be served.
NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS
This is LALG’s 30th anniversary. Over the years there have been more Groups, more meetings, and more people such as Associated Groups providing material to go into the Newsletter. However we have limited space to include everything.
Can you please help by keeping the size of your entries down. Include the important information about future events, but not long descriptions which are perhaps unnecessary, or reports of past events. Consider putting additional material on the website and just including a link.
Thank you. Tony Maynard-Smith
FROM THE EDITOR
The deadline for the December Newsletter is Friday 10 November to be edited by Tony Maynard-Smith. Send copy to: [email protected].
For guidelines on submitting entries please see www.lalg.org.uk/newsletter.
All emails are acknowledged – if you don’t receive one, please chase us. Early entries are always much appreciated. Peter Pennifer
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TRIPS, EXCURSIONS AND EVENTS
THEATRE & EXCURSIONS
The following excursion is now full – Wednesday 6 December (Afternoon Performance) ‘CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION’ – Festive music Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London. Coach leaves Letchworth Station Bus Stop opposite Barclays Bank at 12.30pm. NOW BOOKING
Wednesday 14 February (Evening Performance) ‘THE GOLDEN SOUND OF HOLLYWOOD’ – A Valentine’s Day Show Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, London. With The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Stuart Barr Presented by BBC broadcaster - Petroc Trelawny Our vocalist is West End Star Louise Dearman Louise has played the lead roles of Glinda and Elphaban in the West End production of ‘Wicked’. She has also played Eva Peron in ‘Evita’ and both Sarah Brown and Miss Adelaide in ‘Guys & Dolls’. Music includes sparkling romantic classics such as Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Marilyn Monroe Suite, Gershwin in Hollywood, The Trolley Song, Mary Poppins Melody, Don’t Rain on My Parade and many more. Cost £25 (£27 non-LALG), which includes coach, seat in gallery close to stage and free concert programme. Coach leaves Letchworth Station Bus Stop opposite Barclays Bank at 5.00pm. BOOKING FOLLOWING VISIT FROM THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER at 9.30am
Wednesday 17 January (Afternoon Performance) ‘KINKY BOOTS’ – Musical Adelphi Theatre, Aldwych, London. This dazzling musical was the winner of last year’s Olivier Award for Best New Musical and has received good reviews from the critics. The uplifting story takes you from the factory floor of a struggling shoe manufacturer to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Music is by pop icon Cyndi Lauper. Cost £36 (£37 non-LALG), which includes good seat and coach. Coach leaves Letchworth Station Bus Stop opposite Barclays Bank at 12.00 noon.
To book above visits - phone Malcolm King (01462 677329) from 9.30am 2 Nov.
Cheque for full amount to be made out to ‘LALG’ and sent to an address provided when booking.
Group Organiser: Malcolm King 01462 677329; [email protected]
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Three-Day Trip To Portsmouth and its Historic Dockyard – July 2018
All 11 attractions at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in one day? Not possible – so we have arranged a three day trip so you can explore at your leisure, visit other attractions such as the Spinnaker Tower, soak up the sea air in Southsea, visit the Isle of Wight or just indulge in some retail therapy. The possibilities are endless!
The basics:- Dates Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 July 2018
Accommodation Portsmouth University – Rees Halls, Southsea – in a comfortable, modern single en-suite room. Some double bedded rooms are also available. Breakfast is included and evening meals can be provided at extra cost.
Cost Travel, Accommodation and All Attraction Dockyard ticket – £160 per person for a single room, £250 per couple for a double room. For non-LALG members these costs are £180 and £275 respectively.
The details
Travel – The coach will leave Baldock (outside Templars’ Restaurant) at 8.30am on Thursday 5 July, and Letchworth opposite Barclays Bank) at 9.00am. We will leave from Rees Halls at 5.00pm on Saturday 7 July. Left Luggage facilities will be available.
What to do – A brief guide – further information can be found on the Visit Portsmouth website or from Letchworth Tourist Office, 01462 487868.
Portsmouth – The All Attraction Portsmouth Dockyard ticket (valid for one year) includes the following exhibitions:- Mary Rose, Jutland 1916, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, HMS M33, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Action Stations, Harbour Tours, Boathouse 4, Women and the Royal Navy and the off-site exhibitions of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower. Entry to other attractions is extra.
The Spinnaker Tower – an imposing structure which stretches 170 metres above Gunwharf Quays, making it taller than Big Ben, the London Eye and Blackpool Tower. On a good day, visitors can see 360 degree panoramas stretching up to 23 miles. Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, Isle of Wight Passenger Ferry.
Southsea – Decidedly more independent than Portsmouth, Southsea is a thriving cultural resort which has been a popular destination since the Victorian era. Its many attractions include:- Southsea Castle, from which Henry VIII watched his beloved Mary Rose sink to the bottom of the Solent, the D-Day Museum, home of the Overlord Embroidery, Blue Reef Aquarium.
Booking Please book in person at Letchworth Tourist Office. The non-returnable first payment of £60 per person, or £114 per couple is payable on booking. Cheques should be made payable to LALG. The balance should be paid by Tuesday 2 May. Bookings will close on 15 December.
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MONDAY TO FRIDAY GROUP
Friday 17 November Christmas Gift and Food Fair, Ely Cathedral
This event, inside the iconic Cathedral, will have trade stalls offering an appealing array of distinctive gifts, homewear, accessories, and produce. There will also be live demonstrations, and musical entertainment will be provided by the Cathedral Choristers and local performers.
There will also be a marquee nearby serving food and drinks.
The cost will be £16 to include Cathedral admission (£17 non-LALG members). Cheques to be made out to Monday to Friday Group.
The coach will leave Baldock (opposite The Community Centre) at 8.45am, Letchworth (opposite Barclays Bank) at 9.00am.
To book please call Kay Nethersole on 01462 490313 from 9.30am on Monday 30 October.
Have you enjoyed coming on Monday to Friday Group outings? Is there somewhere you would like to go that we haven’t yet been to? Why not help to organise it?
The Monday to Friday Group has been organising outings for many years to a wide variety of places and events, but the current committee is spreading itself very thin. We will shortly be planning the new programme and would welcome some extra help and fresh ideas. It really isn’t that difficult and we will provide help and support. If you would like to explore further the possibility of joining the committee then come along to the meeting at the Settlement on Monday 4 December and talk to one of us. Or you could contact Susan Mellor (01462 456486) or Kay Nethersole (01462 490313) for further information.
Group Contact: Kay Nethersole 01462 490313
HISTORY 3
Brick Lane Music Hall – Tuesday 19 December Start the Festive season with a trip to Brick Lane Music Hall for lunch followed by a matinee performance of their Christmas Show.
The cost will be £55 LALG members, £60 non-members.
The coach will leave Baldock outside Templars Restaurant (formerly Zeus) at 10.30am and Letchworth opposite Barclays bank at 10.45am.
For further information or to book, please ring Maureen. All cheques are to be made out to History 3.
Maureen Strutt on 01767 318117 or 07971 172430; [email protected].
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NEW GROUPS
SCIENCE BOOKS
Wednesday 29 November, 7.30pm David’s Bookshop Bad Science, Ben Goldacre
The book lifts the lid on quack doctors, statistics, pharmaceutical corporations, etc.
The group decided to discuss a chosen book each month with one member introducing the book.
Future meeting: Wednesday 10 January, The Brain, David Eagleman.
All welcome to attend. To get on the list for keeping in contact, please leave details at David’s Bookshop.
Acting Group Contact William Armitage: 01462 643537
THE ARTS GROUP (formerly Arts and Design) The group could investigate anything in the Arts World but will not specialise in one area (see Arts and Books Section).
More news of future plans will be in the December edition.
To record your interest please contact the Group Contact, Aaron on 01462 476110 at the Gallery.
LALG QUIZ TEAM 2? We have a waiting list for the LALG Quiz group. Do we need a second group run on similar lines, visiting quizzes around the area? As usual if you would like to join leave your details by Wednesday 8 November at David’s Bokshop so that we can get started.
LETCHWORTH ARTS & LEISURE GROUP
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2017
To be held in the Main Hall, Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City SG6 1NX
on Tuesday 7 November
2017 at 7.30pm
All members are welcome to attend. The meeting will be followed by a free Table Quiz with drinks and nibbles.
The agenda is available in the October Newsletter and on the LALG website. A copy is also displayed on the LALG noticeboard at David's Bookshop, 14 Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3DE.
The minutes of the last Annual General Meeting are available on the LALG website at www.lalg.org.uk/committee and a copy is displayed on the LALG noticeboard.
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NEW GROUP SUGGESTIONS
Dog Walking Polish Language (conversational) Sewing British History Discussion Group (not coach outings). The group could take a particular period such as the Victorians or a subject such as Industrialisation through the Centuries.
If interested please leave your details at David’s Bookshop.
