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Your number one digital magazine for all that's best in #Letchworth
# Collection offers insight into Garden City's past# Heritage Foundation digging in for business# RHS backing for garden at Standalone Farm
# LETCHWORTHLEISURE | EVENTS | BUSINESS | FASHION | DINING
June/July 2016
LETCHWORTH FESTIVAL:BUILDING UP TO AN ACTION-PACKED FORTNIGHT
WHAT' S ON: TAKE A LOOK AT OUR #LETCHWORTH LISTINGS FOR ALL THE BEST EVENTS ON IN THE AREA
Catch up with the Garden City's past
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The Garden City Collection provides access to the history of Letchworth Garden City via its collection of more than 250,000 items.
You can discover more about the town through our collections of art and architectural plans or more about the history of the people who lived here via our archives on schools, clubs and industry in the area.
With more than 50,000 items available online at www.gardencitycollection.com you can find out more about your history from the comfort of your living
room! Or visit us in person at our study centre on Wilbury Hills Road.
Every first Saturday of the month we hold behind-the-scenes tours and handling sessions. Why not get up-close?and-personal with the past. Best of all it is all free ? just book by calling us on 01462 476075 or online via Eventbrite.
Garden City Collection on tour? . you will find us out and about in 2016 at festivals, Standalone Farm, The Community Museum and The Broadway Studio and Gallery. Keep watch on our social media pages and #letchworth for more details or contact us to join our mailing list.
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Welcome to the second edition of #Letchworth the new digital title for the great Garden City.
It 's fitting for a town which has prided itself on making history that it should now have a groundbreaking new magazine taking its name as well.
We have been amazed by the great response to #Letchworth both to our new digital magazine and also to our social media feed.
In one edition alone we have shown the range of great events that take place in this superb Garden City. And along with these events there are also some remarkable businesses who have both stood the test of time and also give great service to the people of the town.
We are delighted to publish ahead of the Food and Drink Festival, one of the highlights of the #Letchworth calendar but a look at our listings will show there is so much more to this great town.
Please contact us at the addresses given below, #Letchworth is here to inform and entertain and do it with a smile.
Get in touch:
07539 782979
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With just a couple of weeks before Letchworth Settlement opens its doors for its annual charity fundraising fair, a team of volunteers has been busy making bunting to adorn the main hall to add a touch of carnival colour to the event.
Taking place on June 11 from 9.30am until 12.30pm, The Settlement Fair is a key event in its social calendar and all profits are ploughed back into the education centre to help keep course and running costs down. From vintage china to gourmet goods, plants, books and games the fair has something for everyone and admission is just £1. As with previous years the fair will mark the launch of The Settlement?s most exciting and ambitious course programme to date. Formal enrolments start on June 27 and this may be done either by post, phone or by popping into the office at 229 Nevells Road, Letchworth , SG6 4UB.
Six months in development, the brochure brings together an array of opportunities for learning and creativity. As well as modern languages, classes include painting in every medium, upholstery, patchwork and quilting and soapstone carving. There are also many special interest courses covering art history, science, music, history, creative writing and much more! A series of one-off lectures are also being hosted including ?In Conversation with Dr Helen Pankhurst? on June 20. Tickets are priced at just £5. In the next few months we have one-off workshops including an introduction to paper
cutting with expert Vanessa Stone on July 2. Costing £33 all materials will be provided on the day and participants will be able to make something special to take home. The Settlement is offering ?An Introduction to Clay?, a three-week course starting on July 4 based at The Fenners Building in Letchworth. This is a new partnership venture for The Settlement and follows a series of requests. All information about these and other courses are available on the website.
Letchworth Settlement is one of the few surviving adult education centres left in the country and operates on a charitable basis, relying heavily on a team of volunteers.
Settlement manager Sonia Weston, said: ?Our bunting bees have worked so hard and the fruits of their labours will be enjoyed not only during the fair but at other special events we will be staging throughout the year. Sincere thanks for all their hard work.
We hope to attract as many people as possible through our doors on June 11, not only to grab a bargain but to collect a copy of our new course brochure. We have tried to cater for a diverse range of tastes and have recruited 10 new tutors to help increase the diversity of subjects we offer.?
For more information about the brochure or The Settlement visit its website www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk visit on Facebook https:/ /www.facebook.com/ LetchworthSettlement/ or follow on Twitter https:/ / twitter.com/TSettlement
Are you going to The Settlement Fair?
Pictured holding t heir bunt ing alof t are volunteers Margaret Bendon, Chr ist ine Jones, Tr icia Buchanan, Jane Neesam, Val Quieros, Jan Grimsey and Sue Davis
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An exhibition exploring Letchworth Garden City?s rich arts and crafts heritage is now open showcasing rarely seen treasures from the Garden City Collection.
The exhibition offers an in-depth look at Letchworth Garden City?s signature early style, exploring the simple life and romantic idealism of Letchworth?s pioneer early citizens.
A range of artefacts including furniture, paintings, architectural plans, photographs, textiles and banners is currently on display at the Garden City Community Museum until late August.
The exhibition will also include profiles on the key players of the arts and crafts movement in Letchworth, including Barry Parker, Raymond Unwin and MH Baillie-Scott.
Exhibition curator, Josh Tidy, said: ?Letchworth attracted
some of the finest arts and crafts architects in the country and this is reflected in our architecture. Some of Baillie-Scott?s finest houses are in Letchworth as well as classic designs by Parker and Unwin and Bennett and Bidwell.
"We?re delighted to be able to share their plans, drawings and paintings along with a selection of furniture that featured in these early houses.?
Visitors to the exhibition can also enjoy a stroll around the town with a new free trail leaflet, which takes in some of the finest examples of arts and crafts buildings in the Garden City. Arts and crafts inspired merchandise and souvenirs will go on sale in time for the opening. Admission to the exhibition is free and will open from 11am-4pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For further information about the exhibition visit www.letchworth.com/ community-museum
Exhibition houses arts and crafts gems
An art s and craf t house designed by Barry Parker
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Construction of a new 15,000 sq ft office and industrial building is under way to accommodate thriving Letchworth business FB Chain.
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has invested £2million to develop a site on Works Road to create new premises for the firm, which is expanding to meet increased demand.
FB Chain supplies industrial chain to materials handling sector from its current site in Jubilee Road and last year was named Supplier of the Year by the Forklift Truck Association. It is also growing sales strongly in the
biomass sector.
Managing director, Peter Church said: ?It is amazing to see the next phase of our development taking shape. Ninety per cent of our staff live within a few miles, so it?s really important for us to stay in Letchworth.
"We hope to be able to move in this autumn.?
The Heritage Foundation undertook remedial work to clean up a contaminated industrial site formerly occupied by the Letchworth Polishing and Plating Company, and
create a new manufacturing site to support FB Chain?s expansion. The facility will be modular and flexible enough to adjust to future demands.
