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30+ Drop-In

This friendly group is aimed at people in their 30s and 40s - singles and couples - to provide a relaxed opportunity to make new friends locally. We meet in the evening once a month, usually in the bar of the Broadway Hotel. Please get in touch…

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50+ Singles Drop-In

We gather at tables in the bar at Letchworth Corner Sports and Social club on Whitethorne Lane, SG6 2DN.

You are welcome to drop in but ring in advance if you would like Anne to look out for you arriving.

The…

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50/9 Golf Society

Come and play Golf with the 50/9er's

We play nine holes every Wednesday morning at some of the finest Golf Clubs in the area, at discounted Green Fees to the clubs of between £12.50 and £20 depending on the venue…

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Action for Happiness

Monthly - on a Wednesday, 7pm via Zoom
A movement for positive social change using activities to improve wellbeing such as mindfulness, gratitude diaries, identifying personal strengths, being near nature, etc.
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Afternoon Quiz Group

We meet on the fourth Monday afternoon of each month at 2.30pm in the Broadway Hotel bar. 
Come along for 6 rounds of light-hearted general knowledge quizzing in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. Novice quizzers welcome. …

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All Things Feathered Poultry Society

We would like to welcome any current or new members who are interested in finding out about the joys of keeping chickens or other species of poultry and be part of a community that can provide advice, support and guidance.

We are planning…

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All Things Military

The group meets monthly (except August) on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Underwood Room, upstairs in Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 1NX.

Meetings can be attended at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, and are addressed by a…

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All Things Music

Our afternoon meetings are in the Broadway Gallery (above Wetherspoons), 2 The Arcade SG6 3ES. 

Each meeting has a theme; we all speak about our choices and play a snippet. 

Please contact Group Co-ordination for the date/…

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Alternative Ramblers

The Alternative Ramblers Group walks on the second Sunday of every month. We aim to walk between 4 to 6 miles.  We usually start our walks from a public house.  Anyone wishing to have a meal after the walk can then do so.  It…

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Amateur Radio

We meet for a chat about amateur radio subjects once a month on a Friday afternoon at 3pm in the Broadway Hotel, Letchworth. 

We welcome LALG members who are currently active, those who may be looking to revive their amateur radio…

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Art and Craft Workshop

First and third Thursdays of the month, afternoons.

We meet primarily to learn watercolour painting, but we also cover acrylic painting, pebble art and much more. The workshops are relaxed and include refreshments – all for £3 per session…

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Art Appreciation

Welcome! We love art and meet every third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Broadway Hotel Bar, Letchworth, SG6 3NZ. You are more than welcome to join us. Our future programme is shown in Group Events, and please contact Jon for further…

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Backgammon

We meet every Thursday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm in the Broadway Hotel bar. 

Some knowledge of the game is needed, although help is available.

Contact Harry on 07944 360356.

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Badminton 1

We play on Mondays (except bank holidays), 8 pm - 10 pm at the Letchworth Sports and Tennis Club, Muddy Lane, SG6 3TB.

At the moment we have some space for new members so if you have played before and want to get back on court again…

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Badminton 2

We play mixed doubles at Fearnhill School, Icknield Way SG6 4BA.

Our games are sociable, with the emphasis on fun and we have mixed abilities.

We are currently at capacity, but do get in touch if you would…

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Badminton 3

We meet on Wednesdays, 10am – 12 noon at North Herts Leisure Centre, Baldock Road SG6 2ER. This group has four courts permanently booked.

Cost - £5.50 payable to the leisure centre – no group fees.

Experienced players very welcome.…

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Baldock Walks

A group with walks of various lengths from 3 miles to 12 miles. 

We walk at a moderate speed of about 2 miles an hour

New members very welcome 

Julia G and Eileen C: see the Contact Details panel.

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Black Squirrel Country Dancing

We meet on the third Tuesday of most months at Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way SG6 3TR, (No Meeting in December). All welcome – including complete beginners with two left feet! 

All dances taught/called. 

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Blitz an Open Space

We have 4 teams of very dedicated litter pickers operating in Letchworth and Baldock and to date the teams have collected 2,645 bags of litter! In addition, we have found 248 large N2O gas cylinders so far this year.

Volunteers are always…

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Bob Dylan and Friends

Bob Dylan is considered to be one of the greatest ever singer-songwriters.

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Breakfast Club

This group meets each month at a different local location.

