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Royston Choral Society

Open Rehearsal Tuesday 10th September 7.45p.m. Royston Methodist Church Open Rehearsal is an opportunity for aspiring new members to come along and sing with. New members are always welcome – particularly Tenors!! High Sherriff of Hertfordshire’s Charity Concert September 28th 7.30 pm Haileybury College Royston Choral Society will be taking part in the massed choirs event helping to raise funds for Hertfordshire Community Foundation to help varied local charities in the county. Elgar – Dream of Gerontius Sunday 3rd November 7.30 pm Haileybury College Additional performances include our Christmas and Summer concerts featuring a range of styles. Contact our Chair, Huw Jenkins 07855 311192 or email chair@roystonchoral soc.org.uk Full details on our website www.roystonchoralsoc.org.uk

Why Not Join Me And Celebrate

THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF Barry Palser’s SAVOY JAZZ MEN 11am till 11pm 21st & 22nd September 2019 at the Cambridge Motel, Shepreth, SG8 6RA MUSICIANS INVITED TO ATTEND/PLAY Peter Rudeforth, Lord Arsenal, Mike Cotton, Tim Huskisson, Tony Teale, John Petters, Tim Densham, Goff Dubber, Louis Lince, Gary Davison, John Stuart, Roger Myerscough, , Vic Bevan, John Cherry, Gerry Rose, Allan Wilcox, Alan Morgan, Andy Lawrence, John Tyson, Barry Tyler, Colin Bowden, Pete Gregory, Liz Underdown, Keith Donald, Brian Butler, Alan Gresty, Tony Pitt, Sussex Jazz Kings ~ Riverside Jazz Band ~ Vintage Jazz ~ Gary Wood Swing Band ~ John Petters Walkin’ with the King Show and of course The Savoy Jazz Men & Savoy Super Six One day ticket £30 Two day ticket £50 Bar and food available throughout the day ~ dancing area ~ large car park Info. from Barry or Bridget 01480 413436 & 431239 e-mail: barry.palser@uwclub.net

Willow 10k!

Sunday 6th October Join us for the 2019 Willow 10k at Hatfield house a day of it with the whole family? Our junior 1k dash is perfect for our younger runners, with face painting and games. The Willow 10k is sure to once again be a fantastic day helping raise much needed funds to provide Special Days for seriously ill young adults. We look forward to seeing you there! Sign up online at: www.willowfoundation.org.uk/willow10k

Melbourn Ghost walk & supper

Saturday 26th October This very popular and fun event is now in its third year and is constantly evolving to bring you new and increased levels of entertainment by the MADS team. You will encounter all sorts of strange and creepy characters along the way so be prepared to be scared! Our spooks are dying to meet you so join us for some spooky fun at the Moor in Melbourn on the evening of Saturday 26th October. Walks will be staggered through the evening and start from 6.30pm. Book early to secure your place as every year has been a complete sell out! Working in partnership with Melbourn Hub, the walk will be followed by a delicious filled jacket potato supper (at The Hub) where you can relax and catch your breath with a drink from the licensed bar. Tickets (£10 each) can be bought via Melbourn Hub (01763 263303) or by calling the spooky MADS hotline on 07513 457845. Melbourn Ghost walk is not suitable for under 12s. Terms and conditions apply and will be provided at time of booking.

Additional spooks for 26th October Melbourn Ghostwalk

Over 16s only – join us if you dare! No previous experience needed! Call the spooks recruitment hotline on 07513 457 845

Duxford Saturday Workshop

Do you enjoy music? Would you like to learn to play an instrument or to sing in a choir? Duxford Saturday Workshop holds group tuition sessions where adults and children from ‘Year Five’ onwards can learn to play an instrument. There is also a ‘junior music group’ for children from Year 1 upwards, as well as classes for adult beginners and groups both for ‘improvers’ and for competent players. A registered charity, Workshop is all about learning and performing together in an enjoyable and supportive environment. Registration for the 2019/20 Workshop year is on Saturday 7th September, from 10–11.30am at Duxford School, St. John’s Street, Duxford, and term begins at 9.30am on Saturday 14th September. For more information, please see the Workshop website at http://duxfordsaturdayworkshop.org.uk . Peter Howarth, Duxford Workshop Management Team

Duxford Saturday Workshop

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