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RICHMOND’S COACHES Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace Bruges via Eurotunnel Horse of the Year Show at LG Arena Miranda Hart at the O2 Arena – Lower Tier Lord of the Dance – Dangerous Games Wicksteed Park “Best of Broadway” Show inc Lunch

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Ascot – Behind the Scenes Tour, Races & Fireworks! £37.00 Memphis – West End Matinee £65.00 Les Miserables – West End Matinee £67.50 Cake International £35.50 Crafts for Christmas, Hobbycrafts & Art NEC £33.50 Memphis – West End Evening Performance £65.00 Miss Saigon – West End Matinee £69.00 Les Miserables – West End Evening £67.50 The Commitments West End Evening £65.00 Spanish Riding School of Vienna – Wembley£74/£82 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory – Matinee £67.50 Lion King – Matinee £59.50 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Matinee £65.00 Ideal Home Show At Christmas £29.50 Classical Spectacular inc Lunch (RAH) £78.00 Food Glorious Food! Guided Tour £49.00 Calamity Jane at Milton Keynes Matinee £38.00 Bury St Edmunds Christmas Market £18.00 Bruges Christmas Market – via Eurotunnel £49.00 The Commitments Matinee £69.00 Wicksteed Park Christmas Show inc Lunch £42.50 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee £50.00 War Horse – West End Matinee £64.50 Dance Til Dawn – Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace £52.50 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Eve with Dinner £71.00 Lincoln Christmas Market £26.00 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee £54.00 Rochester Dickensian Festival & Christmas Market £22.00 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee £50.00 Miss Saigon West End Matinee £69.00 Alfie Boe at the O2 Arena £65.00 Carols by Candlelight at the Royal Albert Hall £59.50 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Eve with Dinner £74.00 Jingle Bell Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall £59.50 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee with Lunch £69.00 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee with Lunch £69.00 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee£50.00 Andre Rieu at the LG Arena £95.00 Olympia International Horseshow – Evening £62.00 Anton & Erin’s Christmas Cracker – Royal Albert Hall £65.00 Warner Bros Studio Tour “Hogwarts at Christmas” £49.50

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 Please note some events are from Trumpington Park & Ride More trips are added to our website every week!

Call for brochure or to book 01763 848226 or online www.richmonds-coaches.co.uk

to the October issue of the Listing We are delighted to say that our eats and Drinks section this month showcases a broad selection of the venues that have opened their christmas bookings for this December. Whilst I enjoy christmas, I firmly believe that it should stay where it belongs - in December.

However, even I recognise the need to plan ahead, and even more so when our local pubs and restaurants are of such a high standard. On our pages, you can choose from the three tuns, the Woodman, the chequers, palazzo, Sachins, ad Hoc and La cocina Latina, who all offer superb choice and food for the party season.

Out and about this month, we talk to royston town Band who are celebrating their 150 year anniversary.

What an achievement! to commemorate the occasion, they will be playing at a special concert in the church in mid-October.

Following the success of the rugby club feature last month and cycling back in July, we are proud to launch a new sports feature. It will take us some time to cover all the differing sports that royston and District has to offer, but the Listing aim is to provide our readers with an overview of all the sports based groups available - who knows, it may encourage you to try something new! If you do give something a try, please let us know how you get on. this month, we start with The Listing is online swimming. at www.thelisting.info Don’t hesitate to from 1st every month. get in touch if we can Booking deadline Nov, 15th Oct help you promote PUBLISHER your business to AND EDITOR households in the Cath Boughton SG8 area. Our background is in marketing and the EDITORIAL Kate Berry Listing reaches more 01763 248447 households than any kate@ other publication in the townhousepublisharea each and every ing.co.uk month.

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TEN YEARS OF TIMEBANKING! Join the celebrations

October 2014 marks ten years of giving and getting between members at the Royston Time Bank and they’re having a party to celebrate – with popcorn and a family film – at the Royston Picture Palace on Sunday 19 October.

Unlike conventional volunteering, the time bank records and rewards one member’s help for another in time credits (1 hour = 1 credit).

Members can use their credits to ‘buy’ help from someone else – a bit of gardening, a lift to the shops, or maybe a friendly teatime chat.

Chris Lee, founder of the Time Bank when it was set up and run at the Royston Volunteer Centre, is delighted that the good work goes on. “I’m quietly surprised when anything lasts for more than a couple of years. The success of the Time Bank reflects the hard work and energy of both the organisers and the members themselves.”

Time Bank member and other who are interested are invited to join the fun from 2.30pm – 5.30pm on October 19th.

Family film to celebrate ten years of the Time Bank, Sunday October 19th, 2.30 – 5.30pm. o book your place, e-mail VolunteerCentre@nhcvs.org.uk by 8th October or call Savita on 01462 689400 or visit www.mytimebank.org.uk

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OUt & aBOUt royston town Band TRUMPETING 150 YEARS OF ROYSTON TOWN BAND This year sees the 150th anniversary of the formation of Royston Town Band and to mark this momentous event the band would like to invite everyone, including past members, friends and supporters old and new to a unique celebratory 150th anniversary concert. The concert programme will aim to include a piece from each of the fifteen decades of the band’s existence.

Entry to the concert is free (there will be a retiring collection for the ‘New Bandroom Fund’) with a raffle and refreshments during the interval.

Royston Town Band has been through many names and forms over the years, starting as the Royston Volunteer Band, later changing to the Royston Teetotal Band, followed by the Royston Military Band before settling on its current incarnation.

Formed by the noted Roystonian William Hinkins, the band had its headquarters at a number of locations in town until, in 1960, it achieved a longstanding aim; the building of its own practice room behind the Manor House Club. When the Manor House was sold last year, the band had to move out of their home of 50 years and look for a new one. Land was identified at the rear of Tannery Drift School field and planning for the building of the new band hut was applied for. This planning phase has proved to be a difficult and lengthy process, but finally nearly everything is in place and it is hoped that construction will be able to start very soon.

The band is continuing to raise funds for the bandroom and would welcome any donations.

Royston Town Band 150th Anniversary Concert Sat 11th October at 7.30pm, Royston Parish Church www.roystontownband.org.uk 01763 246929

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His background is in motor racing and he has driven across Europe and in the USA in everything from sports cars to 4x4. This experience and his love of driving prompted Jon to found the school in 2000 (hence the name) following his instructor training. Self employed since the beginning and still going strong after almost 15 years, Jon says; “I thought I could bring some new ideas and techniques to the industry and have pioneered computer based training for theory and hazard perception and simplified highway code. I pride myself on remaining independent and providing a personal service tailored to each individuals needs at any level.”

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The origins of the village stem from the presence of springs at Melbourn Bury and the several ancient trackways that cross the parish; the Icknield Way runs to the south of the parish and Ashwell Street and the Roman Cambridge-Royston road are also believed to follow prehistoric trackways.

The present church is dedicated to All Saints. It had a major restoration in 1882 but includes sections of a 13thcentury building. The font is 11th century.

The village boasts a fantastic Community Hub building with a café with free Wi-Fi, a library access point and meeting rooms which can be used for leisure or business. It also offers a range of key community support services and aims to be a focal point for assistance and advice.

There are plenty of options for eating and drinking including the beautiful Sheene Mill, Herbies Bar and Grill, The Dolphin and The Black Horse. And Melbourn also has a Fish and Chip shop as every village should!

The butchers is well known for the quality of its meat and pies and the co-op and the General Store are complemented by a number of excellent farm shops and nurseries.

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The Melbourn Business Association (MBA) is a vibrant venture meeting monthly for a lively and informal networking breakfast. Their ethos is to encourage everyone to think local and buy local wherever possible.

This handsome village with its Science Park to the North enjoys a pleasing blend of history and modernity and is certainly worth a visit.

Melbourn Village College’s 2014 GCSE results are the best in our history and we invite you to come and see us at work.

If you would like to visit the College during the day, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal’s PA on office@mvc.org.uk or telephone 01763 223400 to book your tour.

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MELBOURN VILLAGE COLLEGE CONTINUES TO RAISE ASPIRATIONS

Melbourn Village College has started its new term in the smartest way possible, with a brand new uniform for its students.

The new uniform follows on from a year, it’s first as an academy working in partnership with Comberton Academy Trust, in which the College recorded its highest ever GCSE results. Seventyfive per cent of students passed with five or more A* to C grades (including English and Maths); a rise of five per cent from last year.

The smart new shirt, tie and jumper are made distinctive with a new deep blue colouring, with the tie also featuring thin gold striping.

An emphasis has been put on a smart and professional look, to match the school’s recent success as well as its future as an academy.

