Event
George Gershwin
On Saturday 22nd February 2025, we are pleased to welcome back Derek Blyth and Rachel Thomas who, this time, are treating us to a lecture and recital on the life and music of George Gershwin. Gershwin was one of the most significant and popular American composers of all time. He wrote primarily for the Broadway […]
The Girl on the Train
Based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and Dreamworks Film Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel Players Production Directed by Jo Roskilly Please note: Contains strong language and adult themes. Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy […]
Settlement Sessions: Edwina Hayes
Edwina Hayes, one of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years will be at the Settlement to play for us. Edwina learned her trade in the folk clubs of Yorkshire and has supported Jools Holland, Loudon Wainwright III and Nanci Griffith Edwina brings together English Folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter […]
100 years of Letchworth Educational Settlement, an illustrated talk by Dr Kate Thompson
This is a Letchworth Garden City Society event. Opened in May 1920, it celebrated its centenary during the first Covid lockdown when its future was in jeopardy. Thanks to supporters, funds were raised to ensure the Settlement’s survival and this illustrated talk will describe how it grew and changed with the times, serving not only […]