Updated 14/8/26
The weather is looking a bit easier for the Weekend Strollers walk on Saturday 15 August. We will meet at 10.30am at Lannock Farm on Hitchin Road, Weston SG4 7EE, a rural hub for food, drink, wellness and crafts. We will walk no more than 3 miles followed by coffee at the farm. Contact William Armitage - 01462 643537; weekendstrollers@lalg.org.uk
The next meeting of the 30+ group is on Friday 21 August, 7pm in the Broadway Hotel Bar. This friendly group is aimed at people in their 30s and 40s - singles and couples - to provide a relaxed opportunity to make new friends locally. Contact: Nurit 30plus@lalg.org.uk
New Idea: Homer Discussion Group. Christopher Nolan’s epic film The Odyssey has revived interest in Homer’s life and poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey. If you think this could be for you, please contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Date for your diary: On Thursday 17 September, 10.30am, the DH Lawrence Study Group will meet at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall to discuss this celebrated and controversial author’s essays on ‘the novel’, which he believed to be ‘the highest form of human expression’. Sources for the essays can be found on the meeting’s web page. All welcome; no need to book. Small charge towards room hire. Contact Susan L - 07930 439682; dhlawrence@lalg.org.uk
Last chance to enter the LALG Golf Day on Tuesday 15 September, Chesfield Downs Golf Club. 6 tee times have been booked, starting at 11:04. Cost £55 - to include 18 holes, tea/coffee and bacon roll beforehand and a drink in the clubhouse afterwards (also includes a small contribution towards the prizes). Contact Steve on 07710 542803 or sports-events@lalg.org.uk
New Idea: Studying Drama. We are hoping to start this group for anyone interested in drama, playwrights and performance. We could discuss production, great actors, comedy, crime and plays with a serious message. We need six people to get started. Deadline to record interest: Monday 24 August. Contact: William Armitage 01462 643537; newideas@lalg.org.uk
Italian Conversation group 1 now has space for more members. We meet at a local cafe on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Basic conversation skills in Italian needed. For details of the venue on 11 August, please contact: Alan F - 01462 685448; italian1@lalg.org.uk
Philosophy for Non-Philosophers has now moved to the Broadway Hotel bar. The next meeting is Monday 17 August, 7.30pm and then the 3rd Monday of each month. Please bring any topics you would like us to discuss. Contact: Tony F 07414 780177; philosophy@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 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
On Thursday 3 September, 11am at the Broadway Cinema, The Arts Society North Hertfordshire presents: Beautiful Brutalism – the amazing architecture of the 1960s by Sarah Pearson. Brutalist structures are often described as ugly, crude and drab, yet there are examples which merit a second examination. This lecture will shed light on an architectural style which we may yet learn to love. £7 from the Box Office or visit the Broadway website page. A discounted membership fee will be available for visitors wishing to benefit from all that the society has to offer. For details, email theartssociety.nh@gmail.com
