Linked Organisations
Linked Organisations are independent organisations that offer benefits to LALG and its members. Their details are given below - please contact the relevant organisation if you would like more information. Don't forget to take your current LALG membership card with you when you visit them.
Please note: we do not share information about our members to these organisations.
LALG is not responsible for the content of external websites.
If you are interested in your organisation becoming a Linked Organisation, please complete our online form or contact Wendy linkedorgs@lalg.org.ukfor further information.
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| Baldock and District Canoe Club | B&DCC was founded in 1982 with the aim of promoting canoeing in all its forms for local people. This includes whitewater, slalom, canoe polo and touring . These activities to take place anywhere in the UK and occasionally abroad. We aim to run one canoeing trip per month and one social event per month. We meet every Sunday evening in the pool at North Herts Leisure Centre from 20.15-21.15 The club is for adults only but juniors may join provided at least one parent joins as an active member. |
10% reduction in membership fees 10% reduction in monthly pool fees |
Martin Home 07794 748675 baldockcanoe@gmail.com |
| Baldock Folk Club | For information contact Brian Burke. Free admission, donations to performers welcome. | Brian Burke 07768 274037 baldockfolkclub@gmail.com |
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| Branch Out Social Club for Single People | Branch Out is a Social club for Single people, to bring together single, divorced, widowed and separated people, aged 50 upwards, from the Herts, Beds, Bucks & nearby areas, to socialise and enjoy one another's company. | We have events taking place every week and weekend, such as meals out, coffee afternoons, cinema evenings, trips to London galleries and museums, comedy nights, Sunday walks and golf and badminton. Holidays, both at home and abroad. | Christine Speirs 07932 560998 christine@branch-out.org.uk |
| Forty Plus Cycling Club | Social Cycling Club. A 25-40 mile ride to a pub lunch, mainly on quiet lanes. Every Thursday, 10.30am. All ages and experience welcome. |
Geoff Perry 07770 600370 Alan Brosnan 07790 646949 40plusnherts@gmail.com |
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| Garden City Singers | Our aim is to join local people together to enjoy singing and be able to give something back to our community through fundraising. No experience is needed, no audition and all music is provided. A monthly subscription is required. Rehearsals take place weekly on a Wednesday evening in Letchworth. We are a friendly choir and every term is filled with a great selection of music to sing. Never a dull moment. |
We are currently linking up with other musical groups not only to expand the concert repertoire for audiences but to provide these groups with additional visibility in the local community and to attract new members for their own group. | Pamela Ghisi 07764 663380 treasurer@gardencitysingers.co.uk |
| Hitchin Floral Art Club | The group usually meets on the third Wednesday evening of the month at Church House, Hitchin. We belong to NAFAS who provide qualified floral demonstrators. They show how to arrange flowers and foliage to create pleasing designs. We also run in house workshops where members can practise their own skills. | We will publicise the LALG in our newsletters. | Jen 07833 948288 hartinthecorner@gmail.com |
| Hitchin Thespians | Hitchin Thespians are a musical theatre and choral society with a history spanning over a hundred years. This year plans are underway for a concert of musical theatre songs entitled ‘My favourite Things’ in April and an adult staged version of ‘Young Frankenstein’ in October. There will also be a Gilbert & Sullivan 'Bring, and Sing -The Gondoliers’ (open to non-members) in June. The Young Thespians present various staged shows throughout the year. For information and tickets see website. |
Notification of any early bird discounts. | John Walden 07899 908731 press@hitchinthespians.org.uk |
| Letchworth Educational Settlement | We are an independent adult education centre providing a diverse programme of courses from academic to recreational classes. Please see our website for details of our courses, events and other news. http://www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk | Contact: info@letchworthsettlement.org.uk |
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| Letchworth Film Club | We bring an annual programme of world cinema films & timeless classics to Letchworth. The films are selected by members & screened monthly on Sundays at 7:45pm at Broadway Cinema. Members join for the season. Non-members are welcome to obtain tickets from the cinema (over the counter or online). | Reduced membership subscription for LALG members. | Lynne McGechie 07763 030031 lynne@letchworthfilmclub.com |
