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from Hitchin Nov 2021
by Villager Mag
WHAT'S ON IN NOVEMBER
26-28 NOVEMBER Knebworth Christmas Fair
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10am-4pm Knebworth House Packed with Christmas gifts, presents for everyone and delicious festive food and drink to buy, this really is a festive event for everyone. Web: www.knebworthchristmasfair. co.uk
26 NOVEMBER-23 JANUARY Aladdin
Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage It’s a magic carpet ride worth waiting for! Widow Twankey wants a husband, evil Abanazaar wants the lamp, Aladdin wants adventure and Wishee Washee wants some Spiderman Pants! - can the Genie grant their wishes? Web: www.gordon-craig.co.uk
27 NOVEMBER Weston Music Society Concert
7.30pm. Holy Trinity Church Weston Tickets £20, 25 years and under £5 Rachel Podger – violin. Kristian Bezuidenhout – Fortepiano. Two of Europe’s greatest Baroque musicians will perform music by JS Bach and CPE Bach. Tel: 01462 790214 Web: www.westonmusicsociety.org. uk/
28 NOVEMBER Afternoon Tea
4pm Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin Indulge in one of the finest British traditions at Benslow Music complemented with live music. Tel: 01462 45944 Web: https://benslowmusic.org
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, walking and much, much more. New groups are starting all the time. Online talks every month. Non-members can try activities before joining. Web: LALG.org.uk
5 reasons to be cheerful this Winter
Winter can make life harder, but it is also a season to savour.
1. Winter is beautiful
Frosty mornings, the fresh air, sparkling cobwebs, the long shadows as the sun dips… there are so many beautiful things about Winter.
Getting out for a walk and enjoying your surroundings is a great way to keep both body and mind healthy. But for some people, getting out of the house isn’t an option. Our customers often tell us that if the weather is bad, it’s difficult to get around.
If that’s the case, take a moment each day to enjoy what you can see out of the window or in your garden. Pick up a pen and draw something or write a poem about what makes Winter beautiful.
2. Birds flock to our gardens
Our gardens, balconies and windowsills are perfect for attracting wildlife in search of scarce Winter food. Put out sunflower seeds, peanuts or fat balls, and don’t forget to provide some water for them too.
3. The festive season
Sending cards or letters to those you love, watching Christmas films, spending time with family and friends, or simply wishing someone a
‘Merry Christmas’ in the street – it all gives you a sense of warmth and hope during the Winter.
And if restrictions stay as they are, we will be able to gather on Christmas Day. One of our customers said: “My daughter and grandchildren don’t live far away. We’ll definitely get together for Christmas. I can’t wait.”
4. Snuggling up with a hot drink and a good film or book
Snuggling under a blanket with a mug of something warm and something to watch or read is a comforting thing to do at any time of year.
And in the cold winter months, keeping warm also has the added benefit of helping to stave off those winter bugs. We’re sold!
5. Without Winter there would be no Spring
One of the best things about the British seasons is that as one departs, another arrives. Just think about how much we appreciate those early daffodils that appear as the weather changes in the Spring, the birth of new lambs, the longer, sunnier days. It always comes with a feeling that after the Winter, we’ve all earned it! If you’re concerned about staying warm and well this Winter, Age UK (0800 169 65 65) has a useful guide called ‘Winter Wrapped Up’. If you need a printout of it, please call us and we’d be happy to help. At AHM Installations we prioritise quality of life over everything. We enjoy helping people, which includes listening to the challenges our customers face at home. One of the customers we spoke to about their concerns for this Winter has disabilities. We’re delighted that he can now enjoy a nice warm shower on a cold winter’s day because he feels so much safer with his new shower cubicle, grab bars and seat, which we recently installed.
