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RICHMOND’S COACHES Nov Adult Sat 8 Cake International at the NEC £35.50 Sat 8 Crafts for Xmas, Hobbycrafts & Art Materials NEC £33.50 Tue 11 Grantham Boundary Mills & Downtown Shopping £24.00 Thu 13 Miss Saigon – West End Matinee Performance £69.00 Fri 14 Norwich £17.00 Sun 16 Spanish Riding School of Vienna – Wembley £74.00 Thu 20 Lakeside Shopping Centre £16.00 Sat 22 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Matinee £65.00 Sat 22 Ideal Home Show At Christmas £29.50 Sat 22 Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market £25.00 Sat 22 Festive Gift Fair – NEC Coach Fare Only £25.00 Sat 22 Motorcycle Live – NEC Coach Fare Only £25.00 Sat 22 Warley Model Railway Exhibition NEC –Coach only £25.00 Tue 25 Food Glorious Food! Guided Tour £49.00 Thu 27 Calamity Jane at Milton Keynes Matinee £38.00 Thu 27 Milton Keynes Shopping £16.00 Fri 28 Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre £18.00 Sat 29 Bruges Christmas Market – via Eurotunnel £49.00 Sun 30 The Commitments Matinee £69.00 Dec Tue 2 Wicksteed Park Christmas Show inc Lunch £42.50 Thu 4 War Horse – West End Matinee £64.50 Thu 4 Dance Til Dawn – Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace £52.50 Fri 5 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Eve with Dinner £71.00 Sat 6 Lincoln Christmas Market £26.00 Sun 7 Rochester Dickensian Festival & Christmas Market £22.00 Wed 10 Denbies Wine Estate Winter Warmer inc Lunch £37.00 Thu 11 Christmas at Kew & Afternoon Tea £48.50 Thu 11 Miss Saigon West End Matinee £69.00 Fri 12 Alfie Boe at the O2 Arena £65.00 Sat 13 Carols by Candlelight at the Royal Albert Hall £59.50 Sat 13 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Eve with Dinner £74.00 Sun 14 Jingle Bell Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall £59.50 Mon 15 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Matinee with Lunch £69.00 Wed 17 Andre Rieu at the LG Arena £95.00 Sun 21 Olympia International Horseshow – Evening £62.00 Mon 22 Anton & Erin’s Christmas Cracker – Royal Albert Hall £65.00 Tue 23 Warner Bros Studio Tour “Hogwarts at Christmas” £49.50 Jan Wed 7 Cats at the London Palladium £55.00 Sun 11 Wake up at the Waldorf! Special one night stay at the

iconic 5 star hotel in London from£145 Feb Sat 7 Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour O2 Arena £70.00 Sun 8 Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour O2 Arena £70.00 Sun 8 Cirque Du Soleil – KOOZA – Royal Albert Hall £77.50 Thu 12 The Railway Children – new at Kings Cross! £65.00 Sun 22 The Faulty Towers Dining Experience £65.00 Mar Wed 3 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Senior Special Matinee £52.50 Wed 3 The Lion King – Senior Special Matinee £55.00 Thu 19 Beautiful – The Carole King Musical -Matinee £65.00 Thu 19 Mamma Mia – Senior Special Matinee £55.00 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 Please note some events are from Trumpington Park & Ride More trips are added to our website every week!

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WELCOME To the November issue of The Listing The nights might have drawn in but this is no reason to stay in and hibernate for the winter! Why not visit fireworks extravaganzas, many of which are key fundraisers for the schools which host them, so not only do you get to ooh and aah at the ever-more creative displays but you are helping our local schools too.

Royston Hockey Club tell us about their organisation in our regular sports feature and invite you to come along to give the sport a try.

If you would rather be inside, why not visit the Royston Picture Palace. The new, state-of-the-art digital cinema in Royston is an asset to the town, and shows films on Friday and Saturday evenings plus a couple of matinees in the month.

November’s programme offers a superb choice The Listing is online at www.thelisting.info so turn the page for from 1st every month.

Booking deadline Dec, 15th Nov details and head PUBLISHER online (or pop AND EDITOR into Royston Cath Boughton Library) to book your seats!

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Heath View is being built to a high specification and has the benefit of an underground car park and lift. Therfield Heath is a highly sought after location and conservation area and is within easy walk of the town centre and train station.

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ROYSTON TOWN PRESENTS….. THE 60 BEATS At The Clubhouse Garden Walk Friday 21st November, 7.30pm-midnight Support from Victor Velocette

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OUT & ABOUT The Royal British Legion

“LIVE ON” … To the memory of the fallen and the future of the living August 4th 2014 marked the centenary of the start of the First World War, also referred to as the Great War. This occasion was marked by the Royston Branch of the Royal British Legion with a service of Remembrance on Sunday 3rd of August and a Lights Out Service on the Monday evening of 4th of August; the time that Great Britain entered the war.

On Sunday November 9th 2014 (Remembrance Sunday) and again on Tuesday 11th of November 2014 (Armistice Day) the First World War will be in the minds of many, as will be all the wars and conflicts that our service personnel have been involved in since; we will remember the sacrifices made, and the lives lost in service to our country.

As custodians of Remembrance the Royal British Legion ensures the memories of those who have fought and sacrificed in the British Armed Forces live on through the generations.

This is also the time of year of the Royal British Legions annual Poppy appeal.

The Royal British Legion created the Poppy Appeal to help those returning from the First World War. A century on from the start of that conflict, we‘re still helping today’s Armed Forces families in much the same way, whether coping with bereavement, living with disability, or finding employment.

In a year that marks the Centenary of the conflict which gave birth to the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance and hope, the Legion’s role remains as contemporary and as vital as it has ever been, supporting today’s generation of Armed Forces families and veterans.

The money raised through the Poppy Appeal goes directly to The Royal British Legion’s welfare work providing through life care to anyone who is currently serving in the British Armed Forces, who has previously served, and their families.

Monies raised from the Poppy Appeal Help:• bereaved families to Live On • wounded Service men and women to Live On • younger veterans seeking employment and housing to Live On • older veterans needing age-related care to Live On

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The symbol of the poppy represents Remembrance of the past and hope for the future.

Wear your poppy with pride and please support the Royal British Legion.

Written by Chris Murphy - Chairman Royal British Legion, Royston Branch

The Parade this year will set off from Queens Road, Royston at 10.25am on Sunday 9th November and arrive at the Melbourn Street Memorial at 10.40am.

The main service starts at 10.45am.

Royal British Legion Club

Did you know that the Royal British Legion Club in Mill Road in Royston boasts a bar, separate lounge with large TV, free WIFI, pool table, dartboard, and a jukebox? All this in an attractive, air conditioned, family friendly private members club?

The club runs an extensive social programme with regular Saturday night entertainment and other parties and events throughout the year. The lounge is available to hire for smaller gatherings whilst the hall is suitable for larger groups. A bar and buffet food can also be booked.

Although you must be a member of the Royston Royal British Legion Branch to join the club there is no requirement for past armed forces service. Membership is open to serving Armed Forces, ex service personnel and those that have no existing connection to a military background.

The Royston Royal British Legion Club Ltd is a members social club and a community hub affiliated to the Royal British Legion.

Their joint aims are to raise funds to support Service men past present and in the future whether for rehabilitation recovering from injuries, financial aid or mental illness following combat or civilian life stress Royston Royal British Legion Club 01763 244560 roystonrblclub@xlninternet.co.uk www.facebook.com/RBLClubRoystonEvents

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FILMS IN NOVEMBER Friday 7th at 7.30pm

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Saturday 8th at 3.30pm

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Let Richmond’s take the strain!

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We found out how relaxing it is to have all the details of a trip taken care of when we were invited to take an excursion to the West End to see Mamma Mia

by Richmond’s Coaches.

We were really looking forward to the day and it did not disappoint. We met the clean, modern, air-conditioned coach at the bus station in Royston and then set off to pick up the rest of the passengers. The coach driver explained the structure of the day and we sat back to chat and enjoy the journey.