| Letchworth Garden City Bowls Club | We are an outdoor bowls club involved in friendly and competitive games between April and September, with various other social and recreational activities throughout the year. We were founded in 1931. Our clubhouse and playing green is located at Norton Common near to the tennis courts. | 50% reduction in annual fee for new members, plus additional 10% for members of LALG | Sue Sinclair 01462 621067 secretary@letchworthbowlsclub.co.uk |
| Letchworth Garden City Society | Founded in 1978 to promote interest in the history of Letchworth and other garden cities, their architecture, the Arts & Crafts movement, and to monitor local planning matters. Visits are arranged and talks given, normally at The Settlement. | Admission at same rates as LGCS members. | Philippa Parker 01462 686828 philippaclare@me.com |
| Letchworth Music | Letchworth Music promotes a season of chamber music concerts each year between October and April, given by professional musicians often of international standing. The concerts normally take place at Howgills, The Friends Meeting House, 42 South View, Letchworth. Newcomers are always very welcome. | There are no specific benefits, other than the provision, locally, of high quality live musical presentations. | Marion Ohlendorf 01438 361470 rmohlendorf@gmail.com |
| Letchworth Scale Model Club | "Art and History in Miniature" - static modelling covering figure modelling, vehicles, aircraft ships, etc. Talks & demos on associated topics. Normally at The Club Room, Icknield Centre, Icknield Way, SG6 1EF. | Geoff Russell 07806 433998 118geoff@gmail.com |
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| Letchworth Sinfonia | Our constitution states: a) To provide both entertainment and education to local audiences through regular public concerts and other musical activities b) To provide a platform for local amateur musicians to both practice and exhibit their skills for the benefit of the public. |
LALG members who are musicians can find out about us and join us, if appropriate. LALG members find out about our concerts and other events, such as Come and Play days. | Elisabeth George, Chair of the orchestra committee 07305315657 elisabeth.george@ntlworld.com |
| North Herts Bowls Club | Norton Common, Lower Bowls Green. Friendly club for all abilities with Equipment and Tuition provided, plus Tea and Biscuits! Every Monday 2pm to 4pm. May to Sept. | |
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| North Herts Speakers Club | A supportive friendly group which helps its members to develop competence in Public Speaking, Presentations and Leadership. First Wednesdays, 7.30pm online (Zoom) and third at The Cloisters, Letchworth. Free entry for visitors and free parking behind The Cloisters. Call first. | John Kendall 01462 684036 vpm.nhertsspeakers@gmail.com |
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| North Herts Stamp Club | North Herts Stamp Club promotes the collecting of postage stamps and encourages the study of postal and social history. We hold monthly meetings in Letchworth where members can enjoy displays from a variety of sources. There is a packet circuit where members can buy and sell stamps | LALG members can attend our meetings on a trial basis before joining North Herts Stamp Club | Richard Edwin Merritt 07776 381781 richardemerritt@talktalk.net |
| The Arts Society North Herts | The Arts Society North Herts is a member society of The Arts Society (formerly NADFAS). We offer opportunities to discover the arts of yesterday, today and tomorrow through lectures on all aspects of the Arts given by accredited lecturers who are experts in their field.Visitors are welcome at our lectures and membership is available. The lectures are held at 11 am at The Broadway cinema and Theatre on the first Thursday of the month except in January and August. | theartssociety.nh@gmail.com |
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| Unicorn Ceilidhs | Unicorn Ceilidhs aims to provide top-quality dances for the local community, featuring a wide range of ceilidh bands and callers. All are welcome, with no experience needed as all the dances are walked through and explained thoroughly, although many of our regulars are now quite experienced dancers. We do not aim to make a profit from our dances, but use the income to finance further dances. | We can offer LALG members a 10% discount on admission. | Barry Goodman 07833 643597 barry.goodman1@ntlworld.com |
| Whitethorn Bowls Club | Outdoor lawn bowls club situated within the Letchworth Corner Sports Club complex on Whitethorn Lane, Letchworth, SG6 2DN. We offer lawn bowls during the summer - April to September. The club takes part in both friendly matches and competitions with other local clubs, and individual members can also play in club and external competitions at various levels. Annual membership includes use of the sports club throughout the year including a bar and extensive free parking. | New members receive a discount on first year subscription fee. In addition the offer of a free trial with loaned equipment. We hold a club night every Wednesday at 6pm to get to know fellow club members. | Tony Pinchin 07981 958651 tonypinchin@hotmail.co.uk |
