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RICHMOND’S COACHES Sept Day Trips Adult Tue 2 Borde Hill & High Beeches Gardens £36.00 Wed 3 Deben River Cruise inc. Fish & Chip Lunch £47.00 Wed 3 The Pajama Game - West End Matinee £57.50 Wed 3 Matilda The Musical - West End Matinee £67.50 Sat 6 Ascot Raceday & Food Festival, inc Guided Tour £45.00 Sat 6 Greenwich & The Tall Ships Regatta £22.00 Sun 7 Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival £15.00 Sat 13 Warner Bros Studio Tour, The Making of Harry Potter £47.00 Sun 14 Cromer – Seaside Supersaver £15.00 Tue 16 Royal Mews, Queens Gallery & Lunch at the Rubens £55.00 Tue 16 Buckingham Palace with Lunch at the Rubens £55.00 Sat 20 Sheringham – Seaside Supersaver £15.00 Tue 23 Miss Saigon – West End Evening £69.00 Thu 25 Leeds Castle inc. Festival of Flowers £37.00 Thu 25 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – West End Matinee & Lunch £75.00 Thu 25 Phantom of the Opera – West End Matinee & Lunch £69.00 Thu 25 Mamma Mia – West End Matinee & Lunch £72.00 Sat 27 Southwold – Seaside Supersaver £15.00 Oct Shows & Events Wed 1 Barnum at Southend Cliffs Pavilion Matinee £50.00 Fri 10 Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace £30.00 Sat 11 Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace £30.00 Sat 11 Bruges via Eurotunnel £49.00 Sat 11 Horse of the Year Show at LG Arena £75.00 Sun 19 Miranda Hart at the O2 Arena – Lower Tier £59.50 Tue 21 Lord of the Dance – Dangerous Games £57.50 Nov Wed 5 Memphis – West End Matinee £65.00 Wed 5 Les Miserables – West End Matinee £67.50 Thu 13 Memphis – West End Evening Performance £65.00 Thu 13 Miss Saigon – West End Matinee Performance £69.00 Sun 16 Spanish Riding School of Vienna – Wembley £74/£82 Wed 19 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory – Matinee £67.50 Wed 19 Lion King – Matinee £59.50 Sat 22 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Matinee £65.00 Sun 23 Classical Spectacular inc Lunch (RAH) £78.00 Thu 27 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee inc Lunch £69.00 Thu 27 Calamity Jane at Milton Keynes Matinee £38.00 Sat 29 Bruges Christmas Market – via Eurotunnel £49.00 Dec Wed 3 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee £50.00 Thu 4 War Horse – West End Matinee £64.50 Thu 4 Dance Til Dawn – Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace £52.50 Mon 8 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee £50.00 Fri 12 Alﬁe Boe at the O2 Arena £65.00 Wed 17 Andre Rieu at the LG Arena £95.00 Sun 21 Olympia International Horseshow – Evening Perf £62.00 Price includes return coach fare & admission where applicable Reduced fares for senior citizens & children on some trips Pick up from Royston & Melbourn on most trips Coach Holidays- late availability 25 Sep Poole & The Jurassic Coast £385 5 days 29 Sep Isle of Wight £340 5 days 13 Oct Bournemouth & Longleat £315 5 days 13 Oct Highgrove Gardens £175 2 days 1 Dec Turkey & Tinsel in Bournemouth £295 5 days 4 Dec Thursford Overnight Break £166 2 days Door-to-door home pick up service on holidays or local pick up points. Single Supplements may apply

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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 The Listing is online Penfold. at www.thelisting.info And if art just isn’t your from 1st every month. Booking deadline Oct, 15th Sept thing... this month we also focus on Royston PUBLISHER Rugby Club and AND EDITOR South Cambridgeshire Cath Boughton villages Guilden and Steeple Morden. EDITORIAL There’s something Kate Berry for everyone this 01763 248447 September, enjoy! kate@ With best wishes, townhousepublish-

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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. The mini and junior sections are going from strength to strength with the club offering coaching and development, Matches are played against many other local clubs and tournaments are entered through the season. 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. We have first and second senior teams, vets, minis and juniors, touch rugby and the odd Old Boys game to reunite with old friends and make new ones! There are plenty of options - if you don’t like the idea of the contact element, then Touch Rugby is an option. 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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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 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.