Foundation chairman Colin Chatfield said: ?Part of our role is to ensure we maintain a vibrant commercial environment in the town and we are delighted to partner with FB Chain to bring this brownfield site into use as a modern manufacturing facility, which means they can remain in Letchworth and grow their business.?
Development of the site is expected to be completed later this year.
Foundation digs in to support business
FB Chain MD Peter Church (third from left) and Foundation Chairman Colin Chatf ield (third from right)
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ARTS AND CRAFTS IN LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITYCommunit y Museum, The Arcade, Let chworthAn exhibition exploring the simple life and romantic idealism of Letchworth?s pioneer early citizens. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11am - 4pm, until August 22.
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LETCHWORTH FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVALTown Cent re, Let chworthThis year?s festival will be taking over the town centre. It will be a celebration of local gastronomy and is set to be packed with local produce, culinary activity, a free taste trail and various food and drink classes and demonstrations. From 10am to 4pm. Also May 29.
MALT WHISKY TASTINGThe Marquee, Leys Square, Let chworthAs part of Letchworth Food and Drink Festival and hosted by Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group - Malt Whisky Appreciation Group, vote for ?Malt of the Festival 2016? at this tutored tasting of four Scottish Malt whiskies. From 2.30pm - 4pm. Limited seating. Also May 29.
May 29
THE RONNIE SCOTT'S STORYAlban Arena, St AlbansRonnie Scott 's All Stars Quintet.
May 30
CREEPY CRITTERS WEEKStandalone Farm, Let chworthUntil June 3.
May 31
LALG DAYTIME SOCIAL GROUPCent ral Methodist Church, Norton Way South, Let chworthJoin this friendly Letchworth Arts
and Leisure Group for a cuppa followed by an informal talk on life in Nelson?s Navy. From 11am - 12.30pm.
June 1
LIFE AND DEATH OF THE WICKED LADY SKELTONInternat ional Garden Cit ies Exhibit ion, Let chworthTo celebrate a new edition of the novel based on a Hertfordshire legend, a talk and discussion hosted by Dr Rowland Hughes of the University of Hertfordshire.
THE MALINGERERSThe Orange Tree, BaldockBaldock and Letchworth Folk Club.
OKLAHOMA!St Chr ist opher School Theat re, Let chworthPresented by Letchworth Arcadians. Until June 4.
BOBBY DAVROGordon Craig Theat re, Stevenage
June 2
THE MANFREDSGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageClassic sounds of the 60s.
AND FINALLY... PHIL COLLINSWyllyot t s Theat re, Pot t ers BarGenesis and Phil Collins tribute.
NADFAS: THE LURE OF IVORY Spirella Building, Let chworthThis lecture to North Hertfordshire Decorative and Fine Arts Society by Maggie Campbell Petersen, looks at some of the most exquisite examples of ivory artefacts through the ages and also looks at the current trade bans and the difficulties in enforcing them. At 11am and 2pm.
NORTH HERTS 40-PLUS CYCLING CLUBThe Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Let chworthA small friendly group that generally meet and ride to a pub, café or tearoom for lunch. This week?s ride is to Northill, with lunch
at The Crown. Meet at 10.30am.
June 3
THE REAL THINGWyllyot t s Theat re, Pot t ers BarRewind to the 80s.
THAT'LL BE THE DAYGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageAlso on June 4.
June 4
CRAFT MARKETGarden Square Shopping Cent re, Let chworthMonthly craft market. From 8.30am to 4pm.
ARCHIVE TOURGarden Cit y Collect ion, Wilbury Hil ls Road, Let chworthDiscover some of the fascinating stories behind Letchworth?s historical artefacts with a guided tour by curator Vicky Axell. From 11am to 12.30pm.
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CHAS AND DAVEGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageCockney knees-up in the concert hall.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICALWyllyot t s Theat re, Pot t ers BarComedy.
CRAIG CHARLES FUNK N SOUL CLUBAlban Arena, St Albans
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LILTINGLetchworth Film Club, Broadway Cinema, Let chworthFilm.
FAMILY ARTS STUDIOBroadway Studio and Gallery, The Arcade, Let chworthFree weekend and holiday arts workshops. Open to all, but aimed at accompanied children aged
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three and over and families. Drop in for fun and creative arts workshops led by professional artists. Activities include printmaking, string weaving, recycled crafts and cut paper collage. Also on June 19.
SINGERS AT THE BARNThe Barn Theat re, Welwyn GCSongs from the shows.
CHRIS AND KELLIE WHILE, ELLIOTT MORRISThe Sun Hotel, Sun St reet , Hit chinHitchin Folk Club.
IDENTITY DANCEGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageAlso on June 13.
June 6
LITTLE RED RIDING HOODGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageA production by Ballet Cymru.
June 7
BREEZE RIDETrisport s, Stat ion Road, Let chworthBritish Cycling?s initiative to encourage women to cycle. Starts and finishes at Trisoprts. Ride starts at 11am. All rides are free and suitable for ladies of all abilities. Rides are about 10 miles. Suitable for mountain bikes and hybrids. Coffee and cake at end of ride at Trisports.
ROMEO AND JULIETGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageA production by Ballet Cymru.
90 GLORIOUS YEARSAlban Arena, St AlbansA celebration of Her Majesty Queen Eliabeth II 's 90th birthday with Neil Sands.
AN AUDIENCE WITH MARTIN KEMPAlban Arena, St Albans
June 8
MICHAEL MESSER'S MITRAThe Orange Tree, Baldock
Baldock and Letchworth Folk Club.
DEREK ACORAHGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageWith guests.
CARMENWyllyot t s Theat re, Pot t ers BarSouthgate Opera presentation of Bizet 's opera. Until June 11.
June 9
NORTH HERTS 40-PLUS CYCLING CLUBThe Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Let chworthThis week?s ride is to Wardhedges, with lunch at The Jolly Cooper. Meet at 10.30am.
DIRTY DUSTINGGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageThree cleaning ladies set up a sex chat line.
THE BIRTHDAY PARTYAlban Arena, St AlbansLondon Classic Theatre production of the Harold Pinter play.
June 10
MARK WATSONGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageStand-up comedy.
DANCING IN THE STREETSAlban Arena, St AlbansMotown's greatest hits.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)Barn Theat re, Welwyn GCThe Reduced Shakespeare Company present The Bard's 37 plays in 97 minutes. Until June 18.
June 11
LETCHWORTH FESTIVALCelebrating Letchworth Life with an amazing programme of events. With markets and exhibitions, sporting events and art and craft workshops. Until June 26.
