#letchworth april may 2016
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The digital magazine promoting events and businesses in #Letchworth and the surrounding area and via updated social media.TRANSCRIPT
WELCOM E TO #LETCHWORTH:THERE' S SO M UCH TO READ IN OUR FIRST EDITION
Your number one digital magazine for all that's best in #Letchworth
# All the latest news on the Letchworth Food and Drink Festival# Take a look at the past and present of Letchworth Sett lement# We find the secret to being a success at #Hertshour
# LETCHWORTHLEISURE | EVENTS | BUSINESS | FASHION | DINING
April/May 2016
BROADWAY GALLERY:WE GET A PREVIEW OF THE NEW EXHIBITION
WHAT' S ON: TAKE A LOOK AT OUR #LETCHWORTH LISTINGS FOR ALL THE BEST EVENTS ON IN THE AREA
Name that's become a town treasure
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Established in 1963, David's is a Letchworth treasure and now it boasts both a book and a music store.
With a comprehensive stock, David's has in excess of 50,000 titles on two floors and has a speciality in maps with every OS Explorer and Landranger.
David's vouchers, in £1, £5, £10 and £20 denominations are available - and they can post them to you (free postage).
Now open - coffee, tea and homemade cake shop! They can supply any book in print and there are always many titles on special offer. The children's book section appeals to all ages and reading levels.
The secondhand book department covers two floors. Books are very competitively priced, from cheap paperbacks to antiquarian and collectors' volumes. David's buy books - please contact them first as some categories are too plentiful! Local history (Herts and Beds) is always wanted. (Please note that books left for assessment will be disposed of if uncollected after 4 weeks).
Bookshop
01462 684631
Music
01462 475900
School order
01462 475924
Bookshop opening
Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
Music Opening
Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
EVENTS TAKING PLACE AT DAVID'S BOOKSHOP:
Apr il 16
GOHORRY IN RESIDENCEDavid's BookshopFrom 10.30 onwards
April 16
RECORD STORE DAYDavid's Records8am opening!
May 11
EMMA BRIDGEWATERDavid's BookshopThe queen of kitchenware.
May 12
HILARY GALLODavid's BookshopTalk about new book Signs.
May 15
JAQUELINE WILSONDavid's BookshopFormer children's laureate and best selling children's author.
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We are delighted to welcome you to the first edition of #Letchworth the new digital title for the great Garden City.
It 's fitting for a town which has prided itself on making history that it should now have a groundbreaking new magazine taking its name as well.
#Letchworth is a product of a new age, it is a magazine that provides a comprehensive digest of all the best that #Letchworth has to offer in terms of business and events but does so with a fresh new approach.
While our magazine is of course a great read, you can also keep in touch with our social media updates and benefit from all the updated information as it happens with our live service.
And of course we would be delighted to hear from you, so if you are a group or a business which has something to promote then please contact us at the addresses given below, #Letchworth will be here to inform and entertain and do it with a smile.
Get in touch:
07539 782979
www.hashtagherts.co.uk
email: darren@spitf irepr.com
Facebook: HashtagHerts
Twitter: @htagletchworth
Darren Ist edEdit or#Hert s
Take a t r ip back in t ime wit h some fascinat ing events at The Set t lement
Make your plans for all t he great act ivit ies t aking place in #Let chworth
SETTLING IN TO LEARN
#LETCHWORTH LISTING
# Hello
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We speak t o Tom Hardy about his plans for t he future of #Let chworth
The Broadway Cinema is a special #Let chworth landmark wit h lot s t o of fer
LOVE #LETCHWORTH
CINEMA SPECIAL
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Nothing beat s a great day out at t he farm and Standalone is a real t reat
The newly opened Broadway Gallery is causing a st ir in t he art wor ld
DOWN AT THE FARM
GOOD TIMES AT GALLERY
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'As well as the Skittles Inn there was a thriving grocers store which was used by the new growing population in the world?s first Garden City'
Founded in 1907 The Skitt les Inn (now better known as the Settlement) was a local hub of activity. The road layout was dif ferent in those days and the main road ran past the building and under the railway where now the rear car park is located. As well as the Skitt les Inn there was a thriving grocers store which was used by the new growing population in the world?s f irst Garden City. Today the grocers is long gone as is the orchard at the rear of image two which was replaced by modern classrooms in more recent years.
The water trough has long since disappeared from the street scene but the latest version of the ?Skitt les Street Sign? remains in the same location. The old front door has been moved to allow better use of the room space inside as well.
The old Skitt les Inn
Arbor Day
The f irst Arbor Day was held in March 1908. The photograph (r ight ) shows a large group of t ree planters gathered at t he old Skit t les Inn which is now The Set t lement . Volunteers were equipped wit h forks and spades ahead of t he big operat ion t o plant t he t rees t hat made Let chworth t he f irst garden cit y. These images were held wit hin t he Set t lement ?s archives and have now been preserved for poster it y.
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"THE #HERTS BASED BOOK THAT IS INSPIRING READERS TO DON THEIR TRAINERS AND TAKE ON NEW CHALLENGES"
Do something new and exciting at Letchworth Settlement!
Often described as one of the best kept secrets in Letchworth, The Settlement has been a place of learning and recreation for decades and enjoys support from students and an army of volunteers.
One of the country?s few surviving independent adult education centres, The Settlement is based in Nevells Road and operates on a charitable basis, providing a diverse range of courses and activit ies for students and visitors.
The beautiful building that houses Letchworth Settlement has an unusual history ? it was originally designed as a ?temperance inn ?The Skitt les? for the new residents of Letchworth and opened in 1907.
Those ho put on events and programmes at The Settlement are always looking to see new faces and attract dif ferent visitors and are staging a series of dif ferent one-off events such as special talks or demonstrations to widen our appeal to busy people.
Recent events that took place include:
?In Pursuit of Beauty? ? Images of Women in the Art of the Late Middle-Ages and Renaissance.
Encaustic Wax Art day workshop with artist Phil Madley.
?Painting the Modern Garden?: Monet to Matisse with James Will is. The talk supported the current Royal Academy exhibit ion.
Easter basket making with Helen Allen
Events due to take place in Apri l include:
April 23rd workshop on Chalk Pastels in the style of Degas with artist Anne Laidler from 10am until 3pm. Cost £30 including some materials.
April 29th The Heart of Leonardo a lecture by eminent Papworth Hospital heart surgeon Mr Francis C Well on Da Vinci and his great knowledge of anatomy. Doors open at 7.30pm and admission is £12.50 which includes a glass of wine.
The Settlement is also home to a diverse number of groups and associations including the Letchworth Art Society, resident drama group the Settlement Players, Letchworth Sinfonia and Dance Steps Academy.