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AROUND BRITAIN 5 Non-Native Birds 1. Dungeness, Kent - Named after French naturalist Jean Victoire Audouin, Audouin’s gull is one of the rarest seabirds in the world. They are usually found around the warm coasts of the Mediterranean, but in 2003 a sole bird was sighted at Dungeness in Kent. 2. Fair Isle, Shetland Islands - Due to its isolated location, Fair Isle – roughly halfway between Shetland and Orkney – is a notoriously fruitful site for spotting vagrant birds. Over the years Britain’s first examples of an American kestrel, a Siberian ruby-throat and a Tennessee warbler, all many miles from their native habitats, have been spotted there. 3. The Farne Islands, Northumberland - The only Aleutian tern ever recorded in Europe was spotted on the Farne Islands in 1979. The species takes its name from the Aleutian Islands in western Alaska, and ordinarily the birds would never be encountered outside of the Pacific Ocean. 4. Lewis, Western Isles - In 2004, a purple martin – the largest species of swallow native to North America – was recorded at the Butt of Lewis, the northernmost tip of the Outer Hebrides. Native to the eastern and central United States, the martin usually winters in the Amazon basin. 5. Tiree, Argyll & Bute - Ordinarily the Ascension frigatebird is only found on Boatswainbird, a tiny islet off the coast of Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, which is itself around 1,000 miles from the coast of east Africa. In 1953, however, a young frigatebird was found on Tiree in the Inner Hebrides, and it remains the only recorded sighting of this species in Europe. © Taken from The British Isles: A Trivia Gazetteer by Paul Anthony Jones

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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!

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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.

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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 front-row 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 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

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). 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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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 cut-outs, 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

CURWENS ART GALLERY PRESENTS...

...an exhibition of wonderful photography by local photographers Kate and Martin Bailey. Outstanding imagery by these two Royston Photographic Society members, who shoot everything from landscape to sports & wildlife to artistic interpretations of everyday life. See familiar objects through fresh eyes, marvel at colour and form captured and manipulated beyond the camera’s lens! Also featuring: an exhibition of wood turning by Rowland Penfold. Rowland says: ‘I use the equivalent of ‘botanical roadkill’ – timbers that perhaps others might reject – mixed with other materials such as rope and leather to craft truly unique pieces’.

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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”!

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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.

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?

Look beyond the shiny facilities that the school wants you to remember. Instead look at some of the day-to-day parts of the school such as notice boards. Do they show a good range of activities and are they interesting and up to date?

