Dear Settlement Members and Friends,
I hope you are all well!
I thought I would provide a brief update of things happening at the Settlement over the next few weeks as the main summer term courses conclude.
ELIZABETH AND JAMESON
Tomorrow evening, Friday 11th July at 7.30pm (doors 7pm) we proudly present Elizabeth and Jameson, the last of our Settlement Session events for this term!
Hannah Elizabeth and Griff Jameson have joined forces to create an acoustic folk-roots sound which encompasses both their individual musical backgrounds. Hannah’s influences are firmly planted in traditional folk-roots, whilst in contrast, Griff has formed his musical reputation within folk pop/rock genres. This is classic song-writing at its best: a stripped back harmony-driven sound with, acoustic guitar, violin and exquisite vocals. Enjoy the show!
Licenced bar. Tickets, at £13, available here:
SettlementSessions: Elizabeth & Jameson – Letchworth Settlement
SUMMER SCHOOL2025!
The following activities, at the time of writing, still have places available:
Thursday 17th July
LECTURE: ROOTS TO REMEDIES: A MEDICINAL TALK BY BECKY ULLAH
Art meets medicine in this fascinating new lecture by Settlement Artist-in-Residence, Becky Ullah. 7-9pm; FREE
Roots to Remedies: A Medicinal Talk by Resident Artist BeckyUllah – Letchworth Settlement
Saturday 19th July
LECTURE: THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA
Hear about one of the most recognised and visited landmarks in the world, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, with science and engineering explainer, Tim Parrott. 10am– 12pm; £15
The Leaning Tower of Pisa – Letchworth Settlement
EVENT: FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
We are thrilled to launch live comedy at The Settlement with a show featuring national legend Arthur Smith, who has led a hugely successful TV/Radio career, and has established himself as a top-quality stand up performer. With Mary Bourke (BBC Radio 4) and rising star Garrie Grubb; hosted by local legend Gary G Knightley.
This event will have a licenced bar. Tickets at £13 (or £15 on the door but likely to sell out):
Sunday 20th July
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: WRITING CONVINCING DIALOGUE
With tutor Elizabeth Barber, consider the nature of real conversations and how to convey them in your own creative work. 10am – 3.30pm; £42
Writing Convincing Dialogue – Letchworth Settlement
Monday 21st July
LECTURE: DYNASTY: THE SHAPE OF CHINESE HISTORY
Gain insight into the cyclical pattern of Chinese history with historian Michael Williams. 10am – 12pm: £15
Dynasty: The Shape of Chinese History – Letchworth Settlement
LECTURE: SIXTY YEARS ON: WAS 1965 MUSIC’S BEST EVER YEAR?
Survey and reflect on a time of intense, brilliant creativity with musicologist Stephen Barnard. 7-9pm; £15
Sixty years on: was 1965 music’s best ever year? – LetchworthSettlement
Tuesday 22nd July
LECTURE: CORRUPTION IN BRITISH POLITICS
We welcome back speaker Bill Lindsay for a chance to consider, from a historical perspective, how politics goes wrong. 7-9pm; £15
Corruption in British Politics in the 1850s – LetchworthSettlement
Wednesday 23rd July
LECTURE: ART NOUVEAU AND ITS NATIONAL VARIETIES
Here is a unique chance to hear Emeritus Professor of Cultural Studies at Richmond American University, London, Dr Alex Seago talk on a subject that he knows very well. 10am –12pm; £15
Art Nouveau and its National Varieties – Letchworth Settlement
ARTS & CRAFTS: PAINTING ANIMALS IN ACRYLIC
Artist Sally Taylor will show you how to create realistic-looking, vibrant images. 9.30am -12pm; £26
Painting Animals in Acrylic – Letchworth Settlement
ARTS & CRAFTS: Collage Workshop with Callum Abbott
Explore 20th century collages, then create your own! 1-3pm; £15
Collage Workshop with Callum Abbott – Letchworth Settlement
LECTURE: THE 1960s AND THE BIRTH OF MODERN PROTEST
Following last year’s fascinating talk about the Woodstock Music Festival, we welcome back historian Kathryn Brooks Hughes as she examines how the emergence of the civil rights movement remains relevant today. 7-9pm; £15
The 1960s and the birth of modern protest – LetchworthSettlement
Thursday 24th July
ARTS & CRAFTS: THREADS OF CONFIDENCE: PATCHWORK & QUILTING FOR EVERY LEVEL
Join Sheena Roberts for this fun one-day workshop. Suitable for all. Find out more here https://bit.ly/4kY5UP7
Note: you will need to bring your sewing machine and pedal. 10am – 4pm; £45
Threads of Confidence: Patchwork & Quilting for Every Level– Letchworth Settlement
LECTURE: MAP AS ART: ART AS MAPPING
Join Simon Harvey as he considers how artists have continually been inspired by the concept and wonder of maps. 10am -12pm: £15
Map as Art; Art as Mapping – Letchworth Settlement
LECTURE: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO DATING BUILDINGS BY EYE
With historian (and Settlement Trustee), Katherine Alcock, here you can learn some of the key visual clues to help assess the age of a building. 7-9pm; £15
A Beginner’s Guide to Dating Buildings by Eye – LetchworthSettlement
Friday 25th July
ARTS& CRAFTS: MAKE A CROWN BOOK
Learn something about the wonderful art of bookmaking with expert Andrea Burden. 10am – 1pm; £22
Make a Crown Book – Letchworth Settlement
LECTURE: EASY RIDER AND AMERICAN GRAFFITI (A CLASSIC ALBUMS SOUNDTRACK SPECIAL)
Consider the electrifying effect of rock music used on the soundtrack of two iconic movies. With experts Stephen Barnard and Christopher Budd. 10am – 1.30pm; £15
Easy Rider and American Graffiti (A Classic Albums soundtrackspecial) – Letchworth Settlement
LECTURE: AN INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL STUDIES
Begin a magnificent journey into arts, culture and humanity as seen through the eyes of the ancient Greeks and Romans. With Paul Drew. 1-3pm; £15
An introduction to Classical Studies – Letchworth Settlement
Feel free to encourage a friend to book – the Summer School is open to members and non-members!
Very best wishes,
-Nick
