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What’s On... Family Friendly Events
The Cann Twins at Chrishall Fri 1st July, 8am-5pm
A rare opportunity to see the internationally acclaimed duo pianists’ perform in the region. Tickets £10. Holy Trinity Church, Meldreth Contact: neil@nmarshall.com or 01763 838122
Tickets are £10 for an adult, £5 for a child. The Bury, Buntingford To book: http://buntsfest.co.uk/
Adult Craft Workshop: Lino Printing
Sat 2nd July, 1-4pm Howdy! Corral your cowboys and girls and bring them along for a backslapping bonanza of Wild West activities. We sure hope y’all can join us! Steeple Morden Primary School
Tues 5th July, 10am-12.30pm Liz Beardwell printing workshop using the original Crow printing press to produce your own unique lino cuts. £5 per person. Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street, SG8 5AL curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk
Fri 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th July, 9.45am-10.45am As part of Active Parks. Ladies 16+, Simple, fun boot camps for all abilities aged 16+ years. £2 per 1 hour session. Royston Priory Memorial Gardens For more information email: active@ north-herts.gov.uk
Race Night
Royston Arts Society
Community Fit
Antiques & Vintage Fair
Ladies Bootcamp
Fri 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th July, 1.15-2.15pm 16+ Fun fitness classes in your local area for adults.50p per 1 hour session. Serby Avenue, Royston, SG8 5EH For more information email: active@ north-herts.gov.uk
Melbourn Primary School Summer Fayre
Fri 1st July, 5-8pm Music, prize draw, face painting, stalls, games and much more! Entrance only £1 via Melbourn Village Car Park (Under 16’s come free) Melbourn Primary School For more info: ptfa@melbourn.cambs. sch.uk
Steeple Morden School Fete
Sat 2nd July, 7-11pm Come along for a great evening! Tickets: £5 in aid of Home Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire. Meldreth Village Hall For more information: admin@hsrsc. org.uk Sun 3rd July, 10am-4pm £1 entry. Homemade cakes & refreshments. Barkway Village Hall All enquiries Rosei Frost: 07720647696 or email info@flapperfortunes.co.uk visit www.flapperfortunes.co.uk/fairs
Jazz and Brass in the Parks: Royston Town Band
Sun 3rd July, 3-5pm Just turn up, bring a picnic and enjoy Jazz and Brass in Cambridge’s beautiful leafy parks! Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 8DW
Toddler Music & Dance
Fri 1st & Sat 2nd July, 7.45-9pm The Accrington Pals is a very moving play during the First World War. Ticket prices are £10 for each performance. Pirton Village Hall, Pirton, SG5 3PS Tickets are on sale from the Pirton Village Shop or on line at www. pirtonplayers.org.uk
Mon 4th & Fri 15th July, 10.30am11.30am Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a toddler music and dance workshop themed around the museum’s collections. Free Admission, but spaces limited so please book in advance. Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street, SG8 5AL curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk
Town Trail
Adult Craft Workshop: Lino Printing
The Accrington Pals
Sat 2nd July, 10am-3pm A day of music themed fun is planned – starting off from Fish Hill Square. The music event will be based around a Music Trail in the town centre, where children will be set the task of finding musical instruments hidden in 12 shop windows (every child that completes the Trail will receive a prize). There will also be a craft activity provided on site by a team of professionals. All activities are free to all children. Royston Town Centre
Jack & Jill’s Children Event
Sat 2nd July, 10.30am-1pm A table top sale of good condition baby and children’s clothes, shoes, books, toys, equipment and more. £1 entry for grownups, children free! Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston Contact Laura 07903 654480 or jackandjillschildrensevents@gmail.com
Buntsfest
Sat 2nd July, 12-2pm Buntsfest’s music and entertainment festival is back to introduce a range of local bands, DJ’s and arts & craft stalls.