Once in London we drove along Embankment and were able to do a little landmark spotting. Very memorably, we saw the spectacular display of poppies at the Tower of London.

We arrived in good time for the lunch (which was part of the deal) at the Kingsway Hall Hotel and the team there were ready to accommodate us. Our lunch of Braised Lamb followed by Pear Crumble was delicious. Afterwards David was back to pick us up and take us to the door of the theatre. He richmond’s reassured us that he would be back to pick us up after the performance and, driver david as we had a little time to spare it seemed rude not to visit a local pub for preshow glass of wine but others wandered around Covent Garden taking in the atmosphere!

Of course the show itself was fabulous and we had very good seats. After a little singing and dancing along it was time to find the coach, which we did easily, and relax for the journey home! No need to look at a watch or worry about travel arrangements all day long. The trip was the perfect antidote to all the clock watching and running around that makes up many of our lives today. The coach trip, the two course lunch, the excellent show tickets and the door to door service in London was great value at ÂŁ72.

We would whole heartedly recommend that you give one of the many Richmond’s excursions a go!

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Barley

Barley is a truly beautiful English village. It lies at the north easternmost tip of Hertfordshire. Originally an Iron Age settlement before becoming a community of Romano-British farmsteads, in Saxon times the village was known as “Beorasele” meaning Bjorn’s Hall and was a popular resting place for weary travellers. By the time of the Norman conquests Barley had grown to support four manorial estates, run by religious orders, and was one of the most prosperous farming communities in Hertfordshire.

The two great landmarks of the village are the gallows sign of The Fox and Hounds which after moving from the High Street in 1955 now spans the Saffron Walden road and also the village Town House, a medieval moot hall that is today still used for village meetings and for marriage ceremonies.

The Town House dates back to 1530 but it is thought that it replaced a much older building that had stood for the previous 400 years. The Cage or Lock Up is 17th Century.

On a sunny autumn day it is a pleasure to wander and take in the sleepy atmosphere.

But Barley is swan like. Beneath the surface it is a hive of activity. For a community of just 279 homes, Barley is blessed with an excellent school, two shops and post office, a

garage, a GP practice and dispensary, three livery yards, a care home, several holiday lets, Richmond’s coach station and two pubs, including the much praised Chequers. With its Chelsea Medal winning Horticultural Society and an active cricket club whose two teams won both their championships in 2014, Barley is still a thriving community.

Barley is also home to the Khandel light charity which works to improve the lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged families in Khandel, Rajasthan and its surrounding community. The current focus of the charity is to support girls and young women.

Projects include providing food to ensure that women have the resources to feed their female children and establishing training programmes for adolescent girls which allows them to learn valuable skills and move towards self sufficiency. The Charity is holding a Dinner and Dance on Saturday, 22nd November in Great Chishill village hall.

The evening will be professionally catered with a delicious three-course dinner, a free glass of wine on arrival and dancing to a fabulous live band.

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Nuthampstead Khandel Light will also have a stall at the annual Barley Christmas Market on 22nd November. Held at the Town House there will be lots of new stalls this year as well as some old favourites; Crafts, charities and other interesting stalls, fabulous gift ideas plus the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homemade cakes and produce stall and a wonderful raffle with prizes donated by our stallholders! Refreshments will be simple, wholesome and very reasonably priced. The fair is organised in aid of Barley Church: so do go along, enjoy chatting to the stall holders and help keep the Church open for future generations to enjoy.

www.barley-village.co.uk Khandel Light Dinner Dance Sat 22nd Nov, Great Chishall Village Hall www.khandel-light.co.uk Barley Christmas Market Sat 22nd Nov, 10am -4pm Barley Town House 01763 848705 alison.white@tinyworld.co.uk

Nuthampstead village in rightly proud of its association with 398th Bomb Group and the memorials at The Woodman Inn are testament to that. The centre of the village, the Woodman is a welcoming local with a large dining room, a pool table and a couple of guest rooms to boot. Real ales grace the bar and the open fire makes for a cosy evening.

Just around the corner from the Woodman is Nuthampstead Shooting Ground. Taking the old east west runway up to the ranges I was reminded that this was once an airfield. I found Martin Barker who told me all about the place..... Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually one of only four Olympic shooting ranges in the UK and Martin coaches members of the Olympic team in two shooting disciplines (trap and double trap). If you fancy your hand at shooting you are invited to ring and book. All equipment is provided and coaching can be given to absolute beginners right up to potential Olympians. Stag, hen and corporate events are welcome and children as young as seven can be shown the ropes. Just to prove he could teach anyone, Martin took me to a range and put a shotgun in my hand, with a little guidance I shot two clays in succession!

The Woodman Inn 01763 848328 www.thewoodman-inn.co.uk Nuthampstead Shooting Ground 01763 848172 or 07850 569364

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MOZART’s REQUIEM

Royston Choral Society will be performing Mozart’s Requiem as the centrepiece of its Autumn Concert at Royston Parish Church on November 15th at 7.30.

This is one of the best loved choral works in the UK – 30th in Classic FM’s listeners’ Hall of Fame and according to music publishers, Choraline, the second most popular piece with choirs this season – after The Messiah, from which allegedly Mozart drew inspiration.

Ironically, Mozart died before completing the Requiem.

One of the best-loved movements with singers is the Lacrimosa containing the last bars Mozart composed: ‘Pie Jesu Domine, Donna eis requiem Amen’ (Gentle Lord Jesus, Grant them eternal rest. Amen) To complete the programme Royston Choral Society offers Purcell’s Te Deum and Jubilate Deo written for St Cecilia’s Day 1694.

Conducted by David Boarder, and together with orchestra and soloists this promises to be a stirring concert.

For further information about the concert and the choir please phone 07876 444701, email david.boarder@virgin.net or visit our website at www.roystonchoralsoc.org. uk Tickets £12 (concessions £9, school students £1) available from choir members and at the door.

New members are always welcome. The next free Open Rehearsal is on Tuesday 20th January 8.00pm at Royston Parish Church.

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We were kindly given permission to use the dynamic image on our front cover by Neil Crittenden of Neil Crittenden Photography - a specialist in portrait and event photography. The portrait side of the business covers couples and engagement or pre-wedding shoots and he also takes family portraits. All this is done in either the clients home or at a location special to them.

Neil also covers business events such as conferences, seminars or awards ceremonies & can take portrait shots of staff for use on a company website or publication like an annual report.

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Foxton Art Exhibition This year Foxton Art Exhibition celebrates the 12th year of it’s 3 day event at Foxton’s attractive and modern village hall. The exhibition team, led by Foxton School’s head Jenny Jones, is looking forward to welcoming all visitors and artists between 14th &16th November.

Foxton’s Art Exhibition was originally a successful annual event held in the old village school. When the school moved to a new site the exhibition stopped for a while. In 2003 Foxton’s art exhibition was enthusiastically resurrected and each year the event has grown, receiving praise from artists and visitors alike for the professional and tasteful presentation of work from local artists. Artwork is displayed in two large modern halls and in 2012 the team were delighted to win the Art Exhibition award in the South Cambridgeshire District Council Arts Award.

The exhibition team presents a modern stylish event with exhibits displayed in a variety of medias including ceramics, wood and textiles as well as oils, pastels, watercolour, ink and photography. All proceeds support Foxton Primary School in exciting ways including visual and performing arts.

Foxton Art Exhibition, Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, CB22 6RN Fri 14th Nov, Preview Evening 7.30 – 9.30pm Free Sat 15th Nov 10.30am - 4pm £2.00 entry (children free) Sun 16th November 11am - 4pm £2.00 entry (children free) www.foxtonart.org

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Royston in Blue

The Royston in Blue Committee held their annual presentation evening at Heath Sports Royston on Friday 3rd October to thank the highest fundraisers and sponsors for their wonderful support of the event.

Representatives from companies who sponsored the event included UHY, NB Personnel, Cross Financial and Royston Runners who were fantastic with their support on the day and hire of their equipment.

