1st  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. Bookings 01992 441946. To book a table for lunch ring 01992 441946 at least 1 week ahead.

2nd - 23rd  COURSE

'An Historical Pot Pourri' from local history to Ukraine.

Tutor: David Pracy

Fee from 2nd October - 4th December: £50

Broxbourne Adult Leisure Learning, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Broxbourne Parish Centre, St Augustine's Church 01992 306598

email: linda.williamsecc@gmail.com

7th POETRY

'People's Poetry' by BArts

Poetry is one of those subjects that people rarely acknowledge an interest in, yet thousands of 'ordinary' people read and write poetry. Are you a secret writer? Do you write for special occasions? Or do you write to release your feelings?

Come along to the Dinant Room at The Spotlight 7.30 - 10.00pm. 

Tickets £7.50 Bar Open!

Ring 01992 441946

8th FLORAL ART

AGM and Club Competition,  Hoddesdon Floral Art Club. 2 - 4pm, Jackson Hall, Burford Street, Hoddesdon. 01992 442907. 

email: vivanne@hotmail.co.uk

12th MUSICAL THEATRE 

'The Magical Meadow' presented by The Vallé Little Stars. Something magical is about to begin...

A glowing book. A meadow full of wonder. And a story thet comes to life - one page at a time.

1.00pm at the Spotlight Theatre, Hoddesdon. Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/valleacademy-tickets.

13th TALK

'Burlesque - Me and the W.I'. by Ms Cherry Bombe aka Lindsey Barrell. Monthly meeting of the Lea Valley u3a from 1pm. New members and guests welcome. The Spotlight, Hoddesdon. Contact Glynis Evans 01992 916485

 email: lvu3a@live.co.uk

16th TALK

'The Somme, Innocence Lost' by Martin Watts..  Monthly meeting of Broxbourne u3a. From 9.30 am, Speaker at 10.30am, The Spotlight, Hoddesdon. Enquiries: Judith Hutchings 07496 702998. email: broxbourneu3a@outlook.com 

18th & 19th MUSICAL THEATRE 

‘Disney's 'Frozen Jr'  Join Anna, Elsa and the magical land of Arendelle in this heartwarming story of sisterhood, bravery and true love. A sparking aventure forthe whole family The Vallé Academy of Performing Arts. Both days 4.30pm, at the Spotlight Theatre, Hoddesdon. Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/valleacademy-tickets.

18th MUSIC

Trio Celadon: Daniel Ephgrave(Flute), Kathryn McGuinness (Saxophone) and Jill Morton (Piano). Hoddesdon Music Club. 7.30pm, United Reformed Church, Mill Lane, Broxbourne. Visitors welcome. Tickets £15, Family (Max. 2 adults) £35, Young person (25 or under) £3 - from 01992 464000, on the door  or via www.hoddesdonmusic.org.uk. 

21st TALK

‘'Mr. Bowles and His Garden at Myddleton House' by Bryan Hewitt. 

Friends of Lowewood Museum.

Coffee/tea from 7.30pm, talk at 9pm. United Reformed Church, Mill Lane, Broxbourne EN10 7BQ 01992 467928.

email; sandpgarside@gmail.com

21st ARTS CAFE 

presented by BArts.

A meeting place for creative people who love the Arts. A chance to see/buy unique local work. Enjoy a 'light bite'/pizza, a full range of coffees and drinks, and listen to live music. This month: guitarist Matt Burton

Every month, 11am to 2pm in the Green Room Bar at the Spotlight, Hoddesdon.

23rd TALK

‘The Story of Elvis' a unique mix of Art & Music by Paul Lillie.

Monthly meeting of Cheshunt u3a from 1.30pm at Laura Trott Leisure Centre, Cheshunt. Guest speaker at approx 2.30pm.  Secretary Heasther Douglas 

email: cheshuntu3asec@yahoo.com

30th ART LECTURE

‘Oscar Wilde: 125th Anniversary of The Importance of Being Earnest’ by Simon Whitehouse. 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

email: colinjgordon@aol.com

31st  SPOTLIGHT ON BARTS

Presented by BArts & the Spotlight

The Best in Local Entertainment!

Exhibitions, Displays, Back Stage Tours, Art, Music, Dance, Photography, u3a Activities....

10am - 4.00pm, the Spotlight FREE ENTRY!