Vice Principal, Regina Lawrence, said: “Melbourn Village College has undergone a transformation since becoming an academy. It was only right that we paired record breaking results, and an exciting future, with a new uniform to reflect our ambition. We set ourselves high standards, and the presentation of everyone at the college is no different.

“The new uniform is a reinvention; but it keeps at its heart what Melbourn Village College has always been – a local school that is personal enough to know and understand each student as an individual, but filled with the sort of high standards and opportunities that come with being partnered with an Academy Trust like Comberton.”

For more info visit the school’s website at www.mvc.org.uk or call 01763 223400.

news from MVC: r schools WORLD ou CHALLENGE ETHIOPIA Just a few days after the GCSE exams ended, 22 students and 4 staff left Melbourn and travelled 3500 miles to Ethiopia. After spending a night in a hotel near the airport, the team woke to the hustle and bustle of a large East African city. The students worked in groups with some heading to Debre Zeit where they worked tirelessly renovating classrooms, making planting areas so the children could grow their own food and running summer school classes with the children.

Another group headed to Wenchi, a high altitude area, to begin the trek phase of their trip and immersed themselves in traditional Ethiopian culture. They also had the opportunity to wash in a geothermic heated waterfall.

The first group visited Awash National Park where they took a game drive to see a wide variety of antelope, baboons, ostriches, monkeys as well as crocodiles at the base of the spectacular Awash Falls. Many children lined the roads strangely wanting our empty plastic bottles. This part of the country is very dry so by having lots of empty bottles the families could store water.

The second group moved on to a school in the town of Dukum which had decent facilities. However, each day the students at break and lunchtime would have to carry 10 litre jerry cans into the town to fill up and bring back for drinking and hand washing.

So the first job was to connect the school to the town’s water supply to a communal water station to drink from freely. The team then dug a 250 meter trench across the campus ready to drop wwater pipes into ready for connection to a hand washing station being built adjacent to the student toilets.

Overall the students who each raised £2,000 for the trip did extremely well in adapting to the culture, the environment, the wildlife and the lack of sanitation and worked very well as a team.

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Geoff Kavanagh, formerly the Group Scout Leader at the 7th Royston, is the new DC for Royston and District Scouts. He comes from a rich background of Scouting. Deputy Carole Rhind’s flair for organising has extended to events and camps for Cubs and organising and playing a leading role in international camps in Kandersteg (Switzerland) and Bavaria.Geoff and Carole look forward to a period of Scouting growth by establishing more Scout Groups and recruiting Adults to run them.

To offer more Scouting adventures in all Sections, including a District adventure camp in Scotland in 2017, Royston Scouting still needs more adult volunteers who are prepared to give their time, undergo training and contribute skills so do get in touch if you are able to help or would like to know more. Contact District Commissioner Geoff Kavanagh Mobile: 07930563524 email: geoffkav@lineone.net

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GHOST HUNTER

Royston resident Damien O’Dell is an author, historian, public speaker, film-maker and ‘ghost hunter’ of great experience. He manages the long established paranormal investigation group, Anglia Paranormal Investigation Society (APIS), which has been investigating haunted sites since 2002. He will be speaking at mal Damien O’Dell, author of Paranor Royston Library, on Thursday 30th October Hertfordshire and Paranormal about the many at 7.30pm, about the many haunted places in Cambridgeshire will be speaking as his many haunted places in Royston as well the UK. mal acrosshe paranor ers with the Royston with which is so familiar, as well as his many encounters with the encount Library Royston right paranormal across the UK.

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GHOST WALK RESURRECTED!

If you dare, join Royston resident and Ghost hunter Damien O’Dell on All Souls Day (1st Nov) for a tour of Royston. Taking in around twenty of the locations where paranormal activity has been noted including the Banyers Hotel and the old North Star building, the tour will last around an hour. There will be a chance to get some refreshment at the Templars Rest during the tour which starts at 11am at the Railway Station. Tickets are available from Royston Library.

Damien has worked with director Mike Doyle to film a documentary “Haunted Hitchin Priory” (Special price for Ghost Walkers: £8) in which psychic David Griffiths and the team move a troubled spirit from the attic. During filming they were afforded full access to the Priory and uncovered much paranormal activity.

Damien’s group APIS (Anglia Paranormal Investigation Society) are based in Royston and are looking for a few new members to replace some of the team who have moved abroad. So, if you are ‘passionate about the paranormal’ just get in touch with him and he’ll explain all about membership.

Royston Ghost Walk, Saturday 1st November, 11am. Royston Station. Tickets £6 from Royston Library.For more information on the Anglia Paranormal Investigation

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FIREWORKS!

If your school or village is holding a Fireworks Display this year, please let us know by emailing sharon@townhousepublishing.co.uk so that we can include in November’s issue.

What’s On entries are FREE to list. If you would like to publish your poster in the magazine we offer a discount to not-for-profit organisations!

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simon’s tiling services

Stephen Blackaby

ceramic wall and floor tile specialist stone, travertine, mosaics from splashbacks to swimming pools!

Carpentry Services

A handyman to know

Kitchens, Bedrooms, Furniture

Also: - Kitchen & bedroom installation, update or repair - Fitting sinks, taps & appliances - Internal door hanging, skirting and general DIY HANDYMAN Ͳ K. T. Services

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for a free quotation call simon on 07813 596278 or tel/fax 01763 220104 simonstilingservices@ntlworld.com

Renovations and Maintenance Home maintenance, repairs & general odd jobs 07989 555 674 / 01763 243261 stephenbcarpentry@gmail.com Carpentry – shelves, kitchens, cupboards

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supplied • Mirror and Greenhouse Glass • Misted units replaced from £40 inc VAT • PLUS our one stop window shop: Glass cleaners • Silicones • Putties • Security Tapes

• Glazing Packers and Fitting Tools - All at trade prices!

Trade and Public welcome • 24 hour turnaround Friendly helpful local service

Painting & Decorating Wallpaper Hanging

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Sash Window Restoration & Repairs Tel: 01763 230100 Mob: 07747 805920 www.drservice.co.uk info@drservice.co.uk

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Home maintenance, repairs & odd jobs Carpentry – shelves, kitchens, cupboards Painting & decorating Wall & floor tiling Assembly of flat pack furniture Gardening – tidying, patios, fencing

BYSON

Repairs & alterations to clothing of all kinds.

Leather & motorcycle clothing a speciality.

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BATHROOM & KITCHENS COMPLETE INSTALLATION SERVICE Plumbing • Tiling Carpentry • Wooden flooring Supply and fit or install only For a free quotation call Peter on 07885 143164 • 01763 257 877 e-mail p.w.hunt@btinternet.com

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Repairs and Sales of

Appointments Appointments every 3030minutes every minutes Monday to to Monday Saturday Saturday

Washing Machines Dishwashers Dryers Cookers Microwaves Waste Disposals Electric and Power Showers

All household electrical jobs All Electrical Jobs undertaken by Undertaken qualified electrician

Telephone 01223 502250 www.mainappliances.co.uk

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Business profile

BUILD IT YOUR SELF WITH BUILDTRAIN...

Peter Jones is not your average tradesman. Qualified in five trades and a teacher with fifteen years experience, his friendly and approachable nature make him an ideal person to train people in building skills.

Peter has used his experience to set up a new concept in training that offers flexibility and professionalism. If you are training in a trade or a you are a DIYer who wants to learn more skills we would definitely recommend you get in touch with BuildTrain.

Uniquely, Peter offers courses including evening classes, which allow you to learn when you are available - if you miss a session then you can just use the time on another occasion. Whilst this may be useful for anyone, it is particularly important for people working shifts or with unpredictable work patterns.

Some of the skills covered in the specially designed workshop at BelleView Farm off the A1198 are plastering, bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing. Courses are suitable for the absolute beginner right up those training for trade qualifications.

If you have a project that you would like to undertake, BuildTrain can offer you the space you need, give you access to both hand and machine tools and the training to use them safely and efficiently. Peter will be on hand to offer advice and support during these “Rent A Shed” sessions. (Usually held on a Friday).

And, if you have an ambition to be a DIY Diva, BuildTrain runs monthly “ladies only” courses!

