20 13 - Letchworth Festival

LetchworthFestival

Fri 7 June – Sun 23 June

2013

Lead sponsor: Letchworth Garden CityHeritage Foundation

Celebrating Letchworth Life

Programmeof Events

Acknowledgements

The Letchworth Festival Steering Committee would liketo thank the individuals, groups, organisations andbusinesses who have worked so hard to organise theevents and activities. The Committee would also like tothank the Festival’s sponsors for their generous support.

Lead Sponsor:

Sponsors: North Hertfordshire District Council,Community Union, Professional PA, Mrs HowardMemorial Hall, Letchworth Arts & Leisure Group,Letchworth Free Church Hall.

Special Thanks go to David’s Bookshop, David’s Music,Design Print, Letchworth Tourist Information Centre,Letchworth Town Centre Partnership, NomadGraphique, Prontaprint Letchworth, Raffle Prize Donors.

Festival Raffle

Raffle tickets (£1 each) will be available at many of theevents. Help raise money towards next year’s Festivalevents and perhaps win a fantastic prize!

Prize donors include: Nuffield Health Fitness & WellbeingCentre, Letchworth Golf Club, Mercure Letchworth HallHotel, Morrisons, The Avenue Hair Salon, Alta Image KodakExpress, David’s Bookshop, Gourmet Soap & Gift Shop,Chris–Teas’, Wilkinson, Annie’s Chocolate Emporium.

Letchworth Festival 2014 (6-22 June)

Have you enjoyed the Festival? Why not get involved innext year’s! The Festival Steering Committee would loveto hear from you – please contact them via the Festivalwebsite or David’s Bookshop.

The Small PrintGreat care was taken when producing this programme andinformation was believed to be correct at time of printing.Unforeseen circumstances may necessitate changes in events.Please visit the Tourist Information Centre orwww.letchworthfestival.org for updates and extra events.

Festival Standard Terms and Conditions are available from theTourist Information Centre and the Festival website.

Personal accident insurance is for individuals to arrange.

Tickets

Tickets will be available from Saturday 18 May. Detailsof where to obtain them are given with each event.B represents David’s Bookshop, M David’s Music,T Letchworth Tourist Information Centre and V therelevant venue. O indicates tickets may be purchasedonline. (Tickets are not required if no booking office isgiven.)

The standard price is followed by child and thenconcession prices if applicable. Concession details areavailable from the relevant booking office and online.Please note payment is often cash only.

Unsold tickets will be available at the events.

Further information

More detail about these and other events isavailable from www.letchworthfestival.org,Letchworth Tourist Information Centre,Letchworth Library, David’s Bookshop, David’sMusic and other venues around the town.

Booking Information

Broadway Cinema

David’s Bookshop

David’s Music

Letchworth Arts Centre

Letchworth Library

The Settlement

Tourist Information Centre

For online booking visit www.letchworthfestival.org

Eastcheap

Eastcheap

Eastcheap

The Arcade

Broadway

Nevells Rd

Station Rd

01462 681088

01462 684631

01462 475900

01462 670788

0300 1234049

01462 682828

01462 487868

Saturdays: FREE Town Centre events open to all

Saturday 8 June●9am-5pm: Tell Us WhyCompetition

Your chance to win a beautifully crafted balloon bouquet.Thorntons & Hallmark Letchworth. Leys Avenue.

●10am-5pm: Street Fest The town centre comes alive with music, dance, street theatreand comedy. Come and enjoy a fantastic day of family fun.

●10am-4pm: Rabbityness Rhapsode turns The Wynd into a warren of Rabbityness.Author Jo Empson curates a celebration of art and music.Particularly suitable for littl’uns.

●10am-4pm: Flower Arranging For Fun Make simple flower arrangements with the support of theexperienced but amateur St. Hugh’s Flower Arrangers.Donations to Garden House Hospice. Pop-up shop.

●10am-4pm: Creative Arts Festival Family fun for all ages with Da Vinci Studio School of CreativeEnterprise. Explore your creative side! Broadway Gardens.

●11am-4pm: Visit by Forever Friends Bear Look for Hallmark’s giant original cute bear.Leys Avenue, Eastcheap, Garden Square.

●noon-4pm: Chocolate Tasting Thorntons & Hallmark, Leys Avenue.

