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Day Trips Great Yarmouth Forbidden Broadway – West End Matinee The Commitments – West End Matinee Thriller Live – West End Matinee Kew Gardens & Palace National Archives at Kew Buckingham Palace Summer Opening Newark International Antiques Fair Eastbourne Airshow Cromer – Seaside Supersaver Horsedrawn Boat Trip with Cream Tea Windsor Castle Windsor Boat Cruise with Cream Tea Charlie & The Chocolate Factory – West End Matinee Cadbury World Clacton Airshow London Zoo Jersey Boys inc Afternoon Tea Sheringham – Seaside Supersaver Brighton Aldeburgh – Seaside Supersaver Shakespeare’s Express – Pullman inc Lunch Shakespeare’s Express – Standard Seats Stratford upon Avon

September Tue 2 Borde Hill & High Beeches Gardens Wed 3 Deben River Cruise inc. Fish & Chip Lunch Wed 3 The Pajama Game - West End Matinee Wed 3 Matilda The Musical - West End Matinee Wed 3 Jeeves & Wooster – West End Matinee Sat 6 Ascot Raceday & Food Festival, inc Guided Tour Sat 6 Greenwich & The Tall Ships Regatta Sun 7 Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival Thu 11 William Morris Gallery, Epping Forest & Cream Tea Cruise with Blue Badge Guide Sat 13 Warner Bros Studio Tour, The Making of Harry Potter Sun 14 Cromer – Seaside Supersaver Tue 16 Royal Mews, Queens Gallery & Lunch at the Rubens Tue 16 Buckingham Palace with Lunch at the Rubens Sat 20 Sheringham – Seaside Supersaver Tue 23 Miss Saigon – West End Evening Thu 25 Leeds Castle inc. Festival of Flowers Thu 25 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – West End Matinee & Lunch Thu 25 Phantom of the Opera – West End Matinee & Lunch

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WELCOME To the August issue of The Listing We are just jam-packed full of familyfriendly events for the summer holidays and we’ve made it eas..ier to get through the long weeks ahead with our brilliant Free Summer Fun section, featuring the best suggestions for nearby free days out.

Please share your ideas and add your suggestions to our Facebook page this summer.

Also look out for our special Handmade in Royston feature. We all love to buy local so learn about the talented craftspeople right here on your doorstep. Perfect for unusual gift ideas.

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GET INVOLVED WITH ROYSTON ARTS FESTIVAL 2014 THE box office for this year’s Creative Royston: Royston Arts Festival in now open – and early bird tickets to events are available at a reduced price until 31st August. Highlights include an in-conversation event with Alison Balsom, the multi-award winning trumpet player whose career began in Royston (kids-go-free tickets available online); an adult-orientated Comedy Night with Iain Stirling and Howard Read; and a full workshop programme ranging from learning to face-paint to writing for magazines, playing a ukulele to drawing manga. Places are expected to go fast.

Creative Royston chairman Graham Palmer said: “There’s lots to do and lots to get hands-on with.”

This year there are two independent competitions which will be judged before the festival: snap a hero or villain for Royston Photographic Society or supply an artwork to the Royston Fringe for the opportunity for a chance to win a prize and have your work exhibited. (Entry details are on the festival website).

The market manager is running the busking slot (27th September) this year. Any interested buskers should email him at markets@ roystontowncouncil.gov.uk

Festival organisers are also looking for suitable sites to display ceramic tiles depicting some of Royston’s heroes and villains. These tiles will form part of a new permanent art trail. Anyone who would like to offer to display a single 15cm tile on an outside wall that can be easily seen from a footpath should contact Graham Palmer at chair@roystonartsfestival.org The first Saturday of the festival will see the launch of an exciting new ‘First Access’ programme of free weekly group music tuition (instruments provided!). All Year 4 children will have the chance to learn a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument for two terms at Royston Music School. This programme is run by Hertfordshire Music Service and promoted by Creative Royston. Parents of Year 4 children who might be interested should register in advance. Full details at www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/royston Volunteers are needed during the festival to help at events and details are available on the festival website. Alternatively, contact the volunteer co-ordinator, Tina Filby: volunteers@roystonartsfestival.org

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OUT & ABOUT Royston Charity Kite Festival

Our cover image this month is inspired by the annual Kite Festival organised by the Rotary Club of Royston and held on the sloping grassland of the Heath. This year’s event promises to be just as successful as previous years with the colour and fun of the kites acting as a backdrop to stalls, competitions, a fun fair, workshops, food & drink and so much more! From 10.30am - 4.30pm there will be attractions and entertainment for all the family.

But that is not all, for although a day full of fun is promised the Rotary Club have a more serious aim. It hopes to raise money for the charity Alzheimer’s Research UK whish is the UK’s leading dementia research charity. It specialises in funding world-class, pioneering projects at leading universities to find preventions, treatments and a cure for dementia.

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Since 1962, the Rotary Club of Royston has been working to serve the local community through events such as this, the May Fayre, Youth Speaks and Youth Makes Music. It also aims to address global problems of disease and poverty. Members are part of the international Rotary movement, with millions of members and thousands of clubs in countries worldwide.

The Royston Club has around 40 men and women members, who live or work in the area and who are leaders in their profession or occupation.

Meetings take place every Tuesday evening. There may be a speaker on a topic of interest. Other meetings are given over to discussing the business matters of the Club; and every so often, spouses and partners join the proceedings.

So, come rain or shine, gales or zephyr breezes the Heath is the place to be on 3rd August to have some fun in the name of a very good cause.

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ORGANISATIONS 12 PLATOON ARMY CADET FORCE Mon’s & Weds, 7.30pm, Dodkin Hut, Tannery Drift, Royston. Military Youth: first aid, adventure training, community work, shooting, sports, map & compass. Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. 07963 359758 www.Bedsarmycadets.co.uk

2484 (BASSINGBOURN) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS Mon & Weds 7.30 - 9.30pm, Bassingbourn Barracks Military youth organisation providing flying, gliding, adventure training, sports, target shooting and Duke of Edinburgh Awards. A Kyprianou, 01763 249156 www.2484atc.com

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Puppy socialisation & adult dog training.

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AEROBIC FITNESS THE ‘WRIGHT’ WAY Mon - Thurs, various times and locations.

Fitness Classes for male and females - all age groups - speciality groups - 50+ and seniors catered for with special care. Qualified teacher, RSA/LCYMCA. ex to music/50+/KFA Paula Wright, 01763 243884

AFTER SCHOOLS CLUB

For 8 to 13 yrs. Drop in Youth Club. 4.30 - 6.30pm, Coombes Community Centre.

Wii, arts & crafts, sports, pool table. Run by qualified Play leaders from NHDC.

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY

A support group for People with Dementia and their Carers to meet for information and support. 2nd Mon monthly, Blackett Ord Court, Stamford Road, Royston 10am - 12noon Please call Cate Mitcham on 07720 946034

ANGELS SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th April, 12.30 – 2.30pm For parents/carers of children with ADHD or Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Drop in meetings – an opportunity to chat with other parents. Free Crèche until 2.25pm Children’s Centre, Royston. Leise Cooper 07815 458355

ANGLIA LAND YACHT CLUB

Suns at Bassingbourn Airfield. The club meets to sail and race land yachts on a 2 km circuit. New members welcome. Steve Borrill 0779 669 4743

BABY MASSAGE & YOGA

Baby Massage & Yoga in Herts-Pre & Post natal yoga, baby massage and baby yoga.

Small groups (incl. private NCT & 1:1’s) Contact Penny Constantinou on 07944 4 16572 www.babymassageherts.co.uk or penny@babymassageherts.co.uk

BABY RHYME TIME

Weds 10-10.30am & 11-11.30am Royston Library

BADMINTON TUESDAYS

Play for fun and exercise from 7.30pm to 9pm £4 per person per session, just come along or call Gillian on 07973 816880.

Small friendly group of all ages and abilities, many have not played for years, but young enthusiatic players too. Coombes Community Centre

BARKWAY KARATE CLUB

Fri 5.30 - 6pm - Tiger tots 5yrs, 6-7pm Juniors & Adults. www.barkwaykarate. co.uk, or barkwaykarateclub@yahoo.co.uk or 07856 846800

BARKWAY KARATE CLUB AT BARLEY Tues 5.30 - 6pm - Tiger tots 5yrs, 6-7pm Juniors & Adults. www.barkwaykarate. co.uk, or barkwaykarateclub@yahoo.co.uk or 07856 846800

BARKWAY SOCIAL CLUB

Weds & Fri’s 8 -11pm. Friendly club, bar, snooker, pool, cards, darts and dominoes.

Yearly membership: £6 per person, £10 per couple. Building adjacent to the Village Hall.

07565 934627

BARLEY CRICKET CLUB

We run two adult Saturday league teams and a Sunday team. New players of all ages (12+) and abilities are welcome. For further details please contact 1st team Capt Brian Symes 07814710849, 2nd team Capt Graham Litson 07532306903 or Eddie Collins (Chairman) 01763 848788 or visit www.barley.play-cricket.com

BARLEY KNITTING GROUP

Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 7.30pm, in The Fox & Hounds pub, knitters of all abilities (including beginners) welcome. For more details contact Belinda on 07966 775751 or email: knitbarley@yahoo.co.uk

BARLEY TENNIS CLUB COACHING Ladies term time 1.5hr sessions Tues 1- 2.30pm rusty & beginners, Fri.’s 10am improvers, 11.30am intermediates, 1pm advanced. Junior holiday courses. Coaches Jan Pledger 01763848242, Liz Wade 01763 273646 www.barleytennisclub.co.uk

BASSINGBOURN BADMINTON CLUB Bassingbourn Sports Centre. Thurs 8-10pm.

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Fields Mens, Ladies and Mixed teams in a local league. Peter Gibson 01763 243696.

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BASSINGBOURN BOOK CAFÉ

Gives you access to the Cambridgeshire County Library Service and offers over 4500 fiction and local history books. There is a Cafe, free wifi and computer access. Open Mon 1500 - 1700, Thurs 1400 - 1630 also 1800 - 2000 and Sat 1000 - 1200. The Limes, High Street, Bassingbourn SG8 5LD Tel: 01763 247618

BASSINGBOURN-CUMKNEESWORTH W.I.

Meet 2nd Tues, 7.30pm, Community Room, Knutsford Road, Bassingbourn. Guests welcome. Jean Hamdorff 01763 242139

BRIAN LESLIE RACHER 2004 CHARITABLE TRUST 1108727

A charity for the benefit of the inhabitants of Royston, Herts within a 2 mile radius from the Parish Church of St John The Baptist.

All applications to Limbach Banham & Co Solicitors, John Street, Royston

BUDDING BEADERS

Jewellery Making Group, Tues 7.30-9.30pm, Folwmere Village Hall. A friendly group pop in or book a workshop.www.buddingbeaders.org. uk. Julie 01763 853257, Sylvia 01763 208397

BUNTINGFORD RAILWAY AND LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

At The Crown Market Square Buntingford on the 3rd Friday of each month at 8pm. Further details contact Stephen Ruff 01763 289516 or see website www.thebunt.co.uk

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

2nd Monday each month at Parish Hall, Royston Catholic Church Mrs A Varney, 01763 242812

CHERRYHOMES TRUST

Local charity supporting severely physically disabled people to live independently in their own homes. Loans, grants, practical help & guidance can be provided. Rosaline Van de Weyer on 01223 870869 or info@ cherryhomes.org.uk

CHOIR - SINGING ALOUD

Mon’s 7-9pm, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. Sing, have fun, meet new friends.

We are a choir for everyone. Wonderful songs, friendly people, stunning harmonies all taught by ear. Come for a half-price taster session.

CORVUS AMATEUR DRAMA SOCIETY (CADS)

Royston’s amateur drama group, performing since the 1940s and open to anyone aged 15+. Quarterly meetings as advertised. We welcome all interested parties! Tamsin Cowley 01763 244927 www.cadsroyston.org.uk

CORVUS CORNIX BASKETBALL CLUB

Meeting at Royston Leisure Centre Thurs, 4 - 9pm Mini Basketball and basketball for all ages and abilities. From 8 years to adult Di Charles 01223 207213 or email di.charles2@ btinternet.com www.corvusbasketball.co.uk/

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT

Cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk or Clair Pike at office@cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk

CYCLE CLUB ASHWELL

A thriving, inclusive, friendly cycle club for everyone. Over 140 members, for youth, adult, senior levels and families & beginners.

Affiliated to the CTC, British Cycling, CTT and Eastern RR League. We now have a grass track course. www.ccashwell.com

DANCING HANDS

Singing, signing and dancing for pre-schoolers at Bassingbourn Primary School. Tuesdays at 4.30pm for 30mins. Contact Naomi on 07957 103093 for more information

DEPRESSION ALLIANCE

FRANK LETTS BLIND FELLOWSHIP OF ROYSTON 2nd Tues monthly, 11.30am to 3pm at The Heath Sports Centre, Royston. Open to all blind and partially sighted in the Royston area.

Transport can be arranged. Bridget Matthews 01763 231881, or b.m@ntlworld.com

FRIENDS OF THE HERTFORDSHIRE WAY

Caring for this 190 mile long trail through the Herts countryside, starting and finishing in Royston. 01763 244509

FRIENDSHIP SCHEME FOR MENTAL HEALTH (NHS) Befriending service in Royston for adults recovering from long term mental health problems. Volunteers needed now as befrienders to take clients out for one to one social activities in the community. Alison Kingman 01462 680120, or email alison. kingman@hertspartsft.nhs.uk

G - STARS

(Georgina Wootten’s School of Dance and Performing Arts) Royston, 6 Days a Week. Melody Movement Baby Ballet, ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre, Boys Only Street, Contemporary, Commercial, Body Conditioning, Singing and Musical Theatre g-stars@hotmail.co.uk or 07720713532 or www.gstars.co.uk

GAY OUTDOOR CLUB

Wednesday evenings, September to May only, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Market Hill Rooms, Table tennis for the over fifties and their friends. Non-league. Secretary Jan Harmer 01763 230704

FORGET-ME-NOT CLUB

Weds from 1.45 - 3.45pm at Housing 21, Blackett Ord Court, Stanford Ave, Royston.

