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 Armitage 01462 643537, or leave your name and contact details at David's Bookshop, Eastcheap, Letchworth
Group Events
Sunday 13 October 2024, 7:15am
Monday 14 October 2024, 7:15am
Tuesday 15 October 2024, 2:30pm
Wednesday 16 October 2024, 12:15pm
Friday 18 October 2024, 3:00pm
Group Articles
Tuesday 15 October, 2.30pm
Meet outside the Arcade, Leys Avenue, Letchworth.
Wednesday 23 October, 10.30am
Meet at Letchworth’s first roundabout, Broadway, Letchworth.
Wednesday 6 November, 10.30am
Meet outside the Arcade, Leys Avenue, Letchworth.
Wednesday 20 November, 2.30pm
Meet at Letchworth’s first roundabout, Broadway, Letchworth.
We include an optional coffee shop stop. Please contact William for information
about future walks and preferred times of day and days of week.
Coffee groups are an important part of LALG’s social life. We think our
members in the Stotfold area would like one of their own. Please contact
William to get on the list
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Small three-hour workshops, making beaded jewellery and decorative pieces
for the home. First workshop: Wednesday 23 October, 1.30-4.30pm Letchworth Settlement: floating bead sprung-wire bracelet. Tools and materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Cost to cover room hire and materials £20 each.
Contact: Janet Beattie (text) 07787 225145; newideas@lalg.org.uk
We will start with Animal Farm. All animals are equal but some are more equal
than others. Also, 1984, the story of totalitarianism in a police state. Both books
are highly relevant today. Later we will study more of Orwell’s fiction and his
essays. If interested, please contact William. Six names will ensure we start.
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
We are planning to start another Clock Group, led by our tutor Richard
Edwards. This is for beginners and in term-time on Wednesdays, 7pm -
9.30pm at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall. Bring a small pendulum clock to work
on, or a clock can be provided. £7 per evening to cover room hire, one term in
advance.
Contact: Richard Edwards 01462 683030 clockgroup@lalg.org.uk.
Booking now: two options for weekly sessions in Circuit/ Fitness Training.
Option A starts Monday 14 October, 7.15 - 8pm at Norton Methodist Church, North Avenue SG6 1DH
Option B starts Wednesday 16 October, 12.15 - 1pm at St Hugh of Lincoln RC Church, 84 Pixmore Way SG6 3TP.
Friday 18 October, 3pm
Broadway Hotel bar, Broadway SG6 3NZ. We have a handful of members who
are looking to revive their amateur radio skills and more members would be
welcome. This meeting will be to plan what the group will do. If you are
interested but cannot make this date, please get in touch.
Contact: Jackie 07970 407635; newideas@lalg.org.uk
A general interest group for anyone who likes, and is curious about, all types of
music and instruments, from Hindustani, classical to modern jazz, to rock,
opera and popular music. Please let William know if it appeals. Sufficient
numbers will ensure we start in the autumn.
Deadline to record interest: 31 October
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Members can investigate the beliefs and practices of Bahai, Buddhism,
Hinduism, Rastafari and many more. We could meet monthly or more often as
a self-help group with guest speakers. Please contact William to get on the list.
Deadline to record interest: Thursday 31 October.
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
We are hoping to relaunch a whist group, meeting on Monday afternoons in the Premier Inn, Station Road. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Contact: Maureen Huckle 01462 638099; newideas@lalg.org.uk
This group is ready to launch, online at first; but needs more players.
Contact: Jackie 07970 407635; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Thursday 7 November, 10.30am
David’s Bookshop café, Eastcheap, Letchworth
Discussion on making your garden wildlife friendly. All welcome, just turn up.
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
