Updated 9/9/26
September is Membership month so please remember to take your membership card with you to any meetings or events. At only £10 per household, membership remains a bargain, especially if you use any of the local Discounts. To check if your membership is due for renewal, visit lalg.org.uk/myprofile or email membership@lalg.org.uk. Members can renew online or come along to any in-person payment session.
The Meditation and Reflection group is meeting on Friday 11 September, 10.30am in Letchworth Library's upstairs meeting room (no lift) for 30 minutes of silent meditation followed by discussion of a thoughtful article - more details on the event page. Contact Andya on meditation-reflection@lalg.
British Monarchs group will meet on Monday 14 September, 11am to 12.30 at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall. Barbara Isherwood will start our discussion with a presentation on Eleanor of Aquitaine. Small charge towards room hire. Contact Jo on 07501 270537 or british-monarchs@lalg.org.uk
Meet for Coffee 7 (Stotfold) is meeting on Monday 14 September, 10.30am at Wild Coffee in Stotfold Library.. All welcome. Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; coffee7@lalg.org.uk
The next meeting of the 30+ Drop-in is on Friday 18 September, 7pm in the bar of the Broadway Hotel. No need to book but, if you would like us to look out for you arriving, contact Nurit on 30plus@lalg.org.uk
Transport and Industrial Heritage has a change of speaker on Tuesday 22 September, 7.30pm at Jackmans Community Centre, Ivel Court SG6 2NL. Ken Jordan will now present a BBC film on the Piper Alpha disaster of 1988. Come along and learn more about the disaster and its impact on the oil and gas sector. Entry £3 for LALG members; £5 for guests (cash only). No need to book. Please remember to bring your membership card. Contact: Tessa Palfreyman 07763 944596 transport@lalg.org.uk
Booking now: Social Playgoing Group Thursday 29 October, matinee performance of A Man for All Seasons at Cambridge Arts Theatre, starring Martin Shaw. We have 12 seats in the stalls at £41.50 each. We will each make our own way there, probably by train. There is an option for us to go for a meal afterwards. Contact: Brian Sykes 07710 274503; playgoing@lalg.org.uk
London Walks on 12 November is now full and so we have added an extra date: 19 November, led by Jocelyn. There are also still places on the 28 November walk. These walks - to Clerkenwell - include stops for refreshments and lunch. We travel to London by off-peak train and return late afternoon. £5 each towards the leader's expenses. Booking is essential at LWnovember@lalg.org.uk.
We are hoping to start an Environment Book Group - reading and discussing books on environmental subjects chosen by the group. Would this interest you? We would meet at a frequency and time to suit participants. Please contact Sue Lines on 07866 110833 or newideas@lalg.org.uk
The last sketching session of 2026 for Sketching in the English Countryside is at Ickleford Common (not Ickleford Green) on Friday 25 September at 10.30am. There is plenty of parking. We will meet up again in April. Contact Celia on 07964 373131 or sketchingcountryside@lalg.org.
Booking now: Guided Village Walks Monday 21 September, 10.30am - 12pm. Walk/talk by Brendon King of the Baldock Arts and Heritage Centre. Meet at the Tesco Supermarket main entrance. Book at David's Music shop on Eastcheap by Thursday 17 September, LALG Members only. Free, but limited numbers. Contact William Armitage on 01462 643537; villagewalks@lalg.org.uk
Chess for Fun has space for 2 or 3 more members, from beginners to advanced. We are a friendly group and meet on the third Monday of the month at 7.30pm at the Tennis Club. Please contact Nayier on chess@lalg.org.uk
Online Quiz Saturday 26 September, 7pm. We post general knowledge questions on the LALG website and you email your answers. Play on your own or in a team of up to 6. No quiz experience or internet skills required to enjoy the evening, and it’s free! Non-LALG members are welcome. No need to book. Contact: Angela online-quiz@lalg.org.uk
New Idea: our popular Recorders for Fun group has a waiting list of 4, which is enough for us to try launching a second group. Would you like to join them? Contact: Jackie S 07970 407635; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Understanding American History has so far attracted over 30 participants to discussions, presentations and speakers on this fascinating subject. We are now looking for two or three members who could help this group to remain successful. If you could help, please contact William Armitage on 01462 643537 or american-history@lalg.org.uk
25 September, Settlement Sessions: Joe Topping prior semi-finalist of The Voice will sing his own songs and those from well-known artists. Tickets £15 from Settlement website. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. There will be a licensed bar.
On Thursday 1 October, 11am at the Broadway Cinema, The Arts Society North Hertfordshire presents: “Dame Laura Knight”. Rosalind Whyte will provide a fascinating overview of this 20th century British artist's amazing career. £7 from the Box Office or visit the Broadway website https://www.broadway-