Saturday 15 JuneTOWN CELEBRATION DAYA trail through the town from Leys Square aroundThe Wynd / Station Road / The Arcade ‘triangle’: ●8am-1pm: Farmers’ Market

The monthly market is extended for the Festival. Leys Square.●9am-5pm: Tell Us WhyCompetition

Your chance to win a beautifully crafted balloon bouquet.Thorntons & Hallmark Letchworth. Leys Avenue.

●10am-5pm: Pile of JunkCompetition & Auction Create something of value from a pile of junk. Prizes for winnersand a charity auction. The Green House, The Wynd / StationRoad. Free entry

●10am-4pm: The Sun –A Special Observing Event Observe the sun safely with Letchworth and DistrictAstronomical Society’s special telescopes, plus a display ofmembers’ photos of the sun and night sky objects. The Wynd.

●10am-3pm: Family Fun and Entertainment Businesses in the triangle formed by The Wynd, Station Roadand The Arcade offer a range of happenings and activities.

●10am-3pm: Fibs and Fables Listen to fabulous tales from around the world with the Fibs andFables storytelling club. Suitable for toddlers to older children.The Pirate Ship, The Wynd.

●10am-3pm: Arts & Craft Market A range of crafts for sale with an opportunity to try your hand.Leys Avenue.

Music & Drama at Letchworth Festival

Thursday 13, Friday 14 & Saturday 15 June●7.45pm: Breaking the Code

A compassionate and often amusing play by HughWhitemore concerning Alan Turing,mathematician and computer pioneer,who broke ‘the code’ in two ways. The Settlement, Nevells Road. £7M

Sunday 16 June●7.30pm: Summer Concert

Classical Concert by LetchworthSinfonia. Programme includesMozart, Haydn and Thomas Gouldperforming Beethoven's ViolinConcerto. Letchworth Free Church,Norton Way South. £10 / £5 / £8Temail [email protected]

Thursday 20, Friday 21 & Saturday 22 June●7.45pm: Calendar Girls

SPADS presents this fine play about love, death andenduring friendship. Contains nudity. St. Paul’s Church Hall,Pixmore Way. £8.50Tel: 0845 6522478

●11am-1pm: Exotic Animals fromShepreth Wildlife Park See the creepy crawlies, reptiles andmaybe even a skunk! Suitable forchildren of all ages. David’s Bookshop,Eastcheap. Free, donationsappreciated


●2pm-4pm: LEAYP 2 It! Find out about Letchworth’s activities for youngpeople and children, lots to see and do. Leys Square.

Saturday 22 JuneCELEBRATING LETCHWORTH LIFECome and discover what Letchworth has to offer!●10am-3.30pm: Discover Letchworth Life

Demonstrations by local organisations and a chance to havea go, plus a treasure hunt, stalls and a World Record attempt.Leys Avenue.

●10.45am-3.30pm: Day of Dance Demonstrations from local dancing groups and the chanceto learn a few moves. Leys Square.


Festival Films at Broadway Cinema

The Festival celebrates our Broadway Cinema with a greatselection of films. Monday 10 June●7.45pm: The Angels’ Share(Cert 15)

Directed by Ken Loach this is a heart-warming comedy witha spirited twist using non-professional actors. £5O / V

Tuesday 11 June●7.45pm: Barbara(Cert 12A)

The human and political dilemmas of a doctor trying toescape from 1980’s GDR. £5O / V

Wednesday 12 June●6.30pm: Letchworth Stories: Celebrating SouthAsian HeritageA celebration of the stories of Letchworth’s South Asianfamilies, who will animate their memories of the townalongside a specially selected film. Free, but book yourplace T

Thursday 13 June●7.45pm: Beasts of the Southern Wild(Cert 12A)

A visually ravishing film of a young girl learning tosurvive in a community on an island. £5O / V

Monday 17 June●7.45pm: Café de Flore(Cert 15)

Two interweaving love stories separated bytime and place. £5O / V

Tuesday 18 June●7.15pm: The Icknield Way andChasing Ice(Cert 12A)

A new short film from a local film-maker and a stunningdocumentary about the loss of the world's glaciers. £5O / V

Thursday 20 June●6.30pm: Lawrence of Arabia(Cert PG)

A new 4K ultra-high definition digital restoration of the fullversion of this 4-hour epic (includes an interval). £5O / V

For a complete Letchworth Festivalevents listing, please see overleaf

www.letchworthfestival.org



Tickets available from: B David’s Bookshop, MDavid’s Music, TLetchworth Tourist Information Centre, Oonline, Vthe relevant venue.