Vitally, BuildTrain are able to lend you the necessary protective equipment you need to keep yourself safe at the workshop - steel toe cap boots are a must. This means that whatever you want to build or do - BuildTrain will be able to offer you the help you need to get your project finished safely. If you want to find out more contact Peter for a chat on 07774 861840, email buildtrain@btinternet.com or visit www.buildtrain.co.uk for details of all the courses available

Training in all elements of building, home maintenance and DIY from beginners through Open Day to professionals 18th October and those 9am to 5pm learning a trade

• Decking • Pressure Washing • Furniture Restoration • DIY

For more details visit www.buildtrain.co.uk

01763 448427 / 07774 861840 buildtrain@btinternet.com BelleVue Farm, Old North Road, Royston, SG8 5JR

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FILMS IN OCTOBER Fri 3rd at 7.30pm

TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT (15)

Sat 4th at 3pm

THE GRAND SEDUCTION (12A)

Sat 4th at 7.30pm

LUCY (15)

Sat 11th at 7.30pm WHAT IF (15) Fri 17th at 7.30pm

THE 100 FOOT JOURNEY (PG)

Sat 18th at 7.30pm THE 100 FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Fri 24th at 7.30pm

PRIDE (15)

Sat 25th at 7.30pm PRIDE (15) Sat 25th at 3pm

THE BOXTROLLS (PG)

Fri 31st at 7.30pm

GHOSTBUSTERS (PG)

Picture Palace Pick

This month’s pick is the Picture Palaces Halloween Special: Ghostbusters! Who can resist a trip back to the eighties to watch the three university parapsychologists lose their research grant and their credibility when the Dean decides that their theories, methods and conclusions have no place in his august institution. Out of a job, they decide to go into business for themselves, setting up as professional supernatural eliminators. Starting out with only a converted fire station and a beat-up ambulance to their name, the Ghostbusters quickly become local heroes when the city sees a dramatic rise in paranormal activity and a giant marshmallow threatens its very existence.

Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7DA Book on-line www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk Looking for a venue to hold a Party, Funeral Gathering, Meeting etc Venue Hire From Just £75.00

Royston Town Football Club

8A Garden Walk Royston Herts SG8 7HP For further information Telephone 07795 820127 Email: support@roystontownfc.co.uk

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.

To apply call: 01707 386068 www.ageuk.org.uk/hertfordshire Registered charity number 1116662

KAIZEN KARATE

Goju Ryu Okinawan (soft & hard) style training & self defence

Mon 27 October

Steeple Morden Village Hall Thursday 7.30 to 9.30pm (Adults)

Friendly, community driven club for fitness and basic self defence techniques. The practice of Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate provides a superb balance of mental & physical skill.

£5 per lesson, first lesson FREE No membership or joining fee

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CHRISTMAS FAIR

Fanhams Hall Hotel, Ware SG12 7PZ

Over 30 exciting stalls  10am - 3.30pm Entry £4.50  Not to be missed!

Please support British Red Cross The British Red Cross Society is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SCO37738)

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s o u t h

c a m b s

landscapes

Ltd.

Bringing Outdoor Space •toaftercare Life design • construction • planting The stunning garden you’ve always dreamt design • construction • planting of owning is closer than you think complete design, build & planting service patios, paving, paths & walling timber decking, pergolas & trellis work ponds & water features designed & built gravel & block paving driveways natural & artificial turf installed fencing, all types supplied & erected

Telephone 01763 852 288 Mobile 07768 200 070 E - info@southcambslandscapes.co.uk

view our work at

www.southcambslandscapes.co.uk

ROYSTO N’S

NEW SHOP

Open from r 1 6th Octobe

Unit 4A Highfields Business Park Old North Road (off A1198) Kneesworth SG8 5JT

Ample free parking – just 2 mins from Tesco

Opening times: Monday – Friday 9 – 5.30pm Saturday 9 – 5pm

Call us on 01763 241111 also online at www.sogifted.co.uk

Most Credit/Debit cards accepted

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VICTORIA EGGS

a business born in royston...

Growing up in Royston and attending Tannery Drift, Greneway and Meridian, I always had something to do. Whether it was arts and crafts at the kitchen table with my brother, or Graphics lessons at school, I was never bored. It was from this early love of everything creative, that I was eventually guided to a degree in Fine Arts. And once I graduated that allowed me the opportunity to work all over the world, most specifically for Ben Sherman in Australia. But I found from working abroad, that I missed Britain, and the funny little quirks that are quintessentially British. It’s true what they say, there’s no place like home. So upon that return home, I set about starting up Victoria Eggs Ltd. Everything at Victoria Eggs is British made and British inspired. For us, Made in Britain, isn’t just a brand name, it’s a belief. We believe in supporting manufacturing in the UK, and supporting local economies. Our products are also completely British-centred; from the nautical ranges which will have you reminiscing of summer holidays at the BRITISH - AND seaside, to our typographic aprons which ROYSTON list everything you need for a proper English - DESIGNER dinner. My inspiration comes from everywhere VICTORIA EGGS in the UK, from things I see around the capital to favourite past times.

Victoria Eggs Proudly saluting all that makes Britain British www.victoriaeggs.co.uk

CRAFT FAIR FLOURISHES

Crafter and enrepreneur Laura Whitford has organised two more craft fairs at the Town Hall on Saturday 18 October and Saturday 15 November following on from the success of the Fair held in the Summer. Both events will feature a tea room, in November this will be run by the popular Vintage Tearoom.

Laura says “Apart from a local charity, and a stall offering free mini facials (we could all do with a pamper whilst Christmas shopping), the stalls will sell handmade products, and most of them are local which is great because I’d love customer’s money to go to small local businesses rather than the chains!” She hopes to run the events every year and may include an Easter Fair!

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Handmade

in Royston

The Listing is delighted to bring you details of specialist, niche businesses operating in the Royston area.

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

Mummy Duck Designs

Fun jewellery making parties and workshops in the Hertfordshire area

unique, personalised gifts for every occasion

Set up and run by passionate jeweller and glass artist Tracy Stressing www.facebook.com/MakeAndCreate makeandcreate@yahoo.co.uk

Family Keepsakes Sewing Lessons Bag and Cushions Bunting Crafty Nights Keyrings Christmas Decorations also available Personalised items... www.mummyduckdesigns.co.uk or find me on facebook

www.facebook.com/Kozmicdreams2011

Personalised, unique, hand crafted bits & pieces to brighten your day. Custom orders taken.

Buy online: www.wowthankyou.co.uk/kozmic-dreams Email at: kozmicdreams@yahoo.com

Contact Mrs B for personalised Handmade Gifts

Tel: 07739 549771 Email: mrsbsbuttons@gmail.com Facebook: mrsbsbuttons Also find me at The Barn, Kneesworth Nixnox Handbags & Accessories Host a Nixnox party in your own home and experience the latest “must haves” of the season.

As a hostess you will receive 10% commission in goods, 20% discount on personal purchases. Why not invite all your friends and family for a girls night in?

No need to pre order goods, simply pay and take away with you on the night.

To book a party please email Julie@nixnoxhandbags.co.uk 10% of all proceeds from each party is donated to:www.thenicolaemmersontrust.co.uk

Celebration frames made to order Births, weddings, “Special” birthdays...

FB: artisanatthehut • Kate@artisanadmin.co.uk • 07855 764518

01763 262417 Craft supplies for your hobbies, handmade gifts & crafty events...

ROYSTION BEAR MADE BY KOZMIC DREAMS

Scrap booking card making Stamping altered art

Unit 8, Dunsbridge Business Park (A10 road), Shepreth, Cambridge SG8 6RA (behind the carpet shop)

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Jewellery Workshops & events Mixed Media & much more...

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CBS080

• Privately owned familyrun practices, providing continuity of care • We guarantee a same day appointment for ill pets • Open weekdays and Saturday mornings • We provide our own emergency cover • Neuterings and other surgeries • Vaccinations, worming and flea treatments • Weight checks, dietary advice and food • Dental care and extractions

From 6th April 2016 your dog must be microchipped! Get this done FREE at one of Dogs Trust’s microchipping events.

We are approachable, sympathetic, understanding and helpful - we will listen.

For details visit www.chipmydog.org.uk or call 0207 8370006

Royston Veterinary Centre Newmarket Road, Royston, Herts SG8 9GH

Tel: 01763 242221 • www.roystonvets.com Baldock Veterinary Centre 19 Whitehorse Street, Baldock, Herts SG7 6QB

Tel: 01462 895579 • www.baldockvets.com

DOG OF THE MONTH

Bessie, 2/3 year old Jack Russell crossbreed. Bessie is a delightful little girl, is great with other dogs and loves some human company.She needs some lead training but will sit and give you her paw. She has passed the cat test.

Don’t let Halloween go to the dogs - put it on the leash Happy Howlingween from on the leash!

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

01763 220676 or 07963 566920 weareontheleash@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ontheleashltd www.ontheleash.co.uk

YOU Meldreth Practice 01763 261457

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“Before I came to The Cambridge I was under the impression that I needed a much bigger deposit than 5%.”