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

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“The economy is being put at risk because large numbers of teenagers are ‘under-equipped for life’”, stated the Daily Telegraph in July. Surveys of almost 300 businesses were undertaken by the Confederation of British Industry A representative from the school’s (CBI), and the findings show an overwhelming pattern of poor self-management, low levels of customer parents’ association can provide a awareness and a lack of basic literacy, numeracy and very different perspective and may communication skills not just in school leavers but also university graduates. be a fantastic source of information The CBI is calling for a reform of the education about the practicalities of school life. system which includes such recommendations as compulsory school-age work experience, Finally, while the open day can apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and provide a snapshot of the school, a greater Ofsted emphasis on “development of character” of pupils, rather than exams and academic you cannot beat a personal visit on achievement alone. a normal working day. This is also Whilst change is welcome and, many would argue, your chance to quiz the Head about long overdue, such reports don’t provide a solution why they think their school is right for for today’s young people who are heading out into the world of work. your son or daughter. Fortunately, smart parents are turning toward the private sector to help prepare their children to enter the real world and give them the best chance of success. One such company is new Royston-based business Help@Hand, a specialist human resources Listing 1/8th page – The Help@Hand press ad counselling service specifically aimed at school leavers, students and returners-to-work who are A member theComberton Comberton Academy Trust member of the Comberton Academy Trust An Academy ofofthe Academy Trust undecided about choosing their future career path and in need of professional guidance. college” (OFSTED 2013) A “successful andwhere…. improving college” (OFSTED 2013) where…. Run by Jackie Baer, a former HR Director in ambitious children thrive the IT sector for over 30 years, Help@Hand offers an individual we know each student as an individual young people and adults a systematic and logical fults the Comberton Academy Trust A member of the Comberton Academy Trust students get excellent results approach to career discovery, with training to improve ng in everystaff aspect aim to be outstanding in every aspect communication and inter-personal skills, dummy run portunitiesstudents through have our membership greater opportunities through our membership A member of the Comberton Trust FSTED 2013) where…. A “successful and improving college” (OFSTEDAcademy 2013) where…. interviews, CV review, personal presentation and my Trust of the Comberton Academy A Trust member of Comberton Academy Trust member thethe Comberton Academy Trust AAmember ofofthe Comberton Academy Trust personality profiling.  ambitious children thrive A “successful and improving college” (OFSTED 2013) where…. Such skills will not only help you get an interview, A “successful improving college” (OFSTED 2013) where…. “successful andand improving college” (OFSTED 2013) where…. AA“successful and improving college” (OFSTED 2013) where…. children thrive al8.30pm on Monday  ambitious we know each student as an individual 29th September but also prepare you so you are ready for important ambitious children thrive 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Monday 29th September ambitious children thrive ambitious children thrive interviews when the time comes.  we know each student as an individual nd students asknow they proudly showcase their work we student asindividual an individual each students get excellent results weknow know each student individual Talk with staff and students as they proudly showcase their work we each student asas anan d join in with the hands-on activities. Help@Hand’s personal development programme  students get excellent results and join in with the hands-on activities. students get excellent results students getexcellent excellent results students get results espect The Moor Melbourn SG8 Tel: 01763 223400  6EF staff aim to www.mvc.org.uk be outstanding in every aspect will build your confidence and show you how to Melbourn Village College The Moor Melbourn SG8 6EF Tel:aspect 01763 223400 www.mvc.org.uk  staff aim to be outstanding in every staff aim to be outstanding in every aspect staffaim aimtotobebeoutstanding outstandingininevery everyaspect aspect staff market yourself to ensure you meet the demands of hrough ourmembership havestudents havethrough greater opportunities our membership students greater opportunities through our membership students have greater opportunities through our through membership students have greater opportunities through ourmembership membership students have greater opportunities our employers, because first impressions count. of the Comberton Academy Trust

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Twenty five year old singer songwriter Jenny Hepton, Sports Development Officer at Meridian School, is releasing a single in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. ‘Wait for you’ is written about Jenny’s daughter, Jayla, who underwent open heart surgery at the London hospital aged just 12 weeks. Jenny started writing and playing music live only last year, said “Watching your 12 week old baby go through heart surgery isn’t something you expect to experience and as a parent you can feel very out of control. Writing this song was a way of expressing my emotions and feelings at a time when talking can be difficult. If this song reaches just a few people and raises a few pounds for Great Ormond St then its worth it” ‘Wait for you’, Jenny’s debut single, will be released on Monday 6th October 2014. The track will be available to pre-order from iTunes on 12th September along with a music video on youtube which tells the story of Jayla’s journey. For more on Jenny Hepton, including more music and live dates, visit www.jennyhepton.com.

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We are dedicated to ensuring our swimming lessons are fun. Run by experienced and qualified instructors, we believe no one is too old or young to start learning. We operate weekly and one-to-one lessons as well as crash courses during school holidays, based on the ASA national plan for teaching swimming. So whatever your age or ability, we’ll have a lesson for you!