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Mon 4th July, 2-4pm Liz Beardwell printing workshop using the original Crow printing press to produce your own unique lino cuts. £5 per person. Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street, SG8 5AL curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk
Pilates
Mon 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Weds 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th July, 7-9.30pm Daytime and evening classes with Amanda Mansfield. Royston Complementary Health Centre Royston Complementary Health Centre www.rchc.co.uk
Exhibition at Curwen’s Gallery:
Tues 5th July-Fri 29th July 9.30am4.30pm Royston Museum lino printing group led by Liz Beardwell, will be accompanied by Graham Rayner, in having an art exhibition at Curwens Solicitors. Curwens Gallery, 17 High Street, Royston
Tues 5th & 19th July, 2-4pm Two afternoon painting sessions monthly, friendly, sociable atmosphere. New members welcome. First and third Tuesday of each month. Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston Contact Peter Morgan, secretary@ roystonarts.org.uk, 01763 261808
Buggycise
Weds 6th July, 9.30am-10.30am As part of Active Parks. Buggycise Simple social exercises with our fabulous female instructor for parents/carers of 0-2 year olds. No childcare required! £2 per session per adult (babies & children free) for a 45 minute session. Royston Priory Memorial Gardens For more information email: active@ north-herts.gov.uk
Ladies’ Night Pottery Painting
Weds 6th & 20th July, 7.35-10pm Book a table, bring a bottle and enjoy relaxing with friends. Glazed Creations For more information contact Glazed Creations on: 01763 249800
Knitting for beginners
Thurs 7th July, 7-9.30pm Knitting class for beginners & those with little experience. £25 per head. Glazed Creations Email no3royston.co.uk for your booking form.
Cardio Tennis
Thurs 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th July, 7-8pm Cardio Tennis is a fun, social high intensity exercise session set on a tennis court and open to all ability levels! The Heath, Baldock Road, Royston
Danny the Champion of the World Fri 8th July, 6.30-9.15pm Illyria are bringing their Outdoor Theatre performance of Roald Dahl’s Danny the Champion of the World. Tickets £14 adult, £7 child. Fowlmere Village Hall Tickets: 01763 208516, 01763 208364 or online from illyria.uk.com
Hypnobirthing Course
Fri 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th July, 7-9pm A four week course held at Royston Complementary Health Centre. Royston Complementary Health Centre For further information, please contact Jane on 07772 102792
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Flying Legends Air Show
Sat 9th & Sun 10th July, 8am-6pm Complementing the ‘wow’ factor in the air is the authentic 1940s atmosphere. Air show starts at 2pm.Book in advance. Imperial War Museum, Duxford, CB22 4QR Tickets available at www.iwm.org.uk
and reminisce about Royston’s past. Drop-in local history research queries answered. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Free Admission, but please book in advance as spaces limited. Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street SG8 5AL curator@roystonmusuem.org.uk
Craft Fair
Promenade in the Park
Weekend Stories
Gt Chishill Summer Fun Day
Sat 9th July, 10am-3pm Every 2nd Sat of the month. Royston Town Hall
Sat 9th July, 10am-10.30am Aimed at under 8s, stories told on a Sat morning. Second Sat of each month. Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN
The Barley Show 2016
Sat 9th July, 10am-4pm Crafts, Games, Displays, Competitions, Stalls, Refreshments, BBQ and lots, lots more. The Plaistow, Barley, Herts For more information click onto their Facebook page: Barley Show 2016
Summer Soul in the Square
Sat 9th July, Live Music, beer and food. All you need! Adhoc Bar & Kitchen, Royston
Go Tri Duathlon
Sat 9th July, 6-8pm Meridian Triathlon Club are offering a Triathlon England GO TRI event to take place in the beautiful grounds of the National Trust’s Wimpole Hall. Entry £10 Wimpole Estate To book your place and find out more: http://www.meridiantriclub.co.uk
Bands in a Barn
Sat 9th July, 8-Sun 10th July, 1am Featuring local bands ‘Mind the Gap’ and ‘Special Groove’ Tickets £25 on the door (incl. food) Bar, Beer Kegs, Cocktails, Shots. Chrishall, Bilden End, SG8 8RG Contact Mandy on: 07791 416839 or clairegarnersmith@gmail.com
Croydon’s Classic Vehicle Show
Sun 10th July, 12-4pm Croydon Village Hall Breakfast, BBQ, beer & Pimms tent, cream teas, live music, ice cream, children’s games, vehicle parades & prizes, arts show, TV for tennis and football fans. Only £3 and children go free! For more information see: www. croydon-village.co.uk