Speakers, quizzes, bingo, bring and buy outings and lunches. Barbara Charter, Chair & Secretary 01763 231319

FOWLMERE FRIENDSHIP CLUB

2nd Weds monthly, 2.30pm, Fowlmere VH. Speakers, events and other activities. For 60yrs+. Contact Dorothy Woods: dorothy. woods@btinternet.com. Tel 01763 208778

FOWLMERE PLAYGROUP

Mon’s, Tues & Thurs 9 - 12noon plus Lunch club 12-1pm, from 2.5yrs, Fri Rising 5s 9 - 12noon, URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere. Contact: Shirley Bevan 07890 674743 or fowlmereplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

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Spanish for children (3yrs to 8yrs) and their grown ups. Coombes Community Centre.

Mon 3.45-5.45pm. Suzanne Snowdon, 01234 708226, suzanne@littlelinguists.org.uk www. littlelinguists.org.uk

Mon’s 2.30 - 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30 - 12 Coffee Morning, The Moor. Friendly club. All welcome: all ages, genders and experience.

Compete in locwal leagues, with friendly matches at weekends. Contact Arthur Andrews 01763 261990 or e-mail arthur. andrews123@btinternet.com

JAZZ WORKSHOP

Monday evenings, Croydon VH For all instrumentalists of various skill levels, an opportunity to play in a friendly band/group environment. Terry Fox, 01763 244142, or e-mail t.j.f@btinternet.com

JM JUDOKWAI

Tues 6.30 - 9.30pm, Roysia School. Judo with that family feel, parents can join the Tea Club. For ages 6 yrs plus. John Massmann 01763 241020, john.massmann@sky.com

JOHNSON MATTHEY VINTAGE CLUB

for the retired work force and their families.

Organised outings, talks etc.Meetings first Tuesday every month 3pm-4pm Venue JM’s Canteen Contact Bernie Wilson Club Secretary 01763 242618 berniejwilson@ntlworld.com

Kickboxing Tue 8-9:30pm @Stage Right Studios, Lumen Rd, Royston. Kids Kung Fu (7-10 years) 10:30-11:30am, Adults Kung Fu 11:30-1pm, Sat @Greneway School, Garden Walk, Royston. For further details visit gmax. me.uk, or call Glen on 07563 755 199

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LITTLE LINGUISTS

Thurs eves in Croydon Village, Structured course covering various Jazz styles Tunes rehearsed for a concert performance Advice on Chords, Scales, Structure, Musicianship All instruments Ray Batson 01582-453419 ray@jazz4all.me.uk

JAZZ IMPROVISATION

Thursdays, 5-7pm & Sundays 9am-3.30pm at Coombes Community Centre Zoe & Mark Barfield 01763 245447 Weds 2 - 4pm, Masonic Hall, Royston. Social club with bingo, speakers, entertainment, bring & buy sales, day outings and a mini-market.

Mrs Joan Inwood, 01763 224 997

Mon’s 7 - 9pm, Friendly club, Contact: Vera 01763 241022 LITTLE HANDS NURSERY SCHOOL Preschool care & education for children 1 year to school age, open 51 weeks per year.

Contact Anne McCrossen on 01763 260964 or e-mail lh-melbourn@btconnect.com

CANCER AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

KARATE CLASSES

EVERGREEN CLUB

LITLINGTON BADMINTON CLUB

A national activity club for men & women with local groups: Cambridge; Essex and Hertfordshire. Walks of moderate length take place once a month. Come along and make new friends and enjoy some healthy exercise.

Check out our website: www.goc.org.uk for details of all national and local activities, or phone Colin on 01763 262647 GUYSING Royston’s new all male choir will begin Wednesday 4th June. 7.30 at Greneway school. First session free. contact http://www. playmusicplay.co.uk/ HAPPY BUNNIES NURSERY SCHOOL 8am - 4.30pm term time, children 2 to 5yrs.

15 hrs of “free” funded nursery education for children 3+. Contact Sue Kelly, EYP, B.Ed., SRN, 0779 089 6292 or sjkhappybunnies@ gmail.com BABY BUNNIES GROUP every Thurs 9.30 - 11am term time, Free. All welcome! Sue Kelly 0779 089 6292 www. happybunniesnursery.co.uk.

1st Tues monthly 2.15 to 4pm, Committee Room & 3rd Tues monthly, 2.15 - 4pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall. A self help group providing a confidential, caring, & non-judgemental place for people to share their thoughts & experiences. All welcome contact Gill Cox info@depressionalliance.org, depressionsupport@me.com

ELECTRALITES MAJORETTES

LINDY HOP SWING JIVE DANCE CLUB Tues: Steeple Morden V.H Beginners 7.15 - 8.15pm; Intermediates: 8+++.20 - 9.30pm; Original 1930’s/40’s style Jitterbug; Couples & Singles Welcome See website for Absolute Beginners Courses. Paul & Debbie 01763 242949 www.getintheswing.com LINGALOUNGE LANGUAGE CLASSES Mon/Tues/Wed in Royston Town Hall and Friends Meeting House, Saffron Walden.

Relaxed, affordable 10 week language courses in French, Spanish and Russian.

Accessible to all. Term-time only. For more information see http://www.lingualounge.co.uk or call 07775 640794

For Children from 4yrs and adults. Classes

by Sensei Anthony Barrett, 4th Dan with 20yrs coaching experience. Tel: 07929 100612 www.karateschools.co.uk at Coombes Community Centre 4pm to 5pm Mondays and Thursdays throughout the year.

Other classes available.

KICKBOXING & KUNG FU

KNIT BARLEY

Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 7.30pm, in The Fox & Hounds pub, knitters of all abilities (including beginners) welcome. For more details contact Belinda on 07966 775751 or email: knitbarley@yahoo.co.uk

KNITTING CLUB

Woolgatherers machine knitters. A friendly group for the exchange of ideas and machine knitting techniques. Meet alternate Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon, in Thriplow Village Hall, Thriplow 01954 719359

KUMON MATHS & ENGLISH

Kumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities help build confidence and study-skills. For further information please call Sally McMeekin at the Royston Study Centre on 01763 248562 or email: royston@kumoncentre.co.uk.

LAURELS CLUB

Thurs 2 - 4pm, Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road. A social group with many activities -bingo, bring and buy, tombolas, days out, lunch outings. Peggy Shepherd, 01763 241511

Coombes Community Centre, once a month on Saturdays, contact Mandy Thornton on 01763 208516 or www.mandythornton.com

MCSPLASH SWIMMING CLUB

Fri’s 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (i.e. Masters class) Jenny Brackley– 01763 244593

MELBOURN & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

Sept - April Tues 7.30 - 9.30pm Foxton VH Lectures, workshops, competitions, occasional summer events - http://melbourn-photographic-club.co.uk. melbournphotoclub@hotmail.com, Bruce Huett 01763 232 855

MELBOURN & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

2nd Tues monthly, 7.30pm. All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn. Helen Powell, 01763 245887

MELBOURN BOWLS CLUB

MELBOURN BRIDGE CLUB

Mon’s 7.30pm, Vicarage Close Community Hall, Melbourn. Come alone or as a pair for Duplicate Bridge. Bridge tuition also available. Howard Waller 01763 261693

MELBOURN HISTORY GROUP

Conducting historical research about Melbourn having published 4 books. We help people trying to trace ancestors. Colin Limming 01763 260072 colin.limming@ btinternet.com

MELBOURN JUDO CLUB

Sat’s 9 -10am 5-8yrs, 10-11.15am 8-10 yrs & 11.15-12.45pm 10yrs+. Mon’s 6-7pm 8yrs+ & Tues 8.15 - 9.45pm 14 yrs+, Royston Leisure Centre. We are a British Judo Association registered Club with Sport England Clubmark: Iain Reid 01763 241830, 07974 445710, Melbournjudoclub@googlemail.com

MELBOURN’S MEDITATION MONDAY

Meditation teaches how to become a master of the mind and senses. Mondays 6-7pm, Melbourn Village Hub, 30 High Street, Melbourn SG8 6DZ. Contact, John 07900 210808

MELBOURN SQUASH CLUB

Thriving, friendly club, two courts. MVC. Mens & Ladies team, internal leagues, club nights, Juniors & coaching. Single, family, junior & off-peak memberships. Nick Sugden 01763 261064 or njsugden@aol.com. Non members 01763 263313 www.melbourn-squash.co.uk

MELDRETH BOWLS CLUB

Tues 10am-12am roll-up. Friendly mixed club, new bowlers welcome. Please wear flat shoes. Shirley 01223 207888 email: lambert. sd@btinternet.com

MELDRETH CROQUET CLUB

Tues & Sun (May - Sept), behind the British Queen, Meldreth High St. A small, friendly club for beginners & experienced players.

Janet Pope 01763 248342; jacksonpope@ tiscali.co.uk.

MELDRETH TENNIS CLUB

A friendly club with members of all abilities.

We play on 2 tennis courts at Meldreth Recreation Ground. Further information at the Courts or from the Secretary, Tracy Aggett, Tel 01763 243376.

MORDEN RUFFIANS BRIDGE CLUB We are a small, friendly duplicate club, meeting on Weds, 7.30pm at Steeple Morden Village Hall. New members are very welcome.

Peter Rice 01763 242577 ricepeterm@ yahoo.co.uk

NIKKI’S FITNESS

Telephone 07956 350820 - Whaddon Village Hall Tues 9.30 - 10.30 a.m. Boot camp Wed 9.30-1030 am Freestyle fitness Yoga Wed 7.30 - 8.30 pm Boxercise

NON-EBU BRIDGE CLUB

Small, friendly bridge club meets Mondays @ 7p.m. at Hauxton Village Hall, playing 21 boards Duplicate. Very social, tea break mandatory, results less important than good company. Email shelfordbridgesec@gmail. com or tel: 01223 366538 for details

NORTH HERTS NAPPY LIBRARY

Offers advice and support for parents using or considering using Cloth Nappies. Loan service and trial kits available. Contact Clare Coningsby 07732224446 NorthHertsNappys@ gmail.com or find us on Facebook.

NORTH HERTS STAMP CLUB

2nd Weds monthly, Sept to May 2pm at Room 11, Town Hall. Talks and displays by visiting speakers on a wide range of philatelic subjects. Mr A Kennedy, 01763 247641

OPEN DOORS

Youth club for school years 5-8, Mondays 6.30-8pm, Queens Road Methodist Church opendoors@hotmail.co.uk

PAPILLION PLAYGROUP

Royston Town Centre & Tannery Drift School.

Children 2 years to nursery age. “A warm friendly environment where children learn while having fun.” www.papillonplaygroup. co.uk Anne on 01763 233225 or Carrie on 07909 607753

PLAY MUSIC PLAY

Creative music making sessions for families with babies and children under 5. Sessions happen on Weds & Thurs in Royston. For more information call 01763 246415 or visit www.playmusicplay.co.uk

PRIORY QUILTERS

1st Tues monthly, 7.30-9.30pm, Room 11, The Priory Centre. An opportunity to get together with other quilters, 3rd Mon monthly, 1.30 - 3.30pm, an informal sit and sew (not Dec) 01763 230187

QUILTERS BEE

Each Tuesday at Bassingbourn Village College from 7pm – 9.30pm. Offering the opportunity to make a sampler quilt and then go on to other projects. A friendly and sociable group who meet because we love sewing. £6.00 per night, pay as you come. Tel: Barbara for more details on: 01763 246065

RAINBOW PLAYGROUP

For children 2yrs to nursery age, fun and learning through active play, purpose built under 5’s area and playground. Coombes Community Centre Burns Road, Royston.

Stephanie 01763 230700 or 07746011196

REED CRICKET CLUB

Sat’s, 4 teams in the Saracens Herts, Leagues. Suns, 2 teams. Colts, 8+ playing U11 in Cambs. League U13 & U15 in Herts & Cambs. Leagues. Vibrant club membership.

New members welcome. www.reedcc.co.uk adults Richard Robertson 01763 848835, Colts Peter Wholley 01763 246656

REED GARDENING CLUB

2nd Weds monthly, 7.30pm (Oct - Jun) Reed VH. A small friendly group, all welcome.

RELAX, STRETCH AND BREATHE

NCT class suitable for anyone from 12weeks to right up to when your baby arrives. Run

by NCT tutor Merial at Coombes Community Centre on Tuesdays at 7.30pm contact 07870 624985 or nctrelax:gmail.com

RNLI (ROYSTON)

Monday evenings, bi-monthly. A fundraising organisation, organising street collections & manning stalls. Mrs J Emes, 01763 245958

ROTARY CLUB OF ROYSTON

Tues. 6.45pm, Royston Golf Club. Meet weekly for fun and fellowship, but make a serious contribution to our community too. Kite Festival, Youth Makes Music, Technology Tournament, and Swimathon – all that’s us! We welcome new membership enquiries www.roystonrotary.com or call Jonathan Berks 01763 226178

ROUND TABLE

1st & 3rd Thurs monthly, A social organisation for men under 45. Simon Whybrow 01763 222653 or 07817 118737, membership@roystonroundtable.co.uk www. roystonroundtable.co.uk

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (WOMEN’S SECTION) Mondays, 2pm - 4pm RBL HQ, Mill Road, Royston Service and ex-service women and their families. Membership is open to all women including those with no service connections. Mrs S. Titmuss 01763 222824

ROYAL NAVAL ASSOC.