Thanks must also go to Toby Snowdon and all the staff at Heath Sports who helped out on the day and the presentation evening.

The event raised £10,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Lisa Thompson Chairperson would like to thank her wonderful committee, the sponsors, Royston Runners, Heath Sports and all the volunteers for all their support on the day.

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The Royston in Blue Committee with the cheque for £10,000 to Teenage Cancer Trust

Royston in Blue Highest Fundraisers 2014 Andrea Cook Head of PE Freman College who raised over £2500.00 Elise Ardvvson - Highest Fundraiser won a pool party Phillda Shaw - Highest Fundraiser won a £25.00 voucher to Sheene Mill and Manicure

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Greneway School Christmas Market

The Friends of Greneway School’s Christmas Market will be held on Sunday, 16th November from 11 am until 3pm.

This popular Christmas Market gets bigger and better every year and this year is no exception. Over 35 stallholders have already booked their place and will be offering a wide range of fantastic products and services including: Jewellery, books, confectionery, gifts, bags, music, health and beauty, toys, Christmas decorations, a first chance to buy CADS panto tickets and much more. Pupils will also be organising some fun games for children and adults.

Hot drinks, bacon rolls and cakes will be served. Free entry to the market and free parking is available on site.

Sun 16th Nov, 11am to 3pm The Greneway Middle School, Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7JF Contact fogs@greneway.herts.sch.uk for more information

MERIDIAN SCHOOL PRODUCTION

20th-22nd NOVEMBER 2014 7.30pm plus 2pm Saturday

School Office 01763 242236

Meridian School are gearing up for their much anticipated annual musical production, and this year are tackling the epic comedy musical of Monty Python’s Spamalot.

Rehearsals, costumes and set build are well under way and students are throwing themselves into every coconut clapping and sword thrashing moment.

“The Performing Arts students never cease to amaze us in what they are prepared to achieve on stage – as ever, they are energetic, dedicated and a delight to work with. Do come along for a guaranteed evening of entertainment”. Mrs Warburton, Head of Performing Arts

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Boost your child’s confidence Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to build your child’s confidence and inspire a passion for learning.

To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment: Royston Study Centre Sally McMeekin 01763 248 562 kumon.co.uk

REED FIRST SCHOOL TO WELCOME FAMILIES Reed First School, which was voted a ‘good school with outstanding behaviour and safety’ in its last Ofsted report, is inviting all prospective families to its Open Afternoon on Saturday 8 November.

All parents and their children are very welcome to visit the school from 1 - 4pm to meet the Headteacher, Mrs Jackie Harvey, and other staff members. During the open afternoon they will also be shown around the school and offered refreshments.

Set in its own grounds, with good facilities, in the rural setting of Reed, the school provides a stimulating and safe environment in which children can develop and grow in confidence to become independent learners.

It has a close relationship with the local community and makes the most of being in a quiet village. Pupils recently took part in the Harvest Festival at St Mary’s Church in Reed and decorated their own boxes before filling them with seasonal food. The boxes were then raffled to raise money for the church and food donations were sent to Jimmy’s Night

Shelter in Cambridge. Another recent local activity has involved the Early Years children walking around the village for their ‘Toddle Waddle’, which raised over £180 for the Meningitus Trust.

Reed First School will also be holding a Christmas Shopping Evening from 7.00pm – 9.00pm on 11th November. Local crafts will be on sale, as well as festive refreshments and children will also get the opportunity to decorate a Christmas bauble to hang on their tree at home.

Please contact Reed First School, Jacksons Lane, Reed SG8 8AB 01763 848304 admin@reed.herts.sch.uk and staff will be delighted to discuss opportunities that they can offer your child/children.

melbourn primary school fireworks extravaganza Saturday 8th November ~ Gates open 6pm Display starts 7pm ~ Entrance via Orchard Road Refreshments & BBQ available Ticket Prices: Group (2 Adults + 2 Children) £14* Adult £5 Child (school aged) £3 *Group tickets available in advance from the school.

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Top lip challenge for men’s health comes to Royston November is Movember and lips in and around Royston will become hairier over the coming weeks. Movember is an international initiative to raise funds and awareness for research and action on men’s health, particularly prostate and testicular cancer, and mental health.

One Royston resident growing a moustache throughout November is Chris Lee, motivated by the experience of a friend being diagnosed with prostate cancer three years ago. He is also part of a Wimpole parkrunners team This is Chris’s third ‘top lip challenge’ and he explains the purpose behind Movember. “Most men of my age – 59 – are affected by enlarged prostates but many are reluctant to discuss personal health issues – even with friends. As with most cancers, early diagnosis and treatment is vital, so being aware of symptoms is important. Growing a moustache is visible so it raises questions and starts conversations in a natural and informal way.”

To sponsor Chris Lee or join the Wimpole parkrunners team, go to http://mobro. co/leeinroyston or http://uk.movember.com/team/1570801

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Love wrestling? You’re in for a treat!

For the first time in history Ultimate British Wrestling or UBW as their fans call it, will be coming to Royston!! It’s promising to be an actionpacked live event for the whole family to enjoy.

There’s a huge line-up of matches on the card including a women’s match between Lulu and Jezabeth. Lulu is fresh off of a recent victory in Hitchin, but how will she cope when up against the strong and somewhat strange Jezabeth?

Also the night will see the UBW debut of Chris Wyld a 12 year veteran in the ring – what will he have in store for the fans?

But to top the night off in a spectacular fashion, for the main event Rich ‘N’ Famous defends the Ultimate British Heavyweight Championship against the number 1 contender Sween. Rich ‘N’ Famous has fought tough opposition to hold onto the title for a year now. Can he hold onto it for the fans of Royston? Or will Sween, accompanied by Paul James, get the upper hand?

You’ll have to go along to the Coombes Community Centre on the 8th of November to find out!

Sat 8th Nov, doors open at 6pm with the show running until 9pm. All ages welcome.

Tickets cost just £8 per Adult, £5 per Child (under 16) or £22 for a Family (2 Adults & 2 Children). Refreshments sold on site. Tickets are available on the door but pre-booking online by following the links on www.ubwuk.com/events is strongly recommended.

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Model Railway exhibition Royston & Disctrict Model Railway Club is holding it’s annual exhibition on Saturday 15th November at Bassingbourn Village College. The club always try to provide a variety of layouts, from small table top size to some that require a large room. Several layouts will have appeared in articles published by the main model railway magazines they also choose layouts that have trains running most of the time!

This year they have a special ‘Thomas’ layout giving children (and possibly adults) a chance to drive a train, maybe for the first time. All the proceeds from this go to the Children in Need charity as do monies raised from the Face painting activity. This year we will display the ‘Great Train Robbery’ diorama and on the back of this the club has selected the Railway Benefit Fund as a nominated charity as it seemed appropriate to include this in the project in the hope of being able to give something back to former railway servants.

Subject to weather conditions, the Royston Model engineering group will again be offering sit-on rides behind their lovely model railway steam engines in an outside area.

There are ‘trade stands’ offering new and second hand items from small tools to parts and complete kits from small businesses to the latest boxed railway set by the main UK model railway providers, such as Bachmann and Hornby.

Bassingbourn Village College, Saturday 15th November, 10.30am - 5pm www.roystondmrc.co.uk

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Italian Lamb Shanks Serves 4

Ready in 2½ hours

Lamb shanks are perfect for long slow cooking as they become meltingly tender and the meat just falls off the bone. Here they are braised with all the flavours of Italy – red wine, smoked cured bacon and tomatoes. Serve with creamy mash or boiled ribbon pasta such as tagliatelle or pappardelle.

Ingredients: • 4 small lamb shanks • 2 tbsp olive oil • 350g shallots, peeled • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped • 150g cubed pancetta (Italian dry cured bacon) • 300ml red wine • 400g can chopped tomatoes • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato puree • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus extra sprigs to garnish • 5ml (1tsp) sugar • Creamy mashed potato, to serve

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Preheat the oven to 170°C/150°C fan/gas 3.

