Rain fails to dampen spirits

Saturday (30 June 2007) saw Letchworth Garden City Town Centre buzzing with shoppers and alive to the flavours of Europe.

Despite yet another day of rain, thousands of visitors turned out to enjoy ‘Letchworth Garden City Goes Continental’. Featuring a continental market along Eastcheap, live music and community stalls in Leys Square, face painters and children’s entertainers, the event offered something for everyone.

The weekend’s events were organised by the Letchworth Arts Centre and the Town Centre Partnership, with the live music stage managed by Bang On It Promotions. Activities were supported by North Hertfordshire District Council, Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation and Garden Square Shopping Centre.

Saturday also saw the launch of the Garden City’s ‘Harry Potter’ activities, with Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall look-a-like touring the Town Centre handing out entry forms for a competition organised by the Tourist Information Centre. Visit the Tourist Information Centre now for your chance to win a Harry Potter DVD game, the competition runs until 20 July 2007.

With the latest film due out on the 12 July and the last book hitting stores on 21 July, Letchworth Garden City is in the midst of Harry Potter fever, visit www.shopletchworth.com for details of other Harry Potter activities organised by the Town Centre Partnership, Letchworth Arts Centre and local retailers.

Looking Ahead

Summer in the Garden City promises many more exciting events with Letchworth Garden City Festival Week taking place between Saturday 21 and Saturday 28 July. Organised by Rap-Aid the festival week promises fun for all the family, culminating with a day of live music on Broadway Gardens. Visit www.rap-aid.org.uk and keep an eye on local press for details.