For further information visit our website www.lectchworthsettlement.org.uk, l ike us on https:/ /www.facebook.com/LetchworthSettlement/ or follow us on Twitter https:/ / twitter.com/TSettlement
Do something new at The Settlement
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Mums in the Know Letchworth and Hitchin is a social community for local people aiming to make parents lives easier and kids lives fun. From events to clubs and classes to deals and offers, Mums in the Know Letchworth and Hitchin has it covered when it comes to everything happening for families.
We list a huge selection of classes and groups for babies and toddlers including those at the local children?s centres. You can view classes by category or even browse day by day! We also try out classes and review them so you can see what they?re really l ike.
Every weekend we have a guide for what?s on for the family ? often with seasonal ideas such as Easter crafts or local Bluebell walks. In the school holidays we have guides tailored to our readers needs from classes for babies and toddlers to special events and even suggestions for free family days out.
We also keep you up to date with news that is relevant to families, l ike the 30 hours childcare pilot scheme, a new play cafe or a new splash park opening in Hitchin. Our social media pages are also a great forum for people to get in touch with
Getting to know Mums in the Know
recommendations or questions about where to go.
If you follow Mums in the Know Letchworth and Hitchin you?ll always have lots of inspirational ideas to hand!
To make sure you see the latest news for the area, follow us online:
Website
www.mumsintheknow.co.uk/ letchworth
www.facebook.com/mumsintheknowletchworth
www.twitter.com/mitkletchworth
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How artists used the modern gardenFASCINATING JOURNEY WITH AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR CHARTS THE RISE OF RADICAL IDEAS
Embark on a fascinating journey with award-winning Director Phil Grabsky at Broadway Cinema this April and discover how artists used the modern garden to explore radical new ideas.
Presented as part of the Exhibition on Screen series, Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse takes audiences on a sweeping journey to explore how contemporaries of Monet built and cultivated gardens as they explored expressive motifs, abstract colour, decorative design and Utopian ideas.
Guided by passionate curators, artists and garden enthusiasts, the live screening will offer an insight into the Royal Academy?s exhibition of Impressionists, Post-Impressionists, and avant-garde artists of the early twentieth century. It explores the rise of the modern garden in popular culture and the public?s enduring fascination with gardens today.
The celebrated series is produced by award-winning arts documentary maker Phil Grabsky, who will be joining Broadway Cinema audiences for a live Q&A after the film.
Jason Valentine, Venues Manager at Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation said: ?We?re delighted to
welcome award-winning film director Phil Grabsky to Broadway Cinema. Phil will be discussing his much loved documentary series Exhibition on Screen and offering our audience the chance to find out more about his fascinating career, bringing art to the big screen.?
With a film career spanning 25 years, Phil and his company Seventh Art Productions make films for cinema, television and DVD. His biggest project to date is the creation of a unique new arts brand: Exhibition of Screen. This brings major art exhibitions ? and the stories of both the galleries and the artists ? to a cinema, TV and DVD audience worldwide.
Broadway Let chworth:01462 681088www.broadway-cinema.com
Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse screening and Q&A takes place at 18.45 on Monday 11 April at Broadway Cinema. Tickets cost £15 and include a pre-film glass of wine or orange juice. To book online visit www.broadway-cinema.com
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Mowgli, it 's a jungle out thereCLASSIC TALE COMING BACK TO THE BIG SCREEN WITH A HOST OF TOP NAMES TO STAR
It has a UK release date of mid-April in the UK and this 2016 version of the Kipling classic looks set to be another wow.
If you've read the book or seen the original Disney cartoon you'll know that Mowgli (Neel Sethi) is a boy raised by wolves Raksha and Akela since he was brought to them as a baby by Bagheera the black panther (Ben Kingsley). Things have to change though and it 's soon time to grow up when the
fearsome Bengal tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) threatens him as man isn't allowed
Top release for May viewing
Avengers Civi l WarRelease date:May 2016
One year after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron, another international incident involving the Avengers leads the policiticans to once again get involved. When Steve Rogers attempts to protect his friend Bucky Barnes, a conflict ensues that leads to the fracturing of the Avengers into two opposing factions, one led by Rogers and the other led by Stark.
Broadway Let chworth:01462 681088www.broadway-cinema.com
in the jungle.
Guided by Bagheera and Baloo the bear (Bill Murray), he sets out on a journey of self-discovery.
Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who do not have his best interests at heart including Kaa (Scarlett Johansson) the python and the smooth-talking orangutan King Louie (Christopher Walken).
Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Justin Marks (screenplay), Rudyard Kipling (book)
Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba, Bill Murray, Christopher Walkern
Take sides in a civi l war bat t le
Broadway gallery - a vibrant new space
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Broadway Gallery launched its new art space recently with a vibrant solo exhibition featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Richard Smith, an abstract painter and printmaker born in Letchworth Garden City.
The inaugural exhibition, entitled Reunion, celebrates Richard Smith?s rich body of work spanning six decades. Audiences will be able to enjoy a selection of his
drawings, paintings, collages and prints and discover more about the artist through a series of interviews, photographs and books.
Renowned for his bold and vibrant use of colour and texture, Richard Smith has long been recognised as one of the important painters of his generation. His work is currently held in collections around the world from the Tate Modern in London to the Museum of Modern Art in
New York.
Richard has cited the Letchworth arts and crafts movement as a source of inspiration for his work and a key component in his development as an artist.
Laura Dennis, Visual Arts Curator of Broadway Gallery said: ? Richard?s vibrant and joyful paintings are the perfect way to celebrate the opening of the Broadway Gallery, and it?s fantastic to be able to show these wonderful works back in the artist?s home town??.
Richard Smith is a painter and printmaker born in Letchworth Garden City in 1931. He attended art school in Luton and St Albans
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Café Bar
Located on the first floor, our light and airy Café Bar is positioned between our two gallery spaces and overlooks the Leys Square fountains and The Arcade.
Serving an all-day menu including light bites, cakes, Lulu coffee, and a range of beers and wine, the Café Bar is the perfect place to meet friends and relax.
A flexible space supporting visual and performance arts ? creative workshops, lectures, art classes, exhibitions, music, rehearsals and more.
Exhibition space displaying art, craft and design, including work by internationally acclaimed practitioners as well as local and emerging talent.
Broadway Of fer
Formerly known as Letchworth Arts Centre the newly refurbished venue has been renamed to reflect its affinity with sister venue Broadway Cinema & Theatre (theatre arriving late 2016).
Located just minutes apart, these two venues offer a complementary and varied programme of artistic and cultural content.
Venue Hire
The Studio and other spaces within the venue are available for private hire for further information please [email protected] or call 01462 476110.
before attending the Royal College of Art from 1954 to 1957. From 1959 to 1961 he lived in New York on a Harkness Fellowship, producing work that was abstract and concerned with the formal use of space and colour.