SPECULATIVE FICTION BOOKS
Members Suggestion
Encompassing Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror (and anything in between and beyond and so on). This would include Utopian Fiction (appropriate considering the Letchworth setting). If this appeals to you then please contact Tony Venezia, at [email protected] or leave a message at David’s Bookshop.
MAH JONG 2
There has been sufficient interest shown in starting another Mah Jong Group, so a new group will be meeting in November. Not all those who expressed an interest were at the exploratory meeting, so the Group Contact will be in touch with them all to arrange a convenient date and time for the Group's meetings, which will be held at Linda's house to start with, but it is hoped the Group could take it in turns to host. Please contact Linda for more details.
Group Contact: Linda Neale 01462 685926; [email protected]
LONDON PLACES
Proposed visit and tour of the House of Commons We plan to visit the House of Commons early next year. To test demand please leave your contact details at David’s if you would like to go.
Priority will be given to those on the list. Deadline to record interest is Thursday 16 November.
Acting Group Contact: William Armitage (until a volunteer is found)
ALL THINGS VEGETARIAN
Wednesday 15 November, 7.30pm at David’s Bookshop
What is a vegetarian? Lives on a diet of grains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, etc. Does not eat any part of a living or dead animal (e.g. meat) which should include fish.
The group could compare menus, diets and the approach to life a vegetarian may take, including the impact on the environment of a meatless diet.
Groups start when enough people turn up at the first meeting. If you are unable to attend but would like to be kept informed of future activities, please leave your contact details at David’s Bookshop.
All LALG Members are entitled and encouraged to start a new group on any subject that interests them, provided the proposal fits in with the aims and objectives of the LALG. Please check your suggestion with William. We are very happy to provide any advice and help you need.
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LETCHWORTH MEDITATION GROUP
Meditation for inner peace.
Every Tuesday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm at St Christopher School.
Experience joy, deep tranquillity and the ability to deal better with whatever comes your way. You will be surprised how easy it is to gently guide your mind to experience deep rest and restore yourself. Meditation is a secular practice and we practise a variety of techniques. Suitable for all levels of experience, beginners welcome. We meet for a ‘cuppa’ after each session to share experiences. A small charge is made to cover costs. Your guide is Neelam Taneja.
Group Contact: Sunil Vilas 01462 677455; [email protected]
GROUP MEETINGS
TOPICAL TOPICS
We meet from 7.30pm to 9.00pm on the first Wednesday in each month at The Spirella Building in Bridge Road, where we are able to use their car park via the entry off Icknield Way.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 1 November. We will try a new format for the meeting under the title “What the papers say”.
Please bring along a recent Newspaper (National or Local) with a topic which catches your eye, for group discussion.
Group Contact: Brian Nicholson 07842 165692; [email protected]
VISITING CHURCHES
Wednesday 1 November
Tours of John Bunyan Museum & Bunyan Meeting, and St Paul's Church.
John Bunyan was born in Bedford in 1628. His 12 years in Bedford prison (for illegal preaching) inspired the vision for The Pilgrim's Progress. We will have a tour of the John Bunyan Museum, which shows life in 17th Century Bedford and Bunyan's time in jail, plus the Bunyan Meeting, an independent church with links to Bunyan.
After lunch we will have a tour of the nearby St Paul's Church and its fantastic medieval woodwork.
Meet in the Bunyan Meeting coffee shop, Mill Street, Bedford, from 10.30am for an 11.00am tour lasting about an hour. You can continue to browse the complex and have lunch in one of the many local cafés and bars before we meet in St Paul's Church at 2.30pm.
Book your place at Letchworth Tourist Information Office in Station Road. Cost: LALG members £6, non-members £7, plus transport and refreshments. Numbers are strictly limited so your place cannot be confirmed until payment is received.
Group Contact: Di Price-Smith 01462 454966
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GARDENING: TEA AND TIPS 2
We visit each other’s gardens, normally once a month, to view the garden and discuss gardening topics over a cup of tea or coffee. However, we are not accepting any new members at the moment.
The next meeting will be on Friday 3 November at 11.00am hosted by Brian Nicholson. Ring him during the previous week to confirm attendance.
There will be no meeting in December and the January meeting will be a group pub lunch, details still tba. Group Contact: Brian Nicholson 07842 165692; [email protected]
CHICKENS AND CHICKEN KEEPING
Keep watching for details of future meetings where we will share hints, tips and stories about our hens. If you are interested in joining our group, please contact Lauren.
Group Contact: Lauren Cameron 01462 679569; [email protected]
EVERYTHING EUROPEAN
Thursday 23 November, 7.30pm. Town Twinning - How to keep connected with Europe
We have three interesting speakers, from Town Twinning associations in North Herts towns, to update us on this subject. No need to book, just turn up at David's Bookshop. LALG members £2, non-members £3
Advance notice: Next meeting on Wednesday 6 December, 7.30pm at The Settlement:. Christmas Customs in other European countries, with an optional 'bring-&-share' Christmas food to try. See the December newsletter for more details, or call:
Group Contact: Mandy Baldwin 01462 339438
LONDON VILLAGES
Legal London Leader: Rosemary Read Monday 27 November, 1, 5 and 6 December
The legal world has been concentrated for centuries around the Inns of Court, located between the Thames and just north of High Holborn. The Inns are comparable architecturally to Oxford and Cambridge Colleges, consisting of barristers’ chambers, libraries, halls and chapels, all set within elegant courtyards and gardens.
The walk is around 4 miles, will include a stop for coffee and end with lunch in High Holborn. All meet at Kings Cross at 10.15am, platform 1 exit barrier. Meet at Letchworth rail station at 9.30am for the 9.45 train, (9.35 Royston), Baldock 9.27 change at Letchworth. Or take the 9.31 from Hitchin, 9.37 Stevenage. Buy an ‘off-peak Travelcard’. Book now with Rosemary Read, email preferred, confirming LALG membership and ideally an email address. £3 per head contribution towards research expenses. Group Contact: Rosemary Read 01462 450494; [email protected]
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CLOCK GROUP
We meet on Wednesday evenings to learn how to service and repair clocks under our tutor Richard Edwards with the assistance of Bernard Bailey. Richard is an experienced horologist and teacher who also teaches at the Epping Forest Horology Centre.
This is a practical group who actually get down to the serious business of working on the clocks and our members have successfully restored many fine timepieces. For beginners I include in certain sessions short presentations on the theory and practice of looking after mechanical clocks. We meet in MRS HOWARD HALL on Wednesdays from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. This is in central Letchworth with free parking in the evenings. Meetings coincide with Autumn and Spring school terms.
Meetings for the 2017/2018 autumn and spring terms are filling up fast with both beginners and more experienced “horologists” but I am always interested in new members. If any members know of someone who would like to learn watchmaking, please let me know.
Group Contact: Richard Edwards 01462 683030; [email protected]
PHOTOGRAPHY OUT AND ABOUT
We are a small group of photographers who enjoy digital photography as a hobby.
We meet monthly to take pictures and share ideas and knowledge. We then get together at a member’s house to share a number of the photos taken.
You can see a selection of our pictures on the LALG website.
We now have a vacancy. If you are interested in joining the group or finding out more, please contact:
Group Contact: Pat Rumpus 01438 557529; [email protected]
COMPUTER USERS
A self-help group for non-expert computer users who, through their individual experiences, try to solve computer issues raised by other members of the group. This group is currently operating as a closed-list email group until a new group contact is found.
Group Contact: tba
WEATHER REPORT GROUP
I have been measuring the temperatures and rainfall for the past five years so I haven't a huge history of recordings. The little group of enthusiasts would be very happy to hear from others in Letchworth and the surrounding villages who have comparison figures so do get in touch if you would like to meet up.
Group Contact: Keith Taylor 01462 670749; [email protected]
LEARNING AND PRACTISING LIP READING
Thursday 2 November contact Veronica; 01462 451174 Thursday 16 November contact Jean; 01462 679687 Thursday 30 November contact Marion; 01462 680510
Group Contacts: Jean Watson 01462 679687 or Veronica Jones 01462 451174
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ALL THINGS MILITARY
The next meeting is on Thursday 16 November and to say that this month's talk is different is rather an understatement! The talk will be given by Nigel Jury and is entitled Brothels, Pox and the Military. Best described as a saunter through the volatile relationship between the military and its oldest supplier.
Please join us at the Three Horseshoes at Willian on 16 November. The bar is open and the evening's events will get underway at 7.45pm.
Group Contacts: Alex Peters 01462 685230 John Scully 01462 456661
PHILOSOPHY FOR NON-PHILOSOPHERS
Normally the third Monday of each month at 7.30pm to 9.00pm – please check. A lively group that questions life, the universe and everything! Charge of up to £2 towards costs.