Aaron Robinson, First Time Buyer, St Andrew’s Street Branch After hearing one of our members’ stories, let us do the same for you. Your story is different but the role we can play is the same.

Helping your story happen For further information visit

www.cambridgebs.co.uk/aaronsstory Pop into your local branch or call 0845 601 3344

Savings

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Insurance

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YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. The Cambridge Building Society, Head Office Administration Centre, PO Box 232, 51 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8FF Telephone 0845 601 3344 www.cambridgebs.co.uk Email enquiries@cambridgebs.co.uk

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CREATIVE ROYSTON: ROYSTON ARTS FESTIVAL

Markets in October

An open meeting to discuss last month’s Orwell Pannier Market 1st Saturday monthly Royston Arts Croydon Village Market Sat 4th, 10am - 12pm Last Sunday monthly Festival has been Orwell Village Hall Sun 26h, 10.30am - 1pm organised by the Croydon Village Hall Linton Farmers & Crafts Creative Royston Market 1st Saturday monthly committee.

Herts Country Market Sat 4th, 9am - 12noon Wednesdays and Saturdays It will be taking place at the Royston Linton Village College 8am are pleased to attach a proof ofFrom theExchange, advertisement we prepared you.

Please andhave District Museum infor Upper King Street, check it car Corn Royston Fowlmere Farmers’ Market Royston on Thursday, 16 October at Saturday 24 monthly and respond2ndwithin hours, either indicating your approval or any changes you7.30pm. would like made Outdoor Market Creative Royston chairman Graham Sat 11th, 9am - 12 noon Every Wednesday and Village Hall Palmer said: “It’s important to us when Saturday, 8am - 2pm Farmers’ Market Wimpole Market Hill, Royston planning events and activities to know 2nd Saturday monthly whether certain aspects worked or not.”

Sat 11th, 10am - 4pm Weekly Greenhouse Markets Wimpole Hall Fashion & Pamper Mkt Meanwhile, a feedback survey form to be Sandon Farmers’ Thurs, 10am - 4pm completed by those who attended events Market 3rd Saturday monthly Arts & Crafts Market during the arts festival is available on the Sat 20th, 9.30am - 12noon Fri , 10am-3.30pm website.

Sandon Primary School

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Shepreth Village Hall Market 4th Saturday monthly Sat 25th, 10am - 12.30pm Shepreth Village Hall

Flea Market Sun, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth

Creative Royston Meeting Thurs, 16 Oct, 7.30pm Royston & District Museum

The Three Tuns is situated on the High Street in the pretty village of Ashwell, Hertfordshire.

It has been beautifully refurbished and now has two dining rooms, a welcoming public bar and three stunning Rooms.

6 High Street, Ashwell, HertfordshireGuest SG7 5NL

Get cosy with us this autumn!

01462 743343

Roaring log fires - hearty British pub food - eclectic wine info@thethreetunsashwell.co.uk www.thethreetunsashwell.co.uk list & regularly changing real ales - The Hunting Room is available to hire for intimate gatherings or private parties Christmas Party bookings now be taken - open throughout the festive season - see our website for details.

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Looking for something a little different for your Christmas Party?

Specialist caterers in Brazilian, Mexican and Argentine Food & Drink Call 01763 256796 rainier@lacocinalatina.co.uk www.lacocinalatina.co.uk

Bookings now being taken for:

Office or Private Christmas Lunches & Dinner Christmas Day Lunch • New Years Eve Party The Chequers is an ideal venue for all Christmas parties.

Our conservatory can hold a maximum of 30 guests.

To view our festive menu’s please visit: www.thechequersfowlmere.co.uk or call us on:01763 208558

The Chequers, High Street, Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire SG8 7SR • Tel: 01763 208558 • Email: info@thechequersfowlmere.co.uk

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SACHIN’S

Finest Indian Cuisine • Fully Licensed sachinrestaurant.co.uk

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

Valid until 31st October 2014

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

www.facebook.com/sachinrestauarant

Thinking about Christmas?

How about having your festivities at The Woodman Inn, located in the heart of the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside?

Check If you’re organising your Christmas night out, office lunch our website or simply getting together with friends and family over the for menus and Christmas period then give us a call more details Our Delicious Christmas menus are available from 3rd December to 24th December and our Christmas party is on 19th December

Also, Comedy Night Saturday 25th October!

Dinner tickets include your seat and table for the show.

Standing tickets for drinks only are also available

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the ad hoc cocktail club

The Zombie

As fall fruits are coming into season, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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!

25ml Captain Morgans Dark Rum 25ml Bacardi White Rum 12.5ml Apricot Brandy 50ml Pineapple Juice Dash Of Lime Juice 2 Teaspoons Of White Granulated Sugar

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker 2. Shake Until frosted 3. Strain then serve in a Boston glass over ice 4. Garnish and serve

BOTTOMS UP!!

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Organised by Churches Together in Royston and District Friday 31st October 5.30 - 7pm Coombes Community Centre

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SHANNON EXPRESS

Shannon Express is a group of male singers based in Potton, Bedfordshire. Currently we have about fifty five members of all ages, mostly amateur singers drawn from the local area (including Royston) with a significant number travelling from different parts of the region. New members are always welcome - our next recruitment evening is on 9th October 2014 at the Holiday Inn, Sandy (A1 Sandy roundabout) We sing as a chorus in what originated as the barbershop singing style. Nowadays our style of music is more widely known as ‘a cappella’ or four part close harmony singing and the days of striped waistcoats and straw boaters have long since gone! Our music is slick, harmonious and thoroughly entertaining – both for us and for our audiences.

We meet every week in Potton to rehearse and sing for our own pleasure and we take part in competitions and public performances throughout the year. Our repertoire is rich and varied, encompassing the roots of barbershop music, sentimental lullabies and stirring upbeat numbers.

Timeless classics, hits from the musical theatre and modern standards all have their place.

We are looking forward to our return visit to Royston Methodist Church on Saturday 8th November 2014, at 7.45pm, with a concert in aid of the Methodist Church and the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Charity Concert, Royston Methodist Church, 8th November Tickets, £8 – call Brian on 07895 095455 www.shannonexpress.org.uk

Enjoy fish fresh from Billingsgate...

... and top quality, free-range meat, locally sourced A10 Melbourn By-Pass, Melbourn, Royston, Herts SG8 6DF Tel: 01763 260418 www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk • Open 7 days a week all year round Fresh Fruit and Veg • Delicatessen • Butchers • Fishmongers • Café • Giftware • Fun Barn

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CAKE AND BAKE APPLE & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE Making the most of seasonal fruit, this moist cake is delicious as a warming pudding served with custard or you can leave it to cool and enjoy it with a mid morning cup of coffee.

Ingredients 350g self-raising flour 2tsp ground mixed spice 175g unsalted butter, chilled and diced, plus extra for greasing 150g golden caster sugar 2 medium eggs, beaten 2 large dessert apples, peeled cored and diced 200g blackberries 50g Demerara sugar 50g roasted hazelnuts, chopped

Makes 8 Slices Ready in 1 hour 20 mins, plus cooling

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190C, Fan 170C, Gas Mark 5. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Grease a 20cm x 24cm cake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper.

2. Sift the flour and mixed spice into a large bowl. Add the butter and rub into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles rough breadcrumbs. Remove 175g of the crumble mixture to a second bowl and set aside.

3. Stir the caster sugar and beaten egg into the larger amount of crumble to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. Press into an even layer in the base of the cake tin using floured hands.

Scatter over the diced apple and berries.

4. Stir the Demerara sugar and chopped hazelnuts into the rest of the crumble mixture and spoon over the fruit, pressing down gently.

5. Place the cake tin on the hot baking sheet in the oven and bake for 40-50 mins until the cake is risen and golden brown (cover the top of the cake loosely with foil after 30 mins if it starts to overbrown). Leave the cake to cool in the tin for about 20 mins then remove by gently lifting the parchment. Serve warm or cold.

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Swimming

in & around Royston MELBOURN SPORTS CENTRE

Melbourn Sports is committed to providing to the local community. We’re here to help you get Our swimming programme caters for a variety including general, female-only and adult lane child ‘fun’ groups. Here’s some tips for successful

affordable sport and fitness started and stay motivated. of tastes and abilities, sessions plus parent and swims:

Make It A Habit Use a diary to schedule a weekly pool visit. Consider purchasing an annual swim pass to save even more on prices

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Mix It Up The swimming pool is also a great playground and gym (even for non-swimmers), so vary your pool activities (such as aquafit) to get the most from this facility

Join A Club If you’re enjoying swimming and want to get more involved, consider joining a club!

