Barry Parker 1867-1947, Architecture of Harmony, Sunlight and Equality by Vicky Axell, is published this week

Featuring facts and information that you may or may not know about the first Garden City, this compendium is out now!

Here’s our round-up of some events over the coming week, compiled by the Local & Tourist Information Centre, also available in The Comet. For more information visit the Local & Tourist Information Centre’s website.

It’s that time of year again where we’re readying the 2019 version of the Out and About Guide for publication. As part of that process we've gone out and had a chat to some groups. Introducing the Knit and Natter group.

A follow-up look at the work of doctoral scholar, Amelie, as she examines the food economy in Letchworth.

We're calling on young Letchworth creatives to help capture the spirit of living in the world’s first garden city.

Helen Newman, Active Letchworth Lead, blogs about another successful Greenway Day which took place on 29 September.

James Naufal-Power is doing his Duke of Edinburgh silver award. As a keen photographer he is producing a three-part photo blog for us. His second blog captures the wildlife of Letchworth.

Eleven new masterclasses teaching everything from hedges to woodwork has launched in Letchworth to help residents make the most of their gardens.

We're delighted to be launching a competition to discover new designs for a 21st Century garden city in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects.