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YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO ROYSTON & BEYOND • SEPTEMBER 2014 • ISSUE 109

INSIDE: ROYSTON ARTS FESTIVAL PROGRAMME SPOTLIGHT ON GUILDEN AND STEEPLE MORDEN ARTS SPECIAL ROYSTON RUGBY CLUB 19 - 28 September 2014 www.roystonartsfestival.org WHAT’S ON? • COMMUNITY NEWS • LOCAL BUSINESSES • EVENTS • ORGANISATIONS • EATS & DRINKS

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RICHMOND’S COACHES Sept Day Trips 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 Sat 6 Ascot Raceday & Food Festival, inc Guided Tour Sat 6 Greenwich & The Tall Ships Regatta Sun 7 Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival 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 Thu 25 Mamma Mia – West End Matinee & Lunch Sat 27 Southwold – Seaside Supersaver Oct Shows & Events Wed 1 Barnum at Southend Cliffs Pavilion Matinee Fri 10 Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace Sat 11 Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace Sat 11 Bruges via Eurotunnel Sat 11 Horse of the Year Show at LG Arena Sun 19 Miranda Hart at the O2 Arena – Lower Tier Tue 21 Lord of the Dance – Dangerous Games Nov Wed 5 Memphis – West End Matinee Wed 5 Les Miserables – West End Matinee Thu 13 Memphis – West End Evening Performance Thu 13 Miss Saigon – West End Matinee Performance Sun 16 Spanish Riding School of Vienna – Wembley Wed 19 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory – Matinee Wed 19 Lion King – Matinee Sat 22 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Matinee Sun 23 Classical Spectacular inc Lunch (RAH) Thu 27 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee inc Lunch Thu 27 Calamity Jane at Milton Keynes Matinee Sat 29 Bruges Christmas Market – via Eurotunnel Dec Wed 3 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee Thu 4 War Horse – West End Matinee Thu 4 Dance Til Dawn – Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace Mon 8 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee Fri 12 Alfie Boe at the O2 Arena Wed 17 Andre Rieu at the LG Arena Sun 21 Olympia International Horseshow – Evening Perf

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WELCOME To the September issue of The Listing Royston comes alive at the end of September when the Royston Arts Festival takes over the town, bringing comedy, dance, music and drama. You can take part in workshops such as drawing manga cartoons and cake decorating, or why not learn to facepaint?

If you prefer to sit back and be entertained, watch Mrs Brown’s Boys at Royston Picture Palace, the CADS play the Fosdyke Saga or live stand-up comedy.

Multi-award winning trumpeter Alison Balsom gives a talk on her career and life, followed by a Q and A session at Greneway School, where her passion for music began.

Check out the full programme on our centre pages, pick up a copy of the printed programme or visit www.roystonartsfestival.org for full details of how you can get involved.

Also this month, visit Hertfordshire Open Studios, with local studios open in Barkway, Steeple Morden, Royston and Buntingford.

Our arts-theme continues with news of Stacey Leigh Ross’ No Place Like Home exhibition which features original works inspired by the three places she calls home - Trinidad, London and Royston.

Curwen’s Gallery open their doors again with a new exhibition from photographers Kate and Martin Bailey, and woodturning by Rowland Penfold.

And if art just isn’t your thing... this month we also focus on Royston Rugby Club and South Cambridgeshire villages Guilden and Steeple Morden.

There’s something for everyone this September, enjoy!

With best wishes

Cath

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OUT & ABOUT Royston Rugby Club

TEAMWORK, RESPECT, ENJOYMENT, DISCIPLINE, SPORTSMANSHIP These are the values that make one of the toughest games on earth, one of the greatest games on earth!

Rugby is an excellent sport for children of all ages and is one of the few sports where children of both sexes with mixed abilities can participate in competitive team sports on equal basis.

At Royston RUFC, young recruits from Under 5 through Under 12 play under the Mini Rugby code. The game, its rules and skill requirements develop in line with the age group and capabilities of the youngsters ensuring fun, safety and learning at the right pace for all. During School Years 1, 2, 3 the non-contact form of the game (Tag Rugby) is played. Children are placed rigorously in their year groups to ensure no-one is over-awed by the presence of older children.

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The first team play in the Hertfordshire and Middlesex Division 1 league which offers players a good challenge and test of their rugby skills. Our first team play to a high standard and training for them is not for the fainthearted! As well as skills training, team building and strength & conditioning coaching is offered to make sure we play to our best ability.

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Many of our coaches are trained and licensed by the RFU to coach rugby in all age groups, from 4 years old to adult rugby. The coaching team keep up to date by attending regular CPD courses on developments within the game and our association with the Saracens Premiership club allows coaches to join their elite coach development program so we continue to offer all our players what they need to enjoy and develop their rugby.

Our base on Royston Heath offers us excellent facilities and plenty of space for playing and social events - or just a sneaky pint of Doombar after training!

The club offers senior training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, touch rugby on Wednesday evenings, youth and mini training on Sunday mornings and more!

We would love to talk to you about our local club and all it offers so please don’t hesitate to check us out. Give us a call if you would like to find out more on any aspect of rugby or look at the web site:

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In July we held fund raising events in aid of our charity, Headway, which included a Tombola at our Social evening and a Coffee Morning. This charity provides specialist services and support to people with an acquired brain injury and their families. At our speaker meeting, we had a “Flower Arranging” demonstration given

by Maria Nightingale ending up raffling off her many lovely flower arrangements. At our last meeting of the Summer programme we had a light hearted ‘Day at the Seaside’ themed Social with wonderful decorations, a fish and chip supper and taxing quizzes!

Although we have a break during August, one Sunday, members enjoyed a lovely coach trip to Rochester spending the day there at leisure.

We begin our Autumn Programme in September with a Social, catching up after the Summer holidays! The following week our speaker will be Andy Malcolm talking about “The True Price of Fish and Chips”. At the next meeting Richard Furnival-Jones will be telling us about ‘The Palace of Knightsbridge’, giving us a behind the scenes look at Harrods. Towards the end of September we shall also be making a visit by coach to the Flower Festival in St Alban’s Cathedral.

We are a thriving club and new members are always welcome.

Why not join one of our meetings held in the Town Hall on Monday evenings which start at 8pm. Speaker meetings end at 10pm and Social Evenings at 9.30pm. For further details about Roysia Women’s Club please contact Wendy Pearce 01763-231381 or Mavis Ingle 01763-222524 or email: roysia10@yahoo.co.uk.

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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

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BREEZE CYCLING

FOWLMERE PLAYGROUP

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

2nd Weds monthly, 2.30pm, Fowlmere VH. Speakers, events and other activities. For 60yrs+. Contact Dorothy Woods: dorothy. woods@btinternet.com. Tel 01763 208778 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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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 Jewellery Making Group, Tues 7.30-9.30pm, Fowlmere Village Hall. A friendly group pop in or book a workshop.www.buddingbeaders.org. uk. Julie 01763 853257, Sylvia 01763 208397

FRIENDS OF THE HERTFORDSHIRE WAY

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

Puppy socialisation & adult dog training.

Tues eve: Barkway VH: Agility, Flyball, scent work and games Sat: Kneesworth.1:1 Tuition and Behaviour problems. Contact Christine Walker 01763 244437 or 07811878231 email 4pawsdogtrainingclub@gmail.com www.4pawsdogtrainingclub.co.uk

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.

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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

CANCER RESEARCH UK Maurice Hill,Chairman 18,Orchard Way,Royston, Herts, SG8 5EY. 07719132793

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY

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

ANGELS SUPPORT GROUP

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

ANGLIA LAND YACHT CLUB

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. www.singingaloud.com or 07916798655

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 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 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 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.

A friendly club with a competitive edge.

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

Peter Scaife 01763 248454.

BASSINGBOURN BOOK CAFÉ

Access to the Cambridgeshire County Library Service and offers over 4500 fiction and local history books. 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

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CITIZENS ADVICE (NORTH HERTS) North Herts and District Citizens Advice, The Town Hall Royston. Drop in Mon & Wed, 9.30am-12noon. National Advice line number: 08444 111 444: 10am –4pm, Mon-Fri

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

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

Thursdays, 5-7pm & Sundays 9am-3.30pm at Coombes Community Centre Zoe & Mark Barfield 01763 245447

EVERGREEN CLUB

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

FIVE ‘O’ TABLE TENNIS & SOCIAL CLUB

Wednesday evenings, September to May only, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Market Hill Rooms.

Table tennis for adults aged 21 years and over and their friends. Non-league. Secretary Doreen Pepper 01223 871458

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

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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 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

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. 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.

JAZZ IMPROVISATION

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 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

KARATE CLASSES

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

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

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

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

LITLINGTON BADMINTON CLUB

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

LITTLE LINGUISTS

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

OPENHOUSE PROJECT

Youth Drop In Centre at 4 Market Hill Royston. Tues and Sats 7-10pm. Ages 12 to 17’s Pool, Table tennis,Xbox’s, art workshops etc. Phone Viv for details- 07949 833223 or e mail ; openhouse@oneservice.co.uk

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

PAPILLION PLAYGROUP

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

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CANCER AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 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

MELBOURN & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

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

MELBOURN BOWLS CLUB

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

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 261144 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

Play time all the time at Papillon Playgroup for rising 2yrs to 4yrs. A warm family environment where children can learn while they play.

Located in Royston Town Centre. www. papillonplaygroup.co.uk Anne 07887674453 or Carrie 07909607753’ 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

ROYSTON FOODBANK

Sessions on Weds 9.30am to 12.30pm; Sat 3pm till 5pm. Voucher referral system.Call or e mail Viv or Andy for details. 07541 808 185 info@royston.foodbank.org.uk

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

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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

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

Low cost door-to-door transport for groups or individuals who are unable to use conventional public transport. Office hours are 9am-3pm Monday - Friday. 01763 245228 or info@roytrans.co.uk or www. roytrans.co.uk

ROYSTON & DIST. FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

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

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

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 CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB

New members welcome. Sandrine Gamaury, Chair sandrine.gamaury@ntlworld.com 07947 123341

ROYSTON CRICKET CLUB

ROYSTON & DISTRICT FUNDRAISING GROUP MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE ROYSTON & DIST. MENCAP SOC.

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 & DIST. MOTORCYCLE CLUB

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 & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB 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

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 Stephen Marshall 01763 261442

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

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.

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.

ROYSTON CYCLING CLUB

Club rides on Sunday’s. Meet 8.45am outside Mica Hardwear www.roystoncc.co.uk

ROYSTON DAY CENTRE

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 260072 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

ROYSTON WI (PM)

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 WILDLIFE GROUP

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. 01763 264189

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 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/

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.

ROYSTON RUNNERS

ROYSTON SHORT TENNIS

ROYSTON LIONS CLUB

ROYSTON TENNIS CLUB

Club. 3.10-6pm term time, 8.30am-5.30pm holiday time. Debbie, 07952 100208 or 01763 852888

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 RUGBY 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 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

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 WI (AM)

ROYSTON SATURDAY MORNING SCHOOL

ROYSTON LADIES CIRCLE

ROYSTON TABLE TENNIS 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

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

ORGANISATIONS

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 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

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

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

VEGETARIANS & VEGANS GROUP

VOLUNTEER CENTRE

Royston and District, Royston Hospital, London Road, Royston, Herts SG8 9EN 01763 243020

ROYSTON YOUNG VOICES

WILLIAM LEE’S CHARITY

RUBBISH, RECYCLE, REMAKE

YOGA IN PREGNANCY

SANDON GARDENER’S CLUB

YOUTH CLUB

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/ 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 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

Affiliated to the Stroke Association. Weds. 1015 – 1215 The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston.

Support with communication, activities and outings.

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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

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

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

ROYSTON SWIMMING CLUB

TRIANGLE BADMINTON CLUB

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 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 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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Town Crier SEPTEMBER 2014

Keeping Royston residents in touch with their local council

Tackling High St problems WE promised in our March issue to keep you up to date on our work taking forward issues identified in the Town Centre Tidy Up in September.

With the help of North Herts District and Herts County councillors, we are hoping to achieve some major pavement cleaning and street furniture renovations in the near future.

There will also be some extensive repair and maintenance work done on the road and pavements in the High Street. Cigarette disposal bins are planned to be installed in the High Street.

We are working with the waste and recycling service manager to ensure that the High Street area is being cleaned according to the contract.

We hope this demonstrates that action is being taken, and it will be an ongoing process.

We are fully committed to improving the High Street and other areas in Royston.

‘We have a vibrant town’ Victoria Hulstrom-Allen Mayor of Royston THE first thing to strike me since taking up office as Mayor of Royston is that we have a really active community.

Sometimes is is all too easy to become swept up in the daily routines of life and not take stock of what is around us.

Royston truly does have a vibrant scene.

I have had the pleasure of attending such a wide variety of events: such as the Brownies 100th birthday, the Royston in Blue charity event, the marvellous Filipino Barrio Fiesta, Fun in the Park and Johnson Matthey’s Queen’s Award presentation.

The saying “there’s nothing to do” should not be applied to Royston.

I look forward to continuing to represent the town over the coming year and hope to meet as many of you as possible.

ABOVE: Victoria Hulstrom-Allen at the Barrio Fiesta and, left, taking over as mayor from Robert Smith

YOUR TOWN COUNCILLORS HEATH WARD Peter Burt 01763 248042

Lindsay Davidson

John Davison 07802 907700

lindsay@ davidson.mp

Rod Kennedy 01763 245681

01763 247497

01763 221431 peter.burt@ north-herts.gov.uk

Victoria Hulstrom-Allen

cllr.john.davidson @btinternet.com

Cllrhustromallen@ googlemail.com

rod4heath @gmail.com

MERIDIAN WARD Mike Harrison 01763 220055

Paula McGlynn

F John Smith

Vera Swallow

01763 243082

Rita Turner 01763 246146

07932 769505 michael.e.harrison @gmail.com

CllrPaula.mcglynn @outlook.com

fjsmithroyston@ btinternet.com

veraswallow @hotmail.com

Sarah Dingley

Mark Hughes

Rob Inwood

Ben Lewis

07860 108085

01763 221793

01763 263013

mark@ifa.bz

robertinwood@ virginmedia.com

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PALACE WARD Les Baker 01763 242837

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ROYSTON TOWN COUNCIL - ANNUAL REPORT THE annual town meeting was held in March when the Mayor presented Community Civic Awards and Community Trust Fund Awards.

Talking about my generation A MORNING of activities is being organised for the young at heart.

The town council and the Royston & District Museum are working together as part of Silver Sunday: Celebrating Older People. The event is being sponsored by Johnson Matthey.

The activities will be taking place in the museum on Sunday 5 October (10am 12 noon).

They will include an opportunity to share memories in the museum’s My Generation, Baby project, to have a session on the The Crow printing press and remember the music and the events of the not too distant past.

Refreshments will be available and the event is FREE.

Deputy town clerk retires

Elected members of the Town Council, North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC) and Hertfordshire County Council gave reported on activities during the past year.

Details of their reports can be found in the minutes of the meeting at www.roystontowncouncil.gov.uk.

The Town Council is responsible for the Town Hall, Market Hill Rooms, Green Walk and Stile Plantations, the War Memorial, Royston Cave, Green Street allotments, the Royston & District Museum and Art

The Town Council is also the sole trustee for the Leete Charity Trust, which provides grants towards further education for students who live or attend school in Royston.

After thorough evaluation of income and expenditure, the town council increased the Tax Precept for 2014-2015 from £258,600 to £ 272,900 - which equals to an increase in tax for a Band D property by £2.44 per year.

Copies of the annual report are available at the Town Hall offices or can be downloaded from the council's website.

st budget set Financial figures again EXPENDITURE Admin / Democracy seum Royston & District Mu y ller Ga & Art Properties Plantation Other Expenses Royston Cave Allotments War Memorial Town Manager iences Cross - public conven Cemetery

by NHDC) Markets (previously funded

Budget 2013-14 103,155 88,753

Year-end figure 95,977 72,297

113,907 7,188 12,040 5,411 4,178 4,125 10,000 16,000 0 0

103,916 4,904 9,803 4,595 4.351 2,669 10,000 14,186 4,760 82,949

364,717

410,407

TOTAL EXPENDITURE

INCOME

JEAN Waldock, above, the town council’s deputy town clerk, has retired after eight years service.

She said: “The work has been enjoyable and worthwhile, and really showed me just how much the town council is doing.”

Town councillors said they appreciated her hard work and commitment over the years.

Gallery, The Cross public conveniences and the operation of the markets.

Interest Agency and market Markets iences Cross - public conven seum Mu t tric Royston & Dis & Art Gallery Properites Allotments Precept TOTAL INCOME

100 4,349 0

746 9,240 61,259

4,000 500 87,620

4,000 808 79,397

4,652 258,600

5,006 258,600

410,404

419,056

Town Clerk Susan Thornton-Bjork

Budget 2014-15 104,777 88,459 87,677 7,906 12,044 6,066 4,678 4,126 10,000 16,262 0 69,908 411,903

100 0 64,400 2,000 800 67,044 4,659 272,900 411,903

Town Hall Office opening hours Monday-Thursday (9am-5pm) Friday (9am-4.30pm)

Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7DA Tel 01763 245484 Fax 01763 248016

www.roystontowncouncil.gov.uk enquiries@roystontowncouncil.gov.uk

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

GUILDEN MORDEN AND STEEPLE MORDEN

Referenced in the Domesday Book as ‘Morden’ and ‘the other Morden’, Guilden Morden and Steeple Morden are pretty villages set on the border of South Cambridgeshire. Steeple Morden was known in the early 13th century as ‘South Morden’, whilst Guilden means Golden.

There’s plenty going on in this area - find out more about what’s happening in September.

Guilden Morden

Steeple Morden

The Guilden Morden History Group Project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and sponsored by Guilden Morden Parish Council and Fusion Creative Marketing Ltd have developed a 1940’s Village Trial.

From Saturday13th September, the day of the September Show in Guilden Morden, and for the following two weeks, you are invited to enter the Village Trial Challenge for the chance of winning the prize draw. Leaflets with a map of the trail are available through September from Guilden Groceries.

The September Show takes place on the Recreation Ground, starting with the Children’s Grand Parade.

Expect to see classic cars, motor bikes, miniature railway and many more stalls and sideshows. The theme this year is Wheels, and this theme is also reflected in some of the produce classes for the traditional produce show.

Children can enter such classes as make an edible vehicle or decorate a wheel biscuit. Of course there are many more traditional classes such as homegrown produce, baking and preserves. Entries are accepted between 9.30 and 11.30am on the day, more information on the village website.

You are invited to find out what it was like living in Guilden Morden during the 1940’s by visiting an Exhibition to be held in the Schoolroom of the Congregational Church, Pound Green, Guilden Morden on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September from 11am to 5 pm.

The exhibition will feature photographs, recorded memories, maps, memorabilia, music and much much more. What’s more, entry is free and refreshments will be served.

Steeple Morden is an incredibly sociable and friendly parish, with very active tennis, cricket, football and bowls clubs; not to mention the ‘Morden Players’- a local Amateur Dramatics Group who never fail to surprise with their quirky sell out performances. The Players chose to donate part of the proceeds to local charity Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire from their recent performance, Little Red Riding Hoodie. The Morden Players’ next production, which will be a locally written comedy, will be on 29th, 30th and 31st October 2014. New members are always welcome.

The village is home to the Parish Church of SS Peter & Paul, and the Waggon and Horses is the only remaining public house of the eight that survived into the 1950s. The villagers of Steeple Morden have lived through some historic events; construction of Steeple Morden Airfield started in 1939, after three farmers were told that their land was to be requisitioned by the Air Ministry.

In July 1943, the United States 355th Fighter Group arrived in Steeple Morden and during their stay they received a unit citation for their extraordinary heroism.

They became known as the ‘Steeple Morden Strafers.’

Little remains of the airfield today except a few buildings, a part of the main runway and the perimeter track. Although the sound of Wellington Bombers and Mustangs Fighters has disappeared, lasting friendships with those across the pond remain.

Steeple Morden’s annual village fund raiser, The Harvest Fair, will be held on Saturday 20th September from 12 to 4.30pm. Planning is in its final stages with a ‘Glen Miller’ style big band to start the day, followed by the Police Firearms and Dog team. Competitive parents will be able to take part in the Rodeo Bull competitions whilst those who desire a more relaxing afternoon can sample the beer and Pimms tent, the BBQ and cake stalls. Old favourites include of course, the Horticultural Show, the Vintage Car collection, a car boot sale, bouncy castle, Scruffs Dog show and lots of surprises for all the family.

Steeple Morden is also the home of local artist Anna Pye’s Studio. Anna creates original hand pulled prints & screen printed home textiles, inspired by countryside & wildlife, as well as handmade books & cards. She also runs lino printing workshops.

Anna is opening her Sudio to visitors on Saturday and Sundays between 6th - 28th September and at other times by appointment (see our feature on Hertfordshire Open Studios) - another great reason to visit the village in September!

For further information: www.guildenmorden.gov.uk

Pig Roast in aid of Wheels for Martin’s Friends Saturday 6th September, 6pm till late Guilden Morden Rec and Edward VII pub. Live bands, pig roast, children’s entertainer Mr Rainbow Guilden Morden September Show 13th September 2014 from 12.30pm Guilden Morden in the 1940’s 27th & 28th September 2014

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THE ROYSTON FRINGE

The Royston Fringe at the Methodist Church in Queens Road (venue 8) is offering several events again this year.

We kick off with a Duke Ellington style jazz concert by Harmony in Harlem on Friday 19th, tickets £10.

Under 18s are invited to enter the art competition, on the subject of “Heroes & Villains”. There are three age groups: under 8, 8-11 and 12-17, all entries will be displayed and prizes will be presented on Sunday 28th at 4pm.

Art and craft of all sorts from adults are welcome for the exhibition which will be open on Saturday 27th, 10am-5pm, and Sunday 28th, 12noon-5pm, and entry if free.

Professor Anthony Slinn, a distinguished and entertaining expert on Art History, will be giving a talk (his last before he retires, so do come) on Picasso’s famous painting “Guernica” on Friday 26th, tickets are £5 each.

A dancing show from the very talented GSTARS will be staged twice on Saturday 27th at 11am and 2.30pm.

Finally come and have afternoon tea with local author Sarah Harrison – “You couldn’t make it up!”

– tickets £5.

All tickets can be obtained from Brian Norwood on 07895 095 455.

Entry forms for the exhibition and competition are available at www.royston-methodist.org.uk The Royston Fringe is held in association with RoystonArtsFestival.org

LOCAL ARTISTS ON SHOW

One of the biggest art exhibitions in Royston is nearly here. The Royston Arts Society’s annual Autumn Exhibition at Royston Town Hall is always a date for your diary – this year those dates are September 27th to 28th 2014.

The Society’s contribution to the Royston Arts Festival is back this year with an astounding variety of art. Your options are endless: framed and unframed original art, prints, greeting cards, portraits, landscapes, abstracts, mixed media, watercolours, acrylics, oils, pen and ink, pastels, line drawings and much more will be on sale at very affordable prices. Even better it’s all by local artists. You will be absolutely spoiled for choice!

The Royston Arts Society was established in 1978 and over the years it has developed a reputation for high quality art in North Hertfordshire. Its key purpose is to provide a creative community experience, so you’d be in the right place whether you’re there to buy or just to look. Maybe we’ll see you there...

The Royston Arts Society’s Autumn Exhibition. 27th September 10am – 5pm & 28th September 11am -4pm at Royston Town Hall, Melbourn St, Royston, SG8 7DA. Visit www.roystonartsoc.org.uk or email enquiries@roystonartsoc.org.uk for more info.

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AN OFFAL-Y GOOD SHOW!

It’s not often that a drama group publicises its next show by announcing that “It’s a load of tripe!” but that’s just how Corvus Amateur Drama Society (CADS) is promoting its latest offering.

Those with long memories, a droll sense of humour, and possibly left-wing leanings may remember the much loved cartoon strip The Fosdyke Saga written and drawn by the great Bill Tidy which appeared in the Daily Mirror in the 1970s and ‘80s. Described as “a classic tale of struggle, power, personalities and tripe”, the strip was a parody of John Galsworthy’s classic novel series The Forsyte Saga, and centred around the fortunes of the eponymous family whose rise to fortune in the Lancashire tripe trade were constantly being thwarted by the evil Roger, son of the late tripe king, Ben Ditchley, who disinherited him after he seduced the woman his father intended to wed.

The cartoon strip was axed in 1985 when Robert Maxwell took over the Mirror (according to Bill “because he didn’t like it”!), but not before Alan Plater had adapted it as a stage show and it is this show that CADS is presenting this September as part of the 2014 Royston Arts Festival.

Best described as half musical, half pantomime and half slapstick farce, the story sees the Fosdyke family rise from humble beginnings at the turn of the 20th century to fame and fortune as Lancashire’s foremost tripe manufacturers and takes in coal strikes, the Suffrage movement, and pretty much the whole of World War One. The group achieved a significant coup when faced with the need to produce some artwork for publicity purposes: they decided to approached Bill Tidy himself and the cartoonist was reportedly so delighted that the show was being given an airing that he generously agreed to donate two completely original cartoons in exchange for frontrow tickets! One of these is reproduced here.

The Fosdyke Saga, 7.30 pm, Thursday 25th, Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September at Meridian School. Tickets £10 each (or £5 for children and students) from www.cadsroyston.org.uk or by ringing the CADS box office on 07925 674967.

DEFINITELY NOT FOR KIDS! Two stand up comics with their roots in kids’ TV promise to give a very alternative performance at this year’s Royston Arts Festival on 20 September at the Picture Palace.

Best known for his work presenting on CBBC, Iain Stirling also has an alternative career delivering adult-orientated jokes at stand-up clubs all around the country. He has just finished a run of stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe HOWARD READ and is a has been dubbed one of Scotland’s ‘Hottest Newcomers’ by The Scotsman. He’s also appeared on Russell Howard’s ‘Good News’ and been described by Time Out as a ‘Hugely talented rising star’.

Howard Read (known to parents everywhere as ‘Big Howard’) hails from Letchworth and for the festival he’s been let out on his own (away from his animated TV sidekick).

IAIN STIRLING

Expect adult humour and swearing in what promises to be a highly entertaining night. Book a babysitter, grab your mates, and join us!

Stand Up Comedy Night, Royston Town Hall, Saturday 20th September, 7.30pm Tickets £12 www.CreativeRoyston.org

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The Listing’s top five recommendations for Royston Arts Festival this September.

Find out where and when the events are on the centre pages of The Listing or visit www.roystonartsfestival.org

THE BUFFET KITCHEN

Established in 2005, the company was started by co-founders, Hanna and Carla Suma and was originally based in Royston, trading as a coffee/sandwich shop. No longer involved in the shop and have recently relocated to Letchworth in order to focus on corporate and outside catering, the family run business is continually expanding due to demand for their services. The company has also been rebranded in order to stay up to date with client requirements and now offers catering services, delivering to companies in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.

Laugh along with comedians Iain Stirling and Howard Read at the Stand-up Comedy Night Learn how to Draw manga cartoons, the quirky art form that originated in Japan A murder has been committed at Tannery Drift school...Help Sherlock@Royston solve the mystery of whodunnit by applying fun hands-on science

Listen to the Buskers performing at Royston Town Market

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Business Profile

Join multi-award winning trumpeter Alison Balsom in conversation for a one-off event exploring her life and work.

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The buffet kitchen offers personalized menus to suit any companies requirements and budgets along side the set menu options, which make ordering quick and easy. Credit accounts are also available.

With a specially designed kitchen and friendly staff to help and advise you, this catering company offers great food and excellent service. They also specialize in private functions, offering waiting staff if required, they even clean away, making any function more enjoyable for yourself and your guests.

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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.

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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

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HERTFORDSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS 6th - 28th September

The Herts Open Studios event began in 1991 and has been held every year since then. Its aim is to make the arts more accessible to the public, and to make the public more aware of the art and craft that is created around them. It’s a fantastic opportunity to review the artistic talent in the county and see the studios in action. We have featured four of our most local studios but there are more than ninety taking part across the county so do visit the website to get the full “picture”!

Marian Murphy

Sat-Sun/Thu/Fri 11am-5pm Stitched and mixed media pieces based on the notion of collection and connection Stitched and mixed media pieces based on the notion of collection and connection

The White House, 76 High Street, Barkway 01763 849073 or 07527 768739 marianmmurphy@hotmail.co.uk

Burloes Farm Studios Anna Pye

Sue Nicholls Designs

Artists featured are: Christina Pattison, Marko Humphrey-Lahti, Katharine Edwards, Eva Humphrey-Lahti, Jane Edwards, Marc Glendening, Gordon Shaw & Christine Watson

Colourful, quirky contemporary textiles and mixed media inspired by the natural world. Techniques include embroidery, felting, printing & crochet.

Sat-Sun 11am-5pm or by appointment

Burloes, Royston, SG8 9NE 01763 250322

Sat-Sun 11am-5pm or by appointment

Original hand pulled prints & screen printed home textiles, inspired by countryside & wildlife.

Handmade books & cards. Lino printing workshops.

The Walnut House, 3 Station Road, Steeple Morden, SG8 0NN 01763 852110 / 07751 281756 anna@thewalnuthouse.freeserve.co.uk www.annapye.com

Sat/Wed 11am-5pm * Sun 2pm-5pm or by appointment

66 Baldock Road, Buntingford, SG9 9DH 01763 274930 / 07810 564432 sue@suenicholls.demon. co.uk suenichollsdesigns.co.uk

NO PLACE LIKE HOME ... TRINIDAD, LONDON & ROYSTON

This September, Royston-based artist, Stacey Leigh Ross is taking us home with her… to Trinidad, London & Royston – the three places she calls home. No Place Like Home is Stacey’s first solo exhibition in the UK, but locals may remember her as the artist behind The Manor House Mural commissioned by JD Wetherspoon last year.

Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Stacey Leigh and her husband moved from London to Royston in 2010 to be closer to his office.

No Place Like Home features framed and unframed paintings, greeting cards and hand-painted lamp shades dedicated to each ‘home’. Stacey has created an astounding range of new work including: Matisse inspired cutouts, Royston Cave carvings on canvas, her signature Life Story Art mixed media pieces, semi-abstract landscapes, curvy women, historical art, and abstract mood pieces.

No Place Like Home, 7th-21st September, 10am-5pm at The Old School Studio, Old School Lane, Whittlesford, Camb CB22 4YS. www.byleigh.com

THE ROYSTON FRINGE

THE ROYSTON FRINGE

Methodist Church, Queen’s Road, Royston (Venue 8)

Methodist Church, Queen’s Road, Royston (Venue 8)

Harmony in Harlem

Picasso’s Guernica

The bells at Holy Trinity Church are the most rung in the world for any church or cathedral with over 2160 peals. To celebrate this and launch an appeal for their restoration the Open Day will include plenty of ringing and a chance for both adults and children to try out a demonstration bell and find out more.

Holy Trinity Church Meldreth Sat 27 Sept, 11.00am to 5.00pm

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Proceeds will be shared between the Garden Houby se Doug Drake Hospice and Royston Methodist Church.

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Racket Restringing

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Racket Restringing

by Doug Drake

17-piece big band playing the music of Duke Ellington – the best of jazz and swing from 1940 to 1945.

In celebration of the 450th birth of William Shakespeare, the programme will include 'Such Sweet Thunder', a suite written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn in homage to the bard.

Friday 19th September 2014 – 7.45pm

Anthony will take you behind the scenes to show you the creation of Picasso’s most famous painting and will follow its journey around the globe.

Friday 26th September 2014 – 7.45pm

Tickets at £10 – to include light refreshments from Ray Munden on 01763 241217 or Brian Norwood on 07895 095 455

Tickets £5 – Box Office: call Brian on 07895 095 455

4 The Green Royston In association with RoystonArtsFestival.org Hertfordshire SG8 7AA Telephone 01763 246946

Racket Restringing

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Racket Restringing

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Racket Restringing

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Do you like the fun of a Beer Festival with Lederhosen, giant beer and “Schlager “ music?

EATS, DRINKS & LEISURE

Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean

Quality fresh ingredients, locally sourced meats and sustainable fish.

Book your table today at Royston’s favourite restaurant

It is all coming together for the 17th October 2014 here at The Heath The Legendary Von Winklers Bavarian Band | Best Dressed Competition and 50/50 Prize Draw Wide Selection of German Beers | Bratwurst Sausage from the BBQ

Marquee Doors Open: 6pm

Call the Heath on 01763 243613 for more details or visit www.roystonheath.co.uk.

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.

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Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 6th September 10am - 12pm Orwell Village Hall Linton Farmers & Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 6th September 9am - 12noon Linton Village College

Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 13th September 9am - 12 noon Village Hall

Village Market Sat 13th September 10am - 12 noon Bassingbourn Parish Church Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 19th September Farmers’ Market 9.30am - 12noon Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sandon Primary School Sat 13th September 10am - 4pm Wimpole Shepreth Village Hall Market Hall 4th Saturday monthly Sat 26th September 10am - 12.30pm Shepreth Village Hall

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Croydon Village Market Last Sunday monthly Sun 27th September 10.30am - 1pm Croydon Village Hall Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston

Greenhouse Markets Thursdays - Fashion & Pamper Market 10am - 4pm Fridays -Arts & Crafts Market 10am-3.30pm Sundays - Flea Market, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth

Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston

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As fall fruits are coming into season, there’s no reason they should be reserved for crumbles and pies. Put these pears to better use by infusing them into a easy to drink, sweet and refreshing concoction, a great way to see out summer!

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Learn to face-paint (painters aged 14 + models 10+)

Welcome to Royston Arts Festival Over the next four pages you’ll find a summary of all the events and activities taking place during our ‘Heroes & Villains’ festival. There is something for everyone, from family activities at Tannery Drift First School to a stand-up comedy night at Royston Picture Palace.

More information (and T&Cs) can be found at RoystonArtsFestival.org or you can pick up a full 20-page programme at Bury Lane Fruit Farm or Royston Library.

Premier partner: Johnson Matthey plc

Friday 19 September Bookstart Bear @ Toddler Tales

Hertfordshire Libraries Even the youngest children love a story!

Venue 4: Library (SG8 9JN) 2pm. FREE

Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie (15)

Royston Picture Palace Venue 15: Town Hall / Picture Palace (SG8 7DA) 7.30pm. Normal ticket prices.

Tickets from www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk

Harmony in Harlem

Royston Fringe / Rotary Club of Royston Experience that big band sound!

Venue 8: Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) 7.45pm. Tickets £10 from 07895 095 455 / 01763 241217

Saturday 20 September Cupcake decorating workshop (Age 18+)

Afternoon tea for Two / Creative Royston This workshop will demonstrate some simple but effective techniques in cupcake decoration and attendees can take away their own creations.

Venue 9: Greneway School (SG8 7JF) 10-11am. £5. Book online at www.CreativeRoyston.org (pre-booking recommended).

Heather Sharp / Creative Royston Bring a partner to be your model and learn basic brush strokes and sponging from multiple award-winning facepainter Heather Sharp.

Venue 9: Greneway School (SG8 7JF) 10-11.30am (repeated at 11.50am-1.20pm). £5. Book online at www.CreativeRoyston.org (pre-booking recommended). Only painters have to pay!

Draw manga (Age 7+)

Irina Richards / Creative Royston Manga is a cartoon art form that originated in Japan.

Venue 9: Greneway School (SG8 7JF) 10am-12.30pm. £5.

Book online at www.CreativeRoyston.org (pre-booking recommended).

Writing for magazines (Age 18+)

Maureen Moody / Creative Royston A two-hour session introducing writing for magazines and journals.

Venue 9: Greneway School (SG8 7JF) 10.30am-12.30pm. £5. Book online at www.

CreativeRoyston.org (pre-booking recommended).

The Big Make

Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Join the museum’s Youth Members and Young Curators to create a giant hero and villain to be displayed in the main gallery Venue 12: Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) 11am - 1pm, FREE

Capes, clues and creativity!

Friends of Tannery Drift First School A day of free shows and hand-on sessions for all the family. Refreshments available 11am-5pm.

(See individual events for details) Venue 11: Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) 11am-5pm, FREE

Dancing Hands

Dance Matters We will sing silly songs and nursery rhymes, sign them using Makaton, and then dance.

11am, FREE

Puppet and musical instrument creation

Meridian School / Tannery Drift First School Join our pre-show workshops to make puppets and musical instruments before joining in our ‘Heroes & Villains’ show!

1-4pm, FREE

Sherlock@Royston

British Science Association A murder has been committed...come along and help us solve the mystery of whodunnit by applying fun hands-on science.

1-4pm, FREE

Design your own Super Hero medal / jewellery

Make and Create Create your own Super Hero or Villain Medal or make a piece of jewellery.

1-4pm, FREE

Royston’s Heroes & Villains

Meridian School Performing Arts Students Specially commissioned by Creative Royston, this is an exciting storytelling show for children.

2pm (repeated at 4pm), FREE

Play ukulele (Age 6+)

Hertfordshire Music Service / Creative Royston Hertfordshire Music Service invites you to join us for one of our extremely popular Ukulele workshops.

2-2.40pm (repeated at 2.50-3.30pm). £5. Book online at www.CreativeRoyston.org (pre-booking recommended).

Sing

Tannery Drift First School Choir 3pm, FREE

Royston Cave - normal opening

Royston and District Local History Society View the medieval carvings.

Venue 14: Royston Cave (SG8 7BZ) 2.30-5pm (last entry 4.30pm). £5 (£4 concessions; accompanied under-16s free). Tickets on the door.

Stand-up Comedy Night

Creative Royston ‘Genius’ Radio Times ‘One of the best joke writers on the circuit’ GQ Creative Royston’s Comedy Night showcases Scotland’s “hottest newcomer” Iain Stirling and locally grown, but nationally acclaimed, Howard Read.

Taking place in the comfort of Royston Picture Palace, this promises to be a great evening out.

May contain adult humour and very strong language. www.iaindoesjokes.com | www.howardread.com Venue 15: Town Hall/Picture Palace (SG8 7DA) Saturday 20 September, 7.30pm doors, for 8pm start. Bar. Tickets £12 (£10 before 1 September) online at www.CreativeRoyston.org and from the Stationery Cupboard. Reserved seating.

This event is supported by Palazzo

Sunday 21 September

Thursday 25 September The Fosdyke Saga

Corvus Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) The hilarious rags-to-riches story of the Fosdyke family Venue 10: Meridian School (SG8 7JH) 7.30pm (also Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September) £10 (concessions £5) from www.cadsroyston.org.uk or 07925 674967

Friday 26 September Elmer the Elephant @ Toddler Tales

Hertfordshire Libraries Even the youngest children love a story!

Venue 4: Library (SG8 9JN) 2pm. FREE

The Fosdyke Saga

Corvus Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) See Thursday 25 for information.

Picasso’s Guernica (Professor Anthony Slinn)

Royston Fringe Anthony will take you behind the scenes to show you the creation of the painting and follow its journey around the globe.

Venue 8: Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) 7.45pm. Tickets £5 from 07895 095 455

Jess Morgan ‘In Concert’ (Support: David Youngs)

Royston Folk Club With influences from British folk as well as country and blues, singer-songwriter Jess Morgan headlines Royston Folk Club’s monthly concert Venue 5: The Old Bull Inn (SG8 9AW) 8pm (doors open 7pm), £9 (£7 in advance, under 25s £2) from 01763 260 556

Saturday 27 September Royston Cave by candlelight

Monday 22 September

Royston and District Local History Society Glimpse into the past as Royston Cave turns out the lights and goes back to the Middle Ages.

Venue 14: Royston Cave (SG8 7BZ) 10am-12.30pm. £2 per adult payable at the Cave entrance on the day. No advanced booking, first come first served.

Accompanied children enter free.

Spies of the First World War

Busking

Tuesday 23 September

Family ceramic painting

Royston Cave - normal opening

Royston and District Local History Society See Saturday 20 for information.

Hertfordshire Libraries James Morton, author of a number of books about true crime, talks about his book, Spies of the First World War. Venue 4: Library (SG8 9JN) 7pm. £5 (£2.50 concessions) from Royston Library.

Open rehearsal

Royston Choral Society An excellent opportunity for people to come along and see how they get on.

Venue 1: Parish Church (SG8 9LG) 8-10pm. FREE

Royston Town Market Lots of acoustic treats. You never know who you’ll see busking in Royston!

Venue 6: Market place (SG8 9JT) 10am to 3pm at various times. FREE Glazed Creations Family links: each member of your family member can design and paint a 10cm tile. Once fired these tiles will be strung together with ribbon to create a wonderful piece of artwork. Your creation will take about 1 hour.

Venue 13: Glazed Creations (SG8 5AY) 10am - 4pm. £1.50/tile

Creative craftiness!

Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Make your favourite heroes and villains into Rock’em Sock’em robots or get really creative and design your own.

Also: print your own local hero (£1/print).

Venue 12: Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) 10am-5pm (also Sunday 28 September, 2-5pm). FREE

Drop-in art sessions

Royston and District Churches Together Try something new! Everyone is welcome at our ‘have a go’ sessions for adults and children.

Venue 1: Parish Church (SG8 9LG) 10am - 5pm. FREE

GSTARS presents ‘Heroes and Villians’

Royston Fringe Georgina Wootten’s School of Dance and Performing Arts is back by popular demand with a dance extravaganza!

Venue 8: Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) 11am (repeated at 2.30pm) £3 from 07895 095 455. (Free for Children under 3)

Royston Cave - normal opening

Royston and District Local History Society see Saturday 20 for information.

The Fosdyke Saga

Corvus Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) See Thursday 25 for information.

Who’s Alison Balsom?

Creative Royston Fresh from her second concert at the Hollywood Bowl, Royston’s favourite musical hero returns to the school where it all started. Join multiaward winning trumpeter Alison Balsom in conversation for a one-off event exploring her life and work.

From her early days in Royston Town Band to the challenges of being a jet-setting mum... just what does it take to become an internationally acclaimed star?

As part of the event you will find out more about her work in education as Alison takes a student from Royston Music School through a brief masterclass. There will also be the opportunity to put your own questions to one of Britain’s best-known musicians. www.alisonbalsom.com This event is supported by Curwens.

Talk, followed by Q&A and CD signing. Buy your tickets early, for what promises to be a sell-out event.

Venue 9: Greneway School (SG8 7JF) 3pm (doors open 2.30pm). £12 online at www.CreativeRoyston.org or from the Stationery Cupboard (High Street, Royston). Kids-go-free tickets available online. Reserved seating.

Sunday 28 September Open rehearsal

Royston Town Band You know the tunes – running up the steps to Rocky, swashbuckling to Pirates of the Caribbean.

Venue 11: Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) 10am - 1pm. FREE

Organ Recital

Royston and District Churches Together Local musicians Adrian Jacobs and Rupert Jordan will demonstrate the full-range of the organ at Royston Parish Church.

Venue 1: Parish Church (SG8 9LG) 2pm. FREE

Royston Town Trail

F. John Smith Royston’s history is brought to life in this one and a half mile 90-minute walk around the town centre with local historian F John Smith.

Venue 1: Start at Parish Church (SG8 9LG) 2pm. £5 (all proceeds donated to Parish Church cHALLenge Fund) from the Stationery Cupboard.

Creative craftiness!

Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Make your favourite heroes and villains into Rock’em Sock’em robots or get really creative and design your own.

Also: print your own local hero (£1/print).

Venue 12: Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) 2-5pm (also Saturday 27 September, 10am-5pm) FREE

Royston Cave - normal opening

Royston and District Local History Society See Saturday 20 for information.

Afternoon tea with Sarah Harrison

Royston Fringe Sarah Harrison is the well-known local author of thirty books, including the bestselling The Flowers of the Field and A Flower That’s Free.

Venue 8: Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) 3pm. Tickets £5 from 07895 095 455

Festival Finale Concert

Creative Royston Students from local schools, the Royston Youth Choir and Hertfordshire Music Service’s Senior Wind Band bring a Last night of the Proms atmosphere to the festival’s finale concert. We supply the flags - you supply the enthusiasm.

Directed by Susan Pettitt (Head of Royston Music School) Venue1: Parish Church (SG8 9LG) 7pm (doors open 6.45pm). Tickets £8 online at www.

CreativeRoyston.org or from the Stationery Cupboard (High Street, Royston). This event sells out. BOOK EARLY.

See RoystonArtsFestival.org for more information

Exhibitions

Art Exhibition & Competition display

Exhibition

Kate and Martin Bailey / Rowland Penfold Photographs by Kate and Martin Bailey, woodturning by Rowland Penfold.

Venue 2: Curwen’s Art Gallery (SG8 9AA) Friday 19, Monday 22-Friday 26 September, 9am-5.15pm.

FREE

STUDIO FOUR meet the Watsons

The World of Christine Watson Christine Watson is exhibiting at Burloes Farm Studios as part of the Hertfordshire Open Studios during September and Ian Watson will be exhibiting model houses with Christine as part of the Royston Arts Festival.

Venue 7: Burloes Farm Studios (off the B1039 Barkway Rd) Saturday 20, Sunday 21, Wednesday 24, Saturday 27, Sunday 28 September, 11am-5pm. FREE

Exhibition

Meridian School A selection of students’ artwork from 2013-14, including GCSE and A level.

Venue 10: Meridian School (SG8 7JH) Thursday 25, Friday 26, Saturday 27 September 2014, 7pm-7.30pm (before performances of ‘The Fosdyke Saga’).

FREE

Heroes and Villains of the Bible

Royston and District Churches Together An exhibition of artwork depicting famous heroes and villains of the Bible.

Cream teas will be for sale on Saturday afternoon from 25pm with proceeds going to cHALLenge (Church hall fund).

Venue 1: Parish Church (SG8 9LG) Friday 26 September 1-5pm, Saturday 27 September 10am - 5pm, Sunday 28 September 1-4pm. FREE

‘Pop up’ exhibition of costume design

Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery A chance to see the work of the late Richard Croft, costume designer for BBC drama whose work includes Blackadder.

Venue 12: Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) Saturday 20, Wednesday 24, Thursday 25, Saturday 27 September, 10am-5pm; Sunday 28 September, 2pm-5pm.

FREE

Middle Schools’ exhibition

Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Artwork by the wonderfully creative pupils from Roysia and Greneway Schools; taking the Heroes and Villains theme as inspiration Venue 12: Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) 27 September - 8 November (Normal museum opening times: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 10am - 5pm).

FREE

family activities

workshops

music

theatre/comedy/ dance/film

exhibitions

talks/history/ tours

The Royston Fringe Works by artists from Royston and the nearby villages and a display of paintings from young people based on the Heroes and Villains theme. The church is a short walk from the town centre and on-street parking is available all weekend in Queens Road.

Venue 8: Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) Saturday 27 September, 10am- 5pm, Sunday 28 September 12noon to 5pm. FREE (catalogue 50p)

Annual Exhibition

Royston Arts Society Royston Arts Society is a thriving group of over one hundred local people. The highlight of their year is this premier exhibition. Vote for your favourite picture, sponsored by Johnson Matthey plc. Tea and home-made cakes will be served all day, with all proceeds donated to Macmillan Cancer Support, Biggest Coffee Morning in the world!

Venue 15: Town Hall (downstairs) (SG8 7DA) Saturday 27 September, 10am - 5pm; Sunday 28 September, 11am – 4pm (preview on Friday 26 September, 8 - 10pm). FREE (programme £1)

Photographic Exhibition

Royston Photographic Society View diverse photographic works from members of Royston Photographic Society.

Venue 15: Town Hall (upstairs) (SG8 7DA) Saturday 27 September, 10.30am-4pm; Sunday 28 September, 10am - 4pm. FREE

Competitions Enter these two independent competitions for your chance to have work displayed at Royston Arts Festival. Full details and rules at www.CreativeRoyston.org

Photographic Competition (age 15+)

Royston Photographic Society Submit a digital photographic image of a hero or villain.

It can be anything from a friend in a Batman costume, to a portrait of a fire-fighter. Submit your picture to hvcomp2014@gmail.com.

Closing date: 17 September 2014.

Art Competition (under 18s)

Royston Fringe Paint, draw or model ‘Heroes & Villains’. There are 3 age groups: under 8, 8-11 and 12-17. Entry forms can be found at http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/. All entries will be displayed, and judging will be by the well-known artist and lecturer, Anthony Slinn. Prizes and certificates in all groups will be presented by Royston Town Mayor on Sunday afternoon. Closing date 24 September 2014.

See RoystonArtsFestival.org for more information

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THE DUXFORD AIR SHOW

Sat 13th & Sun 14th September 2014 The Duxford Air Show is a celebration of aviation in its many diverse and varied forms.

Combinations of historic aircraft, contemporary jets, mindboggling aerobatics and those quirky, did-I-really-just-see-that displays make The Duxford Air Show an entertaining aerial spectacle with a fabulous family atmosphere.

The flying programme will feature Red Arrows (but make sure to go on Sunday if you want to see them), the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a number of replica First World War aircraft and much more!

© Andrew Ludlow

Telephone: +44 (0)1223 835 000 Fax: +44 (0)1223 837 267 Email: duxford@iwm.org.uk

COMMUNITY

THE FRANK LETTS BLIND FELLOWSHIP OF ROYSTON

The Frank Letts Blind Fellowship of Royston was formed in 1994 and continues to be a successful and friendly club for the blind and partially sighted people of Royston and the surrounding district.

The Club meets from 11.30am to 3pm on the second Tuesday of every month at the Heath Sports Centre, Therfield Heath, Royston.

Members are served tea or coffee on arrival, a two-course meal and tea or coffee after. Following this we have a raffle (items can be brought by members) and a speaker, quiz or other entertainment.

Twice a year we have an outing instead to a garden centre and a restaurant. Members are asked to contribute to the cost of this.

The fellowship is an opportunity to meet people and to enjoy varied company. Services such as the Community Police, Fire Brigade and Herts Association for the Blind also make visits to keep members up to date with security, safety and aids for the visually impaired.

Transport is available to bring members to the meetings. This is arranged with Royston & District Community Transport and paid for by the Fellowship, though a donation box is circulated if anyone wishes to contribute.

The Fellowship now has vacancies for members who are visually impaired and for their carers at our friendly and happy club and is also seeking new Committee members to help at the lunch meeting, assisting with organising the meeting and greeting members.

For more information please telephone: Bridget Matthews, Secretary: 01763 231881

COME FLY WITH US!

The Air Cadets at 2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron are a military youth organization that provides young people with a range of different activities that we can guarantee you won’t find anywhere else. Cadets all gain the same second-to-none experience where you can make long-lasting friendships and build upon your confidence, skills and achievements.

The Air Cadet Organization’s vision is “To be a modern, dynamic, sustainable air-minded youth organization of choice that offers fun and challenging opportunities to young people and adult volunteers alike and develops citizens with valuable skills for the future.

In order to join us at Bassingbourn Squadron you must be between the age of 12 (year 8) and 17 years of age.

During your air cadet career you can enjoy many activities ranging from flying a plane or glider before you can drive to field craft activities or even complete your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; the list is endless.

If you are interested in joining the RAF or any of the Forces, the Air Cadets is a perfect way to start gaining some skills to achieve these sorts of goals.

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What’s on

An Evening with Cricket Legend Sir Garfield Sobers 28 August @ 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Calling all cricket fans, here is your chance to see a living legend live on stage, talking about his illustrious career.

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 363200 www.gordon-craig. co.uk

Robin Hood

29 August @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Traditional, adapted by Oliver Gray Bring own seating/rug and food Illyria Outdoor Theatre Company Fowlmere Village Hall and Rec, Fowlmere SG8 7RY www.illyria.uk.com

Royston Folk Club

29 August @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Colgarra, with support from Mark Gamon - £10 (£8 in advance) £2 under 25s (7pm for 8pm) The Old Bull Inn, Royston, SG8 9AW

‘Forever Jackson’ Michael Jackson Tribute

29 August @ 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Having performed for the King of Pop’s 45th birthday in 2003, artist and producer Robin Parsons embodies Michael Jackson in every sense of the word.

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 363200 www.gordon-craig. co.uk

Beginners Lindy Hop Course 2 September @ 7:15 pm

Come & learn to Swing Jive in our friendly club. No partner required www.getintheswing.com

Virgin StartUp Live: Cambridge

4 September @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Our mission is to help more entrepreneurs start businesses in England – and now it’s time for our Cambridge entrepreneurs to get some expert advice and inspiration. Speaking is Julie Deane and her Mother from The Cambridge Satchel Company.

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

Let’s Hang On

5 September @ 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Music of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons £21 Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 363200 www.gordon-craig. co.uk

Nightlife Disco

5 September @ 9:00 pm - 11:55 pm

Just one of the live music gigs at The Belle this summer.

The Belle Free House & Restaurant, 61 North End, Bassingbourn, SG8 5NZ www. thebellefreehouse.co.uk

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Anna Pye Open Studios

Starlight Walk

The Gruffalo

Come and find out about printmaking, browse a wide range of prints and items.

The Walnut House, 3 Station Road, Steeple Morden, SG8 0NN

A fun night; supported by fabulous people; for a tremendous cause! With Garden House Hospice. Register online www. ghhospice.co.uk North Herts Leisure Centre

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 363200 www.gordon-craig. co.uk

6 & 7 September @ noon - 4:00pm

Antique & Collectors Fair

6 & 7 September @ 8:00am - 5:00pm

Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester

Ascot Festival of Food & Wine Raceday

6 September @ 8:50 am - 5:00 pm

Enjoy a day @ Ascot tickets include a private tour of the racecourse, in addition to the racing there will be numerous food and wine stalls to visit. This event is raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Various pick up points Royston, Baldock & Stevenage www.richmonds-coaches.co.uk

Burr Bridal Sale

6 September @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm & 7 September @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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.

46-48 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LN www.burrbridal.co.uk

The 14th Buntingford Classic

6 September @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The annual Buntingford Classic come to town. Classic cars, trucks, tractors and bikes of all ages will adorn our historic High Street with a vibrant and colourful spectacle. www.buntingfordchamberofcommerce.co.uk

Pig Roast in aid of Wheels for Martin’s Friends

Saturday 6th September, 6pm till late

Live bands, pig roast, children’s entertainer Mr Rainbow Guilden Morden Rec and Edward VII pub

Royston Lions Quiz Night

6 September @ 8:00pm - 10:30pm

With bar and raffle. Teams of up to 8, call for tickets. £5 Market Hill Rooms, Royston Keith, 01763 231492

Folk Music at the Chapel

6 September @ 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Bring your own drinks, we supply the nibbles. Everyone welcome. £1 entry.

The School Room, Congregational Chapel, Pound Green, Guilden Morden, SG8 0JZ

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6 September @ 10:00 pm

No Place Like Home

7 until 21 September @ 10:00am - 5:00pm

First solo exhibition for Stacey Leigh Ross, covering three places she calls home - Trinidad, London and Royston The Old School Studio, Old School Lane, Whittlesford, CB22 4YS www.byleigh.com

Antiques & Vintage Fair

7 September @ 10:00am - 4:00pm

Good range of stalls, tea room with homemade cakes. £1 entry.

Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS

Sunbeams Baby and Toddler Group Re-opening

8 September @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

A great place for babies and children aged 0-4 years, and their parents/carers, to play and meet new friends.

St Mary’s Church Hall, Melbourn Road, Royston, SG8 7DB

Royston Choral Society

9 September @ 8:00 pm - 10:00pm

Free taster sessions. RCS sings a wide range of music from Bach to the Beach Boys, classical works with orchestra and soloists to mixed programmes in local villages.

Royston Parish Church

Baby Massage

9 September @ 10:00am - 11:30am

Learn how to massage your baby at RCHC. Booking essential, call for bookings.

Royston Complementary Health Centre, Royston 01763 247440

NEW Baby Reflexology

11 September @ 10:00am - 11:00am

Learn simple reflexology techniques.

Royston Complementary Health Centre, Royston 01763 247440

Yoga in Pregnancy Starts 11 September

Royston Complementary Health Centre, Royston 01763 247440

Golf Day

12 September @ 9:00am - 4:00pm

Tickets include golf, food, event prizes and a contribution to the RTFC fund raising.

Royston Golf Club, Baldock Road, Royston 01763 221156

12 September @ 10:30 am 14 September @ 1:30 pm

‘The History of Addenbrooke’s Hospital’

12 September @ 7:20pm - 10:00pm

By Royston & Saffron Walden National Trust Association Speaker TBA.£3 entry Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston, SG8 9LD

Royston Lions Ladies Night

12 September @ 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Sample treatments, craft and beauty stalls. Raffle and refreshments. Call for tickets.

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston

Anna Pye Open Studios

13 & 14 September @ 12:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come and find out about printmaking, browse a wide range of prints and items The Walnut House, 3 Station Road, Steeple Morden, SG8 0NN

Guilden Morden September Show 13 September 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Traditional village show with fun for all ages www.guildenmorden.gov.uk

Antiques & Vintage Fair

14 September @ 10:00am - 4:00pm

Good range of stalls, tea room with homemade cakes. £1 entry.

Cottered Village Hall, SG9 9QW

Reed Gardening Club

14 September @ 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Visit to Fanhams Hall Garden.

Reed Village Hall

Sandon’s Autumn Fete

14 September @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Visitors to this year’s Sandon’s Autumn Fete will be taking a look at village life 100 years ago.

Sandon Village Green

Churchyard Car Show

14 September @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

As part of the fund rasing for the preservation of fabric of Holy Trinity Church Meldreth the 10th annual Car Show will have a selection from over the years with a mixture of around 50 cars – vintage, prewar, classic and as usual with a sporting influence.

Holy Trinity Church Meldreth

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Business Babble Royston 15 September @ 7:30pm 10:00pm

Approachable hands on supportive group for women who run their own business. Marketing – What marketing activity is right for your business! In tonight’s session will discuss what is the right investment level for marketing and in what areas to achieve the greatest rewards.

Adhoc Bar & Kitchen, Fish Hill, Royston

Two Courses Workers Education Association 16 September @ 10:00am 11:00am

Registration – please pay by cheque if possible.

23 September @ 10:00am 11:30pm

Collectors & Curios Pt 2 – Tutor Peter Edwards Climate Change – Tutor Wendy Hartnell

Fostered and Adopted Children Training Evening 18 September @ 7:30pm 10:00pm

Delivered by Robert Baines BSc MSc Member of the British Psychological Society. Through a presentation and workshop, we will explore how trauma effects children and look at some key strategies for managing behaviour and helping children feel safe and welcome. There will also be tea and cake!

Melbourn Baptist Church

Death in Benidorm

19 – 20 September @ 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Presented by Buntingford Dramatic Society. A hilarious Murder Mystery set in the 1980s.

Licenced bar. Tickets £13 Benson Hall, Buntingford, SG9 9HT www.buntingforddrama.org

Royston Arts Festival

19 – 28 September @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Royston’s Annual Arts Festival with fun for all ages. See the website for full details of events.

Throughout Royston www. roystonartsfestival.org

Harmony in Harlem

19 September @ 7:45pm - 10:00pm

Duke Ellington style jazz from the 1940s. Telephone 07895 095455 for tickets, £10.

Royston Methodist Church, Queens Road, Royston

Harvest Activity Morning

20 September @ 10:00 am - noon

Children and families welcome, free fun for all ages.

Royston Methodist Church, Queens Road, Royston

Bourn Beer and Cider Festival 20 September @ noon - 11:00 pm

Local beers, ciders and wine. Live Music all day! Loads of family and childrens activities such as bouncy castle and outdoor games. £4 entry.

14 Alms Hill, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SH www. themanorfarmbourn.co.uk

Make and Create at Glazed Creations

20 September @ 1:00 pm - 4:00pm

Come and Make a super hero or super villain medal or Jewellery Making. Free entry.

Tannery Drift School, Royston

Fowlmere and Thriplow Gardening Club, Annual Show

20 September @ 2:30pm - 4:30pm

There are Open Classes for Floral Art, Pot Plants, Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers, Cookery, Handicrafts and Photography. There are classes for children including a miniature garden and home-made biscuits. And for the men there will be a special prize for the most talented cupcake designer! Show schedules are available (price £1) from Thriplow Village Shop and at St Mary’s Church, Fowlmere coffee mornings.

Fowlmere Village Hall and Rec

MADS Quiz Night

20 September @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Fundraising Quiz Night with Melbourn Amateur Dramatics.

Tickets include Fish & Chips Supper, call for tickets. £10 entry.

Meldreth Village Hall, High Street, Meldreth 07513 457845

Sankey Evening

20 September @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

We will be singing a selection of hymns and songs from ‘Sacred Songs and Solos’ compiled by Ira D. Sankey. Refreshments will be served.

Bassingbourn United Reformed Church

The Old Bull Soul Nights

20 September @ 8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Over 25s Only. Drinks £3 all night.

DJ Dave Pwill be joined by, Shaun (The Spats) Owen, Nik Buttress and Paul Bennett.

The Old Bull Inn, Royston

The Harvest Trail

Greenfingers Garden Club 24 September @ 7:30 pm

A talk by Peter Walker, My Garden Year followed by the AGM. All welcome.

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston

Cambridge Modern Jazz

25 September @ 7:00pm - 10:00 pm

21 September @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Come and discuss over Coffee & Cake at the Kontiki Coffee Bar. Therfield Chapel

Bell Ringing Open Day

Melbourn Rock Club

25 – 27 September @ 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Performance of ‘The Fosdyke Saga’. Various times each night.

Tickets £10 from 07925 674967 The Meridian School, Garden Walk, Royston

Friday Fizz

26 September @ 5:30 pm - 7:30pm

A FREE business & social networking event held on the last Friday of every month.

It gives you a chance to unwind and relax with other local businesses.

The Boars Head /Royston

“Picasso’s Guernica”

26 September @ 7:45pm - 9:00pm

Fascinating talk by Prof. Anthony Slinn. Call for tickets. £5 Royston Methodist Church, Queens Road, Royston

Sat 27 Sept, 11am to 5pm

27 September @ 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Black State Highway & Buzzard King & Stormdreamer.

Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth SG8 5RL.

Live Music with Mashed 27 September @ 9:00 pm

The Green Man, Royston

“You Couldn’t Make It Up”

28 September @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Afternoon Tea with local author Sarah Harrison. £5 entry.

Royston Methodist Church, Queens Road, Royston

Melbourn Village College Open Day

29 September @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Talk with staff and students as they proudly showcase their work and join in with the hands-on activities.

Melbourn Village College, The Moor, Melbourn, SG8 6EF

Royston Folk Club

Throughout the month

Jess Morgan, support is David Youngs The Old Bull Inn, Royston

Iyengar yoga

26 September @ 8:00 pm

Guilden Morden in the 1940s

27 September @ 8:00 am - 28 September @ 5:00 pm

Harvest Festival Services

“Why does God allow suffering”

A workshop to improve health, strength & stability. Booking essential.

Royston Complementary Health Centre, Royston 01763 247440

CADS at Royston Arts Festival

Art Exhibition and Competition display

Royston Methodist Church, Queens Road, Royston

27 September @ Two Time slots: 11am – 12.30pm and 1pm – 2.20pm.

The bells at Holy Trinity Church are the most rung in the world for any churchor cathedral with over 2160 peals. Tocelebrate this and launch an appeal for their restoration the Open Day will include plenty of ringing and a chance for both adults and children to try out a demonstration bell and find out more.

Holy Trinity Church Meldreth

21 September @ 9:30 am

21 September @ 10:00am - 6:30pm

Tai Chi

We welcome a real dynamic duo, Theo Jackson and Nathaniel Facey’s Duologue. Hot on their heels Andrea Vicari brings Jazz Extempore to town as part of their extensive autumn tour. Two great gigs sure to warm up our subterranean home after the summer holidays. £15 entry.

Cambridge Modern Jazz at Hidden Rooms The Basement Premises, 7a, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BA

By The Guilden Morden Local History Group. This is part of a project for which they have Heritage Lottery Funding and sponsorship from the Parish Council.

Congregational Chapel Schoolroom, Guilden Morden

This is an off road running event starting and finishing on Therfield Heath, and uses the pathways up and around Therfield. Choose between 13.1 miles or 6.5 miles.

Therfield Heath www.roystonrunners.co.uk

COMMUNITY

27 September @ 10:00am - 5:00pm & 28 September @ 10:00am - noon

Wednesday evening and Friday morning classes

Royston Complementary Health Centre, Royston 01763 247440

Curwens Art Gallery

15 September @ 9:30 am - 14 November @ 5:00 pm

An exhibition of wonderful photography by local photographers Kate and Martin Bailey.

Curwens Gallery, High Street, Royston

Pilates

Monday 8th & Wed 10th September

Improve your core strength, daytime and evening classes Royston Complementary Health Centre, Royston 01763 247440

Royston Methodist Church, Queens Road, Royston

Royston Arts Society’s Annual Autumn Exhibition

27 – 28 September @ 10:00am - 5:00pm

Affordable Art by local artists.

Royston Town Hall, Royston

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WI AM ROYSTON RUNNERS On August 13th, Royston WI AM members on an interesting and informative HARVEST TRAIL HALF OR went outing to Bletchley Park which was of such importance during WW2 as the centre for QUARTER MARATHON code breaking. They learnt how people with

Royston Podiatry Clinic 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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Tel: 07771358363

Email: info@sweetholistics.co.uk

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Jane Wallington HBCE, BA Hons 01767 769153 / 07772 102792 breezebirthing@hotmail.co.uk ...taking the birthing world by calmwww.breezebirthing.com Reg No.12352

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“I can’t thank you enough, the course was worth every single penny and enabled me to have a quick calm birth and a very content, alert baby Ronnie” Sam, Melbourn

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Get back in control of your life

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.

Mondays 8pm Tuesdays 6.30pm

To apply call: 01707 386068 www.ageuk.org.uk/hertfordshire

Royston Hypnotherapy

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Virginia Partridge MCFHP, MAFHP

Flexible hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

Rates £7.65 per hour.

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a selection of swimwear, sport, maternity, and post-surgery products also available.

Rebecca Whitehead VTCT Level 3 Swedish Massage

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Do you want to work with local older people?

If you can communicate well with older people and you are good at cleaning and domestic tasks then we have the opportunity for you.

a beautiful lingerie shop catering for all occasions, offering a professional and friendly fitting service.

Newmarket Road, Royston

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Distance:13.1 miles or 6.5miles Club Chair on 07719 132793 www.roystonrunners.co.uk

the necessary skills were recruited and set the task of working on breaking the codes from Germany, Italy and Japan. By the end of the war over 9,000 people worked at Bletchley Park, two thirds of them women, and it is estimated that their successes helped to shorten the war by two years. The members also had the opportunity to observe a fly past by a WW2 Dakota aeroplane.

Our September meeting will take place on 10th September when we will welcome Svend Jensen who will talk about ‘5 years under German occupation’ WI AM meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Market Hill Rooms, Royston.

Coffee/tea is served from 10.00 am with the speaker following on.

Visitors are always welcome, call Irene on 01763 249 455 for more information.

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Whether you are an experienced trail runner or just a rookie, this is the run for you. 98% off road through the beautiful undulating Hertfordshire countryside. We run this event to give all trail runners an affordable day trail running. There are no frills i.e. ‘T’ shirts or prizes but we do offer refreshments at the finish and a certificate of completion. Give it a try, you won’t regret it. Best to enter early because we were nearly oversubscribed last year. p.s. There are full catering facilities (including bar), showers and changing in the clubhouse.

Home Helpers

Wash, cut, blowdry and finish £20 Telephone or leave a message between 9am & 8pm on 01763 245975 Calls from landlines only please

Pat Duckworth T: 01763 853867 E:pat@roystonhypnotherapy.co.uk www.roystonhypnotherapy.co.uk

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VOLUNTEERING

B – eat are looking for Volunteer Facilitators for their support groups for adults who binge eat, compulsively overeat, have emotional eating issues or are struggling with their weight. You must have knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and eating disorders.

Imperial War Museum, Duxford have a number of different voluntary roles available across the airfield and museum ranging from the conservation of the collection of civil aircraft, assisting with the Friends of Duxford, on the fast track desk, event activities, as well as many different front of house roles.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Life’s too busy for boring workouts. 60 minutes of Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing moves will leave you sweating, smiling, and laughing!

This is the new Jazzercise!

Back to School Special Offer

Get your first week free!

Throughout September 2014.

New students only

Viewpoint are looking for a small group of computer savvy people to be Website Gurus to help keep the site relevant for our members. They will help with training on how to do it and what they need you to do.

Please ring Royston and District Volunteer Centre on 01763 243020 email info@roystonvolunteer.org.uk or visit www.do-it.org

GIVE BLOOD!

Summer comes to an end but the need for blood is constant. In September, as the summer holidays end, children head back to school and people return to work. NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people in the local area to make sure giving blood is part of their routine.

NHS Blood and Transplant is asking blood donors new and old to make an appointment to donate blood to help keep stocks healthy throughout the autumn months.

Although overall blood use within the NHS has reduced, thanks to improvements in clinical and surgical practices, hospitals and patients still rely on more than 7,000 people attending a donation session every day across England and North Wales.

Next Session: Fri 5th September 1-315pm & 4.30-7pm Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road Visit blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23.

Royston - Greneway School, Garden Walk Tuesday 6.15pm Strength 45 7.00pm Jazzercise Thursday 6.40pm Strength 45 7.30pm Jazzercise Saturday 9.00am Jazzercise Melbourn Village College Wednesday 7.15pm Jazzercise For more information text or call Maxine on 0796 316 1246 jazzercise_ royston.melbourn@yahoo.co.uk *Terms & Conditions apply

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SEPTEMBER 14 • ISSUE 109

GOODNIGHT, SLEEPTIGHT!

Sleeptember is a new, exciting initiative from The Sleep Council running throughout September to remind everyone of the healthy benefits of a good night’s sleep.

Like proper nutrition and exercise, sleep fulfils a vital role in keeping us healthy and happy. We need a good night’s sleep to ensure we’re feeling fit, thinking sharply and generally to give us the appetite and enthusiasm to make the most of everyday living.

If you’re a poor sleeper then why not set yourselves the challenge of changing your habits for the whole month of September. Below are five simple steps you can take this month to try and improve your sleep: 1. Create the ideal sleep environment: You need the right environment to get a good night’s sleep and that means a bedroom that’s cool, quiet and dark.

2. Get rid of the gadgets: Smart phones, laptops, TVs, radios and games consoles all have a significant effect on our sleeping habits, making it difficult to switch off and wind down. Exposure to even the weakest glow at night – eg, the notification light flashing on your mobile next to your bed – can unconsciously play havoc with your body’s circadian rhythms, keeping you alert when you should be sleepy.

3. Invest in a new bed: It’s the foundation of good sleep. Research shows that sleeping on an uncomfortable bed could rob you of up to an hour’s sleep – yet the deterioration may be so gradual and invisible you don’t make the connection. Think about replacing your bed after about seven years.