Melbourn Sports Centre www.melbournsports.com

ROYSTON SWIM CLUB

The Royston Swim Club promotes and encourages swimming, at all levels, for age 7 upwards (including Masters). Members encompass both those that swim for fitness and those that compete (up to and including at National Level).

The main focus of the Club is the Hertfordshire League galas (Majors and Peanuts) against other clubs from the county, however, from the age of 9 upwards, swimmers can also compete in Open Meets (which enable swimmers to qualify for Hertfordshire County Championships) and Regional Championships.

Head coach of the RSC, Jeremy Latham, came to the club in 2012 after having been squad coach with Cambridge for 3 years. Having competed from the age of 12, he went on to study Sports Science at University. He is an enthusiastic coach and has led the club in obtaining numerous wins last season.

Royston swim club has several training sessions per week, depending on level; see our website for details. Fees are based on the number of swim sessions attended per week and there is a joining fee to cover ASA membership fees and insurance.

RSC are currently looking for new swimmers to join the club, particularly 9 year olds and those 14 years or older.

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Swimming

in & around Royston WILD SWIMMING!

Ever fancied a dip in a river? Wild Swimming is becoming increasingly popular and whether you want to just go for a dip, or a full on swim then there are a couple of organisations that provide details of places where you can take the plunge and get at one with nature!

Local spots are the River Cam at the end of the recreation ground in Great Shelford and at Granchester Meadows. At great Shelford there was once a bathing platform and a bylaw requires “proper swimming dress”.

If you are setting off to swim outdoors then consider the following questions before you get in the water and make sure that you stay safe:

Is it clean? • Is it safe? • Am I safe? • Is it legal? • Will I get too cold?

The Outdoor Swimming Society and Wild Swimming have lots more information and advice on their website listed below.

www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com www.wildswimming.co.uk

COMMUNITY SWIMATHON

Organised by the Rotary Club, this is your opportunity to donate 50% of the sponsorship money raised by your team to your own chosen Charity or dedicate it towards your own inhouse project. The other 50% will be distributed by the Rotary Club of Royston Charity Fund helping alleviate suffering at home and overseas Teams can have up to 6 members who swim in relay for 55 minutes. The aim is for each team to swim as many lengths as possible in the 55 minutes available. Each team member to have sought sponsors for the number of lengths the team (not the individual) completes. In so doing we hope we will raise a useful sum of money for all our chosen charities and projects.

This is not a race and no team or individual is being asked to swim an unduly long distance.

The event involves each team swimming continuously for 55 minutes, one member only of the team being in the water at a time. There are no hard and fast rules about how a team should organise itself - some may like to swim a length in turn, others might want to split the time amongst them. All we ask is that inexperienced or out of condition swimmers do not exceed their capacity.

Community Swimathon, Sat 18th & Sun 19th October 2014: 6 - 10pm

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Creepy Crawlies 1. What type of insects would you keep in a formicarium?

2. The Colorado Beetle is particularly known for attacking which crop?

3. Which insect has a two word name with the first word being named according to the stance it typically adopts, and the second word being the Greek work for “fortune teller”?

4. The name of which insect comes from an old wives’ tale that it would burrow into the brains of humans and lay eggs?

5. Insects have bodies that are split into three parts. The head and the abdomen are two of these, but what name is given to the third part that lies in between these?

6. How many eyes do most spiders have?

7. By what three word name is the crane fly commonly known in the UK? 8. With a name derived from a Greek term meaning “stomach footed”, what is the name given to the class of animals to which snails and slugs belong?

9. What name is given to the fear of spiders?

10. Which traditonal Spanish song has a title that literally translates as “The Cockroach”?

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Photography Exhibition To Friday 14th November

what’s on

An exhibition of photography

by Kate and Martin Bailey Curwens Gallery, High Street, Royston

Tots in Church

Thursday 2nd October, 9.3011am

Pre schoolers and their carers.

Playtime with toys, snacks, coffee. Story time and song.

St John the Baptist Parish Church, Royston

Women’s Rounders

Thursday 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd October, 7-8pm

Come and join us for this four-week programme. £2 per session Bassingbourn Sports Centre

Woodhall & the Abel Smith Family

Thursday 2nd October, 8pm10pm

Talk by Royston & District Local History Society, illustrated

by Dorothy Abel Smith MBE. Royston Town Hall. Contact.

01763 242677

HypnoBirthing

Course starts Friday 3rd October

Royston Complementary Health Centre Booking essential. 01763 247440

Perse Prep Open Evening Saturday 4th October, 9.30am12pm

Perse Prep, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 8EX

Fowlmere Playgroup Thrift

Saturday 4th October, 9.3011am

Sale of good condition baby, childrens and maternity clothes. Baby equipment, books and toys. Fowlmere Village Hall. Contact: fowlmereplaygroup@hotmail. co.uk

The 15th Ashwell Book Weekend

Saturday 4th, 10am-5pm and Sunday 5th October, 2-5pm

Come and browse among the many hundreds of books, videos and DVDs for sale at bargain prices. Refreshments available. All proceeds for the Church Restoration Appeal. St Mary’s Church, Ashwell

Handy, Dandy Fabric Journal Workshop

Saturday 4th October, 10am4pm

With Lin Brown, It’s Crafting Time, Dunsbridge Business Park, Shepreth, SG8 6RA Contact. 01763 262417

Royston Pirate Day

Family Friendly Events Wimpole Half Marathon

Sunday 5th October, 10am-5pm

This undulating trail run will take in much of the woodland, lakes, folly and spectacular views that Wimpole has to offer.

Raising funds for East Anglian Children’s Hospices.

Wimpole Estate www.hoohaah. co.uk

Food Fayre

Sunday 5th October, 10am-2pm

Stalls with the finest quality food from local suppliers.

Refreshments are available all day with bacon rolls from 10 – 11am and jacket potatoes with side salad from noon St. Mary’s Church, Guilden Morden

Saturday 4th October, 10am4pm

Talking About My Generation

Wonderful Wandlebury

Share your memories in the Museum’s “My Generation, Baby” project, have a session on the Royston Crow printing press and remember the music and events on film of the not too distant past. Coffee and Home-made cakes will be available and the event is FREE! Part of the Silver Sunday celebrations. Generously funded by Johnson Matthey Royston & District Museum

Have fun in Royston Town Centre! Activities include pirate ‘meet and greet’, face painting, treasure trail, juggling and badge making!

53 High Street, Royston Contact 07889 173101 Saturday 4th October, 11.30am4.30pm

Featuring ‘History Needs You’ and ‘Oxford Archaeology East’ this fun-filled family history day will celebrate the very best of CambridgePPF’s Wandlebury Country Park.

Bookings 01223 243830

Folk Music at the Chapel

Saturday 4th October, 7.3010pm A friendly club with all welcome to sing, play, recite or just listen.

Guilden Morden Chapel, SG8 0JZ

Contact: Arthur, 01763 852309.

Antiques and Vintage Fair Sunday 5th October, 9am-4pm

Good range of stalls, tea room with homemade cakes.

Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact 07720647696

Sunday 5th October, 10am12pm

Silver Sunday

Sunday 5th October, 2-5pm

A national celebration of older people and their contribution to communities. The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, SG6 3NA Contact 01462 678804 www.letchworthcentre.org

Hinxton Watermill

Sunday 5th October, 2.305.30pm

Discover CambridgePPF’s working watermill, which dates back to the Domesday Book Mill Lane, Hinxton www.cambridgeppf.org/events

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Send your events to lucy@townhousepublishing.co.uk Cinderella Auditions, CADS

Monday 6th October, from 7pm

Auditions Chorus, ages 12+ Principals, ages 15+ Drama Studio, Meridian School, Royston www. cadsroyston.org.uk

Poetry Workshop

Monday 6th October, 2-4pm

Running for 10 weeks Melbourn Village Hub. Contact. claremcphee@netscape.net

Home-Start AGM

Tuesday 7th October, 7.30pm

Canapes and drinks will be available.

Melbourn Community Hub, High Street, Melbourn

Moonlit Walk at Wandlebury

Wednesday 8th October, 910pm

Join CambridgePPF Rangers on a guided walk around the park Wandlebury Country Park Contact. 01223 243830

Remembered with Pride

Thursday 9th October, 7.3010pm Jean Handley with a pictorial tour of the western front battlefields and stories of 68 boys from the Hitchin British School who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Icknield Walk First School Open Day Friday 10th October, 9.3010.30am

You can visit our nursery and reception classes to see the children in action! No appointments needed. Icknield Walk First School, Poplar Drive, Royston, SG8 7EZ

BVC Diamond Jubilee

Friday 10th October, 2.30-6pm

Former pupils, staff, governors and local residents who wish to join us for this celebration are asked to register their interest by contacting the College.