1st Tuesday of the month 8pm, at the RBL HQ, Mill Road, Royston Service and ex-service and non-service are welcome to meetings/socials. Tony Richardson 01763 222706 or Graham Perry 01763 261325

ROYSIA WOMEN’S CLUB

Affiliated to: National Association of Women’s Clubs. Mon 8-10pm Royston Town Hall.

Speakers, outings and social evenings, Vacancies for new members. Wendy Pearce 01763 231381, or Mavis Ingle 01763 222524 or email roysia10@yahoo.co.uk

ROYSTON & DIST. MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY

2nd Weds monthly, Meldreth Manor School & Track Running Days 1st Sun of month from April to October also informal workshop, Mon’s at Meridian School during terms time.

New members welcome. Jeff Dickinson 01763 261670 dickinja@globalnet.co.uk

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ROYSTON & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

8pm 1st Thurs monthly (Oct - Apr), 2nd Thurs in May - Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall. Historical Talks of the local area. David Allard, 01763 242677 www. roystonlocalhistory.org.uk

ROYSTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Royston Hospital. Low cost door-to-door transport for groups or individuals who are unable to use conventional public transport.

Office hours 9am-3pm Mon - Fri. Tel/Fax/ SMS 01763 245228

ROYSTON & DIST. FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

3rd Mon monthly, 7.30pm at All Saints Community Hall, All Saints Church Melbourn.

Tracing your family history www.roystonfhs. org Maureen Faubel 01763 232128

ROYSTON & DISTRICT MENCAP SOCIETY

Society for people with learning difficulties and their carers. Social calendar, occasional open evenings and fortnightly social club at Meridian School (alternate Tuesdays). New members welcome. Peter Andrew 01763 245363

ROYSTON & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB

Barley Town House, Fri 8pm. Prospective new members welcome to come and visit us, but call first. Tony Noad, 01763 848424.

E-mail aknoad@aol.com

ROYSTON & DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB

ROYSTON CHESS CLUB

Mondays from 7.45pm (Sept-Jun) at Royston Conservative Club, 18-20 Kneesworth St., Royston. All levels novice to county standard.

4 teams in Herts League (KO winners 2014), 2 teams in Cambs League (champions 2012/3/4), 1 team in local league. Also friendly games, competitions & training.

Kevin Clark 01763 243370 or kevin.clark54@ btinternet.com

ROYSTON CHORAL SOCIETY

Tues (terms time), 8-10pm, Royston Parish Church. Very friendly choir with a wide repertoire of sacred and secular music from all centuries. All welcome Heather Howard, chairman, tel: 01763 249058 email: heather@lemonyellow.org

ROYSTON CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB Friendly club seeks new members. Thurs, 7-10pm at the Conservative Club, (upstairs bar), 18, Kneesworth Street. Contact Nancy on 01763 242276 or Robert on robbrad44@ yahoo.co.uk OR just turn up any Thursday.

Beginners welcome.

ROYSTON CRICKET CLUB

Based in Therfield, two adult Sat league teams, a Sun team and Junior teams-under 11, 12, 13 and 14. All new players are welcome. Paul Harris (adults) on 07966 766120 or David May (Juniors) on 01763 246396. www.roystoncricketclub.co.uk

ROYSTON CROWS

Junior section of Royston Runners (ages 8-16) Mon eve 6-7pm; Sports Club, Therfield Heath. Groups for different abilities - all welcome. Tina Filby, 01763 241460.

1st & 3rd Weds monthly, 8pm. Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth ‘Noggin & Natter’, occasional speakers.

Contact rdmcc01@gmail.com www. roystonmotorcycleclub.co.uk

ROYSTON DAY CENTRE

2nd Thurs monthly, 12.30 for 1.00pm lunch, Royston Golf Club A regular meeting point for retired professional and business men, often with a Guest Speaker. David Gray, 01763 245895, david.r.gray@ntlworld.com

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers - various times thru the week, meeting mainly at the Guide HQ in Garden Walk. For girls 5 - 18 years. Carol Hilldrop, 01763 247691

ROYSTON & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB

ROYSTON & DISTRICT TOWN TWINNING ASSOC

Organises twinning visits to our twin towns of La Loupe (France), Grossalmerode (Germany) and Villanueva de la Cañada (Spain) as well as social events such as boules, quiz night, dinners. Contact Paul Rydon paul@rydon.net or 01763 241721)

ROYSTON & SAFFRON WALDEN NATIONAL TRUST ASSN

Last Fri in the month, 7.20pm, Royston Market Hill Rooms and Saffron Walden Town Hall, alternately.

Chairman Richard Priestley 01799 513120

ROYSTON ACTION ON DISABILITY

Are you physically disabled, feeling isolated, lonely or a bit depressed? Our group will try to cheer up your social life, with interesting speakers and demonstrations, and plenty of time to chat and meet new friends. We meet in the lower Town Hall, usually on the 4th Mon monthly, 3pm, and door to door transport is provided. Mrs Barbara Goddard, 01763 244338

ROYSTON ALLOTMENTS & GARDENS ASSOCIATION

Coombes Hole, Green Street Royston. Clubhouse on site. Shop available for members to purchase their gardening needs. We organise our own annual “open day” for the public to view the site first hand. Coach trips are arranged yearly to a place of interest Secretary Mick Griggs 01763 242053

CREATIVE ROYSTON / ROYSTON ARTS FESTIVAL Celebrating local talent. Get involved!

Contact: info@roystonartsfestival.org

ROYSTON ARTS SOCIETY

Two afternoon painting sessions monthly, friendly, sociable atmosphere. Nine professional art demonstrations in various media and two exhibitions per year. New members welcome. Richard Clayton 01763 221322, enquiries@roystonartsoc.org.uk.

ROYSTON BADMINTON CLUB

Bassingbourn Sports Centre 7.30-9.30pm Tues. A friendly club with a competitive edge. Fields Mens, Ladies and Mixed Teams in a local league. Simon Bromilow 01763 249133 (h) Sarah Ready 01763 243826 (h) www.royston-badminton.co.uk

ROYSTON BOWLING CLUB

Outdoor bowling between April & Sept for ages of 12 years and over. Hon. Secretary, Stan Whitehouse on 01763 245534.

ROYSTON BRIDGE CLUB

Friendly ♣♦♥♠ club, affiliated to the English Bridge Union, playing duplicate using computer-generated random pre-dealt hands. Visitors welcome for free refreshments 7pm Thursdays at Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston, bridge starting promptly at 7:30. Teaching available, and ‘find-a-partner’ at www.bridgewebs. com/roystonherts or tel: 01763 260746.

ROYSTON CAVE

Every Saturday & Sunday and every Bank Holiday from 2.30 to 5pm (last entry 4.30), April to September. Also open on Weds during August

Tues, Thurs & Fri, 10am - 1pm A warm, friendly atmosphere where up to 25 older disabled or housebound can socialise.

Sharon 01763 244229

ROYSTON DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING

ROYSTON DISTRICT SCOUTING

Boys and girls aged 6-18yrs. Beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers meeting on various nights during the week Michelle Renwick 01223 207095

ROYSTON FOLK CLUB

Old Bull Inn, Royston. Playing folk, blues & bluegrass. Check the web-site for open-mic & concert listings - www.roystonfolk.org Contact:Chris Walls tel: 07778 157290 for tickets & bookings

ROYSTON GOLF CLUB

An 18 hole course & practice facilities.

Membership & Green Fees apply.

All welcome. 01763 243476 www. roystongolfclub.co.uk

ROYSTON GREENFINGERS GARDENING CLUB

4th Weds monthly (not Aug or Dec), 7.30pm, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. A friendly club with talks, outings, competitions and demonstrations. New members welcome – come along as a visitor! Anne Rayner, 01763 244424

ROYSTON HEATH ARCHERY CLUB

A small and friendly club, beginners and experienced archers welcome. Meet Suns at Therfield Heath. Beginner’s courses and all equipment available. Dave(training) 01763 242889 or Helen (secretary) – 01763 244505 http://www.roystonarchery.org

ROYSTON HOCKEY CLUB

Training: men’s 1st and ladies 1st on Mon 7-8:30pm, St.Edmund’s College. All adult teams Weds 7-8:30pm, specific team coaching 8:30 - 9:30pm, Bassingbourn Barracks including “back to hockey” sessions. Juniors Sun 10-1pm, Meridian School. New members welcome, contact Colin Smith on 01763 250982 or info@ roystonhc.co.uk www.roystonhockey

ROYSTON LADIES CIRCLE

Club for ladies aged 18 to 45 who want to make new friends, have lots of fun and do some fundraising for local good causes.

We meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month with members from Royston and the local villages. Activities in this year’s programme include Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, Pizza Making & Power Kiting. We are a very friendly group so if you would like to find out more, or join us for one of our events contact Alexandra French (Chairman) on alexandra.french@matthey.com or 07968 568532

ROYSTON LIONS CLUB

2nd and 4th Weds each month at The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston Part of the world’s largest service organisation.

We serve the community and have fun too!

Contact: Keith on 01763 231492

ROYSTON MERIDIAN MEN’S KEEP FIT CLASS Mon’s 7.30 – 9.30pm, Meridian school gym.

We follow a well tried session, including: warm up, basketball, circuit training, football and volley ball (occasionally tennis, indoor cricket and hockey). Ray Munden 01763 241217 or Email grayowl@care4free.net ROYSTON MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT Royston Miscarriage Support – for free support after early/late miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, call 07906 559756 or

email mcsupport@virginmedia.com. Monthly support group meetings and annual service of remembrance in May at the Wesley Church, Cambridge.

ROYSTON NETBALL CLUB

Friendly sociable club who are always happy to welcome new members. Training takes place on a Wednesday evening from 7.30 until 9pm. Tracey Stimson, 01763 247634

ROYSTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Thursday evenings at Icknield Walk School from 7.30pm to 10pm. New members always welcome. Andrew Fox, 01763 222856

ROYSTON POWER KITERS

Local Power Kite, Buggy and Board Club. We meet on windy evenings and weekends on the Heath. Training available. www.therpk.co.uk skydude@btopenworld.co.uk 01763 249199

ROYSTON RACKETS BADMINTON CLUB Tues 6pm to 8pm Royston Leisure Centre.

Recreational badminton in a friendly atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.

Graham Benstead on 01763 242558

ROYSTON RAMBLERS

Promoting walking by organising led walks.

Monitoring the condition of local rights of way.

David Allard, 01763 242677 www.ramblersherts-northmiddlesex.org.uk

ROYSTON RASCALS CHILDMINDERS SUPPORT GROUP Every Weds, 9.15 – 11.15am, The Guide Hut, Garden Walk A friendly social group for all registered childminders, activities, story, singing, juice and biscuits. Contact: Kerry 01763 243159

ROYSTON RNA

Meetings at Royal British Legion (RBL), 1st Tues monthly. A good Social Programme held at RBL also we have weekends away.

Contact S/M Graham Parry, 01763 261325 parry-28@virginmedia.com

ROYSTON ROCKETS BMX CLUB

Regular competitions & club sessions at the BMX track behind the Coombes Community Centre Phil Townsend, 01763 260959

ROYSTON ROUNDERS

Outdoor season begins on Sunday March 30th from 6-7pm All ages and abilities, male or female, from 14+ are welcome to come and take part, the focus is having fun and getting a bit more active. www. roystonroundersclub.co.uk or Mike Bygate on 01763 243529

ROYSTON ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB Mon to Thurs 5.30-11pm, Fri 5.30-11.30pm, Sat 4-11.30pm & Sun 12-10.30pm. A Social Club affiliated to RBL, activities for all ages including live entertainment on Sat evenings and trips. Contact: 01763 244560 or email roystonrblclub@xlninternet.co.uk

ROYSTON RUGBY CLUB

Tues & Thurs 7pm, The Heath Sports Club Rugby Union Football Club in Herts - Middx.1 1st XV, 2nd XV, Veterans, Youth and Minis.

Mini/Youth 10am Sunday Jamie Johnson, 01763 247522

ROYSTON RUNNERS

Tuesday: 6.30pm Beginners and All Abilities; 7.30pm Beginners and Faster Runners.

Sundays: 9am Long Run All Abilities.

For absolute beginners please call Cheryl on 01763230819. For any other information please see our website www.roystonrunners.co.uk

ROYSTON SATURDAY MORNING SCHOOL Sat 9:15am – 12:00 Meridian School.

String, woodwind, Brass, percussion, Jazz and recorder ensembles. Choir and theory classes. Open to children from Yr4 – Yr 13. Sue Pettitt 01438 844518 stevenagemusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk

ROYSTON SHORT TENNIS

Thurs 11.15am - 12.15pm 01763 247630, Thurs 2.30 - 3.30pm Anne 01763 244138 & Fri’s 9.30 - 11am Fred 01763 230050, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. A group of energetic retired people playing for pleasure and exercise.

ROYSTON SIGHT INFORMATION POINT Now at Stevenage Central Library on 3rd Wed of the month from 10 - 12noon

ROYSTON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Every Sun, 6.30pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall. Hymns, prayers & a visiting medium demonstration. All Welcome Collection plate, refreshments. Awareness group Thurs 8pm under guidance of an experienced teacher.

Judy Moule 01223 503345

ROYSTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

Oct - Apr , Mon.1.30 to 3.30 pm, and Wed. 2pm to 4 pm. Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road. Informal friendly group. New members are always welcome. Contact Terry Mitchell 01763 848775 or terrymtc@aol.com

ROYSTON SPEAK OUT CLUB

Affiliated to the Stroke Association. Weds.

1015 – 1215 The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston. Support with communication, activities and outings.

Website : http://speakoutclubroyston.yolasite.com Email: speakoutstrokeclub@gmail.com

ROYSTON SWIMMING CLUB

Mon, Wed & Fri 6-8pm, Leisure Centre.