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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 drop-in 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 Aims • To provide the advice people need for the problems they face. • To improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. Principles 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. 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. 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” www.northhertscab.org.uk www.citizensadvice.org.uk

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DIAMOND JUBILEE

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

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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 University’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 Cambridge’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 Museum’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 city’s historic streets. Saturday 13 September: 6.30- 7.30pm Booking not required, Free, Tour, Ages: 8+

Elizabethan pageant: University Church

Time-travelling Elizabethans will be on parade in the centre of Cambridge to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Elizabeth I’s royal visit to the city. Drop in throughout the day to try Tudor crafts, find out what a sackbut is and meet the Virgin Queen herself. Craft activities and Tudor market traders will be based at Great St Mary’s, but from 13.00 you can join the royal procession to visit historic colleges and see Tudor treasures in St John’s Old Library. Saturday 13 September: 10am - 6pm Booking not required, free, Tour, Ages: All ages

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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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 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

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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

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 twocourse 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 & ART IN ARRINGTON District Community Transport and paid for by the Fellowship, though a donation box is circulated if Jane Harvey – Artist anyone wishes to contribute. Commissions, paintings and prints for sale The Fellowship now has vacancies for Art Classes members who are visually impaired and for their Studio open weekends 10am – 2pm carers at our friendly and happy club and is also or by appointment seeking new Committee members to help at the lunch meeting, assisting with organising the The Studio 41 Ermine Way, Arrington, Nr. Royston, Herts. SG8 0AG meeting and greeting members. For more information please telephone: Bridget Matthews, Secretary: 01763 231881

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What’s on Robin Hood

29 August @ 7:30 - 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 - 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 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 - 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 Nightlife Disco

5 September @ 9:00- 11:55pm

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 Anna Pye Open Studios 6 & 7 September @ noon - 4:00pm

Come and find out about printmaking, browse a wide range of prints and items. The Walnut House, 3 Station Road, Steeple Morden, SG8 0NN Antique & Collectors Fair 6 & 7 September @ 8:00am 5:00pm

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Ascot Festival of Food & Wine Raceday

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

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 @ 10:00am – 3:00pm

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 @ 11:00am - 4:00pm

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 @ 8:00 - 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 @ 8:00 - 10:00pm

Bring your own drinks, we supply the nibbles. Everyone welcome. £1 entry. he School Room, Congregational Chapel, Pound Green, Guilden Morden

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Starlight Walk

6 September @ 10:00 pm

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 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 @ 9:30am - 11:30am

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 Rd, 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

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Sandon’s Autumn Fete

Royston Complementary Health Centre, Royston 01763 247440 Golf Day

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

Starts 11 September

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 The Gruffalo

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

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

‘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

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

Churchyard Car Show

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

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, pre-war, classic and as usual with a sporting influence. Holy Trinity Church Meldreth Business Babble Royston

15 September @ 7:30 - 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

Royston Arts Festival

19 – 28 September @ 8:00am - 5:00pm

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 @ 7:45- 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

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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

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Make and Create at Glazed Creations

16 September @ 10:00 - 11:00am 23 September @ 10:00- 11:30pm

Collectors & Curios Pt 2 – Tutor Peter Edwards Climate Change – Tutor Wendy Hartnell Fostered and Adopted Children Training Evening

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

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

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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 @ 2:30- 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

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MADS Quiz Night

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

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 @ 8:00pm - 1:00am

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

21 September @ 9:30 am

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 Harvest Festival Services 21 September @ 10:00am - 6:30pm

Royston Methodist Church, Queens Road, Royston “Why does God allow suffering”

21 September @ 6.00 - 8:00pm

Come and discuss over Coffee & Cake at the Kontiki Coffee Bar. Therfield Chapel 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 CADS at Royston Arts Festival 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 Royston Folk Club