Bassingbourn Village College Contact. 01763 242344, office@bassingbournvc.net

Button Jewellery

Friday 10th October, 7-9pm

Make and Create have some new workshops . Make something for yourself or make some unique Christmas presents.

Glazed Creations, 3 Baldock Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 5AY Contact. makeandcreate@yahoo. co.uk

Tai Chi

Saturday 11th October

Classes to improve your health, strength and stability.

Royston Complementary Health Centre. Booking essential. 01763 247440

Perse Nursery Open Day

Saturday 11th October, 9.30am12.30pm

Perse Pelican Nursery and Pre-Prep, 92 Glebe Road, Cambridge, CB1 7TD

Jumble Sale

Saturday 11th October, 10.30am1pm

To raise money for the Village Hall Fundraising Project.

Steeple Morden Village Hall.

Contact. 01763 853793, mrskarenbrown@btinternet. com

Royston Town Band Concert

Saturday 11th October, 7.3010pm

For their 150th anniversary.

Free Entry. Royston Parish Church

Fatal Encounter

Saturday 11th October, 8pm11pm

This labyrinth of a play has many surprising twists and turns to keep the audience guessing up until the final, unexpected showdown. By Francis Durbridge.

The Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

Gesso Carving Workshop Sunday 12th October, 10am4pm

Using the new mixed media range from DecoArt. With Andy Skinner.

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Unit 8, Dunsbridge Business Park, Dunsbridge Turnpike, Shepreth, SG8 6RA Contact.

01763 262417

Business Babble

Monday 13th October, 8-10pm

Using Facebook to get more clients… a topic so many of us really want to understand – especially with all the changes Facebook has introduced Adhoc, Fish Hill, Royston Contact. 07764 657576, www. businessbabble.net

Tots in Church

Thursday 16th October, 9.3011am

Pre schoolers and their carers.

Playtime with toys, snacks, coffee. Story time and song.

St John the Baptist Parish Church, Royston

Champagne Tasting Evening

Thursday October 16th 7.30pm

A comparison of six NV Champagnes with accompanying canapes Tickets £30 The Three Tuns, Ashwell SG7 5NL

Creative Royston: Where Next?

Thursday 16th October, 7.30pm

An open meeting to discuss last month’s Royston Arts Festival www. roystonartsfestival.org Royston and District Museum, Lower King Street, Royston

Bible Society Annual Open Meeting

Thursday 16th October, 7.4510pm

“Miraculous Work of Mercy Ships” Guest speaker. Dr Leo Cheng from Mercy Ships – his role in proclaiming Christ’s love. The Catholic Church Hall, Melbourn Road, Royston

School in Action

Friday 17th October, 9am-12pm

Dame Bradbury’s School Open Day for Dame Bradbury’s School, Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL Contact. 01799 522348, www.damebradburys.com

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Oktoberfest 2014

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Friday 17th October, from 6pm

The legendary Von Winklers Bavarian Band, Best Dressed Competition, Wide Selection of German Beers, Bratwurst Sausage from the BBQ. Tickets £10 The Heath, Royston 01763 243613 www.roystonheath.co.uk

The Build Train Open Day Saturday 18th October, 9am - 5pm

Training in all elements of building, home maintenance and DIY from beginners through to professionals Details. www.buildtrain.co.uk, 01763 448427 BelleVue Farm, Old North Road, Royston

Royston Craft Fair

Saturday 18th October, 8am5pm

Visit the Royston Craft Fair for handmade products, many of which are locally produced Royston Town Hall

School Open Morning

Saturday 18th October, 9.30am12.30pm

Dame Bradbury’s School, Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL Contact. 01799 522348, www.damebradburys. com

Family History Scrapbooking Workshop

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October, 10am-4pm

Include kit and goodies.

Unit 8, Dunsbridge Business Park, Dunsbridge Turnpike, Shepreth, SG8 6RA Contact.

01763 262417

Conservation Volunteer Day

Saturday 18th October, 11am3pm

Get stuck in and help CambridgePPF Rangers carry out practical work in the Reserve. Coton Country Reserve Contact. 01223 243830

Community Swimathon

Greenfingers Garden Club

Gather a team of up to six people, and swim in relays for 55 minutes, Organised by the Rotary Club. www.roystonrotary.com/Club/ Swimathon Royston Leisure Centre, Woodcock Road, Royston, SG8 7XT

A talk by Tony Earles, The Care of your Lawn. All welcome.

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Rd, Royston

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October, 6 - 10pm

Barkway Preschool Auction

Saturday 18th October, 7-10pm

A fundraising event not to be missed, a unique range of goods and services kindly donated by local people and businesses to be auctioned off to raise funds for children of Barkway, Barley and surrounding villages.

Barkway Village Hall Contact.

07709651313. www.barkwaypreschool.co.uk

Quiz Night

Saturday 18th October, 7.3010pm

We welcome teams of 6 – please feel free to give your team a name.

Meldreth Village Hall, High St, Meldreth SG8 6LX Contact.

01763 262262

Ten Years Of Timebanking!

October 19th, 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Celebrate ten years of giving and getting between members at the Royston Time Bank with popcorn and a family film at the Picture Palace. To book your place, e-mail VolunteerCentre@ nhcvs.org.uk by 8th October or call Savita on 01462 689400 www.mytimebank.org.uk

An Autumn Afternoon Concert

Sunday 19th October, 4.30-7pm

With Ashwell School PTA. St Mary’s Church, Ashwell, SG7 5QQ Contact. 01462 742297

Wednesday 22nd October, 7.30-9pm

Polymer Clay Christmas Workshop

Friday 24th October, 7pm-9pm

Make and Create have some new workshops. Pop along if you are looking to make something for yourself or make some unique Christmas presents. Glazed Creations, 3 Baldock Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 5AY Contact. makeandcreate@yahoo.co.uk

Comedy Night

Saturday 25th October, 7pm10pm

Dinner tickets includes your seat and table for the show.

Standing tickets for drinks only are also available. The Woodman Inn, Nuthampstead Contact 01763 848328, www. thewoodman-inn.co.uk

Fourth Royston Repair Cafe

Sunday 26th October, 10am1pm

If you have items that need mending – clothes, jewellery, toys, tools, electrical and IT equipment including printers, small pieces of furniture e bring them along to this free event…booking essential www.facebook.com/ RoystonRepairCafe Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston, SG8 9LD

Cops and Robbers Holiday Club

Monday 27th – Friday 31st October, 9.45am-12.30pm

Led by John Hardwick, with Charlie the Monkey, games, crafts, songs & stories.

For all children aged 4 – 11, admission free. Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road. Contact. 01763 208381

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Send your events to lucy@townhousepublishing.co.uk British Red Cross Christmas Fair Monday 27th October, 10am3.30pm

With over 30 stalls, in support of British Red Cross. Entrance £4.50 Fanhams Hall Hotel, Ware

Ghost Hunter Damien O’Dell Thursday 30th October at 7.30pm

Royston-based author, historian, public speaker, film-maker and ‘ghost hunter’ Damien O’Dell will be speaking about the many haunted places in Royston.

Tickets: www.hertsdirect. org/libraryeventtickets or from the Library Royston Library, Market Hill

Decorate Candle Workshop

Thursday 30th October, 10am1pm

Christmas themed. Unit 8, Dunsbridge Business Park, Dunsbridge Turnpike, Shepreth, SG8 6RA Contact.

01763 262417

The Three Tuns 1st Birthday Party

Thursday October 30th 7.30pm

Cocktail Bar, Music & Dancing Tickets £10 to include a welcome drink and canapes The Three Tuns, Ashwell SG7 5NL

Kids’ Halloween Party

Friday October 31st 5-7pm

Face painting, apple bobbing, creepy disco. Spooky Kids Menu served from 5pm. Kids in fancy dress enter for free!

The Three Tuns, Ashwell SG7 5NL

Friday Fizz

Friday 31st October, 5.307.30pm

The FREE business & social networking event. Unwind and relax at an informal after-work catch up.

The Old Bull Inn, Royston, SG8 9AW

Light Party

Friday 31st October, 5.30pm7pm

Hallowe’en Special Ghostbusters

Friday 31st October, 7.30pm10pm

Royston Picture Palace, Town Hall, Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 7DA

Four Years Out of Our Lives

Friday 31st October, 7.45pm10pm

With Royston & Saffron Walden National Trust. The Story of the Melbourn History Books.

Speaker. Colin Limming Dame Bradbury School, Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden Contact.

