If you need help with launching a new LALG group or reviving an existing group, we are here to help. We can help with finding venues, getting publicity and even temporarily running the group. The team also supports groups that are struggling or in need of support.
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 groups will disappear because they have become a group and you can look for them in the list of groups.
Others will disappear because they came to nothing.
If you want more details about any New Ideas, or you want to suggest one yourself, please contact newideas@lalg.org.uk or call the Group Support Team.
Contact Details
William A - 01462 643537
Group Events
No Events
Group Articles
Would you like to read a book and then go for a walk to discuss it? Please get in touch if so.
Contact: Anne Clarke newideas@lalg.org.uk
Tuesday 25 February, 10.30am
David’s Café, Eastcheap SG6 3DE.
Considering matters such as existence, reason, knowledge and mind, the group will investigate philosophers such as Plato, Confucius, Kant and Russell. No need to book. If you are not able to attend or prefer evenings, please contact William.
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Mondays 10 February and 10 March, 10am - 11.30am
Norton Methodist Church Hall, North Avenue SG6 1DH. A practical and fun session of singing, percussion, rhymes and moving to music. Cost: £3 for members (£5 non-members).
Contact: Carole Kendall 07752 839589; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Monday 10 February, 7.30pm
Broadway Hotel, Broadway SG6 3NZ. A chance to meet for a relaxed chat and a soft, caffeinated or alcoholic drink in the evening at a local bar or pub.
Contact: Grant Cameron 07896 260261; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Wednesday 12 February, 11.30am (first meeting)
David’s Café, Eastcheap SG6 3DE.
Bob Dylan is considered to be one of the greatest ever singer-songwriters. With an acclaimed new film and a recent major book, it seems the right moment to assess his life.
We need six people to get the group going. If you cannot attend or prefer evenings, please contact William.
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
We have no shortage of suggestions for new groups but we need more people to help us make them happen, or keep going.
Could you spare a couple of hours each month to nurse a group into life? You don’t need any special skills and we can give you plenty of support.
Sundays 16 February and 23 March, 10.30am
David’s Café, Eastcheap SG6 3DE. Meet for a chat over coffee and cake to brighten up a dull Sunday morning. All welcome. Please get in touch to put your name on the list.
Contact: Fran Sly 07985 900965; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Second Tuesday of each month, 2.15pm.
11 February and 11 March at Costa Café, Baldock Tesco. We will choose positive topics from the news for a light-hearted discussion.
Contact: Kay or Nicola 01462 490313; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Monday 17 February, 10.30am
David’s Café, Eastcheap SG6 3DE. No need to book; just turn up.
This group will be for members to share ideas and skills for making the most of garden produce – storing fruit, nuts and vegetables, preserving, bottling, freezing, pickling and making jam, wine and soup.
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Tuesday 11 February and Wednesday 12 March, 10.30am
Ruth’s Coffee Shop, 57 High Street, Stotfold SG5 4LD.
Coffee groups are an important part of the LALG social life. All welcome, from Stotfold, Arlesey and beyond.
Please contact William to get on the list
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
We have a few members looking to revive their amateur radio skills; if you are interested in joining them, please get in touch.
Contact: Jackie 07970 407635; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Thursday 13 February, 2.30pm - 4pm
What disks would you take to your desert island? Bring two different types of music to play and/or talk about. No need to book; just turn up.
Thursday 13 March, 2.30pm - 4pm
Members will choose an item of music they are not familar with.
Broadway Gallery (above Wetherspoons), 2 The Arcade SG6 3ES.
Contact: Mary Patrick newideas@lalg.org.uk
Wednesday 12 February, 10.30am
One Garden City (next to Morrisons), Broadway SG6 3BF. Emma Dagless, Nature and Wellbeing Manager at Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, will tell us her thoughts and ideas for nature in the Garden City and how to get involved. All welcome.
