2004

Your Skills can make a Difference

Your skills can make a difference

Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation is looking to recruit someone to take on the role of a Governor of the Heritage Foundation.

Vietnam for Garden City developments

Stuart Kenny addressing the international conference in HanoiLetchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation Director General, Stuart Kenny, was in Hanoi in late November, to speak at a high level conference on the potential for Garden City developments in parts of Vietnam.

North Herts Business Awards 2004

North Hertfordshire Business Awards 2004On Thursday 25 November, the cream of the North Hertfordshire business community came together to celebrate excellence in local business. Chris Tarrant hosted the evening's celebrations and the fantastic live band 'Alpha Connection' , entertained the guests till the early hours.

All systems go for new Governor

New Governor, Tony Maynard-SmithA Letchworthian for 28 years and a former computer systems engineer, has joined the ranks of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation Governors.

Garden City goes to London

Lord Mayor's Show 2004

Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation was once again invited to join the pageantry, fun and spectacle of the Lord Mayor's Show, which took place on Saturday, 13 November.

Surfin Cafe arrives in the Garden City

Surfin Cafe Grand Opening

Letchworth town centre's latest attraction officially opened its doors for business on Saturday 16 October. Surfin Café, based at 27 Leys Avenue, specialises in Costa continental coffees, teas, juices, freshly baked patisseries, gateaux, luxury ice-cream and assorted savoury foods.

'Drawing' the crowds to Letchworth

The Big DrawLetchworth Garden City town centre comes alive this Saturday, 16 October, when a whole host of family activities are on offer as part of National Family Learning Week.

Gateway 'Green' Impact

Letchworth GateThe main gateway to the world's first Garden City has received a £90,000 environmental makeover.

To add more visual impact to Letchworth Gate - which is heavily trafficked both to and from the A1M - Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has implemented eye-catching measures to improve the landscape structure along this busy stretch of road, including pathway improvements.

Thousands flock to Broadway

Search for a Star winners with Stuart KennyOver 5,000 people visited 'summer on Broadway' , Letchworth Garden City's major summer fun day held in the town's Broadway Gardens on Saturday.

Star Search switches to Broadway

Search for a StarThis summer, Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has been searching for solo performers and duos of all ages to sing or play instruments in the Garden City's very own talent contest 'search for a Star' .

Thousands will rock on Broadway

Summer on Broadway'Summer on Broadway' in the world's first Garden City may not be as fashionable as taking a stroll down its illustrious namesake in the USA - but it will certainly be just as much fun!

Search for a Star!

Search for a StarThe world's first Garden City's classy version of 'Pop Idol' - without 'Mr Nasty' Simon Cowell and the tortuous auditions - awaits budding performers.

On the road...

Community Roadshow tourHeritage Foundation Governors, including Board of Management members, will 'tour' Letchworth Garden City venues and chat to the public on a wide range of matters.

Centenary video on sale!

Centenary VideoMemories of a hectic, but wonderful, celebration of the world's first Garden City's Centenary have been captured on a special video produced by the Heritage Foundation.

Alan takes over Chairmanship

Alan ScoullerA retired head of Group Employee Relations for the former Midland Bank - now HSBC - was appointed the new Chairman of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation at its AGM on Thursday 25 March.

Deputy Prime Minister visits the Garden City

John Prescott in the Garden CityLetchworth Garden City is a role model for new communities across the country. That's the verdict of Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott after visiting the town on 9 March 2004.

£1m+ development in industrial heartlands

A large 1930s nondescript vacant building, hiding a very busy industrial estate on one of Letchworth Garden City's premier business sites, is to be demolished to make way for five new modern industrial units.

Boost for MS sufferers and Town's schools

Stuart KennyFunding for an MS specialist nurse and further IT equipment for every school in the world's first Garden City - two major grants agreed at the Heritage Foundation's Board of Management meeting in January, will help hundreds, if not thousands of people.

Town Centre's role for Maria

Hugh Harper & Maria LeoneThe world's first Garden City has a new Town Centre Manager.

Maria Leone, 34, who started her new role on 5 January, has lived locally for many years and brings six years of marketing experience with both the private and public sector, to the post. She will be working from Letchworth Garden City Town Centre Partnership's new offices above Dixon's in Central Approach.

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