Season the lamb shanks with freshly ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the lamb shanks over a high heat for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently. Transfer to a shallow casserole dish.

Add the shallots, garlic and pancetta to the frying pan and cook over a medium heat for 67 minutes until lightly browned. Pour in the red wine and bring to the boil. Add the tomatoes, sun-dried tomato puree, rosemary sprigs and sugar and pour over the lamb.

Cover the casserole and cook in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until the lamb shanks are very tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve with creamy mashed potato and garnished with fresh rosemary.

Why not double up the quantities and freeze away half for another day? Allow to cool completely then transfer to a freezer-proof container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost thoroughly then reheat gently on the hob for 20-25 minutes until piping hot.

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On your marks, get set, Bake!

This September Ladies Circle have been fundraising for local charities.

We hosted a tea party with a ‘bake off’ theme and invited our friends and ladies from the surrounding area Ladies Circles’.

Together we had a wonderful afternoon drinking tea and tasting delicious cakes. Some ladies entered a bake off and we were incredibly lucky to have the Mayor of Royston be our guest judge. The Mayor had the wonderful task of tasting all the D entries and choose a The mAYOR AND THIR AMY ER WINN E PRIZ first, second and third place. There were many delicious entries but the Mayor crowned Alexandra French, of Royston Ladies Circle, the star baker of the day.

The afternoon was a huge success and we raised £ 250.10 which will be donated to local charities in the next few weeks. The tea party has been one of a few fundraiser we have held for local charities and we are thrilled to be donating money to Homestart to continue supporting their good work with young families in the area, Meldreth Manor, who need some renovation work on their therapy pool, money towards a new minibus for Meridian School and other schools in the area as well as helping a local young man with severe disabilities purchase a wheelchair not provided on the NHS. We are a social group of ladies ages 18-45.

We meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month to do fun, social events such as going to the theatre, cinema trip, falconry, baking, recipe swapping and we even recently attempted pole dancing! Then there is our fundraising side, which is very important to us. We run a variety of fundraising events to help raise money for local charities/causes. Look out for us this Christmas supporting Royston Round Table with the Santa float. We will also be running a quiz night in Meldreth village hall in February; more details to follow soon.

If you are interested to know more about us, or have a charitable cause we may be able to help with, find us on Facebook or alternatively call Hannah Paradis on 01763 220967.

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Remembering loved ones Garden House Hospice is offering the opportunity to dedicate a light on their Christmas Tree as an opportunity to remember someone special to you this Christmas time. With each donation they will send a personalised dedication certificate for you to keep. The amount donated will not be stated. Your gift will dedicate a tree light and help care for patients and families needing hospice care this Christmas. Donations will be accepted until 6th January 2015. The Hospice will be holding a service with carols for you to enjoy on Sunday 7th December at 4pm when the lights will be switched on.

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St Albans Abbey is hosting the Marie Curie ‘Lights to Remember’ Carol Service on Monday 8 December at 7.30pm, one of many Marie Curie events taking place across the country this Christmas, uniting families and friends in remembering special people they have lost. www.mariecurie.org.uk

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The annual Lights of Love event will be held on Friday 28 November in Buntingford and combines the annual Lights of Love ceremony and Late Night Shopping evening.

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Autumn Fayre

Cannot quite believe we are talking about ordering the Christmas Turkey and or Goose - it only seems like a few days since we said goodbye to the wonderful summer weather, barbecues, picnics and music festivals and days on the beach. Before we get into the full swing of the Season of Goodwill, why not consider including Game on your weekend menu?

It is an excellent and good value source of protein - entirely a natural product. From now until late winter, Knibbs Meat Safe will have good availability and choice of Game, together with a selection of delicious root crops, fruit and nuts. What better combination than pheasant and Paul’s delicious free range pork sausages cooked in red wine with a pot full of roasted vegetables and finished with a delicious apple pie? Yummy.

So back to that Christmas ordering – why not let Knibbs Meat Safe help you by offering you an Order Service - it is so much easier to start now than having to worry in the week running up to 25th December when frankly you are wishing the New Year has been and gone! Just come in and ask Paul and Caz they will PSST... Don’t forget to book your be more than pleased to help you. stall for the Royston Means Business Knibbs Meat Safe, Church Lane, Royston 01763 246316 and Manor Farm Bourn 01954 713978

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Orwell Pannier Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 1st, 10am - 12pm Orwell Village Hall

Linton Farmers & Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 1st, 9am - 12noon Linton Village College Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 8th, 9am - 12 noon Village Hall Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 8th, 10am - 4pm Wimpole Hall Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 15th, 9.30am - 12noon Sandon Primary School Shepreth Village Hall Market 4th Saturday monthly Sat 22nd, 10am - 12.30pm Shepreth Village Hall

Croydon Village Market Last Sunday monthly Sun 30th, 10.30am - 1pm Croydon Village Hall Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston Weekly Greenhouse Markets Fashion & Pamper Mkt Thurs, 10am - 4pm Arts & Crafts Market Fri , 10am-3.30pm Flea Market Sun, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth

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Jingle

Christmas at The Jingle Belle With Christmas just around the corner the team at The Belle are already getting into the festive spirit, so much so that for the entire month of December we will be known as ‘The Jingle Belle’ Freehouse & Restaurant.

So why not enter into the festive spirit also and book your Christmas party at ‘The Jingle Belle Freehouse & Restaurant. Our head chef Fergie and his team have put together a scrumptious seasonal menu for you to enjoy in either 2 or 3 courses. Our Christmas party menu is available from 22nd November through to the 9th January.

Also why not book for Christmas day lunch with your loved ones for a traditional Christmas day to remember.

To view our Festive party menus and Christmas Day menus and to download a booking form please visit www.thebellefreehouse.co.uk

Royston Town Band Carol Concert Sunday 14th December

Christmas Party Menu 2 courses £20.95 3 courses £25.95

Christmas Day Menu £75 per person

To view menus visit: thebellefreehouse.co.uk or like us on Facebook /thebellefreehouseandrestaurant For all enquiries & bookings call 01763 250921 or email info@thebellefreehouse.co.uk 61 North End, Bassingbourn Nr. Royston, Herts, SG8 5NZ

Cops & Robbers Holiday Club

what’s on

Monday 27th – 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

Royston Rugby Club Halloween Party

Friday 31st October, 6.308.30pm

With cake, chocolate tombola, disco and games. Prizes for best dressed child and adult.

All proceeds to the Royston Rugby Club.

The Heath Sports Club

Light Party

Friday 31st October, 5.30-7pm

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, Royston

Day of the Dead Art Workshop

Saturday 1st November, 10am3pm

Their artist in residence will be leading a workshop in which participants of all abilities can make their very own Skeleton Bag to take home. The Plough, Shepreth, SG8 6PP

Ghost Walk Resurrected!

Saturday 1st Nov, 11am-12pm

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

Contact Royston Library for tickets.

Family Friendly Events

Halloween Party

Rajadhiraja Yoga

Fun for all the family, inc stalls, games and prize for the best costume. Children up to 8 years old, tickets include a hot dog, cake and drink. Guilden Morden VH Tickets available from Guilden Morden Village Shop or gmpreschool@hotmail.co.uk

New yoga class, suitable for men and women. Starts 4th Nov, takes place on Tues evenings.

Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings: 01763 247440

Saturday 1st Nov, 4.30-6.30pm

Baby Yoga

Saturday 1st November, 6.308pm

Free parking and refreshments available. St Andrews Church, Wimpole

Folk Music at the Chapel Saturday 1st November, 7.3010pm

A friendly club with all welcome to sing, play, recite or just listen. Bring your own drinks, we supply the nibbles. Why not visit us and join in the session?

The Schoolroom, Guilden Morden Congregational Chapel, Pound Green, Guilden Morden SG8 0JZ Contact: 01763 852309

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sunday 2nd November, 10am4pm

Good range of stalls, tea room with homemade cakes.

Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 07720647696, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

The Sooty Show

Sunday 2nd November, 2.305pm

One of the world’s most famous puppets takes to the stage with his friends. The Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Tickets: 01438 363200

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Baby Massage

Tuesday 4th Nov 10-11.30am

Wimpole Fireworks Display

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Tuesday 4th November

Tuesday 4th Nov, 11.30am-1pm

Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings: 01763 247440

Quick & Easy Christmas Cards

Thursday 6th November, 10am1.30pm

With ‘It’s Crafting Time’.

Unit 8, Dunsbridge Business Park, Shepreth, SG8 6RA Contact: 01763 262417

Make and Create

Thursday 6th Nov, 10am-2pm

Worksops for all ages, special offers, and unique fused glass items for sale. Every Thursday, starts 6th Nov. Glazed Creations, 3 Baldock Street, Royston, SG8 5AY

The Impact of the First World War on Britain Thursday 6th November, 810pm

Illustrated by Mike Muncaster.

With Royston & District Local History Society.

Royston Town Hall Contact: 01763 242677

Roman Way First School Open Day Friday 7th November, 9am12pm

Feel free to drop in any time from 9am to 12pm for a chat and tour of the school.

Roman Way First School Open Day

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Send your events to lucy@townhousepublishing.co.uk Roysia Fireworks Extravaganza

Friday 7th November, 6-8.30pm

Bring the family and enjoy an evening filled with fun, fireworks and food! Contact: 01763241555, admin@roysia. herts.sch.uk Roysia Middle School, Royston

Royston Lions Ware Barn Dance Friday 7th November, 8-10pm

Presdales School, Ware, With Caller Pete Skiffins.

Licensed bar and raffle; Proceeds to Isabel Hospice & other charities. Presdales School, Hoe Lane, Ware Contact: 01763 231492

Ashwell Playgroup’s ‘Alternative’ Quiz

Friday 7th November, 8-11pm

Come as a team of 8, or join a team on the night. Bar, free snacks and fun guaranteed.

Ashwell Village Hall Tickets: 07966 034795

Reed First School Open Day

Saturday 8th November, 1am4pm

During the open afternoon they will also be shown around the school and offered refreshments. Reed First School, Jacksons Lane, Reed, SG8 8AB

Royston Lions Quiz Night Saturday 8th Nov, 7.45-10pm

With bar and raffle. Teams of up to 8.

Market Hill Rooms, Royston Contact: 01763 231492

Steeple Morden Fireworks Saturday 8th November, 5.307pm

Ultimate British Wrestling Saturday 8th November, 6pm9pm

For the first time in history Ultimate British Wrestling or UBW as their fans call it, will be coming to Royston!! It’s promising to be an actionpacked live event for the whole family to enjoy. Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston

Melbourn Primary School Fireworks Extravaganza Saturday 8th November, 6pm9pm

There will be refreshments available.

Melbourn Primary School

Icknield Fireworks

Saturday 8th November, 6pm8pm

Refreshments and glow in the dark novelties. Icknield Walk First School, Poplar Drive, Royston

Ashwell Primary School Fireworks

Saturday 8th November, 6.308pm

Hot dogs, mulled wine, beer, soft drinks, cake and treats available.

Smallgains, Station Road, Ashwell Tickets are available from the school.

Shannon Express

Saturday 8th November, 7.4510pm

The male a cappella chorus from Potton. Proceeds to be shared between Motor Neurone Disease Association and Cambridgeshire & Royston Methodist Church Royston Methodist Church Tickets: 07895 095455

With bar, burgers and a firework display. Tickets from the school.

Steeple Morden Primary School

Family Portrait Day Sunday 9th November

Photography by Adam Elgood, Elgood Photography.

Guilden Morden Village Hall Contact: tessakeeble@yahoo. com

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sunday 9th November, 10am4pm

Good range of stalls, tea room with homemade cakes.

Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 07720647696, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

Remembrance Day Parade and Service Sunday, 9th November, 10.25am

Parade commences at 10.25am from Queens Road & is followed the service at Royston war memorial at 10.45am

Meldreth Local History Group Sunday 9th Nov, 10.30am12.30pm,

A Meldreth WWI exhibition.

Free refreshments, all welcome.

Sheltered Housing Community Centre, Elin Way, Meldreth Contact: 01763 260129

Guilden Morden Preschool Open Week

Monday 10th -Thursday 13th November, 10-11.30am

Meet the staff and have a look around the school. Village Hall, Guilden Morden, SG8 OJD

Royston High Street Retailers Meeting

Monday 10th Nov 5.30-6.30pm

Guest Speaker to be confirmed.

Hogg’s Coffee Shop, Corn Exchange, Royston

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Christmas Shopping Evening

what’s on

Tuesday 11th November, 7-9pm Local crafts will be on sale, as well as festive refreshments and children will also get the opportunity to decorate a Christmas bauble to hang on their tree at home. Reed First School

Friday 14th November, 7pm9pm

With Glazed Creations.

Glazed Creations, 3 Baldock Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 5AY Details: www.facebook.com/ MakeAndCreate

Fashion Party

Art Demo – Vivid Acrylics

Come and see and try the clothes and fun accessories.

Proceeds and raffle in aid of Home-Start ESSE, Station Road, Melbourn, SG8 6DX Contact: 01763 262262, admin@hsrsc.org.uk

Royston Arts Society hosts internationally acclaimed artist Soraya French for a unforgettable evening of insights into her acrylic techniques.

Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill Contact: enquiries@ roystonartsoc.org.uk

Tuesday 11th November, 811pm

St Mary’s Open Morning Wednesday 12th Nov, 10am12pm

Open to current and prospective students. Catholic and Non Catholic families welcome.

St Mary’s Primary School, Royston, SG8 7BD Contact: 01763 242875

Exhibition: Christina Renwick, Mike Dobson & Graham Rayner 13th November-15th January

Curwens Gallery, High Street, Royston

Thursday@8

Thursday 13th Nov, 7.30-10pm

An evening with Revd Dr Michael Wilson. Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Foxton Art Exhibition

Friday 14th - Sunday 16th Nov

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Polymer Clay Christmas

The 3 day exhibition displays and sells quality works of art from prominent local artists whilst raising funds for Foxton Primary School.

Foxton Art Exhibition, Hardman Road, Foxton CB22 6RN

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Friday 14th November, 8pm10pm

Royston & District Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 15th Nov, 10.30am - 5pm

Annual exhibition at Bassingbourn Village College.

Displays, dioramas, trade stands.www.roystondmrc.co.uk

Royston Choral Society Concert Saturday 15th November

Including Mozart Requiem Royston Parish Church Details: www.roystonchoralsoc. org.uk

Reed Quiz Night

Saturday 15th Nov, 7.30-10pm

Greneway School Christmas Market

Sunday 16th November, 11am3pm

The Greneway Middle School, Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7JF Contact: fogs@greneway. herts.sch.uk

Business Babble: Business Focus

Monday 17th November, 810pm

In tonight’s session we will be discussing a number of systems that could transform our members businesses.

Oak Room, The Old Bull Inn, Royston Contact: 07764 657576, www. businessbabble.net

Monty Python’s Spamalot 20th, 21st & 22nd Nov, 7.3010pm

The much anticipated Meridian School production Spamalot is a new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail Tickets: 01763 242236

The North Pole Cambridge

21st November-5th January

Skate in style at one of the most stunning open-air ice rinks the UK has to offer and glide around the new 600m Ice Rink.

Plus, enjoy the wide array of traditional entertainment rides & fun interactive side stalls, which will have something for everyone.

The 60 Beats

Friday 21st November, 7.3010pm

With fish or chicken and chips supper. Bar and raffle.

Reed Village Hall.

Contact: 01763 848481

Support from Victor Celocette.

A night of authentic sixties music.

