We often receive enquiries around this time of year about the safety of the roads in Letchworth. We are happy to help with these enquiries; however these generally fall within the remit of Herts Highways.
If you would like to chat to someone about gritting or pot holes on roads in Letchworth over the winter holidays, it may be best to contact Herts Highways on 0300 123 4047.
We caught up with GB Bobsledder Dave Smith, a Letchworth resident who explains why he chose bobsleigh for a career, how our £1,000 grant will help compete in the World Championships and why he thinks rollercoasters are dull!
We welcomed a new jewellery shop into Letchworth Garden City on Saturday (3 December) with our Chairman, Colin Chatfield officially opening the store. Orga, which sells, buys and repairs jewellery, is run by John Nash who brings over 19 years of experience working in the jewellery sector.
The store has moved into 11 The Arcade, our covered shopping precinct which we refurbished back in 2009. Colin said: “It is great to see an exciting independent business join the town’s diverse mix of retailers. In tough economic times this is fantastic news for Letchworth Garden City.”
Pop along to Plinston over the Christmas break and see the Garden City’s longest established Christmas Pantomime, presented by St Paul's Amateur Dramatics Society.
With nine performances between Monday 27 December and Saturday 1 January, this traditional tale about poor Cinderella and her quest to meet the Prince is guaranteed to spread some festive cheer!
Tickets cost just £9.50 or £8.50 concessions (tiered seating); £8.50 or £7.50 concessions (seating on flat).
A joint statement from Horth Hertfordshire District Council and Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation.
North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC) has been formally asked by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation (LGCHF) to withdraw the Compulsory Purchase Order on The Wynd, Letchworth Garden City.
Over 300 people flocked to the Letchworth Garden City Tourist Information Centre on Saturday 4 December, to mark its 10th Anniversary.
As part of the celebrations, crowds of people enjoyed entertainment and fun in the nearby Arcade from stilt walkers, the Humble Theatre Company, Letchworth’s Town Crier and free face painting, while warming up with a mince pie or two. Santa even made a special appearance as well!
Enjoy hassle-free Christmas Shopping in Letchworth Garden City with free weekend parking at The Spirella Building.
240 spaces will be available for use by Christmas Shoppers on Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December 2010. Open from 8:30am to 6:00pm.
Plinston's OFSTED inspected playscheme for 5 to 12s returns for a special Festive Party. The perfect opportunity for parents to finish the Christmas shopping while the kids play.
Featuring:
Live entertainment from Phil Perry, including magic, puppetry and balloon modelling.
A novelty disco with games and prizes plus lots of great party games and competitions!
A special advance appearance from Santa with a special present for your child.
Add an early start from 8.45am to your child’s play for just £5.75 extra.
Stuart Kenny is to retire as Director General of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation at the end of June 2010, after 15 years at the helm.
“The Foundation’s Chairman, Colin Chatfield, said: “Stuart has been at the forefront of many key developments over the past 15 years that have transformed the town and community. His ability, dedication and energy will be a huge loss to Letchworth Garden City.”
The First Garden City Heritage Museum is showcasing an array of online features to get you in the festive mood this Christmas.
Check out www.gardencitymuseum.org to see last years’ ‘A Garden City Christmas’ exhibition, complimented by a special Christmas quiz. While there, don’t forget to sign up for e-news to be among the first to hear about events, exhibitions and new web content.
Following on from the recent refurbment and re-opening celebrations, The Acade retailers are in the mood for Christmas.
From now until Christmas the Arcade will be open seven days a week with Sunday opening between 10am and 4pm. With a great mix of shops The Arcade is the perfect destination for Christmas shopping.
Business tenants are being offered help by their Landlord in the world’s first Garden City, as the credit crunch and impending recession in the UK and beyond, bites.
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation – by far and away the largest Landlord in Letchworth Garden City, with a total portfolio of 476 business premises in the town, of which 128 are retail units – has reviewed its policies in respect of payments by tenants and suppliers and has agreed the following:
An unqualified success – that is the general verdict on the ongoing Artstart5 project, with two more Letchworth Garden City primary schools ‘signing up’ to join the existing 11, for phase two.
"A resounding success" - that was the verdict cast by representatives of Letchworth's many clubs and societies on the town's year-long Centenary celebrations!
"A resounding success" - that was the verdict cast by representatives of Letchworth's many clubs and societies on the town's year-long Centenary celebrations!