His work is held in the collections of the Tate Gallery and Museum of Modern Art, New York. His first one-person show was at Green Gallery New York, followed by solo exhibitions at the Tate Gallery, Hayward Gallery, the Whitechapel Gallery and MoMA Oxford. He represented Britain at the XXXV Venice Biennale in 1970. Richard Smith is represented by Flowers Gallery (London + New York), who have made the exhibition possible through the generous loan of work.
Exhibit ion informat ion
Richard Smith: Reunion is now open and will run until Sunday June 5. Entrance to the Galleries is free. Broadway Gallery is open Wednesdays to Saturdays 10:00 to 17:00 and Sundays 10:00 to 16:00. For more information visit www.broadway-letchworth.com
Now to June 5
BROADWAY GALLERYRichard Smith: Reunion
Wed, Feb 24, 2016 Sun, Jun 5, 2016
Reunion, celebrates Richard Smith?s rich body of work spanning six decades. Audiences will be able to enjoy a selection of his drawings, paintings, collages and prints and discover more about the artist through a series of interviews, photographs and books.
April 3
Let chworth Film Club
This month?s film club screening is ?In Bloom? - Directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili & Simon Gross. Set in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi in 1992, a tale of youth and friendship during civil war.
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Standalone FarmImajica Theatre Workshops: Through the Looking Glass ? 4 to 8 April
Calling all aspiring actors and actresses! Local theatre company Imajica Theatre will be running Alice in Wonderland themed theatre workshops. Join the fun at 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 daily.
April 5-Apr i l 12
Norton Common Tennis Coaching
5 Apr 2016 - 12 Apr 2016
12 Apr 2016 - 23 Apr 2016
Letchworth Sports and Tennis Club will be running 10 week coaching courses for ages 3 - 11 years.
April 6
DEREK WHEELER'S HITCHIN GHOST WALKHit chinTickets from Hitchin Initiative.
April 6
Giselle
A live broadcast from the Royal Opera House.
April 6
ANDREW HURLEYDavid's BookshopTalk by Costa winning novelist.
April 9
Let chworth & Dist r ict Family History Group
Marriage and Courtship by Tom Doig. Starts at 8pm.
Apr i l 9
Let chworth & Dist r ict Ast ronomical Societ y
Join Letchworth and District Astronomical Society for a Star Party. From 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
April 9
Let chworth Her it age Foundat ion
Open Session
Also on 14 May 2016
11 Jun 2016
Your chance to speak to Heritage Foundation staff and Governors. From 10am to 12pm.
April 9
Howard Gardens Bowls Club Open Day
A great way to make friends, keep fit and have some fun. Equipment provided and refreshments will be served. Please wear flat shoes to protect the green. From 10am to 4pm.
April 9
?Are we really Br it ish??
Letchworth & District Family History Group. Get help with problems, news of successes and new information and websites to help you. Starts at 8pm.
April 11-15
Standalone FarmDown the Rabbit Hole by Imajica Theatre ? 11 to 15 April
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Imajica Theatre will be bringing their brand of children?s theatre with their show ?Down the Rabbit Hole. Come along and meet The Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and all your favourite Alice in Wonderland characters, showing at 11:30 and 14:30 daily.
April 11
Paint ing t he Garden - Monet t o Mat isse at Broadway Cinema
Exhibition on Screen - Painting the Modern Garden: The celebrated series is produced by award winning arts documentary maker Phil Grabsky, who will be joining us for a live Q&A after the film.
April 11
LALG - Enjoying Classical Music
Do you enjoy going to concerts with other people? If so Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group are holding a meeting to discuss going to concerts together. Starts 10.30am.
Members? Meet ing
Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group will be holding their monthly
members? meeting with speaker Professor Nigel Mason O.B.E. who will give a talk on Astrobiology. From 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
April 12
LALG - London Places
Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group are meeting to discuss the possibility of visiting various London Places: Lincoln?s Inn Fields, Bank of England, Houses of
Parliament, Emirates Stadium etc.
April 13
Letchworth Music Club
Alexander Soares (piano) will perform music by Bach, Debussy, Chopin and Schumann. Starts at 7.45pm.
April 13
Baldock & Let chworth Blues, Folk & Roots Club
Live music night presents singer, songwriter Louise Jordan. Starts at 8.30pm.
April 13
Letchworth Cent re for Healt hy Living
Asperger?s and Autistic Spectrum Problems in Adults. A free talk by internationally respected psychologist Dr Phil Mollon. From 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
April 13
The Cot t age Garden Societ y
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YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THE NOT TO MISS EVENTS IN YOUR PART OF #HERTS?A walk around a plants women?s garden? - Interactive lecture with Lucy Redman, garden designer with a passion for plants. Starts 7.30pm.
April 13
Letchworth Music Club
Alexander Soares (piano) will perform music by Bach, Debussy, Chopin and Schumann. Starts at 7.45pm.
April 14
LALG ? Ragley Hall, Warwickshire
Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group are running a trip to this beautiful Palladian mansion designed by Robert Hooke in 1680 - it is the ancestral home of the Marquis of Hertford.
April 14
JOHN CONNOLLYDavid's BookshopTalk by crime writer.
April 15-Apr i l 16
More Deadly Than?
Wilbury Hills Amateur Theatricals presents ?More Deadly Than?. Is the woman?s place in the home? Should trifle have jelly in it? Is the female of the species more deadly than the male?
April 16-Apr i l 17
Norton Bowling Club
Norton Bowling Club is holding 2 open days to introduce new players to the game of Lawn Bowls and to encourage both new and experienced players to join them.
From 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.
April 16
Try Tennis For Free
Letchworth Sports and Tennis Club are holding free tennis sessions for families children and adults. From 1pm to 3pm.
April 16
Histor ic Guided Walking Tour
21 May 2016
18 Jun 2016
16 Jul 2016
17 Sep 2016
15 Oct 2016
19 Nov 2016
17 Dec 2016
Join one of Letchworth's Town Historians on a pleasant stroll through some of the highlights of the first Garden City's history. Meet at the Tourist Information Centre. Starts 10.30am.
April 16
Farmers' Market
21 May 2016
18 Jun 2016
16 Jul 2016
20 Aug 2016
17 Sep 2016
15 Oct 2016
19 Nov 2016
17 Dec 2016
The monthly Farmer 's Market selling locally produced meats,vegetables and other foodstuffs. From
8am to 1pm.
April 16
Roberto Devereux
MET Opera: Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky takes on the extraordinary challenge of singing all three of Donizetti's Tudor queens in the course of a single season, a rare feat made famous by Beverly Sill at Broadway Cinema.
April 16
Wilbury Communit y Cafe
21 May 2016
16 Jul 2016
17 Sep 2016
15 Oct 2016
19 Nov 2016
17 Dec 2016
Pop along to the Wilbury Community Café for a free cuppa
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YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THE NOT TO MISS EVENTS IN YOUR PART OF #HERTSand homemade cakes, free family activities and Butterfly K Knitters and a chance to meet the local characters.