The Clubhouse, RTFC Garden Walk Contact: 01763 241204

DecoArt New Mixed Media

Royston Town Mayor’s Quiz Night

Sunday 16th November

With ‘It’s Crafting Time’.

Unit 8, Dunsbridge Business Park, Shepreth, SG8 6RA Contact: 01763 262417

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Friday 21st November, 710pmPlease support the Royston Town Mayor in raising funds for Royston Girl Guiding. Quiz night with bar and raffle. Tickets £5 per person maximum of 8 per team.

Royston Town Hall Contact: 01763 245484

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Send your events to lucy@townhousepublishing.co.uk Barley Cricket Club Quiz Friday 21st November, 7.3010pm

We invite teams of six players.

This price includes a delicious supper served at the halfway point; there will also be a cash bar.

Town House, Barley Tickets: 01763 848788

Canvas Painting

Saturday 22nd Nov, 10am-4pm

A workshop with Hels loaded with tips and techniques in creating layers and dimension on canvas. With ‘It’s Crafting Time’.

Unit 8, Dunsbridge Business Park, Shepreth, SG8 6RA Contact: 01763 262417

Buntingford Railway

Saturday 22nd Nov, 10am-4pm

A Railway Extravaganza. With Buntingford Railway and Local History Society.

Benson Hall, Buntingford

Barley Christmas Market

Saturday 22nd Nov, 11am-4pm With plenty of Christmas gift ideas plus the church’s homemade cakes and produce stall and a wonderful raffle with prizes donated by stallholders! Refreshments will be simple, wholesome and very reasonably priced. Organised in aid of Barley Church

Barley Town House, SG8 8JW Contact: 01763 848705, alison. white@tinyworld.co.uk

Charity Dinner & Dance

Saturday 22nd November, 7-11 pm

The evening will be professionally catered with a delicious three-course dinner, a free glass of wine on arrival and dancing to a fabulous live band. Licensed bar and raffle.

Great Chishill Village Hall Tickets: www.khandel-light. co.uk

Royston Wildlife Club Tuesday 25th November, 7.30pm

With Val Perrin. ‘Dragons and damsels- jewels of the air.’

Details: www. britishdragonflysociety.co.uk

Greenfingers Garden Club

Roysia Car Boot Sale

A talk by Colin Kirkland, Wildlife in the Garden.

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Rd, Royston Contact: 01763 244424

Sellers from 8am, Buyers from 9am £5 per car £8 per van Roysia Middle School Contact: 07882 273851

Wednesday 26th Nov, 7.30-9pm

“Nadine’s” Story

Thursday 27th Nov, 7.30-10pm

Joan Munden tells the story of this SOE agent working in France during WWII. Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Glass Coaster

Friday 28th November, 7am9pm

With Glazed Creations.

Glazed Creations, 3 Baldock Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 5AY Details: www.facebook.com/ MakeAndCreate

Roysia Christmas Fayre Friday 28th November, 3.305pm

Refreshments, cake, jewellery, card stalls and many more.

Roysia Middle School

Lights of Love Ceremony

Friday 28th November, 5.30pm

Isabel Hospice Lights of Love Ceremony and late night shopping in Buntingford.

Friday Fizz

Friday 28th November, 5.307.30pm Friday Fizz is the FREE business & social networking event held on the last Friday of every month, giving you a chance to unwind and relax with other local businesses. Friday Fizz is organised

by The Listing and Ad Hoc

Adhoc Bar & Kitchen, Fish Hill, Royston

‘Where the Wild Things Are’

Saturday 29th Nov, 9am-12pm

Christmas Fayre

Saturday 29th November, 2-4pm

Santa’s grotto, raffle, refreshments, picture hunt, Children’s activity table, tombola and a wide variety of gift stalls. Litlington Village Hall Contact: 07984 935193

Christmas Fayre

Saturday 29th November, 2-4pm

Cake, book & toy stall Cards, crafts and Christmas Gifts Chocolate Tombola. Organised by the Friends of St Mary’s. St Mary’s School, Melbourn Road, Royston

80s Funk & Soul Fancy Dress Charity Night Saturday 29th November, 7.30pm

80’s Funk & Soul night and fancy dress – all monies raised will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation Royston Town Football Club Contact: 07944 912198

Meridian Charity Christmas Fair

Sunday 30th November, 10am3pm Christmas Fun for Everyone!

Come and meet Santa! Selection of Stalls, Refreshments, Children’s Activities; plus a Rafffle with Top Prizes and a Santa’s Grotto.

All profits will be donated to The Children’s Society charity.

The Meridian School, Royston

Friday 28th November, 7.4510pm

Royston & Saffron Walden National Trust Ass’n, The work of the Herts & Middx Wildlife Trust. Speaking is Amy Judges.

Market Hill Rooms, Priory Lane, Royston Contact: 01799 523776

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COMMUNITY

Volunteering

Royston Open Secrets urgently need Wood Green at Heydon are looking for a Gardener to help maintain the flower borders and hedges, to weed, plant seedlings for the small animal vegetable raised beds and generally keep their grounds looking immaculate all year round.

Riding for the Disabled need Riding Assistants for a rewarding role enriching the curriculum of school children who have mental or physical disorders by helping them spend time with and on ponies which gives opportunities to develop skills, relaxation, engagement with others and learn core subjects in a fun environment.

The Countryside Restoration Trust invite you to Come along on Saturday 13th December and help them with Osier cutting and hedge laying. Carrying on the hedge work and making a start on the osier beds in the nearby meadows means you can choose between thorny & smooth trees to chop down!

Royston’s mystical gift shop is the perfect place for gifts and stocking fillers for Christmas

Christmas decorations, rainbow crystals, music, books, greetings cards, jewellery, gemstones, Fairtrade goods, angels, tarot card decks, incense and many other things to uplift and enlighten your day.

Divination, Earth mysteries, fairies, meditation, healing therapies, Wicca, shamanism, numerology, astrology, feng shui, personal development, spiritual wisdom, myths and symbols.

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Psychotherapy available in Royston, Herts The Society of Analytical Psychology runs a scheme, through The C G Jung Clinic, for analysis (4 or 5 sessions weekly).

This approach can be useful for a wide range of difficulties, as well as benefit those whose professional lives require increased self understanding (e.g. counselling, health care, social work, pastoral care). A reduced fee is available for those on low income.

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We are part of a successful and growing home-based business opportunity in the complementary healthcare market and we are looking for: RETAILERS (part time) can earn £200 to £400 per month TEAM (part time) can earn £800 NEEDLEADERS AN ADDITIONAL INCOME? to £1,500 per month

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A friendly, local salon in Meldreth, Cambs Free off street parking Linda is pleased to welcome her new stylist Hannah Waterman Styling Cut / Blow Dry £25 Restyle £29 Wet Cut £16 Blow Dry £15 Shampoo /set £16 Cut Shampoo And Set £25 Gents Cut £13

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Beauty Problem Solving Skincare by Helen Taylor

Flawless, radiant, glowing skin is the key to looking naturally beautiful, so forget covering-up with foundation and instead, start treating your lingering skin issues with the help of our problem-solving guide.

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Adult Acne You might think that acne ends when your teenage years are over, but many women - and men - suffer well into their adult life.

Fortunately there’s plenty that can be done to clear up those pesky pimples.

Treat it Yourself Thoroughly cleanse your skin twice a day - using an oil free cleanser - to ensure that you remove every trace of make-up and oil.

Treat individual spots with concentrated tea-tree oil, just make sure that you apply it

neatly on the area you are treating to avoid irritating surrounding skin.

Targeted products that reduce excess oils should be part of your routine. Proactiv do a really good range for acne-prone skin.

When you are covering spots, use a medicated concealer so that you not only get the camouflage you want but a convenient treatment too.

A more unusual, nontopical treatment for acne that many swear by, is to change your pillow and the case to ones made of bamboo fibres rather than cotton. It’s said that cotton and polycotton absorb acne-causing bacteria and bamboo fibres don’t.

Even if you don’t use a bamboo pillowcase, you should wash your cotton

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pillowcase every couple of days.