Our get-togethers are monthly and usually on a Tuesday. At most of the venues you can have a full English breakfast (vegetarian option available) or just choose off the…

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Bridge Club

Howgills, South View, Letchworth, SG6 3JJ

Tuesdays and Fridays

We start at 1pm, but do come early and you will be slotted into a table as you arrive.

Beginners and improvers are always welcome – we play very friendly Rubber…

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British History Reading Group

Welcome! We are a friendly group that studies British and European History. We choose and discuss a different book every month, and previous meetings have covered all periods ranging from the Ice Age right up to Mrs Thatcher! Though we are still…

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British Monarchs

We look at British History according to…

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Café Français

We usually meet for an hour on Tuesday afternoons at the Broadway Hotel for French conversation over a drink.

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Canasta

We…

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Chess for Fun

Chess for Fun is a friendly no pressure chess group open to new members whatever level from beginners to advance. Why not come and try us for a session.

Chess is a great way to keep the brain…

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Children's Books

We enjoy reading classic and current books aimed at children, from picture books to teen fiction. We discuss the content, writing style and format and its relevance to the period in which it was written.

See Group Events for details of the…

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Cinema

This is a lively and varied discussion-based group looking at all aspects of film history and contemporary cinema: directors, actors and stars, film music, ‘genres’ (e.g. documentary and film noir), international cinema, film criticism, movements…

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Clock Group

Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, SG6 1NX

The group meets weekly from September to December and January to April; it does not meet during the summer. See the Group Events window for meeting details.

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Committee Meetings

The LALG Committee normally meets every month with the exception of the month when the Annual General Meeting takes place (currently October) and December. The dates of the meetings are shown in the events section to the right and in the Meeting…

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Community Shop

We now have a meeting place in Letchworth at the Community hub. It is situated between Iceland and the Best before Café in the Garden Square Shopping centre.


Create Community
25 Commerce Way
Garden Square Shopping Centre
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Computer Users

Computer Users is 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.

Drop in for a coffee and help with all computer laptop, desktop…

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Conversation Française

Réunions le lundi soir de 19h30 à 21h30 par Zoom.

Conversation française se poursuit le lundi soir par Zoom de 19h30 à 21h30, mais avec des réunions en présentiel de temps en temps.

Si vous souhaitez …

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Creative Writing for All

We meet every Monday morning, 10am to 12 noon at the Broadway Hotel, Letchworth, SG6 3NZ.

There is no charge and all are welcome. The emphasis is on short stories and Flash fiction. We bring work and write short pieces on the day to read…

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Cribbage

This very friendly group holds meetings at 1.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month, in the Broadway Hotel Bar, Broadway SG6 3NZ. 
We have room for new members. If you would like to play, you are welcome to just turn up. If you…

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Cricket

This new group is for all lovers of…

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Crime and Murder Mystery Book Group

The group is currently full but please contact Jenny if you would like to go on our waiting list.

We meet in the Broadway Hotel bar, Broadway SG6 3NZ

There is a 50p charge to cover the library subscription fee…

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Crime and Murder Mystery Book Group 2

This friendly new group is almost full already. We meet on the second Monday evening of each month, usually in the bar of the Broadway Hotel, Letchworth SG6 3NZ

 

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Daytime Book Group

We meet on the second Monday of the month at 2pm in Letchworth Library

We are a friendly group with a capacity of 10. We take it in turn to choose a title (of any genre). Currently we are full but if you would like to go on a…

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Daytime Book Group 2

We usually meet on the first Thursday of each month at 10.30am in the bar of the Broadway Hotel.
The group is full but please get in touch to be added to our waiting list.

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Daytime French 1

We are a sociable group who meet on alternate Thursday afternoons, from 11th June onwards, for general conversation in the French language. 

We meet at Dimples café, Par 3 Golf Course, Willian Way SG6 2HJ.

This…

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Daytime French 3

We meet on the first and third Mondays of the month at the Broadway Hotel, Letchworth SG6 3NZ for French conversation.

See the Group Events panel for specific meeting dates.

We have space for a couple more members.

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Decarbonise Letchworth Group

Join our monthly lunchtime get-togethers, at the Broadway Hotel, Broadway SG6 3NZ, where group members have an opportunity to share ideas and the latest news on actions that will help Letchworth to reduce its carbon footprint. 

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Decluttering

Are you thinking of having a clear-out and you need some moral support? Or perhaps you’re looking to swap tips on where to sell or recycle your old “treasure”.

