October 2011

Standalone 10k shines in its 24th year
Tuesday, 4 October, 2011 - 16:25
Over 1,200 runners took part in the 24th annual Standalone 10k road race last Sunday (2 October) in glorious sunshine. The race follows an anticlockwise route around the north of Letchworth’s estate and attracted running teams from across the region as well as many people form the local community. A shorter 2k fun run followed for children to participate.
Photo of Leys Square and Fountains at night
Friday, 7 October, 2011 - 08:23
Letchworth Garden City Town Centre’s £8m redevelopment scheme was praised last week for protecting the viability of its high street, being described as a beacon for place making by judges at the Regeneration & Renewal Awards.
Photograph of Letchworth GC Tourist Information Centre, 33-35 Station Road
Tuesday, 18 October, 2011 - 15:07
When it comes to customer service, Letchworth Garden City’s Tourist Information Centre is leading the way…
The Letchworth and District Astronomical Society in their observatory
Wednesday, 19 October, 2011 - 15:00
The Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation will publish a community directory of clubs and groups taking place during in the town during the next twelve months.
Over 1,600 schoolchildren, teachers and parents visited Broadway Cinema as part
Wednesday, 26 October, 2011 - 08:38
Last week, ten Letchworth Garden City schools watched a free film at Broadway Cinema to support learning in the classroom. This is the second year the independent cinema, owned and managed by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, has taken part in National Schools Film Week. This year, over 1,600 children, teachers and parents visited the cinema; more than double last year’s attendance.
Lessons learnt from urban planning examples
Friday, 28 October, 2011 - 10:54
Last Thursday (20 October), Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation’s Board of Management travelled to Port Sunlight, arguably the finest surviving example of early urban planning in the UK, to share lessons in how the two towns are managed today.