BIRD WATCHING IN SMALL GROUPS - First meeting Monday 13 February, 7:30pm, David's Bookshop

We intend to use shared cars or public transport and to go places coaches cannot reach.

THE COUNTRYSIDE TODAY -  First meeting Monday 13 February, 7:30pm, David's Bookshop

The LALG version of Countryfile. 

This can include traditions, issues, rural housing, transport, countryside skills, natural  history, National Parks, the environment, recreational  uses, members’ recommendations of places to stay and visit. We could also study a farm through the seasons. 

Come along with your ideas.  A good attendance will ensure a lively group starts.

POETRY FOR PLEASURE - Tuesday 21 February 7.30pm - 9.00pm, David’s Bookshop

Our theme for February is love poetry. Bring along a couple of poems on this theme or simply come and listen. All welcome.

Group Contact: Diane Maybank 01462 459505

PHILOSOPHY - Wednesday 8 February, 7.30pm, Letchworth Arts Centre

The group got off to a good start at their first meeting.

Next meeting Wednesday 8 February 7.30pm. Theme: Is Philosophy about logic or feeling?

All welcome, just come along. We meet at the Letchworth Arts Centre, Leys Avenue. Members £2 (non- LALG £3)

TABLE TENNIS FOR FUN

Fourteen people attended the first meeting. There was much discussion about venue, days and timing for playing. Wednesday evening was the preferred time.

Fuller details in the March edition.

If you would like to add your name to the list please leave details at David’s Bookshop.

ARTS AND DESIGN GROUP - Deadline to register your interest: Monday 6 February

Some of the possible areas of study: artists, architecture, craft, sculpture, design, exhibitions, museums, talks, hands-on, and ceramics.

First meeting is delayed until we get a few more names. Six more are needed to start. Deadline at David’s:
Monday 6 February.

Group Contact: William Armitage 01462 64353

DECOUPAGE - Deadline to register interest: Wednesday 15 February

My name is Austen Woodgate and I hope to start a group locally (I had a large class in Bognor Regis) for those interested in the art of decoupage, which I would briefly describe as the creation of a 3-dimensional picture from 4 or 5 copies of almost any normal picture. Commonly there are many people making cards in layers but many of these could be improved and learning the skills required to create a decoupage picture would achieve this. So whether you are interested in improvement or learning a new fascinating craft, please let me know on 07714 282028.

Please note this hobby is only for those who have patience and a steady hand, and classes will be held in Hitchin.

SHORT TENNIS

Short tennis is a good way of getting into racquet sports. It is played with a soft ball and a lower net than tennis.

We have enough names to start this group. To find out what is happening, or just want to leave your name, contact Margaret Watkinson 01462 627610

JIGSAW SWAP GROUP

Jigsaws are not always cheap to buy, can take a long time to complete, but they can be fun.

Why not join the Jigsaw Swap Group? The Group could meet regularly, swapping their Jigsaws, or perhaps doing one together.

If you would like to know more, then please contact Kate Thompson on 01462 621248, who came up with the idea.

SCRABBLE CLUB - Deadline to register interest: Friday 10 February

The idea is to meet during the week to play scrabble in members’ homes.

We have one keen player. There must be more! A while ago we had a group, so old and new players please sign up at David’s Bookshop. We just need six names to start the group.

CHICKENS AND CHICKEN KEEPING - Deadline to register interest: Tuesday 7 February

This group will be launched in the spring. See the March newsletter for details.
The aim will be to visit three established hen venues at the first meeting. The group would meet three or four times a year.

Please leave your name at David’s Bookshop if interested, along with the whereabouts of chicken lovers in the Letchworth region.

WHISKY TASTING

A type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash.

Members could sample whisky from around the world - single malt, blended, from Scottish distilleries etc. The group could be run on similar lines as the Wine Group.

Please leave your contact details at David’s. At least six names will ensure a good start.

FOUR MORE PROPOSALS

Four more proposals from the fifty suggested in the last two years. If you would like to help in any way please contact William or leave your details at David’s Bookshop.

Visually Impaired Book Group
Sunday Morning Social Club
Children's Books
Greek