We are building up a list of useful links to share and usually meet the last…

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DH Lawrence Study Group

We meet at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, SG6 1NX, to discuss…

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Dinner Party Club

A monthly gathering for people who love food, flavour, and a good dinner party. We choose a cookbook and everyone cooks a dish from it; one person hosts, everyone else brings something delicious to share. This group is full and we have a…

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Dutch Conversation

First Wednesday of the month, 10:30am

Come and share your thoughts on the arts, politics, weather, travel, sports, or anything else of interest. Join our small group of (more or less) Dutch Speakers.

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Early Morning Walks

A great way to start the day.

Meet at Letchworth’s first roundabout on Broadway at 7am (unless otherwise indicated).
Open to all LALG members, walkers and non-walkers. Well behaved dogs welcome.

We go whatever the weather,…

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Easy Riders

Beginners welcome. A relaxed group, usually cycling 5 to 15 miles on quieter roads and tracks. Rides usually have 3-6 people and start at Par 3 Golf or The Platform Pub Letchworth GC on first Saturday and third Friday of the month  All…

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Europe and Beyond

We hope to hold our next talk in late September or October. For details, please see future newsletters and posters around town. 

Everyone welcome! 

LALG members £4, non-members £5. All welcome!

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Evening Strollers

Strolling on Summer Evenings [S]

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Fairfield Book Group

The second Thursday of every month at Fairfield Bowls Club, Kingsley Avenue, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, SG5 4GY. We are a warm and friendly group which also organises some social events.  The group…

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Fast Walking

This is a fast 1-hour walk (4 miles per hour), starting at Norton Common, Letchworth. We meet every Wednesday at the bowling green car park (off Icknield Way) at 8.20am.

Contact Jan G on 07888 695215 or…

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Film Appreciation

The group meets regularly in a member’s house to discuss a film, generally available online or in cinemas.

Sorry, we are currently full, but please ask the group contact to go on the waiting list (and/or see the New Ideas…

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Firkin Club

We meet monthly to sample real ales and to chat with other people who like a good beer. 

New members welcome

See Group Events for dates of future meetings which tend to be on the second Thursday in the month at 7pm.

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Fitness Together

Have fun keeping fit at your own pace on Monday evenings or Wednesday afternoons.

All you need is loose clothing and a bottle of water. A yoga-type mat can be useful. Our trainer is Mike Eve, a professional fitness trainer.

First…

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Flower Arranging

We meet every 2 weeks on Monday afternoons at The Cloisters, 36 Barrington Road, Letchworth, SG6 3TH.

We are a very enthusiastic group who enjoy making pretty arrangements. Our skills vary considerably from complete novices to almost…

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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.

We meet in Members’ houses: we chat a lot, we talk food a…

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Games Club

This group is no longer meeting.

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Games on the Grange

We now meet at the Grange Community Centre Café, Middlefields, Letchworth SG6 4NG on Wednesdays at 10.30am. 

All members are welcome to drop in and may bring their own games. Parking is available nearby.

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Garden City Wheelers

We are a social cycling group and we ride on the third Thursday of every month. We cycle in North Hertfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and occasionally into Cambridgeshire. The distance covered is anything up to 30 miles.  Our group is…

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Gardening at the Weekend

We visit members’ gardens. We also visit Open Gardens and other plant and garden events throughout the year.

For more information please get in touch with the Group Contact.

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Gardening in the Evening

Group is full at the moment

In this group, we enjoy visiting each other's gardens, talk about gardening (and sometimes life!), and swap plants and seeds.  

During the summer months, we meet every other …

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Gardening Tea and Tips 1

We are a group of enthusiastic gardeners who visit each other's gardens and exchange information over coffee and cake. The only criterion for membership is to have your own garden.

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Gardening Tea and Tips 2

Future dates to be confirmed. 

We are keen gardeners who enjoy socialising together, taking turns to host visits to all our gardens, and swapping plants, information and ideas.

We have recently enjoyed our…

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Gardening Tea and Tips 3

We are a friendly group of enthusiastic gardeners. We enjoy meeting up and we take turns to host meetings in our own gardens over the summer months. We tend to meet at local gardens or garden centres over the winter.

We share plant…

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Gardening Tea and Tips 4

We meet every Wednesday in the warmer months to enjoy our gardens and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. We have trips/garden centre visits in the cooler months. We are a very sociable group with a mix of gardening abilities.…

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Geology

Geology studies planet Earth over its 4,500 million year history: the rocks, minerals and organisms of which it is composed, their structures and the processes by which they change.