Monday Club
Mon 11th July, 3.30-5pm For 4 to 11 year-olds – newcomers are always welcome. School years 5 & 6 – Mon Club Extra. Leader John Hardwick. Craft, games, Cheeky Charlie, songs, Bible stories & snacks. Royston Methodist Church, Queens Road, Royston
Royston Reminiscence
Tues 12th July, 10.30am-12pm Prompted by photographs and objects from the museum’s collections come
Sat 16th July, 7 -9pm Bring a picnic, a chair and enjoy a midsummer evening’s music in beautiful surroundings. Free admission, all welcome. Royston Priory Memorial Gardens Sun 17th July, 2 -5pm Fun and games for all ages with teas, tombola, raffle, bouncy castle, dog show…and lots more! Gt Chishill Playing Fields & Village Hall, Gt Chishill, Nr Royston, SG8 8SG Contact emily.hanson@btinternet.com
Abington Pigotts Fete
Sun 17th July, 2 -5pm Traditional, creative and unusual fun for all the family, and BBQ, ice-creams, cream teas and a licensed bar to ensure no one goes home hungry or thirsty. Church Lane, Abington Pigotts, nr Royston SG8 0SB
Teatime Praise
Sun 17th July, 3.30 -4.30pm A short service for all the family followed by tea and cakes. Royston Parish Church, Melbourn Street, Royston www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk
Community Cabinet: Sport in Royston
Sat 23rd, Weds 27th & Thurs 28th July, 10am-4.30pm Royston’s sporting achievements past and present. Admission Free Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street, SG8 5AL
Stone Age Day
Sat 23rd July, 10.30am-3.30pm Handle real prehistoric finds, have a go at our cave style painting, make your own stone age style pottery, jewellery and arrowheads. Activity trail around the museum.Free Admission. Craft activities £3 per child. Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street SG8 5AL curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk
Family Fun In The Park
Tues 26th July, 10am-12pm Family fun activities across the summer holidays! Also- join in with the celebrations of the recent opening of Royston’s brand new splash park! Priory Gardens
Drawing Workshop
Tues 26th July, 10.30am-11.30am Improve your drawing skills with expert tips and guidance. Draw wonderful objects from the Museum’s collections. Led by local artist Susan Sanders. £5 per person. Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street, SG8 5AL
Loving Local Living Crafty Wednesday: Crafty Critters
Weds 27th July, 10.30am-12pm Animal themed craft activities designed for children aged 4-10 years Drop-in activity, no need to book in advance. £3 per child. Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street SG8 5AL
Iyengar Yoga
Weds 27th July, 7 -9pm Fri 29th July 9am-11am Summer classes on Tues and Weds evenings and Fri mornings from 27th July held at Royston Complementary Health Centre. Booking essential 01763 247440 Royston Complementary Health Centre
Family Fun In The Park
Thurs 28th July, 10am-12pm Family fun activities across the summer holidays! Barkway Recreation Ground
Family Fun In The Park
Thurs 28th July, 2 -4pm Family fun activities across the summer holidays! Ashwell recreational ground
Adult Craft Workshop: Felt Making
Fri 29th July, 10.30am-12pm Led by local artist Abigail Thomas of Felt Meets Cloth you will learn about the ancient craft of creating felt from wool fibres in a fun, friendly atmosphere. £25 per person. Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street, SG8 5AL Booking in advance essential. curator@ roystonmuseum.org.uk
Learn Golf in a Day
Sat 30th July, 9.30am-3pm For the complete beginner or occasional novice, come and learn the fundamentals required to get you out enjoying the golf course. Lunch & equipment included. £30 per person. Kingsway Golf Centre, Cambridge Road, Melbourn, Herts SG8 6EY To book contact Chris Hattersley: chrishattersley@hotmail.co.uk
Family Lino Printing
Sat 30th July, 10.30am-12pm Family friendly beginner’s lino printing session led by talented local artist Liz Beardwell. Make your own print on the 1855 Crow printing press. £3 per person. Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street SG8 5AL curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk
Second Hand Book Sale
Sat 30th July, 10.45am-4pm Bag a bargain book! Monthly book sale run by the Friends of Royston Museum. Last Sat of every month. Free Admission Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street SG8 5AL Contact 01763 242587, email curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk
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