Appropriately, in the 'Year of the Volunteer' , charities, clubs, organisations and societies in the world's first Garden City were given a real 'pick-me-up' by the town's Heritage Foundation.
This is a joint statement from the Trustees of The Place, North Hertfordshire District Council and Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, following a meeting held on Friday, October 21, 2005.
Top class entries - that was the unanimous verdict of the judges in this year's Garden City Heritage Awards, which recognised the house improvement talents of town residents.
Many of Letchworth Garden City's heritage buildings and places of worship will be open to the public on the weekend of 10 and 11 September 2005. Some of these buildings are not usually open to visitors and you 'll be treated to talks and guided walks. In addition to being able to admire the buildings, both outside and inside, there 'll be a number of opportunities to enjoy exhibitions, music, poetry, art and flower festivals.
About 30 schoolchildren descended on a beautiful part of Letchworth Garden City's 'green and pleasant land' on Thursday and gave the newly completed outdoor environmental education centre - now the only one in the area - a resounding 'thumbs up.'
Letchworth GC's own version of 'Question Time' takes to the floor on Thursday May 19, with the Annual Garden City Meeting - being held for the first time in the Spirella Ballroom.
From £57m to nearly £123m - the fixed asset value of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has grown by over 116 per cent since the Foundation was set up in 1995, with assets transferred from Letchworth Garden City Corporation.
A special house, civic, public or community building for a special town - Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation is searching for 'simply the best' when it comes to new makeovers.
Plans by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation to spend some £60m on transforming the heart of the Garden City's town centre have been revealed.
Appropriately, in the 'Year of the Volunteer' , charities, clubs, organisations and societies in the world's first Garden City were given a real 'pick-me-up' by the town's Heritage Foundation.
This is a joint statement from the Trustees of The Place, North Hertfordshire District Council and Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, following a meeting held on Friday, October 21, 2005.
Residents of the world's first Garden City have returned all four existing Heritage Foundation General Governors standing for re-election.
Top class entries - that was the unanimous verdict of the judges in this year's Garden City Heritage Awards, which recognised the house improvement talents of town residents.
Many of Letchworth Garden City's heritage buildings and places of worship will be open to the public on the weekend of 10 and 11 September 2005. Some of these buildings are not usually open to visitors and you 'll be treated to talks and guided walks. In addition to being able to admire the buildings, both outside and inside, there 'll be a number of opportunities to enjoy exhibitions, music, poetry, art and flower festivals.
About 30 schoolchildren descended on a beautiful part of Letchworth Garden City's 'green and pleasant land' on Thursday and gave the newly completed outdoor environmental education centre - now the only one in the area - a resounding 'thumbs up.'
Over 450 Garden City school pupils are expected to perform next month in an annual showcase of their musical and dance talents.
A special house, civic, public or community building for a special town - Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation is searching for 'simply the best' when it comes to new makeovers.