April 16
GOHORRY IN RESIDENCEDavid's BookshopFrom 10.30 onwards.
April 16
RECORD STORE DAYDavid's Records8am opening!
April 19
HIBO WARDEREDavid's BookshopDiscussion of female genital mutilation.
April 20
Letchworth & Dist r ict Family History Group
Are We Really British? Talk featuring Ian Waller.
April 20
Deene Park
The LALG's History 3 Group are organising a trip to Deene Park, a largely sixteenth-century house in the countryside of East Northamptonshire.
April 20
Baldock & Let chworth Blues, Folk & Roots Club
Open floor night. Looking to try out those new pieces? Pop along and perform or just enjoy an evening of blues, country, folk and other music. Starts at 8.30pm.
April 21
North Hert s Fort y Plus Cycling
Club
A small friendly group that generally meet and ride to a pub, café or tearoom for lunch. This week?s ride is to Lilley, with lunch at the Lilley Arms. Meet at 10.30am.
April 23
Letchworth Chorale: I t ?s all Lat in
A concert of choral music spanning four centuries. With Baroque and classical works set in the traditional Latin text. Starts 7.30pm.
April 24
Int roduct ion t o Yoga
Yoga and pilates teacher Danielle Rutter will be running this 2 hour workshop and will be looking at what yoga is, where it comes from, what its benefits are and it will include some basics.
April 25
Lucia Di Lammermoor
A live broadcast from the Royal Opera House. Katie Mitchell directs a new production of Donizetti?s tragic opera. Starts at 7pm. Broadway Cinema.
April 27
Baldock & Let chworth Blues, Folk & Roots Club
Live music night presents Twisted Routes. With a guitarist from Staffordshire, a fiddler from Suffolk and a drummer from Wales! Starts at 8.30pm.
April 28
North Hert s Fort y Plus Cycling Club
A small friendly group that generally meet and ride to a pub, café or tearoom for lunch. This week?s ride is to Peters Green, with
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lunch at the Bright Star. Meet at 10.30am.
April 29
The Heart of Leonardo
Mr Francis C Wells, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Papworth Hospital will be giving a lecture on his deep appreciation of artist Leonardo Da Vinci and his understanding of physiology and anatomy. Held at The Settlement.
April 30
Baldock and Let chworth Fire Stat ion Open Day
A variety of attractions available including Chip Pan Fire and Road Traffic collision demonstrations (simulated car crash), fire safety advice, smoke experience and hands on experiences.
April 30
Elekt ra
Genius director Patrice Chereau's overpowering vision lives on with soprano Nina Stemme - unmatched today in the heroic female roles of Strauss and Wagner - who portrays Elektra's primal quest.
April 30
MS Trust - Be Bold in Blue Char it y Disco
The Multiple Sclerosis Trust is holding a charity disco, with all proceeds going to people living with MS. From 7.30pm.
May 1
Standalone Farm
Greenway Challenge.
Half Marathon race organised by North Herts Road Runners, taking place on the Greenway.
May 3
North Hert s Stamp Club AGM
NHSC will be holding their Annual General Meeting. Nominations for Officers must be received by the General Secretary before the meeting. Starts at 8pm.
May 4
Baldock & Let chworth Blues, Folk & Roots
Live music night presents John E Cash. Starts at 8.30pm.
May 7
Collect ion Explorers
2 Jul 2016
3 Sep 2016
5 Nov 2016
A unique opportunity to get up
close and personal with the Garden City Collection. All are welcome to come along and handle artefacts as staff talk you through their history and the story behind them.
May 8
Letchworth Film Club
This month?s film club screening is ?Still Alice?. A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer 's disease. Broadway Cinema.
May 11
EMMA BRIDGEWATERDavid's BookshopThe queen of kitchenware.
May 11
Baldock & Let chworth Blues, Folk & Roots Club
Live music night presents - Feature Night. Two acts supported and MCd by Pat Crilly. Starts at 8.30pm.
May 12
HILARY GALLODavid's BookshopTalk about new book Signs.
May 15
JAQUELINE WILSONDavid's BookshopFormer children's laureate and best selling children's author.
May 18
Letchworth & Dist r ict Family History Group
A talk by Robert Parker on using the internet to Letchworth & District Family History Group.
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Starts at 8pm.
May 18
Baldock & Let chworth Blues, Folk & Roots Club
Live music night presents Mean Mary.
May 21
Council lors? Communit y Surgery
Also on 16 July 2016
Come and discuss issues with NHDC and Herts County Councillors. The Surgery is held every third Saturday of the month. From 10.30am to 12noon.
May 21
LALG Annual Quiz
Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group?s Annual Quiz. Teams of up to 6 people. Includes Fish and Chip supper but bring your own drinks and glasses. Starts at 7.30pm.
May 22
Hert s MS Therapy Cent re - Cycle Challenge
An event for serious cyclists! Places for the Herts Cycle Challenge in aid of Herts MS Therapy Centre based in Letchworth Garden City are now open.
May 22
The Power of Breath
Yoga and pilates teacher Danielle Rutter will be running this 2 hour workshop. How do you breathe? Through the nose or mouth? Where do you breathe into? From 2pm to 4pm.
May 22
Letchworth Film Club
This month?s film club screening is ?Omar?. A young man has to choose between passion and politics in this Palestinian drama. Directed by Hany Abu-Assad. Starts at 7.45pm.
May 28-May 29
Letchworth Food and Dr ink Fest ival
This year?s festival will be taking over the town centre.
June 4
Archive Tour
6 Aug 2016
1 Oct 2016
3 Dec 2016
Your chance to discover some of the fascinating stories behind Letchworth?s historical artifacts with a guided tour by Curator, Vicky Axell. From 11am to 12.30pm.
May 30-June 3
Standalone FarmCreepy Critter Week ? 30 May to 3 June
Want to spin a web with a spider or slither with a snake? If so, you?re in luck, with creepy crawly extraordinaire AmeyZoo joining us with their unique selection of unusual animal friends.
June 15
Letchworth & Dist r ict Family History Group
AGM followed by talk featuring Kathy Chater. Starts at 8pm.
June 15
?London Labrynth?
?London Labrynth? - libraries,
archives and record offices in London. A talk by Kathy Chater to Letchworth & District Family History Group. Includes a short AGM. Starts at 8pm.
July 20
Letchworth & Dist r ict Family History Group
Marriage and Courtship by Tom Doig. Starts at 8pm.
July 25-July 29
Standalone FarmDonkey Riding ? 25 to 29 July
A great chance to get up close and personal with some farmyard favourites in a variety of riding and grooming sessions, as well as talks throughout the day.
August 1-August 5
Standalone FarmK9 Dog and Duck Show ? 1 to 5 August
Exciting displays of dog training (and duck herding), showcasing the range of talents of a team of sheepdogs, promising to both amuse and entertain all visitors.