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY HERITAGE FOUNDATION OPEN SESSIONThe Communit y Hub, Stat ion
Road, Let chworthSpeak to Heritage Foundation staff and Governors. From 10am to midday.
June 12
ONCE UPON A TIMEGordon Craig Theat re, StevenagePerformances at 1pm and 5pm by North Central Herts School of Dance.
HAMLETWyllyot t s Theat re, Pot t ers BarLive screening of Royal Shakespeare Company presentation.
MARTIN JOSEPHThe Sun Hotel, Sun St reet , Hit chinHitchin Folk Club.
June 14
ENCOURAGING NATURE IN LETCHWORTHMrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South Let chworthElizabeth Towler explains how the Heritage Foundation supports nature and biodiversity.
June 15
LONDON LABRYNTHMrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, Let chworthA talk by Kathy Chater to Letchworth and District Family History Group on the libraries, archives and record offices in London. Includes a short AGM. Starts at 8pm.
GARY FLETCHER - THE BLUESBANDThe Orange Tree, BaldockBaldock and Letchworth Folk Club.
STEVENAGE CELEBRATES!Gordon Craig Theat re, StevenageFirst day of a four-day mini-festival.
June 16
NORTH HERTS 40-PLUS CYCLING CLUBThe Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Let chworthThis week?s ride is to Coleman
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Green, with lunch at The John Bunyan. Meet at 10.30am.
SWORDERS AUCTIONSStansted Mount f it chetLetchworth Arts and Leisure Group is organising a trip to a 20th Century Art and Design Sale Preview at Sworders Auctions in Stansted Mountfitchet.
INTIMATE AND LIVE: MATT CARDLEAlban Arena, St Albans2010 X-Factor winner.
SCHOOLS NIGHTGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageDay two of festival.
June 17
DANCE EXTRAVAGANZAGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageContinuing Stevenage mini-festival.
ROB BECKETT: MOUTH OF THE SOUTHWyllyot t s Theat re, Pot t ers BarStand-up comedy.
June 18
FARMERS' MARKET
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The monthly farmer 's market selling locally produced meats,vegetables and other foodstuffs. Leys Square, from 8am to 1pm.
TRANSPORT PICNICFairclough Hall Farm, Weston Letchworth Classic and Vintage Car Club.
THE GOD OF CARNAGEThe Set t lement , Let chworth
Presented by The Settlement Players.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLESpirella Building, Let chworth Pop-Up Opera adaption.
HISTORIC GUIDED WALKING TOUR Join one of Letchworth's Town Historians on a pleasant stroll through some of the highlights of the first Garden City's history. Meet at the Tourist Information Centre. Starts 10.30am.
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LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMSGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageConclusion of Stevenage four-day festival.
MENDELSSOHN'S ELIJAHAlban Arena, St AlbansHarpenden Choral Society.
June 19
FAMILY ARTS STUDIOBroadway Studio and Gallery, The Arcade, Let chworthFree weekend and holiday arts workshops. Open to all, but aimed at accompanied children aged 3+ and families. Drop-in for fun and creative arts workshops led by professional artists.
SUMMER JOUSTINGKnebworth ParkThe Knights of Arkley provide a Fathers Day spectacular.
A NIGHT IN VENICEWyllyot t s Theat re, Pot t ers BarJonathan Ansell, Maria Kesselman, European Baroque Ensemble and Singers.
THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERSGordon Craig Theat re, Stevenage
BARN YOUTH HEDWIG SUMMER SHOWCASEThe Barn Theat re, Welwyn GC Also June 20.
June 21
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAMStandalone Farm, Let chworth Butterfly Theatre Presentation. Until June 24.
BREEZE RIDETrisport s, Stat ion Road, Let chworthBritish Cycling?s initiative to encourage women to cycle. Starts and finishes at Trisoprts. Ride starts at 11am. All rides are free and suitable for ladies of all abilities. Rides are about 10 miles. Suitable for mountain bikes and hybrids. Coffee and cake at end of ride at Trisports.
June 22
JOE LONGTHORNEGordon Craig Theat re, Stevenage
THE RORSCHACH TESTThe Barn Theat re, Welwyn GC By Alan Smithy. Until June 25.
June 23
NORTH HERTS 40-PLUS CYCLING CLUBThe Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Let chworthThis week?s ride is to Wimpole Hall. Meet at 10.30am.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAMKnebworth ParkA performance by The Chapterhouse Theatre Company.
June 24
JAMIE RAVENAlban Arena, St AlbansMagic with 2015 Britain's Got Talent contestant.
June 25
ARMED FORCES DAYBroadway Gardens, Let chworthOrganised by Royal British Legion, Letchworth.
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DECORATIVE SALVAGE AND VINTAGE FAIRKnebworth ParkAlso on July 26.
PEPPA PIG'S SURPRISEGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageBrand new stage show. Also on June 26.
June 26
AFTERNOON TEAKnebworth BarnsSunday tea, from 2pm.
A NIGHT IN VENICEAlban Arena, St AlbansJonathan Ansell, Maria Kesselman, European Baroque Ensemble and Singers.
June 27
CLOWN HEART: ADAM HILLSAlban Arena, St AlbansComedy with Aussie favourite.
June 28
MATILDAThe Barn Theat re, Welwyn GC Barn Youth Becket performance. Until July 2.
June 29
JEZ LOWEThe Orange Tree, BaldockBaldock and Letchworth Folk Club.
June 30
NORTH HERTS 40-PLUS CYCLING CLUBThe Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Let chworthThis week?s ride is to Maulden, with lunch at The Dog and Badger. Meet at 10.30am.
THAT'LL BE THE DAYWyllyot t s Theat re, Pot t ers BarRock 'n' roll spectacular.
July 2
COLLECTION EXPLORERSGarden Cit y Collect ion, Wilbury Hil ls Road, Let chworthA unique opportunity to get up close and personal with a museum collection. All are welcome to come
along and handle artefacts as staff talk you through their history and the story behind them.
July 3
HAPPY DAYSGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageGCT Drama Academy summer show.
July 8
BODY ELECTRIC 2016Gordon Craig Theat re, StevenageBodywork Company Performing Arts. Also July 9.
July 9
SOUTHSIDE WRESTLINGGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageWith former WWE star Billy Gunn.
KNEBWORTH COUNTRY SHOWKnebworth ParkAlso on July 10.
July 10
ALISHA IN WONDERLANDGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageStreet dance.
July 12
BUGSY MALONEThe Barn Theat re, Welwyn GC Until July 16.
July 13
DANCE IGNITEGordon Craig Theat re, Stevenage
July 14
BUGSY MALONEWyllyot t s Theat re, Pot t ers BarRare Productions youth musical theatre group. Until July 16.
