Updated 17/11/25
The final meeting of the George Orwell Study Group is on Tuesday 18 November, 2pm in the Park Room at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall. We will discuss probably George Orwell's most famous novel 1984 - a great way to finish our discussions on the works of George Orwell! In 2026 we might run one-off talks about the author and his works. Contact: Stephen Bottle 01462 481901; george-orwell@lalg.org.uk.
Blitz an Open Space will be in Baldock on Wednesday 19 November, 10.30am and Sunday 23 November, 11am. Contacts: Ian Martin (Letchworth) text 07939 268169 and Gary Mills (Baldock) text 07941 685683; litter@lalg.org.uk
The next meeting of the World Religions Group is meeting on Wednesday 19 November, 7.30pm at Mrs. Howard Memorial Hall. We have two speakers from the Hindu community giving a presentation on Hindu practices, way of life and history. This will be followed by discussion and Q&A. LALG members £4, non-members £5. Contact Malcolm world-religions@lalg.org.uk
The Philosophy group meets on Tuesday 25 November, 11am -12.30pm at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, to discuss the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. There is no need to have prior philosophy knowledge, just a keen interest in the subject. Small charge to cover room hire. No need to book. Contact: Catherine philosophy-study@lalg.org.uk
Last few places: London Places will visit the Museum of the Home on Wednesday 26 November. Overground trains to Hoxton. Cost £9 includes a 30 to 40-minute talk by a curator before a self-guided tour; audio guide available. See how interior decor has kept up with fashions and demands from a 1630s hall to a 1990s loft conversion. Also exhibitions of ornaments, furniture and Gardens Through Time. There are plenty of cafés in the vicinity. Contact: Elaine Fox / Tony Kuczys 01462 735642; london_places@lalg.org.uk
The next Understanding Maps session is Wednesday 26 November, 10.30am at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall. This will be useful, whether or not you attended the first session. Small charge to cover room hire. Contact William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Meet for Coffee 6 will be at Dimples café at the Letchworth Par 3 Family Golf Centre on Thursday 27 November, 10.30am and we have room for a few more members. This pleasant café overlooks leafy surroundings and has a great selection of drinks, cakes and meals. Contact Brian S - 07710 274503; coffee6@lalg.org.uk
Booking now: London Villages has a walk around Bloomsbury on Friday 5 December, starting at 11am by the John Betjeman statue at St Pancras. The walk is about 4 hours covering up to 4 miles, maybe less. We will focus on literary links (Woolf, Orwell etc), famous landmarks and medical innovation (GOSH, Foundling Hospital), also bits of UCL and the British Museum. At least one stop for lunch/drinks but bring your own if you prefer. Note, walk leaders are LALG volunteers, not experts, and participants are invited to share their knowledge. £5pp to cover costs (cash please). Later dates might be offered subject to demand. Contact Craig Smith at LVdecember@lalg.org.uk
Places still available: Visiting Towns & Cities will run a two-day trip to Liverpool in the Spring, going by train and staying in a central hotel. To add your name to our list, contact Jill Chaffey 07494 291565; visit-towns-and-cities@lalg.
Hitchin Thespians are hosting a pop-up swing dance night club when the Mixology Swing Band presents “A Night at the Woodside” on Friday 21 November. Woodside Hall, Hitchin. Doors open 7.45pm. Tickets £12 from mixologyswingband/1883873. Contact John Walden on 01462 647660 or 07899 908731; johnwalden1946@gmail.com
On Thursday 4 December, 11am at the Broadway Cinema, The Arts Society North Hertfordshire presents “From Turkey to Trifle: a History of the Christmas Table and Customs”. Jane Tapley will take us on a gourmet’s journey through the origins of festive fayre and the traditions we have adopted and adapted from Georgian and Victorian times. £7 from the Box Office or visit the Broadway website