Qualified training and coaching for competitive swimmers of all ages. The club enters teams in local galas and competitions. roystonswimmingclub@hotmail.co.uk www. roystonswimmingclub.co.uk

ORGANISATIONS

ROYSTON TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Thurs 7.30 - 10.30pm at Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston.

Play competitive table tennis with 6 teams of varying ability in the North Herts League Fred Bendall, 01763 230050 or Gordon Barnes, Club Secretary 01763 249713 or secretary@ roystonttc.com. www.roystonttc.com

ROYSTON TENNIS CLUB

We have 6 floodlit courts at Heath Sports Centre, Baldock Road, SG8 5BG. Full LTA tennis & coaching programmes available with club/fun sessions for all abilities. Full details on www.roystontennis.co.uk Club Secretary: Christine Knight 01763 261676

ROYSTON TIME BANK

A community skills exchange allowing you to earn ‘time credits’ by helping others. You can then spend the time credits on getting people to come and help you. We also hold events, and a regular cafe. Contact Savita Mason, Time Bank Co-ordinator – 01462 689405 or Timebank@nhcvs.org.uk

ROYSTON TOWN BAND

Brass Band weekly rehearsals on Thurs 7.309.30pm. Activities including competitions, concerts, summer fetes, parks. Any age and ability welcome. www.roystontownband.org.uk www.facebook.com/roystontownbandRoger Simons, 01763 246929, rogfsimons@ hotmail.co.uk

ROYSTON TOWN FC

Garden Walk, Royston Clubhouse: 01763 241204, Terry McKinnell Secretary 07772 086709 and Steve Jackson Chairman 07850383483

ROYSTON TOWN LADIES FC

Garden Walk, Royston. Clubhouse: 01763 241204; Tyrone Parry - 07940 084628

ROYSTON TOWN YOUTH FC

FA Charter Standard Community Club with FA qualified coaches running mini-soccer, 9v9 and 11-a-side football teams for boys and girls aged 7 to 18. Please contact Club Secretary Carl Filby on 01763 241460, 07563 366080 or email carlfilby@btinternet.com.

ROYSTON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD First Fri monthly, 7.15 pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall. A warm welcome awaits you at our monthly meetings. Speakers on a variety of subjects, plus outings, theatre trips, etc.

Pauline Gates 01763 221314.

ROYSTON TREFOIL GUILD

First Wed each month, 7.30pm at the Guide HQ, Garden Walk. We have a varied social calendar including speakers and outings and sometimes help out with the Guide and Brownie functions. 01763 243801

ROYSTON WEA

Tues 10am-11-30am Royston Town Hall Spring & Autumn Audrey Parsons 01763 244447

ROYSTON WI (AM)

2nd Wed mthly, 10am for coffee, 10.30am start, Market Hill Rooms. The modern face of the WI. A group of friendly ladies invite you to join them for speakers, coffee mornings, outings, fun and friendship. Make time for yourself: Monica Gray 01763 245895

ROYSTON WI (PM)

2nd Thurs monthly, 1.45 - 4pm at Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall The Royston branch of this large organisation where you can meet new friends and enjoy social events. Helen Barrett 01763 849122

ROYSTON WILDLIFE GROUP

Monthly meetings in the Town Hall on Tues 7.30pm, with talks from leading experts in wildlife, ecology and conservation. Don Shewan 01763 244079.

ROYSTON WRITERS CIRCLE

3rd Thurs monthly, 8pm at Town Hall, Royston. Informal, friendly group writing for fun and pleasure. Julie Dore, 01954 719395 or roystonwriters@yahoo.co.uk https://sites.google.com/site/ roystonwriterscircle/

ROYSTON YOUNG VOICES

Tuesdays, 4pm @ Royston Methodist Church Hall Queens Road. Singing, dancing, acting and playing music for the 4 to 8 year olds. For more details contact Linda Bance 01763 246415 or visit http://www.playmusicplay.co.uk/

RUBBISH, RECYCLE, REMAKE

At Glazed Creations on Thursday from 10 to 11 am. £3 for first child and £1 for any additional child. Juice and biscuits given at story time in the last 10 minutes of session.

Tea and coffee provided. Contact Julie on 07427 789169

SANDON GARDENER’S CLUB

2nd Mon each month at 7.30 pm in Sandon Village Hall. Small friendly group of enthusiastic gardeners with talks, competitions, garden visits and an annual show. New members or visitors are always welcome. Mrs Jean Handley 01763 288360 email jeanbingham@btinternet.com

SAS SWIMMING

Swimming lessons from 4 yrs old at Linton & Fulbourn. Non-swimmers to advanced. After school & SAT’s. Progressive & fun lessons with experienced, friendly teachers. Lessons for Life! 01799 501293 mob:07947 730287 www.sas-swimming.co.uk

SMARTIES PRE-SCHOOL & OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9-12, for 2 - 3yrs. Tues, Wed & Fri 9-1pm & Thurs 9-2pm, for rising 5’s A fun, safe environment for children with a fully qualified team. After School & Holiday Club. 3.10-6pm term time, 8.30am-5.30pm holiday time. Debbie, 07952 100208 or 01763 852888

SPORT ROYSTON

Meet 4 times a year at Heath Sports. A forum for all sports clubs in Royston and the surrounding area. Di Charles 01223 207213 or email di.charles2@btinternet.com

STAGE RIGHT STUDIOS

Mon to Thurs 3.30 - 9pm. Sat’s 9am-3pm.Fully equipped dance studios. Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Streetdance, Disco, Lyrical, Drama, Musical Theatre, Singing. Boys only classes.

BTDA and ISTD grades & vocational exams.

London College of Music awards. Kerry 01763 244866 or kerry.hay@fsmail.net

STEPHANIE PRIOR SCHOOL OF DANCING Various days & times. Classes for all ages.

Mini Movers (18 mths-3 years), Freestyle Disco, Street Dance & Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin American, Rock & Roll, Lyrical, Ballet, Vocal Coaching, Musical Theatre. Tara 01763 878587 www.stephaniepriordance.co.uk

SUNBEAMS BABY & TODDLERS

A Baby and Toddler group for 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers. Monday, Tuesday and Fridays 09.30 - 11.30 at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Melbourn Road, SG8 7DB. www.sunbeamsroyston.co.uk Contact Tiffany Searle on 07837660603

SUPPORTERS OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH, MELBOURN

Please join us in fund raising and social events to aid the maintenance of All Saints Parish Church. All welcome. Colin Limming, 01763 223320 colin.limming@btinternet.com

SWIMPLY THE BEST

Max 6 pupils to a class, various classes available from parent and baby to adult lessons, in a private heated pool with lounge viewing area. 01763 208013 or www.swimplythebest.co.uk

THE THRIPLOW SOCIETY

Local History, Talks and outings. Contact: Shirley Wittering 01763 208269 thriplow.org. uk/cms/thriplowsociety.pc

TINY TALK BABY SIGNING

Baby signing and toddler talking classes at Coombes Community Centre Mondays and Fridays from 10am to 12.15pm. Contact Natalie Hanlon natalieha@tinytalk.co.uk 07740 643690 or 01223 208144 www.tinytalk.co.uk

TODDER GROUP AT ROYSTON EVANGELICAL CHURCH

Fri 9.30-11am For any children below school age and their carers in the Church building.

TOTS PLAY

Coombes Community Centre on Monday mornings. 9.30am crawling to 3yrs and 10.30am 8wks to crawling. Musical, physical and sensory fun for you and your little one.

Contact Carly on 07809 873817

TRIANGLE BADMINTON CLUB

Each Tues at Melbourn Village College 8- 10 pm in Sports Hall. Many social events throughout the year. Mervyn King 01763 241624; Brian Holson 01763 241195

UNDER FIVE’S STORY TIME

Fri.’s 2 – 2.30pm Royston Library UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE U3A More than 25 activity & learning groups.

Monthly meeting with guest speaker every third Wed monthly (except December) at 2.45pm, Melbourn Village College.

Mr. Arthur Alderton 01763 260399

VEGETARIANS & VEGANS GROUP

Social events, info stalls, campaign about animal welfare issues. nhertsveg@gmail.com, www.nhveg.org.uk, facebook group. Royston local contact: Daisy Lachat 07503 554567.

WILLIAM LEE’S CHARITY

A local charity, offering aid to residents of the town in financial difficulty. The grant size depends on individual circumstances, but we give careful consideration to all applications.

Clerk to the Trustees 01763 241048

YOGA IN PREGNANCY

Classes for individuals and small groups.

Stretch, breathe and relax. Time to bond with your baby. Birth preparation is included.

Suitable from 14 weeks to birth. Call Penny Constantinou on 07944 416572 www. babymassageherts.co.uk

YOUTH CLUB

Mon and Wed, 7 - 10pm, Meridian Centre, Meridian School Fri’s, 7 - 10pm, Coombes Community Centre, Tues 4 - 6pm Lots of fun, just come along! Gary Leask - 0774 776 2829

YOUTH MEMBERS AT ROYSTON MUSEUM Join our monthly Saturday morning meetings to discover Royston s history and get creative with craft activities. Have lots of fun and make new friends. Royston Museum, Lower King Street.

Get in touch for more info and to apply. curator@ roystonmuseum.org.uk. 01763 242587.

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e e r F Summer Fun!

Get active at the Family Festivals of Fun

Join NHDC in Priory Gardens for a free festival of fun packed activities. The Festivals of Fun provide arts and craft activities, sports and games, inflatables, under 5s areas and much more. No need to book, just turn up ready to get stuck in.

Tuesday 29th July and Thursday 21st August, Priory Gardens, Royston 10am12pm

Healthy Walking at Wandlebury Country Park Every Thursday enjoy a wonderful walk around Cambridge PPF’s Wandlebury Country Park, on the Gog Magog Hills just 15 minutes from Royston. Led by volunteer walk leaders, those seeking a longer walk meet at 10am or for a shorter walk gather at 10.30am. There is no need to book but please arrive ten minutes early to register on your first walk.

Meet at the Stable Rooms. Parking £3 per vehicle. bookings@cambridgeppf.org or call 01223 243830 extension 201

Get hands-on at the museums in Cambridge & beyond

This summer, family fun and adventure are just around the corner as museums in Cambridge and beyond offer a jam-packed programme of creative activities, events and trails. With 20 local venues presenting an exciting mix of drop-in and bookable things do, the annual Summer at the Museums has heaps of happenings to help you get the most out of the holidays.

From taking part in a night time bat walk at Cambridge University Botanic Garden, building rockets at Cambridge Museum of Technology or meeting a Stone Age man at the Norris Museum, this year’s Summer at the Museums Calendar is full of events and activities to keep everyone entertained. Pick up a FREE Museum Scrapbook from any participating venue.

Thursday 24 July – Wednesday 3 September www.cam.ac.uk/museums-and-collections/ whats-on/summer-at-the-museums

Run 5k at Wimpole Estate The Wimpole Estate hosts a Parkrun event every Saturday, so if you want a short 5km run across the park with a like minded, friendly bunch of runners, then register with Parkrun and just turn up at 9am every Saturday. The Restaurant is always open afterwards for a reviving cuppa and cake.

Arrington, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 0BW www.parkrun.org.uk/wimpoleestate www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 10

Do 50 things before you’re 11¾ (*we think the much bigger kids will enjoy this too...)

The National Trust’s 50 Things... campaign is a fantastic way to prise your children away from the X-box this summer.

Go online for the full interactive experience, complete with certificates, games and secret challenges.

What is more, at least 10 of your 50 things can be completed at the Wimpole Estate, with its masses of space to explore. Collect a booklet from the ticket office and start ticking them off.

• Roll down a really big hill • Build a den • Run around in the rain • Fly a kite • Go on a really long bike ride • Visit a farm • Track wild animals • Discover what is in a pond • Go birdwatching • Find a geocache

Find the full list of 50 things at www.50things.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate/ things-to-see-and-do Wimpole Estate, Arrington, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 0BW

Score a Try at Royston Rugby

Give rugby a try at Royston Rugby Club’s Open Day on 15th August 2 - 4.30pm.

Open to ages 5 to 8yrs. Just turn up, no cost or commitment necessary.

Also: Touch Rugby Sessions for Adults every Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30pm and, throughout the summer holidays only, for 7 to 11 year olds from 6.30 to 7.30pm

Royston Rugby Club, Heath Sports Centre, Royston www.roystonrugby.co.uk

Explore Fairlands Valley Park

Stevenage is home to 120 acres of beautiful parkland, and has been voted one of the UK’s leading free visitor attractions. The park supports a varied selection of wildlife and an assortment of wildfowl. An 11 acre sailing lake is used for the centre’s dinghy, kayak, windsurfing and powerboat courses, and the waters used for angling are well stocked. Jogging enthusiasts can keep fit on the Trim Track. There’s a play area and a new aqua playground for little ones. The popular sport of orienteering can also be experienced here, testing map-reading skills and physical fitness. And new for 2014 is the So Challenging high ropes course.

Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Herts SG2 0BL www.stevenage-leisure.co.uk

Complete the Summer Reading Challenge’s Mythical Maze Sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge at Royston Library and read six library books of your choice, collecting stickers and other rewards along the way – all for FREE.

Visit Royston Library or find out more at www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

Picnic in the Priory Memorial Gardens

Royston’s own Priory Memorial Gardens is a large attractive enclosed park surrounded by mature trees, hedging and walls. Visit for Green Open Space with junior and toddler play areas, sensory garden and mini maze, courts for tennis and basketball etc, and plenty of space and bench seating for relaxation. Grab a picnic from one of Royston’s many fabulous takeaway sandwich shops and enjoy the sunshine.

Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston

Discover the Birds at RSPB Fowlmere

Fowlmere’s reedbeds and pools are fed by natural chalk springs, and a chalk stream runs through the reserve. Special birds include kingfishers, water rails, and nine species of warblers, including sedge warblers, reed warblers and grasshopper warblers.

Starlings, thrushes and buntings, including corn buntings, roost on the reserve in the winter. The nature trail is partly wheelchair and pushchair accessible, as are two of the three hides. Why not watch dragonflies buzzing around after their small insect prey, look out for butterflies feeding on flowers and basking in the sunshine or look for fish - including brown trout - in the chalk stream?

www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/fowlmere

Follow the Royston Museum Trail

The new Royston Museum Trail guides the visitor through the history of Royston and the surrounding area beginning with a range of archaeological finds dating from the Ice Age through to the Romans and the AngloSaxons.

5 Lower King Street, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 5AL www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

COMMUNITY

AUGUST 14 • ISSUE 108 Feed the Animals at Church Farm, Ardeley

Church Farm is open to the public everyday from 9am to 5pm, 365 days a year. Walk the footpaths and see where your food comes from. It is free to visit and free to park. Collect a free map and buy some food to help feed the animals, enjoy our woodland play area, indoor Little Farmers barn or relax in the Farm Cafe.

Church Farm, Ardeley. SG2 7AH www.churchfarmardeley.com

Snap a Hero or Villain

Royston Photographic Society are running a photography competition this summer, in association with RoystonArtsFestival.org.

The theme is ‘Heroes and Villains’ so be as imaginative as you like. You could dress up as your favourite superhero or dastardly character (or even get someone else to dress up while you take the picture).

Find out more at www. roystonphotographicsociety.co.uk

Enjoy Letchworth’s Splash Park

Howard Park and Gardens is a vital green space in the heart of Letchworth surrounded by mature trees and with formal gardens around the bowls area. It also has quiet areas for reading or relaxation. This was part of the vision of Ebenezer Howard more than 100 years ago. The Park now has updated leisure facilities catering for young and old alike who can enjoy family activities on the lawns, play area or in the paddling pool

Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1NY

Complete the Royston Town Trail

Leaflets can be picked up from Royston Library or Royston Museum or download a copy at www.thelistingmagazine.co.uk

Installing a new British made ‘A’ rated boiler will improve comfort and reduce your fuel bills - the longer you leave it the more you will waste!

Call Green Heat your local trusted and recommennded heating installer - better value than British Gas according to The Times.

Special offers for 2014 PHONE NOW FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION 01223 277278 www.greenheat.uk.com

ORCHARD HOUSE BED and BREAKFAST Tiggy & Pete look forward to welcoming you to Orchard House and promise a delightful, warm and pleasant stay.

The 2 double rooms and 1 single room have been completely refurbished and redecorated and include free WIFI, flat screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities.

Convenient for Cambridge at only a few minutes’ walk from the railway station, Orchard House offers guests comfort, outstanding value for money & a warm and friendly stay for business or pleasure.

29 Serby Avenue, Royston, Herts SG8 5EB Tel: 01763 250758 Mob: 07789 268125 www.orchardhouseroyston.co.uk

This summer Combertonbased AccessArt is taking the loom band craze a step further by using the amazing creations to build a wonderful sculptural creation. Send in your loomband creations to accessArt, where artists will weave all the creations into the “Tribute to Childhood” sculpture. Starting with a bike, the artwork will develop over the next three months. All participants will receive a photograph of the finished sculpture and a certificate by email.

Download your entry form at www.accessart.org.uk/loom and send along with your loom creation.

Take a guided walk around Royston’s Historic town centre with the Royston Town Trail Guide. Simply follow the 31 numbered trail markers on the pavement, starting outside Royston Parish Church.

Your old “G” rated boiler is wasting £450 a year

Create the Largest Loom Band Sculpture

Share your ideas for a great day out* on our Facebook page

*The Listing believes that a great day out should be free, or at least really excellent value, and local

Hungry?

No food and no money to buy?

If as a result of: a personal crisis, sudden job loss, illness, separation, homelessness or benefit delay you don’t have money to buy foodRoyston Foodbank can help

• Our uniformed staff are thoroughly Agencies that may be able to issue you with trained, a voucher for 3 days emergency food; Citizens Advice Bureau fully insured Royston (drop in Mon am and Weds am) and their work Letchworth 63x90.indd 4 is guaranteed Melbourn at the Hub Homestart charity • Free in-home estimate if you are receiving family help • No contracts Children’s Centres at Royston, Melbourn, Bassingbourn and Buntingford • All materials supplied if you have children under 5 • Regular or special cleans North Herts Homes or your Housing association • Totally secure if you are a tenant Community Psychiatric Health • More affordable than you if you have a support worker may think Royston Day Centre

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Call for your free in-home estimate now:

if you are elderly Spectrum drugs or alcohol issues

01462 896123

www.royston.foodbank.org.uk info@royston.foodbank.org.uk Tel: 07541 808 185 63x90.indd 4

Professional and Compassionate

• We are a privately owned family run practice, providing continuity of care, including 24 hour emergency cover • Open weekdays 8.00am - 7.00pm and Saturday mornings, with plenty of free parking • We guarantee a same day appointment for ill pets • Free veterinary health checks for new client’s pets BALDOCK VETERINARY CENTRE NOW OPEN We are approachable, sympathetic, understanding and helpful - we will listen.

Newmarket Road, Royston, Herts SG8 9GH

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ROYSTON ALLOTMENTS AND GARDENS ASSOCIATION would like to thank all the volunteers who helped on the day, and all the many visitors who came to our “open day” and enjoyed a very successful event

Many thanks from the R.A.G.A. Team

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EVERGREEN OVER 60’S CLUB

Over 60, want to make new friends?

Come along to the Evergreen club, Masonic Hall, Jepps Lane, Royston on Wednesday afternoons from 2-4pm.

We have bingo, Bring and Buy, outings, Speakers, Fish and Chip lunches and many more activities.

We are a very friendly and welcoming club, so why not come along we would be pleased to see you!

For more details please call Joan 01763 224997 or Pat 01763 248810

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY TREATS AT ASHWELL SHOW

A fun packed day is in the offing at Ashwell Show on 25th August this year. The fun starts at 8.30am and continues untill 5pm. From traditional entertainment from Mr Punch & Judy, Machael Davis the Falconer, a dog show, Woody Wizz Childrens Magician and Katy Cropper with her sheepdogs to the drama of Flyin Ryan Motocycle Stunt Show, there is certainly something for everyone!

To book your tickets or find out more visit www.ashwellshow.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ashwellshow

Garden House Hospice

FILMS IN AUGUST JERSEY BOYS (15) Fri 1st at 7.30pm CHEF (15) Sat 2nd at 7.30pm BELLE (12A) Fri 8th at 7.30pm

Reg Charity No. 295257

WALKING ON SUNSHINE (12A) Sat 9th at 7.30pm

A fun night; supported by fabulous people; for a tremendous cause!

Sat 6th September 2014 Leaving from North Herts Leisure Centre at 10pm

Book by 25th July for our early bird offer of £10 (£15 after this date) Open to ladies and gentlemen

Register online at www.ghhospice.co.uk

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SEVE (PG) Fri 15th at 7.30pm THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (12A) Sat16th at 3.00pm MR MORGAN’S LAST LOVE (15) Sat16th at 7.30pm THE HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPERED (15) Fri 22nd at 7.30pm BOYHOOD (15) Sat 23rd at 7.30pm COLD IN JULY (15) Fri 29th at 7.30pm HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG) Sat 30th at 3.00pm TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (12A)

Sat 30th at 7.30pm

Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7DA Book on-line www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk

PET CARE

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New Business Launch

WALKIES GETS A MAKE OVER! On the Leash is an animal care company which is dedicated to the welfare of animals. At On the Leash we pride ourselves in trying to change to animal care and the way in which the society views it. We view animals as family members who cannot express their feelings verbally and so we have taken it upon ourselves to try and translate.

And so with this in mind we have tailored made products that help us care for your animals as individuals, these are “living documents”, which means they, like your pet are subject to change, and will grow with your pet.

We will always treat your pet(s) with the same love, care and respect that you would and no matter what circumstances may arise, and no matter what length of time it has been, we be there for you and your pet. Our contracts are not time or money based. Our services are paid for when you use them and we charge what we need to perform our duties - nothing more.

At On the Leash excellence is our priority and this is reflected in our approach to staff as well as our franchises. Although we are a family run

business that is not to suggest that family members do not go under the same amount of scrutiny, in fact it’s quite the contrary! We carry this high standard to every task undertaken and every thought process implemented, as there is nothing more personal than the care of a pet.

So who are we? We are excited to be introduced to your family. We are the people who are more excited about going on a walk than your dog ever could be. And we are the people who will never tire of playing with a ball of wool. We are On the Leash and it is our pleasure to make your acquaintance!

Contact On The Leash on 01763 220676 or 07963 566920, weareontheleash@ gmail.com or visit www.ontheleash.co.uk

FOREVER HOME NEEDED Sugar is a beautiful white 7 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She is incredibly affectionate, very laid back and easy to be around and is very good with children, adults and other dogs. Sugar can’t live with small furries or cats, but is otherwise a model citizen. She is house trained, is fine to be left home for a few hours and is good on the lead, and enjoys meeting people and making friends. If you have space in your life for Sugar please contact us.

luna.ar@hotmail. co.uk 07970 800530/ 07860 480015, www.lunaanimalrescue.org

For full details of all our services please contact Diane 01763 220676 or 07963 566920 weareontheleash@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ontheleashltd www.ontheleash.co.uk

ART IN ARRINGTON Jane Harvey – Artist Royston Practice 01763 245059

HEAR ME ROAR!

Amba, Shepreth Wildlife Park’s resident tiger, celebrates her 16th birthday on 4th August at the annual Tiger Day event this Summer, organised by Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity.

‘Tiger Day’ which is in it’s 10th year running, has helped to raise both awareness and over £40,000 in funding to help save tigers in the wild, in aid of the tiger conservation charities: 21st Century Tiger and Wildlife Vets international.

The event continues to attract visitors far and wide each year, all hoping to share a piece of the tiger cake!

Yet again there is an astounding array of events including Cambridge United, AKA the Amber Army’s Josh Coulson and Ian Miller, who will be braving the tiger den to hide Amba’s meat for her, plus the Young Actors Company who will be on hand to entertain us with their performance of ‘Tigers in the Wild’, plus Mr Bean’s Magic Show and jungle bouncy castle.

In addition, special guests the Cambridge Corncrakes with Josie Chambers on vocals will be entertaining the crowds with their melodic tunes, alongside ‘Ringo’ the Coati’s rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’, as well as an extra special pass the parcel around the tiger enclosure, face and nail painting, tiger balloons and cake, raffles, tiger tombolas, auctions and arts & crafts, “We are always overwhelmed with the incredible success this event affords each year, and very grateful to the super people who give up their day to work tirelessly raising funds and keep the fun in motion. We are amazed to see the high levels of visitors we receive on Tiger Day, proving that the tiger’s here are a really popular attraction and people really do care about their plight in the wild. We hope that Tiger Day 2014, next month will be just as successful, and we can raise the much needed funds to prevent this beautiful animal becoming extinct in the wild!’

Tiger Day, 4th August 2014, 10am to 5.30pm Shepreth Wildlife Park,Station Road, Shepreth SG8 6PZ www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk

Commissions, paintings and prints for sale Art Classes Studio open weekends 10am – 2pm or by appointment The Studio 41 Ermine Way, Arrington, Nr. Royston, Herts. SG8 0AG tel: 01223 207057 email: jane@janeharveyartist.co.uk

Dog Day and Terrier Racing In aid of VIP Companionship for Older People (Registered charity: 1140646)

Sunday August 3rd 2014 At Longstowe Sports Ground and Pavilion, CB23 2UJ Gates open 12.30pm, Judging starts at 1.30pm Bring a Picnic. Tea/Coffee Sandwiches and Cakes available All Classes and Competitions £1.50 Dogs may enter as many classes as appropriate.

Best Condition Dog or Bitch

Best 6 legs!

Best Country Sporting Dog or Bitch

Best Rescue Dog or Bitch including a tale!

Best Puppy (under 1 year) Children’s Handling (14 years and under)

Championship (winners of each class)

Have - A - Go Competitions Bale jumping

Terrier racing

All dogs and children welcome.....

Call 01954 719555 for details.

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EATS, DRINKS & LEISURE in ets t Orwell k r Ma ugus Pannier A Market

Linton Farmers & Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly 1st Saturday monthly Sat 2nd August Sat 2nd August 9am - 12noon 10am - 12pm Linton Village College Orwell Village Hall

Fowlmere Farmers’ Market No market in August Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 9th August 10am - 4pm Wimpole Hall

Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 16th August 9.30am - 12noon Sandon Primary School

AUGUST 14 • ISSUE 108 Shepreth Village Hall Market 4th Saturday monthly Sat 23rd August 10am - 12.30pm Shepreth Village Hall

Croydon Village Market Last Sunday monthly Sun 31at August 10.30am - 1pm Croydon Village Hall

the ad hoc cocktail club Long Island Iced Tea The long island iced tea is not one for the faint hearted. With a concoction of 5 different spirits, it definitely packs a punch... do not be fooled by its rather dull facade. This cocktail had its day in the early 1970s. Housewives would mix spirits from the top cupboard with coke, disguising the alcohol to look like tea!

12.5ml Gin 12.5ml Vodka 12.5ml Cointreau 12.5ml Tequila 12.5ml White Rum Sours Mix 25ml Top with Coca Cola

1.Pour the spirits and sour mix into a Collins/Pilsner glass with ice.

2.Shake well 3.Pour in coke half way and float spirit 4.Garnish with the lime Circle

BOTTOMS UP!!

Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston

Greenhouse Markets Thursdays - Fashion & Pamper Market 10am - 4pm Fridays -Arts & Crafts Market 10am3.30pm Sundays - Flea Market, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth

coffee & Cater-Hire sandwich bar

For all your special occasions

Wide Crockery Selection Of Coffees,  Sandwiches, Cutlery Baguettes,  Glassware Paninis And Jacket Potatoes  Table Linen Warm friendly service  Furniture Ring us on 07527 054257 6 days a week EmailOpen caterhirelimited@gmail.com www.caterhirelimited.com 4 Angel Pavement, Royston For everything you need to make your function a success

07968 436752

coffee & sandwich bar Wide Selection Of Coffees, Sandwiches, Baguettes, Paninis And Jacket Potatoes Warm friendly service Open 6 days a week

4 Angel Pavement, Royston 07968 436752

Country food at its best ...

Traditional butchers offering great quality free range and local meat, poultry and game, at great value, every day, together with a large range of artisan cheeses, and delicatessen products. And, our renowned home made pies and handmade sausages including the original Royston Banger.

Free* delivery service in Royston and local villages *Subject to minimum order and within a 10 mile radius of the shop.

Knibbs Special BBQ Box Feed 10 hungry people with the Knibbs BBQ Box. Includes escallops of chicken, the Knibbs Banger, the Knibbs Steak Burger and Koftas.

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Our opening hours are: Tuesday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 6pm Saturday 8am to 4pm. Sunday and Monday closed

10 Church Lane, Royston, Herts. SG8 9LG Tel: 01763 246316

SACHIN’S

Finest Indian Cuisine Fully Licensed sachinrestaurant.co.uk August Offer

Mention this advert and receive FREE bottle of wine per table of four.

Valid until 31st August 2014

We look forward to welcoming you to Sachin’s at The Swan House Inn, Fowlmere We proudly bring you the finest indian cuisine, in stylish, sophisticated and warm surroundings; in a grade two listed 16th century building.

Our chefs are highly experienced having worked in our other established restaurants in London and Essex.

Memsaheb on Thames and Cinnamon Tree, Halstead.

Our restaurant offers authentic high quality Indian cuisine which is freshly prepared using only the finest ingredients with an exquisite blend of aromatic delicate herbs and spices, all tandoori dishes are barbecued in a traditional charcoal fired clay oven.

We hope our experience, expertise and passion will bring you a diverse range of culinary tastes where you can enjoy choosing from the very best coastal seafood dishes to exotic meat dishes to vegetarian specialities making Sachin’s a true oasis for food lovers.

FREE DELIVERY Orders over £15/5 mile radius 10% DISCOUNT ON COLLECTION Ample Parking available 01763 208 006 / 01763 209 339 Swan House, High Street, Fowlmere, SG8 7SR www.facebook.com/sachinrestauarant

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Cocktails 2for1

“shaken not stirred”

Friday Nights 5pm until 8pm join us for cocktails and get the weekend started with our 2 for 1 deal

www.adhocbarandkitchen.co.uk The Old Court House, Fish Hill, Royston, Herts SG8 9XT Tel: 01763 246838

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TAKE 5 …..MORE THAN A SANDWICH BAR!

Take 5 in Kneesworth Street has had a face lift. With new signage, new courtyard furniture and a lick of paint, Jackie, Dermot, Sinead and Greg are delighted to offer a fresh Come in, take 5, and relax in our dining feel to the already successful Take 5 business. room and newly refurbished courtyard They have been the new owners since December 2013. Jackie has always been The best in freshly prepared food and interested in home cooking and for many drink made to order: years, made wedding and celebration cakes whilst her Coffee & drinks twins were young. Sinead has followed in her footsteps and loves to cook. She is at the moment on maternity leave, having All day breakfasts given birth to a wonderful daughter Niamh Elisabeth, Jackie and Sandwiches etc.

Dermot’s first grandchild, but she will be back!

Jacket Potatoes This really is a family business and they hope that message comes across when you visit the shop. There are still some of the Salad Bar familiar “front of house” girls, who have been so helpful in getting Cakes & Desserts the new owners started in this wonderful business.

Take 5 continues to build on its successful foundation and • Warm friendly service develop the shop into a coffee shop and eatery where people can • Open 6 days a week enjoy sitting and relaxing outside in the sunshine or in the dining • In a hurry – ring your order through for pick up, or room when the weather is cooler.

• We deliver to Royston for FREE Look out for the weekly specials that shop manager Steph is developing as the business moves forward.

• Weekly Specials Businesses, drop in at lunchtime for a speedy, delicious and • Buffets for all occasions wholesome food, or we can deliver to your workplace. Simply call through your order and pay on delivery. families, with the holidays upon us, why not drop A10 Melbourn By-Pass, Melbourn, Royston,And Herts SG8 6DF Tel:summer 01763 260418 for freshly www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk • in Open 7 days made a weeksandwiches, all year roundwraps or paninis for a special Take 5 picnic on•your day out? Centre • Fun Barn Fruit andSG8 Veg • Delicatessen • Butchers • Fishmongers • Café Giftware • Garden 5 Kneesworth Street,Fresh Royston.

5AA Welcome to the town centre...

Summer fruits galore Throughout the season

Pick Your Own Strawberries available now

www.take5royston.co.uk email: take5ltd@outlook.com Facebook: Takefive Royston Telephone: 01763 243800

We look forward to seeing you.

Take 5, 5 Kneesworth Street, Royston. SG8 5AA 01763 243800 www.take5royston.co.uk

Summer fruits galore Throughout the season

Pick Your Own Strawberries available now A10 Melbourn By-Pass, Melbourn, Royston, Herts SG8 6DF Tel: 01763 260418 www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk • Open 7 days a week all year round Fresh Fruit and Veg • Delicatessen • Butchers • Fishmongers • Café • Giftware • Fun Barn 17 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

COMMUNITY

Events are

What’s on

Give Blood

Fri 22nd Aug, 1 – 3.15pm & 4.30 – 7pm Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road

Live Music

Fri 1st Aug, 9pm With Cliff & Louise The Belle Restaurant, Bassingbourn

Rhythms of the World Sat 2nd – Sun 3rd Aug Music from around the world Hitchin Town Centre

Royston Town Football Club Sat 2nd Aug, KO 3pm Pre Season Friendly Waltham Abbey support@roystontownfc.co.uk 07795 820127

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sun 3rd Aug, 10am - 4pm Good range of stalls, tea room with homemade cakes Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 07720647696, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

Royston Charity Kite Festival Sun 3rd Aug, 10.30am - 4.30pm See our “Out and About” feature! www.roystonkitefestival.com

Dog Day & Terrier Racing

Sun 3rd Aug, 12.30pm In aid of VIP Companionship for Older People. Bring a Picnic. Tea/Coffee Sandwiches and Cakes available Call 01954 719555 for details

Hinxton Watermill

Sun 3rd Aug, 2.30 – 5.30pm Discover this working watermill, which dates back to the Doomsday book in the picturesque surroundings of Hinxton village Mill Lane, Hinxton Contact: 01223 243830

Shepreth Wildlife Park- Tiger Day Mon 4th Aug, 10am – 5.30pm The resident tiger celebrates her 16th birthday at the annual Tiger Day event Shepreth Wildlife Park, Station Road, Shepreth

Nature Safari

Tues 5th Aug, 10am Activities are led by the charity’s experienced staff team Wandlebury Country Park Contact: 01223 243830

Royston Town Football Club Tues 5th Aug, KO 7.45pm Pre Season Friendly Cambridge City support@roystontownfc.co.uk 07795 820127

Gift Box Workshop

Wed 6th Aug, 5.45 - 9.30pm Limited Spaces It’s Crafting Time, Dunsbridge Turnpike, SG8 6RA. website www.itscraftingtime.com nina@itscraftingtime.com

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Fundraising Concert

Sat 9th Aug, 6pm With Fan the Flames Ministry Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston Tickets: 01462 625190

Reiki I Workshop

Sat 9th & Sun 10th Aug Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440

JOFY A little box of blooms Sun 10th Aug, 10am - 4pm Limited Spaces It’s Crafting Time, Dunsbridge Turnpike, SG8 6RA. website www.itscraftingtime.com nina@itscraftingtime.com

Business Babble Royston

Mon 11th Aug Business Focus, this session will be discussing those challenges as small businesses we encounter and how to turn them into positive outcomes Adhoc, Fish Hill Square, Royston Contact: 07764 657576

Royston Rugby Fun Try Thurs 15th Aug, 2 – 4.30pm Ages between 5 – 18 years Come and try rugby, for free Heath Sports Centre

Live Music

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Please send your events to lucy@ townhousepublishing. co.uk Family Friendly Event

Young Crafters Workshop

Thurs 21st Aug, 10am - 2.30pm 11 plus. Make a mixed media canvas It’s Crafting Time, Dunsbridge Turnpike, SG8 6RA. website www.itscraftingtime.com nina@itscraftingtime.com

Family Festivals of Fun

Fri 21st Aug, 10am – 12noon Arts and craft activities, sports and games, inflatables, under 5’s areas and much more Priory Gardens, Royston Contact: 01462 474560

Jazz Band

Sun 24th Aug, 3-5pm Jazz Beans Jesus Green, Cambridge nisha.veja@cambridge.gov.uk

Coffee, Cake & a Chat

Sun 24th Aug, 6pm Come and watch a film, “The Reason for God” by Timothy Keller, all welcome Kontiki Coffee Bar, Therfield Chapel

Ashwell Show

Mon 18th Aug, various times depending on age Fun packed workshop of song, dance and drama Stephanie Prior School of Dancing, Lumen Road, Royston Bookings: 01763 878587

Hairspray the Broadway Musical

Mon 18th – Sat 23rd Aug, 7.30pm, Wed-Sat Mat 2.30pm Summer holiday show for all the family Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Play Music Play

Wed 20th Aug, 2pm Summer music and dance session, songs, dancing and musical instrument playing for families with babies and young children Royston Methodist church Contact: 01763 246415

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Mon 4th – Fri 8th Aug, 9.30am – 3pm Singing and acting course, all abilities welcome, ages 5-12 Wilshere-Dacre School, Hitchin Contact: 07903 058568

Mad Science

Mon 4th – Fri 9th Aug, 10am – 3pm Unique hands-on science programmes for children 4 to 11yrs Coombes Community Centre Contact: 01223 880997

Summer Stage School

Children’s Workshops

The Good Old Days

Summer Workshop

Summer Stage School

Shepreth Wildlife ParkHedgehog Day

Family Fun Day

Sun 17th Aug, 3-5pm Lakenheath Silver Band Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8DW. nisha.veja@cambridge.gov.uk

Fri 1st, 8th & 15th Aug, 9.30 – 11.30am For 0-5 year olds and their carers, all welcome St Mary’s Church, Royston Info: www.sunbeamsroyston.co.uk

Mon 11th – Fri 15th Aug, 9.30am – 3pm Singing and acting course, all abilities welcome, ages 5-12 Ashwell Village Hall Contact: 07903 058568

Fri 15th Aug, 9pm The Scallywags The Belle Restaurant, Bassingbourn

Silver Band

Sunbeams Baby and Toddler Group

Mon 25th Aug, 8.30am – 5pm Includes classic cars, dog shows, entertainers and more Elbrook Meadow, Ashwell

Mon 25th Aug, 12 noon Hedgehog fun & games all day!

Shepreth Wildlife Park, Station Road, Shepreth

Sat 16th Aug, 11am - 5pm Team Mia are holding this event at in memory of one year old Mia Ella Samuels Lots of activities and fun for all the family All proceeds going to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Royston Heath

Throughout the month

Wed 27th Aug, 7.30pm With Lionel Blair and Christopher Molloy Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Robin Hood

Fri 29th Aug, 7.30pm Traditional, adapted by Oliver Gray Bring own seating/rug and food Fowlmere Village Hall & Recreation Ground Contact: illyriahq@gmail.com

Royston Folk Club

Fri 29th Aug, 7.30pm Colgarra, support is Mark Gamon

One Night of Queen

Tues & Thurs in August, 10.30am & 12noon 5th and 7th Aug 12th & 14th Aug 19th & 21st Aug Summer activities, ideal for 5-to-9 year olds Jordans Mill, Broom Contact: 01767 603940

Melbourn’s Meditation Monday

Mondays, 6 – 7pm Meditation teaches how to become a master of the mind and senses Melbourn Village Hub Contact: 07900 210808

Hypnobirthing Course

Starts Fri 8th Aug Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 07772 102792

Yoga Classes

Sat 30th Aug, 7.45pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Throughout the summer With Carole Richardson & Louise Banyer Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings: 01763 247440

Come Dancing at Spirella

Iyengar Yoga

Sun 31st Aug, 7.30 — 10.30pm Dance to Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence steps Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth SG6 4ET Contact: 01234 300179

Brass Band

Sun 31st Aug, 3-5pm Waterbeach Brass Christ’s Pieces, Cambridge nisha.veja@cambridge.gov.uk

A Taste of India

Fri 19th Sept, 7pm An evening of Indian history and culture with cookery demonstrations and food tasting Foxton Village Hall, Tickets from Home-Start Royston and South Cambridgeshire Contact: 01763 262262

Wed evenings & Fri mornings Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440 Throughout the month

Letchworth Settlement

Fancy taking on a new recreational or educational challenge? A new term of courses begins in September at the Letchworth Settlement, Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City. From cake decorating to silk screen printing and from languages for beginners to special workshops and trips there is something for everyone. For more information and to browse through the course booklet visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk.

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FUNDRAISING FOR MACMILLAN

A new Macmillan fundraising group is being set up in Royston. Nicola Clark is appealing for volunteers from Royston and the surrounding area who would like to support Macmillan.

Nicola has plans to help expand the existing very successful coffee morning events later this summer and hopefully will be able to involve some ‘handmade in Royston’ businesses!