01799 523776

Ghost Walk Resurrected!

A free, fun alternative to Hallowe’en for children age 4-11 and their families. Food, craft, games, disco and lots of treats. Organised by Churches Together in Royston and District. Coombes Community Centre

All Souls Day, 1st November, 11am

If you dare, join Royston resident and Ghost hunter Damien O’Dell on a ghostly tour of Royston. Meet at Royston Station.

Tickets are available from Royston Library.

Book Sale

Pilates classes

Visitors are welcome to come in and browse and buy from our wide range of books at their leisure and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea and a cake. St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Reed Contact. 01763 271912

To help improve your core on at Royston Complementary Health Centre. Booking essential 01763 247440

Friday 31st October, 6-9pm

Wednesdays

Cambridge Festival Of Ideas

20th October – 2nd November

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Thin lips are a big beauty concern for many women - especially as they age.

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Light-reflecting pigments in glosses and lipsticks add instant fullness to thin lips unlike matte formulations that make the lips look flat.

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If your bottom lip is fuller than your top, then your lips can look uneven - but it’s easy to balance things out with well-applied lipstick.

Choose a lip liner in a shade that matches the lipstick you are going to use and apply it to your cupid’s bow - at the centre of your top lip. Don’t be tempted to extend the line all the way down because you only want definition in the centre.

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Draw attention to your top lip and create a perfect finish by adding a touch of gloss to the centre of your top lip.

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If your mouth is small and narrow it can look out of proportion compared to your other facial features. A little lip liner and lipstick can easily ‘extend’ the mouth though.

Find a lip liner that matches the natural colour of your lips as closely as possible, then line the outer corners of your mouth by using light, feathery strokes.

Bring the line up and round,

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HELP SPEAK OUT STROKE CLUB Voting is now open for the Lloyds Bank Community Fund, so please cast your votes now for Royston Speak Out Stroke Club to help us receive a grant of up to £3,000.

The Royston Speak Out Stroke Club is a wonderful organisation which helps stroke victims to regain their health and strength as much as possible, while at the same time providing the opportunity to meet and interact with each other in a social capacity.

Royston & District Community Transport provides transport for Speak Out Club members to attend their weekly meetings at the Old Barn Day Centre in Royston.

We want everyone to vote for the Speak Out Club as many times as possible – online, by Twitter, by text message, or in your local branch of Lloyds Bank. The more votes they receive, the more chance they have of winning!

For details of how to vote visit www.communityfund.lloydsbank.com. Voting closes at 23:59 on 10th October.

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Royston Open Secrets urgently need a Secretary/ Coordinator (could be 2 people) to Join their friendly team and help organise the annual Royston Open Secrets Event. A fun, varied role including everything from participation and minute taking at meetings, managing bookings on spreadsheets to being a vital part of the day itself.

Royston and District Museum and Art Gallery have an exciting new opportunity for Research volunteers to work with the museum’s reference library and collections. You will have to the opportunity to work as part of a team as well as independently to get hands on with history as well as contributing to a vitally important role.

Royston Runners are looking for volunteers to set up and marshall their events which encourage participation in running in a friendly and sociable atmosphere and promote health and fitness Please ring Royston and District Volunteer Centre on 01763 243020 email info@roystonvolunteer.org.uk or visit www.do-it.org

More light in the mornings but as Autumn takes hold the evening will be longer. Time for blankets on sofas, stews and hearty soups, crunching through leaves and hot chocolate!

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What’s The Alternative: Reflexology Origins and Principles

Reflexology was practised in several ancient cultures, but it was developed into its modern form by an American, Eunice Ingham, who based her method on Dr. William Fitzgerald’s ‘zone therapy’.

Reflexology is based on the belief that various points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears correspond with different areas of the body, forming a ‘body map’ that can be used to treat the whole body; points corresponding to problem areas will feel tender when massaged.

Most practitioners work on the feet with the right foot corresponding to the right side of the body and the left foot corresponding to the left side. Reflexology is often used to treat stress, insomnia, headaches and hormonal or digestive problems’.

Having a Reflexology Treatment

A treatment lasts around 45 minutes. On the first visit, the reflexologist will discuss the patient’s medical history. Patients usually sit in a reclining chair for treatment, and the reflexologist may apply cream or powder before massaging their feet with firm, precise motions using the side and end of the thumb and sometimes the fingers. It may feel a little uncomfortable but should not cause pain. Hand reflexology is equally effective but rarely used in the UK. Reflexologists usually work on one foot or hand at a time, but massage both hands/feet during the treatment.

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Reflexology is used to complement, not replace, conventional medicine but there is growing evidence that it may help with stress, pain, fatigue and depression. Research is not yet conclusive but these apparent benefits make reflexology a popular treatment for cancer symptoms.

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WHEELS TO WORK

Scoots, a Hertfordshire Wheels2Work charity project which aims to provide transport to people who cannot easily get to work or college, has expanded its area to cover North Herts.

For a weekly contribution, the project provides clients with a brand new 50cc or 125cc scooter, CBT training, twelve months’ insurance, tax and servicing, with the bike becoming the client’s property after a year. A lock, helmet, waterproof trousers, jacket and gloves are also included in the package.

Another new branch of the scheme will be short-term scooter rental.

In rural areas transport can be difficult to arrange, especially for young people and those who work late nights. It is often the case that the only barrier to accepting a job offer is the candidate’s inability to get there. When people are in a situation where they must acquire transport in order to start earning, the upfront cost of buying a car can be too high. A motorcycle is a cheaper option and Scoots’ weekly payment plan spreads the cost of the purchase. Even 16 year olds can ride 50cc mopeds, and motorcycle riders of any age will be at a significant advantage if they go on to take the car driving test, thanks to their road awareness and knowledge of driving theory.

Anyone who lives, works or goes to college in Hertfordshire is eligible for the Scoots scheme.

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ASHWELL BUSINESS CLUB Last Wednesday of the month in The Three Tuns Ashwell at 7.30 am. Networking opportunities and learning sessions with Businesses from Ashwell and surrounding areas. Cost £12 per month members & £15 Guests. You must book to come along as numbers for breakfast needed. Contact Keith Gordon on 07764 475391, keith@keithgordon.net Find us on Facebook Ashwell Business Club BUSINESS BABBLE ROYSTON Approachable hands on supportive group for women who run their own business. Monthly meetings, usually the 3rd Monday of the month at The Old Bull Inn in Royston at 7.30pm for 8pm until 10pm Contact Jayne Bratton 07764 657576 www.businessbabble.net FRIDAY FIZZ 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 after-work 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

ROYSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Next meeting is Thursday 13th November 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 group leaders, scout leaders, councillors, local businesses leaders – who support and share ideas. Contact Ray Munden on 01763 241217 or email communitybreakfast@roystondiary.info SOUTH CAMBRIDGE COFFEE MORNING Fridays 10am to 12noon Relaxed Informal business networking.

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Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living will be participating in “Silver Sunday”, a national celebration of older people and their contribution to communities.

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CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL OF IDEAS The Cambridge Festival of Ideas is an annual exploration of the arts, humanities and social sciences that features over 250 events. You are invited to experience the Festival’s theme of Identities through an exciting two weeks of debates, workshops, exhibitions and performances.

Three Theories of Everything Thurs, 23rd October The Round Church, Bridge Street, CB2 1UB Christian minister Ellis Potter explores three major worldviews that propose radically different answers to life’s big questions.

From Time Team to Archaeology for All Wed, 22nd October Room 3, Mill Lane Lecture Rooms, 8 Mill Lane, CB2 1RW Hear how archaeology connects people across time and space using examples from nationally important museums and pioneering outreach projects. With Dr Carenza Lewis and Dr Jody Joy. Ages 12+, Pre-book

Make Your own Comic Adventure Sat, 25th October Faculty of Law, 10 West Road, CB3 9DZ Join artists from the Phoenix team as they guide you through the wondrous world of comics!

Conjure up your own comic story world with liquorice mountains, bubbling volcanoes, or even a spike-filled pit!

Prehistory Day Sat, 25th October Cambridge Archaeological Unit, 34A & B Storey’s Way, CB3 0DT Become an experimental archaeologist for a day.

Try hunting with a bow and arrow and a spear thrower. Make your own pottery and rock art.

Bake your own bread – neolithic style.

Lightning Bolts, Owls and Flying Sandals Tuesday 28th October Museum of Classical Archaeology, Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DA Can you tell the difference between Aphrodite and Thena, Zeus and Poseidon? Learn how by following our Greek Gods trail. We’ll also be designing our own Greek gods! What will yours look like? www.festivalofideas.cam.ac.uk

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CONIFERS

conifers are a great way to add colour, texture and living sculpture to your garden 365 days of the year. With several hundred different cultivars of conifer to choose from in the UK, there really is one to suit every situation.