We organise talks, visits and workshops throughout…

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George Orwell Study Group

We have completed our study of Orwell’s work but might meet again in 2026 for one-off talks about the author and his works.
 

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German Daytime

We meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons at a local café.  The group is thriving but new members are always very welcome, particularly native speakers.

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German Group 1

In-person meetings are held in members’ homes on Tuesday afternoons/evenings in alternate weeks and on alternate Tuesday evenings on Zoom.

Everyday conversation with opportunity for items of special interest. There is no formal tuition,…

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Get Painting

All are welcome to join this friendly group. Open to everyone, beginners to experienced artists

We meet at Letchworth Settlement, Nevells Road, SG6 4UB, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm

There is a weekly…

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Guided Village Walks

This group organises occasional guided walks around some of our nearby villages and small towns.

If you know of any villages where we could organise a walk, please contact villagewalks@lalg…

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In the Dye Garden

We combine using natural plant pigments for colouring fibres and fabrics, with nurturing the plants that make the vibrant array of colours possible. Please get in touch if you would like to know more.

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Informal Lip-reading Group for Hearing Aid Users

We are a small group and we really enjoy our time together.

Please contact Veronica (the Group Contact) for information about our meetings.

The group is currently full.

We meet on Thursdays at 10:30am, see…

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Irish Book Group

We meet bi-monthly in the Broadway Gallery (above Wetherspoons - The Three Magnets), 2 The Arcade, Leys Avenue, Letchworth SG6 3EW

Meetings include a book-swap and general discussion of Irish literature. No need to book, just turn up. For…

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Italian Conversation 1

We usually meet on Friday evenings via Zoom, starting at 7.30pm and finishing at 9.30pm. We also try to meet on the second Tuesday morning of the month in local cafés.

Alan Fraser…

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Italian Conversation 3

We meet every Monday for approximately one hour at the Broadway Hotel Letchworth,  SG63NZ, 2.30pm.

We are a small group who are interested in trying to speak Italian. New members with a basic level of Italian…

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Knitting Group 1

For information about future meetings, please do get in touch.

The group is now has a waiting list.

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Knitting Group 2

This very friendly group of knitters (and some who do crochet) meet at the Broadway Hotel on alternate Mondays at 2pm. You are welcome to bring along your own project or support projects that we are working on.

Please see Group Events for…

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LALG Allotment

We are at Woolgrove Allotments, Newells, Letchworth. We are a small team and would welcome a few more members. We all visit every Thursday afternoon where possible and at other times when we are able. We aim to create a sociable group that brings…

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Latin

Alternate Monday evenings, 8pm via Zoom

For dates, please contact Carl.

For those with some knowledge of Latin.

More details available from the Group Contact.

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Let's Get Beading

We enjoy making beaded jewellery and decorative pieces for the home. 

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Letchworth District Walkers

We enjoy a fairly full day's walking once a month of around 12 miles. The walk is usually on a Sunday and occasionally on a Saturday, generally taking food and drink with us.

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Letchworth Festival 2026
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Letchworth Local History Research Group

We have changed the way we meet to a less regular pattern. Members will get together as and when necessary, to discuss progress on our current project, cataloguing the Clutterbuck collection of glass negatives of early Letchworth.
Current…

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Letchworth Residents Group

Our aim is to learn about existing community activities and services through talks and discussions.

We have had 14 suggested topics for future meetings.
To understand which topics have the most interest we have an online poll. You can…

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Living in an Online World

LALG Shop, c/o Create Community, 25 Commerce Way, Garden Square Shopping Centre SG6 3DN.

We meet in the LALG Shop to help with smartphones, tablets, social media, online banking, etc.

Content Editors welcomed for help with editing…

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London Places

We travel to places of interest in London, usually by train and tube. Tickets usually cover the cost of entry and a guide, if applicable; so transport and refreshments are extra.  Full instructions are sent out before each visit.  If…

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London Walks

(Previously London Villages)

Thanks to the response to the appeal for new leaders we are able to re-start our series of walks for 2026. 

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Lunch Club

We go to a different local pub or restaurant for lunch on the second Thursday each month.


Email Sally C for details of where we are meeting, and to join the group waiting list. 
 