If you would like to get involved with fundraising event for this worthwhile charity, please contact Nicola Clark on 07889 866623 or nhclark@macmillan.org.uk

WI AM

At Royston WI AM’s June meeting Philip Ian Wright gave a very interesting and informative history of the hat trade. He spoke about his family link and how his Great Grandparents set up their factory in Luton in the 1880’s. He informed us how the expansion of the trade led to a third of the population in the town working in the hat factories. Today only a few people continue to work in the trade. At the end of the meeting members had the opportunity to try on some of the beautiful hats he had brought along. WIAM meets from 10am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Market Hill Rooms, Royston. Visitors are always welcome, call Irene on 01763 249 455 for more information.

TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

We were transported to the glamorous world of Hollywood at our July meeting when Maggie Radcliffe gave us an interesting insight into the life and times of Marilyn Monroe. Using her many slides, Maggie described Marilyn’s personal life and how her career developed, leading eventually to her early death.

There will not be a Guild meeting during August, but we return on 5th September, when we look forward to welcoming Geoff Evans once again. We meet monthly on the first Friday in Royston Town Hall, Room 11, 7 to 9.30 pm. If you would like to know more contact Pauline Gates on 01763 221314.

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51a High Street, Buntingford, SG9 9AD 01763 272923 info@mylingerie-buntingford.co.uk

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with Forever’s Weight Management products One pack to kick start your new health regime Virginia Partridge MCFHP, MAFHP

Telephone Sue on 0781 308 6331

Contact Kate Hart 07946 180065 aloeandbee@btinternet.com

Graham D Read, Podiatrist (Chiropodist) D.Pod.M., S.R.Ch., M.Ch.S.

Specialising in Custom Made Insoles and Orthotics While You Wait Mulberry House, Sun Hill, Royston, Herts, SG8 9AU

01763 243212

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Hard skin * Corns and Callus * Painful verrucae

Independent Distributor of Forever Living Products

Mobile Service

Aloe Vera Drinking Gels, Supplements, Skincare and Personal care Products Forever Living Products are a member of the Direct Selling Association

Royston Podiatry Clinic

Long nails * Problem nails * Fungal infections

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CATHRYN’S PILATES

Body Control and Pilates Institute Teacher

Improve your posture, tone your tummy and strengthen your core stability in a relaxed and friendly environment

CLASSES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER Tuesdays: 8.00-9.00pm – improvers Wednesdays: 9.20-10.20 am – improvers, 10.30-11.30am – beginners 6.45-7.45pm – improvers, 8.00-9.00pm – beginners, 8.00-9.00pm – improvers Thursdays: 9.25-10.25am – improvers, 10.30-11.30am –beginners, 6.00 - 7.00pm – beginners, 7.10-8.10pm – beginners, 8.15-9.00pm – intermediate Saturdays: 9.00-10.00am – improvers, 10.15-11.15am – beginners Classes taught by Cathryn Jaffray in well appointed studios in Royston

For more info please call Cathryn 01763 249750/07967 740652 or email: info@premier-pilates.co.uk www.pilatesinroyston.co.uk

Tel: 07791 736 616

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The fun and exciting way to get fit, join the dance fitness phenomenom that’s sweeping the world. Shake and shimmy your way to the body you’ve always wanted and burn away the pounds the Latino way.

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Catholic Church Hall, Royston Catholic Church Hall, Royston

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Release of muscle tension and improve function Improving athletic performance by correcting muscle imbalances Injury rehabliation and homecare plans Stress relief and muscle relaxation

Providing quality Sports and Remedial Massage at affordable rates

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HURRY - PAY IN YOUR MONEY & ENTER FOR NEXT YEAR!

Contact: Lisa Thompson on 07540 157200 or email roystoninblue@gmail.com

If you are aged 65 or over and would like to attend a peer support group please call The Older People’s Primary Mental Health Team on 01223 726400

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You may feel tired by 5-7pm, but you’re at your strongest now. So go for 4 sets of 6 heavy lifts. This will burn more calories post-training than doing 12 reps of a lighter weight.

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Don’t forget to pay in your sponsorship Money at the NatWest by the end of August!

Early bird entry fee reductions of £2 per person/£5 per family for entries received before 1st March for next year’s event: Sunday 28th June 2015!

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SAKS SHACK WINS THE DAY!

WINNING CARIBBEAN WINDOWS FROM SAKS. ALSO PICTURED: JANE’S HAIRDRESSERS, BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS AND THE GARDEN HOUSE HOSPICE SHOP

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Well done to the Royston Summer Rocks event, organised by retail organisation Royston Means Business, in the town centre in July, a superb event which showcased Royston as a vibrant town. The Listing walked round with Royston’s Mayor, Victoria Hulstrom-Allen, to meet the retailers who had dressed their shops up in a Caribbean theme.

The uptake was superb this year with a total of 14 windows dressed for the day. It was particularly pleasing to see so many new businesses who’ve not been involved before joining in the fun.

Well done to all the participants: • Ladds • Garden House Hospice Shop • Premier Travel • Mia Caro • Great Fit • G Miles • Cream • Beautiful Balloons • Jane’s Hairdressers • Days of Ashwell • Abbot Travel • Marshalls Estate Agents • Wonderful Things • and a special well done to winner Saks Hairdressers.

The judges were particularly impressed with those windows that had incorporated the business’s product or service into the display.

Great Fit, with their bikinis, Days of Ashwell with their cleverly crafted beach picnic complete with sandwiches and gingerbread men, and the Garden House Hospice Shop with their luminous coloured stock taking pride of place amongst the Caribbean accessories – all offering well thoughtout displays.

Notable too were Beautiful Balloons, who went all out with a dazzling summertime window of colour, and even Dolly the Dog sporting a Caribbean style flower in her hair.

There were even genuine Caribbean earrings being worn at G Miles Shoe Repairs!

The overall winner was Saks Hairdressers, who cleverly created Saks Shack – a wooden beach bar Newmarket Road, complete with cocktail jug and accessories, the sea, Royston the sunshine in the window, real sand – and their best beach hair care products! Very well thought out Tel: 07771358363 Email: info@sweetholistics.co.uk and implemented.

Rebecca Whitehead VTCT Level 3 Swedish Massage The Listing would like to extend a huge thank you to all those that took part and obviously has such fun  SWEDISH MASSAGE doing so, and to the Mayor who gave up her time to  FACIAL REJUVENATION judge the competition with us.  SEATED ACUPRESSURE MASSAGE We very much look forward to seeing you  REIKI  PAMPER PACKAGE – and yet more businesses – taking part in the  GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Christmas event, on Saturday 6th December in Royston Town Centre.

New Business Launch

SWEET HOLISTICS MASSAGE THERAPY

Sweet Holistics massage therapy opened its doors this year, and is owned and run by Rebecca Whitehead, a fully qualified massage therapist.

The treatments on offer for clients are: Swedish massage, Seated acupressure massage, Facial rejuvenation massage and Reiki.

Rebecca was inspired to train as a massage therapist after an injury to her knee caused from a skiing accident left her debilitated. She found massage to be a great comfort and an essential part of her recovery.

Rebecca states, “Massage really helped me get back to full health both physically and mentally. I think that people can sometimes see massage just as a treat but with the stresses and pressures of today I really feel that it is an important way of maintaining a healthy, balanced life” Rebecca qualified as a Swedish massage therapist VTCT Level 3, in the City of Cambridge, and she is a member of ‘FHT’ the Federation of Holistic Therapists.

Sweet Holistics massage therapy is set up in a private studio in Rebecca’s home in Newmarket Road, Royston, Hertfordshire. The room is light, warm and inviting, providing a welcoming and tranquil environment.

Rebecca combines her high level of practice of Swedish massage with her career as a pastry chef, offering a service of wedding and celebration cakes as part of an extensive portfolio of sweet treats. She also gives out loyalty cards to her massage clients that include discounts on treatments and boxed cupcakes for the client to enjoy after their treatment. This is how “Sweet” Holistics got its name.

Sweet Holistics Massage Therapy, www.sweetholistics.co.uk 07771 358363, info@sweetholistics.co.uk

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Sale

Saturday 6th August 9.30am - 5.30pm Sunday 7th August 10am - 3pm

Sale

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Latest 2015 Collections have arrived to make room we are holding our first ever sale!

Wedding dresses up to half price starting from £250, bridesmaids, mother of the bride outfits, hats and accessories also at silly not to be missed prices.

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When I fall in love it will be forever... www.burrbridal.co.uk 46-48 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LN Tel. 01223 323230 email info@burrbridal.co.uk

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FANTASTIC REDUCTIONS

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n o t s y o r n i e d SPOTLIGHT ON... handma FOWLMERE

Fowlmere is a very picturesque South Cambridgeshire village. It boasts a handsome church and is bursting with history having been visited by Samuel Pepys in 1660 and hosted the RAF during the world wars. An interesting memorial well stands opposite the war memorial.

It still has two traditional pubs - The Chequers (see our review in the Eats, Drinks & Leisure section) and The Queens Head. The Swan now hosts Sachins Indian Restaurant.

A bustling farmers market is held once a month (sadly not in August but returning on 13th September). The market is now in its fourth year and thriving. Go along and treat yourself to cakes, cheeses, award winning pies, chutneys, pickles, sauces and beef to name but a few of the delicious delights available.

On the outskirts of the village is RSPB Fowlmere which is a beautifully peaceful place to walk and explore. There are dragon flies buzzing, butterflies fluttering and trout to tickle as well as historical watercress beds.

On Friday 29th August, for the fourth year the village will play host to Illyria Open Air Touring Theatre. Illyria was created in 1991, and ever since has delighted audiences the length and breadth of the UK, and in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Canada. This year they will perform a version of “Robin Hood” adapted from the earliest Robin Hood ballads which pre-date Chaucer and has been chosen by the village to be suitable for a family audience.

As a community magazine, The Listing is here to help small independent businesses to grow and flourish. We are delighted to bring you details of specialist, niche businesses operating in the Royston area.

You can find out more by contacting each business on-line but you will certainly find fantastic creative products!

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ASHWELL BUSINESS CLUB

Last Wednesday of the month in The Three Tuns Ashwell at 7.30 am. Networking opportunities and learning sessions with Businesses from Ashwell and surrounding areas. Cost £12 per month members & £15 Guests. You must book to come along as numbers for breakfast needed. Contact Keith Gordon on 07764 475391, keith@keithgordon.net Find us on Facebook Ashwell Business Club

ROYSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Next meeting is Wednesday 10th September from looks to read – so 5.30pm at Palazzo, Kneesworth St, Royston. chop bulky text into Contact Anna Stocks 01763 878304 or info@ roystonchamber.org www.roystonchamber.org shorter chunks of no more than 5-6 lines ROYSTON COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Meet second Friday every month at the Old Bull and 100 characters Inn at 7.30am. If you are active in the Royston wide (shorter if you BUSINESS BABBLE ROYSTON & District Community, this is a group of charity Approachable hands on supportive group for group leaders, scout leaders, councillors, local can!). women who run their own business. Monthly businesses leaders – who support and share 5 Too many bullet points. meetings, usually the 3rd Monday of the month at ideas. Contact Ray Munden on 01763 241217 or Adhoc in Royston at 7.30pm for 8pm until 10pm email communitybreakfast@roystondiary.info Remember the number three: Contact Jayne Bratton 07764 657576 more than 3 bullet points is SOUTH CAMBRIDGE COFFEE www.businessbabble.net usually too many (the reader’s MORNING FRIDAY FIZZ Fridays 10am to 12noon Relaxed Informal attention flits about across the FREE business & social networking event held business networking. Holiday Inn Express on the last Friday of every month. Simply go to page), and if you really need the month’s chosen venue, buy a drink from the Cambridge-Duxford, Station Road West, CB22 more, break them down into Contact Gerrit van Deventer, bar, and meet the group for an informal afterinfo@southcambridgecoffeemorning.co.uk coherent groups of three points work catch up. Contact Sharon 01763 248447, sharon@townhousepublishing.co.uk; WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORK each (but no more than three Find us on Facebook Friday Fizz ROYSTON GROUP groups of three!).

MELBOURN BUSINESS ASSOC. Meet last Thursday of every month at the The Old 6 Finally, the word ‘we’. Don’t A lively networking group, held on the first Tues- Bull Inn, Royston from 11.45 to 2pm. For those serious about building your business. Contact day of the month at the Sheene Mill in Melbourn. create a ‘wee-wee’ website or Siobhan Costello on 07530 590652, To join or to attend a meeting, contact Kimmi article with every line beginning, siobhan.costello@wibn.co.uk www.wibn.co.uk Crosby on 07976 228377 ‘We this..’ and ‘We that..’ it just or kimmi@walnutmedical.info ROYSTON BUSINESS shows how self-obsessed you BREAKFAST CLUB are. Remember, it’s not about Meet on the 3rd Thursday of every you, it’s about them and their T-AV-SERVICES month. on Listing Help@Hand press adContact 1/8thSarah pageHillman – The 07967 197898, problem that you are about to S.Hillman@enabling-growth.com LIVE EVENTS solve!

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DIAMOND JUBILEE

Bassingbourn Village College celebrates its Diamond Jubilee this year on October 10th. Former pupils, staff, governors and local residents are all welcome to join us for this celebration; please register your interest by contacting the College on 01763 242344 or by e-mail at office@bassingbournvc.net. Visitors will be able to tour the college and enjoy some light entertainment and refreshments while catching up with friends.

ART EXHIBITION PRAISED

“The high quality and great variety of students’ work” was commented on by visitors to this year’s annual Art Exhibition at Meridian School in Garden Walk.

Parents, staff and students gathered to celebrate the work which had been achieved at GCSE AS and A Level.

The evening was also enlivened by the School’s musicians, with songs and instrumental pieces performed throughout the evening.