4. Routine: Try to stick to regular bedtime hours – going to bed and getting up at roughly the same every day helps to program the body to sleep better. Plus your body will love you for it.

5. Wind down: Try to learn relax before bedtime. Meditation is a great tool for relaxing both body and mind – as is having a warm bath, listening to some quiet music, yoga etc. If you start to worry when you get into bed, try writing down what’s niggling you or things you need to tackle.

So, why not put it to these tips to the test and see if you can improve your sleep in September....zzzzzzzzzz! www.perfectsleepenvironment.org.uk www.facebook.com/TheSleep

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KEEP A CHECK ON MOLES

Summer is nearly over and we start thinking about packing our garden equipment away for the Winter, carefully checking to see if has been damaged by the sun or other elements. But how many of you will ROYSTON SUN SAFETY be checking yourselves to see if you have also CAMPAIGNER been damaged by the sun?

KERRI WILLMOTT It’s easy to think that now the tan is fading that Summer has left us, and we don’t think about the damage that the one afternoon of sitting on the Heath in full sunlight has caused. We start dressing in long sleeves and snuggling into onesies for the evening. Before we pack ourselves away for Winter we should be giving our skin an MOT and looking for anything that has changed.

Skin Cancer incidences are increasing at an alarming rate and Melanoma, the kind that spreads to your internal organs, is claiming more victims than ever. It is on course to be the biggest killer Cancer of 15 – 34 year olds, and at least 60% of those who will die today from it could have prevented it.

Let’s assume you haven’t protected yourself this Summer. You and your children haven’t worn suncream everyday because suncream is only for going on holiday (when we have similar UV levels (sun strength) to Spain). You haven’t worn a hat, covered your shoulders or sought shade at lunchtime. Aside from aging yourself and your skin feeling a little drier, possibly a bit more wrinkly, what else could have happened? What else should you be looking for?

My Melanoma started as a little pimple that rapidly grew. 2.1mm into my skin. Not much but it left me with a 9cm² skin graft on my face and the anxiety of knowing it could pop up again anywhere on or in my body at any time.

Any change in a mole, skin tag, spot or freckle should be investigated as should any new mole or growth, as advised by MelanomaUK, Cancer Research and British Skin Foundation. I take twenty minutes a month going over my skin, checking for any changes. If you can’t see properly, get your partner to help, your hairdresser to check your scalp, your masseuse to check your back. Don’t forget to check your eyes, mouth and areas “where the sun doesn’t shine”. There are plenty of cases of Mucosal Melanoma that affect us ladies, especially if you have been naked on a salon sunbed. Don’t take your time to go to the doctor, Melanoma is fast and spreads quickly. Once it has ventured past your skin it will take over your body and at the moment there is no cure, only methods that will prolong your life. It will only take ten minutes of your doctor’s time, and you will be seen within two weeks by a Dermatologist if necessary.

Don’t forget to check your children, most damage is done in early years and will sit dormant ready to pop up at a later date. Children should never be tanned, the best that happens when they are is that they will look older than they are, earlier. We do not have a VitaminD deficiency in this country. A daily multi-vitamin will give them and you all that is needed if you do not have a varied diet.

More information can be found on the MelanomaUK website as well as Cancer Research and British Skin Foundation, and while you are reminiscing of the heat and thinking about your next holiday please do not be tempted to use an artificial sunbed, no good will come of it – but that’s an article for another issue!

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NEW CITIZENS ADVICE SESSIONS IN SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE North Herts Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), an independent charity, provides free advice and information to help North Hertfordshire and South Cambridgeshire residents resolve their money, legal and consumer issues. Drop-in assessment is available at the CAB offices in Royston Town Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.30 – 12noon.

Thanks to funding from the South Cambridgeshire District Council, North Herts CAB are also able to offer twice monthly dropin advice sessions at the Melbourn Community Hub, where a trained adviser will be available, on the first Monday and third Tuesday of every month from 9.30 to 11.30am.

Additionally, a case worker for South Cambridgeshire residents is now available via the Big Lottery Fund’s South Cambridgeshire Advice Network (SCAN). If you live in South Cambridgeshire you can contact Sharon on 01462 688008 or email BLFworker@nhdistrictcab. cabnet.org.uk for a benefits, debt or housing advice appointment

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The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

For the latest information please visit www.northhertscab.org. uk where you are also invited to complete the ‘Advice Services’ questionnaire. Linda Albert, of North Herts CAB said: “We want to canvass views from individuals on the future of our advice services and how we might target our funds more effectively in order to help as many people as possible”

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What happens when you get to the bureau?

You’ll be offered a short session with an assessor, who will identify the most appropriate way to help you. This could be giving you the information you need to solve your problem yourself. Or it could be making an appointment to discuss your problem further – in person, by phone or on email. Sometimes we might direct you to a different organisation that is better placed to help.

FREE TASTER SESSIONS WITH ROYSTON CHORAL SOCIETY

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• You enjoy singing along at a Last Night of the Proms events • You have to restrain yourself from singing aloud to your iPod on the train • You envy the participants in Gareth Malone’s military wives’ and workplace choirs • You sang in school or church choirs as a young person but have got out of the habit • You have read that singing is good for you but don’t know how to get involved Then come along to Royston Choral Society’s next Open Rehearsal Tuesday September 9th 8pm at Royston Parish Church. RCS knows that many potential singers are put off by the thought of auditions so we invite new singers to come along for up to 3 weeks, starting with the open rehearsal, free of charge, to see how they get on. No one is asked to sing on their own. After the free 3 weeks, termly fees are reasonable and include music hire.

One of our altos had never sung in a choir before attending an RCS Open Rehearsal. Now she says singing with RCS is ‘challenging, satisfying and a good diversion from everyday life’ – and she’s even been abroad on singing holidays! Just in the last two years groups from RCS have sung in New York’s Carnegie Hall and in Italy.

RCS sings a wide range of music from Bach to the Beach Boys, classical works with orchestra and soloists to mixed programmes in local villages.

The RCS Autumn Term 2014 will feature the popular Mozart Requiem, to be performed on November 15th and our Christmas Concert on December 20th.

Visit www.roystonchoralsoc.org.uk for more information or telephone Heather Howard 01763 249058 email heather@lemonyellow.org

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SEPTEMBER 14 • ISSUE 109

ASHWELL BUSINESS CLUB

“In most cases, being a good boss means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way.” So said actress, Tina Fey (most famous for her satirical impressions of US politician, Sarah Palin). And I think she’s spot on.

I’ve often talked about the differences between leadership and management in the five years I’ve been writing this column, and I felt that Tina Fey’s words summed it up nicely – recruit high-quality people and then let them use their great skills to do the job you employed them to do, without interference.

In my constant research for inspiration, I came across a useful list of 10 differences between a ‘bad boss’ and being a ‘good leader’.

Why don’t you read them and see how you fare?

• The boss drives employees, the leader encourages them • The boss relies on authority, the leader relies on goodwill.

• The boss inspires fear, the leader inspires enthusiasm.

• The boss says, “I”, the leader says, “We” • The boss places blame for breakdowns, the leader fixes them • The boss knows how it’s done, the leader shows how it’s done.

• The boss uses people, the leader develops people.

• The boss takes credit, the leader gives credit • The boss commands, the leader asks.

• The boss says, “Go”, the leader says, “Let’s go” These 10 differences are also supported by some research I read recently where 30,000 managers and employees were asked what their bosses did that made them ‘bad’. The top five flaws were as follows: the bad boss fails to inspire, he accepts mediocrity, he lacks clear vision and direction, he is unable to collaborate and be a team player and, finally, the bad boss fails to walk the talk.

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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 5.30pm at Palazzo, Kneesworth St, Royston.

Contact Anna Stocks 01763 878304 or info@ roystonchamber.org www.roystonchamber.org

ROYSTON COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Meet second Friday every month at the Old Bull Inn at 7.30am. If you are active in the Royston & District Community, this is a group of charity Approachable hands on supportive group for group leaders, scout leaders, councillors, local women who run their own business. Monthly businesses leaders – who support and share 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 Contact Jayne Bratton 07764 657576 SOUTH CAMBRIDGE COFFEE www.businessbabble.net

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FREE business & social networking event held on the last Friday of every month. Simply go to the month’s chosen venue, buy a drink from the bar, and meet the group for an informal afterwork catch up. Contact Sharon 01763 248447, sharon@townhousepublishing.co.uk; Find us on Facebook Friday Fizz

MELBOURN BUSINESS ASSOC.

A lively networking group, held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Sheene Mill in Melbourn.

To join or to attend a meeting, contact Kimmi Crosby on 07976 228377 or kimmi@walnutmedical.info

ROYSTON BUSINESS BREAKFAST CLUB

Meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Contact Sarah Hillman on 07967 197898, S.Hillman@enabling-growth.com

ROYSTON BUSINESS NETWORK – RBN

Meet every Thursday at 7.30am at the Heath to compare ideas and experiences and work together to strengthen Royston’s business community. To find out more, or to come along as a visitor, contact Tony Field 07794 128054 www.roystonbn.co.uk

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MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL OPEN DAYS

Choosing a School for your child?

Come to our Nursery and Reception Open Sessions: Icknield Walk First School, Poplar Drive, Royston, SG8 7EZ Friday 10th October-9.30-10.30am You can visit our nursery and reception classes to see the children in action!

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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

The Roysia Middle School Burns Road Royston Herts SG8 5EQ 01763 241555

The Meridian Upper School Garden Walk Royston Herts SG8 7JH 01763 242236

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Royston Schools Academy Trust incorporates; The Meridian Upper School, The Greneway Middle School and Roysia Middle School.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD Just as every child is different, so too is every school and Autumn Open Days give you a fantastic opportunity to see these differences for yourself.

School Open Days are carefully organised to demonstrate the range of subjects and activities available, to showcase the school facilities and to give you the chance to meet staff and, most importantly, pupils.

However, it is just as important to dig a little deeper to discover if the school is able to meet the needs and potential of your own child.

Our tips will help you to make the right choice for your child.

1

Prepare a list of questions that you wish to ask when you visit. For example, does the school provide for your child’s particular interests?

Are there specialist facilities (and specialist staff) for drama, DT sport or music?

2

Look beyond the shiny facilities that the school wants you to remember.

Instead look at some of the day-today parts of the school such as notice boards. Do they show a good range of activities and are they interesting and up to date?

3

Tour the school with a current pupil and use the opportunity to see the school through their eyes.

What do they think are the strengths and weaknesses? Often the tour guides will be refreshingly honest, and a good gauge of how the pupils themselves view the school.

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How will any changes planned over the time that your son or daughter will be at the school impact on your child’s education, both good and bad.

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If you are a working parent, what provision is there for breakfast and after-school clubs? If you are looking at schools from further afield, what transport options are available?

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A representative from the school’s parents’ association can provide a very different perspective and may be a fantastic source of information about the practicalities of school life.

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Finally, while the open day can provide a snapshot of the school, you cannot beat a personal visit on a normal working day. This is also your chance to quiz the Head about why they think their school is right for your son or daughter.

Do the staff and pupils appear interested in your child? Can you see your child fitting in with the pupils you meet?

Do the displays represent a range of abilities? If so, it probably means the school is proud of all its pupils and not just the top achievers.

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Come and play with toys too big for home, have a go at some craft and join in story time and singing.

Plus coffee and company for you!

Starts back Monday 8th September Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9.30-11.30am Royston Catholic Parish Hall (next to St. Mary’s School) Sunbeams Royston

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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

Agencies that may be able to issue you with a voucher for 3 days emergency food; Citizens Advice Bureau Royston (drop in Mon am and Weds am) Letchworth Melbourn at the Hub Homestart charity if you are receiving family help Children’s Centres at Royston, Melbourn, Bassingbourn and Buntingford if you have children under 5 North Herts Homes or your Housing association if you are a tenant Community Psychiatric Health if you have a support worker Royston Day Centre if you are elderly Spectrum drugs or alcohol issues www.royston.foodbank.org.uk info@royston.foodbank.org.uk Tel: 07541 808 185

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OPEN CAMBRIDGE 12th, 13th & 14th September 2014 Ever wondered what happens behind the closed doors of Cambridge colleges, libraries, buildings and gardens that are usually closed to the public? For a weekend in September you can explore the hidden heritage behind the locked doors and, in 2014, explores the City and Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique experience of the First World War through a special exhibitions and events; and a new series of Top Talks and Top Walks to celebrate some of the key figures and moments in Cambridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past.

