Events for November.

For full details see the BArts Programme, available at One Stop Shops and other venues, or call 01992 465383.

4TH MUSIC

‘A Voyage of Discovery’ presented by Len Wright. Meeting of the Lea Valley Recorded Music Society. 7.30pm The Friends’ Hall, Lord St. Hoddesdon. 01992 467966

8TH LITERARY EVENING

Led by Bob Leeson: The 3500 year old “Epic of Gilgamesh” - our first novel? Fortnightly meeting of the Lea Valley Literary and Discussion Group, 8pm Friends’ Meeting Hall, Lord St. Hoddesdon. Guests welcome. 01920 422286

10TH MUSIC

‘My Kind of Music’. Free lunchtime Music 12 – 2pm in the Spotlight Bistro at Broxbourne Civic Hall.

11TH TO 13TH PLAY   BOOK NOW

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ by Oscar Wilde, A trivial comedy for serious people. Hoddesdon Players. 7.45pm Broxbourne Civic Hall. Adults £10, Concessions £8, Family £28, Thursday 4 for 3. Box Office 01992 465665/441946

17TH FLORAL ART

Christmas Special ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’ by Mrs. Susan Phillips. 7.30pm Broxbourne Civic Hall.  01992 420016

18TH TALK

‘The Work of the Herts Air Ambulance’ by Nikki Caborn. Monthly meeting of Broxbourne U3A. 10am. Broxbourne Civic Hall. Enquiries: Elizabeth Elve 01992 423945.

18TH MUSIC

‘More of My Favourites’ presented by Frances Barber. Meeting of the Lea Valley Recorded Music Society. 7.30pm The Friends’ Hall, Lord St. Hoddesdon. 01992 467966

22ND TALK

Goose Steps - History of Pantomime (Note fourth week in month) by Eddie Grabham. Monthly meeting of the Lea Valley U3A from 1pm, speaker at 2pm. Guests welcome. Broxbourne Civic Hall. 01992 467571.

22ND DISCUSSION EVENING

Led by Sally Cooper: Have MPs ruined the educational system? Fortnightly meeting of the Lea Valley Literary and Discussion Group, 8pm Friends’ Meeting Hall, Lord St. Hoddesdon. Guests welcome. 01920 422286

24TH FLORAL ART

‘Following Yonder Star’ by Mrs. Penny Stone. Monthly meeting of Hoddesdon Floral Art Society, 7.15pm St. Catherine’s School, Hoddesdon. Visitors welcome £5 per visit. 01992 420016

25TH LECTURE

‘Prelude To Christmas’ by Jeanne Dolmetsch. Guests welcome. Broxbourne Civic Hall. Coffee 10am. 10.30am start. East Herts Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Malcolm Elliott 01920 460573.

26TH LUNCH

Let’s Do Lunch ‘Like Father, Like Son’ The role of the father can be crucial in shaping our destiny, but how much are we ‘programmed’ to take after them? A look at the father/child relationship and some famous, or infamous, sons of famous fathers throughout history. 12 noon, Dinant Room, Broxbourne Civic Hall. Tickets £11 including lunch and a glass of wine. 01992 441946 / One Stop Shops.

Repeat December 2nd at Mayhem Theatre Arts

27TH MUSIC

Laura Lucas, Flute, Daniel Swain, Piano. Sonata in E Bach, Syrinx for solo flute Debussy, Sonata in G for solo piano Haydn Concertino  Chaminade, Sonata César Franck ...and pieces looking ahead to Christmas. 7.30pm. Hoddesdon Music Club, United Reformed Church, Mill Lane, Broxbourne. Visitors - Adult £12, (£10) Family £25, Child/Student £3. 01992 462528.