Group Contact: Dave Shane 07825 794828; [email protected]
BLACK SQUIRREL INVESTMENT CLUB
Could you do this? – nor can we but we like to try.
After 16 years of superb analysis and uncanny intuition we remain competitive with the FTSE 100 !!
We now have a vacancy so if you would like to join us for a pint or a glass of wine each month while recommending the latest high-flying company to your new friends please let us know.
Group Contact: Graham Pointon 01462 670004
HISTORY 1
Nothing until December.
Group Contact: Joan Veazey 01462 671284
LETCHWORTH LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
Tuesday 14 November, 7.00pm at IGCI Our time and effort, for the time being, are taken up by trying to complete the text for our book Letchworth -The Only New Industrial Town in England?" It's only too easy to get carried away!
Group Contact: Mertsi Fisher 01462 684836
BIRD WATCHING IN A SMALL GROUP
While we have growing numbers of members, this group can no longer continue without someone to plan and coordinate trips. Would anyone interested please contact Roberta.
Group Contact: Roberta Meldrum 07714 015631
Polite Reminder: To attend LALG Group activities you should be a member of LALG.
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TRANSPORT AND INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE
Meetings are held at The Jackmans Community Centre, Letchworth SG6 2NL on the first Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday 7 November, 8.00pm Service by Emergency Response Volunteers – Herts & Beds Blood Runners.
Tuesday 5 December, 8.00pm Treasurer’s report for 2017 & Members’ interest evening. Bring something to do with your interest to show the rest of the group.
Group Contact: Liz Grimes 01462 456887
WILD FLOWERS
As this is a seasonal group, there will be no more entries for the Newsletter until Spring 2018.
Group Contact: Sheila Rhodes 01462 678911; [email protected]
LOCAL SPORTS FIXTURES & EVENTS
Friday 10 November - Championship rugby, Bedford v Nottingham. 7.45pm kick-off. Cost (pre-booked online £16, on the gate £20). Deadline if interested - Friday 3 November. Contact me if you are interested in this event.
Group Contact: Steve Green 07710 542803 [email protected]
GARDENING: TEA AND TIPS
We are a group of enthusiastic gardeners who visit each other’s gardens and exchange information over coffee. Our membership numbers are currently at maximum, but if anyone within the LALG wishes to join our waiting list, please contact Annie on the number below for details.
Our meetings will be fortnightly from now until the beginning of March 2018 and are as follows for November:
Tuesday 7 November, 10.30am at Jean Watson’s
Tuesday 21 November, 10.30am at Anne Parker’s
Group Contact: Annie Hankin 01462 685511
GARDENS FOR ALL
This month we will be going to Vanstones Garden Centre in the afternoon for a Christmas-themed talk and tea. If you would like to join us please phone Maureen Huckle on 01462 638099 further details.
New members are always very welcome to join this friendly group. You don’t need a garden to belong.
Group Contact: Susan Mellor 01462 456486
OCCASIONAL EVENING TALKS
Currently there aren't any talks scheduled. Suggestions of a speaker and / or a topic would be welcomed.
Group Contact: Katka Kessler 01462 685645; [email protected]
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SPORTS AND GAMES
CHESS FOR FUN The group plays for enjoyment and any standard is welcome. We contact each other for a game, usually in each other’s homes. If you would like to join the list of players please contact:
Group Contact: Hilde Betts 01462 895370
SHORT TENNIS
Short tennis is played in doubles on a smaller court with a soft ball. It’s easier than Lawn Tennis but still good fun and a new skill to master.
We play indoors at the Letchworth Tennis Club, Muddy Lane at 10.30am on Thursday mornings.
If you’re interested in joining us please contact via details below.
Andy Gordon 01462 685366; [email protected]
THE 50/9 GOLF SOCIETY
Our group consists of around twenty golfers, who meet regularly on Wednesday to play nine holes on the main course at either Chesfield, Mt. Pleasant or Letchworth Golf Clubs. The cost varies between £9 and £15, depending upon the course played.
We have mixed abilities and our games are social rather than competitive, and we enjoy meeting in the clubhouse after the game.
There is a waiting list for membership. Please advise if you wish to join us.
Group Contact: Stanley Bonin 01462 672178; [email protected]
GENTLE EXERCISE AND YOGA GROUP Gentle exercise and yoga help improve well-being and quality of life. This programme provides a perfect complement to support your other activities by helping you gently work on flexibility and balance, including all the joints and muscle groups of the body. Suitable for all levels and most health conditions. Guided by Carina Amos and Neelam Taneja. A small charge is made to cover costs. All equipment is provided. We meet every Thursday from 7.00pm to 8.15pm at the junior school hall, St Christopher School, Barrington Road in Letchworth.
Contact: Sue Boys 01462 410351; [email protected]
MAH JONG
We meet once or twice a week at members' homes where we play the game for pleasure. The game and the way we play it lends itself to both the beginner and the more advanced.
Group Contact: Valerie Williams 01462 624439; [email protected]
TABLE TENNIS ON TUESDAYS AT TWO
Please come and join us every Tuesday at 2.00pm for a light-hearted game of table tennis at Letchworth Tennis Club, Muddy Lane SG6 3BT
Bats & balls supplied. Cost £2.50 per one hour. But If you don’t play, you don’t pay!
Group Contact: Stanley Bonin 01462 672178; [email protected]
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WHIST
Our whist drive is still going strong. We meet at the Letchworth Free Church Hall, Gernon Road every Thursday evening. Doors open 7.15pm and finish approximately 10.00pm. No whist drive on 21 and 28 December, start again 4 January.
New members of all skill levels always welcome. Please contact David for more details.
Group Contact: David McGuire 01462 636373 BRIDGE CLUB
The Club continues to play on both Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 1.00pm to 4.30pm at The Friends Meeting House, Howgills, 42 South View, Letchworth.
Cost £2 per session. Beginners and improvers are always welcome.
Group Contact: Gill Cheaney 01462 686806
SOCIAL CYCLING
We ride on Sunday mornings twice a month at a leisurely pace for around 10-15 miles on cycle tracks and quiet roads. This is a social ride always ending with a coffee stop. We welcome new riders so please contact me for further details.
Group Contact: Robin Ghisi 01462 482400 or 07850 340780; [email protected]
To join a group or go on trips you are expected to become a member of LALG.
BACKGAMMON
Now able to welcome new members, any standard welcome. Meetings are on alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm at 3, Longmeadow Drive, Ickleford. Meeting dates: 14, 28 November. Any new people wishing to join should check with me to confirm these arrangements.
Group Contact: Irene Harding 01462 451006
ZUMBA FITNESS
Classes are run by Maureen Dudley (07935 311920). From 1 November the Classes are £7 a session/Class. No need to book. Zumba is good fun and is great for the body and great for the mind.
Classes are every Wednesday at 7.00pm and Saturday at 9.15am at St Thomas Church Hall, Bedford Road, Letchworth, SG6 4DU. There are extra classes in Hitchin, Baldock and Sandon.
Please phone Maureen or Jane for information.
Group Contact: Jane Webb 01462 339338
TABLE TENNIS FOR FUN
Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm New members welcome.
We play on three tables, Central Methodist Church Hall, Letchworth (junction of Norton Way South and Pixmore Way).
Group Contact: Uschi Groves 01462 684742; [email protected]
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GAMES CLUB
Welcome gamers for the new autumn term, please join us for lots of laughs and some great games!
The group is a friendly non-competitive bunch who help each other out. We play a wide variety of games: cards, board games, dominoes, crokinole, Chinese checkers, etc. The Club meets at Norton Methodist Church, North Avenue, in the adjacent hall. There is parking at the front and entry to the hall is down the right-hand side. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available.
Monday 6, 20 November: Fee per meeting is £3.00. We usually meet every other Monday evening, from 7.15pm to 9.30pm.
Group Contact: Cathy Watts 01462 894073
BADMINTON
Mondays, 8.00-10.00pm at the Letchworth Tennis Club. This group is currently full.
Please note this is an intermediate, not a beginner’s group.
Group Contact: Chris Copper 01462 435552
ARTS & BOOKS
GARDEN CITY WHEELERS
This month we will ride to Rabley Heath. This ride is suitable for beginners at a relaxed leisurely pace, but there will be some hills, doing a return mileage of approximately 24 miles. We will meet in the Three Magnets (Wetherspoons) Leys Avenue Letchworth, for a 10.30am start on Thursday 16 November, weather permitting.
If you need further information please contact me on the numbers/email below. If you would like to join us, please let me know prior to the 16th so that we can expect you.
Group Contact: Stuart Collins 01462 621799 / 07710 507069; [email protected]
GAME OF GO (BOARD GAME)
We meet from 8.00pm at Cultivo Lounge usually on Tuesday evenings. For more information of exact times and whether you need to bring a board, please contact the Group contact.
