Updated 4/12/25
Please note that in December, some groups are relocating or not meeting, if their usual venue is short of space due to Christmas custom. To avoid a wasted journey, you might like to call/email the relevant group contact first to check .
Our 30+ Drop In meets tomorrow, Friday 5 December, 7pm at Cultivo Lounge. This is a chance for people in their 30s and 40s - singles and couples - to meet up and make new friends locally. No need to book, just drop in! Contact Nurit 30plus@lalg.org.uk
New Idea: Musicians Together for All Instruments (Making Music). Monday 8 December, 10.30am at Miss Green Fingers, Eastcheap. We have interest in three different areas: wind ensemble, saxophone group and band playing music of its choice. To get any of these going, please come along or contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Meet for Coffee 7 (Stotfold) is meeting on Tuesday 9 December, 10.30am in the new coffee shop at Stotfold Library, beside the Town Council in The Greenacre Centre, Valerian Way. No need to book, just turn up. New members are very welcome. Contact William Armitage: 01462 643537; coffee7@lalg.org.uk
New Idea: Harry Potter – a Reassessment. Meet on Tuesday 9 December, 2.30pm at David’s Café, Eastcheap. Potter-mania hit the world 28 years ago. What does it mean to you, including the characters in the books? If you are interested in this group but can’t make this date, please contact William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Bob Dylan and Friends will meet on Wednesday 10 December, 10.30am at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall to discuss the album ‘Christmas in the Heart’ - hymns, carols and familiar Christmas songs delivered in a snarly voice. Dylan is supported by his touring band and gospel singers, produced by 'Jack Frost' with all royalties donated to food aid charities. It’s reminiscent of standing around an old piano on Christmas Eve with good friends, glass in hand, singing your heart out, almost in tune! A blend of sincerity with a hint of kitsch, the album divided opinion then and continues to do so today. Small charge to cover room hire. Contact John Bray 07767 707141; bob-dylan@lalg.org.uk
Save the date: Art Appreciation is relaunching on Tuesday 13 January, 7pm in the Broadway Hotel bar with a new focus, evening time, and venue. We will discuss all forms of art, likely taking it in turns each month to share what we love. Contact: Jon Marsh artappreciation@lalg.org.uk
Poetry in the Afternoon has changed its meeting place to the Broadway Gallery, above the Three Magnets in Leys Avenue. We hope this new venue will make it easy for new members to join us on Thursday 18 December at 2pm to enjoy mince pies and read some favourite Christmas poems. Come along and bring your favourite poems too. Contact: Valerie 07979 916919; poetryafternoon@lalg.org.uk
Three date changes:
The Irish Book Group is meeting on Wednesday 17 December, 11am (not 10 December) in the Broadway Gallery (above The Three Magnets) to discuss Collected Stories by Frank O'Connor. Meeting includes a book-swap and general discussion of Irish literature. Contact Graham C ireland@lalg.org.uk
The British Monarchs group is not meeting on Monday 8 December as advertised; the next meetings are Mondays 12 January and 9 February, both at 11am in the bar of the Broadway Hotel. Contact Johanna 07501 270537; british-monarchs@lalg.org.uk
The Psychology group will not meet on Wednesday 10 December as advertised. The next meeting is Wednesday 14 January, 7.15pm at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall. Please see the group's webpage for details. Contact: Ken Jordan 07980 606781 psychology@lalg.org.uk
Garden City Singers has its Christmas Concert at Letchworth Free Church on Saturday 13 December, 7.30pm. They will be joined by our Ukulele Group for a festive evening of Christmas songs and carols. Charity hamper raffle and refreshments provided. Tickets from David's Music, on the door or from Ticket Source. £10 adults, £5 children over 10. See adverts on pages 6 & 18 of the latest LALG newsletter.
Hitchin Thespians and their young counterparts are in final rehearsals for the stage show Scrooge! The Musical at Woodside Hall, Hitchin. Written by Leslie Bricusse, it is based on the Charles Dickens novella A Christmas Carol. Performances Thurs-Sat 11-13 December at 7.30pm with matinée on Sunday 14 December at 2.30pm. Tickets £18; £12 for under 16’s via www.hitchinthespians.org.uk/