26 September @ 8:00 pm

Jess Morgan, support is David Youngs The Old Bull Inn, Royston Guilden Morden in the 1940s 27 September @ 8:00 am - 28 September @ 5:00 pm

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 Art Exhibition and Competition display

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

Royston Methodist Church, Queens Road, Royston

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 Melbourn Rock Club

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

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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 handson activities. Melbourn Village College, The Moor, Melbourn, SG8 6EF Throughout the month Iyengar yoga

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Royston Arts Society’s Annual Autumn Exhibition

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Affordable Art by local artists. Royston Town Hall, Royston

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An exhibition of wonderful photography by local photographers Kate and Martin Bailey. Curwens Gallery, High Street, Royston

27 – 28 September @ 10:00am - 5:00pm

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A workshop to improve health, strength & stability. Booking essential. Royston Complementary Health Centre, Royston 01763 247440 Bell Ringing Open Day

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Home Helpers 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. Flexible hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Rates £7.65 per hour. Regular holiday pay.

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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.

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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 be checking yourselves to see if you have also been damaged by the sun? 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 ROYSTON SUN SAFETY full sunlight has caused. We start dressing in long sleeves and snuggling into CAMPAIGNER onesies for the evening. Before we pack ourselves away for Winter we should KERRI WILLMOTT 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 No food and no money to buy? ventured past your skin it will take over your body If as a result of: a personal and at the moment there is no cure, only methods crisis, sudden job loss, illness, separation, that will prolong your life. It will only take ten minutes homelessness or benefit delay you don’t of your doctor’s time, and you will be seen within have money to buy foodtwo weeks by a Dermatologist if necessary. Royston Foodbank can help Don’t forget to check your children, most Agencies that may be able to issue you with damage is done in early years and will sit dormant a voucher for 3 days emergency food; ready to pop up at a later date. Children should Citizens Advice Bureau never be tanned, the best that happens when Royston (drop in Mon am and Weds am) they are is that they will look older than they are, Letchworth Melbourn at the Hub earlier. We do not have a VitaminD deficiency in this Homestart charity country. A daily multi-vitamin will give them and you if you are receiving family help all that is needed if you do not have a varied diet. Children’s Centres at Royston, Melbourn, Bassingbourn and Buntingford More information can be found on the if you have children under 5 MelanomaUK website as well as Cancer Research North Herts Homes or your Housing association if you are a tenant and British Skin Foundation, and while you are Community Psychiatric Health reminiscing of the heat and thinking about your next if you have a support worker holiday please do not be tempted to use an artificial Royston Day Centre if you are elderly sunbed, no good will come of it – but that’s an Spectrum article for another issue! drugs or alcohol issues

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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 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.

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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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If you feel that your garden has become an expensive hobby, check-out our money saving tips • Apply for an allotment. An allotment opens

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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 ‘Sacred Songs and Solos’ 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.

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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 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. 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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01763 849401

BARRINGTON Happy Bunnies Nursery School 0779 089 6292

BASSINGBOURN 2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron Air Training Corps 01763 249156

01763 209174

Sandon Cygnets Preschool 01763 287 238

Sandon Gardener’s Club 01763 288416

Sandon Pre-school Lunch Club 01763 287 238

07732613555

Melbourn History Group

STEEPLE MORDEN

Great Chishill Nursery

Melbourn Judo Club

01763 242949

07900 243491 07972 800460

Great Chishill Youth Club 01763 838513

Bassingbourn ‘Causeway Prospects

GUILDEN MORDEN

Bassingbourn Badminton Club

camillagreenwood@hotmail.co.uk

01763 243696

01763 261693

Reed VH

Chishill Chimps Toddler Group

Bassingbourn Book Café

01763 243350

Melbourn Bridge Club

Melbourn Football Club

Anglia Land Yacht Club 01763 247618

01763 261990

chairman.mdfc@gmail.com

Heydon & Great Chishill WI

0779 669 4743

01763 245887

Melbourn Dynamos FC

GREAT CHISHILL

01763 848835

Reed Gardening Club

Barley Tennis Club Coaching

01763 208778

Reed Cricket Club

melbournphotoclub@hotmail.com

Ruth 01763 849830

07963 107599

01763 262200

McSplash Swimming Club

01763 208479

07890 674743

New Malton Golf Club

Valentines Old Time Dance Club

Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society (MADS)