Group Contact: A.J. 07913 005557
SCRABBLE
We meet in the Broadway Gallery Café. Next meetings: Wednesday 8, 22 November Wednesday 6, 20 December Any new people wishing to join should check with me to confirm details.
Group Contact: Eileen Creak 01462 632692
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES
There are no plans for further events due to low attendance numbers. If anyone is interested in taking over from me, please let me know.
Stella Cragie 01462 481146; [email protected]
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READERS’ GROUP
We discuss one book a month in an informal atmosphere.
Thursday 23 November The Muse by Jessie Burton
Thursday 14 December Social evening with poetry
Venue: Spirella Building, Bridge Road, Letchworth SG6 4ET Time: 8.00-9.30pm
Membership of LALG compulsory.
Group Contact: Megan Stacey 01462 683074; [email protected]
READERS’ CHOICE BOOK GROUP
We meet on the first Thursday of the month from 7.30-9.00pm to discuss the chosen book and others suggested by those present on a related theme. We are delighted to welcome new members. The Group meets in Room 107B, Spirella Building, Icknield Way, Letchworth, where there is ample parking.
Thursday 2 November Katherine Mansfield; A Secret Life. Claire Tomalin (Biographer) 2012 with Selected Stories by Katherine Mansfield 1911-23 ed. Angela Smith Oxford World Classics 2002. Theme: Writing About Writers.
Thursday 7 December Shylock Is My Name Howard Jacobson Vintage 2013. Theme: The Price Of Vengeance.
Group Contact: Anne Castling 01462 835132; [email protected]
PLAY READING FOR PLEASURE
Monday 20 November, 1.30pm. We are meeting as usual at the Care Community Hub in Station Road Letchworth. We shall be reading Key for Two by John Chapman & Dave Freeman.
Currently this group is full so regretfully we are unable to accept new members at present but we are starting a new waiting list if you wish to contact me.
Group Contact: Ann Gibson 01462 895567; [email protected]
LETCHWORTH WRITERS’ GROUP
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month, in Mrs. Howard Hall, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The cost is just £3 for LALG members or first-time visitors, and £5 for non-members. Each month we write two or three pages inspired by a specific topic or genre, chosen in advance. We then share our work before the meeting, and discuss it on the night. We also write together on the night using writing exercises as a stimulus. Sharing your writing is optional. We’re a friendly and varied group, and you are welcome to join us. Check out our LALG webpage for writing resources and details of our annual writing schedule: www.lalg.org.uk/writersgroup
Group Contact: Diana Newson [email protected]
If you would like to know more about a Group’s activities or would like to join then please phone or email the Group Contact.
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DAYTIME BOOK GROUP
We take turns to choose a book (any genre) and meet in the Care Community Hub on the second Monday of the month at 1.00pm.
On Monday 13 November we will be discussing One day in the life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
We are a friendly group with a capacity of 12. At the moment we are full but if you would like me to contact you when we do have a vacancy please phone or email me, Hazel Irwin (as below). You will get a warm welcome.
Please also read the LALG website for details of books we have read since 2013.
Group Contact: Hazel Irwin 01462 730498;
CRIME AND MURDER MYSTERY BOOK GROUP
In November we will be reading The Crooked House by Christabel Kent. A child, an attic bedroom, a house at the top on an estuary, a violent event. Haunted by childhood memories, can Alison face her past and find happiness at last?
We meet at 7.30pm on the last Monday of the month in the Broadway Hotel, Letchworth. There is a 50p charge per meeting. New members welcome.
Group Contact: Jeni Gosling 01462 895878; [email protected]
FAIRFIELD BOOK GROUP
The Fairfield Book Group meets at 7.30pm on the first Thursday of each month at Fairfield Community Hall, SG5 4GY. We charge £2 to cover costs.
Our next two books for discussion are:
Thursday 2 November: 1984 by George Orwell.
Thursday 7 December: One Summer America 1927 by Bill Bryson
Group Contact: Elaine Fox 01462 735642; [email protected]
POETRY ALIVE
The next meeting will take place at the home of Mike Mannion on Thursday 16 November at 7.30pm when the theme will be: Harvest Time.
We would welcome a new member.
Group Contact: Mike Mannion 01462 674580; [email protected]
SINGING FOR PLEASURE
(Round the piano) We meet throughout the year on alternate Thursday evenings to sing an eclectic selection of popular songs.
Next meetings: Thursday 9 and 23 November
We would welcome new members. Please phone for full details.
Group Contact: Amanda Macknight 07733 133299
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OPERA AND BALLET
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 7 November, 7.15pm, in the Main Hall at the Settlement, Nevells Road, Letchworth SG6 4UB (£3 LALG members, £4 non-members). We shall watch Puccini’s very dramatic one-Act opera Suor Angelica, along with two wonderful highlights from the world of ballet, the Rose Adagio from The Sleeping Beauty and the pas de deux from The Nutcracker.
Don’t miss the ballet items, but definitely do not miss Suor (Sister) Angelica. The unfolding drama of the story of Angelica, a nun, will certainly ‘hit’ you, and do bring a hanky or tissues, they might be needed to wipe away a tear.
All welcome, and plenty of room in the Main Hall.
Group Contact: John Cox 01438 241043; [email protected]
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
Thursday 30 November
Bring a selection of your favourite Christmas books to share.
Group Contact: Jane Bird 07966 673092; [email protected]
POETRY FOR PLEASURE
Our meeting this month will be on Tuesday 21 November 7.30-9.00pm. Our theme will be Fire. I’m sorry to say we cannot accept new members to this group at the moment.
Group Contact: Diane Maybank 01462 459505; [email protected]
JAZZ AND POPULAR MUSIC WORKSHOP
Would you like live music at a Party or special event? Jazz Works can offer any combination of musicians from Soloists to a 10-piece band. We play many popular styles of music as well as Latin & Swing Jazz, so you only have to ask if we play one of your favourite styles.
We meet for rehearsals at 8.00pm in the Howard Garden Social Centre, Letchworth Garden City. We mainly play Ellington, Basie, Sinatra, Dean Martin, Great American Song Book plus popular Bossa’s, Calypsos & Mambos.
All musicians (experienced or just starting) who are interested in Jazz Music are welcome to join us. Our rehearsals are good fun with no criticism only help, so don’t feel shy. Some of our band members are working musicians and we perform music together to improve our repertoire.
Do you play flute and would like to try jazz music? Why not come and join us on a Wednesday evening?
Group Contact: Richard White 07943 945222; [email protected]
PLAY READING FOR PLEASURE 2
We meet monthly to read a wide variety of plays.
Wed 22 November, 1.30-4.40pm We meet at the Care Community Hub in Station Road, Letchworth. Our group is presently full with no expectation of vacancies in the near future.
Group Contact: Helen Williams 01462 633093; 07813 622939
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KNITTING
Our November meetings will be at 2.00pm on Mondays 13 and 27.
For details of venue once confirmed please phone Annie.
Please note that our group is currently full. We meet at each other's houses and seating is limited. If this situation changes, I will publish it here.
Group Contact: Annie Hankin 01462 685511
FILM APPRECIATION (Discussion Group) We shall be examining The Snowman (dir. Alfredson). This is a "Scandi-noir" in cinemas from 13 October.
Discussion will be at my house, Monday 6 November, 8.00pm.
Group Contact: Peter Griffiths 01462 671679
MEET FOR COFFEE 2
Mondays 6 and 20 November, 11.00am at Wyevale Garden Centre, Hitchin. Group Contact: Maureen Huckle 01462 638099
ART GROUP
We are currently searching for a new venue. In the interim we have been kindly invited to join the Art Group at the Shire Park Bowls Club in Tewin. Members bring their own art projects and equipment. There is usually an experienced artist available. The group runs every Monday from 10.00am until 12.00 noon, £3 entry. Address: Shire Park Bowls Club, School Lane, Tewin, Welwyn Garden City AL6 0HT.
Group Contact: Gina 07913 819058; or Maxine [email protected]
LALG 50+ SINGLES DROP-IN
Our Singles Drop-In for single men and women meets weekly on Fridays from 8.00pm at the Cultivo Lounge, Leys Avenue.
The relaxing evening is an informal way to make new friends and maybe to suggest an event that you have wanted to attend, so it can be added to our calendar of social events, and other members can attend too. Since the group started in 2015, we have enjoyed visits to the theatre, cinema, concerts, walks, dancing, bowling, meals out, etc. We meet at a long table near the door, and there will be other singles there to greet you, so come along. Be brave!
Group Contact: Anne Sparrowhawk 07711 145736
TEXTILES GROUP
Tuesday 14 November
To join the waiting list, contact Jane Bird as below:
Group Contact: Jane Bird 07966 673092; [email protected]
SOCIAL GROUPS
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MEET FOR COFFEE
We meet fortnightly. Sorry, no new members can be accepted at present.
