b'News round-upSeize the opportunityIf youre looking for a volunteer opportunity that will enableRPG Vice Chair Richard Pitt has this advice for prospective you to develop new skills and improve the lives of thousandsmembers: How much time and effort you invest in RPG-of local people, your search is at an end! related activities is entirely up to you. We usually meet every The RPG aims to make a real difference, for the benefit of allmonth, online or in person, from 6pm to 7.30pm.FGCH our residents. Its a small, friendly and supportive team thatcan cover the cost of childcare and travel to attend RPG helps to monitor and review FGCH activities. RPG membersmeetings and events.provide a voice for residents and often put forward ideas forIf youd like to find out more about joining the RPG,reshaping our services, based on their own experience. email jon.thurlow@fgch.co.uk and hell set the ball rolling. Big thanksFree golf tasterto our session for kids!green-If youve got a budding Rory McIlroy or Georgia Hall in fingered your family, book them onto a free taster session run by the Assistant PGA Professional at Letchworth Golf Club on Thursday 27 July from 2-3pm. The offer is open volunteers to FGCH residents aged between seven and 14. All equipment will be provided. There are 12 spaces, available on a first come, first served basis.Allotment gardening is good for the soul. Its a brilliant way to meet local people and learn new skills while also getting out in the fresh air and doing some physical exercise.To register your interest, email Gardeners take pride in what they grow. Were incredibly lucky tosusan.james@fgch.co.uk with the have a band of volunteers who also take pride in keeping the pathsword GOLF in the subject line.clear on our Green Gem allotment site off Ridge Road, as well as doing seasonal pruning and general tidying activities. Their efforts help us to provide allotments to residents free of charge.Volunteer Bob Thomas, whose vegetable patch is a wonder to behold, said: Ive always loved allotments and have had one since I was 20. I like to do my bit by mowing the grass and helping to keep the site neat and tidy, along with the other volunteers. We worked together to create a wildlife area and pond, too.Can youthe perfect blend?find How many words can you create by usingThe entrant with the highest number the letters in the wordwheel?of words will win a 25 Love2shop gift Use each letter once only. Words must voucher. If theres a tie, well put thehave at least four letters and include thetop-scoring entrants names in a hat and one in the middle of the wheel. Theres pick one at random.one 10-letter word. Clue: everybody Email your entry by 15 August toneeds them. jon.thurlow@fgch.co.ukCONTACT US:First Garden Cities Homes, Head Office, Pioneer House, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden CitySG6 1NY Tel: 01462 683307Email: enquiries@fgch.co.uk'