July 15
OH! CAROL - THE STORY OF NEIL SEDAKAGordon Craig Theat re, Stevenage
July 16
NORTH HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL COMMUNITY SURGERYGarden Square, Let chworth Discuss issues with NHDC and Herts county councillors.
10.30am-midday.
FARMERS' MARKETLeys Square, Let chworthFrom 8am to 1pm.
HISTORIC GUIDED WALKING TOUR Join one of Letchworth's Town Historians on a pleasant stroll through some of the highlights of the first Garden City's history. Meet at the Tourist Information Centre. Starts 10.30am.
WILBURY COMMUNITY CAFE
Pop along to the Wilbury Community Café in Letchworth for a free cuppa and homemade cakes, free family activities and Butterfly K Knitters and a chance to meet the local councillor and much more. Also the Round She Goes Preloved Fashion Market and Wilbury Uniform Stall. From 10.45am to 12.30pm.
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17 Dec 2016
THE HELEN O'GRADY DRAMA ACADEMYGordon Craig Theat re, StevenageAlso July 17.
July 17
SUMMER SERENADEWyllyot t s Theat re, Pot t ers BarPotters Bar Community Choir. July 19
THE FRONTIER TRILOGYThe Barn Theat re, Welwyn GC A Shattered Windscreen Theatre Company production. Until July 22.
July 21
HAMLETBroadway Cinema, Let chworthLive screening of Royal Shakespeare Company production.
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Ooh la la - the girls are back
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
What a way to start the summer of cinema with the return of Patsy and Edina when Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie,
hits our screens at the start of July.
The plot is sketchy, but it seems our daft duo take the blame for a major faux pas at an uber fashionable launch party, and
Top release for July viewing
The Secret Life of Pet s
Inside a Manhattan apartment building, a terrier named Max (Louis C.K.) feels neglected as a favourite pet when his owner Katie (Ellie Kemper) takes in a mongrel named Duke (Eric Stonestreet), obtained from a dog pound.
The pair soon quarrel but they have to put their rivalry behind when a seemingly adorable white rabbit named Snowball (Kevin Hart) and his army of abandoned pets who call themselves the 'Flushed Pets' hatch a plan to exact retaliation on all happily-owned pets and their owners.
Meanwhile a Pomeranian named Gidget (Jenny Slate) assembles her own ragtag group of pets to track Max down...
Cineworld Stevenage:0871 200 2000www.cineworld.co.uk
Broadway Let chworth:01462 681088www.broadway-cinema.com
Odyssey St Albans:01727 453088www.odysseypictures.co.uk
Royston Picture Palaceinfo@roystonpicturepalace.org.ukroystonpicturepalace.org.uk
The Rex Berkhamsted01442 877759therexberkhamsted.com
after the ensuing media storm Patsy and Edina are pursued by the paparazzi.
With no money, no pride and no hope, they manage to make their way to the French Riviera, where the plan is to live the high life forevermore!
It has been 24 years since the pair hit our TVs and the movie promises more of what we have become used to with a host of cameo performances from some of the biggest names in fashion while the celebs look to be queuing up around the block to take part.
Reprising their roles on the silver screen the film features Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley.
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A new garden, which is being developed in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and local volunteers, has been created at Standalone Farm and opened in May.
Inspired by Parker and Unwin?s master plan for Letchworth, the garden will feature plants from garden cities around the world. Divided into zones, the garden will include a Brazilian beach-inspired sandpit, magnolia trees from China, red hot pokers from South Africa and a German schreber vegetable garden.
An outdoor classroom in the Australian zone, complete with interactive materials, will inspire children to create their own buildings and even whole cities.
The garden has been designed by landscape architect Charlotte Liu with Elizabeth Towler and David Ames from the Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation and the RHS.
Elizabeth said: ?The garden has been designed to include a variety of uses as well as to be enjoyed by visitors who will have the opportunity to see the origins of many familiar garden plants.?
The International Garden Cities
show garden will extend and enhance the existing RHS In Bloom garden by designer Jon Wheatley, which was brought to Standalone Farm last year after being shown at the RHS Hampton Court Place Flower Show.
ARCH Community group have built the gardens and volunteers are now planting hellebores, ferns, peonies, grasses and many more varieties.
Sir Nicholas Bacon, RHS President said: ?This is an innovative and creative community project that builds on the heritage of the Garden Cities movement, and is strikingly relevant to many of the communities developing in our towns and cities across the UK today.
?While the garden is being showcased locally in Letchworth, the opportunity to share the significance of the garden city movement both nationally and internationally is vital. Through education and learning, this garden will highlight the way forward for the development of communities, as did the garden city
concept when it was developed more than 110 years ago.
?The RHS garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show that was created to celebrate 50 years of RHS Britain in Bloom was moved to Letchworth so it could become a focal point for the community and celebrate the legacy of Britain in Bloom. Bloom volunteers understand the role horticulture plays in promoting wellbeing among communities and the positive impact gardeners and gardening have on the environment. These principles that the RHS believe are necessary to enrich lives are at the heart of the garden cities movement and enable the garden to live on.?
The Garden Cities garden has been constructed and features a range of plant species in order to highlight different countries influenced by garden cities.
Paths will lead people through the miniature gardens with plenty of benches and rest points for people to sit and enjoy them in this new garden.
Garden to showcase the global influence of Letchworth with plants from Garden Cities around the world
RHS backs garden at Standalone Farm
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Relaunch of the Heritage Awards
The Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation is re-introducing Heritage Awards to reward the best examples of improvements to people?s homes over recent years.
The categories are for best extension or alterations to homes in the Heritage Area and a separate category for more modern parts of the town, most improved property frontage and best commercial building.
David Ames, Head of Heritage and Strategic Planning for the Foundation said: ?The Heritage Awards are an opportunity to celebrate homeowners undertaking good quality extensions and alteration to their properties. We have not had these awards since 2011 and this year they also include categories for best changes to a commercial building and best changes to a front garden. We hope as many people enter as possible.?
Entries have now closed and 21 nominations were received.
Awards have not been issued since 2011, so anyone can enter if they have undertaken improvements that alter the external appearance of their home since that time.
A shortlist will be prepared shortly, followed by judging by local and national experts.
There will be an award for each category and then a public vote for the best overall winner, which will be presented at a ceremony in the autumn.
Further information can be found at http:/ /www.letchworth.com/ heritage-awards
Alternatively call 01462 476017 or email [email protected]
A Food Tour drawing on the rich archives of the Garden City Collection had its launch set for the Letchworth Food and Drink Festival.
The tour offers a street-by-street guided walk around the town centre, drawing on examples of food establishments through the ages and detailing their fascinating history. It also highlights how influential socialists and vegetarians nurtured allotments and established alternative food stores.