Group Contacts Mary Gibb 01462 671190 Jill Sells 01462 684289
TRAIN BUDDIES
We arrange day trips to popular destinations using reduced price rail fares by buying tickets in advance and getting a group and/or railcard reduction where possible. The train timings allow us four or five hours at our destination.
We have no more trips in 2017, but will be planning our 2018 programme in a meeting on Thursday 4 January, 11.00am at the Broadway Gallery Café, The Arcade, Letchworth.
Group Contact: Geoff Morse 07714 503671; [email protected]
DAYTIME SOCIAL GROUP
We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at the Central Methodist Church Hall (junction of Pixmore Way and Norton Way South), SG6 2TR between 11.00am and 12.30pm. Come along to our friendly group and enjoy a cuppa followed by an informal talk. You will be most welcome. All this for £3.00.
Tuesday 31 October. A child's experience during the German occupation in Guernsey.
Tuesday 28 November. Demonstration of English Country Dancing.
Group Contacts: Katie Pond 01462 623027; [email protected]
ACTION FOR HAPPINESS
A new 8-week evening course is beginning in January! If you are interested in a movement for positive social change, that explores evidence based ways of improving our sense of well-being, then please email:
Group Contact: Maxine [email protected]
BUS BUDDIES
We have a meeting planned for Tuesday 31 October at 2.00pm at the Community Care Hub in Station Road to discuss a trip by bus on Wednesday 29 November to Biggleswade. For information please phone Annie.
Group Contact: Annie Hankin 01462 685511
TRAVEL BUDDIES
Wednesday 15 November, 10.30am The Gallery (formerly the Arts Centre)Leys Ave, Letchworth
Make new friends and share a holiday or a day out. At our October meeting we looked at visiting Hamburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Petra (Jordan) or touring Ireland in a shared hire car. If you would like to go to any of the above or have another suggestion please come along. All welcome!
Group Contact: Praful Soneji [email protected]; 01462 679096; 07967 115865
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FOOD AND DRINK
WINE GROUP 3
On Tuesday 21 November we will be preparing for Christmas wine shopping with Gayle and Gordon hosting a tasting evening of wines for Christmas.
We are a social group who enjoy trying out new wines from different wine-growing regions in an informal and relaxed environment.
We meet on the third Tuesday of each month. We now operate a waiting list as we have reached the maximum number of members that we can cope with.
Group Contacts: Graham Wood 01462 676927 Kim Baker 01462 676507
BROADWAY BUDDIES
Tuesday 28 November Arrival, 12A Academy award-winning sci-fi drama in which a linguist is recruited by the military to assist in translating alien communications. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Meet at David’s Coffee Shop at 10.15am. The performance starts at 11.00am.
Group Contacts: Dorothy Arnold 01462 682653
JUST ROASTS
Our final Just Roasts dinner had an autumnal theme. Slow roasted leg of Venison which had been marinating in red wine for a day or so was served with loads of veggies and rich gravy. Celeriac mash and Cavolo Nero saw us experimenting with a couple of new dishes to complement the regulars. Home cooked Yorkshires were considered a must by our Yorkshireman Sous Chef.
Our group will be changing to Just Foods of the World from next month. After drawing out of a hat the names of our countries, over the coming months we will prepare food from Jamaica, Brazil and Pakistan served with suitably matched cocktails, beer and wine. Get your outfits at the ready folks!
Group Contact: Moira Rigby [email protected]
PATCHWORK GROUP
After a first meeting the new patchwork group decided that due to the low number of people and our commitments over the next few months, we will next meet on Thursday 25 January 2018, 10.30am at The Gallery.
Group Contact: Jane Thorn 01462 635745; [email protected]
Personal insurance is the responsibility of the individual to arrange.
LALG QUIZ TEAM
Tuesday 7 November and Tuesday 14 November: Three Horseshoes, Norton
Monday 20 November Cultivo Lounge, Leys Avenue, Letchworth
Unfortunately, this group is presently full to capacity and we can take no further members at present.
Group Contact: Barbara Thompson 01462 637603; [email protected]
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FIRKIN CLUB
This group meets monthly to sample real ales and to put world affairs into a personal perspective, viewed through a pint glass.
Our next meeting will be at Crafty’s Beer Shop, Leys Avenue, Letchworth on Tuesday 14 November, 8.00pm where we are promised a good selection of real ales.
New members welcome.
Group Contact: Grant Cameron 01462 679569; [email protected]
WINE APPRECIATION GROUP 1
Our October meeting featured a selection of wines from Majestic Wines Stevenage. The Manager, Sam Green, started with a challenge to check whether we could tell the difference between a Champagne and a Cava, both served blind. With 25 people present to make the decision, we automatically got off to a great start to the evening. A further seven stylish wines followed, all with an average price of £10.00. Overall a very enjoyable evening. Having attended a local wine-tasting by Marks and Spencer John Raines has chosen a selection of their wines for the November meeting. The meeting will be held on Friday 3 November at the Settlement Letchworth, commencing at 8.00pm.
Group Contacts: John Raines 01462 893059, George Barnes 01462 673710
WINE DISCOVERY
We are a friendly group who meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at The Settlement at 8.00pm. We have a number of well-traveled Members who occasionally give us the opportunity to try wines not always available in this country. Either by bringing them back in the boot of their cars or in our case, shipped back from Croatia for our last meeting. Our final two gatherings of the year will be on the 17 November and 15 December.
Group Contacts: Moira and Nigel Rigby [email protected]
MALT WHISKY APPRECIATION
Friday 17 November, 8.00pm
Those interested in sampling, comparing and generally enjoying fine malt whisky are welcome to come along to the next meeting when fine examples of this splendid spirit will be presented for members’ pleasure.
We’ve three more fine malts to taste at our next meeting. A list of the whiskies we have sampled in the past is available at lalg.org.uk/maltwhisky. We still have room for new members. For the details of the venue contact:
Group Contact: Grant Cameron 01462 679569; [email protected]
SUPPER CLUB
Please contact Linda for details of our next meal.
Group Contact: Linda King 01462 677329; [email protected]
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WALKING GROUPS
LUNCH CLUB
The venue for the November meeting was decided on Thursday 12 October. Please contact me for further details. . Group Contact: Janet Waters 01462 676357; [email protected]
MIDWEEK WALKERS
Wednesday 15 November Walk Leader: Mia Matheson
We meet at Sollershott Green to depart at 9.30am for car sharing to Sandon (usual contributions for drivers please). This is a 9½-mile circular walk from Sandon through rural Hertfordshire with 6½ miles to lunch at the delightful 17th century Moon and Stars pub at Rushden. Details of the pub menu are not online and are available from me after you register for the walk.
Please let me know if you intend to walk, preferably by email [email protected] or 01462 490070 and return your menu choices before Monday 13 November to enable me to pre-order your choices. Also tell me if you plan to drive to the start. Mobile for the day is 07517 466773.
Next walk: Thursday 14 December. Walk leaders: Jess Peyton Jones and Jenny Squires. This will be a morning walk only with a Christmas lunch at the Lilley Arms. Please book in with Jess for details.
Group Contact: Jess Peyton Jones 01462 458397; [email protected]
FOOD AND COOKERY GROUP
Talk it, learn it, eat it. Share knowledge, opinions, likes and dislikes about food. Be surprised by blind tastings, share recipes, discover kitchen tricks. Whether you’re a chef, a cook or think you’re a total novice, you are welcome to join this friendly bunch – we have a couple of spaces.
Our next get together will be on Wednesday 22 November at 7.30pm. This month it’s blind tastings for Christmas. See if you think the premium quality product really is much better at often twice or three times the price of the value one, when you can’t see the label. Are you sure your guests would know? Be prepared to have your taste-buds and your assumptions challenged. This is a repeat of last year’s November meeting by popular request of members because we were amazed by the results.
We meet in Members’ houses: we chat a lot, we talk food a lot and try not to eat too much but it’s always a fun evening.
Group Contact: Keith Wadsworth 01462 446044 keithwadsworth04@gmail
WEEKEND STROLLERS
Saturday 25 November We don't walk quickly and cover no more than 2½ miles. Meet at 11.00am on Weston Green, to return before 12.30pm. The walk will be followed by an optional pub visit.
Acting Group Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537
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WILD WALKS – MOSTLY MOUNTAINOUS
The group held a 2018 planning meeting last month when some interesting expeditions were suggested. Anyone interested in being kept informed of future trips please email:
Group Contact: Sheila George 07807 827490; [email protected]
LONG DISTANCE WALKERS
Sunday 26 November
A circular walk of approximately 11 miles from Brookmans Park Station, AL9 7SS by way of North Mymms Park, Colney Heath Common, Hawkshead Wood and South Mimms. The walk is mostly along public rights of way through woodland valleys and across fields with some climbing.