 

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Mahjong

We meet at Letchworth Tennis Club, Muddy Lane, SG6 3TB on Wednesdays at 2pm. We regularly play on 3 tables with 12+ players, of mixed ability. New players always welcome, beginners as well as experienced players.

If you are interested in…

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Malt Whisky Appreciation

We meet every two months to sample a wide range of whiskies from around the world. You may not like every one, however there is no better way to sample, discuss and enjoy this amazing drink and have a good laugh with a bunch of like…

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Meditation and Reflection

We meet on the second Friday of each month in Letchworth Library's upstairs meeting room. 

Each 1-hour session begins with silent meditation, followed by a circle of sharing reflections on an inspirational article circulated in…

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Meet for Coffee 1

We meet on alternate Wednesdays, 10.30am at Dimples café, Par 3 Family Golf Centre, Willian Way, SG6 2HJ.

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Meet for Coffee 2

We meet for a coffee/tea and a chat at Hitchin Garden Centre, Cambridge Road, Hitchin SG4 0JT. For details, please contact Maureen.

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Meet for Coffee 3

We meet at 2pm at the Cherries and Tea Café, Eastcheap, Letchworth on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

We are a lively and growing Coffee group and are open to new members. No commitment is required to attend every session. Pop…

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Meet for Coffee 6

We meet at Dimples cafe at the Letchworth Par 3 Family Golf Centre on Willian Way SG6 2H. We now meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month with some variation during public holidays.

This pleasant café overlooks green and leafy…

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Meet For Coffee 7 (Stotfold)

This Group will restart in September and will meet at Wild Coffee in Stotfold Library, Greenacre Centre, Valerian Way. 
No need to book, just turn up. New members are very welcome.

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Midweek Amblers/Ramblers

We meet once a month on different days of the week.  Our walks are about 4 miles in length, within a radius of 10 miles from Letchworth, and with an optional pub lunch at the end.

See the Group Events panel for details, dates and…

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Midweek Walkers

We usually meet during the second or third week of the month, on varying weekdays. Our walks are normally within a 20 mile radius of Letchworth and up to 10 - 12 miles. Typically the walks are circular or figure of eight and normally…

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Monday Painting Group

We meet on Mondays, 9am to 12 noon at Letchworth Corner Sports Club, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN

The cost of the room is shared by the group.

Each term we choose a selection of subjects to paint.

If you are interested, you…

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Musicians Together

Do you play an instrument to a good standard, perhaps…

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New Ideas

Ideas for new groups are popping up all the time. You will see them in the newsletter, on social media and listed below.

Some New Ideas will disappear because they have become a…

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New member sessions

We meet for a hot or cold drink in the Broadway Hotel bar; a chance for new members to meet each other and find out what LALG has to offer.

See the Group Events section of this page for details of the next meeting.

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Nordic Walking

Come along and find out how to walk the nordic way and get the most from your walks.

Taster sessions are available for those considering taking up this form of walking.

Nordic walking is a whole body exercise that harnesses the…

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Occasional Events

These are one-off events for all LALG members - the activities don't belong to any individual Group.
See links for details in the 'Group Events' panel.

 

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Online Quiz

An online monthly general knowledge quiz delivered via Zoom. Open to teams from far and wide. Takes place on the last Saturday of the month at 7pm, running from September – March. Let us know if you are interested in acting as quiz hosts for any…

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Open Meetings

Letchworth Settlement, Nevells Road, SG4UB

We meet monthly so you can catch up with fellow members and visitors over a cuppa, then listen to one or two speakers. There is no need to get a ticket in advance, just come along.

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Par 3 Golf

Friday mornings at 10.15am at the Par 3 Golf Centre, Willian Way, Letchworth.  Nine holes over 709 yards, ranging in length from 53 yards to 104 yards with a clubhouse, serving light refreshments. …

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Par 3 Golf Thursdays

Thursdays, 2pm
Letchworth Par 3 Family Golf Centre, Willian Way SG6 2HJ.

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Par 3 Golf Wednesdays

This group has no more space for new members.

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Pétanque

Wednesdays, 2pm - 3pm
Letchworth Par 3 Family Golf Centre, Willian Way SG6 2HJ. 

After five-six years of playing, we are still going strong. There are three pistes and six people can play on each piste. 

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Philosophy

We meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall,  Norton Way S, SG6 1NX. There is a small charge to cover hire costs.
Our discussions on philosophy are agreed at each meeting for the following 2 months. There’s no need…

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Philosophy for Non-Philosophers

Third Monday of the month, 7.30pm at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South SG6 1NX.

