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Serenity Day Spa, formerly found at 6-9 The Gallery, has moved to new premises at 63 Station Road.

Come and experience the beauty salon with a difference. All the regular beauty treatments plus a spa experience, at affordable prices and at a convenient in-town location.

Opening Times
Monday 10am – 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am – 9pm
Wednesday 9:30am – 7:30pm
Thursday 9:30am – 9pm
Friday 9:30am – 7pm
Saturday 9am – 6pm

To make an appointment, telephone 01462 686999

Howard Cottage Housing Association has just received a £35,000 grant from Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation to fund a Home Support worker for the elderly in the world’s first Garden City.

The scheme primarily helps people in the Garden City living in owner occupied  or privately rented properties to maintain independence in their homes, by providing safety checks, gardening, bathroom adaptations – a wide range of practical help and also advice on benefits, all forms of ‘paperwork’ etc.

Welcome to Totz to Teenz, recently opened at 19 The Wynd, selling a unique range of fashion for young people of all ages.

This children's wear retailer adds to the fantastic mix of independent retailers already in The Wynd and across the Garden City.

Open Monday to Saturday, 9 to 5.30pm (early closing on Wednesdays)

Telephone 01462 484830

16 of the Foundation’s 30 Governors are elected by the people of, and organisations operating in, Letchworth Garden City.

Six are elected every five years through a postal ballot of electors. One is appointed by the County Council and another by the District Council.

Eight are directly elected by Letchworth Garden City clubs, charities and organisations. At the present time, there are over 130 such organisations ‘registered’ with the Foundation for this purpose.

The former Fermark premises at 646 Blackhorse Road are to be partly demolished, with the remainder being refurbished to create a 6,000 sq ft industrial unit and yard area for FGH Controls Ltd.

Work is anticipated to finish in April 2010. FGH Controls Ltd will occupy the premises on a new nine year lease, in addition their existing headquarters at Blackhorse Road.

The Heritage Foundation has contributed £250,000 to the project and is pleased to support a local company as it goes from strength to strength.

Stuart Kenny, Director General of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, opened the ‘Wings of Hope’ Fun Day at Fearnhill School, Letchworth Garden City, on Saturday, January 30.

Find out about a whole host of regular activities and events taking place in Letchworth Garden City.

The latest edition of 'Spotlight' is available now from the Tourist Information Centre and is being delivered to 14,250 homes in Letchworth Garden City.

Published quarterly by the Foundation, Spotlight features details of regular weekly, fortnightly and monthly clubs, societies and support groups plus a wide variety of community events.

Event Highlights - February to April

With half term just round the corner (15-19 February) the Heritage Foundation is on hand to offer the perfect selection in family entertainment.

Enjoy a movie at Broadway Cinema, let the kids 'run off steam' at the PlinstonKids Holiday play scheme or get creative with craft activities at the First Garden City Heritage Museum.

Plinston, Broadway, SG6 3NX
North Hertfordshire’s premier entertainment venue

Operated and funded by the Heritage Foundation, Plinston have a new season of live music to welcome in 2010!

The Foundation has agreed terms with Packington Estate Enterprises Ltd on a 150 year long leasehold letting of the former Opalion Plastics site in Works Road.  Comprising approximately one acre, planning permission has been granted for the construction of five new business units totalling 18,760 sq ft.  These will be available on long leases, bringing new industry and new jobs to the Garden City.

A community talent contest called ‘Letchworth’s Got Talent’ has been unveiled in the world’s first Garden City, to search for the town’s next big star.

Are you the next big thing from Letchworth Garden City?

Calling all musicians, dancers, singers, magicians, performers, comedians, dramatists, as well as any other unique talented individuals or groups, the deadline for entries is Friday 16 April.

Entry costs just £5 for soloists or £10 for groups of two or more.

This September, the people of Letchworth Garden City will be invited to vote for six of the Heritage Foundation’s 30 Governors.