This year over ninety events, ranging from College gardens to the Fire Station and museums to the Mosque will allow you to explore the heritage, architecture and culture of this historic City.

The annual Bridge the Gap charity walk takes place on Sunday of Open Cambridge weekend, offering local residents the opportunity to visit selected College and University grounds while raising support for local charities.

We have picked a few of our favourite events to give you a taste of what is available:

Collection conversations: The Polar Museum

Come and enjoy a close encounter with some of the Polar Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic boots. Looking in detail at all kinds of Polar boots, including one belonging to Captain Scott, meet the experts who investigate how they were made and why some of them change over time....

Friday 12 September: 12.30 - 2pm Booking not required, Free, Ages: All ages

Cambridge ghost tour: University Church, Meet outside main entrance

With buildings dating back to the 11th century, Cambridge has had plenty of time to build up a good stock of hauntings and odd occurrences. Chilling tales and dreadful deeds are here in abundance on this a scary walk through the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic streets.

Saturday 13 September: 6.30- 7.30pm Booking not required, Free, Tour, Ages: 8+

Elizabethan pageant: University Church

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Time-travelling Elizabethans will be on parade in the centre of Cambridge to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Elizabeth Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s royal visit to the city. Drop in for small, local, friendly throughout the day to try Tudor crafts, find out what a sackbut is and meet the domestic cleaning company Virgin Queen herself. Craft activities and Tudor market traders will be based at Great St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but from 13.00 you can join the royal procession to visit historic Must be licensed driver with vehicle colleges and see Tudor treasures in St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Library.

Saturday 13 September: 10am - 6pm Booking not required, free, Tour, Ages: All ages Good rates of pay, paid holiday and hours

to suit.

A comprehensive guide is available at www.cam.ac.uk/visitors with details of all opening hours and charges.

More information is also available at www.heritageopendays.org.uk

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Do you have happy memories of the lively hymns and songs you sang at church in your youth? Bassingbourn URC is holding a Sankey Evening on Saturday 20th September starting at 7.00pm. We will be singing a selection of hymns and songs from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sacred Songs and Solosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; compiled by Ira D. Sankey. Refreshments will be served (wine or juice and nibbles) to lubricate your voices for the second half. It is also out Harvest weekend, so come and see our decorated church. There will be a retiring collection for church funds. We have managed to persuade an organist to come and play for us, so do come along and sing your hearts out.

Saturday 20th September, 7pm Bassingbourn URC

PET CARE

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14TH CENTURY DATE FOR CAVE

Royston Cave was rediscovered in 1742 and since then people have been trying to discover the origin and purpose of the cave.

Unfortunately, no historical records prior to 1742 exist to help us interpret what we see there and there is no organic material in the cave that could be used for carbon dating. Additionally, many of the costumes and details are heavily degraded and it is even possible that some have been adjusted.

As always with a mystery, various theories have been put forward to explain the cave. These include amongst others the fact that it may have been the town prison, an anchorite cell, an early Masonic Lodge or a meeting place for the Knights Templar. Some also believe that over time the cave may have had multiple uses.

There are also a significant number of people who believe that the cave is a sacred place, a source of spiritual and healing energy, because they believe that two ley lines cross inside the cave creating a special and powerful space.

However, whilst all the theories are feasible and most are cogently argued none of them currently offer evidence to allow us to be sure who actually carved the figures and why.

So, in 2012, we welcomed a visit by Philip Lankester, retired curator of the Royal Armouries, who carried out research into the arms, armour and costume shown in the cave in order to try and establish the period when the figures were carved.

He found that some of the costumes showed similarities with images on the tomb of Edward III, as well as tomb effigies of William of Hatfield and William of Windsor and some of the garments and headdresses he observed were apparently fashionable between circa 1360-1390.

He also identified a number of medieval style shields and swords and identified a diagonal sword, close to the horse figure as possibly dating from 1350 or later.

Overall, in his opinion, based on the stylistic evidence, the carvings are likely to date to the second half of the 14th century, although, because of the unclear history of the cave, a much later date cannot be entirely ruled out.

PHOENIX CHORUS - FROM CAKES TO LAS VEGAS!

If you attended Royston Summer Rock on a very warm and humid afternoon, you may have seen among the stalls on the High Street a group of ladies selling cakes and CDs and encouraging you to guess the number of sweeties in a jar.

We are those ladies and we all sing with Phoenix Chorus, an 80-strong women’s auditioned choir.

Although we rehearse in Potton, our members come from far and wide, including a sizeable contingent from Royston and the Mordens, Bassingbourn and Meldreth.

Our members range from 24 to 74 years; women from all walks of life, among them educators, health professionals, administrators, housewives, legal professionals, and therapists. The one thing we have in common is our huge passion for singing!

We sing a-cappella four part harmony, mainly in barbershop style and have a repertoire encompassing pop, show tunes, toe-tapping up tunes and moving ballads.

Earlier this year, we competed in our annual regional competition and, as a result of our high score, which won us a silver medal, we were invited to compete at Sweet Adelines International Convention in Las Vegas in October 2015. We are proud and excited to be joining two other British choruses in representing our region on the international stage at the MGM Grand!

However, a trip on this scale doesn’t come cheap and cake sales are only the tip of the iceberg. Over the coming months we will be working hard to raise lots of money in all the ways we can think of, and especially through the thing we do best: SINGING. We’d love to sing for you and can provide groups of different sizes; from four singers up to 80, we’ll take care of your entertainment needs.

We’d also be delighted to hear from you if you are a corporate sponsor or an individual willing to provide a donation to support the arts and help ladies from YOUR community.

For more information please contact Fiona on 07860 704443 or visit www.phoenixladies.co.uk

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Whilst, this new evidence doesn’t unlock the mystery of the cave, it does offer valuable food for thought. It creates an opportunity for research into which groups or individuals might have used the cave from 1350 onwards.

Royston Cave is open from Easter Saturday through to the end of September on Saturdays and Sundays (2.30 to 5.00 – last entry 4.30).

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We have a small car park behind the surgery, accessed via Mortlock Close.

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Our surgery times are by appointment Mon to Fri 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm daily Saturday mornings only 9am – 11am Full 24 hour emergency service provided

We look forward to meeting clients and their owners at our friendly, understanding surgery. Please call us for further information.

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In the garden... September

garden designer Richard Arnott Top tips and ideas for your garden Melbourn www.thinkgardenthinkrichard.co.uk 3. Dead heading plant hero Piet Oudolf. Great places to

We have enjoyed a great growing season this It should not be underestimated how useful summer, but it is time to face reality that we are entering the autumn now that September has arrived. deadheading can be to get the last bit of flowering pleasure from the garden. Climbing 1. Plan your autumn bulb planting and Shrub roses especially respond well to September is the time to be thinking about planting spring bulbs. My top tip when planning continued dead heading well into the autumn. If to plant bulbs is to be bold plant in large groups we get a hot September the herbaceous borders can continue to flower well too with some gentle to gain a full effect. I love to use Narsissus pruning and deadheading of repeat flowering ‘February Gold’ in large drifts in grass, it looks plants such as Helleniums, Nepetas, Salvias and natural to plant the bulbs where you have Geraniums. scattered them rather than one here and one 4. Plan new projects over there approach.

The summer holidays have finished and 2. Structural formality the children have gone back to school or off to Summer can be a very busy time for University, so why not turn your attention back to gardening and socialising with friends, but it the garden. I always encourage clients to think is not too late to regain control of some of the about how they use the outdoor space, if the formal structures in the garden. I usually look sunshine is half way down the garden there is no to give hedges a cut in September to give pointing having the main seating area at the bottom them a chance to recover a little before colder of the garden. If the climbing frame is no longer weather later in the autumn. Beech, Yew and Box all benefit from being well maintained going used reclaim the space and do something different.

5. Be Inspired into the autumn. It is also good to give newly I enjoy visiting gardens to get inspiration at planted hedges a little bit of gentle pruning with this time of year. I love the naturalistic grasses secateurs especially top growth to encourage and herbaceous perennial mix pioneered by my them to fill out.

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MONEY SAVING GARDENING

If you feel that your garden has become an expensive hobby, checkout our money saving tips for gardening. By Pippa Greenwood • Apply for an allotment. An allotment opens up a whole new opportunity to grow almost unlimited food at very little cost, get exercise without paying for the gym, and learn a lot from your neighbouring plot holders.

• Gardeners are a very generous bunch, so don’t feel embarrassed to ask, friends, neighbours, or fellow allotmenteers for cuttings or seedlings of plants that you have admired. It is part of what gardening is all about.

• Collect softish, deciduous leaves to make free soil improver. Just make a ‘cage’ from galvanised wire with posts at the corners or cram the leaves into bin liners and puncture a few holes.

• Make the most of every bit of fruit and veg that your garden or allotment produces. Make jams, chutnies, jellies and of course bottle or freeze just about anything else.

• Make your own wasp trap. Use a jam jar part filled with stale jam, mixed with water and topped with tin foil with a few holes in it made using a pencil.

• Many local councils offer really good value composters and compost bins. Better still, if you’re at all handy with the hammer and nails, create your own from old pallets or floor boards.

• Fill a flowerbed with colour by sowing it with hardy annual seeds – some can be collected from existing plants, others from packet seed, often at under £1 per packet.

• Ask your local pub to give you any stale beer from the driptrays and use it as slug bait. Use an old plastic beaker part filled with beer and placed so that the rim is about 1cm above soil level in a slug and snail prone area.

• Enjoy some wild food. Many garden plants are edible, and don’t forget the old favourites such as hedgerow blackberries - great for crumble, stewed with some apple or for making into bramble jelly.

• Many fruits sold in the supermarket come in smart, clear-plastic trays, which can be used as miniature seed trays, and most even come with a clear plastic top, the perfect mini propagator lid.

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ANNUAL GARDENING SHOW

Fowlmere and Thriplow Gardening Club will be holding its Annual Show on Saturday 20 September in Fowlmere Village Hall from 2:30 – 4:30 pm.

There are Open Classes for Floral Art, Pot Plants, Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers, Cookery, Handicrafts and Photography. There are classes for children including a miniature garden and homemade biscuits. And for the men there will be a special prize for the most talented cupcake designer!

Show schedules are available (price £1) from Thriplow Village Shop and at St Mary’s Church, Fowlmere coffee mornings. Afternoon tea will be served from 2:30 pm. There will be a tombola, raffles and a plant stall. An auction of items from the show will start at 4:30 pm following the prize-giving. Do come along!

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CHURCHES

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NHS Telephone Advice Service

Useful Numbers

Ashwell United Reformed Church Bassingbourn Parish Church Bassingbourn URC Churches Together in Royston & Dis. Fowlmere United Reformed Church Guilden Morden Parish Church Guilden Morden Congregational Church Melbourn Baptist Church Melbourn Parish Church Melbourn United Reformed Church Meldreth Parish Church Open House Project Revelation Youth Church, Meldreth Royston Catholic Church Royston Evangelical Church Royston Ignite Community Church Royston Methodist Church Royston Parish Church Royston Spiritualist Church St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Ashwell TherďŹ eld Chapel TherďŹ eld Parish Church Thriplow Parish Church Trinity Life Church United BeneďŹ ce of Barkway, Reed and Buckland with Barley

COUNCILS

Cambridgeshire County Council www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk Hertfordshire County Council www.hertsdirect.org North Herts District Council www.north-herts.gov.uk Royston Town Council www.roystontowncouncil.gov.uk South Cambridgeshire District Council www.scambs.gov.uk

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MPs

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POLICE

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SCHOOLS

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TRANSPORT

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