We are a lively and welcoming group that meet monthly. What makes this group so vibrant? Well we are led by our chair – who tries her…

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Photography Out and About 1

We are a small group of hobby photographers who enjoy a social outing with our digital cameras.

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Photography Out and About 2

Our photography group meets once a month (usually at a weekend) to take photos at a variety of locations – photo shoots are followed by a social meeting a couple of weeks later to share the results.

Dates may be subject to alteration (…

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Pickleball

We now meet every Tuesday and Friday at the outdoor tennis courts at Norton Common. The Tuesday session has been extended by one hour and so runs from 12.30 to 2.30.  New players are asked to…

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Piquet

This is a relatively new group with half a dozen regular members so far - more will always be welcome! 

We meet from 2pm to 4pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the bar of the Broadway Hotel, Broadway, SG6 3NZ. See…

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Play Reading 1

We meet on the third Monday of the month in a member’s house in Letchworth to read plays loaned from Hertfordshire Performing Arts Library.

We are currently full but contact Ann if you would like to go on the waiting list.

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Play Reading 2

We meet at 10am in the Broadway Hotel Bar, Broadway, SG6 3NZ on the second Wednesday of every month.

We read the same plays as Play Reading Group 1.

We would welcome one or two more members.

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Poetry in the Afternoon

Third Thursday of the month, 3pm

We are not poets, not writers, just poetry lovers. Each month we search out poems on an agreed theme. At our meetings we read our selected poems aloud and share our thoughts about why we…

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Psychology

We meet once a month at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South SG6 1NX.  There is a small charge to cover the room hire costs and tea/coffee.  The format of the meeting is a presentation followed by a…

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Quiz Team

Please let Andrew know if you hear of any quizzes that you would like to join. 

In the meantime, take a look at LALG's regular Monthly Quizzes.

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Readers Group

Meeting at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South SG6 1NX.
Our group is currently full but do get in touch to be added to our waiting list.

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Recorders for Fun

We are a friendly and sociable group who welcome descant, treble, tenor and bass players. We play every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30 and go for coffee afterwards.

We meet at the Central Methodist Church, 109 Pixmore Way, Letchworth, SG6…

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Rummikub

A fun and sociable table-game, with an addictive mix of skill & luck.

We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.45am - 12 noon at The Broadway Hotel, Letchworth, SG6 3NZ.

New members are very welcome - come along…

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Rummikub 2

10am for 10.30 start
We have coffee in the café at Letchworth Sports and Tennis Club, Muddy Lane SG6 3TB. There are Rummikub sets at the coffee bar: if the group contact is unavoidably absent, just ask for the sets and you can play.

We…

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Russian Language РУССКИЙ ЯЗЫК

Thursdays, 3.30pm to 5pm via Zoom

We try to resurrect oral and aural skills for part of the session. We also translate items, sometimes news downloaded from Правда, Известя, Би-Би-Си etc, but more often short stories.…

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Science Book Group

We agree at our meetings which popular science books we would like to read, trying to get a balance between the various science disciplines. You don't have to be a scientist to come along, or even to have read the book, just be interested in…

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SciFi/Fantasy Book Group

We are a friendly group of sci-fi/fantasy fans. We meet at 7.30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Broadway Hotel bar to discuss the month's book. Previous authors we've read include Samantha Shannon, Brandon Sanderson, and Ursula Le Guin…

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Scrabble

We usually meet on alternate Wednesdays, in the Broadway Hotel, SG6 3NZ. Everyone welcome.
If you haven't played with us before, please check with Eileen that the meeting is going ahead as planned.

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Self-Help Slimming Group

We support each other in our attempts to adopt a healthier lifestyle. We share ideas and recipes. Our emphasis is on being responsible for ourselves, so no weighing-in or telling off!

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Sewing Group

We meet at Letchworth Corner Sports Club, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN, where we are able to take along our sewing machines, sew and chat. Between us our…

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Shakespeare For Fun

We meet at the Broadway Hotel, Broadway, SG6 3NZ, on the first Wednesday of each month 10.30am until 12.30pm.

We are a friendly informal group who are interested in learning more about the works of William Shakespeare. Each month we choose…

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Shanghai

We meet monthly on a Sunday, 11am at Dimples Café, Par 3 Family Golf Centre, Willian Way SG6 2HJ.