Sunday 23 June●1pm-8pm (approx): Proms in the Park

The festival reaches its finale with the much-loved Promsin the Park, the open air concert held by the paddling pool.Letchworth’s musicians will be showing us what they cando –there will be a variety of choirs, bands and orchestras,including ensembles from our secondary schools andNorth Herts College Music Academy. As usual there will bea variety of side stalls and refreshments, plus a WorldRecord attempt. Howard Park. Free entry

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Friday 7 June

● 7pm-10pm: Holistic and Wellbeing Pamper EveningIndulge yourself: sample classes, craft and gift stalls, specialoffers on holistic, complementary and beauty treatments.The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Hitchin Road. £5entry, includes a Pimms and goody bag

Saturday 8 June

● 9am: Letchworth Festival 5Km RunA race for runners of all abilities around the beautiful NortonCommon. Organised by North Herts Road Runners. Meet inoutdoor swimming pool car park. £2, includesrefreshments afterwards

● 9am-5pm: Tell Us Why Competition Details overleaf.

● 9.30am-12.30pm: The Settlement FairFair and new brochure launch. Stalls include books, cakes,gourmet goods, plants, tombola. Have a go at games andstop for coffee & cake. Letchworth Settlement, NevellsRoad. £1/accompanied children free V

● 10am-5pm: Street Fest Details overleaf.

● 10am-4pm: Rabbityness Details overleaf.

● 10am-4pm: Flower Arranging For Fun Details overleaf.

● 10am-4pm: Creative Arts Festival Details overleaf.

● 11am-4pm: Visit by Forever Friends Bear Details overleaf.

● noon-4pm: Chocolate Tasting Details overleaf.

● 4pm-11pm: Sunset FestLive music from local artists, special cocktails. The Terrace,La Concha Winebar, Station Place. Free entry

Sunday 9 June

● 10.30am: Letchworth's Exhibition Cottages (1905)Stroll around the exhibition site and learn the cottages’ rolein the development of the new Garden City; focusing on the1905 exhibition. £1 T

Monday 10 June

● 6.45pm: Out of Letchworth…Walk to Fairfield ParkA circular walk to learn the history of the former 3 CountiesAsylum. About 6 miles. Free, booking preferred T

● 7.45pm: Festival Films Details overleaf.

Tuesday 11 June

● 2.30pm-4.30pm: Guided Tours of The CloistersTours include viewings of footage taken of areas of thebuilding previously unavailable to the general public. NorthHerts Masonic Centre, The Cloisters, Barrington Road. Free


Wednesday 12 June

● 9.15am: Out of Letchworth…Kingfisher Way toBiggleswadeWalk along the River Ivel from Baldock Station toBiggleswade, returning by train. Approx 12 miles. Bring foodand drink. Free walk (buy your own train ticket), bookingpreferred T

● 10am: An Introduction to Vegetarian SushiAll ingredients are provided, just bring a container to takeyour sushi home. Limited to 10 people on a first come, firstserved basis. St Christopher School Cookery Centre,Barrington Road. Free T

● 10am: A Game of DartsJoin Howard Garden Social Centre’s Darts Group for agame, a cup of tea/coffee and a natter with friends old andnew. For over 50s. Howard Garden Social Centre, NortonWay South. Free

● 2pm: History of St Francis College and its BuildingA talk on the history of the building followed by a tour. Free, but book a place T


● 7pm: Stroll around Willian and its ArboretumEnjoy the plants and wildlife on this leisurely 2-3 mile strollwith Letchworth Natural History Society. £1 / Free T

Thursday 13 June

● 7.30pm: A Sing Along, Raffle and Quiz Join LALG Singing For Pleasure Group for an uplifting sing-song. Howard Garden Social Centre, Norton Way South. £4, includes a glass of something and nibbles

● 7.30pm: Poetry ID at David’s BookshopPoetry reading by Poetry ID who will be launching their newAnthology. Open Mic after the interval. David's Bookshop,Eastcheap. £3 / Free B / Wild Roses Lingerie

● 7.45pm: Breaking the CodeDetails overleaf.