01763 208778

01763 243376

Little Hands Nursery School, Melbourn

01763 208397

Fowlmere & Thriplow Gardening Club

01763 448679

Royston & District Motorcycle Club

Melbourn & District Photographic Club

Budding Beaders

Meldreth Pre-School

Citizens Advice (South Cambs)

Fowlmere Friendship Club

01763 273646

01223 207888

Heron Book Group

07964151288

Barkway Social Club

Bassingbourn Judo Club

www.heydonandgreatchishillwi. org.uk

01763 261144 01763 241830

Melbourn’s Meditation Monday 07900 210808

01763 242577

Smarties Pre-School & Out Of School Club

Melbourn Playgroup

The Morden Players

07842 151512.

Melbourn Squash Club 01763 261064

Supporters Of All Saints Church, Melbourn 01763 260072

ORGANISATIONS

Morden Rufﬁans Bridge Club

Melbourn & Meldreth Women’s Group 01763 260955

Guilden Morden PreSchool

Lindy Hop Swing Jive Dance Club

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07952 100208 or 01763 852888

01763 852602

THERFIELD

Therﬁeld Village PreSchool 01763 287612

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Royston Cricket Club

Royston Spiritual Awareness

01954 719359

Kumon Maths & English

Royston Cycling Club

Royston Swimming Club

Knitting Club

01763 241020

Ladybird Playgroup & PreSchool

01763 248562

The Thriplow Society 01763 208269

Library Knitting Group

Royston Foodbank 07541 808 185

Royston Tennis Club

WHADDON

Little Linguists

Royston Golf Club

Royston Time Bank

07956 350820

North Herts Nappy Library

Royston Heath Archery Club

Openhouse Project

Royston Hockey Club

Royston Townswomen’s Guild

Royston Job Club

Royston Town Youth FC

01763 208055

Nikki’s Fitness

WIMPOLE

Mother Goose Pre School 01223 208527

ROYSTON

12 Platoon Army Cadet Force 07963 359758

Aerobic Fitness The ‘Wright’ Way 01763 243884

Alzheimer’s Society 07720 946034

Breeze Cycling

www.goskyride/breeze/index

Cancer and Bereavement Support Group 01763 208516

Cherryhomes Trust

Karate Classes 07929 100612

Royston Library 01234 708226

07732224446

07949 833223

Play Music Play

Electralites Majorettes 01763 245447

Five ‘O’ Table Tennis And Social Club 01223 871458

Frank Letts Blind Fellowship Of Royston

01763 250982

01763 226178

01763 231492

01763 221314 01763 241460

Royston Volunteer Centre

Round Table

Royston Meridian Men’s Keep Fit Class

Royston Wildlife Group

01763 241217

Royston Writers Circle

Royston Miscarriage Support

01954 719395

Royston Young Voices

01763 222653

Royston & Dist. Model Engineering Society 01763 261670

01763 243020 01763 268678

01763 244079.

01763 246415

Royston & District Community Transport

07906 559756

Royston Netball Club

SAS Swimming

Royston & District Family History Society

Royston Photographic Society

Stage Right Studios

01763 245228 01763 232128

07947 123341 01763 242677 01763 245363

01763 247634 01763 222856

Royston Power Kiters 01763 249199

Royston Rackets Badminton Club 01763 242558

01763 260959

01763 241721

01763 262647

01763 249133

Gay Outdoor Club Greenﬁngers Gardening Club

Royston Bridge Club

01763 244424

01763 260746

www.playmusicplay.co.uk

01763 243370

01763 244560

Royston Rugby Club

01763 243020

Youth Members at Royston Museum

Kickboxing & Kung Fu

Royston Runners 01763 230819

Royston Saturday Morning School 01438 844518

Royston Short Mat Bowls Club

If Only

Royston Choral Society

Royston Short Tennis

Jazzercise

Royston Contract Bridge Club

Royston Speak Out Club

01763 848775 01763 230050

speakoutstrokeclub@gmail.com

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Royston Volunteer Centre 01763 242587