Bring food and drink for the day as no pub stops are planned.
Meet at Sollershott Green at 9.00am for car sharing to Brookmans Park.
Free parking is available behind the station on a road called the Gardens, AL9 7UL and also in Oaklands Ave. AL9 7UH.
Walk leader: Sheila Hogan 01462 743578
Group Contact: Joy Stroud 01462 623539; [email protected]
ALTERNATIVE RAMBLERS Sunday 12 November Purwell area.
This moderate walk of 4½ miles sets off at 10.30am. We will walk across Purwell Meadow, along old tracks, across fields and footpaths towards Willian / Roxley Court. Parts can be muddy if wet.
Meet at The Millstream, Cambridge Rd, Walsworth SG4 0JH at 10.15am to select lunch.
To attend the walk and book a meal, please contact Paul Taylor on 01462 490708, Mobile 07977 556919 or e-mail [email protected] by Wednesday 8 November.
Group Contacts: Anthony and Mary Wakeman 01462 337588; [email protected]
WALKING HOLIDAY
Although the group holidays have now come to an end, some of us are going to Dolgellau for a week's self-guided walking next year - 26 May to 2 June. At the time of writing rooms are still available and any friends who are interested in joining us would be very welcome.
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking those who have arranged holidays in the past, especially Harold and Carol Stokes who started the whole thing off and organised the holidays for several years.
For more details:
Contact: Kate Thompson 01462 621248; [email protected].
All LALG Members are entitled and encouraged to start a new group on any subject that interests them, provided the proposal fits in with the aims and objectives of the LALG. Please check your suggestion with William.
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SUNDAY RAMBLERS
Sunday 5 November
A circular walk starting from the Church at Benington making our way through fields at the back of Walkern and passing through the hamlet of Baccus Green. 7 miles easy walking, boots are recommended. Please bring a packed lunch. Meet at Sollershott Green at 9.30am. Walk leader: Pat Biggins; 01462 677579, 07752 580759.
Group Contact: Robin Edmett 01462 636085; [email protected]
SLOWER WALKERS
Wednesday 8 November Our November walk will start at The Fox & Duck, The Green, Therfield, SG8 9PN. We will meet there at 10.15am to pre-order lunch before starting the walk at 10.30am.
The walk is approximately 3½ miles long, taking in Therfield Church, Duck Green, Kelshall Church and the Cross. It is an easy walk but includes a longish gentle climb and with the occasional unavoidable muddy patch making waterproof footwear essential.
To book the walk and lunch please contact Nick or Lois Young between 30 October and 5 November, ideally by email: [email protected] or phone 01462 624373.
Mobile on the day: 07902 238314
Future Walk Dates:- Thursday 7 December Friday 12 January
Group Contact: Charlie Sams 01438 359026; [email protected]
TRAIL WALKERS
Hertfordshire Chain Walk
Congratulations to all this year’s Trail Walkers.
We are now planning our 2018 Walk. This will be starting in March. More information in the February Newsletter.
Group Contact: Shirley Whitworth 01462 630957
EARLY MORNING WALKS
Wednesday 8 November, 7.00am
Wednesday 29 November, 7.00am
Meet at Letchworth’s first roundabout on Broadway. We go whatever the weather. Back about 8.30am. Well behaved dogs welcome.
Group Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537
WALKING BUDDIES
Our next meeting is Tuesday 31 October at 2.00pm at the Community Care Hub in Station Road to discuss details of a walk on Tuesday 14 November to Thornes. For information please phone Annie.
Group Contact: Annie Hankin 01462 685511
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SPANISH CONVERSATION
Meetings on Thursday evenings between 7.45 and 9.30pm are usually held at the homes of members in Letchworth. Meetings are part general conversation, part reading with translation and discussion about various topics; we are always open to new ideas. New members welcome.
Group Contact: Ginny Morris 07944 777862
LATIN
For those with some knowledge of the subject. We hold regular meetings on Monday evenings. Group Contact: Carl Raybold 01767 223167
STROLLING NOT WALKING
The Group has no leader at present. If you are interested in finding out what's involved contact the LALG chairman. ([email protected])
A group consists of two or more people with a particular interest. To join an interest group you should become a member of the LALG.
MIDWEEK AMBLERS/RAMBLERS
Wednesday 22 November
The walk this month will be from the Chequers, Queen St, Stotfold SG5 4NX. Meet at the pub 10.15am to order lunch and start the walk at 10.30am.
A fairly flat walk from Stotflold to Astwick, mainly on fields some of which could be muddy, also some road walking. Boots recommended. A 4-5-mile walk distance to be decided on the day to suit the weather conditions.
Walk leaders Mavis and Reg. Mobile on the day 0794 1742467
To book please contact Reg and Mavis 01462 732432; [email protected] by 17 November.
Thursday 14 December The December walk and Christmas Lunch is starting from the Rising Sun, Halls Green. For Menu and booking form please contact Maureen below.
Group Contact: Maureen Findlay 01462 790211; [email protected]
LANGUAGE GROUPS
WELSH LANGUAGE & CULTURE
Byddwn yn cyfarfod pob Mercher olaf yn y mis am hanner awr wedi saith. Siaredir Cymraeg a Saesneg a chawn trafod rhywbeth diddorol bob tro. Clwb Cymraeg y fro. Cysylltwch efo Rosalie.
English friends most welcome.
Group Contact: Rosalie Lamburn 01767 640930
If you would like to know more about a Group’s activities or would like to join then please phone or email the Group Contact.
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RUSSIAN LANGUAGE РУССКИЙ ЯЗЫК
Meetings are held on Thursday afternoons from 2.00 to 3.45pm – more or less from mid Sept.
Our current efforts are concentrated on items of news in Russian downloaded from Правда, Известя, Би-би-си.
Recent articles have covered a wide range of subjects – metallic hydrogen, robotics, renaming a Yale University college and so on.
Group Contact: Ray de Vere 01462 670778; [email protected]
ITALIAN CONVERSATION
We meet at members’ homes on Friday evenings, usually at 7.30 finishing at 9.30pm. Alan Fraser will be happy to provide further information but the group is full at present.
Group Contact: Alan Fraser 01462 685448; [email protected]
CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE
Réunions les lundis soirs 20.00 h – 22.00 h Conversation en français pendant deux heures: exercice superbe.
50p par réunion.
On Recherche Un(e) Français(e) qui pourrait nous aider pendant les conversations, tels que prononciation, mots justes et le français idiomatique. Le groupe est composé de plus de dix amateurs enthousiastes de la langue française.
Group Contact: John Gregory 01462 674639
GERMAN CONVERSATION
Meetings are held in members’ homes on Tuesday evenings.
Everyday conversation with an opportunity for items of special interest. There is no formal tuition, but we have several native speakers willing to help.
Group Contact: Martin Sproat 01438 226044; [email protected]
DUTCH CONVERSATION
Would you like to share your thoughts on the arts, politics, weather, travel, sports, gardening, or anything else of interest in Dutch?
Join our small group of (more or less) Dutch speakers. We meet once a month on a Wednesday morning. For more information please contact:
Group Contact: Mady Groot 01462 635430; [email protected]
ITALIAN CONVERSATION 2
We meet on Wednesday evenings, fortnightly, at members’ homes.
The group is now full, but if you would like to know more about us or be put on a waiting list please contact Gloria.
Group Contact: Gloria Tirelli 07503 495952; [email protected]
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ASSOCIATED GROUPS
LETCHWORTH NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Tuesday 14 November, 7.30pm. Sri Lanka
Jonathon Forgham will give an illustrated talk on the Yala Nature Reserve and Kandy.
Kincaid Hall, The Settlement, Letchworth. LALG members £2 with valid membership card.
Contact: Letchworth Local and Tourist Information Centre (01462 487868) for more information.
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY SOCIETY
Monday 20 November at 7:30pm Barry Parker and Wythenshawe: an illustrated talk by Dr. Mervyn Miller Monday 19 February at 7:30pm Dr James Lewis will give an illustrated talk From Ice age to Wetlands, the Lea Valley's Return to Nature.
Both these talks will be in the Brunt Room at the Settlement. Admission £5 or £4 for LGCS and LALG Members
LGCS Contact: Allan Lupton 01462 685307; [email protected] or 8 South View, SG6 3JH
LETCHWORTH FILM CLUB
We shall be showing Paterson (dir. Jarmusch) - a sweet-natured film about the life of a local bus driver, who is also a would-be poet. Show is at Broadway Cinema, Sunday 12 November at 7.45pm.
Group Contact: Peter H Griffiths 01462 671679
WILLIAN BOWLS CLUB - Letchworth
Our Summer outdoor season has now come to a close, but we still meet every Tuesday at 2.00pm in our Clubhouse on Norton Common, Letchworth.
LALG members are always welcome for tea, biscuits and fun and games indoors!