Friday 14 June

● 2pm-4pm: Healing Rooms Open DayFor those who want to find out what we do. Tea, coffee, cakeand handouts, plus healing prayer for those who want it. MrsHoward Memorial Hall, Norton Way South. Free

● 7.30pm: Letchworth Wine Festival Sample new and old wines from around the world indelightful surroundings. Organised by Letchworth WineGroups. Letchworth Golf Club, Letchworth Lane. £10 B / O / T

● 7.45pm: Breaking the CodeDetails overleaf.● 8pm: Everything French

A french-themed potpourri including a light buffet.Letchworth Arts Centre, The Arcade. £12 / £12 / £10 V

Saturday 15 June

● 8am-5pm: Town Celebration DayLots of town centre activities! Details overleaf.

● 10am-3pm: Drop-in Art Workshop For all ages; children must be accompanied. Organised bythe Fenners Artists Group. Fenners Building, OpenshawWay. Free

● 10.30am-2.30pm: St Paul’s Free Family Fun DayA variety of activities, crafts and refreshments for people ofall ages. Tea, coffee, great cakes and a barbeque. St Paul’sChurch, Pixmore Way. Free

● 10am-4pm: Cupcake Decorating DayHave some yummy family fun decorating and maybeeating cupcakes. Everything will be supplied for this fun andmessy event. Caketopia, The Wynd. £1

● 3pm-11pm: Beach Party on the TerraceA Beach Party right here in Letchworth – a real beach,cocktail bar and a giant paella. The Terrace, La ConchaWinebar, Station Place. Free entry

● 7.30pm: Pull up a Chair...Pull up a chair and settle down with the storytellers of Fibsand Fables as they present stories by candlelight for a moregrown-up audience. Vasanta Hall, Gernon Walk. £4 B / T

● 7.45pm: Breaking the CodeDetails overleaf.

Sunday 16 June

● 10am-3pm: Drop-in Art Workshop See Saturday 15.● 10am: Hitchin Cycle Ride

Join LALG Social Cycling Group for a gentle cycle toOughtonhead Common Nature Reserve. Free, bookingpreferred T

● 2pm: Letchworth's Exhibition Cottages (1907)Stroll around the exhibition site and learn the cottages’ rolein the developing Garden City; focusing on the 1907exhibition. £1 T

● 7.30pm: Summer Concert Details overleaf.

Monday 17 June

● 2pm: Computer WorkshopA computer workshop for the over 50s. Howard GardenSocial Centre, Norton Way South. £2, includes tea, coffeeand biscuits


Tuesday 18 June

● 9.40am: Out of Letchworth…Cambridge Art WalkStroll with Letchworth Art and Design Group and visitindependent contemporary art spaces. Travel by train,returning during the afternoon. Free walk (buy your owntrain ticket and refreshments), booking preferred T

● 7pm: Radwell Meadows and NortonEnjoy the views and birdsong on this circular stroll acrossfields from Radwell to Norton with Letchworth NaturalHistory Society. Approx 3 miles. £1 / Free T


Wednesday 19 June

● 9.45am: Out of Letchworth…Walk to WestonCircular walk to Weston with lunch at The Rising Sun, HallsGreen. Approx 10 miles – or just come for lunch! Free walk,book your menu selection at Tourist Information Centrebefore 12 June

● 2pm: Tea Dance with Maurice’s MusicJoin Maurice for his ever-popular Ballroom, Latin, Old Time& Sequence Dances. Free Church Hall, Gernon Road.£3.50, includes tea / coffee, biscuits / scone T

● 2pm: Board Games Taster SessionA taster session of board games hosted by the HowardGarden Social Centre Board Games Group. Howard GardenSocial Centre, Norton Way South. £2, includes tea andbiscuits

● 7.30pm: Viktor Vodkin’s New Anti-Guide to the WorldWriter Vitali Vitaliev introduces infamous travel writer ViktorVodkin's new Guide to all that’s worst in the world’s greattourist destinations. David's Bookshop, Eastcheap. £3 B

Thursday 20 June

● 1.45pm: A Taste of AsiaA taste of Asian food and culture. The Asian Group willserve home-made food on the lawn. Howard Garden SocialCentre, Norton Way South. Free entry

● 2pm: Into Jane Austen’s London Walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen and her characters.An illustrated talk by Mills and Boon author Louise Allen.Letchworth Library, Broadway. £5 / Free / £2.50 V

● 6.30pm: Festival Films Details overleaf.● 7.45pm: Calendar GirlsDetails overleaf.

