This week is national Trustees’ Week, an annual event which showcases the great work that trustees do. It also highlights opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference. Pam Burn gives us insight into being a trustee.

Our Chief Executive, Graham Fisher, explains more about the long term impact on the Foundation, whilst trying to respond positively to challenges, build stronger relationships and being creative in coming up with solutions.

David Ames, Executive Director Stewardship & Development, tells us about being shortlisted for the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East of England Awards for Planning Excellence.

COVID-19 forced the Heritage Foundation to close many of its arts and heritage venues and services which was devastating. This funding will be used to reopen the Garden City Collection and Museum at One Garden City, plus other activities and plans.

Alastair Stewart, our Head of Communities, Grants & Partnerships, updates us on how our grants programme is focusing on health and wellbeing support.

On Saturday 24 October, Museum at One Garden City will reopen, after closing its doors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the first in a series of family art and crafts sessions.

Letchworth’s Broadway Cinema has announced that it will celebrate Black History Month with a season of films from black directors and artists from 2 - 28 October.

The brewery is co-owned by Holly-Anne Rolfe and husband Nick. “We love Letchworth because it’s got such a lovely community atmosphere. It’s a friendly, leafy and unique place to live and run a business,” said Holly.

We have jointly submitted a planning application with First Garden Cities Homes to create more affordable homes in Letchworth Garden City.

After four months of closure, Standalone Farm and Broadway Cinema will reopen in August, the Heritage Foundation has announced.