Gemma Leader, collections officer said: ?The tour delves into some of Letchworth?s lesser known food history, with intriguing anecdotes about the brave pioneering people who moved to Letchworth in its early days.?
Attracted by the utopian ideal that was on offer, one of these settlers was Bill Furmston, who managed Letchworth?s alcohol-free pub, The Skittles Inn. He moved to Letchworth from London in 1904, despite warnings from friends and family: ?Bill, don?t go there. There ain?t even a milk shop, let alone a pub!? Bill didn?t mind, especially with his aversion to alcohol! The Garden City Horticultural Society had their first show in August 1906 and though the town had a population of only 2,500 there were 800 entries of flowers, fruit and vegetables in 110 classes.
During World War Two a kosher butcher opened in The Wynd as a consequence of a substantial Jewish population settling in the town.
Focusing on five main shopping streets, the tour highlights many of Letchworth?s well-loved food establishments and reveals such treasures as the Vegetarian Cycling Club started by Alfred T Crouch and some of the more unusual food habits.
It also looks at when and why large
food production industries moved to Letchworth and the innovations they pioneered, including puffed wheat.
The tour can be undertaken with an illustrated booklet which costs £4.99 or the free online guide available via the Whitepoint app, with a quick tap
on a smart phone or tablet.
The Garden City Collection is run by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation and undertakes monthly tours and hands-on sessions revealing the inner workings and collection highlights, on the first Saturday of every month, from 11am to 12.30pm. Tour numbers are restricted so advance booking is essential. The Garden City Collection, on Wilbury Hills Road, is also open by appointment to the local community and researchers from around the world, catering for growing interest in Letchworth Garden City.
Call 01462 476075 or email [email protected] or browse the collection online at www.gardencitycollection.com
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Food tour offers a taste of Garden City
"Bill, don't go there. There ain't even a milk shop, let alone a pub..."
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A feast of local produce at festival
Food lovers have proved themselves hungry for a huge helping of the Letchworth Food and Drink Festival taking place in in Letchworth Garden City Town Centre on May 28 and 29, from 10am to 4pm.
Organised by The Letchworth Garden City BID, this year?s festival will be a celebration of local gastronomy and is set to be packed with local produce, culinary activities, a free taste trail and various food and drink classes and demonstrations.
Town centre cafés, pubs and restaurants are joining in the local spirit of the festival by taking part in the new Taste Trail. During the
festival, members of the public will use the Taste Trail map inside the Food and Drink Festival programme to navigate their way through the town trying the wide variety of food and drink on offer. Each shop will have a table inside their premises with a selection of food/drink tasters which they would normally sell on a day to day basis.
The Scouts, Guides and Cadets will come together on Leys Square for a large cookery competition being run over both days of the festival. The Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group will be running a bake-off and whisky tasting classes as well as the world champion gnome bowling
competition in the garden Square shopping Centre!
The Letchworth Garden City BID has also organised a children?s theatre tent and Food Art tent on Leys Avenue and in The Wynd.
This year?s festival is sponsored by Wentworth Kitchen Trade who have been creating beautiful kitchens for more than 15 years with a proven track record in customer satisfaction. Visit www.wentworth stalbans.co.uk for more information.
With live music throughout both days and the array of food and drink offerings, this year?s festival is set to be the best one yet.
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This time of year is full of change for foodies across the UK. Slowly we start to replace hearty comfort food with light and fresh meals. Warm bowls of substantial soup are replaced by light bowls of summer salads. Robust and flavoursome stews are replaced with fresh and clean fish dishes, and of course we move from the safety of the hob to the unpredictable but highly rewarding barbecue. This, of course, means that the wines we choose to complement our meals need some thought, so put down the powerful, high alcohol red with loads of tannin for something a bit more appropriate.
So, what makes a great summertime wine? Well generally, low alcohol wines are a good option, especially for those daytime barbecues that magically extend into early evening get-togethers. The key requirement of a great summertime wine is that it should be refreshing, so it can either complement the crisp and light salad dishes or cut through those juicy sausages and burgers. With this in mind I would generally recommend wines which are high in acidity and low in tannin, because tannin dries out the mouth.
For whites, it is easy to stick with Pinot Grigio or New Zealand Sauv Blanc, but why not treat yourself to something like an English Bacchus? This variety has found its true home in England and is often referred to as the 'English Sauvignon.' Wareside Wines has a brilliant Bacchus which can be bought from Foxholes Farm shop, Hertford. Although Pinot Grigio is great for drinking on its own, why not try a bottle of Gavi which, although just as light and fresh, has more complexity to complement summer dishes.
Last summer saw the rise of Brosé, a trend that saw more men (or Bros) enjoying the charms of rosé wine. If you are unsure, start with a Pinot Grigio rosé, which is very light, before moving onto a rosé from the south of France, which has more depth of flavour. The mix of red fruit and high acidity served chilled is made for summer.
Red wine can be a bit trickier for summer. Of course a nice Australian Shiraz will complement barbecue steaks, but summer is a great opportunity to explore some of the light style of reds. Grape varieties such as Mancia from Spain of Nero d'Avola from Sicily are great alternatives to Pinot Noir. Items such as chicken and salmon fillets cooked on the barbecue will be brilliant with these types of wine and are much more refreshing than the tannic and powerful reds.
We, at The Wine Education Company, will be running tastings all over Hertfordshire during the summer. If you want to sample wines such as the ones mentioned above, then why not go along to one of the tastings? Or even better, why not host your own tasting with your friends and family?
What makes a great summertime wine?
Duncan Gammie of The Wine Education Company offers a taster on the best wines to enjoy this summer.
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If your club, band or organisation would like to take part in this year's Letchworth
Festival please contact us early to avoid disappointment
Residents of Letchworth, check your letterboxes because the 2016 Letchworth Festival programme will be dropping on your doormat any day now!
The printed programme will showcase more than 100 events for the festival fortnight, including opening with the Love Letchworth music event and finishing with Armed Forces Day entertainment on the final weekend.
Local businesses in Letchworth are also showing their support by organising events in the town centre such as The Great Letchworth Sewing Bee which is being held in The Arcade at Amron?s School of Sewing.
For those who don?t live in Letchworth, the full online listings will now be appearing on the Letchworth Festival website, so be sure to take a look!
Tickets for many of the events can be purchased at the Tourist Information Centre and David?s Bookshop in Letchworth.
The festival still has opportunities for people to get involved including hosting a community or arts and craft stall on Saturday, June 11, and volunteering their time over the course of the fortnight. If you would
like to get involved or find out more about the festival listings please visit
www.letchworthfestival.org or email [email protected]
Programme will help you plan for your festival
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Breathing life into the world of coutureAmron's house of fashion and school of sewing is a bespoke service for the modern and confident woman who craves the 'fashion air.'