Friday 21 June

● 2pm-4pm: Table Tennis Taster SessionCome along for a taster session with the Table Tennis Group.Bats and balls are provided. Howard Garden Social Centre,Norton Way South. Free

● 7.45pm: Calendar GirlsDetails overleaf.

Saturday 22 June

● 9am-noon: Healing Rooms Open DayAn open day for those who want to find out what we do. Tea,coffee, cake, handouts, plus healing prayer for those whowant it. Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South. Free

● 10am-3.30pm: Celebrating Letchworth Life Detailsoverleaf.

● 10am-3pm: Drop-in Art Workshop See Saturday 15.● 10.30am-noon and 2pm-3.30pm: Drop-in Art Session

Help make a frieze to decorate the children's library.Letchworth Library (children's area), Broadway. Free

● noon: Futsal Festival Youth and Adult Futsal Festival organised by Khalsa FootballAcademy. Age groups: under 10, under 13, under 15, adult.Fearnhill Sports Centre. Icknield Way West. £15 per teamTel: 07813 179797

● noon-4pm: Chocolate Tasting Details overleaf.● 2pm-5pm: Afternoon Tea and Cake

Enjoy a relaxing browse and choose from a selection ofteas, cakes and pastries. Norton Way Gallery and WildRoses Lingerie, Norton Way North. Free

● 2.30pm-4.30pm: Guided Tours of The CloistersTours include viewings of footage taken of areas of thebuilding previously unavailable to the general public. NorthHerts Masonic Centre, The Cloisters, Barrington Road. Free

● 7pm: Fiesta de La ConchaSpanish-themed event: dancers, music, traditional tapas,sangria and cocktails. The Terrace, La Concha, StationPlace. Free entry

● 7.45pm: Calendar Girls Details overleaf.

Sunday 23 June

● 10am-4pm: Letchworth Festival Backswording CupAisle O’var Backswording Clubbe members compete for thetrophy. Support your favourite fighter and watch thistraditional display of English Country Backswording.Howard Park. Free

● 10am-3pm: Drop-in Art Workshop See Saturday 15.● 10.30am: Letchworth’s Exhibition Cottages (1905)

Stroll around the exhibition site and learn the cottages’ rolein the development of the new Garden City; focusing on the1905 exhibition. £1 T

● 1pm-8pm (approx): Proms in the Park Details overleaf.● 2pm-4pm: Afternoon Tea

Join All Saints’ Church for afternoon tea and cakes. WillianVillage Hall, Baldock Lane. Free; donations will be splitbetween ‘Friends of Willian’ for village hall upkeep and All Saints’ Restoration Fund.

Running during the Festival

Saturday 8 – Sunday 23 June

● 10am-4pm: TimelineAn exhibition by Fenners Artists Group, inspired by thepast, present and future of Letchworth. Fenners Building,Openshaw Way. Free

Saturday 8 – Saturday 22 June

● Library open hours: Letchworth Garden City in 1901An exhibition showing information about Letchworth fromthe 1901 census. Letchworth Library, Broadway. Free

● 9am-5pm: DiscountsThorntons & Hallmark, Leys Avenue.

● 11am-5pm: Children’s BalloonsThorntons & Hallmark, Leys Avenue.

Saturday 8 – Wednesday 19 June

● 9am-5pm: Kids CompetitionPick up a colouring activity sheet between Sat 8 and Sat15; entries in by Wed 19. Prizes for winners: ages 3-6, 7-10.Hallmark, Leys Avenue. Free

Saturday 8 – Sunday 16 June

● 10am-6pm: Letchworth Garden City in 1911An exhibition by the Local History Group showing theirresearch into the 1911 Census. Discover what it revealsabout the residents of the First Garden City! Town Centrepop-up shop. Talks 11am-1pm on Saturdays. Free

Monday 10 – Thursday 13 June

● 10am-4pm: Art ExhibitionDisplay by North Herts College. Town Hall, Broadway. Free


Tickets available from: B David’s Bookshop, M David’s Music, T Letchworth Tourist Information Centre, O online, V the relevant venue.

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