All enquiries please to David on 01462 642790 or www.willianbowlsclub.org
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Lordship Theatregoers There’s no subscription to join this group, which buys theatre tickets at discounted group rates and sells them on to members. No travel arrangements are included.
We buy only top price tickets and only take the best of these. Some Half Price, Save up to £34, Prices from £19. West End Musicals – The Lion King, Book of Mormon, Tina – The Musical, Strictly Ballroom, Rat Pack and many more.
Milton Keynes Matinees – Mysteries, Dramas, Ballet, Comedies & Musicals.
Check out latest availability on our Facebook page ‘Lordship Theatregoers’ or www.lordshiptheatregoers.org.
To join our group (no charge) and get email notifications to find out what is being offered, and the prices, send your email address to: Clive Roylance 07831 417687; [email protected]
LETCHWORTH SETTLEMENT
Our popular programme of ‘Twilight Talks’ continues in November with the powerful story of a family caught up in the Holocaust at the end of World War II. Told through survivor Eva Clarke, who was born in Mauthausen Concentration Camp in 1945, the session takes place on Friday 10th and promises to be a highly thought-provoking evening.
Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.15pm start. Tickets cost £10 including a glass of wine/soft drink and are
LETCHWORTH DISTRICT GARDENERS’ ASSOCIATION www.ldga.org.uk
Thu 16 November, 7.45 - 9.45pm
‘A year in our garden’
Join us at the Central Methodist Church Hall for our regular monthly meeting which this month is a talk by Sherie Plumb, prize winning veg grower and fellow of the National Vegetable Society. Entry including refreshments is £2 for LALG members.
More info: [email protected]
available on-line via www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk, The Settlement office on 01462 682828 or through David’s Bookshop.
Another date for your diary is 24 November when we will be staging our annual fundraising quiz. Tickets and further information is available through the office.
RAMRUGGE CLOG MORRIS
This is a good time to join Ramrugge; it is our practice season when we learn new dances and tunes. New members, dancers and musicians, are welcome. We meet every Wednesday 8.00pm at Great Wymondley Village Hall, beside The Green Man Pub, SG4 7EU.
Group Contact: Cherry Carter 01438 724919; [email protected] or Paul, David’s Bookshop 01462 684631
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TRANSITION TOWN LETCHWORTH
Thermal imaging Survey heat loss from your home using our thermal imaging camera. The camera is free to use provided that you have attended one of our training sessions first. Provisional timings are as follows. Please contact us to confirm.
21 or 22 November, 7.00-8.00pm
16, 17 or 18t January, 7.00-8.00pm
www.ttletchworth.org; [email protected].
BALDOCK & LETCHWORTH BLUES, FOLK & ROOTS CLUB
Music starts at 8.30pm – see our website for full details
The Orange Tree, Norton Road, Baldock
www.madnanny.co.uk 01767 683583; [email protected]
www.facebook.com/Baldock-Letchworth-Blues-Folk-and-Roots-Club-406585046097124/timeline/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
FORTY PLUS CYCLING CLUB
We are the North Herts section of the Forty Plus Cycling Club. We ride every Thursday, meeting at 10.30am in Letchworth for a ride to a pub lunch. We mainly use quiet country lanes enjoying a leisurely pace for a distance of between 25 and 40 miles. Despite our name, we welcome cyclists of all ages and experience.
Contact Details: Secretary: Stuart Collins [email protected]; 01462 621799
Rides Organiser: Geoff Perry [email protected]; 07770 600370. www.fortypluscc.co.uk.
NORTH HERTS 50+
Thursday 16 November from 2.00pm- 4.00pm in St Faith’s Church Hall, in Woolgrove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0AS (road opposite the old North Herts College). We will be making greeting cards helped by Penny Mitchell. No need to bring any materials with you.
All are welcome. £5 to join, or £2 to all LALG members and visitors on the day. NH50 Plus is a voice for the over 50s. We campaign for older people.
Contact details for either group:
[email protected] or phone Sheila 01462 743578
Letchworth Jazz Appreciation Society
Thursday, 30th November, 7.30pm
Tony Sudweeks
presents
Hoagy: A Jazz Tribute
and, later, Bernie Pritchard presents
Jazz Goes Pop
- jazz in the charts -
plus other musical delights throughout
the evening!
We now meet in the Conservative Club,
1. Birds Hill, Letchworth, SG6 1PH
Doors open 7pm for a 7.30 start
New members most welcome Contact: Bob Wright – 01462.454562
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NORTH HERTS SPEAKERS
Increase your confidence! We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 7.30 to 9.00pm, normally at the Sun Hotel, Hitchin.
All are welcome and it is free to come along as a visitor. Parking is free in the market car park behind the hotel after 6.00pm.
Group Contact: John Kendall 01462 684036
SPINNERS, WEAVERS AND DYERS
A members Crafting on Saturday on 28 October
Thursday 2 November Crafting Together.
Visitors welcome 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month, term-time, 7.45pm to 9.45pm. 229 Nevells Road, Letchworth SG6 4UB
Enquiries to: guildsecretary@[email protected].
LGC & DISTRICT WILD WATER SWIMMING
A group of people interested in swimming in open water in a safe, supportive and protected environment. A just-for-fun activity. Watch here for details of our next outing or email [email protected] to be added to our contact list.
Group Contact: Hartley [email protected]
LETCHWORTH MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY
Annual Exhibition Saturday 25 November 10.00am till 4.30pm Etonbury Academy, SG15 6XS, on the outskirts of Stotfold 18 model railway layouts in various gauges and a similar number of trade stands. Includes Thomas the Tank Engine which can be operated by the children. Particularly suitable for grandfathers, fathers, sons, grandsons and their families Adults £5 Concessions £4 Children under 16 free. See more at LetchworthMRS.org.uk
Advance Notice. 2018 Festival 9-21 June Festival Fringe 22-24 June Festival Weekend www.letchworthfestival.org
ASSOCIATED GROUPS
The LALG Committee has previously agreed that the entries from Associated Groups should not exceed 1/6 of a page. Contributors were informed of this decision at the time but over time this rule has been neglected by some contributors. At the last committee meeting on the 5th October it was agreed that we should reiterate this decision. We hope that contributors will adhere to this guideline because otherwise it might be necessary for the newsletter editor of the time to exercise their own discretion in relation to entries.
George Barnes ( Chairman)
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ADVERTISING
Commercial: Full page £60 Half page £30
Non-Profit: Full page £50 Half page £25
Adverts should be Microsoft Word or JPG files (not PDF), formatted to fit the full or half page (of A5). Send to [email protected], by the deadline, 10th of preceding month, with cheque payment (to LALG) to David’s Bookshop.
Envelopes left at David’s must indicate the name of the advertiser, the month of the advert and be marked for the attention of the LALG Newsletter Editor.
Contact the editor to pay by post. Cheques will be returned if the advert cannot be included, for space or other reasons.
ADVERTISEMENTS
The current exhibition at the Broadway Studio & Gallery is The Garden City Postcard Project, displaying souvenir postcards of Letchworth from the past century alongside new postcards of the town by local contemporary artists. On until Sun 5 Nov.
LALG exclusive discount: 20% off all hot drinks, please show your membership card at the till.
EDITORIAL TEAM
Production of the Newsletter is central to running LALG. Please consider whether you can help. This could be as one of the team of editors, or in a more organisational role.
The Editors normally work on two issues a year using Microsoft Publisher to compile the newsletter. It is a great way to develop your computer skills as well as gaining a great insight into the running of LALG and getting to know the many contributors that make such a success of LALG.
To find out more please contact:
Tony Maynard-Smith [email protected]
The LALG welcomes contributions from its Members.
Do you have a lifetime experience in a particular subject, a hobby, interest, an amazing job, an unusual event in your life? Could you tell others about it, either at a Members’ meeting or in a smaller group? Phone William Armitage, 01462 643537
All LALG Members are entitled and encouraged to start a new group on any subject that interests them, provided the proposal fits in with the aims and objectives of the LALG. Please check your suggestion with William.
We are very happy to provide any advice and help you need.
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DAVID’S AUTHOR EVENTS NOVEMBER
Tuesday 14, 7.30pm at Spirella Ballroom
Simon Jenkins – Britain’s 100 Best Railway Stations. From Waterloo to Whitby, St Pancras to Stirling, these are the marvellous, often undersung places that link our nation. All aboard! £6.
Tickets: telephone or call into: David’s Bookshop & Music
Ceylon Tea Single Estate Teas with exceptional natural flavours Now available at:
• Fairhaven Wholefoods, Jubilee trading estate
• No. 12 Coffee House, Leys Avenue
• Online at: www.mortierstea.com
• Tel: 01462 743241
Loose Leaf, Tea Bags, Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, Orange Pekoe
www.mortierstea.com, Hinxworth, Herts.