The aim of Amron is to breathe life into the world of couture. The Amron school of sewing has at its heart the ethos that sewing should be fun and it aims to bring sewing back to the heart of British culture, just as the the Great British Bake Off has done for home baking.
Those who enjoy the Amron experience will find that they are empowered to take control of what they wear. This is done through a thorough one-to-one tuition or in small workshops with a friendly but educational atmosphere, an environment that is entirely conducive to sewing.
Along with the easy to use equipment and excellent teaching, Amron clients can also expect to utilise a vast range of fabrics which
are ideal for both everyday sewing and also for bespoke pieces.
In addition a range of gift vouchers are also available for those who would like the ideal present.
Amron is the brainchild of Norma Hutchinson-Regault who has several years experience teaching and is a
graduate with a degree in fashion with marketing.
Commenting on the school she said: ?I have combined my skills and knowledge of fashion, textiles and sewing to lend students an experience that will last them a lifetime. I am very passionate about what I do hence I strive to inspire and motivate individuals who hope to advance in the skill of sewing. The knowledge I pass on is sound and practicable. For every workshop my objectives are clearly outlined and methods are applied to ensure all are met. In addition, I am a fun loving, sociable and humble person who ?lives and breathes fashion?, I strive for excellence in everything I do.?
Amron is based in 6 The Arcade, Let chworth, Hert s, SG6 3ES.
To contact call 07445 705673 or email amrons@out look.com or [email protected]
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Great Britain deaf football boss scores with cash grant
The Great Britain Deaf Football team manager has been given a grant by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation to accompany his squad to the World Cup in Italy this summer.
Manager Phillip Garner, of Letchworth Garden City, was awarded £500 towards travel and accommodation at the prestigious tournament, which kicks off in June.
Great Britain are ranked third in Europe, and will take on Egypt, Iran and Ukraine in the group stages, aiming to improve on their bronze medal from the 2015 European Championships.
The team are on good form and recently won a critical match against Hungary 2-1, in Baldock, to virtually assure themselves of a qualifying place for another contest, the 2017 Deaflympics.
Phillip said: ?Our patience was rewarded in the closing stages when they finally broke through the tiring
Hungarians to score two vital goals.?
The Foundation?s Helen Macfarlane, Active Letchworth Partnership Lead, joined the Hertfordshire FA?s Welcome Reception to talk about her work building partnerships and encouraging groups and organisations to work together, support one another and inspire others to be active and try new things.
Phillip said: ?The GB players thoroughly enjoyed the warm hospitality, and went away saying they look forward to returning to Letchworth Garden City once again! I appreciate the quality time Helen spent with us.?
The Grants Committee heard about the work of the Kingfisher Club which was set up to support people suffering from dementia in Letchworth and Hitchin.
This was a really interesting presentation and prompted questions around the level of local need and what services there are out in the community to help families who have a loved one who is suffering from dementia.
Can anyone share their thoughts on provision in Letchworth for sufferers
of dementia and how greater support could be offered?
In March t he Club Together Programme awarded a t otal of £4,442 t o:
Letchworth Arts Society for operational costs. The Asian Day Centre for a celebration meal.Garden City Bowls to promote the sport of bowls. The Italian Pensioners Club for a celebratory meal. Langleigh Social Club for a celebratory meal. The Polish over 60 Club for a celebratory meal.Reynolds Social Club for a day trip. Wilbury over 60s for a coach trip to Stratford-on-Avon. Wilbury Short Mat Bowls Club for a celebratory meal. Wilbury Community Forum for operational costs of the monthly Community Café. Mind in Mid Herts to fund a meeting space for their weekly support group meetings.
Late goals earn victory which virtually ensures a place in 2017 Deaflympics
Heritage Foundation's grant boost as Phil looks forward to this summer's World Cup
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Survey to improve shops access for allA major survey of shops and businesses, and advice on how to improve access, is planned by the Access Advisory Group as they step up their campaign to make Letchworth Garden City a trailblazing town for accessibility.
The group will work with national
disability information service DisabledGo and the Letchworth Business Improvement District (BID) to visit every town centre business. The group will ultimately compile information on their accessibility for DisabledGo?s national website to enable more people to plan a visit
with confidence.
The plan is one of many activities by the Access Advisory group who can already boast an array of achievements including amendments on accessibility in a new Design Principles for shops, and better signage to disabled toilets in
the town centre. The Access Advisory Group was set up and is chaired by Celia Saunders, with Penny Wyatt and Councillor Sandra Lunn, supported by local residents, the Heritage Foundation and the BID. It aims to make Letchworth town centre more accessible to shoppers, residents and visitors.
Celia Saunders said: ?We hope to become a town for all people to visit and enjoy and this is an important step on the way.?
The group is not just focused on the needs of disabled people but also parents of young children and older residents. Accessibility could mean ease of use for people with babies or toddlers in buggies, wheelchair users, people with mobility issues, or access to toilet facilities. The group is currently surveying town centre car parks to check on the number and condition of disabled driver bays, and looking at road crossings, dropped kerbs, and town centre signage. Contact the group by sending an email headed 'Access Advisory Group' to communityhub @letchworth.com
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Inspiring to connect, collaborate and grow
One of only 52 British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) accredited chambers and known as one of the most active business organisations in the region, the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce is proud of the breadth and quality of events which it hosts for members and non-members alike. 2016 Inspiring Hertfordshire AwardsIndeed all eyes were on the Porsche Centre Hatfield on Thursday, May 19, for the Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards where winners of these prestigious business accolades were announced at the 2016 Awards Gala Dinner. Along with these business Oscars, the Chamber also runs a series of one-day and half-day conferences, the next one is the Circular Economy Conference 2016, hosted at BRE, near Watford on Thursday, 16 June. Building innovation and enterprise
This year 's conference is themed 'The Circular Economy: building innovation and enterprise? and will be chaired by Richard Potter, Sopra Steria's director of innovation, and will include two panel discussions each followed by Q&A sessions and an hour 's networking lunch. Keynote speakers include Benita Matofska, founder of The People Who Share, who will explain what is meant by the ?Sharing Economy? and Dr Mariale Moreno, Research Fellow in Sustainable Consumption and Production at Cranfield University, who will take a holistic view of the Circular Economy. The panel discussions will be on how Circular Economy principles can be adopted for building innovation and enterprise and The Circular Economy in practice - case studies on how to use tools to adapt business models for commercial gain. Panel experts will include representatives from BRE, UH Rebus,
Altro, Linde, IET, Go Travel Solutions, Epson (UK), Johnson Matthey and Supply Chain Academy. The event from 8am-1pm will cost £46.80 for Chamber members and £81.60 for non-members inclusive of VAT, refreshments and a buffet lunch. To book visit: http:/ /www.hertschamber.com/event/details/151 Connect, collaborate and growThe Chamber is also committed to networking and bringing businesses and organisations together regardless of size ; this reflects the Chamber?s commitment to help members to "connect, collaborate and grow". A good example of this is the Letchworth event, on Tuesday, June 21, in which the Chamber team is inviting businesses in North Hertfordshire to a FREE breakfast networking event at the newly opened Broadway Studio and Gallery in Letchworth.