01763 247522

Royston Chess Club

01763 242276

Royston Evangelical Church Royston Library

GuySing

01763 249058

Toddler Group

Under Five’s Story Time

Royston Royal British Legion Club

Royston Badminton Club

01763 208013

01223 208144

01763 243529

07720713532

Swimply The Best

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

01763 261325

Royston & District Town Twinning Assoc

01763 221322

01763 878587

07775 853123

Royston Rounders

Royston Arts Society

Stephanie Prior School of Dancing

Royston RNA

01763 848424

G - Stars

01763 244866

Tiger Tots Preschool Gymnastics

01763 242677

Royston Rockets BMX Club

Royston & Saffron Walden National Trust

01799 501293

Royston Ramblers

Royston & District Model Railway Club

01763 261442

07703 422394

01763 246929

Royston WEA

01763 231881

07764657576

Royston Town Band

Rotary Club Of Royston

info@roystonartsfestival.org

office@cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk

01763 244505

01462 689405

Royston Lions Club

Royston & District Mencap Society

Cruse Bereavement

www.roystontennis.co.uk

Royston Ladies Circle

01223 207213

Creative Royston / Royston Arts Festival

01763 230050

01763 243476

01763 230187

roystonswimmingclub@hotmail.co.uk

Royston Table Tennis Club

07778 157290

07968 568532

01223 503345

Priory Quilters

Royston & District Local History Society

Corvus Cornix Basketball Club

Royston Folk Club

Royston Library

07916 798 655

Choir - Singing Aloud

www.roystoncc.co.uk

01763 246415

Royston & District Fundraising Group: Marie Curie Cancer Care

01223 870869

01763 246396

Kickboxing Tue 8-9:30pm @Stage Right Studios, Lumen Rd, Royston. Kids Kung Fu (7-10 years) 10:3011:30am, 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

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

ORGANISATIONS

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, mind-boggling 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!

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

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.

2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron, ATR Bassingbourn, Bassingbourn Barracks, Royston, SG8 5LX 2484aircadets.org 01763249156 60

COMMUNITY

SEPTEMBER 14

CHURCHYARD CAR SHOW BELL RINGING OPEN DAY 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, pre-war, classic and as usual with a sporting influence. This year there will be a superb Bentley Tourer, as in the picture and the nearby Austin Atlantic, as well as 1932 Lagonda, a superbly restored 1971 Volvo P1800 Coupe and a 1978 Ferrari GTS. In addition to cars there will be a selection of motor bikes and a few pedal bikes. As a further attraction there will be a static model aeroplane display in the church by the Royston and District Model Aeroplane Club with up to 30 models of all sizes. Teas will be served all afternoon and the musical background will be provided by the Memphis Jazz Band.

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

Friends of Holy Trinity Church Meldreth Sun 14 Sept, 2 - 5pm

Bentley Brooklands for Sale

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Tel: 01763 249052 Mob: 07889821968

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Email: stuart@finessetextiles.com 61

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COMMUNITY MOTORING

CHURCHES

01462 742684 01763 244836 01763 245571 07923 883438 01440 761241 01763 853217 01763 852883 01763 261650 01763 260295 01763 262346 01763 260295 01763 246799 01763 262440 01763 243117 01763 233332 01763 852118 01763 256816 01763 246371 01223 503345 01462 742601 01763 287220 01763 287364 01223 872620 01763 230350 01763 848077

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

0345 045 5200

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 Mary’s Church, Ashwell Therfield Chapel Therfield Parish Church Thriplow Parish Church Trinity Life Church United Benefice of Barkway, Reed and Buckland with Barley

