What’s On

The New Melbourn Singers

On Tuesday 11th September rehearsals begin for the 2013 concerts. Rehearsals are at Meldreth Primary School, from 7.30 to 9.30 every week, conducted by Adrian Jacobs.

The New Melbourn Singers are part of the Cambridgeshire Choral Society and come together with other village choirs once a month for a combined rehearsal at Comberton Village College, under our main conductor Andrew Parnell. The first combined rehearsal is on Saturday 6th October at 1.45–4pm.

In 2013 the Cambridgeshire Choral Society will be performing two concerts, the first at West Road Concert Hall will be David Fanshawe’s ‘African Sanctus’, a very exciting work incorporating the music from many parts of North Africa, and which has been performed all over the world.

The second concert on Saturday 27th April will consist of the ‘Faure Requiem’ and the Vivaldi ‘Gloria’.

All three pieces will be rehearsed side by side so it is necessary to attend all rehearsals.

Fees are £85 for two terms, plus £5 for music hire. For further information see the website www.cambschoral org.uk or contact Ann Dekkers 261144

Fashion Show

Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire

invite you to join them for a Fashion Show on Tuesday 6 November 2012 – from 7.30pm at Esse Retail & Therapy, 30 Station Road, Melbourn, SG8 6DA Parking is available at Esse or Sheen Mill Restaurant which is opposite Esse On Tuesday 6th November 2012 – 7.30 for 8.00pm In aid of Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire Tickets £10 (to include a glass of wine or soft drink) We will be holding a raffle at this event Tickets available from Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire, Unit 6, Valley Farm, Station Road, Meldreth, Royston, Herts, SG8 6JP Telephone 262262 email: admin@hsrsc.co.uk

The Tavern Gallery Meldreth

Writers Book Launch 7.30 pm, 18th September

The Tavern Gallery Writers have created a book with writings inspired by the work of local artists exhibited at the Tavern Gallery. You are invited to join them for the book launch on 18th September after which copies will be available at the Tavern Gallery.

Also in September Nicola Beattie, Sculpture in Bronze and Stone.

Jumble Sale

Saturday November 3rd Fowlmere Village Hall 9.30–11.30 am

Contact Mrs Thurley 01763 262398 Items for sale to be brought to the Hall on Friday 2nd November 6–7pm No electrical goods

The Royston & District Model Railway Club

The 26th Annual Exhibition will be held at Bassingbourn Village College on Saturday the 17th November 2012.

The exhibition will be open from 10:30 am until 5 pm.

Some 25 Layouts and 20 Trade Stands/Modelling Demonstrators will be present.

Tea, Coffee and light refreshments (including cakes, hot bacon sandwiches & Burgers/Sausage rolls) will be available.

Miniature train rides by members of the Royston & District Model Engineering Society on their outside track (Weather permitting!).

Admission £4.00 per adult, accompanied children are free.

Please visit our web site www.roystondmrc.co.uk for further/ updated information.

Royston Arts Festival

More than 50 events are planned during the Royston Arts Festival running from Thursday 27 September to Sunday 30 September.

Festival chairman Graham Palmer said: We have attempted to provide something for everyone, from drama to music and from workshops to exhibitions.

The theme of About Time runs through all the events and those taking part appear to have taken this up with a great deal of enthusiasm.

There will be a number of music events which include a performance from the husband-and-wife duo Megson, in the Royston Parish Church on Friday 28 September. Megson will be supported by Sarah Louise, a singer-songwriter from Meldreth.

Classical pianists the Cann Twins will be playing at the Royston Catholic Church on Thursday 27 September.

The Royston Town Band will be giving a concert in the Priory Memorial Gardens on Sunday 30 September.

And the now traditional Last Night of the Proms-style Finale Concert will end this year’s events at the Royston Parish Church on Sunday 30 September.

For the full programme for this year’s Royston Arts Festival is available on the website at roystonartsfestival.org

Winter Flower Festival

All Saints’ Church Melbourn

1st (viewing by candlelight), 2nd and 3rd February 2013 As you can see from the above we are preparing for the fourth bi-annual Winter Flower Festival at All Saints`. Those of us who have been involved previously are looking forward to planning and preparing our arrangements for 1st, 2nd and 3rd February 2011. If you would like to join us to help in anyway we will be pleased to hear from you.

HELP NEEDED

Flower Arrangers Support to make tea\coffee or help arrangers as needed Sponsors for flower arrangements – or part funding Catering team for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Help with publicity For further information or to offer help please contact: Rebecca gatward email rebecca.gatward@btinternet.com or telephone Rosemary gatward 01763 261225

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