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The Chamber 's chief executive, Yolanda Rugg will be joined by John Lewis, CEO of the Letchworth Heritage Foundation, to share views on how to develop new business opportunities by helping organisations to connect, collaborate and grow in this part of the County. You can view the Chamber?s calendar of events here: http:/ /www.hertschamber.com/training-and-events Help with learning and developmentThe Chamber also links up with a number of training companies and has a partnership with the University of Hertfordshire (UH) which enables the Chamber to offer members discounts on selected UH courses - anything from a one-day course on Assertiveness to a
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) management and leadership certificate and diploma courses. As part of this arrangement the Chamber also offers the
Hertfordshire MBA, which is a part-time course designed to meet the needs of busy working professionals. The programme is delivered on a part-time basis over 10 weekends (Friday-Sunday) each year between October-May.
The next available start date is October 2016. There is always a maximum of 25 participants for each cohort, to ensure a highly interactive and engaging study environment.
For further information on the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Email: [email protected] call 01707 398400 or visit www.hertschamber.comhttp:/ /www.hertschamber.com
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Secret garden tips
Put conservatory plant s out side
It can be difficult to judge but as the warmer months approach then you should be able to place conservatory plants outside without fear of any damage from colder weather.
Water when needed
Watering is of course essential and you should pay special attention to tubs and new plants if they show any sign of being dry. However gardeners must also make sure that they are water-wise and do this without waste of this precious resource.
Do the deadheading
It?s an art form in itself and one which comes into its own now as you
should be deadheading. A vital part of gardening, deadheading of bedding plants and repeat-flowering perennials helps to ensure continuous flowering and therefore a great display.
Pamper your pond
Now is the time to turn your attention to your pond. In the drier months you should clear algae, blanket weeds and debris from ponds. You should also make sure
that it is at the correct level and that it is topped up regularly.
Order your catalogues
You may have barely begun to appreciate the garden this year but it is already time to start thinking about 2017. It?s an exciting time for some gardeners and a chance to look ahead but you should really be considering ordering catalogues for next year?s spring-flowering bulbs.
Give t he lawn a feed
It?s something that is very often overlooked but in the summer months you should give the lawn a quick-acting summer feed. This should especially be done if you have not given it a spring feed
Look af t er your woodwork
Like any part of the garden, items such as woodwork also appreciate a little care. If you have the chance give woodwork a lick of paint or preserver, while the weather is dry.
The # Let chw or t h t eam of exper t s gi ve you som e t op t i ps an d jobs t o do as t he garden spr in gs i n t o act i on i n ear l y sum m er
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What is t he name of your char it y? Garden House Hospice Care.
What is t he aim of t he char it y?Garden House Hospice Care provides free specialist care for people with life limiting illnesses, living in North Herts, Stevenage, Royston and surrounding villages. Garden House Hospice Care needs to raise £2 million in charitable income every year in order to run its services.
Where are you based? Garden House Hospice Care is located in Letchworth Garden City.
Do you have any special project s at t he moment? The Hawthorne Centre at Garden House Hospice Care aims to increase confidence, self-esteem and quality of life to day attendants. The centre needs to replace some key items of furniture for patients and families in the day room. We are currently growing the activities and services offered by the Hawthorne Centre, and funding towards much needed gym equipment will make a huge difference to our physiotherapy service.
Fundraising events Be inspired by one of events and raise vital funds towards patient care Colour Clash 5k, July 30, Marriotts Sports Centre and Fairlands Valley
Park, Stevenage; Starlight Walk, September 10, leaving from North Herts Leisure Centre, Letchworth Garden City; Firewalk, October 20, Needham House Hotel, Little Wymondley.
How can local businesses help you? We love to work in partnership with local businesses to achieve our mutual goals and there are many ways they can support Garden House Hospice Care including: Charit y of t he Year: Adopting us as your chosen charity is a simple way to focus your efforts on one amazing cause or maybe we could be your beneficiary charity for an existing company event. Sponsorship: Sponsorship of our events and campaigns, including
branding and PR opportunities, is a great way to increase your company profile in the local community. Staf f fundraising: Whether it?s entering a team into one of our fantastic events like the Starlight Walk or doing your own fundraising activity, this is a great way to build team spirit and have some fun. St ock donat ion: Why not ask staff to have a clear out and donate their unwanted clothes, books, CD?s, DVD?s, small electrical items or bric-a-brac to one of our seven Garden House Hospice shops? Corporate donat ion: From making a donation or donating an auction or raffle prize to providing relevant skills or services for free, giving us a corporate donation of money, time or products is a fantastic way to contribute.
How can I f ind out fur t her informat ion about you? Websit e: www.ghhospice.co.uk Facebook: https:/ /www.facebook.com/GardenHouseHospice/ Twit t er : @GHHospice Telephone: 01462 679540 Email: [email protected]
Specialist care in a real t ime of need
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Work is under way to enhance and maintain the Garden City Greenway to make it easier for people to explore and enjoy this outstanding outdoor amenity, which surrounds the Garden City estate where town meets country.
Covering 13.6 miles of beautiful countryside, the Greenway is a great place to walk, cycle and explore with many interesting places to stop off en route, including Radwell Meadows, Willian Arboretum, Wymondley Woods, Norton Pond and Standalone Farm.
Work has been going on since the spring to trim and maintain pathways and car parks, cutting the grass and generally tidying up. Signage has been enhanced, the arboretum cleared and overgrown borders trimmed. This in addition to weekly rounds to pick up litter and the tonnes of rubbish dumped by fly-tippers.
There has never been a better time to explore the Greenway, which was created as a permanent commemoration of Letchworth Garden City?s centenary in 2003.
A free app is available by searching Letchworth Garden City Greenway on AppStore. It can help you plan your journey, offers seven suggested routes, and pinpoints your location. A free Greenway map leaflet is also available from the local and Tourist Information Centre, 33-35 Station Road.
If you have any suggestions for future measures which would help even more people enjoy this outdoor amenity, email [email protected] or write to: Foundation House, Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, Herts SG6 1GD.
Taking steps to enhance experience of Greenway walks
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Hidden Agenda at Broadway GalleryHidden Agenda: Socially Conscious Craft, a Crafts Council Collection exhibition, curated in partnership with Berwick Visual Arts and Doug Jones, opens at Broadway Gallery, Letchworth Garden City from Saturday, June 18, to Sunday, August 14.
