What’s On in February

3 FEBRUARY The Arts Society North Herts Doors open 10.15am, 11am-12.15pm Broadway Cinema and Theatre, Eastcheap, Letchworth

‘William Morris’ by Joanna Banham. Visitors welcome. Lift access. W: theartssocietynorthherts.org.uk

3, 10, 17 & 24 FEBRUARY Sapphire Social Singles Club 8pm. The Orange Tree, Hitchin

Meet every Thursday. A friendly social group for single people to meet and make new friends - generally 50+ age group. Tel/text: Ian 07900 890583 for info Web: sapphiresocialsinglesclub.co.uk

4 FEBRUARY Bedfordshire Family History Society 7pm. Drama Theatre, Mark Rutherford School, Bedford

‘Life in Nelson’s Navy’ by Major Alan Gilmore. Web: www.bfhs.org.uk

4 FEBRUARY Bedford Art Society 7.15 for 7.30pm Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford

Members free, visitors £6 Local artist Michael Croker will demonstrate landscape painting in oils. An entertaining evening is promised. Tel: Jean Paterson 01234 307210 Web: www.bedsartsociety.co.uk

4, 11, 18 & 25 FEBRUARY Bridge Club 1.30-4.30pm. Springfield House, Old Stevenage Community Centre

Play social cut-in Chicago Bridge. Play is informal and friendly. Tel: Richard Bean 01438 221517

5 FEBRUARY Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire Hardy Plant Society 2pm Weatherley Centre, agle Farm Road, Biggleswade

‘A history of Daffodils in art, history, culture and gardens’ by Twigs Way, designer and garden historian. Twigs joins the group again to talk on Daffodils. Visitors welcome. www.hpscambsandbeds.co.uk

7, 14, 21 & 28 FEBRUARY Branch Out Club for Single People 8.30-10.30pm. Cromwell Bar, The Sun Hotel, Hitchin

Medium-sized social club for single people aged 40 upwards. Meets every Monday night. Tel: Lorna 01438 233657 Web: www.branch-out.org.uk

7, 21 & 28 FEBRUARY Stevenage Choral Society 7.45pm. Stevenage Music Centre, Mobbsbury, Stevenage

Every Monday during term time. No audition necessary. Try out a wide range of music, from the classics to show songs. Tel: 01438 365769 Email: info@stevenagechoral.org.uk Web: www.stevenagechoral.org.uk

9 FEBRUARY Lunchtime Talk 10.30am-12.30pm. Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade

Adults £21.50, Members £8 Don Albone meets Colonel and Mrs Shuttleworth. Hot drinks and cake on arrival. Admission includes 30-day access to the visitor attraction from the date of the talk. Web: www. shuttleworth.org/talks-programme to book

5 FEBRUARY The Signals Museum Open Day 10am-4pm RAF Henlow, SG16 6DN

The Signals Museum at RAF Henlow is open to the public. Entry is free but official photo ID is required to get an entry ticket from the Guardroom. Call on the day if information is needed. Tel: 07778 837263 Web: www.rafsignalsmuseum.org.uk

11 FEBRUARY Unicorn Ceilidh Doors open 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street, Baldock

Granny’s Attic, caller Barry Goodman and Peterborough Morris in the interval spot. Ceilidh dances are great fun, easy to learn - and addictive! Book online. Tel: Alan Creamer 07946 439095 Web: www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk

14 FEBRUARY Afternoon Concert 3pm. Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin

Tickets £10, free entry for under 27s, livestream tickets £10, free virtual tickets for under 27s Tom Caldecote (clarinet) Bridget Kerrison (soprano) Trevor Hughes (Piano). Live streamed. Web: https://benslowmusic.org

18 FEBRUARY Maggini Quartet 8pm. Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin

Tickets £20, free entry for under 27s, livestream tickets £10, free virtual tickets for under 27s Formed in 1988, the Maggini Quartet is one of the finest British string quartets. Pre-concert dining £25. Web: https://benslowmusic.org

27 FEBRUARY Afternoon Tea 4pm. Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin

£19.95pp or £24.95pp with a glass of Prosecco. Enjoy afternoon tea at Benslow Music complemented with live music. Booking required. Tel: 01462 459446 Web: https://benslowmusic.org

EVERY WEEKDAY Clifton Walking Group

Meets on weekdays at 8.30am and in the afternoon for an hour. A friendly bunch of people of various ages and abilities. Monthly weekend walk of 6-8 miles. The group also meets for a coffee once a month and holds other social events. Tel: Suzanne I’ons 07933 709006 Email: ionssuzanne@gmail.com

Letchworth Arts & Leisure Group

Annual membership £10 per household. Many groups and activities including wine appreciation, film, gardening, theatre, art design, books, discussions, games, sports, outings and walking. New groups are starting all the time. Online talks every month. Web: LALG.org.uk

Crossword Puzzle Solution from our January Edition

Last Month’s Crossword Winner - Mrs G Studley from Sandy