What’s On

Stourbridge Medieval Fair

Cambridge Past, Present and Future (CambridgePPF) The Leper Chapel, Newmarket Road CB5 8JJ Saturday 1 September: 12pm to 4.30pm Step back in time 800 years for a merry medieval afternoon at the historic Leper Chapel. Cambridge’s oldest complete surviving building, King John issued a Royal Charter in 1211. Visitors can browse stalls selling produce typical of the time, view historical re-enactments, and wander among pedlars and alchemists – arrive at noon to witness the traditional historic way of opening the fair. See inside the stunning chapel. Free, family event, and all are welcome.

Facing Rob Roy (a pop up talk)

Saturday 15 September, 11am Cracked Voices – Royston & District Museum In books, films and musicals, Rob Roy has been celebrated for centuries as a ‘highland rogue’ but just how much is true? Discover the layers of fiction that have ensured this eighteenth century’s outlaw’s survival into the 21st century.

Our traditional farm shop is open August – February Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am – 6pm We sell over 100 varieties of Apples, Plums, Pears, Cherries & Quince from our own orchards.

We press our own Apple Juice & Cider

Wholesale enquiries welcome

25 Whitecroft Road, Meldreth, Royston, Herts SG8 6LZ

Tel : 01763 262906 Mobile: 07770461685

www.camvalleyorchards.com

Find us on Facebook: Cam Valley Orchards Fruit Farm

Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society Presents

2018 pantomime Whoops!!!!

Friday 30th November 7.30pm Saturday 1st December 2pm & 7.30pm Sunday 2nd December 2pm To book tickets go to www.melbournamdram.co.uk Or call 07513 457845

Painting Pals Art Exhibition

Sat and Sun, 29 and 30 September from 10am to 5pm Painting Pals comprises a group of artists, living in Cambridgeshire are holding an Art Exhibition at the Grantchester Village Hall, High Street, Grantchester, Cambridge, CB3 9NF The exhibition will feature original artwork in a variety of media, styles and subjects such as watercolours, pastels, oils, acrylics, mixed media, colour pencils and Chinese Brush paintings. Visitors are able to purchase both framed and unframed artwork, as well as cards. Refreshments are available. Please come and join us

Foxton Art Exhibition

Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th November, 11am-4pm Foxton Village Hall, Foxton Organised by volunteers, on behalf of The Friends of Foxton Primary School, the exhibition features work from prominent local artists across a range of disciplines including painting, prints, wood turning and ceramics. This event is to raise money for artistic material, facilities and activities for the children of Foxton Primary School. Admission £2.00 with children welcome for free. For further details on the Art Exhibition visit: Web: www.foxtonart.org Facebook: Foxton Art Exhibition - Twitter: @FoxtonArt

Royston & District Choral Society

Tuesday 11 September Open Rehearsal 7:45 – 9:45 pm in Royston Parish Church Second Tuesday evening rehearsal of each term is arranged as an open rehearsal. Potential new singers are welcomed to join in for the evening to see how they get on. If you are interested contact our Chair, Huw Jenkins, or just turn up. Sunday 30 September Royston Arts Festival Finale concert Royston & District Choral Society is delighted to be taking part in Royston Arts Festival’s Finale Concert. Sunday 4 November Britten War Requiem Haileybury College The War Requiem, was commissioned to mark the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral, replacing the original building destroyed in World War II.

For more information See our website www.roystonchoralsoc.org.uk, find us on Facebook or contact Chairman, Huw Jenkins email chair@roystonchoralsoc.org.uk – tel. 07855 311192

Craft Fair

14th October 2018 10.30am to 3pm Harston Village Hall A wide selection of craft stalls. Relax with a cup of Tea, Coffee and cakes To book a table e.mail: colinandbrenda1@hotmail.com

Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire are looking for Home Visiting Volunteers Can you give a family the most precious gift - your time?

Our volunteers are all parents or grandparents who can give a few hours a week to help families who are finding it difficult to cope. All parents need emotional and practical help to get through the first few years, but not everyone has friends or family nearby. This is when Home-Start volunteers can help! For more details contact Sarah or Jackie at: Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire, Unit 6, Valley Farm, Station Road, Meldreth, Royston, Herts, SG8 6JP Tel: 01763 262262 or e-mail admin@hsrsc.org.uk www.hsrsc.org.uk Registered Charity No 1105385 Support and friendship for families 60’s night disco

Saturday 29th September 2018 The Seth Ward Community Centre, Luynes Rise Buntingford, SG9 9SG Doors open at 7.15pm to start at 7.30pm £15 includes supper - hot dog or burger Vegetarian option available.

Quiz Night

Saturday 20th October at 7.00pm for 7.30pm Fowlmere Village Hall, Chrishall Road Fowlmere, SG8 7RY We welcome teams of 6 – please feel free to give your team a name. Unable to make a full team? Just let us know and we will include you in a team. Please support our Licensed Bar – Raffle Tickets £12.50 per person, to include supper. Please reserve tickets by Thursday 18th October.

Fashion Party

Tuesday 6th November From 7.30pm for “8.00pm ‘til late” Come and see – and – try the clothes and fun accessories at ESSE Station Road, Melbourn, SG8 6DX Tickets: £12 to include a glass of wine.

Wine Tasting Evening

Tuesday 20th November 2018 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start In association with Cambridge Wine Royston Ltd At Cambridge Wine & Tapas Bar 41 Kneesworth Street, Royston SG8 5AB Tickets: £20 per person Please join us when a wine expert from Cambridge Wine, Royston will introduce various wines. To include light refreshments to compliment the wines. Due to the intimate setting of the venue, tickets will be limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

To book your tickets for any of the events above please call our Home-Start office on 01763 262262 or e-mail: admin@hsrsc.org.uk To book online go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/hsrsc Home Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire Unit 6, Valley Farm, Station Road, Meldreth, Royston, Herts, SG8 6JP www.hsrsc.org.uk Charity No. 1105385

Melbourn magazine is non-profit and all work on the magazine including design and layout are produced by volunteers. The Magazine is published four times a year in the first week of March, June, September and December. We print 2200 copies which are delivered free to every house in the village. Advertising revenue is used for printing costs only. Adverts should be supplied as finished artwork and must be at the sizes shown below. Please send artwork to melbournmagazine@gmail.com. The current rates for advertising in the Magazine are as follows:

Size per… Width x Height B/W Colour 1/4 inside page (79 × 128 mm) £105 £155 1/2 inside page (163 × 128 mm) £180 £250 Full inside page (163 × 262 mm) N/A £480

Advertising rates are per year (four issues)

For further information on advertising please telephone 220363. Remittance or cheques should be made to Melbourn Magazine. Editorial Ann Dekkers 261144 Editorial\Production Peter Simmonett 220363 Advertising Vernon Gamon 221965 Distribution Eric Johnston 220197 Parish Profile Mavis Howard 260686 Proof reading Brenda Meliniotis Jane Stephens Colin Limming Village Diary Brenda Meliniotis 261154

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