Dwarf Conifers

There are many conifers which reach a maximum height of 1m (3ft). These are obviously particularly useful for small gardens and will often add a great extra dimension to a rock garden or a small-scale border. They may need an occasional trimming, but generally hold their shape well.

Recommended: Picea abies ‘Little Gem’, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Gnome’, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Minima Aurea’, Cryptomeria japonica ‘Vilmoriniana’, Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’

Tall and Narrow

Very stylish, many of the columnar or tall, slim conifers look especially stunning when used to create a screen, or to add height to a mixed border or a shrub border. Being rather like a living sculpture they are also good grown as a single specimen tree in a lawn.

Recommended: Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Aurea’, Juniperus scopulorum ‘Skyrocket’, Thuja plicata ‘Fastigiata’.

Pyramid-shaped Conifers

With their relatively wide bases and narrow tops, pyramidal conifers can bring welcome shape, texture and evergreen colour to your garden and if carefully position are often useful to hide an eyesore.

Recommended: Picea albertiana ‘Conica’, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Yvonne’ or Thymus occidentalis ‘Yellow Ribbon’

Spherical Conifers

With their prominently rounded shape these conifers naturally produce a sculptured look and are perfect for growing either side of a gateway or house entrance. They also look great in a mixed border, adding colour, texture and interest when many of the other border ingredients are below ground.

Recommended: Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Sunset’, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Minima Glauca’, Thuja occidentalis ‘Danice’

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also work well for covering steep slopes and edging paths and beds. They will help to keep weeds at bay and are very low maintenance.

Recommended: Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Coat’, Juniperus conferata, Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’.

Conifers for Containers

Conifers can look great either on their own (especially when planted with a few small bulbs around their roots, to add splashes of seasonal colour) or in a mixed planting where they help to bring structure, texture and off-season colour.

Recommended: Juniperus compressa ‘Compressa’, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s Gold’, Cryptomeria japonica ‘SekkanSugi’ , Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Springtime’, Pinus leucodermis ‘Schmidtii’

Planting and Growing Tips

Make the planting hole a minimum of 1m wide by 30cm deep and incorporate plenty of bulky organic matter such as garden compost, proprietary planting mix or well-rotted manure.

Tease or spread out the roots well and backfill the hole with garden soil mixed with planting compost.

Make sure that only the roots are below the soil surface, water in well.

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Feed in April using a proprietary fertiliser to keep the growth good and ensure it is a good colour.

Trim conifers regularly but remember if you cut back into old or brown growth you’ll end up expose all the old growth as they don’t produce dormant buds.

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In the garden... October Top tips and ideas for your garden Melbourn garden designer richard arnott www.thinkgardenthinkrichard.co.uk We have enjoyed a lovely mild start to the autumn, but this is inevitably going to change. As the temperatures begin to drop leaves begin to reveal their glorious autumn tints. In this feature I will suggest ways to make improvements to your outdoor spaces at this time of year to make them even more enjoyable.

1. Plant an Autumn Focal point A great way to make the garden sing out at this time of year is to plant an autumn focal point. This can be achieved by choosing a specimen tree that has good autumn colour. Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Lane Roberts’ is one such tree. The maple like leaves turn through the whole range of autumn colours from orange, red to deep purple before finally descending to the ground. It prefers a well-drained, fertile soil in an open position.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum is one of my favourite autumn trees, not only does it have great colour, but the decaying leaves give off an aroma of burnt sugar, it is for this reason it affectionately known as the Candy Floss Tree. It likes deep, fertile soil and makes a good tree for a sheltered garden.

2. Seasonal continuity Does your garden offer interest at this time of year? If the answer is no, then look at ways to inject some autumn glamour into your outdoor space. Not everyone has space for a specimen tree but there are many shrubs that have good autumn colour too, such as Cotinus ‘Flame’, Euonymus alatus, Ribes odaratum and Viburnum opulus to name just a few. If space is limited why not consider a climbing plant instead.

Parthenocissus ‘Henryana’ is a cracker as is Vitis coignetiae.

3. To cut or not to cut?

It depends what type of gardener you are! Some gardeners find the dying and decaying structure of plants messy and can’t help themselves. This is fine, if a little old fashioned, especially when applied to the modern herbaceous border that should contain a mixture of herbaceous perennials and grasses.

I love to embrace the structure and form of the decaying plants especially when I have designed the planting with this in mind. Grasses and many perennials will hold their structure well through the autumn. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Marlepartus’, Phlomis russeliana, Astrantia major ‘Roma’,

Agastache foeniculum, Achillea ‘Cerrise Queen’, Echinacea purpurea and Eupatorium purpureum ‘Atropurpureum’ are a few of my favourites.

4. Plan bare root planting Next month the nurserymen will be starting to think about supplying the first bare root plant material. Now is a good time to plan bare root native hedge planting, tree ordering and evergreen hedging. I love to use box in my garden designs as it is a classic way of defining an area. This is a cost effective way to plant up larger areas.

5. Be Inspired Why not get out in the autumn and experience the changing of the seasons.

Wandelbury near Cambridge is good, as is the Wimpole estate. The University Botanic Garden Cambridge is a great resource for researching new plants for your autumn garden. Or for spectacular autumn colour take a trip to Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire to see its famous collection of Acers.

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Barley Cricket Club 01763 848788 Barley Gardening Club/ Horticultural Society Ruth 01763 849830 Barley Tennis Club Coaching 01763 273646 Barley Tots 07963 107599 Bell Ringing 01763 849401

BARRINGTON Happy Bunnies Nursery School 0779 089 6292

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CROYDON Jazz Improvisation 01582 453419 Jazz Workshop 01763 244142

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BACK TO THE FUTURE ‘Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past’ wrote George Orwell in his classic dystopian novel, Nineteen eighty Four. Gone are the images of hover boards and self-adjusting clothing, and in come repeated ideas that the future could be anything but rosy for the human race. the future may not be fantastic, but the fiction certainly is.

Divergent-Veronica Roth Life is generally considered to be confusing enough for teenagers, but in Veronica Roth’s vision of the future, society has become fragmented into five factions of virtue, and all sixteen year olds must choose that which they want to devote their lives to preserving. Tris needs to make a decision about who to trust and whether or not to leave her family and follow her own path.

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Nineteen Eighty-Four-George Orwell Long before Davina McCall blasted onto our screens, George Orwell was writing his dystopian classic about Big Brother and Room 101. Written in the past (1949) about the future (1984), that’s now being read in the present (2014, in case you’re not sure!) has actually resulted in the creation of a timeless novel. The fear factor associated with the Ministry of Truth still reigns supreme and the fact that it was

supposed to be a commentary on communism doesn’t seem to have dated it one bit. Winston Smith is beavering away in the Record Department, rewriting everything to suit the ruling party whilst secretly plotting his rebellion. Freedom is life, and Smith is determined that the Ministry won’t determine his future.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - Philip K Dick If the plot starts to feel vaguely familiar, it’s because Ridley Scott’s film Blade Runner was based on Dick’s novel.

Bounty hunter Rick Deckard is preying on, and ‘retiring’ androids that have short but murderous lifespans, in order to pay his own bills and keep his depressed wife buoyant.

In a parallel life, John Isidore is trying to conserve and protect the androids. In this post-apocalyptic world, most animals have been destroyed by the effects of radiation and the scarcity and cost of owning one is where the title comes from. The novel asks all kinds of questions about human emotions and, most importantly perhaps, about empathy. It’s an amazing and intriguing thriller.

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recreational drugs and be as promiscuous as they like. Who wouldn’t want to exist in such a utopia? The World Controllers have created the ideal living situation but, true to form, there’s always one who isn’t happy. It’s just all a bit too good.

Bernard Marx is searching for imperfections, unconvinced that this contrived society is really making people as happy as they appear. He visits one of the so-called Savage Reservations to try and cure his restlessness.

A future story that makes us question the present is always a goodie and shows us why this novel has stood the test of time.

2001: A Space OdysseyArthur C Clarke Next time your computer won’t do what you want it to, spare a thought for the crew of the Discovery, who’ve been tasked with finding out why a mysterious monolith found on the Moon, is sending a signal out to Saturn. Their electronic friend is HAL 9000, who seems to have developed feelings and self-awareness, but also slightly murderous tendencies.

If you thought space was scary enough, imagine being under the control of a digital psychopath. It’s science fiction at its most intense, with the very existence of human civilisation at risk from homicidal HAL.

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