Visit the Salon There are so many salon treatments available for acne sufferers, as well as treatments that help to reduce the appearance of the scarring associated with the condition. You’ll also get a professional opinion and a customised plan to improve your skin.

Facials are a great once or twice a week treatment that will decongest your skin.

Omnilux Blue is a popular salon treatment that uses a spectrally blue light source to clear and control acne and kill spot-causing bacteria on the skin.

Micro-dermabrasion is useful for removing acne scarring.

Open Pores Enlarged pores can look unsightly, so treat the problem before they ruin your complexion.

Treat it Yourself Regular deep cleansing masks will help you to draw out impurities and eliminate excess oil.

Use products that are designed to minimise the look of your pores - Benefit’s POREfessional and Clinique’s Pore Refining Solutions range are great.

Visit the Salon Micro-dermabrasion and a series of glycolic peels work

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to dissolve the top layers of the skin, thus shrinking pores and ridding the skin of trapped dirt.

Milia Those annoying hard, white blemishes - that look like little beads under the skin - can be hard to get rid of, so prevention is definitely better than cure.

Treat it Yourself Regular and thorough exfoliation is key to stopping

milia from forming in the first place, but if you’ve got them and you want to treat them at home, then invest in a facial sauna.

Using a facial sauna for 10-15 minutes every day helps to unclog pores and loosen dirt, debris and dead skin cells on the skin.

You can then use a selfheating, exfoliating mini-peel treatment to help break down the milia even more.

Visit the Salon Chemical peels work really well to treat this problem, especially the Priori Advanced AHA peel.

Red Cheeks Redness in your cheeks - caused by spider veins or broken capillaries - can make you feel very self-conscious when going make-up free.

Caused by factors like hormonal changes in the

body, exposure to harsh weather conditions and UV rays, as well as alcohol consumption, means toningdown the redness can be hard work.

Treat it at Home Protect your skin as much as possible, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors - always use a high-factor sun-protection cream.

Neutralise redness and disguise the problem using a green tinted primer under your foundation.

Visit the Salon Intense Pulsed Light and Laser Intense Pulsed Light systems are useful in eliminating broken veins and reducing redness. By the use of brief pulses of laser light to destroy smaller blood vessels, the veins will seal.

As this means they no longer have blood flowing through them, they won’t look red.

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Hockey was first played on Therfield Heath in 1957 and the big plan now is to play here again, having been away for nearly twenty years. This time the surface will be Astroturf.

After the huge fright in 2012 when the MOD announced the closure of Bassingbourn Barracks the senior teams have desperately been looking for alternative venues and were fortunate to find St. Edmunds College near Puckeridge, however when this became unavailable the club had to spread its net further afield and currently play home games, yes home games at St. Ernulf School in St. Neots some 19 miles away!

Ultimately our goal is to play hockey again at our home club on Therfield Heath. We are well on our way for an astro turf to be built on what used to be called the “top pitch” above the tennis courts, and we are working with the local authorities to secure this ASAP, subject to the usual planning and the small matter of finding £500k. So of course we are turning to local business for sponsorship and working to maximise funding from government funding and the Hockey association.

Improved coaching and player development have been the key measure of success with club coach Bob Biddlecombe working with both squads on tactical play which showed great success, coupled with the assistance of recently qualified coaches Sarah Gourd and Ian Harper along with Denise Underwood we really do punch above our weight. Imagine what we could do if we had a pitch beside our club house!

As a club we continue to look to expand and we still look to recruit new players from both senior and junior levels, this reflects the popularity of Hockey in Royston and the excitement generated by the Olympics when over 650k people watched Hockey at the Riverside Stadium. Because of this success we have started discussions with parents and helpers to run a separate junior committee as it is already a club within a club and needs to have a great deal of focus

and energy to keep it running professionally.

Our junior sessions are held on the 3G surface at Meridian School on Sunday mornings and started in September. With such a great level of attendance we now run two sessions each of two age groups due to the popularity from both boys and girls from 5YO to 13YO. This has borne fruit in developing some excellent talent and this year we will be attending more club events to further develop the juniors and get them ready for playing in our senior teams. This cannot happen unless you have qualified coaches and enthusiastic helpers and drivers for away matches on every Sunday morning.

We introduced “back to hockey” sessions last year in the evenings, which in part has generated a small group of mums who are now the core of the ladies 4th team; these sessions have also given new players and some returning dads an opportunity to give it a try. We continue to train every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in both St.Neots and Bassingbourn Village College a constant challenge for both players and coaches, not ideal, however it means we keep our fitness and skill levels high to meet the demands of this fast moving game.

I will take this opportunity to thank the team behind the scenes who work tirelessly to keep us going and looking forward. They know who they are and I thank them, it makes my life easy due to their commitment.

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Major changes are coming in the design and manufacture of cars. In 2011, Nissan launched the fully electric LEAF, which stands for Leading, Environmentally Friendly, and Affordable Family Car, an updated version is now manufactured here in the north east of England. I purchased a Nissan Leaf in June of this year, here are my impressions.

The Car Designed from the outset as an electric vehicle, the Leaf has been well received by the motoring press. We achieve a genuine 90 or more miles between charges although that figure reduces if the car undertakes motorway journeys.

With 109 bhp and generous torque at zero revs, the car steps off the mark with GTI like vigour and goes about its business in almost complete silence. With its relatively heavy weight it rides very smoothly. The car offers similar space to more conventional competitors in its sector with four seats and a good sized boot, the excellent fully integrated satnav would be an expensive option on other cars. When connected to the home charger, the climate control can be set up to achieve a desired temperature before setting off. With heating activated while the driver is eating breakfast, misted windows or frost are a thing of the past. The car aims to be as familiar as possible for new converts; keyless go is triggered to produce a Windows type sound and a green icon indicates that the car is ready to go. In our Accenta version, the wipers and headlamps are automatic; a clever air source heat pump ensures winter warmth with minimal impact on the car’s range. Needless to say, there is no Vehicle Excise Duty to pay and the cars roam the streets of London freely and without charge.

Purchase Costs Our Leaf Accenta Flex has a list price of £18,490, a Government of grant of £5000 and a deposit contribution of £3250 from Nissan reduced the price to £10,240, the expensive batteries are leased separately at £70 per month.

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Charging a Nissan Leaf Before our car was delivered, a dedicated charging point was installed free of charge in our drive by Nissan’s business partner British Gas. A timer is set for off peak electricity hours and the car is always ready to go the following morning. A full charge costs around £1.80, so if one compares that figure to a 50 mpg petrol car, the equivalent fuel cost would be 90 pence per gallon!

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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 WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORK ROYSTON GROUP Meet last Thursday of every month at the The Old Bull Inn, Royston from 11.45 to 2pm. For those serious about building your business. Contact Siobhan Costello on 07530 590652, siobhan.costello@wibn.co.uk www. wibn.co.uk Email: siobhan.costello@ wibn.co.uk www.wibn.co.uk

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Town Manager Geraint Burnell, speaking on behalf of the Royston First organisation, made the following comments: “Anyone who was in Royston one Saturday in early October could have been forgiven for thinking they’d royston pirates been transported to the Caribbean (aside from the weather!)

HAYDEN and KIT There were pirates everywhere! We had 34 entries for the fancy dress competition … and they only represented a proportion of those who came dressed-up (including some parents!) Given that each participant in the treasure hunt was accompanied by at least one parent (and quite a number of grandparents too) I would hazard a guess that the pirate day attracted somewhere in the region of 1000 visitors to Royston.

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After tea and home made cakes he judged the competition which was won by Linda Beadle. The first prize in the raffle was won by Shirley Harrington.

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Townswomen’s Guild Our October meeting was a ‘members’ evening where members are in charge of the evening’s entertainment.

Proceedings began with a play reading followed by a game of Beetles and a thought provoking quiz.

