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 New Ideas 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.
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William Armitage - 01462 643537
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Are you interested in all things Welsh? The language, culture and history?
We already have six people interested and would welcome more. Contact: Jackie S 07970 407635; newideas@lalg.org.uk
We are looking to start a second science book group, meeting on alternate months in the evening. This is likely to appeal to people who work/have worked in science fields, and could look at issues such as AI ethics, climate change or techno determinism for example.
Books would be decided by group members.
Contact: Claire newideas@lalg.org.uk
We are planning a visit to the Fashion and Textile Museum in Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF. If interested, please contact William to get on the list. Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org
For anyone interested in drama, playwrights and performance. Members could discuss production, great actors, comedy, crime and plays with a serious message. We need six people to start. Please contact William to get on the list.
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Anyone interested in longer walks who would like to join other enthusiasts exploring the wider countryside, please contact Nigel for an initial meeting to discuss the idea further. Contact: Nigel Carrick newideas@lalg.org.uk
We will probably meet monthly in the warmer months and visit public gardens at the weekend in the cooler months. Contact: Mary; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Wednesday 16 September, 10.30am Miss Green Fingers, Eastcheap, Letchworth. We have six flourishing gardening groups. We think there may be a gap to fill with a more specialised flower group. We could look at year-planning, problem solving, etc. If you are interested but unable to attend, please let William know. We welcome suggestions of subjects to be discussed, frequency of meetings, specialised nurseries to visit, etc. Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
We are starting with a planning meeting on the evening of Thursday 6 August at the Broadway Hotel. We will be unable to cater for allergies or special diets. Contact: Jackie 07970 407635; newideas@lalg.org
Thursday 13 August, 10.30am David’s Café, Eastcheap, Letchworth SG6 3DE. Maths evolved over 10,000 years ago, starting with practical counting and progressing to more advanced uses and calculations. Maths can be fun with puzzles, challenges and games. If you are interested but cannot make the first meeting please contact William to get on the list. Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