August 8-August 12
Standalone FarmBirds of a Feather Flying Display ? 8 to 12 August
An excellent opportunity to get up close and personal with a wide selection of birds of prey in this exciting demonstration session. Entertaining, educational and enthralling for children and adults alike, a show not to be missed. Running twice daily throughout the week.
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There is a busy schedule of events ahead for Letchworth GC as the town's new BID manager gets set for an exciting first year in charge.
Tom Hardy, 25, has taken up the role following a five year spell running events for Hertford Castle. Born in Letchworth GC and currently living in the town, Tom is well placed to give the Garden City the dynamic thrust it needs to make an impact for the BID in 2016.
Commenting on his role at the BID Tom said: "We have an exciting year ahead in Letchworth town centre. The Business Improvement District (BID) is working hard to establish a strong events programme, weekly markets, car boot and live music events in the town centre. Our main objective is to ensure as many town centre businesses benefit from these events as possible"
While the town calendar is still being finalised the first scheduled event is probably one of the biggest as the Letchworth Food and Drink Festival is set to be held on May 28 and 29. Always a well attended festival, it will once again play host to music arenas, other entertainment and of course numerous food stalls and
food demonstration stages .
Commenting on the food festival, Tom said: "The festival is set to be the biggest one yet, we are working with traders and local community groups to offer visitors a more exciting and varied experience. As well as live music, food, garden and drink stalls, there will be a scouts cookery competition, whisky tasting classes, bake off competition, kids food art activities and lots more! This year we are holding the first Food
and Drink Festival Taste Trail. During the festival, members of the public will use the Taste Trail map inside the Food and Drink Festival programme to navigate their way through the town trying the wide variety of food and drink on offer. Each shop will have a table inside their premises with a selection of food/drink tasters which they would normally sell on a day to day basis"
There are also plans for a number of other events including a Town Centre Take Over event in July, beer festival in October and the Christmas Lights Switch On in November. Tom is also hoping that a change of scene will help with his new role as he is all set to move into the Letchworth Tourist Information office.
"Letchworth Garden City town centre has great potential to bring in large numbers of visitors. These events and markets are aimed at showcasing the town centre and encourage long term increased trade. With new footfall counters being installed, we will be able to monitor the footfall and prove that these events are increasing the footfall and in-turn the success of town centre businesses," said Tom.
There are also some fantastic sponsorship opportunities for local businesses to gain maximum exposure to a large audience at our major events.
To contact Tom about sponsorship, t he BID or t o discuss events t aking place in Let chworth, email bid@lovelet chworth.com
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"The Business Improvement District (BID) is working hard to establish a strong events programme, weekly markets, car boot and live music events in the town centre. Our main objective is to ensure as many town centre businesses benefit from these events as possible"
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Food lovers have proved themselves hungry for a huge helping of the Letchworth Food and Drink Festival taking place in in Letchworth Garden City Town Centre on 28th and 29th May from 10am to 4pm.
Organised by The Letchworth Garden City BID, this year?s festival will be a celebration of local gastronomy and is set to be packed with local produce, culinary activities, a free taste trail and various food and drink classes and demonstrations.
Town centre cafés, pubs and restaurants are joining in the local spirit of the Festival by taking part in the new Taste Trail. During the festival, members of the public will use the Taste Trail map inside the Food and Drink Festival programme to navigate their way through the town trying the wide variety of food and drink on offer. Each shop will have a table inside their premises with a selection of food/drink tasters which they would normally sell on a day to day basis.
The Scouts, Guides and Cadets will come together on Leys Square for a large cookery competition being run over both days of the festival. The
Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group will be running a bake off and whisky tasting classes as well as the world champion gnome bowling competition in the garden Square shopping Centre! The Letchworth Garden City BID have also organised a children?s theatre tent and Food Art tent on Leys Avenue and in the Wynd.
As well as all this, the Garden City Bakery and R & E Family Butchers are supporting and organising a hotdog eating completion on the
mains stage. If you are feeling up to the challenge, applications will be available in the coming weeks.
This Year?s festival is sponsored by Wentworth Kitchen Trade who have been creating beautiful kitchens for over 15 years with a proven track record in customer satisfaction. Visit www.wentworthstalbans.co.uk for more information
With live music throughout both days and the array of food and drink offerings, this year?s festival is set to be the best one yet.
For more information please contact [email protected]
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Taste trail addition to Food & Drink Fest
"Town centre cafés, pubs and restaurants are joining in the local spirit of the Festival by taking part in the new Taste Trail. During the festival, members of the public will use the Taste Trail map inside the Food and Drink Festival programme to navigate their way through the town trying the wide variety of food and drink on offer"
Having a great day at Standalone Farm
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What To Do
Come and find all your farmyard favourites here ? from sheep to cows, goats to pigs, ducks to chicken; plus regular feeding sessions, cow milking demonstrations and tractor trailer rides.
You?ll find a brand new Café, play area and gift shop on your visit too.
Our variety and mix of things to do make a great day out for young families with little ones, from infants to young children.
Plan Your Visit
We?re easy to find in Letchworth Garden City, whether you?re travelling here by car, train, bus, bike or on foot. There?s plenty of parking here for your car or bike too.
Annual Passes
Family ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . £70.00(Two adult s and t hree children ? named)Single ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . £25.00
Visited already with a Day Ticket? Keep your receipt and we?ll discount the cost from an Annual Pass within 14 days.Fill it in at home and beat the queues.
Day Ticket s
Adult ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? £6.00Child / Senior ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? .. £5.00Registered Disabled ? ? ? ? ... FREEUnder Two?s ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? FREEFamily * ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? .£21.00
* two adults, three children
2016 Season
Open f rom Tuesday 1 March, f rom 10:00 t o 17:00 daily.
Cow Milking
Watch at 1.30pm or 2.30pm Sat, Sun and holidays
Pony Grooming
Help them groom ponies at 11am and 4pm
Lamb Feeding
Will return in the spring
Imajica Theat re Workshops: Through t he Looking Glass ? 4 t o 8 Apr i l
Calling all aspiring actors and actresses! Local theatre company Imajica Theatre will be running Alice in Wonderland themed theatre workshops. Join the fun at 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 daily.
Down the Rabbit Hole by Imajica Theat re ? 11 t o 15 Apr i l
Imajica Theatre will be bringing their brand of children?s theatre with their show ?Down the Rabbit Hole. Come along and meet The Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and all your favourite Alice in Wonderland characters, showing at 11:30 and 14:30 daily.
Greenway Challenge ? 1 May
Half Marathon race organised by North Herts Road Runners, taking place on the Greenway.
Creepy Cr it t er Week ? 30 May t o 3 June
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Want to spin a web with a spider or slither with a snake? If so, you?re in luck, with creepy crawly extraordinaire AmeyZoo joining us with their unique selection of unusual animal friends in handling sessions and displays twice a day.