Then followed our Annual Rose Bowl competition when all members of the Guild judge the wide range of entries of arts and crafts. The winner of the Rose Bowl Cup this year was Audrey Nightingale for a delicate, knitted baby’s shawl and bonnet.

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Talks during November will include Jeff Harrison on “A Walk on the Wild Side”; “Women in Motor Sport” by Anne Garnish and a return visit by the spinning lady Celia Gwynn.

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Planting Trees and Shrubs Now is the time to plant larger trees and shrubs, ready for next year.

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This is a great time of year to get planting – the soil is still holding a bit of warmth from the late summer and is now more moist and provides good conditions for roots to develop, spread and establish. Furthermore trees, shrubs and woody climbers in particular are often a very good buy at this time of year.

A good planting hole or pit is essential, and you should sure that it is at least several inches larger than the current spread of the roots of the tree or shrub that you are about to plant.

For years the advice has been that plenty of bulky organic matter should be incorporated in to the hole and the mixture with which you back fill it. Investigations now suggest that this may not necessarily be ideal: make the planting hole too ‘cosy’ and the tree’s roots may be inclined to stay in the hole. In a heavy clay soil a planting hole full of compost may also end up acting as a sump, so when the soil is wet the compost draws more moisture in to the hole, resulting in waterlogged roots.

All very logical, but then I would also suggest that if you garden on a very sandy, poor soil, a well-prepared planting pit which includes bulky organic matter such as garden compost will help to reduce the risk of drying out. Similarly, provided the organic matter is incorporated over a good enough sized area on a heavy soil, I think it does help to improve aeration and drainage around tree roots, especially if you incorporate some grit too.

Well-rotted manure, garden compost and proprietary bagged compost are all useful in planting holes and if it is largely an improvement in soil texture which you are after, then home-made leafmould is great too.

Next, to tease or not to tease the roots?

I’m a teaser every time, having seen thousands of trees fail because their potbound roots never moved out in to the soil properly, if at all. Planting depth is important too, so do make sure that you cover the

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roots, and only the roots, with soil. Even the compost level in the pot is often too deep, so start from scratch if necessary. Laying a straight cane over the top of the planting hole will help you to gauge the correct depth more easily.

Then of course there is staking. I suggest only doing this with large trees, apples on very dwarfing rootstocks or if the site is extremely windy as a tree will get tougher and more resilient if given a chance to move around slightly and so form a strong trunk.

If you do stake, short stakes at an angle are now regarded as best, and do use a good quality tree tie, properly fitted so that the tree’s bark is not chaffed.

Finally, remember that aftercare is essential, regular thorough waterings will be needed during dry weather, especially for the first couple of years after planting. If you don’t get the aftercare right, the plant and all that time and effort can easily be lost.

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In the garden... November Top tips and ideas for your garden Melbourn garden designer Richard Arnott www.thinkgardenthinkrichard.co.uk As the temperatures begin to drop the 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. Autumn plants

Parthenocissus ‘Henryana’ is a good climbing plant for a fence or wall with excellent autumn colour. For berrying interest I like a variegated holly such as Ilex aquifolium ‘Golden King’, the gold leaf margins are a good contrast for the red berries. Callicarpa ‘Profusion’ has unusual purple berries that show up well when the leaves have fallen. It is not all about leaf colour at this time of year, stems are important too. Prunus serrula has a lovely mahogany coloured bark that looks fantastic in the sunlight and is a great addition as a specimen tree or focal point for any outdoor space.

2. Be observant

I like to look at what other people have done in their gardens. Be open to new planting combinations and innovative uses of space. It is very easy to jump to the simplest solution but take your time and consider what you

are putting in your outdoor space. I always recommend new home owners who inherit an established garden to live with it for a year to see what plants they have. This way you can decide what you are keeping or not.

the start of the bare root planting season.

Why not do something different to mark the boundary in the garden and plant a mixed native hedge. This is great for wildlife 3. Plant evergreens and looks fantastic. If you have a larger Evergreen shrubs can be under rated space you could use a native hedge in the garden, but it is at this time of to give enclosure to different areas year that they come into their own. As in the garden. Hawthorn is the main the leaves disappear from deciduous component for added interest also plant shrubs they are left filling the gaps. As Guelder rose, Dogwood, Blackthorn, with all plant selection it is important Hazel or Spindle for example. to choose “the right plant for the right place”. Think of plants in terms of the 5. Go for an autumn walk space that they fill, knee high, shoulder Why not get out in the autumn and high and overhead height. Obviously experience the changing of the seasons. shrubs can be pruned to restrict growth Try Marks Hall in Coggeshall, Essex but it is good to consider mature size. for spectacular trees. Wandelbury A great plant in the smaller category is near Cambridge is good for scuffing Sarcococca humilis “Christmas or Sweet through the leaves, as is the Wimpole Box”. It is a compact plant with excellent estate. Or for spectacular autumn colour winter scent from its fragrant white take a trip to Westonbirt Arboretum flowers and it thrives in Chalky soil. in Gloucestershire to see its famous Make sure to grow it in a position where collection of Acers. you can enjoy the scent such as a path or near a doorway.

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Home & Interiors Give Your Walls A Facelift By Katherine Sorrell

Not a fan of wallpaper but bored with paint?

Use your imagination and ingenuity to create all sorts of interesting decorative effects on your walls, says interiors expert Katherine Sorrell Terrific Tiles

Hard-wearing, longlasting, easy to clean and potentially highly decorative, tiles are often overlooked as a wallcovering other than for

the inevitable bathroom or kitchen splashback. Yet they are available in as great a variety of colours and patterns as wallpaper, and can have just as much impact. They can be super-shiny or matt and understated; sleek and machine-made or wobbly, rustic and hand-made; even and smooth, or knobbly and textured; even digitally printed with your own designs.

Something to suit every style.

Why not consider tiled walls for hallways, conservatories, laundry rooms and utility rooms? Given their fabulous decorative potential, they may also work as part of a living area, too.

Just how a tiled area looks – whether it’s a whole wall or a small splashback – depends on a variety of factors. Their colour, pattern and texture are most important, of course, but size (from huge slabs to tiny mosaic) matters, too, while shape also plays a part.

While most tiles are square or rectangular, other shapes are available, and can create complex patterns that have enormous impact. Your chosen layout also makes a difference, whether it’s a simple grid, an

offset design (also known as brick bond), herringbone, pinwheel or random. Will you add borders or mix two or more patterns? How wide apart will your tiles be spaced?

And what colour grout will you choose? Tiling may not be as simple as it first seems – but it can certainly be rewarding.

Timber panelling

Wood panelling keeps heat in and noises out, and is great for disguising wonky walls and. More than that, though, it has fabulous warmth and character. Choose fielded panelling for classic feel, or simple tongue and groove for that cosy, country look. Leave natural or paint to co-ordinate with the rest of the room – it’s up to you.

Mirror

A wall (or a portion of it) covered with a sheet of mirror will reflect light around and instantly make the room seem bigger. The larger the mirror, the thicker it needs to be, so it’s often a good idea to get professional help to attach it securely.

Different types of tiles

Ceramic: relatively inexpensive, don’t need sealing or polishing and are easily wiped clean.

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Glass: clear, frosted and coloured, and have a lovely, translucent appearance.

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Natural stone: includes limestone, marble, granite and slate. Can be porous, so check whether they need to be sealed before use.

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Polished plaster

A centuries-old Italian technique, also known as Venetian plaster, involves applying several thin coats of plaster and polishing with wax. The finished result boasts a lovely depth of colour and can resemble marble, stone or suede.

joins, they make an especially good choice for bathrooms.

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Sheet metal

Costly but eye-catching and incredibly luxurious, leather-clad walls possess enormous character, while their patina, like that of a quality shoe, will develop over time. Apparently, they are even sound- and fire-retardant.

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Choose your fabric, line it, stretch it, and staple it to battens fixed to the walls.

There’s no way around it: this traditional technique is expensive. It looks amazing, however, and is helpful in insulating against cold and noise.

Cork

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