Shanghai is a card game based on rummy and is fun to learn and play. The group is currently full and has a waiting list.

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Short Tennis

Indoor courts, Letchworth Sports and Tennis Club, Muddy Lane SG6 3TB. 10:30am - 11:30am

New members welcome!

The emphasis on fun with mixed abilities. Short tennis is played in doubles on a smaller court with a soft ball. It is…

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Short Walks

We meet at Letchworth’s first roundabout on Broadway and enjoy a maximum 2-mile walk with an optional coffee shop stop. If you would like to know of future walks or suggest routes, mileage or day/time, please get in touch.

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Singing Sea Shanties

We meet 7pm to 8.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Small Hall (sometimes known as the upper hall) at St Pauls Church, 179 Pixmore Way, Letchworth, SG6 1QT. We can park in the church car park. Song sheets are available. A charge of £3…

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Sketching in the English Countryside

This friendly informal group is open to anyone who enjoys or would like to try drawing in a rural setting. You will be very welcome to join this informal group, no need to book, just bring your own drawing materials and a chair. All…

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Slower Walkers

Our easy-paced walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and are in the region of 3 to 4 miles on mostly level ground normally avoiding stiles. We walk monthly, alternating the days from Monday one month through to Friday the following months…

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Snooker

We meet Thursdays at 2 o'clock in local venues. There is a fee payable to play snooker or pool. Snooker cues are available to borrow.

If you would like to participate let Steve know by the Tuesday beforehand for details of the venue. All…

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Social Cycling

Usually Sunday mornings, every other week

These are leisurely rides around 18 - 28 miles on alternate Sundays on quiet roads or off-road tracks. We will always have a coffee stop with time to chat either at the end of a…

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Social Playgoing Group

For anyone interested in drama. Local performances and further afield in London, Cambridge, etc. Established plays and new ones using trains and car sharing.

We hope to organise the next play visit for early autumn, depending on what is…

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Society Unpacked

The group discuss subjects that look at how society works - and sometimes doesn't; and the big issues shaping life today.  Details of each meeting topic will be listed under the Group Events tag or contact Ken for details.

The group…

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Spanish Conversation

We meet at 7.30pm on Thursdays at the Orange Tree Pub, Norton Road, Baldock, SG7 5AW.…

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Speak Spanish

Speak Spanish 10am to 12 pm Broadway Hotel, Letchworth Tuesday weekly ... come and enjoy speaking Spanish, improving your vocabulary and grammar, whatever your level. Discussing cultural themes, holidays, current hot topics and have fun while you…

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Sunday Ramblers

We are a friendly group who enjoy rambles on the first Sunday of the month. We usually walk between 7 and 10 miles and take a packed lunch to eat

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Supper Club

We are a friendly group who go out for an evening meal together to restaurants within an approximate 10-mile radius of Letchworth. Please contact Linda for information on our next Supper Club evening meal.

A monthly opportunity to enjoy a…

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Table Tennis 2 (Daytime Group)

Every Tuesday, 11am -12:30pm (except in school holidays) at Letchworth Sports and Tennis Club, Muddy Lane SG6 3TB

£4 per session.  There is a cafe in the clubhouse for us to use. 

We play on 5 tables, we are a social group…

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Table Tennis for Fun

Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm

We play on up to four tables at the Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way so 16 could play at the same time.

New members are very welcome! If you're thinking of joining us for…

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Taiko Drumming

We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday at St Thomas Church, Wilbury Hall, Bedford Road SG6 4DU. There is some parking but other parking is in a sideroad close by.


Have fun taking part in this Japanese drumming and movement practice in a…

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Textile Art Group

The Textile Art group are a friendly creative bunch that meet up every month to take part in a textile workshop. During the past few years, techniques we have covered include natural dyeing, marbling on fabric, hand embroidery, Sashiko stitch,…

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Textiles Group

We share ideas regarding all elements of textiles and meet at one of our members’ homes.

The group is currently full but if you fancy joining us, please contact Linda to join our waiting list.

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Theatres and Excursions

This group specialises in organising trips to the theatre. Prices included good seats and travel by coach from Letchworth. It has also arranged visits to places of historic interest, major sporting events, gardening shows & places…

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Trail Walkers

The Trail Walkers group aims to walk long distance trails broken down into moderate sections.
We are now walking the John Bunyan Trail which passes through the scenic Bedfordshire countryside, taking in many places of historic interest…

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Train Buddies

We meet* on the first Thursday of the month to book a trip on a Thursday at the end of the subsequent month making use of reduced rail fares for Advance tickets and/or a group/railcard reduction, but when these are not available for our chosen…

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Transport and Industrial Heritage

This Group meets at Jackmans Community Centre, Ivel Court, Jackmans Estate, SG6 2NL

See Group Events for details of future meetings.