COUNCILS

DOCTORS

Ashwell Surgery Barley Practice Bassingbourn Surgery Market Hill Surgery, Royston Orchard Surgery, Melbourn Roysia Surgery, Royston The Health Centre, Royston

HALLS FOR HIRE

Ad Hoc Mezzanine Floor All Saints’ Community Hall, Melbourn Ashwell UR Church Hall Ashwell Village Hall Barkway Village Hall Barley Town House Bassingbourn Village College Coombes Community Centre Eternit Sports and Social Club Fordham Memorial Hall, Therﬁeld Fowlmere Village Hall Greneway School, Royston The Guide Hut, Royston Ashwell Village Hall Litlington Village Hall Meldreth Village Hall Melbourn UR Church Hall Reed Village Hall Royal British Legion

0300 123 4040

Royston Conservative Club Royston Golf Club Royston Methodist Hall lettings@ royston-methodist.org.uk Royston Town FC St Mary’s Church Hall, Royston Shepreth Village Hall Steeple Morden Village Hall Tannery Drift First School The Old Bull Inn, Royston Town Hall and Market Hill Rooms Thriplow Village Hall Whaddon Village Hall

HEALTH

NHS Telephone Advice Service

LIBRARY

Royston Library

MPs

01462 742353 01763 262034 01763 246677 01763 244805

ROYSTON TOWN CENTRE

Non emergency number Market Manager Stuart Mather Town Manager Geraint Burnell

SCHOOLS

Bassingbourn Village College Freman College Greneway Middle School Melbourn Village College Meridian School Roysia Middle School

TRANSPORT

01462 486074

101 01763 245484 01763 878242 01763 242344 01763 271818 01763 243650 01763 223400 01763 242236 01763 241555

National Rail Enquiries 24-hours Royston & District Community Transport

08457 484950 01763 245228

Anglian Water Emergencies (Water supplies and sewerage) Electricity - Emergency and loss of supply Gas Emergencies

03457 145145

UTILITIES

WASTE

Household Waste Recycling Centre oﬀ York Way, Royston SG8 5HF All year daily, 8am - 4pm Household Waste Recycling Centre Thriplow, Cambs SG8 7HZ All year daily 8am - 4pm North Herts South Cambs

Visit www.thelistingmagazine.co.uk for The Listing Directory

HOMES & GARDENS

0300 123 4049

Ashwell Dental Melbourn Dental Practice Priory Dental Centre Royston Dental Suite

NHS DENTISTS

01763 245484

01763 246 838 01763 269977 01462 742757 07805 216869 01763 848347 01763 849488 01763 246136 01763 248081 01763 260250 01763 287549 08704 649200 01763 243650 01763 245914 07805 216869 01763 852809 01763 262512 01763 246458 01763 848303 01763 244560

111

01954 212 707

POLICE

08444 994777 01763 848244 08444 994778 01763 248111 01763 260220 01763 243166 01763 242981

07795 820127 01763 243117 01763 261183 01763 853073 01763 235100 01763 242003 01763 245484 01223 839788 01223 207703

Mr Andrew Lansley CBE MP MP for South Cambridgeshire www.andrewlansley.co.uk Sir Oliver Heald QC MP MP for North East Hertfordshire oliver.heald.mp@parliament.uk www.oliverhealdmp.com

01462 474000

03450 450 500

01763 246427 01763 242696

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M. Dearman Electrical Services

All electrical work undertaken • Kitchens • Lighting • Garden Lighting • Extensions • New builds • Rewires • Central Heating Controls • Additional sockets • No job too small • Part P Registered

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Window Cleaning: Domestic & Commercial work undertaken

We operate the Reach & Wash System using puriﬁed water from the safety of the ground without the need to use ladders Pure water consumes dirt and algae and cleans frames at the same time

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Solar panel cleaning

www.gilbros.co.uk

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