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.
Contact Details
William Armitage - 01462 643537
Group Events
Thursday 8 October 2026, 10:30am
Wednesday 14 October 2026, 11:00am
Wednesday 14 October 2026, 11:30am
Thursday 15 October 2026, 11:30am
Friday 16 October 2026, 10:30am
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Friday 16 October, 12 noon
Miss Green Fingers, Eastcheap, Letchworth SG6 3DE
We have some interest in the group but not enough to guarantee success. We would
welcome your ideas to get this group going.
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org
Wednesday 14th October, 11.30am
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. If you would prefer evenings, please let William know.
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 are hoping to start a new painting group on Tuesdays, 9am to 12 noon at Jackmans Community Centre.
Each 10-week session will cost around £50 if we can get 12 painters
interested. Free tea/coffee and ample free parking.
Contact: Neville 01462 230579; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Thursday 15 October, 11.30am
Miss Green Fingers, Eastcheap, Letchworth SG6 3DE
Including metalwork, jewellery, leatherwork, wood, stone, marble and more. If you are interested but unable to attend, please let William know so you can be added to the list.
Contact:
William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Friday 16 October, 10.30am
Miss Green Fingers, Eastcheap, Letchworth SG6 3DE
Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard etc. This group would look at the lives and music of the artists and maybe some jiving sessions. If you are interested but unable to attend, please contact William to be added to the list.
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Our original Lunch Club is full so we would like to start a second one. We will probably meet monthly at a different pub or restaurant each time.
Please get in touch if this would interest you.
Contact: Jackie 07970 407635; newideas@lalg.org.uk
This group could discuss, share ideas and learn about what climate change means and how we will have to adapt in everyday life in the home and at work.
This is not a campaigning group. If interested, please let William know your preferred day or evening for future meetings.
Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Our original Film Appreciation group is full so we would like to start a second group. We would probably meet in each other’s homes to discuss a film, generally available online or in cinemas. Please get in touch if this would interest you.
Contact: Jackie 07970 407635; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Are you interested in reading and discussing books on environmental subjects chosen by the group? At this first meeting we will discuss the range of topics we want to cover and when and how often to meet.
Contact: Sue Lines on 07866 110833 ; newideas@lalg.org.uk
We have six flourishing gardening groups and 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 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 have decided to postpone the launch of this group until October 2026. Contact: Jackie 07970 407635; newideas@lalg.org
Enjoying Mathematics Thursday 8 October, 10.30am Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth SG6 1NX 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. There may be an interest for an advanced and a basic maths group. Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; mailto:newideas@lalg.org.uk