There are a wide range of skills covered at GCSE and A-Level, including Ceramics, Printmaking, Textiles, Acrylic, Oil and Watercolour painting, Mixed Media and Photography.

OUTDOOR FUN AT TANNERY DRIFT

Tannery Drift First School’s Red Foxes and Arctic Foxes classes recently invited Year 1 & 2 children from Barley School for a fun morning of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities.

The children joined forces to tackle exciting challenges around the school playground, field and wildlife area, display skills of observation, problem solving, agility and teamwork to complete each challenge.

Our new friends particularly enjoyed the challenge in our lovely Wildlife Area. As well as the expected wildlife, we hunted for larger creatures.

YOUNG PEOPLE NOT FIT FOR WORK?

“The economy is being put at risk because large numbers of teenagers are ‘under-equipped for life’”, stated the Daily Telegraph in July.

Surveys of almost 300 businesses were undertaken by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), and the findings show an overwhelming pattern of poor self-management, low levels of customer awareness and a lack of basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills not just in school leavers but also university graduates.

The CBI is calling for a reform of the education system which includes such recommendations as compulsory school-age work th g experience, apprenticeships, Listin Help@Hand press ad 1/8 page – The vocational qualifications and a greater Ofsted emphasis on “development of character” of pupils, rather than exams and academic achievement alone.

Whilst change is welcome and, many would argue, long overdue, such reports don’t provide a solution for today’s young people who are heading out into the world of work.

Fortunately, smart parents are turning toward the private sector to help prepare their children to enter the real world and give them the best chance of success.

One such company is new Royston-based business Help@Hand, a specialist human resources counselling service specifically aimed at school leavers, students and returners-to-work who are undecided about choosing their future career path and in need of professional guidance.

Run by Jackie Baer, a former HR Director in the IT sector for over 30 years, Help@Hand offers young people and adults a systematic and logical approach to career discovery, with training to improve communication and inter-personal skills, dummy run interviews, CV review, personal presentation and personality profiling.

Such skills will not only help you get an interview, but also prepare you so you are ready for important interviews when the time comes.

Help@Hand’s personal development programme will build your confidence and show you how to market yourself to ensure you meet the demands of employers, because first impressions count.

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MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL OPEN DAYS The Greneway School, Garden Walk, Royston and Roysia School, Burns Road, Royston are Middle Schools serving pupils aged 9 to 13 and Meridian School, Garden Walk, Royston is the upper school serving pupils aged 13 to 18, from Royston and the surrounding villages.

The following Open Days will be taking place: Meridian Upper School - Tuesday 30th September 2014.

And Roysia Middle School — Tuesday 7th October 2014.

And Greneway Middle School — Wednesday 8th October 2014.

For further details please contact: The Greneway Middle School Garden Walk Royston Herts SG8 7JF 01763 243650

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We aim to make sure that every child in our care enjoys their time at school.

We adapt activities to allow all children to show their strengths and encourage every child to feel capable, be independent and love learning.

Our early years foundation stage will provide an excellent start to your child’s education. We offer flexible nursery hours and also run an established on-site breakfast club and after school club.

For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact our school office.

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Mondays – The dance College, Lumen Road 5.00pm – 6.45pm - Junior Gymnastics COMING SOON 6.45pm – 7.45pm - Senior Gymnastics COMING SOON

Thursdays – The dance College, Lumen Road Miss George Fisher 5.45pm – Pre – Senior Boys Street 6.30pm – Senior Boys Street 7.30pm – Finish

Tuesdays – Queens Road Miss Georgina Wootten 3.45pm – Grade 1 Ballet 4.30pm – Grade 2 Ballet 5.15pm – Grade 3 Ballet 6.15pm – Grade 6 Ballet 7.15pm – Finish

Fridays – The dance College Miss Lisa Connell 4.00pm – TIP TOE TINY TAPPERS – BRAND NEW 4.30pm – Dinky Dancers Modern Groovers (3 years and above) 5.00pm – CHEERLEADING – BRAND NEW 5.45pm – Style Stars - Contemporary Funk 6.30pm – Commercial 7.15pm – Finish

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9.00pm – Finish Tuesdays – Hyde House Little Chishil Miss Lisa Connell 3.45pm – 4.15pm – Dinky Dancers Modern Groovers BRAND NEW CLASS Wednesdays – Queens Road Miss Georgina Wootten 3.45pm - Baby Ballet 4.15pm – Pre - Primary Ballet 5.00pm – Intermediate Ballet 6.00pm – Pointe Work 6.45pm – Adult Ballet 7.40pm – Finish Thursdays – Hyde House – Little Chishill Miss Georgina Wootten 3.00pm – Melody Movement Pre-School Class (2 years +) 3.45pm – Melody Movement First Ballet 4.20pm – Melody Movement First Ballet Class 2 4.50pm – Finish Thursdays – Queens Road Miss Georgina Wootten 5.30pm – Grade 4 Modern 6.15pm – Grade 3 Tap 7.00pm – Grade 6 Modern 7.45pm – Intermediate Modern 8.45pm – Finish

Fridays – The dance College Miss Stephanie Mawbey 4.00pm – 4.45pm – Junior Non-Syllabus Ballet Class BRAND NEW 4.45pm – 5.45pm – Senior Non-Syllabus Ballet Class BRAND NEW 6.45pm – Adult Tap 7.30pm – Finish Saturdays – The dance College, Lumen Road Miss Lisa Connell’s Classes Studio 1 09.15am – Fairy Footsteps 09.45am – Grade 1 Ballet – Class 2 10.30am – Grade 1 Modern 11.15am – Grade 2 Modern 12.00pm – Junior Boys Street Class 12.45pm – Finish Saturdays – The dance College, Lumen Road Miss Georgina’s Classes Studio 2 09.45am – Primary Ballet 10.30am – Grade 2 Tap 11.15am – Grade 1 Tap 12.00pm – Finish The dance College, Lumen Road Miss Carley Broom’s Classes Studio 2 09.00am – 9.45am – Junior Musical Theatre Studio 3 10.45am – 11.30am – Senior Musical Theatre Studio 3 Private Singing Lessons

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HOMES & GARDENS In the garden... August 1. Extending the season

Flower borders can look tired by high summer. The obvious thing to do is make sure you have flowers that are later flowering such as Rudbeckias, Sedums, Anemones and Miscanthus. But you could also extend the season of some of your perennials by dead heading and pruning. Plants such as Geraniums, Alchemilla, Salvia and Nepeta all respond well to being cut right back to a basal clump, promoting new growth and a second flush of flowers.

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Top tips and ideas for your garden views through transparent herbaceous planting of tall Verbena, Calamagrostis, and Helleniums for example. Your eyes’ view changes the moment you sit down, so why not create the feeling of being within the planting?! This also works very well with conservatory planting. Bring the Herbaceous perennials and grasses closer to the windows and enjoy the sense of being enveloped by nature.

4. Change for the better

Do not be afraid of your garden! If something is not working in the border such as a thuggish Gardening is all about controlling nature to ground cover or a disappointing Hibiscus create beautiful outdoor spaces. I like to see remove it and start again. A hot summer is not more formality by the house and slowly more the time to be replanting, especially if you are natural toward the end of the garden. Contrasting away soon afterwards. Lack of water is a killer structures such as a well clipped box or yew while new roots are establishing. Smaller plants hedge next to flouncy flowery herbaceous such as herbaceous perennials and grasses can planting is my favourite look in the garden. be planted, but I would be inclined to wait until 3. A place to contemplate the autumn for tree and shrub replanting.

Gardening can be all about work if you are 5. Encouraging wildlife not careful. It is important to have a place to sit It is not all about manicuring every inch of and contemplate in the garden. Place seats with our outdoor spaces. It is important to have

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Melbourn garden designer Richard Arnott www.thinkgardenthinkrichard.co.uk some untidy wild places for the wildlife to thrive in. Wild flowers are great for attracting insects and birds. One of my favourite gardens for this is Sticky Wicket in Dorset. This is the garden of Pam Lewis, plants woman and Wildflower meadow expert. Her garden is a journey of how to attract wildlife. From hay meadows to nectar gardens, vegetables using companion planting and a fruit wood.

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GARDENING: GROW YOUR OWN TAKE-AWAY

We all know that home-cooked food is better for us than a stream of takeaways, but then we all deserve a little self-indulgence from time to time. So why not save yourself the guilt (and some cash) and grow your own Chinese takeaway right here in your own garden?

No I haven’t turned cookery writer, but you can easily grow some of those tasty and crunchy vegetables that make the backbone of many a Chinese stir-fry... and the great thing is that oriental vegetables do well from late summer sowings, so it’s off to the garden centre (not the takeaway) you go!

Bean sprouts are so easy to grow you could almost do it with your eyes shut. The common types are sprouted mung-beans, and you can either buy packets of seed or a small packet of the beans themselves from your local health food store. They’ll come with easy cultivation instructions and before you know it you’ll have the beginnings of a stir-fry.

Mizuna has got to be one of the most attractive leafy vegetables you can grow. Its green leaves appear soon after sowing the seed in a pot or in open ground, and they add a great spicy flavour to your stir-fry and also add a zing to salads and sandwiches. oriental vegetables do well from late summer sowings And where would your Chinese meal be without that delicious Oriental veg, pak-choi. It’s another easy vegetable to grow late in the summer: just sow the seeds in a well-forked soil, water, and wait.

Thin out as per the instructions of the seed packet (you can eat the thinnings too), then just pinch off the roots and pop the plants into the wok. Pak-choi also grows well in a container of multi-purpose compost.

Garlic is another essential ingredient. It’s not really the right time of year to plant garlic, but for an unexpected little extra take a few spare cloves and pot them in trays of compost. Keep the compost slightly moist and in a week or two the cloves will start to sprout.

What you’re after here aren’t the sprouts though, but the bright green foliage which adds a definitely garlicy flavour to stir-fries and

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Royston District Scouts urgently need volunteers to train as Leaders for Beaver and Scout Groups to teach youngsters a range of life skills through challenges, team and individually and activities that are fun and exciting Marie Curie Cancer Care need volunteers for their new Royston Fundraising Group to raise money that can be used to pay Marie Curie nurses to look after people with terminal illnesses in their own homes.

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a touch of colour as well.

Radishes add heat as well as crunch, and there are some lovely oriental varieties such as Mantanhong, which is a British-bred Chinese variety with a superbly crunchy bright red-topink inner flesh and spherical white roots – great for colour and texture and with a sweet almost nutty flavour. Sow in open ground or pots from now until early September for cropping in a few weeks’ time.

Spring onions are another classic stir-fry component. You won’t get a fully mature crop for harvesting this year unless you’re extremely lucky; but what you will get is a super-young onion that will add both colour and intense flavour to the contents of your wok.

And finally, mushrooms will add a meaty texture to your homegrown vegetable stir-fry. Kits for growing both oyster and field mushrooms are available in many garden centres or by mail order. It’s not always easy to get right, I know, but the challenge is definitely worth it when you have exotic mushrooms growing in your cellar, garden frame, greenhouse, or shed.

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CHURCHES Churches Together in Royston and District www.ct-royston.org.uk 07923 883438 Bassingbourn Parish Church, North End Revd. Donald McFadyen 01763 244836 www. bassingbournchurch.org.uk Bassingbourn URC South End Bassingbourn, Revâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Duncan Goldie Tea Room last Friday each month Sunday school each week Sec. Gillian Darnell 01763 245571

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Hall Pastor Matt & Cate Hall 01763 243166 mail@tlc-royston.org.uk www.tlc- 8.30am-6.30pm royston.org.uk 01763 230350

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Melbourn Baptist ChurchMortlock Street 01763 261650 www.melbourn-baptist.org.uk Ignite Community Church, Coombes Comminity Centre, Burns Road Contact: Margaret McCormack 01763 852118 Open House Project, The House, Market Hill.

01763 246799 www.thehouseonline.org.uk Royston Catholic ChurchMelbourn Road Fr. Seamus McGeoghan 01763 243117 www. roystoncatholicchurch.co.uk Royston Evangelical Church 11.15 Every Sunday, York Way A Lively, Welcoming, International Church. 01763 233332 Royston Methodist Church, Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, Minister Revâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Chris White, 01763 256816.

Sunday services at 10am and 6.30pm, Juneior Church & crèche at 10am. www.roystonmethodist.org.uk St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Church Melbourn Street, Royston rpc.churchoffice@btinternet.com Vicar: The Revd. Heidi Huntley 01763 243145 Church Office: 01763 246371 Revelation Youth Church, Meldreth 01763 262440 Royston Spiritualist Church President Judy Moule Service every Sunday 6.30pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall.

Everyone welcome. Judy Moule 01223 503345 Therfield Chapel www.therfieldchapel.org 01763 287220 Therfield Parish Church Revd.

Richard Morgan 01763 287364 Trinity Life Church Meetings 10am Royston Town

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North Herts District Council 01462 474000 www.north-herts.gov.uk

Coombes Community Centre Sports Hall, Meetings Rooms, Under 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area and Social Club Bar. Gillian Morland, coombescommunity@uwclub. net www.coombescommunity centre.co.uk. 01763 248081

Hertfordshire County Council 01992 555555 www.hertsdirect.org

Royston District Council Office 01763 242393 Royston Town Council 01763 245484

DENTISTS Ashwell Dental 44 High Street Ashwell 01462 742353 The Dentist 63 The High Street Buntingford 01763 271695 Market Hill Dental Care 6-8 Market Hill Royston 01763 244298 Melborn Dental Practice 24a Orchard Road, Melbourn 01763 262034 Priory Dental Centre 17 Queens Road Royston 01763 246677 The Royston Dental Practice 30 Kneesworth Street Royston 01763 243268 Royston Dental Suite 29-31 High Street, Royston 01763 244805

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