5TH MUSIC

‘My Kind of Music’ From Show and Film Music to Pop Songs and Classical - Something for every taste!  Free lunchtime music sponsored by BArts, featuring pianist Barbara Manning. 12noon - 2pm, the Spotlight Café Bar, Hoddesdon. To book a table for lunch ring 01992 441946 at least 1 week ahead for a hot meal.

10TH TALK

‘The Legend of the White Mouse’ the story of Nancy Wake, American WW2 spy, by Paul Barwick.   Monthly meeting of Lea Valley u3a from 1pm, speaker at 2pm. New members and guests welcome. The Spotlight, Hoddesdon.  Contact Lee Rayner 01992 467420.   email: lvu3a@live.co.uk

12TH LUNCH

‘Playing For Laughs’ presented by BArts.  The art of comedy goes back to Ancient Greece and Rome. Many of their stock characters continued into Mediaeval, Elizabethan, and Restoration drama to form the basis of the stereotypical parts in modern farce and sit-coms.  Tickets £16.00, including 2-course lunch & a drink. 12noon, Dinant Room, the Spotlight, Hoddesdon, 01992 441946 or www.thespotlightvenue.com  Pre-booking essential - for special dietary requirements please contact the Box Office.

12TH FLORAL ART

‘Seasonal Splendour’ demonstration by Sandie Draper,  Hoddesdon Floral Art Club. 2 - 4pm, Jackson Hall, Burford Street, Hoddesdon. 01992 442907. 

20TH TALK

‘Easton Lodge Gardens’ by Gary Matthews. Monthly meeting of Broxbourne u3a. 10am, the Spotlight, Hoddesdon.  Enquiries: Judith Hutchings 07496 702998. email: broxbourneu3a@outlook.com

21ST OPEN AIR THEATRE

Open-air Theatre. Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ presented by BArts in conjunction with The Festival Players International. See this play as Shakespeare himself first saw it, in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes & music.  Shakespeare’s last, and great, play is a triumphant compilation of intrigue, magic, and humour.  Prospero, an exiled Duke with supernatural powers, creates a great storm which sees his enemies shipwrecked on his island.  Magic abounds, plots are exposed, and a colourful array of characters gain their deserts.  Fascinating entertainment. Adults £18, Under 16 and Students £10, Family 4 - £50.  7.30pm, the Spotlight Gardens, Hoddesdon. Please bring your own seating or rugs.  Picnics from 6pm.  (NB All drinks must be purchased from the bar). In the event of bad weather the performance will be held inside. Box Office 01992 441946 or book online www.thespotlightvenue.com

27TH ART LECTURE

‘An Actor’s Life for Me’ by Tyler Butterworth. Coffee 10am, 10.30am start, the Spotlight, Hoddesdon. Guests Welcome. Tickets at reception on day £8. The Arts Society East Herts. www.theartssocietyeastherts.org.uk

27TH TALK

‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Old Bailey’ by Chris Truran. Monthly meeting of Cheshunt u3a from 1.30pm at Laura Trott Leisure Centre, Cheshunt. Guest speaker at approx 2.30pm.  Secretary Christine Luff  01992 621543. email: cheshuntu3asecretary@virginmedia.com

29TH MUSIC

‘Let's get together and sing!’.  An evening of popular songs, arrangements and singalong songs, sea shanties and songs from the musicals. With special guests Roland Perrin (piano), Alicia Dine (flute) and Roland Gallery (guitar). Directed by Virginia Firnberg.  Three Valleys Male Voice Choir. Tickets £8.50 at the door. Waltham Abbey Baptist Church, 6 Paradise Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RL.