Plus, every day we will be having bug themed arts and crafts sessions between 11:00 and 15:00 all week, so you?ll be able to take your critter experience home with you.
Donkey Riding ? 25 t o 29 July
A great chance to get up close and personal with some farmyard favourites in a variety of riding and grooming sessions, as well as talks throughout the day.
K9 Dog and Duck Show ? 1 t o 5 August
Exciting displays of dog training (and duck herding), showcasing the range of talents of a team of sheepdogs, promising to both amuse and entertain all visitors. Performances running twice daily.
Birds of a Feather Flying Display ? 8 t o 12 August
An excellent opportunity to get up close and personal with a wide selection of birds of prey in this exciting demonstration session. Entertaining, educational and enthralling for children and adults alike, a show not to be missed. Running twice daily throughout the week.
Dog Display Team ? 15 t o 19 August
Dog displays to totally amaze! Come and see these dogs tackle a variety of challenges, including climbing ramps, running over walls and through tubes and even jumping through fire! Displays to take place twice daily through the week.
Galloping Acrobat ics ? 22 t o 26 August
The Galloping Acrobatics team promise to put on a show in this flamboyant vaulting based horse display. Prepare to be mesmerised by the remarkable feats of gymnastic, acrobatic and equestrian skill on display. Running twice daily.
When Letchworth was being established, in the early years of the twentieth century, many visitors came to view the growing town. Some were merely curious to see for themselves this new experiment in Utopian living; others genuinely intended to make their homes here. First Garden City Ltd. employed a local man George Aylott to show people around the Garden City estate.
George Aylott was born in Hitchin in 1858 and worked there as a postman. It seems he may not have enjoyed good health as by about 1902 he had retired on a postal pension. For the last few years of his life ? he died in May 1912 ? he was the ?official guide? to Letchworth. There is a photograph of Mr Aylott outside his office near the railway station ready to lead visitors around the town.
George Aylott may not have had much formal education but he was recognized in north Hertfordshire as an amateur archaeologist and an antiquarian, who wrote many articles for the Transactions of the East Herts Archaeological Society. He was also the author of several small books, including a history of Letchworth Hall and ?Walks in and around Letchworth?.
As an active member of the Letchworth Naturalists? Society he collaborated with Percival Westell to urge the setting up of a local museum to show archaeological finds from the local
area and displays of natural history. Alas, he did not live to see its opening in October 1914. As a self-taught artist, George illustrated
his own writings and North Herts Museum holds two drawings by him of Hitchin scenes.
Such was George Aylott?s local esteem that many notable Letchworth figures attended his funeral at the Baptist Chapel in Tilehurst Street, Hitchin, but it would be fascinating to learn more about this early Letchworth publicist. Can our readers add to this short account of an interesting man?
Phil ippa Parker
Let chworth Local History Group
Photographs to illustrate this article are held at the
Garden City Collection. www.gardencitycollection.com
LBM 4308.5 and LBM 273924
The f irst tour guide - George Aylott
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Relaunch of the Heritage Awards
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The Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation is re-introducing Heritage Awards to reward the best examples of improvements to people?s homes over recent years.
The categories are for best extension or alterations to homes in the Heritage Area and a separate category for more modern parts of the town, most improved property frontage and best commercial building.
David Ames, Head of Heritage and Strategic Planning for the Foundation said: ?The Heritage Awards are an opportunity to celebrate homeowners undertaking good quality extensions and alteration to their properties. We have not had these awards since 2011 and this year they also include categories for best changes to a commercial building and best changes to a front garden. We hope as many people enter as possible.?
Entries have now closed and nominations were made by anyone, even if people have just seen a property that has impressed them.
Awards have not been issued since 2011, so anyone can enter if they have undertaken improvements that alter the external appearance of their home since that time.
A shortlist will be prepared shortly, followed by judging by local and national experts in May.
There will be an award for each category and then a public vote for the best overall winner, which will be presented at a ceremony in the autumn.
Further information can be found at http:/ /www.letchworth.com/heritage-awards Alternatively call 01462 476017 or email [email protected]
Sam helps to launch new theatre project
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Actress Samantha Womack launched a project to create a new 400-seat theatre in Letchworth Garden City this week, as part of a £4million investment in the arts which also sees a gallery opening in the town later this week.
Sam, whose career has made her a household name in television and theatre, lives locally and is excited at the prospect of the first major professional theatre in the town, as an addition to the Art Deco Broadway Cinema.
She said: ?It?s really exciting to have this new theatre locally, in this lovely building. We have had many happy visits to the cinema and I look forward to the theatre coming this autumn.?
The theatre marks a major investment in the arts by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, who are using the revenue from their unique Garden City legacy to make the town a major centre for the Arts.
Also opened in the town is the new Broadway Gallery ? with a major show by international modern art pioneer Richard Smith. Smith was born and raised in Letchworth Garden City and went on to have his work showcased at the Venice Biennale and the Tate Gallery.
Colin Chatfield, Chairman of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation said: ?It is great to have Sam Womack along to launch the build of our new theatre, and highlights the calibre of actors and shows we will attract when the theatre opens later this year. It?s going to be an exciting year for the arts in Letchworth.?
Work on the theatre has begun in earnest, with builders working seven days a week in order to keep the work as short as possible while allowing the cinema to remain open. During the building work the cinema will be open Monday to Friday from 4pm, and from 3pm at the
weekend.
Work has been carefully planned to ensure it is in keeping with the cinema?s beautiful Art Deco design. Dressing rooms and a stage will be added to Screen One so it can be changed from a cinema to theatre, and back, overnight, allowing it to host theatre, children?s shows, live comedy and acoustic music, as well as mainstream films. It will also create a new bar area and add an air cooling system.
The work will continue until late 2016 with theatre previews and back stage tours taking place in November ahead of the first theatre season in 2017.
Further details of the theatre plans are available online at www.broadway-letchworth.com
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#HertsHour is a useful tool to help develop your brand online and it 's not hard. Most importantly, it 's free and if you dedicate an hour a week to it, it could be very valuable.
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If you just use it to post your own words of wisdom, it 'll quickly get very lonely out there, especially if you use a bot to schedule tweets and fail to follow them up.
The most regular #HertsHour contributors are those who log on fairly promptly at 8pm on a Monday and then welcome others as they join and begin to converse with several people.
They'll be the ones others follow and the conversation then spreads throughout the week - with or without the #HertsHour tag.
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WEB ADVICE IN ASSOCIATION WITH CLIMBING TURN SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS
Don't get hooked up on a phishing scamIn this month?s article we?ll be looking at scam emails and how you can avoid being tricked by them.
