Updated 23/7/26
Booking now - London Walk: Whitechapel on Tuesday 18 and Thursday 20 August. Leader: Dan Cornwell-Groves. Train and underground to Aldgate East where the 2-mile walk begins. Stop for coffee and lunch, finish at Whitechapel Station. Email LWaugust@lalg.org.uk. £5 per person towards the leader’s expenses.
Baldock Walks meet on Saturday 25 July, 9.15am at the community centre opposite Baldock library for a circular walk of about 7 miles to Fairfield via Ivel Springs and The Greenway. Coffee at Fairfield Pavillion café. Contact: Eileen C 01462 632692 or Julia G 07704 762167; baldockwalks@lalg.org.uk
The Philosophy group is meeting on Tuesday 28 July, 11am-12.30 at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall. We will be discussing the German philosopher Hegel. No need to book, new members are most welcome. £3 LALG, £4 non-members. Contact: Catherine philosophy-study@lalg.org.uk
Badminton 2 now has space for 2 more members. We play mixed doubles at Fearnhill School on Mondays at 7pm. Our games are sociable, with the emphasis on fun and we have mixed abilities. Contact Sue B - 07801 345595; badminton2@lalg.org.uk
Taiko Drumming is fortnightly on a Tuesday evening - next on 4 and 18 August - at St Thomas Church, Wilbury Hall, Bedford Road. Have fun taking part in a small, tutor-led group. Drums provided. Taiko drumming is a physical activity and you will be responsible for working within your own limits. £12 per 2-hour session payable in advance to cover room hire, tuition and equipment. Contact: Claire 07702 041934; taiko@lalg.org.uk
We are hoping to create a second Dinner Party Club, starting with a planning meeting on the evening of Thursday 6 August at the Broadway Hotel. This group will be limited to 8 and sometimes only 6. We will not be able to cater for allergies or special diets. Contact Jackie 07970 407635; newideas@lalg.org.uk
The 2026 Annual Golf event is at Chesfield Downs on Tuesday 15 September, 11.04 onwards tee times. Cost is £55 (£15 if you are a member of Chesfield) to include - breakfast roll/ drink pre-golf, 18 holes, drink post golf and a small contribution towards the prizes. Contact Steve Green sports-events@lalg.org.uk; 07710 542803
Booking now: the Trips Group has a guided walking tour of Welwyn Garden City and private visit to the Roman Baths on Wednesday 5 August. We will travel by car and meet for coffee at 10am. Our 90-minute guided tour of the town, at 11am will be led by Angela Eserin, who was the Local Studies Librarian and is very knowledgeable about the town. We will reconvene after lunch at the Roman Bath complex on Welwyn By-Pass Road. £16 per person for the combined tours. To book, please email Sally at trips@lalg.org.uk.
On Thursday 6 August, 11am at the Broadway Cinema, The Arts Society North Hertfordshire presents: The History of the Celtic Harp by Sarah Deere-Jones. Learn how this instrument has evolved and become a symbol of proud identity and enjoy live music and songs played on different celtic harps. £7 from the Box Office or visit the Broadway Cinema website https://www.broadway-