If you know of a speaker or have experience – or a contact – in an interesting industry, please let…

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Trips Group

This group visits events and places of interest both near and far, to complement all the other trips and excursions run by LALG. For local trips we travel by car, and for those further afield by train. 

We look at trips…

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UkenSing

A small music group for learning the ukulele and singing. We play similar songs to the Ukulele group.
We meet on Thursday afternoons, usually at Pat's house in Hitchin.

We now have a…

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Ukulele Group

Daytime Group: Thursdays, 1pm-3pm

St Pauls Church Hall, 179 Pixmore Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1QT. In these Practice Sessions we play for about 2 hours. There is a short break for a cuppa and a chat. We are…

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Ulysses Reading Group

This group is no longer meeting

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Understanding American History

Our meetings are in the daytime in Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South SG6 1NX.  We have discussions, presentations and speakers. 

We are having a break over the summer and our next meeting will be in the Autumn.

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Vegetarian and Vegan Group

Welcome to the Vegetarian and Vegan Group! New members are most welcome.

We try to meet once a month,…

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Visiting Churches

We are a non-religious group that is interested in churches and other places of worship – their architecture, monuments, art and history – and the people who have been associated with them over the years. 

We arrange guided tours of…

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Visiting Towns and Cities

The group visits towns and cities in England. We usually travel by rail and stay one or two nights.

See Events Panel for details.

Ideas for more trips in 2026 welcome.

Guidance: Travel…

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Walking Books

We meet monthly, on the third Wednesday afternoon of the month. We go for a short walk and discuss a book that we have all agreed to read beforehand.

This is a new group and more members are welcome.

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Walking Buddies

We have a growing WhatsApp group for people wanting to arrange ad-hoc walks. Walks are arranged by members posting their walk on the group for others to join. Some of us also take part in the Parkwalk - walking the parkrun courses on a Saturday…

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Weekend Strollers

We do not walk fast or far, no more than 3 miles. Walks are followed by coffee. If wet, more coffee, less walk!

No booking required; everyone welcome. If unsure on where to meet, please get in touch. Suggestions for new starting locations…

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Whist

We meet weekly at 2pm on Monday afternoons in the Letchworth Sports and Tennis Club, Muddy Lane SG6 3TB. We all contribute to a small kitty which pays out to the winner of the session. 

Please get in touch if you are interested in…

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Wild Flowers

We make monthly wildflower trips.

All welcome! Please get in touch for more details.

 

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Wild Walks (mostly mountainous)

Trips to hills and mountains near and far

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Wildlife Gardening

We meet at 10.30am on the first Wednesday of each month in each others' homes. New members are very welcome.  

 

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Wine Appreciation Group

We normally meet on the first Friday of each month in the Brunt Room at the Settlement, but there will not be a meeting in August. The Group's Summer Garden Party will be held in July - details to be announced.

If you are…

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Wine Discovery

Monthly wine tastings for those interested in discovering more about wines from around the world. Two Members take it in turn to present 6 wines, usually a mixture of sparkling white, white, red and occasionally a dessert wine. …

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Wine Group 3

Wine Group Three is a sociable group of amateur wine enthusiasts who enjoy tasting wines in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Each month two of our members choose a theme and share their selection of wines with the group. The group meets at…

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Word Games

We are now meeting at the Broadway Hotel at 10.30 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month. We are a small and friendly group with a number of well-known word games and would welcome new players to join us ... especially if you have a favourite game…

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World Religions

We meet monthly at Mrs Howard Hall to discuss the basics of the major religions including  Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Judaism. All welcome. Small charge to cover room hire.

For details of future meetings, please email…

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Writers Group

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month, via Zoom. Zoom details will be emailed a few days before the meeting.

We are a friendly and varied group. We write 2 or 3 pages in advance, which can be inspired by our…

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Writers Retreat

We meet at a coffee shop every Monday 8.30-10am and on one Saturday a month for a longer session.

We all work on our own work-in-progress for half an hour or hour at a time. In between we chat and drink coffee. No reading aloud; just time…

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