But f irst, some facts and f igures ? Unsolicited emails (known as spam) now account for around 14.5 bil l ion messages, globally, per day; that?s 45% of all emails. Some estimates are even higher at over 70% of all emails. Most of these emails are harmless and can be categorised as simply ?junk mail?, however a small proportion (maybe 2% to
3% ) are attempts at fraud or identity theft (known as phishing) or are tricks which are trying to install a virus on your computer.
Gone Phishing Phishing emails purport to come from reputable companies and are an attempt at tricking you into revealing personal information such as passwords or credit card numbers. Some of these emails are very cleverly constructed and look identical to emails which are sent out by companies such as Amazon and eBay. So how do you recognise
one when you see it? Firstly, have you bought anything from or had dealings with the company sending the email? If the answer is ?no? then you should ask ?why are they emailing me?? and proceed with caution. If the answer is ?yes? then proceed with caution anyway.
A very popular scam is a bogus email from Amazon tell ing you that your goods are on the way and you?ve been charged. Obviously if you haven?t ordered anything they hope you?ll react by clicking on a link in the email so that you can log in to your Amazon account to see what?s going on and cancel the order. The link will invariably lead to an accurate mock-up of Amazon?s login screen where you?ll enter your user name and password; only it is not Amazon?s website and as soon as you do this the scammers will have your Amazon login.
So, how do you identify a scam like this from Amazon or anyone else? If you read my very f irst article about the URL (web addresses) then you?ll recall that the answer lies in checking the web addresses (URLs) of the email sender and of the link they are asking you to click on. If you haven?t read this article then obviously I?d advise you to read it! But don?t worry, I?ll
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explain here as well. In the case of the email sender, make sure that the email has come from an address owned by the company who sent you the email.
In the case of Amazon the email should be sent from [email protected] (or amazon.co.uk) ? ignore the bit before the @, I made that up, it?s the bit after the @ and before the .co.uk or .com that?s important; it?s called the domain name and if the domain name doesn?t look right then the email probably isn?t legitimate. Now, the email sender?s address can be tampered with and made to look as though it?s coming from a reputable company so simply checking the domain name isn?t foolproof. However, the links they place in the email for you to click on can?t be easily spoofed but you must watch out for one particularly nasty trick: the visible link they place in the email (that is the address you see displayed) can be completely dif ferent to the address that will be opened when you click on the link.
Sometimes links are pictures in the email so you won?t know what web site address you?ll be sent to when you click on it. What do you do? If you?re using a desktop computer you should always hover over a link with your mouse before clicking it. When you do this you can read the link?s real web site address from the status bar at the bottom of your email program. If it doesn?t look right, don?t click it! Remember, the bit you?re interested in is the domain name; that?s the part of the address that comes immediately before the .com or .co.uk part. Ignore everything before and after this and make sure the domain name part is legitimate. If you?re using a tablet or smart phone you can?t hover over a link and check whether it is suspect or not. In that case, if you aren?t expecting the email then the safest bet is to treat it as a scam and delete it. If you?re brave, reckless or make a mistake and you do click on the link then when the site opens in your browser examine the web address carefully in your browser?s address bar (at the top of the screen).
Of course , if you do get an email and think that Amazon, eBay or anyone else is sending you something you don?t want and charging you for it, the safest bet is not to click on any links in their email and instead simply go to a browser and visit
the site yourself where you can log in. That way you know you?re visit ing the legitimate website.
Beware of attachments! All of the above advice is also true of emails which ask you to open an attachment. Be very suspicious of any email attachment unless you are 100% sure who sent it and that you are expecting it. If you know who sent it and you aren?t expecting it then stil l be very suspicious. It is quite common for our contacts (friends, family, colleagues etc) to go and get themselves infected with a computer virus which then sends emails to everyone in their contacts list with a virus f ile attached which, when opened, will infect the receiving computer. These emails depend entirely on the fact that you know the sender and therefore trust that email attachment is safe. It isn?t! Sometimes these emails simply contain a link to a website which, when clicked on, downloads the virus to your computer; no need for an attachment at all. Never open an email attachment unless you?re expecting it and always doublecheck the address of l inks before clicking on them. Most important of all ? make sure that your anti-virus software is up-to-date and that it is setup to scan your emails. Stay safe!
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Finding work online is hugely popular. Job sites are designed to make searching and applying for roles as easy as possible, meaning you can apply for multiple jobs in a matter of seconds. The challenge you face is it is just as easy for other people to apply for jobs as it is for you, meaning employers and agencies alike get a huge volume of applicants CVs emailed to them on a daily basis. Competition is harsh, response time has lengthened and you probably won't receive any notification of unsuccessful applications or feedback. This makes it hard for you to assess why you haven?t been selected. After a period of time this can become a bit disheartening.
There are definite benefits and it is not something you should ever
disregard. It is quick and more companies now just take CVs rather than asking you to fill out lengthy application forms online. It also gives you an idea of the type of work available.
There is a range of recruitment agencies out there who you could contact that would be able to offer you great advice.
Once you've spoken to a member of staff, sent along your CV and maybe made some amendments the whole recruitment process is handled for you. They will line up interviews and position you for new jobs. Indeed they have had the benefit of meeting you and can discuss your skills and abilities as a person rather than just using your CV.
The agency you partner with will be
able to provide you with updates and are contactable throughout the day. They have a greater understanding of the recruitment market and can offer expert advice, not only on your sector, but also the standard of your CV and your expectations. Think about it like this; the agency team members have placed hundreds of people in work, and have relationships with the clients they work with so they can give you meaningful guidance and support. If you're based in or near Hertfordshire and want to find out more about Lawrence Dean Recruitment contact us at our website below or on 01438 310131.
Lawrence Dean Recruitment Group website can be found http:/ /www.lawrencedeanrecruitment.co.uk/
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Secret garden tips
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Sow new lawns and deal wit h bare pat ches
If you are hoping for a lovely patch of green for the coming year then now is the time to sow the lawn. Seed, when it is well cared for, will start to grow vigorously and of course seed sown now will also help to improve bare patches.
Increase t he amount of water given t o house plant s
As the seasons change, the amount of water given to different plants also varies. This is especially true of houseplants so as the temperature starts to rise make sure that the amount of water given also increases.
Feed shrubs and roses
As the weather improves, plants will want to get growing so make sure
that shrubs and roses are fed to allow them to make the most of the favourable conditions.
Start feeding cit rus plant s
Along with others, citrus plants need a little boost at this time of year to help growth so start to feed them gradually.
Sow hardy annuals and herb seeds
April is a great time to start sowing
hardy annuals and herb seeds and within no time you will see growth begin and great crops in later months.
Tie cl imbing and rambling roses
It may not seem like they will get out of hand but pretty soon climbing and rambling roses will be tough to tackle so make sure they are tied now ready for the growth to begin.
Beware late f rost s so protect f ruit blossom
The warm weather may be with us or just around the corner but late frosts can still strike so protect fruit blossom.