Hidden Agenda presents works by makers and designers who use craft as a platform for social comment and provocation.
The exhibition introduces subjects covering societal injustice, subversion, propaganda, remembrance, monetary value and economy in materials and production methods.
Hidden Agenda has been timed to accompany the exhibition Arts and Crafts in Letchworth in the nearby Community Museum. Together, the two exhibitions demonstrate how socio-political concerns have played an important role in craft for over a century.
Hidden Agenda includes work by Doug Jones who presents one of his
recent pieces entitled Generation, comprising 54 pairs of cast chicken feet individually finished by Jones and a team of workers in a bronze foundry in South China. The work explores the concept of fair trade and ethics in manufacturing and the correct sourcing and processing of materials.
In response to Jones? politically and socially driven installation, 11 objects from the Crafts Council Collection have been selected, covering a range of subjects, disciplines and techniques, including textiles, ceramics, furniture, metals, plastics. These include Hundreds and Thousands a neck piece created by jewellery maker Angela O?Kelly formed from circular cutouts from the Financial Times newspaper, which have been meticulously strung together. The use of paper, a non-precious material, emphasises the importance of workmanship and imagination over the mere value of
materials.
The exhibition also includes an early work by Grayson Perry. Mad Kid?s Bedroom Wall is glazed and embossed in multiple and conflicting layers. Depicting a teenager?s bedroom, the layers of imagery evoke a sense of menace, telling the story of a country adolescent boy in isolation
Annabelle Campbell, head of exhibitions and collections at the Crafts Council said: ?Hidden Agenda was developed through our Curate with Us scheme which enables us to work with curators and venues to draw on our nationally important collection of contemporary craft. Each piece has been selected as examples showing how craft can present an informed and thoughtful exploration of social and political issues."
Mad Kid?s Bedroom Wall by Grayson Perry
Hundreds and Thousands by Angela O?Kelly
Generat ion by Doug Jones
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Celebrating the year of the English garden
Our photo gallery shows images of Let chworth resident s enjoying t heir gardens f rom t imes past as well as t oday. We wil l be shar ing images every day via Instagram. I f you would l ike t o share photos of your garden in bloom or a gardening event , email t hem to gardeningcit y@let chworth.com
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To commemorate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ?Capability? Brown, Visit England has designated 2016 as the Year of the English Garden.
As the world?s first garden city, we think it?s a great opportunity to launch our very own celebration to inspire you to make the most of your garden, allotment or window box.
Letchworth Gardening City brings together all the gardening related activities and events taking place in Letchworth throughout the year. Our dedicated web page will keep you up to date with what?s happening, how you can get involved and signpost you to information to help you grow your own plants,
flowers, fruit or vegetables.
Gardening in Let chworth
Ebenezer Howard?s plan for Letchworth was to bring together the best of town and country, and more than 112 years later, our passion for gardens and gardening continues.
Today we enjoy a strong partnership with the?RHS with the latest RHS garden set to open at Standalone Farm in the coming weeks. Letchworth also boasts a
wide variety of gardening groups including:
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Events
There are plenty of gardening related events and activities taking place in Letchworth this yea. If you would like to get your event listed, email the details to gardeningcity @letchworth.com
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How do you go about finding someone to supply a website? This can be a daunting process!
These days a good website is fundamental to a business; forget social media for now, it has it 's uses but your website is all yours, you own it, control it and it provides a 24/7 shop front to the world.
So, how do you know who's going to do the right job? You might draw up a formal specification or write down what you want.
"What then? Maybe send out a document listing what you want and see who comes back with the best response (tendering)?". This is not a good idea ? you will risk ending up with the company which is best at tendering and not the one that 's best at providing a website.
You may know someone who does websites as a hobby; bad idea ? your website is too important for this. You might say ?but I only want a brochure site? - this is a mistake; don't under-use this powerful technology.
My advice? Meet the prospective suppliers. A decent web company
will ask questions and get to understand exactly what your business and customers need. They won't blind you with science or talk exclusively about design.
Your website has to look good but it should be far more than a pretty picture. Your web supplier will talk to you about content, features and
search; they will suggest how they can deliver a tool that will bring value to your business, increasing sales and attracting new customers.
A web project really starts on the day the site goes live and a good long-term relationship with your supplier will pay off. So get to know them.
So, you think you want a website?Anthony Mellor of software development company Climbing Turn guides you through the pitfalls of setting up a website for your business
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Summer in t he Garden Cit y?
I t 's something we all love and in our next edit ion we wil l look at al l t he key events and promot ions in Let chworth GC that wil l be ahead as we go online in Mid-July.
News f rom the Her it age Foundat ion, Love Let chworth and local groups such as The Set t lement wil l f igure prominent ly as we give you t he best guide t o enjoy t he sun and some sizzling entert ainment .
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Drapers Way, Stevenage, 01438 369173www.a-topletting.co.uk
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33c Julians Road, Stevenage01438 351799www.candjservices.co.uk
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BTC, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, SG1 2DX, 07753 719311www.walljam.com
Climbing Turn
BTC, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, SG1 2DX, 07717 582128www.climbingturn.co.uk
Mack's Pie and Mash
29b High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3AU01438 317721www.mackspieandmash.co.uk
Topgolf
Bushey Mill Ln, Watford, WD24 7AB01923 222045www.topgolf.com
Wat ford Colosseum
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN 01438 01923 571102www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
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We are delighted to present our business directory of trusted traders and supporters of #HertsCall 07539782979 if you wish to take advantage of one of the advertising options via our extensive online promotion and here in the magazine
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Wyllyot t s Theat re
Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2HN 01707 645005www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk
Gordon Craig Theat re
Arts and Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ 01438 363200www.gordon-craig.co.uk
Henry Moore Studios and Gardens
Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham, SG10 6EE 01279 843333www.henry-moore.org
Stableyard Hat f ield HouseStableyard Shops, Hatfield House, Hatfield, AL9 5NF 01707 287010www.stableyardshops.co.uk
Parent s Paradise
Unit C, Greatham Rd Industrial Estate, Bushey, WD23 2NZ, 01923 249747www.parentsparadise.eu
The Music Dept
67 London Road, St Albans,01727 898300www.themusicdept.com
Rookies Day Nursery
Stevenage FC Academy, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 8RH, 01438 842233www.rookiesdaynursery.co.uk
Spit f irePR
Wheelwrights, Kimpton, Herts, SG4 8PW07539 782979www.spitfirepr.com
Odyssey Healt h Club
Old Knebworth Lane, Stevenage, SG2 8DU 01438 313320www.odysseyhealthclubs.com
Cineworld Stevenage
Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, Stevenage, SG1 2UA0871 200 2000www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/stevenage
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