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Alta Image 36 Broadway 672264 10% on all products Amron’s House of Fashion 6 The Arcade 07445 705673 10%
Annie’s Chocolate Emporium 10 The Arcade 680800 10% over £10 Arena Stationers 5 Arena Parade 480223 10% over £5
Beautician and Holistic Diane Badstevener 07899 924487 10% Therapist 641649
T Brooker 7 Bilton Rd Hitchin 434501 Trade Discounts where
applicable.
Corgi/Gas Safe Engineer Tom Badstevener 07970 958483 10%
Countryside Ski & Climb 118-120 High St. Stev. 0800 353086 10%
David’s Bookshop 14 Eastcheap 684631 10% over £5 David’s Music 12 Eastcheap 475900 10% over £5 exc. sheet music
David Stern Optician 10 Arena Parade 683045 10% excl eye test
Eric T Moore’s Bookshop erictmoore.co.uk 450497 10% Order by phone
Evergreen Chiropractic 607 Works Road 486444 10% Fairhaven Whole foods 27Jubilee Trade Centre 675300 5% on all products Garden City Florists 6 Arena Parade 685370 10% excl Interflora
Halfords Autocentres Birds Hill, Letchworth 681552 Excellent Discounts
Icas-Vila Fine Art 8-10 Leys Avenue 677455 10% framing only
Jewellery Box 1 The Arcade 675707 10% on all products
Just For Me 30 Leys Avenue 676688 15%
Letchworth Clinic 17 Station Road 670900 10% podiatry Mon-Fri
WR Lewis Garden Services 20 Rook Tree Close Stotfold 07966 676416 10% all work over £100
Manor Pharmacy 42-44 Broadway 685915 10% non-medical
Professional Dry Cleaners 25 Eastcheap 682571 10% dry cleaning on site 5 Brand Street, Hitchin 450491 only 72 High St. Stevenage 01438 745308
Prontaprint 59 Leys Avenue 674674 10%
Realign Massage 39 Leys Avenue 07969 334945 10%
Reality Quest Therapy, Reiki 624160 10%
Remedial Massage Evergreen Wellness C’ntre 01763 852943 10%
Therapist
Revive Health & Beauty 4 The Wynd 674888 10% treatments only
Trisports 48 Station Road Letchworth 415841 Bicycles 5% Accessories and clothes 10%
Sagar Tandoori 48 Broadway 684952 10% not with other disc.
Solicitor M. Hall LL.B 507 Broadway 674767 10%
St Christopher School Barrington Road 650850 10% new adult courses
System Restore UK 2 The Wynd 339101 10% on all labour
Totally At Home Pixmore Ave, Letchworth 504054 10% on all furniture and
Coffee shop purchases
Town Garden 28 Sun Street Hitchin 434440 10%
Walkwel Clinic 42 Leys Avenue 682526 £2.00 off all non-sale footwear over £30
SUPPLIER WILL REQUIRE PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP. All queries please contact Maureen Strutt 01767 318117
BUSINESSES OFFERING DISCOUNTS
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If your Group has no activity for any month, or you want your entry repeated, please let the Editor know anyway, or we may think you have folded completely!
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Hundreds of members have renewed their subs by automatic bank transfer, to LALG account 75 32 89 68 sort code 30-65-22 (Lloyds Bank). Nearly everyone remembered to include their membership number in the payee reference, important as, with nearly 1700 members, quite a few share the same surname.
This is the time of year when LALG members sometimes forget whether they’ve renewed or not and contact us to find out. One way to check is to look at your membership card, the colour of which changes at the end of August each year. This year’s card is LIME GREEN and is inscribed ‘Expires: 31/08/2018’. If you have it, you have renewed.
And if you have received this NOVEMBER newsletter through the post, or the link to the online version by email, you have certainly renewed, otherwise we wouldn’t have sent it to you. But it’s never too late. Re-join now and you’ll be in time to receive the December newsletter and continue enjoying access to the very many activities which LALG offers.
The Membership Team [email protected]
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Wed 22 Food and Cookery Blind tastings Wed 22 Midweek Amblers/Ramblers Stotfold Thu 23 Everything European Town Twinning Thu 23 Readers’ Group The Muse Sat 25 Model Railway Exhibition 36 model layouts & trade stands Sat 25 Weekend Strollers Sun 26 Long Distance Walkers Brookmans Park Mon 27 Crime & Murder Mystery The Crooked House by Christabel Kent. Mon 27 London Villages Legal London Tue 28 Daytime Social Group English Country Dancing Tue 28 Broadway Buddies Arrival Wed 29 Early Morning Walks Wed 29 Bus Buddies Biggleswade Wed 29 Science Books Bad Science, Ben Goldacre Thu 30 Children’s Literature Christmas Books DECEMBER Fri 1 London Villages Legal London Mon 4 Members’ Meeting Geoff Smith North Wales and BEYOND Tue 5 London Villages Legal London Tue 5 Transport & Ind. Heritage Treasurer’s report & Members’ evening. Wed 6 London Villages Legal London Wed 6 Theatre & Excursions Christmas Celebration Wed 6 Everything European Christmas Customs Thu 7 Fairfield Book Group One Summer in America Thu 7 Readers’ Choice Book Group Shylock Is My Name Thu 7 Slower Walkers tba Thu 14 Mid-Week Amblers Ramblers Christmas Lunch Thu 14 Midweek Walkers Walk & Christmas Lunch at Lilley Arms Thu 14 Readers’ Group Social evening with poetry Fri 15 Wine Discovery The Settlement Tue 19 History 3 Brick Lane Music Hall JANUARY 2018 Thu 4 Train Buddies Broadway Gallery Fri 12 Slower Walkers tba Wed 10 Science Books The Brain Wed 17 Theatre & Excursions Kinky Boots Thu 25 Patchwork Group Meeting at the Gallery FEBRUARY Wed 14 Theatre & Excursions The Golden Sound of Hollywood JULY Thu/Sat 5/7 Trip Three-Day Trip To Portsmouth
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NOVEMBER Wed 1 Visiting Churches Bunyan Museum Thu 2 Fairfield Book Group 1984 by George Orwell Thu 2 Readers’ Choice Book Group Katherine Mansfield: A Secret Life Fri 3 Gardening Tea & Tips 2 At Brian Nicholson’s Fri 3 Wine Appreciation Group 1 The Settlement Sun 5 Sunday Ramblers Walk from Benington Mon 6 Film Appreciation The Snowman Mon 6 Members’ Meeting Paul Jiggens, A Measure of History Tue 7 Transport & Ind. Heritage Blood Runners Tue 7 LALG AGM 7.30pm Mrs Howard Memorial Hall Tue 7 Opera and Ballet The Settlement Suor Angelica Tue 7 LALG Quiz Team 3 Horseshoes, Norton Wed 8 Slower Walkers Therfield Wed 8 Early Morning Walks Fri 10 Local Sports Championship Rugby Sun 12 Alternative Ramblers The Millstream, Purwell Mon 13 Daytime Book Group One day in the life of Ivan Denisovich Tue 14 The Firkin Club Crafty’s Tue 14 LALG Quiz Team 3 Horseshoes, Norton Tue 14 Letchworth Local History IGCI Wed 15 Travel Buddies The Gallery Wed 15 Midweek Walkers Sandon Wed 15 All Things Vegetarian Meeting at David's Bookshop Thu 16 Poetry Alive Harvest Time Thu 16 Garden City Wheelers Rabley Heath Thu 16 All Things Military Brothels, Pox and the Military Fri 17 Monday-Friday Group Ely Cathedral Fri 17 Malt Whisky Appreciation Fri 17 Wine Discovery Settlement Mon 20 Play Reading for Pleasure Key for Two Mon 20 LALG Quiz Team Cultivo Lounge Tue 21 Wine Group 3 Christmas wine shopping Tue 21 Poetry for Pleasure Fire Wed 22 Play Reading for Pleasure 2 tbd
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DIARY OF LALG EVENTS
Regular groups meet on the following days of the week. See the main entry for whether this is weekly, fortnightly, monthly or otherwise.
Mon: Philosophy for Non-Philosophers; Badminton; Games Club; Knitting; Latin; French; Meet for Coffee 2; Art Group. Tue: Table Tennis at two; Gardening Tea & Tips; Action for Happiness; Meditation; Bridge; Writers; Textiles; German; Backgammon; Game of Go. Wed: Clock; Scrabble; Dutch; Zumba; Letchworth Jazz Workshop; 50/9 Golf, Italian 2. Topical Topics Thu: Short Tennis; Whist; Table Tennis; Yoga; Singing for Pleasure; Russian; Spanish; Lip Reading. Fri: Bridge; Italian; 50+ Singles Drop-In. Sat: Zumba.
For listing of all events visit www.lalg.org.uk