Keep on t op of weeds
If seeds and plants are growing then so are weeds so make a start on them now, if you don't keep on top of them in Spring there's a Summer of hard work ahead!
And don't forget as t he weather improves and t he warmer weather star t s t o arr ive, just get out int o your garden and enjoy it !
The # Her t s t eam of exper t s gi ve you som e t op t i ps an d jobs t o do as t he garden spr in gs i n t o act i on i n M arch an d Apr i l
Check-out a charityTHE PAGE THAT PROMOTES CHARITIES LOCALLY, THEIR FUNDRAISING EVENTS, THEIR AIMS AND THEIR FUTURE PLANS
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What is t he name of your char it y?TRACKS Autism
What is t he aim of t he char it y?To provide a calm environment for up to 10 children per 3.5 hour session, currently running 5 sessions over 4 days, 48 weeks of the year. We have a high ratio of dedicated and specially trained staff to help the children develop:
- the means and motivation to communicate with others
- the ability to play and become active learners- basic skills and understanding of the world
around them
Where are you based?TRACKS House, Boulton Road, Stevenage SG1 4QX
Do you have any special project s at t he moment?In 2015 we moved to our new pre-school premises at TRACKS House in Stevenage. As a result of the improved facilities there we have set in place exciting new plans scoped around three opportunities for our children for which we currently seek support.
These are:-
Sensory Circuits: We have been piloting a pro-active Sensory Circuits approach and the evidence is that it has been extremely beneficial to our children. We need to fund the input of an Occupational Therapist to compliment the work of our Teaching Assistants.
Intensive Social Skills Interaction: Children with an autistic spectrum condition can have serious problems with communication and social interaction. They have major difficulties understanding and expressing their
own needs or feelings. We urgently need the funding to buy in the expertise of a speech and language therapist.
The Kaspar Project: We are working in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire in developing the humanoid robot Kaspar. This robot acts as a mediator to enhance learning, social communication and social interaction, as well as the emotions of pre-school children with autism.
How can local businesses help you? Your support could be for a specific piece of work that we do with the children such as:
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You could sponsor a particular area of our building, such as:
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How can I f ind out fur t her informat ion about you?www.tracks-autism.org.uk
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When a bride embarks on a quest to find the dress of her dreams, it is probably fair to say that Asda doesn't feature too highly on her must-shop destinations. While a number of supermarket chains have ventured into the wedding dress arena, it is with a certain buyer in mind. The bride who buys their dress from Asda or Tesco won't want first class service, they won't mind sharing a changing area with a school child buying their first uniform or a man buying his work suit.
But that doesn't have to be the way it is. Reputable bridal boutiques move quality dresses into their sample sales on a regular basis to make way for new designs. The
gowns have come from quality bridal houses and they start to become more affordable once they hit the sale rail. Not only do you get a dress for a fraction of the original price, but you also get the experience of specialist bridal sales staff, who know how to style a dress to give you the look of your dreams.
There are no shopping trolleys involved. It is about a journey. From
working with a bride - whatever the budget - to ensure she feels like the princess she wants to on her big day. In many cases, the brides Heritage Brides have worked with have creatively changed a dress which was 'not quite the one'. It might be changing the shape of the neckline or adding in a sleeve (or taking them away) but it is about personalisation. It is about their personality and their vision which we believe is unlikely to be realised a few feet away from the frozen chicken.
Contact Sam at Heritage Brides for an appointment at the only bridal boutique based at a stately home in the UK.
Tel: 01707 707842; www.heritagebrides.co.uk
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In the next edit ion of ...
Summer in t he Garden Cit y?
I t 's something we all love and in our next edit ion we wil l look at al l t he key events and promot ions in Let chworth GC that wil l be ahead as we go online in Mid-May.
News f rom the Her it age Foundat ion, Love Let chworth and local groups such as The Set t lement wil l f igure prominent ly as we give you t he best guide t o enjoy t he sun and some sizzling entert ainment .
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Stevenage SG1 6BX01438 317722www.footprint-magazine.co.uk
Isabel Hospice
61 Bridge Road, Welwyn GC01707 382575www.isabelhospice.org.uk
Hooke&Co Businness Consult ing
Stevenage, SG2 9DA020 3700 3391www.hookeco.com
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01462 811134www.hertshour.co.uk
Novotel
Knebworth Park, Stevenage, SG1 2AX, 01438 600687www.accorhotels.com
Love Let chworth
16 The Arcade, Letchworth GC,01462 486999www.shopletchworth.com
Cube Estates
BTC, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, SG1 2DX, 01438 557405www.cube-estates.co.uk
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Forum Chambers, The Forum, Stevenage SG1 1EL 01462 478031www.biz4biz.org
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Dave Hadley Photography
Carters Mead, Harlow, CM17 9EU07810 563838www.davehadleyphotography.co.uk
The Crown Aston End
56 Long Lane, Aston End, Stevenage SG2 7HD 01438 880060www.crownastonend.co.uk
Spire Healt hcareAmbrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4BP, 01582 763191www.spirehealthcare.com
The Barn Theat re
Handside Lane, Welwyn GC, AL8 6ST01707 324300www.barntheatre.co.uk
A-Top Propert y Let t ings
Drapers Way, Stevenage, 01438 369173www.a-topletting.co.uk
C&J Heat ing and Plumbing
33c Julians Road, Stevenage01438 351799www.candjservices.co.uk
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The Harness Room, Stable Yard, Hatfield House AL95NQ 01707 707842www.heritagebrides.co.uk
Lawrence Dean Recruitment
BTC, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, SG1 2DX, 01438 310131www.lawrencedeanrecruitment.co.uk
WINE2LAYDOWN
Unit 21, Merchant Drive, Hertford, SG13 7AY, 01707 505560www.wine2laydown.com
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29b High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3AU01438 317721www.mackspieandmash.co.uk
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Bushey Mill Ln, Watford, WD24 7AB01923 222045www.topgolf.com
Wat ford Colosseum
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN 01438 01923 571102www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
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Wyllyot t s Theat re
Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2HN 01707 645005www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk
Gordon Craig Theat re
Arts and Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ 01438 363200www.gordon-craig.co.uk
Henry Moore Studios and Gardens
Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham, SG10 6EE 01279 843333www.henry-moore.org
Stableyard Hat f ield HouseStableyard Shops, Hatfield House, Hatfield, AL9 5NF 01707 287010www.stableyardshops.co.uk
Parent s Paradise
Unit C, Greatham Rd Industrial Estate, Bushey, WD23 2NZ, 01923 249747www.parentsparadise.eu
The Music Dept
67 London Road, St Albans,01727 898300www.themusicdept.com
Rookies Day Nursery
Stevenage FC Academy, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 8RH, 01438 842233www.rookiesdaynursery.co.uk
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Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, Stevenage, SG1 2UA0871 200 2000www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/stevenage
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