6TH 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, at least 1 week ahead for a hot meal.

7TH - 9TH PLAY

‘The Revlon Girl’ by Neil Anthony Docking. Eight months after the Aberfan Disaster of 1966, a group of bereaved mothers meet weekly above a local hotel to talk, cry and even laugh without feeling guilty. At one meeting the women looked at each other and admitted how much they felt they’d let themselves go. Afraid that people will think them frivolous, they’ve secretly arranged for a representative from Revlon to come and give them a talk on beauty tips.  “A remarkably warm, sorrowful and at times even funny drama about survivors, small-town bickering and make-up.” Hoddesdon Players. Thurs & Fri 7.30pm, Sat 3.00pm, the Spotlight Theatre, Hoddesdon.  Tickets £18 Thursday ‘4 for 3’.  HP Box Office 07306 327506 or www.hoddesdonplayers.org.uk or   email: tickets@hoddesdonplayers.org.uk  or Spotlight Box Office 01992 441946 or www.thespotlightvenue.com

13TH  FLORAL ART

‘Wreath Making’ demonstration by Shoni Rogers.  Hoddesdon Floral Art Club. 2 - 4pm, Jackson Hall, Burford Street, Hoddesdon. 01992 442907.

14TH TALK 

‘A Hertfordshire Christmas’ by Colin Oakes. Monthly meeting of the Lea Valley u3a from 1pm, speaker at 2pm.  New members and guests welcome.  The Spotlight, Hoddesdon. Contact Glynis Evans 01992 916485.   email: lvu3a@live.co.uk

19TH TALK

‘Christmas’ seasonal talk about how our ancestors celebrated by Ian Waller.  Friends of Lowewood Museum.  Coffee/Tea from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm. United Reformed Church, Mill Lane,  Broxbourne.  01992 467928.  email: sandpgarside@gmail.com 

20TH LUNCH

‘Feet of Clay’ presented by BArts.  Every age produces its celebrities and heroes, the people we admire for their talents and achievements but they are just human and so often prove to have feet of clay….  Today, we are even pulling down their statues!Tickets £17.00, 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.

21ST TALK 

‘Amazing Abba’ by Martin Orkin.Monthly meeting of Broxbourne u3a. 10.00am, the Spotlight, Hoddesdon. Enquiries: Judith Hutchings 07496 702998. email: broxbourneu3a@outlook.com 

23RD MUSIC

Harriet Adie (Harp)  Featured on Scala Radio as ‘One To Watch’, as harpist and composer she is known for her intense musicality, creativity, and focus. Programme to include music by Hasselmans, Britten, Scarlatti and some seasonal fare. Hoddesdon Music Club. 4.30pm, United Reformed Church, Mill Lane, Broxbourne EN10 7BQ. Visitors welcome. Tickets £15, Family £35, Young person (25 or under) £3 from 01992 464000, on the door with cash or cheques only or via www.hoddesdonmusic.org.uk.

28TH ART LECTURE

‘The Ox and the Ass: Silent Watchers at the Crib’ by  Hilary Guise. 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

28TH TALK

‘A Walk on the Wild Side’ by Graham and Mary Brace. 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